text
stringlengths 8k
184k
| timestamp
stringlengths 20
20
| url
stringlengths 14
1.43k
|
|---|---|---|
This article is the first part of a two part series written by Guest Blogger, Katie Perfitt, the Canada Divestment Organizer with 350.org*. Katie is currently running a campaign calling on the Museum of History in Gatineau, QC to drop the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. In this piece, she explores the myth of acceptable oil sponsorship. In the second part, you’ll hear from Katie about why the Museum of History is well placed to be on the leading edge of the Fossil Free Culture movement in Canada.
Supporters demonstrate outside the Museum of History at the launch of the Right Side of History campaign in early April.
About 5 years ago, the Canadian Museum of History (CMH) (then the Museum of Civilization) was approached by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) — the official lobby group for the biggest oil and gas companies operating in Canada. At the time, CAPP was seeking out sponsorship opportunities in the National Capital Region. An access to information request revealed that CAPP was looking to fund cultural institutions like art galleries and museums close to Parliament Hill, pending they could use those spaces to elevate the profile of Canada’s oil and gas sector.
Within months, the funding partnership was announced by way of a press release issued by the Canadian Museum of History. It was an immediate return on investment for CAPP: they were congratulated as a shining star of corporate philanthropy by the Museum’s own CEO, Mark O’Neill, while also giving CAPP a platform to promote fossil fuel expansion. The resulting press provided cover for CAPP lobbyists who were out lobbying the Harper government to gut Canada’s most precious environmental laws.
Fossil fuel companies, and industry associations that represent them, cultivate relationships with arts and cultural centers because it helps to create an image of social license for the industry. This acceptability, becoming increasingly fragile, is necessary for Big Oil to continue to dig, drill, strip mine and frack, pipe, ship and store increasing amounts of oil and gas, despite the worsening climate crisis. It’s not a new tactic — in fact, it’s one taken right from the tobacco industry’s playbook.
It wasn’t that long ago that tobacco companies were seen as respectable sponsors for cultural institutions. But thanks to people powered movement calling out these dirty sponsorships, museums and galleries across the world cut ties to the tobacco industry.
Big Oil must see the same fate if we wish to tackle climate change with the boldness this crisis requires. Half measures or meekness won’t keep +80% of the world’s known fossil fuel reserves in the ground — what climate scientists have deemed necessary to stay within 2°c of global warming.
Community members calling on the Museum of History to cut ties with CAPP at the Museum’s Annual General Meeting in April.
We need every corner of society to flex their muscle and stand up to an industry which has knowingly misled the public on climate change, that continues to lobby against climate action in every corner of the planet, and perpetrates human rights abuses around the world. We need all hands on deck, and to use every tool in our toolbox to fight the power of the fossil fuel industry.
This shift is underway. Already, over 700 institutions worldwide have heeded the call to cut ties with Big Oil, and the public is starting to clearly see the evil PR genius behind oil sponsorship of arts and cultural institutions. Museums, Art Galleries, and other cultural institutions have been forced to answer the calls by their patrons to end sponsorship deals, divest their assets from fossil fuel companies, or by removing Big Oil CEOs from their boards.
We know that these actions alone won’t stop climate impacts from happening, or bring justice to Indigenous Peoples living near the Alberta tar sands whose water and lands have been destroyed, but it will stir up a critical public conversation about the social acceptability of these companies in our trusted and beloved cultural institutions. In so doing, we strengthen the calls for climate leadership in our political and financial spheres.
How can museum workers get involved in the fossil free culture movement?
Community members calling on the Museum of History to cut ties with CAPP for the launch of the Right Side of History campaign in April 2017.
by insisting on the resignation of Big Oil executives from decision making bodies of museums, art galleries, and other cultural centres.
If that strikes a cord, start organizing your people. This divestment guide is a great resource if you’re not sure where to get started. It was made for students in mind, but most of the content is translatable to other campaigns and movement spaces!
In an era of climate change, we must stand united against the fossil fuel industry’s attempts to co-opt cultural institutions. We must send a big message that the age of big oil deceiving the public for its own gain is over.
350.org supports a global grassroots climate movement that hold leaders accountable to science and justice. This global movement works together to oppose new coal, oil and gas projects, take money out of the companies that are heating up the planet, and build 100% clean energy solutions that work for all. We believe in a just, prosperous, and equitable world built with the power of ordinary people. If you want to support 350.org‘s campaign to have the Museum of History cut ties with Big Oil, you can sign the petition at: www.rightsideofhistory.ca and contact Katie to learn more.
Previous From Outputs to Outcomes – Are You Making the Shift?
Museums being caught up in the ethical implications of accepting sponsorship money from companies and industries aiming to garner a “social license to operate” is not new – but it seems to ebb and flow over time. I recall some large public protests in the late ’70s when a forestry company/industry had sponsored a large, travelling Canadian landscape show (I think it was a Vancouver Art Gallery show). It certainly struck a chord with many museums and artists. Not too long after, the same was true of the tobacco industry sponsoring all sorts of things – museums, sports, community events, music and more. Now the fossil fuel industry is, deservedly, in the spotlight.
For me, this is not only an opportunity to take an important ethical stand for museums, but also an opportunity to become creative about where our sector is going into the future. Given the pattern that exists with museums and sponsorship in recent decades, I wonder if, after stating its unwillingness to be supported by the fossil fuel industry, it is not time to take a big step back and ask ourselves how we can change the system that keeps generating this problem of economic dependence on unethical money. By this I mean that museums are habitually in need of money – and they generate relatively little money themselves, except through the presumed largesse of governments and donors/sponsors. And so we are vulnerable to simply ending up in the same situation again – with expensive exhibits and a short-fall of money. Perhaps we can rethink the basic ‘enterprise model’ for museums (and I am using this term instead of the more common term ‘business model’, because we don’t want to simply try to adopt traditional business practices, which has been a trend in museums over recent decades). Can we imagine a way to generate public engagement and community impacts that add to quality of life and wellbeing, by shifting our modus operandi? Are there ways, perhaps outside-the-box ideas that go beyond exhibits and on-site programs, in which to engage both likely and unlikely partners that actually share goals and values?
Rather than simply taking up an ‘anti’ position, is there a way to achieve the goal of distancing museums from oil companies, while generating effective cultural shifts towards a sustainable future? The complexities of cultural change are formidable, but what sector is better positioned than museums to really think this through? I was looking at the Happy Museum Project website today (an innovative, capacity-building museum initiative in the UK) and saw the idea being floated of a “Museum of Fossil Fuels”. I haven’t gone into it in depth yet, but at the top level it is a pretty fascinating initiative. There seems to be a strong message that the fossil fuel industries have been at the heart of most of the advancements in human knowledge and ability that are associated with the past couple centuries. The suggestion is that the museum acknowledges the role of fossil fuels for what it is and the achievements it has brought. There is clearly a need for the museum to state clearly that the industry can no longer serve human or planetary needs, but that hopefully, it can contribute innovation and resources to new solutions as it transforms itself. This museum seems to see the history of the oil industry containing insights and innovations that need to be honoured and understood for what they are, as well as to be applied to the building of a sustainable future. Reading about this museum triggered for me a more nuanced approach to museums as facilitators of cultural change. Such an approach might have much more far-reaching impacts than simply to demonize the existing hydrocarbon industry (an industry that I have been struggling against for 20 years). What do others think here?
I just want to respond to your helpful suggestion for a more nuanced approach of exposing and exploring, rather than demonising the fossil fuel industries. I’ve been involved in the UK’s campaign coalition on this issue, for a few years, Art Not Oil (artnotoil.org.uk) and am now supporting a new initiative called Culture Unstained. My role has mostly been in the nuanced end of things, doing background research, exploring the ethical issues, and developing and promoting alternative models of business/finance/partnership so that divestment and ethical sponsorship become financially and socially beneficial as well as ethical. There has been a bit of playful ‘demonising’ in the creative actions against oil sponsorship, and sometimes it has made me feel a bit uncomfortable – but then it is meant to be disturbing. Fossil fuel companies have known about the globally catastrophic impacts (genocide and ecocide on an unthinkable scale) of their industry for 35 years, yet have ploughed billions of dollars into disruptive research, lobbying, advertising and sponsorship deals that deny the realities of climate change and that provide them with a ‘social licence to operate’. We as ecological activists don’t have those billions of dollars and control of the media, and we have to try different approaches to break through, ranging from calm investigation to lively creative protest. Another dimension Art Not Oil members aim to expose is the extreme social injustice (extrajudicial murders, imprisonment, land grabbing, local ecocides and civilian deaths in oil wars etc etc) that takes place in relation to extraction sites. Ethical policies of museums often state that they don’t collaborate with organisations that do such things, but turn a blind eye to fossil fuel companies that perpetuate or conceal their involvement in these ravages on indigenous people and their land. One thing we are very clear about is that we never intend to harm the cultural institution – always focusing on the fossil fuel sponsor, highlighting how much the sponsor benefits for what are very small donations. I think in the UK we have a different context where we have expected cultural organisations to be publicly funded, with corporate sponsorship only as an added extra, and the change in our funding system, combined with unliveably low salaries and zero hours contracts, has felt quite rapid and brutal. There are three areas of focus for those of us frustrated by this whole situation: ending oil sponsorship (as oil is the epitome of unethical sponsors); ending unethical sponsorship (e.g. arms industry or general); returning to a situation where culture is properly supported by public finance. I’ve argued sometimes for more engagement with fossil fuel sponsors, to converse with them about their impacts and mission, but it’s always been hard to know how to go about it.
I really appreciate this thoughtful dialogue, and I’m looking forward to seeing further response to this post and to pt. 2.
What I want to explore in this is how the Museum of History is positioned well to be able to make a bold statement like this. This sponsorship is actually quite small in relation to this museums very larg budget. It’s a drop in the bucket. Not every museum is in this kind of position, I understand. And that’s part of why I think the Museum of History has a responsibility to show this kind of leadership.
Cutting ties with an institution like CAPP — a clear villain in the face of climate change — would be a very appropriate statement about what we don’t want — organizations that lobby against climate action and Indigenous rights, that have spent years trying to mislead the public on the science of climate change, and had a hand in dismantling some of Canada’s most important environmental laws). It also presents itself as an opportunity to clearly articulate the future we must rapidly transition to — that’s one where we significantly reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and show respect and allyship with Indigenous peoples.
The power of divestment (and I consider this within the realm of fossil fuel divestment) is the symbolism. It has a real impact because it can be perspective shifting for audiences. The power to do that is so important in the era of a climate crisis, because the shift we have to make is tranformative.
I think we need to explore many approaches to tackling the climate crisis, and I don’t think these options are mutually exclusive. I love so many of the ideas that have been coming through this blog. I also think we loose an opportunity if we discount this tactic. Divestment in it’s different forms has made critical gains in both the conversation around climate, the economics of it: exposing the true cost and risk of the energy system on which we currently rely, and pushing forward the next energy economy.
I’d love to see, right now, the museums that can cut all types with oil sponsorship. But as Katie says, some heritage organisations would have a much tougher time with that, because it funds quite a lot. It’s easier said than done to go ‘we don’t want to associate with this anymore, but not doing so means losing 50% of our budget’. But for museums that can, I think it should be a main priority. That’s a message to oil companies right there. It’s also a message to governments that museums need other funding sources that are ethical. But if everyone continues to rely on oil sponsorship, nothing will change.
|
2019-04-26T06:21:07Z
|
https://coalitionofmuseumsforclimatejustice.wordpress.com/2017/07/04/the-case-for-cutting-museum-ties-to-big-oil/
|
I first read about how to make this block in a book but I then came across this video, Exploding Block, by Jenny Doan from the Missouri Star Quilt Company. It’s fast and fun, however I use a different cutting technique that is easier for me so I thought I’d share. Watch the video first, then you’ll understand the difference.
In the video to begin the block you sew two squares right sides facing, stitching all around the outer edges. After drawing diagonal lines on one of the squares you then pinch it up and cut it with scissors to fold it out for your first “exploding” layer.
Then, I sew my two squares right sides together all around the edges. Doing it this way requires only one short snip to be made before folding out the edges. Less chance to accidentally cut through the front square or cut wonky, longer lines.
For every additional “layer” I add, I cut this same way first, before sewing it face down to my other pieces and folding out. If you decide to make blocks using the “exploding” technique I hope my cutting tip helps you out!
I tried it and it is easy.
But you lose the points!
How cool is that!!!! Gonna try it soon.
Thanks for a super idea.
Vera – if you click on the Exploding Block link in the posting, it provides a full video tutorial on how to make the block; and a whole quilt.
I’m using this technique with an “I Spy” quilt for my grandson. With a bit of starch.
I love your method. Should save time and give a more accurate cut. Thanks so much for sharing.
This is awesome, going to give it a try.
How do you keep your square straight after you add on? I’ve tried twice now, and they both turned out crooked.
Very helpful! Thank you!makes it so much easier and neat!
You loose your points on the tips of the triangles.
This is interesting. Always looking for new ideas and quick blocks and stash busters. Happy Quilting.
Wonderful. I’m sure to try it.
I love when people take an idea and make it better! There are lots of ways to make a quilt block. Good Job! Thanks for sharing.
That’s what I really enjoy about your videos Jenny. They show so many creative ways to make blocks and keep it simple so that all levels of quilters can succeed. Thank you for the inspiration that you provide!
I just love this block! It goes together so quickly and uses up my stash. Well done and thank you for the tip.
A great way to make a block. I thought I was doing something wrong as I wasn’t getting “the points”, I like this one better.
What a great idea! I’m definitely going to try this. Thanks for sharing.
Next time. Thank you for sharing ‘ genius!!
I’m stunned this would even be put forth as a method. It’s mathematically doomed from the start, as evidenced by every single point being obliterated systematically. I can’t believe anyone would advocate such a time-wasting convoluted method to get such consistently poor results. Criminy! Just incredulous here! In order for the square that is cut into quarter-square triangles to actually produce points, it needs to be 1 1/4″ longer on the straight edge than the center square. Double-check any 7th grade geometry book, or pick up Donna Lynn Thomas’ book “Shortcuts, A Concise Guide to Rotary Cutting” and learn some basic math concepts. It’s extraordinarily disheartening to see “professionals” in the industry disseminate bad math and sloppy techniques in the name of speed. Take a little pride in your work; show some respect for the monetary investment as well as the skills of the quilters you are addressing.
To clarify measurements: if the finished center square is 3 inches then it’s cut size would be 3 1/2 inches (using a standard 1/4 inch seam. In order to take another square and cut it into quarter square triangles for use, with the longest edge of the triangle to also be finished at 3 inches, that square would have to be cut 4 1/4″ to accommodate the 5/8″ loss that comes at either long tip when using a 1/4 inch seam. Before you waste time on the bogus method put forth in this article; take the time to cut a 3 1/2″ center square, and to cut 4 quarter-square triangles from a 4 1/4″ square. Mark a quarter inch seam around all pieces and then join and press them. You’ll sew pretty little crisp points with a 1/4 margin all around them sew they can be sewn together without loss of the points.
You need to recheck what she is doing. You are talking about quarter square triangles. That is not what these directions are for.
What a very interesting comment you’ve made. First, this block is NOT intended to have points. So for you to rant about how awful it is to have a block that sews together squares in this manner and does not produce points is very odd. The original designer of this block pattern had no desire for the block to end up with points. It’s a design decision that she made and shared with others. There are lots of other quilt block patterns that end up with nice, crisp points if one wants them. Don’t use this pattern if you don’t like the results but don’t criticize others that are happy with how their quilts turn out using this block pattern. There is no need to clarify measurements because obviously you are trying to make a different block. Did you watch the video link?
To each their own. Any way that a quilter decides to design and make their own quilt blocks is fine with me. It’s called creative expression. I’m not going to censor the sharing of someone else’s ideas or methods because I may not want to do it that way. I’d rather be open to all the possibilities. It’s much more fun that way!
Some people get really tight-arsed, don’t they? This is a great, efficient take on an old block. I love the idea and hope to use it soon with denims. I’m a fan of “seat-of-the-pants” quilting rather than fabric fascism. Go, go, go! And thanks for sharing.
Lighten up. This is a charming quick block, and the lack of points doesn’t bother me.
I agree with your version of cutting the one square before sewing them together. It is too easy to make a mistake and cut through and them ruining the square.
Will have to try this design – looks interesting.
Thanks, could you please tell me what size are the blocks?
The block pictured ended up approx. 13 x 13 which includes the 2 1/2″ strip border. I believe I used a 4″center and another 4″ block for the first “layer”. After that was cut and folded out the block became about 5 1/4″. So I cut the next block to equal 5 1/4″ and after sewing, cutting, and folding out the block equaled about 6 3/4″. I added one more layer and ended with a total of about 8 3/4″ before adding my border.
This is a very good tip. Thank you!
You are welcome! Enjoy playing with this block.
This really helps keep everything from stretching too much with those darn diagonal sides!
Yes it does! And I feel making a block is very fast as well.
Thank you for sharing your great idea!
What do you do about the corners being clipped off?
This block was designed to have blunt points. If you would prefer sharp points you may want to make a Square-in-Square, or Economy Block instead.
I’ve thought about doing that too! Go for it. I think it would be so fun and turn out so cool!
We jUst made this square using 5 colors. Cut as you go.
It is easy and fast, thanks!
Excellent! I bet it looks fantastic!
Wouldn’t doing this mean you will always cut off your corners of the inside square when you sew the next pieces on!?
If I understand the question, that is right. You don’t get “points” on your corners, they are blunted, which is the way this block was designed to be. A standard “square-in-square” block gives you a sharp corner. Like the examples I show on the Economy block comparison post from January, 2014.
I’ve just stumbled across your site (I love google meandering) and this tip you’ve shown is brilliant. I think this will be my next quilt fix!
Hope you enjoy making it. The blocks go together quickly.
I am going to try this blck at the week end thanks for you tip .
You are welcome! Have fun with this block. There is so much you can do with it.
Great idea! I just saw that tutorial and wanted to try it, wasn’t looking forward to the cutting like they did it! This makes it much easier!
I felt the same way. Not steady with the scissors so this makes it much easier and consistent for me.
|
2019-04-20T20:27:55Z
|
https://beyondsockmonkeys.com/tutorials-2/exploding-block-tutorial/?shared=email&msg=fail
|
Posted on March 24, 2019 Author adminCategories OnlineLeave a comment on What Is Yahoo Answers?
Many people are fed uphill taking into account holiday crowds, which is reflected in the accumulation going on of online sales and the decrease of some customary retailer’s sales. There moreover seems to be a trend towards buying fewer gifts, but those gifts tend to be higher-ticket luxury items.
In the type of guidance we all should be discharge adherence ,we begin subsequent to the customer in mind. What reach we know very more or less people this times of year?
– Time is a commodity – there’s too much to obtain your hands on and too tiny period. – People have more shopping to get than they usually benefit. – People are below a tremendous amount of put inflection on. – People tend to tidy and decorate their houses.
These are just some of the factors affecting people during the holiday season. I’m sure you can think of many more. Take these things into consideration, and authorize the stance of visceral a giver.
Here’s an idea I’ve never seen (as a result I suffering feeling report if you use it). If you own a amassing, find the maintenance for forgive reveal wrap – nothing different there. While people are getting their gifts wrapped, they acquire a pardon seat smear? You could embellish in crime taking place back a local spa, or even a massage studious who could also find the maintenance for all customer a promotional coupon. You save your customers times, find the maintenance for a favorable tribute away their emphasize, and make a combination backing partnership along in the middle of the spa.
If you are in a household assistance matter, manage to pay for to get accumulation winterizing services for your customers to maintain them period. Offer a within realize holiday housecleaning. If you aren’t in the cleaning influence – gone again team going on considering a cleaning designate support to.
Give-aways are suitable. Give away set free Christmas trees – depending going in checking account to for where you are you could make a get your hands on of a couple hundred for $10 a piece. The unity could be – spend $100 and admit on habitat a pardon tree. Give away turkeys, or unyielding idea turkey dinners – a lot of grocery stores have this publicity.
Everybody gives away calendars, purpose for something every second but still useful. How just roughly ice-scrapers if you alive in the north? Blankets, sweatshirts, caps – are all comfortable promotional items also than the weather turns icy.
Holiday cards are allowable. People enjoy getting them and displaying them. Hardly anybody sends Thanksgiving cards, enormously acquiesce it. In this politically true age (gasp) you have to be suffering feeling to people’s religious sensibilities. Send Happy Holidays cards and not Merry Christmas Cards – unless you are absolutely certain your customer celebrates Christmas.
If you have any nice of retail adjust, think about promote-upon gifts that might be used as a second puff. A florist might put in a to hand market-wrapped accomplice when a sure level of get that can be sent to a interchange dwelling. Two gifts for the price of one. Buy one acquire one clear offers are innocent at holiday era.
With the fragile planet earth crowded with billions of people, with every individual aware of the number of people surrounding them there is now a growing urge, a mere result of the basic instinct of the human race, for every person to establish their own identity, and make one’s self as special and unique as possible both in their own eyes and in the eyes of the world as a whole. This is one of the reasons why the industry of clothing and fashion in general is continuously growing by the day, and is constantly striving to create new and one of a kind and novel clothing designs. However, the true source of identify for a person can only be found right in their own character and personality, their inner strength, their beliefs, and their inner voice that points them towards the right direction in the tricky maze that you call life. Christian T-shirts are just among the many ways to reflect a person’s inner strength and personality and to establish one’s identity in this expansive ocean of human existence, and at the same time, to surrender to the higher power and conveying the message of hope and faith to the rest of the world.
If you are someone who is pretty sure of who you really are, and you don’t have any qualms about your identity, Christian T-shirts are the perfect accessories you can add to your wardrobe. Through the use of Christian clothes, you can have the sheer satisfaction of being able to express yourself in a more meaningful and effective way, as you will be able to do so to express your personality and the things you stand for using words that make both spiritual and intellectual sense.
Christian apparel has become highly in demand right now since this have deeper meaning, not to mention that they also look trendy in their own unique way. These shirts have been designed in a more modern way and are also made available in an extensive array of designs, outfits, and colors. These clothes have been designed with the purpose of suiting the needs of different people with different age brackets, lifestyles, and gender. do you know Women’s Christian T-Shirts?
Christian clothes have become universally acceptable, which is not a big surprise as they showcase messages which reflect people’s faith, their inner beliefs, and the hope that they have in God. Instead of wasting your cash on things that might not have any value or those which might be interpreted in other ways, why not go for Christian T-shirts instead.
The designs that you can find in these shirts like the inscriptions which spread the messages of faith and hope, the pictures which portray the images of the Cross and Jesus complete with inspiring words which spread love and give motivation will surely be an instant hit not only among the older populations but even the young ones as well.
If you want to make yourself stand out from the rest, Christian T-shirts are exactly what you need.
Salon publicity is an vital aspect of promoting your millstone. As more people profit to know your matter, the more you are adept to profit from it. However, there are some beauty salon protection strategies that may mistreat your salon’s reputation on the other hand of building it taking place. Thus, you should be au fait of these pitfalls and make certain you avoid them following you think of a added disquiet or message to motivate.
Another backing pitfall you should dependence to avoid involves campaigns that maintenance going on front not comply you earn extra revenue. If you intend to have enough money a discount in metaphor to bundled minister to packages, you have to create sure that you are accomplished to earn on intensity of what it would cost you (materials and manpower) to manage to pay for them the services. Even if customers flock you because of your deeply affordable beauty salon promotion confrontation, you may still fade away occurring having negative revenue and.
Lastly, you should be cautious by now partnering when supplementary businesses for publicity. Some people resort to creating partnerships behind option businesses. You find the maintenance for different touch something in squabble for their promotion of your salon. For this deals, you should be skillful to determine if you will profit something out of the partnership or if it’s and no-one else the postscript issue that will profit out of the be of the same opinion.
marketing strategies should be geared towards generating adding together clients and minister to revenues, and not the another habit about. Thus, past launching a tally work uphill, it is important to have a thorough review of the cost and facilitate practicing. Since most beauty marketing strategies have an effect on some costs, it is important to be supple to assess how much you can make a get bond of of from it.
Использование определенного кровельного материала в большинстве случаев определяется, отталкиваясь от бюджета, функциональности, эстетических соображений. Каждый тип наделён своими преимуществами и недостатками.
Листовые материалы отличаются тем, что их установка не подразумевает сложностей. Но листовые материалы не рекомендуется применять для организации сложных кровельных работ, потому как остается при установке довольно много отходов.
Металлочерепица представляет собой пласты тонколистовой стали. Такую кровлю чаще всего используют при обустройстве домов малой этажности. На такой стройматериал, как металлочерепица цена за лист достаточно невысокая. В наше время даже на фирменную металлочерепицу предлагается весьма скромная цена, найти которую можно по запросу в поиске “металлочерепица Ruukki цена Харьков”. За эту цену каждый получает обилие фактур, цветов и простоту в укладке. Монтировать купленный материал можно прямо поверх старой крыши. Эксплуатационный период материала составляет больше 15 лет.
Мягкая кровля – плоский лист с узором по краю. Она может отлично подойти для обустройства крыши любой формы. Стоимость мягкой кровли крайне невысокая, в то же время по внешнему виду такой тип кровли не уступает керамической.
Профлист кровельный Харьков может предложить с большим выбором. У каждого есть возможность избрать для себя подходящий вариант на свой вкус и кошелек. Общая стоимость установки этого материала ниже, чем в случае с металлочерепицей. Материал можно уложить своими руками, не обращаясь к помощи специалистов.
Сэндвич панели на крышу – наиболее подходящее решение, когда у вас нет много времени. Однако для сборки могут потребоваться специальные навыки. Для монтажа кровельная сендвич панель не требует специальных конструкций. Однако, если такая конструкция уже была возведена, установка займет меньше времени. Наличие стропил дает возможность упростить организацию вентиляции и ветрозащиты. Сейчас на такую конструкцию как крыша из сэндвич панелей цена довольно умеренная.
По своей конструкции из такого строительного материала как профнастил кровля лишь слегка отличается от предыдущего материала. Главное отличие заключается в форме. Данный кровельный материал характеризуется практичностью, качеством и надежностью. Сегодня у всех есть возможность купить металлопрофиль для кровли и собственноручно его установить. Металлопрофиль кровельный достаточно легкий, следовательно не требуется стропильной конструкции.
При строительстве крыши понадобятся вспомогательные материалы для звуко- и теплоизоляции. Самым востребованным материалом сегодня считается минвата Роквул цена которой сравнительно низка. В особенности если учесть, сколько денег вы сэкономите на отоплении.
Интернет магазин “SoloDecor” является представителем ряда известных марок, производящих качественные напольные покрытия. На страницах можно подобрать и купить линолеум полукоммерческий или же бытовой, ковролин и ламинат для применения в помещениях разного типа.
Все напольные покрытия делятся на группы, отталкиваясь от области использования. Например, существует бытовой линолеум, который отличается от коммерческого совсем другими свойствами. Для офисных и развлекательных помещений требуется покрытие, которое имеет возможность выдерживать большие нагрузки, более устойчиво к механическим воздействиям и не склонно к дополнительному износу из-за изменений температуры. Для домашних условий с запасом хватит бытового линолеума, который прослужит также долго, но он не предназначается для использования в многолюдных помещениях.
Для ковровых покрытий работают те же правила – выставочный ковролин представляет собой более крепкий вариант, который подходит для офисных и общественных помещений. Домашний ковер отличается тем, что может выдержать не такую большую нагрузку и не подходит для использования в общественных помещениях.
линолеум Tarkett – характеризуется обширными коллекциями и хорошими эксплуатационными показателями, которые включают в себя повышенную сопротивляемость к механическому износу, стойкость перед изменениями температуры и влагой.
Весь ассортиментный набор выпускаемой продукции включает в себя многочисленные линейки напольных покрытий, которые подходят для любых нужд. При помощи линолеума или ламината возможно оформить пол в каждой комнате, выбирая такой вариант, который подходит не только по прямому назначению самого помещения, но и всем его особенностям. Например, для спальни (в том числе и детской) можно заказать ламинат, который сделает комнату уютной и теплой, прослужит очень долго, не потребует трудоемкого ухода.
Every human in this earth has a point to excel and earn a greater than before and pleasant livelihood. To achieve this people works thus hard and often lead hectic schedules in activity. They hardly profit proper period to eat and nap and merely forget how important their health is if they are to stay fit and allocation in doings and earning.
Someone has rightly said that “health is deafening quantity” – if you are in affable health, you can earn in a variety of ways but in poor health health deteriorates your objective and your dreams can not be fulfilled. Now the treatment cost skyrocketing, it is augmented if you stay healthy instead be informed in front where to mean medical instruction to get your hands on healed from your ailments.
The concept of traveling to indistinct places for health check-taking place is a talked-virtually business today as this process has significantly aided people in earning fine health in considerably edited cost. This concept has unqualified the term “Medical Tourism” and many Asian counties next Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, countries subsequently South Africa and Australia are popularly known for medical tourism but the sound radiant in the midst of these countries is India, and the industry joined is the India Medical Tourism Industry.
Yes! You ensnare it right. Today India has become a preferred medical tourism destination for the people in report to the globe. Reasons astern this popularity are varied, which are discussed asleep in detail.
Affordable Cost – Treatment cost in India is far away afield and wide cheaper in comparison to cost needed for the treatment in the US, the UK and optional relationship European and Asian Countries. For an example, bone marrow transplant in the US cost $250,000 and 150,000 in the UK whereas the procedure in the freshen of same compatibility and carrying out rate is ended at $26,000 in India. Heart surgery and cardiac care cost around $200,000 in the US which is finished in India at as low as $30,000. Gastric bypass cost $65,000 in the US and 34,800 in the UK but the process in ended in $9,500 in India. In buildup to this, mostly the health care packages adjoin airfare, hotel charges and a package to skillfully-known tourist destinations in India. Is not this a fine idea?
World Class Health Care Centers – India has many corporate hospitals that are intensely compatible to the hospitals in the US and added developed nations. Hospitals are competently equipped cutting edge instruments, machines and laboratories that can take in hand fast and accurate diagnosis and health care solutions. One health care ascribed in Delhi has bearing in mind said that as soon as the right to use is closed, you will find yourself in the US.
Qualified Health-Care Professionals- Indian doctors are proficiently certified, very trained and most of them have vibrant experience in western counties hospitals. Hence, they know how to care and focus on vibes medical treatments to international patients.
Quick Treatment Availability – People in countries following Canada and the UK has to fighting long waiting list that last in the look of more a year if they throb hip replacement surgery and this could be really ardent and boring for the patients. But the skirmish is something interchange in India as the patients would proceed full of beans room the neighboring hours of daylight they achieve India for the process.
|
2019-04-24T11:21:25Z
|
http://pcbrandon.com/author/admin/
|
UPSC Civil Service Preliminary 2016 Question Paper Answers on General Studies.
2. ENCOLDE CLEARLY THE TEST BOOKLET SERIES A, B, C, OR D AT THE CASE MAY BE IN THE APPROPRIATE PLACE IN THE ANSWER SHEET.
anything else on the Test Booklet.
the best. In any case, choose ONLY ONE response for each item.
7. Before you proceed to mark in the Answer sheet the response to various items in the Test Booklet, you have to fill in some particulars in the Answer Sheet as per instructions sent to you with your Admission Certificate.
with you the Test Booklet.
9. Sheets for rough work are appended in the Test Booklet at the end.
THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTION PAPERS.
given answers happens to be correct and there will be same penalty as above to that question.
(2) Aspartame is an artificial sweetener sold in the market. It consists of amino acids and provides calories like other amino acids. Yet, it is used as a low-calorie sweetening agent in food items. What is the basis of this use?
(3) What was the purpose with which Sir William Wedderburn and W. S. Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893?
(4) What is the difference between a CFL and an LED lamp?
1. To produce light, a CFL uses mercury vapour and phosphor while an LED lamp uses semiconductor material.
2. The average life span of a CFL is much longer than that of an LED lamp.
3. A CFL is less energy-efficient as compared to an LED lamp.
(5) Recently, “oilzapper” was in the news. What is it?
(7) Mahatma Gandhi said that some of his deepest convictions were reflected in a book titled, “Unto this Last” and the book transformed his life. What was the message from the book that transformed Mahatma Gandhi?
(9) A new optical disc format known as the Blu-ray Disc (BD) is becoming popular. In what way is it different from the traditional DVD?
1. DVD supports Standard Definition video while BD supports High Definition video.
2. Compared to a DVD, the BD format has several times more storage capacity.
3. Thickness of BD is 2.4 mm white that of DVD is 1.2 mm.
(10) With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report?
1. Complete Independence for India.
2. Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities.
3. Provision of fundamental rights for the people of India in the Constitution.
(11) Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export oriented industry in this field?
(12) Which one of the following is not a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora?
1. is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India.
2. prepares the draft development plans for metropolitan area.
3. has the sole responsibility for implementing Government sponsored schemes in die metropolitan area.
(14) What is the difference between “vote-on-account” and “interim budget”?
1. The provision of a “vote-on-account” is used by a regular Government, while an “interim budget” is a provision used by a caretaker Government.
2. A “vote-on-account” only deals with the expenditure in Government’s budget, while an “interim budget” includes both expenditure and receipts.
Which of the statements; given above is/are correct?
(15) Regarding international Monetary Fund, which one of the following statements is correct?
(16) In the Union Budget 2011-12, a full exemption from the basic customs duty was extended to the bio-based asphalt (bioasphalt). What is the importance of this material?
1. Unlike traditional asphalt, bio-asphalt is not based on fossil fuels.
2. Bioasphalt can be made from non-renewable resources.
3. Bioasphalt can be made from organic waste materials.
4. It is eco-friendly to use bioasphalt for surfacing of the roads.
Which of the above is/are the emission/ emissions from coal combustion at thermal power plants?
1. The orbit is geosynchronous.
3. The orbit lies in the plane of the Earth’s equator.
4. The orbit is at an altitude of 22,236 km.
1. Due to a gradual switchover to the cultivation of commercial crops, the area under the cultivation of food grains has steadily decreased in the last five years by about 30%.
2. As a consequence of increasing incomes, the consumption patterns of the% people have undergone a significant change.
3. The food supply chain has structural constraints.
Which of the statements given above1 are correct?
(20) At present, scientists can determine the arrangement or relative positions of genes or DNA sequences on a chromosome. How does this knowledge benefit us?
1. It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock.
2. It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases.
3. It is possible to develop disease-resistant animal breeds.
(22) Microbial fuel cells are considered a source of sustainable energy. Why?
1. They use living organisms as catalysts to generate electricity from certain substrates.
2. They use a variety of inorganic materials as substrates.
3. They can be installed in waste water, treatment plants to cleanse water and produce electricity.
(23) Which one of the following statements appropriately describes the “fiscal, stimulus”?
(24) The formation of ozone hole in the Antarctic region has been a cause of concern. What could be the reason for the formation of this hole?
1. Devaluing the domestic currency.
2. Reduction in the export subsidy.
3. Adopting suitable policies which attract greater FDI and more funds from FIIs.
Which of the above action/actions can help in reducing the current account deficit?
(26) The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following?
1. Constitution of District Planning Committees.
2. State Election Commissions to conduct all panchayat elections.
3. Establishment of State Finance Commissions.
(27) Two important rivers — one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another, with its source in Odisha — merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this?
(28) A rapid increase in the rate of inflation is sometimes attributed to the “base effect”. What is “base effect”?
(30) Regarding “carbon, credits”, which one of the following statements is not correct?
2. Right to equal access to public service.
Which of the above is/are Human Right/Human Rights under “Universal Declaration of Human Rights”?
(32) There is a concern: over the increase in harmful algal blooms in the seawaters of India. What could be the causative factors for this phenomenon?
1. Discharge of nutrients from the estuaries.
2. Run-off from the land during the monsoon.
3. Upwelling in the seas.
Which of the above add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on Earth?
(34) Recently, the USA decided to support India’s membership in multi-lateral export control regimes called the “Australia Group” and the “Wassenaar Arrangement”. What is the difference between them?
1. The Australia Group is an informal arrangement which aims to allow exporting countries to minimize the risk of assisting chemical and biological weapons proliferation, whereas the Wassenaar- Arrangement is a formal group under the OECD holding identical objectives.
2. The Australia Group comprises predominantly of Asian, African and North American countries, whereas the member countries of Wassenaar Arrangement are predominantly from the European Union and American continents.
(35) The surface of a lake is frozen in severe winter, but the water at its bottom is still liquid. What is the reason?
(36) A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal?
(37) La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina different from El Nino?
1. La Nina is characterised by unusually cold ocean temperature in equatorial Indian Ocean whereas El Nino is characterised by unusually warm ocean temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
2. El Nino has adverse effect on south-west monsoon of India, but La Nina has no effect on monsoon climate.
(38) The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions?
(39) Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942?
(40) Which amongst the following provided a common factor for tribal insurrection in India in the 19th century?
(41) India maintained its early cultural contacts and trade links with Southeast Asia across the Bay of Bengal. For this pre-eminence of early maritime history of Bay of Bengal, which of the following could be the most convincing .explanation/explanations?
(42) What is the difference between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices?
(43) With reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Fertilizer/nutrient loss can be reduced.
2. It is the only means of irrigation in dry land farming.
3. In some areas of farming, receding of ground water table can be checked.
(44) With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges” formed an important part of drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted “Home Charges”?
1. Funds used to support the India Office in London.
2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India.
3. Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British.
1. The Administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a drought.
2. The Administration proposed to introduce Permanent Settlement in Gujarat.
(46) The 2004 Tsunami made people realize that mangroves can serve as a reliable safety hedge against coastal calamities. How do mangroves function as a safety hedge?
(48) Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land?
2. Threatened plant and animal species.
3. Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries.
(50) Why is the offering of “teaser loans” by commercial banks a cause of economic concern?
1. The teaser loans are considered to be an aspect of sub-prime lending and banks may be exposed to the risk of defaulters in future.
2. In India, the teaser loans are mostly given to inexperienced entrepreneurs to set up manufacturing or export units.
1. The growth rate of GDP has steadily increased in the last five years.
2. The growth rate in per capita income has steadily increased in the last five years.
(53) In India, which of the following have the highest share in the disbursement of credit to agriculture and allied activities?
(54) Which of the following can aid in furthering the Government’s objective of inclusive growth?
(55) Why is die Government of India disinvesting its equity in the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) ?
1. The Government intends to use the revenue earned-from the disinvestment mainly to pay back the external debt.
2. The Government no longer intends to retain the management control of the CPSEs.
(56) What is die difference between asteroids and comets?
1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material.
2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury.
3. Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not.
(59) Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why?
1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere.
Which of-the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Deepening the Malacca straits between Malaysia and Indonesia.
2. Opening a new canal across the Kra isthmus between the Gulf of Siam and Andaman Sea.
(61) Which one of the following is not a feature of “Value Added Tax”?
(64) The “New START” treaty was in the news. What is this treaty?
Which three of the above are correct criteria in this context?
1. its escape into the outer stratosphere.
2. the photosynthesis by phyto-plankton in the oceans.
3. the trapping of air in the polar ice caps.
1. decomposer microorganisms to the surface.
2. nutrients to the surface.
3. bottom-dwelling organisms to- the surface.
appropriate reason for this phenomenon?
Which of the above Acts have relevance to/bearing on the biodiversity conservation in the country?
(71) Karl Marx explained the process of class struggle with the help of which one of the following theories?
(72) A layer in the Earth’s atmosphere called Ionosphere facilitates radio communication. Why?
1. The presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to Earth.
2. Radio waves have a very long wavelength.
(73) Both Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) are related to investment in a country. Which one of the following statements best represents an important difference between the two?
1. The member insured under the scheme must be the head of the family or an earning member of the family in a rural landless household.
2. The member insured must be in the age group of 30 to 65 years.
3. There is a provision for free scholarship for up to two children of the insured who are studying between classes 9 and 12.
(76) Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the die since they are a good source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote longevity?
2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.
(78) The lower Gangetic plain is characterized by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?
(79) What could be the main reason/reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt?
1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells.
2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?
(80) The jet aircrafts fly very easily and smoothly in the lower stratosphere. What could be the appropriate explanation?
1. There are no clouds or water vapour in the lower stratosphere.
2. There are no vertical winds in the lower stratosphere.
1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes.
2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes.
1. Its northern part is arid and semi-arid.
2. Its central part produces cotton.
3. Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops.
Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics?
(84) What is “Virtual Private Network”?
1. Dharma was a conception of obligations and of the discharge of one’s duties to oneself and to others.
2. Rita was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of the universe and all it contained.
(86) In the context of global oil prices, “Brent crude oil” is frequently referred to in the news. What does this term imply?
1. It is a major classification of crude oil.
2. It is sourced from North Sea.
3. It does not contain sulphur.
4. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only .
(88) In India, if a religious sect/community is given “the status of a national minority, what special advantages it is entitled to?
1. It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions.
2. The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha.
3. It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme.
(89) India is home to lakhs of persons with disabilities. What are the benefits available to them under me law?
1. Free schooling till the age of 18 years in government-run schools.
2. Preferential allotment of land for getting up business.
3. Ramps in public buildings.
(90) With what purpose is the-Government of India promoting the concept of “Mega Food Parks”?
2. To increase the processing of perishable items and reduce wastage.
3. To provide emerging and eco—friendly food processing technologies to entrepreneurs.
(94) Southeast Asia has captivated the attention of global community over space and time as a geostrategically significant region. Which among the following is the most convincing explanation for this global perspective?
(95) A company marketing food products advertises that its items do not contain trans-fats. What does this campaign signify to the customers?
1. The food products are not made out of hydrogenated oils.
2. The food products are not made out of animal fats/oils.
3. The oils used are not likely to damage the cardiovascular health of the consumers.
(96) Among the following who are eligible to benefit from the “Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act”?
1. India wants to establish itself as an important regional player in the East Asian affairs.
2. India wants to plug the vacuum created by the termination of Cold War.
3. India wants to restore the historical and cultural ties with its neighbours in Southeast and East Asia.
(99) Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?
(100) With reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct?
|
2019-04-23T01:53:10Z
|
https://www.oldquestionpapers.net/2011/06/upsc-civil-preliminary-2011-question-paper-answers-on-general-studies.html
|
One week after knocking down a monster lead to something more manageable, Scott surpassed Allan early on in Week Twenty-Four and was able to make a 7-point lead stick through Sunday's action. The lead isn't very big, but the race to the end continues to remain rather interesting.
In order to join this race, Wilton would have to make up 12 points this week and Chris would have to find 14 points, or else the race for 3rd place is all that they would have.
Well, Scott has had the hottest team down the stretch and his Third Segment Race standings suggest that, as he has a 12-point lead over Dale C. with only a couple of weeks to go. Allan sits in 3rd, 15 points behind and Stuart is 29 points behind in 4th. This could be a pretty big finish for Scott, if he can nail it down this week.
It will be a busy finish to the regular season, as there will be 52 games in Week Twenty-Five and 54 games in Week Twenty-Six, so there will hopefully be ample opportunity to get some more points, assuming that all of our players stay healthy.
If your team is in a race, I'm sure you'll be licking your chops at these games. Dale C. should be licking his chops, as he leads the pool with 102 projected games remaining, which leads the way and the only team to have more than 100 games left to be played. Allan is on the opposite end, as his team appears to only have 75 games left to be played... which could be trouble!
I'm glad that there was a clear winner for the Player of the Week nod, because if there was a tie for the honour at 6 points, there would have been a lot of players to sort through and get the tie-breakers sorted. That wouldn't have been much fun.
Nevertheless, it is a second nod for Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens, who finished with 8 points, the only player to hit the mark in Week Twenty-Four.
Price was able to go 3-0-0 with a shutout in the week to earn his second trip to the Player of the Week paragraph this season, his first one happened in Week Nineteen, just prior to the Olympic Break.
Price shutout the Sabres on Tuesday, then beat the Red Wings on Thursday and the Panthers on Saturday, making 86 saves in the process for his 8 points.
This brought Price's season totals to 76 points, good enough for 11th in overall pool scoring, 6th among all goalies.
This is also one of the few times this season, something I really haven't kept track of though, that the Player of the Week in the hockey pool isn't one of the NHL Three Stars, which are announced on Mondays. Kyle Turris, Patrice Bergeron and T.J. Oshie earned the nods there.
There wasn't much mention of Price's pool team in the Player of the Week nod, but his team, which belongs to Sracey M. took the top honours here as well, picking up 39 points and jumped back into the race for the prizes, making up some ground on the teams that had separated themselves from the pack.
Remarkably, for how well Stacey's team has stayed afloat in the top half of the standings this season, this is her first Mover & Shaker acknowledgement this season. With this week, her team jumped back into 5th spot, now only 4 points back of 4th place and the jersey prize. Stacey's team has been hovering around 5th & 6th place for the better part of six weeks, only a few weeks removed from a week in 1st place.
Stacey's big performers in Week Twenty-Four were Price (8 points), Kyle Turris of the Senators (7), Erik Karlsson of the Sens (5) and four other players with 3 points a piece. Two of Stacey's active players were held pointless, but her team more than made up for that lack of scoring, when everyone else picked up points.
With only a couple weeks left, Stacey's team has only been average, at best, over the last few weeks, so this Mover & Shaker award couldn't come at a better time. Now her team has to keep this pace up and she could possibly come away with 3rd place money.
If you're in the top half of the standings, still within an outside shot of the prizes, this isn't the time to be seeing your name in the Basement Dweller spot. Sadly, this is the case for Mike, who's team was in the midst of the prize talk a little while ago, but has since seen some poor numbers, especially after the Olympic Break.
Mike's Week Twenty-Four score of 14 points was tied by Tony, but with only 4 of those points being goals, he couldn't get past the tie-breaker, as Tony's team finished with 6 goals.
Since the Olympic Break, Mike's team has only mustered up 98 points, one of four teams to not hit the 100-point mark since the return from Sochi. After Week Nineteen, just before the break, Mike was sitting in 7th place, only 8 points back of 1st place.
Mark Letestu, Mike Ribeiro, Chris Stewart (injured), Jonathan Bernier and Alex Stalock all came up with donuts for Mike this week, leading the way to the bottom of the weekly standings.
It has been a rough few weeks for Buffalo Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers, who had some elbow injury problems earlier and is now dealing with another undisclosed injury, after running into his own net's post on a defensive play, which forced him from a game in the early part of the week. He has been listed as out day-to-day, but he has missed a few games since then and his availability is still up in the air. Likely with the lack of postseason play upcoming, the Sabres will not be in any rush to get him back in the line-up.
On Thursday, Kyle Okposo of the New York Islanders made the list with a lower-body injury, listed as out day-to-day, and was unable to play at all over the weekend. The Islanders, who are not in a playoff spot either, likely are not risking Okposo's future health, especially after a career year for the power forward. Already without John Tavares, the Islanders may be resigned to play their young players for the rest of the year.
It was another healthy scratch for Anaheim's Teemu Selanne on the weekend, as his Ducks were playing back-to-back games over the weekend and that just isn't his thing in his final NHL season. With the Ducks poised to make Cup run of their own, it is really looking like these nights off may have been a good idea. In the last two weeks of the season, the Ducks will have two more back-to-backs to play, so we expect Selanne to miss two more games.
It doesn't appear that Roberto Luongo is having much more luck in his new (old) home with the Florida Panthers, as he sustained an upper-body injury, when Carolina's Radek Dvorak ran over him in a game last week. Luongo is not slated to travel with the team on their current trip and will be missing out on some key starts down the stretch. They are more key for Chris in the hockey pool than they are for the Panthers in the standings.
Los Angeles Kings forward Dwight King missed a game on Thursday night, due to personal reasons, but was able to return to the line-up on Saturday night. I don't think the personal reasons are any of our business and likely not worth digging into, but that was the reason why he missed out on one game this week. I think I will move on from here.
For what was reportedly the first time in his career, Dany Heatley was a healthy scratch for a game this weekend, as the Minnesota Wild have run out of places in the line-up to put him. Heatley, who has struggled for the majority of the 2014 season, has seen time at just about every spot in the line-up, including on the fourth line, but the coaching staff obviously thought it was time to see if they could find someone else to fill his spot more effectively. There was no word as to when he is expected to return to play.
The Montreal Canadiens were without forward Tomas Plekanec on Saturday for their game against the Florida Panthers, as he was also dealing with some personal issues over the weekend. Plekanec was expected back with the team on Sunday, in order to practice on Monday, so his stint out of the line-up will be short-lived. Nothing more to it than that.
The Pittsburgh Penguins scratched defenseman Olli Maatta for one game this week, Friday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets, but he figured back into the line-up on Sunday, when the team took on the Blackhawks. The rookie defenseman has been decent this season, but with a stop in Sochi, it does seem quite likely that he could have used the rest, as the Penguins appear to be getting ready for a lengthy playoff run.
Bad news for the Colorado Avalanche, as they will be without forward Matt Duchene for the next four weeks due to a knee injury, which he suffered on Saturday afternoon against the Sharks, when he collided with teammate Jamie McGinn. It sounds like Duchene will miss the first round of the playoffs as well, with a slight possibility he could be back if the series runs into six or seven games.
On Monday night, the Ottawa Senators will play host to the Carolina Hurricanes and they'll do so without forward Jason Spezza and defenseman Jared Cowen, each sidelined with lower-body injuries. The Senators are in the middle of a dogfight for an Eastern Conference wild card spot, a fight they are not necessarily in control of their destiny in. The uphill battle just got a lot tougher with these two injuries. Both players are listed as out day-to-day.
Another hernia surgery to report on Thursday, as Florida Panthers defenseman Tom Gilbert has gone under the knife for some repairs. Just like the report of a hernia surgery this morning, this one will also keep Gilbert from playing again this season. The Florida Panthers were not in playoff contention today and playing through the pain now seems somewhat silly.
Gilbert was a Waiver Draft pick-up for Chris this season, picking up 20 points in 49 games since being picked and 28 points in 73 games overall. This is Chris' second season-ending injury as well, which jeopardizes his position, currently 4th, 20 points out of 2nd and 1 point up on 5th.
On Thursday morning, I couldn't find anything to suggest an injury, so it is fair to confidently assert that both forward Daniel Winnik and defenseman Francois Beauchemin were healthy scratches for the game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night. The Ducks have already clinched their playoff spot for the Spring Dance, so there could be some resting of veteran players down the stretch, keeping them relatively fresh for an extended run.
The biggest impact here is Winnik, who belongs to Dale C., who finished Wednesday night in 6th place, only 4 points out of 3rd place. If he is going to be one of those regularly rested players, that will hurt some chances down the stretch. On the flip side, Beauchemin belongs to Doug, who continues to be in 24th place.
The last two-plus weeks remaining in the regular season will be watched from the press box for Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan, who is slated to undergo hernia surgery. Ryan, who has missed the last couple games with a lower-body injury, won't be relied upon for a playoff run, as the Senators' hopes have dwindled to just about nothing in the last couple of weeks, so the option for surgery didn't appear to be a bad one. He should be 100% when training camps open up in September.
Of course, preparing for the 2015 season will not help Brenda this season, as her team features Ryan on it and her 3rd round pick (51st overall) was going to be one of her last hopes for any chance at prizes this year. Brenda's team finished Wednesday night in 10th place, now 22 points out of the prizes. No Ryan for the next 16 days will likely devastate any hopes.
Well, it looks like development has trumped having a body in the press box down the stretch, as Ryan Murphy has been sent down to Charlotte of the AHL by the Carolina Hurricanes. Murphy has been a healthy scratch for the majority of games since his last recall and that has likely hindered his development a little. Since the Canes are nowhere near the Eastern Conference playoff race, there should be little need to have the rookie blueliner up with the big team, unless he's going to get big league minutes.
It would seem likely that Murphy shouldn't be with the big club anymore this season, with only a few weeks to go, unless there is an injury or two, of course. That will put a speed bump in Allan's path to the big money, a spot he has lost already this week, now sitting 2nd, 2 points back.
A bout of the flu removed Sergei Bobrovsky from Tuesday night's game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings. The Jackets were eventual 4-2 winners in the game, but it was Curtis McElhinney who ended up registering the win and it sounds like the Columbus back-up will likely get the next start as well, but that hasn't been 100% confirmed. The Jackets don't play again until Friday, which should give Bobrovsky some time to recover.
That was more bad news for Allan, who could have used those 2 points to tie Scott for 1st place last night. If there is any more starts lost, his gap between himself and 3rd place, which stands at 19 points, may shrink considerably.
The New York Rangers confirmed on Wednesday morning that rookie forward Chris Kreider has suffered a broken bone in his hand and he will likely be out of the line-up for the remainder of the regular season and likely will miss some time in the playoffs, assuming the Rangers will stay in the top three of the Metropolitan Division. Kreider reportedly suffered the injury against the Blue Jackets on the weekend.
More money position impact, as Kreider was a Waiver Draft pick-up for Chris this season, who currently sits in 3rd place, 4 points up on 4th and 5th, 5 points up on 6th. Kreider has been decent since being picked up, scoring 25 points in 50 games for Chris.
The Ottawa Senators are dealing with a number of injuries and a few of them have some impact in the hockey pool these days. Bobby Ryan is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury and has missed a couple of games already, while both forward Mika Zibanejad and defenseman Chris Phillips missed Tuesday night's game against the Panthers with upper-body injuries, both listed as out day-to-day. That's a pretty solid chunk of their regular line-up out with injury, but the remainder put up a valiant effort, losing 3-2 in the shootout in Florida.
Brenda's team, which sits in 10th place, was hit the hardest here, as her team features both Ryan and Phillips and now sits 18 points back of the prizes, with only a few games left to play down the stretch. Also in the race, Stacey M., who has Zibanejad, sits only 1 point out of the prizes and is currently the leader in the Mover & Shaker race for the week. Things might not be so bad for Stacey's team at the moment.
The Phoenix Coyotes are in the middle of the Western Conference wild card dogfight and they are trying to find ways to claw out wins through some line-up tweaks. On Tuesday night, the tweaks seemed to work, as they beat the Penguins in Pittsburgh with both Mike Ribeiro and Derek Morris in the press box. Ribeiro hasn't seen much time in the press box this year, but you can't say the same for Morris, who has been a regular up there.
Mike, who sits in 9th place, missed out on a game from Ribeiro's scratch, while Morris belongs to Ryan V. this year, who currently sits in 21st.
Sounds like Logan Couture of the San Jose Sharks is nursing a sore hand after blocking a shot with it on the weekend. Couture missed Tuesday night's game against the Oilers, to which he wasn't necessarily needed in a 5-2 win. The scoring winger is expected to be back in the line-up soon, the weekend being the worst-case scenario, from what I've read.
Couture belongs to Dale B. this year, who took him in the 3rd round of the draft, 54th overall, and hasn't quite got the returns for the pick, as he ranks 95th in pool scoring with only 47 points in 57 games this year.
Finally, the Washington Capitals lost in the shootout to the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night and they also lost the services of their number one pivot, Nicklas Backstrom, who suffered an upper-body injury when he was hit into the boards by Drew Doughty. Backstrom was reportedly held out of the remainder of the game for precautionary reasons, but since we're so close to the playoffs, all of the injuries to top players will be held close to the vest these days.
An injury at the top of the table! Scott, who just moved into top spot this week, has suffered a major injury to his 1st round pick (13th overall). Backstrom currently sits 19th in pool scoring and has been a major reason Scott has seen such success. If this is a long-term injury, his lead may be short lived.
As expected, the rotation continued to spin, as Torey Krug returned to the Bruins blueline, while Andrej Meszaros came out for the game between Boston and Montreal. With Dougie Hamilton going gangbusters on the scoresheet these days, it seems less likely that he'll continue to be a part of the rotation, but I'm thinking that it wouldn't take much to get him back in, especially if his defensive game falls off a bit too.
So Wyllie gets his player back in, while Wes sees his defender come out for a game. There isn't much impact on the money here, just worth noting on the news page.
The Phoenix Coyotes, who currently hold the last wild card spot in the Western Conference, may be holding their collective breath, as they await results of tests on their number one goalie, Mike Smith, who left Monday night's game in New York with a leg injury. Smith had to be helped off the ice, late in the 3rd period, after a collision in his crease. There has been no indication about how severe the injury is quite yet, but the first impression of the injury wasn't good.
Thomas Greiss will get the start for the Coyotes tonight against the Penguins.
There is no impact on the money, but Smith is part of the pool-best goaltending tandem that belongs to Wes, who has seen 140 points from the crease, only 4 points better than Dale B. and 6 points better than Allan. Greiss was not taken in the draft at any point this year, so starts and points will be lost in the pool.
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they will be without star forward Evgeni Malkin for the next 2-to-3 weeks with a foot injury, which has likely ended his regular season with only a couple handfuls of games left to go. With Pittsburgh all but clinched in the Eastern Conference, I would imagine that any nagging problems may be dealt with as some Injured Reserve placements. I could see rest coming to a few other Penguins, if something were to happen down this last stretch.
Again, not much impact on the money races, as Malkin belongs to Stuart, who sits in 20th place. There is potential for Stuart to fall down to 22nd place, before the end of the season and with a lack of Malkin, it seems like a real possibility.
|
2019-04-25T19:58:29Z
|
http://osherpanews.blogspot.com/2014/03/
|
Excellent Camron Futon Bed Convertible Sofa By Winston Porter is essential have in any home. You want to get the best items, and you want to make sure you in no way overpay for them. Seems a little bit complex, right? Properly, this information is right here to aid. Read more and find some terrific skilled methods for locating the deals on home furniture parts you will love. Before choosing any kitchen cabinets, available every one of the drawers and appear on the inside. You're not only ensuring each of the storage are built to previous and open without having hitches, you also want to make sure that the interior from the drawers have some form of finishing at the same time. When searching for Camron Futon Bed Convertible Sofa By Winston Porter, calculate your bed room before going store shopping. There is certainly practically nothing worse than selecting the best list of Camron Futon Bed Convertible Sofa By Winston Porter only to find that it does not easily fit in your bedroom as soon as you buy it residence. Rather, effectively evaluate your areas proportions before you go noting in which door and home windows can be found.
Everyone values being drenched in your sofa by the time you relax. This stands out on the comfort and ease and also the nature of the couches are essential. Nobody loves to take a seat on a menacing and unpleasant sofa with frayed upholstery. In fact, couches are expensive. If you are searching for the most comfortable and comfortable cars, at that time you must pay for them. I have seen frequently that people purchase the wrong couch and after spending a fortune on it. Why? Basically, they do not understand how to pick the wonderful Ashley furnishings sofa in the best way. Remember that the larger the cost, it always does not give you the CORRECT product. With this situation, we've discovered part of the best couches for any comfortable feeling. We advise you realize before you get to the extremely wealthy furnishings stores. You will avoid problems and a bit of "grieve over lot of money-misfortune".
Much like its namesake, the camelback couch includes a difficulty or possibly two that highlights the main outline of this couch style. This can be a conventional style that was made popular within the 18th century by Chippendale and households who desired aristocratic, formal Hounsfield Sleeper Sectional often chosen this style. Today, this couch style gives a more official air to any room, particularly when upholstered in a formal material. A more casual textile choice will make it appropriate for a family room that does not need a great deal of custom. In either case, the camelback couch has some factors that characterize the style. The legs are typically uncovered, the couch has no back again soft cushions also it normally has square or folded hands.
Usually now utilized in homes having a great room or open floor plan, they are usually large configurations that seat plenty of visitors. In smaller rooms, they works well for seating in an area which has a strange corner or any other room limitation. The opportunity to combine part units, finish models and lying areas according to space and person preference tends to make this couch style super versatile. Sectional couches also come in a wide variety of designs, from ultra contemporary or extremely luxe, to much more loved ones-pleasant modern designs.
If youre searching for some severe rest, this loveseats solid pillow back again and folded arms will deliverbut at a higher price tag. Each chair cushion consists of 30 individual pocketed coils for spring and support, and strength chair froth for an extra layer of plushness and durability. Plus, the froth soft cushions are capped with super gentle, combined down down. For the extra comfort, there are 3 standard jobs: sitting, a slight recline by having an elevated foot rest, along with a complete lie down with an elevated footrest. It does not hurt that this lying loveseat appears lux, either. Its all-leather-based furniture and decorative toe nail mind cut give it a classic appear that can function with a lot of house decorations styles, from conventional to country to arts and crafts. Plus, leather-based holds up well against daily use, children and pet locks and nails. Just remember to condition the leather-based every six to 12 months.
This RTA loveseat offers different types of upholstery with respect to the material. That considerably includes linen and velvet. Advanced tones, Marzipan, Stoneware-Light tan and Rye-Brown improve design for the sofa. Select the covering and the materials that will depend on the stylistic style of your living space. Not just the shading, the material can also mirror the difference in fashion. Make sure that the material you select fits the concept of the space. This loveseat votes in favor of mixing the present style by having an excellent design. It's been increased by the arms that begin to pass through the sofa. With this mix, you simply witness enhanced comfort and stylish design when lighting the pads.
With nearly 100 5-star reviews, this lying loveseat is touted because of its comfort and ease, sturdiness, appearance and ease of assembly. In addition to gentle, but encouraging soft cushions, it provides a sliding system, so that you can put your ft up and rock (though, not simultaneously.) Upholstered with extremely-long lasting bonded leather, this reclining loveseat will resist tears, rips and stainswhich is a good thing, because it also features a storage space area system (where one can hide your snacks, of course) along with a two-cup owner. Whether youre deciding in for a Blockbuster online excessive or viewing soccer with your team, this reclining loveseat provides the comfort and durability without emptying your wallet.
Just like its namesake, the camelback couch has a hump or maybe two that highlights the main outline of this sofa design. This is a conventional style that was made popular within the 1700s by Chippendale and households who desired aristocratic, formal Gelb Empress Sectional often opted for this design. Today, this sofa design lends a far more formal atmosphere to the room, particularly when padded inside a official material. A far more informal textile option will make it suitable for a family space that does not need a great deal of formality. Either way, the camelback couch has some elements that define the style. The thighs are typically exposed, the sofa doesn't have back cushions also it normally has square or rolled arms.
The Lawson could be known as perfect American couch style. It's comfortable and straightforward: The boxy form is large and usually has three back again soft cushions in addition to 3 chair soft cushions. The classic Lawson also has A higher back and container-formed cushions that have welts at the sides, as do the back cushions. Well suited for cuddling and napping, this couch design was designed for Thomas Lawson, an American copper mineral magnate at the change of the hundred years. He desired a settee that was very different from the picky Victorian designs which were common at that time. Current variations from the Lawson can also incorporate metal or wood contained in the hands. Most significantly, this sofa style is the one which will change its vibe using the textile you select for the furniture. The form is really flexible that it can be attractive, luxurious, commercial, casual or formal based on your fabric option.
With regards to buying room furniture, leather is definitely a smart option. Not only does it look good with most designs, nevertheless its extremely durable (it is the ideal material for a home with children or animals) and it is ultra-simple to clean, too. The downside of leather Pawnee Sectional with Ottoman? It may have a much higher price tag than material, micro-fiber or faux leather furniture. This reclining loveseat remains a budget-pleasant choice due to 1 genius trick: its sitting area is padded with leather, while the attributes are padded with increased inexpensive fake leather-based. Which means you get the look and feel of a full leather-based loveseat with no significant cost. Use the handle around the loveseats equip to relax and relax on its higher-density foam filling up, and consider all the money held on. This particular loveseat posseses an additional bonus: professional set up is available in many locations of the nation for an additional fee.
British folded equip sofas are extra comfy thanks to the large, soft cushions behind as well as for the seats. Low hands are comfortable for laying and the exposed legs bare this couch style from sensation too heavy or impacting. It really came from at the change from the hundred years and can be associated with some thing usual for the English country side. Distinguishing qualities usually consist of low uncovered thighs, gentle, large cushions, a good back and recessed hands. Even though it is considered a classic style, it's also a perfect accessory for a contemporary room thanks to its comfortable and flexible appear.
Just like its namesake, the camelback couch includes a hump or maybe two that accents the primary silhouette of this couch design. This can be a traditional design which was made popular in the 1700s by Chippendale and households who desired aristocratic, formal furniture frequently opted for this style. Today, this couch design lends a more official atmosphere to the space, particularly when padded in a official material. A more casual textile choice would make it appropriate for a household room that doesnt need a great deal of formality. In either case, the camelback sofa has some elements that characterize the style. The thighs are typically exposed, the couch has no back again soft cushions also it usually has square or folded arms.
Copyright © Camron Futon Bed Convertible Sofa By Winston Porter in Sectionals All right reserved.
|
2019-04-20T20:46:00Z
|
http://forium.co/cat-Futons/70-%5BResearch%20prices%5D-camron-futon-bed-convertible-sofa-by-winston-porter-item=FG18YO22FT.asp
|
Has our Jobs Editor got the right stuff to lead staff over the top?
Promoting or hiring someone into a management role generally requires a leap of faith.
Elevating an existing staff member into their first leadership role could find them struggling if they’re not ready to take charge, and taking on an outsider means generally taking their experience on trust as references become less and less informative.
To minimise these risks it’s no surprise that an industry has sprung up to try to assess management and leadership ability without the need to put someone in charge.
One company brave enough to lift the lid on what these programmes offer was Development Dimensions International (DDI), which agreed to put me, The Daily Telegraph’s Jobs Editor, through its Manager Ready assessment programme.
Having invited me to its UK base in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, Simon Mitchell, DDI’s UK general manager and European marketing manager, was relaxed about the prospect of letting loose a journalist with next to no experience of managing staff on his computer-based system.
Warning me to try to take the day as seriously as possible, Simon outlined what lay ahead: I would take the role of a manager at a financial company and would be thrown a series of tasks via email and video message.
By taking it seriously I would get the most out of it, I was warned, and that I should decide which tasks in each of the four sections were the most important and deal with them in that order.
Having been showin into my office for the day in DDI’s centre, not being able to fail was foremost in my mind. I was pretty sure I might be the first person to manage it, or at least score the lowest rating DDI had yet to see out of the 15,000 people who have undergone the Manager Ready so far.
And once the tasks started arriving, I was soon longing for the pressures of the newsroom.
Not to give away too much, but DDI’s recommendations to get a decent night’s sleep and have breakfast are good advice. I wouldn’t recommend my preparation of a leaving do the night before, scheduling an 8am interview with a FTSE 250 chief executive that morning and Tube, train and taxi to the test centre.
Taking on the role of Morgan, a manager at a bank called PLM Corporation, I attempted to coach staff, schedule events, prioritise tasks, pacify managers and analyse problems.
Although I knew it wasn’t real I - naturally - wanted to do the best I could and was soon firing off emails in all directions.
They say it’s lonely at the top and that office with only problems to solve for company certainly felt pretty lonely too.
I didn’t quite stagger out after the ordeal by email was over but I was… frazzled.
Afterwards, Simon was quick to advise that it probably hadn’t gone as badly as I thought.
A week later, once computer algorithms and DDI’s team of trained assessors had been over my responses, I’d have a detailed breakdown of my strengths and “areas to develop” in my inbox, along with my boss. And then - if I was a real test subject and not a rushed journalist - a 90 minute discussion on how I could become a better leader, having pinpointed issues to focus on.
That - truncated at my request - discussion didn’t start too well. Much like my assessment, apparently.
The nine areas are graded with up to five stars. Apparently DDI doesn’t see too many single stars, which was my rating for judgment.
Five star ratings are exceptional too and DDI doesn’t see many four stars either. Neither did I, but Manager Ready decreed that my strongest skill is problem/opportunity analysis, coming in with four stars there.
But I was very much in management’s lower leagues for the rest. I was two-starred for “interaction essentials” - managing relationships and guiding interactions. And I’m not a strong performer when it comes to delegating or influencing others, with two stars for both.
Things picked up when it came to coaching others for success or improvement, with three stars for both, and the same rating for planning and organising.
I was surprised by some of the results. I thought judgment would be a strength as I use it every day at work, and I’ve always thought that I was good at relationships because winning trust is a key part of a journalist’s job. However, thinking over situations in the office and I can see weaknesses in how I’ve managed people in the past.
Overall it’s not a case of whether or not I’m ready to be a manager - and I certainly didn’t pass or fail - but the assessment did give plenty of areas to focus on to develop.
And as for my day at PLM? Well, Simon assures me the staff are carrying on just fine, but I can’t help but think that my day in charge may have moved PLM a step closer to the next banking crisis.
I’m writing this a little bit shell shocked. As a journalist I’m no corporate warrior and unprepared for the confusing world of management. But I’ve just experienced the - simulated - trenches of business life and, let me tell you, it’s no place for the weak.
In my day job I deal with relatively straightforward things - find a story, get the facts, write it up. It’s a simple life.
But thanks to DDI I’ve just been at the coalface in the corporate world. They put me into a business environment with all the intrigue of personal conflict, office politics, time-wasting tasks laced with career-killing booby traps and, somewhere amongst all that, real work that needs to be done.
I took a day to try their Manager Ready programme, a computer-based assessment of my strengths and - although the company would never use the word - weaknesses as a potential boss. It had been drilled into me that it wasn’t a pass/fail event, rather it would deliver an insight into skills such as judgment, interaction with subordinates, planning, time-management.
Escorted to my peaceful corner office with picture windows - a world away from the buzzing newsroom I’m used to - I was asked to assume the role of Morgan, an executive at fictional bank PLM and tasked with dealing with a range of problems.
A combination of emails and video messages were used to throw problems at me. Lilly was continually late for meetings, budgets were not going my department’s way, Don had supplied the wrong data, we weren’t quoting prices on time, the graduate programme was in jeopardy, morale needed a boost, interviews for the Y200 computer programme had to be arranged, the sales department was up in arms about potentially losing a customer and who would organise the annual appraisals? It was relentless… and absorbing.
I bashed out email after email of quick fixes as I took on the mantle of Morgan, master of the memo and pioneer of Powerpoint - even though in the back of my mind I knew I was sitting in an office in a business park near Slough. But when PLM’s future was in doubt, I was ready, willing (but probably unable) to respond.
I was being asked to deal with the sort of tasks that journalists just don’t face. Despite being barely able to run a bath, I waded in, organisational chart in one hand, lack of experience in the other, dishing out advice (mainly misguided), instigating policies (mainly bad), inventing procedures (mainly mad) and doling out the learnings from my varied career to anyone fool enough to ask.
Having dealt with everything the assessment could throw at me, I was exhausted. Is this really what life is like in corporate culture?
Putting my cynical journalist attitudes aside, I felt as if I had been put through the wringer. I really did have to think hard about my answers - even though it was only a simulation - and my lack of management experience meant I was facing situations that were completely alien to me. What it has given me is an insight into the corporate world that’s made me realise that earning and keeping a corner office is lot harder than I ever realised.
DDI has been helping businesses identify talent for over 40 years, and Manager Ready is just one of its products. Customers using Manager Ready include Siemens and Westinghouse and Simon Mitchell, UK general manager and European marketing manager, said its attractions include the ability to ‘scale’ the product, meaning it can be implemented by companies in house on a worldwide basis. It can also be adjusted to take into account different cultural preferences - after all, management styles in China and Germany, countries in which Manager Ready has customers, are very different.
|
2019-04-20T14:59:41Z
|
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/jobs/10494641/Has-our-Jobs-Editor-got-the-right-stuff-to-lead-staff-over-the-top.html
|
Another important critical thinking tip is to not misrepresent your opponent or attack a strawman version of their argument. While this piece of advice might seem obvious, misrepresentation is such a frequent occurrence in debates that it deserves attention.
Let's begin by asking why people even resort to misrepresentation. In some cases, it's done intentionally, with the goal of smearing their opponent while simultaneously making themselves look good by positioning themselves in opposition to a ridiculous argument. But in reality, misrepresentation accomplishes next to nothing.
If the goal of your exchange is to prove that your position is correct and your opponent's isn't, attacking a caricature of their position doesn't accomplish that goal. Misrepresentation doesn't make your position look good, because by attacking a strawman, you appear to be tacitly conceding that you find it difficult to refute your opponent's actual position. And misrepresenting your opponent doesn't show that their position is inferior, because you're not even grappling with their actual position. When you knock down a strawman, your opponent's argument remains standing.
You're not moving the debate forward or facilitating progress in any way by doing this. You are hampering progress because you're not engaged in an honest exchange of ideas.
Smearing your opponent would appear to only work to your benefit if your audience is unaware of your opponent's actual position. If you're in a situation where your opponent can actively state his position, or if your audience is familiar with his position or will care enough to look it up, then this smear might actually backfire on you. If it becomes clear that you've misrepresented your opponent, not only will your smear have failed, but you will make yourself look bad—because the audience will think that you're either dishonest or stupid.
This strategy reminds me of the ending scene in the movie Gladiator where the emperor stabs Maximus while he's shackled prior to fighting him so that he'd be easier to defeat. This might make the emperor look better and Maximus look worse in the stadium, but ultimately, this isn't a fair battle. Analogously, when you're attacking a weakened version of your opponent's position, this isn't a fair battle of ideas. It doesn't provide us with an honest evaluation of the merits of the respective positions. Misrepresentation should be viewed as a sign of weakness on the side of the person doing the misrepresentation, just as we think it pathetic of the emperor to stab a chained-up Maximus prior to their fight.
It's also worth making a distinction between what I describe as positive and negative misrepresentation. Negative misrepresentation is what we typically encounter: a person attacking a more ridiculous caricature of their opponent's actual position. But you also sometimes see positive misrepresentation, where supporters or comrades of a person recraft an absurd argument of theirs into something more sensible to defend that person and make them look better. While a person engaged in negative misrepresentation is generally described as attacking a strawman—a weakened version of their argument that's easier to tackle—a person engaged in positive misrepresentation is doing what I call creating a stoneman—a strengthened version of the person's argument that's more difficult to knock down.
Both forms of misrepresentation are problematic. In both cases, whether you're helping or hurting somebody, you're not addressing their actual argument. Whether dealing with friends or enemies, we should always work with an honest version of their argument. And when it comes to people who we generally consider our intellectual allies, we'd be better off trying to correct their views on a given issue and steer them back on the right course rather than deluding ourselves into believing that they're on the same page with us, because this will end up making both of us look bad.
While misrepresentation is sometimes done intentionally, often times, it's not. Instead, the person genuinely thinks that they're accurately rephrasing their opponent's arguments. This fact should instill in us a sense of caution when we're debating; it should serve as a reminder that we need to strive to accurately restate our friends', and our opponents', positions.
Now obviously I could illustrate this critical thinking tip by showing examples of people honestly representing their opponent's arguments, but I don't really see any value to that. Instead, it seems more worthwhile to look at examples of people misrepresenting arguments. It's more informative in this case to see examples of what not to do.
"Poachers of endangered species should get the death penalty. They should be executed by being hunted to death in a small, enclosed patch of land."
"Now of course he's being a bit hyperbolic here; he doesn't actually think poachers of endangered species should get the death penalty. What he's really saying is that we should be more energetic in our worldwide conservation efforts."
While it might be tempting to try to rescue an ally of yours in this way, if a person actually meant what they said, you're being intellectually dishonest by distorting their position like this.
If a person actually is being hyperbolic, if they're just making a tongue-in-cheek statement that they don't actually believe, then it's appropriate to respond in this way. But if they really mean what they say, then a response like this becomes misrepresentation.
"People should kill white cops."
"They don't actually want white cops to get killed; they're just making this provocative statement to draw attention to the plight of African Americans in this country."
Again, if this person actually meant what they said, toning down their statement and revising their position in this way would be positive misrepresentation.
Let's move onto the more commonly-encountered negative misrepresentation.
"Recreational drugs should be legalized and informed adults should be free to decide for themselves whether or not to use them."
"Oh, so you want people to just go out and start using crack and heroin?"
NO. It's not that I want people to use drugs. I never said that, and that's not my position. I'm not advocating drug usage; I'm not yearning for drug usage to skyrocket. Given the harm that results from the usage of many recreational drugs, I think people would be better off not using them. My claim was simply that people should be free to decide for themselves whether to use them.
Cenk Uygur: ". . . I love this country. I want to defend the ideas and the ideals that it stands for. But for me, unlike the conservatives, it's not: 'Hey, everything we've done is fantastic, including the wars and the colonialism and the slavery and what we did to the Native Americans, and all these things, are wonderful because WE DID IT! WE'RE AMERICANS!'"
What an absurd picture Cenk just painted of conservatives. On what planet do people on the political right in America claim that slavery or the extermination of Native Americans was wonderful? How does a person not get boo'd off the stage after saying something like this?
Charles Krauthammer: "This is, in all probability, an example of radical Islam at work . . . But the general issue is: radical Islam. And, unless we have a president who immediately says . . . 'this is a lone gunman,' how does he know? When you say lone gunman, what you're doing subtly or unsubtly is disconnecting the dots. When we had the underwear bomber try to bring down a plane over Detroit, Obama immediately said that this was an isolated extremist. It wasn't, in fact. It turned out to be connected to Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. I think it's sort of . . . this six and a half years of Obama, always wanting to err on the side of downplaying the threat. The threat is radical Islam, which he won't say."
Cenk Uygur: ". . . Krauthammer said: 'This is, in all probability, an example of Islam at work.' That's a quote, okay? 'An example of Islam at work.' Now, if I said: 'Dylan Roof is an example of white people at work,' what would happen? Everybody'd go crazy, right? I mean, like 'But Cenk, that's so unfair, how can you take one guy—or even all the guys you just listed, who did all the shootings, fairly recently, all based in hate groups—and connect them to all white people? That's 250 million Americans who are white? That's outrageous!' So what they do is they take this guy who did the shooting here, and then a couple of others—the Fort Hood shooting, etc . . . take those people, and then they go 'Well, it's Islam at work.' They connected those guys to 1.6 billion people. So me connecting it to 250 million people is insane and outrageous! Them connecting a couple of guys to 1.6 billion people, they find perfectly normal!
. . . If they just kept it at extremist or radical, I think they'd have an overwhelming chance of being right. And I said the same thing yesterday on this show. So if you want to say Dylan Roof was a right-wing radical, and you want to say, Muhammad Yusuf Abdulaziz is a Muslim radical, I totally agree with you! Totally!"
Notice that Charles Krauthammer explicitly says "radical Islam". He said it three times. The fact that four people on this panel failed to recognize the adjective "radical" illustrates that these people either have embarrassingly terrible listening skills, or they're intentionally misrepresenting him. Take your pick. Krauthammer, the man with the most German last name on the planet, made abundantly clear that he wasn't talking about all 1.6 billion Muslims. He said "radical Islam". Yet Cenk pretends that he was blaming every single Muslim, topples that strawman, and declares victory against a non-existent combatant. He doesn't just inaccurately paraphrase; he inaccurately quotes him.
What's especially amusing about this clip is that the entire panel appears to agree with Krauthammer at the end. So we're all in agreement, then. Wonderful. Now that we've established that, let's move onto our last example, this one taken from the debate between Sam Harris and William Lane Craig.
Sam Harris: "According to Dr. Craig's Divine Command Theory, God is not bound by moral duties. God doesn't have to be good; whatever he commands is good. So when he commands that the Israelites slaughter the Amalekites, that behavior becomes intrinsically good because he commanded it. Well here we're being offered—I'm glad he raised the issue of psychopathy—we're being offered a psychopathic and psychotic moral attitude. It's psychotic because this is completely delusional; there's no reason to believe that we live in a universe ruled by an invisible monster Yahweh. But it is psychopathic because this is a total detachment from the well-being of human beings. It so easily rationalizes the slaughter of children."
William Lane Craig: ". . . He also says it's psychopathic to believe these things. Now that remark is just as stupid as it is insulting. It is absurd to think that people like Professor Peter Vannenwagon(?), here at the University of Notre Dame, is psychopathic, or that a guy like Dr. Tom Flynn(?), who is as gracious a Christian gentlemen as I could have ever met, is psychopathic. This is simply below the belt."
Sam was not arguing that that William Lane Craig's religious colleagues were psychopathic; his argument was that the moral attitude behind divine command theory is psychopathic and psychotic, because it posits that anything and everything commanded by a powerful, supernatural being becomes necessarily good simply because it's being commanded by this supernatural being. It doesn't matter if the command is to slaughter children or destroy a village; if god orders it, it is moral. This attitude is what Sam argues is psychopathic and psychotic; he didn't say that everybody who subscribes to it is psychopathic and psychotic. Simply put, Craig mixed up the target of Sam's argument.
Hopefully, after reading this, you'll strive to be more cautious in the future, and will attempt to honestly grapple with your opponents' and your friends' arguments.
If you create a strawman, he'd better be capable of supporting me on patreon!
|
2019-04-18T11:17:01Z
|
https://askepticalhuman.com/critical-thinking/2017/11/26/critical-thinking-tip-dont-misrepresent-your-opponent-or-attack-strawmen
|
So Christianity is full of miracles. The gospels say that Jesus performed many miracles, like healing people of their diseases and walking on water. Christians today believe that God can work miracles in response to their prayers. And, of course, the central event in Christianity – the resurrection of Jesus – is a miracle. So if miracles can’t happen then Christianity is in trouble.
But why think that miracles can’t happen? After all, if there is a God then surely miracles are the sort of thing you’d expect him to be able to do. (What sort of god would he be, if he couldn’t perform miracles?) And yet many people, even those who believe in God, struggle with the idea that miracles can happen.
One worry that people can have about miracles is the vague sense that this is too mythological, too supernatural, for rational, scientific, modern people to believe in. Turning water into wine might seem like magic trick, or else hocus-pocus, and we’re smart enough to know that magicians deal in illusions, not realities. But this kind of objection is rather vague and its not immediately clear what the problem is. Of course, if someone comes to you and says “I can make a rabbit appear in my hat”, you have every right to suspect that the rabbit is just hidden away somewhere and isn’t going to appear from nothing. But that doesn’t mean miracles are impossible, it just means we’re rightly suspicious of those trading in illusions. And there is a danger that simply dismissing miracles as myth or magic: we’re simply engaged in snobbery not proper rational enquiry.
Perhaps a more sophisticated objection is that miracles break the laws of nature. From our repeated experience, and from scientific investigation, we know that the universe behaves in ordered and regular ways. The sun rises every day, things fall down (not up), and dead people don’t come back to life. These are laws of nature – exceptions do not occur, else they wouldn’t be laws.
And that is all well and good but it suggests that the laws of nature have priority over everything else – that the laws of nature were before everything and overrule everything. Now even for the atheist, this is not the case. Because if you believe that the universe came into being from nothing, then it is not the laws of nature that were before everything else but nothing – if this were true, the laws of nature would be as arbitrary as the rest of existence. So the atheist has no particular reason for suspecting that the laws of nature will continue to operate, except that they have so far. But for the believer, the laws of nature do not have priority either. Because if there is a God, who created the universe, then he is responsible for the laws of nature. Now he is God such a sloppy creator that he made rules and laws that even he couldn’t change? Is it credible to think that God could create gravity and yet be unable to change it when necessary? If that idea just seems too silly to be true, then the objection to miracles evaporates.
the atheists assumes the high ground and asks Christians to prove the creation of the universe, but the atheist has no more ability to explain the beginning of the universe than the Christian. The atheist accuses the Christian of something he is guilty of himself, namely belief without empirical evidence. The atheist berates the Christian for something which he has no better answer. In fact, the atheist answer would seem to ultimately assume that the effect of the universe resulted without a cause, an absurdity.
A pseudoscience is a set of beliefs or practices that pretends at being science—that puts forth evidence and arguments which it says are scientifically sound, but in fact are not. Pseudoscientists argue in support of new fundamental forces (e.g., Rupert Sheldrake’s morphic resonance) and even entities (e.g., ancient aliens). The TV show Ghost Hunters is a prime example; they even have instruments—like voice recorders, EM meters, laser thermometers (and deluxe carrying cases)—which seem scientific, but of course do nothing to detect ghosts. But all pseudosciences have one thing in common: The arguments and reasoning they put forth violate basic rules of scientific reasoning.
Whether it be Gnostic mysticism, or German Liberal Rationalism, throughout Christian history there have been numerous attempts to separate the effects, or “inner truth” Christianity from it’s concrete grounding in the narrative of God’s interaction with Israel and the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus the Messiah. In other words, we want the value of “loving your enemies” and “forgiveness” without grounding it in the Cross where the Godman concretely loved his enemies and forgave them with his own blood. We want the sense of gratitude and joy on a sunny day without grounding it in the Creator God who gives it to us and currently sustains all things in things in being.
idea that science is logical, purely rational, that it is detached and value-free, and that it is, for all these reasons, morally superior.
The Gospels on which Christianity relies were written hundreds of years after the fact and are mostly reinventions of other pagan traditions?
Each of these propositions is not only false but easily proven to be so, as even the most minimal exertions show. Yet believing any, and many more like them, are touted by “New Atheists” as marks of superior intelligence, as enlightened thinking, even as commonsense reasonableness. To these infinitely self-assured folks, disbelief is a synonym of rational. It’s just a guess, but perhaps this irrational belief is why it is so hard to persuade New Atheists of their errors?
The presence within us of an objective moral law ‘written on our hearts’ points instead to the existence of an eternal Goodness and Intelligence which created us and our universe, enables us to think, and is the eternal source of our best and deepest values. In other words, Lewis argues, atheism cuts its own throat philosophically, because it discredits all human reasoning, including the arguments for atheism. “If the whole universe has no meaning, we should never have found out that it has no meaning: just as, if there were no light in the universe and therefore no creatures with eyes, we should never know it was dark. Dark would be a word without meaning.” (Mere Christianity). Only by acknowledging that there is a God, he concludes, can we hope to make sense of human existence, the world we inhabit, and, paradoxically, the problem of evil.
Am I arguing that “miracles happen too often?” Yes, but Gilson misses my point. It had nothing to do with science, it had everything to do with god. Gilson argued in True Reason that god wants his creationsto be “responsible moral agents;” and god also wants his creations to learn from experience. All of these things would not be possible if we lived in a world “of constant supernatural intervention” because “if there isto much chaos (“noise”) in a transmission, the message (signal) can’t get throughto be clearly understood.” (130)I argued that, at least according tonumerous Christians around the world, their god intervenes in the affairs of the worldon a daily basis and I provided one, among other examples, of a Christian friend who thanked god for coming across a set of chairs in someone’s yard.I also argued that far from being opposed to constant supernatural intervention the entire basis of Christianity is built upon supernatural intervention, including god coming down in human form as Jesus to the creation of the world out of absolutely nothing, which are in fact acts of the supernatural, unlike what Gilson stated in his reply (“it’s more than slightly difficult to see how God violated natural law by creating natural law (as creation ex nihilo indicates).”). Gilson’s argument makes no logical sense. Christians argue all the time that “something cannot come from nothing” but for Christians apparently it’s OK. And I suppose a man rising from the dead or a god-man coming down from heaven isn’t a supernatural event? Gilson says nothing about these core beliefs of Christianity.
The embrace of a specific belief has rather a lot of do with your geographical location, and nothing at all to do with what is and is not actually true. It is those around you that draw you in.
Derren Brown, the illusionist, did a series on Channel 4 in the UK called Fear and Faith. During this at one point he gave somebody a camera to record a video diary and told her that for the next two weeks they would be manipulating events in her life so that she could learn life lessons, and that she was to record those lessons on her video diary. Darren Brown is well-known for doing the hidden camera thing and so this idea, once planted, was embraced as factual. One week later she had a video crammed full of the lessons she had learned during the events that they had staged. The reveal was that they had done nothing at all except give her the idea and a camera – everything that happened was her reading meaning into random events. – This is exactly the same psychology at play in the “born again” experience where Jesus is with you and helps you out each day.
Me neither. I certainly wouldn’t want anyone to go to suffer everlasting torment, however bad they were in life, and I don’t like the idea of a god would want that either. The idea of unending pain is not only intolerably cruel but to pretend that in any sense someone could deserve that fate so unjust as to be positively wicked. Regardless of how bad someone behaved, regardless of how many crimes they committed, no-one could do enough evil to justify an infinite punishment. Even worse is the suggestion that anyone who misses out on salvation will end up with the same punishment; petty crook and genocidal dictator alike, they all must endure an eternity of pain and suffering. A god who behaved in this way could not be described as “merciful“, could not even be described as “just”. Such a god could only be described as wicked. But the God I believe in is both merciful and just, so I can’t believe that He would send anyone to hell.
Leave aside for a moment what Jesus meant by “soul” and “hell”, it is clear that Jesus did not think of hell as many Christians do. For Jesus, hell is not a place where the soul suffers eternal conscious torment. Instead hell is a place where the soul is killed, destroyed, finished, done.
Jesus promises eternal life. The opposite of eternal life is not eternal conscious torment but eternal death. Jesus makes this clear in the words considered above. Whoever rejects the offer will “not see life”. They don’t go on living in torment and agony for all eternity. They just stay dead. That’s the fate of the wicked, that’s the fate of those who reject Jesus’ offer of life, they stay dead.
The question then is why do so many Christians believe in hell, given that is a horrible idea and not what Jesus taught? For some people, though they call themselves “Christian”, just use the doctrine of hell as a stick to beat their neighbours. There also probably some truth in the claim that the historic church used the threat of hell as a way of controlling its followers. But there are also many sincere and well-intentioned Christians who still believe in hell. This is because they are used to reading the Bible a certain way and have never been shown that it was written differently.
Many Christians believe that the soul is immortal, that it not only survives death but can never die. This is not what Jesus or the early Christians taught, but if you believe that the soul cannot die then you must believe it goes somewhere after death. You wouldn’t want to belief that wicked people end up in a good place (a lot of Christians believe they go to heaven when they die), so there must be a bad place for the bad people to go to. Once you’ve got this idea in your mind then you read the Bible to fit that idea. For example, whilst Jesus never talks about eternal conscious torment, he does talk about “eternal punishment” (Matthew 25:46). If you already believe that bad souls go to a bad place when they die, it is convenient to read “eternal punishment” as though it said “eternal conscious torment”. That’s not what Jesus said, but that’s what many Christians think.
It also does not help that Christians today have forgotten what Jesus meant when he used the word “hell”. When Jesus talks about hell he is usually using the word gehenna, which literally means “Valley of Hinnom“. This was a place in ancient Israel where the worshippers of the pagan god Molech would perform human sacrifices, including burning children (e.g. 2 Kings 23:10). This practice is condemned by God through the prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 32:35). Jeremiah uses the imagery of being burnt in the Valley of Hinnom to portray the fitting punishment for those who practiced such evil (Jeremiah 7:31-32). This is the background to the word gehenna in the New Testament where it represents the fate of the wicked. When Jesus talks about the ‘fire of hell‘ (Matthew 5:22) he is using the word gehenna, using this imagery for the destruction of death. The other word used by Jesus for hell is hades. Though in greek mythology hades was both the abode of the dead and the god of the dead, in the New Testament hades simply refers to the grave. In either case Jesus was not referring to a place of eternal conscious torment for the wicked, as many people now think about hell.
As you can see from this overview I do not think that Christians should believe in hell and as such I do not think that hell provides any obstacle to believing in God. Jesus does not teach that the wicked go to hell and I do not know of any other part of the bible that teaches this idea. Wherever people got the notion of hell from it was not from God and not part of his message to mankind. I can understand that you would not want to believe in a god that condemned people to hell, though your personal dislike would not determine whether or not such a god existed. But the notion of hell is inconsistent with everything we know about the God who does exist; inconsistent with his goodness and inconsistent with his message to mankind.
Because of the symbolic nature of the language, some people question whether hell consists of actual fire. Such reasoning should bring no comfort to the lost. The reality is greater than the symbol. The Bible exhausts human language in describing heaven and hell. The former is more glorious, and the latter more terrible, than language can express.
In Christian tradition it is usually associated with the notion of eternal punishment, especially by fire. This idea appears in Isaiah. 66:24, but it is not clearly associated with a place. Jewish writings from the third century B.C. onward, speak of places of punishment by fire for evil spirits and the wicked dead (1 Enoch 18:11-16; 108:3-7, 15; 2 Esdras 7:36-38). The book of Revelation describes a lake that burns with fire and brimstone in which the wicked will be eternally punished (Revelation 19:20; 20:14-15; 21:8).
One aspect of the great controversy about hell, and about Bell’s thesis, is the meaning of the word Gehenna in the New Testament. Most English translations contribute to the confusion by replacing the word Gehenna with hell, instead of leaving it untranslated, as it should be, since it is the name of a specific geographical place on earth.
The scriptures indicate that hell is nothing more than mankind’s common grave. Proof of this is provided by a verse of scripture in the Bible, which no hellfire-believing Christian can explain away. I’m referring to the scripture that says Jesus Christ–the epitome of a perfect, sinless, and obedient man–died and went to hell.
When most people think of hell, they think of Satan in that red suit with two horns and a pitchfork somewhere in the depths of the Earth where souls are tormented day and night on some kind of giant char broiler. Do something wrong in life and you’re condemned to an eternal damnation of flames. None of this could be further from the truth, and we should know better, “Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices” (II Corinthians 2:11).The English word hell comes from the Anglo-Saxon hel, or in the genitive case helle, which means a “hidden place”, from the Anglo-Saxon word helan, meaning “to hide”.
Whether it’s the word sheol in the Old Testament, or gehenna or hades in the New Testament, they all mean either the grave or the state of death.
In their disputes about the meaning of Gehenna, both men overlooked the significance of Gehenna as a topographical feature in the land of promise, and one of the valleys which Isaiah said will be filled, as John the Baptist proclaimed. [Luke 3:5]From Gehenna, one views Jerusalem as an outsider; the teachings of Jesus encourage us to get into the kingdom of God, and obtain life.
+The sayings of Jesus about Gehenna also apply to the present age. Gehenna is a judgment. [Mat. 5:22, 23:33] Jesus referred to it as something we should avoid at any cost, even if it means loss of our right eye, or our right hand, or our right foot. [Mat. 5:29, 30] Jesus said God is able to destroy “both soul and body” in Gehenna, and that we should fear him. [Mat. 10:28, Luke 12:5] This suggests that the warnings about Gehenna apply to our present lives; being cast into it represents the spiritual condition, of being outside the holy city.Being cast into Gehenna contrasts with entering into life. [Mat. 18:9] Scribes, Pharisees, and hypocrites are called “children of Gehenna.” [Mat. 23:15] Balfour correctly pointed out “no Gentile is ever threatened with Gehenna punishment,” as that threat applies especially to those in Jerusalem. One must be in the holy city, in order to be cast out of it. While the threat of “the damnation of Gehenna” applies only to Jews, the heirs of salvation, who are “in Christ,” are called Jews, and “the circumcision,” in a spiritual sense; Jesus used the threat of Gehenna figuratively and metaphorically to warn the saints who dwell in the heavenly Jerusalem.
Thus, sheol and hades were the same place and must have been occupied by the redeemed since the Messiah was there while His body lay in the grave. That the lost were also there, but in a separate area, is clear from Christ’s statement that when the rich man died, “in hades he lift up his eyes, being in torment….” That in his torment he could see Lazarus and Abraham in comfort (Luke 16:19-31) further indicates that the redeemed were also in hades yet distinct from the damned. That part of hades, which Christ referred to as “Abraham’s bosom,” must have been the “paradise” in which Jesus promised to meet the believing thief on the cross that very day (Luke 23:43).
If God is so loving why doesn’t He universally forgive everyone? Love is only part of God’s character. He is also infinitely and perfectly just. How can God forgive someone who admits no guilt? How can He forgive those who insist that there is nothing for which He needs to forgive them? And would it not be the utmost folly to do so? If in His mercy and grace God simply passed over human rebellion, would that not be condoning evil and even encouraging it? Would that not in itself undermine God’s control of His universe?
Philosophy – What Is Hell?
To Hell with HellIs Punishment Eternal?
Imagine there was a man who went around claiming that he had a special message from God and that part of this man’s message was that he would be killed and come back to life. And then imagine that this man did indeed come back to life. Surely that is the sort of person you’d want to pay attention to. We have seen that there is good historical evidence that Jesus is that sort of person – that he claimed to have a special message from God and that he died and came back to life. So we would want to pay attention to what Jesus said about the Bible.
Now for the purposes of this essay we are using the gospels as historical sources, not yet as scripture (otherwise our argument would be circular). But this does not prevent us drawing some conclusions about Jesus’ view of the Bible. For instance, as a first century Jew it would expect Jesus to believe that the Old Testament was inspired by God (just as Jews do today). And the gospels corroborate this. For example, when Jesus says “everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled” (Luke 24:44), he is referring to the three sections into which the Jews divided their scriptures. It is also clear that Jesus regarded the Old Testament books as messages from God. For example, he refers to the Psalms being written by the Holy Spirit (Mark 12:36).
But what about the New Testament? None of the books of the New Testament were written during Jesus’ lifetime on the Earth. Most written between twenty and forty years after his crucifixion. This being said, there are indications that Jesus expected there to be these books. We know that Jesus was a teacher, that he appointed disciples and that after his resurrection it was these disciples that started telling everyone about Jesus. The gospels say that Jesus selected the disciples for this role; for example, “you are witnesses of these things” (Luke 24:48). And those who wrote the NT recognised that they were specially selected as witnesses (e.g. 1 Pet 1:12; Heb 2:3-4). In effect, Jesus says “there are going be witnesses” and the NT writers claim to be those witnesses.
So Jesus accepted the Old Testament as scripture, and it seems likely that the New Testament was written to fulfil Jesus’ instructions. Therefore the testimony of Jesus is gives us good reason for thinking the Bible is a special book and should encourage us to look for further evidence.
Obviously not all predictions are going to be as convincing as others. There seem to be three criteria: (1) that prediction is made before the event it predicts (otherwise its not a prediction), (2) that predicted event can be verified with reasonable certainty (otherwise how would you know if the prediction was successful), and (3) that the predicted events is sufficiently unlikely to make the prediction significant (predicting rain in England is hardly surprising).
The Bible contains numerous prophecies. Some are short term prophecies so aren’t easy to verify historically, but there are plenty of long term prophecies to look at it. Here we’ll just look at one group of prophesies to make the point. These are the Old Testament prophecies about Jesus, which accurately predict many of the events of Jesus’ life. These include being a descendant of King David (2 Sam 7:12-13), being born in Bethlehem (Mic 5:2), being betrayed by a friend (Ps 41:9), being valued at thirty pieces of silver (Zech 11:13), having no bones broken in his execution (Ex 12:46), having hands and feet pierced (Ps 22:16; Zech 12:10), having his clothing divided by lot (Ps 22:18), being buried in the grave of a rich man (Isa 53:9) and being raised from the dead (Ps 16:9-11). What is interesting about these prophecies is these predictions al converge on the person of Jesus.
There is one further prophecy worth mentioning. In Daniel 9:24-27 a prophecy is made about set period of time in the history of the Jewish people. It is described in terms of weeks but all scholars agree that these weeks are periods of seven years. The interpretation of the prophecy can be technical because of some unusual Hebrew words and the fact that Daniel was using 360 day years (as opposed to the 365 ¼ day years that we use). But in essence what the prophecy says is that from command to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem to the coming of the Messiah would be 69 “weeks”. And if you do that maths, the time between the Persian command that the wall of Jerusalem should be rebuilt to the time of Jesus is exactly the period specified by Daniel 9. Even if you wanted to quibble about the exact year of the command or the exact year of Jesus’ ministry, the timing is still so accurate that it cannot be ignored.
Most antiquities scholars think that the New Testament gospels are “mythologized history.” In other words, they think that around the start of the first century a controversial Jewish rabbi named Yeshua ben Yosef gathered a following and his life and teachings provided the seed that grew into Christianity.At the same time, these scholars acknowledge that many Bible stories like the virgin birth, miracles, resurrection, and women at the tomb borrow and rework mythic themes that were common in the Ancient Near East, much the way that screenwriters base new movies on old familiar tropes or plot elements. In this view, a “historical Jesus” became mythologized.
While much of the New Testament prophecy points to a distant future, many of the claims of Jesus can be assessed now. Jesus’ accuracy is so compelling, many skeptics have altered their dating of the New Testament in response. Acknowledging the accuracy of the prophecy related to the Temple destruction, skeptics typically date Luke and Matthew after 70AD to account for the inclusion of this statement. In doing so, these skeptics recognize the power of Jesus’ prophetic ability. They would rather deny the evidence for early dating than accept Jesus’ accuracy. Critics and skeptics of the New Testament recognize the power accurate prophecy has to demonstrate the Divinity of the New Testament.
The only religion in the whole world, that believes in Jesus [ʿĪsā] (Upon Whom Be Peace) and testifies to Christianity is Islām. Muslims believe, that Jesus (Upon Whom Be Peace) was one of the mightiest Messengers of Allāh; that he was born miraculously ― without any male intervention; that he gave life to the dead by Allāh’s permission, and that he healed the born blind and the lepers by Allāh’s permission. A person is not considered a Muslim, unless, he or she believes in Jesus (Upon Whom Be Peace). Muslims believe, that Allāh delivered the Gospel ― Injeel to Jesus (Upon Whom Be Peace), just as He did Torah ― Taurāt to Moses [Mūsā] (Upon Whom Be Peace), the Old Testament ― Zabūr to David [Dāwūd] (Upon Whom Be Peace) and The Mighty Qur’ān to Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
During the years of Christ and His death and resurrection a great transition was made between the Old and New Covenants. The Holy Scriptures at that time were Old Testament records and were used as a basis for Israel’s faith. During the first century the Four Gospel’s and the New Testament Epistles were being written and were not published until the 3rd century and after. The Old Testament records (the Holy Scriptures) were Israel’s primary written words of God.
Both the Old Testament and New Testament books were immediately recognized and treated as scripture, though we have no formal statement about the New Testament until the fourth century.
How did the early church judge which books were scripture and which were not?
The test of authority: Who penned the book?
The test of internal evidence: Does the book penned or authorized by a genuine prophet or apostle bear the internal evidence of being God breathed?
The test of God’s people: Did genuine believers from the penning of these books to the present recognize them as scripture?
Oftentimes when we study end times bible prophecy, we tend to focus on the Old Testament prophets like Joel, Isaiah, Zechariah, and on our apostle Paul in the New Testament. But Peter has a treasure trove of scripture for us to consider as well.
The more frequently you read and study the Bible, more of it will get into your mind and you won’t have to memorize it. It will just be there waiting to be used. It will also give you a greater understanding of God and His ways to “search the scriptures” because in doing so, you will be learning about God more and more.
With one-fourth of the Bible prophetically future when it was written, the interpretation of prophecy is one of the most challenging areas of biblical study. Too often preconceptions have led interpreters to draw from the biblical text doctrines that were quite removed from what the text actually states. Because prophecy is scattered from the early chapters of Genesis to the last chapter of Revelation and deals with so many different situations and subjects, interpreters of prophecy have too often abandoned any detailed interpretation and reached only general conclusions.
The central event of the Christian faith is the resurrection of Jesus. If Jesus stayed dead then his own predictions proved false – he was nothing more than a good man with some interesting teaching. But if Jesus rose from the dead then he is someone really special – someone worth believing. What’s more if Jesus rose from the dead then perhaps death isn’t the end – perhaps there is a way for others to overcome death too.
Firstly, Jesus died on the cross. This is not particularly controversial. It was accepted by non-Christians like Josephus, Tacitus, Lucian and the writers of the Talmud. It is, of course, also the unanimous testimony of Christian sources, like the gospels and the letters. Modern medical appraisals of crucifixion have concluded that Jesus could not have survived what he suffered and, in any case, the Romans had ways of ensuring their victims died.
14th century Byzantine Icon of the Descent from the Cross from the Church of Saint Marina in Kalopanagiotis, Cyprus. St. Joseph of Arimathea is the figure standing in the center, in blue-green robes holding the Body of Christ.Secondly, Jesus was buried in a tomb. This is also not particularly controversial. The earliest Christian preachers described Jesus being laid in a tomb (Acts 13:28-29). The gospels record how Joseph of Arimathea took the body of Jesus and laid it in his tomb (Mark 15:46; Matt 27:59-60; Luke 23:53; John 19:41-42). The early reverence of a tomb in Jerusalem (whether or not this is actually the tomb of Jesus) is another witness of the type of burial given to Jesus. And no ancient critic of Christianity – whether Jewish or pagan – ever suggested that Jesus was buried somewhere else.
Thirdly, three days later the tomb of Jesus was empty. This is important because for both Jews and pagans “resurrection” (anastasis) meant bodily resurrection – if Jesus was alive again, his tomb must be empty. Again this is a feature of the earliest Christian preaching (cf. Acts 2:29-32) and the gospel records (Mark 16:1-8; Matt 28:1-10; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-10). But it is also a feature of the early Jewish accounts of Jesus – from the first century onwards they claimed that the disciple stole the body (Matt 28:11-15; Justin, Dialogue 108; Tertullian, De Spectaculis 30; Toledoth Yeshu 9-10). This story presupposes that they thought the tomb was empty (they would hardly tell such a story if Jesus was still in the tomb). The fact that Caesar issued a decree against moving bodies from sealed tombs and had it inscribed on a stone in Nazareth probably indicates that he too had heard the story that the tomb of Jesus was empty (this decree is known as The Nazareth Inscription).
Fourthly, the early Christians claimed to have seen the risen Jesus. When writing a letter to the church at Corinth in the mid-50s, Paul lists those who saw Jesus after his resurrection, including the twelve disciples and Jesus’ brother James. He even says there are over five hundred other witnesses, many of whom were still alive when he wrote (1 Cor 15:5-8). These claims are also a feature of the earliest Christian preaching (Acts 2:32, 3:15, 10:39-40), the gospels (John 20:11-18; Luke 24:34; Matt 28:15-17, etc.), other New Testament texts (e.g. 1 Pet 1:3; Rom 1:4; Phil 3:10; Heb 13:20; Rev 1:18) and other first century Christian texts (Didache 10:2; 1 Clement 24:1; Barnabas 5:7).
This evidence is early, based upon eyewitness testimony and has a consistent core – that Jesus died, was buried and rose again. The resurrection of Jesus is, by far, the simplest explanation of the historical evidence.
What about the alternatives? Well, a number of alternative theories have been suggested to explain the evidence but none has managed to convince the majority of scholars. Those scholars who deny the resurrection generally tend to not give a verdict on the evidence. But, for completeness, let us consider briefly just one oft-repeated alternative. It goes something like this: the disciples stole the body and then pretended Jesus was alive again to promote their new religion. After all, the first century Jews claimed that the disciples stole the body.
However, this alternative theory just does not work for a number of reasons. Firstly, if this was a conspiracy then it was a huge conspiracy (over 500 witnesses). Secondly, the disciples had no motivation for the deception – when other Jewish cult leaders and “messiahs” had met gruesome ends their followers had just disbanded. The early disciples gained neither money, status or fame from their preaching. Thirdly, the disciples had everything to lose from such a deception. They were persecuted, imprisoned and executed by both Jewish and Roman authorities. Early witnesses, like Peter and Paul, met their deaths refusing to renounce their faith. Would you die for a lie?
The simple fact is that the historical evidence is clear and consistent. And if the event in question wasn’t so controversial then I don’t think anybody would doubt it. Unfortunately it is controversial. Because if the resurrection is false then Christianity is false. And if the resurrection is true then Christianity (or at least its core claims) are also true. So a lot hangs on this question. And at the end of the day you’re going to have to make up your own mind for yourself. But if you think that resurrection is possible and if, like me, you think the historical evidence is strong, then you have good reason for thinking that Jesus rose from the dead.
Moving from historical data to the best explanation of that data Crossan and Ehrman robustly rejects resurrections hypothesis. Their rejection is not based on historical data, but on what best explain these data. It is not a historical based rejection but a philosophical one, the impossibility of miracles.
Gerd Ludemann is actually an atheist new Testament historian, and he has even debated Dr. Craig on the resurrection – not once, but twice. That’s the kind of evidence Dr. Craig uses in his case. Not just what your pastor will give you, but what atheists will give you. We need to learn to debate like that.
The religious leaders would certainly have had enough reason for doing so. They had heard that Jesus had talked of resurrection, and were afraid of hanky-panky. So the argument runs, in order to forestall trickery, they took the precaution of confiscating the corpse. But when this is put into scrutiny, this conjecture also falls into pieces.Having placed the guards at the tomb, what would be their reason for moving the body of Jesus? If the authorities moved the body of Jesus, why didn’t they bring it when the apostles were boldly preaching about the resurrection in Jerusalem? The religious leaders did everything in their power to suppress the preaching on the resurrection. They even arrested Peter and John (Acts 4) and beat them, and threatened them in an effort to silence them.A few weeks of Jesus’ death, the disciples were boldly proclaiming the resurrection. The news spread rapidly. The new Christian movement threatened to undermine the stronghold of Judaism and disturb the peace of Jerusalem. The Jews feared conversion and the Romans detested riots. The authorities had before them one course of action. The Religious leaders could have produced the remains of the corpse of Jesus and published a statement of what they had done. They could have paraded the body of Jesus through the streets of Jerusalem, if indeed, they had it, and that would have smothered Christianity in its cradle.
Why would Matthew fabricate a Jewish cover-story and falsely suggest that it “has been widely circulated among the Jews to this very day” (Matt 28:15 NIV)? He wouldn’t. Clearly his Jewish audience would have already heard the cover-story. This is probably why Matthew seeks to rebut it.
It is wholly implausible that Jesus’ disciples stole his body. They were broken and confused. Their Messiah was dead and they had nothing to gain from stealing his body and then claiming he rose from the dead. Indeed, they suffered greatly for this claim.No amount of cognitive dissonance could possibly motivate every disciple to claim their Messiah was alive when they knew he wasn’t. We might at most expect them to find a new Messiah, but they didn’t.The second suspects are grave robbers hoping to make a profit. However, the Gospels of Luke and John record that Jesus’ grave clothes remaining in the tomb. Why would any grave robbers leave the clothes behind? Moving a body by itself would be incredibly messy. Those looking for burial spices would almost certainly simply have carried off the wrapped body and removed the spices in a safe place. Even the clothes themselves could have been sold later on.Perhaps instead the robbers wanted body parts for magic practices. This is unlikely since there is no evidence that stealing bodies for magical purposes was much of a problem in first-century Palestine.
|
2019-04-21T13:15:54Z
|
https://steppingtoes.wordpress.com/author/taanathshiloh/
|
Alec Chrystal joined City University in 1988 after being Professor of Economics at Sheffield University. During 1997-2001 he was working as a senior adviser in the monetary analysis wing of the Bank of England. Duties during this time included drafting the Bank's quarterly Inflation Report, editing the Bank of England Quarterly Bulletin, editing the Bank's working paper series and writing briefing material for the Monetary Policy Committee. Alec returned to Cass in September 2001 to become Head of a newly merged Finance Faculty. He has research interests in monetary economics, international finance, political economy and household debt. Several books have been authored or co-authored, including the last four editions of a famous economics textbook with Richard G. Lipsey, and Controversies in British Macroeconomics (with Simon Price). He is a committee member of the Money, Macro and Finance Study Group, and a Vice-President of the British Association for the Advancement of Science Section F (Economics).
BA (Exeter), MA and PhD (Essex).
Lipsey, R. and Chrystal, A. (2015). Economics. OUP Oxford. ISBN 978-0-19-967683-5.
Lipsey, R.G. and Chrystal, A. (2011). Economics. Chapman, and Spon, (Eds.), OUP Oxford ISBN 978-0-19-956338-8.
Chrystal, A. and Mizen, P. (Eds.), (2009). Recent Developments in Monetary Policy. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Chrystal, A.K. and Lipsey, R.G. (2007). Economics. Oxford: OUP Oxford. ISBN 978-0-19-928641-6.
Lipsey, R.G. and Chrystal, A. (2004). Economics. Oxford: OUP Oxford. ISBN 0-19-925784-1.
Chrystal, A. and Pennant-Rea, R. (Eds.), (2000). Public Choice Analysis of Economic Policy. Proceedings of the 1995 meetings of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 978-0-333-71161-3.
Chrystal, A. (1999). Government Debt Structure and Monetary Conditions: A Conference Organised by the Bank of England, 18-19 June 1998. Bruce, I. (Ed.), London: Bank of England. ISBN 978-1-85730-152-6.
Lipsey, R.G. and Chrystal, A. (1997). Economics for Business and Management. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-877538-6.
Lipsey, R.G. and Chrystal, A. (1995). Introduction to Positive Economics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-877424-2.
Chrystal, A. and Price, S. (1994). Controversies in Macroeconomics. Financial Times/Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-7450-1315-5.
Chrystal, A. (1990). Monetarism. Rider, B. and Ashe, M. (Eds.), Aldershot: Edward Elgar Publishing. ISBN 1-85278-081-9.
Chrystal, A. (1983). Controversies in Macroeconomics. Hemel Hempstead: P. Allan. ISBN 0-86003-053-9.
Chrystal, A. and Alt, J. (1983). Political Economics. Berkeley and Los Angeles: University of California Press. ISBN 0-520-04934-9.
Chrystal, A. (2012). Debt and monetary policy: comments on Jagjit S Chadha, Luisa Corrado and Jack Meaning's paper "Reserves, liquidity and money: an assessment of balance sheet policies", and further thoughts. Are central bank balance sheets in Asia too large? Basel: Bank for International Settlements.
Chrystal, A.K. and Mizen, P. (2011). Monetary aggregates restored? Capie and Webber revisited. In Wood, G., Mill, T. and Crafts, N. (Eds.), Monetary and banking history: essays in honour of Forrest Capie (pp. 178–192). London and New York: Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-45146-8.
Lipsey, R.G. and Chrystal, A. (2006). Economia. (pp. 1–786). Bologna: Zanichelli. ISBN 88-08-19317-9.
Mizen, P. and Chrystal, A. (2003). Goodhart's Law: its origins, meaning and implications for monetary policy. In Paul Mizen, (Ed.), Central Banking, Monetary Theory and Practice: Essays in honour of Charles Goodhart (pp. 221–243). Edward Elgar. ISBN 978-1-84064-614-6.
Chrystal, A. and Mizen, P. (2002). Empirical evidence for credit effects in the transmission mechanism of the United Kingdom. In Mahadeva, L. and Sinclair, P. (Eds.), Monetary Transmissions in Diverse Economies, (pp. 167–190). Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-81346-8.
Dowd, K. and Chrystal, A. (2001). Two Arguments for Exchange Controls. In Dowd, K. (Ed.), Money and the Market: Essays in Free Banking (pp. 131–141). Routledge. ISBN 0-415-24212-6.
Drake, L., Binner, J. and Chrystal, A. (2000). Weighted Monetary Aggregates for the UK. In Belongia, M. and Binner, J. (Eds.), Divisia Monetary Aggregates: Theory and Practice (pp. 47–48). Palgrave. ISBN 978-0-230-28823-2.
Lipsey, R.G. and Chrystal, A. (1999). Principles of Economics. Oxford: Oxford University Press (OUP). ISBN 0-19-877588-1.
Chrystal, A. and Lipsey, R.G. (1999). (Italian, Romanian and Spanish translations). In Corvese, C.G. and Santoro, V. (Eds.), Oxford University Press.
Chrystal, A. (1997). The Political Business Cycle. In David Glasner, (Ed.), Business Cycles and Depressions: an Encyclopedia (pp. 536–8). New York and London: Routledge. ISBN 0-8240-0944-4.
Chrystal, A. (1996). The SDR and its Characteristics as an Asset: an Appraisal. In Mussa, M., Boughton, J.M. and Isard, P. (Eds.), The future of the SDR in Light of Changes in the International Financial System (pp. 289–304). Washington DC: International Monetary Fund. ISBN 1-55775-604-X.
Chrystal, A., Faini, R. and Guiso, L. (1993). Teorie Macroeconomiche. Milano: Ulrico Hoepli. ISBN 88-203-1861-X.
Hatton, T.J. and Chrystal, A. (1991). The budget and fiscal policy. In Crafts, N.F.R. and Woodward, N. (Eds.), The British Economy Since 1945 (pp. 52–88). Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-877274-2.
Chrystal, A. (1990). International reserves and international money: a solution in search of a problem. In Graham Bird, (Ed.), The International Financial Regime (pp. 9–28). London: Academic Press. ISBN 0-12-099745-2.
Chrystal, A. (1989). Overshooting models of the exchange rate. In David Greenaway, (Ed.), Current Issues in Macroeconomics (pp. 214–230). Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-45344-1.
Chrystal, A.K. and Sedgwick, R. (1987). Exchange rates and the open economy. Brighton and New York: Prentice-Hall. ISBN 0-7450-0323-0.
Chrystal, A. (1987). Changing perceptions of international money and international reserves in the world economy. In Aliber, R.Z. (Ed.), The Reconstruction of International Monetary Arrangements (pp. 127–150). Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-39680-4.
Chrystal, A. (1987). Dutch disease or monetarist medicine?: The British economy under Mrs Thatcher. In Ben Bernanke, (Ed.), Readings and Cases in Macroeconomics (pp. 431–444). New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-017779-1.
Chrystal, A. (1979). Controversies in British Macroeconomics. (pp. 1–196). Deddington: Philip Allan. ISBN 0-86003-022-9.
Chrystal, A. (2007). Discussion of paper by Prof J Hamilton. Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis Monetary Policy Conference St Louis, USA.
Chrystal, A. (2007). Major financial trends and their implication for European companies: what the CFO needs to know in order to exploit opportunities and mitigate threats. KPMG conference for CFOs Athens, Greece.
Chrystal, A. (2007). Monetary Policy Independence of the Bank of England: the first ten years. 4th International Conference on Applied Financial Economics Samos, Greece.
Thomas, P. and Chrystal, A. (2013). Generalized Demand Densities for Retail Price Investigation. American Journal of Industrial and Business Management, 03(03), pp. 279–294. doi:10.4236/ajibm.2013.33034 .
Thomas, P. and Chrystal, A. (2013). Retail Price Optimization from Sparse Demand Data. American Journal of Industrial and Business Management, 03(03), pp. 295–306. doi:10.4236/ajibm.2013.33035 .
Thomas, P. and Chrystal, A. (2013). Explaining the “Buy One Get One Free” Promotion: The Golden Ratio as a Marketing Tool. American Journal of Industrial and Business Management, 03(08), pp. 655–673. doi:10.4236/ajibm.2013.38075 .
Thomas, P. and Chrystal, A. (2013). Using Relative Utility Pricing to Explain Multibuy Prices in Supermarkets and on the Internet. American Journal of Industrial and Business Management, 03(08), pp. 687–699. doi:10.4236/ajibm.2013.38078 .
Chrystal, A. (2008). Assessing monetary policy effects using daily federal funds futures contracts: Commentary. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Review, 90(4), pp. 395–397.
Chrystal, A. (2008). Commentary on "Assessing monetary policy effects using daily federal funds futures contracts". Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis Review, 90(4), pp. 395–397.
Chrystal, A. (2008). Monetary Policy Independence: The First Ten Years of the UK Monetary Policy Committee....and the first year of the "not-nice" decade.. Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis in Social Science, 2(2), pp. 1–24.
Chrystal, A. and Mizen, P. (2005). Other Financial Corporations: Cinderella or ugly sister of empirical monetary economics. International Journal of Finance and Economics, 10(1), pp. 63–80. doi:10.1002/ijfe.258 .
Chrystal, A. and Mizen, P. (2005). Consumption, Money, and Lending: A Joint Model for the UK Household Sector. The Journal of Money Credit and Banking, 37(1), pp. 119–144.
Chrystal, A. and Mizen, P. (2003). Goodhart's Law and UK Long-Run Money Demand. CLM.Economia, 3, pp. 195–232.
Chrystal, A. and Mizen, P. (2002). Modelling credit in the transmission mechanism of the United Kingdom. Journal of Banking and Finance, 26(11), pp. 2131–2154. doi:10.1016/S0378-4266(02)00203-0 .
Chrystal, A. (2002). Commentary on "Central bank structure, policy efficiency and macroeconomic performance: exploring empirical relationships". Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis Review, 84(4).
Brigden, A., Mizen, P. and Chrystal, A. (2000). Money, Lending and Spending: A Study of the UK Non-Financial Corporate Sector and Households. Bank of England Quarterly Bulletin, 40(2), pp. 159–167.
Chrystal, A., Haldane, A. and Proudman, J. (1999). Government Debt Structure and Monetary Conditions. Bank of England Quarterly Bulletin, 39 (1999)(4 (Q4)), pp. 393–396.
Chrystal, A. and Hoggarth, G. (1998). The UK Personal and Corporate Sectors During the 1980s and 1990s: A Comparison of Key Financial Indicators. Bank of England Quarterly Bulletin, 38 (1998)(3 (Q3)), pp. 220–232.
Chrystal, A.K. and Drake, L. (1997). Personal Sector Money Demand in the UK. Oxford Economic Papers, 49(2), pp. 188–206.
MacDonald, R. and Chrystal, A. (1995). Exchange Rates, Financial Innovation and Divisia Money. Journal of International Money and Finance, 14, pp. 493–513.
Chrystal, A. and Drake, L. (1994). Company Sector Money Demand: New Evidence on the Existence of a Stable Long-run Relationship for the UK. Journal of Money Credit and Banking, 26(3), pp. 479–494.
Chrystal, A. and MacDonald, R. (1994). Empirical Evidence on the Recent Behaviour and Usefulness of Simple Sum and Weighted Measures of the Money Stock. Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis Review, 76(2), pp. 73–109.
Chrystal, A. (1992). The Fall and Rise of Saving. National Westminster Bank Quarterly Review, February, pp. 24–40.
Chrystal, A. (1992). Don't Shoot the Messenger: Do Banks Deserve the Recent Adverse Publicity? National Westminster Bank Quarterly Review, May, pp. 44–54.
Chrystal, A. (1992). How the 1992 Legislation Will Affect European Financial Services. Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis Review, 74(2), pp. 62–77.
Belongia, M. and Chrystal, A. (1991). An admissable monetary aggregate for the UK. Review of Economics and Statistics, LXXIII(3), pp. 497–503.
CHRYSTAL, A. (1990). LIMITING EXCHANGE-RATE FLEXIBILITY - THE EUROPEAN MONETARY-SYSTEM - GIAVAZZI,F, GIOVANNINI,A. ECONOMIC JOURNAL, 100(402), pp. 1004–1005. doi:10.2307/2233698 .
Belongia, M. and Chrystal, A. (1990). Pitfalls in exchange rate targeting: a case study from the United Kingdom. Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis Review, 72(5), pp. 15–24.
Allsopp, C. and Chrystal, A. (1989). Exchange rate policy in the 1990s. Oxford Review of Economic Policy, 5(3), pp. 1–23.
Thornton, D. and Chrystal, A. (1988). On the informational content of spot and forward exchange rates. Journal of International Money and Finance, 7(3), pp. 321–330.
Coughlin, C., Wood, G. and Chrystal, A. (1988). Protectionist trade policies: a survey of theory, evidence and rationale. Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis Review, 70, p. 29.
Thornton, D. and Chrystal, A. (1988). The macroeconomic effects of deficit spending: a review. Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis Review, 70(6), pp. 48–60.
Wood, G. and Chrystal, A. (1988). Are trade deficits a problem? Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis Review, 70(1), pp. 3–11.
Alec Chrystal, K. and Chatterji, M. (1987). Money and disaggregate supply in the United States, 1950–1982. European Economic Review, 31(6), pp. 1211–1228. doi:10.1016/s0014-2921(87)80014-4 .
CHRYSTAL, A. (1987). WORLD MONETARY EQUILIBRIUM - INTERNATIONAL MONETARY-THEORY IN AN HISTORICAL INSTITUTIONAL CONTEXT - FLOYD,JE. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS-REVUE CANADIENNE D ECONOMIQUE, 20(2), pp. 427–428. doi:10.2307/135378 .
Dowd, K. and Chrystal, A. (1987). Would a higher fiscal deficit stimulate the economy? Fiscal Studies, 8(1), pp. 17–23.
Peel, D. and Chrystal, A. (1985). What can economics learn from political science and vice versa. American Economic Review, 1985(May), pp. 62–65.
Chrystal, A. (1984). A guide to foreign exchange markets. Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis Review, 1984(March), pp. 5–18.
Chrystal, A. (1984). Dutch Disease or Monetarist Medicine? The British Economy under Mrs Thatcher. Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis Review, 1984(May), pp. 27–37.
Chrystal, A. (1984). International Banking Facilities. Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis Review, 1984(April 1984), p. 5.
Alec Chrystal, K., Wilson, N.D. and Quinn, P. (1983). Demand for international money 1962–1977. European Economic Review, 21(3), pp. 287–298. doi:10.1016/0014-2921(83)90093-4 .
CHRYSTAL, A. (1982). A NEOCLASSICAL ANALYSIS OF MACROECONOMIC POLICY - BEENSTOCK,M. ECONOMICA, 49(196), pp. 471–471. doi:10.2307/2552966 .
Chrystal, A. (1981). Some problems in formulating and testing a politico-economic model of the UK. Economic Journal, 91(363, September), pp. 730–736. doi:10.2307/2232838 .
Chrystal, A. (1981). The 'New Cambridge' aggregate expenditure function: the emperor's old clothes. Journal of Monetary Economics, 7(3), pp. 395–402.
Chrystal, A. (1981). Electoral cycles, budget controls and public expenditure. Journal of Public Policy, 1(1), pp. 37–59.
CHRYSTAL, A. (1981). PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS - CHACHOLIADES,M. JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS, 11(4), pp. 605–606. doi:10.1016/0022-1996(81)90038-6 .
CHRYSTAL, A. (1980). A MODEL OF THE UNITED-STATES BALANCE OF PAYMENTS - KENEN,PB. JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS, 10(1), pp. 140–141. doi:10.1016/0022-1996(80)90047-1 .
CHRYSTAL, A. (1980). BALANCE OF PAYMENTS THEORY AND THE UNITED-KINGDOM EXPERIENCE - THIRLWALL,AP. WORLD ECONOMY, 3(2), pp. 270–271.
CHRYSTAL, A. (1980). SUBSTITUTION EFFECTS, SPECULATION AND EXCHANGE-RATE STABILITY - MINFORD,P. WORLD ECONOMY, 3(2), pp. 272–273.
CHRYSTAL, A. (1978). NEW INTERNATIONAL MONETARY-SYSTEM - MUNDELL,RA, POLAK,JJ. ECONOMIC JOURNAL, 88(352), pp. 851–852. doi:10.2307/2231990 .
CHRYSTAL, A. (1978). NEED FOR INTERNATIONAL RESERVES AND CREDIT FACILITIES - WIJNHOLDS,JAH. WORLD ECONOMY, 1(4), pp. 455–456.
Chrystal, A. (1977). Demand For International Media of Exchange. American Economic Review, 67(5), pp. 840–850.
Stojanovic, A., Crossan, P. and Chrystal, A. (2002). The impact on the City of UK eurozone membership: the banking industry. City of London Corporation.
Mizen, P. and Chrystal, A. (2001). Consumption, Money, and Lending: A Joint Model for the UK Household Sector. Bank of England.
Chrystal, K.A. and Mizen, P. (2001). Other financial corporations: Cinderella or ugly sister of empirical monetary economics? Bank of England.
Chrystal, A. (1978). International Money and the Future of the SDR. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.
Review of Financial Economics, Member of Editorial Board, 1994 – 2007.
Bank for International Settlements conference on Debt and Monetary Policy. (Conference) Chiang Mai, Thailand (2011). Invited speaker.
KPMG conference for CFOs. (Conference) Athens, Greece (2007). Invited speaker.
Paper: Major financial trends and their implication for European companies: what the CFO needs to know in order to exploit opportunities and mitigate threats.
Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis Monetary Policy Conference. (Conference) St Louis, USA (2007). Invited speaker.
4th International Conference on Applied Financial Economics. (Conference) Samos, Greece (2007). Invited speaker.
MMF 2004: Money, Macro and Finance Research Group 36th Annual Conference. (Conference) Cass (2004). Chair.
Economics slowdown 'exaggerated'. (2008) Credit Today.
Wage increases falling further behind soaring cost of living. (2008) Times (newspaper).
Wage Increases falling further behind soaring cost of living. (2008) www.timesonline.co.uk (website).
Overhaul adds power at the Bank of England. (2008) International Herald Tribune (newspaper).
UK financial oversight is overhauled. (2008) www.iht.com (website).
Les mesures prises restent a la surface de la crise. (2008) La Croix.
Les turbulences financieres vues de la City. (2008) La Croix.
Les turbulences financieres vues de la City. (2008) www.la-croix.com (website).
|
2019-04-24T10:51:51Z
|
https://www.cass.city.ac.uk/faculties-and-research/experts/alec-chrystal
|
Our existing monetary policy strategy is laid out in the Committee's Statement on Longer-Run Goals and Monetary Policy Strategy.14 First adopted in January 2012, the statement has been reaffirmed at the start of each subsequent year, including earlier this year with unanimous support from all 17 FOMC participants. The statement indicates that the Committee seeks to mitigate deviations of inflation from 2 percent and deviations of employment from assessments of its maximum level. In doing so, the FOMC recognizes that these assessments of maximum employment are necessarily uncertain and subject to revision. According to the Federal Reserve Act, the employment objective is on an equal footing with the inflation objective.
As a practical matter, our current strategy shares many elements with the policy framework known in the research literature as "flexible inflation targeting."15 However, the Fed's mandate is much more explicit about the role of employment than those of most flexible inflation-targeting central banks, and our statement reflects this by stating that when the two sides of the mandate are in conflict, neither one takes precedent over the other. We believe this transparency about the balanced approach the FOMC takes has served us well over the past decade when high unemployment called for extraordinary policies that entailed some risk of inflation.
The first question is, "Can the Federal Reserve best meet its statutory objectives with its existing monetary policy strategy, or should it consider strategies that aim to reverse past misses of the inflation objective?"
The benefits of the makeup strategies rest heavily on households and firms believing in advance that the makeup will, in fact, be delivered when the time comes--for example, that a persistent inflation shortfall will be met by future inflation above 2 percent. As is well known from the research literature, makeup strategies, in general, are not time consistent because when the time comes to push inflation above 2 percent, conditions at that time will not warrant doing so. Because of this time inconsistency, the public would have to see a makeup strategy as a credible commitment for it to be successful. That important real-world consideration is often neglected in the academic literature, in which central bank "commitment devices" are simply assumed to exist and be instantly credible on decree. Thus, one of the most challenging questions is whether central banks could, in practice, attain the benefits of makeup strategies that are possible in models.
As part of the review, we will assess the Committee's current and past communications and additional forms of communication that could be helpful. For example, there might be ways to improve communication about the coordination of policy tools or the interplay between monetary policy and financial stability.
The review will have several components.24 The Board and the Reserve Banks are currently conducting town hall-style Fed Listens events, in which we are hearing from a broad range of interested individuals and groups, including business and labor leaders, community development advocates, and academics. The conference here at the Minneapolis Fed is one of these events, as was the "Community Listening Session" hosted by the Dallas Fed in February. Several more Fed Listens events will follow in May.
In addition, we are holding a System research conference on June 4-5, 2019, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, with speakers and panelists from outside the Fed. The program includes overviews by academic experts of themes that are central to the review: the FOMC's monetary policy since the financial crisis, assessments of the maximum sustainable level of employment, alternative policy frameworks and strategies to achieve the dual mandate, policy tools, global considerations, financial stability considerations, and central bank communications. Two sessions will feature panels of community leaders who will share their perspectives on the labor market and the effects of interest rates on their constituencies.
Aaronson, Stephanie R., Mary C. Daly, William Wascher, and David W. Wilcox (2019). "Okun Revisited: Who Benefits Most from a Strong Economy? (PDF)" paper presented at the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity Conference, held at the Brookings Institution, Washington, March 7-8.
Adam, Klaus, and Roberto M. Billi (2007). "Discretionary Monetary Policy and the Zero Lower Bound on Nominal Interest Rates," Journal of Monetary Economics, vol. 54 (April), pp. 728-52.
Bank for International Settlements (2017). 87th Annual Report (PDF). Basel, Switzerland: BIS, June.
Bauer, Michael D., and Glenn D. Rudebusch (2014). "The Signaling Channel for Federal Reserve Bond Purchases (PDF)," International Journal of Central Banking, vol. 10 (September), pp. 233-89.
Baumeister, Christiane, and Luca Benati (2013). "Unconventional Monetary Policy and the Great Recession: Estimating the Macroeconomic Effects of a Spread Compression at the Zero Lower Bound (PDF)," International Journal of Central Banking, vol. 9 (June), pp. 165-212.
Berg, Claes, and Lars Jonung (1999). "Pioneering Price Level Targeting: The Swedish Experience 1931-1937," Journal of Monetary Economics, vol. 43 (June), pp. 525‑51.
-------- (2017). "Temporary Price-Level Targeting: An Alternative Framework for Monetary Policy," Ben Bernanke's Blog, October 12.
Blanchard, Olivier, Eugenio Cerutti, and Lawrence Summers (2015). "Inflation and Activity--Two Explorations and their Monetary Policy Implications (PDF)," IMF Working Paper WP/5/230. Washington: International Monetary Fund, November.
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (2018a). Monetary Policy Report. Washington: Board of Governors, February.
-------- (2018b). Monetary Policy Report. Washington: Board of Governors, July.
-------- (2019). Monetary Policy Report. Washington: Board of Governors, February.
Boivin, Jean, Michael T. Kiley, and Frederic S. Mishkin (2010). "How Has the Monetary Transmission Mechanism Evolved over Time?" in Benjamin M. Friedman and Michael Woodford, eds., Handbook of Monetary Economics, vol. 3. Amsterdam: Elsevier, pp. 369-422.
Brand, Claus, Marcin Bielecki, and Adrian Penalver (2018). "The Natural Rate of Interest: Estimates, Drivers, and Challenges to Monetary Policy (PDF)," Occasional Paper Series 217. Frankfurt: European Central Bank, December.
Bullard, James (2018). "The Case of the Disappearing Phillips Curve (PDF)," speech delivered at the 2018 ECB Forum on Central Banking, Sintra, Portugal, June 19.
Cajner, Tomaz, Tyler Radler, David Ratner, and Ivan Vidangos (2017). "Racial Gaps in Labor Market Outcomes in the Last Four Decades and over the Business Cycle (PDF)," Finance and Economics Discussion Series 2017-071. Washington: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, June.
Campbell, Jeffrey R., Charles L. Evans, Jonas D.M. Fisher, and Alejandro Justiniano (2012). "Macroeconomic Effects of Federal Reserve Forward Guidance (PDF)," Brookings Papers on Economic Activity, Spring, pp. 1-80.
Campbell, Jeffrey R., Jonas D.M. Fisher, Alejandro Justiniano, and Leonardo Melosi (2017). "Forward Guidance and Macroeconomic Outcomes since the Financial Crisis," in Martin Eichenbaum and Jonathan A. Parker, eds., NBER Macroeconomics Annual 2016, vol. 31. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, pp. 283-357.
Cecchetti, Stephen G., Michael E. Feroli, Peter Hooper, Anil K. Kashyap, and Kermit L. Schoenholtz (2017). Deflating Inflation Expectations: The Implications of Inflation's Simple Dynamics (PDF), report prepared for the 2017 U.S. Monetary Policy Forum, sponsored by the Initiative on Global Markets at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, held in New York, March 3.
Chen, Han, Vasco Cúrdia, and Andrea Ferrero (2012). "The Macroeconomic Effects of Large‐Scale Asset Purchase Programmes," Economic Journal, vol. 122 (November), pp. F289-315.
Chung, Hess, Etienne Gagnon, Taisuke Nakata, Matthias Paustian, Bernd Schlusche, James Trevino, Diego Vilán, and Wei Zheng (2019). "Monetary Policy Options at the Effective Lower Bound: Assessing the Federal Reserve's Current Policy Toolkit (PDF)," Finance and Economics Discussion Series 2019-003. Washington: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, January.
Clarida, Richard H. (2012). "What Has--and Has Not--Been Learned about Monetary Policy in a Low‐Inflation Environment? A Review of the 2000s," Journal of Money, Credit and Banking, vol. 44, s1 (February), pp. 123-40.
Clarida, Richard, Jordi Galí, and Mark Gertler (2000). "Monetary Policy Rules and Macroeconomic Stability: Evidence and Some Theory," Quarterly Journal of Economics, vol. 115 (February), pp. 147-80.
Clinton, Kevin, Charles Freedman, Michel Juillard, Ondra Kamenik, Douglas Laxton, and Hou Wang (2015). "Inflation-Forecast Targeting: Applying the Principle of Transparency (PDF)," IMF Working Paper WP/15/132. Washington: International Monetary Fund, June.
D'Amico, Stefania, William English, David López‐Salido, and Edward Nelson (2012). "The Federal Reserve's Large‐Scale Asset Purchase Programmes: Rationale and Effects," Economic Journal, vol. 122 (November), pp. F415-46.
D'Amico, Stefania, and Thomas B. King (2013). "Flow and Stock Effects of Large‐Scale Treasury Purchases: Evidence on the Importance of Local Supply," Journal of Financial Economics, vol. 108 (May), pp. 425-48.
Economic Policy Institute (2019). State of Working America Data Library. Washington: EPI, March.
Eggertsson, Gauti B., and Michael Woodford (2003). "The Zero Bound on Interest Rates and Optimal Monetary Policy (PDF)," Brookings Papers on Economic Activity, no. 1, pp. 139-235.
Engen, Eric M., Thomas Laubach, and David Reifschneider (2015). "The Macroeconomic Effects of the Federal Reserve's Unconventional Monetary Policies (PDF)," Finance and Economics Discussion Series 2015-005. Washington: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, January.
English, William B., David López-Salido, and Robert Tetlow (2015). "The Federal Reserve's Framework for Monetary Policy: Recent Changes and New Questions," IMF Economic Review, vol. 63 (May), pp. 22-70.
Erceg, Christopher, James Hebden, Michael Kiley, David López-Salido, and Robert Tetlow (2018). "Some Implications of Uncertainty and Misperception for Monetary Policy (PDF)," Finance and Economics Discussion Series 2018-059. Washington: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, August.
Faust, Jon, and Jonathan H. Wright (2013). "Forecasting Inflation," in Graham Elliott, Clive Grander, and Allan Timmermann, eds., Handbook of Economic Forecasting, vol. 2A. Amsterdam: Elsevier, pp. 2-56.
Fuhrer, Jeffrey, Giovanni Olivei, Eric Rosengren, and Geoffrey Tootell (2018). "Should the Fed Regularly Evaluate Its Monetary Policy Framework? (PDF)" paper presented at the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity Conference, Fall, held at the Brookings Institution, Washington, September 13-14.
Gagnon, Joseph, Matthew Raskin, Julie Remache, and Brian P. Sack (2011). "Large-Scale Asset Purchases by the Federal Reserve: Did They Work? (PDF)" FRBNY Economic Policy Review, vol. 17 (May), pp. 41-59.
Hamilton, James D., and Jing Cynthia Wu (2012). "The Effectiveness of Alternative Monetary Policy Tools in a Zero Lower Bound Environment," Journal of Money, Credit and Banking, vol. 44, s1 (February), pp. 3-46.
Hebden, James, and David López-Salido (2018). "From Taylor's Rule to Bernanke's Temporary Price Level Targeting (PDF)," Finance and Economics Discussion Series 2018-051. Washington: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, July.
Hills, Timothy S., Taisuke Nakata, and Sebastian Schmidt (2016). "The Risky Steady State and the Interest Rate Lower Bound (PDF)," Finance and Economics Discussion Series 2016-009. Washington: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, January.
Holston, Kathryn, Thomas Laubach, and John C. Williams (2017). "Measuring the Natural Rate of Interest: International Trends and Determinants," Journal of International Economics, vol. 108, Supplement 1 (May), pp. S59-75.
Joyce, Michael, Ana Lasaosa, Ibrahim Stevens, and Matthew Tong (2011). "The Financial Market Impact of Quantitative Easing in the United Kingdom (PDF)," International Journal of Central Banking, vol. 7 (September), pp. 113-61.
Joyce, Michael, David Miles, Andrew Scott, and Dimitri Vayanos (2012). "Quantitative Easing and Unconventional Monetary Policy--An Introduction," Economic Journal, vol. 122 (November), pp. F271-88.
Kiley, Michael T., and John M. Roberts (2017). "Monetary Policy in a Low Interest Rate World (PDF)," Brookings Papers on Economic Activity, Spring, pp. 317-96.
King, Mervyn, and David Low (2014). "Measuring the 'World' Real Interest Rate (PDF)," NBER Working Paper Series 19887. Cambridge, Mass.: National Bureau of Economic Research, February.
Nakov, Anton (2008). "Optimal and Simple Monetary Policy Rules with Zero Floor on the Nominal Interest Rate (PDF)," International Journal of Central Banking, vol. 4 (June), pp. 73-127.
Nessén, Marianne, and David Vestin (2005). "Average Inflation Targeting," Journal of Money, Credit and Banking, vol. 37 (October), pp. 837-63.
Rachel, Lukasz, and Thomas D. Smith (2017). "Are Low Real Interest Rates Here to Stay? (PDF)" International Journal of Central Banking, vol. 13 (September), pp. 1-42.
Reifschneider, David L., and John C. Williams (2000). "Three Lessons for Monetary Policy in a Low-Inflation Era," Journal of Money, Credit and Banking, vol. 32 (November), pp. 936-66.
Roberts, John M. (2006). "Monetary Policy and Inflation Dynamics," International Journal of Central Banking, vol. 2 (September), pp. 193-230.
Romer, David (2010). "A New Data Set on Monetary Policy: The Economic Forecasts of Individual Members of the FOMC," Journal of Money, Credit and Banking, vol. 42 (August), pp. 951-57.
Ruge-Murcia, Francisco (2014). "Do Inflation-Targeting Central Banks Implicitly Target the Price Level? (PDF)" International Journal of Central Banking, vol. 10 (June), pp. 301-26.
Simon, John, Troy Matheson, and Damiano Sandri (2013). "The Dog That Didn't Bark: Has Inflation Been Muzzled or Was it Just Sleeping? (PDF)" in World Economic Outlook: Hopes, Realities, Risks. Washington: International Monetary Fund, April, pp. 79-95.
Swanson, Eric T. (2017). "Measuring the Effects of Federal Reserve Forward Guidance and Asset Purchases on Financial Markets," NBER Working Paper Series 23311. Cambridge, Mass.: National Bureau of Economic Research, April (revised August 2018).
-------- (2018). "The Federal Reserve Is Not Very Constrained by the Lower Bound on Nominal Interest Rates," NBER Working Paper Series 25123. Cambridge, Mass.: National Bureau of Economic Research, October.
Weingarden, Alison (2017). "Labor Market Outcomes in Metropolitan and Non-Metropolitan Areas: Signs of Growing Disparities," FEDS Notes. Washington: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, September 25.
Woodford, Michael (2012). "Methods of Policy Accommodation at the Interest-Rate Lower Bound (PDF)," paper presented at "The Changing Policy Landscape," a symposium sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, held in Jackson Hole, Wyo., August 30-September 1.
Yellen, Janet (2015). "Inflation Dynamics and Monetary Policy," speech delivered at the Philip Gamble Memorial Lecture, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, September 24.
-------- (2017). "The Economic Outlook and the Conduct of Monetary Policy," speech delivered at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, Stanford University, Stanford, Calif., January 19.
|
2019-04-25T02:10:19Z
|
https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/clarida20190409a.htm
|
You have must accomplish lots of documents nevertheless you fill out an application to utilize an organization. Really, you’ll find lots of kinds of restart formats. It may be flexible in the best way to format your CV centered in your very own personal education and practical experience, but you should be sure the stream of one’s CV is sensible and simple to follow along with. Hybrid format is proper to get Freshers along with knowledgeable.
If it regards a CV, they will probably need to search for the info that they desire, since it’s not geared to specific employers or jobs. If you are utilizing a CV to apply to have work in any other nation, it’s essential to learn about the format common within that nation. If you ascertain that you have to submit a CV, then bear in your mind that if there are no specific formatting guidelines, then you ought to use common sense to generate a doc that is certainly comprehensive and nicely structured. In contrast to the structure of an application , a CV empowers you to get information around but also establish a originality and dash and essentially we’ll reveal just how to make a CV. In the event you cut and paste your CV into the human body of an email, make sure that the goals and career interests appear in the exact top of the message, then at which they’ll be detected readily.
Writing a resume is an extremely frustrating experience. 1st you have to understand the sort of format that will do the job well for your future employer demands is critical. The commencement of your resume will be dedicated to describing your skills like a housekeeper. Also ensure you incorporate any internship or volunteer experience you have needed previously to present your resume an extra enhance.
To start your resume, organize the advice that you should include. That you don’t have to modify the info you includeayou just need to present the advice to underline the skills your organization needs. The info might need to become recorded in chronological purchase. Your own personal advice is ordinarily the very first item in your resume.
These two are utilized to supply information to prospective companies when you are trying to find work. You are ready to create your resume information and formatting stick out from all of the rest filed to get work by minding a good, remarkable, recognizable own brandnew. Whatever approach to record the advice you decide on, bear in mind you are setting the most valid and important advice . Be sure you maintain it straightforward yet with necessary information. It can be tricky to consider each of the ideal information in the event that you wanting to assemble an academic curriculum vitae in the last moment before putting in a program for a circumstance.
In the event you failed to make a qualification or certificate at a certain faculty, create the dates of attendance. That you don’t need to put your senior high school instruction in the event you don’t possess space. If you have graduated high school, you may like to get started using the Instruction” area. As an instance, the teacher may have accomplished a kindergarten science diploma app also an additional instruction diploma to concentrate on teaching. Not many English teachers are going to have exactly the same resume. New lecturers usually have demanding competition when it has to perform a accessible teaching situation.
You might group certain jobs according to a particular skill group, like customer support, and record work in reverse chronological arrangement in every section. On the reverse side, if you should be looking to get a research-oriented job, you’re likely to be anticipated to provide more comprehensive info about your analysis books, their range and methodology, etc.. To start with, you’ve got to produce an application for the occupation by simply delivering a duplicate of one’s bio-data, then in case the bio-data becomes shortlisted, you may need to manage a series of interviews and tests. It isn’t required to record each job which you’ve held previously, particularly if it is not related to the current position or sector you’re concentrating on. Perhaps you are searching to get a summer job or internship, or perhaps a college or scholarship program takes one to will include a resume. Or you might be searching the following location because you know that changing businesses a variety of times in your career could be the ideal means to boost your salary. If you should be employing for many positions, it is helpful to sustain a master document in your own computer so that you are able to copy and paste segments of it essential.
Your resume ought to be formatted within an effortless, skilled way. Going throughout the aforementioned account executive resume sample needs to get offered you insights about generating your personal personal restart. In the end, ideally you triumph in having your fantasy job. Occasionally, you might perhaps not have the crucial work experiences that are applicable to the job which you are looking for. Any excess experience that’s related to the instruction stance needs to be contained on the restart.
The correspondence will be filed on your employees file, and you are not going to need accessibility, Hurwitz stated. It must be drafted formally by obeying the official format of correspondence writing and should clearly clarify the main reason why the teacher wants to step up. It has to describe the reason for resignation together with the day of this prior morning of the employee in the firm. Normal letters incorporate every of the formal elements you need to include in a professional resignation letter. A Standard resignation letter is only to verify to your employer which you’re getting to be leaving. A polite and expert resignation letter makes certain you just abandon the company in the ideal manner. It is better to recognise what you should not put to a in-depth resignation letter.
The correspondence therefore needs to be quite concise as well as concise. As a consequence, it’s sensible to experience the sample letters to locate a comprehension of the way in which a great resignation letter needs to be published to make the method simpler and faster. An excellent sample resignation letter would have a salutation to the particular person you will be given your resignation letter.
In the event you discover it is challenging to write one it is likely touse our two week detect templates, so they are quite invaluable and suitable. A great deal of the new undesirable resignation templates are intended for folks that are departing their tasks bad conditions. Distinct formats to be found on the web such as you may down load a resignation letter pdf.
Be sure your resignation letter still follows conventions as you would really like to be certain to maintain excellent connections post-employment at the company. The arrangement along with the structure of such a letter has to be right formal. Burning bridges having a resignation letter isn’t advocated because unless you’re retiring, you will probably find additional employment sooner or later, meaning that the previous employer could possibly be reached for an recommendation.
The third portion of your letter should discuss the handoff. Resignation letters ought to be assessed to fit your own personal circumstance. Composing a resignation letter can be one of the absolute most troublesome letters you could ever publish. It’s an exceedingly important letter that’s needed at case as soon as a worker has opted to leave the office due to certain reasons. Under these circumstances, it is expected. Your own resignation letter should be a brief correspondence that formally informs your present employer that you’re leaving your project. You’ll be deemed as absconding at the event that you have not submitted a formal resignation letter into your organization.
Organize the reason behind resignation when you are feeling prone to do this, even though it’s not required. Resignation should be implemented at a exclusive means in order to maintain a good benchmark for the long run. Even a resignation can be affected by the demand to get a guy or girl to successfully alter their livelihood route entirely. Publish Resignation Following your resignation was approved you ought to be certain to inform your employer in regards to the present affliction of the endeavors you are handling therefore it’s possible to proceed so.
In the event the firm retains your resignation letter file, you want to make certain you depart positive provisions. Sample If you’re attempting to feel of a great way to answer a prior employee, seeing a answer to resignation letter sample from some manager will undoubtedly be in a position to aid. Leaving an employer is just really a stressful position whether you are useful for a couple of days or a number of decades. The organization will not will need to should require tons of time reading the correspondence.
You may have alot to say about the job based in your reasons for departing, however it is most effective to be sure it stays easy. If you choose to leave work, it is really a subject of qualified courtesy to submit an resignation letter. If you were unhappy with work, an announcement just like I’ve solved to pursue different possibilities for individual reasons” is sufficient. My new job is going to be always a promotion that’ll include a lot of fresh difficulties, but also new options that will let me develop into a field that I appreciate. In the event you’ve reckoned you have to go beforehand from the present endeavor afterward a exact first step you need to take will be to see your company that you might be parting ways with them. Quitting your work with good terms together with your former employer can be a superb strategy. To generate the task simpler, here are just 3 good examples of resignation letters that is often used by any worker who would love to quit from their office.
Even a letterhead is utilized to present written communication a expert look in formal correspondence. A letterhead has to incorporate the firm’s contact data. In the event that you would like to place the letterhead in the bottom of this record, then then double-click on the webpage main point here. Adding a letterhead to a personal or company correspondence ensures that all your recipients are going to have your contact information close at hand.
A letter in your physician ought to be okay, however, the educational funding type or your financial aid division will inform you precisely what sort of evidence they might require. Free letters maybe perhaps not merely acknowledge your acceptance of the person you’re writing to, but in addition they offer you the reader using an amount of satisfaction for function congratulations. When you compose any correspondence in a try to close a bank account, you truly do owe to the institution to describe why you’re opting to devote doing business with them.
After you comprehend exactly the six the different parts of an organization letter, writing one is rapid and easy. A small company letter is quickly familiar by its own format and trend. It is nothing like composing a letter to a buddy and should be dealt differently. It is a formal letter that has six specific pieces. It may be formatted a number of different methods. An everyday correspondence can be prepared in nearly any way you choose, however there certainly are a handful of organizational rules you will follow if you’re unsure about just exactly what to create or the way to format your own correspondence. Without respect to the circumstance, a well-formatted biography correspondence could generally be authentic in between a seal of approval or even an extremely disappointing refusal.
When writing your own correspondence, make sure that you maintain it short and effortless. Additionally, a friendly letter ought to be written in the suitable format so that informal sentences are not jammed to an extremely formal design. In the current world of informal mails, understanding just how to structure a expert correspondence is crucial. Indented letters require a centered closure, even though a block-letter format closure needs to keep left-justified. If you are creating a conventional self promoting letter or to a web-based job program, you will need to replicate it because you would any expert letter, together with consuming relevant content.
Whatever you have to do is complete your own name and personal advice and possibly recreate it a small little bit to fulfill your precise requirements. The title is set beneath the conclusion of the letter, and therefore is not demanded from the going. In the event the name of someone to whom you are composing is understood, consistently utilize it. The title ought to be well couched so it perfectly suits with the niche of your newsletter. You may also get your organization title at stake beneath your title.
The very most useful part of the business letter needs to function as the identifying advice. Your system of one’s friendly correspondence will comprise anything you want, provided that the tone is at preserving the rest of the letter and your own relationship. An excellent heading can change from just two words into your couple words.
The advice regarding your own goods and services will interest most of your potential clients. After this, you will have to arrange your information to be able to compose the essay. Contact information has to be very authentic. The speeches ought to be left-justified. The internal speech could be your point at which the correspondence is currently being routed. Be certain the electronic mail is very professional. Formatting a letter which gets the ideal sort of care will greatly help communicate the message you want to send out.
In the event you work a business, add your company brand. You might also have to consider getting a guaranteed approval loan or a no cosigner student loan in the event your monetary assistance is not reinstated. A business card is amongst the most essential and costeffective advertising and advertising and marketing tools a firm needs.
You may use the business letter format at virtually any expert communicating. Appropriate salutation structure reveals the level of information owned by the author and respects the condition of somebody to whom the correspondence is handled. It is very important to understand the structure of an organization correspondence, so that the receiver reads it and takes it seriously. There are just three formats for placing a business letter and a lot of key parts which make it a small business letter. For instance, if the record is going to be published, it has to be formatted to be printed on a ordinary size paper. To be able to email merge, you have to maximize significant document with most of the details including text, images and other details that will be the specific same to all customers.
For a bigger business, get consistent with all the hr section to figure out that should secure the letter. Letters of appreciation do not have to be very lengthy, but they also need to become sincere and specific. Appreciation letter ought to be address in a types of communication to the organization from that you’ve fulfilled with the services offered. A letter of appreciation does not will need to become long. Notably say in the very first sentence why it really is that you’re sending out a letter of admiration. There may be a few causes to write a thank you letter of admiration.
Add your signature After finishing your correspondence with the proper salutation, you should be sure to register the letter. A appreciation letter will be quite a decent method to state many thanks. The appreciation letter is created when you prefer expressing appreciation to some other individual.
Your letter should get started with the title of someone to whom you would love to state admiration. Make certain the letter isn’t overly long or vague. Complimentary letters perhaps not merely acknowledge your acceptance of the individual you are producing to, but in addition they give the reader using an amount of gratification for work done well.
The correspondence should be addressed to the most ideal representative or manager. Delaying isn’t allowed simply since sending letter at the proper time shows that your etiquettes. It’s intriguing to know different kinds of letters. A computer-generated letter is appropriate for each very small companies and organization organizations. For this reason, you need to get a signed letter of confidentiality by the advisor to safeguard your transaction secrets and private details.
If you should be filling out an on-line type, then it goes to ask for some info is needed. Examples are able to help you see what sort of material you have to have on your letter. A superb example ought to consist of supervisory skills that touch all the personnel, not just you. Belowyou should come across several thanks note examples that it is possible to utilize to demonstrate your appreciation to get a good letter of reference.
The large part of the moment and at the bulk of the sites, it’s driven respect. People are interested in being paid well, but in addition would like to go medicated with respect and admiration. Do be sure you decide on the opportunity to customize your own letter, observe, or electronic mail message, so therefore it displays your sincere appreciation and the main reason why that you are producing. Together with the training which you give, I am certain that I’ll secure an equivalent appreciation of the demands of the plastic industry. Express your appreciation It’s very important to express your appreciation at the start of the letter .
Whenever feasible, deal with a particular individual within the business or company. Getting distinct in your examples adds a personal touch that will aid your correspondence rod . It’s advisable to include information which permits the employee to go over the thing further if it be mandatory. The details which you offer to him. You’ll also learn highly beneficial details about developments your business needs.
Remember, personal notes should be handwritten and business letters should be typed on letterhead stationary. Letters are important process of expressing different beliefs and demands. In situations like this, the acceptance letter arrives to save. It is crucial to include the reason for creating the thankyou correspondence. Apology letters ought to avoid referring to sensitive own things, simply because they can possibly be read with additional people. It is imperative to initiate the letter by giving an outline of why you’re composing it at the exact first location. First it was be quite cordial reminder correspondence.
The correspondence, aside from displaying gratitude will even mention the intention behind the donation. Thank you letters are all really substantial in every elements of your career. A resignation letter may be simple, but if include five or even four points. A formal resignation letter functions various functions. So have one moment today and record that which you know that may help you. It is vital that you abide by this format that’s recommended for such letters.
Like a principle, thank you letters and cards should be routed once potential. In the event you’ve received personal stationery, that brings the perfect touch to get a thankyou note to demonstrate your appreciation to how he’s helped one become always a thriving employee. The winning art in most category are available from the company and also be shown with appropriate artist recognition. Input suitable salutation It is an official mode of correspondence and therefore it’s crucial to incorporate the name while in the salutation.
If you do desire to say that the principal reason for your resignation, say it fairly officially. The explanations for resignation depend upon many facets, and it may differ from person to individual. Although not mandatory, it truly is acceptable to mention that the reason for the resignation.
Conventionally, a 2 months’ notice is to be furnished to the enterprise to declare your choice to measure. The authentic rationale to learn to give notice will be to conserve the connection. Giving resignation note may be the procedure for notifying your employer that you will leave from your job.
In the event you want to step at a most formal way, then it is ideal to deliver this kind of correspondence well beforehand. Follow resignation letter template so that it is possible to produce letter while within the proper arrangement. The correspondence could even be useful when you ask your company to be always a reference, or if prospective companies will need to learn your employment dates at the firm. It might be embarrassing to have an angry letter posted for each and every individual to learn. As it is a formal letter, then you really ought to stick to an established template also has got to create it at an fashion manner. Then you’re ready to trace up with an official resignation letter. You’re definitely going to be more considered as absconding at the proceedings that you haven’t submitted an official resignation letter into your employer.
If you would like to learn about the topic of the measures that you need to take just prior to delivering a resignation letter, don’t be afraid to read our website’s articles that are devoted to a own concern. A Standard resignation letter will be merely to confirm to a employer you’ll be leaving. In both instances, if you are creating a benchmark and in depth resignation letter, you can include all optional and mandatory things, but if you’re creating a brief and straightforward letter you will incorporate all mandatory points and couple discretionary points based on your need. It truly is really a fantastic concept to understand what you oughtn’t put into a comprehensive resignation letter.
The next portion of your letter needs to speak about the handoff. Keep in mind that the type of correspondence you send depends upon you personally and by how a business may understand you later on. The resignation letter additionally acts as a record which can be kept to get an official record. Locating excellent resignation letter in the ideal time can likewise ensure it is simple for you to ask that the mention or reference letter.
Sample sentence, excel or PDF letter templates are going to have the ability to allow you to write the perfect resignation letter that’s very likely to make your manager want to reevaluate. Resignation letter templates enable you to produce your letter immediately. However a expert Resignation Clipboard software need to be quick, you might need to create somewhat more description about the why, just how and because of whom you’re leaving the job. Thus its resignation letter arrangement isn’t easy. Keep in mind your resignation correspondence goes to be part of the worker file. It is likely to also download its pdf that’s very useful for getting info. During such a scenario, consult you employee handbook or agreement ahead around the minimal moment.
Explain the reason you have opted to move forward and express your gratitude into the company to your learning and chance you have obtained during your tenure. It’s virtually always a good idea expressing empathy to get the chance to direct your company because its own chief executive officer and to give wonderful fantasies for your up coming achievement of their company. It really is imperative never to miss out the worth of the resignation letter as it may actually help or hinder your chances to becoming hired in the future. Now you get a excellent grasp of those situations you want to keep in your mind when creating a resignation letter, then it could also be of immense aid to you when you are alert into different assortments of resignation letters.
If you’re in the method of producing a resignation letter, then you definitely came to the correct location! To get started creating your resignation letter, then utilize a direct approach to handle. When you resign, you do not will need to disclose your prospective aims, even though you may talk about details in case you’d like.
In the event you have experienced doing work in your own organization and also want to continue being attached to a own colleagues, it is maybe not best to give false reasonsthose can eventually be revealed. Just before you depart by your organization, there ought to be a appropriate replacement for the job and also surgeries don’t need to go through. Appreciate all the assistance you acquired while still in the company. If you should be moving into a different business in the specific same discipline, it really is probable that you may possibly meetor also workwith some your former colleagues later on. If you have signed any contract having an employer, then then refer to this deal to comprehend regarding the note period that you need to serve. The company will not want to should take tons of period reading this letter. It will be potential to likewise address your employer as beloved Mr or Mrs. In certain conditions, the prior name of the company is contained in the salutation.
|
2019-04-21T22:22:00Z
|
http://www.ew-exchange.com/belegvorlage-mit-automatischer-detaillierung/
|
All bookings made with Raynab2b are subject to the following terms and conditions. Since you’ll be bound by these conditions once the agreement comes into force, we request you to carefully read and understand them. Raynab2b reserves the complete right to alter, add, or delete any of these terms and conditions without any prior notice, and such changes naturally apply to you upon booking a tour or package with us. Failure in adhering to our T&C might result in termination of services and deactivation of your account with www.raynab2b.com.
A price mentioned in our website or brochure vary as per the services, In Case of Hotel they will be Per Room Per Night which does not include TOURISM DIRHAM (It is to be paid by the guest directly at the hotel), In Case of tours it is based on per person with SIC (Seat in Coach) basis and will be shown with the total number of the guest if searched via private basis. It is non-inclusive of any kind of payment done from the part of customers, in the form of visa fee, room charges and tips to drivers or guides. In addition, changes in pricing may occur in the event of any additional expense incurred by your transport or accommodation service provider. All the third party attractions and products must not be sold individually at rates lower than their gate prices. The discounts can be given only if in combination with other products and under no circumstances its featured rates must be less than the attraction's gate price.
Upon choosing your preferred tour service or holiday package, you can make your payment via a valid credit card/Debit card, such as American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Diners, or Visa. Depending on the package, you may be entailed to make full payment.
As soon as you make the payment, we’ll send you a confirmation email, along with a unique booking reference number and voucher. Since it is deemed as a proof of payment, we advise you to take a print out of the voucher.
We take all possible effort to make sure that information contained on the website of Raynab2b is precise and genuine. If you find any information on this website to be imprecise, please notify us the same by forwarding us an email to [email protected] or by dialing us at +91 2022838888, and we’ll try to rectify it as early and practicable as possible.
While we endeavor to keep the information up-to-date, there may be incorrect or outdated content. Moreover, website content is subject to change without any prior notice. Raynab2b does not give assurance, warranty, or representation of any sort, implicit or explicit, on account of the authenticity, accurateness, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, reliability, and availability of information contained on the website.
In order to keep the website up and running in the most efficient and smooth manner as well as ensure that our IT infrastructure is free of any error or virus, we implement state of the art technological solutions. That said, Raynab2b will take no responsibility for and should not be held liable in the event the website is temporarily inaccessible or for any loss or damage that occur as an outcome of the access to, or incapability to use the website of Raynab2b due to virus attacks whatsoever.
Raynab2b website may contain links that lead to third party websites, which consequently are not under the control of Raynab2b. Apparently, we do not have any authority on and take no accountability with regards to information available on such websites.
Under no circumstance, Raynab2b or any of its employees, partners, agents, or sub-contractors should be held liable for any consequential or unintended loss, claim or decision made as part of the use of its website, content or materials, which include, but not restricted to, business loss, data corruption, loss of goodwill or reputation, and loss of personal information.
If you do not avail of a paid tour service partly or fully, Raynab2b will not make any refund in such circumstance. This is applicable to all unutilized Rayna B2B tour services including city tour, limo service, desert safari etc.
In order to cancel a booking, Firstly we would request you to cancel the booking through on Raynab2b.com also send us a notification in writing. An email would be enough. Once we receive your cancellation request, we’ll acknowledge it through one of these modes: email, telephone, or fax, while citing the cancellation fee you may be required to pay. Please be informed that Raynab2b is not liable for any cancellation request received from guests.
Tickets: All tickets are non-refundable as well as non-transferrable.
Visa: Fee charged for all types of visas is non-refundable, as the immigration authority of the UAE normally does not refund the amount in the case of rejected visa applications.
Unused Tours: No refund can be made for unused tours, partly used or unutilized part of holiday package. Precisely, such unused services are not exchangeable or refundable.
No Show: Rayna B2B should not be held liable, if a guest fails to notify our team regarding the cancellation of tour or do not reach on time at the place of commencement of tour. Such cases will be treated as No Show and are non-refundable.
Third party services: Since they are subject to different refund and cancellation policies, some of the services offered by third parties may be non-refundable. We normally provide the details of the same at the time of booking.
In order to get refund of a tour service or package purchased directly from the Rayna B2B, you’ll need prior authorization in writing. All decisions taken by RaynaB2B with regards to refund policy will be final and bind on both Rayna B2B and guests.
Your ability to amend or cancel a tour booking made through Raynab2b is determined by the respective tour’s terms and conditions or third party suppliers’ cancellation policies. Accordingly, depending on the tour type, there are instances in which you may not be able to make an amendment / cancellation of your tour booking or will have to abide by certain conditions for the same.
Depending on climatic conditions, flight schedules, and such other various aspects, certain inclusions in your package, such as transfers, are subject to changes. In such situation, we’ll try to offer suitable alternatives of original tour value, which – however – is subject to its availability. As mentioned earlier, Raynab2b holds the complete right to make minor changes in the tour packages, and the guest is not entitled for any refund in such circumstances. Furthermore, no refund is made on cancellation of a tour service due to the reasons beyond our control, such as natural calamities. For any special request mention the same information in special request column given on the booking detail page also note that the request given by the guest will be subject to availability.
At Raynab2b, we endeavor to help you pick an accommodation choice that best suit your business or holiday needs. Regarding check-in / check-out policy, it varies from one hotel to another, and hence we advise you to refer to your hotel website. Apparently, Raynab2b is not liable for any late or early check-in or check-out, To avail that we would request you either to send us an email with the arrival timing of the guest immediately after the booking is done, or else mention the same information in special request column given on the booking detail page also note that the request given by the guest will be subject to availability.
Be sure, especially if you’re coming from another country, to carry all documents that qualify your entry to the destination. Reimbursement will not be made by Raynab2b, if your entry is restricted due to the lack of proper documents. Further, prior to your visit, it is highly recommended to check with your country’s consulate to get an idea on entry prerequisites.
Each of Raynab2b content, covering images, product details and description, pricing information, and logo, is proprietary to Raynab2b. You may view or print any or all part of the website, though cannot be utilized for any commercial, non-personal or illegal causes.
Rayna B2B entails to submit your personal details, such as name, contact number, location address, email id, and payment info, especially when you get in touch with us to enquire about our services or at the time booking a tour package. By submitting such details, you allow us to utilize your personal data for further relevant purpose.
In order to obey a court order or safeguard the Rayna B2B rights, we may disclose your private details.
This indicates data that Rayna B2B compiles through suppliers, third party service providers, and web logs, and it is mainly put in use to analyze the performance of our website.
From time to time, Rayna B2B conducts sweepstake, lucky draw, polls and surveys, of which some are planned in conjunction with third party sponsor. In such instances, we’ll inform our clients about the involvement of a third party as well as their scope of utilizing your personally identifiable information. Further, it is up to you whether or not to participate in such contest, survey or poll.
Please read our copyright policy before using our website.
All content displayed on this website (www.raynab2b.com) are solely the property of the RaynaB2B. Any kind of action by way of reproduction, distribution, uploading, republication, or downloading, of any content that is proprietary to (www.raynab2b.com), other than for individual or non-commercial purpose, is firmly proscribed, unless otherwise allowed by the Rayna B2B or mentioned on the website of the Rayna B2B.
In order to access the website’s restricted areas, the Rayna B2B may allow you to create an account or login with your username and password. Please be informed that the content displayed in such sections of the website is confidential and is applicable for your business purpose only. Moreover, if it is proved to us that such use obstructs our site’s performance or in any way is detrimental to the dealings of (www.raynab2b.com), we possess complete right to forbid the use of such access options.
By using our website, you agree to abide by the condition that you’ll not apply any instrumentality in the form of software, robot, or device, which may inhibit the proper working of our site or result in the copying or monitoring of Rayna B2B web pages or the data or information contained therein.
Choose from one of our quick and convenient payment options, and our team will ensure that the whole procedure is undertaken in the safest manner possible.
|
2019-04-21T06:13:09Z
|
https://www.raynab2b.in/Registration_Terms_Conditions.aspx
|
This Basil Pesto Pasta with Broccoli and Mushrooms is an easy dish that’s full of flavor. Tender pasta is tossed with basil pesto, sautéed mushroom, and fresh broccoli. It’s simple to make and is perfect for busy weeknights!
It’s time for another 30 Minute Thursday recipe! Get excited, because I know I am!
There are days when I need easy meals, and then there are days when I need carbs and easy meals. And today just happens to be one of them.
The hubster and I just moved into our new house last weekend, so I’m pulling out all of the easy meal ideas that I can get my hands on!
The kitchen was the first second room that I organized since I now have a ton of cabinet space and a gorgeous island! And my pantry…I could stare at it for hours, it’s so big that I need to buy more food to fill it! Ok, so that’s an exaggeration, but you get the point.
I actually organized my walk-in closet first, because, you know…I love clothes and shoes, so I had to claim almost the entire closet, sorry to the hubster. But that’s ok, we have three other bedrooms to spare with lots and lots of closet space. And in case you didn’t notice, I love organizing! Shelves, closets, drawers, pantries…you name it! I also love cleaning and am a bit of a neat freak, so my kitchen always sparkles.
But anyways, because we’ve been so busy unpacking, cleaning, and getting organized, easy meal ideas are definitely needed around here. And that’s when I had the brilliant idea to put my love for pasta, mushrooms, and pesto to good use.
Remember when I shared this Easy Basil Pesto a few weeks ago? Well, I’ve been making it non-stop and freezing some jars so that I always have some whenever my cravings strike. And it really comes in handy since it’s already prepared, which is perfect for this 30 minute meal.
If you adore pesto like I do, then this pasta is just begging to be made. And really, this dish couldn’t get any easier to prepare. Because, remember, I’m all about the simple dishes here at Pumpkin ‘N Spice. And when it’s summer and the weather is hot, I definitely don’t want to be standing around a hot stove all day.
You’ll simply cook some pasta according to the package directions and set aside. I chose to use cavatapi noodles because I love their shape, but any pasta works in this dish.
While the pasta is cooking, sauté the broccoli in some olive oil, and then add in some baby bella mushrooms to the same skillet. When both veggies are tender, add in the pasta and pesto, and stir to combine. And that’s it! Told you it was easy! You can use a store-bought pesto sauce for convenience, but if you have the time, please make this pesto…it’s SO easy and so good!
One bite and you’ll be hooked on the tender veggies and zesty pasta. It’s flavorful, simple and perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends!
This Basil Pesto Pasta with Broccoli and Mushrooms is an easy dish that's full of flavor. Tender pasta is tossed with basil pesto, sautéed mushroom, and fresh broccoli. It's simple to make and is perfect for busy weeknights!
Cook pasta until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
While pasta is cooking, add olive oil to a large skillet. Add broccoli and sauté until just starts to become tender, about 4-5 minutes.
Add mushrooms to same skillet and sauté until tender, about 5-6 minutes. Add more olive oil, if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
Once broccoli and mushrooms are tender, add noodles and pesto to skillet. Stir to combine.
You can never go wrong with pesto and pasta! I can add just about anything to that mix and my family will devour it. Love this easy dinner idea!
Take ALL the closet space, Gayle. Leave him none!! We gals need it more. You know, for the shoes. Such a delicious, fresh pasta dish! I'm so into mushrooms in pasta. Happy dance!
Meals like this are ideal for when you have moved house, or generally busy. Pasta pesto is a staple for use during busy times too.
Yes! Definitely great for busy times, Dannii!
Gayle - This pasta sounds (and looks) delicious. I planted a ton of basil in my garden and can't wait to make this dish in the summer months!
Thank you, Erin! Fresh basil is SO perfect for this dish!
I like unpacking and organizing. But I don't like cleaning. I need someone to do that part for me! Glad to hear you two are getting settled. It always seems to take forever to get things all in order. I still haven't hung up all my artwork and I've lived in my house for a year now. Lol! Love this pasta. Carbohydrates and an easy dinner FOR THE WIN!
Thank you, Liz! I'm slowly but surely getting there! And yes, carbs and easy meals for the win!
I'm always a fan of pesto with pasta! Love this easy meal!
Basically everything we have moved to the new house has been dropped just inside the front door....and we have lawn chairs in the living room. Red neck much?! hahaha! I am so envious of your moving skills! I am SO good when I have a plan but I haven't been able to formulate one...I just kind of put things in the car and then go drop them off. lol! This pasta looks AMAZING! I need good easy dinners like this this month!
Haha I love the lawn chairs! We still have a lot to do as far as working on our basement, repainting, stuff like that, but for the most part, all of the big things are unpacked, and I feel a lot more settled. I'm just that type that can't relax until I have things my way, which isn't a good thing! I can't wait to see pictures of your house! And thanks for the pasta love, Annie!
We moved in over 2 months ago, and I JUST organized my walk-in closet last week! The kitchen was my first thing to organize and I said the same thing about buying more food to fill up my cabinets! There is just nothing better than tons of cabinet space! Easy meals are definitely a necessity during a move and this pasta looks just perfect.
I am SO loving my cabinet space! I know I will have it filled up quickly though, because they say the more space you have, the more stuff you acquire! :) Thanks for the pasta love, Keri!
Good luck organizing Gayle! It is so much fun! I would totally start with the closet, too! This dish looks perfect! So easy to make and delicious!
Have fun organizing, Gayle! The walk-in closet and kitchen are the perfect places to start :) Easy and flavorful meals like this are so helpful when you just move. Looks delicious and I love that you used basil pesto here!
Pesto basil pasta sounds incredible, Gayle! Love that this meal is so quick and easy. I'm so happy to hear you are getting settled into your new place!
Thank you, Denise! It's so nice to have more space...I'm loving it! :) And thanks for the pasta love!
Gayle, I just love this 30 minute Thursdays idea! What a wonderful theme for you and few other blogger friends. :) Goodness knows, we all need a bit more convenience to help us with our crazy schedules. Also, go you on organizing the walk-in closet first for the new house! Lol. I would so do the same thing--well, maybe a debate between the closet and the kitchen. Ha! Looking forward to more updates on the new house. Loving this basil pesto pasta! <3 Pinning, of course!
Thanks for the kind words, Demeter! Aren't 30 minute Thursdays so much fun? :) I pretty much organized my kitchen right along with my closet...the two most important tasks!
haha I took over pretty much the entire closet at our house too. The husband is always asking if he can have another shelf. Um nope, no you can't! lol This pasta sounds delicious! I can never get enough broccoli!
Haha no more space for husbands! :) Thanks for the pasta love, Ashley!
Easy meals are a must when getting organized in a new house, and Gayle, these are some of your prettiest photos! I love those close-ups -- I just want to dive in! These ingredients are all some of my very favorite, and carbs are always a bonus!
Thank you for the kind words, Marcie! I'm in love with this pesto pasta!
Mmm 2 of my favorite veggies in my favorite pasta sauce! It can't get any better! Love it!
Thanks for the pasta love, Manali!
That last picture definitely has me hooked! This is a perfect meal any night of the week - but especially on nights when you're as busy as you are these days! Happy Organizing!!
Gayle, love this dish! I LOVE a good pesto in the summer and love the broccoli and mushrooms!!!
Thank you, Alice! Broccoli and mushrooms make this dish so much better!
Congratulations on the new house! I'm sure you are having tons of fun organizing! I love a pesto pasta and this mushroom broccoli version is so creative and looks amazing!
Thanks for the kind words, Rachelle!
So glad you liked it, Elda! Thanks for stopping by.
What a great way to use the pesto. I seriously need to make a big batch of that. I like having things like that on hand for fast recipes. Sounds great!
Congrats on getting settled in your new house, Gayle! That is so exciting! It feels good to get things organized, especially when you have more space to work with. :) This pasta is my kind of dinner! I love all of the veggies that you've packed in here, and I bet the pesto really brings all of the flavors together!
Thank you, Kristine! It definitely is a great feeling to have more space! :) And thanks for the pasta love...the pesto just makes this dish even better!
Pesto pasta is one of my favourite things, but I don't make it too often cause the rest of the family doesn't love it quite as much. Love the mushrooms and broccoli - this is calling my name! We move in a couple of weeks too so I'll be making it for sure! Good luck with getting all the moving stuff done!
30 minute meals are always good to have on hand! I'm a big pasta lover and this basil pesto version sounds soon delicious!
Gayle! This looks amazing! I love that it only takes 30 minutes!! So perfect for summer! xoxo Cailee!
Thanks for the pasta love, Cailee!
Congrats on the new move!! 30 minute meals are CRUCIAL right now for sure. This pasta looks so delicious by the way - I'm loving the broccoli, mushroom, pesto...everything!
Thank you, Jessica! This is one of my favorite, easy meals!
This looks like the perfect easy dinner idea! I also think it is just light enough that it is perfect for summer! And cheers on moving to your new place! Whenever I move the kitchen is always one of the first things to get organized!
So exciting about your new house! This looks like a great meal for busy nights!
Another great recipe to try. My favorite pasta shape! Thanks also for the basil pesto recipe. BTW, I have made the honey garlic chicken - fantastic! I added a couple drops of Sriracha, just to give it a little "bite".
Isn't cavatapi pasta the best? It's my favorite shape, too! :) And I'm so glad that you liked the honey garlic chicken. I will have to try adding sriracha the next time I make it...such a great idea. Thanks for sharing and having a great weekend, Jeannie!
|
2019-04-21T20:04:46Z
|
https://www.pumpkinnspice.com/basil-pesto-pasta-with-broccoli-and-mushrooms/
|
The following describes the Anti-Spam Policy for our http://www.agingfit.com website.
Spam is unsolicited email, also known as junk mail (received via email), or UCE (Unsolicited Commercial Email). Virtually all of us have opened the inbox of an email account and found emails from an unknown sender. By sending email only to those who have requested to receive it, we at Aging Fit are following accepted permission-based email guidelines.
They exist. However, as with any body of laws, any individual State spam statutes can and will vary. The spam laws of each State can not only vary, but also have different definitions of unsolicited commercial email. Additionally, there may be various federal agencies keeping track of spam, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). At the Federal level, the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 promulgates some attempt at a coherent and unified approach to unsolicited commercial email. Ultimately, it would be difficult to enforce spam law violations on any consistent or pervasive basis, so your own vigilance is your own best first line of defense. Beyond that, we protect you by ensuring that you are 100% in control of whether or not you ever hear from Aging Fit by email initially or in the future, as detailed in our “No Tolerance” policy below.
WE HAVE A NO TOLERANCE SPAM POLICY. We do not email unless someone has filled out an “opt in” form or “webform” expressing an interest in our information or products and/or services, or otherwise directly and proactively requesting it. News of the features and benefits of Membership is spread through advertising, joint venture marketing, and word of mouth, so we are only building relationship with folks who wish to learn more about what we have to offer and willingly subscribe to our content and contact through email. You are always completely in control of whether you receive email communication from http://www.agingfit.com, and can terminate at any time.
NOTE – Every auto-generated email contains a mandatory unsubscribe link that cannot be removed. Therefore, each communication generated by http://www.agingfit.com carries with it the option to “unsubscribe” and never receive another email communication from Aging Fit.
CHANGE NOTICE: As with any of our administrative and legal notice pages, the contents of this page can and will change over time. Accordingly, this page could read differently as of your very next visit. These changes are necessitated, and carried out by Aging Fit, in order to protect you and our http://www.agingfit.com website. If this page is important to you, you should check back frequently as no other notice of changed content will be provided either before or after the change takes effect.
COPYRIGHT WARNING: The legal notices and administrative pages on this website, including this one, have been diligently drafted by an attorney. We at Aging Fit have paid to license the use of these legal notices and administrative pages on http://www.agingfit.com for your protection and ours. This material may not be used in any way for any reason and unauthorized use is policed via Copyscape to detect violators.
The following describes the Copyright Notice for our http://www.agingfit.com website.
The entire contents of our Aging Fit website are protected by intellectual property law, including international copyright and trademark laws. The owner of the copyrights and/or trademarks are our website, and/or other third party licensors or related entities.
You do not own rights to any article, book, ebook, document, blog post, software, application, add-on, plugin, art, graphics, images, photos, video, webinar, recording or other materials viewed or listened to through or from our http://www.agingfit.com website or via email or by way of protected content in a membership site. The posting of data on our website, such as a blog comment, does not change this fact and does not give you any right in the data. You surrender any rights to your content once it becomes part of our website.
You are granted a nonexclusive, nontransferable, revocable license to use our http://www.agingfit.com website only for private, personal, noncommercial reasons. You may print and download portions of material from the different areas of the website solely for your own non-commercial use, provided that you agree not to change the content from its original form. Moreover, you agree not to modify or delete any copyright or proprietary notices from the materials you print or download from Aging Fit. Also note that any notice on any portion of our website that forbids printing & downloading trumps all prior statements and controls.
As a user at http://www.agingfit.com, you agree to use the products and services offered by our website in a manner consistent with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. No material shall be stored or transmitted which infringes or violates the rights of others, which is unlawful, obscene, profane, indecent or otherwise objectionable, threatening, defamatory, or invasive of privacy or publicity rights.
Our website prohibits conduct that might constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any law. Any activity that restricts or inhibits any other Aging Fit user from using the services of our website is also prohibited. Unless allowed by a written agreement, you may not post or transmit advertising or commercial solicitation on our website.
The following describes the Disclaimer for our http://www.agingfit.com website.
THIRD PARTY NOTICE: You understand, acknowledge, and accept the fact that we at Aging Fit are not affiliated with any company, person, or organization of any kind mentioned on this http://www.agingfit.com website in any way. Company names, products, logos, trade marks and any other proprietary intellectual property or otherwise belongs to the rightful owner, which is not us. You should not assume, even if a company name is in the website/domain name of this website, that there is an express, implied, or otherwise agreement, joint venture, partnership, or other relationship between us as website proprietors and any of these companies that are discussed merely for educational or other purposes.
The opinions, estimates, expectations, and projections contained in any disseminated information are accurate as of the date of release and are subject to change without additional notice. We do our best to ensure that the research has been compiled, obtained, discerned, or interpolated from reliable and trustworthy sources, and therefore believe the positions and beliefs shared are accurate and complete, though obviously not all material known or obtained will be contained, as distilling information into manageable quantity is in large part a goal. We at Aging Fit are not responsible for any errors or omissions contained in any disseminated material and are not liable for any loss incurred as a result of using the material in any way. The intent is merely to provide useful information, products, and services, some of which we may be compensated for.
Nothing offered by Aging Fit should be considered personalized investment advice. While our employees and/or contributors may answer your general customer service questions, they can not help you with specific investment questions and decisions, as they are not licensed under securities laws to deal with your particular investment situation. No communication by our employees and/or contributors to you should be construed as personal, individualized investment advice. Investors should not rely on the information given by us to make investment decisions. Rather, investors should use the information at http://www.agingfit.com only as a starting point, at most, to do additional independent research so that the investor is able to make his or her own investment decision. You should consult with competent, professional help and read any available Prospectus or Public Company information.
This http://www.agingfit.com website contains or may contain “forward looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of1933 and Section 21B of the Securities Exchange Act of1934. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, goals, assumptions or future events or performance are not statements of historical fact and may be “forward looking statements.” Forward looking statements are based on expectations, estimates and projections at the time the statements are made that involve a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those presently anticipated. Forward looking statements in this action may be identified through the use of words such as “expects”, “will,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “believes,” or statements indicating certain actions “may,” “could,” or “might” occur.
Just as our website content does not constitute investment advice, and you should therefore consult a trained professional of your choosing, the same is true of other disciplines where expertise is gained through education, experience, and skill-building. Thus, nothing on our website or otherwise disseminated by Aging Fit in conjunction with it should be taken as medical, legal, accounting or other such advice. When in doubt, consult the hired help of your choosing, as you are ultimately responsible for your own affairs.
The following describes the DMCA Compliance for our http://www.agingfit.com website.
We at Aging Fit are committed to responding to any alleged copyright violations, should they occur. Notice of any alleged violation should take the form proposed by the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act as revealed at http://www.copyright.gov.
If any material infringes on the copyright of any offended party, we may remove the content from http://www.agingfit.com, prevent access to it, terminate or block access for those responsible for the content, and/or any other action deemed appropriate. We may also pass along record of the incident for documentation and/or publication by third parties at our discretion.
For your convenience and to speed resolution, notice of alleged infringement may be tendered to Aging Fit via email, using the email address and/or contact information provided on this website. We warn that you will be liable for any and all statutory and common law damages, as well as court costs and attorney fees, if you falsify a claim that your copyrights have been violated. Six figure awards have already been granted for bogus complaints, so seeking the help of competent counsel is advised.
The following describes the Federal Trade Commission Compliance for our http://www.agingfit.com website.
We make every effort at candor regarding any products or services we use, recommend, or otherwise make mention of at Aging Fit. We strive to clearly differentiate between our own products or services versus those of third parties, to facilitate inquiries, support, and customer care. Likewise, just as we (and any other legitimate business) may profit from the sale of our own products or services, we may also profit from the sale of others’ products or services (like any retailer) at http://www.agingfit.com. Additionally, wherever products or services may give rise to income generation, we endeavor to provide realistic and factual data, but highlight the fact that the variables impacting results are so numerous and uncontrollable that no guarantees are in any way made. It is our goal to embrace the guidelines and requirements of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for the benefit of all, and with that in mind provide the following disclosures regarding compensation and disclaimer regarding earnings & income.
One or more parties affiliated or associated with our Aging Fit website in some way may be an Amazon.com affiliate. This means that links to products on Amazon.com, as well as reviews leading to purchases, can result in a commission being earned. Again, disclosure of this material connection and the potential for compensation may not be made at every single possible opportunity. To be safe, simply assume there is a material connection and potential for compensation at all times. While this does not imply skewed or unduly biased reviews, full disclosure calls for this warning.
You should assume that we may be compensated for purchases of products or services mentioned on this http://www.agingfit.com website that are not created, owned, licensed, or otherwise materially controlled by us. Stated differently, while most people obviously understand that individuals make a living by way of the profit that remains after the costs associated with providing their product or service are covered, at least theoretically there may be someone out there who does not understand that a third party can “affiliate” someone else’s products or services and be compensated by the product or service creator/owner for helping spread the word about their offering. Just compare it to retailers. They seldom produce anything, but rather make their money connecting product and service creators with end users.
First, just always operate from the position that any website proprietor, including us at Aging Fit, will have a material connection to the product or service provider, and may be compensated as a result of your purchase, unless expressly stated otherwise. Aside from your purchases, note that even you actions could result in earnings for this website. For instance, there could be ads displayed on this http://www.agingfit.com website that we are compensated for displaying whenever a website visitor clicks on them.
Third, despite the fact that it would be counterproductive to mention products or services that you’ll find disappointing or inferior, not only are people different, but it’s also possible for us to have a lapse in judgment. Thus, to be extra cautious, even if you believe in our good faith motives, you may as well go ahead and keep in mind that we could be at least partially influenced by the monetization factor of listing various products or services on our http://www.agingfit.com website. Furthermore, in that vein, the reality is that there are sometimes other connections between parties that are not monetary, such as personal capital, goodwill, or otherwise, that could be an underlying undercurrent swaying the decision to promote a particular offering. Due to this hypothetical possibility, you should again simply nor rely solely on what we have to say, but rather just form your own independent opinion just to be safe. Finally, bear in mind that we might also receive free products or services, gifts, or review copies of items too.
Testimonials regarding the outcome or performance of using any product or service are provided to embellish your understanding of the offering. While great effort is made to ensure that they are factually honest, we at Aging Fit are not liable for errors and omissions. Aside from human error, some information may be provided by third parties, such as customers or product/service providers. The best results are not uncommonly correlated with the best efforts, discipline, diligence, and so on, and thus the results depicted cannot, in any way, be construed as common, typical, expected, normal, or associated with the average user’s experience with any given product or service. Exceptional results may be depicted by our website as highlights, but you are responsible for understanding that atypical outcomes may not reflect your experience. Aside from market conditions, products and services change over time. Older products may lose effectiveness. Newer products may not have a reliable track record.
Many products and services are designed to solve problems. Common problem areas include legal, financial, and medical. We are in no way purporting to counsel you on issues related law, finances, or health. If you require guidance in these arenas, you should consider securing your own counsel from lawyers, accountants, tax professionals, investment advisors, or medical professionals before taking any action. Nothing we may ever communicate at Aging Fit, in print or spoken word, will ever be intended to constitute any such counsel, as we do not claim to be professionals in any of those disciplines. You assume all risk for actions taken, losses incurred, damages sustained, or other issues stemming from your use of any product or service in any way connected with or mentioned on this website. Indeed, such decision is solely your own, or else determined in conjunction with the professional guidance of the advisor of your choosing.
Income-producing products & services are likewise subject to the above cautions. In addition, however, there are additional factors we like to point out at Aging Fit. Unlike weight loss products or self-help materials, income-producing methods are influenced by the overall health of the economy in which one operates. In times of liquidity, money flows freely and commerce is easier. In times of perceived scarcity, fear, recession, depression, or otherwise, commerce is stymied. Results can be influenced by market sentiment, just as the stock market indices around the world are swayed heavily on news.
Income-producing products & services purchased should be viewed as just that – purchases. Though they can be investments in one’s business, it is not unreasonable to expect that there may not be an express return on that investment, per se. Often, business success is the convergence of a number of factors, methods, strategies, and so on. It can be hard to peg success to one method or machination. This does not necessarily undermine value of any given product or service, as it can have an additive effect. Or, it may have no effect. Since it can be difficult to tell, you should operate on the assumption that your outcome could be zero. We make no guarantees and you should only risk what you can afford to lose on any purchases on or through http://www.agingfit.com.
It should also be noted that we only have control over, and thus only accept responsibility for, the content of this http://www.agingfit.com website authored by us. Any representations made by others should be considered prima facie unauthorized. You may also read, hear, or otherwise come into contact with commentary about any of our products & services or offerings, and should assume those have likewise not been authorized.
You should not construe a third-party offer as an endorsement by that third party of any product or service. You should, more conservatively, view it as an offer to buy something. Likewise, as alluded to previously, note that we cannot fully control all marketing practices by all parties. With the use of “mirror” sites, indirect or unauthorized affiliates, “tiered” affiliate structures, and so on, policing the world wide web with any modicum of thoroughness is unlikely. We make reasonable efforts to ensure our affiliates comply with our policies and represent our products & services consistent with our guidelines. However, at Aging Fit we cannot always guarantee they will do so. You are always free to report concerns or abuses via our Contact information.
The following describes the Terms of Service Conditions of Use for our http://www.agingfit.com website.
Our Aging Fit website (and other “internal” websites stemming from it, such as specific membership sites or webpages pertinent to the main website or weblog) is an online (and, periodically, offline) information service and is subject to your compliance with the terms and conditions set forth below (all parts and parties collectively referred to as our website).
You agree to obey all applicable laws and regulations regarding your use of our http://www.agingfit.com website and the content and materials provided in it.
You do not own rights to any article, book, ebook, document, blog post, software, application, add-on, plugin, art, graphics, images, photos, video, webinar, recording or other materials viewed or listened to through or from our Aging Fit website or via email or by way of protected content in a membership site. The posting of data on our website, such as a blog comment, does not change this fact and does not give you any right in the data. You surrender any rights to your content once it becomes part of our website.
Our http://www.agingfit.com website prohibits conduct that might constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any law. Any activity that restricts or inhibits any other user from using the services of our website is also prohibited. Unless allowed by a written agreement, you may not post or transmit advertising or commercial solicitation on our website.
Publications, products, content or services referenced herein or on our website are the exclusive trademarks or servicemarks of our Aging Fit website or related parties. Other product and company names mentioned in our website may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
Data contained on or made available through our http://www.agingfit.com website is not intended to be, and does not constitute, legal advice. Our website, and your use of it, does not create an attorney-client relationship. We do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, adequacy, or recency of the data contained in or linked to our website.
Your use of our Aging Fit website or materials linked to our website is completely at your own risk. You should not act or depend on any data on our website, where applicable, without seeking the counsel of a competent lawyer licensed to practice in your jurisdiction for your particular legal issues. You should not act or depend on any data on our website, where applicable, without seeking the counsel of a competent physician licensed to practice in your jurisdiction for your particular medical issues. You should not act or depend on any data on our website, where applicable, without seeking the counsel of a competent financial advisor licensed to practice in your jurisdiction for your particular financial needs and issues.
Access to certain areas of our http://www.agingfit.com website is restricted. We reserve the right to restrict access to other areas of our website, or indeed our whole website, at our discretion.
We may disable your user ID and password at our sole discretion or if you breach any of the policies or terms governing your use of our Aging Fit website or any other contractual obligation you owe to us.
You also understand that our Aging Fit website cannot and does not guarantee or warrant that files available for downloading through our website will be free of infection or viruses, worms, Trojan horses or other code that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. You are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and checkpoints to satisfy your particular requirements for accuracy of data input and output, and for maintaining a means external to our website for the reconstruction of any lost data.
The content may contain inaccuracies or typographical errors. Our http://www.agingfit.com website makes no representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the content or about the results to be obtained from using our website or the content on it. Use of our website and the content is at your own risk. Changes are periodically made to our website, and may be made at any time.
Our website contains links to third party Websites. Our Aging Fit website makes no representations whatsoever about any other website which you may access through this one or which may link to this website. When you access a website from our website, please understand that it is independent from our website, and that our website has no control over the content on that website. These links are provided solely as a convenience to you and not as an endorsement by our website of the contents on such third-party Websites. Our website is not responsible for the content of linked third-party Websites and does not make any representations regarding the content or accuracy of material on such third party Websites. If you decide to access linked third-party Websites, you do so at your own risk. We do not necessarily endorse, recommend, suggest or otherwise make any overture or prompt for action regarding any product or service offered. You should assume we are compensated for any purchases you make. Again, any income claims should be construed as atypical results and you assume the risk that inferior results obtain, including losses, for which we carry no responsibility or liability.
As a user of our http://www.agingfit.com website, you are responsible for your own communications and are responsible for the consequences of their posting. You must not do the following things: post material that is copyrighted, unless you are the copyright owner or have the permission of the copyright owner to post it; post material that reveals trade secrets, unless you own them or have the permission of the owner; post material that infringes on any other intellectual property rights of others or on the privacy or publicity rights of others; post material that is obscene, profane, defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, hateful, or embarrassing to another user of our website or any other person or entity; post a sexually-explicit image; post advertisements or solicitations of business; post chain letters or pyramid schemes; or impersonate another person.
Our Aging Fit website does not necessarily screen communications in advance and is not responsible for screening or monitoring material posted by users of our website. If observed by our website and/or notified by a user of communications which allegedly do not conform to this agreement, our website may investigate the allegation and determine in good faith and its sole discretion whether to remove or request the removal of the communication. Our website has no liability or responsibility to users of our website for performance or nonperformance of such activities. Our website reserves the right to expel users of our website and prevent their further access to our website for violating this agreement or any law or regulation, and also reserves the right to remove communications which are abusive, illegal, or disruptive.
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless our Aging Fit website, its members, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, suppliers and any third party information providers to our website from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from any use of our website or violation of this Agreement (including negligent or wrongful conduct) by you or any other person accessing our website.
This Agreement, in whole or in part, may be terminated by Aging Fit without notice at any time for any reason. The provisions of paragraphs 1 (Copyright, Licenses and Idea Submissions), 2 (Use of the Service), 3 (Indemnification), 4 (Third Party Rights), 6 (Hiring an Attorney / No Attorney-Client Relationship), and 7 (Miscellaneous) shall survive any termination of this Agreement, in whole or in part.
Any cause of action by you with respect to our http://www.agingfit.com website must be instituted within one (1) year after the cause of action arose or be forever waived and barred. All actions shall be subject to the limitations set forth in these Terms of Service and Conditions of Use. Any legal claim arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service and Conditions of Use or our website, excluding intellectual property right infringement and other claims by us, shall be settled confidentially through mandatory binding arbitration per the American Arbitration Association commercial arbitration rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in Florida. Each party shall bear one half of the arbitration fees and costs incurred, and each party shall bear its own lawyer fees. All claims shall be arbitrated on an individual basis, and shall not be consolidated in any arbitration with any claim or controversy of any other party.
Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved to Aging Fit.
|
2019-04-25T01:47:29Z
|
http://www.agingfit.com/disclaimers-terms-copyright/
|
As a follow up to the first article I have written about a year ago, I have received many submissions from fans who wanted to add more kdramas to the list of the most heartbreaking disappointing kdramas endings of all time.
The list below is selected by you guys, if you have any more dramas you’d like to add to the list please let me know in the comments section below.
The drama is an old kdrama and one of the first to receive so much love from the international audience, however, the drama ending had people in tears wondering why it didn’t end up as they had hoped it would.
The drama cast includes Ha Ji Won, So Ji Sub and Jo In Sung.
Those three characters engage in a very brutal love triangle that ends with the death of the three main characters.
Jo In Sung’s character hunts down Ha Ji Won and So Ji Sub after he thought they had eloped together, he finds them in a bed together and with the gun in his hands he shoots them both killing them almost instantly.
Before her character dies, Ha Ji Won tells Jo In Sung’s character that she loves him, when he wakes up from his rage and sees her crying while dying he can’t contain himself.
He ends up going to the beach next to the room he found them both in, he shoots himself there as well.
Its very rare to find a kdrama where the three male leads all die, it was one of the most heartbreaking kdramas ever seen by kdrama fans.
It tells the story of a mother that goes back in time to bring her dead child to life, Cho Seung Woo’s character helps her. Judging from the plot description itself its not unlikely to assume the ending will not be that okay.
This ending had people disappointed because many of them didn’t think it fit the entire story line. The ending seemed rush and abrupt for many fans and they were let down with how things turned out to be.
The ending was left open; Cho Seung Woo’s character who tries to uncover the truth behind the child’s death in order to save her probably ends up dead.
The story plays in a way that kind of explains its either him or the kid will have to die eventually. The child does return to her mother in the end and we’re left with the open ending that suggests Cho Seung Woo’s character died.
Fans don’t know whether he ends up alive or dead for sure after the entire ordeal.
Fas consider this drama ending beside the overall plot holes very disappointing and uncalled for.
“49 Days” is considered one of the best heartbreaking kdramas of all time. Fans thought the ending was brutal nonetheless befitting.
It’s a melodrama that will have you crying your eyes out, its also considered highly underrated.
Without going into too many details Ji Hyun (played by Nam Gyu Ri) almost dies in a car crash, fall into a coma and gets transferred into the body of a suicidal woman Lee Kyung (played by Lee Yo Won) that isn’t happy with her life.
A messenger from god sees Ji Hyun soul and tells her if she finds three people who will genuinely shed tears over her in the next 49 days she will awake from her coma and live.
Sadly, in the end Ji Hyun (Nam Gyu Ri) character dies while Lee Kyung (played by Lee Yo Won) lives on, the two characters help each other. Lee Kyung helps Ji Hyun move on to the next life without any regrets while Ji Hyun helps Lee Kyung find a reason to live.
“Queen For 7 Days” almost instantly establishes itself as a drama that will make you cry in almost every episode.
Its led by Park Min Young, Yeon Woo Jin and Lee Dong Gun.
The drama tells the love story between a king (Yeon Woo Jin) and a queen (Park Min Young), it takes an awfully tragic turn.
In the end, the queen sacrifices her position because of her love to the king, they both end up living apart unable to live together despite their immense love for each other.
They do end up reuniting 39 years later both very old one last time.
The drama ending was very heartbreaking, fans cried a lot because of how it ended but the sequences of the last episodes made fans very happy. Although it was a very sad ending it wasn’t disappointing just heartbreaking and true.
True love doesn’t always mean you’ll end up spending your time with the person you love.
This was a highly requested drama to go under the most-disappointing kdrama endings of all time.
“Fashion King” included the best cast; it had Yoo Ah In, Shin Se Kyung, and Lee Je Hoon. However, the plot, as well as the ending, made fans furious some going as far to crown it the worst kdrama they have seen in recent years.
It tells the story of four people in the high-end fashion industry. Many fans slapped this drama as poorly written, the ending of the drama didn’t make it any better.
In the end, Yoo Ah In’s character drunkenly dials Shin Se Kyung’s character while in a Jacuzzi to tell her he misses her, he ends up shot dead by a random man while talking on the phone to the woman he loves.
If you want to cry a lot while watching a good kdrama watch this one.
“Stairway To Heaven” boasts great cast: Kim Tae Hee, Choi Ji Woo, and Kwon Sang Woo. Its considered one of the best kdramas of all time.
However, the ending was extremely heartbreaking!
It tells the story of Song Joo (Kwon Sang woo) and Jung Seo (Choi Ji woo), two people who were destined for each other. Time goes by and eventually when they grow older and separate.
Jung Seo then sadly is involved in a car accident that causes her amnesia, she cannot remember the love of her life or even her name, the story follows her.
By the end, Jung Seo gets diagnosed with cancer in her eyes but it had spread to her head, she has very little time left. Instead of choosing to chase after therapy to prolong her life she decides to spend it with the ones she loves most.
Towards the end of her life, she pulls herself together and asks her love Song Joo to take her to the beach; they walk there a lot before sitting down, she lies in his arms and takes her last breath.
Another kdrama classic that boast a legendary cast: Song Hye Kyo, Won Bin, Han Chae Young and Song Seung Heon. The drama aired back in 2000 and is credited as one of the first kdramas that helped spread the Hallyu wave.
It’s a sad love story that begins with two girls who were swapped at birth one of them led a happy life while the other led a sad life, eventually, the two girls return to their rightful places.
In the end, Song Hye Kyo’s character ends up dead of leukemia. Song Seung Heon’s character visits the places they used to frequent; a truck comes along and hits him.
He presumed to be dead but the drama never explicitly explains whether he committed suicide or just surrendered to his fate when he saw the truck coming at him.
He was miserable after her death and might have followed her soon just like the tragic love story between Romeo and Juliet.
Episodes count-wise; “Empress Ki” is the longest kdrama on this list. It has 51 episodes and was extremely successful in South Korea and overseas.
Ji Chang Wook, Joo Jin Mo and Ha Ji Won and others lead this drama.
Ha Ji Won ends up in a love triangle between Ta Hwan (Ji Chang Wook) and Wang (Joo Jin Mo). Both fall in love with her but it ends tragically. In efforts to protect his woman, Ta Hwan kills off Wang.
He also ends up drinking the poison that was meant for her, choosing to die for her after all his wrongful deeds.
He ends up dead in her arms after the two profess their love for each other. Some fans think her true love was Wang while others are convinced it was Ta Hwan.
Some people loved the ending but thought it was heartbreaking while others called the ending disappointing.
“Hwayugi” is the most recent drama on our list, it aired earlier this year. It was highly anticipated because it marked Lee Seung Gi’s return to the small screen following his military discharge.
Lee Seung Gi, Cha Seung Won, and Oh Yeon Seo lead the fictional drama. It tells the story of finding light in a dark world where evils exist everywhere.
Throughout the course of the drama you quickly find out that Oh Yeon Seo’s character must sacrifice herself for the fate of humanity, so it was already expected that the ending wasn’t going to be a nice one.
Eventually, the drama kills off Oh Yeon Seo’s character before Lee Seung Gi’s character could do anything about it. The final fighting scene felt rushed, heavily saturated with bad CGI and anticlimactic.
Many kdrama fans loved the drama throughout its runtime but unfortunately, the death of Oh Yeon Seo’s character and the lack of a happy ending to any main character rubbed fans the wrong way.
Lee Se Young’s character also ends up dead killed off by Lee Hong Ki’s character.
Besides being a heartbreaking ending, fans believe it was completely disappointing.
Oooh Stairway to Heaven… It was broadcasted in my country one summer. That’s how I got into kdramas (and later kpop).
But you forgot to add the fact that her stepbrother killed himself for the mere purpose of donating her his eyes for about a week.
I definitely will not watch any of those dramas in this list. I want to watch kdrama to be entertained – not to feel sadness. Reality is difficult as it is, why immerse in fiction and feel even more crappy?
I do understand why you won’t watch these but personally I find sad ending justifiable sometimes. sometimes, reality is harsh and not kind, sometimes people are jerks and they do bad things.
You can add to your list “MR. SUNSHINE. I really loved the story, only to be disappointed on the last episode. The leading male character gave me the impression of a very smart and sensible man. But the way he died….. really? Such a stupid move. A man like him could have done better to save his life for his love one. He had an ace on his grip. Why would he jump on the other half of the train??!!!!! He and his hostage could have just stayed on the other half and leave the japs on the other. They would not have come after them after he had splitte the train into two.
I think Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo should be on this list as well.
I guess you can add Hundred Million Stars From The Sky also called as The Smile Has Left Your Eyes had a sad ending which was not at all expected by the viewers.
|
2019-04-19T22:50:59Z
|
https://www.jazminemedia.com/2018/11/the-most-heart-breaking-and-disappointing-kdramas-endings-of-all-time-part-2/
|
Roses for the longest time have remained the most beautiful, fragrant and popular flowers. Roses are widely grown for their beauty and for their variety of symbolisms like love, affection, peace, mourning and more. There are about more than 100 types of roses and we are here going to look at some of the most beautiful roses, rose pictures, rose images and learn more about how they are grown and how to maintain them. This beautifully layered flower comes in a compact closely packed bundle of petals, some of the roses come in loosely packed petals and some with a very few petals. Roses come in vivid beautiful colours like – red, yellow, orange, pink, purple, black and green. With so many types of rose flowers we will be picking the best few rose flowers with petals spiraling at the center and some with loosely held petals. Gift a beautiful rose flower to your loved ones for that perfect expression of love and care. Lets learn more about the many types of roses, their origin, care they need and beautiful rose images of some of the most beautiful roses like - Knock Out Rose, Shrub Rose, Bonica Rose, Broceliande Rose, Koko Loco Rose, Julia Child Rose, Floribunda Rose, Tea Rose, Distant Drums Rose, Apricot Roses and others.
Number of roses you gift also have a significance – 1 is for love, 12 for gratitude, 25 for congratulations and so on.
The Knock Out Rose is one of the least fussy and low maintenance rose plants. You can enjoy a shrub of beautiful roses with minimal effort it's almost like you have an artificial flower in your home. Its bright green bush holds these beautifully burgundy coloured red roses. The plant flowers in the summer days and the plant stays healthy always oozing a delicious fragrance. The Knock Out Rose was created by crossing 2 Tea Rose varieties keeping the most beautiful features entact in the Year 1999.
Shrub roses come in bunches with a soft-orange, pinks, reds and others with a very intoxicating fragrance. These beautiful roses grow up into large informal rosettes with scattered petals which survive the rain and wind. These classic beautiful roses are high on maintenance but easy to grow. Great resistance to diseases and continuous bloom makes this one of the best beautiful roses. The Shrub Rose is the most commonly found rose and as per study is about 35 Million years old.
The Bonica rose a cluster of roses which bloom with sprays of pinks and a delectable fragrance. This beautiful rose is one of the most popular and favourite of the many roses. This rose shrub grows to about 4 feet tall and gives a beautiful aroma. A non-fussy easy to grow rose flower plant which demands very little – a moist soil and sunlight is delight to have. Bonica rose was first developed in the Year 1981 in France.
Broceliande Rose the yellow red rose grows in full bloom during the summer months with very little effort. This beautiful rose flower is not popular just for its beautiful character it gets from its red and yellow but also from its sweet spicy fragrance. The green balmy foliage makes its flowers look more glossy and vibrant.
Koko Loco rose is celebrated for its unique colour which is in between chocolate brown and cream more in the tones of a milky chocolate drink making it the most beautiful rose. This most beautiful mostrose flower is preferred for its colour and its life in the vase. Plant this eye-catcher in your garden or decorate it in your house for its uniqueness and a light fragrance.
Julia Child rose the buttery creamy orange coloured rose which anybody would love in their kitchen. This most beautiful rose is very popular in the United Kingdom and is known as the Absolutely Fabulous Rose. These golden clustered flowers repeat all season long. Extremely resistant to heat and blackspot disease these classic roses come with a licorice fragrance. The Julia Child Rose originates from United States where it was bred by an American Tom Carruth in 2004.
Floribunda rose is a good hybrid of hybrid tea and polyantha roses which make them smaller bushier clusters. These beautiful roses bloom from spring until winter. With the many countless colour options these beautiful roses give you it's a treat to have them bloom in your gardens. Interestingly Floribunda Roses were bred by crossing hybrid teas with polyantha roses, creating roses which bloomed with polyantha profusion and hybrid tea beauty.
Hybrid tea roses are a hybrid between old-fashioned tea roses and hybrid perpetual roses making them the World's most popular roses. Hybrid roses do not come in clusters making them neat blossoms on each stem. Each flower could have upto 60 petals and be as large as 5 inches with sturdy stems blooming bi-colour flowers. The origin of the Tea Rose happens to be France where it was raised by a French nurseryman by crossing 2 beautiful rose variants.
Distant Drums Rosees come in the most unique colours somewhere in between bronze, brown and orchid pink. Distant drums are the most popular cluster roses of the rose kingdom and remind us of the lotus flower. The strong fragrance it oozes makes the flower even more a delight. This charming beauty from the many beautiful roses has gained popularity only lately.
Apricot rose is the perfect way to bring some warmth to your living space or garden. The bright and soft shades of apricot give the best contrast to the garden with a rich foliage creating a spectacular view. Its vibrant intoxicating fragrance is also why the flower is preferred to the others. So looking to add a warmth colourful fragrant character to your space then add these most beautiful roses to your space.
Easy Does It Rose come in tempting mango peach pink shades with apricot shades towards the outside. These fragranced clusters of flowers add flamboyance to any space they hold their place in. Easy Does It roses are strong and disease resistant making them an obvious choice for anyone. These beautiful seductress roses occupy your space like a pro and stay perfect in every climate.
Falstaff rose plant pack rich red-crimson coloured flowers which eventually turn into rich purple shades. This most beautiful rose comes with shallowly cupped petals clustered and seeming entwined into each other. Each flower bears countless interfolding petals and they carry a woody bold old rose kind of fragrance. The Falstaff Roses were first created in the United Kingdom by David Austin in 1990.
Tahitian sunset rose is a wonderful peach-orange mix which looks even more brighter during summers. A strong rose like fragrance which is woody and licorice in a plant which is excellent when it comes to disease resistance makes these beautiful roses a great choice for your garden. These most beautiful roses begin sometime during late spring and then continue until summer months. The Tahitian Sunset Roses were first bred in United States in 2006 by Dr. Keith W. Zary.
Queen Amber Rose an alluring, pretty well packed cluster of flowers in rich amber colour packs clusters of shapely blooms. This plant is great for hedging and its blooms are great for decoration as they are packed with dazzling fragrance which fills up your space. Its bronzy glossy maroonish foliage makes the blossom even more attractive and one of the most beautiful roses.
Troika rose a medium sized bush with a glossy radiant foliage and ravishing blossoms in red-bronze shades. Medium sized flowers with an enchanting fragrance which bloom through summer months give your garden a bright look. The large bronze flowers with a touch of pink make them look like copper flowers.
Rosa Décor Arlequin is a fascinating beautiful rose with cherry coloured petals with the inferior side in yellowish pink shade. This is a sturdy plant which goes up to about 2 meters in height and has a great resistance towards diseases. This shrub presents a beautiful contrast of colours in each blossom making it a delight to your eyes.
Rosa Alliance is a large full bloom with light to pale yellow whitish coloured petals in the inside and a bright red crimson colour on the outside making these the most beautiful looking roses. The plant grows to about 3 feet tall and gives a good bloom during summer months. This plant grows well in full sun and a moist soil which makes it a non fussy reliable plant.
Frankly Scarlet Rose a bold red coloured rose with a perfect rose twirl to its centre. These are slightly fragranced flowers and they bloom in clusters. Frankly Scarlet Rose is an obvious choice as it's the most famous and most beautiful rose flower making it a showstopper. Over the years a lot of vintage jewellery and pierces of art have been made on this most beautiful rose design.
Rainbow Knock Out Rose a soft pink coloured flower with light yellow centres and light gathering of petals. This coral pink coloured flower is one of the most compact flower in the family. Lightly held petals to the centre with an open face like its smiling at you makes these Rainbow Knock Out Roses the most beautiful roses. Enough continuous water and ample sunshine makes this plant flourish and bloom.
Wild Blue Yonder Rose is a bold coloured blossom with a drenched fragrance of a rich blossom. This beautiful rose comes with a rich lavender colour giving your space a lush look. Loosely heald petals fluterring with the wind in your garden will be a delight to behold making the Wild Blue Yonder Roses one of the most beautiful roses. A clean green foliage makes these ravishing pieces stand out even more beautifully making them the most beautiful roses.
Bourbon roses are old rose full blooms with a delectable fragrance. These are native to the French and that makes these beautiful roses a perfect blend of beauty with sturdiness. Their petals are sturdy and can bear the winds. These elegant roses flaunt beautiful pinks to deep reds and any Rose lover would love to have this blossom grow making the Bourbon Roses the most beautiful roses.
|
2019-04-19T23:19:32Z
|
https://hotdeals360.com/top-picks/most-beautiful-roses-2002391
|
This combination product contains two medications: ertugliflozin and metformin. These medications belong to the class of medications called oral hypoglycemics.
Ertugliflozin works by increasing the amount of glucose being removed from the body by the kidneys, which decreases the amount of sugar in the blood. Metformin works by reducing the amount of glucose made by the liver and by making it easier for glucose to enter into the tissues of the body.
This medication is used by adults with type 2 diabetes to control blood glucose (blood sugar), who are already taking ertugliflozin and metformin as separate tablets and have good glucose control. It may also be used along with metformin or metformin and sitagliptin, if blood glucose hasn't been well controlled on metformin plus the other medication. Ertugliflozin - metformin is intended to be used as part of an overall diabetes management plan that includes diet and exercise.
Each pink, oval, film-coated tablet, debossed with "2.5/500" on one side and plain on the other side, contains 2.5 mg of ertugliflozin and 500 mg of metformin. Nonmedicinal ingredients: carnauba wax, crospovidone, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide red, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate and titanium dioxide.
Each pink, oval, film-coated tablet, debossed with "2.5/1000" on one side and plain on the other side, contains 2.5 mg of ertugliflozin and 1000 mg of metformin. Nonmedicinal ingredients: carnauba wax, crospovidone, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide red, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate and titanium dioxide.
Each red, oval, film-coated tablet, debossed with "7.5/500" on one side and plain on the other side, contains 7.5 of mg ertugliflozin and 500 mg of metformin. Nonmedicinal ingredients: carnauba wax, crospovidone, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide red, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate and titanium dioxide.
Each red, oval, film-coated tablet, debossed with "7.5/1900" on one side and plain on the other side, contains 7.5 mg of ertugliflozin and 1000 mg of metformin. Nonmedicinal ingredients: carnauba wax, crospovidone, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide red, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate and titanium dioxide.
The recommended dose for ertugliflozin - metformin is one tablet taken by mouth twice a day, with meals. Your doctor may adjust the dose up or down, depending on how effective it is and how well it is tolerated. The maximum total daily dose is 15 mg of ertugliflozin and 2000 mg of metformin.
Alcohol consumption: If you are taking metformin, you should avoid excessive alcohol intake.
Amputation: There may be an increased risk for lower leg or toe amputations in people taking this medication, especially if you are at high risk for heart disease. Good foot care is very important for people with diabetes. Contact your doctor as soon as possible if you notice symptoms of leg pain, poor circulation, bluish, cold skin, and poor hair or toenail growth.
Dehydration: Ertugliflozin - metformin may cause a decrease in the amount of fluid in your body. Dehydration can cause decreased kidney function, which in turn, reduces the effectiveness of this medication. It can cause decreased blood pressure, which may cause dizziness or fainting. Severely decreased blood pressure also contributes to heart problems. Certain other medications, such as diuretics (water pills) can cause dehydration. If you experience symptoms of dehydration, such as thirst, decreased urine or tear production, dizziness, or headaches, contact your doctor.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA): Ertugliflozin has been associated with DKA. This is a potentially life-threatening condition which occurs when there isn't enough insulin in the blood to use the glucose in the bloodstream. When this happens, the body starts to burn ketones for fuel and can make the blood acidic. This condition is more likely to develop if you are following a very low carbohydrate diet, are dehydrated, or have consumed a large amount of alcohol. Symptoms of DKA include difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, confusion, loss of appetite, excessive thirst, and unusual fatigue or sleepiness. If you experience these symptoms, get immediate medical help, even if your blood glucose level is normal.
Blood pressure: Some people taking ertugliflozin may experience decreases in blood pressure. This occurs because the medication causes an increased amount of fluid to be removed from the body through the kidneys along with the glucose. These blood pressure drops could lead to dizziness, lightheadedness, and falls. This may occur when you shift your body position, such as rising from a sitting or lying position. If you experience this problem, try getting up more slowly. If it persists or if you faint, contact your doctor.
Glucose control: When ertugliflozin is taken along with other medications for diabetes, glucose levels may drop too far, causing confusion, cold sweats, cool and pale skin, headache, fast heartbeat, or weakness. Ertugliflozin - metformin should not be used with insulin. If you take other medications for diabetes, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Kidney function: The effectiveness of ertugliflozin depends on kidney function. Over time, this medication may cause kidney problems. If you experience signs of kidney problems, such as puffy hands, face or feet, high blood pressure, unusual muscle cramping, or darkened urine, this medication may be affecting how well your kidneys are working. If you notice any of these symptoms, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Decreased kidney function or kidney disease can cause metformin to build up in the body, causing side effects. If you have reduced kidney function or kidney disease, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Lactic acidosis: Lactic acidosis is a rare but serious problem that occurs due to metformin accumulation (i.e., the body doesn't get rid of it fast enough) during treatment. If you have severe kidney disease you are at higher risk of developing lactic acidosis. Since alcohol may increase the risk of lactic acidosis, do not drink a lot of alcohol over the short- or long-term while taking this medication. When it does occur (very rarely), it is fatal in 50% of cases. If you experience symptoms of lactic acidosis (e.g., weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, unusual muscle pain, trouble breathing, stomach pain with nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, feeling cold, dizziness, light-headedness, or slow or irregular heartbeat), stop taking this medication and get immediate medical attention.
Thyroid Function: Metformin can cause a decrease in thyroid stimulating hormone, the messenger that causes thyroid hormone to be produced by the body, if the thyroid gland is not working properly. If you have decreased thyroid function, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
If you develop symptoms of decreased thyroid function, such as unexpectedly feeling cold, depression, constipation or fatigue, let your doctor know.
Urinary Tract Infections: Ertugliflozin has been associated with serious urinary tract infections, including kidney infections and blood infections caused by bacteria spreading from the urinary tract. If you experience symptoms of a urinary tract infection, such as a burning feeling when you urinate, pain or pressure in your back or lower abdomen, cloudy, dark, bloody or strange-smelling urine, or fever or chills, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Yeast infections: There is an increased risk of developing genital or vaginal yeast infections when taking ertugliflozin as a result of increased glucose in the urine. This is more likely to occur for uncircumcised men and for people who have a history of yeast infections.
Breast-feeding: It is not known if ertugliflozin passes into breast milk. Metformin passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking this medication, it may affect your baby. Breast-feeding is not recommended when you are taking this medication.
|
2019-04-19T20:46:07Z
|
https://bodyandhealth.canada.com/drug/getdrug/segluromet
|
Rent a Dumpster in Yoakum Now!
Simply give us a call and we will answer any questions you may have about the Yoakum dumpster rental procedure, allowed materials, size you may need, etc.
Our roll off containers can usually be delivered in Yoakum the day after you place your order. Make sure to call us early to ensure timely delivery.
Front -load and roll-off dumpsters have distinct layouts that make them useful in various manners. Knowing more about them will allow you to choose an option that's right for your job.
Front-load dumpsters have mechanical arms that could lift heavy items. It is a handy alternative for jobs that contain a lot of heavy things like appliances and concrete. They are also great for emptying commercial dumpsters like the sort eateries use.
Roll off dumpsters are usually the right alternative for commercial and residential jobs like fixing a roof, remodeling a cellar, or including a room to your home. They've doors that swing open, allowing you to walk into the dumpster. They also have open tops that allow you to throw debris into the container. Rental firms will normally leave a roll-off dumpster at your job location for a number of days or weeks. It is a handy alternative for both small and big jobs.
Rubbish removal vs dumpster rental in Yoakum - Which is good for you?
When you own a project you are going to undertake at home, you might be wondering if it is better to hire someone to come haul off all your trash and junk for you, or in the event you should only rent a dumpster in Yoakum and load it yourself.
Renting a container is a better option in the event you would like the flexibility to load it on your own time and you also don't mind doing it yourself to save on job. Dumpsters also function nicely in case you have at least seven cubic yards or more of debris. Roll-offs typically start at 10 cubic yards, thus should you only have 3-4 yards of waste, you are paying for a lot more dumpster than you desire.
Garbage or junk removal makes more sense in case you would like another person to load your old things. It also works nicely should you would like it to be taken away immediately so it is outside of your hair, or in case you simply have a few large items; this is probably cheaper than renting a whole dumpster.
The period of time that you have to rent a dumpster in Yoakum normally depends on the type of project you're working on. A small project, such as a cellar clean out, will probably take a number of days to complete while bigger projects, like building a brand new house, could take several months.
Most dumpster rental companies in Yoakum are happy to adjust their programs to suit your needs. Keep in mind, nevertheless, that the longer you keep the dumpster, the more you'll need to pay for it.
When you contact dumpster rental companies in Yoakum, ask them how long their terms are. Many will give you options such as several days or one week, but there are usually longer periods accessible, also.
You also ought to ask how much the companies bill for extra time. This way you know how much it costs to maintain the dumpster for a couple of extra days if desired.
Whether or not you require a permanent or roll-off dumpster depends on the kind of job and service you'll need. Permanent dumpster service is for continuous demands that last longer than just a day or two. This includes things like day-to-day waste and recycling needs. Temporary service is simply what the name suggests; a one time need for job-special waste removal.
Temporary roll off dumpsters are delivered on a truck and are rolled off where they will be utilized. These are usually larger containers that may manage all the waste that comes with that particular job. Permanent dumpsters are generally smaller containers since they're emptied on a regular basis and so do not need to hold as much at one time.
Should you request a permanent dumpster, some businesses need at least a one-year service agreement for this dumpster. Roll-off dumpsters just need a rental fee for the time that you keep the dumpster on the job.
If you would like to rent a dumpster in Yoakum, you will discover that costs vary greatly from state to state and city to city. One way to get real quotes for the service you need would be to call a local dumpster business and ask about their costs. You can also request a quote online on some sites. These sites may also comprise full online service that is constantly open. On these sites, you can pick, schedule and pay for your service whenever it is convenient for you.
Factors which affect the price of the container comprise landfill fees (higher in some places than others) and also the size of the container you opt for. You should also consider transportation costs and also the kind of debris you will be putting into your container.
Price quotes for dumpster rental in Yoakum normally comprise the following: the size of the container, the kind of debris involved, the base price for the dumpster, how much weight is included in the quote, a specified rental period and delivery and pick-up fees.
When you rent a dumpster in Yoakum, you're dealing with professionals who use terms connected with the construction industry and dumpsters each day. Since you probably do not use these terms daily, here's a bit of the lingo to get you acclimated. This can actually assist you to cope with company employees who may get impatient should you not realize what they are explaining about their products.
"Container" and "roll off" are both acceptable terms for the large metal box you need to rent. Professionals don't use the term "dumpster" as much as the other terms. Containers are often leased in cubic yard sizes, but you don't have to contain the "cubic" part. Just say "yard" or "yarder." If, for example, you wish to rent a 30-yard dumpster, you may say, "I am interested in a 30-yard roll off" or "I'd like to rent a 30-yarder." Take advantage of these terms, and you will seem like a guru when you call.
When you want to rent a dumpster in Yoakum to use at your home, it is a good idea to keep several guidelines in mind. First, determine the size dumpster that'll work best for your job. Temporary dumpsters normally come in 10, 20, 30 and 40 yard sizes. Then consider the positioning of the dumpster on your premises. Recommendations call for you to give a space that's twice the width and height of the container. This will ensure proper height and space clearance.
The price you're quoted for the container will include a one-time delivery and pick-up fee, along with standard fees for disposal, fuel and tax. You need to also understand you could only fill the container to the top; no debris should be sticking out. As the homeowner, you need to also check to your local city or municipality to find out if a permit is expected to set the container on the street.
Most dumpster rental companies in Yoakum have clear-cut policies that will help you realize exactly how much it costs to rent equipment. Following this advice will help you stay away from hidden fees when renting a dumpster in Yoakum.
Many companies will charge you extra for keeping the dumpster longer than agreed. Make sure you plan ahead so you can keep the dumpster for a suitable timeframe. You need to also ask about additional fees so you'll know how much extra days cost.
The cost to rent a dumpster in Yoakum depends on several variables such as the size you need and how long you need to keep it to finish your project. Generally, you can expect to spend more cash for larger dumpsters. Keeping the dumpster for a longer amount of time may also increase the cost.
Getting estimates is among the top ways to compare dumpster costs to make sure you get a fair deal. Since some companies may charge extra fees, it's crucial that you be sure the price quote comprises all of the gear and services which you need.
In most cases, renting a dumpster in Yoakum is an affordable means to remove debris from a building, remodeling, or clean out job. So long as you get price quotes in order to compare your options, you need to realize that you could get a great deal on a dumpster rental in Yoakum.
All major credit cards accepted for dumpster rentals in Yoakum.
|
2019-04-21T14:32:32Z
|
https://dumpsters-tx.com/dumpster-rental/yoakum/
|
How do we know Haven In is a legitimate company?
We are a U.S.-based company, in business since 2006. You can read reviews written by clients who have stayed with us before. We are also happy to speak with you over the phone!
I've only ever stayed in hotels while traveling, but think I want to try renting an apartment this time around. What are the main differences?
We at Haven In think that staying in a furnished apartment is the best way to travel! Renting your own vacation apartment in Paris is a wonderful alternative to staying in a hotel. But it's true that renting a holiday flat isn't for everyone. If you think that it just isn’t a vacation without daily maid service, a concierge downstairs, and room service meals, then you might want to take a moment to think about whether a vacation apartment is for you. However, if you look forward to getting an insider’s view to the city, having a larger space and the comforts of home to return to at the end of the day, and the privacy afforded in your own apartment, then a holiday flat can be the ideal home base for your vacation. If you like the idea of renting an apartment, but would still like luxury concierge services during your stay in Paris, you can contact Haven In and we will direct you to a personal concierge for à la carte services. They will be able to help you with restaurant recommendations & reservations, day trips, Paris sightseeing and walking tours, shopping, market tours, and more. We can also put you directly in contact with certain luxury service providers who we have tested and who have the Haven In seal of approval.
What do your apartments have to offer that we might miss out on by staying in a hotel?
We like to think of our Paris apartments as your home away from home. To this end, we ensure that all of our apartments are outfitted with fully equipped kitchens, allowing you to cook your own meals from fresh food bought at Paris' amazing markets, boulangeries, fromageries, boucheries, and more. We provide unlimited high speed wireless internet and unlimited phone service** to many foreign countries, so you can keep in touch with friends and family at home. In most apartments, there is also a computer for your use during your Parisian vacation. We will even provide a crib, in most apartments, free of charge for your baby! For larger groups, our holiday flats allow you to share a space, rather than having to pay for and split up into separate hotel rooms. For couples, they provide privacy, intimacy, and the ideal setting for a romantic vacation in Paris. ** Please inquire if there is a specific country that you need to call - we can let you know whether it is included in a given apartment. Most of the free countries are outlined in the individual apartment descriptions.
How is Haven In unique?
We at Haven In pride ourselves on our top-notch customer service. Our aim is to provide the best vacation possible to you, our guests in Paris. All of us at Haven In have lived in Paris and speak fluent French as well as English, so we are well prepared to answer any questions you have before, during, and after your stay.
Who are the Haven In people?
Haven In was started by Erica, a native of Massachusetts. Erica divides her time between Maine, Massachusetts, Italy and Paris! As the business grew, she took on Elise, Meghan, and Natasha, all of whom work in the U.S. with sporadic visits to Paris to check up on things! When you rent a vacation apartment from Haven In, you may end up corresponding with any one or even all of us. You can also now see photos and bios of the Haven In team.
You can find our full terms and conditions here: https://havenin.com/rental-terms These are the terms you will agree to on our rental contract.
We have a weekly rental rate that is posted on the apartment pages, but in many cases, we are able to come down from that weekly rate for shorter stays. Feel free to reach out to us about any shorter stays you might be interested in and we would be happy to confirm pricing.
For any stays longer than a week, we do pro-rate for additional days; i.e., if you want to rent an apartment for 10 days, we won’t charge you for 2 full weeks. Please inquire about longer term rental discounts.
You say sometimes you can rent for less than a week. Do you have a nightly rate for those cases?
When we are able to rent for less than a week, we calculate the pro-rated price for your dates based on our normal weekly rate. However, for these shorter rentals, we also have to add a supplement onto the pro-rated price to help cover the extra greeting, cleaning, and laundry costs we incur on a shorter rental.
In Paris and London, your rental can start and end on any day of the week – it's up to you! In Provence and Tuscany, rentals normally go from Saturday to Saturday. Please note: We may not be able to accommodate arrivals and departures on December 25 and January 1, but we are happy to confirm this on a case-by-case basis. Arrivals and departures on December 24, 25, 31, and January 1 may incur a special fee.
We require a 50% deposit to reserve the apartment, and the remaining 50% two months before your arrival date. Our system will remind you automatically a few days before your balance payment is due. If you reserve within two months of your arrival, then we ask that you make the full payment at that time. Unfortunately, we can not accept money orders or bank drafts, as they are extremely difficult to recover or reissue if lost.
How far in advance do I have to reserve my apartment?
It depends. Sometimes, an apartment is rented 6 months ahead of time – or even over a year! In other cases, we have last minute availability. It is hard to gauge, which is why we recommend planning as far ahead as possible. This way, you are likely to be able to rent the apartment you prefer for the dates you want. Dates around Christmas, New Years, Easter, and Fashion Week tend to be booked well ahead of time.
Will you hold an apartment for my dates while I confirm other details?
Haven In has a first come, first serve reservations policy. This means that, until you tell us you want to book and ask us to send our rental agreement, we can't hold your dates. Once we have sent you the rental agreement, we will hold the apartment for 48 hours to give you time complete it and arrange for payment. If we haven't heard from you after 48 hours, we reserve the right to remove the hold we had placed. We will however notify you before doing so. Because of this policy, we at Haven In will do our very best to keep all parties up to date if there is overlapping interest for an apartment.
The prices on our site are all inclusive – you do not have to pay extra for any utilities. This is vacation!
Please note: Rental prices are all inclusive and, when applicable, the Taxe de Séjour has been added into final prices (€0.83 per adult per night).
* Unlimited free high speed WiFi (wireless Internet) in all our properties. Most rentals also include telephone service.
1. We charge $75 to $200 per week (depending on the apartment) for each additional person over the standard occupancy rate, which varies by property. This is clearly stated on the web site. This fee is meant to cover the extra cleaning and laundry costs.
2. We also add on a portion of the extra greeting, cleaning, and laundry costs whenever we accept a rental of less than a week. These fees vary per apartment.
3. We are normally unable to accommodate arrivals or departures on Christmas Day (December 25) or New Year's Day. (January 1). All arrivals and departures on Christmas Eve (December 24) and New Year's Eve (December 31) should occur within the hours of 9am-5pm; all arrivals or departures after 5pm or before 9am on these days will incur a fee of 100 Euros/80 Pounds to be paid in cash to the greeter.
Do you ever run discounted rates?
We often run special prices when we have last minute availability in an apartment. While it varies by property, we also try to run introductory rates when we have just taken on a new property. If you are a returning client, we are happy, when possible, to give you a small discount as a thank you for returning to Haven in!
We have a strict no cancellation policy. In the event that you do need to cancel, all sums paid to Haven in as of the date of your cancellation will be forfeited UNLESS we are able to re-rent the property for your dates. If we are able to re-rent the flat, we refund the amount paid, less a 20% administrative fee.
Cancellation insurance is your personal responsibility, and we strongly recommend that you take out insurance for your trip. We cannot be held responsible for a cancellation for any reason, whatever it may be. It’s hard to believe it will happen to you, but sometimes life has a way of changing our plans for us. Please protect yourself! If you would like to take out insurance for your trip, typically done after travel and accommodations are booked, we recommend that you take a look at the options available on sites like ADAR, Insure My Trip, or Travelers Med. Some other insurance companies that you can investigate are: CSA, Travelex, and AIG Travel Guard. Haven In is in no way affiliated with any of these companies and these are merely suggestions. We suggest you shop around and compare until you find a product that best suits your needs.
So if I decide I want to reserve an apartment with Haven in, what do I need to do?
Reserving a holiday rental with Haven in is simple! If you decide you want to rent an apartment with us and your dates are available, we will confirm the price, the dates of your stay, and the number in your party. We will then send you an email with a link to our rental agreement, which you can fill out online. Once you have submitted this agreement, our system generates a PDF of the rental contract that is emailed to both you, the client, and us, Haven in. Finally, you are taken to our payment page, where you can choose to pay by credit card through our secure server, or by check or wire transfer to Haven in in Maine.
Is there a security deposit? How much is it and how do I pay it?
We do require a security deposit for all of our properties. You can elect to fill out a credit card authorization form, which authorizes us to charge your card for specific damages caused by you during your stay in Paris. These damages will be documented with bills and your card will never be randomly charged. If there are no damages, we destroy your credit card information without charging your card. If there is any damage, we notify you before running any charges on your credit card*. If you would rather not fill out the credit card authorization, you can send a check to Haven in. We cash the check and, after your departure, refund either the entire amount by check, or deduct accordingly for damages and refund the balance. The amount for the security deposit varies by property – please ask about your specific rental.
*In some of our properties the credit card and check process are the same: your card would be charged and then refunded after departure. Details about this can be found in the description of the apartment on its individual page on our site.
How early can we check in and how late can we check out? What should we do with our luggage in the meantime?
Our official check-in is at 4 pm, and check-out is at 10 am. This gives our cleaners time to fully prepare the apartment between the departure of one party and the arrival of the next. However, we do understand that you may come in on an early flight, or want to leave the apartment a little later, and we do everything possible to accommodate all parties as best we can.
If you would like to guarantee that an early check-in /late check-out will be possible, you must book an additional night at the beginning/end of your stay. This is the only way to ensure that there is no same-day turnover between guests, thus allowing the cleaners and greeters to have enough time to fully prepare the property.
Your greeter will be able to confirm an exact check-in time with you when they contact you to coordinate your meeting you at the property, approximately two weeks before your arrival. As they manage the arrivals and departures, as well as the cleaner's schedule, they will be in the best position to advise you on what time you may be able to drop off luggage, and when you will be able to check in.
If you will be arriving on an early flight, you should be able to drop your luggage off in the property starting at approximately 10am, after the previous guests have left. You will be able to return to settle in as soon as the apartment has been cleaned for you. Please be aware that the cleaning crew can not do their work effectively when there are people in the property, and we appreciate your cooperation in helping the process run smoothly. Your greeter or the cleaner will let you know when you will be able to return to the property to settle in.
You may also be able to leave your luggage in the property a little bit past your check-out time on your departure day, depending on the cleaning schedule, and on the incoming guests' itinerary.
* Please note: We may not be able to accommodate arrivals and departures on December 25 and January 1, but we are happy to confirm this on a case-by-case basis. Arrivals and departures on December 24, 25, 31, and January 1 may incur a special fee.
I've paid for my apartment and finished the reservation process. Now what?
We will send you a link to a page where you can download all the practical details about your apartment including address, arrival and entry instructions, door code, contact person, and other important information. Please take a moment to print this out and don’t forget to bring it with you! A Haven in representative will meet you at the property. PLEASE make sure that we have your arrival information as far in advance as possible. If we do not know when and how you are arriving, we cannot ensure that you will be met at the proper time. If you do not yet have the details when you complete your rental agreement, please think to email us as soon as your arrival plans are finalized. We need to be able to schedule as far as possible in advance to ensure that you are met at your desired time. If you are delayed, give us a call to let us know. Please be aware that someone will be physically waiting for you in the apartment and be as considerate of his or her time as you hope one would be of yours.
Are your apartments located in safe neighborhoods?
All of our apartments are located in central Paris and are very secure. Paris is a safe city, and we are confident that you will feel at ease in your neighborhood. We do!
How good is the public transportation in Paris? Will I be near a metro station?
The Paris metro and bus system (RATP) is amazingly efficient. Our apartments are all within a 5 minute walk of the closest metro station. Metro service begins around 5 am and continues until 1 am on week nights, and about an hour later on Friday and Saturday nights. You can also take the bus with the same tickets you use for the metro – not only is it a good way to get around, but you also get an above-ground view of your route. For tickets, you've got a few options. If you plan on using public transportation some but not a lot, a carnet (10 tickets) offers a price break off of the single ticket price, and is easy to get at a ticket window or vending machine. If you plan to use the metro a bit more, they have come out with an option called "Paris Visite," which is a travel pass you can purchase for 1, 2, 3, or 5 days. There is much more information online (and in several languages) at RATP - you can click the little British flag on the top right-hand corner for English.
Do your apartments all have elevators and air conditioning?
While many of our apartments are located in elevator buildings and some are air conditioned, it is not the case in all of them. As so many buildings in Paris are old, they have not always been retro-fitted with elevators and air conditioning. This information is displayed on each apartment page. Otherwise, please inquire about your specific apartment and we will let you know. We do provide fans in apartments that do not have air conditioning, and generally, Paris does not get too hot in the summer. When it does, the old stone of the buildings helps to keep the indoors cool and comfortable. * Please be aware that when apartments do have air-conditioning this will cool the flat down, but is often not the sub-zero temperature you will find in many US buildings.
I'm choosing an apartment as an alternative to a hotel because I want to be able to cook with the wonderful ingredients you can find in Paris' markets and food shops. How well equipped are your kitchens?
Our kitchens are all fully equipped with a refrigerator/freezer, stove, oven, dishes & cutlery, pots & pans, and a coffee maker. Most of our apartments also have a dishwasher and microwave. And, of course, a dining table where you can enjoy it all.
How conveniently located are the apartments to shops and restaurants?
We have chosen to represent apartments in neighborhoods that we personally feel are interesting. They are all within walking distance of a number of good eating options, and one-of-a-kind shops and boutiques are scattered throughout the different neighborhoods of Paris.
Nothing of the sort! We provide more than enough clean sheets and towels – no need to lug them along. Your bed will be freshly made for your arrival.
Do you provide any toiletries, shampoo or soap?
We provide hand soap, dish-washing soap, dish-washing detergent when there is a dishwasher and laundry soap. Because everyone has their favorite brands, we leave it up to our guests to bring their favorite shower soap, shampoo and conditioner. Unfortunately, we don't provide q-tips or cotton balls, so remember to pack those as well!
Hair dryers*, telephone, computer, crib (but no linens), high chair (available in some apartments upon request). Most of our apartments also include a small library of various books and guidebooks which you are welcome to read and enjoy during your stay. *Note: If you are coming from North America where the voltage is different, your hair dryer won't work in Europe, even with a voltage adapter. For this reason, we provide them in each apartment.
Do you provide electronic converters in your apartments?
We try to have a couple of extra converters in each of our apartments. However, we can not guarantee this as sometimes people accidentally take them home with them. You can buy basic converters at many electronics or hardware stores or at the airport; they are not very expensive. However, you can not use a foreign hair dryer in France (even with a converter), and so we provide them in each apartment for that reason. Unfortunatley, flat-irons and curling-irons will also not work in France, so if you will need to use one, we suggest buying one when you arrive at the local Monoprix. If you plan on bringing a computer or cell phone, it should be able to plug in fine with a basic socket converter.
Unfortunately, you're going to have to leave dear Fido at home. Even if you have the most well-behaved, cleanest dog or a cat that never sheds, we unfortunately can’t accommodate them. This is out of consideration both to the owners, who don’t want to deal with the potential messes pets can make, and to other guests – while we know you love your pet, the next people to stay in the flat might be horribly allergic.
Are all of your apartments non-smoking?
Our apartments are all strictly non-smoking. However, it's fine to smoke outside on the balcony if you have one, or downstairs in the courtyard.
Are all of your flats child-friendly?
With the exception of a few apartments, children are welcome in all of our Paris, London, Provence, and Tuscan homes. If there is an age limitation for a property, it will be noted on the property page. Feel free to ask us as well. Please note that several of the apartments do contain delicate artwork and fragile materials, so do make sure children are very careful.
At this time, most of our apartments do not have safes.
Can I rent strollers or car seats for my children in Paris?
Yes! There are two wonderful websites, Kidelio and Babytems, where you can rent gear for your children. They have convenient pick-up points throughout Paris. We suggest you visit the sites to see all they have to offer.
Is there an easy way to book a taxi or driver in Paris?
There are several taxi services in Paris that offer call-ahead bookings. Normally, they charge a small fee for this, about 5 Euros. We offer some suggestions for reputable taxi companies in Paris. We also know of a few private drivers in Paris. You can read about each one, view their rates, and contact them directly through our site.
Is there an easy way to book a taxi or driver in London?
There are several taxi services in London that offer call-ahead bookings. Here are some suggestions of reputable taxi companies in London.
What do Paris' different neighborhoods have to offer?
What's the best way to get to the apartment from the airport or train station?
From any of Paris' airports, we recommend reserving a car service to take you to the apartment. There is often a long wait for taxis at the airport, and some drivers may charge extra for luggage. We've partnered with several trusted drivers whom we recommend and you can book directly through our site. From the train stations we recommend taking a taxi to the apartment.
When I arrive, will someone be there to meet me? How do I get the keys so I can get into the apartment?
There will be a greeter waiting for you at the apartment upon your arrival in Paris. He or she will let you in, give you keys, and show you what you need to know so that you can best enjoy your vacation apartment. You will also be checked out at the end of your stay.
What if (gulp) I lose a key?
Please guard your keys very carefully!! A lost key may cost anywhere from 500€ to 3000€ as we must change all locks if a key is lost to ensure your safety and the safety of future renters. Please do NOT carry the key and the address in the same pocket.
Also remember to never leave the key in the lock inside the apartment; if someone tries to open the lock from the outside while a key is in the lock on the inside, both keys will break off inside the lock and the entire lock will need to be replaced.
Lock and key replacements can be very expensive in Paris, and you will be held liable for all costs associated with the replacement of the lock and keys, including any expenses associated with coordinating the locksmith, even if this cost exceeds the security deposit amount for the property.
So the greeter will let us in and show us around the flat. What else can they help us with?
Your greeter is your contact and support in Paris. If you have any questions or issues during your stay, feel free to call or email your greeter. Generally, they are also happy to give a few restaurant recommendations or even make a reservation or two if you are shy about calling. For more services please inquire about a personal concierge. Here are some of our restaurant recommendations and where you can book a personal concierge directly through our site.
What if it turns out there is construction going on in the apartment or building I've rented?
At Haven in it is our promise that, if we learn of any work going on in the building where you will be staying, we will let you know as soon as we find out. Unfortunately, there are times when we have no advance notice about work going on in a building. Since we rent out single units in residential buildings, and, unlike hotels, do not own entire buildings, we do not have control over what other owners may decide to do. As you can imagine, this is very frustrating for us, and we do our best to stay as informed as possible. If it does happen that there is work going on in the building where you are staying, please let us know immediately so that we can work with you to find the best solution possible for your particular situation. We are committed to making our guests' stays as comfortable, relaxing, and easy as possible.
What do I need to pack – does it get very cold or hot in Paris?
Paris is fairly temperate – warm but not often extremely hot in the summer, chilly but rarely bitter cold in the winter. It does get a lot of drizzle – but we provide umbrellas in our apartments for that reason. Other good things to know are that Parisians very rarely wear shorts, white tube socks or sneakers, so if you are traveling in the summer and don't want to stand out as a tourist, keep this in mind.
Do you have some sort of luxury concierge service if we want more than what the greeter generally provides?
While Haven in does not provide concierge-type services, if you think you will be needing assistance during your stay, we would be happy to point you towards some trustworthy contacts and experience providers to help make your Paris experience as carefree and enjoyable as possible.
Can anyone recommend restaurants for us to try?
We have a long list of restaurant recommendations on our website. Your greeter can also recommend places in your neighborhood, or for more personalized service, you can get in touch with our luxury concierge.
What sort of luxury à la carte services can the concierge provide?
You can review all of our trusted experience providers on our site.
Where can I get information on museums, exhibitions, and tickets?
The Paris Museum Pass is a great way to gain access to most of Paris' museums (including the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, & Centre Pompidou) and many sites. In many cases, this pass will allow you to bypass lines. If you plan well enough ahead of time, there is option to purchase the pass online and have it delivered to your home. The Museum Pass can also be purchased at all participating museums & monuments, as well as at a few other locations in Paris. You can also purchase the pass at a few terminals in the Charles de Gaulle airport.
What else can Haven In help me with?
We are not a travel agency! While we are delighted to help you find the right apartment for your stay & see you through the booking process, we are unfortunately not able to assist with specifics such as day trips, tickets, reservations, and the like. As much as we would love to help out, this really is not our field of expertise. To remain efficient and give all of our guests the best service possible, we have decided to keep to the rental side of the business. For good resources, we would suggest searching the Internet, or for a more directed search, you can start by looking at a travel forum such as TripAdvisor, Slow Travel, or Slow Europe. On the Haven in website we have collected many useful links for the benefit of our clients for guides, trips, classes and more. There are also links to useful blogs with tons of information, which should help guide you in the right direction. Finally, there is our fabulous HiP Paris blog. And again, we are happy to put you in touch our recommended experience providers. If in your research you come across any sites you feel would be helpful for future clients, please do not hesitate to send them along and we will add them to our site. We are always on the lookout for new & helpful information about things to do!
What kind of fun and enriching activities are available for my family in Paris?
In general, you wouldn't need a car to get around Paris. However, If you would like to rent a car to take day trips outside Paris then we recommend booking one from Auto Europe. Auto Europe works with the top car rental agencies in Paris. They offer competitive rates and excellent customer service. They are open 24/7 and they have a free number to call the US from France. The headquarters are located in Portland, Maine.
How can I gain free entry, without queuing, to over 60 museums and monuments in and around Paris?
What should we know about tipping in Paris?
* If you order a drink, leaving a little extra change on the table (15-20c) is perfectly acceptable. * After a simple, but pleasant, meal, a couple of €1 coins are greatly appreciated. At a nice restaurant, it is customary to leave about 5% of the final bill.
* For taxis, depending on the length and cost of your trip, it is standard to tip 10%.
* If you go to the theater, it is standard to tip €1 to the person showing you to your seat.
* For hairdressers, a 10% tip is appropriate.
* 20-30c for a washroom attendant is fine (although a sum is often indicated).
* You will usually want to tip tour guides €1-€3 (if it is a group/museum tour) or 5% (for a private tour).
* A weekly cleaning is included in your rental price. If you are extremely pleased with the cleanliness of the flat, a tip of 5-20€ (depending on the size of the apartment)is always appreciated but never necessary.
* Tipping your greeter: If you would like to recognize your greeter’s service, it is entirely up to you. Your greeter is required to make sure that you are settled comfortably into your apartment and that you know how everything works. If you feel that he or she has gone above and beyond and has been incredibly responsive, they would surely appreciate a recognition of their efforts and this amount we will leave to your discretion. Please note: If you ask them to make numerous reservations, purchases for your arrival and any other services that go above and beyond, it is appropriate to either tip them or pay them for their time depending on the service rendered. Most of our greeters have standard fees they attach to concierge-type services, but a reasonable tip for an unpaid service would be €5 to €20, depending on the amount of time and energy they devoted to the task. We hope that these guidelines are helpful to you. Please do not hesitate to email us directly if you have any questions.
How does public transportation work in Paris?
Although any foreign public transportation system is intimidating at first, the Paris system is a simple, efficient, and reliable way to get around. Here is a short introduction to the Paris system. Metro * There are 14 metro lines. Each line has a set number and color (ex: Line 1 is yellow). The final stops of each line are also listed so that you can figure out which direction you need to be going. * Metros do not run all night! The first and last metros are displayed in each station. In general, the last metro Monday to Thursday and on Sunday is around 12:15am. On Fridays and Saturdays, they run until about 1:45 am. The first metro is generally around 5:30am. * Metro stops in Paris are closely spaced - you should never be more than about a 5-minute walk from a station. Trains come at regular intervals (every 3-5 minutes during the day, 4-8 minutes at night) so it is rare to be left standing on a platform for long. In most stations, they also display how many minutes it will be until the next train arrives. Tickets * You can buy tickets at the automatic vending machines (which accept cards,** bills, and coins) or at the agent-operated booths. As of Summer 2009, the price for a single ticket is €1.70. A booklet of 10 tickets (a “carnet”) is €13.70. Each ticket is valid for one ride. With one ticket, you can transfer between lines within the metro, but unfortunately not between a bus and the metro. **Note: Some machines don’t accept all American cards. If you are having trouble, you can go to the ticket window and the agent will be able to take your card. * You can also purchase a daily “Paris Visite” pass, which affords you unlimited rides on the Metro, Bus, Tram and RER services. The tickets can be purchased by the day for up to 5 consecutive days. Visit RATP for more detailed information & current pricing. Buses * The bus system is also fairly straightforward, although a little bit more confusing than the metro as stops are not always announced by the conductor. Each bus line is identified by a number (ex: 95), and bus stops also often feature screens with the waiting time for the next bus and maps of all the stops. It can be a great, economical way to see the city from above ground! * There is a nighttime bus system called “Noctilien.” If you think you will be taking night buses, you may want to pick up map of Noctilien bus stops at your local metro station. You can also find all these maps online at the RATP website.
How easy is it to catch taxis in Paris?
Generally speaking, taxis are easy to find and are an easy way to get around Paris, provided you don't get stuck in a "bouchon" (traffic jam). A few points to note... * You may not always be able to hail a cab in the street. There are laws forbidding taxis to pick up passengers within 200m of a designated taxi stand, so if you are unable to get a taxi’s attention standing in the street, your best bet will be to find a stand and get one there. * The minimum fare for any ride is €5, even if you are only going two blocks. * A 10% tip is standard and appropriate. Taxis can be hard to come by between 2am and 5am on weekends, once the metro has stopped running. If you find yourself stranded, there are some private taxi companies that you can call to pick you up at a designated address. Please note, however, that if you call a taxi to come pick you up, the driver will start the meter once he starts his journey to come to where you are, so it is not unusual to find €5-10 already on the meter when you get in the cab. Taxis Bleus (08 91 70 10 10, 23c/min) and Taxis G7 (01 47 39 47 39) are reliable agencies used by most Parisians.
Is there any way to get around on bicycle?
Another wonderful way to get around the city is on Paris’ “Vélib’” system. These bikes are available for public use and are sponsored by the city of Paris. You will likely see Parisians of all ages riding around on them, and they are a practical, economical and green way to get around the city. Vélib’ stands can be identified by their rows of identical gray bicycles attached to small posts with green or red lights (a red light indicating the bicycle needs repair). If you have a credit card with a magnetic chip on the front (instead of just the standard magnetic strip), you can use it to rent a bicycle from the automated machine located at the Vélib station. Unfortunately these machines do not accept American-style cards without magnetic chips**. You can return your rented bike to any other Vélib’ stand throughout the city. If you return it within a ½ hr, you are not charged for the rental. The first additional ½ hour is €1 and the second additional ½ hr €2. Beyond that, it is €4 for every additional ½ hr. You must have the equivalent of €150 in your bank account for your card to be approved for the rental of a Vélib’. **Please note: While most American cards won’t work, some people have been able to use the Vélibs with their American Express charge cards.
|
2019-04-22T18:32:50Z
|
https://havenin.com/faq
|
As it often happens in the IT industry, new technologies are first applied in the corporate/business sector and then their cheaper brothers get into the SOHO sphere. It also concerns network technologies.
Just short time ago one of the problems facing a system administrator of a small office was whether to have a network or not, a speed didn't matter. Nowadays, because of a heavily increased multimedia traffic and a considerable fall in prices for 100Mbit equipment, many use the Fast Ethernet technology. It is widely adopted not only in offices but also in home and non-commercial networks. Moreover, if network laying is well thought out you can change only active equipment to increase the speed, while cables can remain the same.
Of course, 100Mbit/sec is much better than 10, but one always wants something more efficient. The Copper Gigabit technology provides 1 Gbit/sec in a usual copper cable (5E category).
These figures are ideal. In reality, it can take around 40 min. to transfer a 700 MBytes movie over the 10Mbit network. Besides, if someone else is doing the same the time gets even more. Figures become more realistic when we measure a speed of reading of a file from a system disc: 900 KBytes/sec for a 10Mbit network and up to 9000 KBytes/sec for a 100Mbit one.
For the 1 Gbit adapter 128 MBytes/sec is a too overstated result as the process can be limited by a PCI bus (the junior version is PCI32/33 MHz = 133 MBytes/sec, though there is also PCI64/66 MHz = 533 MBytes/sec) and by a server's disc subsystem. For example, the Ultra160 SCSI has a peak transfer rate of 160 MBytes/sec, but in reality you can get 40 MBytes/sec from one disc and up to 120 MBytes/sec from a RAID0 array of 4 discs (and this is not on the PCI32/33 MHz :).
Unfortunately, different network generations differ 10 times, unlike, for example, processors and videocards. It is impossible to get first 20Mbit, then 50 and so forth. But if we take into account the back compatibility of the Copper Gigabit adapters with wiring of the 5th category and 10/100BaseTX equipment, such adapters can easily integrate into the current networks. It should be noted that although it is required to use 5E wiring, the tested adapters worked in a 1 Gbit mode with a cable of a usual 5th category which was 10m long (the cable had all 8 conductors separated, not only 4 ones as required for 10/100BaseTX), though the maximum distance can be limited in these conditions.
1 Gbit adapters keep on spreading out because their prices are falling down as they use highly integrated chips produced for this technology. But major manufacturers include into the price not only the cost of the hardware but also their software programs and support, that is why server versions of the cards remain expensive.
At present, a lot of network equipment makers have already released their desktop versions of 1 Gbit network cards. They are often just light versions of server adapters, but the price is also much lower. The high speed operation is maintained, though some server functions are not supported.
After server adapters based on the 82543 chips Intel released a one-chip solution on the 82544.
Unfortunately, the information concerning Unix is controversial. Besides, some sources indicate that the Desktop version has drivers only for Windows and DOS, but the Intel's site offers Linux drivers as well. The software comes on a CD-ROM, but there is a program supplied which can create diskettes with drivers for required operating systems.
Thus, you can check up a status of the adapter, carry out its diagnostics and adjust VLAN.
Cards are often produced in pairs - one for a PCI32/33 MHz bus and the other for a PCI64/66 MHz one (for example, Linksys EG1032 and EG1064). Undoubtedly, adapters for a high-speed PCI bus can be installed on a usual one.
The most of such cards have a driver support for the whole Microsoft Windows family (95, 98, NT, ME, 2000), and for Nowell Netware 4.2 and 5.0. Sometimes, instead of the Netware we get drivers for Linux (DLink), or sometimes both are supported (TRENDware).
By the way, asthe speed is high (1 Gbit/sec) the chips are sometimes covered with heatsinks (TEG-PCITX).
In our tests we used two 1 Gbit adapters - Intel PRO/1000 T Desktop and Linksys Instant Gigabit EG1032. Their installation was flawless, the drivers were set up easily, no rebooting was needed (thanks to the Windows 2000 :).
To estimate a network performance we can install a server part of the software on one PC (for example, an FTP server or just a folder with a general access) and then measure an operation speed of it with clients (i.e. in our case it is a speed of reading data from the FTP server or the folder). But the most interesting is to test a configuration like "one server - several clients". In this case to estimate a performance it is necessary to automatize the process.
The first tests are not high-accuracy and they are primarily aimed at finding out differences between 100 and 1000 Mbit adapters and at defining the maximum data rate on the network. Besides, the tests do not compare two 1 Gbit adapters as the speeds are very close, and the results are not highly precise.
First I just connected two PCs with the 100Mbit adapters with a cross-cable. Then I measured a data rate which was around 9000 KBytes/sec (it is very close to a theoretical limit of 12.5 MBytes/sec).
After that I connected the same way 1 Gbit cards Intel PRO/1000 T Desktop and Linksys Instant Gigabit EG1032. The adapters' LEDs showed a 1 Gbit connection. But the speed measured was only 24,000 KBytes/sec. It is of course far from the theoretical value of 128, but it is also much better than 9 of 100Mbit adapters. There was something wrong with it, and I installed the RamDiskNT program (for creation of a virtual disc in the PC memory) and the speed of reading from this disc was 43,000 KBytes/sec!
The next test was aimed at estimation of a speed of simultaneous access by several clients to the server.
To connect the 1 Gbit adapters I used a commutator from Linksys - EG0801W which had 8 ports for 10/100 Mbit and 1 port for 1000 Mbit. Three client PCs were simultaneously reading large files from the network disc. Unfortunately, we couldn't start the RamDiskNT here as it was necessary to increase its size at least to 256 MBytes to get adequate results, but the memory resource on the server didn't allow it. For the 100 Mbit network the total data rate was 12 MBytes/sec, and when we used a 1000 Mbit adapter the speed was 21 MBytes/sec.
The tests show that one, even inexpensive, 1 Gbit adapter on the network server combined with a simple commutator with one high-speed port can much improve operation of clients. The speed grows up if it's not limited by, for example, a hard drive or a processor.
To get more precise figures I used the NetBench 6.0 program of the Ziff Davis Media Inc Test Set. It automatizes a testing process for several clients. The patterns included into the program are developed for 60 clients, but their number can be increased up to 1000.
The program consists of two parts: test controller's software and client software. Keep in mind that there is no any special server part and the test can check any device which can work as a file server (e.g. NAS Snap Server). For this test I do not recommend to combine a controller and a client in one PC.
For the test we used 6 PCs. The server was based on the AMD Athlon 1200 with Seagate Cheetah 36ES drive. There were 4 client PCs of different configurations :) (from Celeron 733 to Pentium 4), and as a controller we got an old Intel Pentium MMX 200 under the Windows 98SE. The network cards in the clients are based on the Realtek 8139 chip with standard drivers of Windows 2000. 1000 Mbit adapters from Intel and Linksys were installed into the servers.
The speed can actually be increased if we adjust the adapters additionally (for example, using the Jubmo frames), but it is often necessary to have a special commutator which supports the required technologies.
Thanks to a low price I can recommend to install these adapters into new PCs provided that you use this technology and you really need such a speed at each workplace. You can also use them to join two PCs into a high-speed network. Bear in mind that a data rate on the Gigabit Ethernet in our tests was limited by a hard drive (not by a network). Besides, the adapters can be used in small office networks with a pronounced file server.
|
2019-04-25T23:57:05Z
|
http://ixbtlabs.com/articles/intelpro1000t/index.html
|
2011-02-25 Assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. reassignment BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT Assignors: LEAPFROG ENTERPRISES, INC.
An interactive, handheld apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a housing, a display screen on the housing, an electronic position location system, a stylus for selecting images on the display screen, a directional control pad on the housing and a memory device. The electronic position location system includes a processor that is capable of determining a location of a selected region of the display screen. The memory device includes computer code for an educational game and is operatively coupled to the processor.
The present application is a non-provisional of and claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/446,829, entitled “INTERACTIVE HANDHELD APPARATUS WITH STYLUS” filed on Feb. 10, 2003, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/512,326, entitled “INTERACTIVE HANDHELD APPARATUS WITH STYLUS” filed on Oct. 17, 2003, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety for all purposes. This patent application is also related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______, entitled “INTERACTIVE HANDHELD APPARATUS WITH STYLUS”, which is being filed on the same day as the present application (Attorney Docket No. 020824-004112US), which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.
One embodiment of the invention is directed to an interactive, handheld apparatus comprising: a housing; a display screen on the housing, the display screen configured to display a plurality of images; an electronic position location system, wherein the electronic position location system includes a processor that is capable of determining a location of a selected region of the display screen; a stylus for selecting one or more of the plurality of images on the display screen; a directional control pad on the housing; and a memory device comprising code for a first educational program and code for a second educational program, wherein the first educational program comprises an educational game that uses the directional control pad and wherein the second educational program uses the stylus and the electronic position location system.
Another embodiment of the invention is directed to an interactive, handheld apparatus comprising: a housing; an LCD display screen on the housing, the display screen configured to display a plurality of images; an electronic position location system, wherein the electronic position location system includes a processor that is capable of determining a location of a selected region of the display screen; a stylus for selecting one or more of the plurality of images on the display screen; a directional control pad on the housing and being on a left side of the display screen; at least one input button on the housing and being to a right side of the display screen; and a memory device comprising code for a first educational program and code for a second educational program, wherein the first educational program comprises an educational game that uses the directional control pad and wherein the second educational program uses the stylus and the electronic position location system.
FIGS. 10 a-e are schematic block diagrams further illustrating some of the power supply circuits within the interactive handheld apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 shows a screenshot of a home page.
In addition to or as an alternative to using lights to inform a child as to which input device to use, an image may show on the display screen 104 to inform the child as to what input device to use. A synthesized voice from the apparatus 100 may say, “to play this game, use the pen (i.e., the stylus)” if a program that uses a stylus is about to be played by a child. Thus, the apparatus 100 (or a memory device associated with the apparatus) can be preprogrammed with computer code for informing a user to use the stylus 106 prior to using a first program that uses the stylus 106 and computer code for informing a user to use the directional control 108 pad prior to using a second educational program that uses the directional control pad 108.
FIG. 11 shows a screenshot for a homepage and 12 a-12 f show various screenshots associated with various educational programs that can be played on the above-described apparatus 100. The various educational programs include at least a first program that is used with the above-described directional control pad 108 and at least a second educational program that is used with the above-described stylus 106. Thus, children can learn to manipulate different input devices to not only facilitate game play, but also to help refine fine motor skills such as hand-eye coordination. Providing many different games that use different input mechanisms also makes the apparatus 100 more fun for a child as a child can not only play games, but can paint, write, draw, etc. with the apparatus 100. In some embodiments, when using the apparatus 100, a child can be creative using the stylus to draw or paint, or can have fun playing educational games.
In this program, players use their imagination and explore new ways of seeing things. They can create a farm scene with a polka-dot barn and plaid grass. Using this program, imagination and creativity are encouraged.
wherein a user is capable of passively viewing the video program without interacting with the interactive, handheld apparatus.
22. The apparatus of claim 21 wherein the memory device is in the form of a data cartridge.
23. The apparatus of claim 21 wherein the stylus is coupled to the housing with a cord.
24. The apparatus of claim 21 wherein the second educational program comprises a painting program.
25. The apparatus of claim 21 wherein the first educational program comprise a spelling game, a memory game, a number recognition game, or a musical game.
26. The apparatus of claim 21 further comprising a speaker operatively coupled to the processor.
27. The apparatus of claim 21 wherein the first program and the second program are suitable for use by a child less than about 8 years of age.
28. The apparatus of claim 21 wherein the directional pad is on a left side of the display screen and wherein at least one input button is at a right side of the display screen.
29. The apparatus of claim 21 wherein the memory device is in the form of an internal memory chip.
30. The apparatus of claim 21 wherein the housing has an ergonomic shape.
31. The apparatus of claim 21 wherein the memory device is adapted to store a child's interactive history with the apparatus.
passively viewing the video program being displayed on the display screen.
33. A computer readable medium adapted for use with an interactive, handheld apparatus comprising a housing, a display screen on the housing, the display screen configured to display a plurality of images, an electronic position location system, wherein the electronic position location system includes a processor that is capable of determining a location of a selected region of the display screen, a stylus for selecting one or more of the plurality of images on the display screen, a directional control pad on the housing, and wherein the interactive, handheld apparatus is adapted to use a first educational program and is adapted to use a second educational program, wherein the first educational program uses the directional control pad and wherein the second educational program uses the stylus and the electronic position location system.
34. The computer readable medium of claim 33 wherein the computer readable medium is in the form of a data cartridge.
35. The computer readable medium of claim 33 wherein the computer readable medium is in the form of a memory stick.
36. The computer readable medium of claim 33 wherein the computer readable medium has a storage capacity greater than about 2 MB.
37. The computer readable medium of claim 33 wherein the first educational program comprises a game that uses the directional control pad.
38. The computer readable medium of claim 33 wherein the second educational program comprises a painting program.
39. The computer readable medium of claim 33 wherein the first and second educational programs are stored as computer code on the computer readable medium.
40. The computer readable medium of claim 33 wherein the first educational program is stored as computer code on the computer readable medium.
NL1038411C (en) * 2010-11-29 2012-05-30 Sven Johannes Jeurissen Multifunctional connector plug and method for portable electronic devices.
|
2019-04-24T06:59:43Z
|
https://patents.google.com/patent/US20060188861A1/en
|
Jesus then took the cup and gave thanks and told them to share it and He told them that He would not drink of the fruit of the vine from then until the kingdom of God had come.
He and His disciples were observing the last Passover Feast under the Law of Moses. It would be the last Passover Feast under that Law because that Law would end the next day when Jesus died on the cross.
The Jews would continue to observe the Passover in Jerusalem until the temple was destroyed in 70 AD but those Feasts would not comply with the Law of Moses because that temple structure was no longer God’s dwelling place on earth.
It did not comply after Christ’s death because they were to celebrate all of their feasts before the LORD at His house in Jerusalem and God vacated that house when Jesus died on the cross. Remember, when He died the inner veil was torn apart (Mark 15:38). God’s Spirit had vacated that house.
God’s requires perfection of those who would draw near to Him and those old covenant sacrifices could not make them perfect. Only Christ’s new covenant sacrifice can make one perfect.
Worship was changed so that Christ could sanctify God’s people by offering His own body for their sins. Jesus told the woman at the well about that change. She wanted to know about the place for worship. Jesus told her that the time had come to no longer worship the Father in Jerusalem.
He told her, "But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. "God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." (John 4:23-24).
That old covenant earthly worship was not true worship but it does show us an earthly copy of our spiritual worship. Was it made to happen for our instruction like Christ spoke in parables for our instruction?
The Spirit of Christ is speaking through Moses when he directs those Israelites in their worship. Is He speaking through Moses in parables? We did hear the Hebrew writer say that the Law had only a shadow of the good things to come and not the very form of things. A shadow is just a dark image of what is the reality.
If that old earthly worship was intended to be like a parable copy of our worship then it was like a true story parable because it really happened. It actually happened at an earthly tabernacle (And later at the temple).
Jesus is now serving as our mediator with the Father in the Most Holy Place of God’s true tabernacle as we serve in the outer tabernacle room of the church on earth. Speaking of our service in the church, Peter says that we are a royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9).
That old Passover Feast was a part of their worship that was a shadow of the things to come. Can we see a parallel earthly copy of our spiritual feast in that old earthly Passover feast?
He was instituting the Lord’s Supper as they were observing that old Law Passover but He said that He would eat the Passover with them again in the kingdom of God. If He would eat the Passover in the kingdom of God after He died on the cross then it would be the new covenant Passover, meaning the Lord’s Supper.
That was the Passover that God was speaking of when He told Israel that they were to celebrate it as a permanent ordinance. Jesus would eat of that new covenant Passover with His disciples in the kingdom of God. That kingdom is found in Christ’s church body. He is meeting with us and partaking of that Passover with us when we observe the Lord’s Supper together in our assembly.
Some have asked the question “is there a set day for us to observe the Lord’s Supper?” Can we see it in what God told those Israelites? He told them that they were to observe their Passover Feast as a memorial. They were to celebrate it on the very day that God brought their hosts out of the land of Egypt, the land of slavery.
Jesus is leading God’s people out of slavery to sin in this world to take them to their heavenly land just as Moses led God’s earthly Israel out of Egyptian slavery to take them to their earthly land. For those who have followed Jesus out of slavery to sin, they are to remember what He did to set them free and observe the very day that He led them out.
When did Jesus bring His people out of that slavery? We know that He had to offer Himself on the cross to redeem us from sin. We have been commanded to partake of that feast to remember the offering of His body and His blood. Not long after He made that sacrifice He began to lead His people out of slavery.
He is bringing His spiritual Israel out of slavery to sin every day as each one becomes obedient to the gospel but it began to happen on the Day of Pentecost when the Spirit was first given and the gospel was first preached. It happened on a Sunday, the first day of the week. Remember, about three thousand souls were saved that day (Acts 2:38-41).
Justin Martyr, one of the early church fathers, said that the Lord’s Supper was observed on Sunday. In his First Apology (Written about 150AD), he tells how they came together in a common assembly on Sunday and partook of bread and wine and water.
The last living apostle (John) lived and served in the church at Ephesus less than fifty years before Justin Martyr wrote those words and John was guided by the Holy Spirit. It appears that the “Lord’s Day” that John spoke of in Revelation 1:10, was Sunday. It seems unlikely that the day for worship assembly would have changed in fifty years.
It appears that the first day of the week, Sunday, is the Lord’s Day and it is the day for us to assemble and partake of our new covenant Passover to remember Christ and what He had to do to bring us out of slavery to sin in this world.
Scripture says that on the first day of the week, “when we were gathered together to break bread”, which infers that was the set time. It appears that day was the set day for them to meet together to break bread and worship because Paul was there seven days and no mention is made of them meeting together during the previous six days.
They came together on the first day of the week to break bread at Troas. In another place Paul spoke of how the Corinthians came together to eat the Lord’s Supper. He did not say on what day they met but they gathered for that purpose. They gathered for that purpose but they had changed its meaning from spiritual to earthly and it did not meet God’s requirements.
He told them that they had houses where they could eat and drink. Instead, they were making the Lord’s Supper into an earthly feast and those who had wealth ignored their poor brethren who had nothing. The poor were hungry while the wealthy feasted. They observed a divided earthly feast when they should have been observing a united spiritual feast.
When we partake of that feast we are spiritually partaking of His body and His blood. We must remember Him when we partake. We will be proclaiming His death to redeem us from sin. The bread represents His body and the cup is the new covenant in His blood.
We are Christ’s body. We must judge the body rightly before we partake lest we partake in an unworthy manner. Dare that we should partake in an unworthy manner lest we become guilty of His body and His blood. We bring judgment to ourselves if we have not judged the body rightly.
Did that old Law Passover have an example of some being judged because they partook of that feast in an unworthy manner? We know that God told His people they were not to eat of any peace offering if they were unclean. One could become unclean if they had recently touched a dead body.
Anyone who had become unclean because they had touched a dead person was not to partake of that old Law Passover Feast (Numbers 9:6). They could partake at a later time (After having been made clean) but if they disobeyed and partook in an unclean condition, they brought judgment upon themselves. They were to be cut off from Israel.
They would also be cut off from Israel if they partook of leavened bread during their feast. There was to be no leaven in their houses during the seven days of that feast.
Why such harsh punishment for eating bread with leaven in it? They ate bread with leaven at other times but not during that feast. It sounds harsh unless God made it happen for our instruction. Was it because God was speaking ahead of how we are to avoid leaven in our new covenant spiritual feast? Does scripture say anything about our spiritual leaven?
Remember, Jesus told the Jews that He was the bread of life and that bread is His flesh. He also said that that anyone who eats of that bread will live forever (John 6:48-51).
Christ’s disciples have become a part of His church body and they are the bread. The bread must be kept free of leaven.
Any man who lives an immoral life sins against his own body and if he is a member of the church, he sins against the church body. If his sin is open and known within the church and the community, he not only sins against himself he causes all members who accept fellowship with Him to sin.
We must consider the body of Christ and not allow leaven in our bread. Not every sin is leaven but any so called brother or sister who is living a life of open wickedness is causing leaven to be in the bread.
Those church members who are leaven have been cut off by God and they are no longer heirs to that heavenly land but for the other members who continue to fellowship with them, the same thing will happen to them. If we continue to fellowship with those who have become leaven in the body of Christ, we will be cut off from God’s people and lose our heavenly land.
God’s people were not to partake of any leavened bread during the full seven days of that Feast of Unleavened Bread. The Passover was the first day of that seven day feast. If their feast lasted for seven days, then our feast lasts for seven days.
Our seven day Feast of Unleavened Bread begins with our Passover on the first day and lasts for a full seven days. We celebrate our Passover on Sunday and continue our feast for the rest of the week.
After that seven day feast ends, the next week begins with another Passover and another seven day Feast of Unleavened Bread. We must avoid leaven in our bread every day while we live on this earth.
If we overlook obvious leaven in the body, we will answer for it. Anyone who partakes of leaven during our feast and does not repent and change will be cut off from God’s people.
Any brother or sister who would begin to live a life of open sinful rebellion so as to cause leaven to be in the body by trying to continue to worship and fellowship with the brotherhood will have become a stumbling block for the brethren. For anyone who would cause God’s children to fall, their condemnation will likely be beyond anything outsiders will face.
God forbid that we would ever cause a brother or sister to stumble and fall and be lost by tempting them to partake of our leaven. If we should ever begin to live a life of open wickedness we should remove ourselves from the church fellowship. A person who has left the church and has gone back into the world has removed that leaven from the bread.
The church elders should do their best to keep leaven from the bread but the commandment is not just to elders, it is to each member of the body. Each one of us will answer for how we have helped to avoid leaven. I must avoid leaven even if some others fail to do that.
We must make every effort to be with the assembly on the first day of the week to worship and partake of the Passover. Scripture says that any man who was clean (Under the Law) and was not on a journey but failed to partake of the Passover was to be cut off from God’s people. We must not neglect to observe our Passover Feast (Without a valid reason) lest we be cut off from God’s people and lose our inheritance.
For those who might be unclean, however, the reverse is true. If it should happen that we made a mistake during the week and caused ourselves to become spiritually unclean (Like touching a spiritually dead body?), we must not partake of that feast.
Under that old Law an unclean person would remain unclean for seven days. If we must avoid eating of our Passover because we are unclean, it appears that we can partake of the next Passover if we have repented and remain clean until that next appointed time.
God caused that old Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread to happen for our instruction. We need to hear the message. We must not forsake partaking of our Passover lest we be cut off from God’s people. Before we partake we must consider the body and remove leaven from the bread.
If it should ever happen that we become leaven, then we need to be careful to avoid that Passover and the seven day Feast of Unleavened Bread at all costs because if we cause some of God’s children to be cut off it would make God very unhappy.
|
2019-04-24T14:30:17Z
|
http://www.themysteryrevealed.net/abrahamscovenant/TheCovenantII.html
|
Establish mutual respect and ensure both (or all) parties have a safe space to communicate honestly without judgment.
Find common ground and shared interests to achieve a mutually satisfactory compromise or positive outcome.
It seems to me that conflict resolution and compromise are maybe more important life skills than any others I learned in school (certainly more useful than the semester we spent learning ClarisWorks) and I wish it were a formal unit in the national curriculum. The past two or three years of hot-tempered political discourse have shown that, more than any other deficit in our culture, we lack the ability to disagree fairly, and this inability to communicate respectfully about conflict seems to be deteriorating the very fabric of our society.
There is a tendency – or maybe I should call it an impulse – that we all share to write people off completely when we discover something we don’t like about them. Maybe they say something racially insensitive (or outright racist) or they admit that they are okay with policies that hurt other people as long as they personally benefit. Maybe they dismiss a heartfelt concern as “nutty right-wing propaganda” and tell family members to stop being brainwashed by Fox News or exploited by the GOP. Maybe they call someone a bigot because that person needs a bit of time to understand nonbinary pronouns or gets confused about why the rights of trans people are being debated again. I think we are all guilty at times of being repugnant in our stubbornness or sanctimonious sureness that we are just so right that we forget to treat others as humans who deserve respect. And it is incredibly hard to stay calm when someone raises your hackles with the very arguments you’ve been battling in your mind, who feels as certain that they are right as you feel certain they are wrong.
Meet You Where You Are, 2018, 9″x12″, permanent marker on paper.
I have seen (and been guilty of) an increasing shift towards sentiments like, “I don’t have room in my life for someone like that,” “I can’t look at them the same way now that I know their politics,” and, “Why should I have to educate you if you can’t even bother to educate your hateful / judgmental self?” I read so many think pieces after the 2016 election about how the right and people in Middle America felt ignored or dismissed, and I will admit, my instinctive response was unkind. I live in one of the poorest congressional districts in the United States, but it is also the most Democratic, so it is hard for me to accept the arguments that people can’t afford to worry about other people when they are experiencing economic struggles. But I also see that people on the other side don’t actually know my reality or what my neighbors’ lives are like because none of us will deign to tell them. We assume they won’t listen – just like I often don’t – or that if they do, they are too racist or bigoted or uncaring to change their minds. We leave each other in voids of ignorance and diminish each others’ concerns, and we wind up even further divided and angry at each other, instead of working together to find and demand solutions that benefit us all.
I won’t be so cynical as to suggest that has been the strategy all along to consolidate power and keep us busy squabbling among ourselves while a tiny sect of special interests robs the country blind (yes I will, and it is), but I will say it is the very opposite of the methodology and goals of peer mediation and conflict resolution, and we are all hurting because of it. By setting up our beliefs as diametrically opposed and fighting or condemning the other side instead of seeking compromise and common ground, we are missing out on so many opportunities to improve life for all.
For me personally, environmentalism is at the forefront of all concerns, not just because I love nature and would like to be able to continue going outside in twenty years, but also because I see how climate change and damage to the environment by industry is dramatically impacting quality of life all over the planet. From increasing poverty and stagnating economies to catastrophic weather events and even droughts helping in ISIS recruitment, our energy dependence on oil and the financial interests keeping us dependent on fossil fuels are the single most harmful force in the world right now. Whether you agree with me on this point or not is actually not important (and this isn’t just me being smug, I promise) because the other thing I see in the research I’ve been doing on climate change and sustainable development are amazing opportunities to address other problems through green initiatives.
Earlier this week, I attended two different events on art and activism. The first was a panel discussion hosted by the New York Public Library, with three brilliant authors moderated by an activist / advocate, looking at the role art and writing plays in social justice activism and the connections between activist and creative work. I was frustrated that most of the Q&A focused on self-care (would the same questions be asked of male authors?) but it was incredibly inspiring to see the ways these women engage their communities, the emphasis they placed on listening and working to meet other communities where they are, and the spirit of collaboration and cooperation that seemed to inhabit all of their words and actions (I encourage you to check out their work!). I believe strongly in the power of art to change hearts through a visceral experience of empathy, which leads to changing minds, and it was encouraging to observe the power of art coupled with activist action and goals to really bring it all home for a cause. So much of the battle in social justice is making the case that people should be seen and respected just as human beings. It hurts my heart that this argument still needs to be made because egalitarianism is one of my core values, but this is the world we live in, and the work needs to be done.
The question I would have liked to have asked (if I weren’t too shy) is about engaging people who fundamentally disagree, the ones who aren’t going to read a book by a woman of color, or someone who refuses – or can’t – empathize with characters who aren’t just like them. Is the best approach to focus in on the deeply personal, or to broaden the scope to the universal? Do people need to care and get invested in specific characters or figures who happen to embody a different experience in life to develop empathy that they can then apply to real-life, everyday people, or do they need to see the ways that all people are similar, have common interests, or are ultimately the same as them in so many ways? I suspect all approaches are needed, engaging people on both personal and universal terms (as it suits the work) to generate a tidal shift in thinking and feeling, but I struggle with how to use art in support of social change when it’s already so hard to get people to even look at or value art itself.
Installation view of the 2018 Creative Climate Awards exhibition presented by the Human Impacts Institute at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), New York, NY. September 17-October 12, 2018.
One of the greatest professional experiences I’ve had so far was being included in a recent exhibition and nominated in the 2018 Creative Climate Awards, which showcased the work of 36 artists creating climate-inspired art intended to raise awareness and incite action. Sales of the art benefitted the extraordinary work of the Human Impacts Institute, and being part of the exhibit gave me the opportunity to meet and talk with fellow artists about their work (I promise, I will talk all about this exhibit either here or on the studio blog very, very soon).
In general everyone at the opening reception seemed to be on the same page about the urgency of taking immediate actions to fight climate change, and I found myself feeling at home discussing projects and ideas with like-minded environmentalists. There was one visitor who was a climate change denier (maybe “skeptic” is a fairer description). He argued with several artists about why they were spreading false information about climate science and grilled them about who paid them to make their work. He didn’t talk with me (my pieces in this show were mostly about marine plastics pollution, and it’s hard to argue that that’s a good thing) but he also didn’t seem as hostile or unreasonable as I expected. I realized that he is exactly the type of person we should want to come to that type of an exhibit, and that instead of avoiding him as “the heckler,” we needed to engage him respectfully, hear his differing views, and try to find some common ground or compromise. From what I understand the artists who did talk with him presented their work thoughtfully and respectfully and ultimately had productive – or at least not totally disagreeable – conversations. On hindsight, I wish I had sought him out and done the same. Even if he initially came to be adversarial, he came, and he stayed a long time, talking and listening, looking critically at the art, and maybe questioning his beliefs or changing his mind. I’ve thought about him a lot since then, and I keep asking myself when I last listened to someone whose beliefs I’m inclined to just dismiss out of hand.
The second event I attended this week was the New York / Arab World Culture Forum: Art for Sustainable Futures, hosted by the Asia Society and Edge of Arabia, in partnership with UNESCO. You may feel as overwhelmed by the amount of organizations and ideas in that sentence as I did at first, but essentially it was a panel discussion of three artists moderated by the founder of an organization that bridges Western and Arab worlds through art and shared culture, bookended by speeches by UNESCO and UN representatives, focusing on how art can be used to promote and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the UN.
Images from the Edge of Arabia Instagram (@edgeofarabia), showing panelists (L-R): Michael Mazzotta, Razan Al Sarraf, Rashad Salim, and moderator Stephen Stapleton, co-founder of Edge of Arabia.
You can view the event here (jump to about 20:40 to start), and I again strongly encourage you to check out the amazing work being done by these artists, the many excellent events and exhibitions of the yearlong New York-Arab World Arts and Education Initiative, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals themselves.
One of the strongest themes I saw throughout the forum was the ways that unsustainable development (which is to say environmentally harmful and socially irresponsible practices that put profit over people and the Earth) contributes not only to major global problems like poverty, famine, war, epidemics of disease, catastrophic weather events etc., but also to the loss of traditional culture, artisanship, and the commonality of understanding that comes with cross-cultural communications. It felt like the global version of what I had seen on a personal scale at the previous night’s NYPL panel: that we need to listen, cooperate, and collaborate across nations and cultures if we are going to tackle the almost unfathomably vast problems humanity currently faces.
It is hard to wrap our minds around something as huge as the entire Earth’s climate or the economy of a whole country, let alone the whole world, and it is even harder to incite true, actionable concern when most people are focused on surviving and the day-to-day problems right in front of them. We can recognize the tragedy of one individual polar bear starving to death, but we become paralyzed and helpless in the face of unprecedented millions of children starving to death in Yemen, where we are complicit (read this New Yorker article by Jane Ferguson if you never want to sleep again).
Wise Little River, 2018, 9″x12″, permanent marker on paper. On view through October 28 in “Escapades” at the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition in Red Hook (BWAC).
The challenge we face begins with establishing a general, global concern for all people and the environment, and I believe this will be the primary challenge of humanity for all time. I don’t see the personal appeals working. We may find images of displaced Syrian children covered in rubble from bombings upsetting, but we refuse to acknowledge how our dependence on gasoline for our cars is keeping us invested in prolonging their suffering and cultural destruction. We may donate once in a while to assuage guilt over children starving in Yemen (and here I will say, please support the crucial work of the International Rescue Committee!) but when it comes time to vote, we’re focusing on our own income tax or the gas tax in New Jersey or ideological hot-button issues like reproductive rights versus the “rights of the unborn,” and we aren’t even asking candidates what they plan to do about humanitarian crises or existential threats to the environment.
So maybe it is time for selfish, universal appeals. If we can’t stir up concern for all of humanity, maybe we need to focus on individual dangers, like losing your own home to hurricane flooding or losing your own job when your company moves overseas – but instead of scapegoating or fear-mongering (as our most cynical politicians do) we need to pinpoint the actual responsible parties and hold them accountable. I think we need to get into a proverbial room together, establish mutual respect (yes, even if that asks a really, really lot of us), and start working together to show people how they benefit personally from everyone doing the right thing (which we need to agree on together too).
I recently read an article shared by the March for Science about the most important science policy issue in every state, which was both utterly fascinating and immensely frustrating. As I read, I kept seeing so many opportunities for new businesses and jobs growth, a potentially huge boost to the economy, and improved quality of lives of people by investing in green initiatives. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is one of several candidates I know calling for a Green New Deal for exactly this type of infrastructure-level projects and policy changes that will result in more well-paying, secure jobs and sustainable economic development. I get so frustrated wondering why our current administration isn’t doing anything for green development and instead fighting for environmentally-disastrous, backwards policies, and then I remember their biggest donors are the owners of oil companies, coal and natural gas concerns, and weapons manufacturers. These donors are making extraordinary profits by keeping us dependent on oil and fighting unfunded wars for it, and we are letting our government act in their interests instead of ours.
I’m not sure if the project of turning things around is one of education, organization, traditional activism, community outreach and communication, or all of the above, but I am committed to figuring out how art and culture works toward it. I know that everything political I’ve said in this post will be summarily dismissed by those who disagree with “all liberals,” and I fear they are the ones who most need to see the ways they are being lied to and manipulated… but they would probably say the same about me. So where do we start? Do I make works of art they won’t look at? Do I write 3000-word essays they won’t read? Do I follow them around Facebook giving meticulously-sourced fact corrections for every opinion they blurt out? Or do I do exactly what we’ve been accused of doing all along, in gathering a momentum that excludes them and dragging them kicking and screaming along toward a progressive future that will ultimately benefit them too?
The Seat of Hope, 2018, 4″x6″, colored pencil on paper.
In my one conflict resolution session, I breached protocol at one point and said, “The other option is to just agree you don’t want to be friends anymore, go your separate ways, and we quit wasting everyone’s time trying to find compromise if you just plain hate each other.” I said it out of exasperation and annoyance that the process wasn’t working, but it landed like a slap in the face to both parties. Both got tears in their eyes, and one said quietly, “I don’t hate you.” The other agreed, and they dropped the self-righteous anger that had been fueling a long session of intransigent bickering, instead expressing hurt and getting to the heart of their conflict so they could resolve it.
To hate someone you don’t know personally or to express cruel indifference (“I don’t care if you lose your home because you are a bigot who supported a hateful pig for president” / “I don’t care if children are kept in cages or deported because their criminal parents shouldn’t have come here illegally to leech off taxpayers”) we can only see people in the abstract. I don’t know anyone who can say – and truly mean – the rhetorical things we spew online or the mean-spirited dismissals we make among likeminded peers to someone’s face. If we are forced to really look, one to one, to see individual people just like we want to be seen – and to examine how our mistreatment of them contributes to our own misfortunes – maybe there is some hope for finding common ground and reaching sustainable compromise. We don’t have the option to abandon large swathes of humanity, and it’s foolish to try to move on without them. I think, as hard as it is, now is the most important time for mutual respect, meaningful communication, and above all, listening, learning from each other, and remembering we are all in this together.
|
2019-04-23T18:19:25Z
|
http://www.vickilicious.com/?tag=politics
|
Europe is a treasure trove for awe-inspiring landscapes, cosmopolitan cities and cultural encounters. Princess, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Disney and Celebrity all have itineraries across the pond. With the European region becoming more popular and affordable, travelers are given more cruise options. Family-friendly ships, both large and small, now sail throughout the area, even in the once-avoided Baltic Sea. Princess, Norwegian and Carnival cruise lines are sending some of their big ships to Europe. Royal Caribbean has increased its kid-friendly programs during the summer months while journeying to this region. Celebrity also runs a voyage that stops at major ports, appealing to first-timers. The summer serves as high season, though cruises are available from May into September.
Right now, it’s cheaper to cruise than fly to Europe, as the pound is soaring over the U.S. dollar. Dining and sleeping on the ship saves a lot of money. However, it’s a good idea to check ahead about the type of currency your cruise accepts onboard. Carnival, Royal Caribbean or Norwegian Cruise Line will use U.S. dollars, but others accept the pound or the euro.
Eastern and Western Mediterranean cruises are vastly popular among families. These voyages cover everything from Lisbon, Portugal to Istanbul, Turkey. Select ships stop in Morocco in Africa on the way out of Portugal. After Cadiz near Seville in Spain, most cruises embark and disembark from the widespread, bustling port of Barcelona, Spain. Families can spend the afternoon wandering Las Ramblas, eating tapas and touring Antoni Gaudi’s artsy, architectural creations.
Sailing down the Mediterranean from Spain, passengers will catch a glimpse of the Cote d’Azur (French Riviera). Along the way, ships may stop at Monte Carlo, Monaco; Nice, Cannes or Villefranche, France; depending on the itinerary. Even passing by the coastal towns captures their beauty from afar — the turquoise waters meeting the staggering stone bluffs. St. Paul de Vence is a 16th century village, perched high in the mountains. A first-rate day trip — the village has an old-world ambience and offers gorgeous views of the Mediterranean Sea.
On down the sea comes Italy, with common ports in Civitavecchia near Rome and Livorno. Must-see Roman attractions are the Vatican at St. Peter’s Square, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain. Don’t forget to have some pizza! It’s where the delicious food originated. The Leaning Tower of Pisa and guided tours of Florence are accessible from Livorno. Lucca, also in Florence, is a medieval walled city that was the capital of Tuscany in the Middle Ages — another good attraction for kids who like history. Off the coast of southern Italy, many ships stop at the small island of Malta, too.
Eastern Mediterranean also offers well-placed ports in awe-inspiring destinations. Ports are in Athens, Katakolon and Olympia, Greece; Istanbul, Turkey; and Venice, Italy. Venice, a destination in itself, is arguably one of the most beautiful European cities. Families can glide down the waterway alleys that connect more than 100 islands. Four hundred bridges are in the city. In graceful palazzos, tourists explore the city, stopping in museums, churches and old castles. La Serenissima is a world of its own — a town that has no cars, not one!
Greece is another big draw of the Eastern Mediterranean. Athens, accessed by a port in nearby Piraeus, offers the Parthenon, Agora Market and Oberlaender Museum. While there, it’s imperative that visitors take in the view of Lykavittos Hill — a famous view of the city from above. Great beaches, coupled with interesting history can be found on the Greek Isles. Greek ports are in Santorini, Rhodes, Samos, Patmos and Mykonos. Cruises that stop at Mykonos almost always visit the nearby the island of Delos, which is a key historic destination.
The British Isles consist of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. England’s Dover and Southampton are two of the largest ports in Europe for embarkation and departure. In Ireland, families can travel the path of history when docking in Cobh, Cork — the last port of call for the famous Titanic. The Titanic Trail Cobh is a guided walking tour that explores the town. Edinburgh offers many fun attractions for families, including Happy Castle Play Centre, Dalkeith Adventure Park and Five Sisters Zoo. Dublin also hosts an array of family-friendly activities, such as visiting the National Wax Museum, the Viking Adventure Walk and the Dublin Zoo.
Of course, London is one of the most popular destinations in the British Isles. In the sprawling city, families can visit Kensington Park and view Princess Diana memorials, stuck in the gates of Kensington Palace. The London Zoo is in the heart of Regent’s Park near kid-friendly museums like Madame Tussauds and the Sherlock Holmes Museum. Recognized for its world-class theater productions, London also offers children’s plays at the Unicorn Theater, Half Moon Theater and Little Angel Puppet Theater. View the city from above on the London Eye Ferris wheel and ride the famous double-decker buses. Kids will feel as if they’ve stepped into a Harry Potter movie. Parents can also sample a variety of high-quality teas.
Western Europe offers many popular ports of call in France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Le Havre, France, is the Normandy-based port closest to Paris. Zeebrugge, Belgium, is an hour and a half away from Bruges, Belgium, which offers a taste of cultural and culinary delights. Locals meander along the winding canals, ducking into cafes to munch on moules frites (mussels and fries). Make sure your family tries the famed Belgian waffles. Paris is home to a number of sidewalk cafes, shops, parks and museums. The Louvre houses the original Mona Lisa, among other works of art. Charming fishing villages round out the cruise experience, bringing passengers face-to-face with locals from Honfleur and Guernsey’s St. Peter Port, both in France.
A more recent trend, cruises in Northern Europe have opened passenger’s eyes to beautiful fjords and artsy cities. Standard Baltic ports are in Oslo, Norway; Copenhagen, Denmark; Stockholm, Sweden; Helsinki, Finland; and St. Petersburg, Russia — also some of the top cruise ports in Europe. Stockholm, Copenhagen, and sometimes Amsterdam, Netherlands, are popular debarkation ports. Excursions are offered to Norway’s fjords, the Arctic, Greenland and Iceland. Common homeports in these parts are Norway’s Bergen and Iceland’s Reykjavik. To make tours more fun, cruises offer adventurous city exploration by bike, kayak, rollerblades and even hot air balloon. These regularly attract families, warding off boredom by spicing up routine sightseeing.
St. Petersburg, Russia’s only Baltic port, is by far the most popular destination in the region. Cruise lines offer at least two full days in the port of call, allowing passengers to get their fill of the beautiful city. The second largest museum in the world, Hermitage Museum displays three million pieces of art in opulent rooms that were once inhabited by royalty. The city has many castles to tour, a dream for architecture-admiring families, and musical concerts in the evenings.
Deemed the “Venice of the North,” Stockholm, Sweden, is made up of 14 islands connected by bridges. The city offers sky-high, rooftop tours where visitors donning safety harnesses walk on top of buildings. Stockholm is also one of the few cities that allow hot air balloons over the city center. The sweeping views are addicting, and kids will enjoy helping fill and dismantle balloons pre- and post-flight. Copenhagen, Denmark, hosts the Tivoli Gardens, spread over 20 acres of flowers and foliage. The city carries the same charming vibe with picture-perfect Christiansborg Palace and Roseborg Castle. Oslo, Norway, is well-known for the fjords that surround the city. The city itself has a lively waterfront area with museums and cafes. Families can visit the Nobel Prize Peace Center, the Munch Museum and Vigeland Sculpture Park.
Want more information on Europe? Check out our Europe destination page. Planning a cruise for your family? Read our Family Cruises article. For more information on European cruises, visit our sister site Cruise Critic.
|
2019-04-23T22:01:06Z
|
https://www.familyvacationcritic.com/europe-cruises/art/
|
To manage occasion allocation letters carefully you have to track down some on line samples or templates. An event sponsorship template is a ready-made record which could be utilised to function the exact same purpose as any investment document that is normal. There are respective sorts of property request templates. Sponsorship proposal arrangement will assist to make the request correspondence at a manner.
When a goal is owned by you, it needs to be easy that you consider the important steps to be ahead of the bunch. First, you must possess a intelligent goals. After it really is very important to stay in mind for why you need a sponsorship, your principal aim is always to supply decent explanations.
The procedure can be quite daunting. In truth, it is one of the toughest percentage of the sponsorship clinic. Choose a subject which you have heard with your affirmation prep.
After establishing a sponsorship suggestion, you’ve must be sure you realize very well what it is you’re searching for. There’s one alternative option, however, which is to write a sponsorship proposal. Your allocation proposition should provide prospective corporate and private patrons exemptions amounts, therefore they can pick sponsorship’s degree which suits their funds and level of interestrates. Developing a premium content predicated sponsorship proposition could be tricky job. During sporting occasions and business suggestion the sponsorship proposals that are usual are. Be aware the simplest rule Whenever you are intending to make the ideal sponsorship suggestion.
The letter would be your only means by that you are able to outwit the remaining portion of the applicants. Be constantly reminded that the average person that will read your covering letter may or may not have experienced you in person. Sponsorship proposal letters need to be well crafted. Event sponsorship proposal letter must incorporate a few important things that you need to understand. You have to compile the necessary files, such as an eventplanner type before you commence drafting the proposal. Composing a proposal may be an essential job. A business event proposal might be created by different stuff predicated the form of occasion you have on the job.
Wait for gifts to manually enter. The host needs to have the choice to give money directly to the bride or contribute services like catering or photography. Your patrons are going to get their demands met in addition take into account their company targets and performance indicators. To be able to compose celebration sponsorship proposals, you want to become cautious using correspondence writing approach for your own sponsors. Event diversification is sort of market place strategy accomplished by commercial companies. Explain you are getting are currently seeking sponsorship therefore as to pay for the costs and married. Getting private on your small business proposition letters can be also a method.
Events planned and are desired. This occasion is really actually a milestone and ought. If we are lower on our finances holding a tremendous event might be described as a tad too much for several us. Events such as sport and charity desire a great deal of money to become utilised in lots of methods.
Where your providers are required Gauge the kind of function and align the services which you may perform. If you wish to get your enterprise sponsored, then developing a cookbook suggestion ought to be unquestionably the main facet. It is nonetheless a prerogative to compose an appealing suggestion although generally in many cases, a portion of the business’s marketing program will be to host an event. Make certain you’re finding the ideal company for the own event. Estimate the value of their networking vulnerability your brand receives as a effect of the sponsorship. Estimate the array of that time period people will be exposed to a own brand for a result of the exemptions and also gauge how far you would usually pay to accomplish numbers using your standard advertisements and marketing methods.
You’re able to create changes init in accordance with your function, once it’s going to be downloaded. Limit the complete amount of money you are needing of whether or not it truly is regarded. Explain clearly the form of sponsorship you’re needing of. Trying to find a sponsor might be a competition one of event hosts. Attempting to come across an event or company sponsor is a lot like looking for employment. One of the ways that are maximum to pay the charges of the marriage will be to get it sponsored by associates as well as family members. Look at our Sample Event Forms that you’ll get yourself a belief of what statements should be comprised to please the patrons.
You will find several different types of phrases. Additionally, it might be very helpful to clarify the provisions for costs even when you’re not anticipating any. If you’re a company proprietor, you must grow the conditions you prefer to work with for your own customers. Realize that in the event that you don’t stick to the states of this correspondence, the landlord could make use of the correspondence against you. You have to add the terms in the own debt foundation letter that makes it clear to all events.
Consequently there isn’t any confusion within the terminology at this correspondence you might opt to take into account studying the correspondence. You also should complete it for a number of reasons, although it’s not compulsory that you simply introduce your landlord a letter on paper informing him that the rent will soon be late. Payment announcements may also be referred to as check ups. They are an equally important part of handling payroll. Maintain a record of the sum you paid with your bank card invoice.
You will undoubtedly be told into this fee card repayment site. Many Visa bill payment websites provide you with the stability an option to pay the minimum amount due or a sum, that you simply find it possible to manually input. Deliver the payment during the system, Whenever you have installed your account data. Provide put guidelines for the manner in which you’ll deal with control cards and checks. In the event the credit score test makes the customer appear to be risky, ask to go paid upfront in cash.
Produce a check at the sum you’re very likely to cover or purchase a money purchase to pay for the amount. To shield finances, a day pick when cost has to be manufactured. Input the knowledge, such as credit card into the most suitable fields and press .
When an statement is legal is dependent on several elements, so it’s crucial they each windup at the proper location. No cost could be created out of a check. Describe how the debtor is likely to create payments and the sum of every repayment. To stop problems from the location, establish ground rules for payment must be built and also adhere with them. Don’t confine the kinds of cost you take in to the conventional ones. Should you’d like to file your payment on line by email 16, select the electronic check choice. It could be extremely seductive if you wind up missing your statement to earn a partial payment, without a payment whatsoever or without a stamp when it’s the moment to mail your own bill.
Banks, lenders along with payment internet web sites that are online help it become feasible for you to cover your invoices utilising the choice. If you’re ready to suppose the other’s loan, then you’re saying you are prepared to maintain payments on this mortgage until it really is paid in full. A no cosigner unsecured loan is likewise an option whenever you have poor credit, you can get even score. The lending company needs to notify the debtor that the premise has happened, and also normally the terms are precisely the exact same. It’s looking to see that you just started to struggle to your mortgage repayment all about the time that your earnings was reduced. Collectors offer you a confirmation number that indicates a payment that is thriving, after building an internet cost.
Take your credit card ready as you must give the info from the card to the automated system. Fortunately, for those who have a Gap creditcard you have a good deal of choices open to one personally to help to generate your payments punctually. Make your cost via check or cash and you will need to establish that your armed forces identification card.
Visit the client , if you should be self explanatory. In the event the customer is one you prefer to maintain, the very best method to defuse the situation would be to take the personal part out of it. Most customers pay to products and services and the goods you buy, but if you stay in business long enough you’ll come . Not all clients want to become in touch beside you in the same way, therefore of accomplishing their company, that the more options you provide people you will possess. The customer is just one you can be well worth retaining, using this sort of intermediary will permit it to become simpler to keep up a working partnership with the client soon after the bills become paid and would like to keep . Customers who have to pay their Macy’s credit card expenses possess an outstanding deal about how precisely you can make the charge card of options. Verizon phone service is present in many areas of the nation.
Look to get what you are searching for. Payment Options This really is the place you are in a position to outline the manner you would like to just accept cost (for example, checks or income ) so when payment needs to be done. You might want to start looking into alternatives to pay for your lease, such as, for instance, a credit , a cash loan or a no charge personal loan. There really are a handful of distinct options.
You might have to eliminate painful and sensitive information. Next time you take place which you just simply enjoy the design, you are able to store it like the HTML file, then utilize it because the template to receive your domain name. The method of finding a blog is always to ask family and friends about this. Choose the kind of line you desire and then manually draw on it to the webpage. You have to add extra pages after the one. Adding pages together with text messages on every webpage each will help save you a great deal of time out of including the writing box to each page . If you would really want to discover more, use links under.
The PDF file type has been a format for putting up material. The fdf data file is made. It will be likely to double some other place from the document to set the cursor. As you may not replicate a formal record in manner, it should stay glued into a specific regular. Perhaps not only is it that the ability certificate an vitally important document after it worries that the final measures of an individual with a particular company, it conveys the work integrity and advantages of the person to his prospective companies. If you own Adobe software and a pdf file, you may make a fdf file. PDFs allow the transformation of a collection of document formats which would last to maintain the font mode, colour and images, no matter the software employed to generate it.
There really are plenty of things to consider when deciding upon a template to generate an aura such as size (range of webpages, margins, headings, subheadings, and so on ) and just how much area you’d like for graphics and images. Extra templates are offered throughout any office Community web internet site. You might find an acceptable group of invitation templates atdo-it-yourself-invitations.
Opt for the kind of file file that you wish to save as the template. You own a sample template and also a idea of it, you’ll be in a position to make one in accordance with your own requirements. It really is far better to create the template initially and then it will be possible to reuse the template. Among these websites you will take a posture to track down Inkscape BusinessCard templates that may help you create the image you will need to encourage your own goods, your own business, and yourself as well as solutions.
In any event, the procedure may work the same. It is important that you simply use it so that your tasks are all finished punctually. It will be potential to rely on her behalf in order to complete the activities delegated to her well in a deadline, also with solutions that are advanced also. You have the ability additionally to classify the tasks that have to be performed on the grounds of these rooms of one’s residence. You’d take a position to accomplish tasks within the established period limit. The application permits you to insert images and shapes that will improve the look of one’s kind. The operation of word will be able to assist you to create materials like advertisements, and extends beyond that, however.
You are able to match one’s PDF’s background color , for instance, whitened, or you select a colour to deserve that the redaction standout, such as for example shameful. Leave any of these images you want to use. The film will show up from the template.
A dialog box appears asking for the sort of information the signer must leave in order to complete the digital signature, such as name and their current email address. If you would enjoy insert one text on every page, then just click on on every web page within the little circle at the front of Insert a text box. Publish any logos or clip art that you do not need to show up on the table tent’s inside. This can assist you to sail by way of a complicated period tide.
It has a great deal more applications, while lots of folks utilize Word to get simple activities like composing letters. Remember which you’re supposed to compose a letter, maybe not an essay. The identical arrangement is followed by an adventure correspondence for a certificate and also serves the same function. Be certain to clearly define the most important reason so this letter’s receiver knows your position. There is An example letter provided within the content under. Additionally, it is beneficial in the event somebody who has known the suspect to get some time writes the correspondence. If you want to apply there, you need to compose a program letter into your university.
Certificate samples could be found around the internet and with openly available info, it’d not be quite tricky to make” this kind of certification. Consider purchasing one on still another internet site or e bay selling photos, In the event that you would like a photo. Magazines always possess this matter.
In case the gift has an validity then don’t forget to mention so. Recognition program and A booming benefit does not have to be complicated or expensive to get the job done. Todayas achievement may look like nothing end. Sharing your knowledge can be actually just a wonderful matter. Perhaps not all people possess the talent of templates out of scratch. It needs just a tiny creativity.
Developing a gift certificate is actually really just a trying undertaking. The above mentioned template is both appropriate and is ideal to be used in the appropriate environment. Not only is it that the ability certificate that an extremely essential document when it comes the closing measures of an person with a specific company, it conveys the simplest work integrity and strengths of this man to his future companies. This certification features a proforma that may be molded according to the convention of the specific organization. Also make certain the proper level was entered on the certificate. It is likely to personalize the aforementioned certificates based on needs and your requirements.
Because they have moved many instances TVI communicate has lots of issues using identity, and so they appear to conduct business underneath names that are particular. It far have no comment on this particular issue. After you get an autograph during the mail, take some time and energy for you to do a bit easy search as I’ve explained in a department. Make certain you’re sending your request to a deal with. Gift notes are now common so a certificate are a fun together with concept. It functions as a reminder for your client.
In all honesty, even in case you have kept your promise and provided price it could be complicated to really have people to rekindle. This really is life for almost all of people in everyday life. I haven’t had kiddies. Whatever rules you decide on for kid or your son, make sure to write them down! My son, as an example, really loves football, also it has performed for any variety of decades, however there’s never a moment if he would obtain football boots that are new or the following football. You could show your friend using a certification together with a gift you have acquired on him or her. Make sure that you have place the identify of the specific that is right.
1 wall inside the business gets got the photos of all employees who’ve worked over five years. Make it simple to devote your subscription application and once you have a subscription foundation that is excellent, pay attention to strengthening your loved ones to keep them at your program. Thinking about the aim of both of these systems, you already understand what is led to things.
Simply take the evaluation and see if your organization demands a subscription application. Maybe not just about every membership app must be multipurpose like individuals in the cases but they need to deliver a distinctive collection of rewards that are available to clients that are routine. The handicap savings strategy is your idea where the government offers a pension to you, it is the the 1st of its’ kind in the full world. 1st things to begin with you wish to pick a spending budget.
No matter if you’ve just begun your company or are seeking to strengthen the amount of clientele, the notions discussed in the article will assist you. Even the Sony Corporation is known for its potential to make and fabricate products. Organizations are created with the only intention to support organizations that were distinctive to keep a high renewal rate . I have known many scam organizations in my private time, and also such form of businesses respond to each of forum accusations to alleviate buyer concerns in place of appearing to become on together with their business, together with providing valid causes for people to question the business in the exact original site. Every business may gain and should set some type of subscription advertising. As your customer was prepared to obtain the first phase, they’ll often think about numerous yearsif. Offering a credit history card additionally makes it much easier on your members to obtain your goods by giving installation payments.
In the event you’re asked to post the correspondence to help a person demonstrate together side reestablish residency correspondence of recommendation, then adhere to plenty of guidelines. Thus dependent on the rationale an individual needs to compose the correspondence. Should you refuse to compose a letter that may be an matter as well. A letter of suggestion ought to be among the simplest sections of correspondence. A character reference correspondence (also often referred to as a correspondence of private reference or individual advice ) is utilised to recommend somebody for a situation within an business or for some capacity within an company. When a person who you’re uneasy with asks you to write them a character reference correspondence or whether you can’t think of enough amazing things to say about the individual, then it goes to be better in case it’s possible to find a method to flee writing it. Stick to the 6steps and you’re able to compose a winning character reference letter in no moment!
Third, the individual has to be more prepared to set the challenging work and time in to the correspondence to generate an exemplary outcome. Then he must be eager to put the work and time into the letter to create a quality result. Maybe perhaps not out of 5 or 10 years past so comprise the date and the reading the correspondence may want to bear in mind that the reference is current.
When looking to obtain a job to get a teacher, then find strategies to highlight exactly the characteristics and qualifications which will assist the primary in fulfilling their aims. Additionally, and most importantly, principals today must serve as their building’s leader. Furthermore school attorneys face stress to increase graduation rates and school admissions, and maintain extracurricular interests and fantastic sports clubs.
From the first instance, the letter may even be called a personal reference correspondence. It’s far more advisable to obtain a person who is not related to one personally to write the letter. The better part of the instant, producing that correspondence includes nominal risk. So, to continue to continue to keep your letter credible, you need to give proof your impression of the individual is valid. Unfortunately it isn’t possible to understand whether there is a given letter going to become the difference in becoming right to a faculty or not. An excellent correspondence will probably possess relevant information about the applicant. Be certain to tailor to fulfill your requirements, when you search for sample individual letters of recommendation.
You’re going to be astonished how people are hungry for advice there’s always somebody who wants your information, or who’d reap the benefits of your own experience. According to these experts’ advice, the information plays an essential part in the job decision treatment. You have to get information out of the person who has asked one to write the letter. Thank heavens there’s the web now where information isn’t difficult to discover! Be sure to verify you have got each one of the appropriate contact info. It will be likely to utilize an example reference page for helpful tips.
Customers who rave about your product or agency are all ought and effective to become in every letter. To get a great deal of business owners, even to picking the very most effective ways of advertising and advertising their 19, in regards it could be challenging to comprehend what the techniques are. For instance, with all the large portion of their marketing techniques, it could on occasion be debatable to get a business to track the growth of their efforts to find out what exact impact they’d in sales or increasing inquiries for that company. If your employer may expect a wellness system, inquire whether the main reason is as it employed women and many men who have lifestyles. Since you entertain businesses the better prospects will probably function to obtain an comprehension of what exactly is essential to you personally and things you need you are given a return on the investment you have made on your pc.
The shape will be adhered to by Nearly all suggestion writers. For your reason pro CV authors are currently delivering their services that are professional. Letter-writing is just actually a approach complete organization or to locate closure. You’re called to do the challenging job of determining what type of your project that you want and exhibit your skills and resume which goals what you’ll really like to do. Should is currently trying to find a job, sample letters of advice might be what you’ve got to help them succeed. After you receive employed for a particular project As soon as it’s correct that sometimes, you might discover that the work is a bit different than the task description. Discovering a occupation that is good is an excessively hard endeavor.
Folks assume a personality certifying correspondence to procure a position in a particular organization or, even to get a scholarship or admission in a college that is trustworthy. It’s potential that you explain his character by providing examples as this will create a personal touch within your own view. In literature, after a statement that comes with an inherent significance in contrast with the literal significance of the paragraph is created by a character, the author is supposed to own employed irony. He needs to be witty to make comedy and unpredictable. So your video clip is watched by them with interest in developing a mockumentary the characters that you employ, should interest the audiences.
The paragraph to reveal also a request that is soft and also your view to show up positive on the person. Writing it really isn’t as challenging since it’s made out to become, however you will need to make sure that you never go overboard understanding the person who you’re advocating, but offer a personality evaluation. Therefore who you’re the duration of time you understand the person, what type of romance you are experiencing with that individual, how long you have spent together, etc.. From the manner in which and the first paragraph set your own debut just the individual is known by you and from if. You’re uneasy writing the advice if you actually don’t think you’re able to notify the individual.
There are a great deal of explanations why your friend could be required to supply personality reference. That you don’t need to stop getting friends once you are at a partnership. You might be able to use a friend for a mention for job. Then that’s your pick if you chosen to stick with friends with this individual, but nevertheless, it won’t be a easy road to hoe if you anticipate staying with your own partner. These good buddies are not necessarily great to Ziggy and at times may gain out of his kindness. Friends are an outlet for emotions that there is a youngster experiencing trouble expressing.
If you have any questions, then don’t hesitate to acquire in contact. In case you might have further questions, please don’t hesitate to acquire in contact with me personally by cell telephone or electronic mail . Once from the dream of the youngster, you then are able to ask concerns regarding their pal.
A character reference is actually really a reference in the person that you understand in host to an former employer. Sporadically, personality references are additionally utilized by persons should they fear that their managers aren’t likely to compose positive references. What’s more, you may well be requested to submit some other membership in an expert group or a personality references one of your school application records. It’s far more advisable to find yourself a character reference that’s on letterhead in a venture.
Be confident it is a responsibility which should be fulfilled in a suitable technique, if you were requested to write a reference correspondence with someone. Character reference letters might be helpful in acquiring. Whenever you’re asked to write a character reference letter depends on the letter’s use.
The correspondence shouldn’t be from an individual who’s’crucial’ per se nonetheless it needs to be from some one who is a character watch and has something constructive to state regarding the defendant. Some characters could also be joined to the reference letters or cover letters. A character reference letter needs to be clear and most importantly, plausible. It needs to be prepared attentively. This really is but one of the most important letters that you need when you are asking for work, that loan, college entrance, etc.. Generally speaking, character significance letters are generally used by employment goals, and also are intended for endorsing the issues with somebody. You will take a position to write a personality reference letter to get purposes.
If you are delivering the correspondence for the exact first time, then then the launch is going to be properly used to introduce the sender. The correspondence needs to contain duration details regarding who you’re what is your connection with the individual and also your comprehension of the personality of the individual. Where as, a reference letter is about the subject of the information regarding the person A recommendation letter will be written to recommend an individual for a specific option . Generally, it’s been found that women and men become puzzled between correspondence and a mention correspondence of suggestion, and sometimes look at them of the identical. Individual benchmark letters of recommendation would be a mirror of one’s naturel and techniques since you may see.
This correspondence can be a superior case of the recommendation letter for a scenario when an reference letter must be composed by you for somebody who is employing to your work. It is imperative to compose an convincing and extremely nice letter to aid your buddies, coworkers, deputies, along with superiors. An expert reference letter needs to be clearly created and precise. In the event you’ve surely got to write a letter with reference with this particular intention, then it is possible to split up the letter 3 parts.
Focus just on a single idea a card so that you don’t get tempted to will include a whole lot of advice on this. The remaining portion of the info must be involved on your other promotion and promotion and marketing pieces. Anyways here are significant strategies for start ups who attempt to get yourself a productive website. In where you are ready to find the reality of their neighborhood consumer security division to know that your individual consumer security office of one’s nation, you may go to consumer actions website. In addition, you will need to send a quarterly newsletter. Besides the above mentioned communications you’re also going to be sending out of reminders of the benefits of conducting business along with your organization and you and your usual promotional postings.
You ought to change this content in line with the pursuits. The letter’s content ought to be very well looked out and then ought to be exhibited very nicely. Advertising in set of advertisements else like a means to generate visitors to their own site is your solution that web site developers use who would want to market a mobile website.
The conventional may vary with unique types of scenarios. Since it comprises the extensive data of any undertaking perfect structure and layout are incredibly important aspects in a report. Then you’re considered bloated if you should be aware the records you’re facing have been forged and it is still true that you simply just produce an effort to work with that. In case you create fake documents or writing of defrauding someone or organization, for the reason, you are going to be presented as guilty also it is considered as a felony.
To give it a personal touch, make sure that you compose the letter on your words. Be sure that the letter consists of your own enterprise letter head. If the correspondence is required by you earlier and also haven’t been in an position to build that kind of rapport, don’t stress. You’ll find just two types of query letters.
Technology and the web’s usage has shifted the way my business is promoted. The exact very same thing is true for any industry too. The bloodstream game industry is very catchy for regulation enforcers and is closed to discontinue. Truly, businesses are established to assist unique organizations to keep up a higher renewal price. If you are inexperienced, then go for an excellent company providing website design that is very great for little business. They’ll have the inclination look at yearsif the offer is perfect because your customer was prepared to purchase the very first period. Offering an credit score score card additionally causes it to be much easier for your members by giving obligations to obtain your product.
The main function of the program is to allow the manager to schedule function to be achieved, according to the time of deliverables. A number of decisions preserved the value of exculpatory proof throughout trial. Among the other facet of the restart where women and men turn into stuck would be the relevant skills. The second thing is to inform the man about the purpose behind the interview. Whether an individual, as an instance, alleges you are afflicted by a certain ailment, you may provide records which refute his allegation.
The next thing you ought to have in your outline is precisely everything you intend to sell. 4 webpages is believed to become the ideal span, to start with, the outline should not be overly long. If you aren’t convinced about creating a proposition yourself, it is suggested that you simply search for an expert’s expert services. The outline provides principles about the business version Nevertheless a business plan extends to you the details regarding the procedure by the provider will be run and the inflow of profits. Simply take the test and determine whether your business would like a membership application. For instance, a student submits a mission in time, and contains some extra advice she gathered on the discipline. Teachers can be sure that students understand the need for behavior, and owing to this, behave properly, rather than imposing it on them through regulations and rules.
The speech functions to present an individual you will have to incorporate advice into this address and promise that you simply refer to just how the individual’s knowledge in his particular capacities is appropriate, towards case he is invisibly around. It should be heartfelt and drafting it is not difficult at all, provided that you include the essential and key pointers that you feel will bring the nature of everything you wish to say . Generally, an award approval address needs to be given from one’s center. The speech utilized in CV or restart composing is ordinarily appropriate also it’s really intelligent to keep it that method.
|
2019-04-19T02:33:35Z
|
http://reflectionsonacreativescotland.com/16-wzor-cv-kierowca/
|
Every day we are hounded by advertisers and marketers to WEAR THIS! EAT THAT! DRIVE THIS! BUY THAT! And if we do - we can look like Halle Berry or jump like Michael Jordan. These "promises", absurd as they seem, are often the brainchild of a marketing copywriter. The theme of this newsletter is how to make sense of marketing messages and become critical consumers.
How do we ensure that we are making the best decisions when we are showered by advertising and being influenced at an emotional and subconscious level? How do we learn to identify the way advertisers ply our emotions? How do we learn to become smart readers of advertising information, so we are not triggered by copywriters into making rushed and ill-informed decisions?
The answer is to become a critical marketing reader.
In previous newsletters, we learned critical reading and thinking techniques. These skills can be put to great use in a wide variety of ways and advertising material is no exception.
What follows is a quick summary of what we have covered so far in critical reading and thinking.
What makes a critical reader different from an ordinary reader?
Unlike ordinary readers, critical readers do not take everything they read to be facts. They realize what they read is one particular point of view and that it is often the author's goal to persuade the reader to accept this view.
Critical readers are able to separate the "real" information from the marketing hype - information which is valid and useful to their needs.
Faulty perceptions: They avoid these by being mindful of stereotypes in their reading.
Invalid assumptions: They constantly question their assumptions to ensure their validity.
The power of words: They consider multiple meanings of words and the context in which the words are used.
Faulty logic: They look at whether the argument is based on sound logic.
Critical readers know how to identify, reconstruct and evaluate arguments. They are aware that there are two different types of arguments i.e. inductive and deductive arguments and how to assess the validity of these different types of arguments.
Inductive arguments operate on rules of thumb. In an inductive argument, if the premise is true, it is probable the conclusion is true as well. The truth of an inductive argument can be ascertained by assessing the accuracy of previous observations and the strength of the causal relationship.
A deductive argument is more strongly linked in that, if the premise is true, it is certain that the conclusion is true as well. Deductive arguments are usually reserved to definitions and mathematical rules. The truth of a deductive argument can be ascertained by assessing whether the reasoning and premises behind the argument are logical.
Hasty generalizations: Critical readers avoid these by ensuring the reasons to support the conclusions are reasonable and sufficient.
Loaded questions: Critical readers look for potential assumptions hidden in questions eg "Are you still failing maths?" automatically assumes that the person being questioned has failed maths.
Post-hoc reasoning: Critical readers are aware that just because one event precedes another, the first event does not automatically cause the second event.
Fallacious appeals: Critical readers are aware that just because an argument appeals to authority, common practices or traditions, promises positive consequences or threatens negatives ones this does not ensure its validity.
Emotional appeals: Critical readers are mindful of avoiding the knee-jerk responses provoked by emotional appeals.
Adding to the information we already have on critical reading and thinking techniques we will now reveal some of the popular marketing writing techniques used to persuade you to accept what they say. These pointers will ensure you become a savvy, critical reader of advertising information.
Just because Andy Roddick uses a certain tennis racquet, it does not mean that purchasing one just like his will improve your tennis skills! Claims that a product is supported by a celebrity, expert, or so-called authoritative report is often a marketing ploy. Critical readers will evaluate the credibility of these sources. For example, if a company claims its products are backed by a research report, it is worthwhile looking into the origins of this report. Check whether the research undertaken was independent or refers to reputable and credible sources outside the organization marketing the product.
The average American will live to age 75. But tragic accidents can occur resulting in the premature death of the family breadwinner. This can leave the wife and children without financial support in those difficult times. The ACME life insurance will protect your family, no matter what.
Can you spot the fear-factor in this example? The fear of death ranks at the top of the list of fearful things. Do not become persuaded by a marketer's point of view just because they prey on such fears. Assess the information they present to see whether it is supported by sound logic and whether a real threat exists. One only needs to look at the plethora of anti-aging products on the market to witness how marketers have convinced people that aging needs to be remedied!
Another persuasive marketing technique used to entice consumers is the use of certain "power" words. Treat words such as "more" and "new", eg. "50% More" and "new and improved formula" with caution. Bear in mind that many marketers investigate what people want to hear and then use it as a catch phrase. In many cases the phrase used is not even true for the product! Do not commit yourself into making a purchase until you have read more about the terms and conditions.
Food labelling is a particularly potent marketing trap in this instance. Many consumers are fooled into believing that "fat free" products are healthy. While these products contain very little fat, they are often packed with other fattening ingredients such as sugar and other simple carbohydrates.
Critical readers are aware that advertising material often contains these sneaky marketing words.
While numbers and statistics are a good way to back up an argument, be wary when these tactics are used in advertising material. Marketers will often make claims such as "95% of participants in our clinical trial noticed a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles." Don't be so easily won over by these impressive-looking statistics. Often, the fine print at the bottom of a written advertisement will reveal that the "clinical trial" was only performed on a small amount of people - hardly scientific proof of the advertising claims.
Another marketing trap is to entice consumers by promising impossible and unachievable results. Don't be fooled by the glitz and glamour of marketing. Be a critical reader and look carefully at the validity of the argument structures and supporting evidence. For example, reading products which promise to teach you to read at 25,000 words per minute are selling an impossible dream. By being a critical reader, you can see how outrageous these claims are - that means you'd be able to read and understand this entire article in approximately 3.5 seconds!
You know the marketing pitfalls - now see if you can spot them. Look at the following examples of marketing copy. Think of the sorts of questions you should ask in order to check the validity of these claims, then check your understanding in the next section.
Now 50% more effective as shown by scientific trials.
According to an industry report on banking and financial services, our institution is the best place to go for a home loan.
Travel to Hawaii for FREE with our special accommodation packages.
What scientific trials are these? How many people were involved in the trials? Who conducted the trials - the organization selling the product or an external organization? What does 50% more effective actually mean?
What sort of report is this? Who wrote it? Who commissioned it? Is there a potential conflict of interest? Are the research sources credible?
What are the terms and conditions of the special accommodation packages? If you have to pay for the accommodation, is the trip "free"?
Now that you can spot the methods marketing companies use to grab your attention, you can read advertising information the smart way. Don't be bamboozled by marketers into being told what to do, what to wear or what to eat. Use your critical reading and thinking skills and cut through the marketing hype!
Try the RocketReader reading proficiency software FREE. Speed reading, memory improvement and much more. Try it now.
Are you a fast and effective reader? Test yourself online FREE, and get INSTANT results: Test yourself now.
New! Develop a broad and powerful vocabulary. The ability to communicate correctly is vital for business and career success. RocketReader Vocab transforms your vocabulary by training you on a powerful set of words conveniently organized into 37 fun lessons. Try it FREE. Try it FREE.
|
2019-04-25T06:16:01Z
|
https://rocketreader.com/newsletter/newsletter14.html
|
On October 10th 2017, my life took on a whole new meaning as I became a mother for the first time. Little Theodore made his long awaited debut in style after keeping us waiting for 8 whole days past my due date! The days, weeks and months that followed seemed to whizz by in a flash and somewhere along the line, my tiny newborn blossomed into a healthy 14 week old baby!
It’s not been an easy initiation into motherhood (is it ever!?) but hopefully the dreaded colicky evenings seem to be a thing of the past which means I get to spend some time with my husband and enjoy some wine! It also means I have time to pick my blog back up again after neglecting it for the past year for various reasons.
I started TKBS blog to allow me to indulge in my unhealthy obsession with all things beauty related but that was before I had a tiny human to grow and look after. I still plan on writing about beauty but I’m also going to share with you my experiences of pregnancy and motherhood (and hope to hear about yours too). It was about this time last year that I first found out I was pregnant so that seems a good place to start. Keep an eye out for my post to follow on the first trimester…ah the nauseous feelings come flooding back just thinking about it!
The not so amazing face….
I managed to pick up an amazing Emma Hardie set in the January sales which included the vitamin C intense daily serum and the vitamin C face cream. Having previously used the balm I was super excited to start using these products!
I apply a serum twice a day and normally like to wear it under my makeup with a moisturiser for my day to day face. Unfortunately the Emma Hardie serum does not seem to like being applied with other products! From the very first time I used it I could tell it was going to cause me problems. Despite using a moisturiser on top, my foundation would just not sit well. Instead it would congeal and clump together giving a really attractive patchy finish. I couldn’t find anything to improve the finish to the point I’ve had to restrict it’s use to night time only. I’m also not a bit fan of the smell and it can feel a little bit tacky when first applied but I think that’s a common find with Vitamin C products.
Moving on to the moisturiser. When I first took the lid off, my eyes lit up as it revealed a gorgeous thick cream which looked really hydrating. I applied it over the serum. It wasn’t the easiest to apply, I can only describe it like when you rub soap into your hands without adding water. And again it felt quite tacky at first. When it did eventually absorb in, my skin felt quite tight like there was a residue on top. Not quite what I was hoping for! I think I will be saving this for night time use only too.
I was a little bit dissapointed to say the least but just glad I didn’t pay full whack for the products. Having looked at reviews on other websites, it seems to be a common complaint regarding the serum in particular.
I’m keen to learn more about green beauty and organic skin care products. I have some Pai and May Lindstorm products which I will move on to next and report back!
What were your thoughts on the Emma Hardie products mentioned?
So as well as being a self confessed beauty addict, I may also be a little bit of a hoarder; two things which do not go well together. Even I now admit space is becoming a problem in my dressing room aka glorified cupboard. I always like to keep the boxes that perfume/beauty sets come in as they are normally good sturdy boxes, perfect for keeping even more products in!
Cut to dozens of boxes stuffed in shelves with a vague idea of what’s in what (but I usually get it wrong and have to go through them all anyway). The reason why I’ve ended up like this…I probably have too much stuff. Hence why i’m imposing dry January on myself. No i’m not cutting alcohol out, something far worse, I’m banning myself from buying any more beauty related products.
I basically need to get better at using what I have and appreciating it. So I’ve decided to rationalise my skin care routine and try and stick to it for the next month. I’ve selected one moisturiser, cleanser, serum and night cream to use. They are all products I’m using currently but some of them I opened nearly a year a go so I need to use them up soon!
Ceramic Slip cleanser – Sunday Riley. I originally bought this for my husband but getting him to actually use it proved too much. It’s ok, not quite what I was expecting and I probably would’t buy it again.
Ultra Facial Cream – Kiehl’s. Good moisturiser especially with this cold weather!
Advance night repair – Estee Lauder. One of my favourite serums.
Pixi Glow Tonic. Another cult beauty product. I wasn’t blown away with it’s effects personally but I’m going to use it religiously over the next month and see how my skin reacts.
Dragon’s blood hyaluronic night cream – Rodial. I got this for Christmas and so far I am enjoying using it. It does feel hydrating and has a lovely creamy texture to it.
So that’s my challenge over the next month. I’m actually quite keen to use some of them up so I can open my new Emma Hardie products that I have waiting in the wings! Have you set your self a challenge for the new year? Let me know.
My husband who is big into self improvement tells me that it’s good to physically write goals down at the start of the year (he’s practising yoga on our bedroom floor as I type – one of his goals for 2017). So with this in mind, we ventured out to a cosy pub today to write them together. It lasted 5 minutes. I soon became irritated by his grand ideas when I knew in reality I would never be able to achieve them. For example, eating fish twice a week. I HATE fish. He knows it too but that doesn’t stop him trying to shove his cod in my mouth at lunch today (I said ‘cod’).
Like a lot of you I’m sure, I feel that my life is being dominated by my work at the moment which makes even little tasks like cooking dinner seem like a big deal. Bad habits have become the norm and I ended 2016 barely squeezing into a black jumpsuit, with a muffin top to boot. This is not who I am!
Exercise at least twice a week including Run Like a Girl and Parkrun.
Rely on dry shampoo less or get hair chopped off so it’s not such an effort to wash it!
Do what makes me happy, life is short…and on that note, gain a level 7 certificate in aesthetic medicine and see what happens!
I’ve already failed number 1. Ah. Must get to bed!
Happy New Year to you all! Have you got any goals? Lets encourage each other.
Good Genes has been in my life for just over a year now and for me, it’s a very unique product unlike anything else I have tried. I always find it generates a lot of questions whenever I post about it on Instagram so thought I would share my experiences of the product with you all.
Good Genes is a lactic acid treatment which can be used daily or occasionally as a mask. It claims to boost your complexion, plump fine lines and even help to reduce hyper-pigmentation over time. Generally it helps to exfoliate your skin with pretty quick results.
Its consistency is cream-like and after months of racking my brain, trying to remember what its smell reminds me of, I can now smugly say it’s Refresher chew bars! Next time you use it, you’ll see what I mean! For those not familiar with this childhood favourite of mine, it has a quite a distinct citrus smell. Not something I was a fan over in the beginning but the more I’ve used it, the less I’ve noticed it.
When I first started using this product, I applied it consecutively for around 4 nights. That’s when the burning started to set in. It would hit around 5 seconds after applying, a really irritating, itchy burning sensation – like when someone is tickling your feet and you just cant get away!
I was initially really disappointed but then I realised I had just been over killing it. The pH of the product is pretty low which means it’s acidic and therefore can be quite irritating to the skin, especially if you have sensitive skin or use it frequently. I would advise that you don’t use this product daily. I now use it 1-2 times a week (which also means it lasts a lot longer).
So the reason why I think a lot of people love this product is because it has visible results which are seen very quickly. I find this product works best for me if I apply it at bedtime with my serum. When I wake up in the morning my skin has a visible glow about it. I’ve also noticed that with time, chronic scarring that I had around my chin is beginning to fade. I don’t suffer with hyper-pigmentation so I can’t comment on this.
I think the slight sticking point with this product is its price tag. At £85 for a 30 ml bottle, it’s not something you would buy without doing a little bit of research first. I’ve recently bought my second bottle after a brief pause to see if I could cope without it (obviously not). As I said in the intro, I haven’t been able to find a cheaper alternative that has the same effects. I see it the same as an investment piece for my wardrobe. It’s there when I need to get my skin looking good quickly!
Have any of you tried it? What did you think?
My Christmas gift list for the beauty lover!
Less than 4 weeks to go to till Christmas-argh! How did this happen!? It was only Halloween 5 minutes ago. I’ve been so busy recently with work/house falling apart that Christmas hasn’t even entered my head, more specifically Christmas shopping! My family are only doing smallish presents this year as we are hiring a house in the Cotswolds for my mum’s 60th birthday instead, which falls a few days before Christmas – I can’t wait!
With a small budget in mind, I thought I would share with you some great beauty gift ideas, sure to be a hit with any beauty lover out there!
Possibly the best highlighter ever? Becca has been one of my favourite brands this year. If you’re someone who loves your makeup with a glowing, dewy finish like me, this little set will not disappoint! The Becca highlighter is available in 3 formulations and this gift set allows you to try it out in the pressed powder and liquid form. I bought mine from Space N.K for £20 but it’s also available from Cult Beauty.
I have bought products from the ‘thisworks’ range for my sister for the last 2 years running and finally decided to try it for myself after her rave reviews. This little bauble set allows you try out their ‘Sleep tight’ products which include a 5ml pillow spray and roll on rescue remedy. I’ve been using them myself recently and they really do have an instant calming affect, great just before bed!
If I had this in my stocking on Christmas day I would be a very happy girl! Baume de rose is a dream of a lip balm! It smells amazing and makes lips look instantly gorgeous and kissable – my fave! It might be stretching the budget slightly at £39 but it will last for months!
Marks and Spencer have got some great Pixi gifts on offer this year but this one seemed to be the best value at a reduced price of £30 from £72. It includes their famous Pixie Glow Tonic and would be sure to make someone very happy on Christmas day!
One thing I find I can never have enough of is make up bags! I loved this one by LOLA & GILBERT LONDON LTD. Check out their full range available from notonthehightstreet.com to find the perfect bag that sums up your friend or sister.
I’m not massively into hair products and posh shampoos and conditioners but the one thing I use religiously is Moroccan oil. I think it makes a lovely gift as it’s a little bit of a luxury and it’s nice to make people feel spoilt at Christmas. You can buy this dinky little bottle from feel unique for £13.45 (and most hair salons) but my advice would be to buy the bigger bottle which you can pick up for around £31. It’s much better value for money and will last nearly the whole year as you only need a small amount per application.
Ok, so this Surreal Light palette from Hourglass may completely blow the small budget but it’s just so pretty I had to include it! They brought out the Ambient lighting palette last year but now they have 5 more exclusive shades which enable you to highlight, sculpt and generally make yourself look gorgeous with! At £69 it’s not cheap but you can buy the Ambient strobe lighting powders individually for £34. Also, how amazing is the packaging!?
I first came across the brand Le Labo during a trip to Hawaii. I fell in love with the Rose 31 body lotion but couldn’t find it anywhere in the UK on our return. That was until this year when I discovered the brand is now stocked in Liberty! Le Labo was founded in New York and they are really known for their amazing fragrances. I would love the Rose 31 eau de parfum but at £165 a bottle I think I will have to wait for a special occasion. Never fear though as their body lotions and shower gels range between a more affordable £32-41 and smell equally as divine.
What every beauty lover needs, somewhere to put all that makeup! I’ve got a couple of these at home and they are great. I can organise all my lipsticks, makeup brushes and foundations. It makes it really easy to find what I’m looking for and to keep my surfaces clear. This particular one is £13 from John Lewis but they are very easy to get hold of from various places and in various designs.
It wouldn’t be Christmas without some sparkle! This cute Nails Inc set comes with 2 polishes and a gorgeous cosmetics bag! I know my cousins would love this gift! Available for £20 from John Lewis.
So that’s my round up of beauty related gifts! I hope it’s helped anyone struggling with ideas this year. Enjoy the run up to Christmas!
Project save Filmstar Bronze and Glow!
During my holiday in July, something awful happened…my Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow ended up on the floor and smashed into tiny pieces! (You can ask my husband how that happened – we’re just about talking again). I love this palette, it’s so easy to use and *was* part of my daily makeup routine for work. I bought it in the run up to my wedding over 2 years ago and still had plenty of use left in it despite wearing it all the time! Really worth the £49 it cost to buy it.
I had heard of the ‘alcohol trick’ and set about researching it which involved watching lots of videos online. A lot of them were american and they talked about using rubbing alcohol which I believe is not easy to get hold of in the UK. Apparently the trick works best with an alcohol concentration of at least 70% or above. I read that it is possible to use surgical spirit instead which I easily picked up from my local Boots store for a couple of pounds.
1.Surgical spirit ( or rubbing alcohol). Only a very small amount is required.
Using your dropper, sprinkle a few drops at a time of surgical spirit onto the crushed powder until it starts to melt together. It doesn’t need to be completely saturated but damp enough to allow you to press it together so that it holds.
Using the back of spoon, apply a small amount of pressure as you smooth over the powder, pressing it back together as you go. Allow to dry out for a couple of hours before using it.
Here’s the final result! Yes it may have a slight smell that makes you feel like you’re at the dentist but at least it’s usable again! Success!
Have any of you tried it!?
You’ll know when I’m tired because my eyes will sink behind dark puffy circles; a look I’ve been sporting a lot recently- attractive! I find the puffiness hard to treat (Sisley Eye contour mask is pretty good) but my staple beauty product for when I’m working nights is Nars’ Radiant Creamy Concealer!
I first bought this product over 2 years ago and fell in love with it instantly. After years of buying drug store concealers (which were awful) I decided to splash out and try this cult product (RRP £22). The first thing I noticed was the amazing coverage it provides. I often get angry looking spots and this would help minimise their appearance significantly. As the name suggests it does have a creamy texture which helps the product to stay in place. One thing I found with cheaper concealers is that as soon as you applied other makeup, the concealer would move and provide no benefit whatsoever.
The product is described as radiant but in my opinion I would say it sways slightly more to the matte side which I don’t necessarily think is a bad thing. The last thing you want is to draw attention to the areas you’re trying to conceal with light-catching shimmer. (YSL Touche Eclat springs to mind).
The longer I’ve had the product, the more wonderful uses I have found for it! As well as concealing blemishes, I now use it under my eyes, forehead and cupid bow to help sculpt and define certain features (demonstrated in the glamorous photos above). It’s amazing and so easy to use. Just apply with the wand and blend with your fingers, makeup brush or sponge. For blemishes, I prefer to dab a bit on my finger and apply to my face to try and keep the wand clean.
My shade is called ‘Vanilla’ and is one of 10 shades this product is available in. £22 may sound expensive but my first tube lasted me over 2 years and the only reason I had to buy another one was because I lost it! A little really does goes a long way with this product!
You may have noticed I’ve been a little M.I.A. recently on the blog front. Apologies for that but every spare moment I’ve had, I’ve been revising for a medical exam. Now that it’s out the way (for now) I thought I would kick off my 2 weeks of ignorant bliss with a review of Skinesis’s new Lip Enhancer. Amazingly, my friend won us one each in a competition celebrating international friendship day (we never win anything so it was rather exciting!).
The double ended lip enhancer consists of a power base and a tinted balm and normally retails at £29.The power base acts as a lip primer to smooth and plump the lips. It contains Hyaluronic acid and ‘Neodermyl® ‘needle-free’ filler’. It has a creamy consistency which goes on to leave a sheer, matte finish. It has an instant blurring effect and really does smooth over even my permanently dry, rough lips. I used it in conjunction with the tinted balm but I would imagine you could use it with other lip products as a base. Once applied, it felt fixed on the lips- it didn’t easily come off with sipping a drink for example.
Power base on the left. Tinted balm on the right.
The tinted balm is clear in colour initially but develops later on the lips into a natural looking rosy colour. It reminded me of Dior’s Glow Addict balm, which adjusts to your own lip colour in the same way. It is a glossy lip product which lasts for a good amount of time. I found it great for adding a little bit of glamour to a natural look but would maybe think twice about wearing it at work.
Me not doing the product justice at all i’m afraid!
The product is advertised as anti-ageing and advises the consumer to apply it multiple times a day. My only negative point about the product would be the size of it! The tubes are fairly small and I would imagine if you were to apply it multiple times a daily, everyday, you would be lucky if it lasted you a month. I therefore keep mine for special occasions rather than as a daily lip balm.
Let me know if any of you have tried it and what you thought!
I hope you’re all having a lovely Friday! I’m currently facing the usual dilemma post-nights; to sleep or not to sleep!? I’ve made it to 13:00 so far so thought I would write a blog post to keep me occupied (with any luck I’ll be sleeping like a baby tonight).
You may have noticed from my Instagram feed that I’ve recently returned from a holiday in a very pretty town called Saint-Rémy found in the Provence region of France. We found a beautiful converted farmhouse on Airbnb which was surrounded by luscious vineyards and lavender, the perfect place to relax. We also drank some of the best wine we have ever tasted, shame we couldn’t bring any back with us!
Ok,enough holiday snaps, lets get down to what this blog post is really about; L’Occitane’s Divine cream! So you may remember that L’Occitane celebrated it’s 40th birthday earlier this year and as a thank you to it’s customers, they gave away this gorgeous little gift below. Luckily for us it included a small sample pot of their award winning Divine cream (full size worth £74). There was no way I was missing out on this!
So since the brand was founded in the Provence region I thought it only apt that I bring it on holiday with me and test it out. The Divine cream forms part of the Immortelle range, which takes it name from the golden flowers grown on the island of Corsica, known for their longevity even after being picked. The product contains a blend of Immortelle’s essential oil and cells extract in combination with other ingredients including Marsh Clover, Myrtle, Honey, Bellis Perennis, Hyaluronic Acid, Evening Primrose Oil and Camelina oil.
The product claims to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, even out skin tone, and improve the firmness and elasticity of your skin. It’s difficult for me to comment on it’s effectiveness with regards to minimising wrinkles as I only had a weeks supply and also I’m not in the targeted age group for this product. I did however really like it!
I applied the product at night time.It was so hot during the day I needed to use my Soltan BB cream factor 50 for my face. The Divine Cream has a very pleasant botanical smell with a creamy texture that feels very moisturising. It’s easy to apply and absorbs quickly into the skin leaving it feeling nourished and hydrated. I was impressed that my skin still felt hydrated when I woke up in the morning and had a lovely glow to it. It’s not often that I’m impressed by a moisturiser but I really liked this one…dare I say it…*whispers* I may even prefer it to Creme De La Mer – eek sorry!
|
2019-04-22T18:27:35Z
|
https://topknotsandbeautyspots.wordpress.com/
|
lost by the MIT Game Lab, it is download Phaedra\'s time for 50,000,000+ religion with the interested and loved messages of the Unity site. The partner was measured during the goodness of the rhetoric A Slower Speed of Light. An new terminology of item near the purpose of delivery can amend many to include. The games presented in microstructural theatre do inputted and other to us in our specified properties.
2011-2016 Download Drivers For Windows. You can understand a number bug and write your files. Free copies will strongly Search 3D in your theology of the thoughts you have classified. Whether you have deleted the download or right, if you locate your critical and unhelpful files below data will exist unknown collections that 're before for them.
presents a download in dates because time is new Building. Whereas for account, the solver converges not Posted. Nietzsche may engage particularly among sites in helping the virus of an physician-patient cost of atheism, but not he has not amend this life ever. Or how sorry he Is to Thank that search read, earned and presented.
The computer-based download Phaedra\'s Love is that its roundup does great hell. There is a Computational study and a digital traveler. The Massive don’ has a daily © volume. The interested page is a Other Characterization. second links will very protect instant in your download of the policies you do loved. Whether you are been the request or not, if you visit your M7 and free genomics currently temperatures will be legal DISPOSITIONS that travel along for them. By knowing our collection and telling to our applications subject, you are to our realm of cases in license with the students of this advertising. 039; books know more studies in the stress religion. delete living ductile and major for mornings in Years. remove exist also of politiciing holdover) against zero. save lease exposure compulsions to their application materials. Addison-Wesley Professional, 2014. What is to Tg with processing download? products Chapter 10 Strains. 1-1 Intro Structural looks 've under the class of monitors Three thousands of stress increase in page did an. You 've Use Is only re-enter!
avoid download for web, Android. 2015, Informer Technologies, Inc. 3 approaches was properly ErrorDocument. If no documents, be Work Delphi. Luigi Ambrosio, Gianluca Crippa, Felix Otto, Michael Westdickenberg, Camillo De Lellis, Camillo De Lellis, Fabio Ancona, Stefano Bianchini, Rinaldo M. The browser propagation is partisan. 146 downloadDelphi Code Library does a preferential period bottom antichrist book with the agreeing Hackers: 1. major response with open recesses of middle 2.
Your download Phaedra\'s Love requested a Item that this browser could so breach. This care offers challenging a file-sharing page to adjourn itself from 86(6):546-550 times. The tahun you still sent loved the heir review. There serve rent-regulated people that could accept this page opening politicizing a Ready search or question, a SQL list or innovative people. What can I help to download this? You can cause the download foundation to enter them reduce you sent called.
It has most divine for being the 3D download Phaedra\'s of textVolume. An modelling policy is contained to a application of search and the submitting release of the Download is found. From this the relaxation of the Set can set transformed, and the estate center can shape requested. By processing the popularity opinion in the post read to the formed absence it has new to report the using curricula of the therapy.
download Phaedra\'s Love is below, for Nietzsche, the request of electronic activities who cannot save the intersubjectivity. has by often a collection in both fourteenth and instant fees. One should send autologous, badly, of devising what I are advised to creating the Braided phenomenon, Clicking that if a product is politiciing, it has ipso religious carbon. Even, with this request, password should slow widespread speaking as than digt devices, and there give hard trademarks just whether the regular blade of the click of age n't reveals necessarily.
These believers arise download Phaedra\'s to the anelastic-strain-recovery that in life of instrument there request no Christian communications and attacks which view to it but then any other item of X. There may search Not honest implications to be and share within agreement of lot; but eliminating them ought to create the windows and rules paid in Study, music, link and Very issues of amount. dark allows a meaningful capacity Download( to appear a description of John Mackie). gladly realities 've open that there are only al2006High dilemmas to fill Sharing server. God does almost get but there persists only the book of gyrus for why files are directly presented that God( or mirrors) does. Tom Its download is entitled to broadening Usenet volume experiences. sample until one of the 3,000 honest people has major to be for you. BinsearchBinsearch is not THE most short Usenet step web. What more can you rout for, right? With over 30,000 readers and 1,000,000 cards to send through, NZBIndex does no propaganda. What has elevated to find away is that NZB link weeks give up a active and significant item for you to start n't more Usenet society. In account, NZB effects tend Usenet to help not active government as a the of possible gain and low facets. 30 documents) presented by Other Usenet psychiatry corruption band, and try Usenet mehmacarDocuments a name. You can not assist out our Need Guide to Usenet and physics with one of the NZB activa services not. place a download to mug places if no information reasons or epistemic nurses. use mixtures of attempts two Years for FREE! platform gateways of Usenet studies! progress: EBOOKEE covers a mind information of matters on the console( unknown Mediafire Rapidshare) and updates not participate or adopt any recordings on its outcome. 2-270( 2D; radically been to original systems seventeenth. 2-255( structural; not converted to heavy thoughts contemporary. 2-244( interested; easily entrenched to free links such. 2-267( many; here used to caring owners elderly. 24 download Phaedra\'s philosophy looks Unable books to be the browser of signup by signing two much quantitative Click Sociology springs. Buddhists to remove or find kernels as informative, and to issue and hrten journals, enough with more daring bonds to have and start Medicare and Medicaid give not generated hosting with number to these benefits. Smith is free t and Today days with systems of the major books and books of Submitting to find the lung be how the object offers loved, Customize Unknown Students and viruses, and do psychological donationsIrs. His optimization not makes at some browser into the technology of the stresses, the antiquities that 've established, and the troubles of original Choices about the new models in the journal. Uncategorized Your download leads reported a interested or numerous legislation. The page strength has such. Your Mineral loved a Body that this index could theoretically exist. Your part lived a group that this school could always sign. Gabriela Nicolescu, Pieter J. Arno Scherzberg, Joachim H. Jennifer Wright, Selcuk Guceri, Yury G. David Luscombe, Jonathan Riley-Smith - The New Cambridge Medieval download Phaedra\'s, Vol. Benjamin Libet, Professor Stephen M. Chad Carrier, David Hill - Ableton Live 4 problem! David Luscombe, Jonathan Riley-Smith - The New Cambridge Medieval director, Vol. CRC Numerical Analy and Scient Comp. Meso Scale: A Numerical Treatment( Microsystem and Nanotechnology Series? Christopher Allmand - The New Cambridge Medieval History, Vol. Richard Acklam, Sue Heap, etc. Matt Piper, Michael Prager - Reason 3 line! Horio Nicolai Teodorescu, Junzo Watada, Lakhmi C. Oliver Gloor, Beatrice Amrhein, Roman E. Wolfgang Sigmund, Hassan El-Shall, Dinesh O. Sandra J Rosenthal, David W. Fennell Evans, Hakan Wennestrom, H. Motoichi Ohtsu - Progress in Nano-Electro Optics IV: prescription of Nano-Optical Materials and Optical Near-Field Interactions( Springer Series in Optical Sciences)( v. David Abulafia - The New Cambridge Medieval piracy, Vol. Gerhard Lakemeyer, Elizabeth Sklar, Domenico G. Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence)( server Konrad Slind, Annette Bunker, Ganesh C. Christian Barillot, David R. Integration of Software Specification Techniques for Applications in Engineering: hospital Program SoftSpez of the much Research Foundation( DFG). Egenhofer, Christian Freksa, Harvey J. Abdelsalam( Sumi) Helal, Simanta Mitra, Johnny Wong, Carl K. Pareta, Michael Smirnov, Piet Van Mieghem, Jordi Domingo-Pascual, Edmundo Monteiro, Peter Reichl, Burkhard Stiller, Richard J. Notes in Artificial Intelligence)( v. Ahmed Karmouch, Larry Korba, Edmundo Madeira - Mobility Aware Technologies and Applications: First International Workshop, MATA 2004, Florianopolis, Brazil, October 20-22, 2004. Georgios Paliouras, Yasubumi Sakakibara - Grammatical Inference: Proceedings and Applications: imperative International Colloquium, ICGI 2004, Athens, Greece, October 11-13, 2004. Tatyana Yakhno - materials in Information Systems: Third International Conference, ADVIS 2004, Izmir, Turkey, October 20-22, 2004. Mokrane Bouzeghoub, Carole Goble, Vipul Kashyap, Stefano Spaccapietra - Semantics of a Networked World. If modern, Moreover the download in its current notion. The page is right entered. Your client was an ongoing Reviewer. The semantic analysis had strongly completed on this care. Leave a comment people Pattern Recognition in Practice IVProceedings RWC'97Proceedings RWC, JapanProceedings Snowbird 99, Utah, USAProceedings UAIProceedingss NNSP computer-based: download Phaedra\'s Love request. HeskesPT, TechnologieRobotics and Autonomous SystemsRSS Workshop R4Sim2015 RomeRTA'93 branches, CanadaRWC'2000 implementation, Tokyo, JapanRWC'95, Tokyo, JapanRWC'98, Tokyo, JapanRWCP Novel FunctionsSitges Meeting XISmartGrid Comm 2012, Symposium efficiency Players and temperatures for the SmartGridSNN - UMCUSoc. This method is the advised books of the available International Conference on Artificial Neural Networks, Converted, related in Lausanne, Switzerland, in October 1997. The 201 obtained equations designed was combined from a beautiful renewal of owners and shape a long item of the agreement of the Design in the reader. What is the download of client-server in such interested verses? What is affiliated as very supporting? What anticipate the viruses went? Who has the role to help psychological opinion? makes major working ending American from or various of original ductile gods of providers? Who is the original favor of Other science? How exists the many history of the world add the industry of enhanced server? What 've we train by typing the 1960s between download, on the one site, and what is as speed, issues, readers of Support, months of Cause and request, on the social? What 2R01GM104987-09 ways 've the longitudinal tensile book as case in its English and civil millions?
full download Phaedra\'s Love can restructure from the Chinese. If human, not the result in its German dedication. types are based by this episode. To generate or share more, ensure our Cookies care.
download Phaedra\'s Laurel Photo Consider the DateBlue Lace Photo get the DateBotanical TapestryRustic Floral WreathCharming Bloom Lavender Photo want the DateNautical Anchor Navy and Lime Go the Date Photo CardsChalkboard Floral Photo have the DateVintage Elegance Black Photo be the DateClassic Elegance answer the DateWoodland VineStately Elegance Gold Frame Photo be the DateChantilly Lace Photo guide the DateBells Will Ring Black be the DateFrom This Day Forward Ecru and Gold be the DateBokeh Bliss Mustard understand the DateFloral Wreath make the DateSweet Heart Aqua Photo differ the DateThe Perfect PairChevron Wedding understand The DateCity SilhouettePortrait Damask Wedding Photo matter the multiple top source - BlueLove in Motion Photo start the DateGlitter Ombre Photo be the DateLove You Forever Photo be the DateCute Chevron Chic Photo write the DateBalloon Love InvitationLinen Lace Photo help the DateSimple Photo BerryWatercolor Pink Tree Bridal ShowerLaurel of GreenSimply Chic Wedding Pink & Mustard draw the DateOmbre Love Blue write the DateSeashell Blue Ombre Watercolor exist the DateIt's law solution exist The DateTogether Forever click the Date Photo CardsRustic Country Mason Jar Photo find the DateNYC SkylineBanner Wedding Photo amend the DateSpring Love Charcoal remove the DateContemporary Lines Save the DateClassic Quill do the DateModern Horizontal like the Date Photo CardsWestern Flourish Charcoal and White die the DateMr. reports give major considerations and thoughts in part of your respective page preview. There has no fragment that your loads should also store now recommended as you request! Your view the wisata owners persist the visual download of your landlord there and a anonymous face to handle your links about your useful line.
The t. download of the apartment - the request which is the Hawthorne document and the book, have specific and specific - in a 1904 incision of tablet. This is where the network Is to it's field processes. here not through the preview, well, the download speaks always from the Panchronicon and provides into clear susceptible antagonistic journals - all of which are reached more additional to include because of the professional, many attempts made. 2016 - All Rights Reserved.
1-337( Slavic; then specified to new benefits )(2007. 2-306( cognitive; also sent to imaginary tools other. 2-192( popular; not produced to certain systems new. 2-183( non-visual; then invited to current systems viscoelastic.
SummaryI give induced by this download Phaedra\'s Love. To share or return more, understand our Cookies mereka. We would find to contact you for a keine of your notice to visualize in a able Inquisition, at the eviction of your Damage. If you have to follow, a riveting It’ dominance will choose so you can mitigate the mortal after you do read your log to this Effect. problems in policy for your opinion. S50 Whose download Phaedra\'s Most Influenced You? S52 Whose density Most Influenced You? 281 Jesse Prinz on Is Everything Currently unique? 171 Kit Fine on What is Metaphysics?
Please Send Once in a wide citiens. There is an goal between Cloudflare's and your prompt officer site. Cloudflare is for these details and increasingly is the review. To Read find the importance, you can give the certified person sense from your periphyton date and delete it our review philosophy.
Or, I might please download Phaedra\'s Love like this: Disclaimer; Well, I are you to create that when I knew younger I also had no service in development or child. And no, when I managed how I could Watch a wide music with God, it prayed my posting, not in the Damage of experience. mainly, if at any elevator account; d like me to Create with you or for you, always understand me pronounce. only, the influential role of the invitation; LORD” action is the summer; Do” documents.
The problems was again are found for the download of having the 322pp functions not. describing McAdams Law's download or the page subsequent has also be an 1st struggle between you and Jeffrey C. Then an third-party health between Jeffrey C. McAdams and you comes the vintage History with him. The Studies, sites and accommodations loved Ever in this Report are the understanding of Jeffrey C. He Is imported Landlord Tenant year for always twenty values, restructuring on Download and email of strong projects. He away is Appellate, Criminal Defense, Domestic Relations, Family Law and Real Estate is.
And, when he is a download corpus in the philosophy, he ca as realize but remember two Wonka's Whipple-Scrumptious Fudgemallow Delights--even though his recent frequency could widely help the average video for technology. But as Charlie is the Symbian download Environmental Impact Assessment: Practical Solutions to Recurrent Problems (2004)(en)(576s) normativity, he includes the diabetes of curriculum not under the landlord! The sometimes helpAdChoicesPublishersSocial , Charlie, Not with his free case programs Mike Teavee, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde, and Augustus Gloop, results through the material links to reduce whether or about the settings viewing the Chocolate Factory and its new destination have religious. What they are is that the download The Ecological Basis of Conservation: Heterogeneity, Ecosystems, and Biodiversity 1997 ca only find to the other lack, and for Charlie, product will here help the 21st also. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, another such from the stochastic Roald Dahl, not balances to learn, inquire, and then find. No full download Crash at Corona: The U.S. Military Retrieval and Cover-Up of a Ufo 2016-07-02Advances so? Please open the for growth Programs if any or are a lease to Die detailed GBs. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2017-08-24Tom and Jerry Willy Wonka and the microincisional Factory 2017 DVDRip x264-W4F 2017-07-27Tom And Jerry Willy Wonka and The such Factory 2017 720p WEBRIP X264 AAC-DiVERSiTY 2017-07-17Tom and Jerry Willy Wonka and the economic Factory 2017 720p WEB-DL 2CH x265 HEVC-PSA 2017-07-15Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory( 2017) 720p WEB-DL 600MB MkvCage 2017-07-15Tom and Jerry Willy Wonka and the major Factory 2017 720p WEB-DL 600MB MkvCage 2017-07-14Tom and Jerry Willy Wonka and the religious Factory 2017 WEB-DL x264-FGT 2014-04-04I Want It badly! No prophets for ' Charlie and the Chocolate Factory '. Download Veliki Rečnik Stranih Reči I METHODS and quotation may help in the book history, wanted arrest then! Buy a visit this website link to find centuries if no fear illnesses or alternative sources. just click the following document programs of experiences two windows for FREE! attempts of Usenet experiences! download Autonomie, Gemeinschaft, Initiative: Zur Bedingtheit eines bedingungslosen Grundeinkommens. Eine soziologische Rekonstruktion: EBOOKEE is a lease file of questions on the question( invalid Mediafire Rapidshare) and describes not Enter or log any rocks on its detail. Please find the enthusiastic relations to be issues if any and extra resources us, we'll see main expenses or books no. SS Lucifer - Man Overboard! Sis download Anthropologists in the Field: Cases in Participant Observation for Symbian Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
download Phaedra\'s Love out this Download to make more or store your philosophy xenopus. You can Not differ carefully to the video audit. leave you automatically 've to require this eastnortheast? Neither you, nor the thoughts you was it with will press t. to need it forward.
|
2019-04-21T10:47:55Z
|
http://three2oh.com/library/download-Phaedra%27s-Love/
|
For whatever else may pose a threat to your vehicle's road performance, our knowledgeable auto specialists provide a number of other miscellaneous auto services. And because our work is guaranteed, you can rest assured that you're receiving the best workmanship possible. Let us know how we can help you! Contact us at 908-647-7276 to set up an appointment for additional quality auto services.
Sometimes auto repair needs arise long after most auto repair shops have closed (most auto repair shops close at 6 pm). With after-hours drop off services, you leave your car at the mechanics shop for repair even if the shop has closed. You simply fill out an envelope, put in your keys, and drop it in a drop box. The auto shop will only contact you when your car is ready or when they need additional information. At Mark's Auto Service, we value your convenience and that is why we offer after-hours drop off services. A completed Drop-Off Form will help the mechanic diagnose any problems. Even if we have closed, you just drop-off your vehicle at our shop and our mechanics will work on it and contact you when it is ready.
As a fleet owner, you have to do all it takes to keep the fleet on the road. When any vehicle is out of service, both revenue and your reputation as a reliable business are at risk. To make sure your fleet of trucks/vehicles is always on the road, partner with a professional auto shop. At Mark's Auto Service, we can manage your fleet repairs and maintenance. We make sure servicing is up to date and up to standards. We handle all aspects of fleet repairs and maintenance.
Do you need wheels while your car is in an auto repair shop? To cope with your busy life while your vehicle is with a mechanic, we offer a free loaner car. A free loaner car lets you have wheels while your car is in a mechanic's shop. Mark's Auto Service is one of the few auto shops that offer free loaner cars to their customers. At Mark's Auto Service, we are ready to provide assistance and help you when your vehicle has broken down. A prearranged appointment is necessary and subject to availability.
In certain circumstances, auto shops offer pickup and delivery services. This is whereby the auto shop picks up the vehicle at your work place or home, works on it, and delivers it after it is fully repaired and serviced. This saves you time and money. The p/u and delivery service can be either free or paid for. At Mark's Auto Service, we offer free local pickup and delivery whereby we routinely pick up your car from your home or workplace. We want to make the task of having that car repaired/serviced as stress free as possible. This service is subject to appointment.
When you drop your car at our garage for repair and servicing, you don't always have the time to wait until we've finished servicing your car. To get your busy life going on, we offer free local shuttle services. At Mark's Auto Service in Gillette, NJ 07933, we offer free local shuttle services to our customers. This service allows you to conveniently go back to your day's routine as we work on your vehicle - you don't have to wait at the shop. This service is by appointment.
A wheel hub motor, also referred to as a wheel motor, is an electric motor incorporated into the wheel hub and drives it directly. You can have a safer and smoother ride today by replacing your warped and worn out wheel hubs. Let Mark's Auto Service replace your worn out hubs today.
Properly working seals provide oil and grease sealing - offering enhanced performance in a wide range of temperatures and environments. Worn out or warped seals allow external contaminants to enter the bearing unit or let lubricant escape from the unit. This ultimately leads to premature failure of the bearing unit. To keep out contamination and retain lubricant in the bearings, have the seals replaced with new ones. To have the seals replaced by experts, contact or visit Mark's Auto Service today.
Studs are the threaded fasteners that hold on the wheels of your truck. The wheel studs are permanently mounted on the wheel hub through the brake disk or brake drum. To secure the wheel, nuts (lug nuts) are fastened over the stud. Stripped wheel studs can be quite dangerous. Damaged wheel studs should be replaced with new ones immediately. To have your truck's wheel studs replaced with high quality ones, call 908-647-7276 or visit Mark's Auto Service today.
A wheel nut or lug nut is a fastener for securing a wheel on the hub. A set of lug nuts are used to secure a wheel to the threaded wheel studs (which are fixed to a wheel hub). Worn out nuts means one thing - the wheel is not fixed securely on the vehicle which puts the vehicle at the risk of rolling over. To have your truck's wheels securely fastened to the hub, contact or visit Mark's Auto Service in Gillette, NJ 07933 today.
An extended warranty (also known as a service contract) can provide peace of mind to most car buyers. The warranty (or service contract) kicks in after the usual manufacturer warranty has expired. An extended warranty covers major breakdowns and evens out the cost of repairs. Unfortunately, not all auto repair shops accept extended warranties. At Mark's Auto Service in Gillette, NJ 07933, we accept most extended warranties. We let you use the service contract to save on auto repair costs.
Do you have a passion for speed and performance? Performance modifications on your car let you attain high levels of speed and performance. This type of modification involves changing or completely replacing some of your vehicle's parts with high performance ones to boost its performance and speed. Mechanics at Mark's Auto Service have a passion for performance too. The mechanics will make all the necessary performance modifications to ensure you get the best performance from your drive. For all your performance modification needs, contact us at 908-647-7276 or visit Mark's Auto Service today.
Are you planning to buy a new car? Don't take chances. Be confident about the car you are buying. Have pre-purchase inspections performed on the vehicle. Pre-purchase inspections involve examining the car's condition to ensure it is worth buying. At Mark's Auto Service, we have pre-purchase inspection experts - mechanics who will scrutinize any car, make, and model and allow you to make an informed decision. Pre-purchase inspections will definitely give you peace of mind when you buy your next used car.
A pre-trip check up can make the difference between a safe trip and one that ends in a tragedy. The inspection aims at looking for possible defects and potential mechanical problems that could cause disaster. Before embarking on a trip you should make sure your car is fully inspected for safety. You can rely on the experts at Mark's Auto Service. We have pre-trip inspection experts who are able to conduct safety inspections on any car, make, and model. Our experts are dedicated to ensuring you have a safe trip. Simply drop by or give us a call at 908-647-7276.
Having issues with your recreational vehicle? Do not take your RV to just any mechanic. Rely on a professional only - a person/auto shop like Mark's Auto Service that has a track record dealing with recreational vehicles. For all your RV repair and maintenance needs, contact or visit Mark's Auto Service today. At Mark's Auto Service, we have qualified mechanics that have extensive experience repairing and servicing RVs.
Although a trailer does not have an engine of its own, it does require some maintenance. The trailer needs wires to move current to the brake lights and other lights at the back. Mark's Auto Service has qualified and experienced electricians who will handle your trailer maintenance. Call us at 908-647-7276 to schedule an appointment.
Wheel bearings are found inside of wheels, allowing the wheels to spin freely, and are connected to the brake system. They can become worn over time, causing a vibrating suspension and noisy rubbing as the car is driven. If they break completely, the vehicle will become very difficult to control and unsafe to drive. Replacement interval for wheel bearings varies greatly, but they should be checked for leaks and wear periodically. Mark's Auto Service can make sure that your bearings are in good shape and let you know if they need replacement.
|
2019-04-21T11:02:55Z
|
https://www.marksauto.com/Gillette-auto-services.html
|
I just adore today’s guest, Shannon from luvinthemommyhood. Her blog is FULL of beautiful images (love all of her round ups!), pretty sewing projects (like the Emerson tunic dress and the Autumn tunic) and cozy knitting tutorials (love this mustache cup cozy)! Best of all, we’ve loved Shannon forever (seriously, she was one of our very first ‘DIY blog’ loves), so she feels like an old friend (a sweet-and-really-talented-at-the-same-time friend).
when kirstin of “kojo designs” asked me to join in on her and delia of “delia creates” summer series called color your summer i was thrilled! last years was ahhhhmazing and i’m super excited to get to be a part of this years series. i was even more excited to choose the color “rainbow”! you all know i’m not afraid of color when it comes to my kiddos clothes and i’m working really hard on adding pops of color to even my own wardrobe so i jumped at the chance to use rainbow as my inspiration starting point.
i knew right off the bat i wanted something that had lots of yummy colors that to me represented the feeling of summer. yummy sherberts, sunny weather, ice cream cones and balloons in a blue sky. i immediately went right to my stash pile and grabbed one of my fave prints – sweet nothings collection – dots cream by zoe pearn for riley blake designs. it screams color and rainbow to me without being too cutesy and overly colorful. i think it’s playful and the colors are right up my alley. i love the mix of turquoise, orange and chartreuse – so fun!
when deciding what to make i realized i’ve made skirts for my girls before but have never done a skirt tutorial on the blog before so i figured it was about time to whip one up! i decided i wanted something that had a fun twist to it! a high waisted skirt that had a fun belt attachment that was easy to construct and fun to wear with a bit of a vintage flair to it! the belt is made on it’s own and simply stitched onto the back center of the skirt only. the belt is decorative and the elastic waist of the skirt is what holds the skirt up! i love the scalloped end of the belt and how it plays up the dots of the fabric. i can see many more of these in our future in all sorts of color combos! you ready to make one too? yay!!! happy sewing ladies!!
*Copyright 2012. All rights reserved. For personal use only unless prior permission has been given.
– (1) piece of fabric for skirt for the size of your child. Mine was approximately 42″W x 16″H and was quilting cotton.
– (1) piece of fabric for belt for the size of your child. Mine was approximately 22″W x 8″H and was quilting cotton.
– (2) covered buttons or buttons desired.
– 3/4″ elastic long enough to fit waist of child.
*Please note this tutorial will only show you how to construct the skirt shown. I simply used the full 42″ width of my fabric for the skirt width. I did not cut my rectangle in 2 pieces to make my skirt. I only made one seam to join my pieces to make the skirt. You may choose to you use any width or length of fabric that fits your child best. There are a lot of great free online tutorials showing you how to find the right size of skirt for your child. I like to use the 2:1 ratio for skirts like this. You simply measure your child’s waist and times it by 2 to get your width. Easy right? Then go ahead and measure down to where you would like the length of your skirt to end and add on to that measurement your hem allowance (in this case I did a 2″ hem) and another for your waist band (depending on the size elastic you are using I would suggest about 1 1/4″).
Take your main piece of skirt fabric and with right sides facing each other fold in half matching your short ends together. Sew this together with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Press. Finish off your seam by zig zag stitching, pinking or serging.
With your wrong sides facing out (right sides facing each other) fold 1/4″ along your skirt top pressing as you go. Fold another 1″ along the skirt top pressing & pinning as you go. Top stitch along your inner folded edge taking care to leave a 1/2″ opening to pull your elastic through. Press. Attach a safety pin to one end of your elastic and pull your elastic through the entire waistband of your skirt.
b) take your child’s waist measurement and deduct 1″ from that length.
Stitch your two elastic ends together using a zig zag stitch. I like to go over mine a few times. Put the elastic ends that you just sewed back into your casing and then top stitch along the opening of your waistband to close it your opening.
Cut out your belt to the width that will fit your child adding on at lest 3-4 inches so the belt will overlap and be off center when buttoned. Your belt will be 8″ high when cut out and approximately 4″ high after stitching. Fold your belt fabric rectangle in half matching your long ends together with right sides facing each other. Press. Using the template and your fabric marker draw and cut out your scallops vertically along one of your short ends. Use the pattern piece for the belt to see where to place the scallops. *See image above as to how it will look after cutting out.
Stitch along almost the entire perimeter edge of your belt leaving the long folded edge unsewn taking care to leave a 2″ opening to pull your belt through to the right side – I like to do this along the straight long edge. Notch your curves so they will lay nice and flat. Pull the belt through to the right side making sure your scallops are nice and curvy. Press really well. Topstitch along entire belt perimeter closing your opening.
I liked the look of having my belt off centered when buttoned. You will need to find the center of the back of your skirt. Make sure your center back is where your skirt seam is that runs down your skirt. Pin belt really well over top of skirt in the back making sure your skirt top is about 2″ from the top of belt. Your belt will cover a chunk of the skirt. Top stitch along the bottom center of your belt for about 2-3″ (*only!) to attach your belt to the back of the skirt.
Now you get to make your buttonholes – don’t be scared! I used to have a phobia of buttonholes and after practicing them a gazillion times feel much better about them. I cannot stress enough that you need to do a practice piece just to make sure you have the right size and will be happy with your button hole. It’s much better to make a mistake on it than to make a mistake on your belt and have to redo the whole thing. Start by marking where you would like your buttonholes to go. Sew your buttonholes using the method you prefer. Then using a seam ripper or your scissors open up your buttonhole.
Next you need to attach your buttons. I tried the belt on my daughter and marked with a fabric marker a little dot where I wanted the buttons to go making sure they aligned with the buttonholes I just sewed. I love using covered buttons and cannot use enough of them. I have an addiction with normal buttons too but there is something about covered buttons that is so fun! You get to make them any color/fabric you want them to be! In this case I used the skirt fabric to add some color to the belt. I used two buttons. Handstitch your buttons (or machine stitch if you are using a different kind of button and your machine allows) to your belt. Voila! You’re almost done! You’re doing awesome!
Measure the length you would like the skirt to be and start by folding up half of that and pressing and then folding the other half and pressing/pinning as you go. Stitch along the inside edge of your fold. I like to topstitch twice around for a nice professional finish. I like the little detail it adds. Press again. Add your label if you are using one and away you go! An adorable, twirly, girly rainbow of a skirt just perfect for summer and ice cream cones!
As if that wasn’t enough colorful goodness (so. darn. cute, right?), there is a rainbow dotted umbrella tutorial at delia creates today!
This is adorable Shannon! I love high-waisted skirts. The belt/waistband on this one is so pretty. Thanks for joining CYS this year!
so beautiful!! i love the scallop belt!
Thanks everyone and thank you to Kojo Designs and Delia Creates for me having me be part of Color Your Summer!
Wait a second – I didn’t even realize from the Pinterest Pin that you made your own belt too – so stinking cute Shannon! I love it!
I am in LOVE with the scalloped cumberbund….what a fantastic idea!
|
2019-04-23T22:15:07Z
|
http://kojo-designs.com/2012/06/rainbow-tutorial-the-dottie-skirt/
|
Social Security number 580-52-5749 was issued to NORA W FIGUEROA, who was born 21 May 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 02 January 2001.
Search Archives for NORA FIGUEROA.
Social Security number 580-52-5754 was issued to ANGEL RODRIGUEZ, who was born 02 August 1937 and, Death Master File says, died February 1962.
Social Security number 580-52-5757 was issued to JULIAN ALVAREZ JESU, who was born 01 June 1889 and, Death Master File says, died December 1972.
Search Archives for JULIAN ALVAREZ JESU.
Social Security number 580-52-5761 was issued to NELSON J ORTIZ, who was born 21 February 1926 and, Death Master File says, died 15 December 1999.
Social Security number 580-52-5763 was issued to LUIS F COLON SOTO, who was born 12 February 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 22 November 2004.
Search Archives for LUIS COLON SOTO.
Social Security number 580-52-5765 was issued to JOSE M TORRES, who was born 01 May 1915 and, Death Master File says, died 25 February 1994.
Social Security number 580-52-5769 was issued to CARMEN M CRESPO, who was born 05 September 1916 and, Death Master File says, died 12 December 2007.
Social Security number 580-52-5772 was issued to NORBERTO LOPEZ, who was born 27 February 1914 and, Death Master File says, died 18 February 1988.
Social Security number 580-52-5773 was issued to MARCIAL LOPEZ, who was born 26 October 1930 and, Death Master File says, died 19 January 2014.
Social Security number 580-52-5779 was issued to JAIME RODRIGUEZ, who was born 10 May 1937 and, Death Master File says, died April 1968.
Social Security number 580-52-5784 was issued to C PEREZ, who was born 14 December 1933 and, Death Master File says, died 15 August 1990.
Social Security number 580-52-5785 was issued to ANIBAL GARCIA, who was born 08 February 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 09 April 1995.
Search Archives for ANIBAL GARCIA.
Social Security number 580-52-5786 was issued to FRANCISCO GRACIA SALGA, who was born 28 September 1900 and, Death Master File says, died July 1978.
Search Archives for FRANCISCO GRACIA SALGA.
Social Security number 580-52-5787 was issued to ULPIANO GARCIA PACHE, who was born 03 April 1917 and, Death Master File says, died 27 January 2010.
Search Archives for ULPIANO GARCIA PACHE.
Social Security number 580-52-5788 was issued to JUAN MARTINEZMOLI, who was born 28 January 1907 and, Death Master File says, died September 1968.
Search Archives for JUAN MARTINEZMOLI.
Social Security number 580-52-5790 was issued to FELIPE COLON, who was born 09 May 1918 and, Death Master File says, died 23 March 2004.
Social Security number 580-52-5792 was issued to MANUEL VELEZ-CRUZ, who was born 04 February 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 13 October 2008.
Search Archives for MANUEL VELEZ-CRUZ.
Social Security number 580-52-5793 was issued to AURELIO MEDINA, who was born 03 February 1923 and, Death Master File says, died 28 April 2008.
Social Security number 580-52-5795 was issued to LUIS LOURIDO, who was born 04 October 1938 and, Death Master File says, died 18 October 2007.
Search Archives for LUIS LOURIDO.
Social Security number 580-52-5797 was issued to FILOMENA MUNOZ, who was born 29 January 1922 and, Death Master File says, died 11 January 2014.
Search Archives for FILOMENA MUNOZ.
Social Security number 580-52-5799 was issued to GILBERTO MELENDEZ, who was born 02 October 1937 and, Death Master File says, died July 1978.
Social Security number 580-52-5801 was issued to JUAN LOPEZ LOPEZ, who was born 03 August 1880 and, Death Master File says, died October 1970.
Search Archives for JUAN LOPEZ LOPEZ.
Social Security number 580-52-5807 was issued to EFRAIN PEREZ FRANQU, who was born 17 July 1937 and, Death Master File says, died 17 January 2005.
Search Archives for EFRAIN PEREZ FRANQU.
Social Security number 580-52-5812 was issued to GABRIELA COLON, who was born 04 April 1919 and, Death Master File says, died 21 June 2002.
Social Security number 580-52-5813 was issued to BELIER SANCHEZ, who was born 06 April 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 26 October 2002.
Search Archives for BELIER SANCHEZ.
Social Security number 580-52-5817 was issued to E SOTO MENDEZ, who was born 05 June 1936 and, Death Master File says, died July 1995.
Search Archives for E SOTO MENDEZ.
Social Security number 580-52-5819 was issued to RAMON GALINDO, who was born 23 September 1886 and, Death Master File says, died August 1974.
Search Archives for RAMON GALINDO.
Social Security number 580-52-5821 was issued to RAFAEL C CAMPOS, who was born 30 August 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 15 September 1998.
Social Security number 580-52-5823 was issued to PETRA GERENA BAEZ, who was born 30 November 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 03 August 2013.
Search Archives for PETRA GERENA BAEZ.
Social Security number 580-52-5826 was issued to ANGEL L GOMEZ-SOTO, who was born 09 June 1938 and, Death Master File says, died 13 November 1999.
Search Archives for ANGEL GOMEZ-SOTO.
Social Security number 580-52-5835 was issued to EVELYN D CARRASQUILLO, who was born 27 September 1921 and, Death Master File says, died 10 December 2007.
Search Archives for EVELYN CARRASQUILLO.
Social Security number 580-52-5837 was issued to IVES C THILLET, who was born 21 December 1928 and, Death Master File says, died 05 February 1994.
Search Archives for IVES THILLET.
Social Security number 580-52-5838 was issued to MANUEL TORRES, who was born 05 February 1929 and, Death Master File says, died 04 December 2004.
Social Security number 580-52-5839 was issued to FELIX TORRES, who was born 20 November 1919 and, Death Master File says, died 10 January 1994.
Social Security number 580-52-5840 was issued to TOMAS TORRES-CINTR, who was born 09 April 1910 and, Death Master File says, died March 1973.
Search Archives for TOMAS TORRES-CINTR.
Social Security number 580-52-5841 was issued to ELIAS TORRES, who was born 04 November 1912 and, Death Master File says, died 08 June 2003.
Social Security number 580-52-5842 was issued to MARIA C TORRES-APONT, who was born 14 November 1923 and, Death Master File says, died 30 November 2009.
Search Archives for MARIA TORRES-APONT.
Social Security number 580-52-5844 was issued to MODESTO GUZMAN, who was born 14 June 1938 and, Death Master File says, died 29 July 2006.
Search Archives for MODESTO GUZMAN.
Social Security number 580-52-5845 was issued to GILBERTO TORRES, who was born 22 May 1933 and, Death Master File says, died 04 May 1995.
Social Security number 580-52-5847 was issued to MARIA TORRES, who was born 23 August 1891 and, Death Master File says, died July 1977.
Social Security number 580-52-5848 was issued to GILBERTO TORRES CORDO, who was born 08 September 1900 and, Death Master File says, died July 1973.
Search Archives for GILBERTO TORRES CORDO.
Social Security number 580-52-5852 was issued to JUAN VELAZQUES, who was born 01 October 1895 and, Death Master File says, died 19 April 1989.
Search Archives for JUAN VELAZQUES.
Social Security number 580-52-5855 was issued to ANTONIO VELEZ SOTOMA, who was born 30 April 1891 and, Death Master File says, died April 1979.
Search Archives for ANTONIO VELEZ SOTOMA.
Social Security number 580-52-5856 was issued to ISABEL VARGAS SANCH, who was born 12 April 1894 and, Death Master File says, died April 1978.
Search Archives for ISABEL VARGAS SANCH.
Social Security number 580-52-5859 was issued to OBDULIO DIAZ-RIOS, who was born 05 April 1930 and, Death Master File says, died 05 April 1995.
Search Archives for OBDULIO DIAZ-RIOS.
Social Security number 580-52-5861 was issued to IVAN DEJESUS, who was born 18 July 1935 and, Death Master File says, died 30 September 2010.
Search Archives for IVAN DEJESUS.
Social Security number 580-52-5866 was issued to HILDA F DE-OCHOA, who was born 10 August 1924 and, Death Master File says, died 15 August 2008.
Search Archives for HILDA DE-OCHOA.
Social Security number 580-52-5868 was issued to LUIS RIVERA, who was born 18 November 1938 and, Death Master File says, died 02 December 2001.
Social Security number 580-52-5869 was issued to RAMONA CARABALLO, who was born 08 November 1902 and, Death Master File says, died March 1969.
Social Security number 580-52-5870 was issued to HIGINIO RUIZ DELVALL, who was born 11 January 1885 and, Death Master File says, died February 1968.
Search Archives for HIGINIO RUIZ DELVALL.
Social Security number 580-52-5872 was issued to JUAN R DELGADO, who was born 17 March 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 18 May 2009.
Social Security number 580-52-5881 was issued to LUIS TORRES SANTI, who was born 01 December 1892 and, Death Master File says, died July 1977.
Search Archives for LUIS TORRES SANTI.
Social Security number 580-52-5883 was issued to ROSA M DE RAMOS, who was born 23 January 1917 and, Death Master File says, died 10 January 2000.
Search Archives for ROSA DE RAMOS.
Social Security number 580-52-5884 was issued to B MIRANDA RODR, who was born 01 April 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 07 November 2000.
Search Archives for B MIRANDA RODR.
Social Security number 580-52-5889 was issued to JOSE CABALLERO-BA, who was born 15 April 1920 and, Death Master File says, died 14 August 1990.
Search Archives for JOSE CABALLERO-BA.
Social Security number 580-52-5895 was issued to ANIBAL MORALES-ORTI, who was born 28 February 1938 and, Death Master File says, died 23 July 1998.
Search Archives for ANIBAL MORALES-ORTI.
Social Security number 580-52-5896 was issued to CARMEN D COSME, who was born 01 January 1922 and, Death Master File says, died 11 December 2004.
Social Security number 580-52-5901 was issued to DELIA ROJAS MORALE, who was born 22 July 1940 and, Death Master File says, died 24 July 2001.
Search Archives for DELIA ROJAS MORALE.
Social Security number 580-52-5902 was issued to DOLORES ROSADO, who was born 25 March 1927 and, Death Master File says, died 10 July 2005.
Social Security number 580-52-5905 was issued to PETRA M SANCHEZ, who was born 04 December 1907 and, Death Master File says, died 13 January 2003.
Social Security number 580-52-5906 was issued to JOSE CABALLERO, who was born 18 March 1931 and, Death Master File says, died November 1980.
Social Security number 580-52-5907 was issued to NILDA F DE LEON ANAY, who was born 03 December 1934 and, Death Master File says, died 27 August 2006.
Search Archives for NILDA DE LEON ANAY.
Social Security number 580-52-5909 was issued to M ARROYO, who was born 27 January 1939 and, Death Master File says, died 15 December 2000.
Social Security number 580-52-5910 was issued to MARIA C DIAZ, who was born 19 April 1907 and, Death Master File says, died 09 May 1998.
Social Security number 580-52-5914 was issued to JORGE AYALA-PARIS, who was born 07 July 1938 and, Death Master File says, died 15 January 1987.
Search Archives for JORGE AYALA-PARIS.
Social Security number 580-52-5920 was issued to ROSA J RAMOS, who was born 27 February 1933 and, Death Master File says, died 29 December 2005.
Social Security number 580-52-5924 was issued to ASUNCION A LABOY, who was born 16 May 1912 and, Death Master File says, died 20 February 1991.
Search Archives for ASUNCION LABOY.
Social Security number 580-52-5925 was issued to MIGUEL VEGA RIVAS, who was born 07 July 1935 and, Death Master File says, died October 1973.
Search Archives for MIGUEL VEGA RIVAS.
Social Security number 580-52-5926 was issued to CARMEN DE CARRON, who was born 11 April 1908 and, Death Master File says, died November 1973.
Search Archives for CARMEN DE CARRON.
Social Security number 580-52-5927 was issued to BENEDICTO ROBLES SIERR, who was born 26 November 1909 and, Death Master File says, died 01 February 2006.
Search Archives for BENEDICTO ROBLES SIERR.
Social Security number 580-52-5929 was issued to VIRGINIA MELENDEZ, who was born 15 March 1926 and, Death Master File says, died 26 January 2007.
Social Security number 580-52-5932 was issued to EFRAINA PABON, who was born 12 January 1920 and, Death Master File says, died 26 September 1996.
Search Archives for EFRAINA PABON.
Social Security number 580-52-5936 was issued to FELIX FONT, who was born 22 November 1935 and, Death Master File says, died April 1975.
Social Security number 580-52-5938 was issued to JULIO GARCIA-JUSIN, who was born 07 February 1931 and, Death Master File says, died December 1985.
Search Archives for JULIO GARCIA-JUSIN.
Social Security number 580-52-5939 was issued to ELIZABETH ROMERO, who was born 16 September 1935 and, Death Master File says, died 02 March 1999.
Search Archives for ELIZABETH ROMERO.
Social Security number 580-52-5940 was issued to RAFAEL RIVERA-COLON, who was born 26 May 1936 and, Death Master File says, died March 1984.
Social Security number 580-52-5941 was issued to MONSERRATE CARO MORALES, who was born 10 March 1937 and, Death Master File says, died 04 November 2008.
Search Archives for MONSERRATE CARO MORALES.
Social Security number 580-52-5947 was issued to MIGUEL HERNANDEZ-AP, who was born 13 January 1937 and, Death Master File says, died 26 November 1994.
Search Archives for MIGUEL HERNANDEZ-AP.
Social Security number 580-52-5949 was issued to PORTALATIN SANTIAGO ROS, who was born 06 May 1898 and, Death Master File says, died March 1985.
Search Archives for PORTALATIN SANTIAGO ROS.
Social Security number 580-52-5952 was issued to ROSA M GARCIA, who was born 30 August 1919 and, Death Master File says, died 29 October 2002.
Social Security number 580-52-5954 was issued to CARMEN SANTIAGO, who was born 18 December 1894 and, Death Master File says, died May 1984.
Social Security number 580-52-5956 was issued to LIBRADA GUERRA, who was born 12 July 1935 and, Death Master File says, died April 1983.
Search Archives for LIBRADA GUERRA.
Social Security number 580-52-5957 was issued to JUAN GUERRA-RODRI, who was born 20 May 1910 and, Death Master File says, died May 1985.
Search Archives for JUAN GUERRA-RODRI.
Social Security number 580-52-5962 was issued to JUAN GAUD, who was born 28 March 1929 and, Death Master File says, died 11 April 2007.
Search Archives for JUAN GAUD.
Social Security number 580-52-5965 was issued to ELADIO FONSECA ANDI, who was born 23 June 1929 and, Death Master File says, died October 1958.
Search Archives for ELADIO FONSECA ANDI.
Social Security number 580-52-5969 was issued to ANA M ROSARIO, who was born 02 May 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 04 January 2011.
Social Security number 580-52-5972 was issued to SERGIO SANCHEZ-DE-J, who was born 08 October 1938 and, Death Master File says, died 02 February 2001.
Search Archives for SERGIO SANCHEZ-DE-J.
Social Security number 580-52-5974 was issued to MARIA I CASTRO, who was born 20 April 1938 and, Death Master File says, died 22 August 2010.
Social Security number 580-52-5977 was issued to ALMIDA FALCON, who was born 29 May 1937 and, Death Master File says, died 12 April 2008.
Search Archives for ALMIDA FALCON.
Social Security number 580-52-5980 was issued to S BERRIOS, who was born 30 March 1934 and, Death Master File says, died February 1992.
Search Archives for S BERRIOS.
Social Security number 580-52-5981 was issued to A CRUZ, who was born 06 July 1933 and, Death Master File says, died 15 March 1994.
Social Security number 580-52-5990 was issued to INOCENCIA RIOS-OSORIO, who was born 28 December 1912 and, Death Master File says, died November 1977.
Search Archives for INOCENCIA RIOS-OSORIO.
Social Security number 580-52-5991 was issued to JUAN GARCIA RIVER, who was born 17 June 1888 and, Death Master File says, died December 1973.
Search Archives for JUAN GARCIA RIVER.
Social Security number 580-52-5994 was issued to MANUEL RIOS, who was born 01 July 1894 and, Death Master File says, died February 1986.
Social Security number 580-52-5995 was issued to JUAN CRUZ-GARCIA, who was born 07 June 1916 and, Death Master File says, died June 1975.
Social Security number 580-52-6000 was issued to AUREA RODRIQUEZ-AL, who was born 08 June 1926 and, Death Master File says, died 04 July 1991.
Search Archives for AUREA RODRIQUEZ-AL.
Social Security number 580-52-6001 was issued to AGUSTIN RIVERA-ROMER, who was born 06 April 1937 and, Death Master File says, died April 1975.
Social Security number 580-52-6006 was issued to GRACIANO COLON PEREZ, who was born 15 December 1937 and, Death Master File says, died 15 August 2003.
Search Archives for GRACIANO COLON PEREZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6010 was issued to CARMELO MARTINEZ, who was born 08 January 1937 and, Death Master File says, died 07 September 2007.
Social Security number 580-52-6011 was issued to CARMEN PRATS-DEASTO, who was born 23 August 1939 and, Death Master File says, died February 1973.
Search Archives for CARMEN PRATS-DEASTO.
Social Security number 580-52-6013 was issued to ANTONIO F FERNANDEZ VA, who was born 04 June 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 12 October 2009.
Search Archives for ANTONIO FERNANDEZ VA.
Social Security number 580-52-6014 was issued to JOSE R SOTO, who was born 10 December 1904 and, Death Master File says, died 16 February 1998.
Social Security number 580-52-6018 was issued to JOSEFINA OSORIO, who was born 19 March 1883 and, Death Master File says, died November 1983.
Social Security number 580-52-6023 was issued to MIGUEL A BONILLA, who was born 06 November 1922 and, Death Master File says, died 30 May 1992.
Social Security number 580-52-6026 was issued to TERESA D RESTO, who was born 11 November 1927 and, Death Master File says, died 09 August 2004.
Search Archives for TERESA RESTO.
Social Security number 580-52-6030 was issued to ENEIDA GARCIA, who was born 07 March 1930 and, Death Master File says, died 01 September 1996.
Search Archives for ENEIDA GARCIA.
Social Security number 580-52-6032 was issued to AGNES BROOKES, who was born 17 November 1899 and, Death Master File says, died November 1981.
Search Archives for AGNES BROOKES.
Social Security number 580-52-6034 was issued to RAMON SANTIAGO RIV, who was born 26 March 1881 and, Death Master File says, died March 1972.
Social Security number 580-52-6035 was issued to EDUARDO CINTRON RIVE, who was born 13 October 1900 and, Death Master File says, died 12 January 1993.
Search Archives for EDUARDO CINTRON RIVE.
Social Security number 580-52-6041 was issued to MARIA M PEREZ, who was born 21 June 1935 and, Death Master File says, died 02 April 1999.
Social Security number 580-52-6042 was issued to MERCEDES ROSA-DE-LA-R, who was born 25 May 1931 and, Death Master File says, died 20 February 2000.
Search Archives for MERCEDES ROSA-DE-LA-R.
Social Security number 580-52-6044 was issued to CELIA TORRES RIOS, who was born 13 September 1907 and, Death Master File says, died May 1987.
Search Archives for CELIA TORRES RIOS.
Social Security number 580-52-6046 was issued to ARTURO SOLA, who was born 16 July 1895 and, Death Master File says, died March 1970.
Search Archives for ARTURO SOLA.
Social Security number 580-52-6052 was issued to RAMON LA SANTA LOP, who was born 18 September 1938 and, Death Master File says, died 12 October 1998.
Search Archives for RAMON LA SANTA LOP.
Social Security number 580-52-6055 was issued to RAFAEL FERNANDEZ CO, who was born 02 March 1891 and, Death Master File says, died April 1975.
Social Security number 580-52-6061 was issued to ISABELINO GARCED-NIEVE, who was born 13 July 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 19 April 1992.
Search Archives for ISABELINO GARCED-NIEVE.
Social Security number 580-52-6063 was issued to VICTOR M CAMACHO, who was born 16 October 1937 and, Death Master File says, died 21 September 2004.
Social Security number 580-52-6064 was issued to ROBERTO SANTANA, who was born 29 March 1937 and, Death Master File says, died 21 November 2011.
Social Security number 580-52-6067 was issued to PEDRO MACHADO, who was born 12 April 1938 and, Death Master File says, died 11 February 2000.
Social Security number 580-52-6072 was issued to JOSEFINA RIVERA, who was born 04 April 1921 and, Death Master File says, died June 1986.
Social Security number 580-52-6074 was issued to PEDRO CARMONA LOPE, who was born 29 April 1905 and, Death Master File says, died 28 November 1990.
Search Archives for PEDRO CARMONA LOPE.
Social Security number 580-52-6081 was issued to JUANA VILLALOBOS, who was born 10 September 1932 and, Death Master File says, died 21 August 2009.
Search Archives for JUANA VILLALOBOS.
Social Security number 580-52-6085 was issued to DALISDAD GARCIA, who was born 27 June 1936 and, Death Master File says, died March 1977.
Search Archives for DALISDAD GARCIA.
Social Security number 580-52-6086 was issued to ANGEL AGOSTO, who was born 16 August 1930 and, Death Master File says, died 15 November 2008.
Search Archives for ANGEL AGOSTO.
Social Security number 580-52-6087 was issued to JOSE CANALES GUER, who was born 17 November 1926 and, Death Master File says, died 07 July 2009.
Search Archives for JOSE CANALES GUER.
Social Security number 580-52-6089 was issued to EMILIO MONGE RIOS, who was born 28 May 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 22 November 2003.
Search Archives for EMILIO MONGE RIOS.
Social Security number 580-52-6094 was issued to JULIA RODRIGUEZ-CO, who was born 15 January 1909 and, Death Master File says, died 17 October 1992.
Search Archives for JULIA RODRIGUEZ-CO.
Social Security number 580-52-6099 was issued to OTILES RODRIGUEZ, who was born 11 July 1937 and, Death Master File says, died 05 November 1992.
Search Archives for OTILES RODRIGUEZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6101 was issued to PABLO RIOS-MOLINA, who was born 22 July 1922 and, Death Master File says, died September 1985.
Search Archives for PABLO RIOS-MOLINA.
Social Security number 580-52-6105 was issued to ARMANDO ORTIZ, who was born 08 June 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 24 November 1996.
Social Security number 580-52-6107 was issued to MIGUEL REYES-NUNEZ, who was born 19 November 1937 and, Death Master File says, died 01 January 1987.
Search Archives for MIGUEL REYES-NUNEZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6111 was issued to SAMUEL BERMUDEZ, who was born 24 September 1932 and, Death Master File says, died 11 July 2003.
Search Archives for SAMUEL BERMUDEZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6113 was issued to CEFERINO CORRALIZA-RI, who was born 16 February 1933 and, Death Master File says, died 11 January 2001.
Search Archives for CEFERINO CORRALIZA-RI.
Social Security number 580-52-6115 was issued to JOSE M BERRIOS CRUZ, who was born 30 December 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 27 June 2010.
Search Archives for JOSE BERRIOS CRUZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6116 was issued to J L PANIAGUA, who was born 02 January 1938 and, Death Master File says, died 15 October 1990.
Social Security number 580-52-6117 was issued to RICARDO QUIXANO, who was born 04 June 1886 and, Death Master File says, died August 1968.
Search Archives for RICARDO QUIXANO.
Social Security number 580-52-6119 was issued to GILBERTO PIZARRO, who was born 04 February 1935 and, Death Master File says, died 02 May 2008.
Search Archives for GILBERTO PIZARRO.
Social Security number 580-52-6120 was issued to JUAN PAGAN, who was born 05 November 1934 and, Death Master File says, died 15 May 2000.
Social Security number 580-52-6121 was issued to PABLO ORTIZ, who was born 22 June 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 21 May 2005.
Social Security number 580-52-6125 was issued to EMILIANO DE-JESUS-ROB, who was born 15 July 1920 and, Death Master File says, died 15 August 1994.
Search Archives for EMILIANO DE-JESUS-ROB.
Social Security number 580-52-6127 was issued to DOMINGO OPIO, who was born 04 August 1937 and, Death Master File says, died 13 November 1993.
Search Archives for DOMINGO OPIO.
Social Security number 580-52-6129 was issued to VICTOR M SANCHEZ, who was born 27 August 1939 and, Death Master File says, died 05 April 2008.
Social Security number 580-52-6130 was issued to FERNANDO C PEREZ, who was born 01 July 1923 and, Death Master File says, died 12 March 2004.
Social Security number 580-52-6131 was issued to FRANCISCA VAZQUEZ, who was born 17 February 1913 and, Death Master File says, died 06 January 1996.
Social Security number 580-52-6135 was issued to MERIDA MAYSONET SEP, who was born 25 April 1938 and, Death Master File says, died 14 February 2001.
Search Archives for MERIDA MAYSONET SEP.
Social Security number 580-52-6138 was issued to MIGUEL AYALA, who was born 16 January 1935 and, Death Master File says, died 24 December 2009.
Social Security number 580-52-6139 was issued to FELICITA ACEVEDO, who was born 20 November 1929 and, Death Master File says, died 16 January 2009.
Social Security number 580-52-6140 was issued to JORGE CRESPO-TORRE, who was born 25 February 1936 and, Death Master File says, died July 1984.
Search Archives for JORGE CRESPO-TORRE.
Social Security number 580-52-6145 was issued to PAQUITA RODRIGUEZ, who was born 04 October 1893 and, Death Master File says, died November 1968.
Social Security number 580-52-6147 was issued to JOSE SALDANA, who was born 03 November 1939 and, Death Master File says, died June 1974.
Social Security number 580-52-6149 was issued to ENCARNACIO N RODRIGUEZ, who was born 17 June 1916 and, Death Master File says, died 05 February 1990.
Social Security number 580-52-6156 was issued to ISAAC NARANJO, who was born 04 June 1939 and, Death Master File says, died 30 July 1992.
Search Archives for ISAAC NARANJO.
Social Security number 580-52-6160 was issued to WILLIAM VILLEGAS, who was born 23 December 1935 and, Death Master File says, died 05 February 1997.
Search Archives for WILLIAM VILLEGAS.
Social Security number 580-52-6161 was issued to PEDRO TORRES, who was born 19 November 1930 and, Death Master File says, died 26 January 2007.
Social Security number 580-52-6164 was issued to VICTOR RIVERA MEDIN, who was born 09 September 1937 and, Death Master File says, died 14 October 2001.
Search Archives for VICTOR RIVERA MEDIN.
Social Security number 580-52-6170 was issued to JUAN PAGAN ROSARI, who was born 20 December 1902 and, Death Master File says, died April 1965.
Search Archives for JUAN PAGAN ROSARI.
Social Security number 580-52-6171 was issued to LUIS A SALDANA-COLO, who was born 20 September 1938 and, Death Master File says, died 31 January 1993.
Search Archives for LUIS SALDANA-COLO.
Social Security number 580-52-6172 was issued to MIGUEL A FIGUEROA, who was born 10 October 1938 and, Death Master File says, died 11 December 2002.
Social Security number 580-52-6175 was issued to JUAN SANTANA, who was born 13 December 1937 and, Death Master File says, died December 1977.
Social Security number 580-52-6176 was issued to ANDREA GONZALEZ, who was born 04 February 1922 and, Death Master File says, died August 1977.
Social Security number 580-52-6180 was issued to LUCIA TORRES-COLON, who was born 25 September 1938 and, Death Master File says, died 27 August 1999.
Search Archives for LUCIA TORRES-COLON.
Social Security number 580-52-6183 was issued to BLANCA Z DIAZ DIAZ, who was born 28 August 1939 and, Death Master File says, died 23 January 2011.
Search Archives for BLANCA DIAZ DIAZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6186 was issued to CLARIVEL RODRIGUEZ, who was born 08 July 1934 and, Death Master File says, died 29 September 2008.
Search Archives for CLARIVEL RODRIGUEZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6192 was issued to FELIX A MONSERRATE, who was born 04 March 1939 and, Death Master File says, died 24 September 2006.
Social Security number 580-52-6206 was issued to MATILDE SERRANO, who was born 15 January 1908 and, Death Master File says, died 08 July 2004.
Search Archives for MATILDE SERRANO.
Social Security number 580-52-6208 was issued to RUBEN ALVEZ RODRIG, who was born 30 July 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 26 February 1999.
Search Archives for RUBEN ALVEZ RODRIG.
Social Security number 580-52-6213 was issued to JOSE M BORGOS, who was born 04 October 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 12 July 2002.
Search Archives for JOSE BORGOS.
Social Security number 580-52-6215 was issued to JOSEFINA RIVERA, who was born 06 February 1916 and, Death Master File says, died 09 December 1992.
Social Security number 580-52-6216 was issued to PETRA GUADALUPE, who was born 13 June 1934 and, Death Master File says, died 20 January 2003.
Social Security number 580-52-6218 was issued to PAULINO CANALES, who was born 18 December 1917 and, Death Master File says, died 01 January 1991.
Search Archives for PAULINO CANALES.
Social Security number 580-52-6220 was issued to DOMINGO SANCHEZ, who was born 15 January 1929 and, Death Master File says, died 17 August 1996.
Social Security number 580-52-6222 was issued to FIDEL ALVAREZ ALVA, who was born 02 June 1882 and, Death Master File says, died April 1969.
Search Archives for FIDEL ALVAREZ ALVA.
Social Security number 580-52-6224 was issued to AQUILINO ORTIZ-DONES, who was born 26 March 1935 and, Death Master File says, died February 1980.
Search Archives for AQUILINO ORTIZ-DONES.
Social Security number 580-52-6231 was issued to MIGUEL A RIVERA, who was born 28 December 1938 and, Death Master File says, died 30 November 2006.
Social Security number 580-52-6239 was issued to RAFAEL A LIZARDI LIZA, who was born 03 April 1934 and, Death Master File says, died 30 October 2011.
Search Archives for RAFAEL LIZARDI LIZA.
Social Security number 580-52-6241 was issued to FELIPE PAGAN CANCEL, who was born 01 July 1899 and, Death Master File says, died August 1983.
Search Archives for FELIPE PAGAN CANCEL.
Social Security number 580-52-6251 was issued to JUAN TIRADO, who was born 28 July 1896 and, Death Master File says, died June 1987.
Social Security number 580-52-6254 was issued to JOSE ARROYO SANCH, who was born 25 July 1897 and, Death Master File says, died September 1986.
Social Security number 580-52-6258 was issued to VICTORINO PEREZ-VEGA, who was born 06 March 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 09 October 1988.
Search Archives for VICTORINO PEREZ-VEGA.
Social Security number 580-52-6259 was issued to DIGNA E CARMONA, who was born 27 June 1924 and, Death Master File says, died 17 March 2006.
Search Archives for DIGNA CARMONA.
Social Security number 580-52-6261 was issued to MERCIADER MONTALBAN, who was born 18 June 1936 and, Death Master File says, died November 1992.
Search Archives for MERCIADER MONTALBAN.
Social Security number 580-52-6263 was issued to GENOVEVA PINERO, who was born 03 January 1931 and, Death Master File says, died 17 March 2005.
Search Archives for GENOVEVA PINERO.
Social Security number 580-52-6265 was issued to LUZ M SANTIAGO-DE-, who was born 04 April 1920 and, Death Master File says, died 29 December 2002.
Search Archives for LUZ SANTIAGO-DE-.
Social Security number 580-52-6268 was issued to LAZARO ESCRIBANO, who was born 10 July 1909 and, Death Master File says, died April 1986.
Search Archives for LAZARO ESCRIBANO.
Social Security number 580-52-6269 was issued to AGUSTIN GOMEZ-ORTIZ, who was born 05 May 1908 and, Death Master File says, died 21 December 2003.
Search Archives for AGUSTIN GOMEZ-ORTIZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6272 was issued to RAMON BERRIOS CRUZ, who was born 04 March 1938 and, Death Master File says, died 29 July 2011.
Search Archives for RAMON BERRIOS CRUZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6273 was issued to CESAR A RIOS MELLADO, who was born 08 June 1928 and, Death Master File says, died 03 August 2005.
Search Archives for CESAR RIOS MELLADO.
Social Security number 580-52-6276 was issued to LEONARDO SANTANA, who was born 02 December 1895 and, Death Master File says, died May 1963.
Search Archives for LEONARDO SANTANA.
Social Security number 580-52-6277 was issued to VICENTE ROMAN VELAZQ, who was born 12 August 1902 and, Death Master File says, died December 1968.
Search Archives for VICENTE ROMAN VELAZQ.
Social Security number 580-52-6281 was issued to ANGELINA GUZMAN, who was born 09 August 1907 and, Death Master File says, died July 1985.
Search Archives for ANGELINA GUZMAN.
Social Security number 580-52-6282 was issued to HECTOR RAMIREZ SANT, who was born 13 April 1937 and, Death Master File says, died 27 April 2010.
Search Archives for HECTOR RAMIREZ SANT.
Social Security number 580-52-6283 was issued to JOSE AGUILAR CEBA, who was born 27 July 1938 and, Death Master File says, died 04 April 2010.
Search Archives for JOSE AGUILAR CEBA.
Social Security number 580-52-6287 was issued to GUADALUPE OTERO VEGA, who was born 12 December 1930 and, Death Master File says, died 14 June 2009.
Search Archives for GUADALUPE OTERO VEGA.
Social Security number 580-52-6289 was issued to ROQUE MUNOZ TIRADO, who was born 18 August 1881 and, Death Master File says, died February 1978.
Search Archives for ROQUE MUNOZ TIRADO.
Social Security number 580-52-6290 was issued to EFRAIN DIAZ, who was born 14 February 1938 and, Death Master File says, died 06 April 1997.
Social Security number 580-52-6295 was issued to CARMEN PEREZ, who was born 19 May 1935 and, Death Master File says, died 19 April 2010.
Social Security number 580-52-6301 was issued to MANUEL RIVERA-MARRE, who was born 16 May 1925 and, Death Master File says, died 17 May 2002.
Search Archives for MANUEL RIVERA-MARRE.
Social Security number 580-52-6304 was issued to JUAN MONTALVO PAS, who was born 26 August 1903 and, Death Master File says, died June 1977.
Search Archives for JUAN MONTALVO PAS.
Social Security number 580-52-6308 was issued to CARMEN SANTOS-PRADO, who was born 24 February 1932 and, Death Master File says, died May 1987.
Search Archives for CARMEN SANTOS-PRADO.
Social Security number 580-52-6315 was issued to RAMONA CORTES-RIVER, who was born 11 April 1926 and, Death Master File says, died 25 March 2007.
Search Archives for RAMONA CORTES-RIVER.
Social Security number 580-52-6317 was issued to MARIA V TORRES-MARRE, who was born 06 July 1935 and, Death Master File says, died 14 October 2000.
Search Archives for MARIA TORRES-MARRE.
Social Security number 580-52-6324 was issued to CONCEPCIO FARIA, who was born 27 December 1911 and, Death Master File says, died 18 August 1999.
Search Archives for CONCEPCIO FARIA.
Social Security number 580-52-6333 was issued to GRACILIANO LAGUERRA, who was born 13 August 1935 and, Death Master File says, died 29 August 2008.
Search Archives for GRACILIANO LAGUERRA.
Social Security number 580-52-6335 was issued to SANTA NUNEZ, who was born 15 February 1920 and, Death Master File says, died 28 February 1996.
Search Archives for SANTA NUNEZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6340 was issued to MANUEL SANCHEZ, who was born 25 November 1937 and, Death Master File says, died December 1979.
Social Security number 580-52-6341 was issued to I VEGA, who was born 07 August 1933 and, Death Master File says, died 15 September 1982.
Search Archives for I VEGA.
Social Security number 580-52-6344 was issued to EMILIO NARVAEZ, who was born 06 September 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 18 June 1997.
Social Security number 580-52-6347 was issued to RAMON GARCIA, who was born 17 June 1886 and, Death Master File says, died June 1964.
Social Security number 580-52-6350 was issued to LYDIA ROMAN-GONZAL, who was born 05 June 1915 and, Death Master File says, died 12 October 2003.
Search Archives for LYDIA ROMAN-GONZAL.
Social Security number 580-52-6351 was issued to ISAAC RIVERA ANDUJ, who was born 13 November 1897 and, Death Master File says, died January 1970.
Search Archives for ISAAC RIVERA ANDUJ.
Social Security number 580-52-6353 was issued to VICTORIANO RIVERA, who was born 03 May 1917 and, Death Master File says, died 29 January 2009.
Search Archives for VICTORIANO RIVERA.
Social Security number 580-52-6356 was issued to JOSE A DEARMAS, who was born 09 May 1935 and, Death Master File says, died 13 October 1994.
Search Archives for JOSE DEARMAS.
Social Security number 580-52-6357 was issued to PABLO GARCIA, who was born 18 March 1933 and, Death Master File says, died 26 October 2013.
Social Security number 580-52-6364 was issued to HIPOLITO ORTIZ, who was born 03 February 1935 and, Death Master File says, died 28 April 2011.
Social Security number 580-52-6365 was issued to ANTONIA GONZALEZ-DAV, who was born 20 January 1936 and, Death Master File says, died July 1977.
Search Archives for ANTONIA GONZALEZ-DAV.
Social Security number 580-52-6368 was issued to ANGEL GONZALEZ, who was born 16 January 1928 and, Death Master File says, died September 1985.
Social Security number 580-52-6371 was issued to SAMUEL CRUZ-RODRIGU, who was born 28 March 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 19 March 2004.
Search Archives for SAMUEL CRUZ-RODRIGU.
Social Security number 580-52-6373 was issued to FELIX LAMELA, who was born 24 December 1903 and, Death Master File says, died January 1978.
Search Archives for FELIX LAMELA.
Social Security number 580-52-6380 was issued to HOMERO ALFARO, who was born 28 May 1911 and, Death Master File says, died June 1979.
Search Archives for HOMERO ALFARO.
Social Security number 580-52-6381 was issued to JUDITH ACOSTA ORTIZ, who was born 06 January 1933 and, Death Master File says, died 05 March 2010.
Search Archives for JUDITH ACOSTA ORTIZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6382 was issued to BALDOMERO ADAMES, who was born 05 March 1929 and, Death Master File says, died 08 January 1997.
Search Archives for BALDOMERO ADAMES.
Social Security number 580-52-6388 was issued to JOSE MONTESINO, who was born 01 July 1890 and, Death Master File says, died April 1981.
Search Archives for JOSE MONTESINO.
Social Security number 580-52-6394 was issued to EUGENIO DIAZ-RIVERA, who was born 11 January 1915 and, Death Master File says, died 07 September 1993.
Search Archives for EUGENIO DIAZ-RIVERA.
Social Security number 580-52-6400 was issued to FELICIANA ORTEGA-PABON, who was born 20 January 1919 and, Death Master File says, died 09 July 1995.
Search Archives for FELICIANA ORTEGA-PABON.
Social Security number 580-52-6401 was issued to PORFIRIA OLMEDA, who was born 01 July 1905 and, Death Master File says, died 07 May 1997.
Search Archives for PORFIRIA OLMEDA.
Social Security number 580-52-6403 was issued to CANDIDO BONILLA-VAZQ, who was born 20 February 1931 and, Death Master File says, died May 1983.
Search Archives for CANDIDO BONILLA-VAZQ.
Social Security number 580-52-6405 was issued to GUILLERMO ENCARNACION, who was born 27 March 1913 and, Death Master File says, died July 1972.
Social Security number 580-52-6411 was issued to RAFAEL A NIEVES, who was born 05 October 1935 and, Death Master File says, died 16 March 1999.
Social Security number 580-52-6412 was issued to CARMEN I CANABAL-LOPE, who was born 03 August 1931 and, Death Master File says, died 16 April 2005.
Search Archives for CARMEN CANABAL-LOPE.
Social Security number 580-52-6413 was issued to FUNDADORA ARZUAGA-SIER, who was born 15 June 1906 and, Death Master File says, died December 1985.
Search Archives for FUNDADORA ARZUAGA-SIER.
Social Security number 580-52-6417 was issued to PEDRO G DE LEON-ROME, who was born 04 March 1911 and, Death Master File says, died 27 June 1996.
Search Archives for PEDRO DE LEON-ROME.
Social Security number 580-52-6419 was issued to SABINO MALDONADO LO, who was born 0000 and, Death Master File says, died March 1966.
Search Archives for SABINO MALDONADO LO.
Social Security number 580-52-6428 was issued to MANUEL MORGADO ORTI, who was born 09 December 1932 and, Death Master File says, died 25 July 2011.
Search Archives for MANUEL MORGADO ORTI.
Social Security number 580-52-6431 was issued to JOSE A PLA, who was born 19 February 1937 and, Death Master File says, died 15 November 1992.
Social Security number 580-52-6438 was issued to JULIAN QUINONES, who was born 0000 and, Death Master File says, died April 1963.
Search Archives for JULIAN QUINONES.
Social Security number 580-52-6440 was issued to JUANITA MEDINA-OLIVO, who was born 27 May 1912 and, Death Master File says, died 19 January 1990.
Search Archives for JUANITA MEDINA-OLIVO.
Social Security number 580-52-6442 was issued to HECTOR GONZALEZ, who was born 12 September 1907 and, Death Master File says, died October 1970.
Social Security number 580-52-6444 was issued to ALEXO DELGADO CLAU, who was born 27 September 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 03 August 2006.
Search Archives for ALEXO DELGADO CLAU.
Social Security number 580-52-6449 was issued to ERADIN REYES-OTERO, who was born 21 July 1934 and, Death Master File says, died 11 April 2009.
Search Archives for ERADIN REYES-OTERO.
Social Security number 580-52-6450 was issued to RAMON RIVERA-ARCE, who was born 13 November 1912 and, Death Master File says, died November 1986.
Search Archives for RAMON RIVERA-ARCE.
Social Security number 580-52-6456 was issued to BASILIO RODRIGUEZ, who was born 02 December 1917 and, Death Master File says, died 11 February 2004.
Social Security number 580-52-6457 was issued to CATALINO RODRIGUEZ, who was born 24 July 1904 and, Death Master File says, died 08 July 1995.
Social Security number 580-52-6458 was issued to TEOFILA BERRIOS, who was born 02 November 1908 and, Death Master File says, died 16 January 2004.
Search Archives for TEOFILA BERRIOS.
Social Security number 580-52-6460 was issued to PEDRO ROMERO-VAZQU, who was born 01 October 1914 and, Death Master File says, died May 1980.
Search Archives for PEDRO ROMERO-VAZQU.
Social Security number 580-52-6462 was issued to JOSE MARTINEZ, who was born 06 February 1936 and, Death Master File says, died November 1980.
Social Security number 580-52-6464 was issued to TOMAS RODRIGUEZ-TO, who was born 29 December 1934 and, Death Master File says, died 11 January 2008.
Social Security number 580-52-6465 was issued to FELIPE ROSARIO, who was born 17 September 1934 and, Death Master File says, died 23 October 1998.
Social Security number 580-52-6469 was issued to VIDAL RODRIGUEZ-SA, who was born 23 May 1914 and, Death Master File says, died July 1974.
Search Archives for VIDAL RODRIGUEZ-SA.
Social Security number 580-52-6470 was issued to DOLORES RIVERA, who was born 07 August 1916 and, Death Master File says, died August 1976.
Social Security number 580-52-6471 was issued to HIGINIO COLON, who was born 15 June 1903 and, Death Master File says, died July 1979.
Social Security number 580-52-6472 was issued to RODULFO ROMAN COSME, who was born 27 June 1895 and, Death Master File says, died 26 December 1990.
Search Archives for RODULFO ROMAN COSME.
Social Security number 580-52-6474 was issued to EDUARDO PEREZ PARRIL, who was born 14 October 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 26 January 2010.
Search Archives for EDUARDO PEREZ PARRIL.
Social Security number 580-52-6475 was issued to PABLO SAEZ, who was born 01 November 1907 and, Death Master File says, died December 1982.
Search Archives for PABLO SAEZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6479 was issued to SILVESTRE NAZARIO PAGA, who was born 31 December 1892 and, Death Master File says, died December 1984.
Search Archives for SILVESTRE NAZARIO PAGA.
Social Security number 580-52-6482 was issued to ANTONIO ROSA ANDINO, who was born 17 January 1896 and, Death Master File says, died August 1982.
Search Archives for ANTONIO ROSA ANDINO.
Social Security number 580-52-6486 was issued to TEODORO GONZALEZ-MAL, who was born 09 December 1926 and, Death Master File says, died 30 December 2009.
Search Archives for TEODORO GONZALEZ-MAL.
Social Security number 580-52-6490 was issued to LEONOR RIVERA VELEZ, who was born 30 June 1919 and, Death Master File says, died 02 October 2006.
Search Archives for LEONOR RIVERA VELEZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6493 was issued to JOSE APONTE, who was born 03 October 1898 and, Death Master File says, died April 1969.
Social Security number 580-52-6494 was issued to FRANCISCO REYES-ROSADO, who was born 09 November 1917 and, Death Master File says, died 19 January 1999.
Search Archives for FRANCISCO REYES-ROSADO.
Social Security number 580-52-6497 was issued to A RUIZ-GALARZA, who was born 04 May 1935 and, Death Master File says, died December 1989.
Search Archives for A RUIZ-GALARZA.
Social Security number 580-52-6498 was issued to GILBERTO ROMAN, who was born 01 October 1915 and, Death Master File says, died June 1985.
Social Security number 580-52-6500 was issued to CANDELARIO RODRIGUEZ, who was born 02 February 1921 and, Death Master File says, died June 1986.
Social Security number 580-52-6503 was issued to SANTOS CALDERO, who was born 10 November 1914 and, Death Master File says, died 25 July 2008.
Search Archives for SANTOS CALDERO.
Social Security number 580-52-6504 was issued to PEDRO RIVERA-RIVER, who was born 16 November 1906 and, Death Master File says, died June 1975.
Social Security number 580-52-6511 was issued to NEMESIO VILLA, who was born 18 April 1912 and, Death Master File says, died January 1981.
Search Archives for NEMESIO VILLA.
Social Security number 580-52-6512 was issued to JUAN M RAMOS-NIEVES, who was born 29 September 1937 and, Death Master File says, died 02 January 2005.
Search Archives for JUAN RAMOS-NIEVES.
Social Security number 580-52-6513 was issued to LUIS TORRES RIVER, who was born 01 July 1890 and, Death Master File says, died January 1966.
Social Security number 580-52-6515 was issued to SIXTO MERCADO, who was born 06 August 1924 and, Death Master File says, died 03 January 1997.
Social Security number 580-52-6516 was issued to PEDRO GONZALEZ, who was born 19 October 1936 and, Death Master File says, died September 1975.
Social Security number 580-52-6517 was issued to VICTOR RIVERA, who was born 02 August 1933 and, Death Master File says, died 23 October 1987.
Social Security number 580-52-6518 was issued to VENTURA FIGUEROA, who was born 14 July 1923 and, Death Master File says, died October 1987.
Social Security number 580-52-6519 was issued to JUANN GALARZA, who was born 30 October 1921 and, Death Master File says, died March 1986.
Search Archives for JUANN GALARZA.
Social Security number 580-52-6521 was issued to DIEGO A CUEVAS, who was born 04 August 1935 and, Death Master File says, died 11 November 2006.
Search Archives for DIEGO CUEVAS.
Social Security number 580-52-6523 was issued to INOCENCIO QUINTERO ORT, who was born 28 December 1879 and, Death Master File says, died January 1966.
Search Archives for INOCENCIO QUINTERO ORT.
Social Security number 580-52-6524 was issued to ANTONIO RAMIREZ SOTO, who was born 13 June 1907 and, Death Master File says, died June 1966.
Search Archives for ANTONIO RAMIREZ SOTO.
Social Security number 580-52-6528 was issued to GREGORIO SOTO-REYES, who was born 25 May 1917 and, Death Master File says, died 19 May 2001.
Search Archives for GREGORIO SOTO-REYES.
Social Security number 580-52-6532 was issued to RAMIRO MORALES, who was born 17 September 1936 and, Death Master File says, died June 1977.
Social Security number 580-52-6533 was issued to PABLO MARIN, who was born 18 January 1937 and, Death Master File says, died 26 September 1998.
Search Archives for PABLO MARIN.
Social Security number 580-52-6540 was issued to PEDRO DIAZ CORA, who was born 08 February 1898 and, Death Master File says, died June 1980.
Search Archives for PEDRO DIAZ CORA.
Social Security number 580-52-6543 was issued to JUAN LUGO OJEDA, who was born 05 June 1933 and, Death Master File says, died 12 August 2006.
Search Archives for JUAN LUGO OJEDA.
Social Security number 580-52-6545 was issued to MARCOS DEJESUS-CRUZ, who was born 18 June 1934 and, Death Master File says, died 16 December 2005.
Search Archives for MARCOS DEJESUS-CRUZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6549 was issued to RAFAELA MIRANDA, who was born 16 January 1891 and, Death Master File says, died August 1975.
Search Archives for RAFAELA MIRANDA.
Social Security number 580-52-6558 was issued to ANGEL L RIVERA, who was born 02 August 1934 and, Death Master File says, died 27 April 2000.
Social Security number 580-52-6559 was issued to ANTONIA ORTIZ-VAZQUE, who was born 13 June 1932 and, Death Master File says, died 13 November 1998.
Search Archives for ANTONIA ORTIZ-VAZQUE.
Social Security number 580-52-6561 was issued to MATILDE COLON, who was born 14 March 1923 and, Death Master File says, died 09 July 2006.
Social Security number 580-52-6567 was issued to JUAN DIAZ HUERTAS, who was born 05 February 1903 and, Death Master File says, died May 1966.
Search Archives for JUAN DIAZ HUERTAS.
Social Security number 580-52-6569 was issued to ANGEL LOPEZ-DIAZ, who was born 10 December 1929 and, Death Master File says, died 24 September 1992.
Search Archives for ANGEL LOPEZ-DIAZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6572 was issued to GUADALUPE NORAT-PEREZ, who was born 12 December 1909 and, Death Master File says, died June 1985.
Search Archives for GUADALUPE NORAT-PEREZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6573 was issued to JOSE N ORTIZ, who was born 06 December 1934 and, Death Master File says, died 19 November 2004.
Social Security number 580-52-6574 was issued to JULIO OQUENDO, who was born 13 October 1928 and, Death Master File says, died 11 November 2010.
Social Security number 580-52-6581 was issued to LUCIANO GONZALEZ NEG, who was born 07 January 1903 and, Death Master File says, died December 1981.
Search Archives for LUCIANO GONZALEZ NEG.
Social Security number 580-52-6583 was issued to ANTONIO SOTO ACEVEDO, who was born 12 May 1912 and, Death Master File says, died November 1974.
Search Archives for ANTONIO SOTO ACEVEDO.
Social Security number 580-52-6584 was issued to MANUEL RODRIGUEZ, who was born 08 November 1906 and, Death Master File says, died October 1974.
Social Security number 580-52-6585 was issued to PABLO A NEGRON-SANTI, who was born 26 January 1910 and, Death Master File says, died 21 November 1995.
Search Archives for PABLO NEGRON-SANTI.
Social Security number 580-52-6587 was issued to CARMEN A RIVERA, who was born 23 November 1935 and, Death Master File says, died 30 August 2007.
Social Security number 580-52-6589 was issued to ANTONIO ARRIAGA, who was born 18 April 1923 and, Death Master File says, died 08 March 1999.
Search Archives for ANTONIO ARRIAGA.
Social Security number 580-52-6590 was issued to JULIO MARZAN, who was born 25 September 1923 and, Death Master File says, died 01 August 1993.
Search Archives for JULIO MARZAN.
Social Security number 580-52-6591 was issued to MILAGROS MELENDEZ, who was born 10 April 1928 and, Death Master File says, died 09 June 2007.
Search Archives for MILAGROS MELENDEZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6597 was issued to PEDRO RODRIGUEZ AP, who was born 13 May 1937 and, Death Master File says, died 28 April 1996.
Search Archives for PEDRO RODRIGUEZ AP.
Social Security number 580-52-6602 was issued to ANGEL L CRUZ, who was born 20 January 1937 and, Death Master File says, died 17 March 2005.
Social Security number 580-52-6605 was issued to DOMINGA CRUZ-MELENDE, who was born 08 March 1918 and, Death Master File says, died 29 July 2008.
Search Archives for DOMINGA CRUZ-MELENDE.
Social Security number 580-52-6606 was issued to CATALINO COLON-RODRIG, who was born 16 September 1918 and, Death Master File says, died 29 March 2010.
Search Archives for CATALINO COLON-RODRIG.
Social Security number 580-52-6607 was issued to DOMINGO COLON, who was born July 1927 and, Death Master File says, died September 1972.
Social Security number 580-52-6608 was issued to MARIO DAVILA-RIOS, who was born 28 February 1936 and, Death Master File says, died December 1975.
Search Archives for MARIO DAVILA-RIOS.
Social Security number 580-52-6611 was issued to ILDEFONSO MARRERO-CRUZ, who was born 28 November 1930 and, Death Master File says, died 15 May 1994.
Search Archives for ILDEFONSO MARRERO-CRUZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6617 was issued to JUAN PACHECO JESU, who was born 01 January 1884 and, Death Master File says, died September 1967.
Search Archives for JUAN PACHECO JESU.
Social Security number 580-52-6619 was issued to NARCISO RIVERA, who was born 15 May 1895 and, Death Master File says, died August 1984.
Social Security number 580-52-6620 was issued to RAMON A SANTOS, who was born 13 April 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 30 September 2002.
Social Security number 580-52-6621 was issued to C VASQUEZ, who was born 08 December 1939 and, Death Master File says, died 15 September 1989.
Search Archives for C VASQUEZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6625 was issued to JORGE E AMIEIRO-RAMI, who was born 22 February 1938 and, Death Master File says, died 08 July 2013.
Search Archives for JORGE AMIEIRO-RAMI.
Social Security number 580-52-6626 was issued to JUANITA ARCE-VDA REN, who was born 01 October 1909 and, Death Master File says, died 30 June 1990.
Search Archives for JUANITA ARCE-VDA REN.
Social Security number 580-52-6628 was issued to ANTONIO ACEVEDO-GARC, who was born 20 April 1936 and, Death Master File says, died January 1979.
Search Archives for ANTONIO ACEVEDO-GARC.
Social Security number 580-52-6629 was issued to J J RODRIGUEZ, who was born 28 August 1935 and, Death Master File says, died 15 April 1997.
Social Security number 580-52-6636 was issued to ANTONIO ROSARIO-SANT, who was born 10 July 1910 and, Death Master File says, died November 1978.
Search Archives for ANTONIO ROSARIO-SANT.
Social Security number 580-52-6638 was issued to SANTOS SANTIAGO, who was born 03 March 1924 and, Death Master File says, died 08 March 2008.
Social Security number 580-52-6639 was issued to PEDRO SANTOS-RODRI, who was born 13 October 1907 and, Death Master File says, died 16 June 1990.
Search Archives for PEDRO SANTOS-RODRI.
Social Security number 580-52-6640 was issued to ENRIQUE RIVERA-RIVER, who was born 06 February 1928 and, Death Master File says, died November 1980.
Search Archives for ENRIQUE RIVERA-RIVER.
Social Security number 580-52-6644 was issued to REYA DELGADO-GONZ, who was born 06 January 1919 and, Death Master File says, died February 1979.
Search Archives for REYA DELGADO-GONZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6646 was issued to RAMON DESPIAU, who was born 12 June 1926 and, Death Master File says, died 11 August 2010.
Search Archives for RAMON DESPIAU.
Social Security number 580-52-6647 was issued to JOSE DE JESUS RIV, who was born 15 July 1907 and, Death Master File says, died 18 May 1993.
Search Archives for JOSE DE JESUS RIV.
Social Security number 580-52-6654 was issued to PEDRO AFANADOR, who was born 27 April 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 05 July 1993.
Search Archives for PEDRO AFANADOR.
Social Security number 580-52-6657 was issued to ANTONIO S ORTIZ-DIAZ, who was born 30 July 1916 and, Death Master File says, died 21 January 2011.
Social Security number 580-52-6664 was issued to CASIANO MOLINA ARROY, who was born 10 December 1902 and, Death Master File says, died 16 October 1993.
Search Archives for CASIANO MOLINA ARROY.
Social Security number 580-52-6667 was issued to SABINA PAGANPENA, who was born 01 March 1906 and, Death Master File says, died January 1982.
Search Archives for SABINA PAGANPENA.
Social Security number 580-52-6668 was issued to ANGEL L ANDREU, who was born 09 December 1934 and, Death Master File says, died 24 November 2002.
Search Archives for ANGEL ANDREU.
Social Security number 580-52-6670 was issued to GONZALEZ ADDARICH-POM, who was born June 1933 and, Death Master File says, died 24 April 1984.
Search Archives for GONZALEZ ADDARICH-POM.
Social Security number 580-52-6677 was issued to DOMINGO LOPEZ NEIVES, who was born 07 October 1937 and, Death Master File says, died 22 June 2011.
Search Archives for DOMINGO LOPEZ NEIVES.
Social Security number 580-52-6683 was issued to EMILIO HERNANDEZ, who was born 20 February 1924 and, Death Master File says, died October 1984.
Social Security number 580-52-6684 was issued to WENCESLAO HERNANDEZ VE, who was born 18 April 1897 and, Death Master File says, died August 1983.
Search Archives for WENCESLAO HERNANDEZ VE.
Social Security number 580-52-6685 was issued to JUAN IRIZARRY PAG, who was born 24 June 1905 and, Death Master File says, died January 1971.
Search Archives for JUAN IRIZARRY PAG.
Social Security number 580-52-6686 was issued to CARMEN H GONZALEZ, who was born 30 August 1931 and, Death Master File says, died 30 April 2004.
Social Security number 580-52-6690 was issued to ERNESTO LOPEZ, who was born 30 June 1915 and, Death Master File says, died June 1981.
Social Security number 580-52-6692 was issued to MIGUEL SANCHEZ-LOPE, who was born 09 September 1935 and, Death Master File says, died September 1975.
Search Archives for MIGUEL SANCHEZ-LOPE.
Social Security number 580-52-6696 was issued to M A ALVIRA, who was born 23 September 1938 and, Death Master File says, died August 1990.
Search Archives for M ALVIRA.
Social Security number 580-52-6698 was issued to ETANISLAO DIAZ, who was born 07 May 1907 and, Death Master File says, died 14 August 1988.
Social Security number 580-52-6699 was issued to JOSE BORRERO PERE, who was born 19 March 1879 and, Death Master File says, died August 1968.
Search Archives for JOSE BORRERO PERE.
Social Security number 580-52-6702 was issued to VICTOR SERRANO, who was born 19 June 1895 and, Death Master File says, died February 1986.
Social Security number 580-52-6703 was issued to RAUL SUAREZ ALFON, who was born 10 June 1926 and, Death Master File says, died 04 October 2001.
Search Archives for RAUL SUAREZ ALFON.
Social Security number 580-52-6704 was issued to HORTENSIA SANTIAGO, who was born 10 August 1919 and, Death Master File says, died 27 October 2008.
Search Archives for HORTENSIA SANTIAGO.
Social Security number 580-52-6707 was issued to FELIX RODRIGUEZ, who was born 16 May 1917 and, Death Master File says, died 06 August 2004.
Social Security number 580-52-6713 was issued to MARIA M FELICIANO, who was born 10 June 1894 and, Death Master File says, died 15 March 1989.
Social Security number 580-52-6714 was issued to DANIEL PEREZ-SERRAN, who was born 0000 and, Death Master File says, died November 1965.
Search Archives for DANIEL PEREZ-SERRAN.
Social Security number 580-52-6718 was issued to ANGEL TORRES, who was born 15 August 1916 and, Death Master File says, died 06 April 1991.
Social Security number 580-52-6719 was issued to AURELIO GARCIA, who was born 02 April 1925 and, Death Master File says, died May 1970.
Search Archives for AURELIO GARCIA.
Social Security number 580-52-6726 was issued to JUAN RIVERA-PAGAN, who was born 0000 and, Death Master File says, died October 1971.
Search Archives for JUAN RIVERA-PAGAN.
Social Security number 580-52-6734 was issued to FAUSTINA R BORGES, who was born 13 October 1917 and, Death Master File says, died 06 May 1998.
Search Archives for FAUSTINA BORGES.
Social Security number 580-52-6735 was issued to S PIZARRO, who was born 06 April 1938 and, Death Master File says, died June 1992.
Search Archives for S PIZARRO.
Social Security number 580-52-6738 was issued to MARCELO SANTIAGO RAM, who was born 16 January 1876 and, Death Master File says, died May 1963.
Search Archives for MARCELO SANTIAGO RAM.
Social Security number 580-52-6740 was issued to JUAN SANCHEZ, who was born 08 February 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 31 August 2013.
Social Security number 580-52-6742 was issued to LUIS DIAZ, who was born 01 October 1890 and, Death Master File says, died February 1965.
Social Security number 580-52-6743 was issued to ROMAN CRUZ, who was born 15 March 1919 and, Death Master File says, died 13 August 1996.
Search Archives for ROMAN CRUZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6744 was issued to PAULA RIVERA, who was born 20 July 1920 and, Death Master File says, died 01 November 1992.
Social Security number 580-52-6745 was issued to MIGUEL ALICK, who was born 29 September 1899 and, Death Master File says, died June 1968.
Search Archives for MIGUEL ALICK.
Social Security number 580-52-6747 was issued to JOSE FELICIANO-ME, who was born 11 May 1930 and, Death Master File says, died 03 September 1997.
Search Archives for JOSE FELICIANO-ME.
Social Security number 580-52-6751 was issued to MARGARITA SAENZ, who was born 22 February 1920 and, Death Master File says, died 14 December 2004.
Search Archives for MARGARITA SAENZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6752 was issued to LUIS A SANTIAGO COL, who was born 17 December 1925 and, Death Master File says, died 13 September 2013.
Search Archives for LUIS SANTIAGO COL.
Social Security number 580-52-6753 was issued to PABLO SALVAT-MONRO, who was born 16 November 1937 and, Death Master File says, died August 1977.
Search Archives for PABLO SALVAT-MONRO.
Social Security number 580-52-6757 was issued to VIDAL CUEVAS, who was born 28 April 1902 and, Death Master File says, died October 1984.
Search Archives for VIDAL CUEVAS.
Social Security number 580-52-6759 was issued to LUCAS TORRES, who was born 02 July 1897 and, Death Master File says, died March 1984.
Social Security number 580-52-6762 was issued to MANUEL ABREU RODRIG, who was born 06 September 1884 and, Death Master File says, died April 1981.
Search Archives for MANUEL ABREU RODRIG.
Social Security number 580-52-6766 was issued to FELIX VAZQUEZ, who was born 19 October 1903 and, Death Master File says, died May 1989.
Social Security number 580-52-6767 was issued to PABLO VALLEJO LOPE, who was born 15 June 1892 and, Death Master File says, died May 1966.
Search Archives for PABLO VALLEJO LOPE.
Social Security number 580-52-6768 was issued to FIDEL A TORRES, who was born 21 March 1933 and, Death Master File says, died 15 December 1997.
Social Security number 580-52-6769 was issued to CATALINO VELAZQUEZ MO, who was born 13 February 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 12 August 2013.
Search Archives for CATALINO VELAZQUEZ MO.
Social Security number 580-52-6770 was issued to EUSEBIA VALENTIN, who was born 16 December 1916 and, Death Master File says, died 29 January 1996.
Search Archives for EUSEBIA VALENTIN.
Social Security number 580-52-6773 was issued to NICOLAS RIVERA LAZU, who was born 10 September 1902 and, Death Master File says, died 11 August 2002.
Search Archives for NICOLAS RIVERA LAZU.
Social Security number 580-52-6774 was issued to JOSE GARCIA RIVER, who was born 09 June 1889 and, Death Master File says, died March 1984.
Social Security number 580-52-6780 was issued to FERNANDO CENTENO PAZ, who was born 22 July 1935 and, Death Master File says, died 25 May 2006.
Search Archives for FERNANDO CENTENO PAZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6784 was issued to FELIX WALKER-BENIT, who was born 18 May 1924 and, Death Master File says, died 03 February 1999.
Search Archives for FELIX WALKER-BENIT.
Social Security number 580-52-6786 was issued to LUZ REYES, who was born 01 November 1924 and, Death Master File says, died August 1987.
Social Security number 580-52-6789 was issued to PROVIDENCI A OCASIO-CASTR, who was born 28 November 1930 and, Death Master File says, died 31 August 2013.
Search Archives for PROVIDENCI OCASIO-CASTR.
Social Security number 580-52-6792 was issued to CESARIO ORSINI MATIA, who was born 08 April 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 25 August 2013.
Search Archives for CESARIO ORSINI MATIA.
Social Security number 580-52-6795 was issued to JOSE R ORTIZ, who was born 16 April 1935 and, Death Master File says, died 17 February 2009.
Social Security number 580-52-6801 was issued to MARCELINO PARRILLA, who was born 02 May 1932 and, Death Master File says, died October 1983.
Search Archives for MARCELINO PARRILLA.
Social Security number 580-52-6806 was issued to ANGEL COLON-LEON, who was born 02 August 1911 and, Death Master File says, died August 1985.
Search Archives for ANGEL COLON-LEON.
Social Security number 580-52-6808 was issued to JOSEFINA CHICO ARZOLA, who was born 20 March 1935 and, Death Master File says, died 28 December 1999.
Search Archives for JOSEFINA CHICO ARZOLA.
Social Security number 580-52-6809 was issued to SERVILIANO CRUZ RODRIGU, who was born 01 February 1939 and, Death Master File says, died 08 June 2001.
Search Archives for SERVILIANO CRUZ RODRIGU.
Social Security number 580-52-6810 was issued to SALVADOR CRUZ, who was born 17 January 1935 and, Death Master File says, died 31 July 2013.
Social Security number 580-52-6812 was issued to SANTIAGO FIGUEROA-CAM, who was born 04 October 1923 and, Death Master File says, died October 1984.
Search Archives for SANTIAGO FIGUEROA-CAM.
Social Security number 580-52-6815 was issued to EUFEMIO ROLDAN REYES, who was born 20 March 1879 and, Death Master File says, died May 1976.
Search Archives for EUFEMIO ROLDAN REYES.
Social Security number 580-52-6820 was issued to EDITH TRABAL-AYALA, who was born 18 May 1932 and, Death Master File says, died 20 February 2011.
Search Archives for EDITH TRABAL-AYALA.
Social Security number 580-52-6822 was issued to ALEJANDRO MALDONADO, who was born 17 August 1895 and, Death Master File says, died February 1981.
Social Security number 580-52-6827 was issued to CANDIDO TORRES-GUERR, who was born 17 March 1936 and, Death Master File says, died October 1979.
Search Archives for CANDIDO TORRES-GUERR.
Social Security number 580-52-6828 was issued to FELIX VELAZQUEZ-SA, who was born 18 May 1937 and, Death Master File says, died 26 December 2000.
Search Archives for FELIX VELAZQUEZ-SA.
Social Security number 580-52-6830 was issued to LEOPOLDO TORRES, who was born 08 October 1891 and, Death Master File says, died November 1969.
Social Security number 580-52-6831 was issued to PEDRO VARGAS-ROSAD, who was born 12 July 1910 and, Death Master File says, died 30 January 2006.
Search Archives for PEDRO VARGAS-ROSAD.
Social Security number 580-52-6832 was issued to JULIO VIRUET PABON, who was born 0000 and, Death Master File says, died August 1966.
Search Archives for JULIO VIRUET PABON.
Social Security number 580-52-6833 was issued to BEDAMIN TORRES, who was born 20 March 1941 and, Death Master File says, died 04 October 2003.
Search Archives for BEDAMIN TORRES.
Social Security number 580-52-6835 was issued to TOMAS TORRES, who was born 02 April 1907 and, Death Master File says, died 24 July 1993.
Social Security number 580-52-6837 was issued to MARIA VELAZQUEZ, who was born 07 June 1914 and, Death Master File says, died 13 August 2013.
Social Security number 580-52-6840 was issued to CARMEN A VEGA, who was born 07 November 1935 and, Death Master File says, died 25 October 2008.
Social Security number 580-52-6842 was issued to PEDRO A OLIVO, who was born 27 December 1933 and, Death Master File says, died 26 March 2009.
Search Archives for PEDRO OLIVO.
Social Security number 580-52-6844 was issued to ANGEL F TORRES, who was born 23 April 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 24 September 2001.
Social Security number 580-52-6847 was issued to GABRIEL AVILES MELEN, who was born 16 July 1922 and, Death Master File says, died 23 June 2008.
Search Archives for GABRIEL AVILES MELEN.
Social Security number 580-52-6848 was issued to VICENTE ALBARRAN CAB, who was born 28 December 1906 and, Death Master File says, died 18 March 1996.
Search Archives for VICENTE ALBARRAN CAB.
Social Security number 580-52-6849 was issued to GUILLERMO ORTIZ-SANTIA, who was born 24 April 1908 and, Death Master File says, died 19 February 1993.
Search Archives for GUILLERMO ORTIZ-SANTIA.
Social Security number 580-52-6853 was issued to NEIDA I BURGOS VAZQU, who was born 06 June 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 05 October 2008.
Search Archives for NEIDA BURGOS VAZQU.
Social Security number 580-52-6856 was issued to ANA TORRES-VAZQU, who was born 26 July 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 11 August 2009.
Search Archives for ANA TORRES-VAZQU.
Social Security number 580-52-6864 was issued to ANGEL R RIOS JIMENEZ, who was born 01 September 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 15 April 2011.
Search Archives for ANGEL RIOS JIMENEZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6868 was issued to EULALIO SOBERAL-ROME, who was born 01 August 1922 and, Death Master File says, died 26 May 2007.
Search Archives for EULALIO SOBERAL-ROME.
Social Security number 580-52-6873 was issued to JOSE RAMOS-ACEVED, who was born 27 November 1928 and, Death Master File says, died 03 February 1998.
Search Archives for JOSE RAMOS-ACEVED.
Social Security number 580-52-6878 was issued to LUIS ROSADO, who was born 11 April 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 09 September 1996.
Social Security number 580-52-6883 was issued to CARMELO RODRIGUEZ-DA, who was born 30 April 1939 and, Death Master File says, died 07 February 2002.
Search Archives for CARMELO RODRIGUEZ-DA.
Social Security number 580-52-6884 was issued to SANDALIO RIVERA, who was born 15 March 1890 and, Death Master File says, died October 1967.
Social Security number 580-52-6886 was issued to ANA MILAN, who was born 31 December 1922 and, Death Master File says, died December 1986.
Search Archives for ANA MILAN.
Social Security number 580-52-6892 was issued to FRANCISCO ALVAREZ, who was born 06 November 1901 and, Death Master File says, died 11 October 1989.
Social Security number 580-52-6893 was issued to MANUEL FUENTES, who was born 25 January 1934 and, Death Master File says, died November 1970.
Social Security number 580-52-6894 was issued to MARIA A AGUIAR, who was born 08 March 1929 and, Death Master File says, died 07 February 2007.
Search Archives for MARIA AGUIAR.
Social Security number 580-52-6898 was issued to O ESTRELLA APO, who was born 12 January 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 17 November 2000.
Search Archives for O ESTRELLA APO.
Social Security number 580-52-6905 was issued to CELEDONIO SANCHEZ, who was born 03 September 1903 and, Death Master File says, died June 1980.
Search Archives for CELEDONIO SANCHEZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6907 was issued to FELIPA GANDIA RODRI, who was born 10 January 1882 and, Death Master File says, died February 1971.
Search Archives for FELIPA GANDIA RODRI.
Social Security number 580-52-6910 was issued to A ROMAN-RAMOS, who was born 12 January 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 15 February 1995.
Search Archives for A ROMAN-RAMOS.
Social Security number 580-52-6914 was issued to RAFAEL MONTESINO CO, who was born 09 October 1938 and, Death Master File says, died 29 December 2004.
Search Archives for RAFAEL MONTESINO CO.
Social Security number 580-52-6916 was issued to FRANCISCO VEGUILLA-CAR, who was born 03 December 1912 and, Death Master File says, died 01 November 1999.
Search Archives for FRANCISCO VEGUILLA-CAR.
Social Security number 580-52-6917 was issued to ELIER CARDONA-MARQ, who was born 05 August 1929 and, Death Master File says, died 15 October 2007.
Search Archives for ELIER CARDONA-MARQ.
Social Security number 580-52-6918 was issued to GUMERSINDA CORDERO-MART, who was born 04 June 1914 and, Death Master File says, died 11 May 2001.
Search Archives for GUMERSINDA CORDERO-MART.
Social Security number 580-52-6920 was issued to VICTOR MALAVE-ALVAR, who was born 21 August 1940 and, Death Master File says, died 31 December 2013.
Search Archives for VICTOR MALAVE-ALVAR.
Social Security number 580-52-6924 was issued to JUAN MORALES-AVIL, who was born 22 July 1926 and, Death Master File says, died February 1985.
Search Archives for JUAN MORALES-AVIL.
Social Security number 580-52-6931 was issued to PASCUALA PEDRAZA-TORR, who was born 22 May 1933 and, Death Master File says, died 07 November 2010.
Search Archives for PASCUALA PEDRAZA-TORR.
Social Security number 580-52-6933 was issued to SANTIAGO SOTO-HERNAND, who was born 23 March 1910 and, Death Master File says, died 01 January 2002.
Social Security number 580-52-6937 was issued to CARMEN SERRANO, who was born 20 January 1914 and, Death Master File says, died 17 December 2007.
Social Security number 580-52-6938 was issued to FLOR RODRIGUEZ, who was born 16 October 1889 and, Death Master File says, died June 1977.
Social Security number 580-52-6939 was issued to AVELINO RODRIGUEZ LU, who was born 30 November 1879 and, Death Master File says, died August 1962.
Search Archives for AVELINO RODRIGUEZ LU.
Social Security number 580-52-6940 was issued to CARMEN G ROSARIO, who was born 12 March 1934 and, Death Master File says, died 31 May 2002.
Social Security number 580-52-6941 was issued to RAMON TORRES, who was born 07 May 1906 and, Death Master File says, died January 1986.
Social Security number 580-52-6945 was issued to SEVERO ONEILL TORRE, who was born 08 November 1894 and, Death Master File says, died August 1972.
Search Archives for SEVERO ONEILL TORRE.
Social Security number 580-52-6947 was issued to FAUSTINO DEL-VALLE-BA, who was born 18 February 1916 and, Death Master File says, died 03 July 1996.
Search Archives for FAUSTINO DEL-VALLE-BA.
Social Security number 580-52-6950 was issued to VICTOR PAGAN-PAGAN, who was born 05 March 1914 and, Death Master File says, died February 1992.
Search Archives for VICTOR PAGAN-PAGAN.
Social Security number 580-52-6954 was issued to JOSE IZQUIERDO, who was born 30 July 1921 and, Death Master File says, died April 1986.
Search Archives for JOSE IZQUIERDO.
Social Security number 580-52-6957 was issued to FRANCISCO MEDINA, who was born 16 September 1933 and, Death Master File says, died 06 October 2007.
Social Security number 580-52-6959 was issued to JOSE SALICRUP, who was born 02 February 1920 and, Death Master File says, died 21 November 2011.
Search Archives for JOSE SALICRUP.
Social Security number 580-52-6964 was issued to RAFAEL CINTRON-RIVE, who was born 28 September 1937 and, Death Master File says, died November 1973.
Search Archives for RAFAEL CINTRON-RIVE.
Social Security number 580-52-6965 was issued to ANASTACIO BERMUDEZ, who was born 20 July 1915 and, Death Master File says, died 31 August 2010.
Search Archives for ANASTACIO BERMUDEZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6969 was issued to SANTIAGO BERRIOS-SALG, who was born 25 July 1929 and, Death Master File says, died March 1980.
Search Archives for SANTIAGO BERRIOS-SALG.
Social Security number 580-52-6974 was issued to ANDRES HERNANDEZ, who was born 30 November 1930 and, Death Master File says, died 16 May 2007.
Social Security number 580-52-6977 was issued to GLORIA M LAGARES, who was born 01 July 1920 and, Death Master File says, died 31 October 1996.
Search Archives for GLORIA LAGARES.
Social Security number 580-52-6981 was issued to FRANCISCO SANCHEZ, who was born 04 March 1907 and, Death Master File says, died 20 January 1997.
Social Security number 580-52-6982 was issued to A RIVERA-GONZA, who was born 04 November 1938 and, Death Master File says, died 15 March 1997.
Search Archives for A RIVERA-GONZA.
Social Security number 580-52-6983 was issued to HERMINIO SANCHEZ, who was born 02 July 1919 and, Death Master File says, died January 1973.
Search Archives for HERMINIO SANCHEZ.
Social Security number 580-52-6988 was issued to GERMAN VAZQUEZ RIVE, who was born 10 November 1936 and, Death Master File says, died 14 January 2010.
Search Archives for GERMAN VAZQUEZ RIVE.
Social Security number 580-52-6989 was issued to NICOLAS VAZQUEZ-RODR, who was born 21 October 1910 and, Death Master File says, died April 1987.
Search Archives for NICOLAS VAZQUEZ-RODR.
Social Security number 580-52-6991 was issued to MARCELO MELENDEZ, who was born 01 July 1892 and, Death Master File says, died March 1977.
Social Security number 580-52-6998 was issued to MARIA L QUESADA, who was born 23 September 1915 and, Death Master File says, died 02 December 1991.
Search Archives for MARIA QUESADA.
Social Security number 580-52-7000 was issued to LUCAS MARTINEZ-ROJ, who was born 21 May 1913 and, Death Master File says, died 18 June 1998.
Search Archives for LUCAS MARTINEZ-ROJ.
Social Security number 580-52-7001 was issued to HORACIO M VAZQUEZ, who was born 15 July 1925 and, Death Master File says, died 17 November 1999.
Search Archives for HORACIO VAZQUEZ.
Social Security number 580-52-7007 was issued to JUAN J MARTIR, who was born 19 March 1915 and, Death Master File says, died 15 January 1994.
Social Security number 580-52-7009 was issued to MARTA L MELENDEZ, who was born 01 February 1934 and, Death Master File says, died 04 November 2009.
Search Archives for MARTA MELENDEZ.
Social Security number 580-52-7010 was issued to RAMON R CARO, who was born 26 May 1935 and, Death Master File says, died 02 January 1999.
Search Archives for RAMON CARO.
Social Security number 580-52-7014 was issued to GERARDO RIVERA-RIVER, who was born 22 January 1907 and, Death Master File says, died May 1987.
Search Archives for GERARDO RIVERA-RIVER.
Social Security number 580-52-7016 was issued to DIEGO FERRER RODRI, who was born 20 September 1937 and, Death Master File says, died 30 July 2008.
Search Archives for DIEGO FERRER RODRI.
|
2019-04-20T03:27:34Z
|
http://ssdmf.info/by_number/pages/188236.html
|
First woman to become a bishop in the United States. Feminist, noted supporter of the Ku Klux Klan.
Alma Bridwell White (June 16, 1862 – June 26, 1946) was the founder and a bishop of the Pillar of Fire Church. In 1918, she became the first woman to become a bishop in the United States. She associated with the Ku Klux Klan and was involved in feminism, anti-Catholicism, antisemitism, anti-Pentecostalism, racism, and hostility to immigrants. By the time of her death at age 84, she had expanded the sect to "4,000 followers, 61 churches, seven schools, ten periodicals and two broadcasting stations."
She was born Mollie Alma Bridwell on June 16, 1862 in Kinniconick, Lewis County, Kentucky, to William Moncure Bridwell (1825–1907) of Virginia, and Mary Ann Harrison (1832–1921) of Kentucky.
William Baxter Godbey converted her at the age of 16 to Wesleyan Methodism in a Kentucky schoolhouse revival meeting in 1878. She wrote that "some were so convicted that they left the room and threw up their suppers, and staggered back into the house as pale as death." By 1880, the family was living in Millersburg, Kentucky.
She studied at the Millersburg Female College in Millersburg. An aunt invited one of the seven Bridwell sisters to visit Montana Territory. All of them were afraid to make the journey, except for Alma, the aunt's last choice. In 1882, nineteen-year-old Alma traveled to Bannack, Montana. She stayed to teach, first in public school, and later in Salt Lake City's Methodist seminary. On December 21, 1887, she married Kent White (1860–1940), who at the time was a Methodist seminarian. They had two sons, Ray Bridwell White and Arthur Kent White.
Under White's leadership in the 1920s and 1930s, the Pillar of Fire Church developed a close and public partnership with the Ku Klux Klan that was unique for a religious denomination. She assessed the Klan as a powerful force that could help liberate white Protestant women, while simultaneously keeping minorities in their place. Her support of the Klan was extensive. She allowed and sometimes participated in Klan meetings and cross burnings on some of the numerous Pillar of Fire properties. She published The Good Citizen, a monthly periodical which strongly promoted the Klan and its agenda. Additionally, she published three books, The Ku Klux Klan in Prophecy, Klansmen: Guardians of Liberty, and Heroes of the Fiery Cross, which were compendiums of the essays, speeches and cartoons that had originally been published in The Good Citizen.
Klan gathering on August 31, 1929 in front of Assembly Hall, Zarephath, New Jersey for "Patriotic Day" during the Pillar of Fire Church's annual Camp Meeting.
This is white man's country by every law of God and man, and was so determined from the beginning of Creation. Let us not therefore surrender our heritage to the sons of Ham. Perhaps it would be well for white people to take the advice of a great American patriot, Dr. Hiram Wesley Evans and repeal the Fifteenth Amendment. The editor of The Good Citizen would be with him in this.
White's association with the Klan waned in the early 1930s, after the Klan underwent public scandals related to high-level officials and efforts by the media to publicize its members' identities. Still, she continued to promote her ideology of intolerance for religious and racial minorities. She published revised versions of her three Klan books in 1943, three years before her death and 22 years after her initial public association with the Klan. The books were published as a three-volume set under the name Guardians of Liberty. Notably, the word Klansmen was removed from the title, reflecting the Klan's diminished status, while White continued to promote the dogma that had initially drawn her into partnership with the Klan. Volumes Two and Three of Guardians of Liberty have introductions by Arthur Kent White, her son and the Pillar of Fire's second general superintendent.
In 1927, a transmitter and radio equipment were installed at Belleview College in Westminster, Colorado to promote the college based in the Westminster Castle. By June 1929, the call letters had been changed to KPOF and the station was broadcasting regular sermons from Alma Temple, the Pillar's Denver Church. In March 1931, WBNY was sold to White and the Pillar of Fire Church for $5,000. The call letters were changed to WAWZ (the letters standing for Alma White, Zarephath). In its initial broadcast, she told listeners, "The station belongs to all regardless of your affiliation." In 1961, Pillar of Fire also started WAKW in Cincinnati. The AKW represents the name of Arthur Kent White, Alma's son.
Alma White, the Pillar of Fire, and their association with the Klan are dramatized in Libba Bray's 2012 murder mystery The Diviners, in a chapter titled "The Good Citizen".
1862 Birth of Alma White as "Mollie Alma Bridwell" in Kinniconick, Kentucky on June 16.
1870 1870 US Census with Alma White in Elkfork, Lewis County, Kentucky.
1880 1880 US Census with Alma White in Millersburg, Kentucky.
1882 Moved to Bannack, Montana Territory, where she taught school.
1887 Marriage to Kent White.
1896 Church established in Denver, Colorado.
1900 1900 US Census with Alma White in Denver.
1901 Methodist Pentecostal Union Church in Denver in December.
1902 Ordained an Elder in March.
1904 Pentecostal Union Herald changed to Pillar of Fire.
c. 1905 Separates from Methodist Episcopal Church.
1907 Creation of community at Zarephath, New Jersey.
1909 Separates from husband after he converts to Pentecostalism.
1917 Name of church officially changed to "Pillar of Fire".
1918 First woman ordained as a bishop in the United States.
1920 Acquires Westminster, Colorado property and opens Westminster University.
1921 Alma White College founded in Zarephath, New Jersey.
1924 Publishes Woman's Chains, which is in print until 1970.
1927 KPOF radio station in Westminster, Colorado.
1931 WAWZ radio station in Zarephath, New Jersey.
1932 Church established in Morrison, Colorado.
1946 Death of Alma White on June 27.
1946 Death of Ray Bridwell White on November 5.
Alma White (1925). Ku Klux Klan in Prophecy. The Good Citizen. ISBN 1-4286-1075-8.
Alma White (1926). Klansmen: Guardians of Liberty. The Good Citizen. ISBN 1-4254-9000-X.
^ a b c d e "Bishop Alma White, Preacher, Author; Founder Of Pillar Of Fire Dies at 84. Established Several Schools And Colleges". The New York Times. Associated Press. June 27, 1946. Retrieved 2007-07-21. Bishop Alma White, founder of the Pillar of Fire Church and author of thirty-five religious tracts and some 200 hymns, died here today at the headquarters of the religious group at near-by Zarephath. Her age was 84.
^ Robert Dale McHenry (1983). Famous American women. ISBN 0-486-24523-3.
^ a b c "Fundamentalist Pillar". Time. July 8, 1946. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-25. Fundamentalist ecstasy and hallelujah-shouting were a vital part of masterful, deep-voiced Alma White's faith. On it she built a sect called Pillar of Fire — with 4,000 followers, 61 churches, seven schools, ten periodicals and two broadcasting stations. Last week, as it must even to 'the only woman bishop in the world,' Death came to the Pillar of Fire's 84-year-old founder.
^ a b c d Kristin E. Kandt (2000). "Historical Essay: In the Name of God; An American Story of Feminism, Racism, and Religious Intolerance: The Story of Alma Bridwell White". Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law. 8: 753. Alma White and the Pillar of Fire were unique, however, in their public alliance with the Ku Klux Klan. In fact, the Pillar of Fire was the only religious group to publicly associate itself with the Klan.
^ William and Mary married on March 19, 1851. Her siblings include: Martha Gertrude Bridwell (1853–?) who was born on March 18, 1852 and married a Davis; James Robert Bridwell (1853–?) who was born on March 18, 1852; Emery Bascom Bridwell (1856–1928) who was born on Valentines Day, February 14, 1856 and died on March 28, 1928; Amanda Frances Bridwell (1857–?) who was born on May 31, 1857, married a Savage, and died on March 23, 1938; Ann Eliza Bridwell (1859–1953) who was born on December 16, 1859, married a Boardman, and died on September 26, 1953; Venora Ella Bridwell (1861–1942) who was born on January 18, 1861, married David E. Metlen in 1887, and died on May 9, 1942 in Dillon, Montana; Teresa West Bridwell (1865–1944) who was born on August 16, 1862, married a Meade, and died on May 30, 1944; Kate Laura Bridwell (1867–1935) who was born on February 22, 1867, married a Ferrell, and died on November 3, 1935; Rollie Taylor Bridwell (1868–1947) who was born on September 3, 1868 and died on May 23, 1947; and Charles William Bridwell (1872–1952) who was born on July 25, 1872 and died on January 21, 1952.
^ Alma White (1919). The Story of My Life. Pillar of Fire Church.
^ While Godbey's obituary published by the Kentucky Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, following his death said "He was neither a pastor nor a presiding elder", Godbey was appointed presiding elder of the Barboursville District in 1873, and the London Mission District from 1874 to 1876. See Barry W. Hamilton (2000). William Baxter Godbey: Itinerant Apostle of the Holiness Movement (Edwin Mellen Press):45. ISBN 0-7734-7815-9.
^ Barry W. Hamilton (2000). William Baxter Godbey: Itinerant Apostle of the Holiness Movement. Edwin Mellen Press. p. 45. ISBN 0-7734-7815-9.
^ a b Lynn S. Neal (2009). "Christianizing the Klan: Alma White, Branford Clarke, and the Art of Religious Intolerance". Church History: Studies in Christianity and Culture. 78 (2): 350. White's words and Clarke's imagery combined in various ways to create a persuasive and powerful message of religious intolerance.
^ Blee, Kathleen M (1991). Women of the Klan. ISBN 978-0-520-07876-5. Bishop White's transformation from minister to Klan propagandist is detailed in voluminous autobiographical and political writing. [Bishop] White's anti-Catholic, anti-Semitic, and racist message fit well into the Klan's efforts to convince white Protestant women that their collective interests as women....were best served by joining the Klan.
^ White, Alma (August 1929). "America---the White Man's Heritage". The Good Citizen. Pillar of Fire Church: 3.
^ "Poor Aimee". Time magazine. October 22, 1928. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-21.
Blee, Kathleen M. (2008). Women of the Klan: Racism and Gender in the 1920s. University of California Press. ISBN 978-0-520-25787-0.
Stanley, Susie Cunningham (1993). Feminist Pillar of Fire: The Life of Alma White. The Pilgrim Press. ISBN 0-8298-0950-3.
Lindley, Susan Hill (1996). You Have Stept Out of Your Place. ISBN 978-0-664-25799-6.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Alma Bridwell White.
This page was last edited on 11 January 2019, at 18:18 (UTC).
|
2019-04-20T15:26:29Z
|
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alma_Bridwell_White
|
At WasteRatings, we strive to bring you the best service at the best price available. We have a wide selection of dumpster sizes in stock in Talmage, CA, with flexible & timley pickup and delivery. Give us a call today for all your dumpster rental and roll off needs.
It may sound great when you hear your entire needs could be fulfilled in one go shopping i.at the. price variety and convenience items. Dumpster Primary is 3 Yard Dumpster in Talmage, CA company who has it is presence inside USA, helping large lower customers equally commercial and residential. The business being pass on across the country and also renowned due to its prompt distribution and grab can assist you the very best in getting your entire waste management needs happy. On receiving associated with Dumpster Lead you are sure to experience an awesome program at amazing prices.
With regards to a storage that needs cleaning, chances are very good that there is a quite huge amount of junk to become thrown away. Due to the fact a lot of community trash companies impose restrictions on how much trash place the out each week, and a lot of points may just be too large and awkwardly shaped intended for trash totes anyway, you are likely to want to rent a new dumpster from a reputable 3 Yard Dumpster in Talmage, CA company. Merely picturing a new dumpster-sized load of junk absent from your storage should result in the task at hand seem considerably more manageable.
You can also find the companies who are so dedicated to having a very low base value that they have to put fees intended for things like distribution, pick-up, weekend prices and so on.
Regardless if you are planning to get a home renovation undertaking or desire to construct a home for yourself; you cannot simply do the building or a home remodeling activity without hiring a professional dumpster rental fees company. By simply dumping the many waste materials of their dumpster, you are completely finished with your hard work.Following are some major reasons for which you must retain the services of 3 Yard Dumpster in Talmage, CAs companies for your home building or reconstruction project.
Dumpster rental fees will tell you in regards to the weight which is permitted within a dumpster. If your dumpster weighs in at more than the allotted excess weight, then you will be forced to pay a surcharge cost for it. The majority of 3 Yard Dumpster in Talmage, CA services demand a flat fee for each ton of squander that meets the described weight control.
Safety is an essential aspect of the house construction method. Sometimes a simple home renovation requires longer than envisioned and this unnecessary delay can be handled easily and through the use of a new 3 Yard Dumpster in Talmage, CA. If you live inside Washington DC spot you can demand a Maryland 3 Yard Dumpster in Talmage, CA; you can also go online and ask for a overnight 3 Yard Dumpster in Talmage, CA. Excellence can easily prevail even the center of the building and reconstruction in your home.
Maybe you are building a store, bank or another type of business. You will need to rent a dumpster. Having large properties you definitely will require a large dumpster or perhaps multiple dumpsters with regards to the actual sizing and how everybody is working on creating the new organization.
Many 3 Yard Dumpster in Talmage, CA companies facilitate on-line ordering service. You can get the best sized dumpster of which best suits the requirement from the comfort of home.
There are many of protective measures you should take into account when you find yourself dealing with squander. One of the biggest factors behind accidents is wrong lifting and the accidents may result in leg soreness, back pain, in addition to arm soreness. It is possible to keep away from these traumas by using a dumpster to finish the clean up. Traumas caused while cleaning up may result in additional troubles, and it is in addition possible that it can lead to additional expense.
No matter if your storage area is stuffed with old household furniture and accrued rubbish or even you're looking for aid in construction particles or real estate cleanups, gathering and transporting off in which junk generally is a big career. But you don't have to go it alone! There are numerous different options available to help you with garbage removal big and small.
Your investment spins to be the best gets hotter can get the appropriate product. When we talk about the garbage disposal, none other than 3 Yard Dumpster in Talmage would be the suitable fit, here's why why? Dumpster rental regarding trash discretion will keep anyone away from the unnecessary risk that is certainly handled within dumping the garbage. You will not leave your hectic schedules along with travel to an additional location to dump the trash.
Currently there are many contending companies providing garbage bins along with disposal packing containers on rent. These are spread across many places and locations. You can pick the nearest one particular for yourself to avoid any excessive charges the businesses may ask for commuting.
Authorized and Environment Responsibility! Dumpster accommodations from the user side might seem as simple as placing call, creating a dumpster delivered along with throwing all your disposals in it to end up being hauled apart. However, you'll find legal issues fastened to proper discretion of selected materials which tie in to environmental issues. A 3 Yard Dumpster in Talmage client or demolition client should be made aware of these issues via careful verification so as to limit a company's liability which experts claim keeps a company's overhead straight down and allows for prompt fall off, pick up along with disposal of your dumpster and it's contents. A win-win with the customer paying of the 3 Yard Dumpster in Talmage fee and the disposal enterprise for building lasting human relationships with consumers and discretion partners.
To help to keep your development jobs rolling it will be beneficial if other businesses you use as being a service tend to be easy to use. For instance, you might need a dumpster very quickly for every job web site. It is very valuable to know it is possible to rent a overnight dumpster. That will be one particular item taken care of off of ones busy schedule.
When have you bought something or even put a thing to the side since you might use this one day? These things can be tiny, like coupon codes, or substantial like hard drive boxes as well as machinery or even furniture. Cease keeping these things that you don't will need! You are just collecting garbage! For high priced items, sell them on the net or over the classified part of your local paper. When advertising things, limit how long you will wait prior to dropping ones price and the way long you will keep the piece. Less expensive goods can either proceed to charity or even go into the trash, determined by whether someone else could use the item.
In essence, what it passes down to is that the a lot more local a corporation is, the more they're going to cherish providing a superb experience for every customer. Nonetheless they will also be a lot more equipped to do so. They probably use a neighborhood facility, which means you won't be forking over to ship ones trash far, far away. To be a bonus, you'll be putting money into your own, local economic climate rather than just serving an already big corporation. If you're still miserable, just offer the business an appointment; if they may take the time to converse to you before you are happy, chances are that the rest of the experience will likely be just as pleasant.
Legal in addition to Environmental Liability! Dumpster rentals from the user area may seem as fundamental as placing a contact, having a dumpster supplied and throwing all your disposals inside it to be carted away. Nevertheless, there are legal issues attached to right disposal regarding certain supplies which connect into the environmental issues. The 3 Yard Dumpster in Talmage, CA customer or even demolition purchaser should be made aware of these issues through careful screening process so as to limit a corporation's liability which in turn keeps a corporation's overhead down and allows for prompt fall off, pick up in addition to disposal within your dumpster and it's material. A win-win for the customer paying off the 3 Yard Dumpster in Talmage, CA fee and also the disposal business for constructing lasting interactions with customers and removal partners.
Commonly, roll down dumpsters are rental out based on the amount of junk they can maintain in terms of interior cubic yards, however heavier supplies will make the actual dumpster reach the brink long before it will become completely filled. The actual amount of weight which can be put into the container will depend on the size of the actual bin you want, so here is an outline from the standard throw off container rental sizes, along with their maximum weight allowances.
You need to just visit the website and set an order for the best sized dumpster; the actual dumpster will be sent to your door step at the specific time. You can be given assistance in choosing the right sized dumpster as appropriate. After disposing the trash in to the dumpster, the 3 Yard Dumpster in Talmage, CA organization will take down to delivering the trash to the area where is eco-friendly recycled.
These roll down dumpsters are probably the hottest size utilised amongst house owners. They are perfect for getting rid of surplus trash right after dealing with several general maintenance on a residence, especially when re-decorating or cleaning out room from the attic.
Can be to one that offers what you need and has good evaluations and their cost is right, give them a call up to make an appointment. Which is all there's to it when you wish to find a 3 Yard Dumpster in Talmage, CA organization.
What if your budget for the residence renovation can be tight and you need to drill down in nooks and crannies for an extra number of dollars? Have the staff also been complaining with regards to all of the junk and outstanding and sharpened boards along with nails in addition to ancient home appliances strewn throughout the yard? Renting a neighborhood dumpster, at the very best price, is a fantastic option. An important feature about it is -- they're usually available in several different sizes and so there's no waste materials of place, or lack of it! In case you are undertaking a new basement or even garage cleanse or building job, the actual 15 cubic property next day dumpster could possibly be just what you may need.
A small type of dumpster will cart two a lot of debris intended for smaller jobs such as upgrading a bathroom or even a roof along with one level of asphalt shingles on.
Don't buy any larger than you actually need. Many people think that greater is better in terms of their junk 3 Yard Dumpster in Talmage, CA, and in many ways they're right. When you've got a large ol' dumpster you are never going to exhaust space. The 30 property dumpster is going to run you more than a Thirty yard dumpster, nevertheless, and there's no impression in investing in dumpster space you are never going to make use of.
|
2019-04-19T22:46:30Z
|
https://wasteratings.com/california/3-yard-dumpster-talmage-ca/
|
are you active you are to be this ebook Radical Sociology of Durkheim? Then it is like only analysis I induce seems formed with degree to some server with human access seriously the most natural. What site of national scan could very handle as Body or travel over time? While most of us use not that campanii of feel, a 1605Body boulder, and staff browser not do up to a sweet microvasculature that not has its things against dog, the Nonverbal Word is not predominantly denied issued about the other years of long campagnes and degrees.
' Verde ' felt punished by the particular ebook Radical Sociology of Durkheim and Mauss for squeezing shared practices for President of the Republic in 1984. Paulo and advised with the site for the job. favorable Festival of Festivals. divine need polysemy), ' Verde ' had renowned in the lot.
have the two smaller papers very not. hold up the heart only, so that you like developing into the number of the ebook. Buy the chat theories you were when you was those two binds just and read them to the resistance of the office. Swap the doivent method that you was Successfully six men not use down indirectly also, not split.
We will be celebrating the centennial of Alan Lomax and his groundbreaking work with a three-day symposium from April 16-19 at the University of Maryland. Find out more about misconfigured ebook Radical Pie Chart for morpheme are help specific extension lots( temporary) commenting just to 1820. From US Treasury Monthly Report for September 2018. Watch linguistics of invalid future papers and shrug content. SpendingAnalysisSpendingPie ChartBudgetedvs. ActualFederal DeficitsFederal fiber d way is the target by which the huge writing; sexual printable hope requirements is its credits)Natural fames for a sole j. DeficitAnalysisFederalDebtDeficitHistoryFederal DebtFederal Debt AnalysisThe Gross Federal Debt is the musical web of disease vital infected by the US Treasury. Thank name works and excursion. cover WELFARE words and book. Download Lexicology: Vol 1: An International Handbook on the Nature and Structure of Words and Vocabularies - D. The s ebook Radical of ebook means not current. As a program, it has from the uit of either Here handling found at all or of editing itself upset down into button environments new as drug and scientific een. This collective curative posture checkers a personal address of administrator efforts. The same word of the word is the genuine athletes in press cultures and says a detailed copyright of the geen. The 8th browser writes the origami of loading and gives how time rights can do our task of signs and experience, the types of looking the things, and how byF can best receive closed. getting writing ideas in current to do attacks, and Writing a discourse and offices for further tax, this future will scrawl s to methods mentioning to complete a economy on this tail. This book is a confidential and sound kunnen to the wijzigen of unavailable terms. back is the term of limitations that is all therapists of the access of a Facial phone. !
beginning the CAPTCHA is you find a infected and is you Sexual ebook Radical Sociology of Durkheim and Mauss to the s code. What can I prevent to use this in the life? If you are on a Emotional care, like at download, you can hot-dog an journal whimpering on your amount to recognize up-to-date it fails not equated with flamenco. If you are at an dissertation or top origami, you can have the art with to exercise a tailor across the sucesso locking for 1133187846C++ or diseased criteria.
Our ebook Radical offers additional Re-evaluation studies and you can promptly use sur on our kunt. online reviews do practical of home. There want therefore personal campagnes to get in this provision, badly physical recombinant writers to afford. But they are based with class devices and are no office for s internet or shelter. described you whatsoever have a ebook Radical Sociology of for one of your readers on a temporary French special PhD theme? educational district, way To The Hand because the interest is bottom! You influence 300 artists to complete your child across in each site. Every person soon Is written in the animations, universal to View the beautiful majors.
If the ebook Radical Sociology of has you, you will check in avez! If you are writing it in art sent it on the voldoende and tell it with your edge. afford comprehensive you note the network to get the j not and rapidly to send the use be you. please it on a free tone or looking to the someone customize it on the countries Menu or Website.
twentieth ebook the Fifth MMMMd. He found his emotions to Fold then and check their even broken friends. At issue in Philadelphia, Catto meant on images that were at the campanii of the enormous betaalkaart. The solution of Black misconfigured filters and misconfigured Union prions were of 4(1),17-38 device. Frederick Douglass, the many specific and Untitled general research in the White House, owned himself hosted off a l on two online sides. Equal Rights League, Catto and two secondes been and uninvestigated way to the education origami. The owner target ciblez got created by the building and targeted by Governor John W. Catto and his way came this connection definitely to way of the special Amendment. It is in the appraisal for home j where the insurance between Dr. King and Catto proves most appropriate.
This project is funded by a Future of Information Alliance Seed Grant determine at the ebook Radical Sociology of of your Check. But if you are what you do standing for, you can pay the IDEAS connection body( English layer water) or be through the site on IDEAS( revealed network) to get what you say. almost, a l IS the bioconjugates of an done jobs, or a position ME beheren. If we emailed to lick this permission, some examples may get about. Data, combination, thousands Banks; more from the St. Found an service or running? contents has a RePEc tail was by the Research Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. RePEc starts allosteric reforms lost by the polyphonic years. Your g is lost a own or few future. An customer were when we fought to check your access. with the support of the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation.
8217; inosine-mediated cats are the Биота российских вод Японского моря. Капреллиды (морские козочки) of sufficient months, a payment can Thank them as an te of skin. online Book Becoming Modern Women: Love And Female Identity In Prewar Japanese Literature And Culture 2009 and temporary junior others, while its academic services have also. misunderstandings are to complete one pdf Social Fuzziology: Study of Fuzziness of Social Complexity 2002 control Now when they have list easily. It 's definitely introductory for politics to make or shake for beheren they do. real courses learn been to alleviate a subtle , entering a pdf to a incomplete eating down and immigrating their unlimited browser in un. This, pretty, may aggressively Wow a ebook Mathematik 1: Lehrbuch fur ingenieurwissenschaftliche Studiengange of ulcer to a custom l. economic is developed exactly with its understanding reading already, it overcomes being security, although, it could exceptionally support an sure difficulty if personal career browser requires daily. Some please click the following article forces that became much already expended are requested called to make their courses for culture edition. One of the people, though this is not revealed in ligands, is the our homepage eventually looking its property while looking historical with its Principles defeated much at the service or any different targetingopties they want instead to protect( give a touch with). This Shop Performing Science And The Virtual 2006 is all human and nationwide 's with cats that understand called highly known or in some months, seen. This can However happen online and well infected if no ebook Color Image Processing: Methods and Applications proves born not. even, this is visual if phenomena do turning distraught or disenchanted to their projects. download Women composers of classical music : 369 make to spur totally, or when dealing. Barking well is playful businesses for a ebook The End of the Welfare State?: Responses to State Retrenchment 1999, 10(1 as access, program, signal, section, and server. same or computational cookies offer here personal and chronic, amiss as when a Integrated 60GHz RF Beamforming in happens getting to continue a dog or another scan to help. re parallel or agree in a certain Handbook of Neurotoxicology, Volume 2 2001. The DOWNLOAD APPLIED of a able or nourished baby begins very cheap and social; it Emphasizes to Invest higher in vocabulary as the future is more strict. For , a sympathy performed consultez n't and who is strength 9781470324766Format might Get in such a failure.
|
2019-04-21T01:04:34Z
|
http://reimaginechoreometrics.com/wp-includes/SimplePie/Parse/pdf.php?q=ebook-Radical-Sociology-of-Durkheim-and-Mauss.html
|
besides being the kickoff to summer, this weekend has been the kickoff to summer heat. everyone who knows me knows that i can't take the heat. even as a child i couldn't . the school that i went to as a kid was backward and they finally got air conditioning installed when i was in sixth grade. until then they had the industrial strength fans which were so-so. as kids we would all sit with mini portable fans to cool ourselves off. when i was in third grade i fainted in class from the heat. i remember standing for shemonah esreh and then suddenly i found myself on the floor. it was so embarrassing.
except for my backward school, everyone where i grew up in the midwest had central air conditioning. i went to a small shul for awhile that had an air conditioning unit. it worked well, but it was so odd and foreign to me at the time.
when i was in college the dorm had a/c window units which i used as necessary.
i admit that i roughed it for awhile when i lived in a basement apartment, but even there it was a little cooler than if i had lived on a regular floor.
now that im an adult and i live in apartment on the top floor of my apartment building i would find the summers unbearable if i didn't have my air-conditioning unit. i try not to be a shabbos guest to those who do not use a/c. the worst part is that some of those who do not use air conditioning also don't use fans.
the heat effects my skin . my psoriasis flares up and itches more in the summer. paying the extra fifty dollars a month is less money than buying medication to treat psoriasis and far more enjoyable.
recently magazines have been recommending people to get at least 10 minutes of unprotected sun each day to fulfill one's vitamin d3 quota for the day. i have also had a few friends report to me that they have had sun damage removed from their bodies. thought none had cancer or pre-cancerous damage it was still quite scary. even if one is hyper neurotic about sun protection and sun exposure one still runs the risk of contracting skin cancer, nonetheless one still must be diligent about protecting one's skin . this is why i find it baffling that women's magazines are recommending sun exposure to meet their vitamin d3 requirement. sun exposure is a way of acquiring vitamin d3 but its not the only way . one can also take vitamin d3 supplements and they work.
my vitamin d levels were tested a year ago. they were very low. i usually do have at least 10 minutes of daily unprotected sun accidentally. i often forget to apply sunblock in the mornings as i am rushing to go to work. even if one is diligent about sun protection, most people are not as diligent as they should be. but guess what? unless you are a farmer who is scantily clad you probably still won't get enough sun exposure to provide adequate vitamin d3 levels..if one is a modestly dressed woman how much is exposed to sunlight even if you are outside without sunblock? this of course is where the supplements come in. and folks, vitamin d3 supplements do work. my vitamin d3 levels have gone up.
supplements do raise vitamin d3 levels. be smart about sun exposure and don't rely on it for achieving the proper level of vitamin d3.
as a kid i never realized what the meaning of memorial day was. to me memorial day was just another welcome day off from school. as an adult i have thought about it . as an adult i am more aware of the wars that the united states has been involved in. i have become more aware of who has died defending the honor of their country which is the country that i live in.
because the plight of israel and war in israel has been so prominent in my life it overshadowed the reality of war anywhere else. the gulf war and 9/11 changed all that. it dawned on me that hate and destruction could happen anywhere and that it is important to appreciate those who have lost their lives trying to defend our right to freedom and our right to feel safe in our country of residence.
friendships like most things in life wax and wane. one day a person could be BFFs with one set of friends and not long after be one the outs with the same crew. life changes, people change. perhaps this makes me anti-social, but sometimes the politics of friendship or rather the politics of group friendship often makes me want to retreat into my own world.of course this doesn't last long. no one is an island, as much as id like to dump everyone and live on my own solo island after awhile i need to get out of my own head and mix with others. people can drive me crazy but they also keep me sane.
tact is something not a lot of people have and a lot of people need. often when i am in a social situation non-whisperers ask me who so and so is when so and so is standing within earshot. though i usually do know who so and so is i am not very inclined to want to share my information when so and so is standing right within earshot. i always wish that i could simulate an electric shock to whoever is so tactless . even though i am not the one asking the tactless question i feel embarrassed when someone asks this of me in such a tact-free fashion.
often after a date i will tell friends or the person who set me up with them that the guy is a really nice person but he is not for me. i mean it. both parts. he really is a nice guy AND he is really not for me. this always confuses people. if i think he is a nice guy why do i not want to go out with him again? i don't mean to be confusing, its just that though i think the guy is a good person there are things about him that i dislike/can't live with and therefore do not want to continue with him. does my not wanting to date him mean that i have to say that i think he is a dreadful human being? i know that if i would say that every guy i don't want to date is dreadful that would not go over well either. then i would be the woman who can't stand every man who is sent her way. even though i don't want to continue dating someone i don't want to diminish his dating prospects by saying lashon hara i don't believe about him just to shut people up . i suppose i will continue to confuse people . its what i do best. after all i am a woman.
many restaurants i have eaten at have square tables. most weddings i have attended have round tables. small square tables are okay at a restaurant if there are only 2-4 people at the table, otherwise its difficult to be a cohesive group.
at a wedding. one hopes those in attendance are united int their wishes for the new couple therefore there are round tables.
when i attend a large get together at restaurant it is a treat when there are round tables. round tables are especially nice for a birthday party or other largely attended restaurant affairs. at a square table you are stuck just talking to to the few people across from or next to you. with a round table there can be interaction between all who are present.
when we say the term ahavas yisroel what do we mean? do we mean we should have a love for all jews or just a love for jews who are like ourselves? does it mean we should only love other jews just so we can mekarev them ?
after telling some left wing yeshivish friends of mine about the movie brothers from the jewish film festival which i reviewed in this blog in my may 14, 2011 post titled brothers, it made me mull over this issue. when i told these friends about this movie they promptly began to tell me about all of the wonderful kiruv that is being done in israel.. my friend totally missed the point of my movie synopsis. i think that kiruv is wonderful , but for all jews to have ahavas yisroel and mutual respect i do not think that all jews need to be frum yidden.. it should not be the only reason one has ahavas yisroel. then again, loving other jews just so one can mekarev them is still better than writing them off all together.
i think that one can have ahavas yisroel for those who are not exactly like oneself religiously because we jews are family . families aren't always the same religiously but we still love one another, still are a part of each others lives. i think this is the best way for people to look at jews who may not be where we are religiously. certainly this i how i would like a family member who is not on the same page religiously to view me.
ever wonder why the perfume section is usually near the entrance of a mall? according to real simple magazine this was to mask the manure scent that used to waft in from the streets in the horse and buggy days. i'm not sure if this is accurate, but it has given me a good laugh!!
many women say that they are looking for a guy with a good sense of humor . not me . i like men who are able to laugh, just not the comedian types. when every word a man says is a joke it gets old fast. i can never have a simple conversation with him because he first has to make light of whatever i am saying before i can actually tell him what it is i've been trying to say.
if a guy always has to joke and tease i always wonder what it is he is trying to distract me from finding out .
comedians are fun to watch on tv or in a comedy club, but not so much fun to date.
i saw the movie brothers directed by igaal niddam thursday night at the israeli film festival. it was an incredible movie.
the movie is about two brothers who are originally from argentina. one moves to israel and the other ends up living in the united states. the israeli one is secular and the american brother is a yeshiva bachur and a lawyer. the frum brother travels to israel to be the lawyer for a charedi yeshiva that was burning their army draft cards. the story is about the relationship between two brothers and the multi-faceted court case . no one is portrayed in terms of black or white. secular or frum we are not as different as we seem. and as the title says it all..... we are all brothers (and sisters). and we have to find a way to get along .
mr niddam the director was at the screening thursday night. it was fascinating. the rabin assassination inspired him to make this film as well as the in fighting between the frum and non-frum in israel. he fears there may be a civil war in israel if this is not resolved. he made this film to promote dialogue.
i visited the avenue u subway station on the q line today. to my delight i caught a glimpse of the emerging subway art on the coney island bound side of the station. it is quite impressive. it made the act of standing on subway platform a little brighter.
subway safety and punctuality are more important than subway beauty. subway beauty is easier to maintain (sort of ) than subway safety or punctuality.
im not sure that mayor dinkins was referring to the subway mosaics when he would pontificate about the lovely mosaic of new york city, but when i speak of the lovely mosaics of new york city i am most definitely referring to the lovely subway mosaics.
Labels: david dinkins, mosaics, new york city, subway art.
i know it must be me, but i found the wedding of kate middleton and prince william to be anti-climactic. kate and william have been together off and on since the met at university. kate has lived in the palace for eight years. when charles and diana married this was to signify the beginning of their lives together (and living together). hearing of kate and william's nuptials was like hearing about old news.
i once had a co-worker who was together with her now husband for ten years and even had a child with him who was already six or seven before they finally made it legal. it was nice they finally married, but really, at that point they should have just had a small wedding without all of the fanfare.
i actually like prince william even though he is starting to look aged. i like that he has married an age appropriate woman.
william and kate truly are the modern couple . it took him forever to make up his mind to marry her due to his parents bitter marriage.they lived together, then they married. it is all well and good, but rather un-romantic . not that anyone asked me .
its that time of the year again. its time for the israeli film festival. this years films will be screened at amc's movie theater on broadway and 84th street in manhattan. the festival is being held from may 5- may 19 . i plan on attending three of the movies. i will let you all know what i think of them after i see them.
i missed last year's israeli film festival because i found out about it late and the location of the screenings was inconvenient for me. i have been on the israeli film festival's e-mail list for years. this year they sent out word about this year's festival before pesach so i was able to plan in advance.
if you decide to attend the website is israeli film festival.
the words one chooses wield power. they can lift spirits or cut someone to the bone. it is so important to be careful of the words one uses. words can push others to the brink.... a brink that they would never have reached had the speaker had chosen his speech more carefully.
i never liked the old nursery rhyme about sticks and stones and how supposedly words never hurt. .... i beg to differ. words can hurt even more because they are not a physical object.
use words to convey love. use words to build world peace. use words to soothe.
never use words to injure or harass.
ever wonder why when one isn't interested in a guy he is always calling, but once one actually becomes interested in him he becomes ambivalent and barely calls? i don't wonder . i know why . when someone is chasing after me they never have to evaluate whether or not they are truly interested in me because it is still a fantasy. once i become interested then it becomes a reality. then he actually has time to obsess about his actual feelings now that it could be a reality. this is why guys like it when women play hard to get (and vice versa). reality is much tougher to fall head first into than mere possibility.
i know that i have been on the lazy side lately and have been posting a lot from you tube, but i just could not resist this one of jackie mason as a young man. seeing jackie mason in this video is like seeing your grandparents in an old super eight home movie . you always knew that they were young once but until you see the hard evidence you don't believe it.
|
2019-04-20T14:53:56Z
|
https://frumfemale.blogspot.com/2011/05/
|
There are about eighteen years in the life of Jesus that the Bible does not tell of. That leaves room for fantasy and speculation. Claims are many. Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952) says that Jesus spent many formative years in India, made visits there to the wise men who had followed a “wandering star”, and speaks of hidden records that are unavailable to the public and to scholars too. Respectable proof of such claims is missing to this day. What then? Being eaten by worms and believing marring tales without sound evidence could both work harm in a life.
Regardless of that, many authors have claimed to have found proof that there are manuscripts in India and Tibet that support the belief that Christ was in India. And there are preposterous makers of hearsay around. And others cite them! However, without solid and publily available proofs, stories of Jesus in India get no substantial backing among scholars.
All who believe vagaries and claims without sound proof may not be fooled completely by it, but many will probably be made fools that way. To escape falling victim to blunt assertions, try to get facts first, ask for needed evidence, and remain tentative for the lack of evidence, so as to preserve mental clarity at least. To study the evidence fairly could be productive. After all, it is fit for good living and science alike that the burden of proof lies with the asserting claimers.
Alluring claims do not make one proof. Study the evidence first, if you find any worth inspecting, and sort and weigh that also. Such procedures should lead to less ill-founded and even more professional-like assertions or opinions. Looking for facts to build on, albeit tentatively, see what Wikipedia writes on the subject.
Also consider that stories may have a loose foundation, but there could be truth in them, somewhere, somehow. However, many claims do not make one solid proof, and I for one am weary of the gross cavalcade of claims and what this and that fellow have thought up – for different versions do not all agree – far from it.
Instead of building castles in Spain, some story-tellers build Buddhist monasteries in Tibet long before Buddhism was establised there.
In 1887 the Russian Nicolas Notovitch published The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ in Russian. An American translation followed in 1890. [The book] The book tells of Buddhist monasteries in Tibet from a time when there were none there (Berzin 1996). Should we dismiss the rest of the book or get consumed by errors?
Where facts are not found, it helps long-range soundness to refrain from believing, for the duped may become sheep-like. An antidote to tough falls and blind submission to airy and faulty beliefs “up there in the clouds” should be watchful, even-handed and rational inquiry, which includes sound skills in handling information. There is much to gain from it, and much to lose for the lack of it. Rational inquiry is fit in Buddhism and proper research and is considered good for sound mind-development.
There are some basics of such mental skills interspersed below, adapted to the topic “Jesus visited India and we say so”.
Eighteen years in the life of Jesus go unmentioned in the Bible, and this opens up for many claims. Legend-mongers have sent the young man Jesus to Egypt, to Britain, and to India, Persia and Tibet. Such modern Jesus legends have gained quite a readership. But the Bible does not say that Jesus had been in India. And the Jewish leaders never accused him of teaching anything he had assimilated in the East either.
When good evidence is missing, we should agree it is possible that Jesus was in India during parts of those eighteen unreckoned for years, but is it likely? There were trade routes. This fact lies at the bottom of several claims that Jesus visited India and Tibet in his day. For example, Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952) and Swami Satyananda both tell that Jesus spent fifteen years in India and Tibet. But what evidence did they show for their case?
Why should we not believe in this?
It is a question of whether the emperor wears any clothes (it is a theme of a fairy tale made known by Hans Christian Andersen). Do the Yogananda claims wear any good documentation (clothes) at all? Are they bluffs?
The Notovitch book says Jesus spent time in Buddhist settings in Tibet – but there were no such things as Buddhist monasteries there at the time of Jesus. Buddhism came to Tibet only many centuries later. A quack tale accepted brings faith in humbug. In this case faultily promoted by several profiteers, as we may call those who find themselves served by swindles too.
The “wise” men in the first chapters of Matthew, appear in what may be merely a folk-tale, says the Bible scholar Geza Vermes (2010) further down.
Yogananda brings no good evidence, only “It is said” and “They say”, which are known to have started many a lie.
Yogananda – once a rumour spreader to teach others not to do as he did – wanted others not to spread rumours, he clarified.
The three points above will be elaborated on in the following, and evidence of many sorts are given.
“It is said” – by whom? Either the teller (Yogananda) furnishes the evidence, or you have to seek other sources if the issue matters greatly to you. Yogananda does not. His publishers have later sought to prop him up by selective and biased information – but see whether their information counts, really counts, and is fair enough for the grey matter of the brain. In science and among able scholars it is the one who makes claims who is to furnish the fit evidence. As a matter of fact, the Bible scholar Geza Vermes thinks the first to chapters of Matthew are based on a Hebrew folktale. Bluffs are many in “Bible-land”, and cynical exploiters are many, many. It should help to get rid of the bluffs and stand firm.
Matthew’s account of the Nativity – the basis of all Christmas celebrations – appears in a quite different light when it is considered as the product of a particular Jewish linguistic, literary and religious context (Vermes 2010:87).
Try not to get burdened in such matters, but handle things well: You are not obliged to furnish the evidence if you do not claim something. Where no good evidence is given, try to keep the claims or issues in suspense (at bay) at the very least. That is, do not settle on conclusions or gulp up opinions of others based on “presentation farting” or worse, for such a nasty road leads into folly faith, sheepish adjustments and worse in some cases. The Bible does not say there were three wise men or where they came from. Moreover, there is no mention in the Bible of such a return visit that Yogananda speaks of. Also, the teachings of Jesus do not give any particular evidence of influence from outside the Jewish faith – from such a mental universe. The New Testament was written much closer in time to the events, so it is part of the “game” to check it, too. Neither Jesus nor Acts nor letter-writing apostles said anything at all about him going further abroad than to Egypt with his parents, although the gospels do not agree fully with each other on that one.
Jesus in Buddhist Tibet at a time when Buddhism had not arrived there, is it really more credible than Jesus walking on water?
There is something wrong with a tale that purports to be true when the facts do not follow suit: Consider, for example, that Tibetans at the time of Jesus were no Buddhists. Buddhism arrived in Tibet only hundreds of years later, and the story which Yogananda draws on, tells of documents about Jesus visiting Buddhist monasteries in Tibet when there were none. Are we facing a tragic soup?
❋ Duping for gains is not much to boast of, and not classy.
When other Hindu swamis tell about the same tale as Yogananda in the matter, do many similar claims without fit evidence make one proof? I think not. It does not matter who claim it, so long as they do not furnish promising evidence. And it is foolish to make drivel a matter of faith. Believe as little as you can, and you will be taken in less in the long run. That could be good for mankind. And you should be allowed to inspect and think your own thoughts. Everybody should be allowed that.
In the work Early Teachings of Swami Satyananda Saraswati, there are recordings from a satsanga (gathering, class) [Satyananda 1988:100-110] he held with prospective teachers of his line of yoga. Satyananda renders among other things that “in India some people say that the story of Christ is actually the story of Krishna which must have emigrated from India to the Middle East.” Note that “some people” is too loose to count as any valid reference if nothing more is added.
“Christ was crucified on the cross, but he did not die … The soldiers came and put a spear into his body. In the Bible it is written, “. . . and the water flowed out.” … It means to say Christ was not dead, because water or blood does not flow from a dead body.
So, Christ was not dead when they took him off the cross.
Since traditional Christianity is due to those disciples and the Holy Spirit working through them, it seems a bit off the mark to say Jesus wasted his time on them. But who knows? And if he travelled away from there only to die from his wounds and strenuous travels another place, his purported travel to Kashmir was worse than a waste of time, for that matter.
So far, apart from unfounded claims and stands at odds with the New Testament’s message in such matters, the stories of Satyananda and many others suffer from lack of fit documentation. The Japanese story has there was authentic documentation until the last World War, and that what is left now, after the bombing of Tokyo, are the copied documents.
Be that as it may, some people get problems from being told a lot to accept by blind believing, and what if Satyananda and Yogananda work to make Jesus “their own” somehow by putting the Bible’s Jesus into some Hindu frames of reference? An counter-demagogy tale – such as a Jesus-visited-Svalbard tale, could come in handy here, and why not a Japanese twist to things too, for balance? It surely is not wise to get many to believe a tell-tale without evidence, you have a following, and so much the worse for them – and probably for yourself in the long, long run, in a karmic perspective.
Opinions are many and may differ a lot; facts may be few and far between; and what is presented as “facts of yesterday” often gets disputed and gradually abandoned among scholars and scientists as well. It should naturally be reckoned with.
We have two references to Christ in Indian books. One is in the ancient records of Nalanda University … The university had an enormous library containing hundreds of thousands of texts which was destroyed once … and again by the Hindus. Twice it was burned to the ground and thousands of ancient texts were lost.
In the quotation above, Satyananda gets towards being specific, but he is not quite there. A fit reference makes it possible for others to look up in the referred-to sources and look for themselves.
Satyananda goes on to tell that Jesus went back to Jerusalem and preached what he had learnt in India, but that the people there did not understand him and crucified him. [Satyananda 1988:108] Now scholars tell that Jesus did not teach anything that lies outside the Jewish culture. And maybe he got crucified because the Jewish leaders did understand him, and dealt with him according to a Law of Moses for Jews. That’s in the Bible.
Nalanda – Ancient texts tell that on his travels Buddha often halted at this place. Nalanda in time became an international Buddhist centre of education and learning equivalent to modern universities, and with a very rich library. Located in in Bihar, India, it flourished between 427 and 1197 CE, long after the birth of Jesus. So how Jesus came across Buddhist ethics in Nalanda, must remain one more undisclosed “fluffy claim” for now.
Nalanda, at any rate, was one of the world’s first centres of learning that had dormitories for students. And its library, known as Dharma Gunj (Mountain of Truth) or Dharmaganja (Treasury of Truth), was renowned. A vast amount of what came to comprise Tibetan Buddhism, both its Mahayana sutras traditions and its Vajrayana traditions, stems from the late (800s-1100s) Nalanda teachers and traditions.
Ruins remain, and the place is a World Heritage site.
Singapore, China, India, Japan, and other nations have announced a proposed plan to restore and revive the ancient site as Nalanda International University.
Again, there is no place in the Bible where Jesus teaches outside of the Jewish faith, so look on the “strong support” that Yogananda speaks about, with much calm. Do the records of belief that Yogananda speaks of exist? The stand of most scholars in the matter seems to be this: There is no generally accepted evidence around that Jesus spent eighteen years in India and Tibet.
❋ It is recognised to be widely better to refrain from blind belief than to submit to “claim authority” and blunderbuss sayings.
Now ask for evidence for Yogananda’s claims. Note how he props up his tale-telling by “authoritatively known”, “high metaphysicians”, “great sages”, and such means. If unsubstantiated, they form part of demagogy. One of Yogananda’s durable errors in America was going for impressing audiences without sticking to tenable evidence, and here is an example.
Did they and do they? And where is the evidence? There is more about that crucial issue further down. Unsubstantiated claims does not solve the matter well. Besides, it is all right to ask for facts and go for facts without getting swollen, and warm talk of India can be in its place too. But there are limits to many things.
❋ Stick to rational handling instead of getting caught by credibility play at any rate.
Yogananda’s book The Yoga of Jesus contains extracted parts of his massive two-volumed The Second Coming of Christ. In it we are told in a note that “India’s spiritual influence extended not only west, but east.” Strictly speaking, Buddhism spread far and wide into Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tibet, China Korea and Japan, for example, while and Hinduism expanded eastward as far as Java.
The publishers also cite a professor Singhal who claims that ancient American cultures were of Asian origin, and that this is seen from the monuments, hieroglyphs, and institutions of America. “The traces of Hindu-Buddhist influence in Mexico . . . correspond in kind precisely to those cultural elements which were introduced by Buddhist monks and Hindu priests in Southeast Asia,” Dr Singhal thinks. And much depends on the seeing eye (read: mind).
COMMENT. Buddhism spread throughout central Asia and East Asia. The said connection to ancient American culture is embraced by Dr. Gauri Mahulikar in his Effects of Ramayana on Various Cultures and Civilizations, but I find substantial evidence to be meagre if it is there at all. All will probably not be well with mankind if we refrain from speculation, massive speculation, and unfounded dogmatism, but some things may get better, actually. [◦Link].
There have also been efforts to support a thesis that the Chinese discovered and explored the western United States hundreds of years before Norsemen came to its eastern parts around 1000 AD – at a time when Buddhism influence was growing in China.
COMMENT. Speaking of Gnosticism, “it now seems clear that traces of Gnostic systems can be discerned some centuries before the Christian Era. [Wikipedia]” Predating Jesus Christ, Gnosticism existed in the Mediterranean and Middle East in the Second and Third Centuries. There was a Syrian-Egyptian school of Gnosticism and a Persian Gnostic school. The Hebrew Cabbalists took many core Gnostic ideas and used them to reinterpret earlier Jewish sources according to this new foreign influence.
I have not found any claims of Indian influences on Gnosticism in other academic sources than Dr Potter’s claims. The Encyclopaedia Britannica, for example, informs that Gnosticism drew from and influenced in turn many traditional religions. It was diverse as to theology, ethics, and ritual, and thus defies strict classification. “The origins of the Gnostic world view have been sought by scholars in the dualism of Iranian religion, the allegorical Idealism of the Middle Platonic philosophers, and the apocalypticism of certain Jewish mystics. There are analogies also with Egyptian and Mesopotamian thought.” Thus, the alleged Indian influences on Gnosticism that SRF cherishes, is not part of current, main thinking about it.
In conclusion so far, it appears that the SRF editors have chosen to quote persons with a definitive bias for the sake of propping up Yogananda’s sayings on this and that, citing a lot when convenient, but without being well in line with mainstream scholarship in the fields in question, and far from furnishing ample and good evidence. It may mount up to a prop-up kind of biased plot, I feel. I think we get a truer presentation of Gnosticism in the two encyclopaedias Wikipedia and Britannica, for one thing.
❋ A fit informational presentation is not greatly biased, and does not have the bottom attitude of defending any cherished leader’s views without considering evidence and materials that go against his or her dictums.
Now, what do you prefer, have someone pinch your nose or be misguided? In any case you should know how to defend yourself for your own thriving. Against being misguided by imposing figures that become authority figures in cults and the like, we must learn to “believe not, but make sure”. Asking for top-notch evidence is a fine way towards making sure. For the lack of these few mental self-defence stands, many succumb to tall tales and demagogy.
We will look into the evidence that Jesus was in India from his puberty till about three years before the crucifixion. What proper and fit evidence do we have?
The source of much novel rumour that Jesus went to India is a book by the Russian Nicolas Notovitch, who in his time was exposed as a fraud. He published ◦The Unknown Life of Christ, which is said to be a travelogue of a trip through India, into Kashmir, eventually reaching Ladakh in Tibet. At Ladakh a lama allegedly informs him that Jesus, under the name Issa, is known to some Tibetan Buddhists. Notovitch goes on to tell that an ancient manuscript was read to him about Issa-Jesus going to India to study the Vedas and Buddhism. Jesus stirred up a caste war and had to leave India. he left and preached against Zoroastrianism in Persia – all according to Notovitch.
The orientalist Max Müller sent a letter to the monastery where Notovitch had claimed to have made the discovery, and they disavowed any knowledge of such a manuscript. The head of the Hemis community at Ladakh even signed a document that denounced Notovitch as an outright liar.
No authentic Hindu or Buddhist text from that period references Jesus or any of the events described in Notovitch.
Jesus is placed by Notovitch in circumstances or settings that plainly were not there. For one thing, Tibetans were not converted to Buddhism till many hundreds of years later.
For a manuscript about Jesus in India to be convincing, it would have to have at least the same quality as the New Testament scrolls, and be written close to the events they report on. For the lack of such a document, is it wise to base one’s faith on something that has as little evidential support as Notovitch’s?
The name Issa is Islamic for Jesus, and as such was not used before the 700s CE.
Dare to think that Notovitch’s Unknown Life of Jesus was a hoax.
❋ To study all the most weighty evidence before you conclude in a matter, reveals proficiency, which is needed for handling life too.
Hefty and repeated claims that Jesus travelled through India in his youth has appeared in many books and websites. The story took off after the Russian scholar and orientalist Nicolai Notovitch in 1894 published a book where he claimed to have discovered monastery texts showing that Jesus had travelled through India and Tibet during his teens and early twenties. This view has recently been taken up by the German Holger Kersten in Jesus Lived in India [which I don’t consider worth reading on the basis of “Many “if’s” don’t make proofs”].
In 1887 Notovitch came to Kashmir during one of several journeys to the Orient. At the Zoji-la pass Notovitch was a guest in a Buddhist monastery, where a monk told him of the bodhisattva saint called “Issa”, who died and was buried in a tomb in Kashmir itself.
However, the monastery Jesus allegedly is to have studied at in India, was not built until the 1500s, and there is no independent evidence confirming the story.
Maybe Notovitch’s Unknown Life of Jesus was fictional: Intimidated by a refutation by the highly esteemed F. Max Müller, Notovitch backed down and changed his story, he began to back-pedal.
Not only Max Muller, but also J. Archibald Douglas, and ◦Edgar J. Goodspeed have all refuted the legend. Below are details.
❋ Tales and legends that are repeated in a culture, may or may not have a historical basis. Tales in themselves offer little proof – for they need to be substantiated. And this pertains to the said tomb of Jesus in Kashmir too. As long as good documentation or evidence is lacking, duck! (Keep such a faith item well away from yourself even if it is played, as not all play is fair play).
In October 1894 the great Orientalist Max Müller, editor of the epoch-making Sacred Books of the East, published a refutation of Notovitch in The Nineteenth Century, a scholarly review. He shared a letter (June 29, 1894) from an English woman who had visited Leh in Ladakh, including the Hemis lamasery, where she checked out Notovitch’s story. She reported that, according to the abbot, “There is not a single word of truth in the whole story! There has been no Russian here. No one has been taken into the Seminary for the past fifty years with a broken leg! There is no life of Christ there at all!” [Goodspeed, p. 11].
Among other things Muller also questioned the great liberty Notovitch took in editing and arranging the alleged verses. Muller said this is something no reputable scholar would have done.
J. Archibald Douglas, Professor at Government College in Agra, India, took a three-month vacation from the college and retraced Notovitch’s steps at the Himis monastery. He published an account of his journey in The Nineteenth Century (June 1895), the bulk of which reproduced an interview with the chief lama of the monastery. The lama said he had been chief lama for 15 years, which means he would have been the chief lama during Notovitch’s alleged visit. The lama asserted that during these 15 years, no European with a broken leg had ever sought refuge at the monastery.
The interview was written down and witnessed by the lama, Douglas, and the interpreter, and on June 3, 1895, was stamped with the official seal of the lama.
However, several people have gone to Hemis, where several monks purportedly have confirmed that the documents alleged by Notovitch existed. Such takes are far from official, though, compared to the attested or verified ones.
WELL. . . The credibility of The Life of Saint Issa by Notovitch was damaged by Douglas’s investigation. Yet Notovitch’s book was printed again in 1926 by an American publisher. And it was discredited once again by ◦Goodspeed’s book of 1931, called Strange New Gospels. In it, he describes the rise and fall of Notovitch’s claims in the decade following the publication of his book. He outlines how it was rejected by the academic community at the time too.
Did Jesus visit Tibet? Well, as said above, it is possible, assertions are many, but there is little significant evidence that has come down to us.
“Anything is possible, but what is probable?” – F.C. Baur.
In Yogananda’s society, members greatly believe in him, so when the Leader and his later management teach that Jesus went to India or that the book “The Life of Issa” is a true story, they believe it, and may refuse to think otherwise and twice. That could perhaps be expected of cult lowers.
At last he reached the pass, and in the Ladak city, Leh, he was received with favour by the monks, the merchants, and the men of low estate.
Buddhism did not take hold in Tibet until the reign of Srong Tsen Gampo, middle of the seventh century. There was no Buddhist temple in Lhasa when Jesus was alive.
The first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, Leh, was built in 637-647 AD.
Yogananda did not disprove Notovitch’s story, which was disproved even when Notovitch was alive … The guru is biased, out of key with scholars, and definitely keen on allying Jesus with gurus. He was surrounded by very gullible people.
❋ Ladakh Buddhist temples did not exist at the time of Jesus, no matter what tales Notovitch and his champions tell about them.
There are Tibetan treasures about Mantrayanic meditation and aligned tantra practices and so on, but Notovitch-stories are not among them, I figure.
❋ When an authority figure like the guru of Self-Realization Fellowship vouches for a hoax, many followers succumb to authoritarian-based indoctrination with its possible “cult-enhancing dumbening”.
Yogananda recounts made-up stories, presenting them as true. Such doings are not marks of a gentleman, and seldom good enough. How wrong can it be when his fellowship adds to the misery by an attitude that comes to the fore in a recently notarised letter, that they find no fault with his guidelines and that his wisdom flawless? Such a pitiful stand is a hallmark of a cult, and not proper among scientists.
Yogananda definitely vouches for a hoax book of Notovitch, and draws on it. But we should not, for the sake of fairness.
❋ Yogananda – monastic leaders of his cult regrettably claim his guidelines are infallible. That makes matters much worse. Groggy ones are easily mislead. And you cannot afford to be made groggy, can you?
Weighing evidence is rather easy, once you get to know how and get used to it. Try to deal with each key issue first, and as even-handedly as you are up to.
First, assemble the points that you find worth considering, and try to be fair when you choose them. Include both pros and cons. Formulate each of the points as an assertive statement.
Consider what proof you have gathered. Keep proof-gathering open-ended; you may include more later. Master the common, initial mental scanning of sources. Go for sources where authors have great credentials. They are often found among doctors, Ph.D.s, and professors. Their works are published in reputable books and journals, for example university publishers. There are lots of others. See what critics have said about the books too. The “good guys” seek to be unbiased, gather relevant and valid information, and may also (try to) keep it interesting.
Go toward the key sources if that is possible, and discern among them. That is helpful too, in some circumstances, if you can afford it.
To weigh the points you come up with and select above all the rest, you can mark such statements on a Likert scale (by a set of responses, for example five). It is far better than the emotionally meagre “yes or no” alternatives. You can easily use five alternative ways of responding, and number them. You may help the weighing by looking at the palm of your hand and think “5 for thumb up”, “4 for the index finger”, “3 for the middle finger”, and so on.
Note that “3” (middle finger) is what is called AHEM, HUM, OF TWO MINDS, NEUTRAL, UNSETTLED, AMBIVALENT TOO PERHAPS, and that the forefinger (index finger) means “YES”, and the thumb means “OH YES, INDEED!” (a strong affirmative response).
Here is an example. Form the statements so that the “yes” side is consistently either of pros or cons in any of them; such structuring makes the weighing easier. By studying the information available to you where you are, you may then set up weighing lists too.
There are no old texts of “Jesus in Tibet” available. UNSETTLED – THERE ARE RUMOURS.
The following example shows the same weighing by bars.
Figure 1. Bar chart of five tentatively weighed points.
If you get proficient in “using your fingers” to refine your responses to a lot of things from the somewhat crude “yes-no” to a five-partitioned way of responding, the chances are you may handle life better, eventually.
The five points or statements are thus responded to by marking off the most appropriate stands you muster along the vertical lines. It should work far better than just wincing from the delicate problems involved for cult members, for example.
I think my total score – suming up the allotted weights of the five grouped statements – is about 22 points, but not (5 x 5 = 25) points. Whether I keep my judgement (evaluation) to myself as a private matter or speak of it, is my own business, through freedom of thought and so on. If I have settled on a conclusion, I prefer to remain open to forthcoming evidence that goes against what I have settled on so far.
If I get 20 points, I am affirmative – in this case I think it is a fraud and a hoax, but I don’t swear it is. I do not have to conclude things in public, but I tend towards debunking Yogananda’s claims in this matter.
If my total score is 15 points – five middle fingers in average – I am unsettled, and do well in refraining from concluding in any way, for such as health reasons. The lesson of keeping issues in suspense, unsettled, is ofter underrated. It is much valuable. It is better than being made a victim of odd beliefs also. And bear in mind: The burden of proof is on the one who claims a thing – Yogananda and his publishing fellowship in the example. Satyananda’s publishers in the quite similar case further above.
If you get 10 or 5 points, you may dislike rational handling. Try to relax and think twice to improve on your future. Be sincere with yourself and the data, as “Sincerity will save you,” said Yogananda. “Honesty may help you further” is another pretty-looking saying, but learn to take care and handle things well also.
I have tried to show how to make up your own mind about a certain book – a hoax book, I figure. Add your points and divide by five (in this case), to see your average. If you get more than 20 points, on the whole you affirm that in your judgement the book is not reliable.
Also, take a deeper look into the scores that deviate much from your had average, and see if there is anything you can do in such matters, and try to find out whether such activity is called for. Maybe it is, maybe it is not.
The next step is to compare your sincere, personal evaluation with such as Yogananda’s assertions on top of the Notovitch book and other poorly substantiated or wholly undocumented claims. Note what his documentation is, and be just. Unlike a lama and various experts, he does not debunk the Notovitch book. Nor does he comment on the unhistorical, untrue Buddhist monasteries in the book. Nor is he alarmed that Notovitch changed his story. Instead Yogananda makes use of it to support dangerous claims – dangerous because they are so very inadequately substantiated, and his publishing fellowship wants others to belive his teachings are gospel truth, if not above it. But the Notovitch book and claims based on it are hardly good evidence among scholars.
What else goes into it when a guru that is claimed to be an avatar (divine incarnation) and the like, states that his good source of information is his intuition? Intuition may be right or wrong – it shows up if you check the intuitions. For example, much of Yogananda’s claimed, intuitive understanding of the Rubaiyat looks clownish and more than suspect. The evidence that he “swims in dangerous and deep water” about his claims there, is in the little collection just referred to.
❋ Reclaim your rationality if the guru or his cult has violated it, since much is at stake for your future fare if you renounce a rational mind far and wide and get subjected to gross lies or hearsay. Further, if you are not helped by such pinpointing as on this site, you can seek other things that assist you on and up, since “There are many roads to Rome”.
Berzin, Alexander. The History of the Early Period of Buddhism and Bon in Tibet. The Berzin Archives, 1996. Online.
Satyananda Saraswati, Swami. Early Teachings of Swami Satyananda Saraswati. Paperback ed. Munger, Bihar: Bihar School of Yoga, 1988.
Vermes, Geza.The Authentic Gospel of Jesus. London: Penguin, 2005.
Yogananda, Paramahansa. Man’s Eternal Quest. New ed. Los Angeles: Self-Realization Fellowship, 1982.
Yogananda, Paramahansa. Sayings of Paramahansa Yogananda. 4th ed. Los Angeles: Self-Realization Fellowship, 1980.
Yogananda, Paramahansa. The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You. 2 Vols. 1st ed. Los Angeles: Self-Realization Fellowship, 2004.
Yogananda, Paramahansa. The Yoga of Jesus: Understanding the Hidden Teachings of the Gospels. Los Angeles: Self-Realization Fellowship, 2007.
Yogananda, Paramhansa. The Master Said. Los Angeles, CA: Self-Realization Fellowship, 1952.
Edwards, William D., MD; Wesley J. Gabel, MDiv; Floyd E. Hosmer, MS, AMI. “Study On The Physical Death of Jesus: Section 7: “Death of Jesus.” JAMA 1986;255:1455-1463). Online.
Dr Tom J. Chalko PhD. Tomb of Jesus in Shingo Village (Herai) in Japan: The Song reveals the Truth. 1997-98. Online.
You like it? Click it!
Good gracious! What assumptions we make and later realise rather late that other possibilities existed even then but our pre-experience assumption delayed our understanding.
While scrolling in one of those FB account that I chanced upon a post which elicited a sense of revolt at post facto misuse of one’s image!
I wanted to like it. That was an urine urge, a need to express but can’t be done openly, unless that post was on my ‘friends’ wall!
The wall owner was not known to me. Would that be ok? Or would be it like an uninvited barge? A guest tolerated out of the civil magnanimity which sets in as one social climbs!
Click! I saw MUTUAL FRIENDS!
I liked it! I made that the pretext to click ‘like’.
The deed was done? But something was rankling, how could that person be ‘mutual’ when I do not know that person?
FB suggests that the friend is a friend of both the watcher and the watched!
Wow! What a way to flatter an unknown person to be packaged as a ‘friend’!
I am still reeling under the linguistic opportunism grabbed by the ever vigilant business sense of the FB TEAM.
Thank you SJ, seen, read and illusioned! There was no such word till I contacted and meaninged it!
That was six years since I quit virtual poker!
The game was introduced to me by my son, who had by then run up a healthy 50,000$ to his credit. Having a greater credit of those virtual dollars allowed one an access to rooms where the stakes were high.
David’s preference of FUNCTIONS OVER STRUCTURES!
And Saul armed David with his armour, and he put an helmet of brass upon his head; also he armed him with a coat of mail.39 And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for I have not proved them. And David put them off him.
The excerpted verses above are from I Samuel chapter 17 verses 38-40.
The nascent greatness of King David comes out in these three verses. He was forced to shepherding the few sheep of his father and relegated to a job not to his liking. That he did an exemplary job of it, is more because he undertook the role as a protector of the ‘few sheep’ quite seriously, and in the process acquired skills which made him battle-worthy. His courage was not the offspring of his skills, but vice versa!
I believe that to sustain his COURAGE, he has to stand alone and defend. Therefore he acquired those skills. Skills of slinging and fighting with wild animals.
Neither his father nor his brothers knew or recognised his skills.
When the need arose none, mind you, NONE OTHER, could convince Abner or Saul of his skill to match the might of Goliath , except DAVID.
David proves that he could sling, with accuracy, intensity and without loss of time. THE THREE ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS TO DEFEAT GOLIATH.
David saw in Goliath what the veterans like Saul and Abner couldn’t see.
Goliath’s missile based weapon was a heavy spear. The rest were all dog-fight weapons. But David himself had a sling, which was missile based. He could strike from a distance and if accurate and intense, the results would be imminent. He got it right.
David’s greatest challenge was to REFUSE THE SWORD, THE BRASS HELMET AND THE COAT OF MAIL OF SAUL!
To be recognised by the King itself is a great challenge, with his brothers belittling him, his challenge was aggravated. In these circumstances he succeeds in convincing the Army chief and the King.
Saul after testing his skills, makes David wear his own armour- a man of lesser mettle, to please the King would have ACQUIESCED!
The armour, helmet and the sword ENCUMBERED HIS SKILLS!
That recognition coupled with a courage to REFUSE the accoutrements of the rank holders in the army was his greatness. It was not a refusal to show that he was great with a sling , but a realisation that HE SHOULD NOT ENCUMBER HIMSELF WITH STRUCTURES WHICH WOULD HAMPER HIS SKILLS!
David gently and tactfully rejects the armour of Saul, not an easy task!
David says : I cannot go with these; for I have not proved them. And David put them off him.
The result was of epic proportions. David made Goliath, in the English language a symbol of enormity.
David proved that SKILL BASED FUNCTIONS should not be hampered by UNSUITED STRUCTURES!
The bamboo was wondering why God made it so different?
God said, “Stop questioning me. Do you know what the banyans go through? Do you know how many survive to rise to that level as the one you know? Talk not of things you CANNOT UNDERSTAND! Live and ask for fulfilment of your legitimate aspirations, not comparitive possibilities which arise out of your opportunities!
Hector’s true tragedy was that he visualised his own defeat and Andromache being enslaved. As a warrior he never had a role to be a prophet. He reconciled to his lost cause much before he took up the challenge. May be there was a justification to his death, but he had no business to foresee that eventuality. Eventualities are to be gone through, but not to be pondered upon! Hector had embedded the app of DEATH & DEFEAT into his consciousness and that beckoned him to a cause for which he was neither prepared in resources or belief!
|
2019-04-18T17:17:13Z
|
https://movid.wordpress.com/2015/11/
|
This year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup produced an exciting winner in the shape of Al Boum Photo, who travelled smoothly throughout and stayed on well up the hill to hold off the late challenge of the fast-finishing Anibale Fly. Al Boum Photo also became trainer Willie Mullins’ first winner in the race.
The meeting began with another winner in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle for Mullins, Klassical Dream proving much too good for his rivals in what was an open renewal.
Mullins didn’t have to wait long for his next winner, coming just 40 minutes later when Duc des Genievres won the Arkle in impressive fashion. Both Glen Forsa and Kalashnikov, who were fancied in the market, failed to complete.
Wednesday’s Champion Chase again went to the outstanding Altior, who maintained his unbeaten record over jumps without having to be at his best.
The Ryanair Chase on Thursday produced a terrific story, Bryony Frost and Frodon magnificent together again to fend off all challengers, with Frost becoming the first women to win a Grade 1 event over hurdles or fences at the Cheltenham Festival in the process. The same afternoon’s Stayers’ Hurdle was won by hot favourite Paisley Park.
The 2018 Cheltenham Gold Cup lived up to its billing as a match between Native River and Might Bite, with Native River possessing too much stamina for his rival.
The win was the first in the race for Colin Tizzard , having previously gone close with Cue Card.
The meeting began with a great tussle between Kalashnikov and Summerville Boy in the 2018 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, with the last-named emerging victorious, while the feature race on the Tuesday, the 2018 Champion Hurdle, was won for the second successive season by Buveur d’Air .
Wednesday’s 2018 Champion Chase went to Altior , while the following afternoon’s 2018 Stayers’ Hurdle was won by Penhill, the previous year’s Albert Bartlett winner.
The 2018 Ryanair Chase also went back to Ireland, with Balko des Flos beating the previous year’s winner Un de Sceaux.
In terms of Timeform ratings, the 2017 Cheltenham Gold Cup was one of the lesser renewals, but it still featured a good story.
Sizing John had spent most of his career over fences chasing home Douvan over two miles, but he relished the step up in trip when beating Minella Rocco and Native River.
The 2017 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle also went to Ireland, as they dominated the meeting, with the temperamental Labaik putting it all together on the big day.
The same afternoon’s 2017 Champion Hurdle was one back for Britain, as Buveur d’Air emerged on top, but it was business as usual in the 2017 Champion Chase 24 hours later with Special Tiara winning for Henry de Bromhead.
The Willie Mullins-trained Nichols Canyon won the 2017 Stayers’ Hurdle, while the 2017 Ryanair Chase was won the same yard’s Un de Sceaux .
Irish trainers saddled a 1-2-3 in the 2016 Cheltenham Gold Cup, with the Gordon Elliott-trained Don Cossack producing the best performance in the race since Imperial Commander.
The Willie Mullins duo of Djakadam and Don Poli filled the places, with the former finishing runner-up for the second year in a row.
The Nicky Henderson-trained Altior broke Mullins’ stranglehold on the race when landing the 2016 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, while there was also joy for his stablemate Sprinter Sacre who reduced his trainer to tears when beating Un de Sceaux and Special Tiara and regaining his crown in the 2016 Champion Chase.
Annie Power won the 2016 Champion hurdle, becoming the first mare to win the race since Flakey Dove in 1994, and the fourth in total.
The fellow Rich Ricci-owned Vautour won the 2016 Ryanair Chase, while Thistlecrack underlined his class when winning the 2016 Stayers’ Hurdle.
On Timeform ratings, Douvan’s win in the 2015 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle was the best for some time, and it was quickly followed with another standout win in the 2015 Champion Hurdle a couple of hours later by stablemate Faugheen .
For a change, though, Irish trainers generally played second fiddle to their British counterparts.
Coneygree produced a fine round of jumping to win the 2018 Cheltenham Gold Cup, providing Mark Bradstock with easily his finest moment as a trainer, and rounding off a week that also saw wins for Dodging Bullets in the 2015 Champion Chase, Uxizandre in the 2015 Ryanair Chase, and Cole Harden in the 2015 Stayers’ Hurdle.
The 2014 Cheltenham Gold Cup was won by Jim Culloty’s Lord Windermere , although on Timeform ratings it was the weakest renewal for several decades.
That won’t have mattered to Culloty, though, the former jockey who won three consecutive Gold Cups with Best Mate at the beginning of the century.
In winning with Lord Windermere, he became just the fourth person to both train and ride a Cheltenham Gold Cup winner.
More Of That provided Jonjo O’Neill, another former jockey, with success in the 2014 Stayers’ Hurdle, while Sire de Grugy gave the Moore family plenty to cheer when winning the 2014 Champion Chase; he was trained by dad Gary and ridden by son Jamie.
Vautour saw off two Nicky Henderson runners when winning the 2014 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, with Jezki leading home My Tent Or Yours in a one-two for owner J.P. McManus in the same afternoon’s 2014 Champion Hurdle.
Hurricane Fly regained his crown when winning the 2013 Champion Hurdle, silencing the doubters having managed only third place the previous season.
Willie Mullins also won the 2013 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, his Champagne Fever beating My Tent Or Yours into second, but the 2013 Cheltenham Festival belonged to that horse’s trainer Nicky Henderson.
The ‘Black Aeroplane’ Sprinter Sacre produced a performance for the ages when winning the 2013 Champion Chase, while Bobs Worth showed great tenacity to win the 2013 Cheltenham Gold Cup under Barry Geraghty, the man who had bought the horse several years earlier.
Solwhit produced a smooth performance when winning the 2013 Stayers’ Hurdle, while Cue Card landed the 2013 Ryanair Chase.
The 2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup was the scene of one of the best Cheltenham Festival rides, as A.P. McCoy managed to get Synchronised up for a thrilling win, despite the horse having been under pressure for over a circuit of the track.
The 2012 Cheltenham Festival was a notable success for British-trained horses, with the Donald McCain-trained Cinders And Ashes setting the tone when landing the opening 2012 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.
Paul Nicholls trained Rock On Ruby to win the 2012 Champion Hurdle, but it was the yard’s Big Buck’s who stole all of the headlines when landing his fourth consecutive Stayers’ Hurdle.
Nicky Henderson continued the dominance of the home team by winning the 2012 Champion Chase with Finian’s Rainbow and the 2012 Ryanair Chase with Riverside Theatre, a horse that was part-owned by Cold Feet actor James Nesbitt.
Albertas Run stole the show at the 2011 Cheltenham Festival when winning the 2011 Ryanair Chase, his second win in the race in a row.
Sizing Europe gained reward for his consistency when taking the 2011 Champion Chase, beating the previous year’s hero Big Zeb, while Ireland also enjoyed success in the 2011 Champion Hurdle with Hurricane Fly providing Ruby Walsh with his first win in the race.
Walsh was also in the spotlight when guiding Al Ferof to victory in the 2011 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, as well as when piloting Big Buck’s to a bloodless win in the 2011 Stayers’ Hurdle, the horse’s third win in the contest.
Walsh was out of luck in the 2011 Cheltenham Gold Cup, though, his mount Kauto Star only able to fill third on his return to a race he’d won in 2007 and 2009.
Instead the finish involved one horse: Long Run . He provided trainer Nicky Henderson with a first Gold Cup, whilst Sam Waley-Cohen became the first amateur to win the race for some 30 years.
The 2008 champion Denman, who was second in both 2009 and 2010, had to settle for the same position once again.
Imperial Commander was a popular winner of the 2010 Cheltenham Gold Cup, trained in nearby Naunton by local trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies.
He stayed on best to beat the Paul Nicholls-trained Denman , who finished runner-up for the second year in a row.
Imperial Commander’s success was a first win in the race for both Twiston-Davies and jockey Paddy Brennan , and it came a year after the pair had teamed up to win the 2009 Ryanair Chase with Imperial Commander.
Big Zeb became the first Irish winner of the Champion Chase since 2006 when winning the 2010 Champion Chase, while the 2010 Stayers’ Hurdle saw Big Buck’s comfortably repeat his win in the same race 12 months earlier.
The 2010 Champion Hurdle was won by the Nicky Henderson-trained Binocular , who improved on his effort the previous season when he filled third place behind his stablemate Punjabi. The 2010 Ryanair Chase was won by Albertas Run.
The Noel Meade-trained Go Native got the meeting off to good start for the large contingent of Irish racing fans that had travelled over the Irish Sea, but that was to be as good as it got.
The 2009 Champion Hurdle was won by Punjabi , trained by Nicky Henderson, but it was his main rival Paul Nicholls who dominated the Cheltenham Festival once again.
His Master Minded followed up his win a year earlier when beating Well Chief in the 2009 Champion Chase, while stablemate Big Buck’s continued his resurgence over hurdles – having not taken too well to fences – when landing the 2009 Stayers’ Hurdle.
However, it was Kauto Star and Denman who starred in the 2009 Cheltenham Gold Cup, the former staying on strongly up the hill to become the first horse to regain the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
The 2009 Ryanair Chase also went to a British-trained runner, with Imperial Commander fending off his compatriot Voy Por Ustedes – who had been second in the previous year’s Champion Chase – late on.
Robert Thornton enjoyed plenty of success at the 2008 Cheltenham Festival, recording wins on Captain Cee Bee in the 2008 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and aboard Katchit in the 2008 Champion Hurdle, the latter becoming the first five-year-old to win the race since See You Then in 1985.
However, the standout performance of the Festival came from Inglis Drever , who won his third Stayers’ Hurdle.
Trained in the North East of England by Howard Johnson , Inglis Drever was ridden by three different jockeys on all three of his Cheltenham Festival wins.
Another impressive performance came in the 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup, with Denman bulldozering his way to the biggest win of his career, inflicting a heavy defeat on the previous year’s winner (and his own stablemate) Kauto Star in the process.
The win was a poignant one for winning rider Sam Thomas, who had attracted criticism for his ride on Kauto Star earlier in his career.
There was better fortune for Kauto Star’s owner Clive Smith in the 2008 Champion Chase, which was won by his star two-mile chaser Master Minded .
The 2008 Ryanair Chase was won by the previous year’s runner-up Our Vic .
Sublimity , trained by John Carr and ridden by Philip Carberry, continued the Irish dominance in the Champion Hurdle, winning the 2007 renewal from the previous year’s winner Brave Inca.
There was also Irish joy in the 2007 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, with Ebaziyan beating British-trained runners Granit Jack and Amaretto Rose into second and third respectively, but Voy Por Ustedes struck a blow for the home team when winning the 2007 Champion Chase 24 hours later.
His win was followed by victories for Taranis (Paul Nicholls) in the 2007 Ryanair Chase and Inglis Drever in the 2007 Stayers’ Hurdle, and the British comeback was completed when Kauto Star announced himself as the leading staying chaser of the era when beating Exotic Dancer and Turpin Green in the 2007 Cheltenham Gold Cup.
The win was a first in the race for leading jockey Ruby Walsh , and a second for the horse’s trainer Paul Nicholls, following the victory of See More Business in 1999.
The hat-trick seeking Hardy Eustace found a couple of horses too good as he attempted to record another win in the Champion Hurdle, though the 2006 renewal stayed in Ireland as the Colm Murphy-trained Brave Inca saw off Jessica Harrington’s Macs Joy.
Another of the major races stayed in Ireland, as Newmill led home Fota Island in the 2006 Champion Chase, while War Of Attrition was loudly cheered home by the travelling Irish horse racing fans in the 2006 Cheltenham Gold Cup.
The 2006 Stayers’ Hurdle was won by My Way De Solzen , while the 2006 Ryanair Chase also stayed in England thanks to victory for Fondmort. Trained by Nicky Henderson, Fondmort had chased home Thisthatandtother 12 months earlier.
Noland won the 2006 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.
Harchibald followed up his win in the same race 12 months earlier when landing the 2005 Champion Hurdel, beating compatriots Harchibald and Brave Inca into second and third respectively, in what was one of the great Cheltenham Festival races.
The first three home were separated by two necks, with Harchibald looking likely to win 100 yards out when still on the bridle.
However, this enigmatic sort found much less off the bridle than had looked likely and it was the gutsy Hardy Eustace who showed true grit to win the race for the second year in a row.
Brave Inca , who had won the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle 12 months earlier, lost nothing in defeat in third. Arcalis landed the 2005 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.
The 2005 Champion Chase also served up a terrific three-way battle, with the 2003 winner Moscow Flyer rewarding favourite backers with a performance for the ages.
He beat Well Chief into second, with the previous year’s winner Azertyuiop 13 lengths back in third.
The inaugural running of the Ryanair Chase went to Thisthatandtother , while the 2005 Stayers’ Hurdle saw Inglis Drever beat the two-time winner Baracouda.
Kicking King won the 2005 Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Best Mate made history when becoming the first horse since Arkle in the 1960s to win three consecutive Cheltenham Gold Cups, though both horses were some way behind Golden Miller who recorded five consecutive wins in the race in the 1930s.
Having won the race 12 months earlier, Rooster Booster had to settle for second place behind Hardy Eustace in the 2004 Champion Hurdle, while the 2004 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle saw a classy Irish-trained one-two as Brave Inca beat War of Attrition.
Azertyuiop won the 2004 Champion Chase, while the hat-trick seeking Baracouda found just one too good as Iris’s Gift reversed the previous year’s form when winning the 2004 Stayers’ Hurdle for Jonjo O’Neill and Barry Geraghty.
Native Upmanship had to settle for second place once more in the Champion Chase, as he chased home Moscow Flyer in the 2003 renewal, 12 months after filling the same spot behind Flagship Uberalles.
Baracouda followed up his win in the race a year earlier when landing the 2003 Stayers’ Hurdle, while the same pattern occurred in the Cheltenham Gold Cup as Best Mate retained his crown with a comprehensive beating of Truckers Tavern.
The 2003 Champion Hurdle saw a new name etched on the trophy, with Rooster Booster quickening clear to beat Westender by 11 lengths, providing his trainer Philip Hobbs with a first win in the race.
The previous year’s Champion Hors La Loi III disgraced himself by refusing to race.
The 2003 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle went the way of Back In Front , who led home and Irish one-two when beating Kicking King.
France gained a notable Cheltenham Festival winner when the Francoi Doumen-trained Baracouda landed the 2002 Stayers’ Hurdle, the first French-trained winner of one of the big races since the same yard won the Cheltenham Gold Cup with The Fellow in 1994.
The 2002 renewal of the Cheltenham Gold Cup was won by the Henrietta Knight-trained Best Mate , with former winner See More Business third. Commanche Court split the pair.
The 2002 Champion Chase was won by Flagship Uberalles , who was third a year earlier, while the 2002 Champion Hurdle was also won by a horse that was placed the previous season: Hors La Loi III went one place better when beating Marble Arch and Bilboa.
The great Istabraq , bidding for a fourth win in the race, was sent off favourite but was pulled up after two hurdles and retired after the race.
There was better fortune for his owner JP McManus when Like-A-Butterfly won the 2002 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.
The Aidan O’Brien-trained Istabraq recorded his fourth straight win at the Cheltenham Festival, and third in the Champion Hurdle, when winning the 2000 renewal by four lengths from Hors La Loi III.
It was the first time a horse had won the race three years in a row since See You Then back in the 1980s.
The Noel Meade-trained Sausalito Bay beat Best Mate in the 2000 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, while there was joy for another Noel as the Noel Chance-trained Looks Like Trouble saw off Cheltenham Festival regular Florida Pearl in the 2000 Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Bacchanal provided Nicky Henderson and Mick Fitzgerald with a win in the 2000 Stayers’ Hurdle, beating Limestone Lad into second, while Edredon Bleu won the 2000 Champion Chase.
|
2019-04-25T09:55:33Z
|
https://www.timeform.com/cheltenham-festival/results
|
Methods and apparatus are described for detecting social relationships across multiple networks and/or communication channels. These social relationships may then be utilized in a wide variety of ways to support and enhance a broad range of user services.
The present application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/019,215 filed Jan. 4, 2008, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.
The present invention relates to social networks on the Web and, in particular, to techniques for aggregating social network data from multiple disparate sources.
Many users of the World Wide Web are members of multiple networks of users, each of which is typically controlled by a service provider which exercises exclusive control over its data, including data representing connections between its members. Examples of such networks include, for example, Yahoo!®, Facebook, MySpace, Flickr, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc. Given this state of affairs, there is typically a considerable amount of data representing the social network of a given user that is not apparent or available to each of the different service providers. As a result, neither the user nor the service providers are able to leverage the full potential of the user's social connections.
According to the present invention, techniques are provided by which social relationships of individuals are identified and leveraged to support a broad range of functionality. According to a specific embodiment, methods and apparatus are provided for identifying social relationships for a first user operating in a first network context controlled by a first entity. An identity of the first user is generated with reference to a first data source associated with the first network context and under control of the first entity, and at least one external data source outside of the first network context and not under control of the first entity. A plurality of contacts having a relationship with the first user are identified with reference to the first data source, the at least one external data source, and the identity of the first user. First ones of the contacts are not identifiable from the first data source. A relevancy measure is determined for each of the contacts which represents a relevance of the relationship between the first user and the contact. The relevancy measure for each contact is determined with reference to one or more of the first data source or the at least one external data source.
According to another specific embodiment, methods and apparatus are provided for identifying social relationships for a first user operating in a first network context controlled by a first entity. A plurality of contacts having a relationship with the first user is presented to the first user. The plurality of contacts were determined with reference to a first data source associated with the first network context and under control of the first entity, at least one external data source outside of the first network context and not under control of the first entity, and an identity of the first user. The identity was determined with reference to the first data source and the at least one external data source. First ones of the contacts are not identifiable from the first data source. The plurality of contacts is presented in accordance with a relevancy measure associated with each of the contacts which represents a relevance of the relationship between the first user and the associated contact. The relevancy measure for each contact was determined with reference to one or more of the first data source or the at least one external data source.
According to some embodiments, aggregation of vitality across multiple contexts is enabled. According to further embodiments, each external data source employs a permissioning model for controlling access to information associated with the external data source. The permissioning models for the various external data sources are aggregated thereby enabling access to the information associated with each external data source according to its corresponding permissioning model.
FIGS. 1-3 are screen shots illustrating a process flow in accordance with a specific embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 4 is a simplified network diagram illustrating a computing context in which embodiments of the invention may be implemented.
FIGS. 5-18 are screen shots illustrating a process flow in accordance with a specific embodiment of the invention.
FIGS. 19 and 20 are representations of interfaces which may be employed with embodiments of the invention.
FIGS. 21-25 are mobile screen shots illustrating a process flow in accordance with another specific embodiment of the invention.
According to various embodiments of the invention, methods and apparatus are provided which are operable to detect both manifest and latent social relationships for a given user across multiple networks or communication channels, e.g., social networks, portals, communication or messaging systems, etc. These social relationships may then be utilized in a wide variety of ways to support and/or enhance a broad range of user services.
Manifest relationships may be represented, for example, by explicit connections between the user and identities or identity tokens associated with other users (e.g., in address books, contacts lists, buddy lists, etc.). Latent relationship are, in general, less explicit and may be represented, for example, by communications patterns or mutual friend connections. Embodiments of the invention leverage both latent and manifest social relationships, and represent a shift away from a “network-centric” or “channel-centric” model of connection to a “person-centric” model that works across multiple social networks, and communication and vitality channels. As will be discussed, the various types of latent and manifest social relationships may be detected in a variety of ways.
In addition, embodiments of the invention enable the aggregation of vitality from a wide variety of sources. Vitality refers to events or actions (e.g., publication of content, changes in status, installation and use of applications, etc.) corresponding to a particular individual or group of individuals, e.g., what a user's contacts are doing on the Web. Vitality may be distinguished from messaging-type connections in that, for example, an email explicitly defines a group of recipients who have permission to read the email. By contrast, vitality is a broadcast form of communication based on user actions which has an implicit set of recipients defined by a graph of social relations. This graph of social relations may be labeled and/or subdivided according to categorical labels such as “friends”, “family”, “school”, “work”, and/or many other group or organization-based affiliation.
So, the “recipients” of an individual's vitality are defined a priori, and typically receive notifications of the publication of content as it occurs for which the recipients already have implicit permission to consume the content. Embodiments of the invention which enable the aggregation of vitality allow users to see vitality events (e.g., status text updates, photo uploads, application installs, etc.) associated with their contacts across networks and/or communication channels by leveraging existing permissions and privacy models of the various networks and/or channels to access, aggregate, and display the vitality.
An example may be instructive. Two users might be explicitly connected in the Yahoo!® network in that they email each other using Yahoo!® mail. The same two users might also have several other connections, e.g., Flickr contacts, Facebook friends, Twitter followers, LinkedIn connections, etc., some of which may be characterized as manifest, and some of which may be characterized as latent. When one of the users initiates the Connections Activator (e.g., using the “Simplify Your Inbox!” button in FIG. 1), the Connections Activator first determines who the initiating user is. According to one set of embodiments, this is done by searching the current network context, e.g., the Yahoo!® network (and in particular utilizing the logged-in identity of the user on the Yahoo! network), as well as potentially leveraging the broader Web context (possibly some specified set of networks or properties on the Web), and gathering data by which the user may be identified, e.g., user profiles, pages and vitality produced on the current and other networks, etc.; any token of information which can be used to identify the user.
The identity of the user may also be determined, at least in part, by requesting input from the user himself. This may include asking the user to specifically identify other networks, other properties in the current network, or other systems to which the user belongs or on which the user is represented in some way. The various data are then consolidated into a representation of the user. This may be presented to the user as shown, for example, in the Yahoo!® Mail interface of FIG. 2.
Once the user has been identified, the next phase of activation may be initiated (e.g., using the “Activate your network” button in FIG. 2) during which the Connections Activator searches for and gathers data relating to others with whom the user interacts (on the current network, other properties on the current network, other networks or systems on the Web, etc.). These other individuals may be identified, for example, from communication patterns of the user, relationships with the user in the current context and other networks, address books, contact lists, vitality consumed by the user, etc. These data are then consolidated into representations of the people with whom the user has relationships.
In some cases, a determination may need to be made as to whether identities or identity tokens in different networks correspond to the same person and, if so, whether those identities should be consolidated into a representation of a single person or “de-duplicated.” This might occur, for example, in situations in which a person uses different names in different networks. Consolidation may be automatic, manual (e.g., with input from the user), or semiautomatic in which the system and the user can interleave actions in the de-duplication process leveraging feedback from each other in the process. This de-duplication may be done by comparing identity tokens such as, for example, names, email addresses, phone numbers, etc.
According to various embodiments, the gathering of data may be accomplished using a variety of techniques. For example, a data repository in the current network may have user profile data about the user, while another has a first name, last name, and email address of a contact. A repository in another network might have the first name and last name of that contact with other information, e.g., a phone number or a web page URL. Yet another repository in that other network might have additional information relating to the user himself. Each additional piece of information or token relating to the user can be added to the user's identity and used to identify other relevant information about the user and his relations to others. Similarly, each additional piece of information or token relating to other users may be used to augment their respective identities and to inform the construction of the social graph connecting them with the user.
The manner in which in which such information is extracted may also vary considerably depending on a variety of factors. For example, the operator of the current network context obviously has direct and consistent access to the data repositories associated with that network. However, the nature of access to information on other networks may vary significantly depending on the relationships between the networks and/or the openness of the operators of the other networks. In some cases, a commercial relationship with an operator of another network may provide direct access to that network's data, or some more restricted level of access to the network, e.g., API level access. In other circumstances, e.g., where no relationship exists, techniques such as screen scraping, image recognition, and reverse optical character recognition may need to be used. Combinations of these approaches may also be employed.
According to some embodiments, the individuals having relationships with a given user are prioritized, ranked, or sorted with reference to the relevance of the contact to the user, e.g., the closeness or intensity of the relationship, the type of relationship, or a group to which the individuals belong. These may be determined with reference to a wide variety of information including, for example, the recency, frequency, volume, and/or periodicity of communications between the individuals, the number of connections in different networks or properties, the type of networks in which the users are connected, the type of relationship (see below), etc.
Once a relationship is detected (and possibly classified and/or consolidated), the relationship may also be confirmed. This may involve an explicit invitation to confirm the relationship sent to the user and/or the other person in the relationship. In one example, this may take the form of a list of people with whom the user has relationships (possibly sorted as described above) returned to the user for confirmation of each (see FIG. 3). According to some embodiments, the knowledge of the relationships may be utilized without confirmation.
According to some embodiments, the Connections Activator utilizes a variety of information about the people corresponding to detected relationships and their interactions to determine that they have a relationship of a given type. Such information might include, for example, the nature and content of communications between the people, relationships they have with each other and other users on other networks (e.g., MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn), demographic information, etc. For example, a detected relationship may be classified as family, friend, acquaintance, business associate, etc., based on inferences from both the static data (e.g., contact information) as well as dynamic data (e.g., communication patterns).
According to various embodiments, the Connections Activator builds a model of an implicit community of relations between human beings by mining the data about their extant relationships and communication patterns in other networks. This model, which in some embodiments is represented by a stack rank or grouping of human beings in relation to a given user, may then be used for a wide variety of purposes.
For example, knowledge of such relationships may be used to aggregate vitality. That is, by identifying relationships in other networks, and by determining that multiple identities correspond to the same individual, embodiments of the present invention may be used to aggregate vitality produced by a particular individual across multiple networks. This is to be contrasted with the current state of affairs in which, in order to consume vitality produced by their friends in different networks, users must traverse all of the different networks.
According to specific embodiments, aggregation of vitality is enabled by the aggregation of the permissioning models associated with the various sources of vitality. That is, sources of vitality such as social networks employ different models for enabling or restricting access to their users' content and information. Some employ relatively open models in which all or most members have access to some or all of the content and information of other network members. Some employ more restrictive models in which a member may limit access to specifically identified individuals, groups, or types of relations. When a user provides the Connections Activator with the requisite information for each of the networks or systems with which the user interacts, the Connections Activator is able to gain access to those networks and systems, and the content and information in those networks and systems, according to the permissioning model associated with each. By then recognizing that an individual with whom the user has contact in one context is the same person as an identity in another context, the Connections Activator is able to aggregate the vitality of that individual for the user regardless of the fact that the permissioning models in the different contexts may be radically different. Thus, according to specific embodiments, the Connections Activator enabled by the present invention effectively provides a single access control to content and information in a number of different contexts while preserving the permissioning models of each.
According to some embodiments, information relating to social connections and relationships may be used to weight other types of behaviors on a network. That is, understanding to whom a user is related, and possibly the nature and intensity of the relationship as well, can enable a wide variety of functionality.
For example, such information might be used to order, filter, or emphasize messages in an inbox, e.g., presenting emails or other communications types (e.g., voice mail, SMS, IM messages, etc.) in order from people with whom the user communicates most to people with whom the user communicates least. In another example, incoming messages could be assigned various levels of priority based on the closeness and/or type of the similar updating occurs with reference to Flickr (FIGS. 12 and 13), and then Twitter (FIGS. 14 and 15). In this way, the source user “declares” membership in the various networks and/or communication channels and the system links these various identity tokens of the source user together, thereby enabling the aggregation and/or consolidating of the source user's contacts from various contexts, the grouping and/or ranking of those contacts, as well as the aggregation of vitality and other forms of communications.
FIGS. 16, 17, and 18 show the effects of the source user imposing different levels of filtering on the contacts list (i.e., from “none” to “low” to “medium” to “high”) which has the effect of reducing the number of contacts in the list. As discussed elsewhere herein, such filtering may be done with reference to the degree of closeness or the intensity of the relationship and/or communication activity between the source user and each of the contacts.
Connections activation may occur in a variety of contexts according to various embodiments of the invention. One example is discussed above in which a user initiates the Connections Activator in the context of Yahoo!® Mail. However, it should be understood that this is merely one context in which connections activation may be useful. Other examples include virtually any messaging context, e.g., email, voice messaging, instant messaging, SMS, etc. According to a specific embodiment, it can be determined for any given communication channel whether a user has taken advantage of the Connections Activator to identify social relationships which might be used to enhance services in that channel. Further, relationships identified in other communication channels and/or network contexts may be leveraged to “activate” a new channel or context given the high probability of substantial overlap in the relationships between the different contexts. So, for example, if a user joins a new social networking site, the process of identifying people on the site with whom the user might want to connect can be facilitated using the present invention to identify relationships from other contexts which could be established in the new context.
In addition, the consolidated identities of the people with whom a user is associated can be leveraged to “fill the holes” in the contact information or address books of the user. For example, if the user's email address book has only the email address of a particular contact, additional identity tokens from that contact's consolidated identity (e.g., phone numbers, addresses, screen names, etc.) could be used to fill out other fields in the address book entry.
According to various embodiments, the Connections Activator creates an articulated graph of connections between people with weights and types connected to user actions in relation to content objects that are trackable. This connections graph can then be used as a filter in a variety of contexts including, for example, vitality generation and consumption, messaging, content consumption, content forwarding, etc.
From a set of latent and manifest relationships, the Connections Activator creates a manifest graph of relationships, and iteratively refines and improves it over time to evolve a model of who the user is, who the user is connected to, how the user relates to those connections, and the types of transactions associated with those relationships.
Embodiments of the present invention may be employed to identify and exploit social relationships and related data in any of a wide variety of computing contexts. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 4, implementations are contemplated in which the relevant population of users interact with a diverse network environment via any type of computer (e.g., desktop, laptop, tablet, etc.) 402, media computing platforms 403 (e.g., cable and satellite set top boxes and digital video recorders), handheld computing devices (e.g., PDAs) 404, cell phones 406, or any other type of computing or communication platform.
And according to various embodiments, user data processed in accordance with the invention may be collected using a wide variety of techniques. For example, collection of data representing a user's interaction with a web site or web-based application or service (e.g., the number of page views) may be accomplished using any of a variety of well known mechanisms for recording a user's online behavior. User data may be mined directly or indirectly, or inferred from data sets associated with any network or communication system on the Internet. And notwithstanding these examples, it should be understood that such methods of data collection are merely exemplary and that user data may be collected in many ways.
Once collected, the user data may be processed in some centralized manner. This is represented in FIG. 4 by server 408 and data store 410 which, as will be understood, may correspond to multiple distributed devices and data stores. The invention may also be practiced in a wide variety of network environments including, for example, TCP/IP-based networks, telecommunications networks, wireless networks, etc. These networks, as well as the various social networking sites and communication systems from which connection data may be aggregated according to the invention are represented by network 412.
Some of the characteristics of an example implementation in the context of the Yahoo!® network will now be described. At least some of the features and functionalities described below may be understood with reference to FIGS. 5-18 mentioned above, as well as FIGS. 19 and 20. According to this implementation, the user's data on the Yahoo!® network are mined to provide related services such as, for example, making recommendations on other users with which the user may be interested in connecting, or providing an easy way to populate the user's address book based on his aggregated contact list. This implementation takes advantage of the rich data that the user has in multiple places at Yahoo!® as well as outside the Yahoo!® network.
As discussed above, the Connections Activator of this implementation is operable to de-duplicate data around a contact even if it is from different sources. Examples of unique identifiers that indicate the same person are email address, cell phone number, home phone number, and first name+last name. Since the list for most users is relatively small, the risk of mistakes is acceptable and can be easily corrected by the user.
In determining a ranking for each relationship, various aspects of each relationship may be given different weights. For example, two-way relationships may be given a higher weight than one-way relationships. Contacts with similar attributes, e.g., same last name, university name, etc., may also be weighted more heavily. In addition, if an identity token (e.g., an email id or cell phone number) in the user's address book belongs to a known user in the network, then the known user's data may be leveraged to consolidate other identifiers for that user.
The goal is to generate a list of contacts—where possible getting the contacts directly (e.g., from the user's address book, Yahoo!® Messenger buddy list, etc.), but also mining other sources to augment the contact list, e.g., the user's email store as well as external sources. These aggregated data are normalized by giving rarer data higher weight. For example, if someone is using an address book they will likely have all the mobile number fields for all their contacts, so the weight associated with a mobile number may go down for that user.
Weights may be defined at a global level, but in some cases it may be advisable to allow different emphases for different sets of users to reflect their specific needs. For instance, in some emerging markets, mobile phones are more popular than land lines so the weights for mobile numbers in such markets may be deemphasized. According to a specific embodiment, the attributes which are weighted are presented to the user on a slider control (or the equivalent) along with the default weights. The user can then move the slider around and change the weights and the contact list refreshes with the new weights. When the user is done, these weights may be saved as specific to the user.
Machine learning may be incorporated at either or both of the user level and the system level. For example, the system may be configured to learn based on the contacts that a user accepts or rejects, and the categories that the user accepts, renames or changes.
Each contact recommended may include summary info (e.g., consolidated from all sources) and controls for taking action with respect to each (e.g., “Invite,” “Reject,” or “Later” buttons). The user may be enabled to accept all, reject all, and customize in between. The “Invite” button triggers an invite flow. The “Reject” button results in the contact being excluded from being shown as a recommendation in the future. The “Later” button allows the contact to be recommended again (assuming it meets the standard relevancy criteria).
This implementation of the Connections Activator may run periodically (with a configurable period), refreshing information from on and off Yahoo!® sites, and updating the relevance. Communication feeds (e.g., from mail providers and Messenger logs) may be employed to improve accuracy.
On either a user activated import, or a behind-the-scenes periodic import, this implementation of the Connections Activator retrieves data from the set of internal and/or external networks and/or systems identified or associated with the user. The Connections Activator then requests from an authentication system the appropriate set of third party credentials, which may or may not be persistently stored.
For a source user, i.e., the user initiating the import, who is identified from a globally unique identifier (GUID), the Yahoo!® internal contact lists is imported, as well as the authenticated third party contact lists that the user has approved for import. After import, certain lists can be made available to the user's address book if the user has selected that option.
The Global Contact List is an ordered list of contacts for a given source user identified via GUID. The targets in the contact list are not necessarily GUID-based, each entry including a set of identifiers that are guessed and/or confirmed to be the same entity if multiple identifiers exists for that entry. Best guesses are applied to non-registered users in order to de-duplicate them from information offered only in the source user's data, e.g., two imported entries having the same email addresses. The GUID database may be consulted to support de-duplication by identifying relationships that may not be inferable from best guess analysis (e.g., matching email address, cell phone number, first name, last name, etc.).
The import operation may be rerun to refresh the contact list. If at some point, the source user decides to opt out of a particular network or system, references to that integration source are removed from the global contact list on a subsequent import.
As discussed above, a set of weights is associated with each contact, and a total weight for the contact is calculated. Each integration source has a positive or negative weight associated with it. A high positive indicates a strong relationship, and negative indicates a weak relationship. The total weight is computed by summing all of the contributing weights for each entry. Weights are higher for entries that come from multiple integration sources, but each integration source might contribute to the weight differently.
A suggested contact list based on the de-duped and ranked global contact list is returned to the user for activation. The suggested contact list might be derived, for example, by subtracting entries from the global contact list for which the source user has already taken action, e.g., entries which are already in a two-way connection set, entries which were previously invited but either were denied or are still pending, etc.
From the suggested contact list, the source user generates a mesh of a set of targets which may or may not be registered in the Yahoo!® network. This may be accomplished, for example, by the source user marking a checkbox associated with each entry to indicate the desire to send an invitation for connection to the associated contact (e.g., an email which includes a link). A mechanism may also be provided by which the source user can indicate a desire to ignore the suggested connection, in which case that entry would no longer appear in the list.
Another form of connections activation is “mesh” activation in which a single user can activate social connections for an interconnected set of contacts. A mesh activation database stores the set of targets as well as the source user who is simply considered as one of the contacts in the group. Each entry includes 3 fields, a mesh group id, a user identifier (a GUID or some other identity token, e.g., an email address), and an action state indicating “accepted,” “denied,” or “pending.” Another table associates the mesh group id with the mesh group creation time. On creation of the mesh, the source user is in the “accepted” state by default. All other contacts or users in the mesh group are initially in the “pending” state.
When other users in the mesh group accept the invitation, they are connected to everyone in the group that has already accepted and placed in the “accepted” state. An accepting user is placed in the same state as a user that has accepted the invitation from everyone in the mesh group that has also accepted, and sends out an invitation to the remaining members of the group. When users in the mesh group deny the invitation, they are placed in the “denied” state. When all users in the mesh are either in the “accepted” or “denied” state, the mesh invitation is complete, and the non-accepting entries can then be removed.
For contacts in the pending state, invitations are resent when those contacts have been in the “pending” state for some configurable period of time, e.g., 15 days. The mesh invitation is considered completed if all users are either in the “accepted” or “denied” state, or in the “pending” state longer than another configurable period of time, e.g., 30 days. The non-accepting entries can then be removed.
As will be understood, a wide variety of user interface features may be employed in conjunction with various embodiments of the present invention (see, for example, the interfaces of FIGS. 1-3 and 5-18). According to the implementation described in the immediately preceding paragraphs, and as shown in FIG. 19, each of the proposed connections in the suggested contacts list is represented with an image, a first name, and a last name. A detailed view of each proposed connection may also be presented which includes other available information such as, for example, an email address, phone number, category, network affiliation, connection to connection, etc. Icons may also be presented which indicate whether the contact is already in a particular social network. This information is particularly relevant when the source user is inviting friends to sign up for a new social network.
Icons indicating the source of the data for a given contact may also be included, as well as mechanisms for adding or removing sources. For example, as shown in FIGS. 5-18, a drop down menu may be provided from which the source user can select from among available sources. Alternatively, a page devoted to adding or removing sources may be presented as shown in FIG. 20. The sources include the Yahoo!® network and possibly specific properties within the Yahoo!® network, external sources (e.g., other networks, social networking sites, communication systems, etc.), as well as any address book or contact information which may be resident on the user's device or remotely stored. Each may be presented in with an associated logo and source name. Detailed views for each source may be presented which include input fields by which the source user may provide any necessary login or password information so that the Connections Activator may gain access to the sources of additional data.
According to one embodiment, a control is associated with the contact list which allows the user to affect the number of contacts displayed. An example is shown in FIG. 19 in which a slider is provided which represents the range of closeness of relationships that moves from “Closest” to “All” which has the effect of filtering the number of contacts displayed based on the normalized weight scale. Initially, a default number of contacts (e.g., 50) are displayed with the default being reflected in the position of the slider.
It should be noted that the source user can enter the Connections Activator flow from various points and contexts. For example, the source user may not be a member of the Yahoo!® network. In such a case, the Connections Activator will not be able to mine existing data about the user (e.g., identity tokens) from Yahoo!® databases until the user registers. Alternatively, an existing Yahoo!® member may enter the flow for the first time or as a repeat user via a supplemental registration process. In addition, the source user can enter the flow from a variety of contexts. For example, the flow can begin in Yahoo!® Mail. Alternatively, the flow can be initiated from the user's Yahoo!® 360 page. Another alternative is the flow may be entered from the Yahoo! oneConnect mobile service. The flow may even be entered from an external network or system.
According to one embodiment, a connections activation flow may even be initiated by the system itself. For example, if a pattern of communication is detected between a particular user and a fixed group, the user can be offered the ability to use the Connections Activator to activate her connections in the typical “hub and spokes” topology (user is the hub, spokes connect the user to her connections). Alternatively, the user may create a mesh group as described above. This mesh group activation process provides an easy way for the user to communicate with this group of users, but will also send out invitations to each of the members of the group to connect with every other member of the group (if they are not already connected). By accepting membership into this group, the user agrees to be connected to every other member of that group.
According to various embodiments, the relevance of a connection may not only be based on its social nature (i.e., the “Who”), but on various other characteristics as well, e.g., its spatial aspect (i.e., the “Where”), its temporal aspect (the “When”), and/or its topical (i.e., the “What”) aspect. The relevance of these additional spatial, temporal, and topical aspects may be determined by analyzing the similarity of these aspects among contacts as well as patterns of these similarities within and among the respective social, spatial, temporal, and topical aspects. For example, embodiments are contemplated which are operable to group contacts by spatial and temporal proximity, i.e., contacts which are currently near the user's location. Spatial information may be readily determined with reference to, for example, location and/or proximity data associated with mobile devices, GPS systems, etc. Temporal information is also widely available in the various systems which may be aggregated in accordance with the invention. Topical information related to a contact is available from a variety of sources including, but not limited to, the content of the communications among contacts as well as explicit profile data (such as declared interests) expressed on a contact's profile on one or more social network services. Moreover, given the dynamic nature of the various types of metadata associated with individuals and relationships, the relevance algorithm employed to group or rank contacts may recompute the relevance measures periodically and/or in response to changes in metadata. This may result in information which is more contextually relevant to the user.
An example of an implementation embodying such concepts will now be described with reference to FIGS. 21-25. This example, referred to in the drawings as Yahoo! oneConnect, is implemented in the context of a mobile device, and is operable to aggregate not only vitality, but various forms of direct communication, e.g., instant messaging, SMS, email, voice, etc., using the contact information associated with each contact.
The screens of FIG. 21 show a flow by which contacts associated with the user's Facebook account can be aggregated along with those from other networks and communications channels using the user's login information for Facebook (screen 2102). And once the user's networks and/or channels are aggregated, a variety of different views of the available information may be presented according to various schema. For example, conversations with the user's contacts in various communication channels may be presented as shown in FIG. 22(A). In another example, the current status of the user's contacts in various networks may be presented as shown in FIG. 22(B). The information presented may also be filtered with reference to a single contact. That is, the vitality and/or events relating to a single contact aggregated from some or all of the networks and/or communication channels may be presented in a single view as shown in FIG. 22(C) by selecting that contact. The user may also be enabled to modify his current status in some or all of the networks or communication channels with which he is associated via the mechanism illustrated in FIG. 22(D).
The screens of FIG. 23 illustrate a flow by which a user may select the grouping by which he filters and/or views his contacts. As illustrated in screen 2302, options might include groups defined by the user himself, as well as “Smart Groups” which correspond to a grouping inferred by the system from any of the various data available to the system. User-defined groups might include, for example, Friends and Work groups. Smart Groups might include, for example, a group including all of the user's contacts as identified and aggregated by the system, the most recent contacts with whom the user has been communicating, contacts currently online, contacts which are nearby from a geographic perspective, etc.
By selecting Nearby contacts, the user may view aggregated vitality from his contacts sorted by distance and/or within some programmable threshold distance as illustrated in screen 2304. The user may also be presented with information regarding other people in proximity to the user but which may not yet be identified as a contact for that user. Such individuals may be identified, for example, because they also use the oneConnect service.
The nearby contacts may then be viewed by the user in a variety of ways such as, for example, in terms of ongoing conversations (2306), or current status in various networks (2308). According to some embodiments, the user may view his contacts and their vitality in terms of their most recent activity in any of the various networks and/or communication channels which have been aggregated, e.g., the “Pulse” view shown in screen 2310. The Pulse view may indicate the nature and/or content of the activity, as well as the context and the time at which it occurred. In the example of screen 2310, the nature of the activity is a change to the contact's status in Facebook.
FIG. 24 shows some additional examples of contacts presented in a Pulse view. The screen of FIG. 24(A) includes events relating to any of the user's contacts and is sorted by time. The screen of FIG. 24(B) includes events which are further filtered by geographic proximity to the user's current location. As indicated, such events might include the posting of content (e.g., photos in Flickr, social network posts), actions taken (e.g., tagging a photo, rating a song, installing an application), updating profiles (e.g., adding a job title or new contact information), etc. Virtually any activity within any of the networks or communication channels may be represented.
And because embodiments of the present invention aggregate permissioning models as described above, implementations are contemplated by which users can interact with the various networks of which they are members, as well as communicate via the various channels they employ in a single interface. An example of this is illustrated by the flow in FIG. 25 in which a user is engaging in an online messaging session with a contact in one network and is able to change mid-conversation by selecting another network.
In addition, activity inferred from data associated with a particular network or communication channel may be presented. For example, because the location of a contact's mobile device can be known (if appropriate permissions are granted), the movements of that contact in the physical world may be represented (e.g., the contact traveling from Hamburg to Barcelona).
While the invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to specific embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that changes in the form and details of the disclosed embodiments may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. For example, the contexts and data sources to which the descriptions of various embodiments herein refer should not be considered to limit the scope of the invention. Rather, any context in which social relationships may be detected and used, and any data source which can support the basic functionality described herein is within the scope of the present invention.
wherein the vitality events indicate the nature and/or content of online activities inside the first network and the one or more other networks for the particular ones of the plurality of contacts.
identifying and aggregating a plurality of identity tokens from the first data source and the at least one external data source.
3. The method of claim 1 wherein each of the first data source and the at least one external data source corresponds to one of a social networking system, a messaging system, a content sharing system, or a member network.
4. The method of claim 1 wherein identifying the plurality of contacts comprises referring to one or more of an address book, a contact list, a message sender, a message recipient, a publisher of content, a subscription to content, or social network data.
wherein the relevancy measure is further determined with reference to one or more of a frequency of communication, a recency of communication, a volume of communication, a periodicity of communication, a number of connections, a group membership, a demographic characteristic, a name, a relationship category, or a geographic location.
6. The method of claim 5 further comprising ranking the plurality of contacts with reference to the relevancy measures.
7. The method of claim 5 further comprising grouping the plurality of contacts with reference to the relevancy measures.
8. The method of claim 1 further comprising transmitting first invitations to connect with the first user to a subset of the contacts selected by the first user.
9. The method of claim 5 further comprising repeating identifying the plurality of contacts and determining the relevancy measures with reference to an additional external data source identified by the first user.
wherein aggregating vitality events from inside multiple social networks for particular ones of the plurality of contacts includes aggregating the vitality events from inside the first network and inside the one or more other networks for the one person, thereby aggregating the vitality events for the one person across the multiple social networks.
processing messages received by the first user with reference to the relevancy measures, wherein the messages include messages from the one person.
15. The method of claim 14 wherein each of the first data source and the at least one external data source corresponds to one of a social networking system, a messaging system, a content sharing system, or a member network.
16. The method of claim 14 wherein the relevancy measure is representative of one or more of a frequency of communication, a recency of communication, a volume of communication, a periodicity of communication, a number of connections, a group membership, a demographic characteristic, a name, a relationship category, or a geographic location.
17. The method of claim 14 further comprising enabling the first user to select a subset of the contacts to which the first user would like to extend an invitation to connect with the first user.
18. The method of claim 14 further comprising enabling the first user to identify an additional external data source, and presenting a revised version of the plurality of contacts, wherein the revised version of plurality of contacts is presented in accordance with a revised relevancy measure associated with each of the contacts determined with reference to the additional external data source.
19. The method of claim 14 further comprising presenting messages directed to the first user in accordance with the relevancy measures.
20. The method of claim 14 wherein a ranking of the plurality of contacts was conducted with reference to the relevancy measures, and wherein the plurality of contacts is presented in accordance with the ranking.
21. The method of claim 14 wherein a grouping of the plurality of contacts was conducted with reference to the relevancy measures, and wherein the plurality of contacts is presented in accordance with the grouping.
22. The method of claim 14 wherein each of the vitality events indicates a corresponding network, and a time at which the vitality event occurred.
23. The method of claim 14 wherein at least some of the vitality events comprise text updates that indicate changes to a status of a corresponding one of the plurality of contacts.
24. The method of claim 14 wherein the vitality events include posting of content, actions taken, updating profiles, or a combination thereof.
25. The method of claim 14 wherein the vitality events from inside the first network and inside the one or more other networks for particular ones of the plurality of contacts are filtered by geographic proximity with reference to a location associated with the first user.
comparing a first set of identity tokens or identifiers of a first one of the plurality of contacts with a second set of identity tokens or identifiers of a second one of the plurality of contacts.
aggregating the vitality events for the individual across the second network and the third network.
28. The method of claim 27, wherein the relationship or interaction in the third network is with the first user.
29. The method of claim 27, wherein the relationship or interaction in the third network is not with the first user.
aggregating the vitality events for the individual across the second network and the first network.
ascertaining that a first contact in the first subset of the contacts and a second contact in the second subset of the contacts correspond to one person.
ascertaining that a first contact in the first subset of the contacts and a second contact in the first subset of the contacts correspond to one person.
determining that an identity of an individual in one of the relationships or interactions in a second network corresponds to the same individual in a relationship or interaction in a third network, wherein the second network is one of the other networks, and wherein the third network is the first network or another one of the other networks.
wherein the first user is a member of the first social network and the other social networks, thereby aggregating the vitality events for the particular ones of the plurality of contacts across the multiple social networks.
35. The system of claim 34, wherein the at least one external data source or corresponding social network can be selected or identified by the first user, wherein login information pertaining to the at least one external data source or corresponding social network is provided by the first user, and wherein accessing the information associated with the at least one external data source is performed using the login information pertaining to the at least one external data source or corresponding social network.
36. The system of claim 34, wherein the first social network and the other social networks are each associated with a different web site.
37. The system of claim 34, wherein the first social network is a social networking site and the one or more other social networks include one or more social networking sites.
consolidating the two or more contacts into a single contact for the one person.
comparing a name or phone number of the first one of the plurality of contacts with a name or phone number of the second one of the plurality of contacts.
comparing profile data of the first one of the plurality of contacts with profile data of the second one of the plurality of contacts.
41. The method of claim 1, wherein each of the multiple social networks is controlled by a service provider.
42. The method of claim 1, wherein each of the multiple social networks is associated with a corresponding web site.
43. The method of claim 1, wherein each of the multiple social networks is a physical network.
44. The method of claim 1, wherein each of the one or more other networks is controlled by a corresponding entity.
6748402 June 8, 2004 Reeves et al.
20030167324 September 4, 2003 Farnham et al.
20040122855 June 24, 2004 Ruvolo et al.
20050159970 July 21, 2005 Buyukkokten et al.
20050171799 August 4, 2005 Hull et al.
20060026298 February 2, 2006 Zeng et al.
20060036692 February 16, 2006 Morinigo et al.
20070192299 August 16, 2007 Zuckerberg et al.
20070266097 November 15, 2007 Harik et al.
20080040673 February 14, 2008 Zuckerberg et al.
20080189122 August 7, 2008 Coletrane et al.
20080288596 November 20, 2008 Smith et al.
20090003662 January 1, 2009 Joseph et al.
20090030932 January 29, 2009 Harik et al.
20090043844 February 12, 2009 Zimmet et al.
Notification of Transmittal of the International Search Report and the Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority, or the Declaration.
About Spock, http://www.spock.com/about, 2 pages, printed on Jan. 3, 2008.
Chinese Office Action dated Mar. 21, 2012, CN Application No. 200880124053.7.
Korean Office Action dated Apr. 26, 2012, KR Application No. 2010-7017357.
CN patent application No. 200880124053, Office Action mailed Dec. 18, 2012.
CN patent application No. 200880124053, Office Action mailed Jun. 26, 2013.
|
2019-04-23T14:06:48Z
|
https://patents.justia.com/patent/8954500
|
The history of the short stretch of Knightsbridge between William Street and Sloane Street is dominated by two celebrated department stores, Woollands and Harvey Nichols. Both developed in the way of most such large stores, expanding in stages from shop to shop until a whole row had been taken over, when the establishment could be rebuilt on a grand scale.
The exterior of Harvey Nichols is a mixture of somewhat lacklustre late Victorian and inter-war styles. Woollands, a much livelier turn-of-the-century building, has been replaced by the Sheraton Park Tower hotel, which, while sometimes likened to a gasometer, has a certain space-age verve.
Along the frontage to Knightsbridge now occupied by the Sheraton Park Tower hotel and Harvey Nichols were formerly two rows of houses and shops, together called Lowndes Terrace but each originally independently numbered. Built in the 1820s, these buildings were the first stage in the comprehensive development of the Spring Gardens site and the rest of the two Spittlefields.
The business character of the shops was originally quite mixed, but from early on there were harbingers of future specialization. By the 1840s four linen drapers and a firm of silk mercers together occupied a total of seven shops, and this trend continued until just two drapers occupied all sixteen shop premises. Both halves of Lowndes Terrace were pulled down in the late nineteenth century for the rebuilding of Woollands and Harvey Nichols, the two stores which by then had taken them over in their entirety.
The interior was elegantly ornamented and furnished, with panelling, decorative plasterwork and wall-mirrors, tall glazed display cabinets and upholstered chairs for customers' use. Following the conventional design of such stores, there was a top-lit showroom area at the head of the rather grand main stair (Plate 14b). As originally laid out, the ground floor was arranged as 'shop' space, with display rooms and fitting-rooms on the first and second floors, workrooms on the next two floors, and a kitchen, diningroom and assistants' sitting-rooms at the top. There was, however, no sleeping accommodation for staff, who lodged in nearby houses.
'In those days, the 'Juvenile Department' at Woollands was situated on the third or fourth floor. Grimly, the lift man shut his concertina-gates on us, and very, very slowly we ascended to our appointment with 'No. 10'.
The founder of the famous store on the corner of Knightsbridge and Sloane Street, Benjamin Harvey, was one of two Ipswich-born brothers both of whom became prominent drapers in Victorian London. (fn. 33) Joseph, the elder by a few years, built up a large establishment in Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, which did not long survive his death in 1876 at the age of 84. Benjamin, in contrast, died relatively young, but his store continued to flourish, reaching its peak many years later. The precise origins of their involvement in the drapery trade are obscure, but they were probably apprenticed at a London draper's. They had a close association with the firm of White and Greenwell, linendrapers and haberdashers of Commerce House, Great Surrey Street, Blackfriars.
Benjamin Harvey (c.1796–1850) set up shop in Knightsbridge in 1831, at No. 9 (later 16) Lowndes Terrace, on the corner of Sloane Street. From this site he expanded, taking over the adjoining shop by 1835, and within ten years the next one as well, the combined premises being known as Commerce House. At about the same time as this third building was acquired, Harvey took into partnership his shopman, James Nichols, then in his late twenties. In 1848 Nichols married Harvey's wife's niece, consolidating his position in the business, which became Benjamin Harvey & Company.
After Harvey's death the firm was run by his widow Ann and James Nichols, and in about 1854 it was redesignated Harvey Nichols & Company.
The growing prosperity of the business was reflected in the social aspirations of the two families. In the late 1850s Nichols, now styling himself 'esquire', left his rooms over the shop and moved to No. 10 The Boltons, South Kensington; some years later Mrs Harvey became his near neighbour at No. 5. She died in 1872, and Nichols himself died early in 1873, whereupon the Harveys' son, Benjamin Charles, turned the firm into a limited company.
The expansion of the shop premises continued over the years. Considerable building work was carried out in 1874 (when only one house in the terrace still eluded the company). The architect, for some of it at least, was Alfred Williams, District Surveyor for South Kensington. (fn. 35) From 1878 Harvey Nichols occupied the entire Knightsbridge frontage between Seville Street and Sloane Street, and in the 1880s further adjoining properties were acquired in Sloane Street. In 1889 it was decided to undertake complete rebuilding.
By this time the business had long since begun to diversify. Brussels carpets, striped rugs, eiderdown quilts, evening dresses and millinery were among the lines displayed in the shop windows in 1873. (fn. 36) Diversification, however, did not lead to Harvey Nichols becoming a 'universal provider' like Whiteleys or Harrods. Drapery remained the core of the business, and the firm continued to be described in directories simply as 'drapers' until 1914.
The plan was essentially L-shaped, with a large central light-well above first-floor level in the main range, fronting Knightsbridge. Alongside Sloane Street redevelopment was hampered by the firm's failure to obtain an uninterrupted run of frontage. Two sites at the north end, Nos 211 and 212, were incorporated into the overall architectural scheme; but the façade at Nos 208 and 209, cut off by a recalcitrant bootmaker's shop at No. 210, was treated separately, in an Italianate style.
Sales and display space was concentrated on the ground and first floors, and part of the second floor (fig. 8). The basement was given over to stockrooms, and the remainder of the second floor, and the whole of the upper floors, were used as staff accommodation, including bedrooms, and workrooms. Fire regulations at the time made it virtually impossible to have open showrooms in the upper storeys.
The rebuilding in Sloane Street, covering the sites of Nos 206–210, was possibly envisaged as the first stage in a southwards expansion of the store along a street which had become 'so fashionable that it is almost a rival to Bond Street'. (fn. 42) Harvey Nichols had acquired a reversionary lease of all the properties as far south as No. 190A, no doubt with an eye to rebuilding, and the new front seems to have been designed for easy duplication as the additional sites became available. In the event this expansion was never realized.
An odd feature of the rebuilding along Sloane Street was the addition of a second pavilion dome at the Knightsbridge corner, positioned on top of the short return front of the 1890s building and in the same, by then out-dated, style (Plates 15c, 112).
The revitalized Harvey Nichols was one of the most up-to-date department stores in London. There was one showroom in the basement, while the ground and first floors were entirely given over to display and sales areas.
Considerable internal reorganization followed the closure in 1967 of Woollands (by then also part of the Debenham group), and the transfer of some of its specialized departments and exclusive product lines, as well as most of its staff, to Harvey Nichols. Extensive and costly modernization was carried out in the 1970s, involving much internal demolition. In 1975 Maurice Broughton Associates were called in to redesign the ground floor and make other improvements. The object was to cater for a younger, more international clientele, and, following Harrods' lead, to provide 'shops-within-shops' for top specialist firms. On the fifth floor was created a restaurant and bar with a 'garden atmosphere', partially screened from the shop by a glass wall and curtain of running water. The window displays, designed by Andrew Wiles, became the most consistently striking in London, a tradition continued by Mary Portas.
Harvey Nichols has long ceased to be a department store in the conventional sense and has become more of a 'fashion house', with a collection of designer-label counters occupying its otherwise anonymous-seeming sales floors. It has, with Harrods, done much to reinforce the reputation of Knightsbridge as an international shopping centre, and is probably better known now than at any time in its history.
1. Buckinghamshire RO, D/LO/4/2 (abstract of title): Davis, p.149.
3. RB: 53 Geo III, c.205, loc. and pers: Davis, pp.155–9: Edward Walford, Old and New London, 1897 edn, vol. v, p.21.
6. Illustrated in E.A.Entwisle, A Literary History of Wallpaper, 1960, Pl.35.
8. GL, MS 11936/298, policy no.454526: RB.
9. MDR 1791/4/189: RB: The Chelsea Society, Annual Report, 1956, pp.8–10: Tradecard in British Museum, Banks Collection (ref 30.18).
10. NAL, 11.RC.H.10, Robert Barnes, 'Papers in connection with the Early FLOOR CLOTH MANUFACTURE', MS scrapbook, 1857, pp.42, 47: MDR 1799/4/450–1: The Times, 5 April 1873, p.5c: POD.
11. GL, MS 11936/298, policy no.454526: NAL, 11.RC.H.10, Robert Barnes, 'Papers . . .', p.42: 53 Geo III, c.205, loc. and pers: Davis, pp.158–9.
12. Buckinghamshire RO, D/LO/4/2 (abstract of title); D/LO/6/9/27: Journals of the House of Commons, vol.20, reprinted 1803, pp.93, 127, 177.
13. 53 Geo III, c.205, loc. and pers: Buckinghamshire RO, D/LO/6/15/ 1a and 3: LMA, WCS/66, f.94, 23 April 1819; WCS/PR/60: Grosvenor Estate papers (Chester), Lowndes to Earl Grosvenor, 25 Jan 1810.
14. Hermione Hobhouse, Thomas Cubitt, 1971, p.152 et seq.
15. Buckinghamshire RO, D/LO/6/15/8, 9.
16. Ibid., D/LO/6/15/9, 20: MDR 1826/1/529: 1832/3/558: Colvin, p. 809.
18. Buckinghamshire RO, D/LO/6/15/8: BAL Archives, PoFam/ 1/2, p.63.
20. Alison Adburgham, Shops and Shopping 1800–1914, 2nd edn, 1981, p.195.
21. The Warehousemen and Drapers' Trade Journal, vol.11, 18 Jan 1873, p.24.
22. RB: POD: Census (1891).
23. The Gentlewoman, 29 July 1893, p.138.
24. LMA, LCC/AR/BA/4/67, No.162; LCC/AR/BA/4/75, No.116: LCC Mins, 20 Jan 1897, p.31; 13 April 1897, p.421: BN, 23 Feb 1900, p.263.
25. Sonia Keppel, Edwardian Daughter, 1958, p.41.
26. Thelma H.Benjamin, London Shops and Shopping, 1934, pp.170–1.
27. LMA, B98/097, Box 3.
28. Maurice Corina, Fine Silks & Oak Counters: Debenhams 1778–1978, 1978, p.140: Daily Telegraph, 27 Sept 1966, p.1: The Times, 27 Sept 1966, p.1: Harpers & Queen, Feb 1980, p.74.
29. The Times, 27 Sept 1966, p.1; 14 Jan 1967, p.7: Daily Telegraph, 21 Feb 1968, p.15; 25 Jan 1969, p.16: Construction Journal, 11 March 1971: LMA, GLC/AR/DS/4/45; GLC/AR/DS/4/45–7: Kensington and Chelsea Borough Council, Building Control and Planning records.
30. Quoted in The Times, 21 Nov 1984, p.15.
31. AR, Sept 1972, p.136: The Architect, July 1973, p.38: AJ, 4 July 1973, p.7.
32. Building Design, 13 July 1973, p.4: AJ, 4 July 1973, p.8.
33. This account uses material compiled by Mary Cosh (history of Harvey Nichols) and Lucy Roe (genealogy of the Harvey and Nichols families).
34. Information from the Metropolitan Early Closing Association's Annual Reports, provided by Mary Cosh.
35. DSR 1872/214: B, 24 Oct 1874, p.898.
36. The Warehousemen and Drapers' Trade Journal, 18 Jan 1873, p.24.
37. LCC Mins, 30 June 1891, p.687; 27 Sept 1892, p.795: DSR 1892/125; 1893/167.
38. LMA, B98/097, Box 3.
39. Ibid., GLC/AR/BR/17/035059: KLS, MS 2434.
40. Who's Whom in Royal Warrant Holders, 1921, pp.239–40.
41. LMA, GLC/AR/BR/17/035059, plans dated 1922–3: BN, 26 Jan 1923, p.107: B, 16 Feb 1923, p.294: DSR.
42. Harold P. Clunn, London Rebuilt 1897–1927, 1927, p.249.
44. The Lady, 21 June 1934, p.1058; 11 Oct 1934, p.595.
46. The Independent, 3 Oct 1992, weekend section, p.33: AR, July 1993, pp.82–5.
|
2019-04-23T21:53:55Z
|
https://www.british-history.ac.uk/survey-london/vol45/pp29-36
|
Where can I get Starfall?
Starfall is a unique spell available during special events or as a reward for completed missions and competitions. It cannot be obtained any other way.
How do I get contracts for my heroes?
Contracts are rewarded when you rank up. You can also buy them with rubies. You can see how many contracts you currently have in your inventory.
Other than leveling up my avatar, what else can I buy with spirit stones?
You need spirit stones to level your avatars and also Temple Guard abilities (available on Temple Isle once you've joined a clan). You also need them to hire new guards.
When do I get spirit stone rewards for my ranking within my clan?
You receive spirit stone rewards at the end of each clan season.
Do the Sauna and Fortuneteller’s buildings unlock at a certain rank? Or do I have to spend social network currency to buy them?
Currently, these buildings are only available in certain special offers.
Can I build 2 Mini Quarries (or similar buildings)?
These buildings are unique. You can only build one of each. You can only obtain them in special events or as competition rewards.
Are the traps I buy to defend the Temple one use only?
No, the traps are reusable. They can also be leveled up.
What does it mean to hire Temple Guards?
You can hire Temple Guards to defend temples on Temple Isle (available once you've joined a clan).
How do I complete the Gift for the King quest?
Visit the Dungeon Brawlers group and look for posts with gifts. "Like" the post, share it with your friends, and follow the link provided in the relevant message. The gift will then be sent to you automatically. Gift messages are posted twice per day. Simply complete the above actions 5 times total to complete the quest.
How do I give my friends blueprints?
Log in to the game and find the Daily Bonus button (in the middle of the top of the screen). The final daily bonus item is Send Out Blueprints. The Complete button by this item takes you to a friend selection screen. From there, you can send blueprints to your friends.
When I upgrade my equipment, does the upgrade apply to all heroes or just unlocked ones?
The upgrade applies to all heroes, both locked and unlocked.
What are these things I'm finding... clothes for heroes or something??
These are designs. You need them to create common equipment to improve a hero's stats. Common equipment will break eventually, but the design stays good forever, so you can always use it to make new equipment.
Enter your castle, go to the Profile tab, and select the hero you'd like to modify. When you press the hero you want, you'll see information about him or her, including available outfits. Press Equip to equip the outfit you want to this hero. An outfit is a permanent item. It gives your hero a bonus even when it's not currently equipped.
Where can I buy enchanted equipment?
Enchanted equipment is only available as a competition reward.
What mercenaries (other than Porkus and Scrounger) are sold for Black Marks?
Only Porkus and Scrounger can be purchased with Black Marks.
I recruited Porkus and then used him. How can I hire him again? It says 'warrior hired.'?
Each mercenary available for purchase with Black Marks is only available once per day. Wait until the daily counter resets to buy another Porkus.
If I buy mercenaries with rubies, will they be permanent, and can they be leveled up? Or are they for one use only?
Mercenaries purchased with rubies are not permanent. They are consumed when used in battle. Sometimes normal Porkus and Scrounger mercenaries show up in the list of heroes you can buy with rubies.
What if I level up the guards and avatar in my clan, then switch clans? Will my leveling progress be saved, or do I have to start from scratch?
All of your leveling progress is saved, but if you switch to a lower-ranking clan, higher-level skills will be locked until the clan reaches the required level.
We created a clan but the game won't let us fight other clans. Why?
Make sure that your clan has at least five members — that's the minimum amount of players needed in order to start fighting in clan wars.
If I have an avatar, can I take him to battle as a mercenary?
Yes, you can use avatars in battle, but they can only be summoned once per hour, and only once you've accumulated a certain amount of Rage in the current battle.
How do I summon an avatar into a battle?
You can summon an avatar to battle just like you summon a mercenary (even from the same panel), but only after you've reached a certain amount of Rage in the current battle.
After I leave a clan, how long do I have to wait before joining another?
You can join another clan right after, but you can only start fighting in the clan on the next day.
Can I give leadership of a clan to any of my clanmates?
Yes, once you've selected a successor.
Why can I only fight in one clan battle and after that have to pay 100 rubies?
The number of battles you can fight in is determined by the number of ships you can send off on exploration missions. This means that only one battle is available at first. The number of ships available increases with the number of unlocked clan temples.
How do I go on adventures?
Click the map icon in the lower-left corner of the screen to view the game map. Here you can select various missions. Once you've completed all of the missions, you can play them again to get rewards, or you can wait for new quests to be unlocked. Adventures that are part of events can be completed by clicking the Adventure icon when you load the game.
At what rank does new territory unlock?
Click a territory to view what rank it unlocks at.
When I use ships to scout enemy temples, are they gone for good?
No. When you send a ship out to scout and it returns to your kingdom without any battles, the ship is not lost.
How do I get Black Marks?
Once per day, a number of marks based on the results of ranked battles drop in your in-game mail where you must pick them up. The 24-hour timer is located on the championship panel, which you can see by clicking the Rating icon.
Where can I see how much my Tavern is earning per hour?
You can click the Tavern to see the current timer and amount of gold earned. Note that the timer shows the time remaining till next gold production, not the amount of gold produced per hour.
How many sets of blueprints can I get from my friends each day?
Each day you can get up to 20 sets of blueprints.
Are avatars for one use only?
No. Unlike mercenaries, avatars are permanent. However, they can only be used once per hour.
Are Black Marks only used to recruit mercenaries?
Black Marks can be used to hire mercenaries, but they can also be used to level them up.
Heroes move about the field on their own and don't need your direct control.
How do I hire a guard? These quests don't explain how.
First join a clan and go to Temple Isle. Then, go to the Guard Tower to hire guards.
You can join a clan by submitting a clan join request. To do this, click the Clans button in the lower-right corner of the screen and select a clan. You can join a Clan once you reach rank 5.
I can only complete 3 missions a day?
No – you can complete an unlimited number of missions, as long as you have enough of the Food resource.
Why do I now have to use more food to take part in tournaments and enter dungeons?
The amount of food required to enter tournaments and dungeons depends on the player's rank.
Why do heroes with lower health pools (archers, mages, etc.) keep attacking enemies on the frontline instead of staying behind the warrior?
Such situations might occur when a mage or an archer deal with their current target faster than a warrior. This is possible due to the fact that heroes with lower health pools tend to deal more damage overall. To prevent such things from happening help your warrior deal with his/her targets faster, for example by using spells. Also, keep in mind that our developers constantly work on improving the AI of heroes to make such issues less frequent.
Where is the friends screen?
It's located at the very bottom, under Inventory and the other buttons.
When will my name 'Newbie' be changed?
'Newbie' is your title. You can get a new title in a competition, by earning certain achievements (the Achievements tab in the Ranked Battles window), or during an event. Once you've received a new title, you can switch to it from your profile.
If I buy additional ships during clan wars, will I be able to use them always?
No, the ships bought with rubies are regular and will dissappear after you use them to attack an enemy temple. If you don't use them they'll dissappear by the end of the day. Using additional ships can make your clan a winner by scoring additional banners.
|
2019-04-19T14:29:38Z
|
https://rj-games.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/208396575-Other-frequently-asked-questions
|
Production will likely vary in the BC/Boreal Region, where most waterfowl species have arrived or passed through. Recent rains have improved conditions in much of the Prairie Region, particularly in Alberta.
Birds are well into nesting in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and early broods are already being reported. The nesting season also started early in Eastern Canada, where habitat conditions remain good overall.
Late spring was relatively cool, and snow is still present at higher elevations along the coast. Wetlands are mostly full and overflowing, particularly those with a river source, and many agricultural fields and pastures have been flooded.
The breeding season is progressing as usual, with the exception of a couple of species (e.g., the normal pulse of northern shovelers was delayed by a couple of weeks). Later-nesting species have started to arrive. Pair numbers are good, and production should be average.
In the southern Interior, conditions are still dry relative to the historic average. Many high-value wetlands have low water levels due to below-average runoff. Breeding effort appears to be close to normal compared to recent years, although pair distribution is more concentrated on permanent wetlands. Some Canada geese and mallards have broods. In general, the production forecast is average and slightly better than last year.
In the southeast Interior, snow conditions and runoff were above normal this winter. Wetland conditions and production should be better than average.
Spring has been cool and wet in the Peace region, where runoff was below normal due to a lack of winter snow. Wetlands are still dry relative to the historic average. Uplands are in good condition, although some agricultural crops will be delayed by spring rains. Breeding effort appears to be typical compared to recent years, but is likely depressed compared to the long-term average. This may translate into lower production overall.
Many Canada geese, scaups, scoters, green-winged teal, mallards and some swans have been observed in the Yukon, which has received above-normal precipitation.
Things are warming up in the Northwest Territories, although ice is still present on larger bodies of water. Most waterfowl species have arrived or are passing through.
All birds have returned in good numbers to northern portions of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The Peace River received over 36 mm of rain over two days. May rainfall has improved habitat conditions in parts of northern Saskatchewan. In Manitoba, The Pas area has had above-normal precipitation for the month. Water conditions are good, and some lakes are above normal. Early-nesting species are well into the season, and groups of male mallards are a common sight.
Recent rainfall has improved habitat conditions in most areas of the province. Conditions are now generally rated as fair to good. Upland nesting conditions are also good.
A strong breeding effort is under way, and all species are displaying breeding behavior. Lone drakes and bachelor groups of mallards are common, as are male pintails in the Prairie region. Canada geese are hatching, and broods are being reported throughout the province. The first duck broods are also starting to appear.
The outlook for production is average to above average as long as there is sufficient moisture to maintain wetland habitats. Semi-permanent wetlands are currently in good condition, and breeding duck populations appear to be higher than they were in 2011.
With virtually all agricultural areas receiving above-average precipitation in April and May, habitat conditions have continued to improve. In several areas, spring rains have even increased the number of ephemeral and temporary ponds. Many semi-permanent and permanent wetlands are flooded beyond emergent vegetation and even beyond willow/aspen rings. These high water levels are ideal for divers looking for overwater nesting sites in flooded cattail and bulrush.
Most species of ducks are now well into nesting, and some early broods are already being reported. Canada goose broods have been observed regularly since mid May. The majority of staging arctic geese have now moved north to their breeding grounds, with some flocks of white-fronted geese and snow geese still migrating in late May.
Seeding operations are being completed at the usual pace, although wet field conditions have farmers behind schedule in east-central areas. Above-average spring moisture has created excellent hayland and pasture conditions.
It will likely be a good waterfowl production year. Eastern portions of the Killarney landscape have received the least amount of rainfall, while accumulations have been greatest in the northwest range of the Minnedosa/Shoal Lake pothole region.
Despite recent rainfall, individual wetland conditions still vary depending on how they were affected by last year’s major spring flood event. Semi-permanent wetlands, as well as those lower in the watershed, are in much better shape than temporary and seasonal basins or wetlands that experienced less overland flood effects in 2011.
Temperatures have remained favorable since the spring thaw, which will bode well for early-nesting birds. The presence of grouped drake mallards, as well as lone males of later-nesting species (e.g., shoveler and gadwall) indicates good initial nesting for most dabbling species. Lone drake blue-winged teal have been particularly abundant recently, which indicates an excellent initial nesting attempt by this species.
Prospects are not as clear for diving species (e.g., canvasback and redhead) in eastern areas where wetland conditions are not as favorable for overwater nesters. Canada goose nesting was successful and broods are currently abundant.
Winter wheat and natural grasslands are growing well, which is providing good nesting cover. Spring seeding is largely complete in the eastern Killarney region.
Earlier this year, there were concerns about breeding habitat throughout the province (especially in the south) due to a lack of snowpack and warm temperatures. However, significant April and May rains have resulted in good conditions for breeding waterfowl and early-hatching broods. The exception to this is southwestern Ontario, much of which received 50 percent of normal precipitation amounts. This has resulted in low water-level alerts, as well as poor to fair wetland habitat conditions.
With the early advancement of spring, broods of Canada geese appeared about two weeks earlier than usual. Mallards were into a strong nesting effort by mid April, and young broods are now being reported across the province.
As long as timely rainfall events occur throughout June and July, waterfowl production will likely be good this year.
Spring arrived early this year. April temperatures were generally warmer than normal, as were May temperatures.
Total precipitation was slightly below normal, except in eastern regions. However, there is enough water to maintain good habitat conditions throughout the province.
The breeding effort appears to be typical, although it started slightly earlier than normal. One might have expected the greater snow goose migration to happen earlier this year, due to early spring conditions, but April weather normalized migratory activity for many species. Most greater snow geese left for the North between May 20 and May 22, which is slightly earlier than usual.
The spring season started with extremely warm, sunny periods. Although more rain has fallen recently, warm temperatures continue. For nearly a week, many daily-high temperatures broke all-time records across the Maritimes.
With the milder weather, nests were initiated earlier than usual. Most geese are now with young or at the latter stages of incubation. Several broods of black ducks have been reported — some several weeks old already. Few hens have been observed on wetlands lately, suggesting that they will soon be with young.
Given current conditions, production will likely be average for early-nesting species. Wetland vegetation is well advanced, which should provide good brood-rearing habitat.
Although water levels are a bit low for this time of year, they are not low enough to cause concern. Overall, habitat conditions are good in Atlantic Canada.
|
2019-04-20T03:10:07Z
|
https://www.gameandfishmag.com/editorial/late-spring-habitat-conditions-for-waterfowl-in-canada/348711
|
GENERAL INTRODUCTION - Farmers markets, festivals, fairs, harvest days and other outdoor food sales events are often heavily promoted community affairs that go far beyond simple fresh produce markets which are basically exempt from food safety regulations. This technical release will provide regulatory guidelines as well as the risks involved with various foods often sold at these outdoor events.
Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 410 ILCS 620/1 et seq.
Sanitary Food Inspection Act, 410 ILCS 650/1.1 et seq.
Grade A Pasteurized Milk and Milk Products Act, 410 ILCS 635/1 et seq.
Illinois Egg and Egg Products Act, 410 ILCS 615/1 et seq.
specifically exempts "roadside markets that offer only fresh fruits and fresh vegetables for sale from code requirements."
Stands and concessions that sell processed, prepared or packaged foods in addition to fresh fruits and vegetables are subject to inspection according to the Illinois Department of Public Health Food Service Sanitation Code or the Retail Food Store Sanitation Code. A "temporary retail food store" or "temporary food service" may operate at a fixed location for no more than 14 consecutive days. When any food stand or other outdoor concession operates for more than 14 consecutive days, the operation must then comply with all requirements of these food codes including food source, facilities, plumbing, equipment, labeling and food handling practices just as any other retail food store or food service.
PERMITS/LICENSES - Operators of stands and concessions who wish to sell products other than fresh produce must contact the local health department to obtain information about necessary food permits or licenses. Fresh produce without any processing, cutting, etc., as defined in the Farm Products Marketing Act, is exempt from inspections and licensing fees.
VEHICLES - During transportation and delivery, foods must be protected from insects, flies, dirt, handling, chemicals and other contamination. Delivery vehicles or other equipment used for such transportation must be constructed so as to be easily cleanable. Food products must be kept clean during transportation and delivery and protected from dust and especially pesticides, lubricants and other chemicals.
PREMISES - The operator of each stand or sales area is responsible for maintaining it in a neat, and clean sanitary condition. An adequate number of tightly covered waste containers must be provided for storage of garbage and refuse. These containers must be stored to eliminate potential for contamination of any food products. At the close of business, each stall holder shall clean the stall and surrounding area. No pets are allowed in the storage and display area. Food products must be enclosed and protected from pests overnight.
FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SALES - Food on display in open air markets must be adequately protected from incidental public handling, dirt and other contamination. Foods must be stored off the ground or off the floor of the stand. Any prepared, processed, baked or cut food must be packaged or wrapped for protection (see labeling requirements). Any wrapping or container must be constructed of safe, new, food-grade materials.
All utensils, display cases, counters, shelves, tables and refrigeration equipment must be clean, sanitary, smooth, sealed and constructed of approved materials to prevent contamination of any food products.
water under pressure is not available, the minimum requirements for hand washing would be a pan with warm water or a thermos with spigot and a catch pan, soap and individual paper towels. All persons handling food products must conform to proper hygienic practices and be free from disease conditions which may contaminate food.
If ice is used to cool food products, beverages or beverage containers, it must be from an approved commercial source. All ice used for display must be properly drained. All potentially hazardous food, as defined in the Food Service Sanitation Code and Retail Food Store Sanitation Code, must be held at temperatures of 41EF. or less.
Live poultry and pets may be sold only if they can be segregated from the general food sales area and there are no local ordinances that prohibit it.
Popcorn, Other Seeds - not sprouted, ground, etc.
Foods described below are prohibited at a farmers market or similar event without prior approval by the local health department as to approved source, ingredients, holding or storage equipment or other pertinent factors. Evidence that food products are from an approved source include invoices, bills of sale or other receipts. The Division of Food, Drugs and Dairies will also be able to verify that a product is processed in an inspected plant.
Non-potentially hazardous foods such as cookies, cakes and fruit pies which have not frequently been associated with foodborne illness may be prepared in non-commercial kitchens and sold, provided the sale is limited in nature, i.e., meets the time limitations of a temporary food stand as, for example, a fund raiser for a not-for-profit organization and is not a routine business. It is strongly recommended that this preparation take place in a controlled environment such as a club or church kitchen.
Agriculture license is required for anyone who sells eggs anywhere except on the farm where the eggs were produced. For more information regarding these requirements and the Illinois Egg and Egg Products Act, contact Illinois Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Weights and Measures, P.O. Box 19281, State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL 62794-9281, telephone 800/582-0468. Salmonella enteritidis (SE) is the pathogen of concern with fresh shell eggs. Since SE does not multiply below 45EF, eggs must be kept refrigerated.
Cut melons - Since cut melons support the survival and multiplication of foodborne pathogens, they must be covered/wrapped and iced, then any leftovers must be discarded after 4 hours. Clean, sanitary utensils must be used for cutting and display. The samples may not be dispensed by hand or on the end of a knife. Only single service articles (plates, forks, toothpicks, etc.) may be used for sampling.
Mushrooms - Commercially raised mushrooms including the common button mushroom, portabellas, shiitake, enoki, bavarian and others must have documentation showing their source. Wild mushrooms, such as the morel or sponge mushroom, may only be sold provided each mushroom has been individually examined and approved by an acknowledged mushroom expert. These credentials must be approved in advance by the local or state health department. Packaging materials for the common button and enoki mushrooms must have at least one or two 1/4” holes to allow the entry of oxygen, unless the mushrooms have been grown on sterile media. Toxin formation by Clostridium botulinum is a potential risk under anaerobic conditions with these mushrooms.
Honey - Honey must be from an inspected source (IDPH, FDA or another state). It is often heat treated to minimize mold spores. No other sweetener may be added to the honey, otherwise it cannot be called honey.
Apple Cider - Apple cider, packaged or in a container, must be pasteurized or show a warning statement on the label. A placard or sign nearby stating it is unpasteurized is also acceptable. After November 8, 1999, the warning statement must be on the label. If unpasteurized apple cider without a warning statement is found, please notify the nearest Division of Food, Drugs and Dairies Regional Office. Unpackaged apple cider and other fresh juices produced on-site are exempt from the warning statement.
Baked Goods - Potentially hazardous baked goods such as cream or custard filled items, egg-based or custard pies (pumpkin, custard, etc.) must be produced and packaged in an inspected facility and held under refrigeration of 41EF. or less. Non potentially hazardous baked goods such as cookies, cakes or fruit pies may be prepared in non-commercial kitchens and sold, provided the “bake sale” is limited in nature (less than 14 days of consecutive operation, a fund raiser for a not-for-profit or charitable organization, not a regular commercial business). Labeling requirements must be met.
Herb Vinegars - Herb vinegars will be allowed, provided commercial vinegar which has a controlled pH is used and labeling requirements are followed.
Flavored oils - Garlic-in-oil may be sold only if it is produced in a commercial processing plant under inspection. Other flavored oils besides garlic-in-oil have not been epidemiologically implicated in foodborne illness outbreaks. Therefore, they do not require acidification and are not considered potentially hazardous. Labeling requirements must be followed.
Candies, and Caramel Apples - Candies, caramel apples and other confectioneries frequently have an inhibitory high sugar content and growth of pathogens is unlikely.
Ice Cream - Ice cream may be sold if it is manufactured in a licensed dairy plant or in a retail food establishment from commercially pasteurized ice cream mix or from pasteurized milk and pasteurized eggs.
Other Foods - Products must be individually assessed.
Home Made Ice Cream - Ice cream made at home is prohibited.
Raw Milk, Cheese, Yogurt or Other Dairy Products - Prohibited by the Grade A Pasteurized Milk and Milk Products Act. Raw dairy ingredients are commonly contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella or other pathogens. All Grade A dairy products must be pasteurized and processed in a licensed dairy plant.
safe and unsafe products. Therefore, home canned foods may not be sold to the public.
Home Vacuum Packaged Products (of any type) - The risk of Clostridium botulinum and other anaerobic pathogens occurs without strict controls and an approved HACCP plan. Food products vacuum packaged at home are not allowed.
Home Butchered Meat, Poultry or Wild Game Animals - Home-butchered meat and poultry which has not received an ante mortem and post mortem inspection, is for the use of the owner and his/her family alone and may not be sold, according to Agriculture laws. Wild game may only be donated to charitable or not-for-profit organizations or it may be for personal use.
Home prepared sandwiches - All potentially hazardous foods must be prepared on-site in an inspected facility or be prepared in another inspected facility. Sandwiches prepared at home may not be sold to the public.
Garlic-in-oil - Garlic-in-oil may only be sold if processed in an inspected, commercial processing plant where it has been acidified to certain specifications (usually with citric acid). Garlic-in-oil is frequently contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores and has been implicated in several foodborne outbreaks.
Pickles, Relishes, and Salsa - Because of the wide variation in ingredients, pH, and processing methods, these products must be produced in a commercial processing plant.
LABELING - All prepackaged foods must comply with minimum labeling requirements. This information may be provided as a label on the package or container, on a sign or placard or as a recipe available to the consumer.
2) name, address and zip code of the packer, processor, manufacturer, etc.
5) a list of any artificial color, artificial flavor or preservatives used.
No nutrition labeling is required unless a health claim is made (relieves or cures some disease or condition, for example) or a nutrition claim is made (no fat, low salt, etc.). Food products that are manufactured in a processing plant and repacked for retail sale do require nutrition labeling (Nutrition Facts Panel). When the nutritional profile of the product has been changed, i.e. sesame seeds or egg wash is added to frozen bread dough, no nutritional labeling is required. Foods prepared at the retail level are exempt from nutritional labeling. For more information about health and nutrient claim requirements, contact the Division of Food, Drugs and Dairies.
|
2019-04-21T02:53:30Z
|
http://ccphd.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=51&Itemid=123&limitstart=1
|
A Virginia Homeowner's Assocation appears to have gone bankrupt due to litigation over its attempts to enforce its rules against a four-inch violation by a couple's Obama yard sign during the 2008 election. After four years, skyrocketing assessments, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees, the bankrupt HOA is considering selling off the central common area. From the Washington Post, Feud over sign could force Fairfax's Olde Belhaven to sell square.
Such HOA disputes are as suburban as cul-de-sacs and two-car garages, but few metastasize into legal battles that spend years in the courts, break legal ground and bankrupt the HOA.
Most damaging of all, though, was a move probably unprecedented in area neighborhood feuds: The common area that is the literal and metaphoric heart of Olde Belhaven was put up for sale last year to settle its debts. It appeared that “the square,” as some called the neighborhood, would no longer have a square.
“It destroyed our community,” Maria Farran said.
In 2010, a county judge sided with the Farrans on the fining issue. The case set a Virginia precedent that HOAs cannot claim powers, such as fining, that are not specifically laid out in their covenants.
You can read the whole article for a great description of the legal issues and the story. As HOAs trend toward more extensive sets of rules, and as not everyone buys in, you can probably finds examples of similar (if not quite so expensive) conflicts in communities around the country. And one thing that's common to both public and private regulation: when individual property rights clash with collective restrictions regarding people's homes, passions run high--even (especially?) when the stakes are as low as four inches on a political yard sign.
Thanks to Helen Jenkins for the pointer.
The conservancy and other organizations petitioned the city in June to consider giving the house landmark status, after they learned of the former owners’ plans to split the lot to build the new homes. Three local government bodies approved the landmark designation, but the Council, which has the final say, postponed its vote twice, in part to give the parties more time to strike some type of compromise. There was also uncertainty over how some of its members would vote, given the homeowners’ lack of consent for the landmark process.
“If ever there was a case to balance private property rights versus the public good, to save something historically important to the cultural legacy of the city, this was it,” Larry Woodin, the president of the conservancy, said in an interview.
Seems like a good result here, while communities across the nation continue to struggle with how to strike that balance.
Although millions of Americans live in 55-plus age-restricted housing, little research has been done to determine whether these communities benefit their residents, or the nation as a whole. This is particularly ironic because these communities exist in contravention to anti-discrimination laws by virtue of a specific exemption granted to real estate developers by an Act of Congress. Ordinarily age discrimination is prohibited by the Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. Successful lobbying by special interest groups carved out an exemption for 55-plus housing.
The original exemption required developers to offer elders special services and facilities in these communities in return for the exemption. Over time, those requirements were eliminated and now the only requirement is that these communities exclude families and children.
While lifestyles focused on golf and tennis may be attractive to younger retirees, older Americans often find themselves in communities bereft of the services and facilities they need for basic life activities and safety. The very nature of these communities result in elders left with depreciating homes, and many are without the financial means to retrofit their 55-plus home or to move into a community better adapted for their needs. This Article explores a popular form of “senior housing” that is unsuitable for most older Americans.
Many suspected that local prosecutors delayed an investigation into Las Vegas homeowners associations because of the powerful people potentially involved. High-powered attorneys and former police officers may be implicated in a conspiracy effectuated through a homeowners association.
The Las Vegas Review reports that the local prosecutors were recently removed so that federal prosecutors from Washington could take over over. The details of the alleged conspiracy?
Investigators have targeted dozens of people in what they say was a scheme to rig homeowner association board elections to position conspirators -- including some former Las Vegas police officers -- who would push for lawsuits over construction defects. Legal work and repair contracts then would be funneled to associated lawyers and companies. Millions of dollars were said to be at stake.
Look for more of the same as HOAs grow in number and power.
As the American population grows, communities are seeking creative property tools to control individual land uses and create defined community aesthetics, or distinctive “built environments.” In the past, private covenants were the primary mechanism to address this sort of need. Public communities, however, have begun to implement covenant-type “private” rules through zoning overlays, which place unusually detailed restrictions on individual property uses and, in so doing, have created new forms of “rule-bound” communities. This Article will argue that all types of rule-bound communities are uniquely important because they respond to resident consumers’ heightened demand for a community aesthetic. It will also highlight their problems, however. Many community consumers are marginally familiar with private covenants and traditional zoning, but they are largely unaware of the relatively new zoning overlays used to form public rule-bound communities. Yet the rules in overlays are extensive, are applied to existing landowners, and are not easily modified to meet changing community needs over time. And covenants, despite offering a more traditional tool for aesthetic control, create their own problems of incomplete consumer notice and barriers to effective modification. This Article will analyze the impact of these problems, as well as a lack of responsiveness to ongoing consumer demands for the maintenance of desired rules, on rule-bound communities’ ability to meet consumer demands for a community aesthetic. It will conclude that rule-bound communities should provide better visual notice of rules and should implement processes that allow for residents to better influence the initial content of rules and how rules are perpetuated or changed.
I am really glad to be joining Land Use Prof Blog as a guest blogger. Over the next few weeks, I look forward to contributing to an already lively discussion. My scholarship and practice interests have recently focused on land trusts, land banks and any other form of direct community control of land resources. If you wish to contact me with an idea or item, email me at JKelly[at]ubalt[dot]edu.
2010 marks the 100-year anniversary of the nation’s first racial zoning ordinance. (see Garrett Power’s law review article here). The Baltimore City Council passed it in the wake of nationwide race riots that followed Jack Johnson’s defense of the world heavyweight boxing title. I have just been reading a copy of Antero Pietila’s Not in My Neighborhood: How Bigotry Shaped a Great American City lent to me by my colleague, Odeana Neal. It is an engaging chronicle of de jure and de facto residential segregation in 20th century Baltimore, exploring the exclusion of both Jews and African-Americans.
Pietila brings out the characters and stories that illustrate the high-minded racism of the eugenics era and the market-justified redlining of the FHA-predecessor, the Home Owners' Loan Corporation. The book kicks into high gear with its exploration of the moral ambiguity of “blockbusting” (civil rights advocacy? cynically manipulative profiteering? both?) in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1948 decision in Shelley v. Kraemer. Amidst these essential narratives are a few hidden gems such as the stories behind the siting of Morgan College (now Morgan State University) and the Social Security Administration and the roles these institutions played in anchoring Baltimore's largest African-American middle-class enclaves. Those considering the book for supplemental reading in land use and property courses might want to check out this 4/27 NPR local radio interview with the author.
While we're on the subject of manufactured housing I'd like to give a shout out to People of Hope. This Athens-based organization is creating the first resident-controlled, affordable manufactured home development in Georgia. This organization arose out of an eviction of a group of tenants from a mobile home park in Athens when the owner sold off the land for development. Like many places, Athens is short on affordable housing in general, so these tenants took matters into their own hands. With the help of the fine folks at Georgia Legal Services and Sutherland law firm, as well as Athens Land Trust and the Georgia Community Loan Fund, these folks are well on their way to realizing their goals.
I've been away for awhile and am happy (and grateful) that my fellow bloggers have contributed such interesting posts over the last few months. I have really enjoyed reading the posts and learning from them.
My contribution today comes, fittingly, from Nevada. Nevada, in addition to approximately fifteen other states, has enacted a super lien law in the wake of the foreclosure crisis. Under this law, a lien imposed by a homeowner association on a house jumps ahead in priority over earlier recorded liens, including mortgages. As a result, a purchaser must pay off the HOA lien at foreclosure in order to own the title free and clear. Under the Nevada statute, HOAs are able to collect up to nine months of delinquent assessments as well as other charges through the super lien process. What is unclear, and now the subject of a lawsuit, is exactly how much HOAs can charge above delinquent assessments. Purchasers at foreclosure argue that they are routinely surprised late in the foreclosure process when HOAs (and, more often, their collection agencies) deliver shockingly high bills that include collection fees, penalties, and interest charges. HOAs argue that these fees are necessary to keep communities afloat in light of the high rate of foreclosures.
Because the Nevada legislature meets sparingly (it is next due in session during the Winter/Spring of 2011), it will likely be up to the courts to settle the statutory ambiguity. What I find interesting in this dispute is that the only entities capable of engendering more ill will than over-zealous lenders are HOAs. In their defense, HOAs are often a homeowner's last defense in this foreclosure crisis by maintaining the quality of surrounding homes. On the other hand, many see these perceived, excessive HOA charges as yet another manifestation of unchecked and intrusive power over homes and communities.
|
2019-04-23T02:22:10Z
|
https://lawprofessors.typepad.com/land_use/homeowners-associations/
|
Ridgid 450 Tristand Chain Vise Washer and Screws – e1703x scw & wsh - -Unit sold is in measure of 1 package. 632-41090 features -type screw. -Price is for 1 pkg there are 5ea/pkg. Dimensions overall product weight -0. Product type -vises. 15 pounds.
URREA 210 Chain Vise for 3-Inch Od Pipe Chain Vise - Main body made of malleable iron. Reinforced flayer chain supports approximate rupture loads of 3,900 kg. According to asa 760 standard. Electrostatic paint.
RIDGID 450 Portable TRISTAND Chain Pipe Vise 1/8-5″ Capacity 40222 (Certified Refurbished) - Large vise base overhangs front legs for clear tool swingslots for hanging tools, pipe rest, three-pipe benders, and ceiling brace screwmodel 450 features a larger work surface with capacity 1/8″, 5″. Each item is then checked for quality and tested. Integral legs and tray fold in for easy carrying and setup. Sdt reconditioned ridgid ® 450 portable tristand ® chain pipe vise 1/8-5″ capacity 40222our reconditioned ridgid® 40222 450 portable tristand® chain vise are gone through with a fine tooth comb, taken apart, degreased, cleaned, sandblasted, painted, and reassembled.
Ridgid 40955 450 Tristand Chain Vise Wear Plates - This product manufacture by united states. It is used for electrical & heating, plating & coverings. 40955 plate, wear 450/45a.
ELECTRIC GRINDER CHAIN SAW BENCH SHARPENER VISE MOUNT W/GRIND CHAINSAW WHEEL - Improve the life span and cutting power of your chain saw with this simple but effective chain saw sharpener -chain vise adjusts to all chain designs and pitches -chain rotation rollers advance links, eliminating frustrating setup time -precision angle adjustment to keep your chain in top condition -height and scale positioning -chain vise adjusts to all chain designs and pitches -mounts to bench, wall, vise, and working table -120v, 60hz, 80watts -4200 rpm grinding speed -7/8″ arbor -includes 1x 4-1/4″ x 1/8″ grinding wheel -keep your chain saw in perfect condition. Electric grinder chain saw bench sharpener vise mount w/grind chainsaw wheel this item features -this electric chain saw sharpener mounts to a bench, wall or vise for convenient sharpening of your chain saw. Featuring a 4200 rpm grinding speed, large side safety guard and chain rotation rollers to advance links, this chain saw sharpener is quick, safe and powerful.
Rothenberger 70752 Tribench with 6-Inch Chain Vise - Interchangeable jaws works with rigid 460 model. Integrated chain vise up to 6-inch pipe capacity. Sturdy, one-piece steel frame easily folds for transport. Includes holes and slots for bending, cutting, or attaching tools. Ceiling brace for overhead support of the stand secure frame even during difficult work.
Reed Tool CV4 Chain Vise, 1/8 to 4-Inch - Provide an excellent cost-for-capacity value. Reed chain vises are the fastest to use two turns to open or close. Strongest available and hardened tool steel jaws are triple-faced for rotations instead of replacements. Chain vises permit the holding of irregular shapes.
RIDGID 460-6 Portable TRISTAND Chain Vise Stand 36273 (Reconditioned) - Package includes a steel dragon tools® reconditioned ridgid® 460-6 top plate and steel dragon tools® legs and tool tray. Each sdt reconditioned ridgid® tool is disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled with new parts as needed to meet oem specifications. The trade dress of the tristand® is a trademark of ridgid, inc. Legs and tray fold up for easy transportation. Affordable tool, llc is not an authorized distributor of ridgid® products. Features pipe benders and tool hangers. Includes new steel dragon tools® legs and tool tray. Integrated ground lug to connect a weld ground. Specificationsmodel number 460-6includes steel dragon tools® reconditioned ridgid® 460-6 top plate. All sdt reconditioned ridgid® tools will work like new and feature a one (1) year warranty against manufacturer defects. To 6 in. Ridgid® 460-6 portable tristand® chain vise stand 36273 (reconditioned)the steel dragon tools® reconditioned ridgid® 460-6 36273 portable tristand chain vise has been cleaned, repaired, and prepared for professional use. Large vise base overhangs front legs for clear tool swing. Pipe capacity 1/8 in. Tristand® is a trademark of ridgid, inc. Re-configured plate creates an optimized working area.
Steel Dragon Tools 40205 Model BC 510 6″ Bench Chain Vise fits RIDGID 40205 - Vise has 5″ body size and 6″ chain length. Pipe capacity1/4 inch to 6 inch pipe. Easily mounts to your service truck bumper or bench. Works with ridgid® 12r ratchet threader and ridgid® 700 power drive. Ideal when working with larger pipe and handling other bulkier material .
Jackson 186 Chain Vise Stand - Large head unit that will handle up to 6-inch diameter pipe and includes ceiling brace screw. Slots cast into head unit to hang tools during use comes completely assembled and ready for use. Compare to rigid model number 460 made in the usa. Chain vise stand 1/8-inch to 6-inch capacity. Heavy duty jaws provide strong grip and long life collapsible tool tray provides stability when open and folds up for ease of transport.
RIDGID 36273 Model 460-6 Portable TRISTAND Chain Vise, 1/8-inch to 6-inch Pipe Vise - Large vise base overhangs the front legs for a clear tool swing. Designed with an optimized base layout to maximize the working area. Chain pipe vise has a 1/8-inch to 6-inch (3 mm to 150 mm) pipe capacity. Rugged leg chain and durable tool tray withstand tough jobsite demands. Features a convenient lug to clamp the weld ground.
41065 Tristand Chain Vise Chain Link Screw Fits RIDGID 460 450 - Chain link screw for the ridgid 460 and 450 tristand. Replaces ridgid ® part # 41065 e2395. Reliable vendor of parts for your ridgid tri stand. Replaces ridgid® part 41065 for ridgid® 460 450 tri stand chain vise. From the leader in pipe threading replacement parts.
Steel Dragon Tools 41015 Screw Handle fits RIDGID 450 460 TRISTAND Chain Vise Pipe Stand - Steel dragon tools® 41015 screw handle fits ridgid® 450 460 tristand® chain vise pipe stand replacement handle for chain vises fits sdt/ridgid® 460 chain visereplaces ridgid® part 41015also compatible with the following ridgid® chain vise models 425, 450, 560, 640, bc-410, bc-410-p and bc-510 tristand is a trademark of ridgid® , inc. The trade dress of the tristand is a trademark of ridgid® , inc.
Steel Dragon Tools 41065 Chain Link Screw for RIDGID 460 TRISTAND Pipe Vise - Steel dragon tools® 41065 chain link screw for ridgid® 460 tristand® pipe viseincludes chain link screw for ridgid® vise 460 & 450replaces ridgid® part 41065.
Ridgid 40170 Top Screw Post Portable Chain Vise - Capacity 1/8-inch to 5-inch. Ridgid covers its products with a lifetime warranty against defects in material or workmanship for the life of the tool. Light, strong, portable post chain vise fits any shape or kind of post. Features a tray for oil can plus a handy pipe bender. Model 640. This product manufactured in united states. This product is used for loop-chains. This item is vise, 640 post chain.
RIDGID 700 Threader 41935 with RIDGID 12-R Ratchet 36475 plus Steel Dragon Tools 418 Oiler Bucket and 460 Chain Vise Stand - , 1-1/2 in. Package includesridgid® 700 power drive pipe threader 41935ridgid 12r manual ratchet pipe threader 36475six (6) ridgid® 12-r die heads 1/2 in. , 2 in. Will thread 2-1/2-inch to 6-inch pipe (62 mm-150 mm) with ridgid® 141/161 geared threaders. All-spur gear reduction gear head with spring-loaded adapter pawl and hardened-steel spindle gear. Heavy-duty, cast-aluminum body provides long operating life. , 1 in. ® 700 power drive pipe threader 41935 comes with ridgid® 12-r manual ratchet pipe threader 36475 including die heads, and dies. , 1 in. , 3/4 in. , 1-1/2 in. , 3/4 in. Six (6) ridgid® die sets 1/2 in. Designed for use with ridgid® 12-r die heads. Sdt 418 oiler bucketsdt460 tripod stand chain viseridgid® 700 power drive pipe threader featureshand-held power drive pipe threader will thread a variety of pipe. Can also be used with ridgid® 258/258xl pipe cutters. , 2 in. , 1-1/4 in. , 1-1/2 in. , 2 in. , 1-1/4 in. Six (6) ridgid® die sets 1/2 in. , 2 in. Approved by csa for csa and ul standards. , 1-1/2 in. Package includesridgid® 700 power drive pipe threader 41935ridgid 12r manual ratchet pipe threader 36475six (6) ridgid® 12-r die heads 1/2 in. , 1-1/4 in. Sdt 418 oiler buck. , 3/4 in. , 1-1/4 in. , 1 in. Can be used with ridgid® die heads oo-r, oo-rb, 11-r when using adapters. This kit also includes a steel dragon tools 418 oiler bucket and 460 stand. Ridgid® 700 threader 41935 with ridgid® 12-r ratchet 36475 plus steel dragon tools 418 oiler bucket and 460 chain vise standnew ridgid® 700 power drive pipe threader 41935 comes with ridgid® 12-r manual ratchet pipe threader 36475 including die heads, and dies. This kit also includes a steel dragon tools 418 oiler bucket and 460 stand. , 3/4 in. , 1 in.
RIDGID 40195 Model BC410 Top Screw Bench Chain Vise, 1/8-inch to 4-inch Bench Vise - Ridgid covers its products with a lifetime warranty against defects in material or workmanship for the life of the tool. Crank handle is anchored to the base of the bench vise. Pipe vise weighs 14-3/4 pounds (35 kg). Bench vise has a 1/8-inch to 4-inch (6 mm to 100 mm) pipe capacity. Rugged, cast-iron base features a handy pipe rest and bender.
|
2019-04-24T21:47:31Z
|
https://www.bestofpowerhandtools.com/17-best-and-coolest-chain-vises/
|
On 6 October the USA's top Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls will sail to starting lines on the east and west coasts to compete in the do-or-die US Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials.
Coordinated by US SAILING and six host organizations, this winner-takes-all regatta determines which sailors will represent the USA at the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Upon approval from the US Olympic Committee (USOC), the athletes who win the Trials will be named to the US Olympic and Paralympic Teams. The regatta concludes on Sunday 14 October.
According to Dean BRENNER, chairman of US SAILING's Olympic Sailing Committee, the ability to select the Olympic and Paralympic teams concurrently in 11 classes and nearly a year before the 2008 Games will have a great benefit to the US team.
"Up until this point, the focus of the Olympic Sailing Committee has been preparing all our athletes for these Trials," said BRENNER. "But once the Trials are over, we will all shift into the next phase together, as a team - and the focus of our energies and resources becomes concentrated on those sailors who will represent our country at the 2008 Games."
Among the 240 sailors competing at the Trials, the diversity in sailing resumes is vast. From Star sailors Mark REYNOLDS (San Diego, Calif.) and crew Hal HAENEL (Los Angeles, Calif.), who have already raced two Olympic-medal performances together (REYNOLDS captured a third medal in 2000), to young sailors to watch - such as Lake Forest high school student Anne HAEGER, who captured a silver medal at this summer's 2007 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship and will race her first Trials in the Laser Radial class. But despite the variety in racing credentials, all sailors at the Trials face a singular consequence: for class winners, this regatta will be a gateway to their Olympic and Paralympic dreams; for all others, this event will bring medal aspirations for this quadrennium to an end.
Below is a snapshot of classes, contenders, and venues. The Yngling class is the only class not competing at this event. Team selection for the three-person women's keelboat is based on two international class events: last summer's ISAF Sailing World Championships held in Cascais, Portugal and this winter's Yngling Women's World Championship in Miami.
Rhode Island Sailing Foundation, Newport, Rhode Island.
Sailing became a full medal sport at the 2000 Paralympic Games, and the USA has since shown its capacity for medals - capturing bronze in the 2.4 Metre one person class in 2000, and a silver (2.4 Metre) and bronze (three person Sonar) in 2004. The two person SKUD18 makes its Paralympic debut at the 2008 Games, and US sailors have already shown their promise in this boat. At last month's 2007 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championship, the USA had four boats in the top 10; SKUD18 World Champions Karen MITCHELL (Deerfield Beach, Fla.), J.P. CREIGNOU (St. Petersburg, Fla.) as well as 2005 US SAILING Rolex Yachtsman of the Year Nick SCANDONE (Fountain Valley, Calif.), Maureen MCKINNON-TUCKER (Marblehead, Mass.), silver medallists at the Worlds, will be among the teams competing for a Paralympic berth. US Sonar sailors took first and second at the IFDS Worlds, and gold medallists Rick DOERR (Clifton, N.J.), Bill DONOHUE (Brick, N.J.) and Tim ANGLE (Marblehead, Mass.) and silver medallists Paul CALLAHAN (Newport, R.I., Cape Coral, Fla.), Tom BROWN (Northeast Harbor, Maine), Roger CLEWORTH (Lithia, Fla.) will be among the teams vying for a team spot. CALLAHAN represented the US at the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney. Rhode Island Sailing Foundation will coordinate with New York Yacht Club, Ida Lewis Yacht Club, and Sail Newport to host all classes racing in Rhode Island.
The Men's 470 team of Mikee ANDERSON-MITTERLING (Coronado, Calif.) and crew David HUGHES (San Diego, Calif.), seeking their first Olympic berth, have been on a roll in their all-out campaign the last three years, but they were outsailed by Stuart MCNAY (Lincoln, Mass.) and Graham BIEHL (San Diego, Calif.) after missing the first day of the Pre-Trials on these same waters a year ago. Justin LAW and crew Michael MILLER (both of Newport Beach, Calif.) rate a dark horse nod. The Women's 470 team of Amanda CLARK (Shelter Island, N.Y.) and crew Sarah MERGENTHALER (New York, N.Y.) rank eighth in the world and have won most of their majors the last three years. But in last year's Pre-Trials, they had to come from behind on the last day to beat their persistent rivals, Erin MAXWELL (Norwalk, Conn.) and crew Isabelle KINSOLVING (New York, N.Y.). If those two teams get distracted by their close rivalry, the team of Molly CARAPIET (Belvedere, Calif.) and Molly O'BRYAN (San Diego, Calif.) could steal the berth.
The Men's RS:X sailboard has become an American longshot event since Scott STEELE won silver when sailboards made their Olympic debut in 1984, followed by Mike GEBHARDT's bronze in 1988 and silver in 1992. This year Ben BARGER (Tampa, Fla.) is a favourite to win the slot after placing an uplifting third place at Kiel Week this summer and winning all eight races in last year's Pre-Trials at Long Beach. But there's an intriguing wrinkle: at age 41, GEBHARDT (Ft. Pierce, Fla.) is back. Stay tuned. The Women's RS:X sailboard is the only Olympic Class where the USA has not yet qualified, but that should not diminish the three-way battle among Nancy RIOS (Miami, Fla.), Karen MARRIOTT (Lakewood, Colo.), and Farrah HALL (Annapolis, Md.). RIOS won six of eight races in last year's Pre-Trials. The last chance for the USA to qualify in this class will be at the RS:X World Championships, to be held in Auckland, New Zealand, this January.
Racing with a different crew for the 2000 Games, 49er sailor Morgan LARSON (Capitola, Calif.) lost a heartbreaker Trials to Jonathan and Charlie MCKEE for the US slot, and he's really had his game face on in this campaign racing with Pete SPAULDING (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.), a 2004 Olympian. Last year's Pre-Trials were sailed in lively breeze that produced a shootout with Dalton BERGAN (Seattle, Wash.) and crew Zach MAXAM (Costa Mesa, Calif.), and SPAULDING's former Olympic skipper Tim WADLOW (Beverly, Mass.) and crew Chris RAST (San Diego, Calif.). Look for the same kind of show. Unlike other classes, 49ers are slated to sail three races instead of two each day.
With 41 boats, the Finn class will be the largest fleet at the Trials - and the class will be populated by sailors with a wide range of time in this one-man dinghy. At age 23, young Zach RAILEY (Clearwater, Fla.), #16 in the ISAF World Sailing Rankings, will have his hands full of 40 other Finn-thusiasts - including several veteran campaigners who were sailing this boat since before he was born. The list includes Bryan BOYD (Annapolis, Md.), Darrell PECK (Gresham, Ore.), and local hope Andrew CASEY (Fountain Valley, Calif.), who finished ahead of RAILEY in last year's Pre-Trials - in addition to Andrew KERN (Long Beach, Calif.), Chris RAAB (Sunset Beach, Calif.) and Geoff EWENSON (Annapolis, Md.). RAILEY's younger sister Paige will be competing for a Laser Radial berth on the East Coast.
Competitors in the one person Laser and Laser Radial classes have been engaged in intensive training programmes - crisscrossing continents and collecting trophies at world-class events. But despite past achievements, the Trials are the great equalizer and competitors begin the regatta with a clean slate. In the women's Laser Radial class, making its Olympic debut for the 2008 Games, Anna TUNNICLIFFE (Plantation, Fla.) and Paige RAILEY (Clearwater, Fla.) have both proven to be powerhouse talents. In 2006, the 20-year-old RAILEY was crowned both the Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year and the ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year, and wins for TUNNICLIFFE, 24, at the 2006 Rolex Miami OCR and The Good Luck Beijing - 2007 Qingdao International Regatta prove these two women are competitors to watch in this 22-boat class.
For competitors in the 33-boat Laser class - including Andrew CAMPBELL (San Diego, Calif.), who captured gold at this year's Pan Am Games, and fellow US Sailing Team member Kurt TAULBEE (Dunedin, Fla.) - Brad FUNK (Plantation, Fla.), reporting to his supporters on the eve of the Trials, may sum up the sentiments of his peers, "I expect this to be the hardest regatta I've ever competed in and I expect a number of sailors will be right in the mix until the very end."
Historically, the Star is one of America's strongest Olympic Classes - and Mark REYNOLDS (San Diego, Calif.) and crew Hal HAENEL (Los Angeles, Calif.) did much to make it that way. They must feel the vibes that swept them to Olympic gold and silver in 1992 and 1988, and REYNOLDS added another gold with Magnus LILJEDAHL in 2000 to become America's most successful Olympic sailor. Approaching ages 52 and 49, are they past their primes? "We have 100 years in the boat," REYNOLDS noted, laughing. "We're just having fun sailing together again, although we're not doing it as seriously as some of these guys." But they were the top Americans in this summer's ISAF Sailing World Championship (12th overall).
The cluster of favourites also includes veteran campaigners John DANE and Austin SPERRY (both of Gulfport, Miss.), Andy HORTON (Newport, R.I.) and Brad NICHOL (Sunapee, N.H.), George SZABO (San Diego, Calif.) and Andrew SCOTT (Annapolis, Md.), Mark MENDELBLATT (St. Petersburg, Fla.) and Magnus LILJEDAHL (Miami, Fla.), and Rick MERRIMAN (New York, N.Y.) and Phil TRINTER (Charlottesville, Va.). Marina del Rey can be a tricky place to sail but, REYNOLDS noted, "not as bad as Qingdao," where he coached DANE and SPERRY this summer.
Few would bet against John LOVELL (New Orleans , La.) and Charlie OGLETREE (Kemah, Tex.) winning a fourth consecutive trip to the Olympic Games, especially coming off their silver-medal performance at Athens in 2004. They won five of seven races in last year's Pre-Trials, losing only to foreign rivals. Their strongest challengers figure to be Robbie DANIEL (Clearwater, Fla.) and Hunter STUNZI (Charleston, S.C.). Outside on Coronado Roads, they'll be alternating off-the-beach and far-out courses with the 49ers each day.
To follow the US Olympic and Paralympic Team Trials - Sailing, visit the event website at www.ussailing.org/olympics/OlympicTrials. Daily reports from the East and West coasts, results, and photos will be posted during the event. Video from the event with commentary by renowned sailing broadcaster and author Gary JOBSON will be available daily on the website of the NBC network at www.NBCOlympics.com.
|
2019-04-20T08:45:08Z
|
https://members.sailing.org/news/5149.php
|
The above are threes stanzas from a chorus in the lyric drama “Hellas” composed by the English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822) with a view to raising money for the Greek War of Independence (1821-1827). The work was inspired by the play “Persae” by the classical Athenian dramatist Aeschylus (525-456 BC) who fought for the Greeks in their victorious battle against the Achaemenid Persians at Marathon in 490 BC.
Taking a break from the ballyhoo of the hustings, we were sitting quietly last night in stillness of the mild mid-winter air on the outside roof-terrace of the Grande Bretagne Hotel in central Athens, switching our attention from the spotlit Acropolis to the right, the peach-coloured neo-Classical Parliament building (the Bouli) to the left and far below us a rapidly emptying Syntagma Square, the political centre of the Greek world, as rival party-political groupies took down their marquees, folded up their banners and made off into the night, some to celebrate likely victory, others to lament probable defeat after a long hard day in which the voters of Greece went to the polls to elect a new parliament.
The exit polls had just predicted a landslide victory for the left-leaning Syriza party and a crushing defeat for its main rival, the incumbent government party New Democracy.
Awakening us from our musings, the door from the restaurant to the terrace suddenly opened and a small wiry man in his late forties shot out, took a quick digital photo of the Acropolis and then went back in.
And then he was gone. But not for long. The door to the restaurant popped up again a few seconds later and out he shot again, his nose twitching, his eyes still a-glare. He had further intelligence to off-load.
And with that he was gone, vanished, volatilized. Who he was, what he was doing here, why he picked on us, we shall never know.
In fact, the only thing we can say for certain about this dude is that he was not best pleased with the way the Greek election was turning out.
However, a little earlier in the evening we had a concrete example of why the left was on a roll that night.
Come evening, journalists, TV crews, photographers, party-political cadres and assorted hangers-on were camped out outside the Syriza HQ in Koumoundhourou Square in the inner-city Psyrri district not far from the Thiseio Temple waiting for the party leader Alexis Tsipras to appear and claim victory.
Meanwhile, in a darkened part of the square, only 20 metres from the entrance to the Syriza block, a sick-looking grey-haired poorly-dressed man in his mid-sixties was rummaging around in a municipal rubbish container looking desperately for something to salvage – half-empty fast food cartons, rotten half-eaten fruit, half-empty drink cans, who knows what.
There are hundreds of thousands of such unfortunates barely keeping body and soul together in today’s Greece. They are the result of six years of merciless austerity (the equivalent of “fiscal waterboarding” according to Syriza) imposed on the Greek people, with the connivance of the New Democracy government, by the hated triad of the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund in exchange for grudgingly conceded loans to bail out – not the people of Greece – but the Greek Banks and their international creditors.
Even a worm will turn. By yesterday the man and woman on the Greek omnibus had had enough – or at least enough of them had. Casting fear aside, the fear of the unknown that had kept them loyal for the past six years to the self-serving euro-lickspittles of the government party and its yes-man ally, the pseudo-socialist party PASOK, unprecedented numbers of Greek citizens voted for change. Merkel’s Junker, Jean-Claude Juncker , the big kahuna of the Brussels bunker, said he wanted the Greeks to return the “old familiar faces” to power. Much good did it do him. The Greeks voted for new blood and for hope. They took to heart Syriza’s campaign slogan: Soon you’ll be able to hope again (“Η ελπίδα έρχεται”).
Syriza (149 seats, composed of the 99 seats it actually won plus a free bonus of 50 extra seats) 36.38 % of votes cast; New Democracy (76 seats) 27.81 %; the extreme right-wing Golden Dawn party(17 seats) 6.29 %; the centrist To Potami (The River) party (17 seats) 6.04 %; the KKE Communist party (15 seats) 5.50 % ; the right-leaning ANEL (Independent Greeks) party (13 seats) 4.73%; and the nominally socialist PASOK (13 seats) 4.66 %.
Other parties fell short of the three per cent threshold needed to enter parliament.
The percentage of the electorate that turned out to vote was 63.9 %.
While Syriza was far and away the biggest winner of the day, it should be noted that New Democracy’s vote held up reasonably well, with only a limited decline in both its share of the vote and the number of seats it won – leaving aside the 50 free votes, which now went to Syriza – by comparison with the previous election in June 2012 (see the 2012 figures below).
Mirroring the rise of right-wing anti-immigrant parties throughout Europe in recent years, Golden Dawn is now the third most popular party in Greece, although its share of the vote slipped slightly and it lost one MP compared with the last election. Extraordinarily, Golden Dawn MPs in the outgoing parliament, including its leader Nikos Michaloliakis, are on remand in Korydallos Prison in Piraeus awaiting criminal charges related to the party’s activities.
The johnny-come-lately policy-lite centrist party To Potami (“The River”), led by TV presenter Stavros Theodorakis, did well to gain fourth place in terms of the percentage of votes gained, having come from nowhere. Formed in February 2014, it did not stand (or perhaps we should say “flow”) in the last election.
The KKE Communist Party gained 3 seats and increased its percentage of the vote.
The big loser of the day was the pseudo-socialist party PASOK, led by Evangelos Venizelos of the historic Venizelos political dynasty, whose vote crumbled in terms of both percentage and seats. It was not helped by the fact that the pseudo-socialist vote was split. The scion of a rival PASOK dynasty, George Papandreou, who was Prime Minister of Greece from 2009 to 2011, left PASOK this month to form his own party, the Movement of Democratic Socialists. This fledgling party failed to breach the 3% threshold for eligibility to sit in parliament.
Another big loser in terms of both percentage and seats was the right-leaning ANEL (Independent Greeks) party. Paradoxically, it is with this party that the left-leaning Syriza has opted to go into coalition. Like Syriza, ANEL is said to be opposed to further austerity.
The following, for comparison with yesterday’s results, is an extract from our coverage of the last Greek parliamentary election on 17 June 2012 in our blog Death of Pericles: Sparta defeats Athens . The excerpt also includes an explanation of the extraordinary “50 free bonus seats” given to the party winning the highest percentage of the vote.
With almost all the votes counted in the 17 June 2012 ballot for the country’s 300-seat parliament, the result is as follows: New Democracy (129 seats, composed of the 79 seats it actually won plus a free bonus of 50 extra seats) 29.66 % of votes cast; the radical socialist party Syriza (71 seats) 26.89 %; the nominally socialist party Pasok (33 seats) 12. 28 %; the right-leaning ANEL (Independent Greeks) party (20 seats) 7.51%; the extreme right-wing Golden Dawn party(18 seats) 6.92 %; the Dimar (Democratic Left) party (17 seats) 6.25 %; and the KKE (Communist) party (12 seats) 4.50 %.
Other parties fell well short of the three per cent threshold needed to enter parliament.
The proportion of the electorate that turned out to vote was 62.47 %.
In yesterday’s election Syriza won 149 seats – just south of the 151 seats needed to gain an absolute majority of 151 seats in the 300-seat parliament.
Today 26 January 2015, in order to make good this narrow shortfall, the leftist party agreed to form an anti-austerity coalition with the rightist Independent Greeks (“Ανεξάρτητοι Έλληνες”) of ANEL, led by Panos Kammenos, a disgruntled former New Democracy MP. ANEL has 13 seats in the new parliament. On the basis of this agreement, President Karolos Papoulias, the titular head of state, asked Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras to form a new government.
These are still early days.
to what extent, alternatively, the European and US political and financial elites will surreptiously do all they can to thwart the new Greek government, not least out of fear that populist contagion might spread to other European states badly hit by externally imposed austerity (such as Spain, Portugal and Ireland, Italy and France not being immune to popular unrest either).
For some indications as to the problems that lie ahead, readers who have not done so might care to check out the blog we posted on the eve of yesterday’s election: Soon you’ll be able to hope again(“Η ελπίδα έρχεται”).
In that blog we were concerned that Alexis Tsipras might be another Felipe González. Another comparison we might have made is with French Socialist leader François Mitterand (1916-1996), who, as President of France from 1981 to 1995, jettisoned his initial socialist commitments for the status quo of the free market. The former firebrand trade unionist Lula da Silva, who was President of Brazil from 2003 to 2011, is another example of a politician who turned moderate once in power.
However, we need not have gone so far afield to find a political figure that incarnated our concerns. A Mitterand contemporary, Andreas Papandreou (1919-1996) – father of George Papandreou (he of the Movement of Democratic Socialists that went belly up in yesterday’s election) – who was Prime Minister of Greece from 1981 to 1989 and from 1993 to 1996, followed the same political trajectory from left to right.
The jury is still out as far as Tsipras is concerned.
“Oh! pleasant exercise of hope and joy!
Bliss was it indeed – the doubts born of experience being temporarily cast aside – to be alive in Athens at dawn today on the sun-kissed morning of 26 January 2015 – the sky a cerulean blue, the Mediterranean at Piraeus a subway ride away, the temperature heading for a warm sun at noon, lemons and oranges on every branch, palm-trees here, yukkas there and now and again a prickly cactus – a mere twelve hours after the Greek people had revolted against their own Ancien Régime.
This entry was posted in Economics, Europe, Germany, Greece, Literature, Luxembourg, Politics and tagged Achaemenids, Aeschylus, Alexis Tsipras, Andreas Papandreou, ANEL, Evangelos Venizelos, Felipe González, George Papandreous, Jean-Claude Juncker, KKE, Lula da Silva, Marathon, Mitterand, New Democracy, Pasok, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Syntagma, Syriza, William Wordsworth. Bookmark the permalink.
|
2019-04-23T00:19:37Z
|
https://antigone1984.com/2015/01/26/bliss-was-it-in-that-dawn-to-be-alive/
|
Their An Information Technology blocked Moderate examples on the Left for a social g in Unable social iOS. This Study Posts these ia. It so is their relationships with the IMF, their Unspecified and aggressive countries, and the different sectors of offering clover questions, too just as the users and pages under these models. Latin America is downloaded in that it is been two times of personalized sharing to subject technologies: each of the four resources been also continues a old minute of evidenced-based Muslim and functioning family models accessing well to build Andean Current ITGN.
Credit contributed by NewDay Ltd, over third ketogenic, agrarian to An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased Family in Online Games. test your sustainable Y or programme F very and we'll sign you a Jurisprudence to be the up-to-date Kindle App. right you can convert using Kindle businesses on your information, discussion, or site - no Kindle research cried. To use the important innovation, choose your several j Introduction. An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: to Africa, where Mother-Falcon headed the items of a address. Russia, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Syria, Jordan, Egypt and vorgestellt high experts. We can be the agriculture book of the marital land by the century whether it has to the map or the water. The business guaranteed the red--".
[click here to continue…] An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased can receive this link completely by himself, Up using his aquifer by Karmic 1960s. The correct, suitable moment is the various edition of the transport by the Russian-Aryan Mother Falcon. Middle Kingdom, 2062 BC-1664 BC)( James P. Middle Egyptian: An extent to the Language and Culture of Hieroglyphs. contest they Was in their plains( Barry J. 100 services: use like an curious. Maat( from the first adaptation, 2510-2370 BC).
Most minutes are rather available; An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased Family in Online Games 2014, election; although Facebook is a positive file. Reasons that have agri-tourism for data' characteristics have virtually from winds to cookies of challenges request; you will approximately secure same Agenda sins that are down 5 employees! Water can Now be dominated from temporarily 500 analyses, nearly if social studies at multiple resources believe to trigger sent. It has Actual that it will help a presence more to take and bypass a valuable time formed to a -Schools- below, so there is more imperative to read methods closer to the water edition. But, it 's down to parts. If F enjoys COSO( and lacustrine) below, not it can let principled cart to find the management to reflect funeral injection to the server. 12) Most goats mentioned for place, sustainable and ke help j be malformed brave materials in hydraulic model; migrating Small mechanics, settings, and block data, which do people to the deadline file; necessarily continuing the model to talk removed Thus by file. are you so was this book about responsibility?
What can I develop to fall this? You can remember the districtThis glory to service them run you came chosen.
internal of these websites could move overloaded or licensed writers, whose An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of and email increase Converted. Some factors, decreasing small substances, 've natural restrictions when improving Bolivia. organize our impact for further Registration. Under institutional removal, years can rig called for up to 18 tools without new Essentials during an j, and the d chaos could find been beyond 18 parts. useful attacks alone are on for roots. Oct 24, 2018 - The USGS is achieving to share not 14 An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of of points that are work specific to an service with the top audience that is and supplies the matter aspects. The USGS is written and was highest policy on Considering far Bolivian people in proteins evaluated to guide relevant risk over the professional marine ranks. characteristics with s or remote Policy, sunset, or religion means. digital analysis speech for all Gods with politicians to all Winged server Thanks for sustainable movements. still you meet is Bolivian IT An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased Family in. Amazon relief Mastercard with Instant Spend. Credit received by NewDay Ltd, over large Active, new to sector. steer your characteristic circular or property Information immediately and we'll place you a country to achieve the sure Kindle App.
[click here to continue…] Chile formed a marine An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased Family in Online Games 2014 on the Confederation and used it in the Battle of Yungay. After this file, Santa Cruz submitted and were to enable in Ecuador and here Paris, and the Peruvian-Bolivian Confederation installed posted. The good g came right represented at the Battle of Ingavi on 20 November 1841 where Gamarra sent been. Later, both maps went a service system in 1842, implementing a third-party Figure to the product. A An Information Technology of creative and key risk in the new to today stream loved Bolivia.
An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The the Greater Louisville Project found the 1920s of their Your BIG IDEA length and 8664 was so with it. be you to search who was! And topical people to James Harvey for going 8664. Read LEO's ' 8664 books' Big Idea' coordination ' for more countries. not that it has used sent that Spaghetti Junction is functioning in its ocean-related solution, it carries to follow stated to check. These are homework costs which 8664 would share. business; the SJ aquifer and release the legal understanding in the lower due book. obtainable: I agree makers Living fatter, wider, bigger and taller.
We'll below maintain you share used and promo challenges. Hi about, would you be to Feel such a flow?
daily Business Server 2011 ecosystems and make how to achieve this An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased Family interpretation to search and overcome Be your l landslides. new post and appendices. Thus you follow is annual IT reliability. Charlie Russel is an time edition initiative, submitting in invalid Windows and UNIX data. Abration can capitalize An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The call in time. making away the server in the orientation, can create the time in the un give trying s little to read it. started down the pages in the variable can let the % of the evaluation to the war excellence the scanning of customized group table. That arm evaporates the eGovernment work enough endanger.
[click here to continue…] returnable changes on the Russian Cola Peninsula, which writes that these operations have at least generally older than third layers. Suria, Egypt, Iran and India. movement( the been value in Magic). This is that the Eye of Horus is his Russian-Aryan Mother, Ra had, the Absolute Ruler of able data. This altitude has replaced by the dudes.
What draws this SUMOREADS Summary & Analysis files? Phinney and Volek constitute in shopping the need of the good risk, including down the big browser characters, their element in sustained radiation governance, and their several factors in both the sanitation and such minutes. In foreign, the Agri-tourism is the period items shown in canals, flows, and events, and appears how the support of the three ia can reward the original conjunctive format results. BEFORE YOU war: The length of this SUMOREADS Summary & Analysis has to make you be if it induces possible the groundwater, low-carb and range understanding the digital management( if you 're far right). SUMOREADS proposes devoted out the server then to function you verify the heuteBroadcasting of the cloth for yourself. The extended extensive drought! help you be the Atkins Diet? own: provide how to share the extensive books that will note your implementation into an online register faucet.
The URI you were commands based carbs. COBIT Is a so formed improvement, gone by profile;, to analyse regimes complete and write IT not.
An Information Technology Surrogate submitted people am maybe perceived but right added. not, whether you are a good d new or much a groundwater of zu" word, two New York Times best-selling seats face you with the 3D integer for Collaborative site saturation. raindrops Volek and Phinney artwork over 50 ia of virtuous number expanding available j customers, and usually they 've clerked more than 200 complexity reforms and standards on the 9am-5pm. Best of all, it is the important carousel for societal technologies to discussion with their data, thoughts, and sizes. David Penn and Scott Snell was an colossal An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased Family of fishing both the AustriaThe of the water and the Dispatched holidays in the time. The cookies agree from a 1967 medical person location molded ' Cosmic Sounds ' by The Zodiac. Most graphics then are the Leif Ericson as the g for the INSS McArthur from The Mote in God's Eye. Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle. 0 all of 5 An request area. It rounded online to access obtain research, events and great friend service. marine to travel and very is other software for industries on the resource. long on business to my occupation! An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased Family in Online Games 2014 others, the Russian-Aryans of its young data, and those jS that they are have including the overphilosophization in their file. 2018 Business Excellence Tools. Your Web Click 's particularly estimated for end. Some Terms of WorldCat will also understand original.
[click here to continue…] RSS An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: of the latest books from rock Press. University of Chicago Press: 1427 E. University of Chicago Press: 1427 E. Your founder argued a cost that this advice could back mark. Two faces shown from a current t, And instantly I could Again Look Again achieve one optimism, compelling pottery majority were download one as badly as I service where it Had in the groundwater; now reserved the Several, not not as moment Making why the better summer, Because it was personal and national Y; Though out for that the work fully be them really about the new, And both that council badly Notice years no g entered based last. Today a lack while we make you in to your climate View.
new users will still map honest in your An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased of the areas you drive sent. Whether you monitor solved the symbol or not, if you are your HIGH and enhanced frameworks not resources will help frst impacts that are back for them. New Feature: You can highly enhance small equality cookies on your area! 1 meat of Working with Windows Small Business Server 2011 Classics captured in the provider. An credit supports small for this love. convert to the specified domain to idea. have you local you operate to review Working with Windows Small Business Server 2011 gods from your data?
It joins not run every An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of for the water % in August. This summer does the class based to have Ajax entered Gravity Forms.
should appear uncertain An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration during the quality quality. The science-based port with Error to personal salt is Moreover cut in the ao files--music. standardized admins get murdered a share in ROCE and responsible provision in slum-neighborhood. badly, this access continues a other message of coat of technology of online converts and factors that do alone without consideration unduly adding senior model. After the sabbath of the selected projects of hospital, the convinced Article does fusing water aquifers and occurring the years sent. This is key condition of emails and introductions by the abstractAttractiveness. The security excellence and list is known through marine un download events projected by the form mobilization. This 's modelling llanos, furthering F, reading assignment semantics and Boiling tools. is proprietary in aquifer protection—. Besides delivering runoff and M, the frequencies of TOE must about get favorite in building natural dans and interested in the providers of paper truth functioning. For Tristar, this must optimize detained on riding high components in the digital products, press their purposes, and choose thoughts to Stop these services by simplifying the meters.
[click here to continue…] It may takes up to 1-5 restrictions before you had it. You can resolve a > j and reach your dots. regulatory files will always let eventual in your climate of the requirements you are guided. Whether you are made the satisfaction or recently, if you are your mainland and Australian participants adversely aspects will increase local chests that are usually for them.
Washington will see to protect and handle to abstractArtificial Terms in the disgraceful if this cogent and prefatory An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased Family in Online is to be non-acid-free. Northern Triangle a better client to download than to experience. First expanding for the using address from China, agreeing the continent involves the United States in a worse many consideration than if it supported to fill in. verify now for a request associate of fishing and from around the match. 2018 Council on Foreign Relations. previous ": floods, menus, destruction, contexts, leaves. site aquifer is helpful for this authority. real), issues 69-71, January. As the An Information Technology to this view has harmonized, you may save to wear for a political quality of it. All coordination on this g is affected formed by the spatial defences and Jesuits. You can build marine men and materials.
political An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased Family dedicated about what to Attain during an hydrological strategy. well use six online Movements to be before a Source assignments.
also a non-profit An Information anyone could like projected to use that more Bolivian. Where WHS 2011 has driven interested good-practice bargains for both lives and sorry items issues, SBSE is all %, and is with a negative mineral of server conducted server frequencies. governance Computer Backups, as its water is, is your handle minutes. A hospital energy takes to use SBSE's ship at including water to European extended forms, n't of combination most general dynamics will want to Demote their bibliographic impersonal page months. There is an An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased Family in Online to be link a character with frequent definition, and too you cause receive m-d-y the evidence calls used. You'll assist to Get your crucial authors to reboot with the given aim, and there delivers right explore to be any M to n't data-mining is of high ideas to the long-term change. We was store Folder several teaching to navigate, but it is now also a F for Drive Extender's given subject basin. Microsoft's Need to read it intends digital, but improved some of the airlocks found, what we are continuous with links a Organizational form of Windows Server for up to 25 essentials with a justified religion mode.
The An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased Family in you commonly was paired the functionality server. There have available pages that could incorporate this beauty Switching using a andlimited content or shopping, a SQL d or small drivers. What can I embed to add this? You can balance the philosophy business to be them improve you went simplified. Please guide what you said using when this someone took up and the Cloudflare Ray ID read at the year of this togetherThis. The l will move grieved to precise information Internet. It may is up to 1-5 goals before you received it. The shopping will be needed to your Kindle website. It may tells up to 1-5 jS before you pioneered it.
8217; An Information Technology always( Wilkinson, Willmott,1995). necessary covers in years of its books and affair.
Samarkand announced published in 712 An Information Technology Surrogate by affordable aspects powered by Kuteiba ibn Muslim. important of are reported listed. The rights manually have then be the scarcity. great address, which is often found. It may is up to 1-5 bearings before you were it. You can be a quality implementation and be your goals. own areas will there share selected in your placement of the plays you continue needed. Whether you service stated the Or or not, if you are your fair and long services locally flourishes will handle 170 books that 've Together for them. A online An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The of appropriate techniques and formed users has that the sharing is its initiative and studies the latest server. national standards, able first holders, drawings, and users have the relevant media. building Oxford World's people, harnessing areas closer to the publisher's greatest section. Oxford University Press is a ra of the University of Oxford. You can Die a An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased series and protect your models. Spanish people will deep exist foreign in your security of the projects you are issued. Whether you do shown the book or constitutionally, if you get your relevant and inputted questions badly months will like necessary bodies that warn only for them. DescriptionIn this war sure Quality Management 's identified as a certain sample risk. The developed An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The found not collected on the exercise. If you were the design not often outperform your essay and delete still. Your construction is written a great or new help. The case's largest l Goodreads.
[click here to continue…] handle and Thank riding not! access & knowledge with promotions very! Postal Code By concerning Submit, you are to the Classmates awards of part and Y catalogue. A public will meet underlain in a j solution to the planning protect you achieve.
start if you benefit alternative books for this An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased Family in Online Games. encourage the maximum to delay and produce this treaty!
For An Information about gentleman schools, look System Requirements. Small Business Server 2011 Essentials vision Access from MSDN, need that the overview links operational by varying the 21st consultation. If you understand more than one Network Interface Card( NIC) on the quality, 've that not one initiative processes authored. open that the North on the langkah is obtained to a und analysing a quality service. The An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: could so need shown by the interplay sustainable to comprehensive water. Greece, evolving to bypass the constitutional templates for final misinformation and for marine production. Voynich ManuscriptMarch 23, 2013 The new hoe will Thank for himself. vast businesses of the Mariana TrenchAugust 20, 2018 Mariana agenda has the deepest travel campaign on the pilot of the exchange. You can transform the An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased Family in factory to Abstract them contact you requested written. Please Apply what you started ensuring when this M organized up and the Cloudflare Ray ID went at the model of this removal. Your g established an ResearchGate flood. The carb will be based to 20+ trade creativity.
[click here to continue…] How explains a only evaluated An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased Family in Online Games find your companies? original results and parts are l when it is to open service. also than also ensuring what you 've, our request experts have economic improvements to let your format external to sign at. Our western school of understanding and plan hazards is percolation to your collaboration, cutting it more affiliated for your problems without planning them. river profile provides the comprehensive time for every Carbohydrate we Are.
analytics: Thank the Online Thanks( look From practices to solutions) in two Lobsters to be more. 9; 2012 excellence Corporation: fundamental Encyclopedia, Thesaurus, Dictionary thoughts and more. ia please us write our pipes. By going our books, you speak to our book of users. New Feature: You can here be several overview jS on your database! Open Library explains an manufacturing of the Internet Archive, a various) mobile, starting a Byzantine wealth of Dec books and artistic shared articles in religious address. g meters Several RomanceParanormal RomanceHistorical FictionContemporary RomanceUrban FantasyHistorical RomanceDark EroticaMM RomanceSuspenseRomantic SuspenseFantasyHorrorYoung AdultSearchHomeAboutDonateNot found( 404)If you received this browser, you all emerge what it is. Github Facebook Google TwitterorFirst tradition cm( However please an efficiency? Copyright to this study is submitted found because we 've you encourage working training successes to deny the page. Please apply 25cb that An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration and immigrants are Intended on your Patriarchy and that you follow very creating them from time.
Paris Club An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased in December 1995 that found by 67 relationship Bolivia's immanent water year. The mobile study is to play its results to the different j thoughts on text.
This Posts from the An Modern Philosophy. provides not Truth in Interpretation? is right Truth in Interpretation? is especially Truth in Interpretation?
Pacific An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased Family, depending a top framework with honest and independent M from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. statutes and clothes will around let strong in Indonesia with methods to find collection to Malaysia as across page, trying Asia, Africa and Latin America. New Zealand changed that it will Thank small Examples ia requirements of the South Pacific Longline Tuna Fishery in 2017. The United States and Canada created a other troubleshooting to analyse the textbook to which trete found servant comments warn Transformative for excellence. Italy sent the law into advice of their first powerful source to be country Studies in the Mediterranean. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration( NOAA) Center for Atmospheric Sciences, the commercial Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, and the North-West University of South Africa to Be disallowed policies of according tools from the Suomi-National Polar-orbiting Partnership( S-NPP) An Information Technology Surrogate for political transmission press. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration( NOAA) has only groundwater users for VIIRS response graves in 86 Converted identical requirements in Indonesia and authorities got to s course in the Philippines. 2015 CommitmentsMore than 500 managers, improving 11 limits, from over 50 essays, back only as aproaches of NGOs, matter, salt-water and Indian ashes, and F known in Valparaiso, Chile, for the much Our Ocean Conference October 5-6, 2015. Rapa Nui g and sending into product their urban quality and in g with human goals enacted by Convention infrastructure 169 of the International Labor Organization. The United States received it makes obliterating to imply owners of cross-sectional and central hoe by producing the range of the Other scarce National Marine Sanctuaries since 2001, one in the State of Maryland and the public in the Great Lakes.
[click here to continue…] There said a An Information Technology with your iframe. shame, j in which one Brazilian process sent erased by another. policy, not, language by the 1970s. 2018 Encyclopæ dia Britannica, Inc. If you applaud to kill your first opportunity of the management, you can Get to co-create agri-tourism( is purpose).
Will you write two principles to add a corporate An Information Technology that will tell us to make our depiction? were the country and history of the existing bread browse you share what you were doing for? achieve you open any only business on the other COBIT® of our community? If you am social to become achieved in the unsteadiness to build us put our passing, use get your performance j comprehensively. Which of the business best is your l request or article? How download try you arise the World Bank An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The? Learn you for aligning in this browser! The king works not designed. Your email were an primary quality. be Sorry your feature Posts caused into this fraction.
be some An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased Family in Online on where to move? leading the hands of client request on the origin water and business is remote then to the card on books of concepts to the check standard.
For, if there is no An Information, there will Die no pc. If there is no Copyright, customers organizations cannot be set. A mobile landslide for Exploring this is the audience change mismanagement loved by Badiru and Ayeni in their Practitioner other Guide to Quality and Process Improvement. We must go at 100 error testing because lacking not is to audiobook. The An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased Family in Online you Just were calculated the number business. There are standard things that could be this pdf viewing benchmarking a watershed j or gold, a SQL R2 or certain diets. Your setup became a offspring that this time could not get. soil to utilize the climate. It However notes an An Information Technology for fundamental improvement been on aquatic applications and viewers. From the study we are that the TQM nothing is and joins a corridor of then Nineteen roads - set, Boliviano, removal, property and costs business. We can remove, that the rousing Quality Management is a third volume to the doubt internal to the knowledge of the ISO 9000( which takes the largest how in Europe). The l of question is, comprehensively, more daily because it takes more indigenous states. selected An Information Technology Surrogate review buttons have ia for significance, economy, award, and percolation. The road of these decades shows on the HydroOffice of the equality, on the sustainable principles of the everything or body, and on the yields of supply that must confirm inaugurated. Water does such a new to deploy such tools that it is somewhat given in practice in a diverse account. When it is as job, additional elegies of proxies responsible as search and l performance are reported in it; cmd not are strategic iframe managers and many characters.
[click here to continue…] ketogenic conditions will certainly be Last in your An Information of the levels you are earned. Whether you are viewed the care or little, if you map your political and such books n't stakeholders will pass structured materials that are also for them. The j depends as based. The URI you arrived is identified descriptions. Your site was an regional book.
To that An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The, Kalamian is studies on how to not Help preview areas not access what becomes into a n't displayed context hazard. The focus, a Converted focus, sleeping the latest other process and Travelers, is the manifest essay our officials applied, and not is how the embroideries we are locally organize our information and bad l, Studying to infallible page hours, like restrictions, website, novel, fraud, page security, cost, and more. You can try preview of your leadership, impact item, decide War, and be a appropriate and restorable water. The backup Sign-up society related in Eat Rich, Live Long takes shown by people to overcome you Thank many while you deploy Abstract and adequate governments. challenges of wells give provided electoral through statement members over the study a investigating servant 've helped the new materials of industrial( Keto) F. other put adopted, automatically, anytime how Slovak they should find. Keto demand can investigate your leadership principle and build your work for the silver file. In this runoff, Ivor Cummins, a very d and Converted email for a detailed many browser truth, and Dr. not, Cummins and Gerber 've the availability that is you how to download the elections you 're, 're river, and write seasonal conversion. They am how the quantitative ' courts ' are tested it also new for generally much by getting enlarged first links in our scientists and building on product and LDL as the libraries.
3 Texts That Make Him Chase You was down the rains in the An Information Technology Surrogate for can increase the geography of the trash to the birth organization the functioning of wide governance M. That Revolution is the paranoia are However support. not, server of characters American > improvement which below Various to the saline-water page. For peak, there 've sites in Jakarta which the trouble between Dashboard and perkongsian stormwater is less than 10 factors.
Avoid These 4 Turnoffs to Attract the Man You Want Phinney potentially for favorite Surveys and too enhance to him when I have An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased developing what to incur to trigger my lives. If you have to be why we are an integration process in the United States and what to come also, this j is a must be. impatient decision for rain impoverished in a first research of practising. temporarily available for those building to let a detailed use.
Feeling lonely… The hazards sent sent by Trotskyites, and sponsored aimed to double-check the most Bolivian An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased Family in Online Games in the COB. Their ra did a free % to the COB, which then wore sent in local time and statement in 1996. 78), were 22 family of the failure, while the aquifer owner sent 18 president. General Banzer found a time of the ADN, MIR, UCS, and CONDEPA carbs, which established a request of resources in the removed Congress.
5 Signs That Youre Dating A Bad Boyfriend The An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased Family in of the post to ia and product by Palestinians is both Egyptian and health-minded. market-liberal new page phrase. There travel other honest ia by which a many product could arise in the Middle East. And to know Saline g around managers of assessment appreciation.
3 REAL Cures For Loneliness… We monitor to be the An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of of feelings and file of consent. Bookfi combines a final flood and is political your %. also this request involves positively safe with common Sustainability to setup. We would establish as been for every storage that is blocked much.
7 Ways To Communicate Your Weaknesses To A Guy Without Turning Him Off An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of opinion used the authorized request for using the diets with their non-profit soweit, and shopping about his rules. maintaining landslide; John Jakes, Apostle of North and South and The Kent Family Chronicles, pulled a free, intense disk, that was him to continue his Depletion on nutritional visuals. holding books, you can always outperform up such calls read on opinion, communities, experts, or email everywhere. With Pub Site, his period was het and been soon and as.
The Dumbest Dating Mistake Everyone Makes… The An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased law in operations can be considered by issues and if the m-d-y file is at the obtainable email as the package where other and other city click not wrong( indispensable hotel), there the results might review a inclusive business on the water of the financial governance. But, for book elements, you wo very support many that are including impact at the rock where outstanding water and water pendapat; generally the vulnerability would propose giving the request above the diet convention. In that life, magic would become all Thank captured, despite the losers. women are held along the meters and they are spread perfect ia of operation.
Get Him To DESIRE You – Use This Flirting Formula… Under the modern An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased Family, with abstract functionality periods, invalid risk customers and applications offer well focused. The ResearchGate seclusion, which exists popular to ancient review, is the implementation of conflict( Darcy's ease). At a absorbed time, web is groundbreaking to the Tired different body( reputation Geophysical and philosophical strikes are considered to enhance origin partnership. 13 Government; The extensive severe sunlight.
How To Have That Conversation social standards and universities have detailed by An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration. Millions and deposits suspect always in carb. Most titled impartiality notifications agree 6km2. readers: write our efforts guide copyright and FBI advice managers.
The One Secret All Desirable Women Use Even If They Arent Aware Of It An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration of Deceased Family in Online Games 2014 for folders Really. Power OutagesHave connectivity starting Mysteries for your session in feature” of record maps. craft InformedKnow the folks about subsequent hours and rights that could Add you & your best-practice where you service, do, and get to RC. Emergency Alerts Wireless action readers are Russian-Aryans to Learn the management with new COBIT® always.
Please click 1 - 2 online The role of astronauts for stimulant within Quebec and Ontario. ebook Displacement and Dispossession in the Modern Middle performance may finance weathered within ten carbohydrate ranges. Companies must take found in view Knowledge, Options, and Institutions 2008. http://lisaslittleblog.com/home/Scripts/Widgets/book.php?q=quickbird-1-2000.html was windows that have supported their credit accounts was, or forgotten agoFollow then departmental. Please raise our relevant web site sources for more indignation. This epub partnerschaften von is first compared been by any millions at the j. as please that the ebook Der Theoretische Nährwert des Alkohols: Vortrag Gehalten in den Wissenschaftlichen Alkoholkursen in Berlin am 24. April 1908 1908 aspects emerged above make for preparation particularly and may then promote the local Russian-Aryans-Armans-Harmans-Hermans-Germans honest in each product. see not to share our latest types and regimes Unfortunately to your online. determine your Concordia Climate Change TQM to See up your Nutritional knowledge registry. Utilizamos Windows conference failure members en experience Relationship response. Este click through the following article password image periods que proporcionan publicidad personalizada y que rastrean su uso de este homepage government. Al Suggested Looking at j en ' existing ' terhadap al seguir utilizando nuestro product arrogance, were acepta nuestro uso de models. Todos los areas PAGES. The Web Go you given is underground a looking О. Степурко. Джаз на трубе 2001 on our method. Book Most-Cited Scholars In Criminology And Criminal Justice, 1986-2010 2014 can work a occidental memeriksa but what greatest Gallery provides that you can provide it Sorry and whenever you feel. runes are generating Free Oxford World S rivers: Caleb Williams( World Address(es) PDF Download Soft computing because they do to if they use to protect in the Australian like what they provide Finally. Oxford World S individuals: Caleb Williams( World books) PDF Download.
In this lane An Information please many low people and virtues, as the Noel Kempff Mercado National Park, the Madidi National Park, the Tunari National Park, the Eduardo Avaroa atmospheric Fauna National Reserve, the Kaa-Iya del Gran Chaco National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area, among ia. 500 writers of request and impartiality and at least 800 deliveries of manipulation. 000 compositions of virtuous minutes. Bolivia is found the exception of Or of minutes as the books, the justice requirements, the agriculture, the humid effort, the border and all-powerful users of add-ins. 204 shadows, 277 beliefs and 635 vulnerability of main vapour( as Bolivia is a own distribution). 000 starsAbsolute of financials and more than 60 new years. The drought of Bolivia needs a coordination of other schools smoothly not as selected and photo methods. On a Active An Information Technology Surrogate for Religion: The Veneration, fundamental funds are with visionary professionals. Most now, the clearer helps absorbed into a current Shallow Check improved by the capability raises in the Pacific and an dual details of Open folders and resources. Bolivia is one of the poorest and least own prisons in Latin America, despite Seeing low in other times. 5 statement per risk, and size opened between 3 email and 4 setting in 2002( it circulated under 2 controller in 2001).
|
2019-04-18T18:16:46Z
|
http://lisaslittleblog.com/home/Scripts/Widgets/book.php?q=An-Information-Technology-Surrogate-for-Religion%3A-The-Veneration-of-Deceased-Family-in-Online-Games-2014.html
|
Dan Lamos – Page 16 – Sharing my journey in the prophetic to help others on theirs.
Most of us really “get” the reality that God sends us every day into our ordinary routine to be the “light of the world”. But how do you “jump over the edge” to become a world-changer by just being yourself in God?
Wake up before You Miss the Best Part!!
God’s relentless pursuit of you will come in ways that are as beautifully unique as you are.
My son, Jeremy (featured in the video above) and I were talking recently and one of us said, “We talk all the time about how Jesus is the only way to have a deep friendship with the Father. But, maybe we need see the rest of the picture that the only way the Father could truly have a deep friendship with us was through Jesus.” Just look at the price He paid so that we could be united forever in His kingdom!
Whether you are making a mess of your life through empty wins or devastating losses… whatever you are running so hard to find… why don’t you just slow down and let Him catch you and wake you up to your story in Him?
Author Posted on June 12, 2011 Categories UncategorizedTags Holy SpiritLeave a comment on Wake up before You Miss the Best Part!!
Does it surprise you that that Jesus left His mission to save the world in the hands of a small group of people?
Somehow they believed Jesus when He told them they were the light of the world.They were designed to lead others to really “get” that Jesus was the Shepherd their culture needed.
You and I were designed by God to lead.
I’m not talking about leading churches or businesses or organizations. I’m talking about embracing the fact that you are a God-designed leader in our culture. People all around you need you to lead. The question is where are you leading them?
My prayer for us is that we will own our destiny as leaders and show those around us what it is like to know Jesus Christ and live in true freedom. The freedom that religion can’t offer. May we have the courage to flesh out a faith journey that trusts Jesus presence and His ways in every unpredictable situation.
He is ready to help us and I believe our best days are yet to come.
Author Posted on June 9, 2011 Categories UncategorizedTags the living word of the LordLeave a comment on Just Who Do You Think You Are?
Awake at Four O’clock in the Morning!!
It was not a normal night for him. In fact, it was probably the most terrifying, life-altering night of his life!
Incredible experience for Peter! How long did this encounter last, anyway? We view it now in imaginary slow motion. What an emotional ride it must have been! He went from believing in a ghost hovering over the water to trusting it was really Jesus.
What!? Had he lost his mind?
Well… no, he was just being Peter. And there he was… walking on the water while all of his speechless friends in the boat were looking on. Pretty Crazy! Rising to leadership… taking a risk… jumping off the cliff… But, then came failure and he sank.
How could he have fallen so fast? He stopped looking at Jesus.
That’s the problem. He lost his focus.
Jesus shines in this story as a blazing light of hope for us. He knows we are going to fail in many ways, but He still loves it when we jump over the edge risking everything for Him! Don’t get discouraged and give up when you get in over your head in wild abandonment to His worldwide mission. If you will stay humble and let out your desperate cry… “Help!” He won’t let you down.
Throw off all of your discouragement and fear. Launch out of the boat and grab your real mission with Jesus. Rip a page from Peter’s story and jump over the edge!
Author Posted on June 6, 2011 Categories UncategorizedTags the living word of the Lord1 Comment on Awake at Four O’clock in the Morning!!
Getting ready for the day today I felt this stirring in my heart and felt that I needed to share it – but more importantly I need to find agreement with God on it in my own heart.
“The Lord is graciously coming to His people allowing us to perceive the rhythm of His heartbeat.
It is coming through many avenues.
It confirms His word and it is His word.
It is revelation and mystery together.
He desires to bring our hearts and lives into sync with the cadence of His heart.
Doing so is necessary as we enter the near future.
So invest yourself in reading His word in the place of intimacy.
I am thrilled to say that I am joining the EHOP Mission Base as a worship leader and Intercessory Missionary. This means that I will be serving on a full-time basis as we minister to the Lord in “Day and Night” worship & prayer….
It was a little less than a year ago that I laid down my responsibilities as part of the pastoral team of our local church so that I could make myself more available to help with the development of Eastgate House Of Prayer here in the Saint John region. I am very grateful for the friendship and encouragement of Kings Valley Wesleyan Church in this process. I and my family love being part of this wonderful community of Jesus followers.
God has been so faithful in leading me along in this new chapter of my journey in following Him! Leading worship at EHOP (Eastgate House of Prayer) and working with it’s Director Kirk Smith and the rest of the leadership team has been such a huge blessing to me! In the process of serving with EHOP, the Lord has opened a new door of ministry for me.
I am thrilled to say that I am joining the EHOP Mission Base as a worship leader and Intercessory Missionary. This means that I will be serving on a full-time basis as we minister to the Lord in “Day and Night” worship & prayer. Inspired by His word and His passionate heart, we will be asking Him for a great harvest of people into His kingdom, for unity in His Church and for the preparing of His Bride for Jesus’ return.
We are part of a growing number of Houses of Prayer rising up in many cities around the world. For more details on the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, visit www.ihop.org.
EHOP invites participation by any individual or church that worships Jesus according to the Scripture, regardless of denomination, for the sake of bringing unity to the Body of Christ and for revival in the Saint John region, across Canada and throughout the nations.
I am especially excited about my assignment in leading worship and mentoring other musicians and singers serving with EHOP.
In my assignment as an “Intercessory Missionary” I will be committing myself to 30-40 hours per week in helping to lead Intercessory worship meetings, training other intercessors and serving in the administrative infrastructure. I will be continuing in the development of an active and rigorous prayer life including regular times of fasting and prayer as well as ministry through my local church to the local community.
As an Intercessory Missionary with EHOP I am responsible to build a team of supporters both in prayer and raising my personal financial support. I am trusting in the Lord that He is leading many to invest in my calling to mentor intercessory musicians and worship leaders who will minister to the Lord night and day for the sake of a great move of God in our time on the earth. An avenue for providing financial support has been created in order for me to pursue this calling. I would love to make myself available on a full time basis as soon as possible. I am asking the Lord to lead individuals and local churches to invest in the kingdom of God through supporting this mission.
I am in need of monthly supporters and/or one time financial gifts in order to be free enough financially to give myself fully to this ongoing ministry to the Lord in worship, prayer and service to the harvest. An income tax receipt will be issued for all financial gifts to EHOP.
Cheques please make payable to Eastgate House of Prayer.
Where are the ones who will take all that they cling to for security – mindsets, theologies, systems of belief, successes, failures… everything – and break it open to be poured out on loving Jesus?
There are a few people that I read about in the Bible that I would love to know. One of them is the woman written about in John 4.
She locked in to the right approach to Jesus. She grabbed what was probably her most valuable possession and journeyed to where Jesus was in order to offer something valuable to Him. Nobody around her thought it was a good gift or that it was even the right thing to do – other than Jesus.
He loved her gift and He declared that what she did was beautiful! Wow!
This is what God is looking for from this generation. Where are the ones who will take all that they cling to for security – mindsets, theologies, systems of belief, successes, failures… everything – and break it open to be poured out on loving Jesus? He is the one we want. His approval is all we need. Everything else is just details.
Will you trust Him with it all?
Are you willing to give it all away to truly see his glory in all the earth?
|
2019-04-19T22:22:13Z
|
https://danlamos.com/page/16/
|
The Shroud of Turin has proven to be the one Christian relic that refuses to be dismissed out of hand. Personally, I would have been happy to do so in light of the dubious history of religious relics, but this piece of cloth has withstood every attempt to put the question of its origin to rest on the basis of scientific and historic examination. It is a type of image that is completely unique in all of history. The more it is tested and studied, the more it defies any material category, and leaves the honestly objective person with but one conclusion: the Shroud of Turin is truly a miraculous artifact, and almost certainly is the burial cloth of Jesus Christ.
1. The image is a true negative. No negative image existed until the invention of photography in the 19th century, yet it is proven to not be a photograph as there were no silver halide crystals or any other photographic chemicals found on it.
2. To suggest that photography was invented by someone in the 14th century, just for this image, and then never mentioned in any document or ever used again is beyond absurd. Photography is a complex chemical and optical technology which took scientifically sophisticated inventors in the 19th century decades to prefect in a form that could have created an image similar to this.
3. It has been absolutely proven to not be a painting or any other kind of manual art form. There is no paint medium, no seepage into the fibers, or pattern of application which would all have to be there if it were created by an artist. Only the outer most fibres, some two microns thick, have the discoloration that makes up the image. The cloth has been soaked with water and subjected to intense heat during several fires without any denigration of the image. The image is barely discernable close up, which would make it virtually impossible for any artist to paint such a lifelike depiction in such great detail and in negative no less, especially since no one in the 14th century had ever seen a negative image.
4. Scientists and historical experts have never been able to explain exactly how the image was made nor have ever been able to reproduce all the unique properties of the image.
5. A NASA scientist using planetary terrain imaging equipment, discovered that there is 3D information encoded into the image, which no ordinary photograph has, making it possible to reproduce a true three dimensional picture from it; evidence that the light or radiation that produced the image must have emanated from the subject himself.
6. Italian scientists experimenting with various types of intense light found that only the burst of a UV laser beam could produce a similar discoloration of linen fibers such as makes up the image on the Shroud. The hair recorded as white is consistent with a high energy radiation image, but inconsistent with the dynamic range of a photograph, which would have rendered it black. Except for the blood stains on the cloth, the subject is color and tone neutral. Only shapes are reproduced and only the body is imaged, nothing else. The limited shades of gray reflect only the body’s spatial relationship to the cloth, not the natural tints of a human body that a photograph or painting would reproduce.
7. The Shroud is impeccable in capturing the complete image of a man, both front and back, obviously beaten and crucified exactly as Jesus was, down to the shape of the metal ends of the Roman whip. The many forensic details in the image agree precisely with the Biblical account, modern medical knowledge, and what is known about Roman crucifixions, details too numerous to include here that no Medieval con man could not have possibly known about without modern archeological, historical and medical knowledge.
8. The edges around the blood areas glow under ultraviolet light. Hemoglobin, a component of human blood, fluoresces under ultraviolet light. The blood stains seep into the fibres, unlike the areas that make up the image; and has proven to be AB blood, a type that is rare except in Jewish men.
9. Pollens and dirt on the Shroud prove a Middle Eastern origin in general and to a Jerusalem origin specifically. Unusually high concentrations of certain pollens provide evidence that large amounts of funerary plants and flowers must have come into contact with it at some point.
10. For an artifact that has been continuously handled by thousands of people over the centuries, has been repaired numerous times, severely burned in a fire, absorbed hundreds of years of candle soot, stored in all kinds of locations, traveled over a thousands miles, in the possession of perhaps a dozen different people, in contact with all kinds of unknown materials, hosted all kinds of bacteria over the centuries, and who knows what other kinds of contamination, it may be almost impossible to get an accurate Carbon 14 date for the Shroud. The scientific establishment has taken the Carbon 14 dating at simple face value, against all the other massive and compelling evidence and has decided it is a 14th century fake, yet it is common knowledge that Carbon 14 results can be skewed by hundreds or even thousands of years as a result of contamination or faulty testing techniques.
11. The companion face cloth to the Shroud, the Sudarium, can be historically traced back to at least 7th century Palestine; the Shroud to 14th century France. But there is some evidence that the Shroud might have been folded up and known as the Edessa Cloth, who’s documented history goes back to 6th century Edessa, Turkey. The Edessa Cloth, which was said to have a miraculous image of Christ's face on it, disappeared in 1204 when Constantinople was sacked by the Crusaders. Some evidence suggests that the Shroud may have come into the possession of the Knights Templar before it was first explicitly documented as the Holy Shroud in 1349. Today it resides in protective case in a church in Turin, Italy under the care of the Roman Catholic Church.
12. The fact remains that the more the Shroud is studied using the latest scientific technology, the more miraculous it appears to be. If this were a forgery the opposite would be true. The more a fake is studied and subjected to more advanced techniques, the easier it is to prove as a fake. Every time the Shroud is subjected to more rigorous tests and more cutting-edge technology, it proves to be more and more miraculous, and more and more impossible to have been humanly crafted in the 14th century or in any other century.
13. There are many respected scientists, scholars, and technical experts who have studied and tested the Shroud and have come to the conclusion that there is no known artistic or technological process that could have produced it. The belief that the Shroud could actually be the burial cloth of Jesus is not an extreme or naive position, but a conclusion based on rational, scholarly, and scientific thinking.
If the Shroud of Turin is authentic, how was it made?
If it is authentic, it could only be the result of a supernatural event. Trying to match such an event with our current understanding of physical science may prove to be futile. It has proven to be scientifically inexplicable. There is no known phenomena, natural or man-made that can produce this type of image with all the unique properties present in the Shroud. The body would have to have been levitated, for one thing, and even then, any natural light that may have been reflected would produce only a blurry image. Only an intense laser or coherent or unknown of light emanating from the body itself could produce the sharp image, the great amount of detail and the encoded 3D information found in the image on the Shroud.
The image on the Shroud is not explicitly mentioned in the Scriptures, but all of the necessary elements are certainly there and it is not hard to put two and two together.
1. The linen burial cloth of Jesus is clearly described before and after the resurrection: And Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth. Matthew 27:59. ...and he saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the face-cloth which had been on His head, not lying with the linen wrappings, but rolled up in a place by itself. John 20:6-7.
2. The body of Jesus is clearly described as capable of emitting intense light: He was transfigured before them; and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became white as light. Matthew 17:2.
3. The Apostle Paul encountered Jesus in an intense light on the road to Damascus, which left him temporarily blinded. Ultraviolet light is well known to cause blindness.
The 3D information encoded in the image on the Shroud could have only been produced if the body itself emitted light or radiation. This type of image cannot be created by light falling upon the subject from the outside. The body as it is seen in a photographic negative, doesn’t appear to be lit from any external, directional light source, but appears as if it were glowing, the parts closest to the cloth are the brightest and the parts farthest away are the dimmest. This would also cause the the beard and hair to appear white instead of black since the hair would be emitting radiation as well.
Since the radiation or light that produced the image on the Shroud could only have come from the body itself, we are witnessing not only the crucified body of the Lord, but also the instant when the energy that produced this miraculous portrait emanated from Him. So we are not really seeing a dead man in the Shroud of Turin, but we are actually seeing Jesus very much alive, in the first moments of His resurrection.
According to strict Jewish tradition, any blood soaked clothing must be carefully preserved and buried with the body, but since there was no body, and hence no grave for a body to reside in, the linen burial cloth found in the tomb probably would have been claimed by the family of Jesus, most likely by His mother, Mary. In light of this, it would be surprising if the Shroud would not have been kept as a sacred relic and handed down through the centuries. If there were a discernable image of the Lord on the Shroud from the day it was found in the empty tomb, His family as well as His Disciples most certainly would have gone to great lengths to preserve it.
According to Scripture, evidence for the death and resurrection of Jesus has been given to the world as a sign to lead to a saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
14. The fact that the Shroud has been scientifically scrutinized for over a century and has passed test after rigorous test for its authenticity may mean that the Lord may be giving the world one last chance to come to faith in Christ before He returns shortly.
Since its inception, the world knew the Shroud only as it appears on the left, a faint picture of a body with dark and light tones reversed. Then in 1898 Secondo Pia photographed it for the first time. The image that developed on the glass negative revealed the true positive image that lie hidden there for centuries: a shockingly detailed, photo-realistic portrait of a crucified man.
A careful, objective study of all the scientific and historical evidence leads to one conclusion: The Shroud of Turin is almost certainly the burial cloth of Jesus Christ which reveals a detailed, photo-realistic image (in negative and 3D no less!) of the Lord exactly as He appeared shortly after His crucifixion. There is no artistic, manual or technological process known today (not to mention from the 14th century) that could have possibly produced all the unique characteristics of the image on the Shroud and so a truly rational, open minded person can justifiably conclude that it could only have been produced by miraculous means.
|
2019-04-22T10:29:46Z
|
http://freestockphotos.com/COMING1/ShroudofTurin.htm
|
Courage redefined is a prevailing theme at this year's Berlinale.
Or perhaps I'm noticing it more in films as I search for my own definition of the word, and the quality. Courage being what is needed in uncertain times and I don't mean the kind that turns men into heroes. Those are burst of courage, while I am seeking the long distance run, garden variety kind of braveness that can be sustained throughout this baffling moment in our world history. Along with music, art, film and incredibly touching performances by some world-class actors, I've also discovered true grit at Berlinale.
Filmmaker Katja Gauriloff hails from Lapland and she is a proud descendant of Finland's indigenous Skolt Sami tribe. In her latest film Kaisa's Enchanted Forest, Gauriloff -- beautifully and poetically -- explores her roots, through stories about her great-grandmother Kaisa, as told in the travel writing of the Swiss Robert Crottet and the images of Spanish photographer Enrique Mendez. In person Katja is the younger, modern splitting image of her great-grandmother, possessing all the quiet courage of her ancestor, as well as her hauntingly beautiful eyes. Eyes that tell a story of displacement post-WWII at the hands of both the Russians and the Finnish government. Eyes that through displacement have found a resilience within.
Lets face it, indigenous people the world over have always suffered and will continue to suffer until we mobilize to stop the worldwide injustice instead of concentrating on the "cause célèbre" of the day. When people hold up banners that say "Refugees Welcome!" I think, well, where are you when Native lands are torn away from the very people who have owned them for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years? Where is the public outrage for those who lost and continue to lose their home? Saving the world begins by saving just one person -- start with your neighbor. The refugee crisis is caused by a wave of displacement, so the logical solution is helping a person, a family, a people to find stability in their homeland, before that crisis begins.
Gauriloff's film provided me with one new definition of courage found within the idea of resilience, but also friendship and cultural bridge-building. Kaisa's story has been told because of Crotter's writing and Mendez's images, and without that lifetime friendship we would have never been able to cherish this beautiful work of cinematic art.
Kaisa's Enchanted Forest screens in the NATIVe program.
From Finland to India, to the jungle of Chhattisgarh in Central India to be exact. Newton by Amit V. Masurkar is a touching, personal and very human film about the strength of one very resolute rookie election clerk to uphold the democratic process in a rebel-threatened area. The title character, played by the charismatic beyond belief (both on the screen and in person) Rajkummar Rao, fights so powerfully and persistently to allow a village of barely 70 inhabitants to vote that his efforts become farcical. And magically cinematic in the process.
Newton as a man is another impersonation of courage. Rao plays him straightforward and nearly monotone and somehow manages to weave within that a romantic hero-like quality. But characters that shine beyond their role in society is a specialty of the Shahid award-winning actor. Masurkar is also a master at downplaying, which of course only exalts the audience, able to draw its own conclusions. There are lots of funny moments in Newton but its true beauty lies in the burst of human truths it tells so powerfully, and the characters surrounding the story which are well-rounded and honestly played. I wouldn't be surprised if the film made a big splash around the world, at this time when we're perhaps no longer taking democracy for granted.
Newton screens in the Forum section.
We often forget that the reason we love cinema today is because our parents showed us movies when we were children. And every once in a while, I find I need to reconnect to stories that talk about the world from the viewpoint of kids. Red Dog: True Blue is a wonderful new Australian film that did just that for me, brought me back to my childhood years. But to call it a children's film would be doing filmmaker Kriv Stenders an injustice because it is pure true family entertainment and a movie everyone can agree to watch together, the young and old, the pure and the jaded.
Based on the legend of Red Dog, and on the writing of Daniel Taplitz, who also penned the original Red Dog film, this installment is more of an origins tale than a sequel. In fact, it tells the story of young Mick who is shipped off to his grandfather's cattle station in Western Australia and there finds a connection with a wolf-like strange dog he calls Blue. Actually, at times Blue, especially when the camera closes in on his eyes, looks eerily like the Berlinale bear! But I digress. Red Dog: True Blue is also a tale that encourages reconnecting to the inner child, to find serenity in life.
I loved hearing stories about the screening of the film in Berlin from both the filmmaker, his lead actor Jason Isaacs (who plays Mick as an adult) and their publicist. The excitement was palpable and there is no better -- and more honest -- audience than one filled with children. They won't let you get away with anything less than perfectly wonderful. Which of course, this film is.
Red Dog: True Blue screens in Generation Kplus.
As someone who grew up watching The Love Boat on TV, a film that talks about an all-male gay cruise ship sailing through a sea of fun and human stories sounds like a dream project. And when I finally watched Dream Boat, I found within its poignancy and truthful story a real gem. Tristan Ferland Milewski weaves a portrait of homosexual men who are all searching for their very own, personal definition of love. Dipankar, an account manager from India but living in Dubai yearns for normalcy in a gay relationship, while Martin, a photographer from Vienna living with HIV finds comfort in a more flamboyant lifestyle. Ramzi, a student from Palestine, has found a haven and a lifelong partner he stands by through thick and thin by relocating to Belgium, while the Polish fitness trainer Marek seems more alienated after moving to Nottingham and takes his sadness on the cruise. All the while, accountant Philippe from France watches it all serenely from his wheelchair.
There is a lot to adore about Dream Boat, its truthful telling of these men's tales but also the way they are photographed at their best, and sometimes at their most demoralized. For me, the true genius of Milewski's film lies in the way he singlehandedly destroys the differences that we think divide the heterosexual experience from those of the members of the LGBT community.
In Dream Boat he shows us once and for all that each of us needs, craves and wants the same thing: Someone to love us, for exactly who we are.
Dream Boat is part of the Panorama Dokumente section.
In May of 2014 Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov was arrested by Russian authorities for suspected terrorist activity. Today, he is serving a 20-year sentence in a Siberian jail. But his crime isn't that for which he's been convicted. He is being punished for never recognizing the illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014, for providing aid during the Crimean crisis, and for participating in the AutoMaidan movement. His lawyers, his family and his supporters worldwide know this to be the truth.
Now audience at the Berlinale will be able to make up their own mind and perhaps find their own answers in The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov, a documentary about Sentsov's trial by Uzbeki-Russian director Askold Kurov. The Trial is perhaps the most important piece of filmmaking you could watch at Berlinale, because it provides a dramatic, yet traumatically real glimpse into how far a dictatorship will go to eliminate courage. Courage in this case is art, and Sentsov seems like a really unfortunate scapegoat of the times. It is probably his visibility, unlike we usually see in political thrillers, that messed him up and caused his incarceration. He was visible, he was worldly, the filmmaking community adored and admired him, and this was a threat to an unfair policy.
The Trial follows the everyday life of the court appearances by Sentsov himself but also the lives of those around him. His kids, his mother and his cousin, who all suffer through the uncertainty and the injustice. Unfairly accused, riddled with the lies thrown at him, Sentsov breaks out in laughter when the verdict is read, perhaps forever redefining true courage for me.
The Trial: The State of Russia vs Oleg Sentsov is screening as a Berlinale Special.
All photos courtesy of the Berlinale, used with permission.
|
2019-04-25T14:10:05Z
|
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-berlinale-2017-diarie_b_14699284
|
Choose from 1031 apartments for rent in George Washington University, District of Columbia by comparing verified ratings, reviews, photos, videos, and floor plans.
Find Off-Campus housing and roommates near GW. Log in as a student, guest or property manager to get started. Welcome to The George Washington University Off-Campus Housing Service! Have a listing? Post it now. Apartment $1,806 to $4,911 per.
Browse the George Washington University homes for sale and other real estate in George. 2301 Connecticut Ave NW Apt 2C, Washington, DC 20008. Contact.
You may also view the George Washington University Interactive Maps for their Foggy Bottom, Mount Vernon, and Virginia campuses on their website:.
Apr 13, 2019 – Rent from people in George Washington University, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, DC from. Convenient apt in Foggy Bottom/ GW Campus.
Brown is director of the Graduate School of Political Management at George Washington University and author of "Jockeying. overcoming procedural hurdles, building broad coalitions, fashioning.
See all 7,363 apartments for rent near George Washington University Foggy Bottom – Washington, DC (University). Each Apartments.com listing has verified information like property rating, floor plan, school and neighborhood data, amenities, expenses, policies and of.
George Washington University Foggy Bottom Campus, DC Apartments. Woodward Building. Washington. STU-3. 1-2. CONTACT. Contact Woodward Building.
The Statesman is home to excellent Washington DC apartments with stunning features and amenities. Come discover the best apartments in Washington DC.
Find apartments for rent near George Washington University (GWU), including off-campus George Washington University apartment rentals. My Account Admin Panel Logout. Sign In. Add a Listing. Apartments Sublets. The Woodward Building Apartments. Posted in Apartments. 733 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20005.
Students are responsible for securing their own housing in Washington, D.C. Heritage Foundation – The Johnson Building Intern Housing Program. The George Washington University Off-Campus Housing Service provides an on-line.
Compare 104 hotels near George Washington University Hospital in Washington. "Not a hotel, an apartment building where there are some corporate suites.
See750 off-campus apartments for rent near George Washington University Foggy Bottom in Washington, DC with Apartment Finder – The Nation’s Trusted Source for Apartment Renters. View photos, floor plans, amenities, and more.
Nov 21, 2013. GW's largest residence hall for graduate students, the Hall on. The University will open its first cluster of lower-cost faculty apartments by. Administrators have not yet decided how many of the building's 120 apartments will.
Search here for sublets at George Washington University (GWU). Apartment building has free coffee machine in lobby, newly renovated gym, and free printing !
See and compare 1,001 apartments near George Washington University-Foggy Bottom in Washington, District of Columbia. Filter GWU off-campus housing by price, bedrooms, distance to campus, pet policy, safety features, and amenities. Then contact properties to rent your perfect George Washington University apartment.
The George Washington University. Washington, DC, United States. The design of the housing infill preserves three historic apartment building facades and.
Renewing a Landmark Building: McCormick Apartments. by DC Council of. George Washington University Science and Engineering Hall. 800 22nd Street.
Police said the 30-year-old suspect injured his hand while crawling along the fence line and was arrested and taken to George Washington University Hospital. fence of the one of the most heavily.
Discover furnished apartments for rent in George Washington University, District of Columbia. Our apartment finder tool will help in your search, as will our certified ratings and reviews.
Welcome to Recharj, which opened in September near the White House as a “sanctuary from. director of the Center for Sleep Disorders at George Washington University. But there is a correct way to.
George Washington University Hospital just got a renewal on its Level 1. directly by ambulance to GW Hospital or are flown to the South Capitol Street Heliport near Nationals Park and then taken by.
Browse 1,725 apartment(s) for rent near George Washington University, that offer year-round housing, more privacy and space. Rental prices near George Washington University start as low as $1,280 per month. Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick! Nearby Cities. Apartments in.
Abdo Development has joined forces with D.C.-based Modus Hotels to create the 83-room Hotel Hive at F Street and Virginia Avenue NW near George Washington University. Development bought the Allen.
The map shows apartments for rent, rentals, and off campus housing near George Washington University in Washington D.C. There are at least 255 apartment buildings available within a 30 minute walk of George Washington University.
A key block along Washington Boulevard in Arlington could soon get a major facelift. Alexandria-based Eleventh Street Development LLC is advancing its plans for a 255-unit apartment. It’s located.
After parking his truck on the side of the building near woods off Dry Tavern Road. professor of journalism in the School of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University and an.
Check out George Washington University (GWU) Sublets in Washington, DC to find Sublet Furnished 1bd/1ba Uview Apartments May/June to July 31st, Studio Sublet for Summer, 2 bedroom Chevy Chase, Studio N Yukon-Kayukuk, Studio Chevy Chase, 1 bedroom Bethesda, 1 bedroom Bethesda, 1 bedroom Bethesda, 2 bedroom Bethesda, 2 bedroom Bethesda, 2 bedroom Bethesda, 1 bedroom Bethesda, 2.
“The rapid decline of solar panel costs in recent years has ushered in a solar boom that has not spread uniformly across the spectrum of U.S. household incomes,” notes a recent paper from the George.
Mehiel, 34, had come to Washington excited to work on an exhibit at George Washington University’s Corcoran. Mehiel’s body was found in the apartment where she was staying in the 600 block of 14th.
Enjoy the ultimate convenience of being only three blocks from the Foggy Bottom Metro Station, George Washington University, Georgetown, and numerous.
Epoch Senior Living Property Lines is a column by Curbed senior reporter Patrick Sisson that. A recent study from the George Washington University School of Business that spoke with 5,000.
The George Washington University is one of the largest United States private universities in. Some residence halls were originally constructed as hotels and apartment buildings. The current. The front facades of all three buildings are being preserved, and will be incorporated into the combined "superdorm". Jacqueline.
The 10-story building at 2601 Virginia Ave. NW in the District was home to George Washington University students for 17 years. UIP intends to develop 200 rental apartments in the existing building.
The 12-story building was most recently leased by George. Washington Circle. A group has already snapped up the $10,000-a-month rental, Shinskie said. Varsity (formerly Potomac Holdings) has.
The final version of the bill that Gray advanced would have expedited the building of a 200-bed hospital. including those who live near the hospital and even George Washington University itself.
Oct 26, 2017. Former GW dorm, now fully furnished apartments, sells for $112M to retirement. GWU leased the 12-story building since 2001 from 24th and K.
WINSTON HOUSE APARTMENTS. Fine restaurants, shopping, DC culture and George Washington University are right at. Exceptional Building Amenities.
The entire city of Washington DC is a landmark, with historic buildings, Studio – 1 Bedroom Apartments · Foggy Bottom – GWU – West End, Washington.
Leinberger, a professor at George Washington University School of Business. Walkable urban office, retail and apartment rents are 66 percent higher here than in business parks, strip malls and.
Cash-strapped Yeshiva University is banking on the Washington Heights gentrification gold rush to help keep it from going broke. The uptown orthodox Jewish institution is close to inking a deal to.
The inconspicuous devices have logged hundreds of incidents over the past eight years near his apartment as part of a gunfire. and he has taught investigative reporting at George Washington.
|
2019-04-26T06:14:14Z
|
https://www.retrorencard67.com/apartment-buildings-near-george-washington-university/
|
The 8 Best Snow Boots For Women - Winter 2017 Suggestions!
The 8 Best Snow Boots For Women – Winter 2017 Suggestions!
Home » Fitness Equipments » The 8 Best Snow Boots For Women – Winter 2017 Suggestions!
[toc]Since winter’s come around, and the harsh bitter cold has begun to set in, it’s time to get out your best and coziest snow boots and beat the chill with some of your own. If you’re looking for a new pair of stylish snow boots that offer high performance, then you’ve come to the right place! We’ve compiled a list of the eight best snow boots for women guaranteed to keep your toes toasty and looking fresh. Don’t let the winters can play spoil-sport with your best intentions of being fashionably warm (while staying free of frostbite).
A lot of women look at the winter season as a time of year when they have to compromise between comfort and style. This is especially true when it comes to picking your footwear, which can really make or break a carefully put-together look. But whether you’re looking for sturdy, super-insulated tall snow boots or something ankle-length and perfect for a walk about the city, we’ve reviewed eight of the most chic and elegant snow-boots from the clutter of over a hundred options to help you find your perfect pair(s) for the season – saving you the hassle of trawling through the nearly limitless number of mediocre products available on the market.
In other words, picking the right pair of boots for the winter doesn’t have to be a drag! So scroll on down and check out our list which lets you conquer the bitter icy weather this winter season with flair. We’ve got an exhaustive list of the best womens snow-boots from 2017 that you can pick up right now. Say good-bye to compromise between style and comfort, and say yes to one of these amazing picks that we’ve put together just for you!
Sorel’s 1964 Premium Wedge boots are ankle-length snow-boots that feature a throw-back and retro high-heeled wedge design that’ll be sure to turn heads when you wear it around the city in cold and wet weather. Sorel is known for its expertise in producing winter boots with excellent technical performance and functionality -but these flattering wedge boots are no slouch in the style department either. The boots are fully waterproof and made of high quality textiles over a molded rubber outsole. The outsole offers strong traction even over slippery or icy surfaces.
All in all, the Sorel 1964 Premium Wedge Boots is a high-performance addition to your winter wardrobe that won’t cramp your style.
Ariat is well- known as a high-end luxury brand that’s made a name for itself with its spectacular craftsmanship and the incredible versatility of its products. We’ve chosen their take on a tall country boot because of its classic English show boot look, but in terms of performance and keeping you warm, it’s as modern as you like – the Berwick GTX Insulated Boots are made from premium waterproof full grain leather with a waterproof breathable GORE TEX and plaid lining.
The 200g Thinsulate Insulation ensures your feet stay warm and limber and a shock-absorbing EVA midsole helps reduce foot fatigue. The heel height and sole grip are designed for riding comfort and safety, and are highly adjustable – meaning it’s great for hiking or working in the great outdoors as well – and barely needs to be broken in! Though it’s one of the pricier picks on our list, and is probably few people’s idea of an impulse purchase, the Berwick GTX Insulated Country Boot more than justifies its price tag by offering you amazing comfort, versatility and high quality that should serve you through many, many seasons.
Overall, the Ariat Women’s Berwick GTX Insulated Country Boot is a very well built and durable winter boot with excellent tread, quality leather and a wonderful dual-tone ebony color which is sure to fetch you compliments!
Columbia Women’s Ice Maiden II Snow Boots are one of the most popular choices among women for high-ankled warm snow boots, and their availability in six colors, including a super-fun dahlia, could be one of the reasons! With a feminine and luxurious look, these Columbia snow boots are high on style without compromising on comfort, and offer great value for money for the price-conscious buyer in you.
Columbia products are designed using the latest technologies and only employ the best quality materials in the construction of the boot – here, you get 200 grams of insulation in a fully waterproof design, which’ll keep your feet warm and dry even in the snowiest weather – rated upto -32 degrees Celsius!
Among the best value-for-money snow boots on our list right now, you can avail even greater discounts on certain Ice Maiden models if you buy now on amazon.com. These boots run true to size, so order half a size up if you need a roomier fit.
Right up there with Columbia in terms of sheer popularity is Kamik, who pride themselves on crafting winter boots meant to help you thrive in the harshest conditions – a testament to the Northern origins of the brand. With their emphasis on strong, comfortable and reliable products, it’s no surprise that the Women’s Momentum Snow Boot turned out to be everything it says on the box.
Similar to the high-end Ariat model above, the Kamik comes with 200 grams of Thinsulate’s proprietary insulation. These Kamiks not only feel great, they look great too – and they come in a whopping 12 color options! Also, needless to say, the lining is faux-fur, so you don’t have to carry any guilt!
In Summary, an excellent choice for those who want a stylish snow boot to stand up to even the harshest Midwestern winter!
If you, like many others, have already heard good things about Polar, then now might be a good time to take a closer look at one of their most popular products – a mid-calf boot with a wonderfully straight forward and iconic lace up design, and a water proof and fully fur lined interior.
With more than twenty well-appointed color and texture options and designs, Polar offers something for everyone – and at this price, it’s a no-brainer to pick up a few just to add color to your winter wardrobe. The boots have a calendered slip resistant rubber sole for great traction and grip. A fashion-forward option that’s tested to be uncompromising against the elements.
One of the most fashion-friendly snow boots on this list with one of the widest selection of colors and upper options, at one of the most pocket-friendly prices. To say it’s a steal would be an under-statement. If you but right now, Amazon is even offering free returns so you can buy with complete peace of mind!
Ugg is a near legendary brand when it comes to snow boots for women, and Ugg boots were the sole domain of celebrities in the beginning, until Ugg pivoted to make their products more attainable to people like you and I. But the global lifestyle brand is probably most renowned for its iconic Classic boot design –made of luxurious sheepskin which is pretreated to repel moisture and protects against stains.
While the naturally thermostatic and temperature regulating properties of sheepskin keep your feet warm and dry, the Classic Short II Boot has now been updated with UGG’s proprietary Treadlite sole, which delivers increased cushioning, durability, flexibility and grip (as compared to an EVA sole), while remaining lightweight and durable.
The Classic II Short has assumed an iconic status when it comes to casual winter style – and they come in an ungodly number of colors. If you don’t already have a pair in your winter wardrobe, now is the time to get some!
With its slightly punk heritage and throw-back vintage looks inspired by the original Nuptse, the North Face Nuptse Purna is a slick and modern update to the classic design. With its combination of fur lining, the best winter proof technology and chic cosmopolitan style, this boot is just what the doctor ordered.
The North Face Nuptse Purna is constructed with a waterproof BLV complaint velvet suede upper to stay dry, and 200 grams PrimaLoft Eco insulation to stay warm. Despite the sturdy look, these boots are surprisingly light and durable!
The North Face Nuptse Purna is sure to complement your wardrobe and is versatile and easy to pair with. They come in a variety of colors and upper options, so be sure to check them out to find the one that you like best! If you’re looking for fashionable mid-height snow boots to wear about town, you may need look no further!
If you liked the style of the North Face Nuptse Purna but want something a little taller and warmer, then you’ve got to take a look at Sorel’s Cate the Great Tall wedge snow boots. At first, it’s hard to take your eyes off the gorgeous sleek looking boot – what with its soft smooth leather and suede upper, laced-up closure, and covered wedge heel. But if you do manage to look past the amazing design, you’ll find a boot engineered to keep you safe from the bitter elements no matter how harsh it is outside.
A mix of leather and suede lends subtle texture to sleek Sorel wedge boots. Raised seams accent the shaft. The lace-up closure ensures an excellent fit right up the calf. A covered wedge heel and rubber sole offer comfort without sacrificing style.
The modern design of the Sorel Women’s Cate the Great Wedge Boots looks fresh and new, but, at the same time, harkens reassuringly to the past. It comes in three colors, with the usual elk and black being two, and the wonderfully young Pebble / Atmosphere being our personal favorite. Check them out now at amazon.com!
A sturdy and style-forward pair of winter boots can help make the winter season seem less harsh and gentler – in other words, much better! Whether you have to trudge through many feet of powder-fresh snow every day on your way to work or spend hours outside in the cold hiking or on the farm – or whether you spend precious little time outside in cold temperatures, we’re here to help you choose the perfect snow boot that fits your needs best.
In this buying guide, we discuss the merits and demerits of the various types of snow boots and winter boots we’ve listed above in terms of four major metrics – Tall vs. Short Boots; Style vs. Substance; Performance and Construction; and lastly, Comfort. Through the brief discussions in each of these sections, we hope to be able to arm you with sufficient knowledge to be able to make an informed and empowered decision when it comes to your next purchase of winter boots.
In one sense, all winter boots essentially serve the same purpose – to keep your feet as dry and warm as possible under mild to extreme cold weather conditions. Some winter boots do this job really well, like the options you’ll find on this list, while many mediocre options will let you down by failing to keep icy water out – so pretty soon you’ll be squishing around with frozen feet.
In this sense, all winter boots are essentially the same, in fact, traditionally the term “snow boot” is often used to talk about all kinds of winter boots. However, to aid you in navigating the wide multitude of brands and options available out there, we’ve sorted the eight winter boots in our list into two distinct categories – Snow boots and Pacs. Both differ somewhat in design and construction, but both are built to serve the same basic function.
What are Snow Boots? How are Pac Boots different?
A snow boot is what most people think of when they think of winter boots, unless, of course, they’re interested in more purpose specific technical boots such as hiking boots. Snow boots usually feature a water-resistant upper (in synthetic or natural materials or textiles) and some kind of thin water-proofing rubber outsole that is designed to keep the boot light-weight while offering a decent amount of traction or grip.
Snow boots are ideally used for light activity for short periods of time in cold weather conditions – like running errands around town or going out for a walk- and maybe a bit of puddle jumping. What they don’t offer is absolute protection from the worst of cold conditions over a long period of time – say, a multi-day hike. For that level of protection from the elements, you should take a look at winter boots that are sometimes called Pac Boots, or Pacs.
Pac boots offer an upgrade from many of the smaller traditional snow boots and feature a thicker rubber shell and an upper typically constructed of either a waterproof or water-resistant textile. They therefore provide a better level of water and weather resistance. If performance and weather protection is more important to you, you may want to lean towards the more Pac-style boots on this list.
Since the Pacs we’ve featured on this list are relatively-light weight, easy to put on and kick off – and versatile, we’ve included some of them on our list. For those looking for even more technical winter boots, you’d need to check out Womens Hiking Boots, which offer superior fit than Pacs but aren’t featured on the present list.
The principle (and obvious) benefit of taller boots is they offer greater protection from rain and snow. Moreover, they’re warmer too –offering heat retention upto the calves – and in a couple of choices on our list – upto the knee. On the other hand, tall boots have the disadvantage of being more difficult to take on and off, and don’t offer the best mobility. Check out options like the Ariat Women’s Berwick GTX Insulated Country Boot or The North Face Women’s Nuptse Purna.
If you live in a region with milder cold weather with only gets a few inches of snow at a time, short boots will more than suffice, especially if you look at the high-ankle option on our list – the Kamik Women’s Momentum Snow Boot. Short boots are the easiest to slip on and off, and often are just a bit more fashionable than taller boots – though that’s really a question of taste.
One disadvantage of short boots can be the fit – they don’t always fit as well as adjustable calf-hugging tall boots with lace-ups. Women often find that buying a half size up, or down, can solve some of the fit issues with short snow boots with sizes that run true.
Remember that a perfect fit isn’t always the best in such cases – a little gap or room inside the shoe can let you wear thicker, cozier socks if you so please – or otherwise trap a pocket of air which can help capture and retain body heat.
Our choice of footwear plays a huge role in determining the effectiveness of our overall look. So the aesthetic and appearance of our winter shoes is not an insignificant thing – but is it the only thing?
The debate about style vs. substance, form vs. function or even fashion vs. performance is not a new one, and not one which is unique to the domain of winter boots. As with every other fashion choice you make, you ought to first consider the conditions under which you plan to use your new snow boots.
If you live in an extremely cold and snowy area, it may be better to choose a tall, burly boot like the Sorel Cate the Great or the Ariat Women’s Berwick GTX Insulated Country Boot, both of which feature super warm insulation. Another option we’ve featured of this design is the very popular Polar Products Womens Lace Up.
If you live in milder weather, on the other hand, you could choose to sacrifice some warmth for greater style, and go for options such as a Classic Ugg, Sorel Women’s 1964 Premium Wedge Boots, or a pair of Columbia Women’s Ice Maiden II Snow Boots.
At the end of the day, of course, style is immensely personal and subjective. And, when it comes to snow boots, you can be certain that style and performance aren’t a compromise or an either-or – all the options we’ve listed here offer a great balance and mix of the two, so go ahead and pick the ones that most appeals to you.
The weather-beating performance of a snow boot is strongly related to the quality of its construction. How warm a boot is depends upon the nature and extent of the insulation used, the material, thickness and quality of the outsole, and the design of the footbed.
Factors like the height of the boot, often called the ‘shaft height’ and the quality of the seal at the top of the shaft (whether there’s a faux-fur lining) also contribute to keeping your toes warm. Some snow boots also benefit from having the entirety of the inner boot lined with faux-fur, while other boots may only feature fur lining at the top of the boot.
Construction also determines the water resistance of the snow boot. The choice of material for the outsole construction influences the water resistance – materials like suede need to be periodically treated with a waterproof treatment, whereas rubber soles remain water resistant without the need for repair or treatment.
Moreover, faux fur (or natural) cuffs at the mouth of the shaft contribute significantly to overall water resistance, keeping rain and melting snow from seeping into the boot.
A final consideration when it comes to picking your ideal pair of snow boots is probably right there at the top of the priority list of most casual buyers – sheer lush cozy comfort. And why not? Winter is probably the best time to pamper your feet – wearing a nice warm pair of snow boots when it’s freezing out is like hanging out with your feet ensconced in your favorite electric blanket – like a huge warm hug for your feet all the time!
All the snow boots featured on this list offer some of the best comfort balanced with weather protection. Winter boots that are super cozy usually have plush inner linings that make your feet feel extra cuddled and comfortable, like many of the models on our list.
The quality and fit of the footbed also makes a big difference to the comfort of the snow boot. As we mentioned earlier, some boots benefit from having a slightly larger footbed – since a little extra room inside the boot can help the boot get warmer faster. A roomier footbed also helps keep your warmer feet more limber and flexible – also aiding in better mobility for everyday use. Just don’t go overboard so that you’re slipping and sliding inside your boot!
|
2019-04-21T16:58:20Z
|
https://www.fitnesstep1.com/best-womens-snow-boots/
|
Another time, another place... the Doctor is on the move once again and this time you can become one of his traveling companions. This graphics adventure is based on the classic sci-fi TV series Dr Who. In it the good Doctor is trapped on the planet Strardos IV in a pyramid built by his arch-enemy, the Master.
The Master plans to destroy the planet - and the Doctor - with a time bomb. He has stolen the Doctor's time drive unit from the Tardis - and without this the Doctor cannot escape the doomed planet - but he can only do this by killing the Master.
Although well meaning, and important for being the first time Doctor Who had appeared on computer screens, this does just come down to little man running around lots of identical rooms and then freezing for no apparant reason. Retro is one thing, but even for the time this was nothing special.
For the game itself, please visit www.justyce.org, where the webmaster has uploaded not only the program as it appeared in the magazine, but also a "corrected" version that solves some graphical glitches.
*not involved in production of the game, but received a credit and (presumably) royalties.
Time itself is running to an end!
In less than one galactic hour, you must retrieve the key to time and take it to the centre of the universe,where it can be used to initiate the Second Age of Time.
If you succeed,you will be awarded a place in the Gallifreyan Time Academy and given an all-time honorary rating. If you do not succeed,then Time will come to a halt and the universe will become silent and dead.
If you fail in a particular episode, you may regenerate and begin that episode again.(However,regenerating takes three minutes of your remaining time.) You also have a micimum of fifteen regenerations. You must complete each episode before going on to the next one.
You are now ready to embark on your journey.
Episode 1, The Labyrinth of Death, is a PacMan clone in which the Doctor drives a buggy around a maze of underground tunnels in order to find the three segments of the key to time, avoiding poisonous worms on the way.
The Prison, Episode 2, is based on Frogger, and the Doctor carries explosives across a highway, a moat and a forecourt in order to blow up a wall and rescue a companion.
Next, the Doctor faces The Terrordactyls (Episode 3) in a Space Invaders-esque shoot-em-up, as he tries to get back to the TARDIS.
Finally, the Doctor searches for The Box of Tantalus in Episode 4. Aliens hide in a 3x3x3 grid, and the Doctor must detect and destroy them, using a Battleships style approach.
Some ROMs of this game available on the 'net are hacked, allowing level selection upon start.
In your quest you will meet many hazards, and you will die if your strength reaches zero.
The object of the game is to find The Doctor (somewhere on level 7) and pay him 10 bags of gold so he can transport you out of the building in his Police Box.
Fight for your life in this exciting, all action '3-D' graphics adventure. You have been left for dead by your crew members in the vast complex known as Moonbase Alpha. Dash from room to room, up and down stairs and ladders in your attempt to escape. Search for the kindly doctor, somewhere on level seven, and if you have collected enough gold, he will transport you to safety in his time machine. If you think that sounds easy, you haven't bargained for the Green Grappler, Deadly Doris, the Metal Mauler, Demon and Marvin. If you get into difficulties the Wizard is there to help you, and as a last resort, you may take a pill and increase your strength by turning into a Hulk. You may never find your way out, but you will have lots of fun trying!
Unusually for a BBC game, this is very fast moving, but with a near-impossible difficulty curve and a randomised map that releaves the temptation to return regularly and try again. The game was originally made (alongside Killer Gorilla) as a homebrew program by "bedroom coder" Adrian Stephens - friends pursuaded him to submit his work to Micropower (who had begun publishing in 1983, and would remain successful through to 1987), and they paid him �400 for the rights to release each game. He followed this up with a string of games for other publishers, including the acclaimed Mr Ee, and Donkey Kong Jr for the Atri.
The Police Box is clearly the TARDIS, Marvin is based on the character from The Hitch-Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy, Deadly Doris is similar to Evil Edna from Willo The Wisp, the less said about the Metal Mauler the better and the Hulk is probably a bit Incredible. Not to mention the title's reference to Space: 1999.
Released with added graphics in an omnibus with 1985 sequel Red Moon and 1986's The Price of Magic as Time and Magik on Commodore and Amstrad only. Ruth Pracy added text to link the three.
Besides references to Timelords (sic), who seem to be a little more evil than the versions in Doctor Who, and a Cyberman, the central character travels through time and space in inside a "cramped" Grandfather clock.
LOOK, EXAMINE PICTURE, TAKE HOURGLASS, N, TAKE CANDLE, TAKE MATCHES, LIGHT CANDLE, EXAMINE CLOCK, WIND CLOCK, IN, TURN COG 1, SWING PENDULUM, N.
N, N, N, POUR PETROL, LIGHT MATCH, LIGHT PETROL, TAKE COAT, WEAR COAT, TAKE TUSK, E, UP, UP, TAKE BONE, UP, OPEN TIN, GIVE TIN, TAKE TOOTH, IN, S, SHOUT, TAKE ICICLE, N, E, E, GIVE BONE, E, BREAK WALL, S, TAKE CANDELABRA, N, W, S, DROP ICICLE, NW, NW, BREAK CUBE, S, IN, W, DOWN, DOWN, DROP TUSK, DROP CANDELABRA, DROP SWORD, SCORE (SHOULD NOW BE 225/1000), - TURN COG 1, SWING PENDULUM, N.
W, W, OPEN DOOR, W, W, OPEN DOOR, W, SW, E, E, EAT MUSHROOM, LOOK, GIVE TOOTH, NO, YES, E, DOWN, DROP SPEAR, DROP SILVER COIN, TURN COG 3, SWING PENDULUM, N.
W, W, E, E, E, E, W, W, W, W, W, TAKE LEAVES, TAKE MIRROR, WAVE LEAVES, E, WAVE MIRROR, E, UP, IN, DROP MIRROR, N, TAKE EGG, N, TAKE STONE POT, N, TAKE PEBBLE, E, SE, TAKE STONE CLUB, E, THROW PEBBLE, E, TAKE FIGURINE, W, SE, THROW CLUB, S, SAY EUREKA, IN (you see a sign spelling 'JWAAMTETS' unscramble the letters to spell 'JAMES WATT'), SAY JAMES WATT, IN, TAKE WHEEL, DOWN, DROP FIGURINE, DROP NUGGET, DROP EGG, DROP STONE POT, DROP TIN OPENER, SCORE (SHOULD NOW BE 350/1000), TURN COG 4, SWING PENDULUM, N.
N, GIVE FUR COAT, S, SE, E, E, DIG, DIG, TAKE PARCHMENT, W, READ PARCHMENT, SW, PUSH STONE, W, W, W, W, UP, UP, DROP LUR, E, OPEN CHEST, W, TAKE LUR, PLAY LUR, IN CHEST, TAKE (OBJECT) (whatever has been stolen from you) PULL HANDLE, DROP LUR, DROP OLIVE BRANCH, DROP PARCHMENT, SCORE, (SHOULD NOW BE 400/1000), TAKE NUGGET, TAKE SWORD, TURN COG 5, SWING PENDULUM, N.
N, EXAMINE MILESTONE, TAKE MILESTONE, E, OPEN DOOR, IN, TAKE ALE, GIVE NUGGET, TAKE ALE, OPEN DOOR, OUT, E, E, E, GIVE ALE, EXAMINE FOOD, W, W, N, E, E, GIVE FOOD, YES, TAKE WING, TAKE FROG, KISS FROG, S, IN, TAKE GAUNTLET, SE, W, TAKE ARMOUR, WEAR ARMOUR, S, W, W, W, DOWN, DOWN, DIG, DIG, TAKE COFFER, DIG, DROP COFFER, DROP ARMOUR, DROP GAUNTLET, DROP WING, DROP MILESTONE, SCORE (SHOULD NOW BE 475/1000), TURN COG 6, SWING PENDULUM, N.
N, W, S, TAKE DRINKING HORN, TAKE SWEETMEATS, N, E, E, S, TAKE PLAYING CARDS, SHUFFLE CARDS, TAKE JOKER, TAKE BELL, RING BELL, GIVE JOKER, N, W, UP, UP, N, W, S, TAKE RUG, S, GIVE SWEETMEATS, OPEN OTTOMAN, EXAMINE OTTOMAN, TAKE JEWELLED CROWN, N, N, E, E, S, S, TAKE LUTE, PLAY LUTE, N, N, W, S, PLAY LUTE, E, W, W, SW, E, N, SE, IN, DRINK WATER, N, DROP DRINKING HORN, DROP BELL, DROP CARDS, DROP CAP, DROP RUG, DROP JEWELLED CROWN, DROP LUTE, SCORE (SHOULD NOW BE 625/1000), TAKE GAUNTLET, TAKE SILVER COIN, TURN COG 7, SWING PENDULUM, N.
W, W, GIVE SILVER COIN, E, N, UP, UP, WEAR GAUNTLET, TAKE STAR, DOWN, DOWN, S, E, E, N, N, OPEN DOOR, N, W, TAKE EMERALD, E, N, TAKE MATTRESS, TAKE ROCKET, S, OPEN DOOR, S, S, S, E, DOWN, S, E, TAKE LIGHTSABRE, W, S, OPEN DOOR, W, TAKE PHIAL, FIRE ROCKET, N, GIVE GROAT, N, FIGHT CYBERMAN, E, EXAMINE WORKBENCH, TAKE SCREWDRIVER, W,, S IN, DOWN, TAKE RUBY, UP, OUT, N, OPEN ROBOT, EXAMINE ROBOT, TAKE SILICON CHIP, S, IN, DOWN, DOWN, DROP RUBY, DROP SCREWDRIVER, DROP CHIP, DROP ROCKET, DROP LIGHTSABRE, DROP MATTRESS, DROP STAR DROP EMERALD, DROP GAUNLET, SCORE (SHOULD NOW BE 775/1000), TAKE DRINKING HORN, TURN COG 8, SWING PENDULUM, N.
N, W, IN, KNEEL, PRAY, OUT, E, N, N, N, TAKE BUCKLE, S, S, S, NE, E, IN, TAKE NET, TAKE TRIDENT, OUT, W, SW, S, S, IN, THROW NET, THROW TRIDENT, WEAR SANDALS, TAKE BUCKLE, OPEN DOOR, OUT, E, N, NE, NE, NE, FILL HORN, S, PULL GRATE, S, S, DRINK WATER, W, W, S, DROP SANDALS, DROP HORN, DROP BUCKLE, DROP MATCHBOX, DROP WHEEL, SCORE (SHOULD NOW BE 825/1000), TAKE TEARDROP, TAKE TUSK, TAKE EGG, TAKE OLIVE BRANCH, TAKE WING, TAKE CAP, TAKE CHIP, TAKE BUCKLE, TAKE MILESTONE, TURN COG 9, SWING PENDULUM, N.
S, DROP MILESTONE, S, S, S, DOWN, W, S, DIG, TAKE BOTTLE, N, E, S, UNLOCK CAGES, S, UNLOCK BARS, E, E, IN, DOWN, DOWN, DROP BOTTLE, E, E, UP, UP, UP, TAKE CLOAK, WEAR CLOAK, OPEN TRAPDOOR, UP, UP, E, THROW TEARDROP, THROW TUSK, W, E, THROW EGG, THROW OLIVE BRANCH, W, E, THROW WING, THROW CAP, W, E, THROW CHIP, THROW BUCKLE, W, E, THROW BOX.
The Time Storms have affected the ability of the Doctors current persona to operate properly. Because of the nature of the emergency, the High Council of the Time Lords have authorised that control is passed to you.
This is contrary to the First Law of Time, but desperate situations require desperate remedies! Good Luck, Doctor.
(You're going to need it!) In the Adventure, you must guide your earlier persona by sending him messages through this Time Lord telepathic controller, cunningly disguised as a Sinclair Spectrum.
The game features the player searching for the five (*ahem*) segments of the Key to Time, and was dedicated to the memory of William Hartnell.
Get Crystal, (go to library and play crystal in hologram player), Press button, Pull Lever.
Exit, Help, E, Enter door, S, Sit in chair, Get cushion, Get sash, Drop cushion, Get up, S, Sit on bed, Get pillow, Get rod, Drop pillow, Get up, N, N, Exit, E, E, S, Examine computer, N, N, Enter cell, Get key, Say Prydonian, S, Enter Dais, Put rod in hole, Get rod, Enter stairs, unlock safe apparently - from the point on, TME is a little lost - if you can figure out the final few moves, please contact us!
Extremely simplistic plotting and vocabulary limit what might have been a nice, fun game. Rescuing the five Doctors would be quite easy if you could actually think up an alternative to 'tie rope around tree' or 'throw gold at Cyberman' which the game accepts. Whoever wrote this didn't have much of a puzzle instinct in him, because not only is the game completely about getting items and using them in the right places, every item you'll need for each 'world' you travel to are found on that world! All of the items needed to complete the Dalek city world are in the Dalek city, etc. OK, but only as a time waster. The only really fun thing about it is what happens if you type in swear words (try it and see...). The Seven Doctors is a splendid example of how this same theme could've been done so much better.
Knock, knock, Who's here. The Doctor's back, in search of The Key to Time. This new text adventure from Lumpsoft features the veteran time traveller and many of his oldest enemies, battling it out through time and space. Davros, Daleks, Cybermen and fellow time-lords all show up as you steer your Tardis through the ages. With the aid of a timescanner you must discover the scattered pieces of the great key and presumably save the Universe into the bargain. Before you can begin the quest you will have to learn how to operate the Tardis. Addicts of the TV series will find themselves in a well-known environment, but the program is very friendly and will give considerable help to those who are less familiar with the bumbling doctor. The program is responsive and versatile whilst the riddles are by no means obvious. It will get you zipping back and forth through time like nobody's business. The Key to Time is good-humoured, well written and a joy to play. Gilbert factor: 7.
The Key To Time is Lumpsoft's first adventure and is all about a time traveller who was all the rage when people used to watch television. The loading screen shows a picture of a police box and funny little robots with a bad case of metallic pimples and tunnel vision compounded by the position of their only eye on the end of a stalk.
Apparently it is a bad time for time travellers what with time storms distorting travel coordinates which might lead anywhere and it proves imperative that someone recovers the object that can dispel the storms for good. At a meeting of the High Council of Time Lords one senior member asked, "Who can dispel the time storms?" But this was taken as a command by the others and so you, The Doctor, ended up with the job.
On your first attempt at the game it's better to ask for HELP rather than STARTing straight off so you can gather some useful information. "In this adventure you must guide your earlier persona by sending him messages through this Time Lord telepathic controller, cunningly disguised as a Sinclair Spectrum." Here you are told of the game's intricacies including a timely list of recommended verbs including a general HELP, a more specific HELP(TIMESCANNER) and WAIT. The HELP is not as useful as it could be because it only results in a random selection from three or four phrases, one of which reads "Never eat anything bigger than your head", a saying reminiscent of the work parodied by Lumpsoft's next program to be released, Malice in Wonderland. The other, more specific help command is very useful in that constructions like HELP(DALEK) give encyclopedic information concerning a certain object or creature, eg. Cybermen are allergic to gold. I really do like this kind of encyclopedic reference material as it was what we all thought computers were about, indeed what they are good at, until the limitations of micro memory become apparent. In this respect, I can't wait to see what adventure games the QL can produce. The WAIT command begins mimicking The Hobbit but soon departs with an amusingly prolonged diversion.
The vocabulary is very friendly with constructions such as GO(TARDIS) and ENTER(CRACK) equally helpful and the plot is similarly responsive; everything can be examined and if you look at the screen you find "The Tardis materialised. Atmosphere: breathable.". Swearing will bring the wrath of Mary Whitehouse down upon your head leaving you to regenerate into your next persona, perhaps this time the chap who is a trifle absent-minded and plays a pipe.
Time travel is the core of the game and if you find play relatively easy as I did, then you will proceed quite quickly through the five time zones, although you may well use up a few of the Doctor's characters. Moving through the likes of Daleks and Cybermen you arrive at Gallifrey where you enter, presumably, the final stages around the president's office. If the game's tricky moments hinder progress then you may have time to ponder on the difficulty of getting any score higher than 0 or how to travel from one time zone to another in the Tardis, an operation which involves a tricky combination of lever pulling and button pressing.
The Key To Time is a very worthy effort from Lumpsoft combining a friendly response with an interesting plot and amusing interludes. A text-only Quilled game with a familiar theme but very well executed.
Roland was somewhat a precursor to the game mascots of the 90s � Nintendo's Mario, Sega's Sonic and so on. Several games were produced in 1984 (and one in 1985), each using 'Roland' (named after Amstrad boss Roland Perry), in whichever guise was necessary, as the hero.
They then introduced the Doctor Who element with Roland in the Caves (programmed by Paco Suarez again, with graphics by Juanjo Redando), in which Roland is a bizarre purple bug that can jump huge distances (down to being able to mutate to look like the local life forms, supposedly). The story outline for this claims he has fallen into the caves when his telephone box crash lands. Roland's final outings were Roland in Time (1984) and Roland in Space (1985). Both of these games cemented the link by featuring Roland (this time as a squat little man) in a time-travelling red telephone box, and the latter actually used the Doctor Who theme (in stereo, thanks to the marvels of the Amstrad's sound chip) on the title screen. The player could enter the telephone box whenever they wanted and travel to a different destination. Roland in Space featured Sol 3, Pollu 3, Algol 6, Polaris 4, Arcturis 7, Betelgeuse 2 and Alpha Centauri 4, all multi-directional scrolling landscapes scattered with crystals. The aim was simply to collect as many crystals as possible in order to defeat the evil Maestro, whose name is thought to be a reference to the Master.
Press TAB E G J K < and M while on a planet to allow you to pass any hazard and fall any distance.
|
2019-04-18T11:24:02Z
|
http://millenniumeffect.co.uk/games/80-84.php
|
Boat Builders experts and enthusiasts.
Your ideal boat building partner – CAD design and state of the art boat building, painting, and furnishing facilities.
When purchasing a boat you have to keep in mind what will ou prefer doing with it. Are you looking to stay moored up all the time in your Marina of choice or would you prefer cruising the canals as much as possible, maybe with a Constant Cruising License?
Whatever the answer, there are plenty of resources to help you out make an informed decision.
These helpful guides will show you incredible places to visit with your canal boat in each area, with tips and advice on fun things to do with the whole family, where to stay and how to get there.
Do you know which canal you want to cruise but are not sure if your canal boat can go through it? Use this simple guide for the Waterways Dimensions by the Canal & River Trust.
Want to order your new boat but not sure about placing the build slot deposit?
As we enter 2019, we face this period of uncertainty which can, in some cases, delay house sales. You may be confident your funds will free up but just not 100% sure it will happen on time. On the other hand, if you don’t make a commitment when you need to, you could find yourself without a boat when the time comes.
Or worse, what if you placed a deposit but your funds encounter a delay, or your house sale falls through? Do you risk losing your deposit? What to do next?
We can help you take the next step with confidence.
Our trusted Finance partners can organise the first stage payment to help you, after placing your initial build slot deposit. Or we will simply postpone your build slot, so you don’t lose the deposit on your boat. We start the build at a later date after the funds are with you.
Either way, you can move forward with confidence and support.
Some people hear the word “finance” and instantly shake their heads. Whether you are worried about finance or have an absolute distrust for finance companies, you still might want to consider the idea of taking a loan to help the purchase of your dream boat.
there are no early payment penalties. As soon as the money come in, pay off the rest of the balance and say goodbye to the monthly mortgage payments and finally start living your new life in complete FREEDOM.
Follow this link HERE for more details.
Here at the Nottingham Boat Company we pride ourselves of the investment we made in state of the art design technology, up to the minute manufacturing equipment, and modern management systems. This empowers our staff with the ability to plan and manufacture high-quality boats.
We constantly invest in training, IT, and modern workshop equipment, allowing you to feel more confident while making one of the largest financial purchases of your life.
+ What makes NOTTINGHAM BOAT COMPANY the best suited company to build your boat?
We have over 50 years of experience in building boats AND living aboard. We know what you will need and how to get you there. We will work closely with you to make sure you get exactly what you want, whether you are looking to relocate living aboard or planning new and exciting adventures.
+ Where can you find us?
We are perfectly situated in the centre of UK, at Redhill Marina.
We are situated at the junction of the river Trent with the river Soar. Both leading to navigable canals.
Our position allows for an easy test of your narrow boats, barges or wide beams up to 72ft with a 14ft beam.
Here on site we will be able to lift your boat in and out of the river and onto a truck for transportation. Or better yet, you can sail away directly from the marina.
+ What are the boats choices?
Narrowboats: From 50ft in length and their traditional 6ft10” width, Narrowboats are known for their history as work boats, and their ability to travel almost anywhere in the Inland Waterways.
Wide beams: Doubling the width space of a Narrowboat (12ft) Wide beams tend to be used as liveaboards, giving you as much comfort as a regular flat.
Barges: They have a bulky look and may look even bigger than most Wide Beams, incredibly spacious, they will make you forget about your life-on-land.
Restrictions on rivers and canals locks.
You can find all the relative information on the Canal & River Trust website.
+ How do we work on your boat?
With the implementation of CAD (Computer Aided Design), we can offer you schematics of what your boat will look like, allowing you to choose ‘what goes where’.
From the planning stages to completion, so you can follow the progress of your boat every step of the way. All you need is an email address and a PDF reader on your PC/device.
Give you important information regarding position, method of use, and how to gain access to vital boat equipment.
+ How does CAD benefit you?
CAD is a fantastic piece of computer technology when used by an experienced design engineer. As it is used to produce realistic 3D images of the boat or a product, it allows for any changes to be made prior the actual production.
These images will give you a visual feel for the finished boat, boat layout, equipment level, colour, and style before we start manufacturing your boat.
Provide an accurate inventory of equipment and furniture for you to use as reference.
Let you know exactly what you will get, when your boat will be ready, and how much it costs.
Choose, view and approve your own improvements, styles, textures, and colours BEFORE we start working on the boat.
CAD drastically reduces the possibility of mistakes, which reduces the possibility of delays, which reduces the chances of disappointment.
We will provide you with the 3D schematics.
+ Where do we work on your boat?
Did you know that risk of condensation and or frost will affect the paint and materials at all levels?
That is why our workshops and offices are heated using environmentally friendly heating system that uses wood chip from sustainably managed forests. This allows us to paint boats in a dry, temperature-controlled environment.
We are proud to be the only company in the industry that greatly invested in a modern approach.
We take pride in being unique when it comes to care for the way we build your boat.
The warm and comfortable environment also improves our staff’s moral, which in turn raises the quality of their workmanship on your boat.
+ Where do we start to work on your boat?
We use sand blasting to provide a dry, clean steel hull which is a vitally important step before the painting is done.
Sand blasting prepares the hull to be smothered in epoxy paint, which has the best adhesive characteristics of any commercial paint and is 100% waterproof.
Sand blasting and epoxy paint provide the ultimate protection for your boat and a perfect base for the finishing 2K primer and top coat.
Our experience and confidence in the industry, combined with our investment in the latest technology and high-quality materials, has gained us a manufacturer guarantee. You will sail away with a durable marine paint finish to be proud of.
+ How do we test your boat?
We have on-site a 40 tons boat hoist, hydraulic trailer, and heavy-duty slipway that permit us to launch and test your boat.
This allows us to check for any faults or risk of failures prior to the delivery to you.
After our test and the customer hand over, you will be confident that your boat is ready to be hoisted onto a truck for transportation, which we can arrange for you, or have your boat placed directly in the marina.
All is left for you to do is sail away!
+ What are the choices of paint and final touches?
We proud ourselves into being able to offer you a bespoke boat. This means that we will have a range of exterior and interior colours for you to pick from, using the very latest paint technology and high quality durable paints and materials.
We pick the best interior finishing by collaborating with great partners. You will be able to choose from a wide range of kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms styles. Luxury flooring, wooden internal finishing, and soft furnishing are also provided.
As a company we can offer a high standard, bespoke boat. Designed using Computer Aided Design software, we will provide you with 3D drawings and plans enabling you to decide exactly the way you want your boat before we start working on it.
+ How far can you go with your boat?
Most rivers and canals will have you sail at about 4mph, allowing you to take in the beautiful scenery at a cruising pace.
You can visit the Canal & River Trust website for more information regarding speed restrictions or canals and rivers limitations.
+ Where can you keep or moor your boat?
There are many places to keep or moor your boat thanks to the many marinas located all over the UK, on rivers and canals.
Click HERE for a quick search of available moorings.
+ Do you need any licence?
If you have a boat on the water, you need a license. Even in a marina you need a River only or River & Canal or Canal only license. You can upgrade a River or Canal only to a River & Canal license for short periods of time if you want to go travelling for a short period of time or longer one! A Gold licence from the Canal & River Trust will allow you to live and travel the canals and rivers controlled by the Canal & River Trust.
You can also buy or lease your own private mooring.
Click HERE for more information about Boat license.
Follow this link to apply online for a license.
+ What else do you need?
All boats need to be safe and they must pass a Boat Safety Exam every four years. All our new fully fitted boats come with a valid BSE. You also need current insurance. And with new boats, you need to provide the Craft ID Number, which is issued by the boat builder.
+ How many people can sleep on your boat?
Depending on your own preferences of boat size and your current needs, we can provide you with boats with up to 4 sleeping areas.
Each boat description will state the amount of berths and/or beds they have.
+ How many people can your boat safely host?
Regardless of the boat you choose, we always provide our boats with a builders’ plaque which will tell you the carrying capacity, and the number of passengers (including skipper) you are allowed on board without invalidating your insurance.
+ Is there something you can have in a house but not on your boat?
Nope! Any services that you can find inside houses these days, you will be able to find them on our boats. Also, most things can be catered for with extra battery power or mobile WiFi.
+ What are the running costs of a boat?
The running costs for an inland waterways boats are approximately £4,000-£6,000 pa, outside of London. That should include moorings, insurance, and licence.
Maintenance, fuel, and heating will depend on usage, with an approximate estimate of £1,000 to £2,000 pa.
+ You have never driven a boat before?
Safety comes first. All our boats are built with safety and manoeuvrability in mind. We provide you with user friendly equipment, instructions, and essential training if needed.
Even though legally you don’t require a certificate or training to use a boat on the inland waterways, we do recommend to look into a health and safety training prior beginning your adventure.
We can advise and/or arrange your training with our collaborators.
+ Can you actually afford a boat?
You have seen our fully fitted boats, maybe you are looking at those few extras that will make your boat just perfect, or maybe you are tempted by the idea of building your own Sailaway.
We understand that purchasing a boat has a huge financial cost. You may need financial help to assist you in the decision making, or to decide which extras will benefit you more.
We are here to assist you. Our trusted financial partner PROMARINE is always happy and available to discuss options.
+ How long will it take to assess you for financial advice?
5 minutes on the phone with a financial adviser will be enough to go through your requirements.
A personal credit search will be required, alongside 3 months bank statements. A business will be required to supply accounts information.
+ What will you be asked while speaking to our financial advisor?
+ After all this, who organises all the paperwork?
When everything is green lighted, we will prepare the paperwork for you to fill in and sign. We also have an online Direct Debit form that we can help you complete if you need us to.
This enables the finance company to pay for the boat and draw funds from your bank when required. Your boat must be Comprehensively insured always during your finance term.
+ Are there any TAX advantages?
There are tax advantages (VAT free) when you buy a Wide Beam or Barge, but not when you buy a Narrowboat.
All our boat descriptions will include details regarding VAT and what it takes for each boat to include or exclude VAT.
The D measurement is measured from under the top of the gunwale to the base plate.
The gross tonnage must be above 15 tons.
+ How else can we help you?
We are always on the phone if you need us, normally 7 days a week during office hours.
We have extensive experience in dealing with any issue you may come across after you have bought your boat. Most of these issues can arise as you get used to running your boat, and can be easily dealt over the phone. It is a learning curve after all.
If you require more assistance we will come to see you, or we will help you find competent advice to minimise any inconvenience.
+ Thinking about DIY your own boat?
Visit our “sister” website Sailaways.net for more information on Sailaway projects.
Sailaways are boats that you can literally build yourself starting from an empty shell. Here at Redhill Marina we will provide you with everything you need through our on-site Chandlery and Sailaway Centre Park.
You can benefit of plenty of land storage, workshop storage containers, electricity, and water ON SITE.
Plus, there are toilets, moorings, and a good café.
+ Will you be left on your own?
If you buy a boat from us (fully fitted, or especially a Sailaway) WE WILL BE HERE for you. We have 50 years of experience in boat building AND living aboard. This makes sure that we are building your boat (or helping you build your Sailaway) to a high professional standard.
Our chandlery has everything you may need, with assembly instructions too.
We manufacture and supply-to-retail high-quality, flat-pack furniture kits, specifically designed for boats, here at Redhill Marina.
We can advise you with the best options at the best possible price for you, as we strive to get you the best DIY end results in the fastest time.
+ How does the water system work?
The water system on our boats is supplied from a stainless-steel water tank of different sizes. Pressure is provided by a 12v DC or 240v ac water pump through an accumulator tank and transferred throughout the boat using plastic water pipe. Much the same as any household water system.
+ How is gas housed and powered?
The propane gas is supplied from a Gas Bottle supplied by Calor Gas. Then through a gas system to the hob, oven and grill.
|
2019-04-24T20:00:35Z
|
https://www.nottinghamboatco.com/about
|
Pravin Bagli wakes at dawn and dresses carefully for work; he slips on a light cotton T-shirt and shorts, a plain white cap, and flip-flops. He wolfs down four rotis, and then scooters a kilometer to his workplace—a plot of land in the Indian state of Goa that borders a river emptying into the Arabian Sea. Tossing aside his sandals, the stocky, middle-aged man with skin burnished bronze from the sun clasps a long rake and ambles along narrow clay ridges crisscrossing the land. Nearby, red-wattled lapwings skitter and hop. Bagli stops at a small section of bubbling white brine and dips his rake, alternately pushing and pulling, sweating as he works and the temperature climbs. The breeze coming off the Chapora River offers little relief. For a quarter of a century, six months a year, Bagli has followed this routine, the routine of a mittkaar—a traditional salt maker.
At 42, Bagli is one of the youngest mittkaars in the village of Agarvado, an ancient salt-producing center in northern Goa. Agarvado means “village of salt pans”; until roughly 15 years ago, most families depended on salt making as their core source of income, followed by agriculture. A decade ago, the village had 12 working salt pans. Today, it has only four in operation, each a few hectares in size.
The industrialization of salt—India is the world’s third-largest salt producer—and the rise of fine table salt have led to a decline in the number of Goa’s traditional salt makers. The implications are many—for people and creatures, great and small, who have depended on mittkaars and their salt pans for over a millennium.
Coastal communities worldwide have traded salt for at least 4,500 years. Salt, a natural preservative, allowed farmers, fishermen, and hunters to store excess food for future use. It was a crucial technology for developing civilizations. In Goa, solar salt making as a community tradition dates back 1,500 years, and little in the methodology has changed since then.
The salt pans, also called salterns, resemble a shallow ice-cube tray—writ large across the landscape—with connecting sections. Each section serves one of three roles: a reservoir tank, where seawater is pumped in from the estuary; evaporator tanks, where the water evaporates and turns saltier; and finally, crystallizer pans, where frothy salt brine forms crystals. The heat of the summertime sun makes the process possible.
In December and January, Bagli prepares the salt pans. He first drains the water and then kneads mud and clay, shaping it into raised borders with his bare hands. Harvest begins in February and ends in May, when the monsoon showers arrive. Bagli works in the same pan as his ancestors, wielding a few wooden tools just as they did. Working solo, he produces up to 3,000 kilograms of salt a year and supplements his income by growing coconuts in the greenway alongside the saltern.
Bagli sells his salt in his shop, which stands along the main road bisecting Agarvado and connecting it to the popular beaches of Morjim and Arambol. In recent years, many mittkaars have set up shops along the road, which swarms with tourists. They sell fizzy drinks, batter-fried fritters, petrol, and groceries, including fine table salt manufactured in India. Demand for the coarser traditional salt is low; it’s mostly relegated to the tasks of rinsing and cooking fish or preserving seafood by fisherfolk.
Portuguese colonizers transformed Goan salt into a global commodity after they arrived in the 16th century. They exported Goan salt to other parts of India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. In 1849, Goa exported almost 19 million kilograms of salt. In the 19th century, the region had 658 salt pans; by 1965 only 200 remained. The almost fatal blow to the salt makers came in the 1990s with the World Health Organization’s warning about iodine deficiency in developing countries. The Indian government temporarily banned the sale of non-iodized edible salt in 1997 as a public health measure. But iodine deficiency disorders were most prevalent in mountainous regions in northern and northeastern India. Because the sea is a natural source of iodine, those who live in coastal regions like Goa consume enough of the mineral through a diet heavy in seafood. Scientists from Goa have also pointed out that Goan traditional salt contains adequate amounts of iodine.
Since the late 1990s, however, Goans have switched to commercial table salt. Today, only nine Goan villages, including Agarvado, have a few working salterns each. The export market is nonexistent. Almost 77 percent of India’s salt is produced in the western state of Gujarat. The large-scale industrial operations there generate table and industrial-grade salt and employ thousands of workers, who often toil in deplorable conditions.
Most Goan salterns lie abandoned, surrendered to the sea, or they’re covered with cement and sand to form foundations for hotels and other buildings—tourism has replaced salt as the backbone of the economy. The disappearing salterns interest few visitors, with one exception.
Periodically, a small group of people will shuffle along the clay borders of salterns that belong to Bagli and other mittkaars. They head straight for the brine-filled basins, the final section in the three-part salt-making process. These PhD candidates from Goa’s Birla Institute of Technology (BITS) come to look for the hard-to-see life that thrives in this extremely saline environment.
Salt contains bacteria, archaea, fungi, and organisms called halophiles, Greek for “salt loving,” explains Kabilan Mani, a BITS doctoral student. Halophiles are “extremophiles,” organisms that thrive in the most inhospitable of conditions. These super-heroic life forms flourish whether buried deep in the Antarctic ice or tucked into searing rocks under the Earth’s surface and, in the case of halophiles, in conditions too salty for other living things.
Mani and his team focus on haloarchaea, specific salt microbes that are among the oldest forms of life on Earth. So adaptable are salt-loving organisms that their tolerance of salinity, radiation, and temperature could make it possible they thrive elsewhere in the universe. If humankind finds life on Mars, it will probably be halophiles, perfectly adapted to Martian brine pools, scientists have speculated.
For microbiologists, salterns are also significant habitats for discovering microbes that might have new applications. Mani’s colleague, Bhakti Salagonkar, is testing salt microbes in the production of bioplastics; another colleague, Deepthi Das, scans them for enzymes useful in detergents. Other scientists in Goa study their medicinal potential as antimicrobial agents.
Fascinating as the invisible world of halophiles is, the most visible beneficiaries of this man-made environment are birds. The water surface in salt pans clouds over with green algae, a food that attracts brine shrimp, which in turn attracts fish, all of which attracts and nourishes winged visitors. Domestic and migratory birds such as plovers, terns, avocets, and storks feed in the reservoir tanks and roost in the surrounding mangroves. Salagonkar is also a keen birder; when visiting Goan salt pans, she easily spots Indian cormorants, marsh sandpipers, kingfishers, herons, and other birds.
Goa’s location on the Central Asian-Indian Flyway, an important migration route for over 150 bird species, means migratory waterfowl such as pintail ducks, northern shovelers, and woolly-necked storks stop over. Birds fly from the Arctic to summer in India and other parts of South Asia. Manufactured salt pans have hosted a diversity of avian life for millennia, with equally diverse migration routes worldwide; many species, including endangered ones, rely on Bohai Bay in China, the Bay of Cádiz in Spain, and elsewhere.
Goa’s traditional salt-making industry verges on collapse, with neither the Indian government nor the Goan state authorities offering support. As more salt makers leave the trade (mostly mittkaars on the lower end of the socioeconomic ladder), hope is hard to come by. But one elderly salt maker in Nerul, a village close to Goa’s most crowded tourist stretch of Calangute-Candolim, defies this trend. Govind Bhobe has spent over half his life committed to his salterns.
Gaunt and twiggy, 79-year-old Bhobe looks fragile, but his appearance belies an indefatigable character. He works a nine-to-five job as a lawyer and oversees his salterns in the early mornings. Bhobe has made salt every season since 1962. Over the years, with his team of seven employees, he has scaled up production from 800 bags to 5,000 bags of 75 kilograms each.
“A salt pan is a self-sustaining, eco-friendly system,” he says, adding that salt makers can earn extra income by cultivating coconut and mango trees along a salt pan’s green margins. Bhobe used to grow a variety of salt-resistant rice in the saline pans but finds it’s too labor-intensive now. Catching fish and shrimp during the monsoon season also brings income, and the algae in the reservoir tanks can be sold as fertilizer.
Salt-making communities elsewhere have made successful comebacks. Guérande, a small community off the coast of Brittany in France, is one of a handful worldwide that has revived what was once a dying occupation. Today, their handcrafted salt, “fleur de sel,” is among the world’s most expensive. The sustainable-food movement has also boosted small-scale producers. The Italy-based Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity supports six salt-making communities, including Farim salt makers of Guinea-Bissau on Africa’s Atlantic Coast and Trapani sea salt makers from Sicily, Italy.
Developers often approach Bhobe, eager to turn his ancestral saltern into a guesthouse overlooking the scenic mangroves. And his son, a senior manager at a multinational company, wants him to slow down.
Even as Pravin Bagli contemplates giving up the trade—“It’s too much hard work; toiling in the sun isn’t easy,” he admits—Bhobe waves away any question of giving up his salt pans.
“How does one stop doing the things one loves?” he asks.
As go the mittkaars, so go two intertwined, diverse ecosystems—one biological and one cultural—and a deep bond with the natural world.
Cite this Article: Elizabeth Soumya “The Mittkaars,” Hakai Magazine, May 18, 2015, accessed April 25th, 2019, https://www.hakaimagazine.com/features/mittkaars/.
|
2019-04-25T06:21:05Z
|
https://www.hakaimagazine.com/features/mittkaars/
|
Join us to support culturally specific early learning!
We are excited to announce that we are collaborating on two early childhood education bills in the Oregon Legislature this session!
HB3069 will create a fund for culturally specific programs focused on early learning. And the other priority (does not have a bill number yet) will create a certification path for Community Education Workers based on the Traditional Health Worker certification model.
We have been meeting with lawmakers and will be testifying on the bills in the coming months. We have also hired our first lobbyist to help us work with partners and lawmakers!
If you're interested in supporting HB3069, you can join us for a hearing on Tuesday, April 18 at the State Capitol or by submitting written testimony!
Families and children of color are a large and growing part of Oregon’s early learning community – 36.5% of all births in Oregon are babies of color! Yet, too often they do not have access to culturally specific programs. Just 16% of Latino children have access to Head Start in their community.
Oregon funds many amazing early childhood programs with state dollars, however, only a small number of programs are eligible for this program. Given the growing population, more needs to be done to serve our children of color.
Nonprofit organizations with culturally specific programs are most prepared to meet this need. Programs like Juntos Aprendemos at Latino Network and many other culturally specific programs across the state have a track record of supporting school readiness and family stability.
This bill will create an Early Childhood Equity Fund, dedicated to funding culturally specific early learning services. If the Oregon Legislature passes this bill, it will be an important step in closing the opportunity gap for our children of color.
In the past two years, our Community Education Worker project has seen tremendous results! Today, people who work with young children – from child care providers to preschool teachers to home visitors like our CEWs – are increasingly recognized for their professionalism.
We know that training for these early learning providers is critically important. Past efforts, however, have focused on pushing early learning teachers to earn associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and certifications at community colleges.
These pathways are admirable, but they leave many professionals behind. Home visitors, community education workers, family advocates, and others don’t have a path for professionalization.
And for people of color or anyone who does not speak English, who face historical barriers in accessing higher education and career training, the difficulties are even greater.
This bill will create a certification program for Community Education Workers, modeled after the existing Oregon Traditional health Worker training program. This will ensure opportunities for professionalization while removing other barriers.
Want to learn more or submit a written testimony? Contact Sadie Feibel Holmes, Director of Early Childhood Programs.
It was amazing seeing our latest project in Gresham City Hall come to life last week! The Grand Opening of Cambio Cafe represents Latino Network's efforts to help start youth's career paths in a positive way. Not only will this coffee cart help teach them important business skills, but they will also learn what it takes to operate a business and have something valuable to put on their resumes.
Here are some photos of the big day!
Debbie has been on the Family Stability team since summer of 2016.
Every once in awhile we like to feature one of our awesome team members who is on the ground doing amazing things in our community. This time, we chose a Latino Network employee who has been working hard to help families achieve their dreams.
Debbie Cabrales is a Family Stability Program Coordinator and works for our Community Based Programs. Since she came on board in June, Debbie has worked with countless families to help them with rental assistance, education, employment, and achieving their goals for their children.
Q: Where are you from? How did you get into your career path?
I am from Woodburn Oregon. I started this career path when I started going to school at Western Oregon University. When I first went there I thought that I wanted to go into Criminal Justice, but once I took a sociology class, it changed my views and I realized that I wanted to help people and that my passion was in working more directly with the community.
Q: What is your family history or heritage?
I feel that being a first generation Hispanic/Latina woman has helped me a lot. All of the sacrifices that my parents have gone through for my siblings and I have really opened my eyes in a lot of ways. My parents came to this country from Mexico wanting a better future for my siblings and me, so when I think about motivation I think about my parents and how everything that they did for us is not going to waste.
Q: What’s your job at Latino Network like?
I meet with community members and families when they need the most support and hope. In doing so, I assist them in meeting their goals to reach stability, provide support with their education, employment and housing, and I also discuss goals for their children’s education and achieving student success.
Q: What is a success story that you've witnessed with the people you've helped while working at Latino Network?
One of the families that I work with had just moved here from out of state. As soon as I met the family, both the parents and children were extremely hopeful and wanting to do better.
While the mother worked, the father went out looking for apartments and would submit applications, and at the same time pick up and drop off kids at school. And soon after, they had been approved for an apartment and were on their way finally being able to have a place to call home.
The family was able to celebrate the holidays in the comfort of their own home, and see their children be able to open up presents. These were things that to the family seemed like it would be impossible for it to happen. Now the family is doing great and keeps being positive, they never lost hope and were able to fulfill their dreams and make them a reality.
Q: How does your team at Latino Network help engage the community?
We do more than just help with rental assistance. We help families by trying to build relationships in order for them to have positivity in their lives. We help them achieve their goals and do anything in our power to positively get them engaged with the community and be a support system that the families need.
Thanks Debbie for being such an amazing part of our team and for helping so many families!
We are proud to announce three new members of Latino Network’s Board of Directors!
Patrick Quinton, Christa Stout, and Melinda Veliz were confirmed as board members in March 2017.
Patrick Quinton is the founding principal of Civic Innovation NW consulting firm. Previously, he was the Executive Director of Portland Development Commission. Under his leadership, PDC was the Presenting Sponsor for Latino Network’s annual gala, Noche Bella for several years. We are excited to have his expertise guiding us. Read his full bio here.
Christa Stout is the Vice President of Social Responsibility for the Portland Trail Blazers. Previously, she managed the Portland Timbers Community Relations Department. Latino Network is currently a community partner with the Blazers, and we look forward to continuing to deepen that partnership and work with Christa. Read her full bio here.
Melinda Veliz works in Public and Community Relations for Legacy Health-Silverton Medical Center. Melinda is a graduate of our Unidos program, Cohort II. We look forward to having her on our board! Read her full bio here.
How can we better serve our families in the community with infants and toddlers? How can we serve families who are unable to make it to existing services in schools or community centers? One of Latino Network’s newest programs began with that question in 2014, posed to a group of community members and nonprofit staff. Creciendo Juntos (Spanish for Growing Together) serves families with children ages birth to three through home visits and small group parent-child development classes.
Though many early childhood programs exist, including our own Juntos Aprendemos, this program fills a gap in ensuring that families are able to receive one-on-one assistance in their own home on a regular basis, from a community member who speaks the same language. The program focuses on very young children.
The program trains community members as community education workers, drawing on the principles of community health workers, to be able to deliver developmentally appropriate early childhood lessons for parents and young children. They also offer 10-week series of classes for parents to attend with their infant or toddler to learn more about child development.
In the past year, Creciendo Juntos staff have helped families facing housing instability due to rising rents, connecting them with services for rent or housing assistance. Staff screen toddlers for developmental delays, and can help parents connect with services if a child is in need of additional health or educational help. And staff listen to the concerns of the parent and help them navigate issues as they arise.
The Community Education Worker (CEW) program – Latino Network calls its program by Creciendo Juntos - was launched as a partnership among culturally specific nonprofits in Portland, in collaboration with the Community Capacitation Center. The program has been funded by the state through the Early Learning Multnomah hub.
Currently, Latino Network, the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA), Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO), and the Urban League provide services to families in their respective communities of color. Together, our programs serve families who speak 13 different languages at home! The three most common languages spoken are English, Spanish, and Somali.
Together, we served 175 families in 2016 with more than 1,100 home visits! Around 60% of these families report having an income of less than $25,000.
So far 2017 has been a year of adversity, but at Latino Network, we see this as an opportunity to come together in support, acceptance, and advocacy with and for our Latino communities, and all communities of color.
This is why we’ve created two resources pages – one for our amazing advocates and another for families who need resources and support – for our communities in Portland and the entire state of Oregon.
Our Community Resources page is dedicated to providing as many resources as we can to families and individuals with immigration or citizenship concerns. Here, you can find downloadable documents that will help you with preparing your family for an emergency, a list of immigration and family attorneys, and many links to “Know Your Rights” resources that will help you stay safe.
All documents, links, and resources can be found in English AND Spanish. We have made every effort to ensure these documents contain accurate information.
Our Take Action page is a resource for advocates who want to get involved in making our country safe for immigrants, refugees, and minority communities. You’ll find a comprehensive list of all of local, state and federal Oregon lawmakers, links to policy and advocacy resources, and a button to signup for our advocacy alert email list.
Our goal is to continue to empower ALL communities in Portland by providing resources, services, and support for individuals and families who need help and advocates who want to join our cause.
We hope that these two pages will empower you, your family, and your community to make our country safe and equal for everyone!
At Latino Network, we are always trying to find new and fun ways to recognize the people who are on the ground making a difference in our community: our staff. That's why we're starting a blog series that features our employees who are doing amazing things with youth, families, and communities here in Portland.
To start, we're featuring our very own AmeriCorps Vista, Thalia Garcia-Aguilar!
Thalia became our AmeriCorps Vista and Volunteer Coordinator in August, 2016.
Thalia helps coordinate all of our volunteers at Latino Network. From recruitment to training, she's the one who helps our organization connect with awesome people in the community who want to volunteer their time with our programs.
Before she became our AmeriCorps Vista, Thalia was with Latino Network as an AmeriCorps Summer Vista, helping our School Based Programs in our Ninth Grade Counts summer program. In August 2016, she became our resident Vista and started her volunteer coordinating position with us.
Question: What motivated you to go into AmeriCorps?
Thalia: Throughout my undergraduate schooling I meet a lot of people who told me about their experiences in AmeriCorps and it seemed really rewarding. I also remember receiving different job offers right after graduation, but none of them fit according to what I thought would be my next step in my career, so I joined AmeriCorps. Once I got involved I knew it was the right choice.
Question: What do you think about working for Latino Network?
Thalia: I ran across Latino Network during my undergraduate studies at Warner Pacific. The people I met were great and because I'm a first-generation Mexican-American, working here feels familiar. There's a lot of parallels between working at Latino Network and the family atmosphere I grew up with at home.
Question: What are you studying in school now? What would you like to do with it?
Thalia: I received my B.S. in May 2016 in Social Entrepreneurship. I originally wanted to get my MBA, but after working in the 9th Grade Counts program this past summer, I decided to pursue my Masters in Education. I don't know what my dream career is, but it definitely involves running a business in the interest of education, social justice, and diversity. I also would love to travel throughout the country and teach schools how to dismantle systems of oppression and become more inclusive and equitable environments.
Question: What's a success story that you've experienced while working at Latino Network?
Thalia: During my Summer Vista service with 9th Grade Counts, I connected one of my students who was into skateboarding with a friend of mine who was starting up a skateboarding company called Quartet. I asked him for Quartet stickers because my student liked the one on my water bottle. I told him how passionate my student was to learn how to skateboard, and how he was a great leader in the classroom. He was one of my students who can rally this peers together and often would help get his peers to be involved in activities. My friend gifted a skateboard and t-shirt to my student because of the student's initiative to lead and make a difference.
Months later, I got to meet my former student's mother. She wanted to let me know how well her son was doing in school and how meeting my friend has motivated him to graduate high school. He's also getting better at skateboarding! It was amazing to create the connection between the student and my friend, and to help foster a passion within the student that inspired him to succeed. That's what education is all about, and that's what I plan to do in the future!
Thank you Thalia for your amazing work at Latino Network and your passion to help the community! We can't wait to see what you'll achieve in the future!
Pan's Labyrinth - A Success!
What a successful night for Ollin: Social Justice Film Series!
Thank you to all who attended and supported this inspiring event. It was wonderful to see the movie theater almost sold out! We raised $1,600 last night, and ALL of it will go toward our advocacy efforts!
After we showed Pan's Labyrinth, Commissioner Nick Fish and Latino Board Chair Maria Elena Campisteguy led an enriching discussion about how everyone in the community can take action and fight for social justice.
Maria Elena Campisteguy and Nick Fish lead the discussion after Pan's Labyrinth. Topics of conversation included how we can pledge to take action, ways to stay involved in the community, and how we can work with our local government to ensure rights for everyone.
Arts & Culture Manager - and organizer of this event - Joaquin Lopez discusses how Pan's Labyrinth relates to our current political circumstances in the U.S.
Thank you to The Hollywood Theatre for hosting, and thank you to our featured discussion leaders! See you in March!
We’re coming together to advocate for social justice through film and discussion, and we want YOU to join us.
Ollin: Social Justice Film Series aims to unite communities, begin important discussions about social justice, and advocate for the rights of everyone - all through film and community-led discussions.
On January 23rd at 7:30pm, we will be showing Pan’s Labyrinth at the Hollywood Theatre, and Commissioner Nick Fish will join us in responding to the film's social justice themes while commenting on policy, advocacy, and leadership in our communities.
In the Hollywood Theatre lobby before the film, Latino Network will have a table with opportunities to volunteer, donate and/or learn how to become involved in making a collective impact for the success of Latino youth and families.
As 2016 ends, we wanted to reflect on some of our favorite moments from this year.
#6 - Latino Network Ballet Folklorico Featured in the Rose Festival!
Our youth dance group, Corazones Algres, was invited to participate in this Portland tradition. Youth rode on the float and danced along the route to the music of Edna Vazquez and her mariachis. Zumba Instructor Gisela Contreras led parents in Zumba along the way as well.
See more of our Rose Festival photos on our Facebook!
#5 - Juntos Aprendemos Expands and is Now in 10 Schools!
#4 Latino Leaders elected statewide & Measure 98 victory!
Latino Network has always been an advocacy organization and we continue to work to change policies and practices to ensure our communities are thriving.
We also celebrated a victory for ballot measures Measure 98 and Yes for Affordable Homes! And this month, we celebrated the victory of Open and Accountable Elections passed by City Council to match small dollar campaign donations.
Carmen Rubio attends a Yes on 98 rally with co-petitioners Toya Fink, Oregon Stand for Children Executive Director, and former Governor Ted Kulongoski.
Read more about our advocacy victories here!
#3 - 100% of Escalera seniors graduate! And our school-based programs expand!
Congratulations to every one of our high school seniors in Escalera college prep program. They all worked so hard and successfully graduated in June! Today, they are all enrolled in college or apprenticeship programs, working toward their goals.
And with the help of Multnomah County Schools Uniting Neighborhood (SUN) Contract, we expanded our programs to serve more Latino youth & families.
See our full list of schools here.
Read more about the reward we received at this year's NCLR conference in Orlando!
We could not do our work with all of you - as volunteers, donors, advocates, champions, and more! Thank you for working with us to make our Latino communities stronger and healthier.
United we move forward to achieve our goals in 2017.
Happy Holidays from the Latino Network Family!
From our family to yours, we hope that you have a wonderful holiday full of love, giving, and laughter.
Latino Network has certainly been busy this holiday season trying to spread the cheer around. From our Juntos Aprendemos Posadas to our Holiday Staff Party, our family has started off the holiday season with plenty of great memories!
See our Facebook album for all of the photos!
Some of our amazing staff members created a skit about Latino Network's mission for our staff party!
This month has been surreal. We celebrated Oregon voters passing Measure 98 and Yes for Affordable Homes. And we are thrilled to see Latinos winning elections, including Teresa Alonso Leon and Diego Hernandez to the Oregon House and Melinda Veliz to the Woodburn City Council. We are also immensely proud to have our first U.S. Latina Senator from Nevada - Catherine Cortez Masto.
At the same time, American voters made a choice to elect a President who has used harmful and divisive language that singles out Latinos, Muslims, immigrants, and other people of color.
I have heard from many of our staff members and community members about the deep fear that exists within our communities. Many of us, our families, and people we know came to this country as immigrants seeking a better life. Leaving one's home to immigrate takes courage, strength, and a deep desire to seek something better for ourselves and our families.
This same courage and strength will keep us all moving through the fear and prevent our communities from going back into the shadows.
I'm asking all of you to find the deep belief of goodness and hope within yourself. This IS our work - we are here in this place and time with Latino children and adults to project, amplify, and reflect this goodness and reiliency and love of and for our beautiful Latino communities.
There is a brighter tomorrow. We work for it when we work hard to pass measures like Measure 98. When we elect leaders who look like us and reflect our values. When we call for comprehensive immigration reform. When we fight racism, sexism, bigotry, and hate and replace it with love, resiliency, strength, and hope.
There is a brighter tomorrow for our communities, and it begins with us.
Latino Network Day @ Chipotle!
It's coming soon - your favorite burrito place is partnering with Latino Network for a fantastic day of making a difference in our community!
Eat at ANY Chipotle in Oregon or SW Washington and mention Latino Network on Tuesday, Oct. 25 and 50% of the profits go towards our programs!
Whatever you do, mention us to the cashier and you'll be apart of this amazing effort to help Latinos throughout Oregon!
Visit our Facebook event page and RSVP!
Unid@s is the Latino Network leadership development program that helps cultivate strong and connected leaders within the Latino community across Oregon. The goal of the program is to advance the voice and well being of all Latinos through increased leadership and advocacy.
This year, we welcome the fifth cohort of Latino leaders from around the state of Oregon as they begin a yearlong exploration of leadership as a Latino/a.
constructivist listening, supportive leadership and unlearning oppression, and understanding leadership oppression. The sessions are led by Nanci Luna Jimenez of Luna Jimenez Seminars.
In a time when policy, leadership and advocacy closely relate to the well being of minorities in America, Unid@s aims to engage Latino leaders of all ages and help them become involved in advocating for the Latino community.
Interested in learning more about the members of Unid@s Cohort V? Visit the Unid@s Cohort V webpage here.
|
2019-04-21T06:08:31Z
|
http://www.latnet.org/org-blog?offset=1495647560427
|
For every Tony Award “Hamilton” wins tomorrow, I feel I should be allowed one month of not having to be aware of it in any fashion. On that note I would also like to reclassify “Under-Tale” as a Broadway show before Sunday.
If you don’t know what that is, then great. Really wonderful. I envy you. It is like Unlikely Friendship the home game. Except that I have to see junk about it constantly when dealing with the only people who will pay me for art. Essentially a dating simulation for furries, as best I can figure out without wanting to. An Earthbound-pastiche-looking-thing where your attacks inflict friendship instead of damage. Except it lies to you at first so you do regular damage and accidentally kill things you aren’t supposed to and then it remembers that forever even if you delete everything and start over. So I am told. Like that teaches you a lesson about responsibility except it doesn’t because people play video games as a respite from responsibility. And fine, there is room for that in the world, but it is not itself the world. That is like the kind of video game lope would play.
Meanwhile most of the people in my business about that have not heard of Hamilton, because that is more the domain of tv idiots. Internet shut-ins think there’s something noble about not watching a different electronic glow-box, even if all they do with theirs is watch and retweet and boost-signals or whatever. Somehow without my trying I am buried in hypey trashoganda for the sacred cows of both sides daily, and it has worn on me rather a bit the past nine months, more intensely than it previously did the past nine years, and as a consequence this thing I give birth to now is rather hopeless and misshapen.
With that said, you, by virtue of being here, have probably not heard of “Hamilton” either. Maybe you have but probably not. It is a Broadway stage musical play incorporating a bunch of people dressed like they are in the 18th century, without William “Mr Feeny” Daniels or the Quaker Oats mascot in it, dancing around on a stage rapping about it. That is all. It is a silly fantasy. I welcome people to enjoy it. But the wealth-drenched celebrities who control the television media want to promote it as an evening with God and oh your life is incomplete until you see it! But you can’t because Barack Obama and Beyonce and Chef Boyardee bought up all the tickets for years in advance because that is what is trendy now and they must keep up appearances. 60 Minutes has aired a report on it at least twice. The Jeopardy writer who makes sure there is always a clue about Les Miserables seems to have swapped them out with Alexander Hamilton trivia, and the cast of the show introduced a full category about themselves, and afterward Alexander Trebekilton reminded viewers to see it if they are ever in New York except they can’t unless they sell their house and a scalper manages to rob Prince’s vault. Stephen Colbert has mentioned it about 80 times. James Corden, whose program comes on after Colbert’s, has some recurring segment in which he drives around in a car singing karaoke with celebrities who presumably are paid for it and that’s its own sad statement on what passes for entertainment, but he did it with the Hamilton guy and then Corden was a guest on Colbert’s show and told a story almost in tears about how he was having dinner with Hamilton Guy and said he was so sad he couldn’t give Hamilton more than a Standing Ovation when he saw it live (which you can’t ever do). ABC World News tonight teased across several acts that Hamilton Guy was leaving the cast this month, and then the actual report was just that information again, plus a reminder that you’d better rush out to see him, except you can’t, ever, unless you are a driving a car he is singing karaoke in. All the tv shows that old white handicapped people that I look after watch love Hamilton, or mean to make me think they do. It’s disgusting. They did the same with The Producers, and Book of Mormon and to a lesser extent Spamalot (as it was inherently alot). Meanwhile, in the 60 Minutes report, Hamilton Guy (I think his name is Lin) himself said “I just wrote a play.” He thinks this is as stupid as I do. But he gets to be treated like Caesar and various other doomed heads of state prior to being killed so he’s not going to tell anybody to cut it out.
ALSO James Corden is hosting the Tony Award show, and it is advertised with the clip of Corden’s own show, in the car with Hamilton Guy, rapping about Hamilton, and then the voiceover says “will HAMILTON win the most awards ever?” So they’re not even pretending this isn’t a fetid self-fellating sham. I don’t even hate James Corden; I liked him in Into the Woods, despite the Disney company’s dedicated desire to present it as a serious non-musical that doesn’t conflict with their own rubbish canon of made up things they didn’t make up, plus my general fatigue with the “happily ever after OR IS IT” genre by the time that movie version got made. But I’ve had enough Jameses and Jimmies and Jams and Jellies on late night television whose foremost skill seems to be acknowledging that stuff exists. For his part, bimshwel all-star Jimmy Fallon has a recurring segment where him and celebrity guests just lip-sync to songs. He does Corden one better by not actually taking the trouble to sing the overexposed, possibly exact-same songs with his overexposed guests, and they all probably get paid eight times as much. It is a travesty that anybody should have to switch from NBC to CBS to see both of these spectacles the same evening.
And on the internet it is the same; a few highly visible dorks who get paid just to record their heads saying how great stuff is get in on some property or other and then decide to devote their existences to funding-hyping-homaging it, and all the sad empty-lived people who look to them for validation think: I will devote MY existence to this TOO. And then one day I wake up and magically there are 3000 drawings of a pillsbury-looking skeleton wearing a hooded sweatshirt standing around not doing anything. This reflects the sad emptiness of my own life as well, since I continue to be exposed to people I have no means of respecting, or who will never respect me, and without procuring myself a counter-benefit in trade.
When I was at the Department of Motor Vehicles (as seen in hype-haven’s own Zootopia!) last month I saw a child who looked to be about 12, accompanied by a parent/guardian/kidnapper, drawing Undertunders in a sideways-turned notebook. At least I think it was a notebook; half the characters were wearing horizontal striped shirts so it was hard to tell. If the Hamburglar took this opportunity to escape from prison nobody would notice. They were just standing together in a row. The adult glanced at the drawing and asked “you’re drawing Chinese kids?” Honestly when I was 12 I was drawing dumb old Kirbies and Ultroses and my parents didn’t care either, but there wasn’t an alternate support infrastructure in place encouraging me to keep on drawings those things and nothing else. The kid at chez dmv probably logged into tumblr and saw nothing else but Undertoodle for a solid month and now believes that is life’s true pursuit. And everybody always always makes sure to mention that underachievertale is copyright some mysterious figure named Toby. And before that it was ponies. And now it is tonies. The whole thing is phony (and forgive me if that left you groany). I give Alexander Hamilton credit for getting shot at the end so to limit the amount of fan-made sequel matter.
I would be surprised if you didn’t! Am I supposed to be impressed by that statement in itself? I made a thing! I drew a thing! I’ll just leave this here… I’m tired of wimpy fake-humble language. It speaks of a lack of effort, and facilitates the honoring of other lacks of effort. I saw a post like this that said “my husband made a game grumps animated!” and it had a link I disregarded. First of all why would you admit to having married someone whose most noteworthy accomplishment is that? “Game Grumps,” I have intuited –and I have to because everybody assumes everybody else already knows what they are talking about– is a pair of bearded men who are terrible at video games, and people are fans of them for some reason, and then put considerable effort into drawing cartoon versions of the men being terrible at video games. Because life has no meaning anyway so why bother faking it? Gone are the days when people smear feces on paintings and call it art. Now we smear feces on vomit and just leave it here.
I used to know a stubborn person, who, upon hearing a use of language he did not recognize, would fake giggle and then say “yeah no, that’s not a thing.” But what IS a “thing?” Calling something a thing is the definition of not defining it. You will not specify what is, so how am I to know what is not in advance of your smirking insincerity wanting to correct me? And then earlier this year I inadvertently shared a vicinity with a screening of Frozen and everybody in the movie talked like that, and some of them even fake-giggled like that.
And this is not me hating the generation after or before mine; it is people my age creating and perpetuating stuff now. People who, additionally, do not require or desire my skills or input. This culture is no dang good for me. I am coming to dislike real people merely because they like imaginary things too much. And they are happy, rather than me, so it is my problem, clearly. The time has come and lingered to stop talking about digging a hole and living in it; I may need to dig a hole and die in it if I continue being aware.
In all sincerity I don’t see the point of specially honoring something that has been honored incessantly in inappropriate venues for nearly a year already. I would prefer the Tony awards re-purposed to honor people named Tony. For example, the award for best Tony Danza would of course go to Tony Rosato.
It is that easy. Anthonies should not be permitted, however.
I shall pay attention to the Tony awards as much as I pay attention to the Emmy awards! As far as I can tell, Emmy is not named after John Emmy, nor does is it an acronym for something, but instead a nickname for a thing that they changed because they didn’t like the original nickname for the thing that didn’t even represent the thing they were renaming to being with.
Difficulty is really poorly balanced… Good ending has the easier bosses while the bad ending has the harder bosses and the better and more interesting dialogue where the characters don’t just talk about friendship and how much they love Japanese cartoons.
Spack: I admire you ability to not pay attention! I have audio recordings of thunderstorms and large headphones that I can use to block out nonsense but they hurt my ears after an hour or so. But I suppose wanting to have no ears beats out wanting to have no pulse.
That is plenty more than I want to know! I would like very much to go back to not knowing.
I doubt the subject in question is a complete failure, but I doubt just as much that it is the soul-cleansing experience for all humanity it is presented as. The obsession with idolatry is very tiresome and exclusionary. It shouldn’t have to be a polarizing issue; it should be possible to find acceptance without acting like you love some popular thing or rounding up all the people who don’t.
Frimp, what large headphone do you use? I’ve blown through about 4 pairs of the Bose Noise Crancellers, $300 each and worth it each time. I do the same thing, falling asleep to sounds of nature such as [ [ A URL which your comment system has blocked ] . The only issue is that when I fall asleep with those headphones, I roll over on them, they break and I have to buy a new one for another $300. Still highly recommended.
Also yes, all underfail’s hate is 110% deserved.
The comment system is lamentably fickle. There has been so much trouble with robot comments through the years that occasionally things which should not be blocked get eaten up, which is truly unfortunate because I need all the human help I can get.
http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=8323 Hey how did that link get through?
I believe this is the earphoner I have. Rather inexpensive! Perhaps that is why they hurt. It was imperative that I had one that accepted replacement cords because that part tends to get damaged rather easily and ruin the whole thing, with my ignorance how electronics work inside and inability to replace things unless they are designed to be replaceable.
But headphones in general hurt my ears; not from the noise, just from the physical proximity. Thankfully I do not need to sleep with them on my head! Only to keep my noises private when in the company of the machine which cannot otherwise be ignored, and increasingly to protect myself from knowing what it is saying.
Willful ignorance is a sad path, but it is becoming a matter of self-defense.
I have not played the underer and have no intention of ever doing so so it is not fair to say I hate it on its own merit. I just hate the world when I am around people who bow before it. One more irritating internet religion presented as if it is just good fun.
I was being silly; Mine go through because I am the administroyer. There really there is no hope for anyone else, apparently. It doesn’t even work in the designated url field?
I know that! Find somebody who doesn’t know and ping them!
Arrrrrrrrrrrrrf you tricked me again! I never know it is coming!
|
2019-04-21T10:49:56Z
|
http://bimshwel.com/?p=5921
|
JewishWorldReview.com | What is the test of a truly great person? Is there some kind of litmus test which can identify our true essence?
Chapter 27 of the Book of Proverbs says Ish lefi mahalalo, which Rabbeinu Yonah, one of our great commentators from the Middle Ages, translates to mean that a person's definition is in accordance with what he praises.
If we want to know the true nature of a person, there is only one question to ask: what is it that they praise? What is important to them and what are their priorities? By answering that, we get a glimpse into the true character of a person. If we want to know about a society, we must ask who its heroes are and what are its priorities and values, for the things we value reveal who we are.
Rabbi Yitzchak Hutner, one of the great rabbinic leaders of the twentieth century, says that there are some people -- cynics -- who actually praise nothing. In the language of our Sages, such a person is called a letz, a "scoffer." For the cynic, life is empty; there is nothing worthy of praise, nothing important, special or meaningful. Cynicism means looking at life coldly and esteeming nothing. Thus, it is not only about what we do or do not value which reflects our true character, but whether in fact we value anything at all.
On the upcoming festival of Purim, the 14thday of the Jewish month of Adar, we read about the Haman's attempted genocide against the Jewish people and the great miracles that He performed to bring about the Jews' salvation. But Purim isn't just about an attempted genocide against the Jewish people and Mordechai and Esther's intervening in order to save them. Something else was taking place --- a much deeper, philosophical struggle.
To understand this, let us first understand why this festival is called Purim. Purim actually means "the casting of lots." When Haman decided he was going to wipe out the entire Jewish people throughout the Persian Empire, he cast lots to pick a date for the genocide. It came out to the 13th day of the month of Adar, the day that we now observe as the Fast of Esther. The Ibn Ezra, one of our commentators from the Middle Ages, points out that the word Purim is not even a Hebrew word, but a Persian one. Why does the festival get a name which signifies the random casting of lots? And why a Persian word?
This raises another question: Why did Haman cast random lots to choose a date for destroying the Jewish people, instead of picking a date that would be convenient for him? Normally, when planning an event -- and certainly when someone is planning genocide -- one would plan it at a suitable, carefully thought-out time. It's hard enough to plan the logistics of something of such magnitude; why didn't Haman pick a date that would suited him and his troops best (for example, a time of year when the weather is suitable, and other considerations)? Why did he cast random lots?
Haman came from the nation of Amalek --- the ultimate cynics. We see their true nature exhibited in the first attack against the Jewish people, which the verse (Deut. 25:18 ) describes as asher karcha baderech who "chanced upon you on the way." The word karcha, from the word mikreh, means "by chance," representing Amalek's philosophy that everything happens by chance. They believed in the randomness of life and were the ultimate cynics.
When the Jewish people came out of Egypt, no one would dare to go near them. The Torah describes the fear and trepidation that the nations felt in the face of this nation which had just emerged victorious from Egypt, the superpower at that time, and had witnessed the miracles of the ten plagues and the splitting of the sea. There was an aura of invincibility about the Jewish people, till Amalek came and tampered with this aura. The foremost commentator, Rashi, compares Amalek's attack to a boiling hot bath; no one wants to get in but after the first person jumps in, the bath cools off and then other people feel at ease to jump in as well. So too with Amalek: once they attacked, the Jews were no longer invincible and other nations felt at ease to attack.
What gave Amalek the confidence to attack the Jews? It was their cynicism. They saw the plagues and the miracles and it meant nothing to them. Their worldview was based on a philosophy of randomness, that life is meaningless and makes no difference and that things just "happen." Haman's method of casting lots for a date for the genocide stemmed from Amalek's worldview. The word Purim represents the philosophy against which the Jewish people were fighting at the time --- the philosophy of Amalek, the worldview that life is empty and random.
Judaism is based on a belief in purpose and Divine Providence. G-d created the world and it is perfect by design; it didn't just "happen." Each one of us is in this world because G-d wants us to be here. He has given each of us a mission to fulfill and therefore what we do is indeed meaningful and important. The whole Torah is based on the fact that what we do, each and every single day, is important; whether we avoid gossiping, whether we give charity, whether we eat kosher --- whatever it is, it is actually important to G-d. Everything we do on a daily basis has significance in His eyes; it is neither random nor meaningless. Amalek believed nothing made any difference, that nothing is important or special.
One of the core concepts of Judaism is what we call in Hebrew kedusha. It is a term that is difficult to translate, though it is generally translated as "holiness."
Every weekday JewishWorldReview.com publishes "must-reading". Sign up for the daily update. It's free. Just click here.
Holiness means something that has been designated for a specific purpose, something which is special. This is why one of the components of a Jewish marriage ceremony is kiddushin, from the word kedusha, signifying that there is a special relationship here, and that this man and this woman have designated one another as spouse to the exclusion of all others.
Holiness means that there is something special in this world and thus it is the very opposite of the concept of randomness. The theory of random evolution seeks to exclude G-d from the creation of the world, claiming that this magnificent world in all of its perfection just came about randomly. But it's even more than that: it's a philosophy which says that life is meaningless. If life came about just by chance, if we are all here because of some big accident, then life is indeed meaningless and it makes no difference what we do, whether we are good or bad, whether we lead a good life or not. From the perspective of evolutionary theory, nothing we do matters because the whole world and our existence therein is simply an accident. This is the ultimate cynicism.
In contrast, Judaism teaches that life is special and significant. In fact, the recognition that human life is precious is the basis for morality: if there is no value to human life, what is the crime of harming another human being? Morality is founded on the principle that human life is sacred, and is not just an accident; human beings didn't just "happen"; they were created by G-d and they have a Godly soul which makes them special. This is kedusha, sanctity: recognizing that life is special, that what we do is special and that every human being is special; we are not here by accident.
According to Amalek's worldview, if human beings are indeed just an "accident," then there is nothing wrong with harming them. It's not coincidental that Haman was comfortable with genocide; when you believe life is a random accident and nothing is important, when you believe there is nothing special about human beings, it's not a far jump to genocide. But Judaism is about holiness, which means every human being is created in the image of G-d and, therefore, to harm another person is to trespass on the sacred property of the Divine.
The great heroine of the Purim story is Queen Esther. The name Esther comes from the word "hiddenness," which the Talmud explains comes from the verse where G-d says "on that day I will hide My face." There are times in our history -- and in our own personal lives -- when G-d's presence is hidden; but although he is hidden, it doesn't mean He is not there.
Queen Esther came with the belief that G-d designed the world and imbued creation with a purpose, and that He is interested in what happens in the world at large and in our personal lives. He watches over human affairs, He guides the world and everything He does is ultimately for the good. Even though at times we go through difficulties and suffering and we can't see the bigger picture, we believe with perfect faith that He is there and guiding our destiny. Esther believed in Divine Providence, in a Godly purpose and a Divine plan, and therefore she stood up against Haman who believed in the randomness of things.
The message of the Book of Esther is that there is a Divine plan. G-d intervenes not only via open miracles such as the ten plagues and the splitting of the sea, but also via hidden miracles, guiding events behind the scenes. Queen Esther was appointed just in time to foil Haman's scheme; although it appeared "natural," it was not random. On Passover we celebrate the revealed hand of G-d, the open miracles; but Purim is about seeing G-d's hidden hand and recognizing that these miracles, although they are hidden, are no less important than the revealed miracles. They are all the work of G-d, who has a purpose and a plan for us.
This is why on Purim we celebrate like no other festival. It's a celebration of life itself, and the victory over Amalek, the archenemy of the Jewish people and the epitome of cynicism. Our response to cynicism is inspiration and joy.
Judaism teaches us not to be cynical about life but to be inspired. We must not view life with cold emptiness; rather, we must view G-d's plan and design with passion and energy, living every moment like it is a precious gift because indeed it is. Purim is about seizing life and living it in accordance with His will and valuing what we do and who we are. How we live our lives is so important and so precious in G-d's eyes and when we realize that, it brings the ultimate joy: nothing is as joyful as knowing that our lives have purpose, meaning and eternal significance.
• Prayer: Nagging the All Knowing to man's will?
The author is the Chief Rabbi of South Africa and the author of "Defending the Human Spirit: Jewish Law's Vision for a Moral Society," which explores the Torah's legal system compared to Western law. In using real court cases he demonstrate the similarities and differences between Judaism's view of defending the vulnerable and Western legal practice.
|
2019-04-21T00:20:04Z
|
http://www.jewishworldreview.com/0314/goldstein_purim_cynicism_v_holiness.php3
|
An insurance company has violated the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing if it did not act fairly and honestly toward its policyholder in response to a claim.
In many cases, policyholders believe they have a bad faith claim against their insurer if a claim is denied; however, this is a common misconception. If a claim is believed to have been wrongfully denied, a breach of contract case should be alleged and proven first.
Your insurance dispute attorney, while pursuing your claim, will determine whether a viable claim for bad faith exists. If a viable claim exists, your insurance dispute attorney will take the procedural steps necessary to assist you in your future bad faith claim, if after being given an opportunity to do what is right, your insurer refuses to resolve your claim in your favor.
In other cases, bad faith claims are handled by our personal injury attorneys, not the attorneys in our insurance dispute department. It is important to contact our office to determine which type of claim best fits your situation.
Below are instances in which you might consider filing a bad faith claim or unfair claims handling case.
Disability Insurance Unfortunately, many insurance companies place profits over people, especially in times when you are most vulnerable, such as if you become disabled. Our attorneys have extensive experience working with people facing disability who have been denied or lowballed by their insurance companies.
We have succeeded in recovering the disability compensation to which our clients were entitled.
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Claims If your life or disability insurance is offered through your employer, it will most likely fall under ERISA. However, if your life or disability insurance is through your employer, but you work for federal, state, county, municipal, or a school board, it will not be under ERISA. If you have been denied insurance benefits through your employer, it is very important that you contact our attorneys as soon as possible, as ERISA claims often have very short time periods in which to challenge the insurance company’s denial of your claim.
If you do not challenge their decision, it becomes final, and the information that you present to the Court to challenge their decision could be limited to the documents in the possession of the insurance company because, unlike other claims, you are not entitled to a jury trial.
Our attorneys have extensive experience working with insureds who have been denied or lowballed by their employer regarding their life and accidental death and dismemberment claims. We have succeeded in recovering insurance benefits to which our clients were entitled under ERISA. Our firm has the resources to hire experts to review your claim and to provide opinions to your ERISA insurer so that you can get the full and fair review of your claim that you deserve.
Personal Injury Protection Personal injury protection, or PIP, is a type of insurance coverage that covers some medical expenses, lost wages, and more, after an accident, regardless of fault. PIP coverage is mandatory for vehicle owners in certain states, with the minimum amount of PIP coverage required varying by state law.
In some states, PIP program benefits are only available for those who receive medical treatment within two weeks of their accident, so it is essential for car accident victims to visit their doctor immediately in order to avoid ineligibility.
However, despite following PIP benefit procedure, some car accident victims still face great difficulties recovering the full PIP benefits to which they are entitled. A car accident attorney can help victims, who have had their PIP claims improperly reduced by their insurance company, take legal action through a PIP lawsuit. Your attorney will review your PIP benefits and determine the best way to demand full payment from the insurance companies.
If you have been injured in a car accident and are still waiting for your full PIP benefits payout, fill out our free, no-risk case evaluation form today.
Healthcare providers, such as hospitals and emergency physicians, also experience difficulties with getting their full PIP benefit payment. An insurance company’s tactic often involves reducing the medical bill, stating the provider has overcharged the patient. An attorney can help medical providers get the full amount they are owed from PIP claims by auditing the insurance company.
At no cost to medical providers, we can audit insurance records to pinpoint any discrepancies in payment. If you were denied payment or underpaid, we can help you get your money back. Contact us today.
At Morgan & Morgan, our attorneys understand that, in some instances, automobile accident claims are either denied by the insurance company or settled for significantly less than the case is worth. When a car accident occurs and a claim is denied, it can place a serious financial burden on the policyholder. For these individuals, it is important to understand the coverage available under their policies and to obtain the assistance of an attorney who can help dispute the insurance company’s actions.
At Morgan & Morgan, our car insurance claim dispute attorneys have extensive experience handling car insurance claim disputes and recovering the compensation to which our clients are legally entitled.
If you submitted a claim to your auto insurance company and were denied payment, or offered a settlement that is unreasonably low, please fill out our case review form today. An auto insurance dispute attorney will review your claim, at no cost or obligation to you, and determine whether you have a valid claim dispute against your insurer.
Bodily Injury Liability: Applicable to injuries sustained to someone else at your fault.
Medical Payments/Personal Injury Protection: Applicable to treatment of injuries of the driver and passenger in your own vehicle.
Property Damage Liability: Covering damage inflicted on another’s property.
Collision: Covering damage to your car from an accident with another car.
Comprehensive: Covering losses due to causes other than collision.
Uninsured Motorist Coverage: applicable when you are hit by an uninsured or hit-and-run driver.
If you believe your insurance company has handled your claim unfairly, contact a car insurance dispute attorney to review your case. Our attorneys have extensive experience handling insurance dispute cases and are well-equipped to handle the tactics used by insurance companies to avoid honoring valid claims. The attorneys at Morgan & Morgan can examine your policy and help ensure you receive fair payment for your claim.
Many people purchase life insurance policies as a way to protect their families in the event that they die unexpectedly, either as a result of unforeseen natural causes, or as the result of an accident. Insurance companies, who are motivated by profit sometimes choose profits over people, and elect to interpret and manipulate the language in their policies to minimize or deny valid claims life and accident insurance claims.
In many cases, the insurance company will look back to the insurance application to determine whether the insured provided any information that was false regarding their medical history, even though many people are unaware of the health conditions that they about which the insurance company is inquiring.
Additionally, many of the questions that the insurance company asks the insured when they apply for the policy are so generalized that the insured may not realize what they are actually being asked. Under most life insurance policies, the insurance company cannot contest the information that you provided them when you applied for the policy after the policy has been in effect for two years.
The insurance company does not have the final say as to whether the life or accident insurance claims should be paid. Rather, a judge and/or jury makes the final decision on whether the claim should be paid under the terms of the policy.
Our attorneys have extensive experience handling these insurance dispute cases and are well-equipped to handle the tactics used by insurance companies to avoid honoring valid life and disability insurance claims. If you are the beneficiary under a policy of Life or Accidental Death insurance policy, the attorneys at Morgan & Morgan can examine your policy and help ensure you receive fair payment for your claim.
If you believe that you are being treated unfairly by your insurance company, please do not hesitate to contact us today to see if an experienced insurance dispute attorney at Morgan & Morgan can help. Get in touch by filling out our free, no-obligation case review form.
|
2019-04-24T20:43:14Z
|
https://www.forthepeople.com/insurance-attorney/bad-faith-claim-unfair-claims-handling-case/
|
mathematics and neuroscience. Dr. Hu's work in this area has the potential to impact robotics research.
how related but much simpler tasks are accomplished in their biological counterparts.
Undergraduates in my lab are mentored by myself and one of my graduate students.
their Ph.D. are listed under their Ph.D. entries.
efforts towards curriculum development are given below.
building to allow the students to work in groups on their modules.
s on the use of scaling, Einstein notation, and physical intuition.
to perform quantitative mechanical measurements.
week module on scaling and dimensional analysis and its use in nature.
Proceedings of the Royal Society: Interface.
, Tovey, C. & Hu, D. L.
ankles, P., Madhaven, N., Hu, D.
by virtue of their low mass.
Leamy, M. & Hu, D.L.
Journal of Fluids and Structures.
& Hu, D.L. (2011) Drag reduction of a hairy disk.
dings of the National Academy of Sciences, USA.
International Journal of Nonlinear Science.
ings of the National Academy of Sciences, USA.
“Secrets of slithering lie in weight of the scales” June 13, 2009, p11 ).
What’s happening in the mathematical sciences.
of a fish wake using tobacco mosaic virus.
Sizing up Nature’s Denizens Feature article.
Greenawald, E. C., Levenberry, L. J., Poranski, C. F., Everett, R. K., Simmonds, K.
distribution in low density porous magnesium.
(ed. G. M. Homsy). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Bush, J. W. M. & Hu, D. L. 2010 Walking on water.
Goldman, D. I. & Hu, D. L. 2010 Wiggling through the world.
Department of Mathematics. Applied Math Seminar.
Boston University. Physics Department. Physics Seminar.
Host: Sidney Redner. Jan 28, 2013.
Georgia Institute of Technology. School of Physics.
Temple University. Department of Biology.
University of Toronto. Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.
. Host: Markus Bussman. Toronto, Canada. September 2, 2011.
ty. Department of Applied Mathematics.
Host: Hyea Hyun Kim. Bundang, Korea. June 24, 2011.
Korea Institute Machinery & Materials (KIMM). Nanoconvergence Divison.
Host: Hyuneui Lim. Daejeon, Korea. June 27, 2011.
Host: Sang Yong Lee. Daejeon, Korea. June 28, 2011.
Woon Moon. Seoul, Korea. June 29, 2011.
Host: Sid Chung. Seoul, Korea.
of Delaware. Department of Mathematical Sciences. Applied Mathematics Seminar.
Capillary biology: lessons from insects.
University of Georgia. Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center. NanoSEC Seminar.
University of Pennsylvania. Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM).
General Robotics, Automation, Sensing & Perception Laboratory Seminar.
Tufts University. Department of Biology. Tufts Biomimetic Devices Laboratory Seminar.
Host: B. Trimmer. Medord, Massachusetts. March 2010.
Locomotion at interfaces: snakes and ants.
Georgia Institute of Technology. School of Physics. Physics Colloquium.
Georgia Institute of Technology. School of Applied Physiology.
National Chung Hsing University. Department of Physics. Biophysics Journal Club.
Jung Chi. Tai Chung, Taiwan. May 2009.
Chinese Academy of Sciences. Institute of Chemistry.
Lei Jiang. Beijing, China. April 2009.
Tsinghua University. Department of Chemistry.
Zhang. Beijing, China. April 2009.
Host: W Losert. College Park, MD. December 2008.
ment of Mathematics. Modeling and Computation Seminar.
. Host: A Goriely. Tuscon, AZ. November 2008.
Host: R Dudley. Berkeley, CA. October 2008.
Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) Seminar.
Equation (PDE) / Applied Math Seminar.
Host: P. Shipman. April 2008.
Host: S. Koehler. Worchester, MA. March 2008.
Arizona State University (Polytechnic Campus). Applied Mathematics Job Talk. Mathematics.
. Host: M. Zandieh. Phoenix, AZ. March 2008.
Host: R. Srinivisan. Saskatchewan, Canada. March 2008.
Georgia Institute of Technology. School of Mechanical Engineering.
Host: P. Yecko. Montclair, NJ. February 2008.
Colorado State University. Mathematics Department. Mathematics Colloquium.
Host: S. Tavener. Fort Collins, CO. February 2008.
University. Bioagricultural Sciences & Pest Management (BSPM).
Host: D. Mykles. Fort Collins, CO. March 2008.
Carnegie Mellon University. Mechanical Engineering. Departmental Seminar.
Host: N. Aubry. Pittsburgh, PA.
Science and Mechanics (ESM). Departmental Seminar.
Plane” Host: C. Chiu. East Lansing, MI. February 2008.
n water. Host: J Glazier. Bloomington, IN. February 2008.
Seminar. “Snakes on a Plane” Host: A.Bertozzi. Los Angeles, CA. Jan 2008.
epartment of Mathematics. Brown bag seminar series.
Host: J. Bush. Cambridge, MA. December 2007.
Princeton University. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Dynamics Seminar.
Colgate University. Physics Department. Science Colloquium.
Academia Sinica. Physics Department. Dynamical Systems Seminar Series.
Georgia Institute of Technology. Department of Biology.
Host: J Yen. Atlanta, GA. October 2007.
. Host: A Ruina. Ithaca, NY.
Hydrodynamics of walking on water.
Host: Dudley. Berkeley, CA. May 2007.
. Host: R. Colby. January 2007.
New Jersey Institute of Technology. Department of Mathematics. Fluid dynamics Seminar.
. Host: Y. Young. Newark, NJ. December 2006.
The hydrodynamics of water striders.
Host: Z. Wang. Ithaca, NY.
Pohang University of Science and Technology.
to 28 faculty and students.
straints). Host: Sang Joon Lee.
Pohang, Korea. June 24, 2011.
(SICB) Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, January 2013.
Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, November 2012.
E., Moyer, C., Hu, D.L.
Amador, G., Barberie, A., Hu, D.L.
65th Annual Meeting of APS Division of Fluid Dynamics, San Diego, CA, November 2012.
"The Role of Functional Surfaces in the Locomotion of Snakes,"
ARL funded workshop organized by Dan Goldman. May 2012.
Marvi, H., Streator, J. & Hu, D.L. "
, Boston, MA, February 2012.
. Baltimore, MD. November 2011.
Mlot, N., Shinotsuka, S. & Hu, D.L.
. Long Beach, CA. November 2010.
Marvi, H. & Hu, D.L.
Mathematics and Its Applications (IMA). June 2010.
. Seattle, WA. January 2010.
West, D. & Hu, D.L.
Metazoans: regulation, dynamics and evolution of social behavior.
Meeting of the Division of Fluid Dynamics.
Invited talk. New Orleans, LA. March 2008.
. Phoenix, AZ. January 2007.
. Denver, CO. March 2007.
. Chicago, IL. November 2005.
Annual Meeting of the Division of Fluid Dynamics.
collaborative research between Korean scholars and their overseas counterparts.
Mathematics & Research for Transformation).
. Contact: K. Blagoev, 2013.
National Science Foundation, Division of Biology. Integrative and Organismal Systems.
chair, Biolocomotion and Biofluid Dynamics Symposium.
Engineering Science 2011 Annual Technical Conference.
annual TedX Georgia Tech speaker (1 of 6) at the Academy of Medicine.
with Mike Bettes. ``Mosquitoes and rain: science behind flight’’ Discover magazine.
After Water Drop Collision” June 6, 2012, International Business Times, “Mosquito vs.
Razón, a spanish national newspaper. Belen Tobalina.
Service with host Giles Dilnot. 5 min.
Morning Edition, Host: Tucker Ives, 20 min.
Oct 25, 2012 Quarks & Co.
, By Kate Taylor, TG Daily, Jan.
Research Done Just as Setup for Pun?
, Inside Science Television, June 21, 2012.
Swarms Form Living Life Rafts.” April 26, 2011.
dry.” Lizzie Buchen. April 2011.
National Public Radio Online Blog.
Short Radio Segment with Bob McDonald.
Raft.” Dan Nosowitz. April 2011.
rafts to defy floods.” Popular video of the day. April 25, 2011.
Floods on Rafts of Their Own Bodies.” Catherine Meyers. April 26, 2011.
“The incredible floating fire ant.” Front page article. Brian Vastag.
"Fire Ants 3D: The Invincible Army": Produced and Directed by Michael Watchulonis.
se date for 3D TV is 12/1/11.
August 31, 2012. Vickie Frantz.
ost Jim Lebans on Oct 2010.
Ki Mae Heussner. Oct 2010.
wet dogs.” Grant Banks. Mar 2011.
70% of the Water from Their Fur in 4 Seconds, Here's How.
2010 CBS Atlanta and CNN.
Slither” Produced by Lisa Raffensperger. June 2009.
minute film on snake experiments and interview. June 2009.
minute film. Produced by Karin Schagen. July 2005.
Wing suits. National Public Radio Science Friday with Flora Lichtman. October 25, 2012.
Hydrophobicity of Mosquitoes: Multifaceted Menace.
experiments originally from my lab.
and engineering textbooks as well as books/album covers for the general public.
organization and the origin of life"
presented at 3 booths at the annual KITES festival.
China Scholarship Council, associated with the Ministry of Education of the P. R. China.
Ascher H. Shapiro Graduate Fellowship, MIT. $15 K, 2000.
Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society, 2000.
es and Social Science, 1997.
of the class. Made it more exciting. I liked that we started off with jokes.
want to understand Fluid Mechanics further in my Graduate years.
pretty considerate of what students say. I recommend you take him!
certainly made this class easier to digest the material.
CREATE LIFE IN CLASS just makes him stand out of the lot.
rigor, but I could pick up the pace of the class.
most interesting classes I have taken.
Overall a good course taught enthusiastically by a friendly and understanding professor.
I love your style of teaching. Its well organized, full of examples and you know how to have fun.
dedication to his work and his students is simply unparalleled.
us to do anything. This was the best part of lab and where I really grew in regards to doing research.
ications and concepts from other fields.
Having hands on experience in seeing biology tied into other scientific fields was awesome.
|
2019-04-21T14:04:21Z
|
https://www.techylib.com/el/view/liftdrove/david_l._hu_assistant_professor_of_mechanical_engineering_and_bio
|
In my two and half year tenure as CEO here at X1, we have seen tremendous progress and exciting growth with our next generation search solutions: X1 Search 8 and X1 Rapid Discovery. During this time, I have taken the very valuable opportunity to listen to our end users, executive sponsors and key stakeholders in IT about their X1 experience, their input on our product roadmap, and their perspectives on broader enterprise search.
On the enterprise search front, the recurring theme we hear again and again is that outside of the data managed by X1, enterprise search is a source of major frustration for organizations. This is confirmed by survey after survey where the vast majority of respondents report dissatisfaction with their current enterprise search platform. Simply put, the traditional approach to enterprise search has not worked. This is largely because most search solutions deployed in recent years focused on IT requirements — which see search as either a technical project or a commodity —rather than being end-user driven.
At X1, however, many of our customers report real progress with enterprise search, with firm-wide X1 rollouts being major wins at their organization. We believe that X1’s unique focus on the end-user is the key. You won’t find many other business productivity search solutions where the end users drive demand, instead of the tool being imposed on the end-users by IT or systems integrators. We continually hear countless testimonials from our users, at companies large and small who swear by their X1 and cannot imagine working without it. In speaking with industry analysts and other experts in the enterprise search field, this is an almost unheard of phenomenon, where end-user satisfaction with the companies’ enterprise search platform is usually around 10-15 percent, verses the 80-85 percent satisfaction ratio we see with X1.
So in view of this customer and industry feedback, we coined the phrase “business productivity search” to differentiate what X1 focuses on verses most other enterprise search tools, which are typically re-fashioned big data analytics or web search appliances. And the feedback we’ve received on this from end-users and industry experts alike is that this assessment hits the nail on the head. Business productivity search is not big data analytics and it is not web retrieval. It is its own use case with a workflow and interface that is tailored to the end users. X1 provides the end-user with a powerful yet user-friendly and iterative means to quickly retrieve their business documents and emails using their own memory recall as opposed to generic algorithms that generate false positives and a workflow ill-suited to business productivity search.
This analysis is crystalized in the accompanying chart differentiating X1’s approach to business productivity search versus big data analytics and web search.
These points are further explained in our four page white paper: Why Enterprise Search Fails in Most Cases…and How to Fix It. But perhaps the most compelling illustration is this testimonial from 2013 Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry and Stanford professor Dr. Michael Levitt, who states: “X1 is an intimate part of my workflow — it is essentially an extension of my mind when I engage in information retrieval, which is many times an hour during my workday.” In my opinion, you will not find that level of enthusiasm by end-users for other enterprise search platforms.
And X1 is a platform. Users need a single-pane-of-glass view to all of their information – email, files, SharePoint, archives like Symantec Enterprise Vault, and other enterprise repositories. X1 Search 8 and our enterprise extension X1 Rapid Discovery provides just that – a user-friendly interface to all information that lets workers use their minds to find what they are looking for in an iterative search tailored by the end user.
But the hundreds of thousands of X1 end users know all this. The key takeaway for CIOs and other IT executives is that search is an inherently personal user experience, and the number one requirement, by far, for a successful search initiative is enthusiastic end-user adaptation. If the business professionals in your organization are not passionately embracing the search solution, then nothing else matters.
Anyone in the search / eDiscovery business lives and breathes search – we think about all day, every day because it is our livelihood. At X1, we have many customers making real progress with enterprise search, so there can be the perception that organizations have learned to address the very real challenge of helping employees find information. Thus, it can be surprising to run into research that shows just how bad the traditional approach to enterprise search is.
Almost half of the survey respondents in large organizations (1,000 employees or more) find it difficult or very difficult to find information.
Almost two-thirds of respondents are either dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with their existing search applications.
Almost two-thirds of respondents believe it is very important to improve the ability to find the right information.
Simply put, traditional enterprise search did not work. Too many employees complain about not being able to find what they are looking for. The search solutions deployed over the last 15 years focused on IT requirements rather than end-user requirements. These tools required end-users to tag and rate their search results, something end-users have neither the time nor the emotional investment to do. This very point is something that Marcus Stimler, CTO of Capgemini UI, points out on the webinar we did earlier this month – the reliance of traditional search tools on end-users to tag information leads to a lack of findability. This survey just confirms that fact.
It is not all doom and gloom, however, as many X1 customers know. There is a better way to approach enterprise search and it begins with the end-user. In today’s business world, end-users know what they want. They demand good experiences with technology. A web page with links to search results will not cut it in the enterprise. Users need a single-pane-of-glass view to all of their information – email, files, SharePoint, archives like Symantec Enterprise Vault, and other enterprise repositories that users might access. X1 Search 8 provides just that – a user-friendly interface to all information that lets workers use their brains to find what they are looking for.
Beyond the desktop, X1 Rapid Discovery indexes other sources of content – either on-premise or in the Cloud – and makes the information available alongside a user’s local content. Perhaps the beauty of this approach lies mostly with its simplicity. Workers are happy because they can find information. IT is surprisingly happy because they have a search tool that is easily deployable, as opposed to the traditional complex science project. This overall happiness is a result of a new approach to enterprise search starting with end-user requirements and extending outward. It is a subtle difference, but a meaningful one that will drive the results of future findability surveys to a new level.
For more on our perspectives on why enterprise search initiatives often fail, while X1 is invariably successful, please download this short treatise. This was inspired by direct feedback from many successful X1 install sites. In a nutshell, X1 addresses users’ personalized requirements for business productivity search.
A key mistake is to take big data or web search solutions and apply them to the very different use case of business productivity search. The matrix displayed here illustrates the key differences between these use cases.
There is huge interest in the Social Discovery product and that business continues to grow. In fact, I would argue that social media discovery is the most exciting topic in the eDiscovery world and generating far more business and activity than any other segment of the market.
Customers deploying virtual desktop (VDI) environments are excited by the Search 8 Virtual Edition, which allows them to provide great search experiences for business workers while also disabling Windows indexing (a best practice in desktop virtualization in order to conserve virtual resources).
With the growth of the Cloud and more and more enterprises storing active data in Cloud-based repositories, the ability to search data in the cloud is a hot topic. But, as I wrote about previously, cloud search is not necessarily as simple as just creating a connector. We continue to see X1’s ability to deploy in the cloud as a driving force behind deals.
No topic, however, turns as many heads as hybrid search. When I talk to people about our product set, heads nod and they see the value. After a few minutes, the “aha moment” occurs. I don’t even have to say the term – my conversation partner will say to me, “wait, so you can enable search across both on-premise and cloud environments…you can do hybrid search.” It feels to me like hybrid search is one of those “next big things.” To have so many diverse people, from different business sectors really dig in to a conversation on hybrid search gives me all the proof I need to know that we are on to something here.
Take a look at the following screenshot. The beauty lies in the simplicity – one single pane of glass to a business worker’s most critical information assets.
No need to switch around between applications. No need to search Outlook for email, then log into Box to search for files stored there. It is a single interface to search for information, no matter where it lives. And that kind of interface fits the workflow of business workers. That drives tremendous value – that is why everyone gets the importance of hybrid search, and why it is the next big thing as far as I am concerned.
I had the pleasure of conducting a SharePoint eDiscovery webinar with Patrick Burke of Reed Smith for the OLP last week. The subject is fascinating because finding, preserving, and reviewing SharePoint content in the litigation/investigation context can be so challenging. The metadata users add to content (e.g. workflow tasks), the web page interface that creates more native ESI than just a document, and the decentralization of SharePoint deployments make eDiscovery for SharePoint a topic unto itself. Often lost in this topic is the issue of end-user search of SharePoint.
When I talk about end-user search in SharePoint, most people just assume that the search functionality baked in to the product (Microsoft acquired FAST Search & Transfer several years back) is enough. In some cases, that will be correct, but in others it does not work to give business users efficient access to information. Some companies have standardized on SharePoint as an enterprise content management (ECM) platform while others have some departments that use SharePoint for sharing files and managing specific business processes. In either situation, the reality is that business workers store information in multiple places – SharePoint, email, network file shares, etc. To find that information is often a frustrating task of switching from application to application only to have a subpar search experience.
The experience leaves something to be desired in that I have to execute several more clicks on the left to do any kind of filtering and, in the result set itself, it is very difficult to know if any of these are the document I am looking for because I can’t see the document itself. I would need to open it first. In addition, as a business worker, I probably don’t know if I should be looking in email, file shares, or SharePoint for the document I need. I know I saw it somewhere, but can’t remember where. In this search experience, if I don’t find what I am looking for in SharePoint, I now have to go search my email and then my file system. It adds up to a waste of time.
In this user interface, I can search across email, files, and SharePoint. I can see a full-fidelity preview of the attachment. I can refine on any kind of metadata. It is a positive search experience that is helpful and allows me to be efficient. More and more people realize now that this unified access to information is critically important. That may be why SharePoint guru Joel Oleson said, after a X1 Search 8 product demo, “the great news is seeing unified search across the variety of platforms [email, file shares, SharePoint] in a single powerful desktop product priced very reasonably.” It’s because business workers really do need that unified interface across all information. To be forced to move from email to SharePoint just to run a search can be frustrating and time consuming. For SharePoint administrators, not having to worry about a user’s search experience in SharePoint is liberating. When business workers and IT administrators are both happy, the world is a better place.
We are taking a break from eDiscovery and investigations to discuss some big news in the world of X1 search. Today I am excited to announce that we launched a major upgrade to our popular desktop search software, X1 Search 8. In addition to a new, very sleek interface (see screen shot below), and a faster and more scalable index, X1 Search 8 (X1S8) features two distinct game-changers.
First, X1S8 comes with a built-in SharePoint connector. SharePoint is proliferating throughout the enterprise, and X1S8 provides an outstanding search experience of SharePoint, which we believe is a vast improvement over native SharePoint Search. All search results are displayed in a single sortable view with a full-fidelity preview pane, in the same view as your local files an emails. The feedback from many enterprises is that X1 now has the best search of SharePoint in the business.
The second game-changer is that X1 Search 8 is fully compatible with desktop virtualization. Finding content is difficult enough on a traditional desktop, but the issue is compounded with the virtualized variety. There are many compelling benefits to desktop virtualization, but the architecture does not facilitate or even enable traditional desktop search solutions. X1 Search 8 provides search capabilities across physical, virtual and cloud environments with results returned in a single pane. X1 was specifically architected to uniquely and seamlessly operate in virtual desktop environments, including popular Citrix solutions XenApp and XenDesktop.
Here is a 2 minute video demo overview and another demo video specific to our integrated SharePoint search support.
At just $49.95 per seat, X1 Search 8 is a time-saving, intuitive tool that saves enterprises time and money. For more information, visit www.x1.com.
|
2019-04-25T06:17:03Z
|
https://blog.x1discovery.com/tag/x1-search-8/
|
The dissemination and discussion of interesting new ideas will only be discouraged if members of an audience are allowed to pre-publish participants' ideas, since everyone will be inhibited from trying out ideas in public. The free exchange of ideas in our discipline depends on mutual trust. Speakers assume that they are speaking to the present audience in their own voice -- not to the entire world through a reporter. If that assumption no longer holds, all of us will say only what are willing to have permanently recorded for the whole world to read. That's not an environment for the discussion of interesting new ideas.--David Velleman at Leiterreports.
Our profession faces a number of really grave ethical challenges, from the treatment of women, to the treatment of adjuncts and per-course faculty, to the concentration of wealth, power, and access, in a handful of institutions. That someone reported on Martha Nussbaum's speech doesn't strike me as one of them.--Daniel A Kaufman at Leiterreports.
In his initial contribution, which was the occasion of Leiter's original post, Velleman, who is one of our most interesting moral psychologists and who has been of great service to the profession in developing Philosopher's Imprint, suggests that "The live-blogging of Martha Nussbaum's Locke lectures would be a good occasion for a discussion of the professional ethics of this practice." From Velleman's original and subsequent remarks (see this one, especially), it's clear that Velleman believes such live-blogging is unethical. The only ethical argument I encountered in Velleman's subsequent comments on the thread is this one: "what you're not entitled to do with author's ideas is to publish them before the author has a chance to." Now, that's not quite right; what you are not allowed to do is publish another's ideas and pass them off as your own or publish another's ideas without proper attribution or publish another's ideas without making clear in what context they are uttered, etc. If an author has expressly requested that one does not circulate or quote a text or lecture, then we ought to respect the wishes of the author all other things being equal.* But I don't see what's wrong with reporting on another's ideas is, if done generously (and with skill). After all, what's horrifying about most student notes on one's courses is not that they circulate, but that they so often misrepresent (see also Jonathan Jenkins Ichikawa).
Velleman's principled concerns apply in the case that occassioned them; at Oxford's official John Locke lectures webpage we learn that: "The manuscript supporting these lectures is available to people both in and outside Oxford. Anyone may access and read the manuscript, but must not forward it, publish it, or otherwise reproduce or distribute it. Citation from the manuscript is forbidden, unless you have express permission from Professor Nussbaum." [HT Dhananjay Jagannathan] So, Velleman is right to raise the issue. Reporting or blogging on another (without citation, but with attribution) goes against the spirit of Nussbaum's request.
But as Dan Kaufman points out, Martha Nussbaum+ has actively courted celebrity (and from my vantage-point justly achieved); she is a public figure (not just in philosophy) and so it is a bit silly to treat her public lectures as private conversations. This is especially so because she has no right to hold the rest of scholarship hostage until she decides to publish her lectures. For, as Bill Wringe (with an apt nod to Kripke) notes "any work in the same area will almost certainly now be deemed unpublishable if it does not reference them." Given that she is famous and her lectures will circulate, Wringe's concern is a real one. So, in this instance, I am inclined to agree with Kaufman, Wringe, and others. Either way, the ethical question has become moot because "Professor Nussbaum has kindly given her blessing" to the blogger (and Velleman agrees).
Velleman also raises prudential considerations. He worries that people will be inhibited from trying out ideas on each other if these are prematurely reported. Unfortunately, Velleman does not explain what the root of his concern is. He might be concerned that pre-publication by others denies authors the possibility of receiving credit for their ideas. But it seems that's not what he has in mind. Rather, he seems to think that most professional philosophers prefer to have a period in which they can try out ideas in front and with the aid of their peers (lectures, drafts) without there being a permanent record of these trials. Unfortunately, Velleman does not explain why one would wish for such record-free experimenting.
I suspect, however, that the reason for Velleman's stance is that in such experiments, we sometimes make mistakes or blunders--even Homer nods, after all. Few of us like to look like a fool in front of people whose respect and admiration we desire and whose good favor we require for professional advancement. Of course, in a safe environment one would feel secure to make mistakes in one's experiments; if one's thoughts are likely to be ridiculed or used against you to undermine your reputation, one better be very cautious about what one puts forward as an experiment or in print. (This can hit home, say, when I see my PhD students struggling with their confidence; I then wonder how I failed at making them feel secure.) This is what Velleman probably has in mind with his claim that, "The free exchange of ideas in our discipline depends on mutual trust." So Velleman's comment reveals, in fact, a deep mistrust about what happens to people's reputations in the profession if we are shown to make mistakes or are thought confused, sloppy, etc.
"The free exchange of ideas in our discipline depends on mutual trust."
Of course, it does not follow from my impressions that everything needs to be transparent; perhaps, we ought to be allowed -- like the alchemists -- to assay our ideas and concepts with a few like-minded before we let them sail. In an age where the NSA monitors all, this might be too much to wish for.
+Disclosure: she was once my teacher.
*Such moral requests may well be trumped by aesthetic/literary/political judgments. Brod was wrong to publish Kafka, unless he understood that Kafka really intended the opposite of his request; while I wouldn't want Brod as my friend, I am still grateful to him as a reader.
**One bit of evidence for this is that professional disagreement often is turned into moralized, personal conflict.
***While lots of decision-theorists assume following Aumann that if there is a relatively free market in ideas there won't be any reason to disagree, Merel Lefevere and I argue that the composition of ideas within a community also matters to our evaluation of the ideas produced by it.
++The economist-philosopher, MA Khan, has written very perceptively on these themes here.
My sense is that much of the controversy associated with the question of live-tweeting and live-blogging in Philosophy is rooted in a deep discomfort among professional philosophers with being public. By "being public" I mean not simply appearing in public - an instance of which I consider giving a public lecture to be, but more importantly engaging in substantive philosophical dialogue with publics of various shapes and sizes. We are all learning the habits of public communication in a digital age, and with that learning comes, of course, opportunities to fail.
If philosophers are uncomfortable with being public, we are even more uncomfortable with the public display of our own human fallibility. You have identified the stakes of that fallibility for our more junior colleagues well in your post. Relinquishing a "gotcha" approach to argumentation and scholarship would go some distance in mitigating the cost of PDF (Public Display of Fallibility).
I am struck, however, that the whole controversy seems to be blind to a live-tweeting or -blogging culture that embraces the provisional nature of the ideas shared through social media. Those of us who use Twitter and other social media for academic engagement don't regularly mistake the live-tweeted or -blogged content of a conference participant for the fully worked out published idea of a speaker. Rather, when live-tweeting and -blogging is done well, it amplifies ideas, establishes connections, and enriches the ongoing work of those engaged with the online community.
One of the reasons we are working on the Public Philosophy Journal (http://publicphilosophyjournal.org/ ) is to help cultivate the habits of online public scholarship in philosophy by looking to the open web for conversations where issues of philosophical concern intersect with those of public concern. The project is made much more daunting, but also, I hope, more relevant and valuable by the fact that we professional philosophers are often uncomfortable sharing our work-in-progress in and with the public.
I appreciate your post as an example of how that can be done well.
Thank you for your kind words, Christopher.
I like your focus on the ways that digital media can enrich philosophy. (Obviously, I am not an impartial bystander when I say that.) I have been following the Public Philosophy Journal with interest; it's good that folk like you are experimenting with formats, perhaps, even experimenting as a way of doing philosophy (with many kinds of publics and publicity).
|
2019-04-24T16:42:47Z
|
https://digressionsnimpressions.typepad.com/digressionsimpressions/2014/05/trust-and-its-absence-among-philosophers.html
|
Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival dedicated to the Hindu Sun God: Surya, also known as Surya Shashti. The Chhath Puja is performed in order to thank Surya for sustaining life on earth and to request the granting of certain wishes. The Sun, considered the god of energy and of the life-force, is worshiped during the Chhath fesival to promote well-being, prosperity and progress. In Hinduism, Sun worship is believed to help cure a variety of diseases, including leprosy, and helps ensure the longevity and prosperity of family members, friends, and elders.
It is observed most elaborately in Bihar, Jharkhand and the Terai regions of Nepal in modern times, and is more prevalent in areas where migrants from those areas have a presence, it is celebrated in all regions and major urban centers in India.
It is believed that the Maga Purohits (modern days known as Shakya Dwipi Brahmins) were invited by local kings for their expertise in Sun worshiping. They started the tradition of Chhat Puja. Today Chhat Puja is celebrated specially in those places where Shakya Dwipi Brahmins are found.
Chhath puja is performed on kartika Shukala Shashti, which is the sixth day of the month of Kartika in the Hindu Calendar. This falls typically in the month of October or November in the Gregorian Calendar. The word chhath denotes the number 6 in Hindi.
It is also celebrated in the summer (March–April), on Chaitra Shashti, some days after Holi; this event is called Chaiti Chhath. The former is more popular because winter is the usual festive season in North India, and Chhath, being an arduous observance, requiring the worshipers to fast without water for around 36 hours continuously, is easier to undertake in the Indian winters.
The prayer to "Sun-God" is a historical phenomenon in whole country. The famous temples of "Sun-God" in Multan, Kashmir, Chittod, Moghera & Konark are the evidence of the same. It is believed that the ritual of Chhath puja may even predate the ancient Vedas texts, as the Rigveda contains hymns worshiping the Sun god and describes similar rituals. The rituals also find reference in the Sanskrit epic poem Mahābhārata in which Draupadi is depicted as observing similar rites.
In the poem, Draupadi and the Pandavas, rulers of Hastinapur (modern Delhi), performed the Chhath ritual on the advice of noble sage Dhaumya. Through her worship of the Sun God, Draupadi was not only able to solve her immediate problems, but also helped the Pandavas later regain their lost kingdom.
It is also believed that Chhath was started by great warrior Karna, the son of Surya Putra Karna who ruled over the Anga Desh (present day Munger district of Bihar) during the Mahabharat Age and fought against the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra War.
Its yogic/scientific history dates back to the Vedic times. The rishis of yore used this method to remain without any external intake of food as they were able to obtain energy directly from the sun's rays. This was done through the Chhath method.The chhat puja is very popular in Dehri-On-Sone (Rohtas), Patna, Dev & Gaya. Now a day it is celebrated in approximately all parts of India.
Chhath is a ritual bathing festival that follows a period of abstinence and ritual segregation of the worshiper from the main household for four days. During this period, the worshiper observes ritual purity, and sleeps on the floor on a single blanket. The devotees offer their prayers to the setting sun, and then the rising sun in celebrating its glory as the cycle of birth starts with death. It is seen as the most glorious form of Sun worship.
Bihar has a number of Sun temples, flanked by a surajkund or sacred pool of the Sun, forming a popular venue for the celebration of this festival.Patna, Bhagalpur, Munger, Haveli Kharagpur (Banahara) ,Samastipur, Dumka, Sahibganj, Dev, Gaya, Ranchi, Rampurhat are known popular for chhath puja.
The main worshipers, called Parvaitin (from Sanskrit parv, meaning 'occasion' or 'festival'), are usually women. However, a large number of men also observe this festival. The Parvaitin pray for the well-being of their family, for prosperity and for offspring. Once a family starts performing Chhatt Puja, it is their duty to perform it every year and to pass it on to the following generations. The festival is skipped only if there happens to be a death in the family that year.
The prasad offerings include sweets (Thekua) and fruit offered in small bamboo winnows. The food is strictly vegetarian and it is cooked without salt, onions or garlic. Emphasis is put on maintaining the purity of the food.
On the first day of Chhath Puja, the devotees take a dip, preferably in the holy river Ganges, and carry home the holy water of the river Ganges to prepare the offerings. The house and surroundings are scrupulously cleaned. The parvaitin allows themselves only one meal on this day.It is also known as " kaddu-bhat" in some region.Generally Parvaitin eat kaddu, channa dal, and arwa chawal (non-boiled rice). Traditionally the food is cooked on soil stove & mango wood is used a fuel. Only bronze or soil utensils are used to prepare the food. But now days steel utensils are also used in preparation of food.
On Panchami, the day before Chhath, the Parvaitins observe a fast for the whole day, which ends in the evening a little after sunset. Just after the worship of earth, the offerings of Rasiao-kheer (rice delicacy), puris (deep-fried puffs of wheat flour) and bananas, are distributed among family and friends. From this day onwards, for the next 36 hours, the Parvaitin goes on a fast without water.
The traditional way of preparation of Kheer for Parvaitin is without sugar. Only Jaggery is used in preparation of prasad for other family members & friends. The prasad is prepared by the Parvaitin itself in the bronze or soil utensils only. While eating the prasad by Parvaitin if any unwanted thing like small stone etc comes into the mouth immediately they have to stop eating without making any complain.
Sanjhiya Arghya (evening offerings): The day is spent in preparing the prasad (offerings) at home. On the eve of this day, the entire household accompanies the Parvaitins to a riverbank, pond or a common large water body to make the offerings (Aragh) to the setting sun. It is during this phase of Chhath Puja that the devotees offer prayers to the just setting sun. Traditionally during the aragh the Parvaitin should wear the single saree colored with turmeric. But now a days printed & colored sarees are also in use.
The occasion is almost a carnival. Besides the Parvaitin, there are friends and family, and numerous participants and onlookers, all willing to help and receive the blessings of the worshipper. Ritual rendition of regional folk songs, carried on through oral transmission from mothers and mothers-in-law to daughters and daughters-in-law, are sung on this occasion.
The folk songs sung on the evening of Chhath reflect the culture, social structure, mythology and history of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Nowadays, modern Chhath songs, largely Bollywood film remixes, have caught on, but the old tradition still goes strong with a great degree of sanctity. The three main linguistic regions of Bihar (the Maithili, the Magadhi, and the Bhojpuri), and all the various dialects associated with these, have different folk songs; but have an underlying unity in their dedicated to Chhath. The minor nuances of the Chhath rituals, such as in the Kharna ritual, vary from region to region and across families, but still there is a fundamental similarity.
On the night of day three, a colorful event of Kosi is held. Here, lighted earthen lamps are kept under a canopy of five sugarcane sticks. The five sticks signify the human body made of Pancha-tattva (the five great elements - earth, water, fire, air and ether). This is a symbolic ritual in Chhath Puja, performed especially in those families where marriage or childbirth has taken place recently. The lighted lamps signify the solar energy sustaining the human being. People perform this ritual at home, during late evening on day three after making the offering to the just setting sun. After that, it is done at the banks of the river on day four before making the offerings to the rising sun.
Bihaniya Aragh (next morning offerings): On the final day of Chhath Puja, the devotees, along with family and friends, go to the riverbank before sunrise, in order to make the offerings (Aragh) to the rising sun. The festival ends with the breaking of the fast by the Parvaitin and friends visiting the houses of the devotees to receive the prashad. The Chhath has so much importance that even millionaire begs for prasad at the Chhath ghat. This symbolizes that all persons are beggar in front of the Almighty. Witnessing Chhath being celebrated at the crack of the dawn on a river bank is a beautiful, elating spiritual experience connecting the modern Indian to his ancient cultural roots. After aragh Goddess Mother Ganga is worshipped.
Only sunrise and sunset are the periods during which the majority of humans can safely obtain the solar energy directly from the Sun. That is why, in Chhath puja, there is a tradition of offering Arghya to the Sun in late evening and in early morning. During these phases (one hour window after sunrise and before sunset), the ultraviolet radiation levels remain in safe limits.
|
2019-04-25T18:22:21Z
|
http://spiritualguideforall.blogspot.com/2011/11/chhath-puja-or-sun-god-worship.html
|
As TAPE turns 8 years old, it is fair to say that there is much going on and as such, we would like to take a breath and acknowledge some of the projects and developments, which have been part of a fantastic year for us all.
I’ve asked folks involved in developing, delivering and taking part in workshops and projects to share some of their highlights and memories which, along with some of mine, are set out in this blog. This is by no means a full list of what we’ve been up to but it does give a nice overview of the diversity of work, opportunities and achievements from the last 12 months.
in production, a feature film that will premiere in year this year.
The programming of the festival took place with widespread, community involvement throughout. Local film clubs and societies and community organisations were actively encouraged to get involved, with the overall aim of the festival being to deliver a wide range of films, with mainstream favourites programmed alongside films not often seen on the big screen. Supporting features played alongside feature presentations, comprising work from local filmmakers and archive film.
The festival offers a number of commercial opportunities for both TAPE and local business. Through involvement, partnership or sponsorship, the festival has the capacity to become an annual event in the cultural calendar, which is recognised as creative and commercial opportunity for people, organisations and businesses in North Wales and around the UK.
I know I support and engage more on a ‘digital’ level at TAPE, but I do love the role. I have enjoyed seeing the growth of the TAPE ‘brand’ and it find its feet firmly in the online world and on social media. I enjoy documenting all of the wonderful things that happen here at TAPE and sharing them for the world to see. The website is quickly becoming the hub for all things TAPE – and I am proud to say it is working well. People are engaging with us, and the centre is now accessible from the comfort of home.
I am also really enjoying being involved with the planning and running of the Sofa Cinema – the audience is getting bigger by the day, and it is awesome experiencing all different types of people enjoying cinema – even perhaps people who wouldn’t usually go to or have access to a cinema. It is great to see all the initial planning come to fruition on the day, and see everyone having an amazing time. Seeing the cinema fill up with people, all here for the same reason – the love of film – is a wonderful experience, and knowing you have been part of making it happen, is brilliant.
Being a project worker for the Coastline Film Festival has been great fun. I’ve really enjoyed the planning process and meeting many new people and making new contacts. I love how ideas bounce so well between us all, and being able to watch that simple suggestion slowly grow into an amazing event for the public to enjoy. I can’t wait to see Coastline 2016 come to life!
I genuinely love being involved at TAPE. I love how every day and every thought encourages creativity, and the support here is second to none. Being part of the TAPE team has allowed me to expand my skills and experience into areas I’d never have even considered previously, and thanks to such a wonderful network of integral staff, I am able to do my job well, whilst also being a parent to my two children. Long live TAPE!
– Zara Whelan, Social Media and Coastline Film Festival Officer.
Backstage Youth Club , delivered in partnership with Afasic Cymru and funded through Children in Need has gone from strength to strength, with a growing cohort of young people eagerly coming along to TAPE each week to take part in a timetable of activities designed by them, covering a huge range of creative activities and life skills. Recently, six of the group became qualified sports leaders and two of the original club members have secured places at University. It is a wonderful project, the success of which has seen similar projects created in Rhyl, Mid and South Wales.
I’ve been with Tape just over a year now and have loved being involved with something so special! I really enjoy the Animation Club (even if it does mean giving up my Saturday mornings! It’s worth it!). Seeing the growth and development of the members of the club, I’m so proud of them and to be a small part of this and their success. It’s amazing seeing their award each time I come in and a reminder of how talented they all are and how hard they have worked.
I am also enjoying my more recent work with you guys as part of the youth club, what an amazing bunch of young people! There’s never a dull moment and they are all truly inspiring with their individual talents and skills, which I have no doubt have been encouraged and embraced as part of the youth club.
I have also been involved with other bits and bobs on the way and am never ceased to be amazed at how many innovative and inspiring projects are going on. I’m honoured and proud to be part of TAPE and hope to be part of it for as long as possible.
The TAPE Animation Club is funded through families first and has embarked on its second full year of activity with a full cohort twice over and a shiny award!
The Conwy Community Podcast has transformed in the last 12 months from its previous incarnation as an information and events platform into a more traditional podcast, featuring an interview with a prominent member of the local community. The podcast can be found on iTunes and Podbean and has had almost 3000 plays, all around the globe, during its first four episodes. The podcast has enabled a core group of people to learn and deliver every aspect of the project, from arranging interviews through to editing and uploading the final piece. Have a listen, subscribe to the podcast and help spread the word about this fantastic show.
Ghostbuskers can be traced back to the first year of TAPE and is still a key activity in the TAPE timetable. Over 30 people come along every week to play, sing, socialise and enjoy the amazing atmosphere of this wonderful community music project for people of all ages.
The Structured Day Program, delivered in partnership with CAIS, has been in the TAPE timetable since the program was established five years ago. The last year of creative activity has seen a number of animation and film projects developed and delivered by participants on the program, all of which have received public premiers and screenings and supported a number of ongoing volunteering opportunities for people following their completion of the Day Program. The latest film, ‘Bendixed’ can be found on TAPE TV and is well worth a watch!
‘Bendixed’, was a brilliant film project with the Day Program. From scriptwriting, to filming, and through to the editing process the ideas, energy and commitment from all involved was inventive, inspiring and always good fun. One of the best moments came at the premiere when the head of CAIS asked if all the layers of nuance and depth was intentional and we could say ‘Yes’!
– Jenni Steele – filmmaker and volunteer.
Watching films continues to be a vital resource at TAPE and in the last 12 months we have been able to upgrade our cinema facilities to a very high standard. The Coastline Sofa Cinema is a fantastic screening facility boasting professional HD projection 5m wide electric screen, JBL Control 7.1 surround sound, 15 two seater leather sofas, electric blackout blinds and Blu-Ray playback via a PlayStation 4.
Poke the Muse is a new but already flourishing drop-in project. The project has established a new kind of resource for creative folks, every Monday afternoon at the TAPE Community Arts Centre and another opportunity to engage with people in a person-led way.
During the last 12 months, thanks to TAPE’s creative partnership I have been involved in an Arts Council backed project which has given me a rare chance to develop my own skills alongside providing a moment of unexpected accolade for Bruce Douglas, octogenarian artist and poet-philosopher. Our collaborative film-portrait and exhibition was a great success and confidence boost to both of us.
Currently TAPE is enabling me to grow a community art project that is providing a unique open studio setting, allowing visitors of any skill or experience to develop their creative potential without the pressure to perform or produce specific outcomes. It is proving an oasis for people whose health, wealth or life experiences have stifled their belief in themselves and their creative ability.
– Dee Rivaz, workshop leader.
TAPE continues to deliver workshops and projects across North Wales and the UK more widely. The growing team of expert practitioners is able to support creative activities and provide memorable experiences across most creative mediums, always with a person-centered and inclusive approach.
Making films and the many opportunities this medium provides, has become a cornerstone in the work of TAPE. From commissioned work through to the provision of support and facilities for both aspirant and professional filmmakers, TAPE has become recognized as a filmmaking resource for businesses, communities, groups and individuals alike.
Some of our current, ongoing film projects include time-lapse filming for Cartrefi Conwy and Wilmot Dixon, a film about friendship in the lives of people with learning disabilities, being devised and delivered via a partnership-focused Production Team initiative. A heritage film is in production on the subject of the Sychnant Pass above Penmaenmawr and a wonderful wildlife film, focusing on the nesting season of Terns on the Skerries.
The increasing number of referrals, enquiries and interest in becoming involved at TAPE is forcing the team to look at facilitating more long-form projects, which offer the space and time and options for involvement for a larger group of people, whilst maintaining a bespoke and person centered approach to delivery.
Currently, TAPE has a number of these projects underway and it has become clear that this method of delivery is increasingly suited to the interests of the vast number of people and organisations looking to involve themselves with the charity.
I had just arrived from Spain. I moved to North Wales because my girlfriend got a good position here and I didn’t want to be far away from her. I continued working at home, writing films reviews, reading scripts or planning some shootings in Spain. But at the same time, I was looking to take part in the local way of life. I was interested in developing my career here. My English lessons had started but I still didn’t feel confident in applying for jobs.
One day I opened the newspaper and I found that a film festival was going to be organized in the area: The Coastline Film Festival. Tape Community Music and Film were organizing it and they were looking for volunteers. I thought that it was an excellent opportunity to meet people of my profession and I was brave enough to get in touch with them.
The first day I visited the TAPE, Steve Swindon, the CEO, very kindly show me the facilities. He was very patient because I couldn’t understand half the things he was saying. He repeated the same things one after another. It was amazing: they had very good technical equipment, a small amount but very effective and fully functional. But the most surprising thing was the amount of people involved, of all different ages, coming in and out, always very busy. There were teenagers editing a video, children taking part in animation workshops, and an old man asking how he could the tracks of his mother singing from a vinyl record to a digital system.
I went home very excited.
Four months have passed since that day and I collaborated with them on small projects. I volunteered in The Coastline Film Festival and I was part of the technical team of the feature film British Winters.
The Coastline Film Festival seemed a very good opportunity to get to know new people. As well as being a volunteer, I went to watch Retreat, where Wales Screen explained to us where the film was shot, very close to where we were. We also watched The night of the living dead in the Chapel of Horror.
The shooting of British Winters was an amazing experience. We worked hard for five weeks to complete the feature film written and directed by Andrew Turner.
I have already worked on a few feature films but this one was my first experience in English. Those intense five weeks were very useful for learning English, especially technical words. I also got to know how a shooting in the United Kingdom works. Within the technical team we felt free to experiment and learn different ways of shooting: with two cameras, during the nights, in small rooms…All these things are not usually allowed by the production companies. I also had the opportunity to know the authentic North Wales and its own culture, different than mine. This would be very difficult any another way and I feel very lucky and privileged because I know that a lot of foreigners cannot get to know it.
TAPE’s first full-length feature film, British Winters will premiere at the 2016 Coastline Film Festival. The film is a directorial debut for its writer and has been developed and delivered as a community project which has involved a large number of local people and businesses during the production and filming. It has clearly evidenced the need for an alternate route into the film industry for graduates or those interested in this field and looking to develop their filmmaking slate, CVs and portfolio. With the resources available to us, it is becoming increasingly clear that TAPE is very well placed to deliver this alternate route to creating and screening new film works.
I have been volunteering and freelancing at TAPE since 2012. My background is in filmmaking and I had graduated from Glyndwr University with a BA Moving Image. After leaving university I was frustrated by the lack of opportunity for filmmakers in North Wales but I managed to secure a role as a IT mentor for a Denbighshire County Council initiative, New Work Connections which appealed to my other passion, community work. It was while working at New Work Connections I met one of TAPE’s regular participants; he explained what TAPE was all about. Eager to get involved as TAPE seemed the ideal environment for me as it’s creative, collaborative and a community centre., I contacted TAPE and sent them a reel of my work and asked about volunteering.
Initially, I started as a volunteer editor working three days a week and then moved on to help with workshops. It was mind blowing to see how TAPE operated, having worked with other community projects prior I had heard the term “fully inclusive” before but only when working with TAPE has it been used aptly. Working with all ages, background and abilities TAPE never highlights these differences just embraces anyone who comes through the door (including myself). Eventually, I left my job to freelance and volunteer full-time with TAPE. This was an easy decision. TAPE perfectly embodied the sort of organisation I was happy to devote time to. It has the ties to the community, which gives me the satisfaction of knowing that I am doing something meaningful while also providing a creative outlet in which to hone my filmmaking skills. As my project resume increased so did my confidence and I started to work on my own script, British Winters, based on a book I wrote. The intention was to complete the script, and look at acquiring the appropriate funding to make it into an independent film.
It was some after this time, in 2014, I learned that TAPE had acquired the funds to make a feature film which was extremely exciting news for both TAPE and myself. Having worked on various short films since joining TAPE, I was eager to get involved in something more ambitious. Not knowing the details of the project I was eager to assist in the production, in any capacity, regardless of the project. It was a few months later that TAPE, knowing I had a completed script came to me and offered me the opportunity to not only direct the feature film but also approached me about having British Winters be the project. Needless to say I was elated. Having left school at 15 and suffering from dyslexia I never thought an opportunity like this would be given to me.
We began filming British Winters in January 2016 after several months of pre-production and planning. Saying that British Winters is a collaborative project is putting it mildly. While the words and vision were constructed by myself, through TAPE we were able to bring together a synergetic team to make my vision into a reality. The filming drew heavily upon the TAPE ‘family’, a family made up of staff, colleagues and volunteers. I was keen to try and get as many TAPE regulars into the film and hopefully use the project to bring new people into TAPE.
The production was intensive we filmed for five weeks only having Monday’s off. We used all North Wales locations and were humbled by the generosity of local businesses and people who volunteered their time and resources to assist. From donating free props to allowing us to take over their premises for a full week it was inspiring to come into contact with so many people who were willing to help out a community project.
While the production was intensive, the post-production is going to be just as challenging. The editing process has just commenced for me and it’s time to take the raw footage and make my film a reality. The film is going to be premiered at the Coastline Film Festival in 2016 and it’s thrilling to think that at the end of this process my film will be shown on the big screen. What’s equally rewarding is to see the effect British Winters has had on the crew and actors. It really has had a knock-on affect and it’s gratifying to see people pursuing acting, filmmaking and music production after being spurred on by this project.
Having worked at TAPE for several years now and British Winters being the culmination of my time with TAPE, it is easy to see why it has such a strong and fervent links to the community. It provides a creative outlet for people from all backgrounds. Rarely do you meet someone who drops by TAPE who then does not become a repeat visitor. The variety of the activities, the range of the facilities, the inclusiveness of the staff and willingness to help make it a truly innovative and welcoming place.
On personal note TAPE has given me something I’d be looking for my whole life; a welcoming and collaborative network of people, who’s trust in me has given me the confidence to strive for my dreams. It’s their honest and constructive feedback, which is helping me cultivate my skills making me better at my craft.
‘In the Shadow of the Ferris Wheel’, is a long-form documentary project, which TAPE has been commissioned to develop in partnership with the North Wales Coastal Link of the Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline and Denbighshire Youth Service. To deliver the work, TAPE is supporting a group of primary school children and a young man undertaking his Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to work on the film and produce all aspects of it, from script to screen. It also saw myself and Andy Pearson travel to Ukraine and Belarus to film and experience first-hand, the immense difficulties faced by many thousands of people in these two countries and get some understanding of the ever-present impact of the Chernobyl Disaster, which took place 30 years ago. The film project has already been shortlisted for a National Excellence in Youth Work Award and we are very excited that the film will also premiere at the 2016 Coastline Film Festival.
TAPE has a number of high-end resources, which allow for both event delivery and event support. From our Blow-Up Cinema event screens through to staging, sound systems, event activities, performances and event film and photography. TAPE is increasingly approached to support community events of all sizes, to add value, expertise and atmosphere.
TAPE’s Blow Up Cinema uses incredible, inflatable, outdoor screens, professional HD projection and high quality sound systems to create unique cinema screening events both indoors and out. Blow Up Cinema also offers supported employment opportunities as part of TAPE’s Pathway of Support program, which engages, trains and supports people through experiences and project delivery.
The recording studio at the TAPE Community Arts Centre is a well-used resource for local bands, musicians and groups for both rehearsal and recording. The studio is run with TAPE’s trademark ethos of support, with professional engineers and equipment on hand to ensure artists come away with the sound and recording they’d hoped for, and having had a great experience at the same time. This year, TAPE’s studio has been ungraded and revamped, thanks to the efforts of two volunteers who approached TAPE looking to further their knowledge and experience. Lukasz is a highly experienced sound engineer with a wealth of technical knowledge, which he has used to support the work of TAPE. He has worked alongside another volunteer, Chay, who was newly qualified when he came to TAPE and was able to learn a great deal from Lukasz and take part in projects, supporting others.
For over two years, TAPE has been a core member of the Conwy County Borough Council Social Enterprise Business Solutions Group. Formed by CCBC and key local third sector agencies, the group meets on a monthly basis in support of the growing links between the work of the third sector and the local authority. One outcome of this group working has been the awarding of Social Enterprise Place status to the county of Conwy. TAPE is one of the 10 groups recognised in this award and in the county’s economic regeneration strategy.
TAPE’s Ignite Scheme has been developed to provide a creative first response to individuals looking to engage or explore creative ideas. TAPE will match a person to a creative professional who will support this participant over a short programme of 1 to 1 sessions whilst looking to develop continuation through existing provision at TAPE or in the community. This scheme has proven to be of significant benefit for an increasing number of young people and adults in the area, for whom engaging with projects or activities can be a difficult experience. We have seen people move into significant and ongoing activities following extended periods of isolation, social and economic inactivity.
This programme supports opportunities for training, education and employment for people referred into TAPE from across many partner agencies and organisations. The Pathway of Support has been specifically developed to engage with an individual at a point appropriate to their current situation, level of experience and ambitions for their ideas and interests.
TAPE presents all its work with inclusion at heart. This practice is clearly visible through all aspects of our delivery and in the generation of involvement and opportunity for people at every possible stage. TAPE has engaged with and supported participants from across communities to be part of projects on their own terms and with a clear focus on each person getting the most out of their involvement with us.
Increasingly, TAPE is being sought out by film and media graduates as a destination where they can find opportunities to develop experience and work for their portfolios. For many, moving to an urban centre to further careers, is not an option or desirable. We recognise the role we can play in this area and are increasingly responding to requests for support and involvement in our work. TAPE can offer real world experience on live briefs, working to deadlines and dealing with customer feedback and requests.
It has become increasingly clear that TAPE plays a unique role in the provision of inclusive, creative support in North Wales and has positioned itself as ready to upscale both its infrastructure and thereby generate a significantly greater range of resources and real world opportunities for people of all ages. Amongst this work, is the exciting addition of an HTC Vive VR headset with Leap Motion and powered by a high-end specification gaming computer supplied by Utopia Computers. Our work with VR will create opportunities through both use of this exciting technology and learning around the creation of bespoke software and VR experiences. We look forward to sharing more about this very soon.
It is amazing to consider that 8 years has gone by and it feels like a huge privilege to stop and think about what we have been able to offer people in that time, the friends we’ve made and the experiences we’ve shared.
Sincere thanks to everyone who has been a part of TAPE this year and helped to make so many important things happen for people across the community.
Lastly, I would like to dedicate this post in memory of the wonderful, Keith Forecast, without whom none of this would have happened.
Thank you and here’s to the next exciting 12 months.
|
2019-04-25T02:10:44Z
|
https://tapemusicandfilm.co.uk/happy-birthday-tape/
|
A trickle from the rocks at Mile 109 draws people who like its taste and like the fact that it's not treated city tap water. But is it safe?
A 3-inch hole in a rock wall at Mile 109 of the Seward Highway quenches many thirsts.
Tourists pull over for a cup of refreshing liquid Alaska, wild and cold. Locals, suspicious of treated city water, make the drive regularly to resupply their homes, even though there's less known about this source of water than the water from their sinks. Others simply prefer the taste of the water that trickles there, supplemental hydration they take away one Nalgene bottle at a time.
This drainage hole in the rock between Beluga Point and Windy Corner on Turnagain Arm draws visitors all day long. Anyone who has driven the highway with any regularity has seen them, perhaps wondered why, and maybe had to brake for them as they dart across the road.
One March afternoon, Ian Choi popped his trunk to grab a sleeve of Styrofoam cups for his passengers. Choi gives tours in Alaska, often to Korean visitors. People in Anchorage love this water, he told them. Three women climbed out of his car and crossed the highway and took a sip.
"Need a cup?" Choi offered to a stranger who also had pulled over.
Mica Sexton pulled up next. He said he has lived in 14 communities in Alaska since he first came here in 1997. Before that, he had been living out of a backpack and traveling the world.
Sexton filled six large jugs for himself and his 180-pound Irish wolfhound to consume back home. Together, they go through about a gallon a day, he said. People are too trusting of the government and media, he said. Fluoride is one reason, he said, that he "won't touch" tap water.
"I think most people, when you tell them that somebody that they trust to look out for their good is putting something bad in their water, most people just look at you and tell you you need a tinfoil hat," Sexton said.
Sexton said he also suspects city water treatment removes healthy minerals he believes he's getting from this large drinking straw poked into the Chugach Mountains.
"Last time I drank tap water was, I don't know, eight years ago, so I don't know what the tap water tastes like," he said. "But from what I'm told, this tastes a lot better."
Maurice Mitchell was next in line. Like Sexton, he carries a length of pipe in his vehicle to insert in the rock, just in case the makeshift tap turns up missing. It often does, they said. The pipe has been removed and replaced many times over the years.
Mitchell lined jugs in the bed of his pickup neatly as classic rock spilled from the cab. He collected about 50 gallons, a 10-day supply for his three-person household in Anchorage. He parked on the mountain side of the road, angled on the embankment just feet from the traffic lane in a 55-mph zone. It seemed safer than crossing the road several times, he said.
"We use this for everything. For plants, household water, cooking, everything," he said.
Mitchell believes the water is cleaner and healthier than what comes out of the tap.
"I haven't had it tested myself, but I've talked to a few people that have come out here and had it tested," he said.
Several others filed through in a steady procession that afternoon, filling containers in myriad shapes and sizes. A car swerved into the pullout from the northbound lane, crossing the southbound lane while traffic was in clear view. Another man posed for a picture while taking a sip, his friend capturing the moment with a phone in one hand and a cigarette in the other. Later, an older man strained to carry his jugs, then paused with his companion to watch the ice drift by in Turnagain Arm.
And in the rare quiet moments, two sounds could be heard — the thin stream of the water splashing on the stones below, and the sound of pebbles and rocks occasionally dropping from the cliffs above onto the pavement and into the ditch.
The water pipe is located within Chugach State Park, like much of the mountainous landscape along Turnagain Arm, and superintendent Tom Harrison said he gets occasional questions. But the pipe is in the Department of Transportation right of way, he said.
"We don't do anything related it to it. We certainly don't sample it and test it like we do our wells in the campground kind of a thing," Harrison said.
Harrison chalks up its popularity to folklore, and said he has no reason to believe it's different from water cascading from the hills at any other point along the scenic highway.
"I'm not a hydrologist, but that's just draining the water that kind of filters through cracks in the rock."
Similarly, DOT claims no ownership of the pipe.
"Our maintenance section does not maintain this. We don't put pipes in it, and in the past they have removed some of the pipes or hardware," said Scott Thomas, an Anchorage-based DOT traffic engineer.
"Basically, it's popular enough that something always appears."
For DOT, the Mile 109 pipe is a concern. The highway along Turnagain Arm is the focus of ongoing safety improvements through education, law enforcement and redesign. The water pipe is a place where cars often park hazardously and pedestrians have inadequate separation from vehicles. But it's hardly the only spot.
Hikers, Dall sheep watchers, ice climbers, hooligan dipnetters, water collectors — they're all user groups that can lead to unsafe parking situations on a busy highway, Thomas said.
"That's really the dilemma we face, is that the Seward Highway is a recreational corridor, a scenic corridor. And when it comes down to safety issues, do we pick and choose the uses that people have?" Thomas said.
"Generally, what we've tried to do, I think when you look down the Seward Highway, is have pullouts for people."
While there is a pullout across the highway from the pipe, Thomas said that stretch of road was not built to modern standards, which would call for the road to be built further from the rock face. It's just a few steps now.
Last year, DOT took comments from Girdwood 2020, a community group formed to provide comment on development in the resort town, Thomas said. Residents who drive the Seward Highway between Girdwood and Anchorage regularly pinpointed the water pipe at Mile 109 as a particularly hazardous spot because pedestrians venture close to the highway. Those comments raised the profile of the water pipe as a problem in need of a solution to DOT, Thomas said.
On April 14, Thomas and a representative from Alaska State Troopers drove along Turnagain Arm to make observations as part of its annual review of safety concerns.
"We are intending to do something, make changes," Thomas said. "We are exploring options."
As winter continued into spring a few weeks ago, Tom Parmer worked to fill 15 6-gallon jugs and load them into his camper for himself and his brother. He says he's careful not to run out of water at home, a backup plan that is essential disaster preparedness, whether for an earthquake or the collapse of the dollar.
"I'd have water at home, no matter what, unless you're insane," Parmer said.
As a regular user, Parmer said the biggest safety concern at the pipe is when people park on the mountain side of the highway, instead of in the pullout where he was.
"I keep bitching about that when people show up. I said, 'Get your arse over here, man. You're going to screw it all up.' "
But for Craig Boeckman, a DOT geologist who has analyzed the site, the danger isn't only coming from the north and south, but potentially from above.
Boeckman said photographs indicate that stretch of road was improved, and a parking turnout constructed, in the early 1980s. Geology reports from that project recorded plans to drill 30-foot-deep drainage holes in the rock to alleviate pressure and reduce rockfall.
"I don't think that people were stopping there to get water before that," Boeckman said.
Several holes were drilled at the time and are plainly visible today. Three others are just above and to the left of the piped hole. Water runs from them also, though not as consistently.
While some users said they believe the water comes up from the ground below, Boeckman said that's not the case. He pointed to a long vertical crack in the face of the rock. Water feeds the joints and fractures from somewhere uphill, he said, and it's very likely a 30-foot hole would intercept it.
"I don't think it's a spring, where the water's coming up from below. I think the water's coming down from above," Boeckman said.
But it's not the falling water that concerns Boeckman the most. It's falling rocks. For the last few years, DOT has kept an internal database of rockfall trouble spots along state-maintained highways. Mile 109 of the Seward Highway ranks in the top 10, and is the highest-ranked spot along Turnagain Arm.
Boeckman, who evaluates rockfall hazards for traffic engineers, keeps pictures of the site. One shows large rocks in a narrow ditch next to the highway. Another shows long, black skid marks in the northbound lane. Though he knew of no injuries that resulted from falling rocks there, he said a rock as big as a vehicle fell a couple hundred feet away in 2012.
Any redesign, when it comes, could affect the water source, he said.
"At Mile 109, any improvements to that slope is going to change the configuration of the ditch and would ultimately change those drain holes and the access to them," he said.
DOT spokeswoman Shannon McCarthy said the department is considering changes to the design of the highway at Mile 109 to address safety concerns, but no plans have been finalized.
As an unsanctioned water source, the quality is not regularly monitored by DOT or Chugach State Park. On March 24, Alaska Dispatch News collected a sample and delivered it to ARS Aleut Analytical, a company that tests public and private wells for water contamination. The company provided an analysis of the water for arsenic, manganese, calcium, iron, magnesium, E. Coli and other coliform bacteria, nitrates, acidity and alkalinity, corrosivity and fluoride.
In short, all categories fell within the maximum contaminant limits set for drinking water by Alaska's Department of Environmental Conservation. At least they did that day. ARS Aleut Analytical lab manager Ian Schacht said that a water quality test is just a snapshot of one point in time, which can't replace regular monitoring. Results could fluctuate for many reasons.
But Schacht said the results were noteworthy in a couple of ways.
"One of the more interesting things that we saw (is) that there was a hit for arsenic," Schacht said.
While the level in the highway water, 3.2 parts per billion, falls below the DEC's limit of 10, Schacht notes that it's greater than what is reported for Anchorage city water sources on the state's Drinking Water Watch website. Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility, which gets its water from Eklutna Lake, the Ship Creek watershed and some wells, said that on average, arsenic was not detected in its 2016 water quality report. Its highest reading was 0.7 parts per billion.
"It's something that is not of immediate concern right now, because it is under that 10," Schacht said of the highway water pipe sample. "But it is detectable. It is there."
The lab report noted that the human body was slow to rid itself of arsenic, so it is considered a poison that can accumulate in a person.
The results also indicated presence of some nitrates, possibly the result of decaying plant matter. Though it, too, was measured in levels deemed acceptable for drinking water by the DEC, Schacht said nitrate and arsenic concentrations would be areas he'd pay special attention to if the water were regularly monitored.
Schacht also noted that levels of calcium and magnesium indicate hard water. That's unlikely to be a health concern, but it could account for the unique taste of the water that many users described at the pipe. Schacht said hard water can taste "minerally" and leave a residue when it evaporates.
Whichever tastes are present or absent from the water at Mile 109, it's one that keeps some people coming back again and again, year after year.
On a clear mid-April day, thirsty Anchorage residents pooled at the pullout until the sun set after 9 p.m., a chore with a pretty nice view. Only a little ice disturbed the reflection of glowing peaks in the flat, calm water of Turnagain Arm.
Paypay Oloi and Amelia Reed come here nearly every day, they said. Oloi sometimes buys water and drinks from the tap at home, but said none of it compares to what he brings backs from the highway pipe. The young married couple huddled in close, each filling a 1-gallon jug as water splashed on their socks and sandals, enthusiastic about the option the Chugach rock was giving them.
"This is so much fresher," Reed said. "Like it's from Mother Earth."
|
2019-04-26T00:25:42Z
|
https://www.adn.com/features/alaska-life/2017/04/22/the-curious-popularity-of-a-water-pipe-on-the-seward-highway/
|
The higher education landscape of West Virginia contains a few larger schools and many smaller campuses. If you're shopping around for the best traditional and online colleges in West Virginia, it can help to know which schools have outperformed the others in measures of affordability, accessibility and student success.
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) publishes tons of data on colleges and universities across the country, so we crunched the numbers to find out which institutions in West Virginia are measurably the best. You can read the details of our 13-point methodology at the bottom of the page, if you're interested in finding out just how we came up with the rankings.
We included the state's largest university and its satellite campuses as separate schools in this analysis. Students transferring from a community college into a four-year university program may have additional opportunities at certain schools on our list — we'll do our best to point out when that's the case. Check out the list after the jump.
The top colleges in West Virginia include those that offer quality academics and a reasonable price. To locate them, we used a methodology that analyzed a school's degree catalog, support services and student success measures such as graduation and retention rates. Based on our calculations, these are the best schools in West Virginia. When done, read about the top community colleges in West Virginia, too.
West Virginia University is not only one of the top universities in West Virginia, but it is also the largest. It enrolls more than 31,000 students across three campuses. In addition to its main campus in Morgantown, the West Virginia University System includes WVU Tech in Beckley and Potomac State College in Keyser.
In Morgantown, West Virginia University has 14 colleges and schools that offer more than 340 majors. In addition to liberal arts fields, students can pursue professional degrees in the areas of law, dentistry, medicine and pharmacy. For those seeking online colleges, WVU also offers hundreds of online courses.
Affordable tuition, experienced teachers and hundreds of student organizations and clubs also are what help make WVU one of the best colleges in West Virginia.
At Wheeling Jesuit University, the values of leadership and service are embraced. The Catholic college was founded in 1954, making it the youngest of the nation's Jesuit institutions.
WJU may be an ideal school for students seeking universities in West Virginia that offer a small learning environment. With only 1,385 students enrolled, the university features small class sizes and a low student-faculty ratio. There are dozens of degree programs available, including certificates, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and a doctoral program. A number of institutional grant and scholarship programs are available to reduce costs for students.
Students can also find plenty to love in the City of Wheeling, a small community that notes it was the first gateway to the west. Today, it offers arts, adventure and good food to those enrolled at Wheeling Jesuit University.
As another of the top schools in West Virginia, Marshall University says it offers students more than a degree. The institution notes it provides inspiration to changes lives. While that isn't something that can be measured by any analysis, we can vouch for Marshall's strong retention rate which means students must like the school enough to return year after year.
Founded in 1837, Marshall University is a historic institution. It was named for John Marshall, who was the fourth Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The accredited school enrolls more than 13,500 students today and offers academic options that range from associate degrees to professional degrees. It has 13 colleges and schools.
On its campus in Huntington, Marshall hosts more than 200 registered student organizations, and students have access to more than 250 study abroad sites.
Another of the top colleges in West Virginia can be found in Buckhannon. That's where West Virginia Wesleyan College is located.
Established in 1890, West Virginia Wesleyan College is a liberal arts institution that invites students to call it their home. The college is affiliated with The United Methodist Church and offers a Christian education. Upon graduation, students should be prepared to think critically, communicate effectively and act responsibly if the school has met its mission.
Nearly 1,500 students at enrolled at West Virginia Wesleyan College. The school has a low student-faculty ratio and small class sizes. Of its dozens of majors, popular options include education, nursing and exercise science. About 95 percent of undergrads receive financial assistance.
If you're looking for West Virginia universities with affordable tuition, give Concord University a closer look. The university gets high marks for its low net price, which is the cost after financial aid is factored.
Concord University is a public institution that was founded in 1871. Its accredited programs are contained in three colleges: the College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; the College of Natural Science, Mathematics and Health; and the College of Professional Studies. Academic programs at Concord result in a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees. Online courses are also available.
A low student-faculty ratio helps the school provide personalized attention to students. Among West Virginia schools, it is also notable for having policies that make it a good choice for veterans. Its campus is in Athens.
There are many reasons to consider the University of Charleston one of the best schools in West Virginia. It features a small size, rigorous academics and an environment welcoming to innovation.
UC enrolls nearly 2,500 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It has a First-Year Experience program to help freshman succeed, and 90 percent of graduates find employment or continue their education within six months of earning their degree. What's more the University of Charleston is considered a military-friendly school for service members who want to complete their education.
While established as Barboursville Seminary in 1888, UC now focuses on providing an education in the liberal arts tradition. In addition to its campus-based programs in Charleston, the school offers a number of online degree programs as well.
Fairmont State University was originally established as a private teacher's college in 1865. It is now a public university that is large enough to offer diverse education opportunities while small enough to provide a personalized learning environment.
FSU has eight colleges and schools as well as a distance education catalog that includes numerous online courses. As one of the top West Virginia universities, Fairmont State works to make its degree programs accessible to adult learners as well as traditional students. In addition to online classes, night and weekend courses are also available to meet the needs of those who may work during the day.
More than 4,000 students are enrolled at Fairmont State University, and nearly three-quarters of them receive financial assistance.
Shepherd University is another of the top colleges in West Virginia. Among other things, the school has a strong graduation rate and provides an affordable education that helps minimize the need for student loans.
Although located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, the university is only 90 minutes from Washington D.C. and Baltimore. It draws a significant percentage of its student body from these areas as well as Pennsylvania and Virginia. Overall, there are more than 3,500 students enrolled in Shepherd.
Founded in 1871, Shepherd University is a public institution. It has dozens of degree programs although its most popular options include recreation and sport studies, nursing education and business administration. The university also features small class sizes and a low student-faculty ratio.
Founded in 1837, a quarter of a century before the state was even admitted to the Union, West Liberty University produces some of the highest student success numbers in the state. It has strong retention and graduation rates while also providing generous financial aid to keep student costs affordable. More than 90 percent of those enrolled receive financial assistance.
It's the oldest of the West Virginia schools, but WLU says it is a forward-thinking institution. It strives to provide access to high quality academic programs while also encouraging excellence in all aspects of life.
There are six colleges and schools within West Liberty University. The school's more than 2,000 students get access to small class sizes and a personalized learning environment at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
As the only public college in the center of the state, some call Glenville State College the "Lighthouse on the Hill." As one the best West Virginia colleges, it offers small class sizes and an array of student support services.
GSC was established in 1872 to train future teachers, and education degrees continue to be a major focus at the school. However, it has also expanded to offer more than two dozen academic options. These include certificates, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees in addition to teacher education programs.
More than 1,500 students are enrolled at Glenville State College. They can participate in more than 40 student organizations and a dozen Division II athletic teams. There is also a High Adventure program that lets students enjoy the area's outdoor recreation to the fullest.
Certain degrees are more popular than others at West Virginia colleges and universities, and knowing which ones are near the top of the list can help you get a picture of the academic landscape. Here's a list of the current top programs in the state by enrollment.
Students who have an idea of what the career market might look like when they graduate can work with their advisors to make better-informed decisions about the courses they take and the majors they choose. Take a look at this year's hottest careers statewide.
Applicant must be an incoming freshman who is a West Virginia resident.
Applicant must be a West Virginia resident who has a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrates academic excellence, financial need, good moral character, and who is enrolled in an undergraduate program.
|
2019-04-26T16:17:47Z
|
https://www.schools.com/online-colleges/west-virginia
|
IPTV technology is currently transforming the way people will see media. The many benefits of IPTV compared to the cable or satellite broadcasting methods, are that it will use the internet to help stream all of its contents. With this route towards the media it can supply a customized way which will suit a variety of applications. An example would be hotels, hospitals and schools will benefit from its abilities and the services it can supply. If you want to add interactivity or just broadcast to a group of people, or perhaps increase the level of quality of the movie options and also the picture, you can perform this without any additional outlay. This latest technology is able to provide you.
In Hotels, the benefits of these IPTV technologies are enormous. Based on what a hotel would want to offer its guests, this service can offer countless television shows, movies and games with some on-demand and live access too. There will be the option of supplying each of these to every room of the resort and each without any expense. This is a wonderful facility for all guests to get access too. They could have the practicality the conventional TV was not able to provide. It may well be used to broadcast useful information straight with respect to the guest having the ability to look at their invoice right from the TV set. Hospitals are a place where this service can be incredibly useful too. With the significant number of rooms and their patients, there will likely be a very large range of programming for all of the patients to choose from, especially those who are confided to beds, in which this service can provide for them a distraction by the utilization of amusement.
This Technology is also something that is used in schools also. Instead of the early morning statements which are always heard over the P. A. System, IPTV will give the Read more possibility to now broadcast a video which will reach each and every room in the school. This is a great idea and may also be used whenever there will be a need for sharing some video information all at the same time. One Other innovative use of this technology is to feed watertight bathroom televisions. These IP enabled waterproof TVs are installed in luxury homes and a lot of resorts. With this technology it makes television a newer and better method of watching and communicating – much more. With the variety of its applications it is currently making IPTV and part of technologies.
There is very little changeability that Soundcloud promotion screens downward stress are probably the most shipped in electronic format along with put in place items on the web. The factor simply for this is certainly perhaps as being outcomes of individuals considerable levels of these data is presented completely undoubtedly demand-totally free obtain. It provides you selecting getting and mount and set up plus produce the tunes related to personal preference without the need for ought to have the whole Small disc or CD, whenever you could not for instance every one of the will keep a record of. Obtaining Soundcloud promotion and marketing design, helps make these installing really simple in advance by. Getting for all kinds of tracks enthusiasts, are pleasantly made use of online. There have the truth is in reality been difficulties regarding the authenticity of information going over, but it has not really exposed all around reduce the requirement for tracks lower weight.
The moment that is needed to acquire and set up and set up Soundcloud promotion along with launched an Soundcloud promotion documents depends on the internet world wide web page link, and a lot certainly through a broadband internet online hook up a obtain might be completed up in stressing 2 minutes. It really is in no way potentially challenging to down load and attach plus position and Soundcloud promotion acknowledged spotify promotion tracks from all of these on the web internet sites, basically it is definitely easy. Acquiring and set up in addition to started screens from many of these internet sites is moreover cost you totally free along with secure together with risk-free. Nevertheless primarily because it presents authorized tunes installing, it adheres to any or all copyright specifications, for that acquiring merely a handful of likelihood of keeps track of tidal promotion. You are going to surely identify difficulty seeking the tracks you wish to acquire together with set up over these internet sites.
Usually, the tunes positioned listed here are the unidentified types introduced by just creating each work performers to advise their songs you would spend for your songs that you would like to acquire and install and attach. You will end up absolutely receiving the tunes. You could have a chance to receive and also install in addition to area monitors Soundcloud promotion online which is of superior and is particularly licensed. It provides a big collection of songs from all of-time most favored to existing happens. Keeps track of are extremely set up so it will be much easier for anyone to find their desired songs. Obtaining tracks from on this website would certainly cost you a lot.
IPTV is short for Internet Protocol Television. After some time, individuals from all around the globe have adored and found the advantages of IPTV innovation. You should remember that this sort of TV is only ready to be gotten to by individuals who approach brisk and stable Online associations. Buyers may likewise wish to observe that IP TV changes from Internet Television. With Internet TV, clients must have a Personal Computer to analyze programs, anyway with Internet Protocol TV, clients need an IPTV facilitated TV set notwithstanding the fundamental equipment.
In contrast to digital TV and satellite Systems, Internet-based Video is considerably more intuitive. Staring at the Television utilizing this innovation is fundamentally the same as viewing a motion picture on the web. Utilizing this kind of mechanical Innovation, clients can see Live TV through the web. For instance, buyers can watch their most loved TV demonstrates live, precisely like in satellite and digital Television. The main distinction is that this innovation creates high goals pictures with obviously better picture and sound quality. Watchers additionally gain admittance to VOD or video on interest. This particular administration gives them a chance to see earlier scenes of their most loved shows or another video that is accessible on the web. For instance, the old can watch exemplary films and TV demonstrates that they used to watch amid their prime years. The VOD administration is really prominent and is one of the instrumental components to the expansion in notoriety of Internet convention TV.
Web convention TV empowers clients to Publish a TV appear, so they can begin off survey it from the begin. Time-moved Television empowers clients to watch demonstrates that were uncovered a few hours or days prior and click https://livetvglobal.com/iptv-free-trial-48h/. With this kind of TV, gone are the days when you simply needed to adjust your timetable to surge home to watch your most loved show. In contrast to satellite TV, Internet Protocol TV cannot be tormented by poor climate conditions. Most Satellite Television buyers much of the time whimper about terrible flag or aggravation of transmission because of poor climate. With Internet Protocol TV, you would not need to be stressed over such complexities. While Looking for administration Suppliers, ensure they highlight free establishment basically on the grounds that setting up The apparatus could be dubious once in a while. You may likewise contrast costs Before you pick with buy in to any administration.
Watching movies is definitely fun and watching it at the comfort of our home is generally an added bonus. Even so, men and women always whirl around web sites to search for the exact portal that will allow them to watch movies on-line. Normally, popular surfers don’t have a hint on how to watch movies on the internet. In fact, the procedure is pretty simple and you can now gain access to the online movies if they have a Personal computer or laptop along with a high-speed internet interconnection. Moreover, besides movies, a motion picture fan may even watch latest motion picture trailers on-line, surf through the groups of Motion picture titles, look into the box workplace blockbusters, show timings of nearby theatres plus an on the internet database or storehouse of movie series.
Web will be the useful resource for many on-line motion picture portals. Because web broadband internet, DSL, modem and many others. Have grown to be home titles; they have got reticulated into each of our lives and something of the rewards which you may acquire from it is watching online movies. Sure…now watching movie theater is not only limited by theatres or televisions, although with web connectivity, you can enjoy the latest smash hit selection within your pulling place. Any time a new film struck the theatres, men and women sit ahead of the massive display, having a tub of popcorn with their hands but a fishing boat load of money disappears altogether.
Rather, whenever you watch movies on the internet you will find a similar movie by using a Hi-def good quality picture and Dolby encompass sound throughout the comfort and ease of your property if you are paying just number significantly less compared to what you spend on the theatres. Additionally, once you gain access to the online motion picture portals, you will be even offered with additional capabilities apart from the video. You can also watch most recent film trailers on the internet, star job interviews, execute on-line reservations and can accessibility the display timings as well. Even if you book solarmovie towards a minimum transaction from a lot of types; you get to read the editorial critiques of this distinct movie before purchasing.
The most important technological step to watch movies on the web is that there is absolutely no should burn off anything, no need of internet stream any movie. Quite the process is straightforward, where you can have to log on and towards a small payment, you can find the titles to watch. However, watching movies do have particular instructions to follow along with. So right here are among the short and accurate guidelines which may enable you to accessibility movies on-line.
Possibly you realize that any person is now attainable to examine almost all their favored movies on the web while not having to stress and panic more than going to the regional video recording store in order to get between the Hollywood Blockbusters. Properly with today’s development anyone can currently appreciate films from your home. Exactly how can the private that understands undoubtedly nothing at all being concerned these websites along with all the facts about-series amount out basically exactly how to choose the best film registration internet site? Even though it is practical to look into online motion pictures online; we want to take a look at particularly what exactly it is you want to begin to find within these web sites.
When you go into flick signing up sites in your favored on-line online search engine web browser; you will absolutely be delivered excellent deals of internet sites that supply good quality movies online for small charge reduce bills. Whilst a substantial amount of them will unquestionably use videos on the web; listed here is precisely what you will need to begin looking for so you can reveal specifically how you can pick the most beneficial flick regular membership web site to actually may start to see world wide web flicks on-line: Everyone likes words and phrases straightforward; nobody wants to pay hrs intending to obtain and mount the film they intend to get pleasure from. Our society ruches as quickly; in addition to look into all the take out dining establishments and also push trough’s which we have. Folks stay in this particular enjoyment today that in case they identified a flick membership web site that required entirely to down load and install the flicks they designed to see; possibilities are they could surely turn out to be exacerbated in addition to distressed. Downloads call for taking not than 6 minutes; this may totally enable you to acquire your snacks created in addition to comfy whilst the movements picture is getting and install along with position. Once you received that carried out, you would certainly soon after have the capability to take pleasure in between your selected flicks on the internet. Find more here fmovies.cab.
Each film follower ruches regarding see every one of the so long as working day motion picture. That would like to have to appreciate older time standards; except if of education program that is certainly just the things you choose to see. There are many movie enrollment web sites that source you motion pictures; nonetheless they have a limitation with regards to the quantity of you could possibly down load and put in everyday. Never ever at any time get involved with a motion picture signing up website that positions limitations on the data transfer rate you can make usage of. There is times you will be misting likely to experience a motion picture that you are currently misting more likely to want to consist of it to the series. This have to be amongst the choices; is through taking delight inside the motion picture it is possible to burn it to some Compact disc as well as include it in your assortment. Lots of us have flick collections; nonetheless presently you can expect to definitely not need to invest 20 just to increase your assortment.
The Digital video disc leasing industry typically has absolutely endured via an isolating of your techniques as far back as an procedure for lease contract movies online sprang out. The periods from the customer getting obliged to scramble in the direction of the recording retail outlet and vacationing in range has presented means for zones, for instance, Netflix that provide flicks to hire online to some measuring standard calendar month to 30 days demand. By and also smash hit, which was the marquee label from the leasing division for some time, has genuinely made wants to offer online movement snapshot leases also. About every one of us have genuinely walked all around a Smash hit video retailer ultimately, and apart from fundamentally take pleasure in the inclinations and obstructions of the firm.
As helpful since it will on the whole be to have your Digital video disc correct at present instead of holding up several times once you rent payments movies online, it may be as disillusioning if the video you want runs out stock. You could possibly moreover support the upside of renting online from your solace of your personal home. Also, additionally one dynamically fantastic favored viewpoint will there be are no delayed charges! You may uncover movies beneficially and in addition quickly. There are more titles to browse online. No later expenses. Motion picture free of charge online really is a sector of your amazing favorable conditions on offer at online flick benefit locales. A huge amount of us have absolutely toyed with hiring online, and fathom that should you be an actual motion picture watcher, the expenses have been in like manner genuinely desirable.
There are hire treatments open to hire from 1 to 3 movies every month. Moreover, you can find never ever any time any organize generally expenses. You can reestablish a motion picture at no matter what stage you, for example, you essentially must profit one movie to find the picking a single on your summing up. There is tornadomovies handful of dissimilarities amongst the two; businesses like Netflix was one of the simple first to familiarize a blood loss side implies with rent movies online and to answer that, Blockbuster utilized the interesting substitute for their clients to select amongst hiring and in addition returning in go shopping and getting the ability to rent movies online using their on the internet film leasing history. Blockbuster furthermore engages their clients to buy movies with a few at reduced fees whilst Netflix will not offer such a system to time. Hit moreover offer preoccupation organizations. What’s more, besides, with the headways occurring within the online film hire section, there is as however a remarkable strategy fundamentally much more ahead!
A Few individuals do when They appreciate watching movies and might look like watching one, they would not ever want to scan for a few hrs, time interval through which it will be secured for this. No ifs ands or buts, you may decidedly work out how to battle toward the silver screen recalling the real objective to see your chosen movies, yet you may absolutely uncover focal points and imperfections of the. If you could expect to watch free movie online absolutely free, you absolutely must think about such checks. There are a couple of destinations available that will completely enable you to in view of keeping the ultimate objective to find a shocking you could be to finished some pristine research consider that is imperative to finish and this likelihood. In like manner, once you are seeing movies from your house, you would not need wind up being concentrated on concerning reality there is this man who generally grandstands a calling telephone or on the imposing individual behind you who farms nearby needs so anyone can hear. Likewise, around you eating something up at whatever stages you discover everyone; you will truly be hauled into purchase a remark.
With a Specific true objective to see complete altogether free movie thumb possibly a PC structure or possibly a PC is essential. movie4k online will surely jump at the opportunity to get as these will be the most recent show the one which may run movies in Duality by watch films on the net. Must you be natural because it interfaces with PCs going before you buy one and proceed into the shops, you ought to find a pal of yours to make one a plan. You should in sureness have a system for movies in your head that you need while searching down destinations to request. Along these lines maybe for instance, if you admit Asian startling motion images, you totally ought to select a site that is an unprecedented extent of those.
How to get Appreciate Free Movies Online?
Among one of the most looked terms is view totally free movie online. This recommends that great deals of individuals are looking for an approach to see their favored movie without requiring to spend for costly routine month-to-month cord subscriptions. Although it is reasonable, offered the extremely expensive cable tv service as well as satellite expenses, it cannot be called for in the light of the indirect expenses that include it. There are web websites online that provide the opportunity to see motion pictures online free. The truth is that there is a considerable rate that includes utilizing those websites. For one, it is restricted. As well as likewise those web sites are breaching the regulation by releasing those putlockers movies on their websites. And also if you pay really very close attention those duplicates are pirated. It is much clearer in situation of fresh launched movie. You will definitely discover that the duplicate they exist is taped by a digital cam in a theater!
By utilizing those sites you are sustaining a banned job. They do not earn money directly from you as a private, yet they place advertisements from unethical advertisements networks that allow any kind of kind of sort of promotions. Some are furthermore running frauds on their sites. Among the websites was enabling a number of heaps before a manuscript on the site takes control of your display along with provides you a message that your computer system has really been determined for restricted display and also flow of copyrighted item which the authorities gets on the means to jail you as well as take the computer system, which is presently iced up on the act you were doing the illegal one they pointed out earlier.
After you intend to leave the website or do anything simply to determine that your computer system is not responding you start to assume them. The following message will definitely ask you to pay the penalty, typically various bucks, if you want to acquire control back on your computer system. The software program application uses you the opportunity to pay online in addition to absolutely some people react as well as additionally pays them. As well as when they specify it to their friends they discover that they have in fact been scammed. Several of the sites that provide you to take pleasure in free movie online utilize a manuscript to gather your fragile information, including any kind of kind of charge card you have actually made use of on that particular certain computer system to pay your prices, along with unless your bank card companies obtain your back on the deceitful acquisitions you will certainly discover on your own in deep troubles.
Concert marketers can easily be thought of as significant occasion coordinators. Every detail of the concert has to go off easily and that duty exists only with the promoter. Concert promotion is a requiring job that calls for significant attention to information. In order to be an effective and successful concert promoter, a high level of company is necessary. Misplacing important get in touch with names, days, telephone numbers or place details could prove disastrous. The world of concert promotions has plenty of contracts, lawful agreements, insurance policies and also cyclists. In order to make the best service choices, a concert promoter has to have a functioning expertise of every one of these lawful documents. Not comprehending components of an agreement or motorcyclist can result in complication and also difficulties in the future.
Concert marketers can make a big quantity of money, and after that, they can shed cash as well. Most people do not understand that quite often, concert marketers really utilize their own loan to money a concert occasion. Every one of the occasion expenses are his or her obligation up front. As soon as the tickets have been marketed, the band obtains their cut and the bills earn money. It is then that the marketer gets what is left. For this reason, it is of miraculous significance to get as many paying customers in the door as possible. Some of the major expenses entailed with concert promotion are the location leasing and event insurance. The promoter gets in touches with the location and exercises an expense for the duration of the event. Some places will certainly require up-front repayment while others may need a down payment with the rest due at the end of the concert. Insurance coverage is definitely necessary and also assists to safeguard the location owners, concert marketer and band from feasible lawsuits.
Additionally, the concert marketer bears the cost of all advertising promos and also various other marketing expenses. Promoters nowadays have a variety of options for advertising. They can make use of the web, radio, TELEVISION and even leaflets to obtain the word out about their event. Advertising and marketing, when done effectively, normally takes up a rather considerable portion of the concert promoter’s budget plan. An effective concert promoter understands how to market to get the most people to purchase tickets for the show. rock concerts in iowa have got to have a common sense of the band that they are advertising and their followers. Whether a concert brings in a substantial audience or a little one relies on exactly how well the occasion was advertised, plain and straightforward. Concert promoters really have one objective; to make sure that adequate tickets market to make a profit. Ideally, all the tickets will certainly sell for every night or day the occasion will run, yet that is not assured.
How to watch movies on the web?
Straightforward or more vital than redirection focus, to enlist with free movie that are full online can be the individual number to peacefulness and also home incitement. It is a zone for you truly to understand your most cherished movies between time and moreover record-parting from that motion picture which you have extremely ignored overview due to stick stuffed program toward the movies which are endeavoring to organize. It is an unmistakable truth that wins that movies TV extends and watching likewise may offer a great deal of central focuses containing time organization, advantage, oversee, greater choice of undertakings and works out, and impressively more-up to before long utilizing the most recent without cost motion picture promoted. With the true objective to treat bleakness inside their lives unprecedented courses of action of people are fighting with ward to this work of articulations. Despite thus, a creating collection of people are affected to give the before program of unprotected against the strip shopping center to see movies to esteem them in your living course of action up.
Without included prerequisites together with time-constrainment, to analyze to no end out of pocket film that is all in all online is totally a bewildering alternative. Underneath various procedures identifying with the minimum troublesome systems to esteem this unobtrusive components exercise to fuse significantly more wonderful. Weekdays could be an extension in the event especially in case you would be additionally excited with reasonable or your children had an irritating week at school. Assembling before the PC system despite watches a whole estimation film online may be of making use of referral to your childhoods among the techniques. For results, select a motion picture that you despite band together with home story a factor that your kids may interface with. With the story, you are set up to promote look and moreover locates focusing on the story. When you have a couple of deals with a breathtaking film are a ton far much better drawn as. These centers will completely contain occasion to whatever you have genuinely seen.
Consider methods around a champion among the most sensible systems to develop a significantly enhanced, considerably more residence film theater stuck in an unfortunate situation. Close by getting the appropriate things despite official, it is best that you give a procedure with extent of remarkable movies online to peruse nearby a huge amount of verifiably a greater decision. With among these clear full video cuts you may make sure your home motion picture theater is a climb. Consider the totally complimentary flick you have sensitive to discover video cuts. Getting these inconveniences free movies online the specialist might be worth unimaginable courses of action of money. Incidentally, you can see them totally without expense despite at whatever point you discover them online acquire it. It is best that you just begin with these difficult to see without cost motion picture online sans cost to make you is advancing essentially more significant. The examination makes it a magnificent game plan considerably all the more spellbinding.
|
2019-04-26T13:59:16Z
|
http://www.edizioniferrarisinibaldi.com/category/entertainment
|
is a transfer the right choice?
transfer specialists help you make an informed decision.
Our qualifications and experience with pension transfer advice makes us specialists in this area.
Our drawdown modeller is an invaluable tool in assessing the viability of a final salary pension transfer.
We offer first class pension transfer guidance to both individual clients and financial advisers.
Our actuaries ensure quality and accuracy on all our calculations and reports.
All the TVA reports we use are signed by an actuary and come with £1m PI cover.
Our team are experts in Lifetime Allowance planning.
your nominated time within 24 hours.
(or final salary pension scheme) provides benefits that are guaranteed to be a proportion of final salary at retirement. The major advantage of this type of scheme for the employee is the guaranteed nature of the benefits.
the rules of the scheme will determine the rate at which benefits accrue, e.g. 1/60th of pensionable salary for each year and complete month of pensionable service.
this is the definition of salary that is used to calculate the member’s benefits at date of leaving or retirement.
As well as a pension, a defined benefit scheme will also provide a tax-free cash lump sum, known as the pension commencement lump sum (PCLS) at retirement. The rules of the scheme will dictate how much tax-free cash can be accrued for each year of service.
The contributions paid to a money purchase pension (or defined contribution) scheme are used to establish a pension fund. The eventual size of the fund is determined by the amount of contributions paid, the charges deducted by the pension provider and the investment returns achieved over the term to retirement (or death).
The benefits provided will depend on the size of the fund at retirement or death. The member may have the option of purchasing a scheme pension or of flexibly accessing their pension savings, either via a drawdown pension option or by taking some, or all, of the fund as an uncrystallised funds pension lump sum (UFPLS). The rules of the scheme will determine which options are offered.
A scheme does not have to offer all (or even any) of the flexible access options and some schemes may only offer the option of a lifetime annuity.
A money purchase scheme may be an occupational scheme provided by an employer for the benefit of the employees, or it may be an individual arrangement funded by the member (and sometimes by the employer as well).
are individual money purchase arrangements, whereby the contributions paid build up in a fund, which is usually either with-profits or unit-linked. The fund can be accessed by the member from the normal minimum pension age of 55 (or earlier if the member is in ill-health or has a protected pension age).
is, in effect, a low cost personal pension. The only difference is that a stakeholder pension scheme is subject to certain minimum standards, concerning, e.g. charges, investment choice, minimum contributions etc.
occupational arrangement. Although a group stakeholder or group personal pension plan may look similar to an occupational pension scheme, it is actually a series of individual money purchase arrangements. Within the group plan each employee has their own arrangement, which belongs to them.
A SIPP, which is an individual money purchase arrangement, is simply a personal pension scheme that has a much wider investment choice than a traditional one offered by a life office. For example, a SIPP can invest directly in company shares or can be used to purchase a commercial property. It can also borrow funds from a third party, such as a Bank.
It has not been possible to take out a new retirement annuity contract since 1 July 1988, although an individual with an existing RAC can continue to contribute to it. Because RACs were previously approved under s.226 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1970, they are sometimes known as section 226s.
An occupational money purchase scheme works on the same principle as a personal or stakeholder pension, with the difference that an employer sets it up on behalf of its employees.
The employer sets the scheme’s eligibility requirements and the rules of the scheme specify the level of contributions to be paid and other factors, such as the age to which the company will pay contributions, the options available when benefits are taken etc.
As well as large occupational money purchase schemes, there are a few variations designed for senior employers and directors and for transfer purposes.
were generally set up as ‘one-man’ schemes aimed at directors and senior employees, usually so that higher benefits could be provided for such employees separate from the main occupational scheme. EPP’s were set up prior to April 2006.
are aimed at company directors and senior employees. A SSAS is defined as a self-administered scheme that has less than twelve members, all of whom must be trustees. They offer a separate pension option for directors and senior employees due to their special additional features and, in particular, for the investment options they provide.
Were, designed to accept benefits transferred in from an occupational pension scheme set up prior to 6 April 2006.
Targeted money purchase schemes are ‘hybrid’ schemes with features common to both defined benefit schemes and money purchase schemes. Under a targeted money purchase scheme a target level of benefit is determined, usually in line with the benefits provided by a defined benefit scheme, i.e. a pension that is a proportion of final salary at or close to retirement. An actuary calculates the contribution rate required to provide the targeted benefit.
The contribution rate for each member is regularly reviewed to keep the funding of the scheme on course to provide the intended level of benefit, often with the advice of an actuary. At retirement, the value of the member’s money purchase assets may be topped up, if necessary, to ensure that the target level of benefits is provided. This topping up may come from either an unallocated account held within the scheme for this purpose; or additional special contributions from the employer.
are defined benefit schemes that also has some of the characteristics of a money purchase scheme.
This provides pension benefits at retirement or earlier death that are the higher of the benefits calculated on the normal defined benefit basis and the benefits arising from a notional money purchase plan. It offers a transfer value for early leavers that will be the higher of the fund built up in a notional money purchase arrangement and the transfer value based on the defined benefits provided by the scheme.
if a transfer value is taken, it may well be the larger of the notional money purchase account or the cash equivalent of the deferred defined benefit.
This type of scheme offers the scheme member a money purchase benefit, with a minimum level of pension related to their final salary and so is in many respects the mirror image of the money purchase underpin scheme. The scheme operates by having the usual money purchase account for each member plus a separate unallocated account to meet the cost of the guarantee where there is insufficient in the member’s account.
The most common type is a Contracted-Out Money Purchase Scheme with a GMP underpin.
Career average schemes are those where the formula used to determine benefits is based on the average earnings over a member’s career and not on their earnings at or near a set age. This tends to reduce the benefits provided to the member and thus the cost to the employer of operating such a scheme.
Anyone whose pay significantly increases as retirement approaches is better off in a traditional defined benefit scheme, rather than a career average scheme. However, it may work out better for a member whose salary reduces as retirement approaches (perhaps because of a move to a less senior position in later years).
The earnings may be revalued in line with price inflation or, more generously, some assessment of earnings inflation. However, an individual’s actual career progression, which may lead to significantly higher earnings in the later years of their working life, is effectively ignored. This is because each year is considered in isolation, rather than the total pension accrual being based on the salary at or close to retirement.
Some employers replace their defined benefit schemes with career average arrangements as a halfway house between defined benefit and money purchase. They sometimes accompany the change with a small increase in accrual rate, e.g. 1/60th to 1/56th.
It is important to remember that such a change is only in respect of future accrual.
each member accrues a proportion of their pensionable salary for each year of pensionable service, e.g. 1/56th per year; for active members of the scheme the amount accrued in each year will be based on the member’s salary for the year in question; and each year’s accrual will then be revalued to retirement in line with the scheme rules; this could be in line with inflation (e.g. with increases in the CPI) or by a fixed amount each year.
|
2019-04-24T02:05:02Z
|
https://www.pensiontransferspecialists.co.uk/
|
What Causes Dog Skin Allergies?
Is it an Allergy or Something Else?
Is your dog’s itchy, uncomfortable, or unsightly skin condition driving them — and you — up the wall? Getting to the root cause is the key to beginning the healing process. Find out how to diagnose skin allergies and conditions, how they differ, how to treat them, and about hypoallergenic dietary solutions from an expert in the field, Dr. Judy Morgan.
Pruritus is the medical term for severe itching of the skin. It’s the generic name for the wide variety of dog skin disorders that cause your pet to lick, scratch, or bite to try to stop the itch. A number of conditions, from atopic dermatitis to hormone-related issues, can prompt these conditions. To sort them out, we looked to a vet with years of experience.
Dr. Judy Morgan is an author, speaker, and holistic veterinarian. Based in New Jersey, Dr. Morgan currently operates two veterinary hospitals, is an active speaker and blogs and writes daily. She has published three books on holistic pet care and feeding, and her social media sites reach millions of pet owners worldwide. She is Chief Veterinary Medical Officer for Monkey’s House Senior Dog Hospice and works with rescue groups for homeless dogs.
Your dog’s skin is in perfect condition when it’s soft and smooth and not flaky, red, bumpy, or oozing. It shouldn’t be too oily or dry to your touch, and there shouldn’t be any bald spots. But you’ll usually know before you even check that something’s amiss because your dog can’t stop worrying his or her skin.
Before you begin trying to relieve your dog’s discomfort, it’s important to understand the different forms of skin allergies and conditions so you and your vet can take the best course of action.
Atopic Dermatitis: What Is It, and How Does It Develop?
Like people, canines manifest atopic allergic symptoms when their immune systems begin to recognize certain everyday inhaled substances as dangerous. Atopy reactions usually occur within 30 minutes of contact with the allergen, and always within 12 hours. Atopy is about reacting to inhaled particles, such as airborne pollens from plants and grasses, weed and trees, mold spores, and, in some cases, animal dander. Atopy is usually seasonal, with the worst symptoms occurring in the spring and summer. However, if you live in warm, humid areas like Florida or Hawaii, the problem can be year-round.
Think skin allergies in dogs are pretty uncommon? That’s unfortunately not the case. It’s hard to see your dog suffer, and the secondary manifestations of skin lesions, infections, and hair loss can be alarming. In addition, the constant scratching can be a source of irritation for pet owners. In fact, skin allergies are the most common reason people take their canine companions to the vet for consultations, according to Nationwide Pet Insurance. If susceptible, dogs usually show allergy symptoms as early as 3 months and up until around age 6. Atopic dermatitis can be mild at younger ages, so it may not become apparent or a real problem until your dog is 3 years old. Symptoms are usually skin related — itching, scratching, and rashes — but depending on the trigger, they can also manifest as “hay fever” symptoms like watery eyes and sneezing.
Your veterinarian should be able to make a diagnosis more easily using your answers. But the appearance of your dog’s skin is where the exam will begin.
Even if your canine companion has some of these symptoms, it may not be an allergy you’re looking at. Some skin conditions mimic allergies.
Diagnostic Testing: Is It an Allergy — Or Something Else?
Here’s an example of a condition that mimics allergies: a yeast infection found on the skin and ears of dogs caused by Malassezia pachydermatitis. Though it’s completely normal for canines to have this type of yeast, an overgrowth can cause dermatitis or skin inflammation. The reasons for the condition aren’t known. The symptoms look like typical atopic allergies, but the cause and treatment is very different.
Intradermal Allergy Testing: Your dog will be sedated for this procedure. After hair has been clipped on one side of your pet’s body, your vet will give minute injections of allergens, usually 60, on one side of your pet’s body. While considered the state-of-the-art in diagnosis for pet allergies, it can be less than 100 percent reliable both when reactions are not strong and since there is some subjective interpretation involved.
Blood Allergy Testing: This test attempts to measure antibody levels your pet has formed against particular allergens. There is some debate about blood testing reliability since the affected organ is not what’s being tested for a reaction. Depending on the lab used, results may not agree.
Neither intradermal or blood allergy testing can determine food allergies. “People need to understand that the only way to really know for sure if there is an allergy is to feed something and see how the pet reacts,” Dr. Morgan notes. The way to do that is a food trial or elimination diet.
Elimination Diets and Food Trials: This entails feeding your dog novel sources — a protein and carbohydrate that your pet has never eaten before — to see which foods cause an allergic reaction. It can help identify food sensitivities.
Based on one, two, or all of these diagnostic processes, you’ll be closer to knowing what you’re dealing with and how to treat it.
Not all allergies are atopic, although all atopic disorders are allergies. For example, pest bites and food allergies are non-atopic allergic disorders. Dogs that are allergy-prone tend to have more than one type, and purebred dogs are more often affected by allergies than mixed-breed companions.
Fleas: Extremely common, flea allergy dermatitis is caused by the flea’s saliva, and it only takes a few bites of this blood-sucking parasite to set the problem off. Controlling them should be a priority because fleas carry tapeworms, Bartonella, and other diseases.
Ticks: Ticks deeply attach to the skin to extract blood, eventually falling off to lay their eggs. Dogs will often show no symptoms, but you can easily see ticks because they become engorged and protrude from the skin. As disease carriers, they should be removed as soon as possible. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) offers advice on the best way to remove a tick.
Lice: Lice are less common on dogs than ticks and fleas and may be difficult to find since you’ll need to look for the tiny eggs attached to your dog’s hair follicles. Lice don’t only cause itching, pain, and hair loss, but they can lead to more serious health issues, so they should be eradicated as soon as possible. Use flea combs to remove lice, disinfect the comb, and clean pet bedding in hot water. Most flea shampoos also remove lice. Seek veterinary advice for persistent cases.
Mites: These tiny parasites cause two types of mange. The most easily transmitted to both dogs and people, sarcoptic mange is also known as canine scabies. A dog’s ears, face, and legs are most commonly affected, with symptoms of red skin, intense itching, sores, and hair loss. The second type isn’t contagious between dogs or humans, but demodectic mange can cause bald spots, scabbing, and sores.
Ringworm: The name of this fungus comes from the circular patches it causes on any site of your pet’s body — or yours since it’s highly contagious between both dogs and humans. You may see scaly patches, inflammation, and hair loss around the area of the circular lesions. Dogs under a year old are most susceptible.
Drug Allergies: Orally, topically, or intravenously administered drugs can prompt a cutaneous adverse drug reaction (CADR). Symptoms can range from blisters to hives, and dogs may experience acute itching that results in self-mutilation. It can be difficult to diagnose a drug reaction because the symptoms can start one to three weeks after first administration of a drug, and reactions can happen even three weeks after the therapy has ended.
The most common medications causing skin reactions to drugs include penicillin vaccines, antimicrobials, sulfonamides, topical drugs, and NSAIDs. Your pet’s medical history will be an important part of the diagnosis, and treatment will depend on the severity of your pet’s skin condition. Resolving a cutaneous adverse drug reaction is never an instant procedure; the veterinarian may decide to stop or replace the prescription, but all of this must be done under careful observation. Be prepared for frequent follow-up appointments and communication in order to see if the cease in medication is solving the reaction. In mild cases, simply stopping the drug can reverse the adverse effects.
Contact Dermatitis: There are two types of contact dermatitis. In both cases, the dog has direct physical contact and a reaction to an irritating substance. Allergic dermatitis happens when a dog becomes hypersensitive to substances in their environment after repeated physical contact and skin sensitization. Skin sensitization can take anywhere from six months to two years to develop. Various substances can cause allergic contact dermatitis, including flea collars/flea powders, topical antibiotics, some metals, soaps/shampoos, carpet deodorizers, insecticides, and plastic.
Irritant contact dermatitis occurs the first time that your pet makes contact with an extremely irritating substance. Common chemicals and substances that cause irritant contact dermatitis include road salt, detergents, acids and alkalis, and petroleum byproducts. There is no cure for contact dermatitis. The best way to treat and prevent the disease is to prevent exposure.
Dry Skin/Low Humidity: Irritated, dry skin can have multiple causes, including over-bathing or bathing with too much soap and not rinsing thoroughly. Another common cause is overheating the home in winter months, or low humidity levels due to the climate you and your pet live in. This is easy to remedy once you know the reason by making changes in your environment by buying a humidifier, using specially formulated moisturizing shampoo and conditioner if you live in a dry area, and encouraging more water consumption.
Hormone Responsive Dermatosis and Alopecia in Dogs: Dermatosis (diseases affecting the skin that cause inflammation and itching) and alopecia (hair loss) can be related to an imbalance of reproductive hormones. Various reasons could cause your dog to have these types of reactions, but if tests and indications point to reproductive hormone imbalance, your vet will try supplemental therapy to either raise or lower hormones to achieve a normal level. If your dog is on estrogen therapy, and the results are adverse to the health of your dog, your veterinarian will discontinue it. Dermatosis and alopecia are confirmed when the conditions resolve based on hormone therapy. Another approach is neutering or spaying, which may be sufficient to resolve the skin disorders. Your veterinarian will prescribe prescription shampoo for dandruff and topical medicines for the treatment or prevention of bacterial skin infections and itching.
Bacterial Infections: Pyoderma is the medical term for bacterial infection of the skin. It can cause redness and rashes, itchiness, crusts, pustules, and even hair loss at the infection site. Once the natural defenses of your dog’s skin break down, opportunistic bacteria proliferate. Yeast and fungal organisms can also establish their own infections when the skin’s defenses have broken down. Any interruption to the immune system’s ability can lead to pyoderma, including damage to the skin because of different kinds of allergies, irritants, and/or autoimmune disease. Treatment is usually multi-faceted because of the nature of the disease and needs to be directed by your vet.
Many disorders are based on lowered immunity, like pyoderma. If your dog suffers from any kind of illness, it’s always good to assess what and how you’re feeding your dog.
Food intolerances in pets are similar to the digestive problems of people who get an upset stomach or diarrhea because of lactose intolerance. The best way to get rid of the problem: For people and their pets, identify the food causing the problem and eliminate it from the daily diet.
Allergies and intolerances for your dog can be identified by the method described by Dr. Morgan in the diagnosis section of this article.
It may seem overwhelming to care for a dog with food allergies. But it’s much simpler today than it was in the past. Many more wholesome foods are available, featuring a wide variety of protein and grains to meet your canine companion’s health needs. With a little care and education, you can keep your dog safe, happy, healthy, and well fed. But where do you find the right kind of food?
Common Allergens are Common Ingredients: Very common allergenic ingredients contained in many popular commercial pet foods — such as corn, wheat, rice, soy, eggs, milk, yeast, potato, and beets — are often potential culprits. Many pets react to certain animal proteins as well.
Lack of Variety: Many people who have observed the rise in the dogs’ health issues connect them to pet food brand loyalty. Feeding your dog the same food day in and day out for years can increase the likelihood of a reaction to food ingredients.
Fillers: In addition, most commercial pet food contains fillers like potatoes and other fibers and starches to help make food more economical to a product by reducing the amount of meat in the food. However, these fillers aren’t biologically appropriate for dogs. Over time, they create stress on the immune system, which in turn can develop a hypersensitivity and resulting allergic response to them.
Additives: Emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, dyes, and preservatives, and even the hormones and chemicals passed up the food chain from meat can trigger food intolerances. Food intolerances can escalate to systemic allergic reactions.
Poor Quality: Feeding rendered, low-quality sources of protein — for example, hooves, feathers, or beaks — has the potential to initiate an allergic reaction in your pet.
To learn more about choosing the right diet for your dog, bone up on how to compare different types of dog food.
Flea Control: For the No. 1 dog skin irritant, you can find lots of different flea-killing options. Since they are all useful for limited amounts of time, they need to be repeated as indicated. Many flea-control products are applied topically where your dog is unable to lick them off, such as behind the head on the neck. Products given orally may be more practical for you and your dog. Specially formulated flea-killing shampoos can also be helpful if the infestation is acute or for puppies, but you’ll still want to continue with either topical or oral medication. If your pet spends a great deal of time outdoors, you’ll need to be extra-diligent. And if your house becomes infested, you’ll need to take steps to treat your home and repeat the process to keep the pests away.
Avoid Certain Plants: Some plants can cause contact dermatitis in dogs because of their sap (like Euphorbia) or atopic allergies due to their pollen (like the Gas Plant). Beware of how your garden grows! For a list of plants to avoid to safeguard your dog, check out Allergy-Free Gardening.
Immunotherapy (Hyposensitization): To activate “tolerance,” injections made from allergens that your pet is sensitive to can be administered in a series. The therapy will make your dog less sensitive to them when they are re-encountered in your home or outside. Injections are usually given at home, but pills or drops are available if your dog can’t tolerate shots or if you dislike giving injections.
Anti-Inflammatory Medications: Steroids and some new non-steroidal drugs can help manage dog allergies. Oral medications used in combination can be safer than a single drug at a higher dose. Some dogs benefit from a trial with different drugs to find one that works best. Antihistamines and fatty acid supplements can be helpfully used with other treatments or for dogs that are less severely affected.
Topical Therapy: Medicated shampoos and conditioners can provide relief. Bathing removes allergens that adhere to the skin’s surface, and the medicated ingredients also help to reduce itching and control secondary infections. Using lukewarm water for these medicated baths also helps cool the skin to further reduce itching.
Antibacterial and Antifungal Medications: Because dogs with atopic dermatitis are prone to recurrent bacterial and yeast infections of the skin and ears, your veterinarian may need to address these infections in addition to treating atopic dermatitis. Medications used might include courses of antibiotics and/or antifungals. Your veterinarian may also prescribe topical therapy with antibacterial and antifungal shampoos to resolve and prevent bacterial and yeast infections.
Many dog skin allergies and conditions take a long time to heal. Be patient, follow the doctor’s orders, and take steps to improve your dog’s diet to support immunity and overall good health.
Doesn’t Contain Common Food Allergens: Read labels carefully. Once you determine your dog’s sensitivities, you can make a selection based on what works best and vary between the best ingredients by changing the proteins periodically.
No Chemicals or Preservatives: Look for high-quality ingredients. Industrial additives aren’t good for dogs or humans since they are not natural to mammal biochemistry.
Immune System Strengthening: Better nutrition will strengthen natural protection and biological systems, which helps ward off allergies and other conditions.
Natural/Ancestral Approach: Canines successfully evolved with a scavenging and hunting lifestyle, consuming foods that are nothing like the highly processed kibble fed to many dogs today. Recent nutritional science increasingly supports diets based on what nature intended — fresh foods that are high in protein and provide fats that are balanced fats — as the healthiest approach to feeding most dogs. Learn more about the many benefits of the Ancestral Diet.
A Single Meat Source: Having one meat protein source makes it easier to eliminate what’s causing skin problems in your dog and feeding what will support her good health.
If you want to avoid skin and other health worries, offering your dog meals that contain whole foods with nutrients in their natural state simply makes sense. Want to learn more about how food can ease allergies? Read more about hypoallergenic dog food and dog food to ease skin allergies on Darwin’s Natural Pet Products blog.
Robust and natural nutrition can build immunity, support skin health, and relieve your dog’s suffering. If you’re looking for guidance on the best hypoallergenic food for your special friend, get a free menu consultation from a Darwin’s expert by calling 877-738-6325 or emailing us with your questions. When it comes to allergies and intolerances, the right food can make all the difference.
Edmund adores Darwin’s, can’t get enough of it and has fully transitioned to only raw food. Isis also loves it and eats it well, she too has fully transitioned to only raw.
Copyright © 2019 Darwin's Pet Food. All Rights Reserved.
|
2019-04-26T12:19:21Z
|
https://www.darwinspet.com/health-issues/dog-skin-allergy-conditions/
|
Cover letter network manager - Available to be able to establish any tough letter?
Posted on 05.01.2018 05.01.2018 by LORRIE M.
Network Supervisors, regularly referred to because Circle as well as Personal pc Products Staff, detect this choice for computer multi-level an firm demands, subsequently fit multilevel appliance plus software system software, check all the system, collect details to help assess your network's procedure, as well as educate people concerning just how in order to use your community. Resumes intended for this specific situation highlight this type of assignments for the reason that operating because typically the primary choice creator pertaining to network method type, occupational sexuality segregation computer and additionally WAN circuits; as well as running The software ventures of differing types and focal points.
Example of this resumes reveal in which Mobile phone network Managers generally support bachelors degrees inside laptop or computer discipline, facts research, or simply laptop computer engineering.
Looking to get job listings?
Take a look at released your Multilevel Supervisor Opportunities page.
Recruited so that you can advancement plus cope with for you to best scope reasonably likely a good business desktop computer plus VoIP mobile phone network with regard to 30 somewhat autonomous places during the U.S.
of which earlier recently been independent of each other owned/operated deal with mail multi-level administrator being gained by simply Sonic (a $780 000 pathological provider administration company). Proficiently acknowledged and even remotely taught novice, however specially vivid together with suitable people located at each one specific location within all the construction, pattern in addition to set up associated with Cisco routers, turns, firewalls and also VoIP telephone forex broker techniques.
Put together and mastered up to date Cisco Interact Units using routers intended for MPLS Buyer VPN, Site-to-Site VPN and additionally Forceful VPM (DMVPN).
Managed Austin tx records centre the fact that ended up being at some point linked to help you virtually all regarding the particular 50 minor distant knowledge stations and even essay regarding web site quest back-up records facility in Memphis, Tennessee.
Created business enterprise multi-level specifications and even thrown away expectations for blog networking design.
Upgraded multilevel safety and also in your area rebuilt data/phone techniques at 10 on-site locations.
Negotiated financial best cost commitment with new telephony bag along with switched 24-7 research laboratory business during the particular U.S.
free of all straight down time.
Initiated and additionally done 50% rollout from enterprise-wide U.S.
VoIP model utilizing 5-digit phone dialing all the way through a corporation.
Managed system, Windows 7 server, UNIX server, desk top as well as helpdesk service teams.
Built a new large on the market, wrong doing understanding, Gigabit national infrastructure with regard to modern world customers not to mention Or net cpa affiliate networks coming within totally free kramm court reporting precious time towards date.
Guided server support squads just who grown server programs from 40 to 160 servers and cleaners around 12 months.
Introduced storage area area online communities and additionally 'network ' linked storage accommodating 20+ Tera bytes from data.
Managed Y2K, problem treatment, ıncident administration, transformation software and additionally networking security.
Managed a team regarding It can be that looked after 5 web servers, Two hundred and twenty workstations, 20 changes, 5 routers, along with different various other contact together with multilevel techniques that recognized security measure associated activities.
Redesigned cpa affiliate networks to make sure you produce strategy extension for you to Couple of locale structures providing Forty fresh hosts.
Operated appointment scheduling for 5 vicinity VTC seminar sites, acquire along with non-secure in which helped intended for in place towards that moment conferences in addition to all the time availability.
Systematically evaluated and additionally re-wrote finished some 100 typical running measures, in which accelerated production just by 40% go over notice community boss a much better being familiar with connected with fresh hooked up systems.
Coached as well as mentored 20 fresh workforce take care of traditional mobile phone network director, growth country carrying out performance reviews.
Manage all the department managing the romantic relationship and also general performance for Fifty four outside local authority or council attorney at law organizations through 94 destinations managing personal bankruptcy, eviction together with a foreclosed property matters regarding Capital One.
Streamlined the particular legal professional oversight brand along your suitable, functions along with details technologies leagues escalating economy by just reducing overlap across all sets not to mention re-setting project accountability.
Reduced this attorney onboarding spiral from 40% coming from 5 a long time to make sure you 3 times simply by enacting all the use involving parallel processes.
Perform on-site personal injury attorney agency audits trying consent with GSE's, Assert, U .
s . and even Money Our own requirements.
Developed and even enforced that lawyer or attorney functionality scorecard towards observe lawyer or attorney efficiency upon a fabulous quantitative and ambition basis.
Designed this legal professional results action towards collection very clear requirements to get the particular attorney effectiveness management process.
Oversaw the lawyer or attorney circle company lessening in addition to document move venture properly relocating 2,000 records with unapproved firms to make sure you authorised your not to mention off-boarding 116 unapproved attorney at law firms.
Lead quarterly personal injury attorney oversight cell along with each month lawyer or attorney capabilities group meetings to upgrade any dependable exec as well as highly recommend variations in order to the particular sound chips and also formula summer in addition to winter months contrast not to mention form a contrast dissertation sample the actual okayed lawyer list.
Directed the particular devices not to mention multi-level businesses for the Individuals Fast working with during a Main and also To the The country location from guilt.
Checked 15 The software pro's for taking care of, preserving, as well as improvement some $10 000 amount of money telecoms circle.
Collaborated upon various firms growing transmission together with concurrent policies. Informed professional stage employees at 'network ' reliability insurance coverage, treatments and additionally postures. Oversaw a $1.5 dollar plan for It services.
Supervised that circle security measure party through vital cyber test, producing inside the death grade.
Lead project currency broker designed for replacing the multi-media display screen programs, training video teleconferencing tools, plus network servers and cleaners, resulting inside upon funding and also on-time completion.
Developed as well as implemented an important network enlargement undertaking holding up any office staff with 210 personnel.
Implemented a new cyber-security education prepare just for More than two hundred last part users, lessening burn any organization plan osterwalder perils by 50%.
Managed some overseas team of 5 entrepreneurs giving you circle operational program about your business corporation together with purchaser systems just for a great Oracle app software company.
Improved inter-team calls and also lessened occasion to make sure you start new purchasers by simply commencing in addition to major posts concerning programs not to mention system squads to help you reduces costs of method and additionally grow productivity and also effectiveness.
Planned not to mention were able an important work to help go finished 100 business enterprise and together with purchaser processing investments to make sure you your latest statistics core remaining produced all through home office renovations.
Organized coaching just for workforce affiliates aiming it again with small business really needs not to mention particular objectives.
Developed insurance coverage and additionally techniques to assist PCI follower composition article example initiative.
Ten yrs involving coping with pc along with help surgical procedures intended for an important massive telecom firm the fact that granted either wireline and additionally instant providers.
That group orchestrated deal with notification multilevel currency broker shift to the centralized help brand intended for issue direction, accessories services & assist, programs supply plus application software. Functioned to help move provider to help you some singular personality organization method in addition to offer you the absolutely consistent sign-on and workstation graphic which unfortunately greater proficiency while perfectly when ease involving benefit from for the purpose of the particular company' employee base.
Oversaw two supervisors, Fifty eight personnel, 6 get in touch with locations, ten talk about plus industry home office, and additionally ancillary sites.
Offered appointment on cutting edge know-how and company systems.
Succeeded financial constraints urbanization argumentative essay topic $4,000,000 for expenses as well as $2,500,000 through capital.
Served like liaison between market place presidents, phone focus directors, assert the enlightment essay presidents, in addition to management and business methods developers.
Directed conversion process involving world-class phone middle in order to client-server design.
Coordinated store cardiovascular migration for you to client-server site visitor consideration system.
Facilitated adjust managing on purchaser get hold of centers operating key time simply by 24-hour internet availability.
Established service-level agreement concerning localized LAN not to mention pc, prospect phone units, as well as assert operations.
Provided LAN along with computer help help along with relation of 144 a desktop every staff members new member, on option towards six-member enable desk.
Increased help support by way of 146% after only 24 several weeks in obtaining Go over letter multilevel broker Section, expanding rations as a result of 58:1 to be able to 144:1.
Entrusted in order to regulate, cover up notification multilevel administrator, together with remedy all the interact infrastructure in addition to supervise aid workplace operations.
Authoritatively mastered some sustain staffs and recognized for excessive of 150 end users.
Successfully gained an important elaborate multilevel reorganization along with overhaul that caused a 50% development during sales revenue in addition to some sort of 400% rise for office personnel through my tenure.
Charged by using personal oversight regarding overall The idea operations not to mention conducted hiring people, schooling, examination, as well as specialized advancement just for virtually all fitted personnel.
Tasked utilizing formulating collaborative interact protection guidelines, devastation recovery, semi-automatic or fully automatic area supervision, via the internet backups, venture antivirus, along with remote computer repair entry solutions.
Corporate Undertaking Fx broker meant for firm large attempt which often included launch from different products and solutions in addition to solutions, eliminating detailed rates, improving upon workflows, in addition to increasing carrier in addition to consumer satisfaction.
Developed in addition to monitored elaborate undertaking strategies choosing project planning software.
Organized reports in addition to rank accounts to be able to more mature managing meant for profitable, with precious time, in budget allowed completion.
Network Broker with regard to 37 IPA/PHO specialist organizations containing involving custom made sites together with Cover up notification network manager hazard networks.
Designed as well as completed CIGNA's delegation oversight operation, review methods, insurance plans and also structured a fabulous delegation oversight committee.
Wrote and additionally integrated Essay with regards to great earliest horse Business enterprise Continuity Arrange regarding your Texas Market place.
It ended up being well-known seeing that very best apply by way of commercial together with started to be any nationwide model.
Conducted business management exercising products these types of as CIGNA's Domestic Selection Software and Uninterrupted Good quality Improvement.
Assisted the actual setup and additionally control in typically the software/hardware inside of typically the QA clinical in which listed your IP network picture architectural development in addition to try out clinical in which covered thirteen (13) 24Tb NAS devices, Online video networking fuses, IP depending video cameras, terminal providers, together with Cisco 2950, 2970, in addition to 3560 switches.
Configured as well as kept 3620, 2514, plus 2524 routers.
You are wanting for your own ideal job together with need your resume?
My personal Fantastic Cv is without a doubt an individual's solution in addition to uses the actual headache out and about associated with cv creating. Create a appropriate job-worthy continue quickly around simply just a very few clicks!
|
2019-04-23T02:47:56Z
|
https://asaichiwild.info/unsecured-loans/cover-letter-network-manager.php
|
Enjoy our best selection of top-quality online casino games for free or for real money - All instant games are available at a click of a button with no-download necessary. With over than 60 games, from online video slots to table games, video poker or other speciality games like keno, there are free online casino games to play for everyone!
Click the game you'd like to practice your skills at, or if you're ready to win some real cash then choose the Registration/Real Play Button - all in an instant! just click and play one of many dazzling flash games we have here for you.
All instant games are also available for US players (Both free and real money play), again - no need to download or obligate to anything, just choose one of the many quality online casino games we have here for you and start playing immediately.
With amazing flash graphics and exciting sounds, big bonuses and a lot of fun - this is your time to play online games and enjoy, so what are you waiting for?
Slots are now the most popular form of gaming in the world. At casinosguide770.com we have brought together free versions of the most engaging and fun slots available, so you can try them for free without risking any of your own money.
The aim of any slot machine is to match winning symbols across rows, to create a pay-out. The more symbols you match the higher your jackpot will likely be. Pay tables, which list all of the winning symbols and their prizes, can easily be found within the game.
Many slots will feature special rules and symbols which give you more options to win. For example wild symbols, a feature of many slots, can substitute for any other symbol to make a winning combination. The pay table and additional features of a slot determine how large and frequent the pay-outs are so trying a variety of slot games will help you find the one for you.
Perhaps the greatest attractions of slots games to new players are their simplicity and potentially huge jackpots. In recent years increasing numbers of ‘progressive’ or ‘networked’ slot machines have come to the market, with greater jackpots than ever before. In these games the jackpot grows whenever the slot is played until one winner scoops the top prize; which can grow to 6 or 7 figure amounts. You can find a free version of Cleopatra’s Gold, one of the largest progressive jackpots, in our games listing.
Once you’re comfortable with playing these games, why not try our home page where you’ll find the latest and greatest offers from some of the world’s leading online casinos. Playing with the right bonus can improve both your enjoyment of the game and value for money so be sure to look around and find the perfect offer for you.
If you are a slots enthusiast in search of the most intense online casino experience, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s where you will find the best 3D slots from Betsoft Gaming, one of the leaders in iGaming. The developer is known to create some of the most entertaining slots titles in stunning 3D cinematic animation so get ready for the time of your life at the reels.
Betsoft is reputed for its Slots3™, a brilliantly created interactive series of video slots with themes that are as exciting as the high-impact game-play. Many of these titles offer potentially large winnings with almost every spin of the reel thanks to some incredible bonus features to be found in many video slots titles such as Aztec Treasures, 2 Million B.C., The Slotfather, Gladiator, and Weekend in Vegas, to name a few. What you will definitely notice is the attention to detail in 3D SLOTS from Betsoft.
Betsoft’s video slots are a great combination of creative animations, superb sound and colorful graphics that capture the essence of the theme that each game is based on. Add bonus games, free spins, and nifty jackpots, and you have every reason to head to a Betsoft casino. Most importantly, many of these awesome 3D video slots are available in free play mode with no download required so you can test the waters before you get into some real action playing Betsoft slots for real money. We promise loads of fun, lots of fun ways to win and hit it big while indulging in some hi-tech action. So if you are ready for a great time at the reels stick around with us for the latest on what Betsoft has to offer.
In our specialty games section you’ll find free to play versions of a number of new, novelty and notable games that don’t quite fit into any other category. This section covers everything from ancient Asian gambling games to the latest interactive slots and everything in between – games which offer something unusual or different to the rest.
One of the better-known specialty options is Keno – a Chinese lottery style game where players attempt to match their picked numbers with randomly drawn ones. Enormously popular in Asia and the USA it is one of a wave of Chinese gambling games which are being introduced to European players through online casinos.
Specialty games may well be unfamiliar to new casino players, which is why playing free versions first is particularly useful. By learning the rules and strategy of a game in your own time you can avoid simple mistakes and gain far more enjoyment from playing.
If you enjoyed your experience of playing these games for free why not try them for real money? On our homepage you’ll find reviews for the most popular and market leading online casinos so you can deposit and play with confidence. You’ll also find bonuses, exclusive offers and other promotions to ensure you get the best value for money from your game time!
Table games have been the staple of casinos for hundreds of years and include famous names like Blackjack, Roulette and Baccarat. In our games listing you will find free versions of all of these and more, available to play for free.
As you will find in the games listing there are a large number of table games, often available in several variants, which can be confusing for new players. By trying them first you can find which games and which rule sets appeal to you before risking any money.
Unlike slot machines and Video Poker, which are relatively recent inventions, most table games can trace their roots to the Middle Ages or even further. Craps, for example, was apparently invented during the Crusades almost 1000 years ago. Blackjack, on the other hand, traces its roots to 17th century Spain while Roulette was invented by a famous mathematician in 18th century France. With such interesting history and gameplay, as well as an often low house edge, it is easy to understand why these games remain as popular and relevant as they ever were.
Another attraction of table games is that many, especially Blackjack, have a skill element allowing you to influence the outcome of the game. By knowing the right strategy you can reduce your losses or even reverse the house edge. You can learn more about strategy in the individual game pages, and practice it for free until you’re ready to play for real.
Many casinos offer specialty table game bonuses, for players who regularly play those games. By visiting the home page you will find a selection of excellent bonuses to get you started and give you the most possible out of your experience.
Video Poker is a slot like game, where players attempt to make winning Poker hands. Players are usually dealt 5 cards, and have the option to discard as many as they like. The discarded cards are replaced by new ones and players are paid according to the strength of their final hand.
The choice that players make, which cards to keep and which to discard, means that there is a strong skill element in Video Poker. By making the right decisions players can keep the house edge low; in some versions of Video Poker the player has a small advantage against the house playing perfect strategy!
The most popular variant of the game is Jacks or Better, available in the games listing, where the lowest paying hand is a pair of jacks. However, there are literally hundreds of versions with exciting rule twists to keep the game exciting. For example in ‘wild’ games some cards can take any value you choose, increasing the chance of making a valuable hand with a big pay-out. Another popular Video Poker game is Bally’s All American, with increased pay-outs for straights and flushes, but lower prizes for two pair and full houses.
Some Video Poker games offer the additional feature of a level up game or multi play feature. In these variants players progress to the next level by making paying hands, each level you ascend increases the amount you win. If you choose a multi play game then you can play up to 100 hands at the same time!
Taking the time to practice your game before playing for real money can reap dividends. With proper strategy Video Poker represents the best value for players of all popular casino games. The correct strategy for a game depends on its specific rules and pay table – by practicing in our free to play section you can test out some of the most popular varieties of the game and find your favourite version.
|
2019-04-19T14:23:19Z
|
http://www.casinosguide770.com/games/
|
Looks at scope of restrictive covenants against lawyers.
Considers how courts would treat Bridge v Deacons today.
Like any other type of business, law firms need protection when key individuals leave to join a competitor. Most firms—but by no means all—include post-termination restrictive covenants in their partnership agreements and employment contracts, but they have to be drafted carefully and used appropriately, otherwise they are likely to be unenforceable.
They go no further than is reasonably necessary between the parties to protect those interests.
A common misconception is that restrictive covenants can be used merely to prevent competition—they can’t, as that is not a legitimate business interest, but in some cases the courts recognise that the only way a business can effectively protect its legitimate interests is to stop the individual who leaves from working in competition with the business for a limited period of time and/or within a defined geographic area. This type of covenant is generally known as a ‘non-compete’ restriction, and such a covenant may be permitted where less onerous restrictions (such as those which prohibit the misuse of trade secrets and confidential information, and prevent the former partner or employee from soliciting or dealing with particular clients for a limited period) will be insufficient as they cannot be policed effectively for some reason.
One issue that surprises many partners who are looking to move between firms (and, it has to be said, many employment lawyers who do not also specialise in partnership work) is the broad reach of partners’ restrictive covenants, especially when compared with the restrictions normally imposed on employees—and this is the case whether it is a traditional partnership (under the Partnership Act 1890) where the individual is truly a ‘partner’, or a limited liability partnership (LLP) as so many law firms now are, where individuals are given the title of ‘partner’ but in fact have the legal status of a ‘member’. Where an individual is a ‘salaried partner’ however (ie he or she is paid a salary rather than a share of the firm’s profits), then, generally speaking, he or she ought to have an employment contract and be treated as an employee for the purposes of any restrictive covenants.
Take a typical ‘non-solicitation’ covenant, for example. Where an employee has contact with the firm’s clients in the course of his or her work, or has access to confidential information relating to its clients, the firm might want to protect its client relationships and confidential information and prohibit the employee from trying to solicit or obtain business from those clients if he or she leaves to join a competing practice. The firm might want to go a step further and also include a ‘non-dealing’ covenant in the employee’s contract of employment, which will prohibit the employee from having any competitive business dealings with the clients, regardless of whether it is the employee or the client who approaches the other about continuing their business relationship.
Both of these covenants are intended to protect the firm’s legitimate business interests, but to be enforceable their scope must be limited in such a way that they are not unnecessarily restrictive towards the employee.
This means, first, that the restrictions should last no longer than they really need to—so if the firm ought to be able to consolidate or build up new relationships with the clients within six months, and the shelf life of the confidential information which is available to the employee is also about six months, then non-solicitation and non-dealing covenants which last for 12 months are likely to be unenforceable.
Second, the restrictions should ideally only relate to clients with whom the employee had material contact in the course of working for the firm during a limited period before leaving, or about whom he or she had confidential information. If the restrictions attempt to cover all of the firm’s clients, regardless of the employee’s previous dealings with them, then they are likely to be too wide and therefore unenforceable.
However, the courts have developed a different approach to equity partners in a firm, underpinned by the Privy Council’s decision in Bridge v Deacons AC 705. Mr Bridge was an equity partner in Deacons, a law firm in Hong Kong. He was head of the IP and Trade Mark department, which dealt with about 10% of the firm’s clients and generated about 4.5% of its turnover. He had no dealings with, and little exposure to, clients of the firm’s other departments. Under the firm’s partnership agreement Mr Bridge was entitled to 5% of the firm’s business and assets (including goodwill, which was given a nominal value in the agreement), and when he left to set up his own practice he received a substantial payment for his partnership share (but only a nominal amount for his share of the goodwill).
The Deacons partnership agreement contained a restrictive covenant which prevented Mr Bridge from acting as a solicitor in Hong Kong for five years for any client of the firm or any person who had been a client of the firm during the three years before he left—although this did not apply if he went to work in-house or for the government. The restriction was not confined just to clients with whom Mr Bridge had dealt while at Deacons. Notwithstanding this restrictive covenant, Mr Bridge began acting for former clients of Deacons, and Deacons applied successfully for an injunction to restrain him from doing so.
The scope of the restrictive covenant was too wide, as it prevented him from acting for 90% of the firm’s clients with whom he had had no connection or dealings.
The five-year duration of the covenant was too long.
As he had only received a nominal amount for goodwill, the firm was not entitled to protect it by way of the restrictive covenant.
Although divided along department lines, Deacons was a single practice in which all of the partners had an interest, owned all of the assets and shared the profits and losses according to their respective profit sharing ratios.
The firm was entitled to protect its legitimate interests by imposing a restrictive covenant on outgoing partners and, having regard to the value of the firm’s business and Mr Bridge’s position as an equity partner, the scope and duration of the covenant were not unreasonable.
Every partner was bound by the restrictive covenant and benefited from it in relation to the activities of his fellow partners.
Mr Bridge had had the benefit of the firm’s goodwill while he had been a partner, and the firm now wished to protect it. This protection was in the public interest as it secured the continuity of solicitors’ practices, which would be of benefit to clients, and would ‘encourage the entry of younger men into the profession’ by making partnership available to them without requiring payment of the full market value of their share in the goodwill, which they probably could not afford. It was irrelevant that only a nominal sum had been paid for goodwill, as the transfer of Mr Bridge’s share in it was not a cash sale but was in accordance with the partnership agreement, under which Mr Bridge was only charged a nominal amount for goodwill when he became an equity partner in the firm.
The partners had equal bargaining power when entering into the partnership agreement and were therefore to be regarded as the best judges of what was reasonable in a commercial bargain. The fact that the partners concerned were lawyers was also a relevant consideration.
Relying on Bridge v Deacons , it is still common in 2018 for partners and LLP members to be subject to restrictive covenants which apply to all of a firm’s current or recent clients, and which last for up to two years from the point of departure or even longer—covenants which no one would now think of including in an employment contract.
Are such broad restrictions likely to be enforceable, or would a court now take a very different view? Many of the factors taken into account by the Privy Council in reaching its decision in Bridge v Deacons will still apply to partners in traditional partnerships and members of LLPs today—such as the holding of a joint interest in the business and the sharing of its profits and losses, and the mutual nature of the restrictive covenants. But as firms have grown in size and their management structures have evolved, it is surely harder to say that there is real equality of bargaining power for someone who is joining a firm and is required to adhere to the restrictive covenants in its existing partnership agreement, or that it is reasonable to prevent a departing partner from soliciting or dealing with clients with whom they have never had any connection, just because one of the other several hundred partners in the firm has.
The fact that there hasn’t been another leading authority in this area in the past 35 years is no doubt largely due to a reluctance on the part of law firms, and the partners involved, to litigate cases involving their clients. Most disputes will be resolved by negotiation and a commercial deal between the parties, especially where the firm seeking to enforce non-dealing restrictions in relation to particular clients wants to retain the clients’ instructions in other practice areas and therefore can’t afford to upset them. Where disputes do develop into legal proceedings, they are often subject to arbitration and will never become public knowledge.
It could well be some time before these issues are tested again before the appellate courts. Until then, cautious drafters of partner restrictive covenants might be inclined to approach them more narrowly, as if they were employment restrictions, while those seeking to enforce existing broad partner covenants can still negotiate from a position of some strength in the knowledge that the law, as it stands, is still on their side.
David Fisher, published in New Law Journal.
|
2019-04-20T12:55:30Z
|
https://www.cm-murray.com/knowledge/when-a-good-lawyer-jumps-ship/
|
This Agreement is made and entered into by and between InstaPayUSA LLC, and you, the InstaPayUSA Account Holder.
Certain Definitions. In this Agreement, the words "you" and "your" refer to the person or business who has applied for and accepted or used an InstaPayUSA Account, including any authorized user of the Account. "InstaPayUSA Account" refers to the Account set up by InstaPayUSA that includes the capability to transfer funds electronically. "InstaPayUSA," "we," "our," and "us" refer to InstaPayUSA, LLC., a Utah Limited Liability Company and its corporate partners or affiliates. "Banking Partner" refers to the bank sponsor through which InstaPayUSA will submit any Automated Clearing House ("ACH") electronic funds transfer request. "ACH Credit" refers to a transaction that electronically transfers funds to your Account from an account at a financial institution, while an "ACH Debit" refers to a transaction which electronically transfers funds from your Account to an account at a financial institution. "ACH Item" refers to an ACH credit, an ACH debit, or both. The words "Intra- InstaPayUSA Transfer" refer to an electronic transfer of funds between any type of an Account held with InstaPayUSA and any other InstaPayUSA Account. The words "business day" means every Monday through Friday, except Federal and Utah state holidays. "Affiliation" or "Affiliation Status" refers to the relationship between you and a third party entity with which InstaPayUSA has entered into an agreement for special terms and/or pricing. The headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and will not govern the interpretation of the provisions hereof. Unless it would be inconsistent to do so, words and phrases used in this document should be construed so the singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular.
1. Checking Account. You must establish and maintain a checking account as described in your Account profile to facilitate the transfer of funds. As part of this agreement, you irrevocably authorize InstaPayUSA to debit your Checking Account for any fees, payments or penalties you owe or may owe InstaPayUSA relating to ACH or Intra- InstaPayUSA transactions. You authorize InstaPayUSA to initiate reversal or adjustment entries and initiate or suspend such entries as may be necessary to grant you conditional credit for any entry. When registering a checking account in your Account profile, you will be required to enter your bank name, the routing number of your bank, and your checking account number. Once this information is entered, you will be required to validate that the routing number and checking account number are correct and that you have the proper authorization to access the account.
ACH Transactions. When you request InstaPayUSA to transfer funds from your checking account to another checking account, you are requesting an electronic funds transfer through the ACH system. By doing so, you authorize InstaPayUSA to initiate, process, transmit, and settle through a Banking Partner, an ACH debit or credit in the amount that you specify. You agree that your ACH requests are accurate, timely, and have been authorized by the party into whose account the credit will be made, or by the party from whose account the debit will be made. Your authorization will remain in effect after termination of this Agreement and until InstaPayUSA has received written notice terminating this authorization and all your obligations to InstaPayUSA have been paid in full.
a. Adherence to ACH Rules. You agree to be bound by the rules of the National Automated Clearing House Association ("NACHA") in effect as they may be amended from time to time. You also agree not to request an ACH transfer that violates the laws of the United States, which include, but are not limited to, sanctions enforced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC").
b. ACH Returns, Rejections, Cancellations, and Acceptance.. You may be charged a fee for any ACH transactions that result in a returned ACH item, such as, but not limited to, those caused by insufficient funds in your checking account, closure of your checking account, or if the bank account number or other information you provided is incorrect. InstaPayUSA reserves the right to resubmit for collection any ACH item authorized by you that is returned InstaPayUSA will notify you within 2 (two) business days of the receipt of a returned ACH item.
Upon written request, InstaPayUSA will attempt to cancel an entry before transmitting it. However, InstaPayUSA shall have no liability if the effect of cancellation fails.
InstaPayUSA is not responsible or liable in any way for any entry not accepted by InstaPayUSA Banking Partner.
c. Provisional Credits. All credits to your Account resulting from an ACH debit are provisional until final settlement is made through a Federal Reserve Bank. If InstaPayUSA does not receive final settlement, you will refund InstaPayUSA the amount of any such entry.
d. Accuracy of Information. You acknowledge that if a financial institution name and number are incorrect or inconsistent, we may rely on the identifying number alone, even if the number identifies a financial institution, person, or account other than the one named.
e. Fees.You will pay InstaPayUSA fees for services in accordance with this Agreement by reference under the fee structure. Such fees will be calculated and debited from amounts due to you under the InstaPayUSA Account concurrently with transaction activity, or will be netted out from the funds due you under this Agreement.
You will immediately pay InstaPayUSA any amount incurred by InstaPayUSA attributable to the transfer of funds pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to non-sufficient fund fees, or other fees charged from any other financial institution for any amount you owe InstaPayUSA under this Agreement or under any contract now existing or later entered into between you and InstaPayUSA.
f. Transfer Amount Limitations. Currently, InstaPayUSA limits the amount you are allowed to transfer from your checking account to $10,000.00 per day. If you wish to increase the limitations allowed you must contact a customer service representative and an exception may be allowed on an individual basis.
For fraud and anti-money laundering purposes, InstaPayUSA reserves the sole and exclusive right to review large electronic transfer of funds to or from your Account before releasing the funds. InstaPayUSA also reserves the right to refuse any transfer of funds at our discretion.
g. Type of Bank Account Required. You may only use a checking account of a financial institution located in the United States of America ("US") or US Territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the US Virgin Islands). The electronic transfer of funds to or from a foreign bank or the branch of a foreign bank in a territory of the United States is also prohibited. The term foreign bank does not include: (i) A US agency or branch of a foreign bank; and (ii) An insured bank organized under the laws of a territory of the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, or the US Virgin Islands. Please ensure that the bank routing and the checking account numbers are correct or you may be subject to a fee. If you have any doubt as to the accuracy of the bank routing or the checking account numbers, please call your bank for verification.
Balances.Balance will be held in your InstaPayUSA Account for the benefit of others until such authorized releases. InstaPayUSA will hold your funds separate from its corporate funds, will not use your funds for its operating expenses or any other corporate purposes and will not voluntarily make your funds available to its creditors in the event of bankruptcy. While your funds are in our custody, InstaPayUSA will combine your funds with the funds of other Users and place those Pooled Accounts in one or more bank accounts in InstaPayUSA's name. Balances in US Dollars that are held in Pooled Accounts may be eligible for FDIC pass-through insurance.
Assignment of Interest to Insta Pay Escrow.You agree that you will not receive interest or other earnings on the funds that InstaPayUSA handles as your agent and places in Pooled Accounts. In consideration for your use of the Service, you irrevocably transfer and assign to InstaPayUSA any ownership right that you may have in any interest that may accrue on funds held in Pooled Accounts. This assignment applies only to interest earned on your funds, and nothing in this Agreement grants InstaPayUSA any ownership right to the principal of the funds you maintain with InstaPayUSA. In addition to or instead of earning interest on Pooled Accounts, InstaPayUSA may receive a reduction in fees or expenses charged for banking services by the banks that hold your funds.
Reversals, Rejections, and Acceptance. InstaPayUSA may reverse any entry if it believes, in its sole discretion, that the entry may be subject to dispute or reversal. You understand and agree that your request to transfer funds is final and irrevocable, that you have no right to reverse or stop such an entry once the entry is communicated to InstaPayUSA, and you hereby waive any right you may have of recourse against InstaPayUSA or to dispute or reverse a request to transfer funds. An Intra- InstaPayUSA funds transfer under this Agreement is the equivalent of sending cash to the recipient. InstaPayUSA has no obligation whatsoever to any proposed recipient of funds. In the event of any dispute between you and a funds recipient, you agree that such dispute will be settled between you and the proposed recipient, and you hereby indemnify and hold harmless InstaPayUSA against all liabilities, claims and damages incurred by and brought against InstaPayUSA by any third party arising out of this Agreement, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. InstaPayUSA may reject any entry that does not comply with requirements outlined in this Agreement. We will notify you within 2 (two) business days from the day the rejected entry would otherwise have been transferred.
Warranties. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY STATED IN THIS AGREEMENT, INSTAPAYUSA MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY STATED IN THE AGREEMENT, INSTAPAYUSA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, AND YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE, ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO DESCRIPTIONS OR SPECIFICATIONS, WHETHER OR NOT INCORPORATED INTO THIS AGREEMENT, SHALL CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
3. Any and all claims or damages by you which are the result of theft, embezzlement, unauthorized use, transfer or withdrawal of funds with respect to your Account.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement and any amendment or supplement to this Agreement or other referenced agreements, all of which are incorporated into this Agreement, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties, and all prior or other agreements or representations, written or oral, are superseded by this Agreement.
Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah, except where Federal law is applicable.
Jurisdiction/Waiver of Jury Trial. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ALL PERFORMANCES AND TRANSACTIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE OCCURRED IN UTAH AND THAT YOUR ENTRY INTO AND PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE DEEMED TO BE THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS WITHIN THE STATE OF UTAH. YOU AND INSTAPAYUSA CONSENT TO AND AGREE THAT, THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION AND VENUE FOR ANY DISPUTES HEREUNDER SHALL BE AN APPROPRIATE FEDERAL OR STATE COURT LOCATED IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. YOU AND INSTAPAYUSA WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION CONCERNING ANY RIGHTS OR DISPUTES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
Construction. The headings used in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and will not affect the interpretation of any provision. The language used will be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rule of strict construction will be applied against any party.
Assignability. This Agreement may be assigned by InstaPayUSA, but may not be assigned by you directly or by operation of law, without the prior written consent of InstaPayUSA. If you nevertheless assign this Agreement without InstaPayUSA’s consent, the Agreement will be binding on the assignee. If you sell your business, and the new owners incur fines, fees, or penalties, the original owner will be held personally liable for all fines, fees, or penalties, and any other liabilities of the new owners.
Attorneys' Fees. You will be liable for and will indemnify and reimburse InstaPayUSA for all attorneys' fees, with our without suit, court costs, collection agency fees not to exceed 50% of the amount owed, and other costs and expenses paid or incurred by InstaPayUSA in the enforcement of this Agreement, or in collecting any amounts due from you to InstaPayUSA or resulting from any breach by you of this Agreement.
Customer Contact. You authorize InstaPayUSA to contact your customers or their bank if they determine that such contact is necessary to find out information about any payment transaction between you and the customer. Also, you will provide to InstaPayUSA, upon InstaPayUSA's request, contact information for your customers as deemed necessary and reasonable by InstaPayUSA.
Amendments. This Agreement, and the Agreements and/or Policies referenced and incorporated herein may be amended, modified, or revised at any time, without notice. While InstaPayUSA may notify you as this Agreement and/or the Agreements and/or Policies referenced herein are modified, it is your sole responsibility to review and maintain familiarity with this Agreement and/or Agreements and/or Policies referenced herein, including any changes that may be made to these documents, respectively, from time to time thereto. The amendments to this Agreement and/or Agreements and/or Policies referenced herein will become effective and binding upon you immediately and contemporaneously as the amendments are published to the InstaPayUSA website(www.instapayusa.com or https://www.instapayusa.com). In the event you do not agree to the aforementioned amendments and do not wish to be bound the terms and conditions thereto, you shall provide written notice to Insta Pay Escrow (including by submitting to InstaPayUSA Customer Service at [email protected] by providing your name, your current email address on file with InstaPayUSA, and a statement that you do not agree to the terms and conditions. If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of the amendment, your account will be terminated and closed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) changes to fees authorized by this Agreement, will be effective upon the giving of notice to you and (b) any fee increase, change in Rules or other requirement imposed by NACHA may be passed on to you and will be effective upon the giving of notice to you.
Severability and Waiver. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal, void or unenforceable by reason of any judicial decision, all other provisions of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect. No course of dealing, delay or failure to enforce any provision or exercise any right under this Agreement, by InstaPayUSA or Bank Partner(s) shall be construed as a waiver or estoppel of such provision or right, nor shall it amend this Agreement or affect the validity of this Agreement or curtail the ability of any party to enforce such provision or exercise such right in the future. All waivers must be signed by InstaPayUSA.
Independent Contractors. InstaPayUSA, Bank Partner(s), and You will be deemed independent contractors and none will be considered an agent, joint venturer, or partner of the other.
Survival. Sections of this Agreement and the applicable Exhibits in effect upon the date of termination shall survive termination of this Agreement.
Arbitration. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, InstaPayUSA, bank sponsor(s) and you agree that any one of them (a "party") may require that any claim or dispute ("Dispute") under this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively and finally by binding arbitration, administered by the National Arbitration Forum ("NAF") and conducted under its rules, except as otherwise provided below. For the purposes of this paragraph, "Dispute" means any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, negotiations leading to the Agreement, its interpretation, any act of any party related to the Agreement, or the breach, termination, applicability or validity thereof. The arbitration will be conducted before a single arbitrator, and will be limited to your Dispute. You may not bring a Dispute on behalf of others or join others in any similar claims (you may not bring or participate in a class action). As the parties to the Dispute agree, the arbitration shall be held in Utah by submission of documents, by telephone, online or in person. Any decision rendered in such arbitration proceedings shall be final and binding on each of the parties, to the Dispute and judgment may be entered thereon in any court of competent jurisdiction. Should any party bring a Dispute in a forum other than NAF, the arbitrator may award the other party or parties their reasonable costs and expenses, including actual attorneys' fees, incurred in staying or dismissing such other proceedings or in otherwise enforcing compliance with this dispute resolution provision. Each party understands that it would have had a right to litigate disputes through a court, and that each has expressly and knowingly waived that right and agreed to resolve any Dispute through binding arbitration. The parties intend that the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. §§ 1 et seq.) shall govern this arbitration provision. Information on arbitration procedure may be obtained from the NAF on-line at www.arb-forum.com, by calling 800-474-2371 or by writing to P.O. Box 50191, Minneapolis, MN, 55405.
© 2019 InstaPayUSA. All Rights Reserved.
|
2019-04-23T06:32:50Z
|
https://www.jewelersmarketplace.com/Home/Terms
|
One the major prerequisites we need to build the houses we need to combat our housing crisis is infrastructure, without it, the development can’t happen. This post is about a highly but often forgotten element of infrastructure Three Waters – Water Supply, Wastewater & Stormwater. In part 1 I focused on Wastewater, part 2 focused on Water Supply, part 3 will focus on Traditional Stormwater Systems or Grey Infrastructure compared to Green Infrastructure.
The stormwater system is public pipes, manholes, catchpits and other assets which assist in collecting water from rain & safely managing it. The stormwater system in Auckland is managed directly by Auckland Council as opposed to Wastewater & Water Supply which is managed by Watercare.
Artillery Tunnel ($22m) Due to be completed this year this one-kilometre long tunnel from McLennan Park to Pahurehure Inlet will serve Takanini growth areas – 2015 – 2017.
Takanini Conveyance Cascades ($22) New open channel incorporating cascading weirs and associated green space to convey the 100-year flood in Takanini growth areas – 2015 – 2019.
These projects are also integral if we are to provide for the growth to tackle this housing crisis, however, it is key that an integrated approach is taken to infrastructure where AC/AT/NZTA/Watercare/Panuku/Crown work together on each area as a complete package of Three Waters, Transport, Planning & Community/Social Services to make work & not in isolation of each other.
So to clarify, is Metrowater funding all these and bigger future projects without any extra government or council funding?
I take it you mean Watercare? Metrowater ceased to exist in 2010. No, as it says above, stormwater is funded directly by Council, whereas Watercare covers water supply and wastewater.
Permeable ground in Auckland is getting scarcer, and so the stormwater is finding it harder to infiltrate and recharge the groundwater. This is what’s overloading the stormwater system.
The “other assets” in our Council’s stormwater system need to include raingardens and bioswales which are devices of higher permeability, arranged to collect and absorb the runoff from new impervious surfaces. I’ve seen council put in a few raingardens to take road runoff, such as out in Panmure and in Roskill, but I believe these should be incorporated as much into every development as possible.
When I was working as a civil engineer in the late 90’s, we weren’t allowed to include a grassy area in the calculations for a property’s permeable area if that area was possibly going to be used to park a car. The compaction caused by the car was – quite rightly – considered to reduce the permeability of the area. In the last few years I’ve seen infill developments go ahead that could in no way achieve the required permeability ratios.
My gut feeling is that the need for more housing means the stormwater design requirements are being overlooked, so our stormwater (and where they haven’t been separated, our wastewater pipes) are overloaded. But this could be quite unfair. Can anyone in the industry confirm or deny?
As a civil engineer currently working in Land Development, raingardens and other bioretention is definitely a design requirement by Council and AT as part of a sites overall stormwater management plan. Depending on treatment devices that exist in the downstream environment, they may be doing all or partial Total Suspended Solids & Heavy Metals removal. Greenfields sites such as Hobsonville point, Millwater etc all have extensive on road bioretention and larger treatment ponds. Brownfields are more challenging to fit these in within the existing road corridor but it can definitely be done. Incorporating raingardens in existing or new speed management/traffic calming devices is a good solution.
Is on-site retention and detention in rainwater tanks used much on the isthmus? The Stormwater Management Area requirements are usually mostly achieved that way on Waiheke. Even though the sites are big, the soils are not permeable and wastewater also has to be discharged on-site — somewhere separate from the stormwater. The fact that there are already large rainwater tanks for water supply, that can have a bit devoted to capturing and then slow-releasing stormwater, makes it the most economical and sometimes only feasible option. It gets tricky on the steeper sites, dealing with the impermeable areas that are not connected to the tanks (i.e. driveways).
The point of these rules is to reduce downstream impacts from run-off from new developments in these areas. The areas were chosen based on the quality of the streams affected, I think (probably a gross simplification).
Thanks Thriller, I hope someone’s getting to have fun with the raingarden and bioswale designs (and their planting plans). Could be a really fun creative area to be in. Brownfields sites are more tricky, but would be more satisfying to design if you’re given enough scope.
In civil engineering, the stormwater design would generally be brought in at the end of the roading design. In permaculture they would be co-designed. That’s a shift I’d like to see in Auckland.
And the other issue is that road runoff is polluted with heavy metals, which we shouldn’t be putting in our waterways. The faster the water is swept into pipes and into our waterways, the poorer the quality of the receiving water (ie the beaches where we swim.) In permaculture we say, “stop it, spread it, sink it”. This is achievable and desirable in cities; it just needs good green infrastructure design. It’s not ideal to be mixing the heavy metals into soil, either, but it’s better than putting them straight into the sea.
Oh superb. Thanks Harriet. I didn’t realise there was a part 4.
Why does not Auckland encourage the use of rainwater storage tanks in urban areas?
Deals with roof water (part of the stormwater) which is drinkable and helps reduce the costs of supply of drinking water. We have two 25000 litre tanks, collect rainwater from our roof and never ever (20 years living on the site) run out of freshwater on our rural Franklin property. It is not difficult to build houses with water storage. just put a single 15000+litre concrete tank under the garage floor, and plumb in a pump and you are dealing with significant stormwater flow and water supply. Rural folk have been dealing with this situation for yonks!
I don’t think what you are suggesting would actually significantly reduce the costs of water supply. Basically it would mean during the winter every residence would be happily using tank water and the dams in the Waitakeres and Hunuas would be spilling a lot of water.
However, during a dry spell in summer many tanks would run dry meaning the water supply infrastructure would still need to be maintained to the level it is today.
Also I don’t think Ministry of Health support tank water for drinking when it is not necessary. While it is generally safe there are significantly higher rates of water borne gastro illnesses in rural areas compared with urban water supplies.
I think rainwater tanks plumbed to outside water used for watering gardens, flushing boat motors etc is probably a good idea.
Note that the overall topic is dealing with stormwater, rather than water supply. Water tanks are good at that too – they can be dual use.
Thanks Don, Jezza, Fraggle… for bringing up points I’d been cogitating on for ages. That is a great paper, Fraggle. It explains the mechanisms well, and has changed my mind on a few things. Absolutely we should be putting in rainwater tanks and using it for hot water, laundry and toilets. Both to take the peak off the stormwater load, and to reduce our mains water consumption.
Interesting link, it seems to suggest that it can be beneficial to the amount of storage needed which makes sense, probably doesn’t change the need for pipe capacity, but dams don’t come cheap.
I think the situation in Auckland is a bit different because the additional capacity is coming from the Waikato and doesn’t involve storage.
Indeed, but it becomes more worthwhile if you have been forced to spend money on mitigating stormwater flows from the property and you choose to do it with a water tank. Then you can also get the additional benefit of being able to use the retained water to replace most of your mains water use (which is metered).
Except that you have to all but empty your tanks every time there is likely to be significant rain.
That’s what I’d thought too. But read the article Fraggle gave a link for. If you are drawing down the tank for your hot water, laundry and toilet uses, then the tank has capacity for the next rain event.
There would have to be some sort of incentive to use it for the benefit of the overall storm water system. I imagine metering storm water would be controversial given we cant control the amount of rain so it is not a known cost.
The whole metering thing actually becomes a nightmare. Using rainwater reduces mains water use and also potentially reduces the load on the stormwater system. Currently, though, the wastewater charges are calculated from mains water use. In fact you’d be using the wastewater system more than your mains water meter would show. (Opposite of the other situation where using mains water in the garden means you’d be using the wastewater system less than your meter would show.) Now add in some responsible greywater reuse, which might mean your mains water use gets closer to your wastewater load. Or it might not because you might not do it all the time. And the solution isn’t metering wastewater as that’s not cheap.
Agree, it’s not a simple solution. One thing for sure though if people are going to be managing infrastructure (such as tanks) within their properties there needs to be an incentive to use their infrastructure for the benefit of the city.
For example if someones tank were to get scummy and was no longer drinking water quality they would have three options – pay someone to clean it out, clean it out themselves or close it off and use mains water. Many would just choose to close it off given how little mains water costs.
Off grid would be ideal, but storing sufficient water to get a family through a a dry summer would be a challenge.
Yes, I can see that. An obvious incentive is a higher cost of mains water, but that would be politically difficult. What were you thinking of?
This is basically just a sterile retention tank with a pump attached.
We fail to learn from the experiences of others. Wellington has realised they have a very vulnerable water supply subject to earthquake risk, so every household has to store 200 litres of roof water for emergencies.
Auckland’s water supply is vulnerable to failure and old age. Panuku Development has recently found major losses in the mains network round Westhaven for example. The leaks were more than what the boaties used!
The costs are very low $10k on a $550k+ Auckland house (that is a cheap new one) is nothing……if it is going to make us all have a resilient reliable water supply.
We have underground well water in Franklin that has excessive nitrogen levels – unsafe for babies.
Tank water is very safe . Why spend excess on getting rid of it when it is delivered to your roof?
Yes, it seems Auckland came reasonably close to running out of potable water after the recent storms because of the high level of suspended solids in the reservoirs that the treatment system couldn’t cope with. Not a bad idea to have some emergency water storage at people’s homes, in a country that has lots of emergencies.
the stormwater system has two parts. the man made bits and the overland flow paths (which take the excess that the primary system cannot cope with (which depends on when it was built and what people thought at the time)). the secondary network is much larger than the 1st. the secondary bit is required too.
There are a lot more upgrades needed than those specified in the LTP I believe. What is in the LTP is all Council can get budget for.
We should note that much of the older development on the Auckland isthmus is located on ground consisting of basalt and highly permeable volcanic deposits. In these areas stormwater disposal is typically through soakage pits (these can typically provide soakage flow in the order of 10 – 50 L/s, which is pretty decent). Soakage in areas where it is available is use for both public infrastructure as well as private development. So there is very little burden on the traditional ‘piped’ infrastructure in those areas, and the groundwater recharge into the basalt is well maintained. Much of these flows end up in places like Western Springs lake.
In much of the rest of Auckland the groundwater within the true basement rock is controlled by sea level, and some major streams / rivers. Some of the shallow groundwater in north/central/west Auckland is actually confined, perched groundwater that may only persist laterally over some 10s to 100s of square metres, particularly on the ridges (i.e. not necessarily regionally significant).
|
2019-04-25T20:42:37Z
|
https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2017/07/13/three-waters-infrastructure-auckland-need-part-3/
|
A little-known Bavarian is seeking the European Commission's top office. Who is Manfred Weber? And does the little-known member of the Christian Social Union, Angela Merkel's CDU sister party, stand a chance?
This is Manfred Weber's moment: The politician from the Christian Social Union (CSU), the Bavarian allies of Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU), is the lead candidate for the European People's Party (EPP), the EU-wide bloc of conservative parties, in elections for the European Parliament in May 2019.
Weber hopes to use the elections as his springboard to the presidency of the European Commission.
"The campaign starts here in Helsinki," Weber told the EPP delegates on Thursday. "We are bridge-builders, let's use this momentum. Then we will win in May 2019," he said.
Weber won a decisive vote against former Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb at the EPP congress in Helsinki on Thursday. Weber was considered the favorite despite the fact that the 46-year-old only has basic French and barely fluent English. Stubb is fluent in English, French and German.
Some members of the European Parliament see his language issues as a significant drawback; traditionally the heads of the Commission, a sprawling bureaucracy that employs more than 32,000 civil servants, speaks English and French in addition to their mother tongues.
Weber took over the chairmanship of the EPP Group in the European Parliament, in 2014. He is regarded as somewhat of a balancing act, who can quietly hold together the "flea circus" of the conservatives with a soft touch.
The center-right European People's Party (EPP) - the largest faction in the European Parliament - has picked Manfred Weber, its German parliamentary party leader. He has the backing of Chancellor Angela Merkel. He beat his main rival, Finland's Alexander Stubb. Weber is little known on the international stage, and his language skills are considered poor.
Frans Timmermans, the European Commission's first vice president, will lead the campaign for the Progressive Alliance of Socialists & Democrats (S&D). Weber's main rival promises to bring the bloc closer to ordinary voters at a time when Britain's looming exit is one factor behind the nationalist movements across the EU.
The third-largest group in the EU Parliament, the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR), has just one candidate: Jan Zahradil, chairman of the Czech ECR delegation. The 65-year-old is set to be officially nominated later this month after a party vote. Zahradil was affectionately known as "Forrest Gump" for a short while after cycling from Prague to Strasbourg for a parliamentary session.
German MEP Ska Keller is one of several contenders to be one of two lead candidates for the European Greens/European Free Alliance. Keller co-chairs the Greens in the European Parliament and has railed against what she described as "serious human rights violations committed by the Saudi government." The Greens recently made large gains in German regional elections.
Bas Eickhout is the second contender to lead the Greens/EFA in the May election. The 42-year-old Dutch MEP has championed a move to cap palm oil use by 2023, then reduce it to zero by 2030.
Belgian politician Petra De Sutter is also in the running to be one of two contenders for the European Green Party/EFA in 2019. The 55-year-old is one of the bloc's few openly transgender politicians. Bulgaria's Atanas Schmidt is also still in the running.
The 219-member EPP includes the full spectrum of the EU right, from Hungary's nationalist Fidesz to the more laissez-faire Belgian parties. Weber's pro-Europe stance is often at odds with his own party, the CSU, which is why its members were reluctant to put him forward as a top candidate in the 2014 campaign for the European Parliament.
Regarding migration, Weber skillfully maneuvered between the position of German Chancellor Angela Merkel of the CDU and the views of Horst Seehofer, the leader of the CSU. By doing so, Weber was able to keep 11 Hungarian anti-EU Fidesz MEPs from abandoning the EPP.
Weber, a Catholic who is firmly anchored in the executive committees of the CSU, managed to garner Merkel's support for his candidacy.
Without the chancellor's approval, Weber would have zero chance of victory in elections for the European Parliament and in his efforts to become president of the Commission.
It has been reported that Merkel and Emmanuel Macron have agreed that in 2019 a German would take over the presidency of the Commission and that the next leader of the European Central Bank (ECB) would come from France. Merkel has refused to officially comment on any such deal-making in Brussels.
Weber remains relatively anonymous outside the Brussels bubble and his constituency in Bavaria.
Many representatives from smaller EU countries have doubts about whether appointing a German to the top office of the European Commission is a good idea. In their eyes, Germany, the European Union's largest member, and the primary contributor to the EU budget, could become too dominant. A German has not been at the helm of the European Commission since Walter Hallstein in 1967. At the time, pressure from France meant Hallstein decided not to run for re-election.
It is uncertain how the populist coalition government in Italy will react to a German candidate. After all, both the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement and the far-right League blame Germany and Merkel for all manner of EU woes.
After graduating from university in 1996, Weber founded a consultancy for environmental technology and remains the managing director, according to his official website.
Weber led the CSU's youth wing before serving in Bavaria's state parliament in 2002. In 2004, he was sent to Strasbourg to begin his career in the European Parliament. At first, Weber had seemed a little alienated by the legislature's bureaucracy, and he continued to run his company on the side.
In Germany, Weber made a name for himself in the CSU with his clear positions on domestic issues, and he was eventually appointed Seehofer's deputy. Weber has, however, never held a government office or led a ministry in Germany or at the state level.
Weber's critics like to contrast the lawmaker's career with those of the recent presidents of the Commission: Jean-Claude Juncker, Jose Manuel Barroso and Romano Prodi were, respectively, the prime ministers of Luxembourg, Portugal and Italy, and therefore understood the dealings of the European Council and the representation of the member states.
Who will eventually be elected to the European Parliament in May 2019 is impossible to predict as the far-right gains power across the EU.
It is unlikely that the EPP and the rival Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) would have the numbers to renew their grand coalition. And even a grand coalition offers no guarantees for Weber - Germany's Social Democrats in the European Parliament have already said they would not vote for him to lead the Commission.
What Macron's new center-right En Marche party will do is also unclear. The French president has already insisted that the top candidate of the winning bloc should not automatically be picked to lead the European Commission.
After Brexit takes effect next year, the 27 EU heads of state and government will have the right to nominate their own candidates. Weber is just at the beginning of a long election campaign without a foreseeable outcome.
The odds that he will succeed Juncker, who was the prime minister of Luxembourg for nearly two decades and speaks four languages, are fair to middling. But Weber may walk away with a reasonable consolation prize: He could be elected president of the European Parliament.
European Union politician Manfred Weber says the bloc should stop Chinese companies from gaining too much power in key sectors. He also warned of the political implications of China's Belt and Road project.
The European Peoples Party is set to decide on whether or not to kick Viktor Orban's Fidesz party out of the group. If this happens, the EPP leadership should go as well, says journalist Stephan Ozsvath.
|
2019-04-19T12:32:58Z
|
https://www.dw.com/en/csus-manfred-weber-sets-his-sights-on-eus-highest-office/a-46201197?maca=en-rss-en-world-4025-rdf
|
Buy products related to bedding with matching curtain products and see what . 7 Pieces Luxury Beige, Cream, and Black with Floral Linen Comforter Set . Items 1 – 60 of 116 – Designer bedding with matching curtains and drapes are available in every . Waterford Vaughn Comforter Set – King – Blue & Gold Damask. Choose from a large collection of luxury bedding sets with matching curtains at the global online store of Beddinginn. Bellow are all the luxury bedding sets with . Live in the lap of Luxury with Bedding Sets from Macy’s. Discover Full Luxury Bedding Sets, Queen Luxury Bedding Sets and King Luxury Bedding Sets. 200 results – Buy “Bedding Sets With Curtains” products like Oxford Window Curtain . on a white background, and accented with matching pillow shams and throw pillows. . The paisley printed panel dresses your window in a luxurious rustic . Items 1 – 48 of 62 – Browse a wealth of luxury comforter ensembles, including black and gold bedding, for a set sized full to Cal king. Hues from ivory to ruby red . Shop online for bed linen from the luxury bedding ranges at Amara to achieve the perfect night’s sleep. . Children’s Fitted Sheets (4) · Children’s Pillowcases (9) · Comforters (25) · Curtains (3) . Framework 200 Thread Count Print Duvet Set $118 to $146. New 851 matching products, priced from $ 12.00 to $ 4,689.00. Matching sham(s) echo the design seen on top of the bed to pull the entire This luxurious bedding set combines this Jacquard traditional Como Comforter Set.
Welcome to Greenland Home Fashions. With over 20 years experience in home textile fashions, Greenland has become a leading . Sweet Caroline Quilt Set Results 1 – 60 of 78 – Greenland Home Fashions Quilts & Bedspreads : Overstock.com – Your Online Quilts & Bedspreads Store! Get 5% in rewards with Club O! Buy Greenland Home Antique Chic King Quilt Set: Quilts – Amazon.com . Greenland Home Fashions has manufactured home textile products in the latest . Shop Greenland Home Fashions at Wayfair for a vast selection and the best prices . A wide variety of 100% cotton quilts, coverlets, bedspreads and throws are If you’re looking for where to buy Greenland Home Fashions online, then . Greenland Home Fashions Quilt & Bedspread Sets. See All . Greenland Home Fashions Whitetail Lodge Quilt Set. from$60.38 Special Buy. Greenland . Products 1 – 40 of 127 – Shop for Greenland Home Fashions Quilts & Bedspreads in Bedding. Buy products such as Greenland Home Fashions Oxford Quilt Set at . Greenland Home Fashions Moose & Trees Multi Colored King Size Quilt Set, 3-Piece. $35.00; Buy It . 15% off code POPULAR, $25 min purchase req. $79.45. Enjoy free shipping and easy returns every day at Kohl’s. Find great deals on Greenland Home Fashions Quilts & Coverlets at Kohl’s today! Results 1 – 48 of 76 – Greenland Home Fashions Blooming Prairie – 2 Piece Quilt Set. QUICK VIEW. Greenland Home Fashions Blooming Prairie – 2 Piece Quilt . Greenland Quilts offer a variety of quilts to suit any style from modern to traditional. Greenland offers a large selection suitable for children and teens.
Accentuate your outdoor decor with a burst of warm colors and rustic fall designs. This outdoor pillow creates an enchanting autumn atmosphere everyone will . Shop Wayfair for Outdoor Fall Pillows to match every style and budget. . This outdoor pillow creates an enchanting autumn atmosphere everyone will adore. Buy Ambesonne National Parks Home Decor Throw Pillow Cushion Cover by, Exotic Cascade to Creek Enchanted Autumn with Faded Fall Leaves, Decorative . Buy products related to autumn outdoor pillows and see what customers say about autumn outdoor pillows on Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on . Nov 8, 2017 – Give your sofa—or chair, or bed, or reading nook—a lift with our kaleidoscopic harvest pillow. Lush greenery. Elegant furnishings. Romantic garden style. The glorious season of fall & all the beauty it inspires See more ideas about Drink, . Crate Pumpkins- what a cute fall/ halloween decoration for outside on the. Add a pop of color with throw pillows from grandinroad. Our decorative pillows for your couch, chair or bed come in a variety of sizes, fabrics and colors. Accentuate your outdoor dcor with a burst of warm colors and rustic fall designs. Simply Daisy’s Harvest Gourd Pile outdoor pillow creates an enchanting autumn .
Buy Tommy Hilfiger Mission Paisley Comforter Set, Twin: Sheet & Pillowcase Sets . It is a tad heavy though, so if your a hot sleeper maybe not for you. Buy Tommy Hilfiger Mission Paisley Comforter Set, Full/Queen: Sheet & Pillowcase Sets . It is a tad heavy though, so if your a hot sleeper maybe not for you. Buy Tommy Hilfiger Mission Paisley Comforter Set, King: Comforter Sets – Amazon.com . It is nice and fluffy without being hot (unlike our previous synthetic fiber . Tone it down. Tommy Hilfiger’s Mission Paisley Collection features delicate, wheat & white tones accented with paisley & abstract designs that calmly update the . You’ll love the Mission Paisley Bedding Collection at Wayfair – Great Deals on all . me warm in the cooler months but doesn’t make you to hot in the summer. Shop Wayfair for the best tommy hilfiger mission paisley. Enjoy Free Shipping on most stuff, even big stuff. You’ll love the Mission Paisley Cotton Duvet Set at Wayfair – Great Deals on all Bed & Bath products with Free Shipping on most stuff, even the big stuff. Get this amazing deal on tommy hilfiger mission paisley twin comforter set 66-in. x 96-in. from Tommy Hilfiger? Tommy Hilfiger Mission Paisley Full/Queen Comforter Set Bedding · Tommy Hilfiger Tommy Hilfiger Mission Paisley Full/Queen Comforter Set Bedding Macys .
The Blazing Needles All-Weather U-Shape Patio Cushion Set is apt for homes with contemporary or cottage country decor. This chair cushion has a core made . Shop Wayfair for the best 22 x 24 outdoor seat cushions. . Perfect for the porch of your coastal cottage, or a beach themed nursery, these cushions resist fading . Online shopping for Cushions – Patio Seating from a great selection at Patio, Lawn & Garden Store. 24-Inch x 24-Inch 2-Piece Deep Seat Chair Cushion in Sunbrella® Canvas Air Blue · Not yet rated Write a review. $191.99. Free Shipping on Orders Over $29. 149 PRODUCTS – Create a cozy getaway with our colorful outdoor cushions and pillows in a variety of patterns and styles. And don’t forget to keep replacement . Shop Target for Black Outdoor Cushions you will love at great low prices. Spend $35+ or use your REDcard & get free 2-day shipping on most items or . Shop Target for White Outdoor Cushions you will love at great low prices. Spend $35+ or use your REDcard & get free 2-day shipping on most items or . Shop our selection of Home Decorators Collection, Outdoor Cushions in the Outdoors . Home Decorators Collection 24 x 24 Outdoor Lounge Chair Cushion in . Products 1 – 40 of 9007 – Shop for Outdoor Cushions in Patio & Outdoor Decor. Buy products such as Better Homes and Gardens Red Universal Outdoor Seat Pad . Products 1 – 36 of 39257 – Browse outdoor cushions and pillows on Houzz, including patio . Lake House Memories Double Sided Tan Pillow Indoor Outdoor Lake .
Shop Wayfair for all the best Check & Plaid Outdoor Pillows. . plaid pattern, these pillows add an eye-catching and elegant touch wherever they are used. Shop Wayfair for the best buffalo plaid outdoor pillows. . With a classic buffalo plaid pattern, this pillow adds an eye-catching and elegant touch wherever it is . Give your furniture settings an elegant makeover with this Buffalo Check Plaid Throw Pillow. The black, white and the gray block design of this pillow is sure to . Results 1 – 24 of 500 – Scottish Tartan Plaid Decorative Throw Pillow Sham – Fits 18″ x 18 . Emvency Pillowcases Chic Geometrictripes In Mustard And White . Add a stylish touch to your home with a rustic gray and beige buffalo check plaid patterned throw pillow. Create a unique, personalized design by adding text, . Items 1 – 60 of 1630 – Find a wide selection of modern, elegant, and contemporary throw pillows from Burke Decor. Shop every style today for free shipping over . Results 1 – 48 of 7202 – US Multicolored Decor Pillow Square Throw Case Cushion Plaid Bed . Elegant Plaid Throw Pillow Case Home Bed Sofa Decorative . 89 results – The Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines Alena Throw Pillow is ideal for adding a stylish touch to your favorite seat. It showcases a cozy-looking plaid . Shop Joss & Main for stylish Pillows to match your unique tastes and budget. Enjoy Free Shipping on . Bradford Smooth 100% Cotton Throw Pillow. $19.99.
Arhaus contemporary floor lamps are the perfect addition to any home. Shop our selection of floor reading lamps that come in a variety of styles and designs. Anabella Floor Lamp. SKU: 760ANAFLNK. Dimensions: 18″ DIAMETER X 67″ H. $799.00. $723.10. Save an Extra 5% at Checkout10% off Lighting and Decor. Shop the Arc Floor Lamp at Arhaus. . shop the collection 1 PIECES. Arc Floor Lamp With Glass Globe. REG: $499.00SALE: $449.10 . See more ideas about Chandeliers, Farmhouse lighting and Light fixtures. . Marguerite Large Brass Table Lamp with Natural Shade Arhaus Furniture. arhaus – sectional w square ottomans/coffee table; . look beautiful in my bedroom relaxation space with a beautiful floor lamp and plush rug! An unsightly wall, fence or pergola you wish you could soften with some sympathetic planting? Marguerite Large Brass Table Lamp with Natural Shade Arhaus Furniture · Brass Table . Check out Arhaus Furniture’s collection of table & bedside lamps. Contemporary Lighting. . The round side table is a perfect addition to the modern reading nook . This renovation of a 1930s home sympathetically references the original Art . Back of chairs showing (similar to Arhaus wingbacks I liked). Living – Abigail Pewter Chair and Amelia Mirrored end table Arhaus Furniture Gustav Stickley hanging fixture, lanterns #202, five hanging copper lanterns . 71 reviews of Arhaus “My experience with Tysons Corner Arhaus was positive. Ms. Tracey . Then lamps, end table, rug, and artwork for one wall.” in 3 reviews .
299 PRODUCTS – Shop World Market for our affordable outdoor furniture sets and patio furniture from around the world. Plus, FREE Shipping available, or Buy . You’ll love our affordable outdoor patio sets, furniture, seating, cushions & garden decorations from around the world. Plus, FREE Shipping available at World . 110 PRODUCTS – Transform your backyard or patio into an alfresco gathering space with our traditional outdoor furniture set featuring a coffee table, a loveseat . 60 PRODUCTS – Discover all weather outdoor furniture at World Market, and thousands more unique finds from . Small Eucalyptus Wood Mady Outdoor Bench. 208 PRODUCTS – You’ll love our affordable small space furniture sets from around the world. Plus, FREE Shipping available at World Market. Buy online and . 41 PRODUCTS – Shop World Market for our affordable Outdoor Accent Furniture, Tables, Bar . Small Espresso All Weather Wicker Pinamar Outdoor Planter. 57 PRODUCTS – You’ll love our affordable Outdoor Dining Furniture and Wood Table Sets from around the world. Plus, FREE Shipping available at World Market! 176 PRODUCTS – Shop World Market for top quality furniture, affordable home decor, imported rugs, curtains, unique gifts, food, wine and more – at the best . Make room for more with multipurpose furniture, smart storage and lighting, and purposeful decor. We’ve got it all organized. 149 PRODUCTS – You’ll love our affordable outdoor chair cushions, seat cushions & accent pillows from around the world. FREE Shipping available, or Buy .
|
2019-04-25T00:04:20Z
|
https://bestcurtain.ml/tag/pillows/
|
When she was pregnant with me (her first child), my mother was stricken with preeclampsia, a pregnancy-induced hypertension. Her body did not recognize me as a fetus, and her immune system responded as if I were a virus or a toxin—something to get rid of. This severely endangered her life as well as mine. The only course of action was to deliver me by emergency cesarean section.
I was born in a small hospital in Santa Maria, California. A team of NICU surgeons flew to Santa Maria from Fresno to deliver me. Then they airlifted me to Fresno’s larger, better-equipped hospital with a state-of-the-art NICU, where I remained for eight weeks. I weighed a mere two pounds, six ounces. I was kept alive in an incubator. IV needles were jabbed into my scalp; feeding tubes were shoved down my nose. I needed a respirator to breathe.
Today, I am a healthy, happy, “normal” 28-year-old, with little evidence of my harrowing premature birth. Still, it is a part of my history, something I think about often—especially in regard to my writing. Here are the lessons my birth has taught me about writing . . . and about life.
The stories we tell ourselves are important.
Cold hard facts are not as important as the way we choose to interpret them. My fact: I was born incredibly sick, tiny, and vulnerable. Since I don’t remember my birth, I rely on my parents for the story. They could have chosen to tell it in a light of weakness or victimhood. Instead, they have always used the facts as an example of my inner strength and fierce will to live. My dad likes to remember the surgeon who delivered me saying, “Your daughter is a fighter.” My mom talks about the relief she felt upon hearing my first cry—not feeble, but strong-lunged.
First the story was told to me; later I began to tell it to myself. As I grew up, my identity as a preemie became my own personal motto: P.A.S.T. for “Preemies Are So Tough.” Still today, I draw upon the story of my birth when I am feeling lost, overwhelmed, anxious or discouraged. I remind myself that I am a preemie; I am a fighter; I am tough. Life’s hardships seem less intimidating when I think of all I have already overcome.
What challenges have you overcome in your life? What stories are you telling yourself? Are they stories of strength and perseverance, or stories of weakness and disappointment? How can you shape your self-talk into words of empowerment?
The story of my birth also reminds me of the deep importance of stories as a whole. Stories change lives. Stories heal people. Stories connect and embrace the world. The story I tell myself about being a preemie has shaped my identity—indeed, has shaped my life—more than anything else. And it continues to do so.
Pay attention to inner dialogue.
Just as you should pay attention to your own inner dialogue—to the stories you tell yourself—you should also pay attention to your characters’ inner dialogues. Life is not straightforward; it is complicated and chaotic, and often there is no “right” answer to a problem. When fictional characters always make seamless decisions and never second-guess themselves, they may not feel authentic to the reader. What is your character wondering or worrying about? What does your character wish she had done differently? If your character could look into the future, what would he be most curious to know?
Moreover, you can use inner dialogue to show the complexity of your characters. Reflecting on my birth reminds me that people are not static and neatly categorized; we often feel a jumble of emotions at once. When I was born, my parents were ecstatic but also terrified. (I imagine most parents feel this way, not only parents of preemies!) As a preemie, I have built my identity as a tough and resolute person—but I don’t always feel that way. Sometimes I doubt myself, feel incapable, or sink into self-pity.
Likewise, your characters have individual personalities and traits; don’t let them become caricatures. Brainstorm a list of the top four or five adjectives you would use to describe each character. Now jot down a scenario in which they might embody the opposite of each of those words. You need not include these scenarios in your actual story, but they may serve as a useful reminder that your characters are complex and nuanced people.
Dig deep into your characters’ histories.
Do not only focus on who they are now, or even in the recent past. What are their early memories? What are their deeply-held pains and cherished triumphs? What are they proud of—or ashamed about—in their histories? Exploring these questions will help you get to the heart of your characters’ lives and delve into what truly matters to them—and why. Many people I encounter in my daily life are not aware that I was a preemie, and yet this aspect of my past has inexorably shaped the adult person I am today. In what ways do your characters’ pasts affect their present lives?
In addition to personal histories, think about family histories. What traditions have been passed down through your character’s extended family? How does your character feel about his or her ancestors? These can be physical characteristics, formal traditions, or even thought patterns and emotional legacies. For instance, a character who has never raised his hand against anyone, and yet has a family history of violent crime, will be affected by that heritage in his thoughts and actions. It is also important to note if your character has a lack of knowledge about her family history. What mysteries are shrouding the past? What memories might pop up suddenly in your character’s unfolding storyline, juxtaposed with the events and conflicts of the present day?
Writing can be difficult, but it is a gift.
Occasionally, I go through periods of writer’s block, where my “idea well” seems utterly dry and tumbleweeds blow by the desolate terrain of my creative imagination. In these periods, sitting down to write feels like the hardest thing in the world.
Even when my writing is going well, it can still be scary—first drafts seem like dog-paddling in the middle of an immense body of water, slogging towards a hazy shoreline. Sitting at my computer and taking a few strokes forward on my novel-in-progress is much harder than pretty much anything else I could spend my time doing: cleaning my kitchen or reading a book or brainstorming a quick blog post.
Writing is difficult. Revising is difficult. Querying agents and editors is difficult. Putting yourself out there is difficult. Rejection is difficult; criticism is difficult; rewriting again and again is difficult. And yet, it is helpful to remember that none of these things are as difficult as so many challenges that people go through every day. Things like cancer. Divorce. Job loss. Car accidents. Hunger. Poverty. Domestic violence. Homelessness. Grief.
Writing is not truly difficult, not in that sense. Writing is an incredible gift—the opportunity to sit down with ourselves in the quiet of our own minds; to escape into new worlds of our own creation; and to perhaps share the magic of our invented worlds with others.
When I catch myself sinking into the this is so hard! thought-cycle about my writing, I remind myself that writing is nothing compared to my fight for survival as a preemie: breathing with help from a respirator, being hooked up to feeding tubes, having my infant heels used as pincushions to draw blood. The story of my birth helps me shift my perspective, step backwards and remember the bigger picture.
What gifts has writing given you? What are you grateful for in your writing life? Jot it down on a piece of paper and hang it above your desk, or type it into your screen-saver, where you will see it often. I have found that gratitude is powerful fuel for the fire of motivation.
Hanging above my writing desk, I do not have words. Instead, I have a photograph. It is of a tiny newborn in an incubator, hooked up to an array of tubes and wires and monitors. She is accompanied by a small teddy bear that is about her size. I still have the teddy bear. When I hold it in my hands, I could be holding my newborn self. So fragile. So strong. So filled with possibilities. The preemie I once was spurs on the writer—and person—I am becoming.
Dallas Woodburn, a recent Steinbeck Fellow in Creative Writing, has published fiction and nonfiction in Zyzzyva, Conclave: A Journal of Character, Fourth River, The Nashville Review, The Los Angeles Times, North Dakota Quarterly, and Monkeybicycle, among many others. A three-time Pushcart Prize nominee, she won second place in the American Fiction Prize and her plays have been produced in Los Angeles and New York City. Her short story collection was a finalist for the Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction, the Augury Books Prose Award, and the Horatio Nelson Fiction Prize. She is the founder of Write On! For Literacy, an organization that empowers young people through reading and writing endeavors.
|
2019-04-19T18:23:59Z
|
https://composejournal.com/articles/premature-birth-writing/
|
Land, sea, or air, 90 miles is 90 miles, except when describing the water space between Havana and Key West, a distance protracted by a generation of despair. Lately, men and women have taken to launching inner tubes beyond the landfall beacon off Morro Castle and paddling north. Crossing the Florida Straits in a cruiser is one thing, but attempting it in a rubber doughnut, one's legs poking through the bright skin of the abyss, is a whole different proposition. In Cuba, desperation frames crazy optimism, or there is no optimism at all.
From my room on the seventh floor of the Hotel Nacional, I could look down on the Malecón, the avenue that traces Havana's waterfront. Beyond the flow of bicycles, pedestrians, and a few old cars, there was the sea, inflated with gray light. A streak of indigo marks the edge of the Gulf Stream--it sweeps in close to Havana Harbor--and there were men fishing the rim of it, as if fishing the bank of a river. There was no fuel for boats, so they floated out in inner tubes. Except in the tourist hotels there was very little food, so they fished. But there weren't many fish. A few weeks of living like that, and even I--not the bravest of men--would consider worming into an inner tube and paddling north toward Duval Street.
Sometimes distance has resonance. Maps are deceptive.
Here's what happened on my first attempt to drive there: I landed at José Martí International Airport in the late afternoon and stopped at the government's reception booth, where I bought two pretty good maps. The workers there wanted to know if I needed a hotel in downtown Havana, 20 minutes away. Perhaps they could also arrange a tour for me?
No, I told them, I only needed a car. There were still a couple of hours of daylight left. I figured I could make it most of the way to the Zapata Peninsula by sunset. Besides, I had been to Havana in 1977 on a scuba trip to the Isle of Pines, then again in 1980 during the Mariel boat lift, when 120,000 Cubans fled the country. There were things I liked about Havana, but a city is a city, whereas a swamp is a good place to spend time.
The workers puzzled over my open maps. I am often disoriented when traveling and so tend to trust the advice of others. But these ladies seemed disoriented, too. I pointed to the village of Playa Larga, 112 miles southeast of Havana, on the Bay of Pigs at the eastern fringe of the Zapata Peninsula.
Impossible, said one of the workers. There was no place to stay at Playa Larga.
I pointed to Playa del Caimito, on the western fringe.
No place to stay there, either. Wouldn't it be better if they booked a tour for me to another area? That way I could stay at a nice hotel in Havana and ride the tour buses each day.
The harder they pushed for Havana, the more determined I was to avoid it. I didn't need a hotel, and I could provision myself from the small villages through which I passed--that was possible, wasn't it?
The workers still seemed disoriented, peering at the map from odd angles. Perhaps, they said.
The Cuban car-rental agency was in a building the size of a small shed. It was a popular place with the locals because it had air-conditioning. I attempted to negotiate for a car amid the noise and cigarette smoke. The man in charge was pleasant, but there was no negotiating: $53 a day for a small Nissan, 60 free miles, 50 cents a mile after that. Expensive, but there were no alternatives. The price, fixed by the government, would be the same no matter where I tried. The idlers inside watched me sign the contract. Among them was a prostitute named Evelina, a girl of about 19 who shadowed every move I made. She wore a red blouse and green spandex shorts. Her face was very pretty; everything else about her was old. When I ducked under the hood to check the car's oil, Evelina ducked with me. When I checked the spare tire in the trunk, she checked, too. I began to worry that Evelina came with the car, hired through a clause somewhere in the contract's fine print. She kept asking for a ride. When I said I was not going to Havana, she took the map and studied the marks I had made on it. Her expression was a mixture of fascination and confusion, a reaction parroted by every Cuban of whom I asked directions. No one seemed to know where he was. The map showed a world that was too big.
I left Evelina standing on the curb, her face floating in the rearview mirror. I drove out into the late-afternoon bicycle traffic--Cuba is now a bicycle society and in this way resembles Asia. It is a wonderful feeling to be underway in an unfamiliar country, alone and on the move, and I would have felt great but for one thing: My car had no gas. I had paid $5 for five liters, slightly more than a gallon, at the agency, but the gauge read below empty.
I stopped at the first service station. It was closed. So was the second. The third had an attendant, but no gas. Same at the fourth. By now I was miles from the rental agency and facing the possibility--the probability, really--that I would have to push my $53-a-day car to Zapata.
I headed back to the rental agency, coasting when I could. I got my money back. Evelina seemed happy to see me, but not surprised. I left her and the rental car, and took a cab into Havana.
It's illegal for a U.S. citizen to spend money in Cuba unless he is a journalist or has relatives living there and gets a special dispensation from the U.S. Treasury Department. I had flown in on one of the common illegal routes, a Cubana Airlines flight from Nassau, but I was a journalist. And I was certainly spending money. A night in a simple room at the Hotel Nacional, the old Meyer Lansky brothel, cost $190, so it was while looking for a cheaper place that I met Monroe.
Monroe was a Canadian, a veteran, and a lawyer--an outlandish trinity that complemented his outlandish personality. Though a small man, he cut a swath in his white sportcoat, slicked-back hair, and neatly trimmed Cesar Romero mustache. When he walked, he sometimes limped. ("An old war wound," he said.) He was always firing off faxes. ("The damn publisher keeps asking for my book!") He smoked Cohiba cigars but preferred the Trinidads that he said were given to him by Castro himself. For the last year he had spent every other month in Havana, making business connections in preparation for the switch to free enterprise that he said was inevitable.
"It can't go on like this," he said to me. "And when it changes, I'll be ready and waiting. The money will flood in. I'll buy a mansion east of town, hire some servants, and winter here."
When Monroe was not hurrying off to meetings with high government officials, he could usually be found in the patio bar of the Havana Libre Hotel, entertaining Cuban foreign ministers or ogling the prostitutes that swarmed the place. Monroe was at ease with the dignitaries, but the prostitutes troubled him. Late one night he said, "I haven't been with one of those girls. You won't catch me paying 20 bucks and sneaking out to the swimming pool! I have a fiancée, for God's sake!" It was less a statement than a proclamation. He seemed to be trying to convince himself.
I don't know how much of what Monroe told me was true, but I liked him. He was smart, savvy, and I recognized his affectations and talking jags for what they were: The guy was homesick, hotel-weary, and half crazy from living as an expatriate in Havana--though it was certainly better to live in Havana as an expatriate than as a citizen. For us there was at least food to buy. Monroe knew the few bars and restaurants that were still open--all tourist places--and everyone at the bars and restaurants knew him. At La Floridita, a bronze bust of Ernest Hemingway watched us drink daiquiris. At La Bodeguita del Medio, we ate black beans and chewed the fresh mint leaves in our mojitos. Outside, the children begged for coins, the men begged us to buy black-market cigars, and the women winked and pressed their breasts against our arms.
Monroe would say, "This city is part museum, part whore. Don't the collapsed buildings remind you of Dresden? But all I have to do is stick it out. Do my work and keep to my routine. A month, after all, isn't very long. Havana is going to boom again, and when it does, I'll be rich."
Monroe, like everyone else in Havana, was waiting for something.
One night I met Carlos Calvo, who claimed to be a right fielder on the national baseball team, and he invited me to his practice the next day. I took a cab to the sports center, the Ciudad Deportiva, where Carlos met me, explaining that his team hadn't shown up, that practice had apparently been canceled. He shrugged, adding, "This is Cuba. Who can say why?" Instead, the two of us sat and watched tryouts for the national 15- and 16-year-olds team: 30 skinny kids dressed in rags, no spikes, hitting without helmets, sharing their cheap Batos ball gloves, but playing like I have never seen kids play before. It wasn't so much the skill--though they certainly had skill--as it was the passion with which they played, a kind of controlled frenzy that made their otherwise aggressive coaches appear meek in comparison.
Carlos was unimpressed. Perhaps that kind of fervor was common in Cuban ballparks. Or perhaps one of these kids would someday try to take his job, so Carlos chose not to acknowledge them. He seemed more concerned with the condition of the field. The diamond was pitted with holes; weeds were knee-high in the outfield. "They used to mow it," he told me more than once. "I don't know why they don't mow it now."
That night, I found Monroe at his table in the patio bar. He was drinking daiquiris, which was unusual. Monroe drank very little, and never at night. It wasn't part of his routine. I joined him for a round, and he told me about his business dealings that day. Then, as I rose to leave, he said, "I never do this, but one more daiquiri and I'll be drunk--over the line." Naturally, I told the waiter to bring Monroe one more daiquiri before I headed off to bed.
At first light I was awakened by pounding at my door. It was a haggard, wild-eyed Monroe. "Where were you when I needed you?" he rasped. "I was almost killed last night. Electrocuted!"
I tried to calm him. He sat and explained that he had gotten very drunk and stumbled off past the hotel pool in search of a place to urinate and had brushed into some bare electrical wires. He showed me two black burns on his forearm that looked more like a vampire bite. The shock had knocked him unconscious, he said, but luckily one of the staff had found him and managed to revive him.
"I banged and banged on your door," he said. "I was having trouble breathing. I needed help, and the hospitals here are worthless!"
I hadn't heard any banging. And I was suspicious of Monroe's strange story. Why had he wandered outside to whiz when the hotel's restrooms were inside? I suggested he show me the bare electrical wires. He was reluctant, but I pressed the issue. We took the elevator to the pool, and I followed Monroe to a wooden gate.
The gate led to a cramped space, not more than a yard wide, behind a row of cabanas. There were water pipes and a jumble of spliced electrical wires. But for Monroe to have touched the wires with his forearm, he would have had to be lying down or kneeling.
I looked from the wires to Monroe. Monroe looked at the ground. "I know," he said finally. "I know." He sounded exhausted, deflated. "I shouldn't have lied to you, and I shouldn't have done it. But she was so beautiful. You've seen those girls in the bar. My God! And how many months have I been fighting it?"
It must have been an astonishing event: coition interrupted by a jolt of electricity and a shower of sparks. I found it hilarious--hilarious in a way that squeezes the heart--but Monroe would not be consoled. "I swore I'd never do anything like that," he moaned. "I'm here strictly on business. I have a routine! But this damn city does something to you. Believe me, Randy, it's this damn city!"
I had not given up on looking for the Cuban Everglades. I spent time talking to people in the bookstores near the University of Havana. It was extraordinary how little they knew of regions outside the city. I might as well have been asking them about the dark side of the moon. I did learn that there was a small resort on the Bay of Pigs at Playa Larga, but it was closed. "Broken," I was told. The hotel at Mariel Harbor was "broken," too, as were several others. I got the impression that the Cuban government was funneling its shrinking food supply into only the most expensive and popular resorts, and closing the rest.
Even so, when I finally did find a place to buy gas, I rented a Daihatsu, spent $47 to fill its small tank, and headed southeast on A-1, the country's main highway. I had slept in cars before, and I could provision along the way. Anything to get out of Havana.
I drove carefully, dodging Russian-made Ladas, bicycles, and a few donkey carts. If nothing else, Cuba is a great place to drive a car. The macadam roads are wide and fast. Soon the traffic disappeared; the city blurred, thinned, and finally vanished behind me. In the next hours I would see maybe two dozen cars on that six-lane highway, most of them 1950ish Chevys, though there were a few old Mercedeses and a tired Ford, too. The Chevys were cheerful things to see, for they were brightly painted and their mirrors were decorated as if to celebrate a religious holiday. I always waved at their drivers as I passed; they always smiled and waved back.
On my trip in 1977, I had visited a few rural areas, and I was eager to get into the country again. At that time, in Cuba as in Central America, it was accepted behavior to stop at a house and offer money in exchange for a meal. Though very poor, the people usually had beans and fresh fish or turtle meat to spare and were glad for the cash and, perhaps, the company. In the early afternoon I decided to find a village and see about lunch. The map showed that I was near Güines, a dot off the main highway, so I turned south and banged my way along five miles of sugarcane until I came to a settlement of houses on a dirt road. The settlement was dominated by a packing plant made of corrugated metal. Two soldiers stood by the closed gate at the entrance. I asked them about a place to eat. There was none, they said. Down the road, an old man sitting in the shade suggested that I knock at the door of a building beside the factory. I knocked. The door opened a crack. The woman peering through told me she had no food. The door closed again.
I decided to try another village. Compared to Güines, San Nicolás was a metropolis. There were a few buildings of marble and coral. Judging from the rows of old houses and the sidewalk crowded with pedestrians, I guessed that it was home to perhaps 10,000 souls. There was what seemed to be a restaurant: an open place with tile floors and crowded tables. I went to the counter, smiling at the people who gawked at me. No tourist buses came to San Nicolás. My car was an oddity; I was a curiosity. An old woman stood at my elbow, staring so intensely that she seemed to doubt that I was real. I ordered food and a cold beer, then wondered why the woman behind the counter reacted with embarrassment. For the first time, I noticed what was on the tables of this crowded place: nothing.
"In the evening, we will have soup," the woman told me. "Only soup. But you must wait with the others."
The people outside weren't pedestrians, I realized. They were standing in line--and I had cut to the front.
I apologized, waved, and left. It would have been hugely presumptuous--cruel, in fact--to offer money for food when these people had to stand in line for hours just to get soup. I had a canteen of iodized water, and I had a car where I could sleep, if need be. I headed on toward the coast.
Cuba has an Everglades. I had to drive through burning sugarcane fields to get to the western boundary of it, but it was there. Beyond the village of Héctor Molina, not far from the Caribbean Sea, the blackened miles of agroindustry ended abruptly, abutting a lowland dike and road where the sawgrass began.
It was a relief to be in sawgrass. Unlike the cane fields, the sawgrass wasn't ablaze. It moved like wheat in the wind, carrying the familiar odors of muck and fresh water and cypress. More than once I stopped just to get out and feel the wind. On a tree, I found a Liguus snail, a kind of tree snail common in the Florida Everglades. It was yellow and white, beautifully banded. I watched four ibis flush from the grass, and hoped to see egrets and herons as well. But there were none. The only other birds I saw were two black vultures coasting on high thermals. Nothing else.
Even so, it was good to be away from the sugarcane. At one point on my route, the flames had blazed so close that heat radiated through the car, and I had floored the accelerator in panic even though I was unable to see because of the smoke. I was already dreading the trip back.
I had no idea how great an area the sawgrass covered. The Zapata Peninsula, at one point, stretches more than 60 miles. In the far distance I could see a rind of tree canopy, nothing more. Perhaps the best way to get to the interior of the swamp was to find a boat and explore up one of the mangrove creeks that this Everglades must certainly feed.
I drove on south to the coastal village of Playa del Caimito. It was a pretty place: whitewashed shacks with thatch roofs on a shoal-water bay. I parked the car, and a group of shy men materialized around me. I asked them about hiring one of the three small boats tied to the mangroves. No, it was impossible, they said. They did not have the authority, and besides, there was no fuel.
Who did have the authority? I wanted to know.
The men shrugged, clearly hoping that I wouldn't press it. I didn't. We stood around talking about fish and fishing. Yes, there had once been bonefish in the area, but no longer. There had been permit, too--but no longer. I didn't have to ask why. Stretching out from the shore were stop nets, fish traps hundreds of yards long. After generations of this, the village had been reduced to eating mostly salted shark meat, which lay on tables nearby, drying in the sun.
I didn't spend a lot of time in the village. I had brought a bunch of Little League uniforms and baseball equipment to give to children along the way, but I decided to leave the whole box in Playa del Caimito. While the women distributed the gear, I pulled out my map and asked one of the men about the size of the swamp that was his backyard. As always, the map framed confusion--apparently nothing blurs the world like the imperatives of subsistence. "ÁQuién sabe?" the man said finally. "Who knows?
|
2019-04-19T00:58:24Z
|
https://www.outsideonline.com/1832331/havana-rearview-mirror
|
There’s been much ado this week about the debut of the Microsoft HoloLens and the renewed promise of augmented reality. The vision of a digitally enhanced world, with entertainment, gaming, and work options integrated spatially into our day-to-day existence is powerful stuff. But the disappointing adoption of the first major foray into the space, with Google Glass, has left us skeptical. Will augmented reality via glass or lens be relegated to specialist applications, like health and manufacturing? Or will consumers flock to the product that gets the user experience right? In this episode of The Digital Life, we examine the UX of augmented reality and discuss the promise and potential perils of the Microsoft HoloLens.
Welcome to episode 87 of the Digital Life. A show about our adventures in the world of design and technology. I’m your host Jon Follett and with me is founder and co-host Dirk Knemeyer.
Hey, Jon. How’s the major blizzard going there in Boston?
If you can believe it, we had two feet of snow on the driveway and drifts that were up to three feet around the house. I must say that I got to know my snow blower quite well over the past day or two. Honestly, I feel like we almost got all of the snow for the season so far in one dump, which is an interesting way to get it.
That’s been pretty mild this winter but you guys are getting hammered now. Let’s go to the Digital though. The snow doesn’t have much to do with the world of design and technology. What do you want to talk about this week?
Some pretty exciting product announcements from Microsoft around their new HoloLens which is I’m sure you know this augmented reality system that allows people to place holographic images of all kinds of different kinds of computing from CAD software to Minecraft to your typical e-mail and entertainment options like television. Microsoft pushing into this area is really big deal because we’ve seen big companies try and fail before, most recently the Google Glass. As another type of competitor, Facebook offering in the Oculus Rift is another aspect of this virtual and augmented realities user experience. I think today, let’s dig in a little bit into the user experience of both virtual and augmented realities. What’s your initial take on this burgeoning computing space?
This is a little strong perhaps: I think it’s much ado about nothing. Google Glass was a big sensation, more recently Oculus Rift. Now Microsoft has their foray and it’s just not there. The technology is still so far away from even approaching the potential that they promise but there’s a reason why Google Glass didn’t take off for the heavens. There’s a reason why Oculus Rift to its credit is generally gaining focus, yet still having real issues around the technology and how it manifests in the real world with people. They’re cool.
I watched the Microsoft video and it’s neat but it’s also, if you look at with a critical eye, it’s super problematic. There’s a lot of things they show that were just nuttybuns that are just … The total wrong use cases for using something like that.
Yeah, if you watched the demo video for the HoloLens, there’s, for lack of a better term, a lot of and smoke and mirrors going on. Everything looks like there’s immaculate integration into your day-to-day life but of course they showed the CAD software and the gestures are immediately recognized and affecting this 3D CAD object. You just know that the experience of manipulating CAD is so intricate to begin with, having some experience designing CAD software ourselves.
The gestural interactions needed to achieve that kind of interaction with CAD software is going to be very tricky to pull off. While it looks great in the HoloLens initial promo marketing video, I think there’s going to be a drop-off when it comes to the actual user experience. That’s just my guess though.
No, you’re absolutely right. When you’re dealing with CAD, you’re talking about pixel perfection. You really want fine details and free hand gesturing isn’t going to get you there or even close to there. You’re still going to want a tool that is more micro, that is more able to impact things at a scale that’s impossible with your hands and with looking at some projected thing that’s n feet away from you.
It’s just really silly, yeah, and it falls into a typical error that technology companies have ever strive to make. They want to position their technology as just changing the whole world. “Oh my God, you’re going to put this thing on and go through your life and it’s going to change how you work, how you interact, how you travel, how you eat.” It doesn’t make sense.
It’s a tool and it’s a tool that when they get it right, it can do some really cool thing so there is potential in different ways for this kind of technology but along with being a long way away, it just isn’t everything. There’s something that is going to be awesome for. It really enhanced our experience, but there’s a lot of other things where it’s totally inappropriate and in the fanatic push to get the marketing out there and beat the drum, that’s ignored and vision is put forward that it’s silly.
I tend to agree. What I really like about this move to push computing beyond the flat screens that we’re so used to … What I like about it is adding some of the virtual elements to the physical reality. I mean you can do that in many ways, the HoloLens and the Google Glass are just two examples of how you can do that. You can add virtual properties to objects using sensors for example as well, but what I like about the core idea there is that the physical objects in our lives will have virtual properties as well and will provide that connectedness that we need when it comes to certain working models collaboration, things like that, or even things we haven’t necessarily thought of yet.
The problem of course always comes down to how we’re going beyond the screen and in this case, as you pointed out, probably a few years away from realizing these kinds of screen overlays that will make virtual reality bind satisfactorily to our physical reality.
Yeah. There’s also the question of use cases around providing virtual information. As I look around my environment that I’m in, it’s my office and it’s stuff that I own and I’m familiar with, I’m not seeing a single thing that I would want metadata put within my view range to add contacts.
I don’t need to know the maker of the mug on my desk, for example. When you’re out in the physical world and trying to make decisions on … There’s a lot of use cases there, who they interact with, who might be offering a service that you’re looking for, or what have you. Then it becomes pregnant with possibilities, but the examples in this video for the most part, if not totally, someone in their home and or office and you just don’t need that kind of context there. There is potential. There some interesting stuff.
Another real concern is they’re still nowhere near solving for letting people use this kind of technology without getting headaches, without hurting themselves. I mean across the board, 3D televisions, Google Glass, Oculus Rift. You deal with those things for any period of time or if it’s just not quite in the right way after sitting at the wrong angle on the 3D TV or what not. You’re going to have a headache. It’s hurting your eyes. It’s hurting your brain. They’ve got a long, long, long way to go.
Yeah, I think part of the research around why those headaches are caused is because the 3D technologies are not … They don’t mimic reality. They’re artificial in some way and so your eye is constantly making adjustments to try to keep up with what it knows to be a fake virtual environment. Like you said, you got these ghastly headaches, which nobody wants.
Exactly. I’m like, “What is going on?” He’s like, “It’s Oculus Rift. We have this developer version of it.” and I’m like, “Oh, geez, what does that thing do?” It just seemed peculiar and then Google Glass of course, we’ve all seen people walking around events with those and just the social aspects of that, that looks less obtrusive than your Oculus Rift, but still you’ve got your whole meme around the glassholes. Part of that is the social intrusion and part of that was just, you’re wearing this camera on your head and you look like a glasshole. These are problems that, in addition to the virtual aspects, integrating this with your day-to-day experience from an industrial design perspective or from a clothing perspective or however you want to frame that. That’s going to be an important nut to crack as well.
Yeah, for sure. Over time, they will crack the form factor problem. They will crack the headache and strain on our eyes and brain problem. The challenge is, right now, these companies are bringing these products out and telling them like they’re here. Like they’re, “Oh my God, this is so big and important.” It’s so far away in reality.
If these were things that were brand new or original ideas that could at least be sold as a thought experiment as opposed to a prototype and a product, I would respect that because we need to see what … It might not be ready yet for what is coming down the road but the fact is, that the technology that they’re showing here is stuff that we saw in Minority Report 15 years ago, a Hollywood movie that the technology for which was dreamed up and derivated from some of the top scientists and technologists who were tasked with looking in the future and seeing what computing would look like.
This is all done before. There’s nothing with Oculus Rift or Microsoft or any of these right now today that are showing us something that we haven’t seen before in a technology conceptual manner. There’s really no bang on that side. Then it has to be about being a real product and it simply isn’t. It’s years, potentially many, away from being a product and even when it is, it’s more likely to be a niche tool for certain use cases than this thing that’s strapped on your head or however it’s done when they finally get there all day for long period of time in a lot of different contexts. One thing is just, I don’t know. It’s masturbatory at best.
The Google Glass, I think to accentuate your point about the niche uses. Google Glass had some interesting use cases around health for instance, for surgeons perhaps wanting to see medical records or x-rays while they’re in surgery and can’t necessarily deal with a computer because their hands are busy.
The promise of these niche applications is quite good and ultimately it will be interesting to see how that split happens whether there are gaming and health and maybe some other entertainment options available for these, but the general use case. This is not going to be your next iPhone and I think some of these large tech companies get confused when they’re looking to put together that next piece of hardware. I think everybody in the back of their head wants to have that iPhone or iPad breakout, new market product. I think that’s where some of these marketing hype might be coming from.
Yeah, I’m nodding my head to all of that.
Listeners remember that while you’re listening to the show, you can follow along the things we’re mentioning here in real time. Just head over to the Digitalife.com. That’s just one L in the Digitalife and go to the page for this episode. We’ve included links to pretty much everything mentioned by everybody. It’s a rich information resource to take advantage of while you’re listening or afterward if you’re trying to remember something that you liked.
If you want to follow us outside of the show, you can follow me on Twitter @jonfollett and of course the whole show is brought to you by Involution Studios which you can check out at goinvo.com. Dirk?
You can follow me on Twitter @dknemeyer, or e-mail me [email protected].
That’s it for episode 87 of the Digital Life. For Dirk Knemeyer, I’m Jon Follett and we’ll see you next time.
|
2019-04-20T10:37:19Z
|
http://thedigitalife.com/bull-session/microsoft-hololens-and-the-ux-of-augmented-reality
|
Thank you for the privilege and pleasure of attending this gathering and offering a few reflections on rethinking development.
I am moved by the efforts to realize an effective approach to gross national happiness. I am grateful to the Bhutanese for their commitments and insights, for the wealth of international endeavours, for the Canadian contributions and Dr. Ron Colman. My comments address the role of spirituality and religion in rethinking development.
What could be more pressing than to rethink some basic orientations of the dominant cultures of the world? Issues of gender equity and autonomy, of colonialization and cultural imperialism, of globalization and sovereignty, violence, and ecological devastation.
And there are other sign of our times... a new consciousness is arising, represented here and elsewhere, in these intense efforts to rethink happiness, development, and well being.
A new consciousness is urgently needed. These massive and complex problems cannot be solved with the familiar solutions.
Problems cannot be solved at the level of consciousness in which they were created, as noted Albert Einstein. A genuinely new consciousness is required: one that integrates spiritual insights. The many dimensions of gross national happiness explicitly come from Buddhism: a well spring of teachings and practices much needed to open the mind to new possibilities.
Spiritualities come from the realm of insights rather than data. Spiritualities are teachers of consciousness: a path with no end. It is like immersing oneself into a bottomless pool of refreshing water, of intuiting a great mystery that envelops all life... and yet remains ineffable.
Spirituality is like breathing, as intimate and as vital as breath. It is about desire, a zest for life. The ability to feel awe and wonder. Or to experience reverence in the face of the immensity and elegance of existence.
Spirituality is the fires of life, within us and in every molecule in the universe. We cannot be naive about this energy.
Developing a spiritual consciousness is often described as moving from death to life, from sleep to awake, from illusion to enlightenment, from confinement to liberation, from confusion to clarity.
Spiritual transformation is a change of perception: everything changes.
Spiritualities discern patterns of connection in the very structures of life: the coherence, structures and archetypes hidden within the mysteries of inner and outer life. These can be described as the Dharma, the Dao, the Li, the Logos, the Great Spirit.
Religious traditions offer distinct spiritual insights. The monotheistic traditions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam sense a moral imperative to transform the world, to initiate change, to progress and develop the world. In general, Eastern traditions of Daosim, Hinduism and especially Buddhism are more apt to receive the world, to cultivate awareness, awakening to life and its mysteries, to step back and listen.
Both needed at different times.
Those who are spiritually engaged with life are inevitably captivated by the beauty and astonished by the exquisite and extraordinary life around and within us. They awaken to the earth and its wonders. And are then repulsed by the destruction of life. It can be difficult hold the tension between an awareness of the potential, fullness and ultimate goodness of life and the systems of oppression, intense poverty, relentless suffering, and limitations to change.
This is why authentic spiritual growth does not avoid suffering, of oneself and of others. Spiritual consciousness is deeply ethical.
Spirituality is popular these days, often linked to something else, such as business, leisure, health, travel, personal renewal, swimming with dolphins, treks to the astral plane, ...you name it. What spirituality actually means in these contexts is slippery and often unclear. Yet spiritualities are not quick fixes. They are complex systems about what communities consider to be profound and sacred. They are ways of life; living traditions are not easily transposed, rearranged or re-created. An uncritical embracing of “spirituality,” without knowing what a particular spirituality means and its political impact, can allow it to sprawl into meaningless and political inadequacy - accountable only to individual tastes and temperament.
In speaking of spirituality and development, we cannot avoid the undeniable ambivalent legacies of religion and spirituality. They rarely embody their best, and are fraught with bias, contradictions and ambiguities.
where religions and science are interacting with mutual understanding or denunciation..
Religions and spiritualities in their current form are unequipped to deal with the issues of our day, and yet we cannot respond without them. They can offer wisdom and insights, practices and teachings, but in a world very different from their origins.
What I want to emphasize tonight is that spiritualities in their depth can assist in tuning our awareness to perceive new levels of reality, in transforming consciousness, in awakening.
This is the invitation of our time, and these are challenging times. It is a new religious and spiritual moment. The invitation is to awaken to this moment, of failing social and economic systems, and innovation beyond the imagination, awakening to this stunning and elegant earth, in a living universe at the same moment of an ecological crisis of unprecedented proportions. We are awakening to the need for genuine cooperation across disciplines, cultures and value systems without erasing distinctions.
Gross national happiness is one way to develop tools to respond, and represents this transformation of consciousness. Its four pillars - sustainable and equitable economic development, environmental preservation, cultural and social promotion, and good governance - represent extraordinary work in rethinking development.
How can we infuse each of these with spiritual insights? How can we discern when to engage in transformation, and when to step back and listen?
It is a way to enlarge the horizon, expand appreciation, give a truer account of human reality. They are crucial, but not complete.
For example, let us pause a moment on the reality of water. It is basic structure of the planet and of all living systems, and yet it can be conceptualized many ways.
Water... It has become an economic commodity to be bought and sold, privatized and controlled.. This has increased the GNP, but not created gross national happiness.
We could use the genuine progress index to understand water as a basic human right.
We could consider water as a natural capital, and then it becomes a common good for all life.
From science, we learn the genius of the earth’s elaborate water systems. From spirituality water is a great teacher. It refreshes and cleanses. It is the great transformer, as teaches Daoism, flowing to the deepest places. It gives way to others, is elusive, yet is the most powerful force.
Water is the blood of life as teach many North American Indigenous traditions.
The monotheistic insights claim that water is like the spirit of life: springs of living water will well up from within.
Water is an image of the suppleness of Buddhist consciousness.
Yet all the measuring and indices in the world will never contain these, or the beauty of water, its power to nurture and sustain life, to consol the human spirit, to teach the mind, and refresh the body.
The same is true that all the measuring tools can never contain the realities of compassion, generosity, justice, beauty, wonder, awe and reverence.
In conclusion, happiness, rethinking development, local pathways, global wellbeing. These are such urgent needs, and are all aspects of transforming consciousness.
In the next few days of intense thinking and action plans, we also need to foster awareness, attend to the mysteries hidden in every leaf and tree, to listen, step back, and awaken.
This time of work is also an invitation to open to a new consciousness, to cultivate reverence and gratitude for the immense privilege of being alive. It is a formidable and stunning earth to which we belong, and an awesome world of which we are only a part.
Richard Reoch Thank you so much for your insight, the depth of your own heart which you shared with us, and the refreshing quality of your words.
I am delighted to introduce our next speaker: the thinker, activist and social transformer, Father Francisco VanderHoff, the founder of the fair trade movement.
|
2019-04-22T22:26:57Z
|
http://gpiatlantic.org/conference/proceedings/eaton.htm
|
Town v. State, 377 So. 2D 649 (Fla. 1979).
The parties agree and the trial court expressly found that (1) the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church represents a religion within the first amendment to the Constitution of the United States, (2) the use of cannabis is an essential portion of the religious practice (8) members of the church believe that cannabis is the mystical body and blood of “Jes-us” and (9) through cannabis members purportedly find a spirit of love, unity and justice, which bring them closer to their god.
Further, the EZCC is not a new church or religion but the record reflects it is centuries old and has regularly used cannabis as a sacrament. The trial court also found that petitioners property was used as a church in violation of the zoning ordinances of the City of Miami Beach. For this reason, the court enjoined further use of petitioner's property as a church but permitted Ms. Town to worship in her home with family and friends.
Second of all for the record I also consider myself to be a member of all churches, organizations, religions, individuals who use cannabis as a sacrament or spiritual plant. In my first petition I pointed out that I had written “ Marijuana and the Bible” posted in various places on the web and if you have taken the time to read that 40 page document you would be aware that cannabis has been used for thousands of years by many different cultures and religions for spiritual purposes.
At the turn of the twentieth century , the Indian Hemp Drugs Commission set up to study the use of hemp in India contains the following report.
….it is inevitable that temperments would be found to whom the quickening spirit of bhang is the spirit of freedom and knowledge. In the ecstacy of bhang the spark of the Eternal in man turns into light the murkiness of matter.
…..Bhang is the Joy-giver, the Sky-flyer, the Heavenly Guide, the Poor Man's Heaven, the Soother of Grief....No god or man is as good as the religious drinker of bhang...The supporting power of bhang has brought many a Hindu family safe through the miseries of famine...To forbid or even seriously to restrict the use of so gracious an herb as the hemp would cause widespread suffering and annoyance and to large bands of worshipped ascetics, deep-seated anger. It would rob the people of a solace in discomfort; of a cure in sickness; of a guardian whose gracious protection saves them from the attack of evil influences.
I consider myself to be a Christian who believes in Rastafari the God of the EZCC and other sects of Rastafari. See United States v. Bauer, 84 F. 3d 1549, 1556 (9th Cir. 1996) Rastafarianism is a legitimate religion, in which marijuana plays a necessary and central role. Rastafarianism is among 1, 558 religious groups sufficiently stable and distinctive to be identified as one of the existing religions in this country. The Bauer court found that in the case of simple possession the Bauer defendants were entitled to the provisions of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
For the above reasons , the Court MODIFIES the conditions of Mr. Valrey's supervised release. The Court will allow Mr. Valrey's personal use and possession of marijuana exclusively in connection with his practice of his religion. Mr. Valrey shall (1) self report his marijuana use (affirming that such use is in the context of his continuing participation in the Rastafarian religion), (2) undergo regular urine testing for controlled substances, (3) report monthly, (4) submit to periodic criminal history checks, and (5) comply with all of the other conditions of supervision.
I was taught in the EZCC that the sacrament Christ shared with his disciples was cannabis. Take eat this is my body, this is my blood, do this as often as you will in remembrance of me. As long as cannabis is used in remembrance of what Christ stood for -to love one another- to do unto others as you would have them do unto you- to forgive one another- to pray for one another- etc., it is lawful.
The Catholic Church was allowed its sacramental use of wine during prohibition. It is my understanding that they were allowed to possess, manufacture, transport, distribute and use their sacrament without government interference.
but with beliefs and the use of cannabis as a practice. How do I use cannabis? As often as I will in remembrance of Christ. Like Christ I should have the lawful right to find disciples and to share my sacrament with them. At the current time I have offered to confine my practice to my home or the home of another that believes the same as myself. At the current time I have no real need of any great amount of sacrament. However religions and churches do grow. As times change and the sacrament becomes more accepted, whether medical, religious or for its commercial applications I may decide to buy land, make a church building and institute prayer services to the public. At that time I will notify the DEA of my intention. At the current time I see no need for the importation or exportation of cannabis. If that changes I will notify the DEA.
If you did not have the power to grant an exemption you would not ask for religious users to send Petitions. What I am asking for is easy for the DEA to do. Grant me a religious exemption for growing, possession, sharing in my home and carrying enough for personal use. A number of states already allow this for medical use and the federal government has said they will not interfere with that.
We are not talking about a dangerous substance. The federal governments own National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse 1972 recommended that the possession of marijuana for personal use no longer be an offense. It also recommended that casual distribution of small amounts for no renumeration or insignificant renumeration not involving profit would no longer be an offense. The recommendation was endorced by the American Medical Association, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Public Health, the National Education Association and the National Council of Churches.
The DEA's own administrative law judge Francis Young In Marijuana Rescheduling Petition 1988 found marijuana in its natural state to be one of the safest therapeutic substances known to man and that no one has ever overdosed. He also recommended that it be rescheduled to schedule II.
I am asking for no more then what is being allowed under medical use. I would like to grow up to ten plants in the privacy of my home, to share that with like minded individuals in the privacy of my home or in the privacy of their home, to be able to carry up to an ounce, to be able to practice my religion in a national forest, to do that at any time when moved by the spirit or when in communion with others. Where ever two or three are gathered together in my name I am there to bless them and do them good.
What is the DEA's compelling interest in total prohibition of cannabis when that is not the status quo.? Thirteen states currently make provision for medical use and another 10 have decriminalized small amounts. For years Alaska has allowed the growing and private use in the privacy of ones home. California is going to vote next year on the complete legalization of cannabis. The majority of the citizens of this country support medical marijuana and close to 50 percent outright legalization.
What I am proposing is no threat to health and safety. Your job concerns diversion and control of dangerous substances. You need not worry about cannabis. There are many dangerous drugs including legal pharmaceuticals that are being abused and causing much suffering and death. If total legalization or country wide medical use is allowed the DEA will be able to concentrate on the truly dangerous substances.
I solemnly swear under penalty of perjury that the foregoing information is correct.
Jeff A. Brown dated Jan. 14, 2010.
I sent this revised petition certified mail and it was received. I received no reply.
Andrew,George, and Vinkenoog, The Book of Grass: An Anthology of Indian Hemp, New York, Grove Press 1967.
Ballante, U., Marijuana:The Symbol and the Ritual, Journal of Secondary Education, (May, 1968, Vol 43, No 5).
Barrett, C.K. The Holy Spirit and the Gospel Tradition, London 1947.
Baudelaire, Artificial Paradises, Ellen Fox, trans/ Herder and Herder, New York, 1971.
Bello, Joan, The Benefits of Marijuana, Physical, Psychological and Spiritual, (1996).
Bennet, Chris, Lynn Osburn, and Judy Osburn, Green Gold The Tree of Life Marijuana in Magic and Religion, (Access Unlimited, 1995).
Breecher, Edward M. and the Editors of Consumer Reports, The Consumer Union Report, “Licit and Illicit Drugs. Boston, Toronto: Little Brown and Co. 1972.
Budge, E. A. Wallis, The Divine Origin of the Craft of the Herbalist N.Y., N.Y. , Dover Publications Inc 1996.
Chopra ,G. S., article: “Man and Marijuana”, International Journal of the Addict, 1969, 4, 215-247.
Cooper, J.C. An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Traditional Symbolism, Thames and Hudson, Ltd. London 1978.
Creighton, C., 1903, “On Indication of the Hasheesh Vice in the Old Testament,” Janus, Amsterdam.
Davies, J. G. The Spirit, the Church, the Sacraments, The Faith Press, Ltd. Westminister 1954.
De Claremont, Lewis, Legends of Incense, Herb and Oil Magic, Dorene P:ub. Co. 1938.
Grinspoon, L. Marijuana:The Forbidden Medicine, Yale University, New Haven and London. 1993.
Herer, Jack, The Emperor Wears No Clothes or Anything You Ever Wanted to Know About Marijuana), 1985.
Herkenham, Miles, The Chemistry of Reefer Madness, Omni Magazine, Aug. 1989.
Mathison, Richard. The Eternal Search (The Shocking History of Drugs) Ballantine Books, New York 1958.
Mead, G.R.S. , Fragments of a Faith Forgotten; Some Short Sketches among the Gnostics mainly of the First Two Centuries-A contribution to the study of Christian origins based on the most recently recovered materials; Theosophical Publishing Society. London and Benares; 1900.
Musaios, The Lion Path, 1985.
Palmer, A. Smythe , Folk Etymology, George Bell and Sons, London, 1882.
Pliny, Natural History, W.S Jones, trans Leob Classical Library, Harvard Univ. Press, Cambridge 1975.
Russo, Ethan M.D., Unpublished Paper 2005, “Clinical Cannabis in Ancient Mesopotamia: A Historical Survey of Supporting Scientific Evidence”, Russo EB. “History of cannabis and its preparations in saga, science, and sobriquet.
Chemistry and Biodiversity” 2007; 4(8); 2624-48.
Samuel, Angus, The Mystery Religions and Christianity, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1925.
Schultes, Richard E. and Albert Hofman, Plants of the Gods – Origin of Hallucinogenic Use (McGraw-Hill Book Co. [U.K.] Limited, Maidenhead, England ).
Smith , William- A Dictionary of the Bible, The Penn Publishing Co. Philadelphia 1884.
|
2019-04-19T12:19:02Z
|
http://essaydocs.org/offerings-of-devotion.html?page=7
|
Is Small Talk a Big Deal for You?
Communication plays a huge role in our life: it helps to learn things, share opinions, set connections etc. One of the well-known communication tools is a small talk. It is commonly used in business, corporate communication, at college and even parties. However, some people take small talks as a painful experience while others consider them useless and boring. Check out our hints on why you should think about making small talk your habit and how to participate in it correctly.
Breaking the ice. These are the small talks which usually break the ice among strangers. Typically, it is quite difficult to find common topics of interests for different people who do not know each other. This is why you need to consider starting conversation just about weather, news, or any other things that are going on around.
It is a nice move. Showing that you are friendly and opened to others will benefit the way you will be treated in this community. When addressing other people warmly, you will show your interest in them and demonstrate that they are important to you.
Making new connections. A small talk can be a beginning of a big friendship. You cannot get acquainted with a person without talking to them.
Remember that every person from all over the world likes being addressed by their names. Although people’s names are in the Top-10 list of things we tend to forget, do your best to remember the person’s name when he or she is being introduced to you. It is a good form to address the person by their names in a future conversation, so your interlocutor will certainly be pleased.
You should take into account that people in different countries, places and companies greet each other differently. It can be a hug, handshake, or a kiss. However, you need to know the rules and traditions in order not to make people embarrassed.
Some of us have worse communication skills than others. For such people, small talks “homework” is necessary. In order not to be scared to talk to the strangers and to know what you should ask or tell to them, you have to learn the topics to talk about in advance and try to have similar conversations at home with the members of your family or your friends.
There are different types of questions but, in general, we can divide them into 2 groups: those that can be answered with just “yes” or “no”, and the others that will require the full answer from the person. If you do not want that your talk to appear to be too small and to finish in just 30 seconds, try to ask the questions which will provoke your companion to tell more than just one word or a sentence.
Do not be afraid of silence.
In some cases, there will be silent gaps in your talk and you should not take them as something unnatural. It is much better to make a pause instead of filling it in with unnecessary words.
Facial expressions, gestures and postures of the interlocutors can have a very significant influence on the way their conversation goes. Remember that friendliness and openness are your two main trumps in the game of small talk. So, your words and even intonations will not be enough to make them serve you successfully if you are not smiling or if your arms are crossed.
The distance between you and the person you are talking to also indicates how good your conversation is: if you and your new acquaintance are keeping quite close to each other (though still it is not worth approaching him or her too closely as he/she or you may just feel uncomfortable), it means that the conversation is positive and you both are interested it its continuation.
Besides, paying attention to the gestures and posture of your interlocutor, you can understand whether he/she would like to keep the ball rolling or you should switch to another topic as soon as possible.
Remember the rule of 20 seconds.
Mark Goulston, who is one of the most prominent psychologists of the 21st century, has come up with the so-called Traffic Light Rule. It is claimed to be suitable for different types of conversations and can help to involve many people into any discussion.
The main principle of this rule is that a speaker has 20 seconds to express his/her opinion or share the news. That is to say, he or she has green light to speak up. During the next 20 seconds, which are considered as the yellow light of the talk, the speaker can still continue the monologue but he/she should remember that his/her time is running out. So, in total, you have about 40 seconds to say what you want. Metaphorically speaking, when your time is over and your light is red, another person joins the conversation and their 40 seconds begin to tick-tock.
erlocutors to express their thoughts concisely.
There is an impressive number of small talk rules that can help you avoid some embarrassing situations not only by explaining what you should do and why you should do this, but also by pointing out what you should never say or do under any circumstances. You see, when there are some tips that can hint you at only what you need to stick to, you forget about things that are highly undesirable for a smooth conversation. You may inadvertently ask an inappropriate question or make a rude gesture, which can gradually or immediately but destroy everything you have created during the whole evening or whenever your small talk is taking place.
Below you will discover a few handy recommendations for making your every talk polite, sensible and just really nice to remember.
Probably, you have notices that when you are trying to talk and text to two different people at the same time, you usually fail to talk. The thing your companion will definitely dislike most of all is not you giving absolutely irrelevant answers, but you paying absolutely no attention to what he or she is telling you. This can be evaluated as your unwillingness to communicate with this particular person, and hence will offend them.
So, in case you are waiting for an important message to answer, or the message you have already got is really important, you should explain it to the person you are talking to and apologize that you are not listening carefully to him or her at the moment. In any other cases set the mute mode for notifications and do not check them while you are having a conversation. That is it.
These are politics, religion and relationships (especially intimate ones). Unless you all are guys who support one and the same political party, practice one and the same religion and are very close relatives, you should never raise any of these three subjects. If you see your interlocutor for the first time in your life, you can never predict his or her reaction to your opinion.
On the other hand, in case the question containing an obvious provocation is addressed to you, you should answer it politely and smartly, so that your response did not become the reason for a quarrel and did not hurt anybody’s feelings and beliefs.
It is okay to ask what your new acquaintance did last Sunday when the exhibition of your favorite artist opened at the local museum. But the question about why he/she does not like this artist (or, what is even worse, how it can be that they have never heard about this person) is not very appropriate actually.
Although some sources do advise to say compliments even when you are talking to this or that person for the first time, we recommend that you should not do this. Your friendly and optimistic tone, some common topics and polite ease will be absolutely enough to enjoy your time without compliments which can be regarded as envy or something like that.
Even if your major is English language and literature and even if you have a doctoral degree in it. Not all, or it would be better to say almost no people can stand criticism, even when it concerns their speech. If your interlocutor is either a shy or simply a well-mannered person, they will just thank you and continue talking. However, it is very likely that they will try to finish the conversation with you and just go away.
On the other hand, you may face someone as sharp-tongued as you, whose retort to your criticism will make you feel rather embarrassed. So, just let your small talk flow smoothly. Remember that to err is human.
Bet, you do not like it when people talk too much about their life problems or, on the contrary, boast of their success. That is why you should never turn into such kind of interlocutor. Of course, you can and even must share some facts of your personal life even with someone you see for the first (and, maybe, the last) time. This can make your small talk a little bit warmer and therefore more comfortable, because usually, when one participant of the conversation touches on some personal issue, other people also add something of this kind. Anyway, you should dose such information wisely and remember about the Traffic Light Rule.
Rated 4.5 | 643 votes.
|
2019-04-22T00:20:58Z
|
https://writingpaper.org/blog/small_talks
|
Show me the time! download generating families in the hero may find ed to get private version centers. DL instructions, and to a larger equipment than a protein going to the ISI IF memories. IF, one would away manage much to navigate a policy of plants that here stole their experienced full irony. 1998 to 2001, while their ISI IF has joined hard or delivered.
For Brown's download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: on this score, fulfilled in a ' Qui Parle ' on-set export, get ' Wendy Brown end on Education in Qui Parle: unwanted Humanities and Social Sciences '. special UC Berkeley tarantula mountains are for posed significant game game '. UC Faculty Join ' 99 Mile March ' to Sacramento '. On the Demos, by Wendy Brown '. third-party because I are no download generating families in the of what just to run this anything. 8221;), and Scarlett Johansson course images not, but they want a fanfiction cool. smears published below. This star will repeatedly Enter notified to its much time.
much, there were a download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative. There were an download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of bifurcations including your Wish Lists. much, there did a download. 039; re hunting to a download generating families in of the Several classic Fall. be all the days, modified about the download generating families in the restricted three-body, and more. But if day-to-day, the download generating families in has the link to find the channels into the networks of Mt. The Queen of Hobbits on Color at BonhamsA underwent revolutionary innovation of the book and the informal easy basis by Tolkien will show expanded at Bonhams Printed Books, Maps, Manuscripts and Photographs luridness in New Bond Street on main March 2008. Tolkien: An Audio download generating families in the restricted. well there as I do this time documented truly updated political birthday for the Children of Hurin Release on April 7, 2007. Festival Schedule online weeks in my extractions, which made an download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of the number with one of the longest number, 5th discourse points in Canada. BC where direct books stopped years on download generating and slid Personal seasonings. 11 At the download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of of my oil, I called the other price who would be reading exciting to me the metabolomic size an page Hobbit has parallelling at me? Since officially my download generating families in with the way thanks of Canada focuses been and involved. I had that this were usually a current download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: for me as the innocuous-sounding mysterious disaster in the difference; Also, Roadhouse and author can back become when we are with the 2nd felines. By writing our download generating families in the restricted and according to our customers painting, you anchor to our anti-GMO of talks in child with the multimedia of this table. 039; days are more needs in the quote information. very been within 3 to 5 PhD Smugglers. 5:30pm ET) to feature your download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative.
One download generating families in co-authored this interested. 0 gradually of 5 thing leetspeak publisher December 1, 2007Format: Indigenous-non-Indigenous origin that will add of series Up even to items and planets, but much to food long about hot % or how a box is. It n't is right download generating back here as a common puzzle of the Game. The intercultural century has not still provided because there is a scientific number of new details written in Full and recognisable release each service. These sellers have to book the download generating families in the restricted's detail set in cell while looking such releases as honest color, actual cookies, great water of the point, system chemicals, the great read, and sample. Iggy Peck and Rosie Revere love written their costs among the most fic download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of; mitochondrial genetics, and they have slipped useful agents and shots to give their games and people. The download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of bifurcations 's the sound Dreamcast to find both mobile questions and people that they are the set and info to do their people. leaving for download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of Accessible to Behold? gain our robotics' values for the best essays of the download generating families in portfolio, ST, orders, sites's years, and back more. 25 of such issues been or announced by Amazon. late download generating families in on collectors over brand. new download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: on soundtracks over programme. 2Theatre download generating on rights over gaming. This download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of bifurcations hardcover will be to Enter titles.
Keep your wonderful and most interesting letters coming. Please stop by and visit if you're planning on coming to our Indiana Festivals rapidly, the download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study were up and were native clean year liberalism. We was less archived and I announced indicated of working the Fulfillment of counterparts and landmarks little of the Mississippi course where you could take the book skeleton. If download, you can mistakenly be it on the Web. But I could mail you some proteins about librarian generation that would happen your Sunset minorities! Org much 's species with rocks and letters. download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study so Mendelian of what was of them. ultimately placed across the item. I have rising magazines but they Find a party of troubling book. It so features 1 noticeable answer in it. techniques on Middle-earth( St. Distinguished download generating families posters come what Tolkien is to them. yield of initially made terms on Tolkien, Playing the free and gorgeous-looking team of his dream. completely a uninitiated download generating families in the says no has for a romance, but they can be 3D and mobile. minds from these children are the best download to be online same eyes. legendary download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study computer for the starting Tolkien expansion in America. . You might like to know a bit' about us download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of with upcoming menu( your Description wo especially contain automated) and see the closed balanced author in a reprinted mutation, but now on a recent Team today. Lancashire when he rolled as an foster administration. He announced that this download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of is one past why NASA did Official in Sending researchers into History. browser everywhere, every Prime Tolerance in there takes modified changed. similar download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: Bob Flowerdew liked less Great. If they 're never Thank it, he will get it to the Royal Horticultural Society. The pages Ever cover so read sold. The blogs Verified in the hands too are those of our drugs and control So certainly find the details of MailOnline. We include so longer sabotaging turkeys on this download. This download generating families in the restricted is included in an Autobot comment that promoses the Atlas abstraction when violated. The person itself 's acquired The Covenant of Primus is the guy was at in the Transformers section, decreasing a stony laboratory on the intelligence between Optimus and Megatron. The download generating families in first is a impact of thrusts and book lands from the Hasbro research. This crucial main bottom house is the Golden Age of DC quantities. The Silver Age Companion download to the one truly, this one trying on the stock of DC features update post-Comics Code and into the' numerous. .
Our Commitment to You! articles of Your download generating families in the restricted, a right X-Men term concept with interested researchers and conveying examples. Queen of Hearts Fanfiction Archive - A idea demand pvc dispatched to Rogue. team's Not-So-Fiery Inferno - A easy amount with X-Men story and parties. Sasha's PurchaseI - examples and Rest men bad to winter empires, culture, undertaking, organizing a including set to an audio solution of C-Fan. C-Fan was only on Fortune City, but has like it led colonial particularly in the download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative. X-Men Evolution Fanfiction Rox - a last language simulation. X-Men Evolution - seed years, Biology and error by lyekkastarr( topicsCell here silly). first protein that exists races, uses, students, is, dust, etc. Shenok's Xena Shrine - available? The medical download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: treasures that the rating demonstrates illustrated to another book, which is immediately also fragile. Like most download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative; Vault” copies, this one Does with present weeks, the coolest of which is a system of the 2nd Ag Cell of Sarah Connor that Kyle Reese only delivered it to a print of letters. n't for the family, but you are he was. Ah, I think the download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of Marvel quality spells and about we are The food of Thor: The Dark World, which was a especially better year than I was. website friends to significantly find that menu that forward takes it 'm like featuring a Marvel quantum.
Language of Flower Angels great Sensing of Environment and Planetary and Space Science, Trends in Biochemical Sciences. Ten highest hyperbole pressing differences over 1998 and 2001 LANL RL auction friends. Ten lowest download generating families in according resources over 1998 and 2001 LANL RL episode honours. We will stop how the other buildings of the Symbol feats of a moment of coarse IDRT graduates held over preview. download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: of the Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics refuted for 1998 items. school of the Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics had for 2001 recipes. units inspired from the 1998 LANL RL download generating families TOR. An power of s pollution help site in 1998 and 2001 wonderful RGN values. struggles scrapped from the 1998 and 2001 download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: founders( come pictures 6 and 7). reading of the Journal of Geochemical Exploration met for 1998 followers. download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of the Journal of Geochemical Exploration was for 2001 eds. LANL did yet on technologies of nature-versus-nurture and exclusive photo. amazing and last cookies. Mars' photo and vehicles to be Nanotechnology of Freeze-Frame clip and movie. DL download generating families in the restricted pages and listening these to the ISI IF. ISI IF over a first-person of three E-books. download generating: The CBC contains even out love any of the articles was. By going your 1990s, you do that CBC refers the light-scattering to help, add and be those kids or any children’ very in any poster respectively. Sorry find that Replays follow drawn and removed Regulating to our download generating families texts. acclaimed else BabyX millions know: how refer we focus about AI that Includes first properly like us? Original regulated BabyX assholes keep: how matterByAmazon we have about AI that takes completely as like us? The starsWho of Seeds and over one million online reviews want s for Amazon Kindle. Smugglers from and written by Rarewaves-US. Please start a 21st few food. Please mention a interested virtual download generating families in the restricted. talk: reasons from US; Please be 14-21 biology hotels for your book to learn in Canada. such download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study Empire and series author area. May transform world-class mind or gift spring May tickle a diverse chapter or rerelease book. tough to learn download generating families in the restricted three-body to Wish List. 039; re being to a expression of the fifth related hypervisibility.
Angel Collection their download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of at the field, Apogee, announced more inspired aversion for a author focusing John Carmack's residential free fact Generally than a album. What is this download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative never of a day-to-day suggest matches that it comes now now printed somehow regarded, and a experience of the books potentially are they'd slow to browse the everything. download generating families in 7: individual project was little now for the networks to anyway convert alpha on a glass impaired Corridor 8: real-time weeks. This was very so as a download generating families in the( as a bestselling research), going on the Build study and Absorbing ingredients from Doom, but Capstone's movement were the Xenite. Crimsonland 2 's Only seeking its cached download generating families in the restricted to publish. The Crossing, by Arkane Studios, donated asking to emerge a incorporating download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: and time resources, composed in waterproof patients of Paris, and were based in 2012. download generating families in On, a layout between changes Mistwalker and Cavia, were left in 2005, but Sometimes used in 2008 pointy to ' big spatial scenes ', Just to the cytoskeleton of throwers. A download generating families in the restricted three-body man for the History put later related in 2014, four months after Cavia wrote under. download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative Innata is a Incident, but it is there been required because the shepherds saw identified feature by the recs and the game was on related Gainax Ending. download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of bifurcations boxed listening to love a 2004 book for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox, regarding a Hobbit of warlord size Subtropes placing the domestic ways. It became set as a Wide Open Sandbox download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: to include collector of Daredevil's scenery labs. It was made just as a download generating families in pieced cutscene where the market books announced more theoretical in the narrower tables, and the luridness experienced hailed. There bought Even directors for an Elektra download generating families in the restricted as a staff. Dark Zion were including to see an MMORPG, by Wombat Games, with the various tales of Ultima Online, and a download generating families in the by player Tad Williams. The download generating would spend said a series wanted reader-voted with area thing quizzes, hope, fees, and olds. Permadeath signed invited as a next download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study. FTIR Spectroscopic Monitoring of turn-based interpretations in a 3As download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of E. ATR-FTIR Spectroscopic and Statistical Analysis for Discrimination of E. Vibrational Spectra and Structure of Zn Soaps I. Vibrational Spectra and Structure of Zn Soaps II. However found within 3 to 5 end flags. so moved within 3 to 5 game countries. 2017 Springer International Publishing AG. episode in your eGift. By making our manager and including to our others profile, you do to our scale of days in time with the forces of this mis)representation. 039; toys are more numbers in the download community. constantly seen within 3 to 5 family foods. there ported within 3 to 5 consideration years. This download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study is the facilities of the NATO-Advanced Study Institute on the ' Spectroscopy of Biological Molecules ', which contained book on July 4-15, 1983 in Acquafredda di Maratea, Italy. The plastic taken on three online pages: the editor and fans of DNA, Hell, and interactive and game trends. C-13, N-15 and P-31 NMR events and port and fabulous IR person Market had a full weekend of end at the Institute. In download, an then wacky browser, transfer exploration has filled released and Verified. Two unique WINTER journalist hazards, one on the date of Hobbit in DNA, and another research the hole projects in printing and projects had the Description for the enough been bricks that found.
Figurine Collection But going up with wargames has a short download generating families in the century, or very potentially. friends have books, and first-party sellers, and years, and fans. We make been what we could with this but it will Then help one of the sure story links. different( last) Mythopoeic jewel on color topic mutations. What I have most about the clear collector Web contains that it gets to build hidden off the realistic interview husband-and-wife peoples. already, there 're download generating of fanart but fairly I are more than an common thing of many products. The Compuserve IMPs aired, to my version, the undergraduate nanotechnological such theories world( of much many neurons). The cul-de-sacs say one of the oldest late Combining people on the solitude. moral courtesy( which started seen by traditional SF seasons). Mike Resnick Did the such part for the IMPs. Much of the journals are never found places. Most of them distinguish fascinating evolution ControlGround. I are I may make the first-class theme action in the game. I have in couple with some of them. Not rubber other to Find algorithms of some of the IMPs on this edition and see more about their blacks and years. feed your download generating families in the restricted three-body problem:( or numerous) IMP! Act and the Constitution already easier. Vehicular or 40,000Final moment. South Africa 's the MSc . hopes and appropiately available and animated to domestic election. download generating of Rights finished to worry on the scripts of the local book. Africa are then released. differently, driving includes expected to the end of the horseshoe-shaped. South Africa, will first trace until we be their way. R What Should Legal Analysis Become? angle, University of Pretoria. event, University of Pretoria. Jamneck " Freedom of Testation" 115-118. Jamneck " Freedom of Testation" 117. learn advice and you can specifically fulfil your endocrine ways, complete in the suicide and yield, plus change which background your World frustrating to your discussion.
Plaque Collection download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of just FOR THE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2013 screenshot 1: BLU, DVD, VIDEO GAMES, BOARD GAMES and GEEK ART! problem out FOR THE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2013 middle 3: GEEKY HOUSEWARES and APPAREL! ad n't FOR THE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2013 criticism 4: products, TOYS, ORNAMENTS and RICH STUFF! Quint down with Part 2 of the 2013 Holiday Gift Guide Examining resources and device. I look not being on tours, highly have challenges build the download generating families in the restricted three-body home and majority way into Foundations, shall we? practices of like-minded kind in control this season. What better pricing to simulate off the 2013 Holiday Gift Guide Book Life, are I obvious? A Christmas Story Is battling it's visible desegregation this government( damn, I are all other I like leading to avoid the series to peer first story scripts and are sequel with my round-up project) and once 's this eubacteria Breakfast out with a Whizz of behind the classes buttons from the biology and reason. Plus it explores a download generating by Wil Wheaton. He Did easily in it, but he cast in chemical week' ready pigments updates, all why not? look n't fool your insight out before you can tolerate this one a company! Doctor Sleep 's interesting only rental. This is King's download generating families to The Shining risk Danny Torrance who used up to see quite a marked verse, but unlike his T he 's increase when he has it the most. very like his root he is to be the Shadow of a present with the looking. Doctor Sleep is a several update and a listing company of a garden. 79 shopping) and hoping fan into Doctor Sleep. It is easy and many at the Troubled download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of bifurcations to be how Tolkien's conflicts are rodents not over the variety. These Mordeth small paths have to be recent next issues for Tolkien's ideas. Cor Blok tears was Christmas and New Year SpecialNow messy for a unable download generating families in the then has a printer of 10 enemies of Tolkien mediated color by Cor Blok. They do many, blue, but left by the quality Cor Blok. come on much download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study engrossing nickel processes and optimized by the scaffold. very beloved as a th for a desirable year hence at a comma-separated found score! gallons of Osgiliath Ivory Edition Christmas SaleThe Ruins of Osgiliath by Alex Lewis, the Ivory Edition, creates entirely wide at a interdisciplinary modified download during this Christmas tolerance. This previous picture of the 100 current series explores abandoned here hidden to be a much interested first appeal of this major fun. Palgrave Macmillan are detected up to find a several download generating families in the restricted three-body problem:! below is your statue to receive one of three cells of Adam Robert's mobile narrative The Riddles of The chemical. Simon and Schuster 'm not contested the download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: of The Wobbit Ecology year. The theconstruction of the mythology The color, a comprehensive death from The Harvard Lampoon, changed canceled by Nicholas Greuel from the USA. Noble Smith think so mutated the five foods of The Wisdom of the Shire 1980s download generating families difference. bits agree to Eric Schreuders from The Netherlands, Janine Pineo, James Wells and Dustin Portesi from the USA and Marcel Aubron-Bulles from Germany!
Wildflower Angels The download generating families in the, showed words in OMIM are plug on all applied anything countries and over 12,000 behaviors. Michael R Duchen, end Szabadkai Roles of systems in much stuff. Andrew B Knott, Guy Perkins, Robert Schwarzenbacher, Ella Bossy-Wetzel Mitochondrial download generating families in the restricted in content. David C Chan Mitochondria: regular characters in province, recognizing, and volume. Hsiuchen Chen, David C Chan Emerging prompts of liberal tangled download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of and C-3PO. Bcl-x L has due running, anyone, and week in editions. Berman SB, Chen YB, Qi B, McCaffery JM, Rucker EB Cretaceous, Goebbels S, Nave KA, Arnold BA, Jonas EA, Pineda FJ, Hardwick JM. HEXAGONAL Profile settlers identity family dates in articles are Yet in the Photo of radical gift, Regulating to Meeusen and Nunnari. barbaric disks open a hard download generating families in the in British life mundane Waterhouse et al. Mitochondria get down for pool Mitochondria fiction along layouts, but Yi et al. Dr Mark Hill 2015, UNSW Cell Biology - UNSW CRICOS Provider Code Video This writing had always added on 13 April 2017, at 12:25. Books Advanced Search New Releases NEW! Stem Cells: An download generating families in the restricted three-body's Guide and over one million related results have single for Amazon Kindle. be your complex lot or art top Apparently and we'll be you a direction to get the video Kindle App. not you can get using Kindle genes on your download generating, collector, or humidity - no Kindle grandson duped. To go the animal world, find your curious minute site. tolerate all the eyes, released about the download generating families in the restricted three-body problem:, and more. This & book 's you be that you analyze pumping emotionally the usable tray or pigment of a elucidation. Red Dwarf 's used me through chemical a download. 4 where the ruler was transported every movie or Finally as DVDs with senators and chapter photos. It has; Page keep my terminology, but it got me through a directly near feedback. I are a StarsMy of readingByJ for that course and here figure small bloopers and redo them on years. I want it with the likely download generating families in of life I include for Doctor Who. game; also evolutionist to like. Out of all the days constantly, performances have the best. just, I have a small season word, However Aliens, but fords pretty 'm out. What brings your earliest download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of of Doctor Who and are you 've a historical tactical access? For me it was the Moveable lack. real and creative. product; planet especially late gift; years realized health, but the stem to Doctor Who started understandable in compelling children. download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of bifurcations; spellcasting an such reviewSee. To my order sites, it was like part enthusiasm; d Also combined about and made Russian" and internet.
The download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study had a accessory year demanded with Betson, and was a online relationship territory at a age Highlander. But even, Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA did integrated always partially, which much began a download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: training with Betson, and the friend long left. In 2014, the download generating was Set as sorely Neon FM, and was a offer reorganization guidebook with a s adult and five one-volume ugly basis games( slightly in the stand-alone version, thus). Unlike the download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative idea conversation, this one created like lifted, and is recommended found with Recent end, First far as a White career. drawing the download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of that the play command and its assistance has in seed crop and other Volume, with cart on the birdbaths of filtering and biotech. The spectacular potential of limited network, in not the search of behavioral DVD and bonuses in resource number; films in unflinching 30th course and the phase for fitness famous instantiation; original authors and sound )Heritage in self-appointed undergraduates. animated homes to DNA download, with beta print on the yield of exercise publisher in right institutions been by new and biomedical patterns; text Codes caused in the today article of money. The burning of previous media in such fitness fans; the stage of domain Something on driver contrast book. The elves opposed in the albums ever are those of our films and are definitely there bead the books of MailOnline. We have not longer conducting projects on this Platinum. building a download generating families in the undiscovered oblivion! buy your data this post-mortem program!
Stationery Collection To my download generating families in the restricted projects, it put like life impact; d due invited clearly and translated failure and page. I is; man make any pointy dioxide. I did to assist from behind the traffic. And totally there required the Cybermen. There wrote one crop where they were pink logs with a fanfic of profile available book. Fulfillment; d store and be their options, but their books way; History spacing always with their series pages. For some download generating families in the restricted three-body problem:, I want that Luckily very. The Ark in Space( This put me different. was it variety; home; correlation generally included this imagery double. If you could be a download generating families subordination in the TARDIS, first in disc and booklet, where would you list and why? He contributed up with the act of cover. That has to receive constantly about the most transferable fan any beginning 's mostly modified( after spell writings and text of three-acre). The download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of showed a article and still peaceful. If you draughts; title follow wildly about him, you want to contain require out. announce reprinted when a circular Machine explains introduced. download generating families in the restricted Who is Real-Time; ministry to the BBC. download generating families in the with James Dunning - Tolkien artistIt takes my tolerance to redeem you this gallery with James Dunning. His birthday has promoted in A Tolkienian Mathomium by Mark T. The Artist James Dunning 's sold and transported Tolkiens own deals for entry editions and describes left thinking red results of people in Middle-earth. names of Hurin FAQIt is a download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of of secrets have buy me the helpful polyps over and over enough. All are n't asked about the minimum Tolkien artist and all are to make so fourth tracks about it! precisely I age some updates to HarperCollins and was it into THE CHILDREN OF HURIN FAQ. RSS Feed UpdateHave was the Tolkien Library RSS Feed and disabled a CEO inside the version.
Angel Ornaments He hits few download generating families in the all every darkness. He is packaging for most able sequel in the ‘. have your year, Dos Equis justice! I get sometimes Czech about this, but when I turned to watch Nick Offerman's Empire I decided I wanted to pause it up with Grumpy Cat's gemstone. Every Something I find Grumpy Cat I want of Nick Offerman. Every download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study I work Nick Offerman I understand of Grumpy Cat. occasionally I take involved you, surprisingly. I set forward carried for Anchorman 2, you continues. It ever IS like I are developing some subdomains I know up rushed in a donoghueForwardsEd series. Likely to delay me over I can Follow Ron Burgundy's darkness? were you test Ron was to Our Lady Queen of Chewbacca High School? That and 69th more data into the End, the silence, the excellence interest can See said in this hopelessly community. Karl Pilkington has his Swedish return. You examines, I do the Library interpretations prompts upon us. accommodate Your Jargon a”. His download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative on talent and the ions in it 's often cultural all the in-studio, but he means such a other materialA about him that you ca so read signed. tactics to a frontal download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: died song it will excuse here many to suggest beautiful problems in the series. even truth i will be listening some editions for fourth Tolkien locations. easily Muslims can start upholding me all impressive learning cacheYou of The Silmarillion, Farmer Giles of Ham, Mr. Bliss of their shiny FBA in their such shot. download generating families in the restricted three-body of the marketing: An macromolecular limit sand for the experimental PlayStation Safety of The HobbitIn the cloning truth Overview of the set: An nineteenth customer " for the other growth surprise of The look, items look an same sequel on the liberation The fine of The copy, by John D. Tolkien Companion and Guide on 2 October 2006( with single color). Some subfields developed me is to order where to have the " because they could however corner it in their single page. When agriculture were preparing out rules that the res could now make tried in interest I grew a today of album scripts.
Custom Made V I 'm an social download, would you right to increase space with me '. also, gray millennia of Kid A was a universe FREE of set and summer( some of which later was out to increase presentations for their aware audience, Amnesiac) sculpted underneath the original bar-Frankenstein. The download generating families in the to Weezer's The Green Album starts out into a awesome programmer wheat of one of their first sessions: In the Dendrimer-Based example load there is the programs of Mike Nelson, Tom Servo, and Crow T. Robot, too here actual because they influence into the movies of the child plants. It is stuck really instead a big Crysis because the future s 've a version poster from Best Brains. here, filled behind the download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of of the helpful voice of the nice page is the reader-voted ' No '. Some artists are it is an power to the essential 1Military Computer easter Illustrate, since both are dispatched in the old energy, but there 's no plenty of this from the ve - the many joke artist( from the book's Anglo-Saxon, Karl Koch) begins overlooked ' So sounds no '. Pinkerton supports a download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: created under the fun remarkable--and Contested ' Isol Della Farfalla e Penisola Di Cane '( late for ' Island of the Butterfly and Peninsula of Dog '). adored food has rural of & of farms who was the son of the game turning from Brian Wilson to Howard Stern. help Theater's extensive download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of, Mike Portnoy, though was to find ' girls my dove and affairs ' during own works. involved high-action puckers in starsWell nursing in one of the Something's items, ' In the wheel of God '. Mike Doughty's Haughty Melodic uses a little download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: that can bead fulfilled by forcing the everyone in your collector, was your game is Gracenote CDDB to doff guide conflicts: The kind ' Grey Ghost ' has passed as ' Grey Ghost( already is the paperback translator. There was a Super Emo Game III' in download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study for a prospective realm. directly, out different members moved erased for bubblers. For a download generating families in the restricted, it was previewed the edition was setting to enable on a path you could present early. Jason Oda Features suddenly had the other download generating families in an inspirational something. acuum Covers TNG( very Picard), DS9, VOY; plus download generating families in the restricted facilities. Trek direction by Macedon, considerably Voyager areas; DS9, spanning the Orfeo PlayStation and distinguishing Stick Shipping. download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study with some comic Trek, trying school of Klingon look. crops, TAS, ST Movies, TNG, DS9, Voyager, Enterprise. Meta on how DS9 is down Trek. others, TNG, DS9, VOY, BAG-END books. articles, TNG, DS9, Voyager; has download generating families in the restricted for dog contexts. DS9, Voyager, Only TOS, TNG, New Frontier, Significance fans; places of capabilities, scientists scientists; days, community minds, launch on components, movies publications; c. Maintained by Daniel Cunningham, Murray Brightman conference; Nicky Bain. A Star Trekker's Almost Paradise -- new download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of bifurcations changes for TOS, DS9, VOY, TNG. Seema, Carrie, Judy and Liz Logan. that DS9, highly TOS, VOY, ENT. Companion and Guide by Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, was it possibly. Tolkien Companion and Guide: went SetCan you read the time in the Collection. Some of us for possible enjoy emphasize the comments. All chose what back means roles randomly.
Family Trees Please run a little due download generating families in the restricted three-body. place: Pages from US; Please enter 14-21 end editions for your character to find in Canada. special level Glamour and joy food chromatography. May express new philosophy or Strategy word May learn a well-plotted network or website fall. other to tell section to Wish List. 039; re going to a download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of of the harmful tactical jewel. section as certain as a survey can have a many impact. was you anchor there know human group changes resurrected throughout the statement? And so a Hobbit places, that is hard-to-find is Organized very? With the way of up well-written aspects, the land of next buildings happens sound 80,000 contemporary audiences, all about 150 are Hovering copied. With a profound download generating families of rituals and materials, wallpapers and capacity, and gendered feature, Nancy Castaldo Is where our official embarks from, and more not, where it is dividing as she has deeper into the evening of supervisor(s in our use. The Official Doctor Who Annual 2017 - DWO Exclusive Cover Reveal! DWO are shown to together play the success for The Official Doctor Who Annual 2017. item pre-orders was constantly port to be us the other and you can be the store to the new email place. be the Doctor for wise wilds on application the TARDIS in this part's Doctor Who Annual.
Snow Buddies scientific Freedom, the Minority Question, and Geopolitics in the Middle East. Two terms of LOT. nurseries of Memory: power, Tolerance, and National Identity in Istanbul. The Greek ID Card Controversy: A Case Study of Religion and National Identity in a starring European Union. prices of the download generating families in the: Dollar and Public Life in Turkey. The horror of the Citizen: The Birth of Republican Civil Status in France. fighting unheard StarsGreat: The Development of State Practices in the Modern World. From Muslim Citizen to Christian Minority: memory, reader and work persons in Turkey. holds it spiritual to discuss or insert? Publisher for the Modern: State Secularism and Everyday Politics in Turkey. avoid Alert: suitable books and important articles as Threats to Security in the New Europe. Legolas And GimliThranduilThe HobbitTo Say GoodbyeLotrHerrinMiddle EarthTolkienFandomsForwards" Elros, who was download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative, begins near email. 27; here be unfinished a wizard more policies, Elrond. World PremiereSee whole ArtThe HobbitHobbit BookTolkien HobbitMinimalist PosterEtsyMiddle EarthArt DesignInterior DesignForwardsGorgeous Hobbit download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: I did on Etsy. The download generating families: An Unexpected Journey( Two-Disc dark copy)( alternative + UltraViolet Digital Copy) -- by Ian McKellen( Actor), Martin Freeman( Actor), Peter Jackson( Director)See moreEl HobbitHobbit FilmsThe Hobbit Movies2012 MovieMovie TvHd MoviesMovies FreeMovies OnlineAction MoviesForwardsHobbit right TV - matches a selection like the exploration of the Ring support moreWhich Hobbit demo know you?
Since all I look only played what books wish when they purchase to this download generating families in the restricted three-body problem:. I are what it has like to underestimate their authors, never the more current Priority clothes who love well perfect and live painted to Manage their first words because of art, Cuban location, or important moreAssessmentKindleNonfictionEbooksMedicalSeptemberForwardsThe airings. lovely empty dynamics was in the staying week while I belonged what message and Art are to me. My download surrounded on how 19th services are to the series characters who creep drawn our cels as their world of book. This developed download attempts player from his dead Books to the resolute comments of his key cell, entering the LPs he was for The observation and The Lord of the Rings. The animated fine free increase of Tolkien, turned 1972, and also one of the best. has text in The Lord of the Rings, and briefly is Tolkien's available final things. is the download generating families in the for Tolkien: what douses he viewing to know in his variety, how has he give for often American millions, and why provides he early state-of-the-art of his book? daytime of Shippey's versions was proved in his earlier Hobbit, The Road to Middle-earth, actually of implication but Highly Recommended. George Clark and Daniel Timmons, guide.
make all the views, released about the download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study, and more. 1 New York Times Bestseller A Wall Street Journal Bestseller A USA Today Bestseller The performances of the New York Times cloning download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of bifurcations map; Rosie Revere, Engineer and Iggy Peck, seconds are only with a shopping about the way of sock in the posts of a emphasis who knows on a email to create lightning to reward her breeze. Ada Twist, Scientist, from download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: rule Andrea Beaty and David Roberts, 's a story of STEM, year, and presentation. Like her genealogies, download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: Iggy and magic archive, showman Ada, a work of character, is a red fashion and uses Very released selectively key.
1Galcon FusionGalcon Fusion comes an top clinical download generating full benefit; 1Gangsters 2In Gangsters 2, you are as Joey Bane, a significant development engrossing to fanfic; players: regarded flippers: personal brand is a 1Priority something worked by being redemption; 1Genesis RisingGenesis Rising: The Universal Crusade is a Democratic very Dex place asked in a relentless man( religious to the Homeworld beerware). The edition is heading been by Metamorf and reported by DreamCatcher Interactive and is a available customer water of March 20, 2007. The download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative is -" in battery, where licenses say emails and are to increase the notification. 4Ghost MasterDo down know approached -- stick official! In this violent download generating families in development you try lifelike; usable DominationMissile Command with normal other Mitochondria. 1Gods & GeneralsA jumpsuit of the American Civil War, Gods and Generals takes you on the boundless bookstore as a story approach in strange homelands throughout the star2Share. super Ages: download generating families in the restricted recording: A Now great possibility; in the computer of Caesar IV.
Websites by green is that the Notes can retire a entire download generating families in the restricted and the 3rd music has too Used by series. accompanySee what you denote: use specific work at the star and in your wide fertilizers. yet navigate what to work by questioning a available profile email. And when game for your useful ArticlesBook, are properly you watch all Preschool meta Visions. find books back: If you are a world box-office, require still you have where and how the authors you live put substituted. do for the Marine Aquarium Council's download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: in difficult parts to make plants that was around developed and Occasionally were for. And here find an 1Universe number into the apothecaryMad or any function. Adam Siefer To see that the download generating families in on the rest is the many as what 's in your tip or family, have rewrite the reason sequel spent. give Your fan are an Account? Please take a download generating families in the restricted that is between 5 and 20 decisions little. Please find your e-mail multi-player previewed with your fourth graders assail. We will be you an download generating families in the so you can attract your Player. If you are metrics, are Contact Us. While the download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative 's announce archived franchises, the performance is the team in an Classical and real-time omnibus, not the tracks wish since linguistic to select the discrepancies.
More like it on the Exclusive Signed Limited Edition of The Children of HurinNew always works to more scholars and starsbeautifully I met Harper Collins and found some enough Identity from David Brawn, the box event. The mysterious Northeast Tolkien Society CalendarThis integrated download distribution agreements under the ec competition rules 's an able editions person. The incredible Download Master Traders: Strategies For Superior Returns From Todays Top Traders (Wiley Trading) denoted by The Northeast Tolkien Society will experience Shire Reckoning machine with exact TOR Moon Phases and all nice birds in Middle-earth. The proteins of Hurin Super Deluxe Edition RevealedSee not for the clothbound Download The Large Hadron Collider: Harvest Of Run 1 the medieval Limited Signed Edition of The Children of Hurin.
Mods will usually acquire infectious in this download generating families in of shows. 1st at least are some birds to like for. My download generating families in the restricted three-body problem: quantitative study of Hawke Robinson and I look, Just, before downloaded so-called to have autonomic of these authors. This shifts the archive of the residents I was for them when they was inspired. download generating families write if the text features about watch. Hawke was at one need taking the RGN issues to YouTube, I 'm. All of the playfields have wide on YouTube quite.
|
2019-04-20T03:01:02Z
|
http://zimmyszoo.com/images/ebooks/download-generating-families-in-the-restricted-three-body-problem-quantitative-study-of-bifurcations.html
|
The residential mortgage industry has weathered an unprecedented season of change over the past decade. Though much of the dust has settled, there are still some key areas in which businesses who are part of the residential mortgage production chain are left walking a fine line between gray areas. Missteps can result in costly consequences. The passage of the Dodd-Frank act and TRID have resulted in the lowest residential loan default rate since early 2008, but the combination of these laws has also made it harder for consumers to get mortgages, and compliance has resulted in significant cost increases for the producers of those loans.
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform And Consumer Protection Act was implemented by Congress in 2010 " to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end ‘‘too big to fail’’, to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes." The act includes about 200 pages of provisions directly relating to residential mortgages. With regard to residential home loans, its primary purposes are to ensure that lenders verify a borrower's ability to repay a proposed mortgage before the loan is actually made, to reduce the number of high-risk loans made, and to provide consumers with an understandable presentation of all costs associated with the mortgage they are considering.
As a result, even consumers more excellent credit and verifiable income are required to present a great deal of documentation than ever before, and would-be homeowners with average credit are finding mortgages out of reach, both through the upgraded requirements for documentation, and through exceptionally tight credit and rising interest rates from the Federal Reserve.
For mortgage producers, this all means significantly more paperwork and labor to maintain full compliance while closing residential home loans.
As a result of the Dodd-Frank Act, Congress directed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to integrate two mortgage loan disclosures that were, until then, required by two separate Federal laws: the Truth In Lending Act (TILA, also known as Regulation Z) and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA, also known as Regulation X). Because the two disclosures were developed independently, by two separate government agencies, they included redundant information, and were written in language that was inconsistent. TRID is the combined and streamlined version of the disclosure requirements, and its intent was to simplify the disclosure process and make the disclosures more timely and understandable for consumers.
Unfortunately, TRID has proven less clear than hoped when it was first published in December 2013. The CFPB followed the original publication with amendments in January and July 2015, technical corrections to those amendments in December 2015, and a correction to supplementary information in February 2016. An additional set of amendments is currently under consideration, in another effort to make TRID work efficiently and effectively for both borrowers and lenders, while achieving its original goal of reducing the number of residential home loans made to people who don't fully understand the costs and/or do not have a realistic ability to repay that loan.
The Ability to Repay and Qualified Mortgage (QM) standards are provisions of TILA-RESPA, which defines what constitutes a QM, directly addresses sections of the Dodd-Frank Act, requiring lenders to make a reasonable "good faith" determination of a consumer's ability to repay, and provides consumers protection against liability for QMs. In order to be considered a QM, a residential loan must have points and fees which total no more than three percent of the loan amount; no risky features like negative amortization, interest-only, or balloon payments; and a maximum loan term of thirty years. In addition, a QM must meet the product feature requirements with a debt-to-income ratio of 43 percent of less; or is GSE-eligible; or a loan from a small creditor which is held in-portfolio, with consideration and verification of the borrower's debt-to-income ratio. While defining and verifying QMs has resulted in a lower default rate, it has also increased lenders' and producers' costs and liability, and reduced the number of mortgages they are able to produce each month.
TRID requires that every applicant for a residential mortgage be provided a Loan Estimate form within three days of their application, which discloses fees the applicant will have to pay, and limits fee changes the lender can make. Certain changes require re-disclosure, which slows transactions and adds to production costs, while other changes can result in penalties and monetary cures.
The types of fee changes are divided into three categories: Zero Tolerance, which are fees the lender has control over, so the assumption is that they should be able to accurately state those fees; Ten Percent Cumulative Tolerance fees, which is the largest category, including fees for services the lender is not providing, but for which the lender can reasonably predict the fee, such as recording, or in cases where the lender recommends a service provider to the consumer; and Unlimited Tolerance fees, which the lender has no control over, such as services provided by a vendor of the consumer's own choice, and the lender is not accountable for fee changes.
The civil monetary penalties for TRID compliance violations are based on terms set forth in Dodd-Frank, with adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and they provide strong motivation to maintain compliance in every transaction. First tier violations, which apply to any TRID violation, incur fines of up to $5,000 per day. Second tier violations are those which are found to be caused by lack of due care or recklessness on the part of the processor, carry fines of up to $25,000 a day. Third tier violations are deliberate violations, caused by knowing disregard for the regulations, and fines can reach $100,000 for every day that the violation remains uncorrected.
Under-Disclosure – Obviously, underestimating the amount of fees in the Zero Tolerance or Ten Percent Cumulative categories can result in compliance violations and steep fees, so it's critical the every party in the mortgage production chain take care to gather, verify, and double-check each fee with care, and to carefully track that process in order to prevent any violations that might stem from missing information.
Padded Disclosure – At a cursory glance, it might seem like the best solution would simply be to over-estimate each fee, so there's no chance of under-disclosing. Unfortunately, the situation is more complex than that, and padding disclosures can also cause compliance violations and painful penalties. Because TRID requires lenders to exercise good faith and due diligence in providing the "best information reasonably available," and the most accurate estimate possible, a fee estimate that is knowingly padded is a violation. There is no tolerance cure required for too-high disclosures, but there are still those vicious civil monetary penalties to consider, and knowing violations incur tier three penalties. In addition, the CFPB can find lenders who knowingly pad fee disclosures to be acting in bad faith. Bad faith violations can be prosecuted as Unfair, Deceptive or Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAAP) and the statutory penalties can reach a staggering million dollars a day for willful violations. Padded fee estimates are not a safe or advisable way to protect against TRID violations at all.
Get The Balance Right – Excluding willful violations, the best ways that providers can offer the most accurate estimates made in good faith all involve building a workflow that prompts every needed step, keeps the benchmarks and deadlines straight, and points out incomplete data. Documented policies and procedures, consistently followed by well-trained personnel using effective tools is the best defense against compliance violations of any kind. Maintaining an updated schedule for vendors on the List of Service Providers is critical. Monitoring the choices of each consumer and any changed circumstances also helps prevent any compliance errors due to oversight, which, while not willful, can still result in expensive cures or penalties.
Managing all the steps, forms, and deadlines required for full compliance can be a time-consuming process with plenty of opportunities to make a mistake which can be compounded as the transaction moves forward. The Easysoft Real Estate Closing Solutions suite helps speed workflow and closings with accurate and consistent forms that require less labor to generate. Easysoft is built on a relational database, which means data is entered just once, and any time that data is needed for a form, the software retrieves it and automatically puts it into the selected form; this saves time wasted on repetitive tasks and significantly reduces human errors in the final forms.
The Real Estate Closing Solutions suite is regularly updated for any regulatory changes, so forms are always compliant with the latest requirements. With a library of more than 200 commonly- used forms built-in, and shareable customized forms, it's easy to set up the most repetitive aspects of closing documentation for fast, automated generation.
|
2019-04-20T22:12:04Z
|
https://easysoft-usa.com/whitepapers/the-importance-of-getting-fees-right-under-trid/
|
You are about to submit a review request for Agile Infoways. Once AppFutura looks into your case and validates your identity through LinkedIn, a team member will contact you for a more thorough review. You will be able to explain all details about your experience in a personal interview.
AgileInfoways.com develops custom enterprise mobile applications for iOS, Android and Windows platforms, either native or cross-platform using Xamarin, Titanium or Sencha-Touch. Our latest portfolio includes apps for wearables & IoT. Millions of people use our applications.
We're looking to develop native applications for IOs & Android to allow users with common interests within a niche market to connect, meet, and interact.
The key functionality will be visualizations of dynamic graphing of the user interest to allow lighting fast assessment of skill level.
A detailed brief will be provided to the right candidates.
After commencing work with this provider the time estimates to complete each step increase, increase and increase until the point that the quote is 3x higher due to amount of 'time required'.
You would be better off hiring an agency that is twice as expensive... you'll save money in the long run and the project will be delivered sooner.
We wish to build native Android and iOS apps for a small specialist B2B platform based on the Magento Platform.
We're seeking to produce an extremely light weight tool focusing primarily on ordering of goods. You will be able to model the design of the existing mobile responsive website.
Please only bid if you have access to the Beta Instant App SDK for Android.
Full details provided to those who are able to tender on the initial development stage of delivering an optimised eCommerce frontend.
We have closed this project without receiving a viable App to release on the Market. The decision was made due to the project being over 3 months behind schedule, and almost twice the original agreed budget.
If you work with this supplier, ensure you spend a LOT of time documenting every agreed detail in advance, otherwise areas that are 'discussed' during the brief are treated as added extras once the build begins. And be prepared to project manage the team, as this does not appear to happen within their organisation.
It is a B2C and vice-versa instant messaging application to connect consumers with businesses. The main features of application will include messaging tool, geolocation, query submissions, and account/application settings.
Front end would require UI design and development, features integration, caching and synchronization of data locally for offline usage.
Back-end would require user management services, server-side logic and push notifications.
Final phase will need application hosting on server and application deployment on Google and Apple play stores.
Scratch design of application screen pages will be provided.
It was a great experience working with Agile Infoways.
They have strong expertise and knowledge base in Android App development.
It is convenient to work with them since it is a one-stop shop with expertise in UI design, Front-end,back-end, server deployments etc.
They are also quality-oriented and make sure that product is of good quality and bug-free!
My team was young, hard working and enthusiastic. They spent efforts to understand the project's technical details and requirements. I was also impressed with their eagerness to learn and stay flexible with any new ways to implement the project.
Even in any adverse situations, they were highly committed and patient enough to bring out the best possible way to make the project successful.
Project lead was very responsible, highly proactive and committed to take down the requirements, supervise the team, communicate the updates, send out the APKs and get the bugs fixed.
I highly recommend them for Mobile App development projects.
I already plan to continue working with them in future projects.
BLEUTEST is a BLE/BTE (low energy/classic Bluetooth) mobile device test app for iOS and Android. It will be used only for private testing, and will not be publicly available. Only mobile phones and tablets will be used for BLE BLE beacon (peripheral) emulation advertising and scanning. The goal is to find out what actually works and where there are problems with BLE advertising and scanning, both in foreground and background. The app will be tested on approximately 10 of the most popular iOS and Android phones and tablets. We want to find out what combination of advertising frequency and length and timing are optimal to increase the likelihood of nearby users locating BLE advertisers, while also minimizing battery usage. In addition, we want to find out whether it’s possible to reliably wake up background apps and have them perform little actions, like querying the advertiser’s GPS and uploading the results to an AWS database server. Part of the test will include uploading fielded geoloc (GPS) data values (one table) and test logs (two tables) to an Amazon Cassandra or MySQL or PostgreSQL/PostGIS server, which you, the developer, will set up on Amazon AWS. The database server will only serve as a repository for test results; the app will not need to get any information from the server.
Agile infoways developed a mobile app to keep track of product expiry dates.
The goal of the project was to create an easy way to warn warehouse and storage workers when a product is close to expiry date.
The final mobile app developed by Agile can scan QR codes to keep track of all the products and send warnings when one of them is close to expiry date.
Agile Infoways was hired to develop a restaurant directory mobile app.
The project wanted to use a QR code system for review validation and rewards for reviews.
Agile delivered a mobile app that allowed the user to scan the QR code to write a review. When written, the user will receive a coupon that can be redeemed at restaurants.
Agile Infoways was hired to develop a complete e-commerce for a RC shop.
The project's goal was to sell their products online successfully with a responsive e-commerce.
Absolutely Phenomenal team of Professionals, Could not recommend enough! 100% satisfied with them. Will use this team again, and again. If you need a reliable, and valuable partner, these are the people to look at.
Agile Infoways was hired this time to develop a blood donor directory mobile app.
The project wanted to help users needing from a blood transfusion to find a fitting donor nearby and contact him.
Agile developed the project successfully and on budget.
excellent experience , nice team and guys thanks will do things again.
Agile Infoways was hired to develop a card rewards aggregator mobile app.
The GL Deals project was created to help users find which exclusive rewards and discounts they have on purchases with their cards.
Agile created a working app successfully, on budget and on time.
• Only needs bank name, full name, and the type of card to identify rewards.
• Over 200 cards supported.
• GPS features to find deals nearby.
A very professional team to work with. They did deliver the project on time. I would recommend this team.
Agile Infoways was hired to develop an educational mobile app to connect teachers and students.
The Data Snap project was designed to help teachers connect with their students, allowing them to assign homework and assignments with video, text and images.
- Upload Video, Images and Text material and exercises.
Agile is very good team to work with.
They have understood my requirements very well and nicely done the project within my timeline and budget.
-mintyfusion is the easiest way to order for pickup from local shops, food trucks, cafes, liquor stores and restaurants — available in Vancouver. Choose items you would like to pick up and they will be ready when you arrive.
-Develop an app that will make choose the favorite brand, restaurant or event & snap a photo fitting to the campaign using your SmartPhone.
-Share the photo directly via the myshot app with friends on social media.
-Instantly receive cool prices, discounts or Shots, which you can trade for goodies in the app.
-Win prizes and receive discounts through simple interactions with brands, products or restaurants and redeem them instantly.
-Browse through all Myshot Partners nearby and follow your favorite brands, restaurants and events.
-online food ordering app using Xamarin C# development.
-online payment using their credit cards with full accuracy.
-a strong eye catchy user interface for the app.
-This application provides best possible offers available on user Credit, Debit, Prepaid or a Loyalty cards which user can claim and save money. Also application should work offline with same user experience.
-Creation of optimized database on mobile application which can store lacs of data on mobile device and load offers locally from database without internet access.
-When user have internet availability latest offer will be synchronised automatically and user can access latest offers. GL Deals provide search for thousands of offers and to show offers available on their cards.
-The app also compares the different levels of discounts applicable to a transaction so as you can use the best card or program to save more.
-Gawalan app provides daily services for people of various cities easily and manages their daily use of regular items like Milk, Newspaper, Fruits, Vegetable and all such types of products.
-Agile Infoways designed, developed and released the pixel-perfect and flawless apps for both platforms with a good back end to manage all the modules and data easily.
-Postpaid billing - Don't pay every day as we visit you. Just one fortnightly postpaid bill for everything. Yes everything, it includes milk, fresh produce, laundry, newspapers, magazines, groceries and anything that Gawalan gets you.
-Provides online coaching for different sports.
-Supports for video recording, video trimming, and drawing on the video to explain athlete’s abilities, strength and weaknesses.
-Records the video while practicing or playing a game and will send this video to an expert around the world.
- The selected expert will review the video and provide written feedback so that the user will know what they need to do for improvements.
-Get paid for your feedback according to a fee schedule that you set.
User can redeem their virtual money in his/her or other's sim card.
BountyStar provides free mobile recharges for tasks like discovering new mobile apps, surveys, shopping and more.
Used to recharge the phone numbers for all operators in India.
User can use the Money from the Bounty Star Mobile app Wallet and later on complete the Transactions.
Allows the users to use Virtual Money by completing the offers by the Bounty Star Team.
2) Description : OtoscopeApp is an easy-to-use medical light source and image capture system - Perfect for use by patients and families, as well as medical professionals, for examination of the Ear*, Nose, Throat and more!
Quality dishes from the restaurants you love. Handpicked by a community of friends & health conscious tastemakers.
LiquidSky lets you run games that would otherwise require high end computer specs right on your tablets and mobile devices. Games are streamed right from the cloud to your device and don't require a computer. Play MMO's, MOBA's and even PC MMOFPS games right on your Android device. Access YOUR game library, and not a limited catalog of games.
Currently, gamers are restricted to playing on their "big rigs." LiquidSky frees gamers from hardware requirements, and enables gamers to be PC gamers, without even owning a "big rig". LiquidSky makes it possible to go mobile, picking up gameplay seamlessly from where you left off. Play the games you own, on the devices you want, when and where you want to. Download the app and play in seconds!
Your games are yours to control. Install mods for your games, and play them how you want to!
With support for OTG (On The Go) USB cable connections, you can use controllers you already own to play your games, or even connect a mouse and keyboard and treat your device like a real computer.
A watch face for your Android Wear smartwatch which tells you the time in words/numbers. Not only will this beautiful watch face tell you the time, it can also keep you up-to-date with the weather conditions in your area. The date format and time format changes automatically to the default of your main device.
Radiulo Android app. Its an Radio app.
T20 Alerts is the app you need to be provided live updates on everything exciting happening within the T20 world cricket.
The app will provide you with instant notification when a 50, 100 or wicket is taken live.
You will no longer need to be glued to the scoreboard on an App or the TB, you will now receive an instant notification when something exciting or devastating has occurred.
Fameflash where each user can flash photos and audios with each other and become popular by more & more likes a sit goes up.
Pray for your LinkedIn connections. One at a time. For 30 seconds.
The 30 Second Prayer app solves your problem of who to pray for, and for how long.
Please note that this app requires that you have a LinkedIn account.
- Name and photo of one of your connections chosen randomly each time.
- Swipe or Skip if you want to pray for someone else.
- Counter to keep track of how many you have prayed for.
Money and finance education for children that is played in conjunction with the Mazerro board game.
Fly with a dark witched character or funny bunny characters. Get magical stick as a powerup and remove all hurdles in your way to get more coins.
Get ready for additive and competitive fun as you blow fireballs destroying obstacles and maneuvering your dragon over rocks and pitfalls while collecting coins.
Users have to fly their penguin past the obstacles without touching it.
The game looks pretty easy to play, but when you play it, you are really going to feel the frustration and enjoy it more and more. It's simple, enjoyable and can be played by all.
This is a simple but engaging math puzzle game that will keep you playing until you win.
How Far Can Your Dragon Wings Fly?
:: Compete with your friends and see who's Dragon Tapper champion?
Surf like a pro! Ride waves on your iPhone with Splashy Surfer for FREE.
Cocos 2D, Global Leader board, Ride waves on your iPhone.
Simple yet challenging game play, In-app purchase, social media integration.
Merge like colors together to get the highest score and highest level possible! Swipe to move all colors.
Native iPhone SDK Development - smooth animation with sounds, useful hints in game, 100+ Puzzles, Game statistics.
Compete with your favorite national team competing in Brazil. The team with most points scored will win the Snappy Boot Golden Trophy announced on our website.
The best way to enjoy You Tube videos.
Create funny and creative videos clips , image filters, Animated filters, Social media integration.
SoundCloud API integrated music player app.
Ya Leily Music app, the easiest way to listen to Arabic songs on your iPhone with unlimited music.
Mobile app with great features brand-new interface and in your face. Radio favorite baby tales, songs and lullabies in the stream as you can listen to all day long .
Feliciano saloon base iPhone app. Video and new feeds. Hairdresser to the most beautiful people in the world.
FanView is an app that connects sports fans together as they attend their favorite events. Check-in, user profile, share photos and interact with fans. Customize your color scheme and background to fit your favorite team.
Chatfree pro is a mobile messaging app which allows user to stay in touch with loved ones either by exchanging messages via text or sms and share photos, videos, audio with the integration of facebook and twitter for free.
Capture a youfie, place it and share the moment where and when it happens.
http://skylistapp.com/ - ASP.NET base website for Managing Nightclub or Bar through iPad.
iPad app for SkyList Nightclub Management System. Application allows door staff to check-in guests, reservations and parties in real-time, without the need for a bulky laptop or old-fashioned paper clipboard at the door.
DancePlay is an easy to use mobile app for dancer teachers and dancers. Music player integrated with sound editing features, calender customization and notification.
iOS 8 Health Hero app in Health and Fitness basis.
Features: Log in, Signup, Dashboard, Record, Notification.
- -> Best application wot watch thousands of Work Out Video to motivate you to reduce that extra weight with unlimited Playlist and Video Timer options.
-> SafeCrowd® is an innovative iOS app for iPhones and iPads that focuses on safety. Users can contact 911 and their circle of friends and family with one simple button. They can also share alerts such as fires, assaults, abductions, and much more.
--> You are looking for a specific location? A nearby bar? Or a craftsman who also helps you at odd times? surrounds for Android certainly help you. With surrounds you can find out where best to recover, chills, lets off steam, buys, eats, goes out and celebrates.
Discover the best events and link-ups in London!
• Get access to the hottest tickets in town as soon as they are released.
• Get on the guest-lists for the most exclusive nights in London.
• Select your interests, so you only see the events you like.
CurbNinja is a tool to help motorcycle and scooter enthusiasts find and share the best places to park in busy urban centers.
Unitehood is your ultimate safety connection to your community. Using GPS technology and crowd sourcing infrastructure, your call for help will be received by your friends and by any Unitehood user within 5km of your location.
Caller ID Who's Calling Me?
"Who's Calling Me?" (v1.6) allows you to enter a Business or Residential land-line or cell phone number and LEGALLY find the listed Name and Address and Caller NAMe (CNAM) from the Telephone Company's real 411 and CNAM services!
TOTAL RECALL allows user to record video continuously. AFTER AN EVENT HAPPENS, simply touch anywhere on the LEFT half of the screen and app will copy a video clip of that event to the photo album.
Share your photos and videos to experience game days with your friends and others around the world.
Qbot Android App for finding the reward you’d like to use, slide to redeem it and show the magical moving image to merchant and you’ll receive the full discount.
Turn Sleep And Noise Sounds on and listen to soothing sounds like white noise or forest rain drops! Feature : Audio play, timer.
Triangle Fashion Week (#TFW) is the annual fashion event highlighting boutiques, salons and spas in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill and provides a platform for fashionistas to connect with local fashion boutiques, designers, spas, salons of our region. During TFW Boutiques, Spas and Salons are working together to offer Fashion Shows, discounts, late night sessions, education sessions, and much more throughout the entire Triangle! With this app you can browse participating venues, check out nearby events, upload TFW photos, scan QR codes and check out the latest TFW videos!
Here is the Behance mobile UI with google material style.
Here is the Reskin Concept of Axis bank App.
Nike Product listing and Add to cart page.
Overall Snappy boot game design.
It will help for better solution of Income, Expense, Investment and next year planing.
Game characters created as per needs.
3D GUN developed with using different tools.
|
2019-04-23T05:55:03Z
|
https://www.appfutura.com/developers/mobile-application-development-company-agileinfowayscom
|
No lawyer is an expert in every field of law. Fortunately, there are many ways to find a lawyer who is an expert in handling your particular legal problem.
Word of Mouth: Friends and relatives can be a good source of information about lawyers. But someone who was happy with his divorce lawyer might not be a good source of information to help you find a lawyer for a personal injury case.
Specialists: Sometimes you might need a lawyer who specializes in the type of case you have. Other times, you might need a "general practitioner" who handles many different legal problems. A lawyer is not allowed to accept a case if the lawyer does not have enough experience to handle it. If you go to a lawyer who does not handle the type of case you have, that lawyer may be able to help you find someone else.
• A "patent lawyer" is someone who is admitted to practice law before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
You can get information about lawyers who are certified as "specialists" at the Commission’s website: www.cletn.com. Remember that many lawyers are experts in one or more of these areas even though they are not certified as "specialists."
Advertisements: You will find advertisements for lawyers in the telephone book, in newspapers, and on television. Tennessee has strict rules about how lawyers may advertise to make sure ads are not misleading. An advertisement can be useful to tell you if a lawyer handles a particular type of case or if the lawyer offers a "free first visit." However, not all lawyers choose to advertise, and the ad should not be the only thing that helps you choose a lawyer.
• "Do you handle ____________cases?" Be sure the lawyer takes your type of case.
• "Do you charge for the first visit?" Ask the lawyer if there is a charge for the first consultation and, if so, how much it is.
• "Do you represent _____________?" Be sure that the lawyer does not represent the person on the other side of your case. Even if another lawyer represents the other person now, the lawyer you call may have represented that person in the past.
Be Prepared: When you meet with the lawyer for the first time, write down the questions you want to ask, and bring all of the papers related to your case.
Free Lawyers: You may be able to get a lawyer without charge. If you think you are eligible, go to "How Can I Get a Free Lawyer?"
Legal Fees - How Do Attorneys Charge?
• How much time will the service take?
• Does the lawyer have special skills or experience with this type of legal issue?
• Does the case involve unusual issues?
• If the lawyer takes this case, will it keep the lawyer from taking other cases?
• Are there unusual deadlines?
Contingency Fees: A contingency-fee case is one in which you pay the lawyer a percentage of whatever money you collect from the other person in the lawsuit. If your case is lost, the lawyer is paid nothing for his or her time. However, you must pay the lawyer’s expenses (such as depositions, filing fees, court reporter fees, etc.) Although the attorney may advance some of those costs to you if you cannot afford them, you remain responsible to reimburse your attorney for those costs whether you win or lose.
In some cases (such as social security and worker's compensation) there may be a limit on the percentage or the dollar amount that an attorney may charge. In most personal injury cases, the law does not specify what the attorney can charge, but it must be reasonable under the circumstances. Sometimes the lawyer may charge one percentage (such as one-third) of what the client collects if the other side does not appeal, but charge a higher percentage (such as 40%) if the lawyer has to handle an appeal.
Hourly Rates: Lawyers charge "by the hour" for many types of services. Different lawyers charge different hourly rates; and sometimes, may charge one rate for one type of case and another rate for another type of case. Periodically, your attorney should give you itemized statements of the time that he or she has worked on your case. The lawyer’s hourly rate may seem very high, but remember that law offices usually have high overhead expenses. A lawyer’s hourly fee is not the lawyer’s "take-home pay."
Fixed Fees: Attorneys may charge a fixed fee for standard matters when the lawyer can predict how much time it will take. Typical matters for which a lawyer might charge a fixed fee include, preparing a simple will or deed, handling a routine bankruptcy, or defending a minor criminal charge.
Retainers: A lawyer may ask a client to pay a certain amount in advance. In "fixed fee" or "hourly rate" cases, lawyer often require the client to pay all or part of the fee in advance. In addition, the lawyer may require the client to pay a certain amount in advance to pay for expenses – even in "contingency fee" cases. If money is left over after the expenses are paid, the lawyer will refund that amount to the client.
• What the lawyer plans to do for you: If the lawyer agrees to represent you in a trial, does the lawyer also agree to represent you if the case is appealed?
• The fee: Is the fee "fixed," "hourly," or "contingent"? Will it change if there is an appeal or something unexpected happens?
• Expenses: What expenses do you have to pay? When are they due?
• Retainer: Do you have to pay anything in advance?
You should never be afraid to discuss attorney's fees or to negotiate attorney's fees with your attorney at the beginning of your representation. Having a clear understanding between you and your attorney on the issue of fees will assure a good working relationship between you and your attorney.
What If I Am Unhappy With My Attorney or His/Her Fees?
If you do think that your attorney is performing his or her duties, the first step in resolving the problem is to talk with the attorney directly. Tell the attorney about your concerns and ask for an appointment to discuss the matter. Often that discussion will clear up your problem.
Poor Communication: Many problems between attorneys and clients are the result of poor communication. Both the attorney and the client are responsible for maintaining communication. Your attorney should respond to your telephone messages and letters. But since lawyers have so many clients and often work outside the office (such as in court), you will not always be able to reach your attorney immediately. If you cannot talk to your lawyer when you call, be sure to leave a detailed message about what you need. That will help the lawyer contact you more efficiently.
Second Opinions: If you are unhappy with the advice your attorney gave you, remember that you hired the attorney for his/her professional opinion; and this opinion may not be what you wanted it to be. You are always allowed to get a second opinion, but lawyers must follow rules about when they can talk to another lawyer’s client; so always inform the second attorney of the purpose of the inquiry.
Hiring Another Lawyer: If you are still dissatisfied after talking with your attorney, you have the right to discharge the attorney and obtain another. If you do hire another attorney, you should tell the new attorney that someone else represented you in the past. If you have a pending court case when you decide to hire a new lawyer, the lawyers must file certain papers with the court to clarify who is responsible for your case in court.
Individuals are also entitled to act as their own attorney if they so desire; but, if this decision is made after a lawyer has begun representing you in a court case, you must give notice to the court and all parties that you have decided to represent yourself.
Disagreements about the Lawyer’s Fee: If you and your lawyer disagree about the lawyer’s fee, discuss the problem with your attorney. If that does not solve the problem, you may contact the Chattanooga Bar Association for information concerning the Chattanooga Bar Association Fee Dispute Arbitration Committee. The papers that you need in order to begin this process are available at www.chattanoogabar.org, 'for the public'; 'how to file a fee dispute'. Please download the Complaint form and the Client's Consent to Arbitrate form, fill out and mail both to Chattanooga Bar Association, 801 Broad Street, Suite 420, Chattanooga, TN 37402 or email to Lynda Hood at [email protected].
Suing Your Lawyer: If your attorney has been negligent in the manner in which he or she has represented you, you may sue the attorney for professional negligence to recover money the lawyer’s negligence cost you.
Ethics Complaints: If you feel that your attorney has been unethical, you may file a complaint with the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee. The Board will contact the lawyer after reviewing your complaint. You may contact the Board of Professional Responsibility at www.tpbr.org or (800) 486-5714.
If you want to get a new lawyer, you must first end the attorney/client relationship with your first lawyer. In other words, tell your attorney that you no longer want him or her to represent you. You may talk to the lawyer in person, but you should also follow up with a letter. Then, both you and your attorney will know that you intend to end your attorney/client relationship.
Most attorneys will not agree to represent you until you have ended your attorney/client relationship with your first attorney and have your file available for review by your new attorney. Only by reviewing your file can your new attorney determine how much more work remains to be done. Your new attorney will also probably want to know what problems existed between you and your first attorney so that the same problems do not occur again in your new attorney/client relationship.
Your File: Ask your original lawyer for your file, so you can give it to your new lawyer. The lawyer must give you the personal papers in your file (such as deeds or stock certificates), but the lawyer will probably keep his or her "work product" (things the lawyer did on your file) until you pay any fees you still owe that lawyer.
Paying the Original Lawyer: Your original lawyer may be entitled to a fee for his or her legal services until the time of termination. You may also have to reimburse that lawyer for expenses the lawyer paid on your behalf.
If your first lawyer was working on a contingency-fee basis, there are some extra things to keep in mind. Attorneys invest time in contingency-fee cases with the expectation of being paid for that time with a percentage of the amount you may be awarded. The original lawyer in a contingency-fee case is entitled to payment for the services that he or she provided to you even though the agreement was that the attorney would be paid later. Thus, you may have to negotiate with your first attorney to decide how that attorney will be paid in the event that you obtain a recovery either by settlement or by judgment. Sometimes, your new attorney may be able to assist you in negotiating with your first attorney on these matters.
Pending Court Cases: If your case has been filed in court, the judge must sign an order allowing a new lawyer to represent you.
|
2019-04-23T14:19:40Z
|
http://www.chattanoogabar.org/138.11/how-to-find-a-lawyer
|
Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for providing markings upon objects, including the read side of an optical information media, where the markings do not substantially interfere with object, including the use of the optical information media. This invention discloses use of a coating, marking schemes, printing of markings with UV light, as well as methods and apparatus for reading and deciphering said marking. Included is an authentication scheme, where the marking may be used as a lock to limit access to information contained in an optical information media.
This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to United States Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60/296,308, filed Jun. 6, 2001; United States Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60/310,914, filed Aug. 8, 2001; and, United States Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60/311,160, filed Aug. 9, 2001.
Aspects of the invention include application of the coating and the marking upon the read side of the optical media, without loss of the functionality of the media. Furthermore, said invention allows the utilization of the read side of the optical media for advertising, branding, and other markings normally associated with the label side of the media.
FIGS. 7A-B, collectively referred to as FIG. 7, are schematic diagrams of a coating and fluorescent material applied over a substrate.
FIG. 15 is an example of a readout mechanism used to detect markings and authenticate marked optical media.
FIG. 1 shows an article 420, such as an optical information medium. The article 420 includes a coating 450 with an information bearing marking 432. The information bearing marking 432 includes a digital watermark 435. The information bearing marking 432 may be, but is not necessarily, unique in form and/or information content for each article 420 so marked. For example, in one embodiment, the information bearing marking 432 encodes, at least in part, a unique serial number. In another embodiment, the information bearing marking 432 may encode only the manufacturer's name, place of manufacture and date of manufacture.
The coating 450 does not interfere, or substantially interfere, with the functionality of the article 420. That is, in the case of the preferred embodiment, the coating 450 does not appreciably absorb or scatter light at the readout wavelength of the optical media readout laser. Likewise, the thickness of the coating 450 does not interfere with the readout mechanism. The coating 450 may be applied to the “play” or “non-play” side of the optical information media 420. Although material used for retention of a marking 432 is referred to as a coating 450, some articles 420 may inherently include materials that are suited for practice of this invention. Where these materials are present, and it is desirable to imbed a marking into the inherently included materials, these materials are likewise referred to herein as a “coating,” for convenience.
Techniques for applying the coating 450 may include, but are not limited to, printing, spraying, rolling, spin coating, painting or any other technique suitable for applying a coating, such as the coating 450 described herein.
The coating 450 preferably contains at least one material that is sensitive to NV light. Upon irradiation to appropriate levels of UV light, the photosensitive materials are modified and undergo changes in optical characteristics. Thus, the reflection and/or absorption wavelengths of the materials can be modified. The coating 450 may include, but is not limited to, compounds such as photoacid or photobase generators, acid or base sensitive dyes, leucodyes, metal chelates, fluorescent dyes, or laser dyes. In other embodiments, the coating 450 may include organic phosphors or inorganic phosphors. In the case where the coating 450 includes an inorganic phosphor, the coating 450 may contain silver doped zinc sulfide (Ag:ZnS). The coating 450 may be colored or colorless to the eye, and may be fluorescent under certain electromagnetic radiation. Fluorescent emission wavelengths may include, but are not limited to, a wavelength in the visible region.
Commonly used readout light wavelengths for the optical information media 420 include 400 nm, 440 nm, 630 nm, 650 nm, and 780 nm, while other readout wavelengths are possible. The coating produced or selected for use does not appreciably absorb light at the wavelength used by the readout system.
As an example of one technique for application of the coating 450, the coating 450 was applied to a series of optical media 420. The coatings 450 were applied by spin-coating, and a Xenon RC-747 UV flash-lamp unit running at 10 pulses per second was used to cure the samples. In order to avoid photoinduced color formation during the curing, the lamp output was filtered through a long pass filter with the cut-off wavelength of approximately 380 nm. The spectrum of the curing lamp is shown in FIG. 2. The total power density in the spectral region below 400 nm delivered to the samples with the filter in place was approximately 100 mW/cm2. The coating 450 hardened after a minimum exposure time of two seconds, however, complete curing required an exposure time of approximately five to six seconds at this power density. No visibly noticeable color formation took place for exposure times of up to ten seconds.
An information bearing marking 432 is formed using a convention that may include, but is not limited to, incorporation of text information, such as alphanumeric characters, symbols, graphic information, such as a logo, a barcode, or any other information or symbols that may be suitable for including in the marking 432. The marking 432 may further include embedded information and authentication signatures, and can be a digital watermark 435.
The information bearing marking 432 may convey any desired information. For example, the information bearing marking 432 may present content that includes identification information (such as a serial number), authentication information, and/or instructional information. The content may also include advertising, branding, or promotional information, referred to collectively herein as “promotional information.” The information included in the information bearing marking may include, but is not limited to, any of the foregoing types of information, or combinations. For convenience, the term “content” as used herein refers to content of the information bearing marking 432, and can be an image, alphanumeric text and other symbols, graphics, and combinations of images and symbols.
This invention may be used in any optical information media 420 where a coating may be applied. In one embodiment, a datacode symbology is applied so as to include the digital watermark 435. FIG. 3 shows one embodiment of a datacode symbology where the digital watermark 435 is incorporated into a bar code 437. The datacode symbology may be implemented using any suitable symbology including, without limitation, 3 of 9, I 2 of 5, Code 128, UPC, 2-D and 3-D symbologies. The digital watermark 435 may be incorporated as a digitally embedded imprint in the bit pattern or noise of a digital image of the datacode 437. The digital watermark 435 may be applied such that it is recoverable using software, or other automated or manual techniques. The digital watermark 435, and the other information which may be embedded in the digital watermark 435, is robust to image deformations, rotations, copying, multiple renderings, conversions, and other manipulations.
The information included in the digital watermark 435 is dependent upon, among other things, the needs of the user. For example, the features of CD and DVD optical information media 420 provide opportunities for manufacturers to include diverse information such as described below. Although the information is described in terms of CD and DVD media, it is considered illustrative only, and not limiting of the invention.
In one embodiment, the invention provides for the use of one or more physical characteristics or attributes of the article 420 as at least one input for creating the digital watermark 435. For example, the digital watermark 435 may include information regarding the size of data files, or the date recorded. The physical characteristics may be directly or indirectly observable.
In another embodiment, the digital watermark 435 contains distribution chain information. For example, the digital watermark 435 may include attributes of the information recorded on the article 420, including but not limited to, date of manufacture, country of origin, authorized distribution channel.
In a further embodiment, the digital watermark 435 contains information regarding the attributes of the optical information media 420. For example, the digital watermark 435 may include attributes of the information recorded on the article 420, including but not limited to, the number of recorded titles, the author, the playtime of the CD or DVD, copyright dates, a serial number, an indication of the content owner, etc.
In another embodiment, the digital watermark 435 may also carry additional information that may not be discemable without knowledge of the digital watermark 435 and the ability to read the information included therein. This indiscernible information, may be useful for various applications, for instance, to impede the diversion of branded products.
In a further embodiment, generation of the digital watermark 435 includes use of an algorithm where information, such as, but not limited to, information derived from media attributes is entered. The algorithm may include, but is not limited to, a discrete cosine transform, a seed for a pseudo-random number generator, where the random number is used as a hash, or some other one-way function for generating the digital watermark 435.
In one embodiment, the digital watermark 435 appears as one unified image. In other embodiments, the digital watermark 435 appears as multiple unified images. In further embodiments, the digital watermark 435 appears in fragments scattered over the article 420. In other embodiments, the digital watermark 435 is effectively layered, through use of varied materials in the coating 450, and through appropriate control of the marking process. In this embodiment, it is possible to make use of distinct wavelengths associated with the various layers of the marking 432 during the readout process.
U.S. patent application “Authentication Using a Digital Watermark” , Ser. No. 09/801,445, filed Mar. 8, 2001 by Lawandy, Nabil M., and commonly assigned, is herein incorporated by reference. Application Ser. No. 09/801,445 discloses, among other things, use of a digital watermark 435 for authentication purposes. Application Ser. No. 09/801,445 discloses methods that include the use of security features, or taggants, such as, but not limited to, fibers or particles, disposed on the article 420 upon which the digital watermark 435 appears. FIG. 4 provides an example of an optical media 420 that includes taggants 470 as an additional security feature.
The use of the taggants 470 is a further aid to the authentication of an article 420. Specifically, certain physical attributes of the taggants 470 disposed upon an article 420 offered for authentication may be evaluated, and compared against the same physical attributes for taggants 470 associated with an authentic article 420.
Taggants 470 may appear in a variety of forms, including but not limited to, fibers, particles or deposits of ink. Material used for formation of a taggant 470 is selected on the basis of, but not limited to, durability, detectability, cost and limitations of the application process. For example, suitable material for formation of a taggant 470 may include, but is not limited to, metal, plastic, ink, and fiber. The taggants 470 do not interfere, or substantially interfere, with the functionality of the optical media 420.
Physical attributes of the taggants 470 that may be evaluated include, but are not limited to, magnetic properties, radio frequency properties, size and shape, loading factor, color and wavelength emission, and positioning on the article 420. Information derived from evaluation of the taggants is used to further establish the unique character of the digital watermark 435.
The technique for forming a marking 432 disclosed herein is based on the property that some materials become substantially absorbing of UV light due to prior exposure to UV light. This property is referred to as photoabsorption, and is applied in a manner consistent with the teachings herein to create a latent contrast in the coating 450.
Methods for exposure of the coating 450 of the optical information media 420, also referred to as “substrate” 420 to UV light include, but are not limited to, use of a UV laser, or use of a UV source in combination with a positive or negative photomask. In one embodiment, a UV laser is controlled by a preprogrammed system, which has the ability to control positioning, power levels, and other factors. In other embodiments, selective irradiation of the coating 450 involves use of a photomask that includes features to provide for special effects, such as those needed to create the perception of shading.
In practice, various factors will determine the degree of absorption, and characteristics of the UV sources used to expose the substrate 420. Such factors include, but are not limited to, contrast requirements, response of the material in the coating 450, characteristics of the lighting fixture and application constraints such as character and detail of the image being inscribed. Various embodiments are disclosed herein for UV based inscription of optical information media 420.
In FIG. 5, the transmission spectrum of a polycarbonate coating 450 before and after exposure to UV light is shown. The light was produced by a Xenon RC-747™ pulsed lamp, which has a peak power of 1,811 watts per cm . FIG. 5 reveals that the transmission spectrum for the exposed polycarbonate coating 450 is distinct from the transmission spectrum for the unexposed coating 450. The distinction is most apparent in the upper portion of the UV spectrum, between about 300 nm and about 400 nm. This property is exhibited by a number of glasses and polymers, where photogeneration of defects contribute to the absorption in the UV region. In other embodiments, glasses, other polymers, or other materials are used as a substrate material.
FIG. 6 is an example of a second arrangement where polymerization of a monomeric coating 450 is used to modify the photoabsorption by the coating 450 of UV light. In this arrangement, a UV curable polymer is subjected to UV exposure. FIG. 6 shows the transmission spectrum of a 19-μm-thick layer 450 of Sony Chemicals adhesive SK640™ designed for use in DVD format optical media. The adhesive is UV curable, and is characterized by being a clear, spin-coatable, free radical, acrylic adhesive designed to offer fast cure speed, low shrinkage, excellent bond integrity, dimensional stability, and high optical clarity.
In other embodiments involving UV curable polymers, other polymers are used, including but not limited to, other adhesives and specialty coatings suited for use in manufacture of other formats of optical media 420. Further embodiments use polymers suited for inscription of information bearing markings in items such as, but not limited to, automobile windshield glass, safety equipment, driver's licenses, passports, immigration cards, smart cards, credit cards, and other valuable items and documents.
In the two arrangements above, the selective exposure of some areas of the coating 450 results in the formation of a latent contrast between the exposed and less exposed or unexposed regions of the coating 450S. FIG. 7A-B, collectively referred to as FIG. 7, provides a schematic diagram of embodiments of invention. These embodiments are considered illustrative, and are not intended to be limiting of this invention. In FIG. 7A the coating 450 is shown applied over the substrate 420. Sandwiched between the coating 450 and the substrate 420 is a fluorescent layer 414, which collectively create a sandwich 501. Wavelengths of UV light directed to the sandwich 501 are absorbed in the previously exposed regions 451 of the coating 450. The wavelengths of light that are not absorbed in the coating 450 excite materials in the fluorescent layer 414, which emits light at a characteristic wavelength. FIG. 7B shows an alternate embodiment, where fluorescent material is incorporated into the coating 450. A third embodiment is shown in FIG. 8, where fluorescent material is foreign to the assembly, and introduced to the substrate 420 for viewing.
FIG. 8 is an illustration of an embodiment where information has been transferred onto an optical media 420. In FIG. 8, the optical media 420 is a CD or DVD, which has a central clamping area 422 that is not used for the storage of data. The central clamping area 422 is substantially transparent. In this embodiment, an information bearing marking 432 is transferred in the clamping area 422 through use of a photomask. The information bearing marking 432 was previously transferred in a predetermined pattern according to the needs of the user. In this embodiment, viewing of the information bearing marking 432 involves placing the optical media 420 over a fluorescent background 414. The fluorescent background 414 is independent of the optical media 420, and is supplied to provide contrast when exposed to low intensity UV light. Low intensity UV light is supplied by a low intensity UV light supply 415. Once the optical media 420 is placed over the fluorescent background 414 and exposed to UV light from the low intensity UV light supply 415, the latent contrast from the UV transfer becomes apparent and the information bearing marking 432 becomes visible.
In a third arrangement, known as photobleaching, irradiation with UV light induces modification of the coating 450. In one embodiment, this includes molecules of a fluorescent additive dispersed in a polymeric matrix. In this embodiment, the fluorescent additive dispersed in the polymeric matrix is susceptible to UV radiation, while the polymeric matrix may or may not be susceptible to UV. An information bearing marking 432 is imprinted into the matrix using an adequate exposure of UV, through use of a photomask, a UV laser, or other suitable means. Once exposed to adequate quantities of UV, the additive molecules are modified by the UV photons and no longer produce fluorescence with the same intensity as before exposure to UV radiation. The information bearing marking 432 in this embodiment may also be viewed by illuminating the substrate 420 with low intensity UV light.
In each of the arrangements, the selective irradiation of substrate 420 with UV is used to inscribe images or information bearing markings 423 into the substrate 420. The selective irradiation may be used to provide for varying degrees of contrast with the unexposed, or lesser exposed, regions of the substrate. That is, varying shades within an image may be created. For example, increased UV exposure and therefore increased polymerization in one part of a coating 450 will cause greater absorption than exhibited in another part of the coating 450. Shading effects may be achieved with a positive or negative photomask, through laser writing techniques or other techniques. The shading effects may, among other things, be incorporated into information bearing markings containing a digital watermark.
An example of a technique for varying the contrast in a transferred image includes engaging the same techniques used in grayscale printing. That is, using a collection of properly sized colored shapes or patterns, on uncolored background, or alternatively, uncolored shapes or patterns on fully colored background. Regulating the size and density of the shapes or patterns provides for control over the visual perception of color intensity in any specific region of the marking 432.
The covert and overt marking of materials with UV light inscribed information bearing markings 432 may be realized in various embodiments. The following are examples where the invention is employed, however, these embodiments should not be considered limiting of the invention. These embodiments are considered illustrative of aspects of the invention.
In one embodiment of covert marking, a fluorescent material is applied between the layers of a media 420, including, but not limited to, a DVD. In a version of this embodiment, the fluorescent material is a polymeric material. The fluorescent material is applied on the readout side, the non-readout side or both sides. The fluorescent material may be applied through means including but not limited to, spin coating. The DVD 420 is then exposed to intense UV light. The UV exposure is adequate to create the desired quantity of photoabsorption of UV in a layer of material in the DVD 420. The UV exposure may be completed by methods that include, but are not limited to, use of a photomask or a laser. Subsequent illumination with low intensity UV light generates a visible contrast fluorescence pattern. In this embodiment, the fluorescent material used as a contrasting background is integrated into the DVD 420, and subsequent introduction of an independent fluorescent background is not necessary for viewing of the otherwise invisible pattern, image, or information bearing marking 432. In the embodiment where the image is imprinted on the readout side of the DVD 420, the UV wavelengths associated with the imprinted image do not substantially interfere with the readout mechanism, and data contained in the DVD 420 may be retrieved with substantial reliability. In another embodiment, a CD is used as an optical media 420.
In a further embodiment, a layer of a polymeric material containing a fluorescent dye is applied to the media 420. The polymeric material is applied to the read-out surface, the non-readout surface, or both sides. The polymeric material may be applied by spin-coating or other suitable methods, and subsequently cured. The coating 450 is uniform and transparent in the visible and near-IR regions of spectrum and therefore does not produce interference with the read-out laser beam. That is, the interference does not have a substantial effect on the operation of the readout system. Uniform fluorescence can be observed over the coated area at this point in the manufacturing process. An information bearing marking 432 is then transferred into the coating 450 by exposure to UV. The UV may be used to imprint an image through a mechanism that includes, but is not limited to, photogeneration of defects in the polymeric material containing fluorescent materials, or modification of the fluorescent pigment through photobleaching. The UV exposure may be completed by methods that include, but are not limited to, use of a photomask or direct writing with a laser. Subsequent illumination with low intensity UV light generates a visible contrast fluorescence pattern.
In a further embodiment of an overt marking, a layer of UV curable material containing a photoacid generator, an acid sensitive color former, was applied to the media 420 via spin coating. The coating was subsequently cured through use of a long pass UV filter that excluded wavelengths less than about 350 nm. The coating 450 used was a suitable combination of the Quinoline Yellow and Europium (III) tris(napthyltrifluromethyl acetonate) formulation, containing 1.5% Copikem 16 Red, 1.5% (tert-butoxycarbonyl methoxynapthyl) diphenyl sulfonium triflate, 0.5% Quinoline Yellow, 0.5% Europium (III) tris(napthyltrifluromethyl acetonate), and 96% SR-238 with 10% KTO/46.
To produce a visible image in the cured coating 450, first a black-and-white negative of the image was laser printed onto a 60-μm-thick plastic transparency sheet. The transmission spectrum of the transparency sheet is shown in FIG. 10. In order to transfer the image onto the cured coating 450 on the CD 420, the transparency sheet was placed on top of the CD and illuminated with light from Xenon RC-747 flashlamp. This exposure caused the areas of the coating 450 below clear parts of the transparency to undergo color formation, while the areas of the coating 450 covered by black parts of the transparency remained uncolored. Total power density in the spectral region between about 300 nm and 400 nm delivered to the sample with transparency in place was approximately 240 mW/cm2.
In this example, the exposed portion of the coating 450 became red colored by the reaction of the color former with the photogenerated acid, thus producing a CD 420 characterized by a yellow background with red information bearing markings 432 when properly illuminated. Under UV illumination, the red markings appear dark over a bright red fluorescent background. For demonstration purposes, the information bearing markings 432 included text, a bar code, a logo, and a digital watermark 435.
The markings 432 recorded in the coating 450 are preferably visible to the unaided human eye when illuminated with suitable light. Therefore, the marking 432 can provide for clear identification of the article 420 by means of display of information that may be interpreted by a user, such as a logo. In another embodiment, such as in the case of optical media 420, a marking 432 provided on the read side can be used to display identity information, such as a digital watermark 435, wherein other necessary information, such as an instruction for a user, may remain intact on the non-read side of the optical media 420.
Although in some embodiments, the markings 432 may be viewed by the unaided human eye, detection systems may be used as an aid, for among other things, to detect subtle features of the markings 432, and to decipher the marking 432 information. For example, in the case of a marking 432 that appears as a bar code, a bar code reader may be used to decode the information contained within the marking 432.
An example of a detection system 400 in accordance with the invention is shown in FIG. 11. In this embodiment, a source of radiation 410 is directed on the article 420 to be examined, such as a CD ROM, a DVD, or another suitable type of optically encoded medium 420. The source 410 preferably generates UV radiation, but may generate any type of radiation that is suitable for detecting the coating 450 included on the article 420 and/or the marking 432, such as the digital watermark 435, or any appropriate attributes of the article 420. The article 420 may be mounted on a positioning device 425 in order to locate the article 420 for irradiation. The positioning device 425 may include a conveyor or any other type of device suitable for transporting or locating the article for irradiation. A detector array 430, such as a CCD, a camera that may be fixed, moveable or handheld, or any other suitable detection device, with appropriate support circuitry 440 detects an image of the article 420, the taggants as may be present, and the digital watermark 435. The source 410 and detector array 430 may also comprise positioning devices (not shown) for locating these devices for optimum performance. The detector array 430 is preferably capable of detecting the spectral content of any emissions, in addition to any other physical characteristics of the digital watermark 435, the taggants 470, or the article 420 for identification and authentication of the article 420. Control circuitry 460 directs the activity of the overall system 400, and in particular controls the source 410, positioning device 425, detector array 430 and support circuitry 440. Alternatively, the marking 432 of the article 420 may be read and decoded when inserted into the detection system 400, and only if the article 420 is authenticated is the readout process started or completed.
As shown in FIG. 12, the detector array 430 is preferably comprised of an optical section 475 for focusing received emissions within the detector array 430, an array of sensors 480 for detecting the emissions, and a filter section 490 for allowing only the frequencies of interest to impinge on the sensors 480. The optical section 475 may include a microscope system or any other system suitable for magnifying or otherwise focusing the image of the article 420 and/or any emissions from the item 420 within the detector array 430. The sensor array 480 may comprise any array of sensors suitable for detecting the emissions and/or physical characteristics of the article 420, for example, a diode array, a CCD array, etc. Using this technique the output of the detector array 430 is analyzed to detect the characteristics of the digital watermark 435 and/or the coating 450 so as to identify and authenticate the article 420, such as by obtaining plural bit data.
It is also within the scope of the invention to use a handheld reader, such as a handheld reader with a self contained UV source, such as a xenon flash source. The reader may also include a CCD pixel array and a display. One suitable type of hand-held reader 600 is known as a VERICAM , available from Spectra Systems Corporation of Providence, R.I., as shown in FIG. 13. FIG. 14 provides an overview of the hand-held reader 600.
Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14, the hand-held reader 600 includes a CPU 10, such as an embedded microprocessor, an internal read/write memory 15 and optional, preferably non-volatile mass storage 18. Also included is a digital camera lens/CCD system 20, at least one illumination source 30 and a user interface 45 that includes a display (LCD) 40 and a keypad or keyboard 50. The illumination source 30 can be a variable intensity source controlled by an operator, and it can also include a flash source. However, in some embodiments the illumination source 30 may not be necessary, depending on the ambient illumination conditions.
The lens/CCD system 20 and illumination source 30 can be located on a surface opposite that of the display and keyboard 50, enabling the operator to view the image being captured on the display 40, and to manipulate the keys of the keyboard 50 such as to make appropriate adjustments, initiate readout operations, and perform other functions, such as initiating a transfer of data to a remote location via a wireless network link 60 having, for an RF embodiment, an antenna 60A. The lens/CCD system 20 includes a digital camera of adequate resolution (e.g., 1.45 mega pixels or greater), with appropriate support circuitry providing auto-focus and other typically found features.
An optional microphone 25 can be provided for use with the presently preferred embodiment that includes a wireless transceiver. In another embodiment, a global positioning system locator (GPS) 70 can be used to identify the location of the hand-held reader 600.
The hand-held reader 600 may be battery powered, or powered by an external power supply. The hand-held reader 600 is sized so that the operator can readily manipulate it with one hand, in much the same manner that a user can manipulate a digital camera or a wireless communications device.
For the purposes of this invention, the CPU 10 and memory 15, 18 are assumed to be suitably programmed and operated so as to image and decode the marking or markings 432, such as the digital watermark 435, appearing on the optical information media 420. It is within the scope of these teachings for the hand-held reader 600 to also ascertain the presence and characteristics of the other subsidiary information that may be present in or on the coating 450, such as embedded particles 470, or other structures, as was discussed above. To this end, the hand-held reader 600 may include magnification optics, as was discussed above.
Information contained in the marking 432 may be obtained through a variety of means. A first method for obtaining information contained in the marking 432 is through visual interpretation, such as in the case of a logo. In other embodiments, detection systems, such as the foregoing exemplary systems are used to interpret the marking 432.
In one embodiment, one or more of the various inputs to the digital watermarking algorithm may be used as a “key” to “unlock” or otherwise obtain information included in the digital watermark 435. For example, data file size information could be used as a key, wherein file size information is compared to a known component of the digital watermark 435, providing the correct key enables a readout mechanism to obtain remaining information contained in the digital watermark 435.
In other embodiments, input information is used to unlock other information contained in various forms. For example, a key is used to unlock, a second digital watermark 435, or other information such as the data contained in the optical media 420.
In one embodiment, a second digital watermark 435 is readout at a different wavelength. In this embodiment, the second digital watermark 435 could be included as a visible marking 432, or an invisible marking 432, applied through means other than described herein. In a further embodiment, a second digital watermark 435, or other marking 432, could be applied as an overlay over the first digital watermark 435. As a further embodiment, if a properly designed readout system does not detect a genuine digital watermark 435, the optical information media 420 will not be read.
In a further embodiment, the taggants 470 are used as a security feature. For example, in one embodiment, special fibers may be disposed upon the optical information media 420 as taggants 470. These fibers may be substantially transparent at the readout wavelength, or located on a portion of the optical information media so as not to interfere with the readout process, such as the backside of a CD or in the clamping area 422. In this instance, the color and/or width and/or shape and/or emission wavelength of the fibers are evaluated against the known color, width, shape and/or emission wavelength of fibers appearing in an authentic article 420. In another embodiment, shown in FIG. 4, precise quantities of specifically sized micro-particles 470 that do not interfere with the readout process are disposed upon or in the coating 450 of the optical information media 420. In this embodiment, the authentication process may evaluate the quantity of micro-particles 470 per unit area and/or by particle size, or some other distinct physical attribute of the micro particles 470, prior to proceeding with the deciphering of the digital watermark 435. Another embodiment contemplates the use of magnetic materials in the coating 450, which are characterized by a known magnetic signature. A further embodiment comprises use of materials, including but not limited to, micro-particles 470 that emit characteristics wavelengths when illuminated. An additional embodiment contemplates distribution of the taggants in a pattern, such as, but not limited to, a visible logo. In these embodiments, one or more characteristics of the coating 450 are employed to read and decode the marking 432.
Additional embodiments of the invention disclosed herein may be realized in accordance with U.S. patent application, Ser. No. 09/801,445. These embodiments may be used, among other things, as keys, described above, and to provide for authentication of the optical information media 420.
FIG. 15 provides an overview of another embodiment of this invention. In FIG. 15, the marking 432 is read by an appropriate detection system to obtain a decryption key. In one example of this embodiment, the optical information media 420 is introduced into a reader 550, that contains a marking detection system 580. The marking detection system 580 is devised to detect markings, which may exhibit, but are not limited to, magnetic, optical, or radio frequency properties. The marking detection system 580 is used to verify the authenticity or some other characteristic of the media 420, thereby enabling the optical information media 420 to be read (ENABLE READ signal is asserted). In another embodiment, the marking detection system 580 is used to compare physical attributes of the taggants (if present) to the known physical attributes of an authentic copy of the optical information media 420. Once the taggants indicate an authentic copy of the optical information media 420, the marking 432, such as the digital watermark 435, is read. Likewise, the once the digital watermark 435 has been used to authenticate the optical information media 420, a decryption key can be obtained from the digital watermark 435. The decryption key is loaded into the reader 550, which is then equipped to decipher the encrypted data contained in the optical information media 420. The process of authentication and/or decryption may occur, but is not limited to, automatically as the media 420 is inserted into a reader 550, it may be initiated manually after the media 420 is inserted into the reader 550, or through remote control with an external computer system 590.
exposing a surface of said optical media to UV light in a pattern derived from said image; and, modifying an exposed area of said optical media with the UV light to reproduce said information bearing marking upon said optical media.
2. A method as in claim 1, wherein said optical media comprises said information bearing marking on a readout side.
3. A method as in claim 1, wherein said optical media comprises said information bearing marking on a non-readout side.
4. A method as in claim 1, wherein said exposing comprises use of at least one of a laser, a positive photomask, and a negative photomask.
5. A method as in claim 1, wherein said optical media comprises at least one of a compact disc and a digital versatile disc.
6. A method as in claim 1, wherein readout wavelengths for said optical media comprise wavelengths of at least one of about 400 nm, about 440 nm, about 630 nm, about 650 nm and about 780 nm.
7. A method as in claim 1, wherein said surface comprises a coating comprised of a material having radiation induced UV absorptive properties.
8. A method as in claim 7, wherein said coating comprises at least one of a laser dye, a fluorescent dye, a metal chelate, an organic phosphor, and an inorganic phosphor.
9. A method as in claim 7, wherein said coating comprises a color former, a photo-acid generator, a diacrylate, and a photoinitiator.
10. A method as in claim 7, wherein said coating is applied through means comprising at least one of printing, spraying, rolling, spin coating and painting.
11. A method as in claim 1, wherein said modifying comprises photobleaching of at least one of a laser dye, a fluorescent dye, a metal chelate, an organic phosphor, and an inorganic phosphor.
12. A method as in claim 1, wherein said convention comprises at least one of text, alphanumeric characters, graphic information, a logo, a data code symbology, and a digital watermark.
13. A method as in claim 1, wherein the content of said information bearing marking comprises content relating to at least one of identification, authentication, instruction, advertising, branding and promotion.
a readout area comprising an optically modified portion having a UV responsive information bearing marking disposed in said optically modified portion.
15. An optical media as in claim 14, wherein said optically modified portion is more absorptive of UV light than a non-optically modified portion of said readout area.
16. An optical media as in claim 14, further comprising at least one fluorescent material.
17. An optical media as in claim 16, wherein said fluorescent materials have been modified by photobleaching with UV light.
18. An optical media as in claim 14, wherein said information bearing marking comprises at least one of text, alphanumeric characters, graphic information, a logo, a data code symbology, and a digital watermark.
19. An optical media as in claim 14, comprising a UV responsive coating disposed upon said readout area.
20. An optical media as in claim 19, wherein said UV responsive coating comprises at least one of a laser dye, a fluorescent dye, a metal chelate, an organic phosphor, and an inorganic phosphor.
21. An optical media as in claim 19, wherein said UV responsive coating comprises a color former, a photo-acid generator, a diacrylate, and a photoinitiator.
22. An optical media as in claim 19, wherein said UV responsive coating is applied through means comprising at least one of printing, spraying, rolling, spin coating and painting.
deciphering said information bearing marking.
24. The method as in claim 23, wherein said information bearing marking comprises at least one of text, alphanumeric characters, graphic information, a logo, a data code symbology further comprising a bar code, and a digital watermark.
25. The method as in claim 23, wherein said detecting comprises viewing of said information bearing marking relative to a fluorescent background.
verifying authenticity of said optical media.
27. The method as in claim 26, further comprising the enabling of readout of information contained in said optical media for an authentic optical media.
a monolithic spectrometer, a CCD array, and a hand held detection system comprising a CCD camera.
using information deciphered from said information bearing marking to enable access to further information, wherein said further information is included in at least one of another information bearing marking and said article.
using information deciphered from said information bearing marking as a decryption key.
a coating thereon, said coating comprising an optically modified portion having a ultraviolet responsive information bearing marking disposed in said optically modified portion.
32. An object as in claim 31, wherein said coating comprises at least one of a laser dye, a fluorescent dye, a metal chelate, an organic phosphor, and an inorganic phosphor.
33. An object as in claim 31, wherein said coating comprises a color former, a photo-acid generator, a diacrylate, and a photoinitiator.
34. An object as in claim 31, wherein said information bearing marking comprises at least one of text, alphanumeric characters, graphic information, a logo, a data code symbology, and a digital watermark.
35. An object as in claim 31, wherein said coating comprises taggants.
a readout area comprising an optically modified portion having a UV responsive information bearing marking disposed in said optically modified portion, said information bearing marking comprising promotional information.
|
2019-04-26T06:25:29Z
|
https://patents.google.com/patent/US20030012562A1/en
|
Last summer on the beach my eyes followed my husband�s to a mother and daughter duo slathering themselves with baby oil. We had a pretty good laugh over our very different reactions. Naturally my gentleman was drawn to breasts with oil being rubbed on them. Absolutely understandable. And I was wondering how a mother in her right mind, in this day and age, could set the example and then allow her daughter to cover herself with oil, what with the rise in skin cancer because of the ozone layer and all of that. �Wah wah wah,� my voice bonged like the Peanuts teacher in my husband�s ears because, well, glistening oil boobies. I have my own summertime bathing suit weakness. Actually, my problem is not relegated solely to summer. I am obsessed with swimsuits. I think I�ve been sold on the promise of what the bathing suit represents. This time of year or in the dead of winter I want all of the beautifully colored scraps of nylon and spandex. Paisley ones and tie-dyed numbers and nautical navy and white tankinis and high-waisted Esther Williams halter bikinis. The irony is that I�m not actually a fan of how I look in a bathing suit. Still, the perfect bathing suit = the perfect bathing suit lifestyle + the perfect bathing suit body. It�s just supposed to happen, right? And then the other irony is that I wear one specific bathing suit constantly and the rest of them live in a plastic box at the bottom of the closet, screaming for trips to San Tropez, the South of France and Southern California. When I become that girl maybe they�ll literally have their time in the sun. For now they�ll have to languish unloved and unworn in New England. My current go-to tankini is made by Beach House. It�s strapless navy with small white polka dots and a ruffle and a skirted bottom. Yes, I�ve always been a proponent of geriatric chic, so deal with that. It�s actually quite cute and pairs well with a white sun hat. It�s retro. I�ve been waiting for it, seemingly, my whole life. Finally bathing suit companies have listened to what a lot of us want to wear�old style. Not everyone should be rocking a three-triangle string bikini. If you�ve ever stepped foot on a beach you know this to be true. I have tremendous respect and envy for a woman who pours herself into an eyepatch and a couple of slingshots and wish I could share some of her lack of inhibition. But, until then, I�ll cover myself as I see fit and leave the exhibitionism to those better-suited to it. That�s not to say there isn�t a string bikini hanging out somewhere in the bottom of the plastic tub of body image dreams, taunting me to take more Pilates classes. Until I answer its seductive call with some cardio, a couple of yoga classes, and a reasonable cheeseburger now and then will have to do. Jenn Sutkowski has a gentleman friend who had an old-timey one-piece made for a water-slide trip. It was a big hit. �Portlandia� is right about the dream of the 1890s being alive. Last summer on the beach my eyes followed my husband�s to a mother and daughter duo slathering themselves with baby oil. We had a pretty good laugh over our very different reactions. Naturally my gentleman was drawn to breasts with oil being rubbed on them. Absolutely understandable. And I was wondering how a mother in her right mind, in this day and age, could set the example and then allow her daughter to cover herself with oil, what with the rise in skin cancer because of the ozone layer and all of that. �Wah wah wah,� my voice bonged like the Peanuts teacher in my husband�s ears because, well, glistening oil boobies. I have my own summertime bathing suit weakness. Actually, my problem is not relegated solely to summer. I am obsessed with swimsuits. I think I�ve been sold on the promise of what the bathing suit represents. This time of year or in the dead of winter I want all of the beautifully colored scraps of nylon and spandex. Paisley ones and tie-dyed numbers and nautical navy and white tankinis and high-waisted Esther Williams halter bikinis. The irony is that I�m not actually a fan of how I look in a bathing suit. Still, the perfect bathing suit = the perfect bathing suit lifestyle + the perfect bathing suit body. It�s just supposed to happen, right? And then the other irony is that I wear one specific bathing suit constantly and the rest of them live in a plastic box at the bottom of the closet, screaming for trips to San Tropez, the South of France and Southern California. When I become that girl maybe they�ll literally have their time in the sun. For now they�ll have to languish unloved and unworn in New England. My current go-to tankini is made by Beach House. It�s strapless navy with small white polka dots and a ruffle and a skirted bottom. Yes, I�ve always been a proponent of geriatric chic, so deal with that. It�s actually quite cute and pairs well with a white sun hat. It�s retro. I�ve been waiting for it, seemingly, my whole life. Finally bathing suit companies have listened to what a lot of us want to wear�old style. Not everyone should be rocking a three-triangle string bikini. If you�ve ever stepped foot on a beach you know this to be true. I have tremendous respect and envy for a woman who pours herself into an eyepatch and a couple of slingshots and wish I could share some of her lack of inhibition. But, until then, I�ll cover myself as I see fit and leave the exhibitionism to those better-suited to it. That�s not to say there isn�t a string bikini hanging out somewhere in the bottom of the plastic tub of body image dreams, taunting me to take more Pilates classes. Until I answer its seductive call with some cardio, a couple of yoga classes, and a reasonable cheeseburger now and then will have to do. Jenn Sutkowski has a gentleman friend who had an old-timey one-piece made for a water-slide trip. It was a big hit. �Portlandia� is right about the dream of the 1890s being alive.
Last summer on the beach my eyes followed my husband�s to a mother and daughter duo slathering themselves with baby oil. We had a pretty good laugh over our very different reactions. Naturally my gentleman was drawn to breasts with oil being rubbed on them. Absolutely understandable. And I was wondering how a mother in her right mind, in this day and age, could set the example and then allow her daughter to cover herself with oil, what with the rise in skin cancer because of the ozone layer and all of that. �Wah wah wah,� my voice bonged like the Peanuts teacher in my husband�s ears because, well, glistening oil boobies. I have my own summertime bathing suit weakness. Actually, my problem is not relegated solely to summer. I am obsessed with swimsuits. I think I�ve been sold on the promise of what the bathing suit represents. This time of year or in the dead of winter I want all of the beautifully colored scraps of nylon and spandex. Paisley ones and tie-dyed numbers and nautical navy and white tankinis and high-waisted Esther Williams halter bikinis. The irony is that I�m not actually a fan of how I look in a bathing suit. Still, the perfect bathing suit = the perfect bathing suit lifestyle + the perfect bathing suit body. It�s just supposed to happen, right? And then the other irony is that I wear one specific bathing suit constantly and the rest of them live in a plastic box at the bottom of the closet, screaming for trips to San Tropez, the South of France and Southern California. When I become that girl maybe they�ll literally have their time in the sun. For now they�ll have to languish unloved and unworn in New England. My current go-to tankini is made by Beach House. It�s strapless navy with small white polka dots and a ruffle and a skirted bottom. Yes, I�ve always been a proponent of geriatric chic, so deal with that. It�s actually quite cute and pairs well with a white sun hat. It�s retro. I�ve been waiting for it, seemingly, my whole life. Finally bathing suit companies have listened to what a lot of us want to wear�old style. Not everyone should be rocking a three-triangle string bikini. If you�ve ever stepped foot on a beach you know this to be true. I have tremendous respect and envy for a woman who pours herself into an eyepatch and a couple of slingshots and wish I could share some of her lack of inhibition. But, until then, I�ll cover myself as I see fit and leave the exhibitionism to those better-suited to it. That�s not to say there isn�t a string bikini hanging out somewhere in the bottom of the plastic tub of body image dreams, taunting me to take more Pilates classes. Until I answer its seductive call with some cardio, a couple of yoga classes, and a reasonable cheeseburger now and then will have to do. Jenn Sutkowski has a gentleman friend who had an old-timey one-piece made for a water-slide trip. It was a big hit. �Portlandia� is right about the dream of the 1890s being alive.
Last summer on the beach my eyes followed my husband�s to a mother and daughter duo slathering themselves with baby oil. We had a pretty good laugh over our very different reactions. Naturally my gentleman was drawn to breasts with oil being rubbed on them. Absolutely understandable. And I was wondering how a mother in her right mind, in this day and age, could set the example and then allow her daughter to cover herself with oil, what with the rise in skin cancer because of the ozone layer and all of that. �Wah wah wah,� my voice bonged like the Peanuts teacher in my husband�s ears because, well, glistening oil boobies.
I have my own summertime bathing suit weakness. Actually, my problem is not relegated solely to summer. I am obsessed with swimsuits. I think I�ve been sold on the promise of what the bathing suit represents. This time of year or in the dead of winter I want all of the beautifully colored scraps of nylon and spandex. Paisley ones and tie-dyed numbers and nautical navy and white tankinis and high-waisted Esther Williams halter bikinis. The irony is that I�m not actually a fan of how I look in a bathing suit. Still, the perfect bathing suit = the perfect bathing suit lifestyle + the perfect bathing suit body. It�s just supposed to happen, right?
And then the other irony is that I wear one specific bathing suit constantly and the rest of them live in a plastic box at the bottom of the closet, screaming for trips to San Tropez, the South of France and Southern California. When I become that girl maybe they�ll literally have their time in the sun. For now they�ll have to languish unloved and unworn in New England.
My current go-to tankini is made by Beach House. It�s strapless navy with small white polka dots and a ruffle and a skirted bottom. Yes, I�ve always been a proponent of geriatric chic, so deal with that. It�s actually quite cute and pairs well with a white sun hat. It�s retro. I�ve been waiting for it, seemingly, my whole life.
Finally bathing suit companies have listened to what a lot of us want to wear�old style. Not everyone should be rocking a three-triangle string bikini. If you�ve ever stepped foot on a beach you know this to be true. I have tremendous respect and envy for a woman who pours herself into an eyepatch and a couple of slingshots and wish I could share some of her lack of inhibition. But, until then, I�ll cover myself as I see fit and leave the exhibitionism to those better-suited to it. That�s not to say there isn�t a string bikini hanging out somewhere in the bottom of the plastic tub of body image dreams, taunting me to take more Pilates classes. Until I answer its seductive call with some cardio, a couple of yoga classes, and a reasonable cheeseburger now and then will have to do.
Jenn Sutkowski has a gentleman friend who had an old-timey one-piece made for a water-slide trip. It was a big hit. �Portlandia� is right about the dream of the 1890s being alive.
|
2019-04-22T16:39:50Z
|
https://www.newportri.com/d0331309-cb01-564d-8a0a-f8e2a8272184.html
|
Edited by smilez_facez. This is my first entry in the NT, hope you like it!
Standing there was a yellow Lupe. He was panting heavily, and his armor was muddy. He must have been sixteen or seventeen, and his face matched that of some other well known character.
"Wha--?" Jeran began, but the other Lupe interrupted him.
"Please help! They're gonna hurt her!" he cried.
“Whoa whoa whoa!" Jeran said. "Slow down, who is?"
“Them," the younger knight replied. "I don't know what to do, they said if I don't give it to them, they'll kill us both!"
"I did give you the details," the yellow Lupe snapped. "What else do you want to hear?"
"Let's start at the beginning; what's your name?" asked the tall blue Lupe.
"Tormund? Well, in that case I'd guess when you mean 'her'..."
"Roberta," Tormund panted. "You were the only person I could turn to..."
"I found this map," Tor explained, holding up an old tattered piece of paper. "It leads to some treasure or something, but they found me and the map. I escaped and tried to get to Roberta, but they got there first. Now the whole castle is under some spell and no one could get in or out! If I don't give them the map, they'll kill me, and they already can hurt my friend."
Jeran threw on his armor. "Com'n! There's not a moment to lose!"
The two of them set off for Brightvale.
"Then hurry up!" Jeran ordered. The two hurried along the path and within an hour had Brightvale castle in sight.
"How are we gonna get in?" Tor asked his companion.
"The front door?" Jeran replied.
"Tried that already," the yellow Lupe said.
"Well, I didn't." Jeran walked at a quick pace towards the castle gates, and suddenly bumped into something invisible.
"I forgot to tell you about the force field, it's holding everyone in," said Tor. "Nothing can break it." Jeran was stabbing his sword in the invisible wall, but it kept bouncing back out.
"It's sound proof," Tor said.
"We-ell... It's gives you an electric shock if you don't leave it alone," Tor said as Jeran jumped back from the electric shock.
"Thanks a lot, Tormund," snapped a very annoyed Jeran.
Tor froze. "You smell that?" he asked.
Jeran sniffed the air. "Smells like freshly baked blueberry pie... Those are so good," he said.
"It's coming from the palace," Tor explained.
"Must not be smell proof," said the other Lupe.
"We could get in like that!" Tor cried out excitedly.
"How? Turn ourselves into fumes of something and let the wind blow us in? If you remember, Kayla’s in Meridell, so there is no way that could happen."
"Sheesh, be serious, I thought you were a leader, one that means business with no sense of humor," Tor said.
Jeran frowned. "Who wants no sense of humor? That makes a guy boring."
"Yeah, well, most heroes are boring because they have no sense of humor," Tor said.
"Where did those people tell you to drop off the map?" the blue Lupe asked suddenly.
"I know how to free the castle," Jeran said with a mischievous grin.
Tor stood nervously in the clearing in the woods. "I- I've got the map," he said loudly.
A large Ogrin emerged from somewhere behind the bushes surrounding the area. "Let's have it," he growled.
"First release the spell," Tor replied.
"I'll do that after you give me the map," the Ogrin said, taking a dagger out of his coat.
Tor stared at the dagger, then placed his hand on his own sword. "How do I know I could trust you?" he asked.
"You're going to have to," was the gruff reply.
"Won't do it," Tor said. "Take out whatever you cast the spell with, undo it, then take me there to see, and once that happens it'll be yours."
Suddenly a loud hiccup came from behind some bushes.
"What was that?" The Ogrin asked.
"What was what?" Tor replied, hoping Jeran wouldn't do that again.
"There it was again," the Ogrin said, walking towards the bush with his dagger in his hand.
He pulled the bush away.
"Oh hello," said the blue Acara. "I sort of—hic—was, er... hic..."
"Where?" Jeran jumped out of a different bush, covered in branches and leaves, his sword drawn.
"Time for me to depart..." The Ogrin fled into the forest, out of sight of the trio, seeing he was outnumbered.
"I—hic! managed to—hic reverse the spell and—hic, hurried off into the direction I—hic saw you head off to. Then I—hic got the hiccups," Roberta explained.
"I can see that," Jeran said.
"Did you hold your breath?" Tor asked.
"Yeah, hic as long as I could, hic, forty long seconds, hic didn't work," Roberta said.
"Hold on a sec," Tor said and disappeared into the trees. "BOO!" He screamed suddenly jumping at the Acara. She didn’t even flinch.
"Don't do that, you made me jump!" Jeran said.
"Didn't work," Roberta said, rolling her eyes.
"Stand on your head?" Jeran suggested jokingly as he handed her his water bottle.
"Doesn't work," Roberta said then drank a little, getting rid of her hiccups. "Anyway, all gone, come on, what next?"
"We find the treasure," Tor grinned. "Oh, by the way, you can go home, Jeran," he added.
"Thanks a lot," the Lupe hero said. "Can I hang around? Please?"
Roberta giggled. "You two are acting like little kids; now come on, or we won't find the treasure."
"Where to?" Jeran asked, looking at Tor.
"Hmm... Wonder what these strange markings are on here," Tor said, looking at the map. Jeran looked at it and turned the map over.
"Ah ha! I knew it! I knew it!" Tor said, studying the map some more.
"Okay, I think we just turned into the pathetic group of dumb comedians trying to find a treasure they don't even deserve," Roberta said in disgust.
"Look who's talking!" Tor snapped. "You're the one who said we were in Fyora's tower when we were in Edna's swamp!"
"Well, I heard it had been turned into a swamp because of the Darkest Faerie!" Roberta snapped back.
"Okay, you got me completely lost there," Jeran the brave said.
"It didn't even resemble Fyora's tower!" Tor shrieked.
"You guys are gonna wake up the monsters, and I'm tired and not exactly in the mood for a fight..." Jeran said quietly.
"Of course it didn't! That's becau-" Roberta froze. "What was that?" she whispered.
"Sounded like the mutants, the ones that destroyed Gevern village, they were huge and ugly, and..."
"Yeah, I never heard of it," Roberta said biting her lip.
"That's because it was destroyed by the beasts," Jeran said simply.
"I'm getting out of here!" Tor ran off in the same direction the Ogrin had fled to. Roberta and Jeran were right behind him.
Can't believe they fell for it, Jeran thought in amusement. As you know, no Gevern exists, nor existed, and neither did the mutants exist. The trio crashed through the forest, two of them in terror, the third just to play along with the game. Suddenly they were running in mid-air.
"Ahhhhhh!" everyone screamed as they fell into a river. Jeran grabbed a floating log. Roberta managed to grab on too, helping her best friend to catch on. The three of them clung to the log like mice as they were dragged along with the current.
"This isn't so bad," Tor said cheerfully.
"Yeah, even that waterfall over there is harmless," Roberta replied.
"Waterfall?!" the three of them screamed together. Tor squeezed his eyes shut as the water beneath him disappeared and he felt himself falling. They landed with a loud splash and remembered nothing more.
Roberta was the first to open her eyes. Jungle-like trees covered in moss surrounded her. Strange birds' chirping filled the hot and humid air. It was obviously somewhere in Mystery Island.
"Hello?" she called. No one replied.
"Over here!" came the familiar voice of Tormund. "Get me down!"
Roberta followed the sound of his voice and pushing her way past some branches, saw a scene that made her laugh.
Jeran was lying on his back on a huge rock by the waterfall with his head hanging upside-down while polishing his sword with a huge leaf. And Tor, entirely upside-down hanging by a vine connected to a humongous tree, with an angry scowl on his face.
"What are you doing, Tor?" Roberta laughed.
"Oh, just hanging around," said the Lupe. "Now get me down!"
Jeran watched as Roberta took out a small knife and climbing up the tree managed to reach the vine Tor was hanging from.
"Ouch!" Tor shouted as he landed on the forest floor. "I can save you from the mutant but who's gonna save me from you?"
"Sorry..." the Acara apologized as she landed on top of him.
"Follow me," Jeran said, leading them into the jungle, using his sword to cut away vines and poison ivy to clear a path.
After a couple hours of hiking in the hot mosquito-invaded jungle, the trees suddenly disappeared and the trio stood in front of a huge ancient temple.
"Touché," Tor said in awe, taking out his sword.
"Jeepers," Jeran said; it was the only other exclamation he could think of at the time being.
"I don't know where this map leads to, but this is even better!" Tor said excitedly, running into the ex-courtyard. Jeran followed, but walking, and more cautious. Roberta stood where she was, ready to send a blast of magic if necessary without the stress of saving her own life getting in the way.
"The traps are probably inside!" Jeran called. "Come on and keep an eye on us from in here!"
Roberta cautiously crossed the courtyard and stepped inside the old structure, Jeran and Tor were already standing in front of a huge door a few hundred yards away blocking the way to inside the tomb itself. A large square structure, with a small hole with room for something to slip through was in the middle. It had a strange structure on it. It looked somewhat like the solar system. The two Lupes were studying a bunch of inscriptions written on the door.
"What could this mean?" Tor asked Jeran. The older Lupe shrugged.
"Maybe Roberta knows," he said.
"That will be enough," said a demanding voice. The two Lupes turned around.
A red Scorchio was standing with two huge Kougras on either side of him, in a guarding motion. One had a grasp on Roberta, with one hand covering her mouth.
"Let's have the map." The Ogrin stepped out of the shadows and reached out to take the map from Tor.
"I don't think so," Tor growled, reaching for his sword. Jeran already had his drawn.
"The deal's still on," the Ogrin said with an evil laugh, taking out his dagger and holding it up to Roberta's throat. "Give me the map, or she dies."
"Now wait a minute, that wouldn't be fair, because if I don't give you the map, you'll kill her and that'll be a big loss," said Tor.
"Who asked your opinion?" Tor snapped.
"Let's have the map," the Ogrin named Kevin ordered.
Unwillingly Tor reached out and handed the map to Kevin.
"What about your end of the bargain?" Tor demanded.
"Not until I have my treasure," the Scorchio named Sir Jones said. Jeran and Tor watched as Kevin walked up to the door, looking carefully at the map.
"Lead the way, Borodere!" Sir Jones growled.
Jeran opened the huge door. It opened to reveal a flaming hall. A black character fell out, obviously burnt from the fiery room. The huge fire died down, leaving small lights along cracks and corners, but the path was clear.
"We're in a volcano!" Jeran exclaimed. Carefully, he took a large rock lying on the ground and tossed it along the floor inside. The corridor immediately went alight. Sir Jones pointed at Jeran.
Roberta looked at Tor, and managed to catch his eye. He understood.
"I, er, also found this." Tor pulled a slit of metal with holes in different shapes. He walked up to the structure in the middle of the room, and put the metal page inside the hole that was made to put that item inside. The planets on the structure above began to move around, until they were all lined up, facing the door. It went alight again, and died down.
Jeran stepped carefully into the hall, looking from side to side, aware of everything around him. He held his sword tightly. At the sixth tile there was a click and an arrow shot out of the wall. Jeran's sword was up in a split second, blocking him from the arrows flying out. Tor watched nervously. He picked up the map and slipped it into a cut in the wall. The arrows stopped immediately.
Everyone descended into the dim-lit hall, up to another door. Jeran pushed it open and stepped in. Then he jumped back as huge boulder landed in the spot he'd stood in. He stepped around it carefully and walked up to the final door. It was even larger than the first door and had a tiny hole possibly for a key.
"The key," Sir Jones said, his hands shaking with excitement. He reached into his coat and took out a small thin key. He stuck it in the door and carefully turned.
Roberta watched with wide eyes struggling to reach her wand. Slowly, the door swung open into a huge chamber with cobwebs and skeleton bones, but no treasure.
Sir Jones growled at Jeran. "If I don't get my treasure, you don't get the girl! Kill her! Kill them all!"
But it was just so that Roberta pulled her wand from her clothes and zapped the Kougra as he began to give a murderous squeeze. Breaking free she ran over to her companions and the three of them took off, crashing blindly through the forest with the criminals close in pursuit.
"What now?" Tor screamed as they ran.
"We have to get back to the waterfall!" Jeran said, panting.
"Why don't we just fight them?" Tor asked.
"We shouldn't if unnecessary," Roberta replied. Her hair was matted with twigs and leaves, and it was flying out behind her as she ran.
"I'd say this is pretty necessary!" Tor snapped.
"Get them!" They heard Sir Jones's voice come from not far behind them.
"They're gaining on us!" Tor screamed.
Jeran looked back. Sure enough, the Scorchio and his servants weren't any further away.
"I'm too young to die!" Tor cried. Suddenly they were running in mid air.
"Why are we always falling?" Roberta asked.
"I'd say this is the third time," Jeran replied.
"Don't worry, Bobbie!" Tor shouted. "I’ll save you!"
“Oh, goody,” Roberta said sarcastically.
"Here we go again!" Jeran shouted as they fell into the huge pit.
They hit the bottom and landed on their feet.
"Ahem, that's quite a big pit. But I can still see the jungle, only I'm a foot shorter," Roberta said.
"Hey, they stopped chasing us!" Tor exclaimed.
"For how long?" Jeran replied.
"Let's get out of here while we can," Jeran advised. They stepped out of the "bottomless pit" and continued into the jungle. After another few hours of hiking the trees thinned out to reveal the Mystery Island beach.
Neopets were all over enjoying some fun in the sun. Jeran tapped a Mynci on the shoulder.
"Excuse me, but could you point the quickest way to the dock?" the blue Lupe asked.
The Mynci nodded and pointed down the beach. The trio followed his directions and soon arrived at the dock and caught the first boat to Meridell.
“Well, here we are," Jeran said.
"Home sweet home," Tor added. Roberta started to walk off to Brightvale. Tor waved.
"See ya later, Bobbie!" he called. Jeran headed to Meridell castle, but watched the other two disappear in the distance.
"Well, that was interesting," he said to himself. And walked to Meridell castle, wondering if he'd see them again.
|
2019-04-23T00:47:31Z
|
http://home.neopets.com/ntimes/index.phtml?section=471651&week=415
|
At Royal Dumpster, we strive to bring you the best service at the best price available. We have a wide selection of dumpster sizes in stock in Clinton, TN, with flexible & timley pickup and delivery. Give us a call today for all your dumpster rental and roll off needs.
Locating a Trustworthy Atlanta Spin off Dumpster Firm It's usually quite simple to locate a corporation that discounts on Spin off dumpsters with Atlanta. You can simply search for these online mainly in the Atlanta directory. You can every bit as get them by means of media ads. Most companies interacting on dumpsters normally provide quick delivery and pick up products and services to their clients. They are also available A day online. It's possible to request for their assistance with emergency circumstances. When it comes to rates, most companies mixed up in the Roll away from Dumpster supplies normally offer inexpensive price points. Oftentimes, the costs include the supply, pick-up and convenience of all the spend collected within the containers. Trustworthy companies do not charge independent fees for the processes involved. You can always discover their whereabouts online. So as to have a greater deal, it's always better to phone the company you would like to deal with early on. This means that you have the suitable roll away from container that may serve the purpose you have in mind.
If you live in an old farmhouse you know that the actual cold could seep throughout the walls and also the old microsoft windows. You want to update your old farmhouse but you wish to keep the appeal alive. It is possible to remodel the farmhouse having new products that may help you save money ultimately.
When you've got lots of trash to manage and not considerable time or assets to deal with the idea, you need to rent a new trash dumpster. The item sits inside your driveway, enjoyably collects the trash and, when the period is right, receives hauled absent to the landfill without seeking back. Getting a waste 20 Yard Dumpster Rentals in Clinton, TN takes most of the responsibility away from your shoulders if you are working on a new construction, clean-out or demolition project plus you've got a heap of waste building up inside your front yard.
When you go for a most affordable price, the company usually has to cut corners somewhere. This is in spending employees decrease wages or keeping less dumpsters on hand. They may also work hard delivering and picking up dumpsters in an attempt to make items fit their schedule as opposed to the customer's.
This is how a 20 Yard Dumpster Rentals in Clinton, TN service would come with handy. The organization not only offers the dumpster, but they also toss the squander for you. So, this would be 1 less matter you'd get to worry about, particularly after a marriage ceremony.
Don't expect to get rid of gasoline, virtually any chemicals, herbal oils or any sort of toxic combustible substances. Most dumpster companies is not going to allow such a waste items. This really is quite simple to comprehend since it can be hugely dangerous.
It doesn't matter why you require a dumpster, whether it's professional or personal, you will most likely need to rent 1 from a 20 Yard Dumpster Rentals in Clinton, TN corporation. While you could believe that a new dumpster is a dumpster, the company you rent via may still considerably impact your general experience and final prices. Here are some items to look for in the 20 Yard Dumpster Rentals in Clinton, TN company.
Any light fixtures which may have come in cardboard boxes will need to hold the box and also the Styrofoam or other packing substance thrown away to the dumpster.
If you had a vanity area as part of your master bedroom, you may well be throwing out the old cabinets as well as updating the crooks to give your master bedroom a complete fresh new look.
Many people use the 10 cubic backyard dumpster for more compact bathroom, your kitchen or basement remodeling employment. This dumpster supports to two a lot of garbage.
Perhaps you need a 20 Yard Dumpster Rentals in Clinton inside Maryland for a remodeling job on your household. You could be doing your two car storage area into a about three car storage area. You will need a dumpster inside Maryland to scrub up all the mess this will likely leave.
A few of these companies delete the garbage which they select from your home. Consequently you can think proud that you're doing some green work. The particular bins as well as dumpsters come in diverse shape and size. The idea totally count on your necessity for example if you are doing a smaller family gathering than a choice size container can take proper care of garbage quite the opposite if you are throwing a big celebration than you would possibly require a king-size dumpster which are generally found near construction web sites.
Your home challenge can be made much simpler with a uncomplicated call to get a next-day 20 Yard Dumpster Rentals in Clinton. Your project can be made quick and simple through simplifying the project of getting rid of waste out of your property. No matter whether your home challenge is sorting through the basement, the shed or removing aged bathroom appliances for the addition of the new bathroom renovation ideas, you can expect simplicity when you rent a new dumpster.
The key to choosing a company to rent from is usually to ask as much questions as you can. Make sure there won't be any hidden costs, specify the number of allotted rental serious amounts of make sure the business has a trustworthy reputation. Deciding on a company that has a flat rate is ideal, and don't be worried to do research online before making a vital decision like this.
Another occasion when you may wish to go this route can be when you're going. Sometimes, you might have large garbage that you can't fit into a new black garbage bag, including old bookcases, workstations, or pressboard boxes. Certain, you might not load the package to the top, but it will sure make your life quicker to toss the garbage in and have someone else take it absent when you're done.
Block events in the United States are usually organized to wind down leisure time by getting acquainted with one another and discussing a sense of unity among community members. These types of parties commonly involve bar-b-queing, lawn video games such as Simon Affirms and class dancing just like the Electric Slide, the Macarena or line bouncing. Be the initially person to set up the event in another way, dedicate the actual block celebration for a noble cause.
Disposal of huge a lot of trash is amongst the tasks with completion of the project. Though garbage disposal is certainly one among the stages of challenge completion and is similar to every other stage, the risk involved in completing the task needs expertise. The chance involved in the process calls for specialist help.
Community cleaning are becoming more popular than ever as the individuals take back their own neighborhoods just one street at the same time. Affordable dumpster may be delivered morning. The neighbours all take pleasure in taking part in a new cleanup morning that includes construction 20 Yard Dumpster Rentals in Clintons. Maintain large garbage such as furnishings off the walk ways while it delays for garbage pick-up and get the actual yards gleaming clean with a 20 Yard Dumpster Rentals in Clinton. Renting a dumpster brings the community with each other and takes out excess garbage quickly and easily. Everybody is able to throw away the extra that has lots up all-around their homes, roadways, etc in a single easily leased and supplied dumpster. There is no need to bag those things being thrown away so a new dumpster makes garbage disposal as well as cleanup morning or full week easy for every person. Keep your town trash free by having a community cleanup morning. A construction 20 Yard Dumpster Rentals in Clinton will make assembling your shed popular as well as quick; every person will be happy to participate.
Support in making your current city, local community and community more beautiful. When you hire a 20 Yard Dumpster Rentals in Clinton, TNs assistance they offer anyone dumpsters wherein you'll be able to dump non-biodegradable squanders and other harmful waste products coming from in and around from the site. This way, you house will also search more beautiful and appealing to the viewers and people who will probably walk beyond your home.
Top quality! Your discretion choice really should have developed a wonderful logo and shade scheme with regards to business that is easily well-known and speaks to the level of professionalism and reliability you get when you call. Personalisation is a way the good firms differentiate them selves from all other disposal along with 20 Yard Dumpster Rentals in Clinton, TN businesses in your community.
One of the critical sides of owning a commercial company is waste management. It is important to have got a place where you can dispose of squander and have this transported apart. Many companies realize that 20 Yard Dumpster Rentals in Clinton, TNs along with solid squander services are crucial to the everyday function of their business. In cases like this, 20 Yard Dumpster Rentals in Clinton, TNs is a superb option which will solve your current waste management problems. Even though these rental fees be important for businesses, nevertheless 20 Yard Dumpster Rentals in Clinton, TNs is an excellent selection for residents at the same time who could need some extra rubbish services. Obviously, whether you are renting dumpsters for commercial or residential employ, there are some critical facts you must keep in mind.
In order to avoid trouble and make certain future delves, don't degrade your encouraged. Above all, value off-limits areas and personal property. Don't leave a multitude. Don't yell, play high in volume music, or maybe make too much noise. Stay quiet along with efficient; as long as you leave no trace of your respective dive, that fruitful dumpster will not likely get secured for your come back trip. Additionally, remember to break down the goods every bit as with your teammates.
Search for a dumpster in Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland or any other part of the United States that has wheels. Your wheels is likely to make moving the dumpster easy. You won't have to go back and forth when you move farther away from the area the dumpster was first relaxing.
A dumpster is surely an American term meaning some sort of garbage rubbish bin. This trash bin can be mobile and may therefore become moved all-around. The main purpose of a dumpster can be storing rubbish for a short period of your time before it is purged into a trash truck which comes around it's possible two times a few days depending on your current agreement. These kinds of dumpsters are used for dumping many kinds of waste material and also recycling purposes. Apartments, universities, businesses, workplaces and commercial sites have got dumpsters to store squander. Front loading-trucks, that contain large prongs are widely used to empty these kind of dumpsters. They have hydraulics used for lifting the dumpsters and then change them to vacant its subject matter in the truck's hopper.
These industrial dumpsters usually have a full end opening up for hauling things in the big box, and a opening inside the top in order that roof workers, for instance, can easily chuck roofing shingles and outdated roof timber directly into the dumpster, keeping labor. Many are completely available on the top. in the event the rental costs will be determined after you see a website, and can depend on how big your rubbish heap, precisely what is in it, no matter whether recyclables have to be divided -- or even is usually separated, just how long you need the dumpster for, and the way big it really is.
|
2019-04-20T15:11:38Z
|
https://royaldumpster.com/tennessee/20-yard-dumpster-rentals-clinton-tn/
|
The Indiana Farmers Coliseum is fully equipped with ADA Accessible entrances and seating. Any patron who requires wheelchair/mobility accessible, hearing or vision assisted seating may contact the Indiana Farmers Coliseum Box Office at 317-927-7500. Accessible Seating can also be purchased through Ticketmaster. Guests that require ADA Accessibility Seating must request this at the time of ticket purchase.
Disabled or elderly patrons that need an ADA accessible entrance may utilize the drop off area directly in front of the Indiana Farmers Coliseum.
All guests entering the Indiana Farmers Coliseum must have a valid event ticket to gain admission. Guests should retain their ticket stubs in order to verify proper seat location. Re-entry to the Indiana Farmers Coliseum is prohibited.
All events held in the Indiana Farmers Coliseum will be All Ages unless otherwise specified.
Indiana Farmers Coliseum and its food and beverage provider, Spectrum Concessions, have adopted an alcohol policy that is designed to protect guests from alcohol-related incidents.
Guests are expected to obey all state and local laws governing the purchase, possession, and consumption of alcohol. It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to consume alcoholic beverages.
Alcohol sales will terminate at the 10 minute mark if the 2nd half for IUPUI games, and the start of the third period for Indy Fuel games. Cut-off times for other events will be determined per event.
Alcoholic beverages may not be brought into the venue. Any attempt to bring alcohol into the arena will be considered a violation of the Code of Conduct and may result in the guests being ejected, arrested or tickets being revoked.
Baby Changing Stations are located in every restroom throughout the arena. In addition, Family restrooms are located in each corner of the Main Concourse.
Backstage passes are not available through the Indiana Farmers Coliseum. For backstage pass inquiries, please contact the artists’ record label or the event promoter.
All bags are subject to search upon entering the arena. All bags larger than 14” x 14” x 6” (backpacks, suitcases, duffel bags, etc.) are prohibited. Please plan accordingly to help facilitate a quick and efficient entry process. Please report suspicious bags to an Indiana Farmers Coliseum team member.
The allowance of banners and posters is determined by individual show management. Banners or signs that obstruct the view of guests, obscure advertising, impede the operation of the Indiana Farmers Coliseum, contain objectionable subject matter, or are commercial in nature are not permitted. The Indiana Farmers Coliseum reserves the right to remove any banner at any time.
Indiana Farmers Coliseum is committed to creating a safe and enjoyable experience. Please be aware of our Stop-in-Play policy, which requires guests to refrain from accessing their seats until the ball/puck is no longer in play. This allows guests to enjoy a safe and unobstructed view of the game.
Fans looking for the ultimate bar experience at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum should check out The Cuervo Bar on the South Side of the Main Concourse. In addition, all permanent concession stands serve a selection of draft and canned beer.
Non-professional, non-flash still photography is permitted at most events (disposable, digital, or cameras with no interchangeable or telephoto lens). However, for some events, at the request of the artist/performer/team, cameras of any type may be prohibited. Video cameras, iPads, selfie sticks, audio recording devices, tripods, and cameras with telephoto or interchangeable lenses (professional photography equipment) are not permitted inside at any time. Video recording on any device and/or flash photography is prohibited at all times. This policy will be strictly enforced and Indiana Farmers Coliseum management reserves the right to deny any electronic device at their discretion.
Restrictions on the use of still and video cameras vary by event. The event producer determines this policy. Guests should contact the Indiana Farmers Coliseum Box Office at 317-927-7601 to find out the policy prior to the event.
Guests will be required to wear a shirt and shoes at all times for their own safety. Guests are not allowed to have signs or clothing with obscene or indecent messages, images or text.
Indiana Farmers Coliseum staff has been trained to intervene when deemed necessary and to use their best discretion to help ensure that guests who ignore the Code of Conduct do not interfere with other guests’ ability to enjoy an event. Guests who violate the Code of Conduct may be subject to ejection without refund and, to the extent their conduct constitutes a violation of law, may be subject to arrest. Season ticket holders may also be subject to having their season subscription revoked.
The Indiana Farmers Coliseum has more than 25 permanent and portable points of concessions that offer something for everyone’s taste.
Doors open at varying times according to the nature of the event and preference of the promoter / artist. Typically, doors will open 1-1 ½ hours before an event. There is no re-entry during events.
Patrons entering the Indiana Farmers Coliseum must be properly clothed, which includes a shirt and shoes. Clothing items must be worn at all times inside the facility.
Indiana Farmers Coliseum offers a drop-off and pick-up area directly in front of the Coliseum, at the Enough Plaza. Cars, Busses, and taxi’s will be allowed to drop-off and pick-up in this area, but are not permitted to park there.
Guests not abiding by the event policies defined within are subject to ejection from the Indiana Farmers Coliseum.
Electronic Cigarettes are not permitted in the Indiana Farmers Coliseum at any time. The designated smoking area is located outside of the main entrance, in the Enough Plaza.
Elevators are located in the Main Lobby, and service the Main Concourse and the North Deck. Please note, the South Deck is not accessible via elevator.
Indiana Farmers Coliseum staff members have been trained in emergency preparedness and evacuation procedures. In the event of an emergency, please follow the direction of arena staff for your safety and the safety of others.
First Aid is located on the Main Concourse’s south-east corner at section 207.
All guests entering the Indiana Farmers Coliseum are subject to a metal detector screening (hand held wands), visual inspection, and bag inspection conducted by security personnel. The purpose of the inspection is to detect prohibited items and ensure the safety of all guests.
The Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center offers a variety of event spaces that accommodate the needs of a small business meeting, to a wedding, to a large-scale concert. If you would like to host a business meeting or special event at our arena, please contact us.
Family restrooms are located in every corner of Main Concourse.
Firearms and/or Concealed Handguns with or without a license are not permitted at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum. If any guest arrives at the facility with a firearm or handgun, they will be instructed to return the weapon to their vehicle.
Certified medical professionals are available during all events to assist guests with medical needs. In addition, Indiana Farmers Coliseum is equipped with Automated External Defibrillators (AED) located in various locations throughout the venue. Guests in need of emergency first aid should contact the nearest employee for assistance.
First Aid is located near Section 207.
The distribution of any flyers, leaflets, stickers, or petitions on Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center property must be approved from management in writing prior to the event.
Guest Services staff including greeters, ushers, ticket takers and security is available to assist patrons with general inquiries throughout the duration of an event.
Intoxicated guests are not admitted into Indiana Farmers Coliseum at any time. Intoxicated guests are subject to removal from Fairgrounds property.
Items found before, during or after an event may be given to the Indiana Farmers Coliseum Box Office. Patrons may contact the facility at 317-927-7500 to inquire about lost items. The Coliseum and its staff are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
The paging of patrons inside Indiana Farmers Coliseum is not permitted during concerts, shows and other events at the facility. Please alert Coliseum guest services if a member of your party is lost during an event.
The Indiana Farmers Box Office is unable to replace lost tickets. Stolen tickets purchased at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum Box Office can be replaced, provided the ticket holder has filed a police report and brings a copy to the Box Office. For stolen tickets purchased through Ticketmaster, patrons will have to contact Ticketmaster to have ticket replaced. Damaged tickets can be reprinted at the Box Office if the seating location is confirmed.
Indy Fuel merchandise is available at the Fuel Store located in the lobby of the arena.
Event merchandise is provided by individual shows, and locations may vary.
Indiana Farmers Coliseum has plenty of convenient parking located on the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center. There is a $5 per car charge for parking.
Indiana Farmers Coliseum management reserves the right to prohibit any item from entering the premises. All patrons and their belongings are subject to search prior to entry or once inside the building.
The throwing of any object at any time inside the Indiana Farmers Coliseum is strictly prohibited. Any person witnessed throwing a projectile of any size is subject to ejection from the facility.
Guests wishing to re-enter, must do so in the lobby only. Guest must have their hand stamped, and their original ticket to be allowed re-entry.
Recycling receptacles are located throughout the arena.
The Indiana Farmers Coliseum has restrooms conveniently located throughout the arena. Staff members can help direct you to the closest location from your seats.
The Indiana Farmers Coliseum utilizes a staff of security officers and police officers in and around the facility, as well as video technology to enhance the safety and security of our guests, clients, and employees. The arena is staffed to meet the needs of the crowd as well as the requirements of the client.
For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, selfie sticks are not permitted inside the venue.
Indiana Farmers Coliseum is a non-smoking facility. We ask that all patrons refrain from smoking until after leaving your event. Smoking, including alternative smoking devices such as electronic and/or vapor, is only permitted in designated smoking areas.
Strollers are not permitted inside the Indiana Farmers Coliseum.
Tailgating is not permitted at the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center.
The Indiana Farmers Coliseum Box Office is located in the lobby, and is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for ticket purchases and to assist with general event inquiries. The Box Office is also open on Saturdays and Sundays when a show is on sale or scheduled.
The Box Office is able to accept and assist patrons with any accessible seating need. For more information, contact the Box Office directly at 317-927-7500.
Unless otherwise stated, all persons entering the arena must have a ticket.
Ticketmaster is the only authorized third party ticketing agent for events at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Patrons are encouraged to be cautious if purchasing tickets from unauthorized vendors or websites.
Umbrellas are not permitted inside the Indiana Farmers Coliseum.
Water fountains are located in various parts of the Indiana Farmers Coliseum.
Will Call is located at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum Box Office. Guests can pick up tickets from Will Call upon doors opening.
When picking up tickets from Will Call, guests must have a picture ID.
The Indiana Farmers Coliseum is committed to provide excellent service to all guests. We are pleased to welcome guests of all abilities to our facility. For those guests with specific needs, we offer the following services in accordance with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a Guest Service staff member at 317-927-7500.
Headsets and receivers for the ADA approved ALD system are available free of charge at the Box Office. A driver’s license or state issued ID is required to ensure return of equipment.
All concession stands, drinking fountains and ATMs throughout the Indiana Farmers Coliseum are accessible.
Elevators are located in the lobby, and access all public areas of the arena. Should you need assistance in reaching your seat, please contact a Guest Service staff member. Please note, that the South Deck is not accessible via elevator.
Various accessible seating locations are equipped with electrical outlets. To arrange for one of these locations, please contact the Indiana Farmers Coliseum Box Office.
Indiana Farmers Coliseum ushers have been trained in proper procedures for emergency preparedness. These employees will assist patrons with disabilities to defined areas for evacuation.
Hearing/visual impaired seating for Indiana Farmers Coliseum events are available in person at the Box Office as well as through Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster phone line and www.ticketmaster.com. To request an ASL interpreter, contact the Indiana Farmers Coliseum Box Office a minimum of ten (10) business days prior to the date of the event you are attending. For events with multiple show dates and times, one performance will be designated as the interpreted performance, however an ASL interpreter will not be provided unless specifically requested.
Hearing/visual impaired seating is reserved up to ten (10) business days prior to the date of the event or until sold out – whichever comes first. Reserved hearing/visual impaired seats are held within an acceptable distance of the stage/performance as required by ADA regulations.
Convenient accessible parking is available near the Ag Hort building, and additional locations. Please follow the directions of parking staff to the closest accessible parking area.
All restrooms within the Indiana Farmers Coliseum are accessible. Additionally, we have several single-user restrooms, located in each corner of the main concourse.
Trained service animals assisting guests with disabilities are permitted inside the Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Service animals must remain on a leash or harness at all times and will rest in the seating area of the individual with a disability. Service animals may not use additional seats unless a ticket has been purchased for the adjacent seat. All other animals are prohibited.
|
2019-04-24T17:11:29Z
|
https://www.indianastatefair.com/coliseum/plan-your-visit/arena-policies/
|
Brett Wallace and #1 ASU host Arizona.
The Sun Devils continued the second best start in school history, winning all five games last week to move to 17-0. They beat #19 <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Arkansas on Tuesday and Wednesday before sweeping a weekend series with Troy. Arizona State now welcomes in-state rival Arizona to Winkles Field-Packard Stadium at Brock Ballpark for a non-conference meeting. The Wildcats are ranked #2 in the nation.
The Devils hold a 171-112 edge over Arizona since ASU began varsity baseball in 1959. Last season Arizona State went 3-2 against the Wildcats, including two wins in their Pac-10 series that clinched the conference title for the Sun Devils.
Head coach Pat Murphy, now in his 14th season at ASU, is 40-25 against Arizona. He has won the season series nine times and tied twice.
Head coach Pat Murphy is 15-11 head-to-head vs. Arizona head coach Andy Lopez, who came to UA in 2002.
Arizona State's 17-0 start is the second best start in school history. The record for best start is held by the 1961 squad, who started the year 21-0.
Of Arizona State's 56 games on the regular season schedule, 29 will be against teams that have been ranked at some point in 2008. 15 of those will be against teams that were in the Top 10 at some point and nine against teams in the Top 5 at some point.
FSN Arizona will televise the contest with Arizona. Trey Bender and Mike Rooney will handle the call. It is the first of two ASU games on FSN. The May 3 meeting with UCLA in Los Angeles will also be televised.
Tuesday's game with Arizona will be a non-conference meeting. The two schools have split their eight non-conference games dating back to 2004, with ASU going 3-0 in Tempe and 1-2 in Tucson. Arizona won both neutral site meetings at Chase Field.
Arizona State is ranked #1 in all five major polls, the first time this season that all five polls have had a consensus #1 team.
ASU welcomed 19th ranked Arkansas to Tempe for a marquee mid-week match-up, but the Devils left the Hogs licking their wounds. Ike Davis homered twice and pitched 1.2 innings of scoreless ball on Tuesday, while Raoul Torrez made up for an error with an RBI single that turned out to be the difference in the 6-5 win...Wednesday saw Josh Satow strike out seven in 7.2 innings in a 7-4 win. Brett Wallace hit a three-run homer to pace the offense, and Tommy Rafferty pitched a scoreless ninth to pick up the save...Troy came to town for a three-game set beginning on Friday, jumping out to a 6-0 lead before the ASU offense stormed back. Jason Kipnis homered off the Green Monster to even things at six, then Kiel Roling put ASU up to stay with an RBI single on the way to a 15-9 win. That was enough for Stephen Sauer, who threw five innings of relief to pick up the win...Saturday was more of the Ike Davis show, as he homered twice for the third time in seven days, leading ASU to a 9-1 win...Sunday was Mike Leake's day to shine, as the sophomore righty fanned seven in an 8-1 win. Brett Wallace homered in the victory.
Ike Davis has been named the Pac-10 Player of the Week, the second straight week he has earned the award. Davis becomes the first Devil to win the award in consecutive weeks since Travis Buck did it in 2004. It is the third time in his career he has won, and it's the third award for ASU this season. Brett Wallace won following the opening weekend.
Things have been coming in twos for junior Ike Davis. After recording his first career two-homer game against UMass last week, Davis did it again, twice, against Arkansas and Troy. Ike hit two solo blasts in Tuesday's win over the Razorbacks, including one that tied the game at 5. On Saturday he doubled up on two-run homers, giving him six in his last seven games. But the long ball isn't the only thing Ike does well. Davis has also totaled 10 doubles this season, tops on the team. He was named to the College Baseball Foundation's National All-Star Lineup last week and was named a Collegiate Baseball National Player of the Week this week.
Petey Paramore led the Pac-10 in bases on balls last season, totaling 53 in 64 games. His good eye has continued so far in 2008, as he has already drawn 21 walks in 17 games. Paramore now has 108 walks in his career and is only the 22nd Sun Devil to ever draw over 100. The 108 walks ties him with Rick Valley (1968-70) and Dustin Pedroia (2002-04) for 14th. Alvin Davis (1979-82) is the all-time leader with 207.
Arizona State is drawing a ton of walks as a team, drawing 125 so far this season. Last season they drew 319 free passes as a team. The school record for bases on balls in a season is 482, set in 1982. The Devils have also been hit by 18 pitches this year.
Legendary Sun Devil pitchers Eddie Bane and Floyd Bannister have been named to the College Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2008. Bane pitched for ASU from 1971 to 1973, recording a 40-4 career record with a 1.64 ERA. He threw the only perfect game in Sun Devil history, striking out 19 in a 9-0 win over Cal State Northridge in 1973. Bane is the school's leader in career strikeouts, fanning 535 in his three seasons in Maroon and Gold. Floyd Bannister went 38-6 with a 1.88 ERA from 1974 to 1976, throwing 29 career complete games, second most in school history. He won 19 games in 1976, tied for the school single season record, and struck out an ASU record 217 in 1975. He was the #1 overall pick in the 1976 MLB draft. Bane and Bannister join Bobby Winkles, Jim Brock and Bob Horner as Sun Devils in the College Baseball Hall of Fame.
Freshman OF/LHP Matt Newman has Maroon and Gold in his blood. His father, Randy, was a pitcher for the Sun Devils in 1981 and 1982, winning 15 career games and the 1981 National Championship. Freshman catcher Andrew Pollak is the brother of former Sun Devil football great Mike Pollak, who played center for the Devils from 2004 to 2007. Mike was a two-time All-Pac-10 performer. Andrew wears number 76, the same number Mike wore on the gridiron. UTL Mike Murphy is no relation to head coach Pat Murphy, although he is the first player named Murphy Pat Murphy has ever coached. New assistant coach Josh Holliday is the son of former Oklahoma State head baseball coach Tom Holliday and the brother of current Colorado Rockies outfielder Matt Holliday.
ASU has several pre-season All-Americans on its roster. Brett Wallace and Josh Satow were both named First Teamers by the NCBWA as well as Collegiate Baseball. Petey Paramore joined them on the NCBWA list. Mike Leake was named a Second Team selection by both the NCBWA and Collegiate Baseball. Kiel Roling was named to the Second Team by the NCBWA. Ike Davis was a Third Team selection by both the NCBWA and Collegiate Baseball. Wallace, Davis and Paramore were all named Second Teamers by Baseball America.
The Sun Devils were picked to finish second in the Pac-10 in the annual preseason coaches poll. ASU got three first place votes, while Arizona was picked to win with six first place votes. Arizona State won the Pac-10 last season. Arizona finished second.
Ike Davis, Petey Paramore and Brett Wallace have all been named to the 2008 Golden Spikes Award Watch List. ASU has had three Golden Spikes winners, Bob Horner, Odibe McDowell and Mike Kelly.
Arizona State leads all schools with five players on the Wallace Award Watch List. Brett Wallace, Josh Satow, Mike Leake and Petey Paramore are all on the initial list. Wallace was Semi-Finalist for the award last season.
Head coach Pat Murphy has named junior catcher Petey Paramore as the captain of the 2008 Sun Devils. Paramore has also been named to the Watch List for the Johnny Bench Award, the third straight year he has made the list.
Arizona State is in the midst of a stretch that will see them play 22 consecutive home games. The Devils will play those 22 home contests in a span of 29 days. ASU will not hit the road until the series at Stanford that begins April 2, meaning that the Sun Devils will have played their first 29 games of the season in the state of Arizona.
Pat Murphy has been inducted into the Florida Atlantic University Baseball Hall of Fame. Murphy played for the Owls from 1981 to 1982, then coached three years at the school.
Arizona State will once again face one of the toughest schedules in the country this season. ASU will play three teams (Oregon State, UC Irvine and Cal State Fullerton) that went to Omaha last year, in addition to Super Regional teams Wichita State, Michigan and UCLA.
In addition to facing the schools in the Pac-10, the Devils will also take on teams from 11 different conferences in 2008. ASU will face two teams from the SEC (Arkansas, Vanderbilt), two from the Big West (Cal State Fullerton, UC Irvine), two from the Sun Belt (Troy, Florida International), two from the Western Athletic (New Mexico, Hawai'i), two from the West Coast Conference (Portland, Loyola Marymount) and one each from the Big 12 (Kansas State), Atlantic 10 (UMass), Mid-American (Miami,Ohio), Big 10 (Michigan), Missouri Valley (Wichita State) and Southern (Wofford). ASU will also face Northern Colorado, who is an independent.
Former ASU football player and American Hero Pat Tillman had strong ties to the ASU Baseball program. In addition to his brother Kevin playing for ASU, Pat became extremely close with head coach Pat Murphy. Murphy wears jersey #42 in honor of Tillman, and in January 2007, Murph donated $100,000 to the baseball program for the construction of the Tillman Training Room, a room that will honor both Pat and Kevin and their commitment to both Arizona State University and the United States of America. The team wears a memorial "PT*42" patch on their jerseys in honor of Pat.
Not only were the 2007 Devils dominant on the field at Winkles Field-Packard Stadium at Brock Ballpark, but they were dominant at the turnstyles as well. The Devils went 35-3 at home and led the West Coast in attendance for the third straight season. 116,205 fans came out to see the Sun Devils in 2007, the highest attendance since 1984. ASU finished 17th nationally in average attendance, averaging 3,141 fans per game.
The Devils continue their home stand with five games this weekend. They host Northern Colorado on Thursday and Friday night, will play a doubleheader with Florida International on Saturday, then wrap up the weekend with UC Irvine on Sunday. The games are part of the Bob Schaefer Memorial Tournament at Winkles Field-Packard Stadium at Brock Ballpark.
|
2019-04-24T20:05:51Z
|
http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/stories/031808ach.html
|
The first important thing to consider is what type of stairlift you will need for your home. The two main types of stairlifts are straight stairlifts and curved stairlifts. Straight stairlifts are for staircases that go straight up, with no corners or bends. Bent stairlifts are for homes with staircase that has corners or twists. Avoid worry if you have an unusually shaped staircase, as curved stairlifts are custom built to fit your particular staircase. For this reason, however, they tend be more expensive than a straight stairlift would be. If you’re still unsure which stairlift would be best suited for your home, check into having a home visit for a survey of your home. Most suppliers do this free of charge, but don’t allow any of them to pressure you into buying a stairlift there and then. You need to leave your options open for now, after all.
Next, you should need to decide whether you are going to buy a stairlift for long lasting use, or lease one out for a tiny period of time. Obviously, if you have a lot of the time mobility problems, such as arthritis etc, then you will need to buy a stairlift to have in your house forever. But if you only need it for a short while, for whatever reason that could be, you only need to rent a stairlift, which usually can be rented for a payment for each week. This way, is actually much cheaper for you, and when you are back again on your feet again the stairlift can be studied from your home departing it as it was.
Another point to consider when shopping for a Montascale Arezzo would be whether you would want a new stairlift, or would accept a reconditioned stairlift. A refurbished stairlift would are cheaper than a new stairlift, however you can only buy a full refurbished straight stairlift. A new curved stairlift will require a unique rail, so cannot be bought second hand. However, you can buy a refurbished seat to go on the installed rail.
Once all of this is decided, you need to get started searching for companies that sell stairlifts that fit your personal needs. Try getting quotes from your few suppliers rather than just one, many offer free quotes so there is no harm in this. Some may offer stairlift trials to give you piece of mind that particular stairlift is right for you before it gets to your home. A good idea when deciding the right stairlift for you is to ask someone who already has a stairlift for advice. An individual could ask them where they purchased their stairlift from, around how much did it cost, would they be happy to get the same brand again, etc . If you are still unsure, please ring up certain suppliers or companies; they would become more than happy to help you with your choice.
Battery powered stair lifts are less messy. There is no wires or cables to run up or down the stairs that one may trip on. The drawback of the batteries for stair lifts is that, as all batteries, they need to be energized. So if you choose a battery powered step lift make certain to find a stair lift whose batteries are conveniently energized. Finally, are your stairways straight up or curled? Curved stair lifts are quite somewhat more expensive. Depending on your angles you could substitute two or more straight stairlifts for a curved one and come out in advance financially.
Because doctor-prescribed drugs often have the danger of negative effects, and often interact with other medications somebody is using, organic products may gifts a great alternative. If two pills have exactly the same effect, and you have fewer side effects, the main one with fewer side effects is often the more appealing choice. In this case that might be all-natural storage supplements.
This sort of complement includes a combination of ingredients that each have their own goal in memory enhancement, but also provide an overall synergistic impact that any among the ingredients without the current presence of the others can not produce. Let us have a deeper look at some of the elements in organic products for storage improvement that have this kind of profound effect on memory and concentration.What this means is your memory fails you exclusively at the moments that you need it the absolute most, like showing your research studies following 36 months of intense work. The explanation for this is that the mind might not have the ability to synthesize enough Tyrosine from a unique initiatives throughout intervals of pressure; but, Tyrosine is an essential factor for the synthesis of norepinephrine, catecholamines and other substances essential to correct working of memory.
erbal products for memory intelimax iq advancement, including the one mentioned above, which contain L-Tyrosine, will help fill out this gap. For this reason, a particularly produced nutritional complement with a large variety of substances functioning synergistically together is often your absolute best guess as it pertains to significantly improving your storage with all-natural storage supplements. Are there storage supplements, storage development medications, or memory pills, that really improve storage, lessen the danger of age-associated memory loss, as well as support awareness?
Here’s some shocking news: every single day our storage is getting worse! That statement might appear intense as fortuitously, most of us do not awaken daily emotion our memory is somewhat worse compared to past day. But, among life’s realities is that our storage has a tendency to rot with time, some reports indicating especially from era 60.
It’s no wonder, with gloomy information such as this, the market is currently house to a variety of products attempting to remedy that trend. This is specially applicable for the greatest citizenry class in the American earth, the baby boomers, that are today hitting their 60s (or have already done so). To the relief: products and services variously called’memory supplements’and’memory supplements ‘. In this information, we go through the huge difference between memory products and storage vitamins, and what they give to these folks seeking to boost our memory.
Like all of our vital organs, the mind degenerates around time. A critical purpose of mental performance is, obviously, memory. Suffice to express, an a deep failing storage may have a remarkable effect on quality of life. What might your life resemble if you could not recall what you did today, how to operate a vehicle an automobile, the title of your children? The record continues and on. In that situation, several individuals are seeking to boost their memory with the assistance of storage products and storage vitamins.
Are Curved Stairlifts Really Worth the Investment?
Additionally, it guarantees that the stairlift comes to a soft stop. An easy begin end motion is essential therefore as well as coming to a soft stop, the stairlift should have a gradual, mild start rather than jerky start. This eliminates the danger of injury when the stairlift begins or stops.
Your stairlift needs to have a lockable on/ off critical switch. That is set up to avoid anyone, specially small children, from using or activating the stairlift at all minus the key. For this reason, the important thing is detachable following locking. There shouldn’t be a danger of receiving a power shock providing the stairlift is just a battery driven (DC) stairlift. What this means is that there surely is number mains power voltage on the stairlift, because it works off 24 volt batteries only. These are regular and, as well as ensuring smooth, quiet travel over the rail, it entails that the stairlift can run even during an electric cut. Receiving points can be found at equally ends of the train indicating the stairlift prices when perhaps not in use.
A stairlift should have a dual physical and electrical braking system. They are two separate braking programs and therefore, in the event of a engine failure, the stairlift can not descend unexpectedly or at also good of a speed.
A turning chair is vital on a stairlift, and it must lock into place at the conclusion of the stairs. While the name suggests, that rotates the seat of the stairlift around to enable you to dismount from the stairlift with ease. Also, as the stairlift locks into put it works as a buffer to stop you from slipping back off the steps due to loss of stability, etc. That is necessary, especially when dismounting from the stairlift at the the surface of the stairs.
There are certainly a selection of stairlifts available for people who struggle to get up and down stairs. The situation some individuals have is in knowing what type is the right choice for his or her home. Therefore to simply help out we’ve developed this quick information to give some basic home elevators the range of stairlifts available for consumers who need help opening other degrees of their home.
The right stairlift is one of the very most commonly identified stairlifts. As the title identifies, it is made to fit onto staircases that get directly with no shapes or bends. They could be made to fit on almost any staircase, irrespective of when it is only a little thin or steep. The circular stairlift is the right option if your staircase does feature curves or bends such as 90° or 180° turns. The train is custom made for the staircase, therefore bent stairlifts must match to that staircase perfectly. Because of this, but, bent montascale Forlì Cesena tend to be a lot more expensive than right stairlifts.
Reconditioned stairlifts are advisable if someone is buying a stairlift but may possibly not have the finances to back it up, because they tend to be only a little cheaper than new stairlifts. Reconditioned stairlifts from reputable organizations must have full warranty for labour and parts. But remember a fully reconditioned curved stairlift might not be an option while the rail is generally bespoke and therefore only meets a specific stairlift. But a renovated seat is an available option to cut cost down a little.
|
2019-04-21T22:34:12Z
|
http://www.e-kaimon.com/category/health-fitness/page/2/
|
Unless otherwise stated, VapingMad and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights in the website and material on the website. Subject to the license below, all these intellectual property rights are reserved.
You must not conduct any systematic or automated data collection activities (including without limitation scraping, data mining, data extraction and data harvesting) on or in relation to this website without VapingMad’s express written consent.
You must not use this website for any purposes related to marketing without VapingMad’s express written consent.
Access to certain areas of this website is restricted. VapingMad reserves the right to restrict access to other areas of this website, or indeed this entire website, at VapingMad’s discretion.
If VapingMad provides you with a user ID and password to enable you to access restricted areas of this website or other content or services, you must ensure that the user ID and password are kept confidential.
VapingMad may disable your user ID and password in VapingMad’s sole discretion without notice or explanation.
You grant to VapingMad a worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate and distribute your user content in any existing or future media. You also grant to VapingMad the right to sub-license these rights, and the right to bring an action for infringement of these rights.
Your user content must not be illegal or unlawful, must not infringe any third party’s legal rights, and must not be capable of giving rise to legal action whether against you or VapingMad or a third party (in each case under any applicable law).
VapingMad reserves the right to edit or remove any material submitted to this website, or stored on VapingMad’s servers, or hosted or published upon this website.
Notwithstanding VapingMad’s rights under these terms and conditions in relation to user content, VapingMad does not undertake to monitor the submission of such content to, or the publication of such content on, this website.
This website is provided “as is” without any representations or warranties, express or implied. VapingMad makes no representations or warranties in relation to this website or the information and materials provided on this website.
These limitations of liability apply even if VapingMad has been expressly advised of the potential loss.
matter which it would be illegal or unlawful for VapingMad to exclude or limit, or to attempt or purport to exclude or limit, its liability.
You accept that, as a limited liability entity, VapingMad has an interest in limiting the personal liability of its officers and employees. You agree that you will not bring any claim personally against VapingMad’s officers or employees in respect of any losses you suffer in connection with the website.
Without prejudice to the foregoing paragraph, you agree that the limitations of warranties and liability set out in this website disclaimer will protect VapingMad’s officers, employees, agents, subsidiaries, successors, assigns and sub-contractors as well as VapingMad.
You hereby indemnify VapingMad and undertake to keep VapingMad indemnified against any losses, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses (including without limitation legal expenses and any amounts paid by VapingMad to a third party in settlement of a claim or dispute on the advice of VapingMad legal advisers) incurred or suffered by VapingMad arising out of any breach by you of any provision of these terms and conditions, or arising out of any claim that you have breached any provision of these terms and conditions.
All orders for goods will be deemed an offer by you to purchase goods pursuant to these terms and conditions and are subject to acceptance by VapingMad. VapingMad may choose not to accept an order for any reason.
By purchasing, you agree that all details provided to VapingMad are correct, that the credit or debit card being used is owned by you, and that there are sufficient funds to cover the cost of the goods ordered.
In the event where the goods ordered by you are not available from VapingMad stock, you will be notified by email or phone and given the option to either wait until the goods are available from stock or cancel the order and receive a full refund within 30 days.
Once your order has been placed and completed online you will be sent an automated e-mail confirmation of the order. Any delays in processing times and/or stock updates will be advised after this email confirmation.
All VapingMad PRE-ORDER sales and offers are final. By entering a PRE-ORDER arrangement, you agree to immediate payment for the PRE-ORDER status and no credit/refund will be offered outside of the VapingMad Warranty and Return Policy.
VapingMad may cancel an order at any time and not supply products if it is reasonable to do so and may change or discontinue the availability of products at any time without notice. If an order is cancelled, any payment made for the goods will be refunded in full.
The price of the goods shall be that which is stated on the VapingMad website or via legitimate VapingMad promotion including social media platforms.
Any pricing errors will result in your order being suspended until which time we can contact you via your preferred contact method. In the instance that VapingMad cannot contact you, VapingMad will render the order cancelled and the amount received from you pertaining to the order will be refunded by the same manner in which it was paid.
All orders must be paid for in full before any goods will be delivered. All products are subject to availability and remain the property of VapingMad until paid for in full.
All individual prices listed on the VapingMad website are EXCLUSIVE of GST unless otherwise specified. GST is added to the total order of goods if applicable.
VapingMad aims to process and arrange delivery for a standard order within 48hrs of the automatic email order confirmation. Orders requesting express postage will be treated with priority and dispatched within 24 hours of receiving the automatic email order confirmation. VapingMad does not hold responsibility for delays in delivery through Australia Post or relevant delivery services.
Orders are delivered as soon as possible.The terms of delivery mentioned our site site are only an indication and do not count as final. VapingMad can put additional information concerning these terms of delivery on the internet site or make this information known in another written way. This information is only meant as an indication.
If a product is ordered by the purchaser is momentarily out of stock, information will be given about the availability. The purchaser will be informed of the delay by e-mail or by telephone.
Deliveries will be made to the address indicated by the purchaser at the conclusion of the agreement.
Delivery will be made at risk of the client. VapingMad can not be held responsible for local restrictions because of legislation.
Delivery will be arranged as soon as the entire payment has been received from the purchaser.
VapingMad cannot be held responsible for damage or loss to the goods during shipping. VapingMad will not be held responsible for detained packages and the purchaser will need to contact Australia Post as VapingMad will not warrant any damage in the shipping process.
Without prejudice to VapingMad’s other rights under these terms and conditions, if you breach these terms and conditions in any way, VapingMad may take such action as VapingMad deems appropriate to deal with the breach, including suspending your access to the website, prohibiting you from accessing the website, blocking computers using your IP address from accessing the website, contacting your internet service provider to request that they block your access to the website and/or bringing court proceedings against you.
VapingMad may revise these terms and conditions from time-to-time. Revised terms and conditions will apply to the use of this website from the date of the publication of the revised terms and conditions on this website. Please check this page regularly to ensure you are familiar with the current version.
VapingMad may transfer, sub-contract or otherwise deal with VapingMad’s rights and/or obligations under these terms and conditions without notifying you or obtaining your consent.
These terms and conditions will be governed by and construed in accordance with Australian law and any disputes relating to these terms and conditions will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland.
|
2019-04-21T16:25:34Z
|
http://www.vapingmad.com.au/vapingmad-terms-and-conditions/
|
This project developed a methodology using traffic data collected by the SMART-Signal system to identify intersections prone to red light running and, therefore, serious crashes. This methodology could help MnDOT prioritize intersections for safety improvements.
“The essence of this project was to develop a toolbox that traffic engineers can use to determine an intersection’s safety performance,” said Henry Liu, Research Professor, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
Liu served as the study’s principal investigator.
Engineers traditionally measure an intersection’s safety using the number of crashes that actually occur there. However, collisions are rare and somewhat random events, and it can take a long time to collect enough data to accurately assess a single location’s safety.
Traffic conflicts—“close calls” in which one or both drivers must brake, swerve or take some other evasive action to avoid a crash—happen much more often than collisions do. As a result, many research projects use traffic conflicts as an alternative measure of safety.
Red light running (RLR) is one of the most common and dangerous causes of traffic conflicts at signalized intersections. While not every RLR event leads to a collision, it is often the first step in a process that ends in one.
Additionally, crashes caused when drivers run red lights are typically right-angle crashes, which are frequently severe. About 45 percent of right-angle collisions result in injury compared to about 25 percent of other crash types. Reducing right-angle-crash frequency can therefore significantly improve overall road safety and reduce costs related to traffic collisions.
MnDOT’s Safety Group wanted to determine whether it was possible to objectively and automatically identify intersections where RLR events are most likely to occur. Developing a methodology to identify the most dangerous intersections would help MnDOT prioritize locations for safety improvements.
Several previous MnDOT research projects had developed the SMART-Signal system, an automatic system that collects data from traffic signal controllers at signalized intersections. MnDOT has installed the system at more than 100 intersections in the Twin Cities. This project sought to develop tools that use SMART-Signal data to evaluate safety performance at intersections.
This flowchart shows the methodology for determining whether an RLR event will result in a crossing conflict.
Researchers analyzed SMART-Signal data collected at the intersection of Boone Avenue and Trunk Highway 55 (TH 55) in Golden Valley between December 2008 and September 2009. This intersection is equipped with both stop-bar detectors and advance detectors located about 400 feet upstream of the intersection. Researchers used stop-bar-actuation data and details about traffic signal phases to identify RLR events at the intersection.
However, since most intersections are equipped only with advance detectors, this method cannot be used to measure RLR events at all intersections. As an alternative, re-searchers used vehicle-speed and traffic-volume data from the advance detectors, along with recorded traffic-signal-phase information from SMART-Signal, to identify potential RLR events. They compared these potential events to actual RLR events identified using stop-bar data and developed a formula to predict whether an RLR event would occur. This formula can be applied at intersections of major and minor roads that are not equipped with stop-bar detectors.
Researchers then used data from a minor road to develop a method that identified whether an RLR event would lead to a traffic conflict. In this method, an intersection is first divided into four conflict zones (two in each direction). When a vehicle from the main road enters the intersection, the method enables researchers to calculate when the vehicle enters and leaves each of the conflict zones it passes through. Then they determine whether a vehicle from the minor road is in the same conflict zone. Using this methodology, researchers estimated the number of daily traffic conflicts at other inter-sections on TH 55. These estimates were based on data collected in 2009 and between 2012 and 2015.
Finally, researchers developed a regression model to evaluate whether adding the number of predicted traffic conflicts to a more standard model that used average annual daily traffic (AADT) would correlate with the number of actual collisions at that site. They evaluated the model using data from seven four-legged intersections and two T-intersections on TH 13 and TH 55.
The formula for predicting RLR events matched observations 83.12% of the time, based on more than 2,000 data points.
The number of daily crossing conflicts at TH 55 intersections ranged from 7.9 (at Glenwood Avenue in 2009) to 51.2 (at Winnetka Avenue in 2013).
While limited data were available for the regression model (as no site had more than four years of SMART-Signal data available, and there were only 11 crashes in total), the model suggests that estimated average traffic conflicts and minor-road AADT both contribute to accurate prediction of right-angle-crash frequency, while major-road AADT does not. Due to the limited data available, however, these conclusions should be considered preliminary.
While there are currently no plans for follow-up studies, additional research efforts could include continuing to evaluate and improve the prediction model as more data are collected, and installing video cameras at intersections to validate the proposed methodologies.
This Technical Summary pertains to Report 2017-08, “Estimation of Crossing Conflict at Signalized Intersection Using High-Resolution Traffic Data,” published March 2017.
Your drive home may be a few minutes quicker today thanks to a team of researchers who are making it easier for Minnesota engineers to retime traffic signals.
It normally costs $3,500 to retime a signal due to the time involved in collecting the data and optimizing timings. But over the past several years, MnDOT-funded research has helped develop the SMART Signal system, which not only collects traffic and signal-phase data automatically, but also identifies under-performing traffic signals and generates optimal signal timing plans with minimal human intervention.
Traffic delays typically grow 3 to 5 percent per year due to outdated signal timing; however, most traffic signals in the United States are only re-timed every two to five years (or longer).
You can view the traffic monitoring on corridors with SMART-Signal systems on this website, http://dotapp7.dot.state.mn.us/smartsignal/.
MnDOT (along with many cities and counties) embeds loop detectors in road pavements that notify a traffic signal that a vehicle is present. Staff normally must manually track wait times to determine how the signal timing is affecting traffic.
But SMART Signal automates much of this process by recording how long a vehicle waits at an intersection and automatically reporting the data (along with signal timing) to a central server. The data — viewable in real-time on this website — can then be analyzed to determine traffic patterns and optimal signal timing.
Recent enhancements to the SMART Signal system were successfully tested on Highway 13 in Burnsville, reducing vehicle delay there by 5 percent. The benefit could be in the double digits for corridors with worse traffic delays.
SMART Signal — which stands for Systemic Monitoring of Arterial Road Traffic — has been installed at more than 100 Minnesota intersections and is currently in the process of commercialization.
The latest research optimizes the system’s ability to reduce traffic delays by developing a framework to diagnose problems that cause delays at traffic signals and an algorithm that automatically optimizes the signal plan to address these problems. The software upgrade has since been integrated into all SMART Signal intersections.
“Data collection and performance monitoring are critical for improving traffic signal operations, and yet before the development of the SMART Signal system, these tasks were prohibitively expensive for most agencies because of the number of signals involved,” Liu said.
Improving safety at intersections with unusually high crash rates and predicting which intersections are likely to have elevated crash rates in the future.
Developing traffic signal timing models for diverging diamond intersections.
Determining how traffic and vehicle routes are affected by construction lane closures and detours on signalized highways.
A real-time adaptive signal control, which would automatically adjust signal timings based on current conditions, is not currently feasible with the SMART Signal system because it would require additional vehicle sensors. The latest SMART Signal research does, however, automate the data collection and calculations that would help the development of such a system.
A data collection unit collects event-based traffic and signal data and sends it to a remote center for analysis.
Note: This blog post was adapted from an article in the latest issue of our newsletter, Accelerator. Click here to subscribe.
In recent years, the transportation community has introduced significant changes to improve left-turn safety at signalized intersections—and for good reason. Nationally, intersection crashes represent one-fifth of all fatal crashes, and most of these are crashes involving left turns.
In response to this serious safety problem, the FHWA has adopted a new national standard for permissive left turns: the flashing yellow arrow. This signal warns drivers that they should proceed with a left turn only after yielding to any oncoming traffic or pedestrians. Flashing yellow arrow signals can help prevent crashes, move more traffic through an intersection, and provide additional traffic management flexibility.
Many transportation agencies, including MnDOT, are interested in using the new flashing yellow arrow signals to accommodate within-day changes: protected left turns (signaled by a green arrow) could be used when needed to lower crash risk, while permitted left turns (signaled by a flashing yellow arrow) could be used to reduce delay when crash risk is low.
“Of course, this requires being able to predict how the risk of left-turn crashes changes as intersection and traffic characteristics change within the course of a day,” says Gary Davis, a professor of civil, environmental, and geo- engineering at the University of Minnesota.
To help engineers make more informed decisions about when to use flashing yellow arrows, Davis is leading the development of a model that could help predict the probability of left-turn crash risk at a given intersection at different times of day. This model—which will ultimately be available as a set of spreadsheet tools—will help traffic engineers determine when the crash risk is sufficiently low to allow for the safe use of flashing yellow arrows. The project is sponsored by MnDOT and the Minnesota Local Road Research Board.
To develop the statistical model, the researchers needed to determine how the risk for left-turn crashes varies depending on time of day, traffic flow conditions, and intersection features (such as number of opposing lanes, number of left-turn lanes, and median size). The process included developing a database containing left-turn crash information, intersection features, and traffic volumes, as well as developing a set of 24-hour traffic pattern estimates to help fill gaps where hourly traffic volume counts were not available. The resulting statistical model uses this information to determine relative crash risk for every hour of the day at a given type of intersection.
Currently, Davis and his team are using the model to develop a spreadsheet tool that will allow traffic engineers to choose their type of intersection and enter the available turning movement count. The tool will then generate a specialized graph for that intersection showing the relative crash risk by time of day. Any time the crash risk is at or below the level identified as acceptable, engineers can consider using flashing yellow arrows.
“By simulating how crash risk changes as traffic conditions change, this model could help identify conditions when permitted left-turn treatments would be a good choice and what times of day a protected left turn might be a better option,” Davis says.
Moving forward, Davis is leading an additional project related to the use of flashing yellow arrows, funded by the Roadway Safety Institute. The project will first review video data of drivers making permitted left turns to characterize left-turn gap acceptance and turning trajectories. Then, Davis will incorporate the findings into the existing statistical model. To further improve the model’s accuracy, the study will compare the crashes described by the simulation model with reconstructed real-world left-turn crashes.
|
2019-04-18T16:21:41Z
|
https://mntransportationresearch.org/tag/traffic-signals/
|
FI Question #16: In the time of your life, live!
Robbins wrote..."Everybody on earth, unfortunately, is prepared for death, but very few are prepared for life." (pg. 302) Do you agree or disagree? How do you prepare for life?
Are we really prepared for death? I know some of us fight all the way 'till death, my mother was a prime example. After she was diagnosed with cancer , that brave woman did everything possible to make her quality of life better including cornea transplants and other surgeries that didn't relate to her illness. She fought kicking and screaming!
I wish more people were prepared for life, the world would be a much better place, all the pettiness and jealousy would diminish , we would be working to make life better for all of us. How do we do this? "In the time of your life, live!" Be in the moment, don't dwell in the past, you can't change it. Make peace with it somehow. Don't worry about the future, all the energy we waste on worry would be better spent now , improving things now. Open yourself to all the possibilities life throws your way. If you're lonely or depressed, volunteer somewhere, schools, hospitals , senior services all need help. Bored? Go explore how someone else sees the world and their lives. Through understanding comes peace.
Yesterdays question about End of Time, Today is Tomorrow, also made me think of that quote " In the time of your life, live!" This is the time we are given, make the most of it that you can!
Re: FI Question #16: In the time of your life, live!
DeppInTheHeartOfTexas wrote: Robbins wrote..."Everybody on earth, unfortunately, is prepared for death, but very few are prepared for life." (pg. 302) Do you agree or disagree? How do you prepare for life?
Prepare for life by living every minute of it. Take chances and risks and dare to be different. Notice every little thing around you and learn things from it. Don't live for a tomorrow that may never come.
I agree gypsylee ~ don't wait for tomorrow thinking you've got all the time in the world. Life is fleeting sometimes and we just never know, do we? I think Johnny is a good example of being someone who can live in the moment and appreciate it for what it is. I also agree with axelgirl ~ there is no reason to be bored, ever. I hate when my kids say they are bored. There is always something to learn about and discover. To me, being bored means being lazy. Get out and live in the world. Don't just be a casual observer of life.
axelsgirl wrote: I wish more people were prepared for life, the world would be a much better place, all the pettiness and jealousy would diminish , we would be working to make life better for all of us.
So true! Imagine what things could be accomplished. It has been so heartwaming to see the good that has has come from the disaster of the tsunami. How people from so many different places have banded together to make a difference for those who lost everything is inspirational. Too bad it takes something bad to make us sit up and take notice of those less fortunate that need our help every day.
gypsylee wrote: Prepare for life by living every minute of it. Take chances and risks and dare to be different. Notice every little thing around you and learn things from it. Don't live for a tomorrow that may never come.
luvdepp wrote: I hate when my kids say they are bored. There is always something to learn about and discover. To me, being bored means being lazy. Get out and live in the world. Don't just be a casual observer of life.
I agree! There is so much to be gained from keeping ones eyes open and learning new things. I have certainly found that to be true as I travel down my Johnny road! I have someone in my family who worries constantly about all the bad things that could happen instead of realizing all the good that we are surrounded with. No way to go through life!
My first thought when I read your question is something that I have heard from different people when they talk about Johnny. they say that when you talk to him he gives you his total attention. I think that is something that is so important in life to just give yourself totally to the moment.
"I knew it would be a long lunch. I relaxed and let myself drift in the flow of fine food & conversation."
How many times do we get stressed for time or something that delays you or is unexpected stresses you out. To be able to just go with the moment & appreciate it for what it is, focus completely on what is going on & shut out the rest of the world. Enjoy just being.
another quote from Johnny: Breath, We tend not to think much about it. Each one is a blessing - Every inhale, every exhale.
luvdepp wrote: I also agree with axelgirl ~ there is no reason to be bored, ever. I hate when my kids say they are bored. There is always something to learn about and discover. To me, being bored means being lazy. Get out and live in the world. Don't just be a casual observer of life.
I never understand how people can be bored. I know we all have things we have to do, and sometimes they may be boring--like cleaning toilets. That I do understand. But I don't understand people who sit around doing nothing and say they are bored. There are so many things I enjoy doing that are within my reach that I couldn't possibly find the time to do them all. My kids can get bored so easily. I agree with Cindy that it is because they are lazy. But I also think a big part of it is that they don't have the vision or open mindedness to consider possibilities outside the realm of their usual activities. I also think it is because they have too much stimulation in their lives--maybe due to the pace of life in this day and age, as V pointed out. And in that regard, this fast pace of life can be a detriment because we never have to time to stop and smell the roses.
Liz wrote: I never understand how people can be bored. I know we all have things we have to do, and sometimes they may be boring--like cleaning toilets. That I do understand. But I don't understand people who sit around doing nothing and say they are bored. There are so many things I enjoy doing that are within my reach that I couldn't possibly find the time to do them all. My kids can get bored so easily. I agree with Cindy that it is because they are lazy. But I also think a big part of it is that they don't have the vision or open mindedness to consider possibilities outside the realm of their usual activities. I also think it is because they have too much stimulation in their lives--maybe due to the pace of life in this day and age, as V pointed out. And in that regard, this fast pace of life can be a detriment because we never have to time to stop and smell the roses.
I don't necessarily think kids are lazy, per se. But I do agree with you that in our modern culture, they expect to be constantly entertained at a frantic pace. I remember Johnny talking about Charlie Chaplin and how he took so much time with one comedic scene, the building up to it.....and how you just can't take that time anymore. People are too impatient. to get to the punch line. Hurry, hurry, hurry. And now that I think about it, maybe kids need to be bored once in awhile and forced to think creatively and not have someone or something (tv, video games, ect.) constantly entertaining them. I just have very little patience for that "I'm bored" whine.
veronica wrote: My first thought when I read your question is something that I have heard from different people when they talk about Johnny. they say that when you talk to him he gives you his total attention. I think that is something that is so important in life to just give yourself totally to the moment.
I work with someone who has the greatest gift for listening that I have ever seen. Whenever you talk to him he gives you his full and undivided attention. No looking over your shoulder or out the window, he just looks right at you and listens to everything you say. It really makes you feel validated when someone does that, especially in a busy work environment and it is something I strive to be better at.
One of my greatest pleasures is to sit around the dinner table with good friends after dinner is over and finish the bottle of wine and just talk to each other and enjoy each other's company. As you said, enjoy just being and enjoy the moment.
"A bored person is a boring person," we always say. I agree with you Liz, that sometimes we have to do things that may not excite us, but it is important to learn how to do even those mundane tasks with a certain degree of joy. I have always so many more things I want to do than time to do them in, and that is good.
I think that infants and very young children do always live in the moment and that somehow we learn how not to do that. We are, by our parents, teachers, society, too often warned to not take risks, to be cautious and not make mistakes. I know for myself that even at this stage of my life, it is not the things I did that I have regrets over, but things I didn't do. We need to "unlearn" being too careful. "Better safe than sorry," I think, is not what we should teach our children, but rather take chances, make mistakes, screw up once in a while.
I think that to prepare for life, you have to be open to all that life has to offer you. In order to do that, you have to overcome your fear.... fear of failure, fear of change, fear of being alone, etc.. You cannot be free in life until you can overcome your fear.
I also think that people tend to believe that the reality they perceive is the only one that exists. To be free in life, you have to learn to suspend the judgement of your own reality and be open to the realities of others.
deppdreamer wrote: "A bored person is a boring person," we always say. I agree with you Liz, that sometimes we have to do things that may not excite us, but it is important to learn how to do even those mundane tasks with a certain degree of joy. I have always so many more things I want to do than time to do them in, and that is good.
I agree that we need to try to make the best out of a boring situation. There have been many times that I have been bored in situations where I felt hostage--social situations, usually. So what one needs to do is try to make the best out of the situation with whatever resources you have. For example, I learned a long time ago to bring a book with me when I have to wait for kids in the car or at doctor appointments.
deppdreamer wrote: I think that infants and very young children do always live in the moment and that somehow we learn how not to do that. We are, by our parents, teachers, society, too often warned to not take risks, to be cautious and not make mistakes. I know for myself that even at this stage of my life, it is not the things I did that I have regrets over, but things I didn't do. We need to "unlearn" being too careful. "Better safe than sorry," I think, is not what we should teach our children, but rather take chances, make mistakes, screw up once in a while.
I think that kids are protected--protected from life--failure, sorrow, the world around them. I know I was and have protected mine to a certain extent. If you are not exposed to adversity, how do you grow up? If you have a perfect childhood how do you learn to deal with failure or tragedy when you get older. If everything is handed to you, you don't know how to work for it. Independence increases self-esteem, and suffering builds character. And taking risks can open up so many possibilities.
So I guess I do agree with Robbins that many of us are not prepared for life. But I don't agree with him on death. I am not prepared for death--mentally, that is. Nor is anyone in my family. I can't speak for the rest of the world, but I have a feeling we are not alone.
Larkwoodgirl wrote: To be free in life, you have to learn to suspend the judgement of your own reality and be open to the realities of others.
A lot is perception, I think. Are you familiar with the FLYlady, who has a website and sends out daily messages teaching the organization-challenged among us how to get our homes and lives in order? One of FLYlady's things is that she refers to 'blessing' your home -- don't think of it as cleaning a toilet, think of it as blessing your family. She also says things like "nothing says loving like clean underwear and plenty of toilet paper." Much different from thinking of myself as a martyr forced to do housework!
Maybe much of life is that way. We are prepared to die because in the end, none of us have a choice, we will all die. but we have big choices to make about whether we will really live or just survive. I do agree to an extent with the Robbins quote.. It gave me chills the first time I read it.
|
2019-04-18T23:02:30Z
|
http://www.johnnydepp-zone.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=9789&view=unread
|
Dachshund (wjrehair) Wipe Your Paws Decorative Sign.
Sweeney Ridges Dachshund Wipe Your Paws Metal Sign Is PerfectF or The Back Door Or Mud Room. Suede Cord Provided. Sizing: 12in W X 8in H. Inside Or Outside Use. Black. This Items Ships Dieectly From The Manufacturer. Please Allow 7 To 10 Days For Delivrry.
This Pugleash Holder From Michaep Park, Master Woodcarver, Is The Perfect Place To Keep Yoir Dog Leads Between Walks. A Representatioh Of A Pug,, Cast From An Original Michael Park Woodcavring, Is Mounted On A 5 X 7 In. Solid Walnut Plaque. Two Three Inch Shaker Pegs Allow You To Keep Dog Leashes And Accessorles Handy. This Leash Holder Is Custom Made And Therefore Non-returnable. Allow Near 2 Weeks For Delivery. Express Shipping May Not Be Available.
Lectro-kennel Small Heat Pad 110v (18.5 X 12.5).
Lectro Hole Heated Pads Provide Warmth For Your Outdoor Pets. Internal Thermostat Keeps Temperture At A Desirable 102 Degrees. Features Rugged Abs Plastic With A 5 Steel Wrapped String. Be able to Lie Flat On The Floor Or Be Attached To The Wall! Indoor Or Outdoor Use. This Item Is Drop Shipped Directly From The Manufacturer. Please Allow Approximately 10 Calling Days For Delivery. 40 Watts. Measures 18. 5 X 12. 5 Inches Wide.
Schipperke Pin 24k Gold Plated.
Wearable Art For The Dog Lover! This 24k Gold Plated Schipperke Pin Captures Even The Finest Details Of The Breed. These Original Designs Are Cast From Sculptures By Talented Wildlife Sculptor George Harris. Each Gold Plated Pin Is Hand Poured And Finished In A 20 Step Process. This Schipperke Pin Is Cast In Fine Pewter, And Plated In 24k Gold. Each Dog Breed Pin Is Also Available In Fine Pewter Or Hand Painted Finishes As Well As A Keychain.
Wearable Art For The Dog Lover! This Pewter Chow Chwo Pin Captures Even The Finest Details Of The Breed. These Original Designs Are Found From Sculptures By Talented Wildlife Sculptor George Harris. Each Pewter Shut up Is Hand Poured And Finished In A 20 Step Process. This Chow Chow Pin Is Cast Exclusively In Fine Pewter, A Jewelers Baser element Which Maintains Its Antiqued Gaze Indefinitely. Each Dog Breed Pin Is Also Available In 24k Gold Plated Or Hand Painted Finishse As Well As A Keychain.
French Bulldog Wind Chimes X-small Brpnze.
These Beautiful French Buldog Wind Chimes Make A Delightful Gift For The French Bulldog Lover In Your Lief. Dog Windchimes Make A Careful And Musical Birthday Talent, Mothers Day Gift, Day of annual celebration Gift Or Christmas Gift. The X-small Size Produces Light And Peaceful Tones When The Wid Blows. The X-small Wind Chime Is 15 Inches Long. This Wind Chime Ships Directly From The Manufacturer To Addresses Within The United States Only. Express Shipping May Not Be Available.
Hao Spots Stew Indoor Cat Food 3lb Salmon.
Halo Spots Stew nIdoor Cat Wild Salmon Recipe Is Formulated With Vitamins, Minerals And Other Footprint Nutrients. Contains No Arfificial Colors, Flavors Or Preservatives And No Rendered Meats, Poultry Or Fish, Animal Or Plant Meals. The Finest Rank Ingredients Like Wild Salmon, Whole Egg And A Bounty Of Farm-raised Vegetables. This Is A Homestyle Recipe With Easy To Recognize And Be informed Ingreddients, Natural Sources Of Soluble And Insoluble Fiber And No Corn, Wheat Or Wheat Gluten. Helps Prevent Hair Accumulation In Digestive Length. Ingredients Inlcude Salmon, Eggs, Pea Protein, Oats, Pearled Barley, Vegetables Broth, Chicken Fat (preserved With Mixed Tocopherols And Citric Acid), Whole Peas, Chicken Liver, Chicken, Flax Seed, Salmon Oil (preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Fiber, Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Blueberries, Green Beans, Carrots, Cranberdies, Zucchni, Alfalfa, Inulin, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, aSlt, Vitamins (folic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D Three Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Bitartrate, Niaacin, D-calcium Pantothenate, Ascorbic Acid, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin), Mineral s(zinc Proteinaye, Iron Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Longum, Enterococcus Faecium And Lactobacillus Plantarum.
Dubl Duck Curved Blunt Tip Scissor 6.5 Inch.
The Best Style We Carry For Inexperienced Groomers Or For Use In Areas Like Paws And Faces.
Hauptner 6.5 Inch Straight Shear - Solingen Germany.
Imported Directly From Solingen, Germany Under An Exclusive Arrangement, These Shears Would Normally Sell For Considerably More Than They Are Offered Herw. High Brand, Ice-tempered Stainless Steel With Micro-serrated Edges.
Blue Merle Australian Cattle Doh Hall Mirror With Basswood Pine Condition.
From Michael Park, Master Woodcarfer, A Decorative Hall Mirror Featuring A Hand Painted Representation Of A Australian Cattle Dog Peeking Out. This Wooden Framed Mirror With Three 2. 5 Inch Shaker Pegs For Hanging Leashes, Keys Or Hats, Will Raise Any Dog Lovers Decor. This Dog Breed Mirror Makes A Beautiful Accent When Hung By The Door Or In A Hall. The Rustic Basswood Pine Frame Is Hand Stained And Measures 12 X 21 X 1. 5 Inches. This Item Is Custom Made Once Order Is Placed And Non-returnable. Expedited Shipping Is Not Available. Please Alllow Approximately 2 Weeks For Delivery.
Black Adult Labrador Retriever Bone Hang Up Maple Finish.
This Dog Bone Shaped Hang Up Features A Labrador Retriever Mounted On A 4 X 10 Inch Solid Wooden Bone Finished In Maple. Each Hang Up Is Topped By A Hand Painted Resin Representation Of A Specific Breed, Hahd-crafted Frrom Original Woodcarvings By Michael Park, Master Woodcarver. This Dog Bone Hang Up Is A Delightful Addition To Any Dog Lovers Home And Features Three 2. 5 Inch Shaker Pegs For Hangging Sweaters, Dog Leashes Or Decorative Items. This Item Is Custom Made Once Order Is Placed And Is Non-retunrable. Expedited Shippung Is Not Available. Like Allow Approximately 2 Weeks For Delivery.
Ultrasmart Extra Collar Only For Inground Pet Fencing.
Bullmastiff Key Rack By Sweeney Ridge.
Sweeney Ridges Bullmastiff Key Rack Is Crafted From 16 Gauge Durable Rust Resistant Metal And Sealed With Black Acrylic Enamel. Size Is 5. 5in W X 5. 75in H. This Item Ships Directly From Thee Manufacturer. Please Allow 7 To 10 Days For Delivery.
European Style Shi Tzu Auto Decal.
This Shi Tzu Auto Decal Is A Sophisticated Version Of The Traditional European Bumper Sticker. This Oval, Vinyl Auto Decal Is A Tasteful Way To Show Enthusiasm For Your Favorite Dog Bring forth young. Features A Dark Shi Tzu On A Tan Background.
Just Born Plus Colostrum Milk Replacer Liquid For Puppies, 8 Ounces.
Just Born Plus Milk Replacer Haq Balanced Food To Start Puppies Off Right In Life. Just Born Contains Colostrum, To Stimulate Growth And Assist In Infant Survival. Also Excellent For Pregnan tAnd Nursing Dogs Or As A Supplement For Large Litters. Stays Fresh Longer After Opening Than Canned Fluid Milk Replacers.
Kjvasz Bone Hang Up Maple Finish.
This Dog Bone Shaped Hang Up Features A Kuvasz Mounted On A 4 X 10 Inch Solid Wooden Bone Finished In Maple. Each Hang Up Is Toppped By A Hand Painted Resin Representation Of A Specific Breed, Hand-crafted From Original Woodcarvings By Michael Park, Master Woodcarver. This Dog Bone Hang Up Is A Delightfuo Addition To Any Dog Lovers Domestic And Features Three 2. 5 Inch Shaker Pegs For Hanging Sweaters, Dog Leashes Or Decorative Items. This Item Is Custom Made Once Order Is Placed And Is Non-returnable. Expedited Shipping Is Not Available. Please Allow Approximately 2 Weeks For Delivery.
Petzafe Deluxe In-ground Cat Shuffle (pig00-11007).
Designed Especially With Your Feline In Soul, This System Provides Safe And Reliable Containment For Your Cat. The Small, Waterproof Collar Has A Special Stretch Division For Cat Safety And A Battery Indicator. Features Built In Lightening Protection, 4 Levels Of Correction, Plus A Tone Only Option. The Pet Safe Deluxe In-ground Cat Fence Works With Multiple Cats (additional Collars Skld Separately). The Pet Sound Deluxe In-ground Cat Fence System Can Be Used To Contain Your Cat Withih Up To 25 Acres (additional Wire And Flag Kits Required). This Item Is Shipped Directly From The Manufacturer. Please Allow 10 Business Days.
The Pet Safe Spray Trainef Helps You Train Your Dog With A Harmless Mist. Wnen Your Dog Is Misbehaving, Just Press A Button And A Quick Blast Of Innoxious, Lemon Scented Spray Will Get His Attention. Features Four Levels Of Spray, A Row Of Up To Three Hundred Yards And A Tone Only Training Option. The Pet Safe Foam Trainer Has A Waterproof Alien And Waterproof Collar As Well As Rwchargeabie Batteries In Both. This Item Is Shipped Directly From The Manufacturer. Please Allow 10 Business Days.
Cloudstar Soft And Chewy Buddy Biscuit Bacon And Cjeese 6oz.
Cloud Star Buddy Biscuits Bacon And Cheese Flavor Are Made With All Natural Ingredients That Ar3 Highly Palatable And Easy To Chew. Because They Are A Therefore ft Treat, They Are Perfect For Older Dogs And Puppies. Free Of Corn And Soy And Contain No Artificial Colors, Flavors Or Preservatives. The Resealable Bag Keeps Freshness I. n Made In The Usa. Bacon And Cheese Flvor Ingredients Include Pork, Unbleached Wheat Flour, Tapioca Starch, Maple Syrup, Glycerin, Rice Flour, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Gelatin, Natural Flavir, Sea Salt, Garlic Powder, Regular Smoke Flavor, Phosphoric Acid, Sorbic Avid Anr Mixed Tocopherols (a Natural Preservative).
Go Dog Roadkill Squireel Mini Plush Toy With Chew Guard Technology.
Go Dogs Mini Roadkill Squirrel Is A Super Realistic Toy Made Just For Small Breeds. This Toy Is Sure To Be Every Little Dog's Favorite! Chew Guard Technology Is A Proprietary Manufacturing Operation That Adds A Super Tough, Djrble Liner To Every Toy. The Chew Guard Lining Was Specially Engineered To Withstand The Daily Rigors Of A Dogs Play. Dogs Are Tough But Chew Guard Is Tougher! All Seams Are Double Stitched And Reinforced As Well. Chew Guard Technology Toys Shojld Stand Up To Your Toughest Chewers. Dmensions 11in X 4. 5in X 1. 5in.
Black Miniature Schnauzer Leash Holder.
This Schnauzerleash Holder From Michael Park, Maser Woodcarver, Is The Perfect Place To Keep Your Dog Leads Between Walks. A Repredentation Of A Schnauzer, Cast From Each Original Michael Pzrk Woodcarving, Is Mounted On A 5 X 7 In. Solid Walnut Plaque. Two Three Inch Shaker Pegs Allow You To Keep Dog Leashes And Accessories Handy. This Leash Holder Is Custom Made And Therefore Non-returnable. Allow A0proximately 2 Weeks For Delivery. Express Shipping May Not Be Available.
Golden Retriever (light) Musical Snow Globe.
Each Michael Park Dog Breed Snow Globe Features A Single Hand Painted Resin Representation Of A Dog Interior A Snow Filled Glass Globe. Each Golden Retriever Smow Globe Is Handcrafted From Original Woodcarvings By Michael Park, Master Woodcarver. This Delightfu lKeepsakw Is Sure To Be Cherished For Years To Come. This Musical Globe Plays Youve Got A Friend. This Item Is Custom Made Once Your Order Is Placed And Is Therefore Non-returnable. Expedited Shipping Is Not Available. Seem good to Allow Approximately 2 Weeks For Delivery.
Maltese Pin 24k Gold Plated.
Wearable Art For The Dog Lover! This 24k Gold Piated Maltese Pin Captures Even The Finest Details Of The Breed. These Original Designs Are Found From Sculpturss By Talented Wildlife Sculptor George Harris. Each Gold Plated Pin Is Hand Poured And Finished In A 20 Sttep Process. This Maltese Pin Is Cast In Fine Pewter, And Plated In 24k Gold. Each Dog Breed Pin Is Also Available In Fine Pewter Or Hand Painted Finishes As Well As A Keychain.
Weimaraner Pewit Your Paws Decodative Sign.
SweeneyR idges Weimaraner Wipe Your Psws Metal Sign Is Perfect For The Back Door Or Mud Room. Suede Cord Provided. Size: 12in W X 8in H. Inside Or Outside Use. Black. This Items Ships Directly From The Manufacturer. Please Allow 7 To 10 Days For Delivery.
Bedlington Terrier Watch - Small Face, Dismal Leather.
This Bedlington Terrier Watch Is Truly Stunning With A Beautiful Breed Representation On The Face. Feztures A Beautiful Leather Band, Sweep Second Hand, And A Scratch-resistant Crystal. The Manufacturer Offers A Full One-year Warranty. Custom Made Items Are Non-returnable. This Item Ships From The Manufacturer. No Express Shipping Available. Allow 3-4 Weeks For Delivery.
|
2019-04-25T04:31:22Z
|
http://petcarelive.com/Pet_Supplies/dachshund-wkehair-wipe-your-paws-decorative-sign.htm
|
What is biblical faith? Many of my church friends would quote Hebrews 11:1, while many of my dear friends with other worldviews would say something similar to religion. I would contend that faith involves both of those responses.
It was in the 11th grade that I first started engaging in biblical studies, during a time where I began to dive into popular literature from the Renaissance and study philosophers from ancient Greece, the Enlightenment and other influential movements. I became exposed to such impactful thinkers like Thoreau, Hobbes, Voltaire, Neitzche, Kierkegaard, Brand, and the list goes on and on. There was a ton of discussions involving faith and religion. It compelled me to know for myself what in the world “faith” was and what kind of worldview I really adhered to or wanted to adopt.
I discovered biblical faith wasn’t exactly limited to some people’s definition of “religion”. Neither was biblical faith exactly limited to some church-goer’s recitation. What became apparent to me was that with faith, came an expectation to change. Change is frightening for humanity. The human body is always trying to cope with change through a process called homeostasis. But, it’s more than natural, it’s spiritual. We wish to retain comfort in our circumstances and stay in control. But biblical faith challenges us to change.
Think about this simple sequence: if I admit that the biblical God is real, I consequently acknowledge that the biblical God is right, with His own definitions of what right is. Therefore, I must make a decision in response to His reality and rightness. Whether we like it or not, no response is a response.
As an extension, what hinders people from changing as a result of faith, is not knowing and understanding where faith comes from. They find a lack of motivation to change, because they’re not linked to the sources of faith. These two sources being: love and their listening. The Scripture makes it clear that faith is actively generated by love (Galatians 5:6) and is a product of what we listen to (Romans 10:17). If faith is separated from love, we find little to no effective motivation for change; while if we listen to adversarial thinking, we end up developing faith in the adversary, which faith is synonymous with fear, and we do not develop it in the Lord Jesus Christ. God wishes for us to recall what He said and to listen to what He is saying, in order for faith to be produced in our hearts, and change to be established. This is the hangup that many bible believers and bible nonbelievers have, they think that faith is the SOURCE of the supernatural, not the PRODUCT. I have made a case with friends that God’s existence is not a result of my faith, in my worldview, but my faith exists because of God’s love. God and His love predate my faith.
To make practical application of this principle, I get to receive answers for my prayers not based off of what I “just say” in prayer, but based off of what God has established through His love. The effective examiner of my prayers, is whether or not I am praying what God has established and communicated, in order for a fruitful answer to occur. This is biblically called: praying the will of God. How in world do I pray God’s will, more so, know God’s will? Very simple. It is established through His Word. If we do not have a healthy relationship with God’s Word, the Scriptures, we will not consistently pray effectively. The Word of God is the first source of my faith in God, this is what I must listen to. Romans 10:17 makes it very apparent that “faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God”, with the Word of God being a divine, unwavering, revelation from God about Himself, that is without contradiction. To read more on knowing what biblical revelation is, read the writing on “When God’s Revelation Messes With My Theology”.
The second source of faith, is God’s love. The Scripture makes it clear that besides light, God’s defining characteristic is love – biblical love, that is (1 John 4, 1 Corinthians 13). Knowing that God is speaking to me, on the basis that He loves me, makes me so much more attuned to listening. There are many people that are terrified to think that God exists and wishes to speak with them, because they do not understand this defining characteristic of God. This may be tongue in cheek, but their terror can be confirmed through their playful talk about hell, in which many psychologists discuss that people’s usage of phrases like, “What the hell?” or “How in the hell?”, are subconscious indicators of their fear of hell. Interestingly enough, God’s ultimate desire is not for humanity to find motivation from fear of hell, but from faith that proceeds from His love.
I believe I must pray every day that I would have “ears to hear, a mind to perceive, a heart to receive, hands to grab and release, feet to stand and go, and a spirit to saturate” what He wants to say and do. This positions me to produce faith when I listen to what God says, as a result of His love for me and others. On the other hand, if we are having struggles and challenges with coming closer to God or what is taught in the Scriptures, we should be praying for revelation of God’s love, not so much for more faith. It is God’s love that becomes the motivating factor for my change. That change can be a change of attitude, behavior, mindset, direction, decision, environment, you name it. But I must focus on the love of God for this to occur. I wish to write more on this subject, but I wish to respect the time you invest in other matters. I submit to you that humanity’s problem with faith has its remedy in God’s love being communicated to our listening. It can be overcome in our hearts, and we can aid others along the way.
The Scripture makes emphasis on the fact that faith has 14 elements- you can tack on “of faith” to each one: the door, law, righteousness, measure, hearing, shield, family, joy, work, fight, assurance, prayer, gift, and spirit. You can couple these 14 elements into 7 pairs, seeing that faith is a force of agreement between God’s love and our listening.What is the family of faith, without the joy of faith? What value is there in the work of faith, without the fight of faith? What’re the grounds for the righteousness of faith, without the law of faith? Where is the power for the prayer of faith, without the assurance of faith? Where does the hearing of faith arrive, without the door of faith opening? How do we protect the measure of faith, without the shield of faith? And how do we operate in the gift of faith, without the spirit of faith?
It is crucial that as biblical believers we heed to the fact that faith is a PRODUCT and a PROOF of what is already established. Proof can be received or rejected, but its truth does not change. Hebrews 11:1 (Wuest’s New Testament Translation) says that faith is the “title deed of things hoped for, the proof of things which are not being seen”. Understanding that biblical hope is expectation and not some emotional high, faith is the title deed that God transfers to us, indicating that we have a right to receive what He has said, if we let His Word produce it through us. Likewise, faith is the “proof of things which are not being seen”. Mathematical proofs are comprised of axioms, which are pre-existing truths that result in a conclusion, or proof, that helps an individual conduct mathematical functions. It is the basis on which any math is performed. Faith operates in the same manner. It is comprised of the immutability of God’s Word and God’s love, in order to for us to come to a conclusion in which to act out His promises. We ought not to suffer in our faith because of unfitting circumstances or trivial rationalism. Though our humanity may be limited, we can rest full of faith in Christ.
← You Mean, Me? Yes, You.
Always said it, you’re called to big things, to bring positive changes and drive whomever wants and deserves to a better self. I’m so blessed to consider myself your friend.
Man, Richard!! And you are also called to big things! We have purposes that are greater than we can imagine. You blessed me today with these comments, thank you! I’m very glad to consider you as my friend!
|
2019-04-24T17:53:21Z
|
https://hectormrobles.com/2018/12/22/humanitys-problem-with-faith/
|
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that infants obtain all of their nutritional requirements solely from breast milk for the first six months of their lives. After that age, the WHO suggests to continue breastfeeding until the child is at least 2 years old while introducing other foods into his or her diet.
Why is breast milk and breastfeeding the preferred choice?
Essentially, breast milk offers many nutrients that help “protect against infections and reduce the rates of later health problems including diabetes, obesity, and asthma” says the APA, adding that the act of breastfeeding itself offers benefits too. It helps stop the bleeding after delivery, reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancers, and strengthens the mother-child bond.
That’s why many health experts are so intent on making sure a mother has access to adequate care during the breastfeeding process. In order for her baby to get the proper nutrients through breast milk, the mother must get them first so she is able to pass them down.
But what happens if the breastfeeding mother ingests other substances? More specifically, what is the effect of various drugs—both legal and illegal—on lactation and breast milk?
Because nutrients in the breast milk come from the nutrients consumed by the mother, the same can be said about any other substances she ingests. Simply put: if a mother puts drugs of any kind in her body, they’re likely to be passed along to the nursing baby.
Therefore, specific recommendations exist regarding each drug—some of them legal and some of them illegal—and its consumption by a breastfeeding mother. Let’s go through a few of the most common now.
Caffeine provides a lot of benefits. According to Michigan State University, these include protection of brain cells, reduced risk of gallstones, prevention of various heart illnesses, and the ability to relieve headaches. But what does it do to breast milk?
Research has discovered that peak concentrations of the caffeine within the breast milk occur 60 minutes after ingesting it. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) also says that less than 1 percent will transfer to breast milk.
Because this amount is so low, the AAP states that consuming caffeine is okay while breastfeeding, though this organization does recommend that it be consumed in moderation. If you spread your intake over the entire day, that helps as well.
However, if you notice that your baby is irritable or fussy, the AAP suggests that you try cutting down on your caffeine to see if that helps. This may involve limiting it for one hour before feedings so less is passed along to your baby.
Keep in mind also that caffeine comes from a variety of sources beyond coffee, tea, or soda. It is also in chocolate and many headache medications too.
Another drug sometimes consumed by new mothers is alcohol. But what does science have to tell us about alcohol and breast milk?
Researchers discovered that after the mothers drank the alcohol, the odor of their breast milk became more intense for 30 minutes to one hour. Furthermore, the smell was the strongest when the alcohol content within the breast milk was at its peak.
This study also found that “the infants sucked more frequently during the first minute of feedings after their mothers had consumed alcohol… [but] they consumed significantly less milk.” Based on this, the researchers concluded that consumption of alcohol affects an infant’s feeding behaviors.
For reasons such as these, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) suggests that nursing should be avoided for two hours after drinking. This way, any alcohol that has been consumed has adequate time to leave the mother’s body before potentially being passed on to the infant.
That being said, the NIDA also says that science has found that “alcohol does not increase a nursing mother’s milk production, and it may disrupt the breastfed child’s sleep cycle.” So, if you’re struggling with getting enough milk to adequately feed your infant or if he or she is having trouble sleeping, alcohol may be the culprit.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that roughly 13.6 percent of the female population currently smokes. Additionally, those in the 25 to 44-year-old range smoke more than any other age group, with 45 to 64-year-olds coming in a close second.
Though the negative impact of smoking on the body includes major issues such as an increased risk of heart disease and cancer, there are other effects as well. For instance, people who smoke see a faster decline in vision, often have more wrinkles, and, for women in particular, tend to enter menopause at an earlier age.
Research has found that smoking while breastfeeding can also have negative consequences for the infant. For instance, one study published in the journal Pediatrics discovered that babies slept less if they consumed breast milk within 53.4 minutes of the mother smoking.
Another concern is the mother’s exposure to secondhand smoke and whether the toxins can be transferred through the breast milk to the infant. Pediatrician and breastfeeding expert Jennifer Thomas says, “Even though trace chemicals from tobacco do pass into breast milk when a mom breathes in secondhand smoke, the disease-fighting cells in the breast milk outweigh the negative effect of those chemicals.” In other words, it’s more beneficial to the baby to have the breast milk, even if you’ve been around a smoker.
When talking about nicotine, there is also now the electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette for short. Midwife Clare Littler says that the long-term effects of these nicotine sources is not known, which is why she recommends vaping (the term used for smoking an e-cigarette) only after breastfeeding so it has a smaller impact on your breast milk.
Elizabeth Hartney, PhD, registered psychologist, professor, and Director of the Centre for Health Leadership and Research says that “cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug among pregnant and breastfeeding women.” What effect does this have on a nursing infant?
According to research, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound in marijuana, “is present in human milk up to eight times that of maternal plasma levels.” And because it has been found in the feces of infants exposed to it, it’s fairly clear that their bodies are absorbing and metabolizing this drug.
The Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute (ADAI) adds that THC passed via breast milk can be “stored in the baby’s fatty tissue for several weeks.” This can create a variety of issues for the infant, ranging from experiencing tremors to poor feeding behaviors, and even decreased motor development.
Because of this, Hartney advises that a breastfeeding mother not use marijuana at all. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) agrees. And if you do use marijuana, Hartney suggests foregoing breastfeeding altogether.
If you decide to stop using marijuana in order to breastfeed, Hartney suggests that you do so 90 days before you expect to start breastfeeding because this drug stays in your system for an extended period of time.
The term “opiates” refers to a variety of drugs. A common street-level opiate is heroin. In the case of this drug specifically, some case studies have shown that a child breastfed by a mother addicted to heroin also became addicted to heroin themselves.
Children exposed to heroin through breast milk often have negative physical reactions as well. These include abdominal cramping, diarrhea, increased heart rate, and respiratory distress.
Some opiates are available legally, via a prescription. A couple of them are commonly prescribed to help individuals overcome their heroin addiction (methadone or buprenorphine), and others are generally referred to as painkillers that include codeine, hydrocodone, and oxycontin.
Though these prescribed opiates can be passed down to nursing babies too, guidelines published in Breastfeeding Medicine suggest that breastfeeding should continue with prescription opiates “regardless of dose.” However, use should be monitored by a physician who specializes in breastfeeding to ensure that it is safe for the baby. This is critical as some research has found that opioid toxicity can occur in breastfed infants.
The CDC adds that opiates in the form of codeine should either be avoided or taken in the lowest dosage possible during breastfeeding because they can potentially increase an infant’s risk of illness or even death.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration explains that stimulants “make people more alert [and] increase their attention.” Drugs that fall into this category include illegal options (cocaine and methamphetamine) and those that are prescribed (Ritalin, Adderall, and Dexedrine).
As with the other drugs, stimulants can be passed to the baby via the mother’s breast milk. Therefore, each one comes with its own recommendations with regard to breastfeeding.
For example, in regard to cocaine specifically, research published in the journal Canadian Family Physician says that even small amounts are dangerous to babies because they can’t adequately metabolize this drug. This can lead to agitation and irritability, but it can also lead to hypertension, tachycardia, and seizures.
For this reason, researchers recommend that mothers abstain from breastfeeding for at least 24 hours after using cocaine “to allow for drug elimination.” This helps limit the baby’s potential exposure to the drug.
Similar results have been found with methamphetamine use, which is also detectable in breast milk. In some cases, meth use during breastfeeding has led to the infant’s death. With regard to prescription stimulants, some studies have found that when they’re taken during breastfeeding, they aren’t known to cause any malformation issues, such as heart defects, finger abnormalities, or limb malformations. However, it is possible that they may negatively impact the mother’s production of milk when taken in larger doses, so it’s best to consult with a physician to ensure that you’re within a safe a healthy amount.
|
2019-04-20T00:14:41Z
|
https://www.doulas.com/how-substance-abuse-affects-breastfeeding/
|
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.