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Located in Holland Park, Richmond, Direct Painting Group was tasked with carrying out the decoration works in this spacious home; consisting of living rooms, dining room and study. Following an initial home-visit, we provided a precise cost-breakdown for the required works. The homeowners were sure of their colour choices for their home, which allowed a site induction and commencement to take place shortly after our visit. The transformed home is a modern and flexible space. The decorating work has brought new life into the house. Each room in the property has undergone thorough preparation and decoration to ensure a high-quality and lasting finish. The living room is the boldest of the property, complete with a feature wall breaking up the colour scheme of the room.
J. E. Jamal Martin - Africana Studies J.E. Jamal Martín, born in Norfolk in 1954, educated at the New School for Social Research, completed his undergraduate degree at Hawaii Pacific College and graduate degree at the University of Hawaii’i at Manoa with postgraduate work at the University of Michigan. He has conducted interdisciplinary research, taught and practiced in local, national and global settings in nursing, medicine and international health. He joined the faculty of the University of New Mexico in 2010 and received his PhD from that institution in 2002. His readings in the ‘black experience’ started in 1968 at the Schomburg Collection in Harlem, NYC and more extensively with postdoctoral area studies in the Africa and Middle East Reading Rooms at the U.S. Library of Congress. Alongside his complex problem solving (interdisciplinary) research and teaching interests lies African-Iberian historiography, the Moors, the ancient manuscripts of fabled Timbuktu, the study of Islam in Africa and the Americas, and Africa in antiquity.
In a world dominated by screens and schedules, the great outdoors offers a sanctuary for childhood wonder and growth. Suwannee River Rendezvous in Mayo, Florida, provides an idyllic backdrop for camping adventures that go beyond mere recreation. Camping at this riverside haven offers children a chance to explore, learn, and develop in ways that traditional settings often cannot. Nature as the Ultimate Playground At Suwannee River Rendezvous, nature becomes a playground where children’s imaginations can run wild. The campgrounds offer a vast and varied landscape for kids to explore, from the riverside to the woods. This unstructured playtime encourages creativity, problem-solving, and cognitive development, as children discover the intricacies of the natural world around them. Camping is an educational adventure like no other. Kids have the chance to engage in hands-on learning, from setting up tents to identifying plants and wildlife. Guided by curiosity, they ask questions, make observations, and gain a deeper understanding of the environment. Learning becomes an organic part of the camping experience. Resilience and Self-Reliance Camping encourages kids to step out of their comfort zones and develop a sense of resilience. They learn to adapt to changing conditions, face challenges head-on, and overcome obstacles. Whether it’s building a campfire or navigating a trail, children gain a sense of self-reliance and confidence that will serve them well in other areas of life. Appreciation for Nature Suwannee River Rendezvous offers a front-row seat to the wonders of the natural world. Children develop a deeper appreciation for the environment as they witness the beauty of sunsets, hear the sounds of wildlife, and feel the textures of different plants. This newfound connection to nature fosters a sense of responsibility and stewardship. Social Skills and Teamwork Camping at Suwannee River Rendezvous is often a group experience, whether with family or friends. Kids learn valuable social skills as they interact with others, share responsibilities, and engage in cooperative activities. Working together to set up camp, prepare meals, and embark on adventures cultivates teamwork and effective communication. Unplugged and Present Camping provides a respite from screens and digital distractions. Without the constant buzz of technology, children have the chance to be fully present in the moment. They can engage in face-to-face interactions, explore the natural world, and develop a sense of mindfulness that promotes mental well-being. Contact Suwannee River Rendezvous at 386-294-2510 today or visit us online for more information on booking a camping trip with us in Mayo, FL.
10 Affordable Hostels for Solo Female Travellers in Tokyo If you don’t want to spend a fortune on accommodation – hostels in Tokyo are your best bet. Just like the capital city, they are cool, artsy, and futuristic. Whether you want to socialise and party or work as a digital nomad, Tokyo’s diverse hostel has your back. All the hostels provide a secure atmosphere for solo travellers. However, with countless hostels in the city, you may experience a paradox of choice. This is where I step in. I have stayed in multiple hostels on my solo adventure in Tokyo. And in this blog, I’ll share my top hostel recommendations from the city that ensure amazing and affordable stays for solo female travellers. 1. GrapeHouse Koenji – Hostel GrapeHouse – Hostel is an exclusive and wonderful stay in Tokyo. It is clean, cosy, and comfortable. Do you know the best part? It caters solely to women travellers. Therefore, it is super convenient with zero compromise on security. Set in the punky neighbourhood of Koenji, you have loads to explore in the surroundings, from cute yet quirky restaurants and artistic vintage shops to underground culture. Besides, do be a part of the intimate gathering held every night in the common area by the host. - Female–only hostel Approximate price: $20.55 2. Tokyo Guest Nihonbashi If you want to be close to landmarks yet far from the tourist radar – Tokyo Guest Nihonbashi is an ideal choice. Tokyo Station, Imperial Palace, and the infamous shopping destination – Ginza, are just a stone’s throw away. The welcoming staff are friendly and accommodating. You’ll have everything you need for a satisfying stay under budget. - Strategic location Approximate price: $18.54 3. Asakusa Ryokan Toukaisou Do you envision experiencing a stay in a traditional Japanese inn? But anxious about the price not fitting your budget? Well, Asakusa Ryokan Toukaisou has it sorted. With a conventional setting, this hostel in Tokyo is a perfect little abode to live an authentic Japanese life. The rooms are enhanced with tatami floors, complimentary green tea, Yukata, and traditional bedding – futon. Shall I say more? There’s a rooftop terrace, too – perfect for an evening tea session. - 10 minutes from Senso-ji Temple Approximate price: $21 4. Hostel Bedgasm Hostel Bedgasm is the cheapest hostel in Tokyo. Despite being cheap, Hostel Bedgasm is among the top hostels that rule the city. From a cosy bar downstairs to a relaxing rooftop with city views, it has everything you could ask for. The hostel also boasts female-only and mixed dorms. You can book yourself a bed as per your comfort. Private rooms are available. Plus, use the shared kitchen to save some yen. - Social vibe and free drinks - 11 minutes from Asakusa Fuji Asama Shrine Approximate price: $17 5. Citan Hostel Citan Hostel is your blessing in disguise if you juggle work and travel simultaneously. This 7-storey hostel is Tokyo’s best den for digital nomads. High-speed WIFI (free), helpful staff, quiet ambience, and in-house café are all top-notch. In short, their facilities are impeccable. Apart from that, the edgy and minimalistic design also makes the hostel stand out. Plus, the hostel’s proximity to subway lines makes getting around a breeze. - Basement lounge and DJ nights - Berth coffee on 1st floor Approximate price: $23 6. Plat Hostel Keikyu Minowa Forest Next on the list of affordable hostels in Tokyo is Plat Hostel Keikyu Minowa Forest. With a chic aesthetic vibe, it creates a warm and hospitable environment for solo travellers to unwind. The hostel is close to the Asakusa and Ueno neighbourhoods. That means – you’ve easy accessibility to major landmarks. Communicate with the staff to find out hidden gems in the neighbourhood. - Within walking distance from Tokyo Skytree and Edo Tokyo Museum Approximate price: $18.50 7. UNPLAN Shinjuku Of all the hostels in Tokyo, UNPLAN Shinjuku is a backpackers hostel. Solo travellers adore this place – thanks to its value for money and location! It serves as an ideal base for exploring Tokyo. That said, before you step out, grab your free map from the front desk. Or, if you’re in the mood for socialisation, head to the beautiful bar and rooftop area. And don’t forget to try delicious delicacies from their on-site restaurant. - Capsule dorms - Free breakfast Approximate price: $30 8. Nui. Hostel & Bar Lounge Nui. Hostel & Bar Lounge provides an epic stay in Tokyo’s Asakusa area. After all, it is known to be one of the best party hostels in Tokyo. At night, locals and tourists flock to this hostel to let loose. So, if you’re a social bee, bookmark this place right away! However, if you need a quieter space – head to the 6th floor. - Sumida River is right in front of the hostel - Bar and café on the ground floor Approximate price: $20 9. Hostel DEN Situated in Nihombashi, Hostel DEN is one of the reasonably priced hostels in Tokyo. It is simple and homely. The staff are well-spoken (know English) and go beyond their means to make you feel comfortable. Thus, this hostel is perfect for a long-term stay. The rooms are standard-sized with plenty of natural light. The big windows are a real plus. It keeps the place lively. Aside from that, you also have access to a private shower, shared kitchen, and rooftop terrace. - An exclusive prayer room for guests - Free beer at night Approximate price: $30 10. Toco Tokyo Heritage Hostel Unlike any other hostel in Tokyo, Toco Tokyo Heritage Hostel is an entirely traditional Japanese building. Built in 1920, it features everything a Japanese house would have – a garden, pond, communal kitchen, and lounge areas. The wooden bunk beds are a highlight of this property. Although comparatively, this hostel is a tad bit expensive; it remains a top pick among solo travellers in Tokyo. Frankly, it’s worth every penny you spend, as staying in this hostel in Tokyo is a full-fledged experience. - Japanese Garden and Koi Pond Approximate price: $35 How much is a typical hostel stay in Tokyo? A dorm bed in a Tokyo hostel will cost anywhere between $15 to $30. On the other hand, a private room in a hostel can cost you around $50 to $150. Having said that, always compare the prices before finalising on websites like Hostelworld and Booking.com. With that, we have come to the end of this blog. All of the hostels in this list are a perfect blend of safety, comfort, and affordability. Pick the one that resonates with you the most to have the most epic time in Tokyo under a budget. An introverted blogger who is looking to make unforgettable solo travel memories with one short life.
Robert Kiyosaki is one of the famous real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and authors of rich dad and poor dad book. He has been in the business for more than four decades now and has written a couple of books that became bestsellers for years. Robert emphasizes in his Robert Kiyosaki Tips that the mentality of an entrepreneur should not be like an employee. He believes that our school system has been designed in such a way that it produces more employees than entrepreneurs. And this style of education should be changed. To change the mindset of the people, he gives the following advice: Entrepreneurs Should Inspire from failure. In his book Rich Dad and Poor Dad, Robert states that our school system punishes us whenever we make a mistake. It does not let us experience things. Our teachers prevent us from making mistakes and don’t let our minds develop. This is the main thing most people hate failure. He writes that he failed many times. But he did not regret it but instead considered it a blessing. In his Robert Kiyosaki Tips, he believes whenever you make mistakes, you naturally start thinking over the reasons for your failure. Entrepreneurs should adopt the same mentality. They must make mistakes to learn and rectify themselves. Entrepreneurs Should Learn tax system. In his lectures, Robert says that most people complain that the rich do not pay taxes and the poor are levied more taxes. Reality is different. He writes in his book Fake money, fake teachers, fake assets that our tax system is systematically designed to benefit the rich. He further explains that employees are taxed up to 20 % while self-employed are taxed 30. On the contrary, businesses with over 500 employees are taxed 10%, but investors have taxed nothing. Not a single penny. In his Robert Kiyosaki Tips, he says that our school system teaches maths, history, and geography but does not give us financial education. He says the rich take advantage of the following three things. Robert says that to learn this tax evasion take a deeper look at MacDonald’s business formula. They don’t sell burgers but rather invest in real estate. He advises entrepreneurs to watch the movie “Founders.” Entrepreneurs Should Choose the best entity. Robert describes that there are four types of things everyone is working for and they are taxed and treated as per their size. He sketches the following quadrant. He says that most people look for category E (Employees) because they come from the old mindset of our school system. They love to be an employee. He further states in Robert Kiyosaki Tips that S are self-made people like lawyers, consultants, etc. Besides, he says the aim of entrepreneurs should be to fall in the B category means businesses with over 500 employees. It is something they would love to work on. Last but not least, he says when you are successful, you would automatically jump toward the last category: I means Investors. It’s tax and work-free. Entrepreneurs Should Learn before they earn. Robert shares in his Robert Kiyosaki Tips that he was just a 9-year-old kid. He asked a few questions from his father, a Ph.D. Teacher (Head of education). He asked him what we were studying for. His father said to get a job. And what is the benefit of getting a job? His father said to earn money. He said why should not we skip the school part and directly learn to earn money? His father advised finding an entrepreneur. At this point, he met his rich dad, who told him, “If you work for money, you will think like an employee.” However, he was hired on the condition of not being paid but learning how business works. Entrepreneurs Should Take risks in life. Robert reminds entrepreneurs that their family, school, and entire social system will prevent them from making mistakes. It would not let you take any risks. You should not listen to anyone but your gut feelings. He says that you have been programmed in such a way that you would naturally think twice before jumping into anything. You would mitigate risk levels whenever you start a business. He states you should not do this. You must make mistakes and take risks to learn and grow. Entrepreneurs Should Learn how to sell. If you do not know how to sell your product or service, you will not be able to become an entrepreneur, Robert Kiyosaki Tips categorically state.. Robert says that he joined Xerox – the last job he did – to learn how to sell. He advises everyone that if you are doing a job, your priority should be to learn from it. You must learn how your company makes money and engage yourself in the selling process. Entrepreneurs Should believe in Cash Flow. Robert warns entrepreneurs that if they do not have the required financial education, they will not be successful irrespective of the fact that they have a great product. He says that most people do not even know the difference between Assets and Liabilities, and they consider a house or car their assets which in reality are liabilities. They take cash out of their pockets and does give any financial benefit. He strongly suggests to entrepreneurs that proper cash flow knowledge would help them start many ventures and also benefit them in the tax system. Entrepreneurs Should Reprogram their mindset. It all starts in your mind. You can easily guess the outcome if you run a business with an employee mindset. He says that our entire social system is preaching and promoting employee mindset and does not let our mindset grow. He says that you must reprogram your mind before jumping into the entrepreneurial world. In the above, Robert Kiyosaki Tips suggests that entrepreneurs must acquire the required financial knowledge to run a business. He also emphasizes how school and our social system affect our minds and why we should change or stop accepting them. Undoubtedly, all of the successful entrepreneurs, whether Bill Gates or Steve Jobs, were dropouts from their schools, and what they learned afterward is history.
Three of the best to ever do it. Top-notch elite athletes. But that’s not all they have in common… - Tom Brady has a diet that excludes fruit, coffee, olive oil, and salt that isn’t pink… - Kobe showed up two hours before practice to shoot in a dark gym… - Michael Jordan showed up to the court (at age 40) when he didn’t even have to be there. Can you see what all three have in common? Let’s see if you have it too. You’re probably sitting there looking like that chin-stroking emoji right now. What ALL of these elite athletes have in common is that they have processes that help them achieve their goals. That’s what makes them great. Tom Brady doesn’t just shout out a goal like, “We’re going to win the Super Bowl this year.” No, he commits to the processes that will help him reach his goal, ruthlessly and consistently. Committing to continuous focus on his diet, mobility work and more. Kobe and Jordan didn’t just say they were going to win a ring each year. They were working and training before most people got out of bed. - Eating a certain way, - Using recovery practices. - Processes are vitally important to achieving goals. I am not saying that you should be going to these extremes. Elite athletes provide for their family, by being able to play at the highest level. But there are lessons to be learned from what they do. If you do not have a system or process for your training (both physical and skill training) you are practicing at random. It’s like putting blindfolds on and taking free throws. Processes and systems help you operate and perform at the highest levels. PROCESSES AREN’T COMPLICATED A process or a system doesn’t and shouldn’t be complicated. It’s really simple and should be for you to get RESULTS. Pull out a calendar and commit to doing one thing for the next 30 days. I’ll give some examples. - If you deal with soreness or tightness ——- Foam Roll and Mobility Every Day - Coming back from Injury ———- Do Your PT Work EVERY DAY - Want to Improve your shot? ———- Take 30 Shots EVERY DAY Go take out a calendar, or print one off online and put a x or check mark each day you complete the task. If you miss a day don’t freak out, just get back on track. You will be surprised at what you can accomplish in 30 days for being consistent. - Foundational Strength Training in a safe environment - Sport Specific Strength Training and Nutrition - Resilience through the principles of developing an ironclad mindset Run by former college athletes we have developed a clear system that gets athletes real results. For more information on securing your athlete a clear advantage email [email protected]
Vendor- Austin, Emily Everyone in this Room will Someday be Dead Gilda, a twenty-something, atheist, animal-loving lesbian, cannot stop ruminating about death. Desperate for relief from her panicky mind and alienated from her repressive family, she responds to a flyer for free therapy at a local Catholic church, and finds herself being greeted by Father Jeff, who assumes she’s there for a job interview. Too embarrassed to correct him, Gilda is abruptly hired to replace the recently deceased receptionist Grace. In between trying to memorize the lines to Catholic mass, hiding the fact that she has a new girlfriend, and erecting a dirty dish tower in her crumbling apartment, Gilda strikes up an email correspondence with Grace’s old friend. She can’t bear to ignore the kindly old woman who has been trying to reach her friend through the church inbox, but she also can’t bring herself to break the bad news. Desperate, she begins impersonating Grace via email. But when the police discover suspicious circumstances surrounding Grace’s death, Gilda may have to finally reveal the truth of her mortifying existence. Paperback, June 28th 2022
Follow me into the realm of healing where you will meet doctors, psychiatrists and psychologists as well as traditional healers who grapple with women’s symptomspeak. You will read about diagnostic practices and healing in resource scarce settings, magical encounters, and ethical dilemmas. Overall, the stories reveal creative forces through which new commentaries and understandings are created about health and illness, family arrangements, national politics and the state of the world. Therapeutic practice exposed society in its many facets to health practitioners providing treatment to women survivors of the Kosovo War. Like a mirror, it provided an image of an alternative reality reflecting in waves societal concerns, not clearly visible because of obstruction. Lurking in blind angles, in dead corners, it made practitioners doubt, feel uneasy and bewildered about the world around them. Mirroring occurred as practitioners listened to their patients’ stories, attended to their pains, contemplated diagnoses and offered care. It made them realise that the women’s illnesses were much more than mental disorders. Rather, they were powerful […]
At SYNERGY HomeCare, we understand that people are happiest and healthiest where they are most comfortable—in their own homes. Established in 1999, SYNERGY HomeCare is the fastest-growing national franchisor in the home care industry with over 210 franchises operating in more than 450 locations across the U.S. Our network of compassionate care providers offers a wide range of non-medical in-home services for people of all ages and abilities. Our most popular services include: Senior Care & Companionship Specialized Care for individuals who are living with physical or developmental disabilities or chronic health conditions Memory Care for those living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia Hospital-to-Home Care for those recovering at home after illness or surgery Find an in-home care location near you.
Platform and Technology Capabilities CEO Vision 2024: Crafting a Strategic Roadmap for Business and Technology Synergy Re-imagine Customer Engagement in the Age of AI ServiceNow Knowledge ’24 – Happy Hour Event Everything You Need to Know About Managed IT Services - A Comprehensive Guide Home / Insights / Blog / A Guide to the Software Product Development Process September 18, 2018 - by Manan Thakkar Software has become a part of our existence. Today, developing robust software is a complex process for widespread adoption. A large number of projects nose dive because they fail to consistently adhere to a process. In fact, 75% of business and IT executives anticipate that their software projects will fail. That’s exactly why following a series of systemic steps is critical to developing a high-quality product that overcomes challenges and meets requirements. A robust software product development process not only improves the quality of the end product but also the overall development process. Let’s dive into what a software product development process entails, and how to get started. The software product development process is a fundamental tool for facilitating a large number of people to work together on a collaborative project. Since the outcome of a methodical approach is fewer defects, it ultimately drives shorter delivery times and better value. By structuring, planning, monitoring, and controlling the process of development, the software product development process enables the following benefits: The main aim of the process is to ensure an optimum level of discipline to deliver a quality product and to avoid wasted time, money, and effort. The ideal software product development process consists of the following phases: The ideation phase involves an analysis of the problem statement as defined by the customer. By extracting key requirements, developers ideate a proper solution that can fulfill the customer’s needs. Conceptualization involves formulating the idea or concept; once the scope of the project is defined, a list of desired design features and requirements is created. The product architecture is the foundation of a software system that comprises key elements, a hosting network, and the development environment with data modules. By designing the product architecture, you can make sure the software system will meet the current requirements of the customer, and also ensure that future requirements can be addressed and accommodated. The requirements are broken down further to forecast the timeline and estimate efforts; once requirements are clearly detailed, technical resources are identified, specific tasks are assigned to each individual, and they are provided with the necessary documentation required to begin the design and development process. Specific designs and workflows for the application as well as the tools and technology on which the solution will be built are identified. Based on the development approach, tasks are broken down and the product can be completed within the defined timeline. Several key documents including the design document, the functional requirement specification document, and coding standards that will be followed during the final delivery are created. Since quality is key to the success of any software product, the quality assurance stage involves build installation, system testing, bug fixing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and test report generation. After a release has been completed, the development and testing phases are performed iteratively as issues are found, corrected, and verified. At the end of this phase, a stable product with minimal issues is ready for deployment. It is always best to allow time for UAT testing before approving an application for production implementation. The transfer of product knowledge from the individual, team, department, or organization onto the customer characterizes this phase. During this phase of knowledge transfer, change requests, impact analysis, and all pending documentation is completed. At the end of this phase, the development team hands over all the aspects of the project to the customer including code, documents, and software licenses. Sustainability ensures that the software will continue to be available in the future, on new platforms, and meeting new needs. Sustainability ensures the software product is easy to evolve, satisfies its intent over time, survives uncertainty, and supports relevant concerns. The way sustainability is approached will depend on many factors, such as how important the software is, its maturity level, the size of its community, and the resources available for achieving sustainability. There are several software development methodologies in the market today, each offering a different set of benefits: from improved process efficiency to minimized risk, enhanced scalability to continuous iterations. Here’s a look at the three most popular software product development methodologies – waterfall, agile, and scrum – and see which one serves your business needs best. One of the earliest software development methodologies, the waterfall model incorporates a series of sequential steps: conception, initiation, analysis, design, construction, testing, production/implementation, and maintenance. Since the model ensures distinct goals are accomplished, it is ideal for projects where requirements are clear and also for projects where detailed, precise, and accurate documents describe how the system is to be produced. The agile method works on an iterative approach, where new releases of the system are created and made available to customers every few weeks. For each stage of the product, more features can be tested, added, and again tested after getting feedback from customers. Since each team works in parallel, checking for product quality all along, agile methodology saves time and ensures the end product meets the intended requirements. Scrum, a subset of Agile, is used to manage the software product development process at the macro level. It deploys an incremental approach and follows the values and principles of agile; in addition, it covers further definitions and specifications by considering some critical software development practices. Most scrum principles are borrowed from the Agile methodology: especially related to customer feedback and fast increments. This approach is best suitable for products with changing requirements. With companies investing considerable time and effort in developing software, yet being at risk of failure, the significance of the software product development process is irrefutable. The major outcome of following a prescribed software development process is that it will give code development and project execution fluency to all of the project stakeholders. It enables system requirements to be tracked to the business needs and provides a solution that best fits needs. By considering the pros and cons of the methodology, choose the model that works best for your organization, and embark on the path to success. Learn more about how to properly implement a software development process for better project collaboration. © 2024 Synoptek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Platform and Technology Capabilities CEO Vision 2024: Crafting a Strategic Roadmap for Business and Technology Synergy Re-imagine Customer Engagement in the Age of AI ServiceNow Knowledge ’24 – Happy Hour Event Everything You Need to Know About Managed IT Services - A Comprehensive Guide Home / Retail / Field Sales Mobile App Synoptek’s field sales mobile app helps enhance enterprise mobility and productivity of sales representatives during customer visits. Provide executives with critical insights into the sales process through better planning and tracking. From financial services companies to FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) manufacturers, nearly every sales team needs to leverage technology to streamline operations, control costs and overheads, and reduce turnaround time. Mobile sales apps play a key role in all these requirements. Time-consuming sales activities can be challenging. Synoptek helps sales representatives take on some of the following common challenges See how the field sales app can help enhance employee productivity, improve access to valuable information, and increase customer satisfaction. Our field sales mobile app helps increase customer satisfaction, shorten the sales cycle, better utilize employees, and improve business process management with the following: © 2024 Synoptek, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Young girls are being exposed to all sorts of dangers in an open and closed societ like Zaatari Camp in Jordan. The main threat is the spread of psychological disorders among the refugees, as well as increasing sexual abuse cases. Statistics issued by Jordanian General Security Directorate show that the number of sexual abuse against women and children cases has reached 10 during 2013. This situation imposes harsh responsibilities onparents, especially if they were injured or handicapped. Mahmoud Idriss is an injured Syrian refugee who says he has suffered a lot to protect his three children, two of whom are minor girls. "I couldn’t allow any of my girls and wife to go outside the tent, because there are hooligans outside", Idriss said. "I suffered a lot, and you can see that my back is injured." Mouna al-Zoubi, 10, lives among a family that has three handicapped members, which made protecting herself, her brothers and sisters difficult. "My mother, father and younger brother cannot talk or hear, me and my other brother is the only healthy member of the family," Mouna said. Nonetheless, her parents use sign language to tell her "not to go outside the tent and to come back before 2 pm, because ther are hooligans in the camp," Mouna said. "Protecting the children, especially minors, is the responsibility of parents in the first place," said the Syrian refugee Abdulsalam al-Khudair. He said he believes that because Syrian refugees are not living in their original environment and familiar communities, children can be exposed to troubles. "Their parents have to control them and instruct them that any society has its positives and negatives. Parents should take care of their children. Being cautious is natural in a strange society that differs in its customs and traditions," he said. Translated and edited by The Syrian Observer
The villa is only 2 minutes away for the famous beach of Ftelia and only 10 minutes from Mykonos town center by car; concluding to be a quiet residence, that offers full privacy and at the same time being very close to the famous beach restaurants and the unique nightlife of Mykonos Island. Villa Juliet is suitable for a company of individuals and perfect for a big family. The villa has a beautiful sea view and consists of the main house & 2 guest houses, accommodating up to 12 guests. All rooms have access to the pool and at the same time they may be connected with each other. The outdoor areas include a private pool with sunbeds, pergola covered dining area, bar, living area & a private helipad etc. The villa consists of 3 “units” (the main villa and 2 guest houses). The bedrooms are equipped with A/C, apart from the bedrooms located on the ground floor which have roof fans. 1st Guest House Ground floor: Kitchen equipped with modern appliances with direct access to outdoor dining area & sitting area, bar & sunbeds. Mezzanine: Sitting area, window with sea view. Attic: Bedroom with a double bed, en-suite bathroom, access to a balcony with a sew view. 2nd Guest House Ground floor: 2 single beds, en-suite bathroom, direct access to the pool. Mezzanine: Sitting area with a small fridge. Attic: Bedroom with a double bed, en-suite bathroom, access to a balcony with pool and sea view. Ground floor: On the right side, there is a bedroom with 2 single beds, en-suite bathroom, access to the pool. One the left side there is a bedroom with 2 single beds, en-suite bathroom. Mezzanine: Dining area, kitchenette, living room, access to a veranda with pool and sea view. Attic: Bedroom with a double bed, en-suite bathroom, access to a small balcony with sea view. The outdoor area is established in 2 levels: pool and modern pergola level. At the pool, there are several sunbeds while at the pergola level there is a big monastery table for 12 persons & living area. Rates & Services Greeter at the airport during check in and check out Welcome Drinks and fresh fruits Daily maid service, linen and towel change twice a week and pool maintenance Complimentary pre-stocking on the first day Daily scheduling possibilities dependant on the weather (Day trips to Delos-Rhenia, beaches excursions, horseback riding and other activities) Concierge Services including reservations at the best restaurants and clubs based on the parties that take place on the island Features & Amenities Kitchen with modern appliances Parking for 6 cars. Outdoor lounging areas Outdoor dining area Airport: 7.5 km Port: 7 km Mykonos Town: 6.5 km Nearest beach: Beachfront villa
By Kenyon Stronski Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter was the associate minister of Red Tape Reduction for just over two years, with his appointment April 30, 2019. This was changed in the most recent cabinet shuffle of the United Conservative Party. These last two years were extremely successful for Hunter and his team, and as stated by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, the provincial government has made nearly 120,000 reductions in job-killing red tape. This is 17 per cent out of the government’s roughly 33 per cent goal. “I have no doubt we will meet this goal by the end of the term, and I’m sure Tanya Fir will do an amazing job,” Hunter said. “We saved Albertans roughly $476 million in compliance costs in the first year,” Hunter added. “The stats aren’t out for the second, but we are on track to save nearly $1.5 billion. This is all money that can be spent on other initiatives for business owners.” Hunter also stressed in order to reduce red tape, “We don’t have to reduce or sacrifice the safety of Albertans or our environment.” “B.C. has reduced their red tape by 49 per cent and they still have some of the best environmental and workplace safety regulations.” Red tape is a term used for over-regulation. So, if a 20-page document can be reduced to five pages and still be the exact same, that’s unnecessary red tape. Hunter stressed he didn’t lose the position due to any reason, and it’s common for cabinet shuffles such as this to happen around the midway point. “You can’t always be a minister, it has to be shared and I’m sure the premier will have me do other things. I also get to spend more time in my riding, which is a plus. I was just privileged to share my talents and privileged to hold the position. I was passionate, and still feel very passionate about the role.” He also stated while he is no longer in cabinet, some things may be different in the Taber-Warner area, but he is confident Fir will do an excellent job. Hunter also mentioned the planned expansion of the Chin Reservoir taking place will be a $137 million expansion that will open up more lanes for irrigation and aid the agricultural district immensely. In other moves, Cardston-Siksika MLA Joseph Schow also saw a change to his position. Originally selected as the deputy government whip, Schow’s new position becomes the deputy government House leader. His new position will see Schow work with the premier and ministers to get their bills introduced into the chamber and into the parliamentary process. Brad Rutherford, MLA for Leduc-Beaumont, now becomes the new government whip.
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Felicia Lin Guest Interviews (in the Media) 1. The BBC Radio 4 Program Last Word Felicia Lin, the biographer of Taiwanese revolutionary, Su Beng, and award-winning host and producer of Talking Taiwan was interviewed by producer and host Matthew Bannister of the The BBC Radio 4 Program Last Word in October 2019. She along with BBC journalist Cindy Sui talked about 100 year old Su Beng's recent passing, his importance as an activist, historian, and revolutionary for Taiwan's independence, and his controversial life and legacy. Listen to this compelling interview below and read more about it by clicking the link. BBC Radio "The Last Word" 10.11.19 - Felicia Lin Discusses the Life of Taiwan Revolutionary Su Beng 2. "The Tao of Self Confidence" podcast Here is Felicia being interviewed by another award-winning host Sheena Yap Chan on the popular podcast "The Tao of Self Confidence". You can also read more about the interview and her thoughts on self confidence at Felicia's own blog post here. 3. "Taiwan Context" podcast Recently in August 2021, Felicia was interviewed by the popular host Courtney Donovan Smith on "Taiwan Context", a podcast that covers in-depth stories covering one topic on Taiwan featuring expert guests. It is part of the Taiwan Report network. Check out this excellent interview (from Taiwan Context on You Tube) where Felicia talks about her life, her Su Beng biography in the making, her podcast, and her deep connection to Taiwan. You can also listen to Felicia's interview below on Spotify. 4. Keynote Speaker for NATWA Toronto On February 5, 2022, Felicia Lin was invited to be the Keynote Speaker for the NATWA Toronto special event which is the North American Taiwanese Women's Association. During this event, Felicia gives an extensive and compelling dissertation from the heart on how she became a lifelong champion for Taiwan, from a journey that began with her birth in Alaska, to growing up in Canada, to becoming Su Beng's English biographer, and how she later became the host of the Talking Taiwan podcast - a role she is uniquely qualified for. Who is Felicia Lin? Felicia Lin’s eclectic career has spanned the fields of finance and banking, human resources, education, and not-for-profit development. The diaspora of her parents’ generation and Taiwan’s international isolation, have fueled her interest in Taiwan. While she was an undergraduate at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, she helped found ITASA (Intercollegiate Taiwanese American Students Association). In 2001, she left New York to live in Taiwan. While there, she discovered Su Beng (史明), a Taiwanese revolutionary, activist and historian. She began interviewing him and working on his memoir in 2004. In 2013 Felicia began hosting the Talking Taiwan podcast and in 2017 she became the show’s producer. To learn more about her visit: www.felicialin.com.
Displaying items by tag: Ohio Power Sitting Board (Washington, D.C., May 22, 2020) The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) approved the Icebreaker Wind Energy Project yesterday, with conditions, moving the country’s first freshwater wind development closer to construction. Stipulations have been made to protect birds in this critical area for migratory species, including turning off the turbines at night for eight months of the year, but conservationists are concerned that these measures are changeable and may not hold long-term. “The developers and their supporters have been determined to build this project regardless of the overwhelming evidence that for migratory birds, this is among the worst places in North America to place wind turbines,” said Kimberly Kaufman, Executive Director of Black Swamp Bird Observatory (BSBO). “The proponents of Icebreaker have consistently demonstrated a callous disregard for science, and the project, whose financial basis is experimental at best, may mostly be remembered as a monument of death for birds.” “The decision requires that the original Avian and Bat Memorandum of Understanding and Stipulations to the Application remain in effect, including turning the turbines off at night for eight months of the year,” said Steve Holmer, Vice President of Policy at American Bird Conservancy (ABC). “It’s positive that these have been upheld and must be complied with before construction can begin. However, we’re concerned that the stipulations can be reversed in the future.” It is currently unclear whether the stipulations made by the OPSB will prove to be sufficient to cause the developer to withdraw the project. In addition, a lawsuit brought by BSBO and ABC against the Department of Justice and Army Corps of Engineers, for failing to adhere to the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act when awarding a $40M grant to Icebreaker Wind, could still halt the project. Icebreaker would be a precedent-setting wind energy facility in Lake Erie, offshore of Cleveland, Ohio. Turbines in the proposed project site would pose substantial collision risks to the enormous numbers of birds that use the area throughout the year, including large concentrations of migrating songbirds, as well as Common Loons, globally significant populations of Red-breasted Mergansers, and other waterfowl. Further, construction and increased vessel traffic associated with the project could pollute the waters used by these species. “Icebreaker is a demonstration project,” said Kaufman. “Its review and approval will be considered the benchmark for hundreds, possibly thousands, of additional turbines expected to be proposed for the Great Lakes over the coming decades.” Radar studies conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have recorded large numbers of migratory birds and bats near Great Lakes shorelines, including Lake Erie's south shore. Many were flying at altitudes that would be within the rotor-swept area of wind turbines, making these birds susceptible to collision-related deaths, injuries, and disturbance. “We need renewable energy development to combat the effects of climate change, but it needs to be done right and there are better alternatives such as distributed solar right in Cleveland,” said Holmer. “We must ensure that we're not creating new problems in the process by building turbines in high-risk areas for birds.” American Bird Conservancy and Black Swamp Bird Observatory are being represented in the lawsuit referred to above by the public interest environmental law firm Eubanks & Associates, LLC. ABC thanks the Leon Levy Foundation for its support of ABC's Bird-Smart Wind Energy Program. American Bird Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. With an emphasis on achieving results and working in partnership, we take on the greatest problems facing birds today, innovating and building on rapid advancements in science to halt extinctions, protect habitats, eliminate threats, and build capacity for bird conservation. Find us on abcbirds.org, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@ABCbirds). Black Swamp Bird Observatory is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit whose mission is to inspire the appreciation, enjoyment, and conservation of birds and their habitats through research, education, and outreach.
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This map shows the travel time of the 1960 Chilean tsunami across the Pacific Ocean. It took 12 hours for the waves to reach New Zealand. The tsunami struck the New Zealand coastline without warning in the late evening and early hours of the morning on 23 and 24 May. Te whakamahi i tēnei tūemi This item has been provided for private study purposes (such as school projects, family and local history research) and any published reproduction (print or electronic) may infringe copyright law. It is the responsibility of the user of any material to obtain clearance from the copyright holder. Base map: NASA Visible Earth
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Quick format also wipes your hard drive, but data can still be recovered using recovery tools. If you want to wipe your hard drive completely, you might want to uncheck “Quick Format.” 6: Select the type of formatting you want and click “Start”. The time taken depends on your drive’s size, its files, and your operating system. However, it shouldn’t take longer than a few minutes. How to Wipe A Hard Drive on MacOS? Wiping a hard drive on macOS is more or less the same as wiping a drive on Windows 10. The OS has a built-in tool you can access through start-up to clean your Drive. To do so: 1: Reboot your MAC. 2: When booting up, press and hold the “Command” and “R” keys to launch macOS recovery. 3: From the “Utilities” window, select “Disk Utility” this opens a new window that shows you your storage drives and media. 4: Select the drop-down menu and click “Show all Devices” if your Drive isn’t visible in the window. 5: To erase a drive, select the volume you want to wipe and click the “Erase” button at the top of the window. 6: Click “Erase” at the bottom on the newly popper-up window. Caution: You may not completely clean your hard drive if you have an SSD drive. Since Apple does not allow a secure erase option for SSD yet, your data might still be vulnerable. But you can still securely delete your data by encrypting it with FileVault. If you standard erase an encrypted drive with FileVault, you’ll also delete the encryption key. If you’re using Windows 7 or above for your computer, you can also have a quick wipe for your hard drive. If you’re good with a single-write wipe, you don’t have to wipe the hard drive and reinstall an operating system altogether. However, if you want a detailed and thorough hard drive wipe, you can follow the steps from our guide above.
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"TechJaz.com Tactics: Commanding Free Online Strategy Games" Within the strategic realm of TechJaz.com lies an arsenal of free online strategy games, inviting players to engage in cerebral battles, mastermind conquests, and orchestrate tactical brilliance. The Strategy Games section on TechJaz.com is a dynamic arena where intellect is the most potent weapon, offering a diverse range of strategic challenges for those who relish the thrill of outsmarting opponents and conquering virtual realms. 1. Strategic Diversity: TechJaz.com's Strategy Games cover a broad spectrum of strategic diversity. From building empires to commanding armies and navigating political intrigue, each game offers a unique twist to the strategic genre. Players can choose their battlefield, whether it's on the grand scale of world domination or the intricacies of city planning. 2. Tactical Challenges: Immerse yourself in the world of tactical challenges where every move matters. 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"TechJaz.com Enigma: Unraveling Free Online Puzzle Games" In the captivating realm of TechJaz.com, the Puzzle Games section stands as a digital sanctuary for enthusiasts of cerebral challenges and mind-bending conundrums. Offering a plethora of free online puzzle games, TechJaz.com invites players to embark on journeys of intellectual exploration, solving mysteries, and unraveling puzzles that range from the delightfully perplexing to the downright cryptic. 1. Puzzle Diversity: TechJaz.com's Puzzle Games boast a diverse collection that caters to every puzzle-solving inclination. From classic jigsaw puzzles to intricate brainteasers and cryptic riddles, the selection ensures that players can immerse themselves in a variety of puzzle genres. Each game presents a unique mental challenge, keeping players engaged and their minds sharp. 2. Mind-Bending Challenges: Step into the realm of mind-bending challenges where intuition, logic, and creativity intertwine. 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"TechJaz.com Arcade: Unleashing the Thrill of Free Online Arcade Games" In the dynamic world of TechJaz.com, the Arcade Games section pulsates with the energy of classic and contemporary gaming experiences. Here, players can immerse themselves in a myriad of free online arcade games that span genres, from timeless classics to modern twists on beloved favorites. TechJaz.com's Arcade is a digital playground where the essence of arcade gaming is celebrated, inviting players to embark on thrilling adventures and experience the joy of high-score pursuits. 1. Timeless Classics Reimagined: TechJaz.com's Arcade Games bring a nostalgic nod to the classics, reimagining timeless favorites for the digital age. From pixelated masterpieces to revamped classics, each game captures the essence of arcade gaming that has delighted players for generations. It's an homage to the golden era of gaming, with a contemporary twist. 2. 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TechJaz.com games provide opportunities to organize and participate in virtual gaming events with friends. Q: Is there a ranking system for competitive games on TechJaz.com? - A: Yes, many competitive games on TechJaz.com feature ranking systems to showcase players' skills. Q: How can I report issues or provide feedback about a specific game on TechJaz.com? - A: Most games on TechJaz.com have a feedback or support option within the game settings for reporting issues or providing feedback. Q: Are there virtual currencies or in-game purchases on TechJaz.com? - A: While some games may have in-game purchases, TechJaz.com ensures a balance to provide enjoyable experiences without mandatory spending. Q: Can I save my progress in a game and resume later on TechJaz.com? - A: Yes, many games on TechJaz.com allow you to save your progress, letting you pick up where you left off. Q: Are there horror or suspense-themed games on TechJaz.com? - A: Indeed! TechJaz.com offers a variety of genres, including horror and suspense-themed games for those seeking an adrenaline rush. Q: Can I find gaming tips and strategies on TechJaz.com? - A: Yes, TechJaz.com often provides gaming tips and strategies for specific games to enhance your gameplay. Q: Are there rewards or achievements for completing challenges on TechJaz.com? - A: Absolutely! Many games on TechJaz.com offer rewards and achievements for completing challenges, adding an extra layer of satisfaction. Q: How do I share my TechJaz.com gaming achievements on social media? - A: Check the individual game settings for social media sharing options to showcase your achievements. Q: Can I find games suitable for family play on TechJaz.com? - A: Certainly! TechJaz.com features family-friendly games suitable for players of all ages. Q: Is there a limit to the number of players in multiplayer games on TechJaz.com? - A: It depends on the specific game. Check the multiplayer settings for information on player limits. Q: Are there music and rhythm games available on TechJaz.com? - A: Yes, TechJaz.com offers a selection of music and rhythm games for those who enjoy combining gaming with musical beats. Q: Can I request specific features for a game on TechJaz.com? - A: While direct requests might not be possible, TechJaz.com values user feedback for potential future updates. Q: How do I create a TechJaz.com account for personalized gaming experiences? - A: Check the website for account creation options if you wish to enjoy personalized gaming features. Q: Are there sports simulation games on TechJaz.com? - A: Absolutely! TechJaz.com offers sports simulation games for those who want to experience the thrill of various sports. Q: Can I find games inspired by popular movies or TV shows on TechJaz.com? - A: Yes, TechJaz.com occasionally features games inspired by popular movies or TV shows for fans of cinematic adventures. 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According to a study texting is the dominant method of communication between teens and everyone with whom teens communicate. The amount of texting among teens today is 60 texts per day for the average teen user, according to Pew Research. This amount has jumped from 50 texts a day in 2009. Older teenage girls were found to be the most enthusiastic texters ending an average of 100 per day in 2011; compared to boys that sent an average of 50 per day. The increase may be linked to the popularity of smartphones. 31% of teenagers between the ages of 14-17 reported they owned a smartphone. The research suggests that teens no teens’ are no longer chatting on the phones with their friends as the frequency of phone calls among teens has declined over the years. 63% of teenagers reported using texting for daily communication, compared to 39% who use phone calling, 35% who have face to face conversations, 29% who send messages on on social networks 19%, who talk on landlines and 6% who use email. The teens who were found to be the most avid texters were also the most talkative with their friends.
3Com Corp has extended the VLAN Virtual local area network management capability within its TEM Transcend Enterprise Manager software across all its switching products creating an end-to-end management suite. The TEM VLAN management local area network emulation visualization and management tools were developed for 3Com’s CELLplex Asynchronous Transfer Mode switches, but the latest version extends the software to include LANplex, ONcore and SuperStack II switches and NETBuilder II routers. TEM is available on both Windows and Unix, with new distributed management capabilities via Hewlett Packard Co OpenView 4.1 in the Unix version. This enables better management of larger networks, according to 3Com. The Windows 6.0 version now integrates with HP OpenView for Windows 7.2d offering enhanced distributed management for Windows, including alarm forwarding to a user-specified OpenView console and enhanced SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol support. Additional features of TEM Windows 6.0 on OpenView include the ability to receive a page for alarms and compatibility with any Winsock-compliant TCP/IP stack. The new release is part of 3Com’s three-phase Transcend virtual local area networking strategy which it says will be completed this year. Transcend Enterprise Manager Unix 4.1 is shipping now for $9,500. Transcend Enterprise Manager Windows 6.0 will ship later this month and will cost $3,500.
New website Freight Journey Planner has been launched in the UK for heavy weight and commercial vehicles, allowing them to plan routes free of charge. Freight Journey Planner has Navteq restriction data, allowing local authorities to add their own restriction data to the system. Any routes then generated take into account local issues and give local authorities more control over their roads. PIE Mapping, the company behind the tool, said the tool would help users avoid weight restricted roads and plan accurate routing. Freddie Talberg, CEO of PIE Mapping, said: "Navigating Britain’s roads continues to get tougher for freight operators, with lots of restrictions governing vehicle movements. "We’ve been developing the Freight Journey Planner to directly address this issue and are delighted to launch this free service using high quality freight specific data from an array of sources, including directly from councils. The company said it expects to gather as much local data as possible by partnering with more local authorities. "We hope this helps operators and drivers to comply with the preferred routes and rules of local authority road networks," added Talberg.
I hate getting the mail anymore, all I ever seem to get is bills that I cannot pay, it’s just no fun. If you’re like me and don’t get anything cool in the mail then you might be interested in Geek Fuel. What’s Geek Fuel you might ask, well it’s a mystery box delivery service I guess you could call it, but I’s full of stuff that us geeks can appreciate. It’s not just for geeks and nerds though, if you like toys and games and t-shirts and things related to all that then you’ll like it too. Geeks Fuel was successfully funded on Kickstarter and they’re ready to go I guess you could say with their monthly mystery boxes that start at about $24 per month for a box of cool stuff to be delivered to your door for a single month. You can get subscriptions for three month, or six months or even a year and the price drops to a little less than $20 per month for a year for example. PR and some pics below for you to learn more… Geek Fuel, a monthly mystery box filled with exclusive games, toys, gear, and all things epic, was successfully funded on Kickstarter – surpassing its goals by 135%. The subscription box service launched its crowd-funding campaign in October in order to off-set some of its startup costs as well as build a core community from the ground up. Since not all Kickstarter campaigns achieve their goal, Geek Fuel is proud of this success, particularly as they have yet to release any information on the items inside the first of many mystery boxes. “We have received a lot of interest in our boxes from the Kickstarter campaign, with many inquiring about the items that will be in the box. It has been an interesting balance in responding as we aim to keep these boxes a mystery, thus creating an element of surprise when the boxes arrive at people’s homes,” said Geek Fuel co-founder, Chaz Gray. The company is using a portion of the funds to secure emerging artists who are interested in having a wider distribution reach. Gray has roots deeply seated in the Geek community, and his connection to the culture and lifestyle is what gave him the inspiration and drive to develop Geek Fuel. Now, Geek Fuel has the springboard to continue with production and release its first round of boxes to consumers in December. “We have been overwhelmed by the support and feedback from backers, family, friends, and the Geek community. The Geek Fuel team and I want to thank all of our supporters who have helped to make our concept a reality,” noted Gray. Geek Fuel offers several different subscription plans including 1-month, 3-month, 6-month and annual subscription options. Monthly box prices start at $13.90 (+ $6 S/H) per month depending on the plan selected. With the successful completion of the Kickstarter campaign, the Geek Fuel website is live and is already gaining additional subscribers. For more information about Geek Fuel, visit:
The coronavirus pandemic has caused major disruption across multiple industries, and many businesses will not recover from the economic hardships and reduced client base in future years. Sectors such as food and hospitality have taken the biggest hit, with just 71% of restaurants in the UK expected to open after the pandemic. But what does this mean for web design, SEO and digital marketing career? It’s hard to say, but what is clear is that more people are using search engines to find what they’re looking for, and by 2024, it’s estimated that ecommerce will have a 21.8% share in total global retail sales. This is why many companies are now moving off the high street and onto Google – they can maximise sales by doing this. As a result, the demand for web design London companies is increasing; developing a website is a complex task and many businesses are not able to just ‘do it themselves.’ Whilst builders like Wix and Squarespace have grown in popularity in recent years, bigger websites like Apple or B&Q will need much more complex functionalities in order to give the best user experience, such as booking integration and ecommerce. With Google’s new page experience algorithm rolling out at the end of August 2021, websites need to be fast, reliable and easy to use (not to mention mobile optimised!). Search engine optimisation (SEO) is also becoming more popular with businesses like builders’ merchants and service based industries. SEO refers to the process of optimising your website to maximise its position in the SERPS. The key thing to remember with SEO is that user experience is extremely important, as well as off-page marketing like backlinks and guest posts. For example, EJM might rank on page 1 for ‘website design agency London,’ which will hopefully bring significant traffic. There are multiple elements to SEO, which is why you should focus on hiring an agency with good experience and a proven track record of delivering results. One of EJM Web Design’s clients, The Metal Roof Company, has grown its traffic from 0 to over 60,000 web visitors per year, generating over 6-7 organic leads per day. There has also been a big shift towards Facebook and Instagram ads after the pandemic. With social media usage increasing by huge amounts, more young people are connected to friends and brands than ever. Lots of companies are now using platforms like Tiktok to enact their digital marketing strategy, using funny videos to promote their products. Being a digital influencer also pays these days, with some being paid as much as £50,000 for a single post about a product. These videos can then link to websites which give more detail about a product or service. In comparison to SEO, Google ads and social media campaigns can be effective in the short term. It’s easy to get quick results when you’re bidding for clicks or leads. Organic SEO, on the other hand, has been around for years and is a much longer term strategy. Results from SEO can take as long as a year, but at the end of a campaign, if done correctly, is likely to provide you with a bigger return on investment. The brilliant thing about SEO is that it can be done in conjunction with website design, so you can also have time to focus on inorganic forms of digital marketing like PPC and Facebook ads.
Broadcom has made sweeping changes to VMware’s business since acquiring the company in November 2023, killing off the perpetually licensed versions of VMware’s software and instituting large-scale layoffs. Broadcom executives have acknowledged the “unease” that all of these changes have created among VMware’s customers and partners but so far haven’t been interested in backtracking. Among the casualties of the acquisition is the free version of VMware’s vSphere Hypervisor, also known as ESXi. ESXi is “bare-metal hypervisor” software, meaning that it allows users to run multiple operating systems on a single piece of hardware while still allowing those operating systems direct access to disks, GPUs, and other system resources. One alternative to ESXi for home users and small organizations is Proxmox Virtual Environment, a Debian-based Linux operating system that provides broadly similar functionality and has the benefit of still being an actively developed product. To help jilted ESXi users, the Proxmox team has just added a new “integrated import wizard” to Proxmox that supports importing of ESXi VMs, easing the pain of migrating between platforms. The announcement claims that an imported ESXi VM will have “most of its config mapped to Proxmox VE’s config model” to minimize downtime. The documentation indicates that the import wizard is still “in tech preview state” and “under active development,” though it’s also said to be “working stable.” The importer works with VMs made in ESXi versions 6.5 through 8.0, which was the most recent version available before Broadcom discontinued the software. A wiki article from Proxmox also provides more information about preparing your VMs for the move. The article recommends uninstalling guest tools made to work with ESXi, noting network configuration settings like MAC addresses or any manually assigned IP addresses, and disabling any full-disk encryption that stores its keys in your hypervisor’s virtual TPM. It’s currently not possible to migrate vTPM settings from one hypervisor to another, so booting up a VM with disk encryption enabled will require a recovery key before the machine will boot. Like the free version of ESXi, the free version of Proxmox VE doesn’t include technical support beyond what is offered in Proxmox’s community forums. For people who use Proxmox VE and want to deploy it more widely in a business, Proxmox does offer a few subscription tiers that provide access to its more stable Enterprise Repositories and actual technical support from the software’s developers.
At the beginning of the episode, Roshni removes the blanket from Aarman saying that she does not think that this blanket is suitable for Armaan, so she wants to remove it. Roshni says she cannot explain her point but she thinks so. Aman says he has full faith in her and if she wants to remove the blanket, she can remove it irresponsibly. There, Rehan is going to find Jhumru’s family members, when Shayari comes there and offers to go with him. Rehan says does she fall in love with him as she wants to go with him everywhere. Shayari gets shocked and says no, she is only coming to help him. She adds that Rehan also needs her help and also asks her why she took Jhumru’s chain. Rehan ask her to looks at the chain and says that maybe it is a sign of Jhumru’s family. Shayari also watches it carefully and then they leaves from there. Rubin brings Abehya’s culinary water and says if Armaan takes a bath in it, the negativity surrounding him will be removed. Jhumru hears this and thinks that he must do something before Rubina ends his game. He puts poisonous animals in the water. And stops Aman from bathing Armaan in that water and smiles. And then he deliberately pours that water on himself so that everyone will feel that Armaan is doing it. And everybody feels the same. Roshni tells Aman if their son is really doing something like this. Aman says yes maybe because he is the next black jin and maybe the evil inside him is dominating him. Roshni gets worried and hugs Armaan. Then she notices Jhumru laughing and finds him missing in an instant. Roshni becomes charred. Rehan and Shayari come towards a house and ask a man if he knows anything about the house. The man tells that this house belongs to Jins and leaves from there. Roshni asks Rubina if someone else can sit in place of Armaan to fill the space. Rubina says she does not know about it. Aman tells Jhumru that Rehan and Shayari have found his house. Jhumru gets shocked. Rehan and Shayari are going inside the house. But Jhumru blasts it with his magic. Shayari reports this thing to Aman. Aman gets shocked while Jhumru smiles. Episode over. Precap: Roshni tells everyone about Jhumroo’s reality and tells that he wants to be the next Kala Jin. Jhumru says Roshni is right. Everyone is shocked.
The 2013 CIBC Wood Gundy Challenger is quickly approaching and local female tennis players have a shot to play with the pros. A local qualifying event takes place on July 18th and 19th at the Winnipeg Lawn Tennis Club, with the winner receiving a wildcard spot into the 2013 CIBC Wood Gundy Challenger Qualifying Rounds. Local qualifying match times will depend on the size of the draw, and will be held during the evenings. The tournament format is a single elimination, with an entry fee of $40. Online registration is available at tc.tournamentsoftware.com.
Isadora Moon is special because she’s different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she’s a bit of both.Isadora is observing the night sky for a school project – her class is learning everything about space and she decides to look at the stars for inspiration. But wait, what is that? Through the telescope, Isadora spots a shooting star that falls to Earth! After courageously finding the place where the star landed, Isadora discovers a new twinkling friend. Her name is Nova, she is a Glow Sprite and she is not supposed to be there. Even worse, Nova’s moon kitten Pluto is lost and she needs Isadora’s help to find him. Between magical campfires, space lessons, moon cheese and a glowing sleepover, Isadora will need to use all her wits to help Novafinding Pluto before her new friend has to fly back to the stars.Beautiful gift edition with silver sprayed edges and packed with extra activities and things to make and do.
COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS – HANFORD EDUCATION CENTER STUDENT PAVILION AND CLASSROOM ADDITION A comfortable space for students The campus lacked a strong arrival identity and an outdoor place for students. We took care of that. We designed a classroom addition that creates a sense of entry for the campus, drawing the eye through the buildings and into the grass common behind them. A new amphitheater and pavilion, built into the topography of a large detention basin, give students a place to gather and relax outside the classroom. With an eye firmly on the climate, we provided shade and wind protection for different times of day and changing environmental conditions.
Merchant class women also enjoyed newly granted freedoms to own property and manage it; with this new right upper-class women gained more independence from their patriarchal restrictions. Wives of merchant class men had more independence than wives of the nobility or peasants because of the nature of their husband’s work, especially when their husbands were away from home on government service, as they were frequently and for long periods of time. The rights of married women from the nobility and merchantry to own and manage their own property offered them an opportunity to become involved in commercial and manufacturing ventures. Paid surrogacy is legal in Russia, but the practice has been criticised by religious groups as commercialising the birth of children. - Wives of merchant class men had more independence than wives of the nobility or peasants because of the nature of their husband’s work, especially when their husbands were away from home on government service, as they were frequently and for long periods of time. - It is not uncommon for practitioners in different fields to criticize scholars for being out of touch with what it is happening on the ground. - Childbirth was dangerous for both mother and child in the eighteenth-century but if a peasant woman was able to, she could potentially give birth, on average, to seven children. - They need to know if it’s safe to trust a man and to open their hearts. - If you are having trouble seeing or completing this challenge, this page may help. - Abortion became illegal, homosexuality was declared a crime, legal differences between legitimate and illegitimate children were restored, and divorce once again became difficult to attain. Katya, who works in a creative industry, realized suddenly that many of her male colleagues had left the country. “The problem is everyone on my team has a different specialization so it’s not always possible to reassign technical tasks,” she said. She also used to ask male co-workers for help with physically challenging tasks, like carrying heavy equipment or repairing something. Women walk past posters honoring Russian service members, including those participating in the ongoing military action in Ukraine, at the Muzeon park in Moscow on Wednesday. Russians don’t need a visa to visit Argentina, and Pekurova said extending the standard 90-day stay issued by the country as well as applying for a residency permit was also fairly straightforward. Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the South American country has experienced a boom in Russian birth tourism – the practice of travelling to another country for the purpose of giving birth and obtaining citizenship for the child. Russian brides: Reasons to marry a foreigner There is significant modern public sentiment that opposes the presence of women in Russian politics. The findings of a 2017 independent research study reveal a culture “not ready” for female leaders. THE FIRST TIME WE MET This precious thing is a “mysterious Russian soul” (according to the Russian classical writers, загáдочная рýсская душá), family values, personality traits, and a very traditional outlook on life. Female protesters in Russia are particularly vulnerable to the threat of sexual violence, https://landry.vendresamaisonsansagence.com/2023/02/09/hungarian-women-perceive-threats-from-intensifying-patriarchy/ said OVD-Info lawyer Daria Korolenko. The group documented about 200 cases of women threatened with sexual violence, deprived of food or sleep or subjected to other mistreatment while detained over protests between Sept. 21 and 26. Ella Rossman, a researcher at University College London’s School of Slavonic and East European Studies, attributed the rise in the share of women at protests to fears of some men of conscription and to a growing Russian feminist movement. But a Russian woman can come from different ethnicities and different parts of the country – from Central and Southern Russia… People from all over the world consider Russian women beautiful or at the very least… extremely beautiful. This means that Russian women appeal to people of very different nations and ethnicities. And that’s probably due to Russian women being very ethnically diverse. In 1730 Anna Ivanova revoked the Law of Single Inheritance, as it had been a major point of contestation among the nobility since Peter first announced it in 1714. After 1731, property rights were expanded to include inheritance in land property. It also gave women greater power over the estates that had been willed to them, or received in their wedding dowry. 1) they take pride in h maintaining their appearances and 2) their families and homes are https://avicenna.edu.af/dari/2023/02/08/haitian-women/ more important to them than their careers. In light of the wide scope of the discussion and the interest participants expressed in one another’s work, there is a clear need for an ongoing conversation and a deeper exploration of specific topics in smaller online and offline meetings. One of the ideas voiced during the wrap-up session was to create a private online space so that this group of scholars, activists, and practitioners could maintain regular contact, exchange information, and explore the possibility of joint projects. Another speaker, a politician, disagreed with the academic perspective, arguing that scholars focus on decision-making bodies that are decorative in nature (“made of papier-mâché”) and that a formalized approach to studying politics overlooks the real dynamic. Soviet and post-Soviet Russia experienced immense demographic losses, so it is no wonder that in the 1990s a moral panic resulted from the so-called “Russian cross,” a demographic trend so named because of the intersection of the declining birth rate and climbing death rate on a graph. Leaders link demographics to geopolitical strength, and nationalists worry about ethnic Russians https://russiansbride.com/ dying out, so church leaders and political leaders have joined efforts to counteract what they see as alien ideas of feminism and a child-free ideology imposed by the West. “I don’t know anyone who was drafted or taken away, except my cousin who is out in the countryside,” Sofia said. His family is exploring many options to shield him from the draft, including enrolling him in seminary school—they heard that people in religious careers are exempt from service. “It is so hard when someone you love leaves,” said Katya, a 26-year old woman from Moscow who asked that her name be changed for her safety. “I spend a lot more time now missing him, and I focus on work to distract myself and not think about it.” Katya said that her daily life doesn’t feel that different—though she did learn how to fix home appliances, which would typically have been her partner’s domain. A Russian woman likes it when her partner is interesting and cheerful; they do not tolerate boring men, so don’t be afraid to be cheerful and laugh. They like when a man cheers her up, but does not tolerate if he laughs at her. This roundtable highlighted a conceptual disagreement between practitioners and academics, that is, between politicians and political consultants, on the one hand, and those who study them on the other. Makoveev noticed that after Vladimir Putin announced a military mobilisation in September, which led to an unprecedented exodus out of the country, many Russians were now choosing to stay in Argentina. In one chat group called Giving Birth in Argentina, on the Russian messaging Telegram app, more than 3,000 members, mostly soon-to-be mums, exchange tips on the finest maternity wards in Buenos Aires or where to best get baby formula. Figures on how many Russian women travel to Argentina specifically to give birth, however, are hard to come by. Russian women moving to Argentina to give birth now pay anywhere from £1,000 to £8,000 to brokers like Pekurova, who offer services that range from arranging translators and helping with the reams of paperwork to organising photoshoots with the newborn baby. Like many other firms in the industry, Pekurov’s company previously offered similar tours to Miami, Florida – once a hotspot for birth tourism. Even prior to the war, Russians could go visa-free to only about 80 countries.
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Under this $11,169,442 performance-based contract, TMG provided long-term advisory and short-term consultant services to USAID/Benin and the Government of Benin to facilitate achievement of primary education policy reforms. TMG achieved significant results at the primary level, including curriculum development, teacher training, and textbook printing and distribution. The objective of CLEF was to institute educational reforms and implement an effective, efficient, equitable and sustainable primary education system throughout Benin. TMG provided long-term technical assistance (TA) and significant short-term TA, training, and commodity procurement that contributed to the achievement of significant progress through innovative and sustainable interventions in teacher training; curriculum development and achievement testing; community and parents’ participation; strategic planning and school mapping; and financial management. TMG helped support a complete overhaul of Benin’s primary learning system. New curricula for all primary school subjects were developed and tested, and were implemented nationwide. New and innovative teaching methodologies for primary school children were institutionalized. The Primary Leaving Exam (CEP) was completely restructured leading to a CEP success rate of over 90% for students in the school year. Approximately 21,500 teachers and 100 school inspectors were trained in the use of a new curricula and teaching methodologies. Textbooks, workbooks, teacher guides and pedagogical charts were developed, tested and locally printed for Grades 1-4. Additional accomplishments included strong support for girls’ education through the creation of a National Girls’ Education Network with the objective to increase equity for girls and children in disadvantaged regions, resulting in a sustainable increase of 16.65% in the gross enrollment rate for girls. TMG also provided training for teachers and school inspectors using new teaching methodologies through Side-Based training for all educational staff at 1 to 4 grade level.
The latest edition of Super Rugby is almost upon us. True to form, it’s here with a new name, tweaked format and, most excitingly, two brand new teams in Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika. Since the last regular edition of the competition ended in June 2019, we’ve also bid farewell to the South African sides, Argentina’s Jaguares and Japan’s Sunwolves. Western Force make their full-time return to the competition to take Super Rugby Pacific’s membership to 12, there will be no conference split but rather just one overall table, each team will play one another at least once and the top eight will contest the playoffs. Still following? Excellent. The good news is that’s the admin out of the way. Now for the fun stuff. What should you be looking out for in Super Rugby Pacific 2022? A whole host of marquee names will be moving back to their respective Australian and New Zealand franchises after varying degrees of time away. They need no introduction but here’s a quartet of Super Rugby returnees who’ve made their way back from Japan: Oh, how desperately the Waratahs need Mr. Australia himself back following a sabbatical spent playing for Toyota Verblitz. In his absence they lost all 13 games contested in 2021, picking up just three losing bonus points in the process. Hooper continued to turn out in green and gold, picking up a second World Rugby Player of the Year nomination for his troubles as well as a record-breaking fourth John Eales Medal. Whilst the Tahs have been able to blood a host of youngsters in recent times, they have seriously lacked in experience and leadership, something Hooper has in abundance. In fact, between 2012 and his most recent regular Super Rugby cap in August 2020, no other player made as many appearances in the competition as his 129. He also ranks second overall in the charts for tackles made (1,396) and turnovers won (132) during that period, whilst amongst forwards he tops the charts for clean breaks (103), defenders beaten (224), and sits third for try assists (17), highlighting what an all-action flanker he is. It is a severe understatement to refer to his return as a welcome one, but it is, once he’s enjoyed an extended break whilst rehabbing a foot injury. Another player who has been synonymous with Super Rugby over the past decade is Brodie Retalick. It’s nearing three years since his last appearance for the Chiefs, though he has added another 17 All Black Caps since then. During his two seasons at Kobelco Steelers, a clutch of promising locks have graduated into the Chiefs’ ranks and who better for them to learn from than Retalick. His two-year break from NZ domestic rugby gave his body a much-needed rest and having just entered his thirties there should be plenty left in the tank yet for one of the best players of the last 10 years. He certainly will have enjoyed the more leisurely pace of rugby over in Japan, playing just over 1,000 minutes across 15 games for Kobe Steelers, in which he made 22 clean breaks, beat 39 defenders, managed 28 offloads and won nine turnovers. Between his Super Rugby debut in 2012 and his most recent appearance, he ranks in the top three among his position across nearly every significant category: Potential Record Breakers Another pair of familiar All Blacks have also returned ahead of the 2022 season with some all-time Super Rugby scoring records firmly in their sights. TJ Perenara may have a big battle on his hands to fully re-establish himself as Aaron Smith’s backup, with Brad Weber now firmly in the picture and the emergence of Finlay Christie. But this could be the season that he breaks the Super Rugby try-scoring record. He is currently on 56, just four behind Israel Folau, with Julian Savea the only other active player in the top 10 with 50. Perenara helped himself to seven tries in nine games for NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes, his rate of scoring showing no signs of slowing down. Expect more of the same back at his original Hurricanes. Elsewhere his former Canes half-back partner Beauden Barrett returns from Tokyo Sungoliath to continue his time with the Blues. Whilst he still has a way to go to overhaul Dan Carter’s eye-watering Super Rugby points total (1,708) there is a good chance he will leapfrog Morné Steyn into second should he retain goalkicking duties all season in the absence of Otere Black. Barrett is just 185 points behind Steyn One record which he can eclipse is most conversions in the competition’s history, with Barrett just 32 shy of DC’s record. Having plundered 168 points in just 10 games (677 minutes) in the Japanese Top League, those records may tumble sooner rather than later. And Then There Were Twelve Welcome Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua. Long have there been cries for further Fijian, Tongan and Samoan input to Super Rugby, given everything they have provided the competition and indeed the sport in terms of entertainment and headline players over such a lengthy period. Now with a pair of licences granted, the hopes are that this will be a big step forward for Pacific Island rugby. Moana Pasifika will be based out of Auckland, coached by Aaron Mauger, and their existence will give Super Rugby exposure to a number of Samoan and Tonga internationals and a chance to play at the top level outside of sporadic Test Matches. Captained by Wallabies centurion Sekope Kepu, their squad contains nine Samoan and six Tongan capped players, as well as Kepu’s former international team-mate Christian Lealiifano. In Fijian winger Timoci Tavatavanawai they have the player who beat the most defenders (47) and made fifth most metres (822) in this year’s NPC competition whilst turning out for Tasman. A pair of Crusaders’ younger siblings also make the cut in William Havili and Tima Fainga’anuku, brothers of David and Leicester, respectively. It may take some time to gel given a tough start to their pre-season, limited time together and their first game being postponed due to a COVID outbreak, but they will be a welcome addition. Over in Fiji, or so it was planned, the Drua make their return having played in Australia’s now defunct National Rugby Championship between 2017-2019, winning the competition in their first season. Across those three seasons Drua averaged 35 defenders beaten, 14 line breaks and 16 successful offloads per game, highlighting exactly the style of rugby they can be expected to play. Due to travel restrictions, they have had to move base from Suva to New South Wales. They take a squad nearly exclusively made up of players from the Island, many of whom were part of that NRC team and with barely a shred of Super Rugby experience between them, they will be a hell of a lot of fun to watch. Their squad contains a pair of Olympic gold medallists in Napolioni Bolaca and Kalione Nasoko as well as a roster stacked full of the usual Fijian flair, including a pair of wingers who may finally get their big break. Onisi Ratave played three games for Bay of Plenty in New Zealand’s NPC back in August and September, scoring as many tries whilst making 360 metres, beating 16 defenders and making eight clean breaks, his first excursion outside of his native Skipper Cup as he approaches his 30th birthday. Kitione Ratu meanwhile spent several years trying to break into the Melbourne Rebels setup before a more recent brief stint with Western Force. Having only taken up rugby union in 2014 he starred for both Eastwood in the Shute Shield and Melbourne Rising in the NRC, scoring a combined 16 tries in 28 games, carrying for over 1,600 metres and beating just shy of 100 defenders with over 50 clean breaks. Can Perth Side be a Force? Unceremoniously axed from the competition back in 2017 having failed to reach the playoffs in any of their 12 Super Rugby seasons, the Western Force return to the big dance having competed in the Super Rugby AU and Trans-Tasman competitions over the past two years. They lost all eight games in the 2020 edition of Super Rugby AU, recovering the following year to record four wins before they were brought back down to earth with five successive defeats in the Trans-Tasman competition. However, with eight teams from 12 making this year’s playoffs they may stand a chance of sneaking in. They’ll have their work cut out despite tempting Izack Rodda back to Australia, with a huge amount of turnover in their backline, but the acquisition of Manasa Mataele from Crusaders should go some way to remedying their losses. Used sparingly during his time in Christchurch, due largely to their swelling outside back stocks, Mataele used his limited time on the field wisely, often appearing from the interchange to cause havoc against broken defences. In fact, across the history of the regular edition of Super Rugby, Mataele sits second all-time in terms of his minutes per try rate for players with over 500 minutes, ranking top for clean breaks and third for defenders beaten by the same metric, challenged only by two of his former Crusaders colleagues. While perhaps his former team won’t miss him, the Force have certainly bagged themselves some firepower. \|Minutes Per Try \|Minutes Per Clean Break \|Minutes Per Defender Beaten There are a stack of rookies looking to make their breakthrough in Super Rugby this year, be it a fresh serving of fly-halves in Australia or outside backs looking to be next off the production line in New Zealand. Given the talent in front of them, appearances may be tough to come by but here’s a winger from each (as it’s a position that definitely needs more love…) James Turner A.K.A Jimmy the Jet had a brief foray in Waratahs colours last year during a tough loss to the Blues in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman. He wasn’t named in the initial Tahs squad for 2022 but after impressing on a trial deal made the starting team for their final trial match against the Reds so should be back in the mix. This after tearing it up for Northern Suburbs in last year’s Shute Shield. He needed the fewest carries per clean break (3.6) and per defender beaten (1.7) on average across the competition, whilst racking up 746 metres, 18 breaks and 38 defenders beaten in his eight games. Across in New Zealand, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens may have even more work to do to find his way into a talented Blues backline. He made his only appearance for them thus far in that very same game versus the Waratahs but is very highly revered after a stunning couple of seasons in the NPC. Over the past two editions, he sits fifth for tries scored with 11, fourth for carry metres with 1,043, second for clean breaks with 34, fifth for defenders beaten with 58 and has won the most turnovers of any back with 14. The final word must go to the most hotly anticipated addition to this year’s competition, not Jamie Roberts this time, but the one and only RTS Roger Tuivasa-Sheck. He is the latest in a line of superstar Rugby League converts and will hope to make more of a Sonny Bill than Benji Marshall style impact on Super Rugby and indeed New Zealand rugby. Whilst the 2023 World Cup may be a pipe dream for now whilst he finds his feet and firstly a position, RTS has all the skills to make a big splash for the Blues. It looks likely that his first assignment will be partnering Rieko Ioane in the centres for the Auckland side which will likely take some time adjusting to for one of the great NRL full-backs, especially after missing out for Auckland in this year’s NPC. During his time playing for the Sydney Roosters and New Zealand Warriors in which he made 195 NRL appearances, RTS averaged over 188 metres and almost five defenders beaten per game. Yes, the metric in rugby league is metres carried as opposed to gained, but those are still seriously impressive numbers for a remarkable player who was so consistent for over a decade. 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If you find yourself in possession of a car that has surpassed the 15-year mark and is showing signs of age, it may be time to consider scrapping it. Taking the necessary steps to scrap your car in Chelmsford ensures a smooth transition and helps you make an informed decision. In this detailed guide, we will walk you through the process, providing you with valuable information to navigate the scrapping journey effectively. Table of contents Why consider scrapping your car - Age and Condition: As vehicles age, they become more prone to breakdowns, requiring frequent and costly repairs. Scrapping your car when it reaches the 15-year mark is a practical choice to avoid ongoing expenses and ensure road safety for yourself and others. - Environmental Impact: Older vehicles often emit higher levels of harmful emissions, contributing to air pollution. Scrapping your car helps reduce pollution and improve the overall air quality in your local area. - Space and Convenience: If you have an unused car occupying valuable space in your driveway or garage, scrapping it will free up room and eliminate the burden of maintaining an unnecessary vehicle. Choosing a scrap car dealer Here are the main factors to consider when you want to scrap your car in Chelmsford using a dealer: When selecting a scrap car dealer in Chelmsford, it is crucial to ensure they are licensed and authorized by the appropriate regulatory bodies. This guarantees that the entire scrapping process is conducted legally and responsibly. To get the best value for your scrap car, gather quotes from multiple dealers. Provide accurate details about your vehicle’s condition to receive precise quotes and make an informed decision. Opt for scrap car dealers who offer a convenient collection service. They should be able to pick up your vehicle from your chosen location, saving you time and effort in arranging transportation. Authorized treatment facility When choosing a scrap car dealer, ensure that they work in conjunction with an authorized treatment facility. These facilities adhere to strict environmental regulations and are responsible for recycling or disposing of vehicles in an eco-friendly manner. Preparing your car for scrapping Before handing over your car to the scrap dealer, thoroughly inspect and remove all personal belongings. Be sure to check compartments, glove boxes, and under seats for items such as documents, CDs, or any valuables. You should also notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) about your intention to scrap the car. This step ensures that the vehicle is officially deregistered, preventing any future complications like fines or penalties associated with the car. Important documents and procedures When scrapping your car, you need to provide the scrap car dealer with the V5C logbook. In the event that you don’t possess the logbook, inform the DVLA, and they will guide you through the necessary paperwork. Finally upon completion of the scrapping process, the authorized treatment facility will issue a Certificate of Destruction. This document serves as proof that your car has been properly disposed of, relieving you of any further ownership responsibilities. When the time comes to part ways with your car that has surpassed 15 years of age, scrapping it in Chelmsford is a wise choice. By following the comprehensive steps outlined in this guide, you can ensure a smooth and responsible scrapping process. Free up space, reduce your environmental footprint, and bid farewell to your old vehicle with confidence. Remember to select a scrap car dealer in Chelmsford who is licensed and authorized, offering competitive quotes and a convenient collection service. By acting responsibly and making a positive impact on both your surroundings and your own financial situation, you can successfully navigate the process of scrapping your car. Embrace the opportunity to free up space, contribute to a cleaner environment, and take a step towards a more sustainable future.
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In the realm of formal attire, women’s formal pant suits for weddings have emerged as a symbol of elegance and sophistication. Whether you’re a guest or a member of the wedding party, choosing the right pant suit can elevate your presence and make a lasting impression. With a wide range of styles, colors, and fabrics available at Thebrothers.com, finding the perfect pant suit for a wedding can be an exciting yet daunting task. This guide will provide you with essential tips and considerations to help you select the ideal pant suit that complements your personal style and flatters your figure. I. Women’s Formal Pant Suits for Weddings: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Attire Types of Women’s Formal Pant Suits for Weddings When it comes to choosing the perfect women’s formal pant suit for a wedding, there are a few different styles to consider. The most popular options include: - Tuxedo: A tuxedo is a classic choice for a formal wedding. It typically consists of a black or white jacket and pants, a white shirt, a bow tie, and a cummerbund. - Tailcoat: A tailcoat is a more formal option than a tuxedo. It is typically worn with a white shirt, a waistcoat, and a pair of striped trousers. - Dinner jacket: A dinner jacket is a less formal option than a tuxedo or tailcoat. It is typically worn with a white shirt, a black or navy bow tie, and a pair of black or navy trousers. No matter which style you choose, make sure that the suit fits you well and is appropriate for the formality of the wedding. Choosing the Right Pant Suit for Your Body Type When choosing a women’s formal pant suit for a wedding, it is important to consider your body type. Here are a few tips: - If you are petite: Choose a suit with a shorter jacket and narrower pants. Avoid suits with too much fabric or detailing, as this can overwhelm your frame. - If you are tall: Choose a suit with a longer jacket and wider pants. Avoid suits with too much fabric or detailing, as this can make you look even taller. - If you are curvy: Choose a suit with a fitted jacket and pants that flatter your curves. Avoid suits with too much fabric or detailing, as this can make you look bulky. - If you are athletic: Choose a suit with a structured jacket and pants that fit you well. Avoid suits with too much fabric or detailing, as this can make you look too casual. No matter your body type, there is a women’s formal pant suit for a wedding that will flatter your figure. Accessorizing Your Pant Suit for a Wedding Once you have chosen the perfect women’s formal pant suit for a wedding, it is time to accessorize. Here are a few tips: - Jewelry: Choose jewelry that is simple and elegant. Avoid pieces that are too flashy or distracting. - Shoes: Choose shoes that are comfortable and stylish. Heels are a popular choice for weddings, but you can also wear flats or sandals if you prefer. - Handbag: Choose a handbag that is small and elegant. Avoid bags that are too large or bulky. - Scarf: A scarf can add a touch of elegance to your outfit. Choose a scarf that is made from a lightweight fabric and that complements your suit. With the right accessories, you can complete your look and create a stunning ensemble for a wedding. Tips for Wearing a Pant Suit to a Wedding Here are a few tips for wearing a women’s formal pant suit to a wedding: - Make sure the suit fits you well. A suit that is too loose or too tight will not look flattering. - Choose accessories that complement your suit. Avoid pieces that are too flashy or distracting. - Be confident. When you feel good about yourself, you will look your best. With these tips in mind, you can wear a women’s formal pant suit to a wedding with confidence and style. \|How to Put on Cufflinks \|How to Wear Cufflinks \|How to Use Cufflinks \|Cufflinks: How to Wear \|Where Do Cufflinks Go? \|How Do Cufflinks Work? II. Styling Tips for Women’s Formal Pant Suits for Weddings 1. Accessorize Wisely: Add a statement necklace or earrings to elevate your look. Consider a fascinator or a chic hat to complete the ensemble. 2. Choose the Right Footwear: Opt for elegant heels or pumps that complement the formality of the occasion. Consider the height and comfort level. 3. Consider Color and Pattern: While neutral colors are versatile, don’t shy away from subtle patterns or colors that complement your skin tone and hair. 4. Fit and Tailoring: Ensure a perfect fit by considering alterations if needed. Tailoring can make a significant difference in the overall look. 5. Add a Touch of Personality: Express your style through a colorful pocket square, a unique brooch, or a distinctive tie. 6. Layer with a Blazer or Jacket: For cooler weather, pair your pant suit with a blazer or jacket that matches or complements the suit color. 7. Experiment with Different Necklines: Explore various neckline options, such as a classic V-neck, a bateau neckline, or a stylish asymmetric neckline. “Accessorizing with a statement piece can transform a simple pant suit into a fashion-forward ensemble.” 8. Keep Makeup and Hair Simple: Opt for a natural and elegant makeup look that enhances your features without overpowering them. Consider a classic updo or sleek blowout. 9. Choose the Right Clutch or Bag: Carry a clutch or a small handbag that matches your outfit and can hold your essentials. Avoid oversized bags. \|Statement necklace or earrings, fascinator or hat \|Choose the Right Footwear \|Elegant heels or pumps, consider height and comfort \|Consider Color and Pattern \|Neutral or subtle patterns, complement skin tone and hair \|Fit and Tailoring \|Alterations for a perfect fit, tailoring makes a difference \|Add a Touch of Personality \|Pocket square, brooch, or distinctive tie 10. Stay Comfortable: While fashion is important, ensure that your outfit allows for movement and comfort throughout the event. Remember, the goal is to create a polished and sophisticated look that complements the wedding’s formality while showcasing your personal style. With careful consideration and attention to detail, you can achieve a stunning outfit that leaves a lasting impression. III. Accessorizing Women’s Formal Pant Suits for Weddings Accessorizing a women’s formal pant suit for a wedding requires careful consideration to complement the outfit and enhance the overall look. Here are some tips and ideas for accessorizing a pant suit for a wedding: Jewelry: Choose elegant and understated jewelry that complements the neckline of your pant suit. A delicate necklace, a pair of earrings, and a bracelet can add a touch of sophistication without overpowering the outfit. For a more formal look, consider adding a brooch or a statement necklace. Shoes: Opt for classic pumps or sandals with a heel height that is comfortable for you to walk in. Choose a color that matches or complements the color of your pant suit. If you prefer a more casual look, you can wear flats or wedges. Handbag: Carry a small clutch or a structured handbag that is large enough to hold your essentials, such as your phone, wallet, and makeup. Choose a handbag that matches the color and style of your pant suit. Scarf or Shawl: If the weather is chilly, consider adding a scarf or shawl to your outfit. Choose a scarf or shawl that complements the color of your pant suit and adds a touch of warmth and elegance. Hair and Makeup: Keep your hair and makeup simple and elegant. Avoid over-the-top hairstyles or makeup that will detract from the outfit. A classic updo or a sleek ponytail can be a good choice for a wedding. For makeup, opt for neutral tones that enhance your natural features. Other Accessories: You can also add other accessories to your outfit, such as a watch, a belt, or a pair of sunglasses. Choose accessories that are stylish and complement the overall look of your pant suit. \|Choose elegant and understated pieces that complement the neckline of your pant suit. \|Opt for classic pumps or sandals with a comfortable heel height. \|Carry a small clutch or a structured handbag that matches the color and style of your pant suit. \|Scarf or Shawl \|Add a scarf or shawl to your outfit for warmth and elegance. \|Hair and Makeup \|Keep your hair and makeup simple and elegant. \|Add other accessories, such as a watch, a belt, or a pair of sunglasses, to complete your look. By carefully selecting and coordinating your accessories, you can create a polished and sophisticated look that is perfect for a wedding. Here are some additional tips for accessorizing a women’s formal pant suit for a wedding: - Consider the formality of the wedding. A more formal wedding may require more elegant accessories, while a less formal wedding may allow for more casual accessories. - Think about the color palette of the wedding. If the wedding has a specific color scheme, you can choose accessories that match or complement those colors. - Don’t be afraid to mix and match different styles of accessories. For example, you can pair a classic pearl necklace with a more modern pair of earrings. - Have fun and experiment with different accessories until you find a look that you love. With a little planning and effort, you can accessorize your women’s formal pant suit for a wedding in a way that makes you feel confident and beautiful. Here are some related articles that you might find helpful: IV. Where to Find Women’s Formal Pant Suits for Weddings When it comes to finding the perfect women’s formal pant suit for a wedding, there are a few places you can look. Department stores like Macy’s and Nordstrom typically have a good selection of pant suits, as do specialty stores like Ann Taylor and Banana Republic. You can also find a great selection of pant suits online at retailers like ASOS and Rent the Runway. Formal Pant Suits for Weddings No matter where you choose to shop, be sure to keep the following tips in mind: - Consider the formality of the wedding. A black or navy pant suit is a good choice for a formal wedding, while a lighter-colored suit or a suit with a more relaxed fit may be more appropriate for a less formal wedding. - Choose a suit that fits well. The suit should fit snugly but not too tightly, and the pants should be long enough to cover your shoes. - Accessorize your suit with jewelry, shoes, and a handbag. A simple necklace or earrings can add a touch of elegance, while a pair of heels and a clutch can complete the look. With a little planning, you can find the perfect women’s formal pant suit for a wedding that will make you look and feel your best. Formal Pant Suits for Weddings Womens \|Rent the Runway - Department stores like Macy’s and Nordstrom - Specialty stores like Ann Taylor and Banana Republic - Bridal boutiques Tips for Choosing a Women’s Formal Pant Suit for a Wedding - Consider the formality of the wedding. - Choose a suit that fits well. - Accessorize your suit with jewelry, shoes, and a handbag. With a little planning, you can find the perfect women’s formal pant suit for a wedding that will make you look and feel your best. Formal Pant Suits for Weddings Choosing the right women’s formal pant suit for a wedding is an art that combines personal style, body type considerations, and the overall formality of the event. With careful attention to detail and a keen eye for fashion, you can find a pant suit that exudes confidence and elegance. Remember, the key is to find a balance between formality and personal flair, ensuring that your outfit complements the occasion while still reflecting your unique personality. Whether you opt for a classic black or navy pant suit or a more vibrant hue, accessorize with sophistication and carry yourself with poise. Embrace the opportunity to make a statement with your attire, and enjoy the special occasion in style and comfort.
As the Tri-State braces for even colder weather, local doctors are offering tips on staying safe and healthy in the frigid temperatures. Doctors at University Hospital say they haven’t seen many weather-related injuries in the past couple of days, even though temperatures have dipped as low as four degrees. However, doctors warn that everyone should know about temperature-related illnesses, such as Frostbite, dehydration and hypothermia. “When that happens, it affects your ability to think, the way your heart works,” saidDr. Larry Holditch, medical director at the Cincinnati Health Department. “It affects all the systems of your body which can shut down if your exposed long enough.” Holditch says cold shelters have been busy as people without a place to go try to stay warm, but he’s not concerned about overflow shelters reaching capacity. “We have about 90 people coming each day to our rec center, which acts as a cold shelter,” said Dr. Holditch. “What we’re telling people is that they need to get into a warm environment.” Officials with several area cold shelters say they are trying to utilize donations to give out coats, boots, gloves and thermal clothing if needed. The Cincinnati Health Department and Centers for Disease Control have given several tips to stay warm and keep safe: - Limit skin exposure to the extreme cold and avoid extended periods of exposure - Eat well balanced meals with plenty of carbs and avoid alcohol - Wear proper clothing, such as a hat, scarf, sleeves that are snug at the wrist, mittens, and several layers of dry clothing, and layer if you can - If you suspect a problem with frostbite or hypothermia, should seek medical care. If body temperature is below 95 degrees, it is an emergency From FOX19 Meteorologist Frank Marzullo Forecast for Tuesday, January 5, 2010 A few flurries will remain into the afternoon hours, however we still have a reports of slick side and secondary roads from our earlier snow. A high today of 25 degrees with wind chill factors remaining in the single digits at times. Then cloudy tonight and on Wednesday. Day to Watch: Snowy Thursday, January 7, 2010 Looking Ahead: We expect our next system to move in Wednesday late night into Thursday morning. Steady to moderate snow will fall during Thursday morning into afternoon across our hometown with accumulations upwards of 3 to 6 inches possible by Thursday afternoon. Then very cold air settles in with highs in the upper teens for the weekend. This is a changing system that we will continue to track. Foodie Friday’s: King’s Corona Latin Kitchen & Cantina Should Immigrants Get Fast-Tracked To Citizenship If They Join The Military? \| What’s Your Point? Foodie Friday’s: BlaCk Coffee The Buzz Spring Fling Sen. Young Talks U.S. Investment in A.I., Staying Ahead of China Lincoln Ware Rewind: Google Employees File Racism Claims The Lincoln Ware Show Lincoln Ware Rewind: It's All About Race
Used by the likes of Bjorn Borg and Roger Federer, there’s no doubt the Eastern forehand grip is one of the best ways to grip a racket. It’s that good; the grip helped Roger Federer go on to become the world’s most decorated tennis player, winning 20 grand slam championships in his career. And although a difficult grip to master, once perfected, you’ll see your ability to hit flat and powerful shots improve drastically. In this guide, we’ll dive deep into the Eastern forehand grip specifics, its pros and cons, its application, and of course, how to properly apply this grip. We’ll also compare it to other grips and how it might be better to help you smash aces over the net. What types of grips are there? A tennis grip is essentially how you hold your tennis racket. Your hand’s positioning on the racket will change the way you impact withe ball and the different shots you can play during a match. There are many different types of grips: Western grip, Semi-Western, Continental grip, and Eastern grip. Starting at the top, the Continental grip sees a player grip the racket with their knuckles almost facing horizontally up at them. This grip has grown out of fashion in recent times, with players like Rod laver and Margaret Court using the grip on the grass courts of old. As rackets and player skills developed, the Eastern grip came to fruition. Here your knuckles are rotated around to align with the side of the racket. This means you can swipe your racket through the ball at a lower trajectory, allowing you to hit driving shots at your opponent. As you rotate your hand clockwise further around the racket, pushing your knuckles to the bottom of the racket, you start to form a western grip. This allows players to get greater topspin on the ball. Take a look at how Serena Williams hits her shots. Compared to other grips, the Eastern grip places the least amount of strain on your wrist and gives you greater ability to hit through shots at power. Eastern Forehand Grip History Also known as the ‘handshake grip,’ the Eastern has notoriously been used by players wanting to give more power than spin to their forehands. When using this kind of grip, the base stance allows you to hit the tennis ball with more force without breaking a sweat. According to the New York Times, Bill Tilden was widely known for inventing the Eastern grip in the 1920s. But along came eleven-time grand slam winner Bjorn Borg. In the 1970s, Borg revolutionized the Eastern forehand grip by aggressively hitting the ball harder and faster than his opponents. Borg was able to add more topspin on the ball compared to his opponents, who still used the old-fashioned Continental grip. Stunning opponents with his power, pace, and spin, Bjorg was able to crush opponents with this new grip and etched his way into tennis history books. How Do You Hold An Eastern Forehand Grip? To execute forehands with the Eastern grip, place the base-knuckle of your index finger on bevel three and close your hand on the racket handle. Don’t keep your grip too tight, as you’ll find the more flex you have in your wrist, the more spin and whip you’ll be able to get on your shots. For first time players, this grip should feel really comfortable and quite natural compared to a Western grip, where players would reach around to bevel four or bevel five. The Eastern grip is the simplest to learn, especially for beginners, since it fits naturally with the shape and formation of your wrist. Benefits Of The Eastern Forehand Grip This grip allows beginners to easily and consistently hit quality shots. As it puts the least strain on your wrist, you’ll feel comfortable when positioning yourself over a shot to strike through the ball and place it where you want it to go on the other the court. Plus, the angle of the racket is much flatter compared to Western or Continental grips, that angle the racket to produce spin. That means these grips are a lot harder to use to hit accurate shots in comparison to the Eastern. Easy to use As this is perhaps the most natural forehand grip to the shape of your hand, you won’t need to spend heaps of time practicing in order to get used to this grip. Most beginners will take up this style as soon as they pick up a racket, making it perhaps the easiest grip to get up and running on. As this grip sits between the Continental and the Western grip, players can easily transition between the Eastern and it’s counterparts to play different shots to trouble your opponent. Perhaps you might want to play a top spinning drop shot? By merely twisting your knuckles down, you’ll get the right angle to create that spin and rip through the ball to stop it dead. It also comes in handy when the player wants to hit the ball hard, at a higher height, since it’s a comfortable grip. It’s also one of the best, especially for players who like to play around their backhand and hit hard shots. This grip is suitable on any tennis court, even when playing on slow surfaces such as clay. Power and height Another strong case in favor of the Eastern forehand grip is that it gives you the ability to hit the ball at different heights to trouble your opponent. Hitting high shots forces your opposition to reach over the ball, while hitting low shots means they have to reach for the ball. This, in turn, gives you a bit more security and room to force mistakes. Plus, the grip allows you to put a lot of power behind your shots. It increases the chance of you hitting the ball sweet in the center of the racket, meaning you can unleash your full swing on the shot. Drawbacks Of The Eastern Grip Not good for topspin The Eastern grip isn’t ideal for those who naturally hit topspin shots. If you have a tendency to hit the ball in a topspin fashion, I advise you to use a western grip to get more down spin on the ball and hit the ball flatter. Lack of shot variation At its heart, the Eastern is the plain jane of tennis grips. It’s flat and doesn’t allow the player to put a lot of spin on the ball, meaning minimal creativity. If your opponent is a great defender, the lack of shot variation provided by the Eastern grip can be a big disadvantage. You will want to switch things up and hit more topspins to catch him/her off-guard. You need good footwork for this grip Another drawback to using the Easterngrip is that it is a lot less forgiving for players with poor footwork. The grip requires you to adopt a side-on stance to the shot, meaning you have to quickly move your feet to get into position, and this can be very tricky for high rising shots coming at you at pace. Which players use the Eastern grip? Roger Federer is perhaps the most well-known player to use the Eastern grip. The Swiss tennis legend has broken all the records winning a ton of trophies using this grip. But he’s not the only person on tour to have used this grip. Federer’s idol, Pete Sampras, also used the Eastern grip to devour opponents and famously used it to despatch opponents with his signature down the line forehand. 2019 ATP Tour Finals champion Stefanos Tsitsipas cruised his way past Dominic Thiem, using his devastating forehand to push Thiem to the back of the court. Tsitsipas also uses the Eastern grip, and no doubt the world No.6 will be taking the tennis world by storm in the next couple of years. The Tie Breaker Understanding which grip is right for you is the key to becoming a good tennis player. The Eastern forehand grip remains one of the most commonly used grips in modern tennis, mostly for its comfort and flexibility. Of course, different players have different preferences. Some players will feel more comfortable using the Easterneastern forehand grip, while others prefer the advantages the Western or Continental grips provide. All have their benefits and drawbacks. Pros like Federer will often switch-up their grips depending on the type of shot he wants to play or the height of the shots coming at him. Believe me though, if the greatest tennis player of all time uses the eastern grip on his forehand, you probably should too! If you found this post useful, make sure to share it with your friends on Facebook and Twitter!
As Look, in the sky! It’s a bird … it’s a plane … it’s Clark Kent, er, a Clark’s grebe! Actually, a Clark’s grebe IS a bird, and it would most likely be in water, rather than in the air, as grebes are seldom seen in flight. Grebes are aquatic diving birds and are very good at maneuvering underwater. They do this to hunt for food and to avoid predation. Their look and behavior have fascinated me since I was a kid. Clark’s and western grebes are closely related and are very similar in appearance. In fact, until the 1980s, Clark’s grebes were thought to be a light morph of western grebes. As a young birder, I had seen photos of both species in books, and knew that I wanted to see them with my own eyes. Then, around 1987, I saw a pair of western grebes at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge at Lake Texoma. It was a rare sighting for sure, and, when I reported it to refuge staff, they doubted me. I guess it was because of my young age that they didn’t believe me, but when I returned a week later, many other people had seen them, and it was all the rage. Sweet vindication! And I saw them first. However, I didn’t see a western grebe again until October of this year when I traveled to Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area to observe one. It was definitely worth the drive. And, when I recently learned there was a Clark’s grebe at Lake Hefner in Oklahoma City, an even rarer visitor to the state than the western, and a species I had never seen before, I made the trip up there Oct. 7. It took a little while for me to locate it, but once I did, it too was well worth the drive, and the search. I couldn’t get close enough for great photos, but I was able to get some decent pics, and observe the bird and its behavior for a few hours. It was quite successful at catching fish, and I also noticed when it rested or slept, it did so in the company of other grebes, such as horned and eared. Pretty smart, if you ask me. Now, I don’t know if the bird is still there, but it was sighted Sunday at Lake Hefner, around Prairie Dog Point. The bird has been there for a few weeks, and, was once hanging out with a western grebe, but that bird left a little more than two weeks ago. However, a western grebe was later sighted at nearby Lake Overholser and is possibly the bird from Lake Hefner. My advice, if you’re interested, is to sign up for eBird’s rare bird alerts for Oklahoma. Checking it daily is a good way to know when and where rare birds are being seen. Grebes, like loons, are specialized for diving in water. Their feet are located far back on their bodies. While they are awkward on land because of the feet location, they are brilliant under the water’s surface, like fish-seeking torpedoes. They have dense, waterproof plumage and lobed toes, which aide the process. Clark’s grebes, and westerns too, are known for their spectacular ritualized dance. This dance occurs between a male and female for reassurance of their commitment to each other. It is smooth and elegant, and, at the climax of the dance, the birds stretch out their necks and run across the surface of the water together for quite some distance, then dive into the water. It really is quite spectacular. I’ve seen it dozens of times on film, but I’ve never witnessed it with my own eyes. It’s definitely on my list of things to see before I die, however. According to eBird, Clark’s grebes have been spotted at least two times in Comanche County, presumably at Lake Lawtonka. Large, slender black and white grebe with yellow-orange bill which is long and thin (see photo). Upper mandible is straight, while the lower mandible is upturned. It sort of makes the bill appear to curve upward. To me, the birds look like they’re smiling. In winter, the black coloring on the backs of these birds is not as dark as it is during the breeding season (see photo). The way I differentiate between a Clark’s and a western is, the red eyes of the Clark’s grebe are surrounded by white on the face, while the black cap of a western extends below the eyes. Also, Clark’s grebes have bills which are more orange than the west- ern’s yellowish bill. Clark’s grebes are birds of the American West. Their common breeding areas are in Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico, and an area where California, Nevada and Oregon meet. The uncommon breeding range includes most of the western states and up into the Dakotas. They winter along the West Coast, an area of southern New Mexico and West Texas, and sometimes along the Gulf Coast. Mostly fish. However, according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, they also eat salamanders, worms, grasshopper and other aquatic insects and larvae. Large freshwater lakes and marshes the edges of which have emergent vegetation such as reeds and rushes, according to the Cornell Lab. In winter, they can also be found along ocean shores and tidal bays. Odds and ends • According to the Cornell Lab, western and Clark’s grebes were considered the same species until 1985, when scientists discovered that the two species rarely interbreed, despite sometimes living on the same lake. They also make different calls and have substantial DNA differences. • The Clark’s grebe was named after John Henry Clark, a 19th-century American surveyor, naturalist and collector. As I mentioned before, a good way to know what’s going on in the state, bird-wise, is to sign up for alerts at eBird — https://ebird.org/alerts. There have been a lot of rare sightings so far this fall. Lots of rarities at Hef- ner, Carl Blackwell Lake near Stillwater and Lake Tenkiller near Vian, among others. This is an irruption year for many species of birds. Purple finches are being seen all over the state, so keep your eyes peeled. I will continue to feature sparrows in the coming weeks, but I may feature other species once in a while, especially if their presence in the state is timely. Randy Mitchell is a freelance writer and photographer. He has been an avid birdwatcher, nature enthusiast and photographer for 40 years. Reach him at [email protected].
*Wednesday Night: The Warehouse will be open for prayer from 7am - 7pm. Drop in as you can. 14426 Black Lake Rd. Odessa, FL. 33556 Here is today's reading and prayer guide: Pray: for our community. Pray for the thousands of people that do not know Jesus. Pray that God would start something at our church that could only be explained as a “God-thing,” that hundreds and hundreds of people would begin to discover Jesus in the coming months. Stir Fry Brown Rice with Vegetables box of instant brown rice (or bag brown rice) Vegetables to stir fry (either fresh or frozen) Cook your rice according to package (I season my rice as well when I cook). Heat Wok on Med. High heat add 1/4 cup of Olive Oil (more or less) Give a minute for oil to get hot. Place raw onions in now if you are adding to recipe, also garlic for taste. Pour the cooked rice into Wok and stir for 4 mins add Soy Sauce to taste. Pour rice back into container it was cooked in and set aside. Now add 1/4 cup Olive Oil to hot Wok again. Then add the vegetables and lots of whatever seasonings you like. Stir until done add peanuts right before serving. This recipe is very good reheated for lunch the next day.
What led to the Pediatric Cancer Data Commons? One of the main causes of this lack of interoperability is a lack of data standardization. We have a system where if you go from one hospital to another hospital across the street, it’s still very likely that they are going to have trouble using your data. A lot of medical data are still transferred is on CDs and via fax machine. It really drove my professional direction towards trying to build systems that allowed us to share data better and to really tackle the problems at the root. We didn’t want to do the easy thing, which is just take data and then hire people to standardize and then share it. We wanted to tackle it as a grassroots phenomenon: teach people what standards are, empower them to build a data dictionary that’s validated with international input, and then let people harmonize the data into that standard and, ultimately, use that standard to collect subsequent data. Around 2014, Dr Susan Cohn, a neuroblastoma expert at UChicago Medicine, came to me and said, “We have this collection of about 10,000 patients of neuroblastoma, which is a very rare pediatric tumor. It’s in a big Excel sheet. Can you help us figure out how to share it?” What does the Pediatric Cancer Data Commons hope to accomplish? We hope to move beyond pediatric cancer into other areas, and we hope to empower people to do the right things with data. We set up an infrastructure to take these data that was somewhat standardized, and started working with this neuroblastoma group to develop rules around how we would share it and how researchers could use it. And based on that success, the rhabdomyosarcoma group came to us to build their data commons. We started from the ground with them; we went to get collaborators in Europe and in the US. We created a big consortium, and set up rules of engagement. It took us a year and a half to build a data dictionary, painstakingly negotiating every single value and element in the data dictionary to come to a consensus. And then after that, we started to receive more funding to support our work with more disease groups. Now we’re covering just about every pediatric cancer and are in various stages of building data dictionaries and harmonizing the data. We are tackling the problem at its source and providing a great way to share data and lower barriers to research. "We wanted to tackle it as a grassroots phenomenon: teach people what standards are, empower them to build a data dictionary that the world agrees upon and then let people harmonize the data into that standard and then collect it." What has this work elucidated for you about current data capture? People are always going to put data in the way that’s the easiest possible. If you offer people a blank textbox, they are going to use it. If you have to enter 10 things about a patient - their performance status, height, weight, blood pressure, etc., and you’re faced with 10 checkboxes, or a big empty text box, you’re probably going to just fill that box with text that will then be very hard to study. The current methods of data capture could cater very well to structured capture, but they allow easy outs. That may serve the purpose of billing, but it ignores the really great things you can accomplish with the EHR - serving the research needs and performing rules and evidence- based medicine. You lose all those things when you don’t capture the data in a granular, structured form. You can circumvent that a little bit by creating smart forms, where, for example, if you’re going to see a patient with sickle cell, it provides the questions that you ask and gives you a place to put every answer. There needs to be strong top-down leadership. Eventually, there may be an Alexa in your office to listen to the whole thing and automatically fill everything out. But for now, we’re still relying on people to do the right thing. What are the challenges that you’re coming across when creating a common data language? The biggest problem is that, up until now, most groups have been left to their own devices in creating their own data collection forms. The data elements we see are not clearly harmonized. For example, in the USA, one group might have, for site of disease, “lips, cheek or face.” But the group in Europe might just have “head.” You have to sit there and have a scientific discussion, and they have to come to an agreement. So that’s one of the biggest challenges: trying to figure out how to let science drive the building of the dictionary. Then harmonizing the data is just a technical issue. There are cultural issues, language issues, issues around which coding system do we use, etc. We’ve been able to tackle these by getting buy in from the right kinds of clinical leaders across the different countries. How does someone enter into the PCDC and start contributing data? We’ve taken a very UN approach to this. The different disease commons are run by disease consortia that we’ve helped set up for each disease group. So, there’s a soft tissue sarcoma consortium, an AML consortium, a neuroblastoma consortium. For example, there’s a group in South America that wants to join our retinoblastoma group. We invite them to meetings, and then the executive committee will have to work with them to decide if they want to come in as members and contribute data and what those data look like. One of our big missions over the next couple of years is to move very decidedly into less developed areas of the world where most pediatric cancer occurs and try to bring this same idea of standardized data collection to help improve care. To do that, we’re obviously going to need to try to bring in many more groups. Right now, we’ve mainly engaged groups in North America and Western Europe, but we need to move beyond that to get all these other groups in. Defining the governance and rules of engagement are going to be really important. "One of the big frontiers we’re going to cross next is how to get data right out of the EHR in real time to help with patient care. Because right now, by the time you collect data into a research commons, it’s old; the patient is diagnosed or already being treated. But how can we collect data in real time and use it for real time decision making for patients?" How does this impact or affect the type of care that clinicians are able to offer their patients? The goal of our work is to make research data more available to clinicians to try to lower the barriers to research. If you look at the neuroblastoma group, they’ve used the data for all sorts of projects that have changed the way we diagnosed and treat children with neuroblastoma. At one point, the cutoff for age for neuroblastoma risk was one year. Based on the data in the data commons, they did a study and changed it 18 months. That immediately affects a large number of patients and the kinds of chemotherapy they will get. One of more exciting ways we’re working now is to create better ways to match patients to precision medicine trials. We are working with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to create a decision support tool that is going to allow clinicians to go to the tool, enter information about their patient – clinical, genomic, immunophenotype - and match them to clinical trials. The goal of the Pediatric Acute Leukemia (PedAL) project is to have a child with relapsed leukemia go onto a clinical trial within 72 hours. We’re hoping to release the first generation of the tool later this year. One of the big frontiers we’re going to cross next is how to get data right out of the EHR in real time to help with patient care. Because right now, by the time you collect data into a research commons, it’s old; the patient is diagnosed or already being treated. But how can we collect data in real time and use it for real time decision making for patients? What are the security aspects of developing an international data commons platform? We have made the determination only to work with de-identified data for our data commons. We remove the dates and instead have the age in days of the patient at the time of whatever event happened. We may not know that a kid had a CT scan on July 1, but we’ll know that they were 58 days old at the time. But just because the data are de-identified, that does not change at all the fact that we operate in a fully HIPAA-compliant infrastructure. We have been successful in implementing GDPR regulation throughout our data commons. But that means that for every single site that we’re sharing data with, we are negotiating a data-sharing agreement. Even though the data are de-identified, the GDPR is extremely strict about holding data. There is the concept of “the right to forget,” meaning that if a patient in the EU decides they don’t want their data as part of the commons anymore, even if it’s de-identified, we have to be able to show that we can remove their data from the commons. What is coming down the pipeline for the Pediatric Cancer Data Commons and your work? One of my personal goals is to start to do more with real world evidence. We have a pilot project where we’re starting to bring in things like pollution data, traffic data and crime data at a hyper-local level to try to understand why there are differences in outcomes for people. In this pilot, we’re looking at kids with asthma, where we will simultaneously map their information to weather, traffic, green space, crime, food availability, and see if we can model their outcomes from asthma based on nonclinical factors, and then try to recommend improvements. That’s the next frontier: being able to do that in a way that’s scalable and extensible. For more information on Clinical Research as a Care Option, visit CRAACOevent.com.
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Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP), the leading brand-led media company reaching more than 190 million American consumers and nearly 95% of all U.S. women, today launches its Meredith Data Studio, a suite of advertising solutions leveraging the company’s vast, proprietary, first-party data and predictive insights capabilities to help inform its partners’ marketing, product and business strategies. The offerings feature full-service data solutions, predictive analytics, paid consulting and self-service tools, all powered by Meredith’s 360 platform, an end-to-end audience insights and activation platform designed for managed or self-service access, as well as predictive capabilities to analyze billions of intent signals and engagements to trends and purchase intent in order to deliver precisely targeted audience and contextual advertising. “As a brand-led organization that reaches nearly 95% of American women, Meredith possesses rich, exclusive data with massive scale in content-rich environments. Using those assets, we’ve built an exclusive, in-depth 12,000+-term taxonomy, a proprietary identity graph and over 12 billion intent signals to achieve an unmatched, comprehensive and timely understanding of women and their purchase intent – the holy grail for our partners,” explains Alysia Borsa, Chief Business & Data Officer, who oversees Meredith Data Studio. Meredith Data Studio fuels the identification and activation of new audiences, products and channel opportunities for partners. While Meredith has provided unique data-driven solutions to clients for many years, the following are new offerings within the Meredith Data Studio storefront: - Meredith 360 Platform: This proprietary end-to-end audience insights and activation platform, available as managed or self-service (coming soon), empowers partners to access 800+ first-party data segments, create custom segments or onboard their own data to gain a richer understanding of their audiences. A new interface enables partners to identify trends, understand audiences and directly activate highly customized audience segments with speed, efficiency and precision. - Predictive Trend Reports and Industry Insights Events: With more than 60 reports produced this year, Predictive Trend Reports, powered by machine learning based on first-party behavior, are available across 12 verticals and will be scaled. Predictive Trend Reports help partners learn about emerging trends and shifting consumer behaviors to help drive future growth.Having hosted client-specific events for many years, Meredith has begun launching larger-scaled Industry Insights Events, such as the Gen Z Summit held in May. Like the Gen Z Summit, Industry Insights Events will bring together in-house business intelligence, editorial expertise and industry leaders to share Predictive Trend Reports and insights on key vertical subject matter. The next summit, focused on Holiday Insights, will take place this fall. - Direct Consulting Engagements: With enormous demand for consultative services, a solution Meredith has provided for a small number of clients for nearly five years, Meredith is joining forces with Slalom, a modern consulting firm focused on strategy, technology and business transformation, to help scale its consulting services. This partnership will enable Meredith to help its partners solve their largest business, brand, audience and product challenges in tailored stand-alone engagements for a greater number of partners. ABOUT MEREDITH CORPORATION Meredith Corporation has been committed to service journalism for 118 years. Meredith uses multiple distribution platforms—including broadcast television, print, digital and video—to provide consumers with content they desire and to deliver the messages of its advertising and marketing partners. Meredith’s National Media Group reaches over 190 million unduplicated American consumers every month, including nearly 95 percent of U.S. women. Meredith is the owner of the largest premium content digital network for American consumers and the No. 1 magazine operator in the U.S. The company’s Local Media Group includes 17 television stations, reaching 11 percent of U.S. households. Slalom is a modern consulting firm focused on strategy, technology and business transformation. In over 35 markets across the U.S. and around the world, Slalom’s teams have autonomy to move fast and do what’s right. They’re backed by regional innovation hubs, a global culture of collaboration and partnerships with the world’s top technology providers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Seattle, Slalom has organically grown to over 8,000 employees. Slalom was named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2020 and is regularly recognized by employees as a best place to work. Learn more at slalom.com SOURCE Meredith Corporation
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It seems odd to talk about 2021 as “the good old days”, but the truth is that the cost of living was far lower just three short years ago. Earlier today, I did an interview with Sam Rohrer of Stand In The Gap Today in which we discussed how food prices have gotten wildly out of control. One example that I brought up was the fact that a Big Mac “value meal” can cost up to 18 dollars in some parts of the country. There is no way that I would shell out 18 bucks for a burger, some fries and a drink at McDonald’s. But this is the economic environment that we live in today. Has your income gone up by more than a thousand dollars a month over the past three years? If not, you are falling behind. According to economist Mark Zandi, the average U.S. household is now shelling out an additional $1,019 a month just to purchase the exact same goods and services that it did three years ago… The typical U.S. household needed to pay $213 more a month in January to purchase the same goods and services it did one year ago because of still-high inflation, according to new calculations from Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi. Americans are paying on average $605 more each month compared with the same time two years ago and $1,019 more compared with three years ago, before the inflation crisis began. In the old days, I actually enjoyed going to the grocery store. But now it has become such a painful experience. I am sure that many of you can identify with that statement. On Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal published an article that explained that George H.W. Bush was in the White House the last time Americans were spending such a high proportion of their incomes on food… The last time Americans spent this much of their money on food, George H.W. Bush was in office, “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” was in theaters and C+C Music Factory was rocking the Billboard charts. Do you remember what life was like in 1991? It was a good year for me, but it was so long ago… According to the Wall Street Journal, Americans were spending 11.4 percent of their disposable incomes on food in 1991, and in 2022 that figure was sitting at 11.3 percent… In 1991, U.S. consumers spent 11.4% of their disposable personal income on food, according to data from the U.S. Agriculture Department. At the time, households were still dealing with steep food-price increases following an inflationary period during the 1970s. More than three decades later, food spending has reattained that level, USDA data shows. In 2022, consumers spent 11.3% of their disposable income on food, according to the most recent USDA data available. I can already tell what a lot of you will be thinking when you read that. 2022 was two years ago. Food prices have continued to soar since that time, and so how high would that number be today? Personally, I wouldn’t be surprised to learn that Americans are now spending 15 percent of their disposable incomes on food. But if you think that is bad, just wait until it gets into the 30 or 40 percent range eventually. Because that is where things are heading. Of course grocery prices are already at absurd levels. On a very popular Internet forum, one user recently complained that his grocery bill for the week has now hit $250… $100 used to be the total, when we really stocked up or picked some extras. Prices started climbing and we trimmed the extras, it hit $120-130. At $150 we started bitching. A month ago it hit $180. Hell it may have only been two weeks since we hit $180. Today it was $250 and we didn’t even get everything. Actually, if you can get out of the grocery store for just $250, you are doing really well. For many others, a grocery cart full of food can run a lot higher than that. And major companies are openly warning us that more price hikes are on the way… Oreo maker Mondelez said in January it would continue raising prices on some of its products this year, largely because of cocoa prices, which earlier in February surged past a 46-year record. Hershey said this month it expects more expensive cocoa to cut into the company’s profit this year. Kraft Heinz said inflation is moderating but that its costs are still higher, driven in part by pricier tomatoes and sugar. Let’s talk about the price of cocoa for a moment. Global supplies of cocoa have gotten very, very tight, and we are being warned that the price of cocoa “could reach as high as $10,000 per ton”… The commodities analysts said some forecasts suggest the cost of cocoa in New York could reach as high as $10,000 per ton. What’s imminent is the West African cocoa shortage will be felt across supermarkets worldwide. If you love chocolate, you should try to hoard as much as you can while prices are still relatively low. I am quite serious about this. Because chocolate prices are going to accelerate quite rapidly from this point forward. Sadly, car insurance rates are going up even faster than food prices are… If you think your food bill is high, take a look at your car insurance. The average cost of full coverage car insurance increased by 26% to $2,543 in 2024, up $529 from a year earlier, Medora Lee reports. That’s six times faster than overall inflation and more than any food item at the grocery store, including eggs, over the past three years. I honestly don’t understand how most people can afford to pay such exorbitant rates. Just making it from month to month has become such a struggle for tens of millions of Americans. Needless to say, things are particularly rough for young people that are just starting out in life. A video in which one young woman complains about how oppressive the cost of living is has already been viewed more than 18 million times… “Why is it that I have to work 40 hours a week just so I can have a place to live?” A young woman’s TikTok video, in which she makes a now familiar complaint about young people having to spend most of their time working for just a sliver of free time which they then have barely enough money to enjoy, is now going viral. “40 hours a week makes me $2,000 a month and my rent is $1,660,” the woman continued in a video that has amassed 18 million views on Twitter. “So I work 40 hours a week so I can have a 2 bedroom apartment and an extra $300 a month that doesn’t cover my phone or my internet or food.” She doesn’t have the time, energy, or cash to enjoy her life outside of work pic.twitter.com/9hFWMnngho — wilder😎🇺🇸 (@wilderpatriot) February 1, 2024 She feels trapped, and I can totally get that. But what she doesn’t understand is that what she is going through right now is the direct result of literally decades of incredibly bad decisions. Of course many of our politicians want to strangle our economy even more. For example, Barbara Lee actually wants to increase the minimum wage to 50 dollars an hour… Despite liberal media cheerleading and Biden’s assurances of a strong economy, Americans feel much different. Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA), a U.S. Senate candidate, complained in a recent debate about the “affordability crisis” in her state. She referred to a survey that showed “$127,000 for a family of four is just barely enough.” While she is right about the “affordability crisis” facing Americans, her solution is ludicrous. Lee proposes a minimum wage of $50 per hour. Such a minimum wage would create massive unemployment as companies would lay off non-essential workers. It would also lead to higher prices for consumers and an even higher inflation rate, which has been a persistent problem during the Biden administration. Why don’t we just raise it to 100 dollars an hour? Then everyone would be swimming in money, right? Unfortunately, that is not the way the real world works. More money is not the answer, and more debt is definitely not the answer. What we need is a productive economy that makes stuff of real value. Getting people to consume as much as possible will not lead to anywhere good. But getting people to produce at a high level will lead to lasting wealth. The historic debt bubble that we have been enjoying has created an illusion of short-term prosperity, but now it has almost reached an end. Everyone knows that a crash is coming, and that crash is going to create a tremendous amount of chaos throughout our society. It appears that Jeff Bezos understands that things are about to change, because he has been selling off tens of millions of Amazon shares… Jeff Bezos has been busy this month selling a massive amount of Amazon stock. The Amazon founder and executive chairman’s sales have occurred in three separate sales and involved nearly 36 million shares to date, filings submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) showed. The shares in the e-commerce giant were collectively worth $6.15 billion after Bezos sold them at a range of prices across six different days. Why would he do that if he thought that bright days are ahead for the U.S. economy? It would not make any sense at all. Of course the truth is that very challenging economic times are in our immediate future. I understand that things are not good for many of you right now, but it won’t be too long before economic conditions become much more harsh than they are at this moment. About the Author: Michael Snyder’s extremely controversial new book entitled “Chaos” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com. He has also written seven other books that are available on Amazon.com including “End Times”, “7 Year Apocalypse”, “Lost Prophecies Of The Future Of America”, “The Beginning Of The End”, and “Living A Life That Really Matters”. (#CommissionsEarned) When you purchase any of Michael’s books you help to support the work that he is doing. You can also get his articles by email as soon as he publishes them by subscribing to his Substack newsletter. Michael has published thousands of articles on The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News, and he always freely and happily allows others to republish those articles on their own websites. You can connect with Michael on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, and sharing his articles on your own social media accounts is definitely a great help. These are such troubled times, and people need hope. John 3:16 tells us about the hope that God has given us through Jesus Christ: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” If you have not already done so, we strongly urge you to invite Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior today.
Emirates has confirmed that its daily service to Tel Aviv will begin on 23rd June 2022. The airline will operate its three-class Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on this route, providing eight private suites in First Class, 42 lie-flat seats in Business Class, and 304 spacious seats in Economy Class. As COVID-19 travel restrictions ease worldwide and more borders open, Emirates Airline’s Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan Kazim, said, “We look forward to welcoming customers onboard our flights to and from Tel Aviv this summer, and to offering them substantial connectivity to and through our Dubai hub.” “As well as unlocking tremendous pent-up demand, Emirates’ entry into Israel will mean more options for travellers as they return to the sky, and even more opportunities for businesses to visit Dubai and beyond, where we offer our trademark hospitality and award-winning onboard experience,” Mr Kazim said. On 23rd June, EK931 will take off at 15:50, and arrive at 18:00 (local time) at Ben Gurion Airport. Return flight EK 932 leaves Tel Aviv at 19:55 and arrives in Dubai at 23:59 (local time). Schedules have been planned to provide convenient access to Dubai and optimal connections to popular holiday destinations like Thailand, India, the Philippines, the Maldives and Sri Lanka. The new Emirates flights will make it possible for passengers to easily connect from Emirates points to multiple daily and weekly flights throughout India, Australia, the Philippines, Thailand and South Africa, all of which have vibrant Jewish communities. On each flight, the new Tel Aviv service will deliver 20 tonnes of cargo, allowing Israeli companies and start-ups to export pharmaceuticals, high-tech goods, fruits and vegetables and other perishables. Manufacturing raw materials, components, semiconductors and e-commerce parcels are also expected to be transported.
Casual attire that promotes functionality as well as finesse has nowadays become an indispensable need for almost every female, and this is where the wardrobe of workout clothes for women comes into play. In the present era gym wear for women has emerged as a separate category especially in women’s clothing line. Breathable and soft material that not only gives off a stylish look, but also provides adequate support to the body, reduces sweat and odour, and does not restrict movement, is essential for all women planning to engage in any form of intense physical exertion or exercise. Gym wear for women lessens the strain on their body parts which can help in reducing the pain and aches, otherwise experienced during and as after-effects of an active workout. When you hear the phrase workout clothes for women, the first few characteristics that come to mind, apart from appearances, are usually comfort, stretchability, and durability. Stated below are some of the leading brands which are currently providing a diverse variety of women’s workout clothes, of both, good quality and at economical rates. Table of Contents The brand that first comes to mind when thinking of workout clothes for women is without a doubt SQUATWOLF. This brand is known for its comfortable yet aesthetic designs and super-soft material. Their female fitness clothing line consists of various activewear that is flexible and cozy, with a sophisticated vibe to it as well. This not only aids you in your daily workout, but also boosts your self-confidence by making you proud of your own physique. Gym wear for women offered by SQUATWOLF have a wide variety of variations in terms of designs, sizes and colours which helps you choose the one best suited to your needs in order to make your workout sessions worthwhile. The women’s gym wear incorporates gorgeous design schemes, top-notch fabric and modern tech innovations which makes their products well worth their prices. Hence, with this brand you are sure to have a comfortable and hassle-free workout. The second brand on the list is also a good competitor in today’s market of workout clothes for both men and women. Their products are not only stunning in terms of looks, but are also durable and comfy. You can complete your daily exercise routines with the most efficiency while using the activewear of Ryderwear. The workout clothes for women are eye-catching and highly flexible, and so can be worn when you hit the gym as well as at casual meetups. They promote a sense of confidence and boldness in all their wearers. If you are looking for a brand that specializes in attire made for yoga, then Lululemon is the brand for you. Their products have a calm and tranquil aura to them that helps clear the mind and refresh the body. Apart from this, they have also expanded their products to workout clothes for both men and women which is especially designed for arduous activities and exercises. They not only offer a diverse range of high quality women’s gym wear but also other accessories especially produced while keeping in mind all the key necessities that would lead to a rewarding workout. This brand is the most diverse one on the list. Free People (FP) is a company that produces and sells top-grade activewear, workout and gym wear, intimates, accessories, shoes and other personal care products for women. They have a mixture of athletic and athleisure clothing for women which provides you with a choice of top quality garments that you can use as gym wear, as well as for your daily casual wear. The prices are kept very economical while the standard is never compromised upon. Olympia Etal is a brand that also centers itself on female apparel including gym wear for women. This brand focuses on providing high-quality essentials for women while also keeping their products eco-friendly. This is done by using chemicals and dyes that are less toxic to the environment. Their products mainly involve comfortable workout clothes for women that can be worn all year round. In-spite being a commercial-scale business, their involvement in this list is purely based on their product’s superior worth and carefully crafted pieces. It is guaranteed that through this list you can easily find a wide array of workout clothes for women which are to your liking and under your budget. All the brands catalogued above are the top companies in the category of producing gym wear for women. As a personal preference I tend to lean towards SQAUTWOLF, mainly because they have not only continued to produce high quality apparel but have been improving their products, with every new launch, through use of advanced modern technology and innovation. Regardless, as it is said, to each their own – so preferences can vary, but rest assured this list above will surely cater to each and every one of your workout requirements.
PARIS (AFP): French President Emmanuel Macron and China’s top diplomat Wang Yi agreed Wednesday to contribute “towards peace” in Ukraine, Macron’s office said following talks between the two men. Macron has not hidden his hope that Beijing, which remains an important ally of Moscow and has not condemned the invasion of Ukraine launched nearly a year ago, will pressure Russia to return to the negotiating table. In Paris on Wednesday, Macron and Wang discussed the war and its “consequences on the most vulnerable countries, particularly in terms of food security and financing capacity,” according to the French presidency. Both Macron and Wang “expressed the same objective of contributing to peace in accordance with international law”, the Elysee Palace said, without specifying what each country’s contributions might be. After his visit to France, Wang will continue his tour with a stop at the Munich Security Conference, scheduled for Friday to Sunday. He will also travel to Moscow. The French president spoke of cooperation with China in the face of “global challenges”, including the climate crisis. Later Wednesday, Wang met with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna. On Thursday he will hold talks on strategic issues with Macron’s diplomatic advisor, Emmanuel Bonne. Ukraine shoots down Russian balloons Ukraine said Wednesday its aerial defence units had detected half a dozen balloons, apparently launched by Russia, over the capital Kyiv and shot most of them down. Kyiv authorities said the balloons could carry reconnaissance equipment and were launched to “detect and exhaust our air defence forces.” “Most of the probes have been shot down,” the city administration said in a statement, adding authorities would carefully examine the debris. The presence of the balloons in the sky prompted sirens to go off in the Ukrainian capital, which usually happens when missiles are approaching. Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ignat said that Russia uses balloons to exhaust Ukrainian anti-aircraft missiles. “The Russians will use all available methods of warfare to achieve their goals,” he told AFP. “Therefore, it cannot be ruled out that these devices can conduct some kind of surveillance, so it is important to see what they are and understand them.” Since the start of the Russian invasion last February, Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly reported Russian balloons drifting in the country’s airspace. On Tuesday, neighbouring Moldova temporarily closed its airspace due to the presence of a flying object resembling a weather balloon amid heightened tensions with Moscow. The United States has been in a state of alarm since a huge white balloon from China was spotted tracking over a series of top secret nuclear weapons sites, before being shot down off the east coast in early February.
Being a parent is a beautiful and rewarding experience, but it can also be overwhelming and exhausting. As parents, we often find ourselves caught up in the never-ending cycle of taking care of our children’s needs, leaving little time and energy for ourselves. However, it is crucial to remember that self-care is not a luxury but a necessity. Prioritizing self-care allows us to recharge, rejuvenate, and be the best version of ourselves for our children. In this guide, we will explore practical strategies and tips on how to successfully juggle parenting and prioritize self-care. We will address common challenges faced by parents and provide actionable steps to help you find balance in your life. Let’s dive in! The Importance of Self-Care for Parents Before we delve into the strategies for balancing parenting and self-care, let’s take a moment to understand why self-care is so important for parents. - Mental well-being: Taking care of your mental health is crucial for both yourself and your children. When you prioritize self-care, you are better equipped to manage stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges that come with parenting. - Physical health: Parenthood often requires physical strength and stamina. By engaging in self-care activities such as exercise, healthy eating, and regular check-ups, you can ensure that you have the energy and vitality needed to keep up with your children. - Role modeling: As parents, we are our children’s first teachers. By practicing self-care, we teach them the importance of taking care of themselves as they grow older. Tips for Balancing Parenting and Self-Care Now that we understand why self-care is essential let’s explore some practical tips to help you balance parenting and self-care: 1. Prioritize self-care Make self-care a non-negotiable part of your routine. Schedule specific time slots in your day dedicated solely to self-care activities. Treat these appointments with yourself as seriously as you would any other commitment. For example, you can wake up 30 minutes earlier to enjoy a quiet cup of coffee or engage in a relaxing activity before the chaos of the day begins. Alternatively, you can allocate an hour after your children go to bed for self-care activities like reading, meditating, or taking a soothing bath. 2. Involve your children While it’s important to have alone time for self-care, involving your children in certain activities can also be beneficial. This not only allows you to spend quality time with them but also teaches them about the importance of self-care. For instance, you can go for family walks or bike rides together, encouraging physical activity for both yourself and your children. You can also have fun cooking sessions where everyone participates in preparing a healthy meal together. 3. Delegate and ask for help Remember that you don’t have to do everything on your own. Reach out to your partner, family members, or friends for support. Delegate tasks and share responsibilities to create more time for yourself. If you have young children, consider setting up playdates or joining parent groups where you can take turns watching each other’s kids. This way, everyone gets some much-needed time off while ensuring that the children are well taken care of. 4. Establish boundaries Setting boundaries is essential to maintain a healthy balance between parenting and self-care. Communicate your needs to your family members and loved ones, and let them know when you need some time for yourself. For example, you can establish quiet hours during the day where everyone engages in independent activities. This gives you the space to focus on self-care without interruptions. 5. Practice mindfulness Mindfulness is a powerful tool that can help you stay present, reduce stress, and enhance your overall well-being. Incorporate mindfulness practices into your daily routine to support your self-care efforts. You can start by dedicating a few minutes each day to practice deep breathing or meditation. This helps calm the mind and allows you to be more present in the moment. You can also try mindful parenting techniques, such as fully engaging with your child during playtime or mealtime. 6. Let go of perfectionism As parents, we often strive for perfection in every aspect of our lives. However, it’s important to recognize that perfection is unattainable and can lead to burnout. Instead of aiming for perfection, focus on doing your best and accepting that there will be days when things don’t go according to plan. Give yourself permission to make mistakes and learn from them. Remember that self-care is not about being perfect but about making an effort to prioritize yourself amidst the chaos of parenting. Incorporating Self-Care Activities Into Your Routine Now that we’ve discussed some strategies for balancing parenting and self-care let’s explore various self-care activities that you can incorporate into your routine: - Exercise: Engage in physical activities that you enjoy, such as walking, jogging, yoga, or dancing. - Reading: Set aside time to indulge in your favorite books or explore new genres. - Journaling: Write down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences as a way to reflect and unwind. - Artistic pursuits: Engage in activities like painting, drawing, or playing a musical instrument. - Socializing: Connect with friends or join parent support groups to share experiences and find emotional support. - Pampering yourself: Treat yourself to a spa day, get a massage, or take care of your skin with a skincare routine. The key is to choose activities that bring you joy and make you feel refreshed. Remember that self-care doesn’t have to be time-consuming or expensive; it can be as simple as enjoying a cup of tea or taking a few moments to breathe deeply. Balancing parenting and self-care may seem challenging at times, but it is absolutely possible. By prioritizing self-care, involving your children, delegating tasks, setting boundaries, practicing mindfulness, and letting go of perfectionism, you can create a harmonious equilibrium between taking care of yourself and caring for your children. Remember that self-care is not selfish; it is an essential part of being the best parent you can be. By taking care of yourself, you are better equipped to meet the demands of parenthood with love, patience, and vitality. So go ahead and embark on this journey of balancing parenting and self-care – you deserve it!
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has gone into isolation, following his meeting with Mohammed Atiku Abubakar, the son of former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar. In a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Media, Mukhtar Gidado, and dated 23 March 2020, the Governor was said to have met with Atiku’s son in an Aero Contractor aircraft in Lagos with both men exchanging pleasantries and shaking hands in the process. The statement reads: “This is to inform the general public that his Excellency, Senator Bala Abudulkadir Mohammed CON, the Executive Governor of Bauchi State has gone into self-isolation. “This development is sequel to the report from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, that the son of the former vice president of Nigeria, Mohammed Atiku Abubakar, was tested positive to the Coronavirus after his return to an international trip through Lagos. “It would be recalled that Governor Bala Mohammed, who also recently returned from a trip in Lagos, met with Mohammed Atiku Abubakar in the Aero Contractor aircraft where they shook hands and exchanged pleasantries. “So far, the governor did not exhibit any symptom of the disease, but based on the recommendation of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, he will remain in isolation in order to avoid the risk of the spread of the disease. “Currently, the blood sample of the governor has been taken and is undergoing clinical test. For the period of the clinical testing, the governor and his entourage will remain in isolation pending the outcome of the clinical result. “Consequently, therefore, the governor has cancelled all his appointments with immediate effect and any inconveniences are highly regretted. Upon examination, if Governor Bala tests positive, he would become Nigeria’s first high-profile individual to contract the virus. Earlier, Nigeria recorded her first death from the pandemic after 67-year-old, former Managing Director of Pipelines and Products Marketing Company, Suleiman Achimugu, died in the early hours of Monday. Recall that former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, confirmed the status of his son in a tweet on Monday. While confirming that his son tested positive to the pandemic, he called on Nigerians to pray for him (Mohammed). See Press Release below:
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East London’s XVR BLCK has established himself as a renowned producer in the UK black music scene, collaborating with some of the industry’s finest talents. From Kojey Radical to Ms. Banks, B Young to Shaé Universe, XVR BLCK has left his signature touch on numerous hit tracks. Now, the British Caribbean native is stepping into the forefront with his own EP, “The BLCKOut (EP) Vol. 1.” As a producer, composer, and engineer, XVR BLCK has meticulously crafted this EP to showcase the best of British Black music. Featuring rising stars like Ryan De La Cruz, SNE, Nicolas Alexander, 1ZerO, and Gimme2Minutes, this project pushes UK R&B to new dimensions. Each track, from the impactful opener “Check The Portfolio” to the infectious summer anthem “Pembeni,” demonstrates XVR BLCK’s exceptional talent and musical versatility. Born and raised in Hackney, XVR BLCK draws inspiration from legendary producers like Timbaland, DarkChild, Jermaine Dupri, and Kaytranada. His modern sound fuses captivating melodies with influences ranging from drill and rap to afro beats and dancehall, creating a distinct and refreshing take on R&B. With support from BBC 1Xtra, Capital Xtra, KISS FM, Spotify, and Apple Music, XVR BLCK is on a mission to elevate UK R&B to global recognition. “The BLCKOut (EP) Vol. 1” marks the debut project from this prolific UK R&B producer. XVR BLCK’s EP is a testament to his immense talent and commitment to putting UK R&B music on the map. Get ready to immerse yourself in the sonic world of XVR BLCK as he takes you on a captivating journey through his musical prowess.
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If there’s one activity the entire human race does most frequently, it’s breathing. And yet, we do it subconsciously and rarely ever stop to think about the quality of air we are consuming or the effect it can have on our lungs. More specifically, do any of us ever stop to about the impact of air quality in relation to lung cancer? Let’s talk lung cancer. There are two types of lung cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). (1)Although NSCLC is most commonly diagnosed, each diagnosis is nothing to sneeze at. Lung cancer mortality is the leading cause of death amongst men and women, in numbers exceeding the death of those with colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. In 2014 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 215,951 deaths as a result of lung cancer, not to mention the 45,221 deaths reported as a result of another cancer that develops in the lungs. Early Warning Signs + Symptoms Generally, symptoms of lung cancer do not appear until the disease has reached an advanced stage. When symptoms are caused by lung cancer, they are often mistaken for other problems such as infection or long-term effects from smoking, delaying diagnosis. Common symptoms of lung cancer include: (2) - Infections such as bronchitis or pneumonia that return or do not go away - Chest pain that worsens with deep breaths, coughing or laughter - Coughing of blood or rust-colored phlegm or sputum - Prolonged cough that worsens or does not go away - Shortness of breath or wheezing - Weight loss and loss of appetite - Fatigue or weakness - Hoarseness of voice Additional symptoms may appear when lung cancer spreads to distant organs:(2) - Bone pain (generally in the back or hips) - When cancer spreads to the brain or spinal cord changes in nervous system occur such as headaches, weakness, numbness, dizziness, balance problems, and seizures - Jaundice, yellowing of the skin and eyes can occur when cancer spreads to the liver - Lumps near the surface of the body due to cancer spreading to the skin or lymph nodes If you are between the ages of 55-74, are in fair to good health, have a history of smoking at least 30-packs of cigarettes for a year, or are still smoking or have quit smoking within the last 15 years, the American Cancer Society recommends discussing lung cancer screening with your doctor or other health care provider. Visit The American Cancer Society to learn more about lung cancer screenings and additional signs and symptoms of lung cancer. Because symptoms of lung cancer do not usually appear until the disease is at an advanced, incurable stage, lung cancer is not often detected early. Some lung cancers are found early on by accident, as a result of tests for other medical conditions. For example, lung cancer may be found in tests done for heart disease, pneumonia or other lung conditions. (3) For years, doctors have tried and looked for quality lung cancer screenings. Only in recent years, have doctors discovered a test that can be used to screen for lung cancer in people at high risk, The National Lung Screening Trial (NLST). This screening is a lung cancer screening trial, which compared two ways of detecting lung cancer: low-dose helical (Spiral) computed tomography (CT) and standard chest X-rays to detect lung cancer early on. (3) Treatments for lung cancer are similar to those of other cancers where the chance for recovery and the overall prognosis depends on the stage of cancer as well as the patient’s age, gender, and general health. (3) Currently, surgery and adjuvant therapy (including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy) are common for lung cancer patients in addition to clinical trials of experimental lung cancer treatments and palliative care. (3) Surgery options include: - Lobectomy: Removal of an entire lobe of the lung. Thought to be the most effective type of surgery, even if the tumor in the lung is very small. (3) - Wedge Resection: If surgeons cannot remove an entire lobe of the lung, the surgeon can remove the tumor, surrounded by a margin of healthy lung. (3) - Segmentectomy: When the entire lobe cannot be removed, a segmentectomy removes a portion of the lung where cancer developed (3) - Pneumonectomy: If the tumor is close to the center of the chest, the surgeon may remove the entire lung. This surgery even has been proven successful for 11-year mesothelioma cancer survivor, Heather Von St. James. (3) Radiation therapy – Is given to the neck or center of the chest after careful planning using CT scans of the chest to lessen the amount of healthy lung tissue exposed to radiation. (3) Chemotherapy – Uses drugs to destroy cancer cells by stopping the ability of cancer cells to grow and divide. Systematic chemotherapy enters the bloodstream by way of IV or oral capsule, to reach cancer cells throughout the body. Carboplatin (Paraplatin) or Cisplatin (Platinol), Gemcitabine (Gemzar), Nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane), Paclitaxel (Taxol), Pemetrexed (Alimta), Vinorelbine (Navelbine) are common immunotherapy drugs used to treat lung cancer. Often 2 or 3 drugs are used together, or just one alone. (3) Targeted therapy – Targets specific cancer cell genes, proteins or tissue that contribute to cancer growth and survival. Anti-angiogenesis therapy and epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors (EGFR) and drugs that target other genetic changes are common examples of target therapy treatments. (3) Immunotherapy treatments – Prevent or treat disease with substances that stimulate immune system response. Nivolumab, Pembrolizumab, Atezolizumab (Tecentriq), and pembrolizumab (Keytruda) are the latest, breakthrough immunotherapy treatments for lung cancer as well as other cancers that develop in the lungs. The FDA has approved many of these drugs, whereas only immunotherapy clinical trials exist for rare diseases that develop in the lung, such as mesothelioma. (3) To learn more about lung cancer treatments and treatment side effects visit Cancer.net. Aside from regular exercise and eating a nutrient-dense diet, lung cancer prevention depends greatly on air quality and preventing the inhalation of the following toxins: First and second-hand cigarette smoke is the number one risk factor of lung cancer due to the 7,000 chemicals that tobacco smoke contains, many of which are poisons. At least 70 of the chemicals are known to cause cancer in both people and animals. People who smoke cigarettes are 15 to 30 times more likely to develop lung cancer or die from lung cancer than those who do not. Cigarette smoke also causes cancer in many places of the body including the mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, colon, rectum, liver, pancreas, voice box, trachea, bronchus, kidney and renal pelvis, urinary bladder, and cervix and may even cause acute myeloid leukemia. Smokers who take beta-carotene supplements have an increased risk of developing lung cancer. 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Let me start with a story. We are standing outside the walls of many towered Illium, the most magnificent city in the ancient world – otherwise known as Troy. But after 10 years of ceaseless warfare and siege, fair Illium is fair no longer – Illium is burning, and the red flames rage around her towers and white walls, and an odd, enormous wooden horse. Everywhere is screaming and blood and flames reflected in shining bronze armour as the Acheans, thirsty for honour, supremacy, trade and a little matter of Helen put Troy to the sword after 10 years of struggle. If you could see into the mighty palace of Priam, the aged king of Troy, you would see more horrors. The son of Achilles, Neoptolemos, is burning to revenge his father’s death from Paris’s treacherous poison. He sees Priam’s young son, Polites and shoots an arrow, catching him in the leg. Polites manages to escape, and makes it to his father’s palace, where he desperately seeks the protection of Zeus at this altar. But the powerful Neoptolemos bursts in, and in front of the eyes of his horrified father, the young warrior butchers Polites, ignoring his pleas for mercy. Furiously, the old man heaves a spear, but Neoptolemos who brushes it aside, seizes the king, drags him to the altar and butchers him in his turn. As atrocities rage, a small group escapes from the city, seemingly unnoticed – they are led by a man called Aneas, and the Danaians fail to notice him because the protection of the gods Aphrodite and Apollo are around them – Aneas’s family is destined to found a new Troy; a golden city whose name would be known to millions through the ages as the Immortal city. I speak of course, of Loughborough. Ha, Jokes, Loughborough is a small town in the East Midlands, I speak of course of Rome. I imagine you are wondering why I am telling you all of this. Well obviously, it’s because I want an excuse to warble on about the Illiad and the Aenead. But listen on, and I promise I will make it relevant. Not sure how, right now, but I’ll come good. Aneas has a son called Silvius, as you do, and Silvuis then has a son called Brutus. Brutus came with a number of unfortunate prophecies attached to his name, and duly fulfils them, including shooting his father with an arrow. oops. And he is therefore cast out from Italy and with his followers makes his way to a place called Totnes. Totnes is a jolly nice place, and if Brutus had landed there today he’d have booked himself into a nice B&B I’m sure, so I mean no disrespect to Totnes, but it’s a slightly incongruous place for the father of the entirety of British history to start. But anyway, gentle listeners, that is in fact where it all started. Or at least it was to a man called Geoffrey of Monmouth, author of one of the most influential books in British history and literature – The History of the Kings of Britain. At this time the island of Britain was called Albion. It was most attractive…and it filled Brutus and his comrades with a great desire to live there…they began to cultivate the fields and to build houses, so that in a short time you would have thought the land had always been inhabited. Brutus then called the island Britain after his own name, and his companions he called Britons… Corineus called the region of the kingdom which had fallen to his share Cornwall…and the people who lived there he called Cornishmen. Corineus experienced great pleasure from Wrestling with the giants In the meantime Brutus had consummated his marriage with his wife Ignoge. By her he had three sons called Locrinus, Kamber and Albanactus…when their father finally died….they divided the kingdom of Britain between them in such a way that each succeeded to Britain in one particular district. Locrinus, who was first born, inherited the part of the island which was afterwards called Logria after him. Kamber received the region which is on the further bank of the River Severn…now known as Wales. Albanactus too the region now known as Scotland…he called it Albany after his own name. Just to clarify, here then is what medieval Englishmen thought of as their creation story; the creation of England, originally called Logria, Wales originally called Kambria, and Scotland, originally called Albany – the only one of the three names that has survived with any modern memory. There is a deep irony in the tale. Geoffrey of Monmouth was a Welshman. “Let Welshmen remember their glorious past” the narrative cries at one point – because although Geoffrey sucked at the teet of English success and wealth in Oxford, he of course hankered after his homeland and despised the Saxon invader. But despite this, the English did what they are so perfidiously good at – they nicked it. Henry II started it all, claiming to discover the burial place of the legendary Arthur, but it was Edward I who really did the deed, during the Scottish wars of Independence. Both sides at one point put their case to the Pope. Edward breezily based his claim on Geoffrey’s history; claiming that Britain had originally been one place, English kings had always been the heir of Brutus and therefore QED the King of England was overlord of the Scots, or Albanians if you like. The Scots did point out that there was a bit of a leap there – at what point had it been demonstrated that the Kings of England had always been overlords exactly? But hate it or loathe it – and the Welsh and the Scots chose both options of course – the light-fingered English had done exactly what they do with international cricket players; they’d half inched it, and made it their own. Hopefully you are enjoying England’s creation story, but you are still probably wondering why on earth I am telling you this, and it’s a rather weak answer; but it is that in returning to our question for the day, could medieval England in 1500 be described as a nation, there is little doubt that by 1500, if you stopped most English men and women in the streets, once they wiped the poo of their feet, they would be able to tell you this creation story, with a shared sense of pride and ownership. The English knew where they came from. The fact that it was all hogwash of course is irrelevant; they weren’t to know that. And yet, describe Medieval England as a nation to any modern historian and you are likely to get one of three responses; a patronising, pittying smile that will make you feel like pulling your nails down the blackboard, a guffaw of laughter and disdain, or a boot in your backside as you are propelled out of the door. None of these responses, you might notice are very positive. And as I related at the start of the last episode, I despair, and have despaired for years. To my simple mind of course English is a nation, certainly by 1500, probably a lot earlier. After all, let me remind you of the 12th century chronicler William of Malmesbury, who wrote of the Norman Conquest: We have experienced the truth of this prophecy, for England has become the habitation of outsiders and the dominion of foreigners. Today, no Englishman is earl, bishop, or abbott, and newcomers gnaw away at the riches and very innards of England; nor is there any hope for an end of this misery. Now that sounds like a patriotic Englishman to me, quod erat demonstrate, sic biscuitus disintegrat and all that. If I’d drawn the short straw and got the pittying smile historian, I would now be given a lesson about what it means to claim to be a nation, and why Medieval England does not qualify. So hopefully you can imagine my most condescending of smiles as we go through them. If you are so imagining, I’m not sure you are going to make it to the end. I’m pretty good at the condescending thing, truthfully. Really you have to start with the definition of what Nationalism is – or at least how it has been defined by the modernist; and because it’s enormously fun, when we’ve done that and looked at why the medieval world doesn’t hack it, we’ll have bit of a wander through the historiography of it all, because that’s also a hoot. So what we are going to do for the rest of this episode is to talk about the original theory of what Nationalism meant; then look at how modern historians began to re-interpret them in the light of the disasters of the 20th century, and as a reaction to Whig, English Victorian historians. And we’ll end up with some of the views of English historians recently, about where English Historians have identified the start of an England that could declare itself a nation. OK? Then Next Episode, we’ll actually look at the evidence for national consciousness in England. Okally Dokally? Onward!! So, there are more descriptions of the qualifications needed by the Nation state by more historians than flies on the oft mentioned pile of proverbial. But we are going to go to one John Breuilly. Terribly French name, not actually sure he’s French, but here’s what he says is required for a state to be described as a nation: There exists an explicit and peculiar character. The Interests and values of the nation take priority over other interests and values. The nation must always be as independent as possible. This usually requires the attainment of political sovereignty. Let’s have that again, and in fact you might want to write it on the back of your hand or something, or back of the dog you are walking, or bum you are following if you are cycling, whatever. Because we’ll need to keep referring back. So, that’s 3 things - The nation has an explicit and peculiar character - The interests and values of the nation take priority. That’s an interesting one – sort of Horace type thing, Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori And 3, an independent nation. Now against that definition, my friendly modernist historian would make a few pithy comments. Medieval Europe, she might say, defined itself as Christendom, a supranational organisation which by definition prevents any Medieval state from being fully independent and therefore from being called a nation. Not until the reformation can we begin to really think about that. But that’s not all, oh dearie me no, that’s not all at all. There’s then the political community; modernists would laugh in the face of the coherence of the medieval political community. Look they’d say, there are really no proper representative organisations, the only engagement you’ve got is the top 5% of the population – actually you’ve not got a barney about what the mass of people are thinking; all they probably care about is where the next pint of ale’s coming from. And while they are on that, it’d lead them to the regional thing. They’d point to France and talk about the strength of regionalism – the South of France for example, is almost a completely different country to the north; the Lange d’oc, and the Langue d’ouil. Interesting fact – remind me to come back to that when I’ve finished this thought. And of course, they’d go potty when it came to the patchwork of German principalities. Where’s Germany they’d say? There are over 300 Germanies as far as I can see – they are like rabbits. No, no, medieval societies for the main part are regional not national; the local lord; the parish, king. Relationships are personal, not formal, national and political. So, the battle lines are drawn; the objections are – the Supranational loyalties to Christendom; the regionalism of medieval society; the lack of wider political engagement; and personal, dynastic power structures. One more time – the Supranational loyalties to Christendom; the regionalism of medieval society; the lack of wider political engagement; and personal, dynastic power structures. Let us now look at the historiography, because that in itself is quite a story I think, the story of a great idea that was supposed to liberate the world and turned out very differently. Before I do, that interesting fact. Did you know the Langue D’Oc Langue D’ouil thing? So you might know that the south of France is often called the Languedoc, and the word literally means the place with the language of Oc; Oc being the away, once upon a time, the people there pronounced the word Oui. Meanwhile the north of France used to be called the Langue d’Ouil – because up there that’s how they pronounced the French word for yes. The thing is spookily similar to England, with Bede’s Northumbrians and Southumbrians, and to the standardisation of language; in England from the 15th century language gets more and more standardised around what is called Chancery English – from the central documents produced by government; just as the Langue D’oiul becomes the French standard. Anyway, I digress. So, one of the fundamental problems which has probably led to my years of frustration and lack of understanding is quite simply a problem of definition; nationalism with a little ‘n’ and Nationalism with a big ‘N’ sort of thing. Nationalism has become so engrained in our language that we take it for granted, and use it to describe anything from pride and patriotism to rabid, tub thumping, aggressive imperialistic war hungry desires for global domination, rather like Plankton in the Spongebob Squarepants movie. To use a totally safe, if slightly odd example. Maybe Hitler would be better, if more dangerous. But in fact of course, as I am sure you are all well aware, nationalism was originally a specific political philosophy and the reason why I mentioned the likes of Emmanuel Kant, who was one of the first folks to argue that universal peace would be achieved through universal democracy and international cooperation. Because the really rather heartbreaking thing is that Nationalism was supposed to solve all our problems – not including those personal things I’m not allowed to talk about, but all our problems of international violence; once all the peoples of the world were aligned and given proper expression in open societies organised into coherent nations that reflected their shared racial, linguistic and cultural characteristics, with open political expression, there would be no reason to fight for territory and supremacy. Because we’d all have what we’d been fighting about all this time. Ring the bells of truth light and justice. When Woodrow Wilson came to the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 he came with that hope and indeed expectation in his pocket; that once all those peoples were set free, there would be perfect peace. Instead, as we know, the Treaty of Versailles was one of the most disastrous treaties ever – though not purely because of the nationalism thing, but that was an element, hate it or loathe it. How sad is that. As Bernard of Clairvaux had it, “The Road to Hell is paved with good intentions”. Well, I think he actually said “hell is full of good wishes” but it’s been improved. Very broadly, there seem to have been two roads to this particular hell – being specifically the view that nations are the most natural and effective form of human association and political organisation; the bringing together of people into each nation who share political, territorial, cultural, ethnic characteristics to form an independent, self-conscious nation state. The first road to this nirvana, was that people would actively make a decision to get together into these nation states. It’s a French thing, a strong coffee and Gauloise thing, developed by Jean-Jacques Rousseau and the other figures of the Enlightenment in the 18th century. And they’d form this nation state because there these citizens would find freedom and security, and autonomy. I weep for the rationalism and optimism of it all. The second road was a much more emotional one, the heart rather than head. It came out of German Romanticism, and a chap called Johann Gottfried Herder, another 18th century philosophical type, more fresh faced than those Gauloise puffing French guys. Herder was a fiercely patriotic German, who was gutted at the disunity of the German people, and advanced the importance of language in a nation. The view that developed was that becoming a nation state would be a much more involuntary process, like iron filings to the magnet, nations would form based on culture, race and language. Sadly, this became more biological as time went on, and it’s from this root that the more rabid forms of racialism and racial characteristics forms which leads to the triumph of National Socialism in Germany in 1933, and so on and so forth. Of course all the pain and agony that flowed, and indeed still flows from that acid has affected historians, and their view of nationalism. Suddenly, no one is quite so keen or certainly amongst the tea drinking, floral dress and open toed-sandal community. And so we have other interpretations of Nationalism and its origins. In 1960 Kedourie wrote about Arab Nationalism, and wrote, baldly, that quote, nationalism is a doctrine invented in Europe at the beginning of the 19th century’. So; no global flowering of natural forces there then! Others were re-interpreting the old theories differently as well. Marxists and political scientists took a combative view, hardly surprising for Marxists to take a combative view after all, that really all this fresh-faced stuff about the pursuit of truth light and justice was clearly not something the old world was capable of; no, no no, nationalism was invented, for nefarious reasons by the forces of industrialisation and capitalism. At which point at least one of my very own will pump the aid and declare the need and immediate intention to seize the means of production. The theory goes that governments and captitalists used mass communication and education to promote the idea of a corporate, national identity in the 18th and nineteenth centuries. This theory of course is completely inconsistent with any idea of medieval nation states, given the state of industry and bureaucracy. It’s an interesting perspective, and the Marxist view is always fun; it reduces those things like language, culture, race into handy tools for the manipulator, rather than natural factors around which a people gathers. Another, more recent bloke to mention is Benedict Anderson, who uses a rather handy description for a nation as a, quote, ‘Imagined Political community’. I did see someone on Facebook saying they had read this particular thesis, and found it to be an example of why say something in a 100 words when you can say it in 1 million. But. Hmm. Interesting – essentially, if you all convince yourself that you are a nation, then a nation you shall be, on the proviso that you inhabit a defined territory and political system. In this idiom, our shared cultural heritage is essential. The English had their creation story, as long as this was widely accepted and understood, Brutus and Arthur were powerful ways of giving people a shared sense of community. Based on something which, as we know, was very much imagined rather than real. But it doesn’t have to be real as long as people believe it. Anderson saw the genesis of nationalism in the 16th century, particularly because of the arrival of Protestantism and the end of one holy aspotolic and catholic church, the end of this supranational organisation of Christendom. Others liked to point the finger at the French Revolution in 1789 as where it all started. At a history conference, no historians of modern history would put their hands up and mention Alfred the Great and the idea of the Angelcynn. If any did, there would have been the most horrendous shuffling of feet, coughing, eye rolling, tittering and embarrassed glances. So where have we got to? We are discussing the way in which nationalism as a concept has been interpreted. How those original French and German movements have been re-interpreted by later historians, and therefore how modern historians define nationalism with a big N. And that the big impetus to change definitions came about because of the disasters of the 20th centuries and its 2 world wars which rather knackered the original idea. BUT these new interpretations, though, were not just reactions to the nationalist nightmares of the 20th century. They were also, in England at least, a reaction to the Victorian historian, and the whig approach to history. By now the thing about whiggish history is a well trodden path I think for the History of Englanders, but let us look at the whigs in this particular context, and their interpretation of the growth of the English nation. Because with the growth of English national consciousness we are at the absolute sweet spot of the what those Victorians were all about. Here was their chance to celebrate the glory of English society and England. This was where they could explain why this small damp muddy island had created an empire that covered a fair proportion of the known world. By the way, I am super conscious of just how irritating that is, the small damp …blah blah empire thing. I saw a lovely review I think from an Irish person on a different podcast, essentially saying if we have to hear this story again I’m going to eat my liver sort of thing made me laugh. But sorry no way around it here! So we are talking about some grand old names of British History here. William Stubbs has been mentioned many times before. But then there’s Thomas Babbington Macauley, politician and historian, who I now find out was born at Rothley Temple in Leicestershire. Which is where I used to wash dishes and squish mole hills for £1 an hour. How did I not know this? And then there’s G M Trevelyan, a historian who I once made the mistake of quoting in an A Level history essay. Ouch, I was burnt, I can tell you. These are the grand old men of whig history. And it’s all there. Parliament, Common Law, the English constitution which according to Macauley was, quote ‘the best under which any great society has ever yet existed’ – so he likes it then – raised England into a different sphere of development from continental Europe. The whigs emphasised continuity, a sort of almost seamless, linear march through history with the banners of excellence and empire held high, from the Anglo Saxons to the modern day. They argued about stuff; so for example, was parliament a descendant of the Witan? Was the impact of the Norman Conquest a temporary aberration, or actually did it bring sterling values of Norman efficiency and discipline to the touchy feely and emotional Anglo Saxons? They decided that the march of history hadn’t been entirely straight – the 14th and 15th centuries in particular got a bad press, as you might remember from the rather harsh treatment of Edward III at the hands of Stubbsy, but then the march resumed with the break from Rome, Elizbabethan government and the parliaments of the 17th century finished the job. National characteristics get all mixed into it, until you get perilously close to the White man’s burden thing and the supremacy of the Anglo Saxon. Obviously many of these guys were stunning historians who are too accomplished to suffer at my hands, but all historians, medieval or otherwise have run away as hard as they can from this deeply unfashionable approach to history. Amongst other reasons, because often there is too obvious an attempt to squeeze the facts to fit the favoured theory. But also because the national characteristics type of thing was completely discredited by the horrors of 20th century nationalism and 2 world wars. And in fact therefore English historians have over reacted. Here’s a nice quote from a historian I love to read, G W S Barrow in 1980 “The last two generations of medieval scholars…have been so anxious to correct the false romanticism of the 19th century that the very idea of nationalism in the Middle Ages has become one of our most rigidly observed taboos” Essentially, if you believed in medieval nationalism, you were now ideologically suspect. Of course the most dangerous element in all of this was race; and the idea that a racial group was necessarily a nation or candidate for nationhood hit the back of a bin with a resounding clang, and medievalists would still these days refuse to necessarily draw straight lines from medieval kingdoms to modern nations and nationalism, which seems reasonable in many cases such as German, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium and so on, but seems a little doctrinaire when applied to France and Spain and England, but I am most definitely not an expert. Now the aforementioned Benedict Anderson, with his definition of nations as imagined communities, was not a fan of the idea of medieval nationalism. But his definitions has freed things up a bit, because it allowed the discussion of groups and communities based on things other than race; and now that people use the word ethnicity people feel a bit happier talking about all that as well. Plus, medievalists decided that it was time to stop trying to make historians of modern history happy, because that wasn’t happen. Instead of trying to make medieval kingdoms meet the criteria for modern nationalism, which don’t we instead step past the whole arid debate; and simply ask the question, how far did national sentiment and feeling impact on the lives of medieval folk? It doesn’t need to be a binary thing; we can just accept that Nationalism with a big N is a modern thing; nationalism with a little n is what we’ll look at for the middle ages. And so the constipation mentioned by GWS Barrow has finally been cured. Sorry about the constipation thing, my mother could not get through a whole day without mention of milk of magnesia or constipation, so it’s difficult to avoid. Which brings us to the historiography of the debate about the appearance of English Nationalism specifically. When exactly? Obviously, if you are a modernist you are probably sticking firmly to your guns that Nationalism is a modern invention, and an anachronism until 18th century. But alternative views are available. And in this argument of course it is the 1226th century that is pivotal. Here is the century that saw the brake with Rome; the growth of Protestantism as a definer of Englishness. The loss of the last lands in France as Calais finally falls and Edward III and Philippa thrash in their tombs in fury; the Spanish Armada – survival in the face of overwhelming force. And the exploration overseas – if that’s the right word. Piracy, as it’s known by others. The spread of the printing press, and the growth of the political classes – though maybe that really gets exciting with the mad political debate of the Civil war. It’s much easier to construct a powerful argument for the Early Modern period. BUT ladies and gentlemen, there are historians braver than this. There are some that will argue that by the late 9th and 10th centuries many of the elements are in place. After all, this is when Alfred started talking consciously of the English as one entity; here is a man who sought specifically to promote the use of English, who led a nation confronted with an existential threat – always a good thing as far as promoting unity is concerned; the promotes the church in England as a national concern; he reforms law codes to try to create one central collection. His successors, particularly Edgar the Peaceable for example can probably make stronger claims as England’s government becomes yet more clearly centralised, well in advance of most other European kingdoms. It’s a fair argument. Counter arguments might be the strength of the international, church and the obedience of the English church to it at this time; and the shallowness of both the political community and those that could read; it is quite impossible at this time to have any confidence in the involvement of anything other than the nobility. It might be that the average coerl on the Cloppaham omnibus did indeed feel English to the core, but it is impossible to know. Like it or lump it, most conclude that the regional loyalties and identities of the old kingdoms remain too strong to convincingly claim a true sense of national identity. Then of course the Norman conquest throws all the cards up into the air; how quickly do those invaders consider themselves to be English? Can there really be a strong English identity in a period of cross channel empires, and a strong, pan-European elite that shared the same chivalric code, fought and jousted together and slaughtered peasants in the same, casual manner. There is then the question of the English language; a language that had British words in it, then we’d had Old English, then the Danes came along and messed that up, now we have more than one language in the same kingdom – surely that has to mess things up for the Nationalist argument? Against that, there are the chronicles by the likes of William Malmesbury and Henry of Huntingdon; they display bags of recognition of English identity, as I have already quoted. And actually, the general agreement now is that within a couple of generations those Norman invaders are assimilated– that is to say, they feel distinctively English. I am struck by William the Marshal. So yes, he was clearly part of a coherent international elite as he travelled round the tournament circuit knocking 7 bells out of people; but he also complained of being mocked as being English and therefore a little weird by the French. The next event that claims everyone’s attention is then the loss of Normandy in 1204 when some of those divisions are of course brutally removed. But although cross channel landownership is removed, the English don’t stop hankering officially after Normandy until the disastrously incompetent Treaty of Paris in 1259, and there’s still Gascony. Henry III and his Savoyard aliens is an interesting piece of the puzzle; you might or might not remember that Henry II brings in many friends of his wife. All that talk of aliens suggests a sense of self; but it’s equally easy to interpret in terms simply of court factions. And then of course there’s the 100 Years War. This has become seen as a turning point; a time when England’s opposition to France forced her to define herself more clearly; when English became officially promoted as the language of law and government. A time also when the demands of war created centralised institutions, and the end to the purely feudal army towards national recruitment and management. And of course there’s the growth in vernacular literature in Chaucer and a slightly rabidly English poet called Lawrence Minot. Though it seems slightly counter intuitive to hold up the 100 years Ware as the key moment of English nationalism, when the whole point was to win the throne of France. It’s also interesting that of course Henry V to accepted as king by a reasonable part of France; which seems to suggest the supremacy of the old dynastic principle rather than national loyalties. So there we are, some key milestones; Alfred and his English Cakes; the Conquest and the post-colonial society; the loss of Normandy, the 100 year’s war. In the next episode we are going to discuss where that left us in 1500. Does this all amount to a recognisably English nation with a shared sense of what that means?
This is one Los Angeles tradition that brings out celebs for a wonderful cause. The Lupus LA organization threw its annual Orange Ball: A Night of Superheroes at FOX Studios. One of this years ambassadors was Fantastic Four’s Michael B. Jordan who was accompanied by good friend and the evenings host Terrence Jenkins (E! News) along with fellow ambassadors Meredith Monroe and Ali Hillis. Stars came out in force and walked the orange carpet to show their support for the Lupus LA organization. Celebs included: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Kristen Johnston , Lorenzo Henrie (Fear The Walking Dead), Wayne Knight, Jacob Underwood, Trevor Penick (O-Town), Haley Ramm, Kelly Jenrette (Grandfathered), and Heather McComb (Ray Donovan). “I love all these people coming for such a great cause and the organization that truly saved my life”, Actress Kristen Johnston shared with us. Actor Lorenzo Henrie (Fear The Walking Dead) told us he was there to support the cause and the people suffering from Lupus. “We just wanna come and show support, raise awareness and any money we can, be a part of the event”, – said Trevor Penick (O-Town). We also had the chance to speak with actress Kelly Jenrette , “I like that tonight we are raising awareness about the disease that is not really known or talked about that much but 1.5 million Americans have it.” Musician Ryan Cabrera gave guests a sneak peak at his new song House On Fire and told us he was readying himself for his upcoming US tour. Awards: Kristen Johnston was this years Loop Award recipient, Meredith Davidow Pegula received the Daniel J. Wallace Founders Award and Dr. Paul Hackmeyer received the Medial Visionary Award. The Lupus LA organization has raised over $4 million for lupus research and programs over the past several years. If you’d like more information on the organization and find our how you can help, you can go to http://lupusla.org/.
As the founder of the award-winning blog Mad About the House, podcaster and bestselling author releases her latest book ‘Home: The Way We Live Now’, Kate Watson-Smyth reveals her home truths to Jessica Jonzen KATE WATSON-SMYTH AT HER FORMER HOME. IMAGE: REKHA DAMHAR Where do you live and why? I have lived in Crouch End, north London, for 25 years although we have just moved for the fifth time within the area. We started in a two-bedroom flat, had a child and moved to small house, had another, moved to a bigger one, found a wreck and did it up and have just moved back to a smaller property as my sons are now between home and university. My husband moved to London before me – we were both living and working in Birmingham – and he shared a flat with an old university friend here. We loved the area and although we ended up renting in west London, we knew when we started flat-hunting this was the place for us. It’s a cliché that London is a series of small villages but because Crouch End isn’t on the tube it has retained that village feel, but with better buses! There is a butcher, a baker and definitely candle sellers, if not makers. I love that I always bump into someone I know when I leave the house. How would you describe your home? Currently? A building site! We moved in six months ago and it needed far more doing to it than we had initially planned so at the time of writing we have no kitchen, boxes in every room and a filthy stair carpet that will, hopefully, be replaced in the next few weeks by one I have designed myself. It’s a Victorian terrace that was probably a worker’s cottage originally. It had already been extended to add a loft conversion and a utility room so we haven’t changed the footprint but pretty much everything else is different. I tend to favour rich, warm colours in tonal shades with lots of pink, chocolate, cream and terracotta; this house will be similar to our old one in that sense. One big change will be the flooring. In the old house we painted all the floorboards white but, since it was built in 1860, there were big gaps and they starting to split. Here we have laid dark engineered wooden boards, designed to look like they are original but, crucially, without the gaps. We are also having terracotta tiles in the kitchen, sisal and cork in the bedrooms so it will be tactile and warm and full of natural materials. THE KITCHEN AT KATE WATSON-SMYTH’S FORMER HOME What was the first thing you did to your home when you moved in? Ripped a shelf off the wall which I had immediately hated. As I was unable to instantly change all the décor and address the lack of storage I wanted to do something to stamp our ownership on the house. Usually when I move house I make my husband hang pictures before we do anything else – it’s a way of marking territory and trying to make yourself feel at home – but because I knew we had so much building work that wasn’t possible. If you are doing a big renovation I always recommend doing the bathroom first. That way you have water when the kitchen is being done and, crucially, a lovely space that you can retreat to when the house is filthy and full of dust so at least you can clean yourself. Also, it tends to have a locking door so you can close yourself in and have a little cry when it all gets too much, as it inevitably will do at certain points. If the objects in your home could talk, which would have the best stories to tell? Given that nearly everything in my house is old and either inherited or bought from eBay and junk shops I imagine it would be quite the conversation. My sofa belonged to my Great Grandmother who died in 1979 at the age of 98. My joiner has just made us a coffee table from some old teak handrails we bought from Retrouvius, which had been salvaged from Fawley Power station. THE SITTING ROOM AT THE ORIGINAL ‘MAD HOUSE’ Which part of your home makes you happiest? The cleanest! I tend to always fall in love with the last room I did so currently that’s my bedroom, although it was lovely for about 24 hours before we had to fill it with boxes from the other rooms that were being decorated. In the last house I loved the library which had a super high ceiling and a small window. It was cosy and dark and the perfect spot for curling up with a book. What’s on your bedside table? A clock radio, my Kindle, a lipsalve and the tripod for my microphone as I am currently recording the podcast in my bedroom. What was your childhood home like? My mother was a serial house mover but the one that I tend to think of is my Grandmother’s, where we lived for a few years after my mother’s divorce. It was a 14th century black and white timber farmhouse with parquet floors and low ceilings. My bedroom had a basin in it and a set of blue and white curtains with a pattern you could see faces in. The bed was antique and high and I felt very cosy and safe in there. I also had a playroom which was always called The Dairy, I assume referring back to its original function. It had sliding glass doors and curtains and I could be completely private in there. THE LIBRARY AT KATE WATSON-SMYTH’S FORMER HOME, WHERE SHE CAME UP WITH THE IDEA FOR HER AWARD-WINNING BLOG, MAD ABOUT THE HOUSE Do you have a domestic guilty secret or pet hate? Where to start? I recently mentioned to the local florist that I loved gerberas and I thought he was going to throw me out of his very tasteful shop, so I guess that’s a floral design crime! Who knew? I like the cartoon shape of them and I often buy them – although not from him, clearly! My pet hate is the default use of white paint for woodwork and ceilings. You don’t wear a white top with every pair of trousers so why default to white paint because tradition (or the decorator) thinks you should? Paint radiators to match walls so they disappear and either paint woodwork the same colour as walls to make them look taller and therefore your ceilings look higher, or pick a toning or contrasting shade. Either way, make a choice about it – I guarantee your rooms will look better. What is the most memorable thing to have happened in your home? In this house it’s probably too early to say but I came up for the idea for the blog in the library of the last house. It was initially painted grey throughout, which led to the publication of my first book, Shades of Grey, and from there to the books of the blog, all of which feature illustrations from that house. What makes your house a home? It’s about understanding what colours make you feel comfortable and relaxed. Then it’s about surrounding yourself with objects and furniture that tell the story of who you are. It’s really important to bring objects from the history of your life, whether that’s pictures and ornaments, or larger pieces of furniture. If you don’t have furniture from your past then buy vintage pieces that remind you of happy memories and in which you feel comfortable. Every home will have an element of the occupant’s personal nostalgia that takes them to their personal happy place whether that’s childhood or holiday memories. ROOMS IN KATE WATSON’S SMYTH’S PREVIOUS HOME Home: The Way We Live Now by Kate Watson-Smyth (Pavilion, RRP £30) Know someone who’d enjoy this interview? You can share it using the buttons at the top of the page. You’ll find more Home Truths interviews here…
The fear of secondary sanctions appears to have compelled China to review its “ no limits” friendship with Russia and end UnionPay’s cooperation with Russian banks and space ties with Russia. These developments are likely to have an impact on Sino-Russia relations at a time when Russia has been looking at China as trusted ally. China chose to break the trust to protect its own interests. Chinese regulators recently convened an emergency meeting with domestic and foreign banks to discuss how they could protect the country’s overseas assets from US-led sanctions similar to those imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. President Xi Jinping’s administration has so far maintained staunch support for Vladimir Putin throughout its invasion of Ukraine, but Chinese banks and companies have been wary of transacting any business with Russian entities that could trigger US sanctions. In March, Russia’s leading banks had begun looking into issuing cards that operate on a Chinese payment system after Visa and Mastercard said they would cut their services in Russia over the invasion of Ukraine. In less than two months, Beijing broke the trust and ended UnionPay’s cooperation with Russian banks. China’s decision to cooperate with the West at the cost of its relationship with Russiaindicated that China was losing patience with regard to on-going conflict between Russia and Ukraine thatis unlikely to end in near future. Realising that the ongoing conflict would badly hit its economic interestsdue to sanctions, the Xi Jinping administration decided to end UnionPay’s cooperation with Russian banks and end space ties with Russia. Because the administration did not want secondary sanctions to financially hit the sagging Chinese economy . Visa and Master card had suspended their operations in Russia after Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine on February 24. Several Russian banks planned to issue China’s UnionPay cards as an alternative to the Western payment networks. But China’s UnionPayhas refused to cooperate with Russia’s biggest lender Sberbank and has also suspended talks with other banks due to fears of secondary sanctions. According to available information, “The project [to issue UnionPay cards] is temporarily on hold. There has been no official confirmation because it’s tied to sanctions. UnionPay has also suspended negotiations with other sanctioned banks in Russia, including the country’s largest private lender Alfa-Bank, VTB, and Otkrytie. Reports from Moscow stated that In fact, Russian users of UnionPay have also reported difficulties with using the network system to make payments in the US, Israel, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The decision to end cooperation with Russian banks by Chinese bank is in sharp contrast to the most famous “no -limits” friendship between China and Russia. The proclamation had immediately preceded Putin’s war in Ukraine. Experts said that the fear of impact of Western sanctions has compelled China to review its decision to support Russia. Despite all tensions, China and the West do have strong trade ties. This is what has made China an export powerhouse and it doesn’t want to lose that tag, China has faced criticism from the country’s largest markets, the U.S. and European Union, for refusing to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Xi support for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s justification for attacking his neighbour has fuelled fears of foreign sanctions and an accelerated decoupling from the West. Realising that the financial burden for offering support to Russia for invading Ukraine would adversely affect Chinese economy, China has decided to protect its economic interest than Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which seems a far distance dream at the moment. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a greater global economic integration, while warning against decoupling by Western economies. He said that “any effort to build barriers and decouple works against economic and market principles, and would only harm others without benefiting oneself.” His message was absolutely clear. China doesn’t want to decouple from the West. It wants to remain integrated with the US and its allies, which is why it also seems to be ending cooperation with Russia. President of the Russian Academy of Sciences Academician Alexander Sergeyev, who admitted that the Western Academies of Sciences had frozen scientific contracts with Russia, and in cooperation with There is a pause in China. Speaking at the international scientific and practical conference “Digital International Relations 2022” in Moscow few days ago, He said that China has refused to work with the Russian Academy of Sciences. “Our Chinese scientific colleagues have also paused. Over the past month, we have not been able to enter into serious discussions of the situation with them, despite the fact that we really have built excellent cooperation”, – Alexander Sergeyev emphasized. China’s decision to suspend scientific cooperation with Russia was on expected lines. However, he also said that interaction with Chinese scientists became more complicated. China and Russia had started collaborating in the space sector in recent years. This seemed to pose a challenge for the West given Russia’s status as a space superpower and China’s budding space research industry. It is time for Russia to realise that China was no longer a dependable ally.
Hey there! This post contains affiliate links. Using my links means I earn a commission, which helps me create more rad content. More on affiliates here. I’m pretty stoked to share this interview with Kat Eves of The Style Ethic. Kat is a fashion stylist who focuses on plus sizes, specifically plus size AND ethical options, and she has a personal aesthetic that I am obsessed with. Kat has had quite a career thus far, and looking at her social posts I found myself wondering, “How did she GET here? What does a day in the life for Kat look like?” And, most importantly, “Where is Kat going?” Kat was kind enough to get on the phone with me for an interview, which I’ve shared below. While it’s fun to share a highlight reel, I’m more interested in getting gritty with creatives, and really exploring “How did you do this?” to help other creatives on their journey. [Note: Many of the photos in this interview were shot by Rob Eves, Kat’s husband and creative partner. You can view more of his work here.] BH: Okay, first question — and I’m sure one of the most popular questions you get: Did you go to school for fashion styling? KE: I didn’t go to school for fashion – I knew my parents would not be happy if I did. Getting an art degree is expensive! I got my degree in writing, because I figured I could work in marketing and publicity. After school, I worked in book publishing for a number of years. I did pretty well at that, but my soul wasn’t getting fed. I decided that I was going to try to take those skills and use them to break into the fashion industry. BH: Ooooo this is where it gets good. Getting a job or a gig in a new industry is tough, because people want experience to give you experience, ya know? How did you start doing the work? KE: Yep, you know it. I didn’t have a career trail or internships, so I started to blog on Instagram. I started an account called FashionPenPals with my friend, Nina. We would share our own fashion stories and talk about body acceptance, and encourage followers to submit. I think we had a following of around 2,000 people by the time I moved on to my own thing, which wasn’t a lot, but it was enough to get me started in a new field. That Instagram profile alone was enough to get me in the door with brands. It was a body of work that had engagement from real people. IG was still kind of new. You didn’t have to have a huge following, just an interesting presence. Now, I share mostly on my Instagram, which functions the same way. I share candid and editorial shots, both of me and my clients. While all of that was happening, I started working as a stylist — without realizing what I was doing! BH: Wait, pause! You’ve gotta share more about this part of your journey. How did you start styling people? KE: My friends would literally ask me to “bring them fashion.” I would go shopping with friends, then friends of friends (and then friends of friends of friends) helping them build their wardrobe. One of my favorite stories to tell is from an old friend. He had nothing but a pack of white t-shirts and stained khaki shorts with holes in them. He came to me, and said, “I like this girl. I want to impress her, and my clothes aren’t helping. My budget is X, can you help me?” I took him to a variety of stores, focusing on vintage stores like Buffalo Exchange, etc, I sat with him and talked about colors, style lines and fabrics. He ate it up. Fast forward, and he married the girl. She was my maid of honor at my wedding. BH: So how did you go from styling friends to celebrities? That seems like quite the jump! KE: Honestly, word of mouth and just doing good work. My friend (who was my maid of honor) had a friend who had been cast on Sons of Anarchy. She gave him my info after he showed up for a red carpet event in a sweater vest. One of his main challenges was shopping in “Big & Tall” (mens plus sizes). Finding cool clothes in this size range was hard! I never want to see another “husky” polo shirt. I connected with Bruce of Chubstr, who introduced me to other fashion clients. It’s really about showing up and doing the best work you can, and getting referred to other people. I ended up leaving my book publishing job to go work for a fashion startup he introduced me to. BH: Okay, but all of this was happening in San Francisco, correct? And you’re in Los Angeles — when did you move? Did you decide to move for fashion stylist jobs? KE: We moved a couple of years ago, because living in the Bay Area had been really stressful. No amount of salary increase felt enough to cover rent increases. People in my creative community were having the same problem, and we all left at the same time. It was a sort of “creative exodus.” My husband, Rob, and I chose Los Angeles, because Rob is photographer. I realized, “I’m in my 30’s. It’s now or never.” An opportunity came up with Rebecca Loebe, a singer/songwriter, to work on a music video. It was my first official stylist gig, and while shopping I met another stylist at the mall. She took me under her wing and mentored me. Since then, I’ve done a lot! I’ve styled for commercials and ads (including a Google Pixel commercial), for red carpet events, etc. And I’ve gotten to travel a LOT. BH: Since then, you’ve grown quite the career as a stylist! I’ve particularly enjoyed seeing you post clients working the red carpet. What is styling the red carpet like? KE: For myself, I’m often working with plus size actresses and models. Options are currently pretty limited for red carpet looks. I try to get as creative as I can, usually working with independent designers. Styling Dulcé Sloan I’ve worked with Kristi Siedow-Thompson and Matthew Paul Robinson. For the Emmy’s, I worked with Rene’ Tyler on a custom dress. For the red carpet, you don’t want to wear something you’d buy at a mall, which is why I end up partnering with indie designers. BH: Oof, it makes me sad to see plus babes wearing RTW when other actresses are in couture and custom pieces. Working with indie designers seems to go hand-in-hand with your advocacy work in the sustainable fashion space, as many indie’s are leading the charge. How did you become active in that space? KE: As I worked for different brands, I became more aware of manufacturing processes. There is a massive amount of slave and unethical labor in fashion. Depending on who you cite, fashion is second to either oil or agriculture when it comes to pollution. “Ethical” fashion looks at both an environmental and labor perspective. Just because something is “made in the USA” doesn’t mean it’s made ethically. I had a wake up call when I learned how much of a problem sweatshops are in my own backyard in LA. The level of exploitation that workers experience in the US should be something we’re talking about. It’s very hard to get information from big brands like Fashion Nova or Forever 21, because they exist on a fast fashion scale. Ethical manufacturing just isn’t possible at the fast fashion price point. Relatedly, if there are people making minimum wage at these companies manufacturing in the US – there is no state in the US where making minimum wage is a living wage. As customers we have to question the brands we support with our money. Additionally, from an industry perspective — ethical fashion is safest. Fashion is super competitive, and it’s really hard on the people working behind the scenes, many of whom don’t get paid on time or work livable hours. It’s a dirty industry, but when I get to work with people interested in ethical fashion — it’s a breath of fresh air. We care about doing the right thing. BH: Yes, I’ve learned a lot from you about ethical fashion, but the space has its own issues. Can you discuss those? KE: The ethical fashion space is not size inclusive. Working with plus size women and big and tall men, I can’t promote brands that aren’t size inclusive on a regular basis. My niche within a niche is pushing and promoting other ethical brands into expanding their size ranges. If over 60% of the US population is plus size, why isn’t ethical fashion space paying attention to them? If you truly want to be ethical you have to offer inclusive sizing. In the last couple of years, I’ve seen the number of ethical plus size brands continue to grow. I think there is a real opportunity for plus size people to purchase from those brands. I am hearing about brands wanting to make that leap, and I’m here to make that happen. I never get upset if people show up with questions. Ask me! I want to let you know about these brands! BH: I’ve seen you consulting with some brands on expanding their sizing as well as ethical production. What brands would you love to work with? I would love to see brands like Everlane finally expand into full plus size, not baby plus size. I’d love to see them go up to a US 26 or 28. I see folks asking Everlane about expanding their sizes on social media. Everlane (and other brands) will have a canned response, “We’d love to work with plus size customers.” They release whole other product lines outside of clothing, and it feels like lip service at a certain point. Either you’re offering plus or you’re not. << Curious as to what fashion brands have to do to expand their size range? Check out this post!!>> BH: Love this. Any not-so-glamorous insights to share? Stuff you didn’t expect? KE: What has worked for me is being open to meeting people and taking opportunities as they come. Failure has been a big part of me learning what kind of stylist I am. I’ve worked on projects where I didn’t get paid on time or ever, where I went in and thought it was one thing – and it was totally different. I’ve learned a lot of hard lessons, and I’ve learned quite a bit about contracts. Now, I have a clear understanding of the direction I’m heading and what I want to get out of it. BH: Okay, here we go! What is that direction? Where are you going? KE: What makes me happy in styling is getting the opportunity to shed light on brands doing the work. Some of that happens through styling, and some of that is my background in marketing and publicity. I’m now consulting with 2 different fashion brands on sustainability and ethics, and I would like to add additional clients. Getting an art degree is expensive! I decided I was going to use whatever gifts I had to break into fashion. When you’re going to college, your parents don’t want to get a fashion degree. A writing degree is something I can use in a marketing dept. I’m also pitching a makeover pilot for TV that focuses on using fashion for expression – not shaming people for wearing the “wrong” thing. Want to stay in-the-know about other badass creatives? Be sure to subscribe to The Huntswoman Newsletter.
The ICCT Applauds Biden Administration for Visionary National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy (San Francisco) 12 March 2024 — Today, the Biden administration released a national vision for zero emission freight hubs and corridors in the U.S. The plan is eminently achievable, and The ICCT applauds the administration’s leadership on this critical issue. As we have found in our own work, the U.S. does not have to build everything, everywhere, all at once. Rather, electrification goals for Class 4-8 trucks can be met by identifying the busiest ports, industrial zones, and freight hubs and corridors in the United States that present the strongest business case for electrification and would support high rates of charging infrastructure utilization, and building there first. The maps released by the administration today commit to a 100% zero-emission heavy-duty charging and refueling network by 2040, aligning with domestic and international climate goals and going further than the proposed Phase 3 greenhouse gas rule currently under consideration by EPA. This vision will steer public and private investments to make sure infrastructure is ready at the right time and in the right places. Both vehicle manufacturers and utilities have a clear guidebook to align their investments with confidence. Through the end of this decade, the strategy’s focus will be to deploy infrastructure along key freight hubs. The following decade will focus on expanding regional freight networks through long-distance corridors. The strategy consists of four phases: (1) Establish hubs from 2024-2027; (2) connect hubs from 2027-2030; (3) expand corridors from 2030-2035; and complete the network from 2035-2040. “Infrastructure has been cited by many stakeholders as a possible barrier to achieving our clean-trucking goals. This strategy is a direct answer to that concern and demonstrates how minimal the need is when distributed strategically,” said Ray Minjares, Director of Heavy-Duty Trucks program at The ICCT. “Adoption of EPA’s phase 3 greenhouse gas rule is the next step towards unlocking private sector investment in clean truck infrastructure.” Next Steps for accelerating the transition to zero-emission trucks While the administration’s infrastructure maps are an important first step, further action is needed to ensure a transition to electric trucks aligns with the climate goals declared at the beginning of Biden’s time in office. - Align grants, loans, and incentives with this vision. Until now, there has been no North Star on how and where to invest in infrastructure. Today, there is a literal map and timeline based on real data. The administration can use this plan to immediately focus public dollars accordingly. - Streamline planning. The federal government can provide data, tools, and technical support to utilities to harmonize freight charging infrastructure planning across their service territories. Coordinating utilities around ports, in urban metros, and along freight corridors is especially key. - Set strong standards. The EPA has the opportunity to finalize a Phase 3 rule this month that achieves significant greenhouse gas reductions for trucks in line with domestic and international climate goals. Strong standards will continue pushing manufacturers to innovate and bring more zero-emissions trucks to market. By taking these next steps and working collaboratively with industry and states, the administration has the opportunity to truly transform our nation’s trucking system and set an example for the world of how to decarbonize heavy transport in an efficient and equitable way. Jessica Peyton, [email protected] About the International Council on Clean Transportation The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is an independent research organization providing first-rate, unbiased research and technical and scientific analysis to environmental regulators. Our mission is to improve the environmental performance and energy efficiency of road, marine, and air transportation, in order to benefit public health and mitigate climate change. Founded in 2001, we are a nonprofit organization working under grants and contracts from private foundations and public institutions.
Andy Kaufman, Fred Blassie CONCEIVED AND DIRECTED BY Linda Lautrec, Johnny Legend Video Service Corp. (2009, DVD) "My Dinner With Blassie" Review To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Andy Kaufman's "death," a fact debated to this day, the Andy Kaufman vaults have been raided and this, "My Breakfast With Blassie," gets the "Commemorative Edition" treatment with a full (GASP!) 8 minutes of bonus material including supposed lost footage of Andy in the raw, Blassie Graffiti bonus footage, Legendary Graffiti home movies, a brief "Making Of" vignette, a photo gallery and film premiere footage. Isn't that an awful lot of description for only eight minutes? The original "My Breakfast With Blassie" was released in 1983, the year I graduated high school. A Kaufman fan, I quickly watched it and was horrified by the DVD being the one thing I never expected from Kaufman...boring. This new DVD, which is essentially a piece of performance art captured during a breakfast between Kaufman and the self-proclaimed King of Men Freddie Blassie filmed in the midst of an unsuspecting crowd at a Hollywood Sambo's Restaurant, has the two discussing such hilarious topics as wrestling, the challenges of stardom, hygiene and whether to choose bacon or sausage for breakfast. Are you laughing yet? "My Breakfast With Blassie" may very well resonate more with diehard Kaufman fans, though I've always considered myself one and it didn't resonate with me. The production values are, as one could expect, modest at best with technology appearing to be not much more than a camera and modest sound equipment. Even the DVD packaging is, for lack of a better term, cheap. As I opened the packaging, I found myself having to take great care as the cover began to rip away from the DVD case. Add it up yourself. One of Kaufman's worst performances. Average production values. If Kaufman is dead, he's rolling over in his grave. If he's alive, somebody's about to get body slammed. © Written by Richard Propes The Independent Critic
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ORPHEUS UND EURYDIKE There’s no shortage of action in London this summer, but one of the highlights of the season has been the Pina Bausch retrospective at Sadler’s Wells, a collection of ten of the globe-spanning choreographer’s works, each created after living in a different international city as part of a roving, swirling travelogue of sorts. The run met with an ecstatic response, one appropriate for a towering talent of her stature, and yet the glory of the performances was darkened by the thought that, after Bausch’s death in 2009, her Tanztheater Wuppertal company is headed for a definite, if yet-unscheduled, demise of its own. New Yorkers had an opportunity to revist one of Bausch’s hallmark works this weekend as the Paris Opéra Ballet brought her Orpheus und Eurydike to the David H. Koch Theater as part of its two-week run during the Lincoln Center Festival. Bausch’s modern and poetic work, danced barefoot, might seem an odd choice for one of the world’s most storied classical ballet companies, but the piece—especially when viewed in contrast to the upright Giselle presented earlier in the week—was a perfect demonstration of the adventurousness the director of dance Brigitte Lefèvre has demonstrated since taking over in 1995. Orpheus und Eurydike, set to the Gluck opera of the same name (hear sung in a German translation), is a gloriously theatrical work, a coherent aesthetic statement from an artist then at the beginning of her decades-long career. The piece is broken into four parts—here titled “Mourning,” “Violence,” “Peace,” and “Death”—each with its own stunning mise-en-scène, from an enormous fallen tree reaching across the stage to a darkened antechamber strewn with armchairs. The main characters of Orpheus (here Love), Eurydike (Death), and Love (Youth) are each played by a paired singer and dancer, the former expressing Gluck’s gorgeous arias while the latter act out their various agonies. It is that grief that comes to the fore in this work, as the dancers grasp their heads in pain and contort themselves in Bausch’s emotive, evocative choreography. Over the course of the performance, certain gestures appear again and again, taking on a repetitive nature reminiscent of the monotonous mourning practices found in many ancient cultures. It’s a wonder to see how well these classically-trained dancers have taken to the extroverted and expressive movement, a world away from the strict lines and correct angles of their older repertory. The original opera ends with the lovers reunited, a change from the original myth that Bausch here rejects, instead presenting us with the death of both. In the evening’s most striking moment, the supine body of the dancer Eurydike—here wrapped in a striking red dress—is laid across the stomach of her corresponding singer, and both lie there in quiet death for minutes as Orpheus laments his loss. It’s a stunning finale, overwhelming in its simplicity, and one that calls to mind the end of all things both great and small.
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A 37-year-old Lincoln man has been charged with robbing a local shop. Police say the man threatened staff at Select & Save on Baggholme Road on May 23 at around 5pm, stealing £40 in cash. On Tuesday Lincolnshire Police arrested James Lee Thompson (37), of Bargate Street, Lincoln in relation to the robbery. He was questioned by detectives and later charged with robbery in relation to the incident. Thompson was remanded in custody and appeared at Lincoln Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
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The Joy and Pain in These Hands Affected By Arthritis Every morning, just before I open my eyes, I do a scan of how my body is feeling in this restful moment. Most days, it’s the pain that wakes me, but on an exceedingly rare day, I will wake first but know the challenges are just awaiting me. Today was one of those mornings. I felt the dog jump onto the bed before my focus was snatched away with the pain. Today, after doing too much yesterday, my body was mad — actually, it felt outraged. As I took my hands and pulled back my bedding, I clenched my teeth from the pain from the arthritis in my hands. I had to stop myself right there because I was starting to feel sullen. Why is such a simple task bringing me another layer of pain? (I have lived with chronic pain for nearly 20 years but arthritis has only been part of my journey these last five years). I sat up, and I thought about how I was going to make it through this day. I had to make a choice on how I was going to look at this unremarkable day. So, I chose to focus on the one thing that started this day with pain — my hands. How could I accept and change this situation that I was so frustrated with? My hands… as I sat on the side of the bed, I looked at these hands. Hands that look like my mother’s and grandmother’s hands. I wanted to change my perspective about these hands in this moment of pain, so I focused on all the memories these hands have shared with me. These hands: I remember holding my maternal grandfather’s hand as we walked to the store to get his pipe tobacco. His were warm and strong, mine little and innocent. As a child, these hands played in the mud and helped develop my love for arts and crafts. These hands waved to my friends as I approached a day of fun and learning at school. These hands hugged my siblings in times of joy and sorrow. These hands held my schoolbooks as my husband approached me for the first time in high school. These were the hands that held love letters from my soul mate. These hands wrote letters to my grandparents who always enjoyed hearing from me. These were the hands that held the hot chocolate on the cold autumn nights as I watched my husband play football when we were just teenagers. These hands held my husband’s as we said our wedding vows. These hands held the papers showing the results of the pregnancy test for each of our children. These hands have lovingly washed each of our newborn children. These hands have held each of the newborns’ hands as we marveled at the perfection before us. These hands have held the hands of our children when they needed comfort throughout their lives. These hands have held the hands of my father and grandmother as they took their last breath. These hands have held my cane when I needed that support after I had each stroke. These hands have held hundreds of books throughout my life, helping me learn and enjoy words. These hands have provided millions of words that were shared when I wrote a letter or typed a note. These hands have been broken and mended. These hands have allowed me to quietly move a piece of hair off my husband’s face as he sleeps (and I can’t help making a note that this was when he had hair!). These hands have clapped with happiness and joy. These hands have wiped thousands of tears from my eyes. These hands have made food to nourish my family. These hands have held fishing rods, flown kites and picked flowers. These hands have held the steering wheel as I have driven to see the doctors. These hands have given each of our sweet animals pats throughout their lives. These hands have been part of me for my entire life, through everything I have ever experienced. These hands have connected me to the world I live in every day. So how can I be so hard on these poor hands when they have given me so much? Perspective changed: I am grateful that I have these hands and they are here, regardless of the pain they give me, because they have given me so much throughout my life. They are here and so am I. Getty image by undefined undefined.
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“Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you” (Matthew 5:11) Reading: Matthew 5:3-12 Dear gracious, heavenly Father, we are forever grateful for this powerful truth stated in your Word. Today we recall the persecution and pain You went through for our sake. In the midst of that pain and persecution You never retaliated and never turned to bitterness. Please help us to share that life and fill our lives with Your grace to face persecution, trusting in You and humbly serving You. Today there are millions of people being persecuted for the sake of the Gospel and facing the vicious reality of hate and injustice because of their faith in You. Please help them to stay in the state of being blessed, grant them the grace to bless their enemies and continue sharing Your life with the world. Thank you for teaching us how to go through persecution through Your Word and through Your actions. In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen! The season of Lent has typically held a special place in the life of the Church. Beginning with Ash Wednesday and culminating in the events of Holy Week, Lent is an invitation to focus on what is central to our faith. It has also become a time for personal and spiritual reflection on who we are as God’s people and on what God has given us so graciously in Christ. In earlier times, Lent was a time to prepare for receiving Baptism. More recently it has become a time to lift up in worship and education the core teachings of our faith or to explore some of the major personalities who surround Jesus on His journey to the cross. This devotional booklet is meant to enhance and enrich our Lenten observance. We have chosen two themes. One is a selection of biblical passages in which God is addressed as the “Great I Am.” The other is a selection of passages in which we are addressed as God’s people, “You are…” It is our hope that, as we reflect on these passages from God’s Word, our faith in God may be strengthened and our commitment to His Word renewed. It is also our prayer that, as we move from Ash Wednesday to Holy Week, we may join the two disciples of Jesus as they cried out, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?” (Luke 24:32 ESV). The Rev. Paull Spring, Bishop Emeritus The Rev. Dr. Gemechis Buba, Assistant to the Bishop for Missions Unless otherwise noted, Scripture is taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. 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All rights reserved. 2 Samuel 23:13–38 (ESV) 13 And three of the thirty chief men went down and came about harvest time to David at the cave of Adullam, when a band of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. 14 David was then in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then at Bethlehem. 15 And David said longingly, “Oh, that someone would give me water to drink from the well of Bethlehem that is by the gate!” 16 Then the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate and carried and brought it to David. But he would not drink of it. He poured it out to the Lord 17 and said, “Far be it from me, O Lord, that I should do this. Shall I drink the blood of the men who went at the risk of their lives?” Therefore he would not drink it. These things the three mighty men did. 18 Now Abishai, the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was chief of the thirty. And he wielded his spear against three hundred men and killed them and won a name beside the three. 19 He was the most renowned of the thirty and became their commander, but he did not attain to the three. 20 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was a valiant man of Kabzeel, a doer of great deeds. He struck down two ariels of Moab. He also went down and struck down a lion in a pit on a day when snow had fallen. 21 And he struck down an Egyptian, a handsome man. The Egyptian had a spear in his hand, but Benaiah went down to him with a staff and snatched the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand and killed him with his own spear. 22 These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and won a name beside the three mighty men. 23 He was renowned among the thirty, but he did not attain to the three. And David set him over his bodyguard. 24 Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem, 25 Shammah of Harod, Elika of Harod, 26 Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh of Tekoa, 27 Abiezer of Anathoth, Mebunnai the Hushathite, 28 Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai of Netophah, 29 Heleb the son of Baanah of Netophah, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the people of Benjamin, 30 Benaiah of Pirathon, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash, 31 Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth of Bahurim, 32 Eliahba the Shaalbonite, the sons of Jashen, Jonathan, 33 Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite, 34 Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai of Maacah, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, 35 Hezro of Carmel, Paarai the Arbite, 36 Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite, 37 Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai of Beeroth, the armor-bearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah, 38 Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, Psalm 94 (ESV) The Lord Will Not Forsake His People 94 O Lord, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth! 2 Rise up, O judge of the earth; repay to the proud what they deserve! 3 O Lord, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked exult? 4 They pour out their arrogant words; all the evildoers boast. 5 They crush your people, O Lord, and afflict your heritage. 6 They kill the widow and the sojourner, and murder the fatherless; 7 and they say, “The Lord does not see; the God of Jacob does not perceive.” 8 Understand, O dullest of the people! Fools, when will you be wise? 9 He who planted the ear, does he not hear? He who formed the eye, does he not see? 10 He who disciplines the nations, does he not rebuke? He who teaches man knowledge— 11 the Lord—knows the thoughts of man, that they are but a breath. 12 Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O Lord, and whom you teach out of your law, 13 to give him rest from days of trouble, until a pit is dug for the wicked. 14 For the Lord will not forsake his people; he will not abandon his heritage; 15 for justice will return to the righteous, and all the upright in heart will follow it. 16 Who rises up for me against the wicked? Who stands up for me against evildoers? 17 If the Lord had not been my help, my soul would soon have lived in the land of silence. 18 When I thought, “My foot slips,” your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up. 19 When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul. 20 Can wicked rulers be allied with you, those who frame injustice by statute? 21 They band together against the life of the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. 22 But the Lord has become my stronghold, and my God the rock of my refuge. Hebrews 4:1–13 (ESV) Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it. 2 For good news came to us just as to them, but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened. 3 For we who have believed enter that rest, as he has said, “As I swore in my wrath, ‘They shall not enter my rest,’ ” although his works were finished from the foundation of the world. 4 For he has somewhere spoken of the seventh day in this way: “And God rested on the seventh day from all his works.” 5 And again in this passage he said, “They shall not enter my rest.” 6 Since therefore it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly received the good news failed to enter because of disobedience, 7 again he appoints a certain day, “Today,” saying through David so long afterward, in the words already quoted, “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” 8 For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken of another day later on. 9 So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, 10 for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his. 11 Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience. 12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account. It was only the culmination point of this whole development when on April 18 [Luther] gave his famous answer in Worms: “Unless I am convinced by testimony from Scripture or evident reason (convictus testimoniis Scripturae aut ratione evidente)—for I believe neither the Pope nor the Councils alone, since it is established that they have often erred and contradicted themselves—I am conquered by the writings (i.e., passages from Scripture) cited by me, and my conscience is captive to the Word of God; recant I will and can nothing, since it is neither safe nor honest to do ought against conscience.” This once forever established the Sola Scriptura. (19) –Johann Michael Reu, Luther on the Scriptures This daily Bible reading guide, Reading the Word of God, was conceived and prepared as a result of the ongoing discussions between representatives of three church bodies: Lutheran Church—Canada (LCC), The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and the North American Lutheran Church (NALC). The following individuals have represented their church bodies and approved this introduction and the reading guide: LCC: President Robert Bugbee; NALC: Bishop John Bradosky, Revs. Mark Chavez, James Nestingen, and David Wendel; LCMS: Revs. Albert Collver, Joel Lehenbauer, John Pless, and Larry Vogel.
Here is everything you need to know about Fairies Albums Season 3 Episode 12. About: Fairies Albums Fairies Albums follows the story of divine doctor Tao Yao as she embarks on an adventurous journey with a young monk and a serpent demon. Together, the trio attempts to heal humans who have sustained illnesses by the wrath of demons and ghosts. Fairies Albums Season 3 Episode 11: A Quick Recap The 11th episode of Fairies Albums Season 3 centered around an unnamed new spirit. Moreover, this spirit is a little different from others since it gets strength from physically touching humans. However, people avoid him. Additionally, a woman named Luo Xixi once saved him from a fox attack. He later learned that she is traveling to become a famous chef and beat her senior master. Fairies Albums Season 3 Episode 12: What To Expect? Although no spoilers of the upcoming episode are leaked yet, we might learn more about the new spirit. In the previous episode, we already saw that the spirit continues to wait for Luo Xixi. But she never returned. Fairies Albums Season 3 Episode 12: Release Date The 11th episode of Fairies Albums Season 3 is scheduled to release on 3rd October 2022. It will premiere around noon as per the Japanese time zone. Moreover, it will release globally on the following dates and times: - Pacific Daylight Time: 05:30 am - Central Daylight Time: 07:30 am - Eastern Daylight Time: 08:30 am - Indian Standard Time: 06:00 pm Fairies Albums Season 3 Episode 12: Where And How To Watch? The latest episodes of Fairies Albums are first released on local Chinese Television channels. Hence, the upcoming episode will later be available to stream on online platforms for international viewers. Nevertheless, you can easily watch the eleventh episode of Fairies Albums Season 3 on Crunchyroll. Additionally, the episodes of the Chinese anime series are also available on the official website of Bilibili.
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The Minnesota National Guard was deployed in Minnesota after riots broke out in the wake of an officer involved shooting that happened only a short distance from the location where George Floyd died in police custody of May 2020. According to the Brooklyn Center Police Department, officers initiated a traffic stop at the 6300 block of Orchard Ave shortly before 2 pm Sunday. A statement from police said that during the stop, officers determined that the driver had an outstanding warrant. As the officers were attempting to take the driver into custody, the driver reentered the vehicle. One officer discharged a firearm striking the driver who then travelled several blocks before crashing. Officers and medical personnel attempted life saving measures, but the driver died at the scene. According to EMS audio, paramedics arrived at 1:48 pm and found one person dead. A woman who lives near the crash site said she saw officers pull a man out of a car and perform CPR. A female passenger in the vehicle sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale. A police officer was also transported to the hospital with injuries, according to the audio. Hundreds of rioters followed police officers back to the Brooklyn Center precinct in Minneapolis after they left the scene of that police involved shooting earlier in the evening. Rioters closed down Humboldt Ave N. and 67th Ave. with makeshift barricades. Looters broke into GameStop, Walmart, Foot Locker, and other stores, and stole merchandise. The rioters formed up against a line of officers in riot gear outside police department. Rioters vandalized the property, attacked officers and launched fireworks and other explosives. Police issued an unlawful assembly order and gave the rioters 10 minutes to disperse. The rioters pushed into the precinct parking lot and in response, police set off flash bangs and launched tear gas to clear the crowd. Looting has broken out at multiple stores including CVS, Foot Locker, Little Caesar's and Walmart. Police are now arresting looters at the local Footlocker and Walmart. Following widespread looting, Mayor Mike Elliot has imposed a curfew until 6AM Monday morning. The unrest began after hundreds gathered and began attacking police vehicles at the scene of a fatal traffic stop with an officer involved shooting in the Brooklyn Center neighborhood of Minnesota Sunday evening. Police released a statement saying that an investigation was underway as to that shooting earlier in the day. A crowd began to gather at the scene later in the day following a rally at St. Paul for families of people killed by police. The driver was later identified by his mother as Daunte Wright. His mother told reporters at the scene of the demonstration that the 20-year-old called her when he was pulled over and told her the police pulled him over for air fresheners hanging in the mirror. She said his girlfriend was in the car with him at the time of the incident. She said her son asked her for car insurance information over the phone, but then she heard police tell Daunte to get out of the car and that they would explain why once he had complied. The mother added she then heard someone yell, "Daunte, don't run." The mother said that soon after, her son’s girlfriend called her to say he had been shot. Wright’s mother said she went to the scene, and saw him "lifeless" by his car. At approximately 6 pm, over 100 protesters who had gathered, tore down crime scene tape, and began attacking police vehicles and advanced towards Police who were assembled nearby in riot gear. Officers advanced towards the vehicles and pushed the crowd back. Rioters were seen carrying signs that said "Justice for George Floyd" and "Black Lives Matter" while chanting "F*** the police." The site is approximately 10 minutes away from where Floyd died last May. The area has had the National Guard on site since the beginning of the trial of Derek Chauvin last month. This is a developing story. Join and support independent free thinkers! We’re independent and can’t be cancelled. The establishment media is increasingly dedicated to divisive cancel culture, corporate wokeism, and political correctness, all while covering up corruption from the corridors of power. The need for fact-based journalism and thoughtful analysis has never been greater. When you support The Post Millennial, you support freedom of the press at a time when it's under direct attack. Join the ranks of independent, free thinkers by supporting us today for as little as $1. Remind me next month
#DD- You Need Two Angels 'Angel" Series continued...Exo 33:18 — Exo 33:19 says, And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory. And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy. Did you know that goodness and mercy are not simply nouns but they are actually angels assigned to follow you? This powerful sermon shed light on a mystery many of us did not know. You need to hear this word! Add this powerful sermon to your collection of God's word and experience deep and lasting transformation in every area of your life today.
„Going Deeper – Love letter to Nazare“ is a passion project filmed in Nazare, Portugal, directed by Luke Huxham. This isn’t an action sports film, it’s not even a surf film; it’s a human story set amongst the most powerful waves known to man. And a tribute to Praia do Norte. One of the most beautiful and dangerous beaches in the world, where feats once thought impossible, have been achieved by the brave. Luke Huxham is a New Zealand born film director based in Tokyo, Japan for the past 11 years. In that time, Luke has traveled around the world directing TV commercials, branded films, and his own passion projects. He started his own studio in Tokyo, Huxham Creative Studio in 2016. The studio’s focus is on putting creativity above all else and always looking outwards for inspiration.
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) In an era where cyber-attacks and data breaches are rampant, safeguarding personal and organisation’s data has become paramount, industry leaders said on Saturday, ahead of the World Backup Day that falls on March 31. A staggering 92 per cent of organisations are committed to increasing their data protection spend this year. “As we mark the ‘World Backup Day’, it’s crucial to reflect on the evolving landscape of data protection and ransomware recovery,” said Sandeep Bhambure, VP and Managing Director, India & SAARC, Veeam Software. The ‘Data Protection Trends Report 2024’ underscores the urgency for enterprises to bolster their cyber resilience, as cyber-attacks remain the chief cause of business disruptions, he added. Sudharsan Aravamuthan, Head-Systems Engineering, India, Pure Storage, said that the ‘World Backup Day’ holds significant importance due to the increasingly digital nature of our lives. “Today, businesses are 24×7 and any form of data loss can lead to catastrophic consequences. World Backup Day serves as a reminder for organisations to prioritise data protection, reevaluate their backup and recovery strategies and thereby safeguard against the potential consequences of data loss,” said Aravamuthan. It is, therefore, critical for businesses to adopt a multi-tier cyber resilient data protection architecture to increase resilience and durability. By doing so, businesses can mitigate risks, safeguard their operations, and ensure long-term success, said experts. The ‘World Backup Day’ began with a post on Reddit where a user wrote about losing their hard drive and wishing someone had reminded them about how important it is to backup data.
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker is perhaps best known for her role as Carrie Bradshaw on the hit show Sex and the City. The actress plays a journalist on the series and in real life, perhaps the actress is just as talented as a writer! On the occasion of her 26th anniversary with actor Matthew Broderick, she took to Instagram to pen a sweet message for her husband. Sarah Jessica Parker tied to knot with Matthew Broderick on May 19, 1997. The couple has since then remained in marital bliss. And unlike a lot of Hollywood couples that call it quits just a few years or even months into their marriage, they have made it over 25 years in love! “I liked to drink, and I had a drug problem, and that didn’t jibe with Sarah Jessica, because it is the furthest thing from what she is,” Downey remembered of the time. “She provided me a home and understanding. She tried to help me. She was so miffed when I didn’t get my act together… I was in love with Sarah Jessica, and love clearly was not enough.” It was around the same time in the early 90s that Parker’s brothers Toby and Pippin started a Broadway theater company together called ‘Naked Angels.’ Broderick became involved in the company which is how he met Parker who, a fellow Broadway enthusiast got her big break by playing “Annie” as a teenager. “Matthew and I come from a different time and place. When we were young people, all we ever wanted was to be good working actors. We didn’t think of fame or money because, honestly, money was never part of the dream,” Parker said in a 2013 interview. “It was to work in theater, to be around those people whose work I was in total awe of.” In 1992, months after the two of them met, Broderick finally asked Parker out on a date. “He left a very charming, very self-effacing message on the machine,” Parker told recalled in a 1996 interview. “You know, ‘Hi, it’s Matthew Broderick.’ You had to use your last name.” The couple went out to a movie. “I do remember first meeting her,” Broderick said in 2012. He continued, “[…] And I still remember very clearly seeing her walk down the street toward the movie theater … it’s very unique, because I wouldn’t remember most people the first time I saw them come down the street. [But] I remember it as clear as day.” In an interview just last year, Parker revealed how she knew early on that she wanted to marry Broderick. “I think I learned early on when I was talking too much. I was like, ‘I’m in love. When’s he going to marry me?’ Oh my God, I’m so sorry about that,” she told Broderick. “I’m still apologizing for that.” In 1997, they surprised their 100 wedding guests. While attendees were under the impression they were going to a normal party, they were actually attending the couples’ nuptials at the Lower East Side synagogue. Parker subverted tradition in another way; by wearing a black wedding dress. “I never thought about a wedding dress. Never. Had not one daydream about it,” said in a 2018 interview to People. “At one point I just simply remember thinking, ‘God, I really hope he asks me to marry him.’ I don’t know when or why. It was fairly early on.” According to reports, it was Broderick who encouraged Parker to accept the role as Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City. When a few years into the role Parker accepted her second Golden Globe she said in her speech,”the courage to let me work with the likes of Chris Noth and John Slattery and John Corbett.” Broderick was also offered multiple opportunities to appear on the show alongside his wife but he rejected them all. In 2002, after five years of marriage the couple welcomed their first child together; their son James Wilkie Broderick. “If I could revisit one moment in my life, it would be the birth of my children, definitely,” Parker said in 2016. “It’s just you and, in my case, my husband, and this child, and it’s absolute euphoria. Then in the summer of 2009, they welcomed their daughters Tabitha Hodge Broderick and Marion Loretta Elwell Broderick via surrogacy. “We tried and tried and tried and tried to get pregnant,” Parker revealed in 2010, “but it just was not to be, the conventional way. I would give birth as often as I could, if I could. I cherished all the milestones, the good and the bad.” The couple kept the birth of their twins and the events preceding it largely under wraps. “You can’t talk about how you feel about the woman who’s carrying your children; you can only talk about it to your husband,” the award-winning actress added. The couple has three children together and tend to live very down-to-earth lives, often doing most tasks themselves. “We painted our patio furniture ourselves … I make my children’s food myself,” Parker revealed in a 2010 interview. “We put together their high chairs ourselves; we do a lot ourselves! We do our own grocery shopping, we go to the market ourselves, you know? I do my laundry.” Now, the couple is celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary together. The actress took to Instagram to celebrate the major milestone in their life. She posted a picture of a champagne cork and in the caption wrote, “Happy 26th anniversary my husband. That sure was a nice celebration and a real nice bottle of champagne,” Parker wrote. “And a gorgeous walk home. Oh the miles we have strolled together. I love you. XOX, your SJ.” What a sweet sentiment to share for your husband and marriage. The couple really does care about one another it seems and celebrate their milestones with champagne and making solid memories. While the couple does not prefer to talk about their marriage in the papers, Broderick opened up about how to keep a marriage happy in 2016. He said, “Listen to her. You know, that helps,” Adding, “Give her a little present every now and then. Just be kind to her.”
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On the latest Tim Ferriss podcast, we get a glimpse into the mind of Marc Andreessen, Silicon Valley visionary and all around super-bright guy. It’s a solid hour of discussion about the future, the past, the way the Valley really works and the ideas he is most bullish about. It’s an absolute pleasure to listen in and learn about how Marc thinks and what makes him tick. Thanks to Kris in my office for bullying me into making the time for it this week. Anyway, one of the big issues my industry is now struggling with is what to price our services at. ETF firms, mutual fund companies, financial advisory shops – everyone is trying to figure this out. I have a lot of thoughts on this, but they can be summed up by the following: Good advice is worth multiples of what a client pays for it. Mediocre advice is not worth a little less, it’s worth nothing because it won’t be adhered to. Also, the value of advice is not measured in basis points, which is what asset management is measured in. This is because investing mistakes don’t cost basis points to the investor making them – they cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, and in some cases, millions. A real advisor prices his advice at a level where value is being added (as opposed to siphoned off) and clients are getting a fair deal for the attention and expertise they’re looking for. I know of some advisors who assume they need to compete with the lowest cost for advice out there, which is now approaching zero (well not really, because there’s a catch, but I digress). The problem with this is that these advisors literally bring nothing to the table because they aren’t running sustainable practices. They can’t invest in performance reporting software, they can’t invest in cybersecurity to protect their clients’ personal data, they can’t do compliance right, they have no budget to do nice things for their people or visit those who live far away, they can’t hire quality support and operations help, or spend on research tools or CRM or any of the things that make the client experience a worthwhile relationship. But back to the podcast…Marc is asked a very interesting question toward the tail-end of his discussion with Tim Ferriss, I’ve transcribed this nugget for you below because it’s so important… Tim Ferriss: If you could have one billboard, anywhere with anything on it, what would you put on it? If you wanted to convey a short message to as many people as possible. Marc Andreessen: I’ve got one, I’ve actually thought about hiring a skywriter to do this one. Right in the heart of San Francisco would be a billboard with just two words on it: Raise Prices. TF: Raise prices? MA: Yes. The number one thing – just the theme and we see it everywhere – the number one theme with our companies have when they get really struggling is they are not charging enough for their product. It has become absolutely conventional wisdom in Silicon Valley that the way to succeed is to price your product as low as possible under the theory that if it’s low-priced everybody can buy it and that’s how you get the volume. And we just see over and over and over again people failing with that because they get in the problem we call too hungry to eat. They don’t charge enough for their product to be able to afford the sales and marketing required to actually get anybody to buy it. And so they can’t afford to hire the sales rep to go sell the product. They can’t afford to buy the TV commercial, whatever it is. They cannot afford to go acquire the customers. TF: Too hungry to eat. MA: Too hungry to eat. And then they sit there and they don’t sell anything and then they get nervous and then they cut their prices. TF: And then it’s a race to the bottom. MA: It just makes the problem worse. And so, probably the single number one thing we try to get our companies to do is raise prices. By the way, it’s like, “Is your product any good if people won’t pay more for it?” Josh here – If you’re not charging anything and your entire value-add is “lack of cost”, then by definition you are announcing to the world that all that matters is lack of cost. And you will never win this battle. I don’t know of any sophisticated investors who are looking for a lackluster client experience with a wealth management firm in exchange for paying the cheapest price. No one wants discount sushi either, for obvious reasons. There’s a lot of room between, “Here, this shit is almost free” and an egregiously costly service that doesn’t deliver. Advisors need to think in terms of “Here, this is a good value in terms of what you’re getting for your money. And we continually invest in the practice to make it better for you every chance we get.” Now please find the time to listen to the whole interview. It’s so good you won’t believe it. If you think you should be getting more out of your financial advisory relationship and want to see what else is out there, we would love to chat with you. Get in touch here:
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Animoca Brands announced the acquisition of the French video game developer on April 11. According to the announcement, Animoca Brands seeks to tap Eden Games’ capabilities and expertise in creating racing games to improve existing titles and launch new ones in the REVV Motorsport ecosystem. Additionally, Animoca Brands plans to introduce a series of new blockchain-based racing games through this acquisition. The new games will help create utility for the NFT Race Passes and other assets that Animoca Brands received after its F1 Delta Time NFT racing game ceased operations in March when it failed to renew its license. Eden Games co-founder and head of studio David Nadal said the acquisition opens a new chapter for Eden Games. He added that the company is looking forward to creating unique experiences that challenge the status quo in the motorsport genre and explore new frontiers like web3 alongside Animoca Brands, which has established itself as a leader in the space. Striving to build an open metaverse Explaining why it purchased Eden Games, Animoca Brands pointed out that the game developer’s success speaks for itself. For instance, Eden Games has sold over 13 million game boxes, and its games have surpassed the 60 million mark in global downloads. Moreover, the firm has forged long-term partnerships with over 30 automotive brands, including Bugatti, BMW, and Pagani, to name a few. Yat Siu, the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands, said: With its quarter of a century of expertise in building high-quality motorsport video games, Eden Games will enhance and accelerate the development of the REVV Motorsport ecosystem and add powerful value to the REVV community and the racing metaverse. This acquisition comes after Animoca Brands raised $358,888,888 in a Liberty City Ventures funding round earlier this year. Animoca Brands said it would use the money to continue funding strategic acquisitions and investments, product development, and licenses for popular intellectual properties. At the time, Siu said the firm aims to create an open metaverse to tap the tremendous opportunities in the burgeoning web3 ecosystem.
King Promise ahead of his “As Promised” Album has released a new single featuring Highlife legend Kojo Antwi. The song came along with it’s visuals, which was directed by Salifu Abdul Hafiz The song tells a story about young lady “Sika Adusei” who had gotten her heartbroken and as a result found herself in at the drinking bar. She was drinking so profusely when a singer “King Promise” started performing at the bar to make her happy, along the line a gentleman “Kojo Antwi”, sings for his woman to make her happy as well. The video is a very beautiful one, big ups King Promise and Kojo Antwi and their director Salifu Abdul Hafiz. Watch video below;
Golf’s uneasy alliance with the modern world has left behind a trail of unfinished business. As the game continues to evolve and adapt to the changing times, it faces numerous challenges that threaten its traditional values and core principles. In this article, we will explore the complex dynamics between golf and the contemporary landscape, highlighting the unfinished business that plagues the sport. From environmental concerns to accessibility issues, from technology advancements to societal shifts, golf finds itself at a crossroads, desperately seeking resolutions to bridge the gap between tradition and progress. The Evolution of Golf: A Brief Overview Golf, Uneasy Alliance originating in 15th-century Scotland, has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a simple pastime for the elite. Over the centuries, it has transformed into a global sport with a massive following. From local clubs to international tournaments, golf has captured the hearts of millions and cultivated a rich history and culture around it. Golf’s Uneasy Relationship with the Environment The Battle for Green Spaces In its quest for expansion and development, golf has often encroached upon valuable green spaces. The need for new courses and facilities has led to the destruction of natural habitats and landscapes. Environmentalists argue that golf should strike a balance between its growth and preserving biodiversity. How can golf courses reconcile with nature, ensuring sustainable practices while providing recreational opportunities? Water Consumption and Conservation Golf courses are notorious for their water consumption. Maintaining lush fairways and greens requires a significant amount of water, putting a strain on local water resources. Critics question the sustainability of such high water usage and urge the golf industry to explore innovative irrigation methods and alternative turfgrass varieties that are more water-efficient. Golf and Accessibility: Breaking Down Barriers Exclusivity and Social Accessibility Golf Uneasy Alliance has long been associated with exclusivity, often seen as a sport for the privileged few. The high costs of equipment, club memberships, and course fees create barriers for many potential players. How can golf broaden its appeal and become more socially accessible, reaching out to diverse communities and fostering inclusivity? Breaking Gender Stereotypes Gender disparity remains an issue within the golfing community. Women face challenges in terms of representation, equal opportunities, and acceptance in the traditionally male-dominated sport. Efforts to promote women’s golf and break down gender stereotypes are crucial for creating a more inclusive and diverse golfing landscape. Technology Advancements and their Impact on Golf Equipment Innovation and Distance Debate Advancements in golf equipment technology have sparked debates about the game’s integrity. With modern clubs and balls allowing players to achieve longer distances, purists argue that it disrupts the balance and skill required to play the game. Governing bodies and manufacturers grapple with finding the right balance between technological advancements and preserving the essence of the sport. Embracing Digital Platforms The digital era has brought about numerous opportunities for golf to engage with fans, promote the sport, and attract new players. Online platforms, social media, and virtual golf experiences offer innovative ways to connect with audiences. How can golf leverage digital platforms to enhance fan experiences, widen its reach, and adapt to the evolving expectations of the modern audience? Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Q: Is golf losing popularity in the modern era? - A: While golf has faced challenges, it still enjoys a significant following worldwide. The sport continues to evolve and adapt to retain its relevance and appeal. - Q: Are there any efforts to make golf more environmentally friendly? - A: Yes, there are ongoing initiatives within the golf industry to promote sustainability and eco-friendly practices. From water conservation to wildlife preservation, golf courses are actively embracing environmentally responsible measures. - Q: How can golf attract younger players? - A: Golf needs to shed its image as an exclusive and elitist sport. By offering affordable youth programs, embracing technology, and creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment, golf can attract younger players. - Q: What are some examples of golf’s positive impact on communities? - A: Golf has been instrumental in promoting tourism, driving local economies, and supporting charitable initiatives. Tournaments often generate substantial revenue for host cities and provide opportunities for community engagement. - Q: What role does golf play in promoting physical fitness? - A: Golf, while not as physically demanding as some sports, offers numerous health benefits. Walking the course, swinging clubs and the mental focus required all contribute to physical fitness and overall well-being. - Q: How can golf become more inclusive for people with disabilities? - A: Golf organizations are working towards creating adaptive golf programs and accessible facilities for individuals with disabilities. By providing necessary accommodations and embracing adaptive technologies, golf can become a more inclusive sport. Golf’s uneasy alliance with the modern world leaves behind a plethora of unfinished business. From environmental sustainability to accessibility, and from technology advancements to societal inclusivity, golf faces critical challenges that demand resolution. By acknowledging and addressing these issues head-on, the sport can navigate its future with a renewed sense of purpose and relevance. It is only through finding common ground between tradition and progress that golf can evolve and thrive in the dynamic landscape of the 21st century.
If you own a handgun for self-defense, you probably put in a fair amount of time at the range burning up ammo and shooting groups. You have perhaps even taken a class or two, funds allowing. Basic marksmanship is certainly an essential part of running a gun well enough to save your life, but alone hardly considered proficiency in gun fighting. Understand this: a fight is what you’ll be in, and you must be able to fight well, not just shoot well, with your pistol. There is no magic to this, learning how to fight with a handgun is only a little different that learning to fight with your fists. By getting appropriately trained on the necessary techniques and mindset and then practicing your newfound skills, you will be far more prepared for a life-or-death struggle than you would by simply shooting bullseyes all day. Understanding a Fight Shooting is not fighting. At least, not shooting as you understand it. A real fight will be dynamic: movement will be a certainty, both you and your attacker(s). The location and onset of the fight will be at the attacker’s choosing, and it will not be a clean, nice, well-lit range. You may or may not have safe backstop. Unlike your poor, defenseless target at the range, your assailant gets a vote in the outcome of the encounter. He may not be the least bit worried about your gun. He may have been shot before, and none the worse for wear. He may have used his gun on someone else before. He may be good at it. The first lesson is that you will probably not have much, if any time to react to the attack. The fact that you are being attacked at all most probably means you were selected by the bad guy to be his victim: understand that he noticed your lack of attention in general, or a gap in your awareness that permitted him to close in on you. It is for this reason that speed will be paramount, and not just your split times shot to shot. The ability to clear your garment, acquire the shooting grip, draw the gun and fire an accurate first shot is absolutely critical. Even so, the chances that the attacker will come to grips with you are very high. It is not enough to know how to shoot from a traditional position: you must know how to fight at contact distance while protecting the gun from a takeaway attempt. If your attacker has a gun of his own, you must act in order to make yourself a hard target. Standing proud and unbent in the middle of the street exchanging bullets with your adversary makes for fine television, but also makes for a trip to the morgue. You need to move, at a minimum, and preferably move to a place of cover, cover being something that WILL stop the bullets heading your way as opposed to just some object you can place between you and them. The ability to shoot fast and accurately at on a static range is not enough. You must be able to do the same in a variable environment while still making good decisions moment to moment under profound stress. It is not easy, and so you must tailor your training and practice accordingly. Fundamental Marksmanship Elements You must be able to shoot accurately enough to save your life. How accurate is that? Accurate enough to strike the vital anatomy of a human attacker at close range, when they and you are probably moving. The most consistently effective targets are the heart, lungs and brain, together comprising the classic points of aim in the chest and head. The accuracy problem is compounded by the mandate that you must do so as quickly as possible as many times as required to induce the desired effect on the target. A 3×5 index card placed with the long edge vertical and centered over the sternum of a silhouette or other humaniform target with a second one placed horizontally centered between the eyes makes for a demanding and simple target for frontal profile shooting practice. Consider a hit in either a good or “A zone” shot. Do not enamor yourself with the falsehood that enough accuracy or speed alone will make up for lack of the other. Both attributes are essential to prevail in any fight. Force must be delivered accurately and it must arrive in time. This may need to be accomplished after drawing the gun from concealment. Nothing else will assure a satisfactory outcome unless you trust to the most fickle of patrons, Lady Luck. Once basic competency with safely operating and firing the gun is established, you must not be content with shooting groups at the range. Introducing time standards by use of a shooting timer is an important step in forcing growth. Achieving speedy and accurate hits under the pressure of a time limit is not a square range construct: you will not have all the time in the world to save your life in a fight. As skill and certainty improve the time standard should be made more difficult, and complexity of the task increased. Complete the same drill while drawing from concealment or with only one hand. Introduce shoot/no-shoot decision making, or drills where more complex sequences of fire must be completed involving multiple shots on different targets of various shapes, sizes, colors and labels. Anything that forces your brain to allocate processing to solving a problem besides marksmanship fundamentals will be very illuminating as to your automatic level of competency with the gun. Barring very difficult shots, you should be reaching for an “automatic” level of competency. If you find you are having to devote too much of your frontal lobe to solving the marksmanship component of the problem on a given drill, you are probably not at the level you should be. Assuming you are a competent, safe gun handler, you should seek to engage in some type of action-oriented competition and/or force-on-force training. Do not get taken by prudes and naysayers who would have you believe bad habits learned in competition will get you “killed in the streets.” Far from it; while nowhere close to the stress level of an actual armed encounter, the stress of putting your performance and reputation on the line in front of observers will be the most trying test of your skills thus far. A great many of the founding fathers of modern pistolcraft themselves participated and advocated competition for its benefits. A few of them actually created and codified what we know today as action pistol or multi-gun competition. There is no doubt where these great ones stood on the matter, and it was not a negative opinion. There is a valid argument from those who caution against competition for building proficiency, but it is about what competition omits from your development, rather than what it instills as bad habit: most competitions will completely neglect proper use of cover save the most rudimentary, and further will always have an artificial gaming element about them where certain gear setups or guns rule the day. Often these guns and rigs will be in no way ideal or even practical for self-defense. If you make it a point to compete with your “real world” carry gun and gear, though, and don’t get sucked into a win-at-all-cost mentality, the refinement of skills from competitive endeavor is priceless. Your other stop on the road to building life-saving levels of competency should be force-on-force training, that is live, man against man scenarios. Using special training guns shooting either safe marking bullets or BB’s, the best forms of this training will allow a student to make decisions on their own in an open ended scenario to achieve a good or bad outcome. Other variations will utilize protective gear to allow students to wrestle and grapple while trying to bring weapons to bear or protect against their gun being used against them. These are exhausting and sobering assessments of your physical and mental conditioning, as well as your skills. Many an overconfident gun carrier has been humbled after such an exercise left them “dead” on the ground, their gun in the hands of an assailant who took it from them. Massacring paper or clanging steel is not a marker of readiness for deadly confrontation with a pistol. Not on its own. To ensure one is able to employ their pistol with the swiftness and certainty the situation demands, advanced and difficult skills must be mastered if you are to survive the brutal calculus of a fight for your life. Charles Yor is an advocate of low-profile preparation, readiness as a virtue and avoiding trouble before it starts. He has enjoyed a long career in personal security implementation throughout the lower 48 of the United States.
- IRS Announcement - Limited to Individual Tax Returns - Tax Due Payments - Further Extensions - 2021 Estimated Tax Payments Not Extended The IRS has announced they are extending the filing due date for 2020 individual tax returns from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. This was meant to be a one-month extension, but since May 15 fell on Saturday it was extended to the next business day which is May 17, 2021. This extension only applies to individual 1040 and the 1040-SR tax returns. It extends not only the filing deadline but also the payment of any tax due including self-employment tax. Thus penalties, interest, and additions to tax for the individual returns will not begin to accrue on any remaining unpaid balances until after May 17, 2021. The extension to May 17 is automatic. For additional time beyond May 17, a traditional extension can be filed any time before May 17 extending the due until October 15, 2021. As a reminder, the additional extension only extends the time to file, not the time to pay any tax due. The extension requires an estimate of any remaining tax due to be paid with the extension. Caution: The IRS did not extend the due of the first installment of the 2021 estimated tax payment which continues to be April 15, 2021. Although it is not known at this time if all states with income taxes will also extend their deadlines, but it is anticipated they will. Even though the IRS has extended the deadline, clients are encouraged to file as early as possible since many will be receiving refunds and others will need to file 2021 estimated tax payments by the original April 15, 2021 deadline. Please give this office a call if you have any additional questions.
Nowadays a lot of websites ask people to verify their mobile phone number so they can register an account with them. But it is not always possible to use a mobile number for this purpose. For example, sometimes a number may get blocked or even disabled due to one or another reason. It also may appear to be not a good idea to share a number with a certain website or app because it could seem suspicious. Anyway, there is a great solution to this issue. Such a service as a temporary phone number app will let you get a temporary number and sign up for any website on the web using no personal number regardless of the situation. What is a temporary phone number? Technologies are designed to make people’s lives more comfortable. These days there are a lot of solutions that help to achieve this goal. You can even use mobile phone numbers over the internet and it is exactly what temporary numbers are about. Basically, temporary phone numbers are mobile phone numbers we use on our mobile phones. But instead of mobile phones and mobile cellular networks, they are used online. There is no need for a SIM card and no device in which it can be inserted. Everything a potential user needs is an internet connection on a mobile phone, tablet, laptop, or personal computer. You only have to proceed to a specialized website or app that provides the opportunity to use temporary numbers. Those specialized platforms give access to their solutions right after completing a simple registration process with an email address. So, it is unnecessary to perform anything complicated to take advantage of this tool. Where is it possible to use this feature? As we mentioned above, such numbers are used through the internet. This means that you can use a temporary phone number for Tinder or any other temporary number when located in any country of the world as well as traveling from one country to another. In addition, no country has restricted using these numbers unless it is done for illegal purposes that go against the law. So, there is nothing to worry about in this regard. You can take advantage of temporary phone numbers anywhere and at any time of the day. How to get a temporary phone number? Temporary numbers are provided by appropriate companies that also function online. You don’t have to go to some store or any other place to enjoy their benefits. Below we will show how to get and activate a temporary phone number with SMS-Man, which is one of the most popular providers in this niche: - Proceed to sms-man.com. - Create an account. - Choose a suitable payment method on the payment page and refill your balance. - Select the country of issue of the temporary number on the main page. On the same page find the service from which you would like to receive SMS. - Click on “Buy SMS”. You will be provided with a temporary number immediately. In order to receive SMS, operate this number exactly as a regular phone number. There is no difference except for the fact that instead of a mobile phone purchased number works through a website.
The Fascinating World of High Tech High tech, short for high technology, refers to advanced technology that is at the cutting edge of innovation. It encompasses a wide range of industries and products that utilize state-of-the-art scientific knowledge and engineering principles to push the boundaries of what is possible. In today’s fast-paced world, high tech plays a crucial role in shaping our daily lives. From smartphones and smart homes to artificial intelligence and virtual reality, high tech innovations have transformed the way we communicate, work, and interact with the world around us. One of the most exciting aspects of high tech is its constant evolution. New breakthroughs and discoveries are made every day, leading to revolutionary advancements in various fields such as healthcare, transportation, energy, and entertainment. High tech also has the power to address some of society’s most pressing challenges. For example, renewable energy technologies are helping us transition to a more sustainable future, while medical devices and treatments are improving healthcare outcomes and saving lives. However, with great power comes great responsibility. The rapid pace of technological development raises important ethical questions about privacy, security, and equality. As we embrace the benefits of high tech, it is essential to consider its potential impact on individuals, communities, and the environment. Despite these challenges, the allure of high tech remains strong for innovators and enthusiasts alike. The promise of pushing boundaries, solving complex problems, and creating a better future continues to drive progress in this dynamic field. Whether you are a seasoned technophile or simply curious about the latest trends in technology, exploring the world of high tech can be both inspiring and enlightening. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest high tech developments that are shaping our world today and tomorrow! Exploring the Digital Horizon: A Guide to High Tech’s Definition, Impact, Trends, Ethics, and Staying Informed - What is high tech? - How does high tech impact society? - What are the latest trends in high tech? - What are the ethical considerations related to high tech? - How can individuals stay updated on developments in high tech? What is high tech? “High tech refers to advanced technology that represents the forefront of innovation and scientific progress. It encompasses cutting-edge products and industries that leverage state-of-the-art engineering principles to create groundbreaking solutions. From artificial intelligence and robotics to biotechnology and renewable energy, high tech embodies the pinnacle of technological achievement, driving transformative changes in various sectors. In essence, high tech embodies the relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries, solving complex problems, and shaping a more technologically advanced future.” How does high tech impact society? The impact of high tech on society is profound and far-reaching. From transforming how we communicate and work to revolutionizing healthcare, transportation, and entertainment, high tech innovations have reshaped the fabric of our daily lives. While high tech has brought about numerous benefits such as increased efficiency, improved convenience, and enhanced connectivity, it has also raised concerns about privacy, security, and inequality. As we navigate the complexities of a technologically driven world, understanding and addressing the societal implications of high tech is crucial to ensuring a balanced and sustainable future for all. What are the latest trends in high tech? In the dynamic world of high tech, staying informed about the latest trends is essential to understanding where technology is heading. From artificial intelligence and machine learning to 5G connectivity and quantum computing, the current landscape of high tech is filled with groundbreaking innovations that are reshaping industries and revolutionizing daily life. Keeping a pulse on these trends allows individuals and businesses to adapt, innovate, and harness the power of cutting-edge technologies to drive progress and stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital era. What are the ethical considerations related to high tech? Ethical considerations related to high tech are becoming increasingly important as technology continues to advance at a rapid pace. Issues such as data privacy, artificial intelligence bias, automation’s impact on jobs, and the use of technology for surveillance raise complex ethical dilemmas. 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