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31-year-old Nguyen Ngoc Manh was waiting in his car to deliver a package in Hanoi when he heard a woman screaming from the buildings above. He first thought it might be a mother scolding her daughter. But after looking up, he saw a 2-year-old girl climbing off the balcony and holding onto the metal bars. He acted quickly and climbed onto a roof to rescue her. The incident took place in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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The video shows a woman recording the video from another building while the baby girl slowly climbs off the balcony grills. She holds onto the bars for a while the woman keeps on screaming. The delivery boy hears this and immediately climbs onto a roof to get a better position to catch her. The baby falls from 164 feet but the delivery boy miraculously catches her. After he hugged the girl, he noticed the baby was bleeding from the mouth. He took her to a nearby hospital. She was treated for a dislocated hip. The delivery guy had a sprain from catching the baby at high speeds.
The delivery guy was hailed as a hero in his locality for saving the baby. Manh’s life has turned upside down’ since saving the toddler from death and he has received thousands of positive messages on social media. Without him at the exact place and time, one could not imagine the condition of the baby girl.
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I have recently installed this printer and replaced both color and black cartridges with brand new ones and my printer will not print anything but black. It will copy/scan in color and the nozzle test reveals the colors but it willl not print any color when I print a document or picture. Can you please help? Thank you.
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Try to reseat your cartridges. Unplug and replug your printer into the power source to reset itself. If that doesn't help, try to clean your cartridges and check if print quality improves. If you're using Windows, go to Start -> Programs -> Lexmark X74-X75 -> Lexmark X74-X75 Solution Center -> Maintenance -> Clean print nozzles to fix horizontal streaks.
hello, some of the time the color ink cartridge can cause the problem, especially if its a refilled ink, but at same time, i do know some of the new inks right out of the box will fail. so try with a new color cartridge first.
No. You need all the cartridges installed with functioning chips for your printer to work. The reason why you need all the colors when all you print is black is because a small amount of color prints when you print black. The manufacturers want to make up their R&D costs on the printers by selling lots of expensive ink.
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I just wanted to let you know that I am really enjoying my piano lessons with you. I really like your style of teaching. You are always so encouraging, as well as giving great ideas and techniques of ways to improve.
I also really like doing the lessons via FaceTime, it really suits me being able to do it from home. I get just as much out of the lesson as face-to-face so it’s definitely how I would like to continue.
Fully qualified and experienced ISM registered piano & music theory teacher
Ruth Pheasant BA (Hons) Music FISM
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More than 25 years of experience as a piano and music theory teacher.
I am a fully qualified graduate piano teacher aged 44, and I have been teaching privately full time since completing my music degree in 1999 (BA honours music, speciality piano). I taught part time for six years before that (since gaining grade 8 piano, and then music A level). At the same time I worked as an accompanist for ABRSM graded exams.
Learn for fun or do exams. Lessons tailored to your needs.
I prepare students for all grades of ABRSM exams, as well as diplomas, and I have an excellent record of exam results. I also teach people who just want to learn for pleasure. I teach all styles of music and tailor the lessons to suit you. When it comes to using a teaching method, I don't believe that rigidly sticking to one method works well for every learner, because everyone has different needs. Instead I work with your individual needs, and I identify and build upon your own strengths to find a way of learning that suits you best.
All ages and levels.
I teach children and adults, all ages from 4 upwards are welcome, and I am very patient whether you are a complete beginner or advanced.
Music theory included.
I include music theory as part of the learning process because it is an important aspect of mastering any instrument, and I prepare students for ABRSM theory exams (and any other exam board), any grade. I am also happy to provide sessions focused solely on music theory.
Lessons worldwide, UK based - Burnham on Crouch near Maldon/South Woodham Ferrers, Essex.
I am based in Burnham on Crouch, Essex, UK; which is on the Dengie Peninsula, near Maldon and South Woodham Ferrers. I teach from home, and currently all lessons are online via Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, WhatsApp, Messenger, Hangouts or correspondence.
Before the pandemic I taught many pupils in person, and for students who were too far away I provided online tuition via Skype, FaceTime, Zoom or correspondence. Some students who lived close to me chose to have lessons online because it suited them better (scroll down to read more about the extra benefits of certain forms of remote tuition). This means I have been experienced with online lessons since long before the pandemic. Now all lessons are online. This has proven to be equally as effective as in-person lessons for children and adults alike. There is no real difference, it is just another means of "meeting up". I have taught students all over the world in this way, including many preparing for exams who have gone on to achieve very high marks. Find out more.
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I am a Fellow of The Incorporated Society of Musicians and I am also an ISM registered private teacher.
I have completed the NSPCC child protection training course.
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I have completed the NSPCC child protection training course.
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I had been learning piano with weekly face to face lessons, from a local teacher, for about two years when the first pandemic lockdown put paid to all that. As an older adult, with no musical background, I felt I had invested quite a lot of time and effort already and didn’t want to lose it all, so I looked around for an on-line alternative. That’s when I found Ruth and I’m so glad I did.
We started off with a couple of ‘video link’ lessons, which were a great way to introduce ourselves and get to know each other a little. Ruth immediately came across as very supportive and encouraging, coupled with a strong sense of calmness and patience as I struggled to play on live video. However, I was worried that if I couldn’t demonstrate my developing skills adequately on a video link it would be difficult to move forward. To help get over my performance nerves, Ruth suggested that another option that she calls ‘video exchange’, might suit me better and we have found that this weekly regime works really well.
It works like this: Ruth sends me a lesson plan for the week by email, often with one or more short video links so that I can see and hear her demonstrating how to play a piece (we both have copies of a workbook or piece of music we are working on). During the week I make video recordings of my own playing of the various exercises and pieces, and then upload them to Google Drive (you could use other platforms). I can then copy a link address for each of my recordings into my email reply to Ruth so that she can view them.
Some of the great things about this process include having a written record of each lesson plan (that I can refer back to in the future) and having video examples of how to play correctly. It’s also extremely helpful to be able to look at my own videos to see and hear how I am playing, check my hand positions and timing etc.
I’m quite used to self-directed study at home so I’m very comfortable with this arrangement. I’m also enjoying learning more music theory and Ruth is brilliant at replying to email requests for help and providing detailed feedback on my progress on both theory and practice. She also has a lot of helpful guidance on various topics available on her web-site. Other students might find it useful to supplement video exchanges with occasional face-to-face video link sessions.
In conclusion, I think this is an excellent way to learn to play. I have all the benefits of working with my own personal and very experienced piano teacher, combined with the flexibility to practice and record my efforts at times when it suits me.
Thank you so much, Ruth.
Kathryn, online student via FaceTime and video exchange.
Ruth has been teaching my 8 year old daughter on Zoom since September 2020. It has been an absolute pleasure to see her enjoy her lessons and progress to obtain a distinction in her Initial ABRSM. Noynika is enthused to practice both her exam and non-exam pieces without needing any encouragement from me. Ruth is a calm, patient and dedicated teacher and I would highly recommend her.
For more details about the effectiveness of live video call lessons (e.g. Zoom, Skype or FaceTime) click here.
There are hundreds of pages on this website to explore, including videos, tutorials, articles etc. Keep scrolling to find out more about various options for online piano lessons. Read more about Skype tuition or correspondence lessons.
Ruth is a skilled, knowledgeable, patient and encouraging teacher. It's a pleasure to have lessons with her, especially as I am returning to the piano after decades of neglect! She brings so many aspects of her knowledge and musicality to lessons, not just technical know-how and teaching ability but her passion for music too.
Mary-Ann, Burnham on Crouch, Essex.
Online tuition by Skype, FaceTime, Zoom or correspondence - piano or music theory
One of my most popular online teaching systems is one to one video exchange. I have taught both children and adults all over the world in this way; including people living as far afield as Australia, Egypt and the USA; and as close to home as my own county, Essex. Read about how it works, why it is so effective, and how it has benefitted some of my students from their own points of view: Online piano lessons by video exchange. I also teach live online lessons to both children and adults via video calling on an iPad using Zoom, Skype or FaceTime. Any tablet or phone that supports video calls can be used. Read more here: Skype lessons. Find out about my online music theory tuition here: Online music theory lessons.
Why choose online piano lessons by video exchange?
In a nutshell, online video exchange lessons are where a student sends me a video of themselves playing whatever they have been practising, and I respond with constructive feedback and any necessary demonstrations. It is not much different from the usual process of having lessons, where the student plays to the teacher, and the teacher responds with feedback. The only difference is it doesn't happen in real time. When I first started offering online piano lessons and other educational courses, I was pleasantly surprised to discover how incredibly effective they can be for people learning piano. I have found that my online piano students have made fast progress and picked up new pieces of music in a very short amount of time. I have put this down to the fact that recording yourself and sharing your videos is very motivating as it gives you a definite goal to aim for; as well as the fact that instruction is more easily retained when it can be re-read or re-watched. The results have been consistently good. The advantages include:
Most of the videos linked to on this page were recorded using an iPhone or iPad, so you can hear for yourself the kind of sound quality that is possible during video exchange lessons.
Why Skype, FaceTime or Zoom lessons might suit you, and the advantages of video call lessons over home visits.
Many students prefer live online lessons via video call such as Zoom, Skype or FaceTime as opposed to in-person lessons due to the convenience of having lessons in their own homes, and yet at the same time the teacher is in their own studio with all their teaching resources to hand. Unlike when I have taught in students' homes, I am teaching from my own piano with everything I need within reach - such as metronomes, a library of sheet music, music theory games for children, stationery for lesson notes etc. - so I can offer more effective teaching due to the professional set up. All this equipment would be impossible to cart around with me if I was visiting the student (particularly my whole library of sheet music!), so during home visits there is inevitably a lack of resources. Zoom, Skype or FaceTime lessons can help overcome these significant problems if the student particularly wants lessons in their own home.
Pupils have the advantage of having lessons on their own piano in a familiar environment without having to pay extra for a teacher to visit them (this extra call out expense can significantly increase the cost of lessons - not only do you have to cover the teacher's cost of travelling to you, but you also have to cover their time spent travelling. Often this travel time is more than the lesson time itself).
Another advantage of video call lessons is that I don't have to waste time swapping seats with the pupil and getting into just the right position every time I need to demonstrate something, because I am already sitting at my piano. Pupils can see what I'm demonstrating clearly because I can pull my camera in for a close up view of my keyboard.
Piano students have the added convenience of being able to use their phones or tablets for the video calls.
In my experience, for these reasons, and many more; Zoom, Skype and FaceTime lessons have proven to be an effective way of having lessons, and certainly a much better option than home visits if the student is unable to travel to the teacher.
Read more about how to get started with remote lessons via Zoom, Skype and FaceTime etc.
Read about how I have found children to be more focused during Skype lessons compared with when those same children have in-person lessons.
Personal tuition via distance learning
Whether you choose video call lessons by Zoom, Skype or FaceTime; or video exchange lessons; remote lessons have proven to be remarkably effective and rewarding, as they still provide personal tuition and interaction, but using an alternative delivery method, and the ease and convenience of using a phone or tablet. Just read the reviews.
I couldn't recommend Ruth high enough, My daughter is now about to train for her grade 5 after Ruth has successfully taken her up through all the previous grades. Ruth is understanding, has the patience of a saint and never complains if lessons are cancelled or postponed, A very professional, kind and extremely competent person. If you choose Ruth as your piano instructor you will not be disappointed.
Michele, Billericay, Essex.
Articles and tutorials
I have written lots of articles, piano tutorials and music theory tutorials to help beginners learn to play piano and read music; and to help intermediate to advanced players improve their practical skills and understanding of music. My piano tutorials include instructions for various scales, arpeggios and chords; as well as how to approach learning the piano if you are a complete beginner. You can find all these resources here: Articles and tutorials
You can watch videos of my piano playing. I have recorded many pieces and included some useful information about each one, which will benefit you if you are planning to learn any of the pieces I have demonstrated, or if you just want to improve your understanding of music generally. These are mainly intermediate to advanced piano pieces, but there are some demonstrations of early grade pieces too. You can find a few video demonstrations of technical exercises in the tutorials section of my site. You can also view a selection of my videos further down this page.
Compositions and arrangements
You can listen to a few of my original compositions and arrangements here: Compositions.
Testimonials and reviews
Read what students and parents of students have said about my teaching, including both online and in-person tuition: Reviews and testimonials.
We have known Ruth since my daughter was 5 (she is now almost 13). With Ruth's patience and guidance not only has my daughter flown through to grade 4, but my son has also achieved grade 2. Ruth is the calmest, kindest and most patient teacher I have ever known. She is wonderful with the children and always has a smile on her face. I cannot recommend Ruth highly enough, especially to those who have young children as she is a natural with them.
Pip, Brentwood, Essex
Ruth is a great teacher! Very supportive and always answers my questions. I have found her online lessons perfectly fit in with my busy lifestyle. I can re-view her videos and emailed instructions (I obviously don't get things first time round!) I can also see my progress as it's all recorded and saved. And I find that really motivating. She has personalised every lesson. I can even learn away from the piano... so no excuses! Haha! And I love her cat that makes an appearance every now and then in the videos. I've nicknamed him 'Cameo Cat'
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The Labour Day Parade
In a booth in the back in the corner in the dark he sat smugly sipping a large vodka martini and puffing an enormous cigar as he waited for his guests to arrive. Licking his lips in anticipation he mused about the irony of it all: Here he was, a corporate vice president, presiding over a dispute two unions were having about who owned some working stiffs. Oh never mind "preside". He was going to decide -- who got what, where and how many. He felt good about that. He had a lot of labour relations accomplishments behind his belt but this would be a first even for him. He was the boss. He shifted awkwardly in his rumpled but expensive suit, impatient for the action to begin.
Behind the smoke of respectability he was wretched little man. Years ago, he'd escaped from the ranks of the working stiffs to the ranks of the business agents of a large North American union where he'd become known mainly for his coarseness and his womanizing.
At first he thought he'd died and gone to heaven. The freedom to do mostly as he pleased was a welcome change from the clock-punching life he'd resolved to put behind him and he took full advantage. But eventually the novelty wore off. As a union rep you had a lot more company butts to kiss than you ever had as an ordinary working stiff and they needed more frequent attention. He would have tolerated it if it was likely ever to get him anywhere but it never did. The management boys treated you like a doormat no matter how many times you puckered up.
Fed up with the union scene he took his labour relations expertise to the other side of the fence where life was more pleasurable and rewarding and there were fewer butts to kiss. He hung out his shingle as a consultant and offered up his considerable knowledge of unions to create sweethearts for business guys who wanted a union they could get along with. Within a couple of years he landed in the corner office with one of his clients. Joining the ranks of respectable labour relations practitioners at last, he continued to drink profusely, chase women and cultivate a growing circle of admiring union partners.
He didn't know much about working people, except that he'd once been one and that the whole experience had left him wanting. He knew that there were a lot of them and that they needed to be controlled. Without control, they'd wreck the business world and that would ruin our society. Mostly he knew that there was a pile of money to be made helping to save them from themselves.
He didn't know a lot about unions either except what he'd learned in the small office of the big North American union where he'd worked as a business agent. He knew how to set them up, get them certified, get them booted out and replaced. He knew that there were good unions and bad unions. Good unions played ball with the company. They got the guys at the plant a little something and kept the peace. Bad unions were full of communists and radicals. They were trying to destroy our society by going after women and immigrants and putting a lot of crazy ideas in their heads. The bad unions needed to be stopped and he was pretty good at keeping them out of places where they didn't belong. That was the extent of his knowledge of workers and organized labour and it was all he wanted or needed to know.
All that intellectual political crap was OK if it got you through the night. He didn't need it. To him the labour movement was a big party. A scene where you could hang out and live large for as long as you could stand the ass kissing that went with it.
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He knew what was in their heads, what they wanted most, what they could care less about and, most importantly, what buttons to press when you needed something from them. This was what it took to be a successful labour relations practitioner. He was fortunate, and he knew it, that he'd fallen into the only damned trade where you don't have to know anything in particular to get yourself ahead.
Funny the way things turned out. Just a few weeks ago, he thought it was all over. A bunch of rebellious working stiffs were about to boot his union into oblivion. Well it wasn't really his union, not technically anyway. It was a big North American service industry union with thousands of members in a broad range of industries yadda, yadda, yadda. "Kissing ass in a broad range of industries", the Boss snickered to himself. "These guys crack me up".
But it was the case that the large North American union at his company was there because he said it could be, for his good reasons and on his recommendation. After a great deal of thought and careful consideration he selected it. He and its leader, known in backroom circles as the Ferret (because he resembled one), went back. The Ferret was a reasonable guy and could be trusted to play ball, so to speak. They had some discussions and came to an understanding. The company would give the Ferret voluntary recognition for its new operations and the Ferret would be reasonable in his demands when it was time to negotiate. It was a sweet deal and for a while things went according to plan. But before long the damned employees were trying to screw it all up.
How it happened nobody really knew. It wasn't supposed to happen. The company's human resources saps said it was not going to happen. The company had been selective in its hiring. Immigrant women and lots of 'em: They work hard, don't complain and don't join unions. Their husbands wouldn't let 'em. But the bitches went and did it anyway. And what a union! The radical wing of another big International. Of all the miserable things. Ferret tried to put the brakes on the whole thing by doing the political thing with his counterpart in the other union. He came back dragging his ass though. The other honcho didn't have the balls to be the boss when it counted. He wouldn't step in and take charge. Too political, he'd said. Too many fucking land mines. These weren't your average union guys the big fella told him apologetically. Hell, they weren't even guys. They were women. Of all the shit, the goddamned lousy jerk didn't have the balls to deal with a bunch of lippy broads. The whole thing got way out of hand. The LRB was coming to hold votes in a few weeks time and the smart money was on the militant bastards - or bitches - getting in all over the place.
But at the last minute, an old union buddy saved his bacon - from the very union the militant broads were joining. The Boss could hardly believe his good fortune when he spotted him in an airport bar one day. He'd have known that pastel suit and those deep-set beady eyes anywhere.
Pigman and the Boss were old pals and the Boss knew him well. Pigman was a pragmatic union guy. A guy who realized the value of good relations. "One of us", the Boss would say whenever an introduction was in order. Over a few stiff ones they bemoaned the sad state of the labour movement, which had become overrun with radicals and crazies. The Boss sowed some seeds and suggested a little mutual back scratching. Within days, Pigman was on a plane to the International HQ imploring the General Pres to put those damned crazy broads and their militant subversive leaders in their place. The General Pres was impressed with the little pastel-colored sycophant and his ingenuity. The rebellious punks on both sides of the border were causing him a lot of anxiety these days. "Bring me a half-assed deal and I'll seal it with a kiss", he said. That was all Pigman needed. Things fell into place after that.
Tonight the deal would be done. The unpleasantness between Ferret's Union and Pigman's union would be settled. Between themselves they would carve up the group of workers like a big fat Thanksgiving Day turkey - or a Labour Day goose, the Boss snickered to himself. Peace and solidarity would return. High-ranking officials from both unions would meet and hammer out who would get how many of the workers. The Ferret himself was coming and so was a high-ranking exec from Pigman's union. Whatever they agree must to be acceptable to me, the Boss rhymed.
He couldn't quite understand why they were letting him call the shots. They didn't have to. They could tell him to go blow himself out his ass and he'd have been out of options. They could gang up on him and screw him completely, but he knew that the chances of that happening were slim. He insisted on being at the table because the company had an interest in the outcome of their dispute and they agreed! He told them that there'd be no deal without him at the table and they went along with that too. He told them that what kind of contract either one got depended on what kind of mood he was in when all was said and done and they each took that really seriously. Then he insisted on calling the shots because the company had an interest and they agreed! What a world. His snickering gave way to loud guffaws.
"What's so funny boss?" asked his apprentice.
"Oh, just enjoying the moment," he responded, looking admiringly at the young up and comer who sat cool and expressionless across from him. Like all the corporate executives back at the office, he took succession planning seriously. While his peers were busy bringing up the next generation of sales managers, operations guys and bean counters, he was grooming the next generation of union handlers. It was a part of his job that he enjoyed. It was dangerous all the crap they were teaching labour relations types these days. A proper education meant understanding how to manipulate, dominate and always, always have the upper hand. Nobody was more of an expert at all that crap than he.
He enjoyed imparting his wisdom to the understudies in his department and often had at least one in tow wherever the day's business took him. It was not that often that he would bring one to the backroom though. Spectators made the union boys nervous. But the young protégé with him tonight was his favourite and the action tonight was so special, that he just couldn't resist. At the last minute he'd picked up the phone and extended an invitation. "You've just gotta come down to the Courtyard. There's a deal going down and I want you to be there." It wasn't everyday that you get to be in on something like this. What an education.
"I think you're going to get a lot out of this meeting", he said in a fatherly sort of way. "Any questions?"
"What's going down tonight," the apprentice responded.
"Well, these union guys - they're going to patch up their differences and end this raid thing. I expect they'll be splitting up the turf between them. I'm going to make sure their deal is one that doesn't hurt the company. I want Ferret's Union to get most of it because I know him and I can run him. Piggy gets the crumbs."
"Why do we have to give the Pigman anything?" asked the apprentice.
"Well, he's gotta get something out of this. He can't just walk away. He'll look like a loser. His International needs to say to all these whining bitches, 'Hey we got something. It could have been worse. Those radical shitheads fucked things up so bad, there's no telling how bad it could have been.'. The radical element is going to get their votes soon. We know they'll get something. Better that we decide what they get. Plus, I like having two unions around. I can play them off against each other. With Piggy's union in a weak position, and him owing me big time, there's a lot of leverage for the company. My plan is to get Piggy to agree to some rollbacks. Then, when it's time to bargain with Ferret, I'll say 'Hey Ferret, here's what your brother agreed to. I'd have to be an asshole to give you more.'. That's how you get rollbacks in this industry. It's called pattern bargaining". He laughed and the apprentice laughed with him.
"Do you ever think that they might gang up on us?" asked the apprentice.
"Oh not to worry. That solidarity crap is just for the little people. For the big boys it's all about the power, who's got the biggest union, the biggest treasury, the biggest dick." They laughed. "These guys can't stand each other. We get more cooperation around our fuckin' office than you'll ever find around the labour movement," he joked. "Oh yeah, that's what's just killin' me about this whole thing. All I did was tell them both there's no deal without my seal of approval and they went along with it! Bless their little hearts."
"Well I'm really grateful that you invited me tonight boss", said the apprentice admiringly. "Is there anything I should be concentrating on?"
"After we're all done, make some notes of what went on OK? I don't trust any of these pricks farther than I can throw them. If they start reneging on the deal, I want to have a few reminders I can send their way. Write down any stuff that could be embarrassing, OK?"
"You're the boss", said the apprentice.
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Greek equivalent Sphinx
|Sanskrit transliteration Kāmadhenu|
|Abode Goloka, Patala or the hermitages of sages, Jamadagni and Vashista|
Kamadhenu (Sanskrit: कामधेनु, [kaːməˈd̪ʱeːnʊ], Kāmadhenu), also known as Surabhi (सुरभि, Surabhī), is a divine bovine-goddess described in Hinduism as the mother of all cows. She is a miraculous "cow of plenty" who provides her owner whatever he desires and is often portrayed as the mother of other cattle as well as the eleven Rudras. In iconography, she is generally depicted as a white cow with a female head and breasts or as a white cow containing various deities within her body. All cows are venerated in Hinduism as the earthly embodiment of the Kamadhenu. As such, Kamadhenu is not worshipped independently as a goddess, and temples are not dedicated to her honor alone; rather, she is honored by the veneration of cows in general throughout the observant Hindu population.
- Iconography and symbolism
- Birth and children
- Wealth and protector of the Brahmin
- Jamadagni's cow
- Vashista's cow
Hindu scriptures provide diverse accounts of the birth of Kamadhenu. While some narrate that she emerged from the churning of the cosmic ocean, others describe her as the daughter of the creator god Daksha, and as the wife of the sage Kashyapa. Still other scriptures narrate that Kamadhenu was in the possession of either Jamadagni or Vashista (both ancient sages), and that kings who tried to steal her from the sage ultimately faced dire consequences for their actions. Kamadhenu plays the important role of providing milk and milk products to be used in her sage-master's oblations; she is also capable of producing fierce warriors to protect him. In addition to dwelling in the sage's hermitage, she is also described as dwelling in Goloka - the realm of the cows - and Patala, the netherworld.
Kamadhenu is often addressed by the proper name Surabhi or Shurbhi, which is also used as a synonym for an ordinary cow. Professor Jacobi considers the name Surabhi—"the fragrant one"—to have originated from the peculiar smell of cows. According to the Monier Williams Sanskrit–English Dictionary (1899), Surabhi means fragrant, charming, pleasing, as well as cow and earth. It can specifically refer to the divine cow Kamadhenu, the mother of cattle who is also sometimes described as a Matrika ("mother") goddess. Other proper names attributed to Kamadhenu are Sabala ("the spotted one") and Kapila ("the red one").
The epithets "Kamadhenu", "Kamaduh" (कामदुह्) and "Kamaduha" (कामदुहा) literally mean the cow "from whom all that is desired is drawn"—"the cow of plenty". In the Mahabharata and Devi Bhagavata Purana, in the context of the birth of Bhishma, the cow Nandini is given the epithet Kamadhenu. In other instances, Nandini is described as the cow-daughter of Surabhi-Kamadhenu. The scholar Vettam Mani considers Nandini and Surabhi to be synonyms of Kamadhenu.
Iconography and symbolism
According to Indologist Madeleine Biardeau, Kamadhenu or Kamaduh is the generic name of the sacred cow, who is regarded as the source of all prosperity in Hinduism. Kamadhenu is regarded as a form of Devi (the Hindu Divine Mother) and is closely related to the fertile Mother Earth (Prithvi), who is often described as a cow in Sanskrit. The sacred cow denotes "purity and non-erotic fertility, ... sacrificing and motherly nature, [and] sustenance of human life".
Frederick M. Smith describes Kamadhenu as a "popular and enduring image in Indian art". All the gods are believed to reside in the body of Kamadhenu—the generic cow. Her four legs are the scriptural Vedas; her horns are the triune gods Brahma (tip), Vishnu (middle) and Shiva (base); her eyes are the sun and moon gods, her shoulders the fire-god Agni and the wind-god Vayu and her legs the Himalayas. Kamadhenu is often depicted in this form in poster art.
Another representation of Kamadhenu shows her with the body of a white Zebu cow, crowned woman's head, colourful eagle wings and a peacock's tail. According to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, this form is influenced by the iconography of the Islamic Buraq, who is portrayed with a horse's body, wings, and a woman's face. Contemporary poster art also portrays Kamadhenu in this form.
A cow, identified with Kamadhenu, is often depicted accompanying the god Dattatreya. In relation to the deity's iconography, she denotes the Brahminical aspect and Vaishnava connection of the deity contrasting with the accompanying dogs—symbolizing a non-Brahminical aspect. She also symbolizes the Panch Bhuta (the five classical elements) in the icon. Dattatreya is sometimes depicted holding the divine cow in one of his hands.
Birth and children
The Mahabharata (Adi Parva book) records that Kamadhenu-Surabhi rose from the churning of the cosmic ocean (Samudra manthan) by the gods and demons to acquire Amrita (ambrosia, elixir of life). As such, she is regarded the offspring of the gods and demons, created when they churned the cosmic milk ocean and then given to the Saptarishi, the seven great seers. She was ordered by the creator-god Brahma to give milk, and supply it and ghee ("clarified butter") for ritual fire-sacrifices.
The Anushasana Parva book of the epic narrates that Surabhi was born from the belch of "the creator" (Prajapati) Daksha after he drank the Amrita that rose from the Samudra manthan. Further, Surabhi gave birth to many golden cows called Kapila cows, who were called the mothers of the world. The Satapatha Brahmana also tells a similar tale: Prajapati created Surabhi from his breath. The Udyoga Parva Book of the Mahabharata narrates that the creator-god Brahma drank so much Amrita that he vomited some of it, from which emerged Surabhi.
According to the Ramayana, Surabhi is the daughter of sage Kashyapa and his wife Krodhavasha, the daughter of Daksha. Her daughters Rohini and Gandharvi are the mothers of cattle and horses respectively. Still, it is Surabhi who is described as the mother of all cows in the text. However, in the Puranas, such as Vishnu Purana and Bhagavata Purana, Surabhi is described as the daughter of Daksha and the wife of Kashyapa, as well as the mother of cows and buffaloes.
The Matsya Purana notes two conflicting descriptions of Surabhi. In one chapter, it describes Surabhi as the consort of Brahma and their union produced the cow Yogishvari, the eleven Rudras, "lower animals", goats, swans and "high class drugs". She is then described as the mother of cows and quadrupeds. In another instance, she is described as a daughter of Daksha, wife of Kashyapa and the mother of cows. The Harivamsa, an appendix of the Mahabharata, calls Surabhi the mother of Amrita (ambrosia), Brahmins, cows and Rudras.
The Devi Bhagavata Purana narrates that Krishna and his lover Radha were enjoying dalliance, when they thirsted for milk. So, Krishna created a cow called Surabhi and a calf called Manoratha from the left side of his body, and milked the cow. When drinking the milk, the milk pot fell on the ground and broke, spilling the milk, which became the Kshirasagara, the cosmic milk ocean. Numerous cows then emerged from the pores of Surabhi's skin and were presented to the cowherd-companions (Gopas) of Krishna by him. Then Krishna worshipped Surabhi and decreed that she—a cow, the giver of milk and prosperity—be worshipped at Diwali on Bali Pratipada day.
Various other scriptural references describe Surabhi as the mother of the Rudras including Nirrti (Kashyapa being the father), the cow Nandini and even the serpent-people nāgas. The Mahabharata also makes a passing reference to Surabhi as the mother of Nandini (literally "daughter") in the context of the birth of Bhishma, an incarnation of a Vasu deity. Nandini, like her mother, is a "cow of plenty" or Kamadhenu, and resides with sage Vashista. Nandini is stolen by the divine Vasus and thus cursed by the sage to be born on the earth. The Raghuvamsa of Kalidasa mentions that king Dilip—an ancestor of god Rama—once passed by Kamadhenu-Surabhi, but failed to pay respects to her, thus incurring the wrath of the divine cow, who cursed the king to go childless. So, since Kamadhenu had gone to Patala, the guru of Dilip, Vasistha advised the king to serve Nandini, Kamadhenu's daughter who was in the hermitage. The king and his wife propitiated Nandini, who neutralized her mother's curse and blessed the king to have a son, who was named Raghu.
In the Ramayana, Surabhi is described to be distressed by the treatment of her sons—the oxen—in fields. Her tears are considered a bad omen for the gods by Indra, the god-king of heaven. The Vana Parva book of the Mahbharata also narrates a similar instance: Surabhi cries about the plight of her son—a bullock, who is overworked and beaten by his peasant-master. Indra, moved by Surabhi's tears, rains to stop the ploughing of the tormented bullock.
Wealth and protector of the Brahmin
In Hindu Religion, Kamadhenu is often associated with the Brahmin ("priest class" including sages), whose wealth she symbolizes. Cow's milk and its derivatives such as ghee (clarified butter) are integral parts of Vedic fire sacrifices, which are conducted by Brahmin priests; thus the ancient Kamadhenu is sometimes also referred to the Homadhenu—the cow from whom oblations are drawn. Moreover, the cow also offers the Brahmin—who is prohibited to fight—protection against abusive kings who try to harm them. As a goddess, she becomes a warrior, creating armies to protect her master and herself.
A legend narrates that the sacrificial cow Kamadhenu resided with sage Jamadagni. The earliest version of the legend, which appears in the epic Mahabharata, narrates that the thousand-armed Haihaya king, Kartavirya Arjuna, destroyed Jamadagni's hermitage and captured the calf of Kamadhenu. To retrieve the calf, Jamadagni's son Parashurama slew the king, whose sons in turn killed Jamadagni. Parashurama then destroyed the kshatriya ("warrior") race 21 times and his father is resurrected by divine grace. Similar accounts of the abduction of the celestial cow or her calf, the killing of Jamadagni by Kartavirya Arjuna, and the revenge of Parashurama resulting in the death of Kartavirya Arjuna, exist in other texts. The Bhagavata Purana mentions that the king abducted Kamadhenu as well as her calf and Parashurama defeated the king and returned the kine to his father. The Padma Purana mentions that when Kartavirya Arjuna tried to capture her, Kamadhenu, by her own power, defeated him and his army and flew off to heaven; the enraged king then killed Jamadagni.
In the Brahmanda Purana, Kamadhenu creates a great city by her power to accommodate Kartavirya Arjuna's army, when they visit Jamadagni's hermitage. On returning to his kingdom, Kartavirya Arjuna's minister, Chandragupta, persuades him to capture the divine cow. The minister returns to the hermitage and tries to convince the sage to give away the cow, but to no avail, so he tries to snatch Kamadhenu with force. In the ensuing fight, the sage is killed, but Kamadhenu escapes to the sky and Chandragupta takes her calf with him instead. The Brahmanda Purana narrates this Kamadhenu Sushila was given to Jamadagni by the Kamadhenu-Surabhi, who governs in Goloka.
The Brahma Vaivarta Purana narrates that the celestial cow – called Kapila here – produces various weapons and an army to aid Jamadagni defeat the king's army, who had come to seize her. When the king himself challenged Jamadagni for battle, Kapila instructed her master in martial arts. Jamadagni led the army created by Kapila and defeated the king and his army several times; each time sparing the life of the king. Finally, with the aid of a divine spear granted to him by the god Dattatreya, the king killed Jamadagni.
The Ramayana presents a similar account about Kamadhenu, however, here the sage is Vashista and the king is Vishwamitra. Once, king Vishwamitra with his army arrived at the hermitage of sage Vashista. The sage welcomed him and offered a huge banquet – to the army – that was produced by Sabala – as Kamadhenu is called in the text. The astonished king asked the sage to part with Sabala and instead offered thousand of ordinary cows, elephants, horses and jewels in return. However, the sage refused to part with Sabala, who was necessary for the performance of the sacred rituals and charity by the sage. Agitated, Vishwamitra seized Sabala by force, but she returned to her master, fighting the king's men. She hinted Vashista to order her to destroy the king's army and the sage followed her wish. Intensely, she produced Pahlava warriors, who were slain by Vishwamita's army. So she produced warriors of Shaka-Yavana lineage. From her mouth, emerged the Kambhojas, from her udder Barvaras, from her hind Yavanas and Shakas, and from pores on her skin, Haritas, Kiratas and other foreign warriors. Together, the army of Sabala killed Vishwamitra's army and all his sons. This event led to a great rivalry between Vashista and Vishwamitra, who renounced his kingdom and became a great sage to defeat Vashista.
Kamadhenu-Surabhi's residence varies depending on different scriptures. The Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata tells how she was given the ownership of Goloka, the cow-heaven located above the three worlds (heaven, earth and netherworld): the daughter of Daksha, Surabhi went to Mount Kailash and worshipped Brahma for 10,000 years. The pleased god conferred goddess-hood on the cow and decreed that all people would worship her and her children – cows. He also gave her a world called Goloka, while her daughters would reside on earth among humans.
In one instance in the Ramayana, Surabhi is described to live in the city of Varuna – the Lord of oceans – which is situated below the earth in Patala (the netherworld). Her flowing sweet milk is said to form Kshiroda or the Kshirasagara, the cosmic milk ocean. In the Udyoga Parva book of the Mahabharata, this milk is said to be of six flavours and has the essence of all the best things of the earth. The Udyoga Parva specifies that Surabhi inhabits the lowest realm of Patala, known as Rasatala, and has four daughters – the Dikpalis – the guardian cow goddesses of the heavenly quarters: Saurabhi in the east, Harhsika in the south, Subhadra in the west and Dhenu in the north.
Apart from Goloka and Patala, Kamadhenu is also described as residing in the hermitages of the sages Jamadagni and Vashista. Scholar Mani explains the contradicting stories of Kamadhenu's birth and presence in the processions of many gods and sages by stating that while there could be more than one Kamadhenu, all of them are incarnations of the original Kamadhenu, the mother of cows.
Some temples and houses have images of Kamadhenu, which are worshipped. However, she has never had a worship cult dedicated to her and does not have any temples where she is worshipped as the chief deity. In Monier-Williams's words: "It is rather the living animal [the cow] which is the perpetual object of adoration". Cows are often fed outside temples and worshipped regularly on all Fridays and on special occasions. Every cow to "a pious Hindu" is regarded as an Avatar (earthly embodiment) of the divine Kamadhenu. | <urn:uuid:81c68fa4-d2bc-40e0-b386-25597fa7fa2c> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://alchetron.com/Kamadhenu | 2021-10-26T10:48:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587877.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20211026103840-20211026133840-00436.warc.gz | en | 0.967483 | 3,924 | [
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Decorating a Porch for an Elegant Party
Keep it simple when decorating a porch for an elegant party; you'll avoid unnecessary frustration and have more time to enjoy your guests. With a little forethought and planning, you can create an upscale, inviting ambiance that's sure to delight party-goers. Take a good look at your porch and make a list of needed items for creating a comfortable, enjoyable space.
Whether you're hosting a few friends or a large group, comfortable seating provides convenient resting spots for tired guests. Create furniture arrangements to encourage casual conversation by situating four chairs around a small table. Add comfy cushions to existing outdoor furniture pieces -- benches, chairs, settees -- to refresh their aesthetic appearance and comfort level. When inviting a large number of guests, acquire tables and chairs from a furniture rental company. Some companies will deliver the furniture, set it up before your party and take it down after the event, making less work for you.
Soft light adds warm coziness to a porch party. Tealights, tapers and chunky candles add a radiant glow to outdoor tables. Use flameless candles for long-lasting illumination without any natural fire danger. Metal lanterns hanging from porch posts supply additional decorative lighting. Wrap porch columns with strings of clear mini lights and attach longer light strands along the outer perimeter of a porch roof to create an elegant, nighttime twinkle. Hang a candle chandelier from a porch ceiling to create a stunning, sophisticated focal point.
Refreshments are an integral part of an elegant porch party. Whether you're planning a full-course, sit-down dinner or delectable, snacking tidbits, use food and drink to help decorate for your next party. Tiered dishes filled with decadent desserts -- chocolate truffles, fruit-filled tarts, petite cakes, creamy pastries -- offer tasty treats with aesthetic appeal. Fruit and vegetable trays provide colorful snacks for health-conscious guests. A tabletop chocolate fountain imparts the epitome of sweet elegance. Create a coffee bar filled with flavored coffees, espresso shots and a latte machine. Exotic, non-alcoholic drinks deliver cool, colorful refreshment.
Outdoor tables covered in white linens suggest over-the-top elegance. Place a clear vase of fresh flowers on each table to add colorful sophistication. Oversized floor pots of natural greenery impart an upscale, outdoorsy feel, while assorted toss pillows on outdoor seating supply increased comfort. Use crystal goblets, white dishes, silver flatware and cloth napkins for food and beverage service with high-end appeal. Soft background music and a babbling water fountain complete the upscale decor for an elegant porch party.
Mary Cockrill's education and certifications in interior design and home staging have allowed her to author numerous home-related articles. Cockrill has been a top design consultant for a renowned home store and is the owner of Starwood Home & Gifts, LLC, an interior design, decorating and home staging business. She holds a Bachelor of Science in secondary education with a comprehensive major in office administration. | <urn:uuid:a7ea7d9b-5ccd-4cd1-aee3-9e1e948bef61> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://homeguides.sfgate.com/decorating-porch-elegant-party-72547.html | 2021-10-26T10:59:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587877.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20211026103840-20211026133840-00436.warc.gz | en | 0.892573 | 641 | [
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TALLADEGA, Ala. – NASCAR announced Sunday that nine cars are going to the rear for today’s Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway, including eight for unapproved adjustments.
Cars were impounded after qualifying.
Those going to the rear for unapproved adjustments are the cars of:
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (qualified 6th)
Martin Truex Jr. (qualified 20th)
Kyle Busch (qualified 22nd)
Denny Hamlin (qualified 23rd)
Ryan Newman (qualified 24th)
Erik Jones (qualified 27th)
Reed Sorenson (qualified 37th)
Cody Ware (qualified 40th)
The other car going to the rear is that of Brendan Gaughan for a driver change. Tyler Reddick qualified the car 29th so Gaughan could return to his Las Vegas home on Saturday to attend his son’s communion. Gaughan will be back in the car today. | <urn:uuid:b1485b60-25c8-46c8-be07-c1a9b783d4ed> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2019/04/28/nine-cars-going-to-the-rear-for-todays-cup-race-at-talladega/ | 2021-10-26T12:27:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587877.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20211026103840-20211026133840-00436.warc.gz | en | 0.962974 | 207 | [
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When we’ve been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun
In his final sermon of the Amazing Grace series, Pastor Pete shares some interesting details surrounding this final verse of the great hymn. Listen and learn about the ties that this great hymn has to slavery, and how that can also point us to poignant truths regarding our slavery to sin and the freedom we can have from it.
In this series, Grace is Still Amazing, we will be unpacking the verses of the old hymn, Amazing Grace, one at a time and studying the Scriptural ideas that led John Newton to pen that classic song. The verses of Amazing Grace have a lot to teach us about who God is, who we are, and what kind of lives we are called to live. The words of the song may be so familiar to us that we tend to “sing through” them without giving them much thought or allowing them to penetrate our minds, hearts and souls with the truth they carry. Listen in with us as we discover that, almost 200 years after the lyrics were written, God’s grace is indeed still amazing! | <urn:uuid:25d3b1c1-0144-4074-a241-39c2cde27649> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://salemfirstfriends.org/sermons/truly-free/ | 2021-10-26T12:06:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587877.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20211026103840-20211026133840-00436.warc.gz | en | 0.949066 | 276 | [
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Fast data is real-time data that typically comes in from streaming — such as through Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and event-driven applications — and is analyzed quickly to make rapid business decisions. In a recent study by Forrester, more than 75% of companies surveyed already use fast data solutions. Of those surveyed, 88% indicated they need to perform analytics in near real time on stored streamed data. See a summary of the study’s data in the Forrester infographic, The Future Of Data, Make It Fast (PDF, 453 KB).
IBM provides a database for fast data, with built in real-time analytics, AI and machine-learning tools for concurrent analysis of real-time and historical data. This approach allows businesses to take full advantage of fast data for deeper yet quicker insights.
IBM leading fast data products, IBM Db2® Event Store and IBM Streams, are now built into IBM Cloud Pak™ for Data, a fully integrated data and AI platform built on the Red Hat® OpenShift® Container Platform. Watch the video to learn more (01:55). | <urn:uuid:4175f3e1-8261-474f-a3fc-f890b88fe829> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://www.ibm.com/uk-en/analytics/fast-data | 2021-10-26T11:06:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587877.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20211026103840-20211026133840-00436.warc.gz | en | 0.913295 | 230 | [
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For the past 35 years, Star Wars has been a prominent landmark in the cultural landscape, and a large part of the visual representation of that landmark sprang from the mind and hand of one man. That man was not George Lucas. Concept artist Ralph McQuarrie established the look of Darth Vader, C-3Po & R2-D2, the Tusken Raiders, Tatooine, the Death Star, the Cloud City of Bespin and many other beloved elements of the Star Wars universe. He did the same for the original Battlestar Galactica, Close Encounters of the Third Kind , E.T., and many other movies and TV shows. He passed away at age 82 yesterday.
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Nervously, I called him. He answered the phone, I introduced myself and asked about his ancestry. He told me he wished he could help me out, but the fact was he didn't know anything about the McQuarrie family; his father had abandoned his family when he was an infant, and he's never met a single relative from that side of his family. I told him what little I knew about the migration of the family from Scotland during the Highland Clearings of the early 1800s, and then moved on to typical fanboy fawning over his work and Star Wars in particular and how honored I was to be working on something related to the films. He was modest, gracious and generous with his time; we talked for about ten minutes before making our goodbyes. We agreed we were "semi-cousins" and he said he was glad to hear from me.
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I have always been a fan of Michael Crichton’s novels. I have read almost all of them. His novels are very technical and scientific with lots of math which I enjoy. But this book was written when he was in med school and trying to make money under the name John Lange. You can tell the difference from his later works. This reads like an episode of some campy tv show.
What I always enjoyed about his later novels is how woman are portrayed. They are strong loud, ruthless, intelligent, and independent. Something that Hollywood seems to reverse when making the books into movies. Just look at the horrible adaptation of Congo.
So I was surprised at how the women were portrayed the opposite. They are actually treated as objects. Which made this book hard to read at times. It made it very hard. The women are basically treated as pieces of sex meat.
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I can only guess that since it was written in the 60’s, it was kind of the norm before sexually graphic tv shows we have now?
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If you have any questions concerning this camp or event, please contact Robin Selbst - [email protected].
Please make sure you arrive with all of the required equipment as TCNJ is unable to offer equipment to individuals due to liability concerns.
Flat-Soled shoes with lateral support (basketball/tennis) or turf shoes with nibs are best to wear on our turf surface.
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Water will be available to all participants. However, please start the day with a water bottle/thermos filled with water.
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Your parents are more than welcome to stay and watch. However, for their safety, we ask that they remain in the bleachers. In addition, the college offers various eateries in case your parents would like to take a break from field hockey while you are playing. Our Campus Town, located at the front of campus, has a variety of businesses open. They include Panera Bread, Barnes & Noble with a Starbucks inside, Mexican Mariachi Grill, Yummy Sushi, Red Berry Frozen Yogurt, IndiGrill, Frutta Bowls, and Insomnia Cookies. There is also a Dunkin Donuts a block from the campus. If your parents turn right out of the main entrance of the college, the Dunkin Donuts will be on the left hand side just prior to the traffic light and within the same location as Lukoil. Coming Soon: Jersey Mike’s Subs and Pastadoro.
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Hostess gifts are one of those holiday expenses we rarely budget for, but these creative and budget-friendly gift ideas from our editors and financial expert and coupon master Jeanette Pavini won't break the bank.
Bake your favorite recipe (or choose from our top holiday flavors) and deliver the batch on a pretty platter. You can find seasonal or year-round designs for around $10 at Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, and other retailers. Attach a handwritten recipe card so your host can enjoy the treats again and again.
Low-maintenance succulents and herbs only cost a couple of dollars and will last indoors all winter long. Transfer the plants into chalkboard clay pots ($5.49; Michael's) and personalize with your hostess's name.
Turn an accent tile into a trendy trivet. Buy a square decorative tile from a home improvement store ($1.98, Home Depot), then glue felt to the bottom to keep it from scratching counters or tabletops. Pair with a color-coordinating kitchen glove ($5.99, Target; $3.59, K-Mart) to make an inexpensive and useful gift for the home cook.
Gift the scents of the season with DIY potpourri. In Mason jars, mix sprigs of fresh herbs, wintergreen, dried spices, cinnamon sticks, cranberries or citrus from your local market, craft stores, import stores or even your backyard. Present with a pretty bright bow or tie a sprig of rosemary with rustic twine.
Shop antique stores, thrift stores or your local Goodwill or Salvation Army for a antique picture frame. Fill with pretty patterned paper as a placeholder or insert a sentimental photo of your host and her family. From now until Christmas, you can save 25% on Snapfish.com orders, available for pick-up at Walgreens or CVS.
Pack extra flavor into this kitchen staple for a quick and easy DIY gift. With these three easy varieties from Luci's Morsels, you'll likely already have the ingredients on hand. Package in a glass bottle ($3.49, The Container Store) and deliver with a fresh baguette so your host can taste test right away.
Toast your host with a mimosa for one. Pair a mini-bottle of her top-choice champagne or prosecco with a small container of her favorite juice. You can find single-serving, 187 mL bottles of Stella Rosa, J. Rogét Brut, Freixenet Cava, Korbel or La Marca Prosecco from about $3 to $6 each.
These may be summer fruits, but this mouthwatering spread (Apricot Orange Jam $10; BonniesJams.com) is tasty all year long. Perfect for glazing on turkey or pairing with peanut butter, this gift just keeps on giving.
Say goodbye to your average holiday hangers-on. These pretty photo frames ($3.95 each; ParksidePapers.com) let you put a unique touch on to your tree for less than $5 a pop.
This clever gift is a timeless problem solver. Simply placing this useful goodie (Cupcakes and Cartwheels Pie Bird, $6; PoshChicago.com) in the middle of your pie will result in a mess-free pastry.
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New research suggests that some antidepressants may increase the risk of birth defects if taken early in pregnancy, though others do not seem to pose the same risks.
Whether antidepressants cause birth defects has been debated for years, and studies have not been conclusive on the question, National Public Radio (NPR) reports. Women and their doctors have a hard time making decisions about how to manage depression during pregnancy.To address the question, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analyzed federal data on more than 38,000 women who gave birth from 1997 to 2009. They looked at the number of birth defects among babies and asked the mothers whether they had taken antidepressants in the month before getting pregnant or during the first three months of pregnancy.
The study, published last week in the BMJ, found no association between the most commonly used antidepressant, sertraline (Zoloft), and birth defects. Forty percent of the women who took antidepressants took sertraline. No increased risk for birth defects was found with the antidepressants Celexa (citalopram) and Lexapro (escitalopram). But the analysis did show an association between birth defects and fluoxetine (Prozac) and paroxetine (Paxil). Among the birth defects seen were heart defects, abdominal wall defects, and missing brain and skull defects with paroxetine, and heart wall defects and irregular skull shape with fluoxetine. The relative risk increased 2 to 3.5 times, depending on the defect and the medication.
Jennita Reefhuis, an epidemiologist and lead researcher for the National Birth Defects Prevention Study says, “the overall risk is still small,” NPR reports. The absolute risk of brain and skull malformation (anencephaly) in children of women who took paroxetine early in pregnancy rose from 2 to 7 per 10,000 births. For a heart defect, absolute risk increased from 10 to 24 per 10,000 births. This is an association study and it doesn’t prove that the medications caused birth defects. “If you’re planning to get pregnant, it really is important to talk with your health care provider to see if there are options and if you could choose a safer option among antidepressants,” Reefhuis says. Not all antidepressants work the same for every individual and to women need to consult a health care provider about the appropriate medication.
Dr. Edward McCabe, chief medical officer for the March of Dimes Foundation, said the study’s results must be taken in context. “This paper showed that those antidepressants that appeared to be less safe do not show as high a risk of birth defects as some of the earlier reports showed, so that’s also reassuring.”
Some women may try to wean themselves from antidepressants during pregnancy, some may opt for group or individual talk therapy, and some may switch medications. But McCabe cautions women not to suddenly stop taking antidepressant medication altogether because this “can cause serious risk for the woman, including suicide.” If the woman is pregnant, stress can create “even more risk for the developing fetus than the medication itself.” McCabe notes stress in the mother can increase problems in pregnancy, including premature birth and low birth weight. “[T]he stress of an uncontrolled depression may be putting her baby at significant risk,” McCabe says. McCabe said women should work with their doctors to find a drug that’s safe for their baby and will control their depression, according to NPR. | <urn:uuid:77f609fb-3f7c-4596-81c9-a4c82872c2dc> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://www.yourlawyer.com/newsinferno/study-suggests-antidepressants-may-increase-risk-of-birth-defects/ | 2021-10-19T09:44:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585246.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20211019074128-20211019104128-00316.warc.gz | en | 0.955445 | 730 | [
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The Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer have agreed not to leave the city, thanks in part to Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam. The decision comes months after a massive citizen-driven campaign known as #savethecrew took shape. The city of Columbus made every effort to offer a new stadium and additional benefits for owner Anthony Precourt.
Precourt had already made his intentions clear and had the city council of Austin, Texas, vote on becoming the new home of the Crew. Columbus fans were also vocal about the apparent collusion between Precourt and MLS executives to give him everything he wanted.
Other than the fan and city support, there were a multitude of reasons to keep the Crew in Columbus. The first being that the Crew are the flagship franchise for the MLS. The importance of the Crew can’t be understated — the team has been vital in growing the presence of the United States on the world stage of soccer.
There is also the “Dos a Cero” tradition, in which every match (except one) between the U.S. and Mexican national teams has ended in a 2-0 victory for the U.S. Columbus has been a stalwart for soccer in the United States and the fact that the idea of moving the franchise at all was and is criminal. Other than Columbus’ importance to soccer, it can’t be ignored that Austin has already had an MLS franchise, and it failed. Moving a franchise from a successful hub in Columbus to a place that hasn’t embraced the sport is ludicrous.
Precourt attempted to use slimy tactics to convince the soccer world that Columbus did not care about its team. The most egregious of these came during a playoff game earlier this year when Precourt shut off every entrance to the stadium except two. The long lines ended up keeping fans out of the stadium well after kickoff and the stadium appeared empty and hollow. The fact of the matter was that ownership just wanted out of the city, no matter what. It has echoes of what Art Modell did to the Cleveland Browns years ago, except Modell finished the job.
On the other side, Haslam has had a rocky stay in Cleveland, but saving a franchise nearby has helped his reputation. It is also fitting that a key component of the Browns franchise has stepped in to save another franchise, considering the former’s history. Much as the Browns franchise had to go through the Modell debacle and ended up losing the team, Columbus had a similar situation with Precourt.
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Overnight closures scheduled for Hwy. 65 in Rocklin
Caltrans building structure for new Whitney Ranch Parkway interchange
Drivers can expect overnight closures of both northbound and southbound sides of Highway 65 in Rocklin beginning Tuesday.
Caltrans is building a temporary support structure for the $9.5 million construction of the new Whitney Ranch Parkway interchange overpass over the highway between Twelve Bridges Drive and Sunset Boulevard.
Caltrans provide this schedule of closures:
Southbound lanes: Closed from 11 p.m. Tuesday to 4 a.m. Wednesday. Drivers will be directed to take Twelve Bridges Drive to Industrial Avenue to West Sunset Boulevard to Highway 65.
Northbound lanes: Closed from 11 a.m. Wednesday to 4 a.m. Thursday. Drivers will be directed to take West Sunset to Industrial to Twelve Bridges to Highway 65.
Caltrans noted that weather or unexpected events could delay the work. If that happens, additional closures would take place on southbound Highway 65 from 11 p.m. Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday; and on northbound Highway 65 from 11 a.m. June 1 to 4 a.m. June 2. | <urn:uuid:bb23ea2e-b815-426f-a77e-60e400d9172f> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://www.kcra.com/article/overnight-closures-scheduled-for-hwy-65-in-rocklin/6422751 | 2021-10-20T20:18:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585348.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20211020183354-20211020213354-00396.warc.gz | en | 0.951166 | 238 | [
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May 25, 2017 at 1:18 PM
‘Neverland. Wendy, John and Michael. The ticking crocodile. Captain Hook. Peter Pan. Tinkerbell.
Do you believe in fairies?’
Well over a century since Peter Pan first delighted audiences in Edwardian England, the familiarity of these names and phrases is testament to the magic of J.M. Barrie’s creation – a story with the power to set imagination alight in children and adults alike; a story, like its namesake, that never grows old.
When the carefree and careless Peter Pan flew into the nursery of the Darling household, the stage was set for this year’s Middle College musical production; a rollicking good tale that persuaded the Saint Kentigern audience that no matter how old we are, we should believe in fairies!
Year 9 student, Sam Everitt, was tasked with the title role of Peter Pan, the boy who never wanted to grow up. Young, carefree, brave but naïve, Peter just wants to have fun, fight and stay a boy forever. Sam played the role with cheeky exuberance, connecting with the audience from the outset with his happy-go-lucky nature, demonstrating clear vocals and a strong stage presence. Never far from his side was the ever-loyal, energy-charged Tinkerbell. Gorgeously costumed, Arwyn Stevens (Year 8) may not have had lines to learn but she played the ever-present, flitting fairy brilliantly!
As Peter returned to the Darling nursery in search of his lost shadow, he disturbed the oldest Darling child, Wendy, who recognised him from her dreams. An intelligent girl with a mature side, Wendy was beautifully played by fellow Year 9 student, Addison Peebles. Wendy has a desire for adventure, tempered with a nurturing, motherly nature. She understands that responsibility will eventually catch up and that ‘we can’t be young forever.’ Addison was a fantastic choice for the role with a superb vocal range and a convincing portrayal of the character.
Wendy’s brothers, John (Jack Webber) and Michael (Neve Winterman-Duffy) soon wake and the irrepressible Peter persuades them to join him as he flies away over the rooftops to his fantastical realm in Neverland. Here, the children join the Lost Boys and Wendy takes on the role of mother to Peter and his gang. The Lost Boys were a lively ensemble of characters who brought the stage to life in action and song each time they bounded in!
Trouble was never far away and for Peter, this took the shape of his nemesis, Captain Hook, the villain of the story - angry, old and terrified of crocodiles! It was Peter who severed Hook’s hand in a fight; a hand which was quickly consumed by a crocodile - a creature that taunts Hook! In a clever piece of characterisation, a group of dancers took on the lumbering form of the giant reptile and with each tick of the clock it had ingested, Hook vowed a vengeance! Peter Wallace played this flamboyant pirate role to a tee! His mannerisms, facial expressions and voice perfectly depicted every aspect of the fiendish Captain Hook from his evil plan to capture Peter, his fear of the crocodile and his decree to make Wendy walk the plank. Captain Hook’s silly sidekick, Smee was also a favourite, with Charlotte McDonald’s good grasp of comedic acting working well.
The ‘Neverlandians,’ led by the Chief (Samuel Costello) and Tiger Lily (Chloe Haerewa) pledged to protect the Lost Boys but the wile of the pirates proved too great and the boys were soon captured, leaving the sleeping Peter behind – for the iconic scene where Tinkerbell drinks medicine poisoned by Hook and Peter beseeches the audience to believe in fairies so she can be saved.
Now it is up to Peter Pan to rescue his friends, dispatch the pirates and settle things once and for all with Captain Hook. Through cunning Peter steals onto the Pirate’s ship and effects a daring rescue – which culminates in a battle between the Lost Boys and all the Pirates. Wendy, her brothers, the Lost Boys and Peter Pan are victorious – the Pirates are vanquished and Captain Hook disappears overboard into the jaws of the waiting crocodile!
But that’s not quite the end - there is still a home with a mother to be found for the Lost Boys. Little did Mr and Mrs Darling (Ivan Zhang and Lucy Lyons) suspect that when their adventurous trio returned, it would be with several more children in tow to upturn their household! The final word goes to the four legged member of the Darling family, Nana the dog, played by Anya Kemp who did a great job scooting across the stage to keep the family in check! Woof!
The costumes were beautiful, the choreography superb and the orchestra faultless. The large cast, musicians and crew clearly had a ball bringing the show together!
Do we believe in fairies? You bet we do!
Our thanks to staff who, along with the students, spent countless hours to bring this production to the stage. Produced by Head of Performing Arts, Ms Jane Horder and Mrs Kim Smith, the roles of Director, Musical Director and Choreographer were taken on by three Old Collegians, Mr Ashton Brown, Mr Oliver Gilmour and Ms Morgan Heron, who were all actively involved in the Performing Arts whilst at College. Along with Technical Designer, Mr Glen Mortensen, a host of other staff took on roles in costuming, hair and makeup, backstage and front of house. We thank them sincerely for bringing out the very best in our students.
Click here to see more photos.
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Australia, Oxford, and New Orleans came to Seattle this past Sunday, in the form of three bands gaining recognition . . . Fast! Royal Teeth, hailing from New Orleans doesn’t even have an EP out yet! Their first single, “Wild,” can be downloaded here FREE; they anticipate their full-length to be available later this spring. They have a similar sound to Youngblood Hawke, with plenty of extra snare drum beats, female background vocals, and high energy on stage and off. They were “discovered” by CNN via twitter, and showcased last year during Austin’s SXSW festival .
Taking the middle slot was Australian band Gold Fields. Their first EP, Gold Sun was released February 26th in the U.S. and Canada, with a wider distribution set for March 8th. With minimal light during their set, it was periodically heightened by timed strobes set off by drum beats. Picked as one of MTV’s Artists to Watch in 2013, they will appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live Wednesday night, February 27.
A Silent Film headlined the night. Previous tours saw them share the stage with bands such as Blue October, Civil Twilight, One Republic, the Smashing Pumpkins and more. Sunday marked their third stop in Seattle in under three years, and I have seen all three. Their set list consisted of songs off their first EP, as well as their latest release, Sand and Snow. Their catalog is full of pop rock energetic songs that a crowd could definitely dance to, and dance they did. On stage lead singer, Robert Stevenson, who goes from serenading the crowd at the front of the stage to belting out vocals at the keyboard – along with playing the guitar periodically – mentioned many times throughout the show that Seattle continues to be a favorite stop for the band. I’m sure they will return again soon, and you should make it a point to see them. | <urn:uuid:6c017e38-90d7-43a9-a4cd-0fffdd1761e5> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://backbeatseattle.com/2013/02/27/show-review-photos-a-silent-film-royal-teeth-gold-fields-the-crocodile/ | 2021-10-22T08:11:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585460.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20211022052742-20211022082742-00476.warc.gz | en | 0.980597 | 401 | [
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How to Unclog a Kitchen Sink Drain – 4 Simple Fixes
Any slow draining sink is a nuisance. But different sinks tend to have different clogs. For instance, shower drains tend to collect hair. Kitchen drains, on the other hand, tend to have more problems with grease and food particles. The team at Herrmann Services put together these tips specifically for how to unclog kitchen sinks and garbage disposals.
1. Don’t Get Boiling Mad, Just Get Boiling
When grease, or greasy liquids, get poured down your kitchen sink, they go down the drain in a liquid state, but as they move through your pipes, the fat cools. As the fat becomes solid, it coats the inside of the pipes.
This coating will get thicker and thicker as more grease builds up until you get a slow draining sink or a completely clogged sink.
To unclog a slow draining kitchen sink, before you go out and buy drain cleaner, try this first. Boil a pan full of water on the stove. A tea kettle will do nicely as well. Pour a half cup of baking soda down your drain followed by a half cup of white vinegar. Let it fizz and bubble for five to ten minutes or so.
Then, carefully pour the pot or kettle full of boiling water down the drain. Turn the faucet on and see if it’s draining faster. Because the clog usually contains a lot of grease, the boiling water melts the grease, thus removing the clog.
2. Take the Plunge
If hot water doesn’t improve the problem, the culprit may be something other than grease buildup. It’s time to pull out the plunger. If there is standing water in the sink, remove it until there is only an inch or two so you can see what’s going on.
Place the cup of the plunger over the drain opening and pump up and down rapidly several times. Quickly pull the plunger off the drain opening. If this did not dislodge the clog, it may be trapped in the P-trap. Don’t forget to plunge both sides of the sink.
3. Remove the P-Trap
Large food particles like vegetable peels that become trapped in the curved pipe beneath the sink (known as the P-trap) are another common cause of kitchen drain clogs. Removing the P-trap sounds difficult, but is really not that involved.
You will need a channel-type pliers. Have a bucket handy, because water will spill from the drain when you remove this piece. Dump out any debris you find and rinse the pipe thoroughly before replacing it.
4. Use a Drain Snake to Unclog Your Sink
If the P-trap doesn’t appear to be the problem, the clog may be located further down the pipe. If that’s the case, you can use a drain snake to try to remove it. Most homeowners don’t have these on hand, and they are not cheap to rent or buy. At this point, it may be best to call a qualified plumber.
5. Keep Pipes Clean with Enzymes
Natural enzymes eat organic matter and were originally used to reduce the amount of organic waste buildup in septic tanks. Enzymes are now available for all types of plumbing needs, and if properly maintained, enzymes will help keep the pipes free and clear of buildup when used on a regular basis.
Enzymes are not as effective at removing an existing clog immediately, but regular use will keep your pipes clear of any organic buildup which helps you avoid clogs in the first place. Plus, natural enzymes are very easy on your pipes, unlike chemical drain cleaners.
9 Things You Should Never Put Down Your Kitchen Sink or Garbage Disposal
- Grease – it will coat your pipes
- Bones – they’ll just keep spinning around and around with the blades
- Celery – the fibrous strings get tangled around the disposal’s blades
- Coffee grounds – the oil in coffee grounds becomes a sticky sludge
- Egg shells – ground egg shells become sand-like particles that stick to grease
- Corn husks – the fibers get caught in the blades
- Artichokes – again, too fibrous
- Fruit pits – pits are very hard and can jam the disposal blades
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Teucrium herb - The leaves have a pleasant, ethereal aroma that makes it as attractive to cats as catnip. Just like medicine for overstrained nerves. Teucrium herb brings to cats, what can not be disturbed by a few branches of good catnip to some cats.
In our experience, it is the most popular of all cat remedies - at least for our cats!
Our cat herbs are only intended for filling scented capsules or fragrance bags and are not suitable for consumption.
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So my question is, if they are the ones who encrypt this, then why can't they also decrypt it?
Because it’s not them encrypting your message, it’s the App on your device… which is why it’s called End-To-End encryption.
According to the security whitepaper (PDF), WhatsApp uses the Noise Protocol Framework which is based on the Signal protocol (formerly known as “Axolotl”). The Signal protocol has been designed by Open Whisper Systems (names like “Zooko” might ring a bell) and uses strong and well-vetted cryptographic approaches like ECDH using Curve25519. Besides that, WhatsApp additionally encrypts all communications between client and server via – so called – Noise Pipes (see Noise Protocol Framework for more information on that).
Skipping the details to keep it short, it seems as if WhatsApp did its homework and chose a well-vetted approach to provide encryption et al.
But there’s that little thing with WhatsApp that indeed represents a bit of a problem when looking at it from an InfoSec and/or cryptographic point of view: WhatsApp was, is, and remains closed source up until today. Practically, this means that you can’t really review the actual sourcecode and classify WhatsApp security based on that. So, you can’t really tell how much security it practically might (or might not) offer.
If you’ve ever looked at (or used) Signal as a messaging app, you’ll notice WhatsApp and Signal work in similar ways (read: usage-flow is very alike) which hints at the fact that WhatsApp has indeed implemented what it is saying. Yet, in contrast to Signal (which is open source) you can’t tell if WhatsApp has indeed implemented things correctly and without (let’s just call it) bugs in the code, which might or might not provide room for attack vectors.
All in all, your question uses the correct term: “claim”. That’s all it is and all you can trust in. A “claim” isn’t called “proof” for a good reason… in this case, you can not verify WhatsApp security claims by looking at WhatsApp sourcecode – as that’s unavailable to the public. All you have is their words (aka publications like the security whitepaper) and the fact that close-source WhatsApp somewhat feels like the open-source Signal app. In the realms of cryptography, small errors can (and will) break your neck – which is why I personally prefer to keep using Signal instead of switching to WhatsApp. OTOH, I’m weird… and there’s no real reason to suspect WhatsApp would even think about risking their business by publishing claims they can’t hold. Yet, they don’t provide much reason to trust them either. As Tylo commented correctly: it could all just be propaganda (aka marketing). In the end, it is a company with commercial interests and a close-source product… that somewhat renders “trust” into a “personal opinion” thing.
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There’s a saying about the media, that’s been getting a lot of use lately. I can’t quote it exactly, but it’s something like, “When the media is blowing up about some insignificant story, look to see what they’re hiding from you.”
Sadly, there’s a lot more truth to that saying, than there is importance in the things that the media wastes their time blowing up over.
With the elections coming up in less than a month, pretty much everything has been about the elections. But even that has been poorly represented, with the media spending much more time talking about personal attacks between the candidates, rather than talking about substantive issues. Of all the elections I’ve seen, this one has had the least coverage of issues; in the media, in the debates and in every way possible.
But while the U.S. presidential elections are important, and even important outside the U.S. borders, they aren’t the only thing happening in the world. Events are happening in other countries, some of whom are our enemies. Statistically, it’s all but guaranteed that we will ultimately be impacted by at least some of these events.
While the U.S. media has always been extremely poor at reporting on world events, this is even worse during the presidential campaign. So you and I have very little idea of what our country’s enemies are up to.
Hopefully, our government has a better idea than we do, but I have little confidence in the current administration and their ability to deal with world events. It seems pretty clear that President Obama and his advisors have little idea of how to be world leaders, no matter how well they think of themselves.
Being so convinced of his own ability isn’t really much of a qualification to be a leader. Leadership is earned, and it is bestowed upon one by those who are willing followers. With that being the case, it’s clear that Obama isn’t seen by the leaders of other nations as a world-class leader. If you have any doubt about that, simply look at how poorly other nations have followed him in his limited efforts against ISIS.
This actually puts the United States in much more danger than we’ve ever been before. While there are always those who want to topple the person, organization or nation who is on top, good leadership holds those people at bay. Without the other nations of the world seeing us as being the leaders of the free world, these countries are much more likely to attack us.
So, what are our enemies up to and what does it mean to us? Here are 5 issues none of us should ignore.
Ever since Vladimir Putin became President of the Russian Federation in 2012, he has been making noises, showing his imperialistic ambitions. There are those in Russia who still look back to the glory days of the old Soviet Union and the power that they held in the world. Putin has been playing to that crowd, talking about restoring Russia to her former greatness.
It hasn’t all be talk either. In December,2014, Russia invaded Ukraine, taking control of the Crimea and threatening the rest of the country. Even after almost two years, it is unsure whether Russia will gobble up the rest of the Ukraine or not.
Other nearby neighbors are looking at Russian nervously, wondering how long it will be before they expand their operations to start retaking countries that were once part of the Soviet Union. Georgia especially, which was invaded by Russia in 2008, and still has Russian troops on their soil, is waiting to see what will happen.
Putin has been playing high-stakes with the United States throughout the Obama presidency. He has made it clear that he has on respect for Obama, or his former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. Rather than join the U.S. led coalition against ISIS, Russia started their own coalition, one which has been much more effective. Putin is boldly taking a stand as a world leader and directly challenging Obama.
In this regard, Putin is even laying the nuclear option on the table. His thinly veiled remarks about Russia still being a nuclear power can be seen as nothing less than a threat to the United States and our allies. He knows that Obama doesn’t have the guts to retaliate to a nuclear strike, so for the first time since World War II, Russia actually has a chance at winning a nuclear war.
If Hillary Clinton wins the election in November, this will most likely escalate. Putin has already been quoted as saying that there will be nuclear war, if Clinton wins the election. Considering her ineptitude as the Secretary of State, there is little reason to think that we would come out on the winning end of such a war.
Perhaps in preparation of that, Russia has moved tactical nuclear missiles into Kaliningrad, an enclave between Poland and Lithuania. This is another area of disputed territory, with Russia claiming it as their own. Yet placing the missiles there places both Poland and Lithuania at risk.
News about this deployment came on the heels of an announcement that Russia is considering restoring and reopening its military bases in both Cuba and Vietnam. Should they do that, it would be a direct challenge to the United States. We already went eyeball to eyeball with the Russians about nuclear arms in Cuba once, does anyone think that our current political leadership has the ability to do so again?
Let me add one more piece of news to this, so we can see a fuller picture of what Vladimir Putin is up to. Massive emergency drills are currently taking place in Russia, evacuating 40 million people from their homes and cities as a civil defense exercise.
While such drills are useful as preparation for natural disasters, the exact same drills are needed for military evacuations as well. In fact, these drills will practice radiation, chemical and biological protection of the population, something that speaks more of war, than it does a concern about natural disasters.
Video first seen on Inessa S.
With all this going on, one must ask what Putin is preparing for. Could he, in fact, be preparing for World War III? Is Russia on the verge of a European invasion? I remember that as the biggest threat in my military career, as we waited to see if the Soviet Union would try to march to the Atlantic Ocean. It may yet happen.
The country which invented the chant, “Death to America” is still on everyone’s watch list… everyone that is, except our government. It seems that Obama has decided that the Iranians are innocent as lambs, so he’s gone ahead and given them permission to build their own nuclear bombs and even sent them the money to do so.
I guess that, in any other context, Obama’s actions would be seen as treason and he’d either be spending the rest of his life in prison or his life would end prematurely. But somehow, he gets away with these things. So we, the American people, can thank our soon to be former president for making the world a little less safe.
Iran has been on the move, politically speaking, for decades. Their stated desire is to create a world caliphate, much like the plans of ISIS. The big difference is that Iran is an actual country, and ISIS, no matter what they say of themselves, is nothing more than a big terrorist organization.
According to a Hillary Clinton e-mail, leaked by Wikileaks, Iran is only a few weeks away from building a nuclear bomb, their first. If that isn’t enough to give you a shiver, than nothing is. Iranian leaders have stated over and over again their desire to destroy America, followed up by the destruction of Israel.
They have a missile program as well, something else that previous treaties had denied them, but Obama allowed. The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has taken pictures of missile silos in IRAN, which are thought to house missiles with an intercontinental range.
The question isn’t whether Iran would use a nuclear bomb if they had one, but rather how soon they’d use it. Hand in hand with this question is who they would use it against. While the choices are limited to the U.S. and Israel, it’s hard to say which one they would choose. I’d lay my money on them attacking the United States, and in doing so by setting off a high-altitude nuclear burst, in order to generate an EMP, taking out our electric grid and our ability to interfere with their attack against Israel.
3. North Korea
Right now, it’s somewhat of a tossup whether Iran or North Korea is a greater threat to the United States. Both seem on the same path, developing nuclear weapons and long-range missiles. Even more importantly, both have clearly stated their intent to attack and destroy the United States of America.
Kim Jong-Un has always seemed a bit unstable to me. After all, anyone who would have their father killed, so that they could take the throne, has to be unstable. But when you’re a dictator, you can much more easily get away with that. There are few who are in a position to question your sanity, and those who can are easily eliminated.
North Korea has taken advantage of the elections to declare war on the United States, crossing that line, so that any action they take, can be seen as an act of war, not of terror. In their mind, or at least in the mind of their leader, they have every right to attack us, for the wrongs we’ve committed against them.
I guess stopping them from taking over South Korea was a much bigger blow to their collective ego than what we would normally have expected.
North Korea is already testing both nuclear warheads and long-range missiles. While neither is ready yet for use in an actual attack, they are close. Kim Jong-Un could decide that it’s time to turn against us and destroy us as an enemy.
4. ISIS and the Muslim World
The threat of ISIS hasn’t diminished in the least. If anything, they’re a bigger threat now, than they ever were before. With Obama so busy helping Hillary campaign, they are consolidating their position and spreading out to take new lands all the time.
ISIS has grown to the point where they now have strong points in several countries, outside of Iraq and Syria. Much of the northern coast of Africa is under the influence of ISIS to some extent and they have a sizable influence in countries farther east. While Obama has been sleeping, refusing to admit the danger that ISIS represents to the U.S. and the world, they have been gaining ground in their war of conquest.
They have also been busy around the world, performing terrorist attacks in a wide range of countries. Their more than 30 terrorist acts this year shows that 2016 will be their biggest year for terrorist incidents yet.
Amongst the issues which will be decided by the November election, is how the United States will deal with ISIS in the future. While I doubt that either candidate has a fully formulated plan, they both have the broad strokes of what they want to accomplish.
Although ISIS is the most militant Muslim group today, we can’t forget about the rest of the Muslim world. We are living in the third jihadist period, and Muslims are on the march. Specifically, they are on the march to take over Europe and the United States, forcing us and our European cousins to submit to Sharia Law or be killed.
The invasion is on in earnest in Europe, as we’ve all seen. Just because we haven’t been hearing about it as much, doesn’t mean that there has been any slowdown in Muslim migration. Syrian refugees in Europe are committing atrocities almost daily, molesting women, being obnoxious, committing crimes and generally trying to force the countries they are living in to adopt provisions of Sharia Law, as a stepping-stone towards converting those countries to Muslim rule.
Another leaked document from Hillary Clinton shows that she is in full support of this invasion and fully intends to increase it if she becomes president. Why should she want that? Is she Muslim? I doubt it, but the one-word cabal, who is trying to usher in the New World Order, is using the Syrian refugee crisis to their benefit, as a tool towards breaking down national borders and pushing the nations of the world one step closer to a one world government.
5. The One-Worlders
I have to include the one-worlders as enemies of our country, as they seek to destroy and dissolve it, merging the United States into their New World Order. Should that happen, we would no longer be the United States of America, but merely a region under the control of the new world government.
Both Obama and Clinton are one-worlders, as well as their financial backer, George Soros. But there is an even bigger, more secretive and more sinister group behind them. That is the Bilderberg Group. This loose-knit group, made up of many of the world’s movers and shakers in business and politics, is the true force behind the one-world movement. As the world’s “elite” they wish to put us all under their rule, so that they can take what is rightfully ours.
This group of people, especially the Bilderburg Group, is literally afraid of a Trump presidency and is actively campaigning against it. They see a danger to their plans in the rise of nationalism that Trump has caused. As such, they are working their nefarious plans out in the shadows, to topple Trump and put Hillary in office, as their choice.
Should this happen, it could mean the end of the United States as we know it. We’ve already seen massive changes under Obama’s presidency. Another four or eight years of the same could spell the end of our freedoms, especially considering that the next president will have the opportunity to appoint as many as four Supreme Court Justices.
Till then, keep your eyes wide opened to these 5 issues. They might change our lives before we know it!
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Word on the street is that Senate Majority Leader Reid would like to bring S. 1410, the Smarter Sentencing Act, up for a vote this year. S. 1410 would cut federal drug-related mandatory sentences in half, give federal judges more flexibility in sentencing drug offenders, and make the Fair Sentencing Act's new mandatory sentences for crack cocaine-related offenses retroactive. The whole mandatory minimum sentencing push was like a collective fever dream for Americans -- if we just make sentences absurdly heavy, we'll win the war on drugs! -- but it was a nightmare for small-time drug offenders, and folks across the ideological spectrum have begun to see what Justice Kennedy saw many years ago, when he declared that mercy was, in fact, a valuable quality for a civilized society to possess. S. 1410 doesn't do everything you might like it to do -- it doesn't actually repeal any mandatory minimums, and adds new ones for sexual abuse and domestic violence, which victims' rights groups in both areas have opposed -- but the bill does represent progress. Families Against Mandatory Minimums provides more information here, and you can use the tools in the upper left-hand corner of this page to call your Senator, or use FAMM's email tool.
Meanwhile, you may know that the Federal Housing Financing Agency has blocked home mortgage modification for Fannie Mae- and Freddie Mac-backed mortgages for many years, largely because its old "acting" director, Ed DeMarco, appeared ideologically predisposed against using government power on behalf of government's owners, the American people. He actually said that mortgage modification -- a tool folks can use to write down the principal on their second home, by the way -- represented a "moral hazard," though banksters crashing an entire economy by issuing bad mortgages and then lying about them was, apparently, not a moral hazard. Anyway, Mr. DeMarco's been out of his job for almost five months, and his successor, ex-U.S. Rep. Mel Watt of North Carolina, still hasn't allowed homeowners to negotiate their mortgage down to market value, stay in their homes, and provide a stable source of tax revenue to localities, among other benefits. I thought this was a priority of the Obama Administration -- but then again, so were net neutrality and GMO-labeling. All together now: it doesn't matter what they want; it matters what we want. Color of Change helps you tell FHFA Director Watt to allow mortgage writedowns for needy families.
Speaking of food labeling, Dave Molidor has provided a petition via change.org that helps you tell USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to mandate that food-processing corporations label meats made from animals fed with antibiotics. Yes, good Americans, we have opened another front on our battle against antibiotic abuse, and though I doubt Mr. Vilsack cares very much what anyone other than his corporate cronies think -- this, after witnessing his approval of the "Roundup-Ready" Frankenseed, his opposition to genetically-modified food labeling, and his attempts to injure organic labeling standards, among other sins -- we still might as well fight the good fight, and force him to come up with some flatugasm about why he won't do it. Now with four out of five antibiotics in America going to nominally-healthy feed animals trapped in factory farms, you might protest that it's not likely that folks will be able to find antibiotic-free meat. Except that we already do -- and once we can get the meat clearly-labeled, food producers will find it more desirable to earn the label, thus earning more customers, thus earning more money. At least, that's how the free market's supposed to work, right? | <urn:uuid:29bd5b3f-2fff-4d78-8ebc-d72f88e316f3> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://www.thievesblog.com/2014/06/s1410-smarter-sentecing-act-fhfa-mel-watt-mortgage-modification-usda-label-meat-raised-with-antibiotics.html | 2021-10-18T01:03:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585186.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20211018000838-20211018030838-00516.warc.gz | en | 0.966566 | 762 | [
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TUNA WITH TEQUILA MEXICAN RECIPE
It is a great pride to share with you this tasty Tuna with tequila mexican recipe
Although I was born at Mexico City which is one of the thirty-two states of the Mexican Republic,
I live for many years in the State of Jalisco, the place where the Mariachi was born and of course the Tequila, the famous drink of this region that crossed the borders and its recognized all over the world.
This delicious recipe of Tuna with Tequila is very exciting to prepare because it has always had a great success at the table, both for its flavor and dish presentation.
I love to decorate the meals that I prepare; it is incredible to see how any dish changes by simply serve it with a good dish presentation.
Like this Tuna with tequila mexican recipe that I prepared and present you with the colors of Mexico; Green white and red
Green Color is representing “Hope” and I used Nopales.
White color is representing “Faith” I used Onion.
And for the red color that represents “Union” I added Tomato.
The Eagle represents the Aztec heritage and in order to represent it, I cut a mushroom with that shape.
The tuna steak is soft and juicy, in the preparation of this recipe is flavored only with salt, pepper, garlic and orange juice, marinating the tuna in these ingredients absorbs an incredible flavor that is increased by frying it in olive oil, together with the orange slices, the dried parsley and of course the most important step of its elaboration; flame it with tequila.
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“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” — Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling
Carissa Anderson, 130 YinD
Last week, I hosted one of the most successful projects I’ve ever done so far for my SAO (sub-district administrative organization). I worked all day through the weekend to not only prepare for what was required of this two-day camp (lessons, materials, etc.), but also props, giant poster-sized artwork, personal study guides, and PowerPoint slide games. I used my overachieving, creative ambition to make this the biggest it could be because I knew the sky was the limit. I had every possible resource available to me: building space, budget, understanding and communication from counterparts, and SAO support. With the help of friends, PCVs and my SAO, we made magic… literally. It was a Harry Potter English camp. We made wands from chopsticks and hot glue.
At the end of my camp, my main counterpart, the person who I consider to be the perfect counterpart, told me I wasn’t allowed to go with them on the two-day SAO trip to the south that following day. She explained there was some change in the government regulations this year, and since I wasn’t a real government worker, I wasn’t technically allowed to go. Still reeling from the high of my success with our camp, I smiled and replied, “It’s okay.” I thought it wasn’t so much of a bad thing to not go with them on the trip. I thought about loud karaoke buses and being forced to perform a dance on stage with my other coworkers. Not a huge loss, was it?
After receiving this new update, I decided to switch up my plans. I asked a fellow PCV that helped with my camp if I could accompany him to his site for a few days. Marty and I had been talking about me coming to check out his community for a while. After all, he is the only other PCV in our province and just an hour and a half away. I left the next day.
The experience of visiting another PCV’s site is always an extraordinary thing. As volunteers of our own sites, we get stuck in this bubble where we subconsciously believe the world we personally live in everyday is the same for everyone else. When we step off that bus at an unfamiliar place and take a look around, we are reminded we honestly live in a world of other smaller ones: traffic-jammed freeways to dusty roads, central dialect to eastern, and rental houses to Thai traditional homes.
The community members at this site were welcoming. Unlike when I first came to my own site a year ago, the feeling I felt was reminiscent of being a shiny new toy. “I remember when they used to talk to me like that,” Marty smirked. Those few days, I enjoyed my own little mini-vacation. We had a fun and relaxing day on a bamboo raft at a lake with his coworkers. I floated in the water letting my spirit soar and nest at the same time.
Despite feeling completely content in those moments, I found myself scrolling through my news feed and seeing countless pictures from all my SAO co-workers on their trip. I “liked” their group photos where they all perfectly matched one another in yellow. I “followed” their selfies taken on the bus, the beach, and cafes.
I had told Marty’s host sister why I spontaneously decided to come visit. “Really? But Marty can come to our trip with us,” she said. Marty’s host sister works at his SAO. I shrugged.
I’m sitting here writing this at my desk the following Monday. I sat down and took a look around the office at everyone quietly looking at their computers and looking busy as always. It was in that moment I realized I pushed down the hurt feelings and slight rejection from not being allowed to go with them, and it was just now resurfacing. Having hurt feelings in this situation is illogical because I know it wasn’t their fault. My SAO is a large one and very “by the books” when it comes to regulations. It wasn’t like they decided to not invite me. I couldn’t entirely feel resentment towards them, but I also couldn’t deny how completely butt hurt I was. These feelings caught me by surprise because I like to think of myself as someone that “goes with the flow” and taking things personally doesn’t exactly match my normal demeanor. But whatever, I’m human.
I feel like a child that worked so hard on a drawing to give my mom, hoping to feel pride when she puts it up on the fridge. However, she just leaves it in the corner of the room where it falls to the ground, forgotten.
That’s a little dramatic, I know hahaha.
Back to the moral of my story…
This whole Peace Corps journey is filled with its obstacles, many of which slap you right in the face sometimes. Then, there are others that are bit more subtle, ones that slowly tug on your heart and pinch your sense of pride. Not going with my SAO illustrated my feelings of non-inclusion in my community I’ve felt in the last six months. While I have the most positive support from my SAO in a professional sense, I’ve never felt any semblance of familial feelings from anyone. I rarely go to the wat (temple), and I’ve never been to a monk ordination or any kind of cultural event here. This is one of those sore spots for me. I often compare myself with my other PCVs who are more exposed to more traditional village life than I am.
However, despite all that, I know I have a pretty sweet gig of a life here. Those certain cultural aspects I am not exposed to at site, I can find elsewhere by visiting other sites. I might be going to a monk ordination in a few weeks! Nothing is permanent and unchanging in this life we have here. I often think about my locus of control and remind myself it can be quite large if you look at it from different angles.
I have a comfortable home and kind-hearted friends. I am also blessed with kids that care about learning and are open to receiving what I have to offer them.
“If we did this camp again with another theme, what do you guys think it should be?” I asked them at the end of my Harry Potter camp.
“Knights and princesses!”
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Between 25,000 and 28,000 light years away is a super-massive black hole. It weighs in at more than four million times the mass of our Sun. No matter escapes it. No light escapes it. It has captured billions of stars that orbit around it to form our galaxy. It’s a giant – and compared to the black hole just discovered by Hubble, it’s child play.
About 300 million light years away, at the center of galaxy NGC 4889, lives a monster – a black hole that is possibly the largest ever found. The Milky Way’s galactic core is 44 million kilometers across, or just under 1/3 of the diameter of Mercury’s orbit (the long axis). The newly discovered black hole measures an estimated 130 billion kilometers – that’s billion with a capital B. To put that in perspective, you could fit the entire orbit of Pluto inside it – more than seven times over. It has the mass of 21 billion of our Suns – again, there’s that billion with a B.
Let’s do some comparisons. You know those tiny little dimples on a basketball? Let’s say one of those was the Earth. By comparison, our Sun would be about the size of the basketball.
The black hole in the center of our galaxy would be about the length of three point area of the basketball court.
The newly discovered black hole would be, not just the size of the entire Madison Square Garden (loosely keeping with the basketball reference), but of the entire length of the island of Manhattan – doubled!
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Satan – Italian Summer. Label: Trouble In Mind – TIM072. Matrix, Runout (Side A): TIM-072-A U-69063-M-A- Ⓤ.
THIS WEEK!! wed 23 - AMSTERDAM (NL) @ PARADISO JC Satan in Paradiso thu 24 - HAMBURG (DE) @ BAMBI GALORE . Satàn + Tussi3000 (Entspizzy Gonzales DJ-Set) fri 25 - AALBORG (DK) @ Northern Winter Beat 2019 sun 27 - EINDHOVEN (NL) @ DYNAMO Error & Nightbirds Present: . Satan & Vortex Surfer. If someone wants to make us play somewhere beetween Aalborg and Eindhoven on saturday 26th would be nice :) and here a hype pic <3. Satàn updated their cover photo. 17 January at 06:05 ·. See all.
from the "Italian Summer" 7-inch single. from Trouble In Mind Records Presents: Traveling Abroad, released April 8, 2016. Fuzzy Austin trio follow up their first album in 20 years, released in Spring 2015, with a stomping new EP of noisy rock & roll. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 26, 2016. Circular by the Mor Paranoids. Jaunty garage rock from noisey London-based four piece that stomps ground laid out by The Fall et al. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 7, 2014.
2 tracks · 27 May 2014. 17 tracks · 25 October 2010. Satàn - EP. Play album. 4 tracks · 20 February 2010.
Hell Death Samba - .
|B||I Don't Feel Like Dancing|
- Pressed By – United Record Pressing – U-69063-M
- Written-By – J.C. Satan*
NotesThe first edition of the “Italian Summer” single comes housed in the Trouble In Mind factory sleeve, is pressed on randomly mixed vinyl, includes a download code & is limited to 500 copies.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): TIM-072-A U-69063-M-A- Ⓤ
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About BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance 3+0
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With University of Plymouth’s BA (Honours) Accounting & Finance, students will possess an in-depth understanding of accounting and finance in a business and management context. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are emphasised throughout the programme alongside with soft skills such as communication, negotiation, leadership and teamwork.
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Haematology, bronchoalveolar cellular changes and pathology of swine pneumonia in Nigeria.
B.O. Emikpe, T.A. Jarikre, O.A. Adediran, M.O. Olaniyi, T.C. Dikeogu
Respiratory diseases are of considerable economic importance in pigs, and less emphasis is on the diagnostic approaches in porcine health in our environment. The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of haematology, gross, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and histopathological changes of pneumonia in? pigs. The study was conducted at a municipal abattoir for over? three months. A total of 146 finished pigs were clinically? examined. Blood samples were taken, while the plucks were? examined for lung lesions. Lavage samples and lung sections were taken for BAL and histological examinations. Six breeds were? slaughtered comprising Large White 112 (76.7%), Mixed Breed 15 (10.3%), Duroc 7 (4.8%), Local 6 (4.1%), Hampshire 4 (2.7%), and Large Black 2 (1.4%). Based on sex, 71 (48.6%) were males while, 75 (51.4%) were female. Grossly, there was pneumonia in 92 (63.0%) of the pigs and the mean pulmonary consolidation score was 9.6??1.2. The large white breed had the highest? consolidation score. Also, the right and left caudal lobes had the highest consolidation scores. Clinically, there was mild anaemia and leukocytosis, and BAL fluid cellular differential showed increased lymphocytic and neutrophilic counts in the pigs with pneumonia (p<0.05). Histologically, 91 (62.2%) of samples were normal, bronchointerstitial pneumonia was 31 (21.4%), bronchopneumonia was 18 (12.4%), granulomatous pneumonia was 1 (0.7%), bronchiolitis was 4 (2.7%), and verminous? pneumonia was 1 (0.7%). Bronchointerstitial pneumonia was the most prevalent pattern. Porcine pneumonia is still important in our environment; the roles of different causal agents need to be elucidated for production of vaccines and control in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa.Keywords: Bronchoalveolar lavage, Cytology, Swine,? ? Pneumonia, Diagnostics? | <urn:uuid:f2d94230-d541-479e-bcb0-48824369d1bc> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | http://afroscholar.info/summary/getAbstract/27263 | 2021-10-23T23:24:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585828.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20211023224247-20211024014247-00116.warc.gz | en | 0.953117 | 518 | [
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If you are experiencing issues with your patches inventory and for some reason you are not able to view the latest patches Windows has released, there are several steps you can perform which might solve the issue quickly !
- The first thing you should do is to check if the patches actually appear in your WSUS. If they don't check the connection between WSUS and MSFT update.
- Download the latest output of 'WSUS get updates' script and check if they are there (Log in to you JetPatch account, go to endpoints > Activities and filter by Task:'Wsus Get Updates' & Task Type: 'System').
If these steps do not resolve the issue do the following :
- Check what is the total number of patches in WSUS
- Edit the intigua properties (cat /usr/share/tomcat/default/conf/intigua.properties) and set the value of fetched patches from WSUS to at least 5,000 more than the value in WSUS
# Maximum number of returned patches for every 'WSUS get updates' Run
# Should be at least 5000 more than the value in WSUS
- Delete the full scan entry from the database :
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Unfortunately I've neither the expertise nor the time to help out, Martin. My knowledge of QTI is pretty sketchy and I've not even downloaded Moodle, let alone familiarised myself with it. However, I'll put time aside to keep an eye on developments here. Our university has paid big money to WebCT and Blackboard so they're a bit committed at the moment, but I know that a fair few users are dissatisfied with those systems, seeing them as pretty clunky, so an Open Source interoperable alternative in the longer term may well be of increasing interest to our institution. Interestingly, I've just heard that Glasgow Uni is adopting it as the institutional VLE, so the more UK universities adopt it the stronger the case will be for Nottingham to go along the Moodle road. | <urn:uuid:3b7d9286-b1ac-4295-b298-2a8971889cd5> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=6214&parent=28987 | 2021-10-24T00:55:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585828.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20211023224247-20211024014247-00116.warc.gz | en | 0.968447 | 161 | [
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Fabric for beads
Question: I am wondering what fabric to use for beading. It would be embroidery with beads, its a pretty big project. I am looking for fabric that won't bunch and will be durable enough to hold all the beads. I also don't want it to be too thick because I will be transferring it to buckskin. Any advice is helpful. Thanks. | <urn:uuid:672a2d33-67df-4121-9d7f-3323bf565c87> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/fabric-for-beads.html | 2021-10-23T23:42:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585828.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20211023224247-20211024014247-00116.warc.gz | en | 0.969682 | 80 | [
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7. True Marriage will be strengthened – When something like this happens everything becomes clear for many people. Things were muddy. Things were lukewarm. Things were ambiguous and people were just drifting along. Then when the devil pushes just a bit too far and too fast people wake up. I can see a grass roots movement already emerging in which Christians of all traditions come together to strengthen marriage, strengthen masculinity, strengthen femininity and strengthen marriage. I can see parishes that focus on the family. I can see new communities growing up that focus on the family, and out of this will come a fresh understanding of God’s plan for the human race within the joyful gift of the family.
8. The Sacrament of Marriage Will Shine More Brightly – From this crisis will come a new wave of teaching about the beauty, depth and supernatural sanctity of marriage. This is always what has happened. Read church history. When a truth is challenged by persecution or heresy, by state oppression or moral depravity the truth bounces back ever stronger. When darkness encroaches the light shines ever more brightly. This will happen not because we make it happen, but because that is the very nature of truth and light. Truth and light prevail because they are positive. Darkness and death are negatives. They seem terrible, but they are the absence of life and light and therefore they cannot be sustained.
9. This is a Penitential Moment – The LGBT issue is not an isolated cultural phenomenon. It is part of a larger sexual revolution that has taken place over the last fifty years, and most of us, to a greater or lesser extent have been caught up in this whirlwind. This sexual revolution includes every sin against chastity. All of us should examine our consciences. Have we chosen the easy way of artificial contraception? Have we chosen to be sterilized because we “couldn’t afford more children”? Have we chosen the way of quickie divorce? Re-marriage? Have we turned a blind eye to our kids’ co habitation? Have we attended weddings we knew were illicit just to be nice? Have we used pornography or prostitutes? Have we solved a crisis pregnancy with abortion? Have we watched sex scenes in movies or TV with family members without comment? Most of us have been caught up in the moral maelstrom. It’s time we got our minds and hearts clear and committed ourselves to the fight for chastity.
10. Chastity Will Triumph – Remember the virtue of chastity is not the same thing as celibacy. Celibacy means sacrificing sexual intimacy and marriage for the sake of the kingdom. All are called to chastity. Not all are called to celibacy. Chastity means being faithful in our sexuality to the church’s teaching on marriage. It’s simple: no sex outside marriage. This is not a prohibition to cause us sorrow and pain, but a discipline that leads us to the faithfulness of marriage through which we learn the difficult lessons of love. This is truth. This will triumph as the faithful catch the vision.
11. Remember Humility, Humor and Humanity – Stop and remember to put all things in perspective. The SCOTUS decision is alarming and upsetting. However, do five seriously stupid lawyers really think they can overturn God’s plan for humanity? Get real. When you see it like that it’s a case of the emperor’s new clothes. What they’ve done is dumb. Smile, laugh and rise above it. Even if they tax your business, lock up your priests, scream in your face, burn your churches and send you to jail, laugh and rise above it. Remember Christians sing in prison, joke on the scaffold, are courteous to their torturers, joke with their executioners and wave cheerfully to the crowd as they put their head on the block. Things have been worse. Be of good cheer.
12. Do Not Be Afraid! – I will never forget the first words of Pope St John Paul II as he stepped on to the balcony. “Do not Be Afraid!” This is the constant refrain throughout the gospel. “Do Not Fear!” says the angel to Mary and Joseph. “Do not be Afraid!” says Jesus to the disciples in the boat in the stormy night. “Fear Not!” says the angel of the resurrection. “God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind!” says the magnificent St Paul to his young friend Timothy. | <urn:uuid:5499e88f-5ff2-431e-ae47-77c5d502c072> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://www.patheos.com/blogs/standingonmyhead/twelve-things-to-remember-if-the-scotus-decision-upsets-you | 2021-10-23T23:11:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585828.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20211023224247-20211024014247-00116.warc.gz | en | 0.956635 | 948 | [
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questions in regards to Lady Janegreenspun.com : LUSENET : lady jane grey : One Thread
I am coming back to London In November and would like to see as many Lady Jane monuments and castles as possible...I went to Windsor, Tower of London. Anymore info would be great. Also someone told me that there is a wax model of Lady Jane at madame.
Anyone with infor on any historical places that Lady Jane was apart would be fantastic.
-- danielle ([email protected]), July 04, 2001
I know not of a wax model is still in existence and unfortunately too there os not much left in the way of monuments to Lady Jane. In fact no confirmed portrait of Jane survives. I have been writing a book on this subject which has been substantially researched. She has been sadly neglected in historical records and it is my aim to put that to rights. The best monument to Lady Jane (if one could call it that) is set in Bradgate Park in Leicestershire. The place where she was born and brought up as a child. Bradgate house, built by the Grey's (Jane's grandfather) is now in ruins but the chapel has been restored and what is left to be seen is very interesting. The ruins are set in a huge park where the Grey's used to do their hunting. Hope this info is useful to you.
-- Peter Carroll ([email protected]), July 15, 2001.
IF you have already experienced the Tower of London then, as Peter says, Bradgate Park is the best place.
I went to Syon House to see what was left there but unfortunately, the only Tudor bit that survives is a wall!! Not much joy there but at least the grounds were interesting. In one of the rooms, there are paintings of Jane's sister Katherine and her children. There is also a painting that is, allegedly, Jane - but this cannot be substantiated.
I have not yet been to Sudgely Castle in Gloucestershire, but Jane stayed there with Catherine Parr and was chief mourner at Catherine's funeral, which took pace there.
Hope this helps.
-- Jeni Machin ([email protected]), July 17, 2001.
Althorp(earl spencer-diana etc) is supposed to have Grey family connections What is interesting is they claim to have a contemporary portrait of Lady Jane in their collection. Another wild goose chase?
-- Stephen Jakobi ([email protected]), July 17, 2001.
Yes, I think one may be on a wild goose chase expecting to view Lady Jane's portrait at Althorpe. It is more likely to be that of a wealthy aristocrat lady of that time.
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A new randomized Danish study, published online October 9, 2012 in BMJ, showed that hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) in postmenopausal women, with a mean age of 50, significantly reduced the risk of the combined end point of mortality, myocardial infarction, or heart failure.
Healthy 1006 women aged 45 to 58 who were recently postmenopausal or had perimenopausal symptoms were randomized to receive HRT (n=502) or no treatment (n=504).
The participants of this study, who used HRT for more than 10 years, had a 52% reduction in cardiovascular endpoints without significant increase in risk of breast cancer or stroke.
This is considered the longest randomized trial with hard end points. The participants were also followed for a further 6 years after discontinuation of randomized treatment.
In 2002, the Women’s Health Study Initiative (WHI) showed no cardiovascular benefit from HRT and, even an indication that HRT may be harmful. However, subsequent analysis of WHI and data from other studies has suggested that the time at which HRT is first started is the key. The women in the Danish study were 13 years younger, on average, than women in WHI (mean age 63 years). Therefore, it is important to initiate the treatment at menopause and not many years later. | <urn:uuid:c8dba947-9186-45a2-baea-102db29f5c19> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://heart.ly/hrt-cuts-down-cardiovascular-risk-by-50/ | 2021-10-25T10:03:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587659.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20211025092203-20211025122203-00196.warc.gz | en | 0.971735 | 278 | [
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The all-time-classic submarine arcade game returns on the iPhone!
The most basic arcade can be the funniest to play. Challenge your friends to do better than you.
Hidden near the ocean’s floor, your sub silently awaits its preys...
Sink enemy ships before they hunt you down, without attacking the civilian boats!
You have only 15 torpedoes at your disposal and difficulty increases over time.
How many attack waves can you survive?
Fight 7 different ship models with different attack profiles.
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Here are all of the things that I have had my eye on this month. I am SUPER picky when it comes to clothes, and anything really. Some of these items are very affordable and others are a little on the pricey side, I will leave the links of everything below! Where I am spending the most time and money is skin care/health products. Who doesn’t love feeling glowy and healthy, am I right?! I am reluctantly starting to transition all of my clothing over to fall apparel, and have been trying to condense my, already crowded, closet. If you have products or this I HAVE to try, leave it in the comments! I enjoy hearing your suggestions.
SKINCARE + BEAUTY:
LAWLESS – Soft Matte Liquid Lipstick in George ($25)
HERBIVORE – Rose Quartz Facial Roller ($40)
PISTACHÉ – Whipped Pistachio Body Butter ($28)
BORGHESE – Restorative Eye Sheet Masks ($32)
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Best Dog Training Toys in 2021
Dog Tug Toy Dog Bite Pillow Jute Bite Toy with 2 Handles - Best for Tug of War, Puppy Training Interactive Play - Interactive Toys for Medium to Large Dogs (11.8In)
- Interactive Dog Toy : Tug toys is great reward and exercise toy, suitable for indoor and outdoor play. It’s designed for tug of war, Schutzhund, agility, ring sport, police K9 and more.
- Not a Chew Toy : This dog tug toy is built safe and tough but no toy is indestructible. Tug Toys are meant for interactive tugging between you and your dog only, not chew toys.
- High Quality : High quality and durable toy with double stitching and a tough biting sleeve surface made of jute. 2 handles for a comfortable and easy grip, full control and stability.
- Perfect Size for a Safe Play : The toy is perfectly sized to make it easy to hold for an interactive play or fetch, while it won't cause any damage when thrown around by your dog.
- Keep in mind this is an tug toy for you and your dog, unsupervised chewing is not recommended. Don’t allow your doggie to keep the toy after interaction has finished and don’t let him bite the handles.
Nina Ottosson Dog Smart Beginner Dog Puzzle Toy – Engaging and Interactive Treat Dispensing Game for your Dog’s Toy Box
- BEGINNER DOG PUZZLE: This level 1 interactive dog puzzle toy is an entertaining dog treat dispenser that will prepare your pup for more challenging games.
- MENTAL STIMULATION: Exercise your dog’s brain with 9 removable treat dispensing compartments that keep pups busy while redirecting destructive behaviors.
- SLOW FEEDER: The Dog Smart toy is a great way to slow down meal times to improve digestion and prevent bloat, as well as being a fun and entertaining dog enrichment toy.
- EASY TO CLEAN: Made of tough plastic, this durable dog activity toy can be hand washed with soap and water after the dog treat dispenser compartments have been emptied.
- INTERACTIVE FUN: Nina Ottosson Dog Puzzle Games are smart, stimulating, and challenging for your dog’s brain. Place the dog board game on the floor and encourage your pet to seek treats.
- Fun for all dogs – regardless of age & size
SportDOG Brand Plastic Dummies
- Plastic dummies are great training tools for sporting dogs, both young and adult, made with tough yet soft vinyl that floats; not meant to be used as a dog chew toy
- Knobs help prevent hard mouth and the valve allows you to adjust the weight or firmness of the dummy with air or water
- White dummies are the most visible against dark backgrounds, and are used for training young dogs to use their eyes over land or water; 50/50 Black and White dummies are good for throwing against all backgrounds
- Orange dummies teach dogs to use their nose after reaching the area of a fall. These dummies work well on blind retrieves, because they are easy for the handler to see but are virtually invisible to the dog
- Made of BPA-free material, the regular sized dummies measure 2"W X 12"L, while the jumbo sized dummies measure 3"W X 12"L
- By designing our products in the field, with heat, cold, rain, snow, dust, mud, and wind in mind, SportDOG has become the most recognized brand in the electronic tracking and training categories, making the promise to create "Gear The Way You'd Design It"
Outward Hound Tail Teaser Dog Flirt Pole Toy, Play Wand
- Nylon cord for interactive exercise and fun
- Chase and tug action keeps dogs entertained
- Two faux-fur tails squeak and rattle
- Nylon pole prevents you from touching a slobbery squeaker
Nero Ball Ultra TM - Dog Training Ball On A Rope - Exercise and Reward Toy for Dogs
- NEW The Nero Ball ULTRA is a Brand New Designed For Active Dogs
- Used by Police K-9 and Military Working Dog Teams Worldwide
- Better Than A Regular Ball - Rope Allows You To Throw Further
- Motivate and Exercise Your Dog - No Cumbersome Launcher Needed!!
- USED TO TRAIN, MOTIVATE AND STRENGTHEN BOND BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR DOG.
Starmark Bob-A-Lot Interactive Pet Toy, Large
- Exercises and feeds your dog at the same time
- The Large bottom Chamber fits up to 3 cups of Food - enough for a full meal
- Adjustable openings at the top and bottom accommodate most types of dog Food and allow you to regulate the difficulty level
- Weighted anti-slip bottom makes the toy wobble erratically enticing your dog to play
ALLRIER Dog Chew Toys for Aggressive Chewers, Puppy Dog Training Treats Teething Rope Toys for Boredom, Dog Puzzle Treat Food Dispensing Ball Toys for Small Large Dogs
- 【HEALTHY CHEWING】Why do dogs like chewing？Chewing is a natural behavior of dogs. We don't need to stop it, just guide it properly. ALLRIER's durable & tough dog toy is made of 100% natural rubber, nontoxic and bite resistant extremely , support for heavy or aggressive chewers. Ensure your dog can play and chew it safely, and easy to clean.
- 【IDEAL DESIGN】Our new dog chew toy designed with 360 degree rubber granular cleaner around outside, and a double-layered sharp tooth cleaning mechanism in order to clean dog's teeth efficiently. Designed with the new powerful sucker keeps the chew toy fixed and can interactively train the dog's bite force.
- 【STRONG TOOTH】Clean your dog's teeth, make your dog healthier. Made with two types of hardness durable materials. Varying hardness provides extra satisfaction while dogs chewing. Many dogs suffer from bad breath and periodontitis due to poor oral hygiene, but chew toy can rub off the tartar and make your dog's teeth healthier.
- 【REDUCE BAD BEHAVIORS】Dear puppy is alone at home, are you still worried? Kill the boring time, relieve the anxiety and stress, to make dogs’ life more fulfilling. Our new upgraded dog rope toy can effectively help your dog release excess energy and prevent dog from bad behavior caused by long-term boredom. It enhances the dog's enthusiasm, and makes your relationship with the dog closer, improve the pet's intelligence and let its emotions be released.
- 【EXCELLENT SERVICE】Before you decide to buy this product, it's necessary to tell you that the suction cup of this toy can work better on a smooth and flat surface. Please not to use it on matte wooden floors, dusty walls and concrete surface.We are committed to designing the best toys for dogs, each of our products undergoes rigorous quality testing. We know that dog's behavior is unpredictable, so if you have any questions, please contact us and we will be happy to answer your questions.
ASOCEA Dog Extendable Teaser Wand Pet Flirt Stick Pole Puppy Chasing Tail Interactive Toy for Small Medium Large Dogs Training Playing Exercise
- This is a great interactive outside toy, which can help to promote mutual communication during playing.
- Funny toy for all sizes of dogs, can be regarded as a training tool and provides the physical exercise dogs need.
- Available in two substitutable tail toy, two rope toys that can be used as normal rope toys. You can play with you dog everywhere,especially for the aggressive chewers.
- Durable nylon chord and extendable collapsible pole save the space and easy to take out.
- SIZE:Length of holder:10.", stretch to 35", length of rope:40" .We have replacement tail toy sold alone for the dog flirt pole in our shop,Welcome to buy if you need.
Dog Bite Tug Toy - Durable, Interactive Toys for Medium to Large Dogs - Perfect for Tug of War, Fetch & Puppy Training - Safe Fire Hose Dog Tug with Strong Handle - Tough Floating Pull Toy (Large)
- WILL LAST OR YOUR MONEY BACK! - If you’re tired of spending money on those cheaply made linen or jute tugs and dog ropes that get destroyed within a few hours, this tug is the ONE you’re looking for. Our tug is made of the highest quality firehose material to ensure that your dog will never tear it when having fun.
- THE MOST DURABLE TUG TOY ON AMAZON! - Some other tug toys are cheap and look nice, but they’re not sturdy & safe for your canine friend. Unlike others, this 11.8x2.4" tug is carefully HANDMADE by dog lover who cares! It’s built to hold up to 220 pounds (100 kg), what makes it the best tug on the market. Try it, thank yourself later.
- MULTIPURPOSE, DOGS LOVE IT! - We believe that interactive play will help strengthen bond between you and your furry buddy, keep him happy and healthy. Bull Fit tug is great reward and exercise toy, suitable for indoor and outdoor play. It’s designed for tug of war, fetch, Schutzhund, agility, weight pulling, dock diving, spring pole workout and more!
- ATTENTION, READ BEFORE BUYING - This bite tug is built safe and tough but no toy is indestructible. It’s perfect training tool for medium to large breeds and big puppies, but NOT a chew toy. Don’t allow your doggie to keep the toy after interaction has finished. However, it will hold up to the daily rigors of Police K-9, Military, Sport and other Working Dog use.
- 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED - Having a satisfied customer is all we aim at. But if you are not satisfied, for any reason, we offer you a full refund, no questions asked! Don’t miss this HEAVY-DUTY dog tug toy!
CHEERING PET Dog Agility Equipment, 28 Piece Dog Obstacle Course for Training and Interactive Play Includes Dog Agility Tunnel, Adjustable Hurdles, Poles, Whistle, Rope Toy with Carrying Case
- A COMPLETE SET OF DOG AGILITY EQUIPMENT: Set up the perfect outdoor exercise course for your dog! Our 28 piece set includes a 58.5” long tunnel, 2 vertical poles, 8 slalom poles, adjustable hurdle, string, rope toy, whistle, pause box, stakes, and carrying bags.
- PERFECT FOR DOG AGILITY TRAINING: Train your eager pup to be the perfect furry athlete! This agility training gear is a must-have for competition workouts and preparing for shows. It’s great for new dogs getting into the world of competing or experienced pets getting in tip-top shape.
- A GREAT BONDING EXPERIENCE FOR YOU AND YOUR COMPANION: This is better than dog toys! Spend some quality time with your pooch by getting involved with its playtime. With this play equipment your dog, big or small, can get a great workout while running and jumping freely.
- EASY SETUP & STORAGE: Setting up your obstacle training course is quick and easy! It comes with 3 carrying bags that make it easy to carry and store. Portable bags have carrying handles so you can easily pack and transport the equipment from the park to the big stage.
- PREMIUM QUALITY 28 PIECE AGILITY TRAINING EQUIPMENT SET: Each piece of our set is made to last! The tube is constructed using high quality 190T polyester cloth that won’t tear easily so it’s sure to handle your high-spirited pet! It’s lightweight and easy to lug around so you can use it anywhere, anytime.
Adoption of Retired Greyhounds: Transition to Home Life
When choosing to adopt retired greyhound it is important to understand the basis issues of dog training that must be addressed as the dog transitions to your home life.
Retired Greyhounds are dogs that have been trained in some of the most elite of dog training schools. Because the Greyhound, as a general rule, is very accommodating and easy to care for, families often seek to own one, even during their late stages of life after racing. However, because the retired Greyhound has live a life of rigid training and fitness, it is important that he only be adopted into families who can accommodate the continuing desire to be active and, yet, provide a home in which they can relax into their retirement years.
For most retired Greyhounds the physical sensory capacity is remarkable. Often, the physical senses are even more powerful in the Greyhound than that of the human population. For this reason, Greyhounds often easily associate sounds with activities and tend to block out other sounds for which no meaning has been tied to them. Beyond their keen ability to recognize specific sounds, retired Greyhounds also experience a greater capacity for visual reasoning. In fact, the retired Greyhound, above all other dog breeds, has the greatest capacity for peripheral vision and may, in fact, see things that even you will not see. And beyond all this, their sense of smell is one of the most powerful tools provided to them.
When bringing the retired Greyhound into your home, it is important to first understand the impact the change of environment will have. While the Greyhound's senses provide the best tools for familiarizing with the environment, it will take several days for the Greyhound to become comfortable in the home. Using hand gestures commonly used by the Greyhound trainers will provide for some ease of transition during this period as the Greyhound will respond more comfortably to your hand signals than to the verbal communication.
Teaching your retired Greyhound the meaning of key verbal communication will be a challenging experience for both of you. Using simple two word phrases, in a consistent and monotone approach, will teach your Greyhound how to respond to specific words you may speak. For instance, simply telling the Greyhound to get into a car will not produce the result you want. Instead, you must say, "Car" to the Greyhound, in a light and respectful manner, and then take the Greyhound for a ride in the car. Eventually, the retired Greyhound will relate car with the actual ride in the vehicle. The key, then is simple and efficient methods of communication.
Using rewards to train the Greyhound can also be effective, especially when coorelating sounds. When you want to capture the attention of your Greyhound with a simple sound, use treats to teach the Greyhound that positive reward is associated with the sound. Doing this repetition several times a day, over several days, will yield a positive step in training the Greyhound to view you as the leader of the home and he will follow you with respect.
As with any pet adoption process, the key to positive outcomes lies in the consistent behavioral training process. With retired Greyhounds, most training is complete when the dog arrives in your home. However, this training may not be consistent with that which is appropriate for home life. To transition the retired Greyhound to the comfort of home, using simply training tools, consistently and calmly, will provide for significant results in just a few weeks. | <urn:uuid:3a34faa8-09cb-441a-93fe-0b6c5304c8bf> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://exercisespractice.com/best-dog-training-toys | 2021-10-26T21:35:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587926.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20211026200738-20211026230738-00276.warc.gz | en | 0.920121 | 3,264 | [
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Attract new customers online in 60 minutes
Do you operate a retail business or a hospitality establishment? Do you want to create more effective online communication to attract more customers? Attend the “How to attract new online customers in 60 minutes” coaching session and create online communication for the audience you want to reach!
Because of the wide range of tools available on the Internet, it’s sometimes difficult to select the right channels to communicate consistently and effectively. You wonder if it makes sense to communicate online when your business is anchored in a local dynamic. You also want to attract new customers who are younger and/or more connected and provide them with services and information more easily via digital tools. How can you achieve this? The answer in 60 minutes!
New customers in just 60 minutes!
By the end of the hour-long coaching session, you’ll be able to:
- Select the right tools to communicate online and reach the customers you want.
- Improve your local visibility
- Create a list of topics which could be of interest to your online audience to communicate on social networks on a regular basis
How can you benefit from this coaching?
In order to ensure that the coaching meets your needs, a diagnosis of your activity must be made. Our Retail team will then contact you within 24 hours to discuss it in more detail and to recommend a list of coaching sessions that are best suited to your situation.
Specialists in digital communication
Greg MalcauseBusiness, marketing and communication specialist
Greg Malcause provides audit and business, marketing and communication services.
He shares his time between launching his own entrepreneurial projects (notably in hospitality) and coaching other project leaders.
His approach targets both players who are just getting started and those who already have a business and want to give it a boost.
Jessica NielsenCommunication specialist
Jessica Nielsen is a press communication specialist at All Colors of Communication and has been working in the field of communication for almost 7 years. Her hobby? Juggling words and telling stories. Her goal? To teach her clients how to harness the power of press relations!
Gauthier De JongheCreative strategist
Co-founder of the Plan B communication agency and with 20 years of brand strategy and advertising experience, Gauthier De Jonghe will help you analyse your targets, the category codes and your message and assist you with concept creation, media strategy and deployment.
What are the requirements to benefit from this service?
In order to prepare for the meeting, if you can:
- think about the audiences you want to target
- prepare a list of communication tools you already use
Do you have other, more urgent, needs than this? A regional team with diverse expertise has been established to provide Brussels entrepreneurs affected by the COVID-19 crisis with a quick and effective response and to help them recover. Loan mediation, financial and legal advice and psychological coaching… Get help from our specialists!
About speed coaching
Given the measures announced for retail outlets and hospitality establishments in Brussels, hub.brussels has set up a series of coaching sessions to quickly meet the needs of these two sectors, explore options and expand horizons.
More speed coaching sessions:
This coaching will help you find the platform best suited to your needs and the tools to implement it quickly.
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I want to be in the arena. I want to be brave with my life. And when we make the choice to dare greatly, we sign up to get our asses kicked. We can choose courage or we can choose comfort, but we can’t have both. Not at the same time.
People tell you the world looks a certain way. Parents tell you how to think. Schools tell you how to think. TV. Religion. And then at a certain point, if you’re lucky, you realize you can make up your own mind. Nobody sets the rules but you. You can design your own life.
Carrie Ann Moss
Don’t wait for your feelings to change to take the action. Take the action and your feelings will change.
It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.
The whole secret of a successful life is to find out what is one’s destiny to do, and then do it.
Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking.
Dreams don’t work unless you do.
John C. Maxwell
If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.
Focus on being productive instead of busy.
Don’t quit yet, the worst moments are usually followed by the most beautiful silver linings. You have to stay strong, remember to keep your head up and remain hopeful. | <urn:uuid:fd82c917-1540-4722-bd60-53f1391b9ef1> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://motivatingdaily.com/category/motivatingdaily/ | 2021-10-28T07:29:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323588282.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20211028065732-20211028095732-00356.warc.gz | en | 0.922661 | 325 | [
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Python typing annotating second-order functions
def my_function(other_function: Callable) -> Callable: return other_function
Pycharm run all unit tests in a folder
What I’d do as
cd tests python3 -m unittest
in Pycharm is right-clicking on a directory in Project view and “Run unittests”
Open/Closed principle: you should be able to open a module/class to add stuff easily, but otherwise you shouldn’t need to touch it for existing stuff.
Wrote a line like
if dir is not None .., but
dir is a builtin! It returns all the names in the current scope.
You can add Watches, values that will be shown and tracked! Nice for debugging stuff that needs values that are deep in other variables
Python unittests run at the end of the class/module
setUpClass(cls)gets called before tests from one class get run, not once per test
tearDownClass(cls)gets called before tests from one class get run, not once per test
- Both need to be class methods, a la:1
class Test(unittest.TestCase): @classmethod def setUpClass(cls): cls._connection = createExpensiveConnectionObject()
- should be implemented as normal functions
Aaanad if you set any class variables, you can still access them as
self.xxxfrom within the tests!
or in arguments
Neat thing seen in detectron
def argparser(epilog=None): ... x = epilog or "here's some text"
Where “here’s some text” is a long string that doesn’t really belong in the function signature.
A really nice pattern, much better than my usual
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My name is Robert Silva and I am 19 years old.
I am participating in Karate since I was 3.
I started to train with Sheryl and Lars more than a year ago because I needed to loose weight in 6 weeks because of my championship fight and I needed to have more strength. Within 6 weeks I lost 10kg and I got really muscular and I was ready to fight.
Since I started training with Sporty Lifestyle Aruba my life has changed and the coaches are really supporting me not only in the training sessions but also mentally to make me a better person. Sheryl and Lars are my family now.
In my last championships this year I won the Gold medal in the Open of Las Vegas and the Bronze medal in the Copa Simon Bolivar.
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Blue Jackets' Jarmo Kekalainen goes rogue again, picks KHL rookie 21st overall in NHL draft
The NHL draft isn’t the same without Jarmo Kekalainen giving draft experts something to criticize, and the Blue Jackets’ general manager has done it again.
After waiting until the fourth round to make his first pick last year, Kekalainen got going sooner in the 2020 NHL draft by using the 21st overall pick to select Yegor Chinakhov, a 19-year-old Russian right wing who’s currently a rookie in the Kontinental Hockey League.
Chinakhov, who was eligible to be drafted last year, is listed at 5 feet 11, 179 pounds and has a left shot. He’s said to be a swift skater and is off to a fast start for the Avangard Omsk with five goals, two assists and seven points in 12 games.
Kekalainen announced the pick during the NHL’s first-ever virtual draft using his standard monotone delivery. Hours after acquiring center Max Domi and a third-round pick from the Montreal Canadiens for forward Josh Anderson, he stared straight into the camera and smirked – probably imagining what draft experts were saying.
More likely, they frantically were trying to learn more about Chinakhov, who is the third Russian forward Kekalainen has drafted in the past three years, after taking Kirill Marchenko in the second round (2018) and Dmitri Voronkov in the fourth round (2019).
It wasn't the first time Kekalainen has gone "off the board" or against what most experts predicted he'll do. That goes back to his decision to take Pierre-Luc Dubois third overall in 2016 rather than Finnish winger Jesse Puljujarvi – the consensus third pick among analysts that year behind Auston Matthews (Toronto) and Patrik Laine (Winnipeg).
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League of their own
The Hastings All-Stars swept five games and outscored their opponents 82-15 to win the Canadian Little League Championships in Val-d’Or, Que., on Saturday. The score, however, belies the backstory of this gritty team from blue-collar East Vancouver. The 11 boys and a girl (Katie Reyes, who homered in the final game) share one overbooked ball diamond with 22 teams. Money is so tight, some players’ fees were covered by KidSport, which helps low-income athletes. Now they’re off to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. Their first game will be broadcast on ESPN on Aug. 22.
Green party Leader Elizabeth May is testing the waters, and patience, of party members as she searches the country for a winnable riding. She previously ran unsuccessfully in 2006 in the London North Centre by-election. Then, it was a suicide mission against Tory Peter MacKay in Central Nova. And now, determined to get into the Commons, she has chosen the riding of Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound. At least that’s what she implied last week, when she told local media it was “definitely tempting” to run there. The more likely spot is the left-coast riding of Saanich-Gulf Islands. Local media report she is house hunting in Sidney, B.C. “My heart is here,” she said of the seaside community, “but I just want to make sure.”
Bolt’s the name. Bolt’s the game.
How fast is Usain Bolt? In the time it takes to read these two sentences, the Jamaican sprinter ran 100 m at the Berlin World Championships Sunday. His 9.58-second romp chopped an astonishing 0.11 seconds off his own world record, set a year ago at the Beijing Olympics. This time there was no showboating, just an awesome display of fluid grace and pure speed. On Tuesday, Bolt also easily advanced in the 200-m event. The finals were to be run Thursday. Many sports experts had predicted it would be decades before a human reached the speed Bolt clocked in Berlin. For instance, American Jim Hines ran 9.95 at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. It took 28 years, and a series of incremental improvements, before Jamaican-born Canadian Donovan Bailey pared 0.11 seconds off Hines’ time. Back in 1930, the world record was held by Canadian Percy Williams. His time, 10.3 seconds, now wouldn’t even qualify him for a world-class race. As for the next leap forward in human performance? Perhaps as soon as Bolt’s next race.
DeLay dances back from career death
Reality TV is to reality what the undead are to death. This may explain why so many celebs suffering career rigor mortis spring to second life on prime-time TV. The latest and most unlikely example is Tom DeLay, the former Republican House majority leader. The 62-year-old Texan will appear on the new season of Dancing With the Stars along with such luminaries as Donny Osmond (whose sister Marie famously fainted on a previous season) and ex-NFL star Michael Irvin. DeLay should keep the show in line: he was known as “the Hammer” for his methods of enforcing party discipline. Still, he’ll be dancing under a cloud. He was forced from the House in 2006 after he was charged with conspiring to violate campaign finance laws. The case has yet to go to trial. Dancing in front of a jury? Should be good practice.
Remembering Sgt.Gander, dog of war
Frightened Japanese soldiers called him the “black devil.” But to members of the Royal Rifles of Canada fighting in Hong Kong, “Sgt.” Gander, their giant Newfoundland dog, was their guardian angel. Their mascot was not only a loyal companion, he was a fierce fighter, repelling advancing Japanese soldiers on several occasions as they invaded Hong Kong in December 1941. In his last heroic act, Gander grabbed a grenade in his jaws, and was carrying it away from wounded Canadians and back toward the enemy lines when it exploded. Last weekend some of the surviving Hong Kong veterans unveiled a granite monument in Ottawa. It carries the names of some 1,975 Canadian men and women who served there, and one remarkable dog.
RCMP in New Brunswick say a woman’s fantastic tale of being forced to drive 14 hours to Toronto while a mysterious tattooed hijacker held her at gunpoint is a hoax. Marcia Simmons, 44, of Noonan, N.B., went missing from her home on Aug. 8, and resurfaced the next day in Ontario. She told police that a man had jumped into her car at a local campground, and kept her hostage behind the wheel, ultimately setting her free three hours after they arrived in the Big Smoke. Although she provided investigators with a highly detailed description—right down to the brand of clothes the assailant was wearing, and the distinctive stars tattooed on his neck—some things never rang true. “I don’t know any man who can spend 17 hours without a pee,” RCMP Sgt. David Vautour, told reporters. It’s still unclear why Simmons made up the tale, but she may face mischief charges.
A royal wedding ‘understanding’
A royal wedding would be a nice diversion for recession-weary Brits. They may get their wish, though not soon, if the latest rumours surrounding Prince William and Kate Middleton are more accurate than the 10,000 previous rumours. News of the World reports that the two, together for almost eight years now, have reached an “understanding.” The paper defines the understanding as leading toward marriage, but falling short of an actual engagement. Both are 27 and the potential bride is amassing nicknames from “Waitie Katie” to “Kate Middle-aged.” Timing is everything. The prince is heavily booked through 2010 with royal tours to South Africa and Australia and his training as a search-and-rescue helicopter pilot. Most expect the deed to be done before 2012 so as not to interfere with London’s Summer Olympic Games, and grandmother Queen Elizabeth’s diamond jubilee of her reign. The betting is on 2011, but don’t order the roses just yet.
The wrath of Khan
Shah Rukh Khan is one of India’s most famous men, but apparently that doesn’t cut him any slack with U.S. border agents. The 43-year-old Bollywood heartthrob was detained and questioned for two hours when he arrived at Newark Airport earlier this month, on his way to an Indian Independence Day parade in Chicago. Initially, he complained about the aggressive interrogation in a text message to reporters. “I was really hassled, perhaps because of my name being Khan.” And his detention has provoked outrage back home. But Khan later said the agents were just doing their job—although he plans to limit future travel to the U.S. Coincidentally—or not—his next film is about an innocent Muslim man detained by U.S. authorities in the wake of 9/11. The timing has led some to suggest Khan’s complaints were a publicity stunt, something he denies. “I don’t want to sound pompous but Shah Rukh Khan doesn’t need publicity stunts to be in the public eye,” he says.
Tangled up in blue
A red-faced Long Branch, N.J., police rookie is living down her run-in with folk/rock legend and all-around-eccentric Bob Dylan. She responded after neighbours reported a suspicious man standing in the rain, peering into an empty house. The shabbily dressed 68-year-old said he was out for a walk. He had no ID and the name and face meant nothing to officer Kristie Buble. When the old gent said he was headlining that night at a concert with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp, well, it was time for a ride in the cruiser. Tour staff at Dylan’s hotel sorted out the mess. Now comes speculation that Dylan was seeking out the nearby boyhood home of Bruce Springsteen. He has explored the roots of other influential rock stars, including arriving unannounced at the former Winnipeg home of Neil Young.
Céline’s titanic news
Canadian songstress Céline Dion is with child. The 41-year-old and her 67-year-old husband, René Angélil, reportedly conceived with the help of a team of New York fertility specialists. The high-powered pair already have an eight-year-old son, René-Charles, but Angélil’s recent battle with cancer had put the idea of additional offspring in doubt. Regardless, the new prince or princess should be well-provided for. Forbes recently ranked Dion No. 3 on its list of top-earning women in Hollywood, and last year’s world tour earned her an impressive US$235 million. Time to break out the maternity wear. Or in Q-tip-thin Céline’s case, size two.
The dirt on Andrews
ESPN’s college football sidelines reporter Erin Andrews became an unwitting Internet sensation when a wacko used a hidden pinhole camera to film her naked in a hotel room. Now she’s gotten dirty in front of the camera on her own terms. A photo spread in GQ magazine has the Atlanta-based Andrews dressed in football garb, slathered in mud and surrounded by a dressing room full of equally grubby players. Try as she might, she doesn’t look like one of the guys.
Another celebrity puff piece
It seems Brad Pitt had a past relationship that made his eyes “glaze over.” No, it wasn’t with Jennifer Aniston; it was with the demon weed. Last Friday Pitt had a sit-down with HBO’s Real Time host Bill Maher, ostensibly to flog his latest movie Inglourious Basterds. Things veered off topic as Maher recalled a New Year’s Eve party where he witnessed Pitt rolling “the most perfect” joint he had ever seen. “I’m an artist,” Pitt replied. But now, with six kids and partner Angelina Jolie to contend with, Pitt has put such things behind him, he said. Pot left him bored and isolated. “I was turning into a damn doughnut.” Mmm, doughnuts. | <urn:uuid:0fef8bc1-9b97-4175-bd04-aaeff8ee1f90> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://www.macleans.ca/news/newsmakers-of-the-week-august-21/ | 2021-10-28T09:20:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323588282.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20211028065732-20211028095732-00356.warc.gz | en | 0.966766 | 2,251 | [
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A boy swims near floating trash during flood season in the floating village on the Mekong river bank on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Aug. 11, 2018. According to Water.org, approximately 4 million people out of the total population in Cambodia lack access to safe water, and 6 million lack access to improved sanitation.—GlobalCitizen.org
According to Water.org:
To learn more about the importance of clean water and take steps to help ensure access to it, check out some of these organizations and websites:
Water.org—Co-founded by Matt Damon, this organization is on a mission to bring water and sanitation to the world.
The Water Project—Make a donation, raise funds or host a water challenge to help supply water for communities in Africa.
The Rainforest Site—Check out these 10 ways you can conserve water in your home.
NRDC.org—The Natural Resources Defense Council offers 6 ways to help keep our water clean.
TheGuardian.com—What do you think of these 5 innovations offering a unique approach to the water crisis?
WaterFootprint.org—Learn about the amount of water used to produce all the goods and services we use.
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Moncler 'Ecrins' Down Jacket Navy
AW21 Ecrins Down Jacket Black
This 'Ecrins' Down Jacket by 'Moncler' is made from a glossy nylon, filled with the a luxurious goose down and fitted with a high level of utility of pockets on the sleeve. In addition is the inclusion of a fixed hood for increased protection from the elements. This creation from the brand takes on a rich navy hue, ensuring you’ll stay seen both on the peaks and in the streets.
- Down Filled Body
- Toggle Pull Hood
- Drawstring Hem
- 2 Side Slash Pockets
- Full Length 2 Stage Zip Closure
Composition & Care
Body & Hood Lining: 100% Polyester
Lining: 100% Nylon
Filling: 90% Goose Down, 10% Goose Feathers
- Do Not Wash
- Do Not Bleach
- Do Not Tumble Dry
- Iron Max Temp. 110°C
- Dry Cleanable
Delivery & Returns
UK Standard DHL Delivery
We're currently offering free UK delivery and returns on all full price items. Any orders that include sale/outlet items will be charged £5.99 delivery.
Once your order has left us, you will receive an email containing an number to track its progress online.
Our shipping partner, DHL, also offers you the flexibility to make changes to your delivery while your purchase is on its way to you. Enter your mobile number at checkout to receive an SMS notification after your order has been dispatched, follow the link provided and choose from a range of options.
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Colorbond Suppliers Perth
A muted tone, Riversand® is a neutral canvas that rests easily in all living environments. Matt Surfmist® delivers a subtle fresh finish to structures. The Matt finish emphasises neutrality, functionality and flexibility and does not impose itself on a buildings character. Neutrality is the hallmark or signature of this colour and the Matt finish adds greatly to its subtleness and distinctive nature. The Matt finish communicates Shale Grey™’s intensely inviting stylish character. Pale Eucalypt® is a favoured choice for Australian homes, reflecting the colour and grandeur of the Australian gum. Its gentle, muted hue is suggestive of tranquillity and beauty, and captures the essence of Australian flora.
It is environment friendly too, being made mostly of recyclable material. Colorbond fencing offers remarkable privacy with a seamless pattern and no gaps.
Building And Roofing
This fencing provides the strength of Colorbond® steel, is designed to Australian standards, comes in a range of colours and is protected by a 10-year complete fence warranty, giving you peace of mind. View Lysaght’s 10 Year Fencing Warranty terms and conditions here. COLORBOND® steel Lysaght custom orb roofing and cladding sheets are available in a wide array of different colours to match absolutely any building project and is made in Australia using BlueScope steel. Corrugated Iron sheets are among the world’s most popular metal roofing products due to its high quality and versatility. These corrugated iron roofing panels, which are also known as Custom Orb, are suitable for traditional and contemporary roofing projects alike.
We can help with small jobs to even the most complex enquiries. Warm, neutral and contemporary, Riversand® is both sophisticated and serene. Like the bleached wash of driftwood, it is diffuse and soothing, quietly reflecting the quality of the Australian light.
Colorbond Fencing Colour Names & Aliases
Colorbond fencing is perfect for fences that are a standard height, but it can also be adapted for shorter fences. Colorbond fencing is a choice for when you want to install a fence and not have to worry about it for a number of years to come. Bring out the designer in you, with timber grain looks, vertical or horizontal slats. Team Work Fencing Contractors offer fence installation and repairs in Perth for commercial and industrial applications.
Central Roofing Supplies is a Tasmanian owned and operated roofing and home improvements manufacturer. Our extensive range of products includes roofing, rainwater products, patio systems, and an innovative range of fascia designs that are custom made in Hobart. Our Vision is to expand and continue as leaders in steel building construction throughout Western Australia.
It blends with sandy beach environments, inner city spaces and suburban landscapes. Deep Ocean® is a conservative yet appealing colour that mimics the richness and depth of the ocean, and the vast blue haze of a distant mountain range. It is a classic, conservative, safe and neutral colour that appeals to a wide range of consumers throughout Australia. A supremely versatile hue, Wallaby® will find firm adherents in both the commercial and contemporary homebuilding arenas. A rich, rusty red colour reminiscent of Australia’s famed Outback, Terrain® possesses inherent warmth that lends it instant authenticity and honesty.
Perth Roofing Services
We have worked with Selection Steel for 3 years and find their products to be first class. We are very happy with our working relationship with Selection Steel and would definitely recommend them to other builders.
We can put you directly in touch with BlueScope® or we can answer your questions as we are quite familiar with this product. Colorbond® Steel is made right here in Australia to exacting Australian standards (AS1397 and AS/NZS 2728). It is time and condition tested in Australia’s harshest conditions. BlueScope® been making genuine Colorbond® Steel and steel products for more than 50 years. Earlier we mentioned that Colorbond® is field tested in extreme conditions.
Colorbond Fencing Colour Range:
Our steel wall cladding products are ideal for a range of applications, from suburban homes to commercial and industrial buildings. With a wide range of profiles and Colorbond® colours to choose from, Steeline wall cladding adds an element of style to any structure. Colorbond Steel Roofing offers a fantastic range of colour choices that are ideal for any exterior and any type of home design. Whether you’re building a new home or upgrading an old roof, you’ll love the beautiful look of top quality Colorbond Steel. Lysaght fencing is made from Colorbond® material manufactured by Bluescope Steel.
It’s not easy to survive outdoors in our harsh Australian climates. You need a product that can handle it all, from wind and hail to extreme heat, cold and dust. Representing 50 years of Australian R&D, Colorbond is subjected to vigorous testing for corrosion, durability, adaptability and exposure, so you know it’s built to last. We provide peace of mind to the end user through the backing of BlueScope steel warranties. Whatever your gutter, downpipe or fascia needs, we have the materials to match and compliment your existing materials, or to create a whole new look for your home or building.
Our innovative fascia designs are manufactured using the full Colorbond® range in our Hobart factory. Available in unique curved designs or variable high front designs we’re able to custom make fascia to complement your design. All our coil is sourced by John and comes with mill certificates to ensure you our customers that you are supplied with an Australian standard product. Not only does Metro Gutters offer a FREE onsite quote, but we will also beat any genuine written quote.
This is because it does not have any vertical gaps, visible footholds or loose palings. • Colorbond fencing does not rust, corrode, rot or warp over time which makes it one of the most durable fencing options available in the market. Afterall you do not want to get stranded because you choose an inexperienced contractor.
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Downpipes Fielders manufacture various steel accessories to complete your gutters and downpipes. Pops, elbows, and straps are manufactured in a range of sizes depending which state you are in. SlimDek 210® As an integral part of the KingFlor® range, SlimDek 210® promises lower floor depths with the same strength and durability of all KingFlor® designs. KingFlor® KF70® This Fielders steel formwork product meets the increased market demand for lightweight large span profiles. KingFlor® KF40® Fielders KingFlor® KF40® SquashCut™ is a revolutionary steel formwork product highly suitable for all types of concrete slab construction. Concealed Fix Roofing Fielder’s concealed fix roofing profiles are developed to suit a variety of structural applications and to withstand harsh environmental conditions. Our delivery team service major cities daily and regional centres every other day.
- We’ll be in and out before you know it and the only evidence we were ever there will be a perfectly installed fence on your property.
- An average gutter replacement job will usually get done in a day, but as with any trade work it really depends on the size and how much work is involved.
- Both Zincalume and Colorbond are quality steel roofing products by Australia’s Bluescope steel.
- A few weeks ago, we used hi-pages to engage a roofing contractor -TSG – to replace a roof.
- No matter the project, big or small, we will work with you to ensure the quality of our flashing and cappings as well as your satisfaction as our valued customer.
- Consider adding a tough Colorbond gate to your fence for maximum security and privacy.
You can view our full range of products in our current Catalogue Flip book. BGC Metal Roofing install more metal roofs to homes in Western Australia than any other company and enjoys the benefits of steady volumes and consistently lower prices than its competitors. Colorbond is a very light weight, durable and economical form of gate security. With a welded steel frame and surround capping, our family can design and build a custom gate to suit your property.
Lysaght Colorbond Fencing
To enhance corrosion resistance, this base is then covered in a metallic coating incorporating Activate® technology. COLORBOND® Steel is manufactured in Australia to Australian Standards (AS1397 and AS/NZS 2728) and tested in some of the harshest Australian conditions over the last 50 years. Combined Metal Industries produces high quality COLORBOND® products that will last a lifetime. Our roofing and walling materials are manufactured from the highest grade BlueScope Steel and can be custom designed for your specific project requirements. Combined Metal Industries are Perth & Western Australia’s leading supplier of steel roofing supplies.
This boundary fencing is between 900mm to 2100mm high and offers your home robust and secure protection. Unlike some other fencing specialists who use imported, inferior and cheap painted steel, we use only BlueScope Colorbond made here in Australia to withstand our tough climate. When you buy your fencing from us, you can be reassured that our Colorbond fences are designed to strict Australian standards – never anything less. Every six months or so, give your Colorbond® steel products a shower with some fresh water. Regular showers for roofing are not necessary unless you have placed Colorbond® in an area of high industrial fall out…i.e.
Available in zinc/al or with a colour finish, Stratco Roofing, Walling and Cladding will resist chipping and corrosion for years to come. Continuous steel roofing sheets can be securely fixed to form a valuable barrier to fire and sparks, torrential rain and forced roof entry by thieves. Unlike other cladding materials, Stratco steel sheeting is light and easy to install, saving on building costs. When installed correctly with suitable insulation, steel cladding is thermal efficient; cooling down quickly in summer and keeping warm in winter, therefore saving on energy costs. We offer Perth’s most affordable Genuine Colorbond fences and gates. Find out about our own innovative retaining plinth “Retainaplinth” and our own unique profile designs that will improve the strength of your fencing. Our roofing and walling products are manufactured using the finest materials and include a range of roof profiles, cladding, colours, styles and finishes to suit virtually every application.
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ServiceNow Promotes Jade Global to ServiceNow Silver Services Partner
Jade Global Inc., a premier Cloud-focused integration, consulting, and IT outsourcing company, and a leading provider of ServiceNow services and solutions, today announced that it is now a ServiceNow Silver Services Partner. The achievement recognizes Jade Global’s demonstrated excellence in implementing ServiceNow applications and attaining high customer satisfaction.
The Silver partner status is conferred on partners who have completed multiple implementations with an average customer satisfaction score of 8.2 or better on a scale of 0 to 10. Jade has successfully completed several implementations with an average CSAT score of 9. The Silver tier partnership also requires a certain number of active implementations, certified Implementation Specialists, CSAT responses, and multiple product competencies. The enhanced partner status is a testimony to Jade’s capabilities and their highly skilled and certified ServiceNow consultants.
Karan Yaramada, the CEO of Jade Global said, “We have come a long way since the beginning of our partnership with ServiceNow in March, 2014. We are proud of delivering high quality implementation and customer satisfaction. Our constant endeavor is to provide the highest quality of service to our clients’ evolving needs, and this ideology has acted as a catalyst for us to introduce new solutions and accelerators built on the ServiceNow platform to our clients. With the upgraded partnership status, we are set to deliver bigger projects to our client base.“
Jade Global, one of the selected few Silver partners globally, specializes in implementing the entire ServiceNow applications portfolio, including IT Service Management, IT Operations Management, IT Business Management, and the platform. Jade Global’s plethora of accelarators and solutions also includes JadeConnect – the first and only ServiceNow certified integration solution for Oracle EBS.
About Jade Global
Jade Global is a premier Advisory, Integration, Testing, Cloud & Consulting Services, Business Solutions and IT outsourcing company headquartered in San Jose, California with offices in San Diego, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Boston, and Pune, and Hyderabad in India. With more than 700 employees worldwide, Jade Global is a trusted partner of choice to its clients. Jade’s global team of experts successfully deliver business and technology solutions across diverse industries to drive its customers' long term growth and success.
About Jade Global
Jade Global is a premier Advisory, Integration, Testing, Cloud & Consulting Services, Business Solutions and IT Outsourcing company that services clients across multiple technology platforms. It is headquartered in San Jose, California with offices in Philadelphia in US; Toronto in Canada; Reading in UK and Pune & Hyderabad in India. With more than 950+ employees worldwide, Jade Global is a trusted partner of choice to its clients. | <urn:uuid:b48783d6-6cd2-45fd-99db-0dcef8a1074e> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://www.jadeglobal.com/press-release/servicenow-promotes-jade-global-servicenow-silver-services-partner | 2021-10-16T18:21:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323584913.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20211016170013-20211016200013-00716.warc.gz | en | 0.922203 | 558 | [
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Fanta Mango 12oz (355ml) Can
Who could resist reaching for a thirst quenching Fanta! All the quality and taste you have come to know and love from this well known brand is now available in this delicious Fanta Mango flavour. Get in that summer mood every day with a refreshing Fanta!
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Digital Marketing Training for Pharma Companies - Confused about the best online marketing institute? If yes, then no need to worry as we are here to help. If you want to do Digital marketing courses for Pharma Companies then WebHopers Academy is the best online marketing training institute in Chandigarh tri-city. To know more details, feel free to contact us anytime by dialing +91 9856890001. You can also send us your queries through e-mail at [email protected]We provide the best training based on the practical training which makes it better than other institutes.
WebHopers Academy is one of the leading online marketing institutes in Chandigarh. It is one of the most trustworthy institutes nowadays as we provide 100% job guarantee. Our training is based on the latest trends and development which makes WebHopers Academy one of the best institutes from others.
What is Digital Marketing?
Online marketing means advertising products or services through digital channels such as search engines, websites, social media, email, and mobile apps. The people spend twice as much time online as they used to 12 years ago. Now people shop and buy things online and offline marketing is not effective as it used to be.
The only means of marketing is to connect with your audience in the right place and at the right time. The methods of Online Marketing which are becoming more common in our advanced technologies are
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
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Role of Digital Marketing Training for Pharma Companies
Digital marketing is a part of overall marketing strategies, no matter which industry are you in. There is a vast scope of internet marketing training for pharmaceutical companies. Online marketing in the pharma industry starts to transform the pharma and healthcare industry in the ways it has already transformed other industries like retail, media, airline, telecom, banking, and education industry.
Some pharma companies have not yet fully grow with the digital revolution and changing times, while others have. Well, patients are increasing rapidly and demanding the pharma industry to grow digitally and provides end to end services.
In the pharma world, online marketing is helping every person by providing the best services and quality of medicines. Today’s generation turns to the internet and social media for every single need in their lives, so health topics would be no surprise. With the help of online marketing, people are getting a few benefits like
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- Online consulting sessions
So we can say that online marketing has a great effect on pharma companies and there is a lot of scope in this field.
Best Institute for Digital Marketing Courses for Pharma Companies
As there are many institutes in Chandigarh which provide training in online marketing. But WebHopers Academy is the best and one of the leading institutes in Chandigarh as it is run by one of the reputed firm WebHopers Infotech Pvt. Ltd. In our institute, all the trainers are well experienced in the related field. The training in online marketing provided by our experts always depends on the latest trend in the industry. We believe in providing practical training to the students. Besides this the training is 100% job oriented.
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Ways to get Bangle Boxes for Successful Business
No doubt that you can better improve the whole image of your brand through innovative packaging. It helps you to target a maximum audience with a greater reach. We all know that bangles have been used by women all over the world as an elegant fashion accessory. But this jewellery accessory will look extra trendy and reasonable if it is packaged in durable and innovative box packaging.
Helps to Target Potential Audience
With the help of bangle box packaging, you will be able to target a potential audience at a high level. You have a choice to get the best bangle package boxes wholesale in different designs, shapes, and sizes that suits your product requirements. But no matter whatsoever design or the shape you choose, make sure it looks eye-catching and protective for the item. The audience is much more attracted towards the box design which is funky and has been colourfully printed with the glossy finishing.
It adds an Aesthetic Appeal
Even if you have put all your investment over the product quality, but at the end of the day audience will be more attracted towards the outer appearance of the bangle box. So it is important to give the whole packaging and outer outlook an aesthetic appeal. Customer will always prefer to buy these boxes which are multi-coloured and are attractive so they can better utilize the box later on as a recycling medium.
Provides Great Product Protection
When it comes to transportation, then bangles are extremely fragile and delicate. So it is needed to give them extra care and protection to prevent them from getting damaged! The use of cardboard material is considered to be extra stronger and sturdy which makebangle boxesbest for the packaging of bangles.
Brand Marketing and Advertising
To let your bangle product be the centre of attraction in the market, it is important to keep your advertising and brand marketing powerful. Custom bangle boxes are known to be self-advertising and hence it does not call for additional marketing if it is not designed cleverly. The marketing is heedful in gaining the attention of the audience and yet introducing your brand to be the prominent one in the market. You can make your branding technique powerful by including the bangle box with the brand logo, brand name, or product details. This will enable your target audience to know better about your brand and what you offer amid market competition. Indeed, modern tools and high-quality materials increase the product’s value and reduce working capital. Now every new and established business can invest in bangle boxes which allow them to print a positive image whenever they need to. In recent years, the jewelry market has changed and evolved. Therefore, many brands also adopted new ways of printing and manufacturing these boxes to push for more sales and standing out position. So you can also get the advantage of bangle boxes by placing your first order.
It is ideal for products’ shipping
When it comes to marketing, bangle packaging boxes play a key communicating role in adding extra value and a positive experience with the company. Hence, in the emerging market trends, every retailer can easily face challenges to educate their customers about the new services. The designers use the logo, slogans, and company name on box to stand the business’s image uniquely and create a form of connection between customers and suppliers. Many marketers believe that quality packaging and promotional ideas have an immense impact on customers’ minds and build a positive impression of the company. We know that customers love to keep their loyalty for the responsible brands. Therefore, the sustainable and high-quality bangle packaging boxesare considered leveraging options to add a compelling element to the shipping journey. The designers should avoid clutter and try to print all shipping information creatively.
How to choose the Box Styles?
As you plan to buy bangle package box wholesale, make sure you choose out of various box styles. This technique is known as customization. The whole art of customization will add to your box packaging with great versatility and uniqueness. Plus it even plays a vital role to fulfil different purposes to meet your target of successful brand marketing. The audience is much more attracted towards the box design which is funky. You can have the bangle box be styled up in the form of sections so you can use it as the storage box as well. This will eventually keep your bangles safe from facing discoloration. Try to give your box one such packaging design that is following your customer and product requirements.
How bangle boxes help to improve brand identity?
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Most towns and rural villages have a number of local charities set up to help the sick and needy, dating back to a time before the provision of state benefits such as pensions, free education, or access to free medical treatment. Chelveston is no exception.
Click on the links below to see details of the Charities that operate (or operated) within the parish.
There are a number of active local charities operating in the Parish. The Parish Council has the right to appoint or nominate Trustees to most of these.
For more information on the general working of charities, please check the Charity Commission website for details.
- Chelveston Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Trust (created 2014)
This trust was set up to distribute funds from the Chelveston Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund to the four parishes in which the Wind Farm site lies - Chelveston-cum-Caldecott, Dean & Shelton, Hargrave, and Melchbourne & Yelden.
- Educational Foundation of Abigail Bailey and Ann Levett (created 1760)
Originally set up by two ladies from South Derbyshire to fund schooling for the parish, the modern charity operates the village hall and provides educational grants.
- Friends of St John the Baptist Church (created 2010)
Set up to provide funds for maintenance, repairs and improvements to the fabric of the St John the Baptist Church.
- The Charity of James and Thomas Sawyer (created 1708).
Set up by the Will of James, and his son Thomas, Sawyer. Originally providing 4 almshouses in Chelveston, the modern charity now provides funds for those in distress within the parishes of Chelveston and Raunds.
- Michael and Christine Foulger Charitable Trust (created 2015)
Set up by the Will of the late Michael Foulger, this charity provides capital funding to the four beneficiary organisations - The Parish Council, the Parochial Church Council of St John the Baptist Church, the Educational Foundation that owns and operates the Village Hall, and the Chelveston branch of the Womens Institute.
The charity was created to run a new village hall in the former school rooms, following the closure of the school and the demise of the Village Institute (see below). The Association charity leased the school rooms from the Educational Foundation charity (who owned the building). In 2010, following several years of problems between the two charities, the parishioners requested the task of running a village hall be transferred to the Educational Foundation alone, and the Association charity was wound up and has been removed from the register of charities.
- Chelveston Village Institute (1980 - 1997).
The charity was actually created in order to sell off the former Village Institute land, after it had collapsed in the snow of March 1970. When the committee decided to sell off the land, they discovered there was no formal body that held the title to the land. Advice from the Charity Commission was to create a new charity, which would accept and register the assets of the committee and could then legally sell the land. The charity was wound up in 1997 and has been removed from the register of charities.
- George Wyldes's Charity for the provision of coals for poor widows (1931 - 2003)
George Wyldes [1846-1931] was a farmer & wheelwright in Chelveston, recorded at Top Farm from 1890-1914. Prior to this he had been a farmer in Newton Bromswold in 1881. In 1890 he was also recorded as the Assessor of Taxes for this parish.
His Will (dated 8 November 1929 and proved 26 March 1931) provided £75 to be invested and required that 2/3rds of the income derived went toward the maintenance of the church, whilst the remaining 1/3rd be spent on providing coals for the poor widows of the parish. The charity was wound up in 2003 and has been removed from the register of charities.
- Thomas Neale's Charity for the poor & needy (1765 - 2003).
Thomas Neale in his Will (dated 5 January 1765) left a legacy of £20, the income from which was to be distributed on Christmas Day at the church by the minster and Churchwardens to the poorest and most necessitous people of the parish. By 1849 the income was 20s (£1) per year, dropping to 12s (60p) in 1937. The charity was wound up in 2003 and has been removed from the register of charities | <urn:uuid:f4d64c6c-fa70-4c07-8607-e7917a25232c> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://www.chelveston-pc.gov.uk/charities.html | 2021-10-19T18:44:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585280.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20211019171139-20211019201139-00156.warc.gz | en | 0.964443 | 930 | [
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Stick Tank Wars
Stick Tank Wars belongs to Shooting and it is often associated with Gun Games and Stickman Games. This game has received 168 votes, 146 positive ones and 22 negative ones and has an average score of 4.1.
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|Title:||The Interrelationship of Drama and Athletics in Classical Greece|
|Author(s):||Larmour, David Henry James|
|Doctoral Committee Chair(s):||Sansone, David|
|Department / Program:||Classics|
|Degree Granting Institution:||University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign|
|Abstract:||The purpose of the dissertation is to argue for a change in the traditional approach to Greek drama and athletics: rather than viewing drama and athletics as essentially unrelated, it is preferable to consider each activity in the light of its relationship with the other.
Chapter one discusses the festival context in which both drama and athletics operate and shows that the conditions of performance are basically the same: dramatic and athletic victors receive similar prizes and have their victories recorded side by side. The rigid separation of athletic and dramatic/musical performances is artificial; the pyrrich dance, for instance, defies classification under the traditional headings.
Chapter two examines the element of conflict, the agon, which is at the root of both athletic and dramatic spectacles. The structures of both kinds of performance are similar and four basic analogies are proposed: (1) poet: athlete; (2) dramatic competition: athletic contest; (3) character in drama: athlete; (4) dramatic conflict: athletic contest.
Chapter three focuses on the texts of Greek tragedy and comedy. Athletic terminology and imagery are very common in most extant plays. Words to do with conflict (the agon), victory, wrestling and running are the most frequently used.
Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1987.
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Bertazzoni was born in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, home to Parmigiano-Reggiano, prosuitto di Parma, balsamic vinegar and a certain red sports car with a prancing horse logo. Now presided over by the fifth and sixth generation of the Bertazzoni family, all of their kitchen appliances, including ranges, cooktops and ovens, are imbued with the region’s deep passion and love of great food and a legacy of engineering excellence. Performance and Italian style are reflected in every detail, including the brilliantly colored paint, which is applied in a durable process developed for the automobile industry. Does the red look familiar? We thought it might. | <urn:uuid:f228b167-fc44-47f0-ab18-285ef894f07f> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://www.pirch.com/brands/bertazzoni | 2021-10-19T18:58:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585280.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20211019171139-20211019201139-00156.warc.gz | en | 0.957353 | 145 | [
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Xiamen in Fujian province has been selected to pilot the construction of 15-minute living circles, according to a list released by the Ministry of Commerce on Aug 30.
Officials from the Foreign Affairs Office of Xiamen, Fujian province, visited the Aotou Marine Economic Development Demonstration Zone in Xiang'an district on Aug 19.
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The Foreign Affairs Office of Xiamen city – located in East China's Fujian province – on Aug 6 had its sixth online video conference with the municipal government of Durban, in South Africa.
More than 300 foreign professionals in Xiamen, East China's Fujian province recently received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University.
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Can You Be Green and Save Money?
When I first heard about creating my own cleaning supplies, I thought. Hmm... fun but not for me. Then I read an article that said to have a party around it. Now that sounds like fun. Gather a group of your gal pals, everyone bring a load of glass jars to store the products and labels to mark them. On this site are some great recipes for furniture polish, all purpose cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, laundry detergent and more: http://www.womenandenvironment.org/campaignsandprograms/SafeCleaning/recipes. Divide up the products needed and everyone can mix away - with some glasses of wine. Just be sure not to mix up the wine with the cleaning products! | <urn:uuid:8ddf9544-69c4-4a14-9643-d447e52cb530> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://www.downtoearthfinance.com/post/can-you-be-green-and-save-money-1 | 2021-10-21T05:16:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585381.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20211021040342-20211021070342-00236.warc.gz | en | 0.947531 | 155 | [
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This post is in honor of my daughter’s 10th birthday.
A letter to my daughter:
It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since you have been on this earth. Where has the time gone? It’s hard to believe when you entered into this world you were only a mere 3 pounds 8 ounces! You came way too early, I was not ready. How glorious it was to hear your screaming cry as you first encountered this world! You have never ceased to amaze me from the day you were born. Even though you had so many odds against you—they didn’t matter, you defied them all!
You have been fearfully and wonderfully made by the hands of God (Psalm 139:4).
You have taught me it doesn’t matter how big or small a person is to be able to make their mark in this world. What you lack in size you make up in spirit.
God has given you not a spirit of fear, but of power, love and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7).
You are one of the most determined people I know. When everyone is swimming down the current you are swimming up. You are a perfect picture of what perseverance looks like. Keep swimming, never give up!
The first moment I saw you, I knew God had big plans for you (Jer. 29:11). Everyone in this world has been born with a purpose–my sweet child you were BORN TO FLY! No matter how many times you fall you always get right back up and want to try again. Most people would have given up long ago when they can’t get it right, but not you. Never lose your determination or will to keep trying. It will take you farther than you ever know.
Never let this world tell you, you can’t. Never believe you are anything less than who God says you are. I am glad God has made you small, so everyone can see how big your heart is. Your heart is filled with a kindness for others like none I’ve ever seen. Keep treating others with kindness and love to as many people as you can, in as many places as you can, for as long as you can. Your kindness shine the light of Jesus to others. His kindness and love is a language everyone can understand.
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.” Matthew 5:11-15
Your heart will continue to grow immeasurably more when you allow God’s desires to be your desires. Keep allowing God to be a lamp unto your feet so he can always guide your steps and way.
You have been a blessing in so many ways and you have no idea how much I love you.
I know we have our stumbling and roadblocks at times and had to face adversities, but I’m so glad we have each other and God to walk through these times together. I pray you will always seek God for truth, wisdom and strength, He will provide for any of our needs if we just ask Him.
“Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding.” Proverbs 3:13
I pray you will bloom wherever you are planted. I pray God’s seeds that He has planted in your heart will take root, flourish and grow into something beautifully amazing, greater than you can imagine. I can’t wait to see all God has in store for you. He will use you for great and mighty things, one that only a small person with a big heart can do.
“But I have raise you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” Exodus 9:16
Don’t be in a hurry to grow up to fast. You only have 18 summers as a child. Enjoy everyone of them. You have the rest of your life to be an adult. Cherish your childhood, you can never go back once you leave it.
There will be times we fail. Never allow your failures to define your past but propel you to try harder and strive to do your best in the future. Failures don’t limit us, our fears do. Never allow your fear to be greater than what God is able to do.
I can do all things in Christ who gives me strength. Phil. 4:13
At times it will seem like you are up against battles as big as giants. Always remember David when he faced Goliath. He didn’t see the giant, he saw God’s power. When everyone else saw defeat, David saw through God all things are possible (Matt. 19:26).
God’s plans are always bigger than what we are up against (Jer. 29:11). There may be times you fall, but keep getting back up. God’s plans will always provide a way for you to FLY! God LOVES you more than you will ever know.
It seems like only yesterday you were in diapers running around the house. Now you are doing cartwheels around the house. It seems like yesterday you lost your first tooth and now you are ready for braces. It seems like yesterday you were in kindergarten. It seems these moments keep going by faster and faster and before I know it, you will leave for college.
I appreciate who you are. God is equipping and preparing you to do great and amazing things! You are loved beyond measure. You are and are becoming such a lovely young lady. Keep being you, because everyone else is taken. You are one of the biggest blessings in my life and am so honored to be your mother. And never forget you were BORN TO FLY!
I love you so much.
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Lets face it in an ideal world we sign someone who is more of a destroyer type CDM like Rice and a DLP who is good on the ball like a Neves/Locatelli type as well but that won't happen with much more pressing issues in other areas tooIf you look at our last great squad even our least best passers are leagues better than mcfred at that aspect. I grew up thinking all midfielders are supposed to be good at passing because of Scholes and Carrick. The ones that were not as good as them Ando and Fletcher were not giving the ball away every 2 minutes. The problem with McFred for me its not the defensive aspect but their passing ability. If we bring Rice who is not good at neither then we will most likely get minimal improvement. | <urn:uuid:7dc697c8-f722-4d1d-8b96-722b907dad07> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://www.redcafe.net/threads/declan-rice.446122/page-103 | 2021-10-21T05:20:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585381.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20211021040342-20211021070342-00236.warc.gz | en | 0.984971 | 168 | [
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THE FORMER Dog ‘n’ Suds on Lakelse Avenue was a popular hangout for decades, and has special meaning for one Canadian and Juno-award winning song writer—Jim Vallance.
Vallance grew up in northern B.C., first in Vanderhoof, before he and his family moved to Terrace, where the nostalgic song about youth and endless days of summer, “Summer of 69,” was partially inspired.
“I wrote ‘Summer of 69’ with Bryan Adams for his 1984 album, ‘Reckless.’ We didn’t plan what the song would be about, but after we’d finished the first few lines of lyric it was clear we were writing about our youth, our school days: first guitars, first bands, first girlfriends, that sort of thing,” Vallance said in an email.
The lyrics are incredibly similar to the experience he shared about his time in Terrace. In the summer of 1969, Vallance said he was living in Terrace and had formed his second band with fellow classmates, Alex Inselberg and Howard Froese. He noted his first band was with another set of classmates from Vanderhoof in 1965.
“When Bryan sings the line, “I spent my evenings down at the drive-in,” he may have been thinking about drive-in theatres—you know, where you watch a movie from your car—but I was thinking about the Dog ‘n’ Suds on Lakelse Avenue,” Vallance explained.
“I went there a lot, usually with Howard and our friend Ron Ritchie. We’d order fries and root beer and just hang out after school,” he said.
“That’s the picture I was seeing when we wrote the ‘drive-in’ lyric.”
The summer of 1969 was the first summer the Dog ‘n’ Suds was open, as the official opening was October 12, 1968.
Now with the recent selling of the Dog ‘n’ Suds property finalized at the end of June, new owner Don Kirkby plans to turn it into a recreational vehicle campground while paying homage to Vallance’s experience of “Summer of 69” in some way.
However for some, the transformation from drive-in diner to RV campground seems like a dramatic change, despite following pre-determined city zoning regulations.
“I’m still struck by this. It seems like an unusual use of the property given what’s on that particular strip. I never thought RV park when I was driving by Sonbadas,” said Terrace city councillor, Bruce Bidgood during the July 8 council meeting.
Although most councillors agreed on the uniqueness of the development, they stated that they don’t have much say in how the property can be developed since it fits within the zoning requirements.“It does meet the zoning of the property, zone C3, and that does allow recreational vehicle campground use and that’s why there’s no rezoning required for this,” said councillor Stacey Tyers.
Kirkby plans to have the RV park development and renovations completed by the end of summer, which will see 14 RV lots and will be open year round.
Work has already begun, including the excavation of the land behind the existing building. Kirkby said each lot will have full service, meaning there will be electricity, water and sewer.
The existing building will see extensive renovations take place over the next few months to include shower facilities, a laundromat and office.
The current overhang, where cars use to ‘drive-in’ is set to become a covered barbeque pavilion, with picnic tables and barbeques for guests of the RV park.
Landscaping will also take place, with a hedge and fence to be installed at the front of the property, along Lakelse Avenue.
Kirkby said he was inspired to build the RV park because of a lack of RV parking in Terrace, especially for people who come in for various work projects.
“I know I have talked to lots of people who need places to stay for construction workers,” Kirkby said.
Despite this need, Kirkby said the RV park will be open to anybody looking for both short-term and long-term stays.
How Kirkby will pay homage to the “Summer of 69” still remains unknown as legalities and issues of copyright remain large obstacles.
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Labor Day may be a holiday for you–a day when your contribution to the workforce is celebrated by giving you a day off from work–but muffins don’t take a vacation. They’re always there, just when you need them, ready to put a smile on your face, take away a gloomy day, and bring some sunshine in your life. Reliable and steadfast, they’re the ultimate companion for anybody who gives it their all. They’re cool like that.
And these are the perfect muffins to grab on a lazy holiday morning when you don’t have to rush out the door: no need to be anywhere in particular. Brew yourself a cup of coffee, sit back with your laptop, and watch the world go by. Sneak out on your patio and hide from your kids–it’s okay. You’ve earned a break from them, too. You don’t want to share these anyway.
What are your Labor Day plans? Me? Relax. Maybe hang out with some friends. Just enjoy life. Because we spent so many months working, working, working–getting a new job, volunteering at the local ski area, house hunting, going through the bid process over and over again, closing on the house, moving, cleaning out the apartment we lived in for 10+ years, and getting settled in the new place–that I feel like I’ve really earned a day of rest. Ahhh… Happy Labor Day!
Graham Cracker Cheesecake Muffins
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup turbinado raw sugar
- 7 graham cracker sheets crumbled finely but not to a dust (chunks are okay)
- 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup coconut milk the kind in a carton, not a can
- 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3 Tablespoons vanilla sugar
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 graham cracker sheets crumbled finely but not to a dust (chunks are okay)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-cup muffin pan (plus 4) with paper liners and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry muffin ingredients and set aside.
- In another large bowl, whisk together the wet muffin ingredients.
- Pour the wet muffin ingredients over the dry and stir only until just combined.
- In a small bowl using a silicone spatula, stir the cream cheese and sugar for the filling together. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the topping ingredients, tossing with a fork. Set aside.
- Portion out the batter with a large cookie scoop, filling each cup about 1/3 of the way, then dropping a dollop of filling in the middle before covering to about 3/4 full with batter.
- Sprinkle over the tops of the muffins.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until muffins start to brown.
- Let sit in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
There’s a great selection of variations on this recipe over at Baker Street from the other #MuffinMonday bakers! Check it out!
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Thailand is definitely on top of my list of the best places that I will visit over and over again. This place is heaven for budget backpackers like me. Locals are very friendly, satisfying food, stunning beaches and most of all the parties that last until sunrise.
For a very limited amount of budget, I was able to enjoy my stay in Thailand, visited a lot of beautiful places, made local and foreign friends and partied in different places. I got to experience the real culture in Thailand and so I thought of sharing the experience, tips, guide and how the readers can experience Thailand in a different way.
In this backpacking travel guide to the beautiful country of Thailand, you’ll learn everything you need to know about backpacking Thailand on a budget.
Budget Per Day in Thailand: $25
This is actually a comfortable budget for a backpacker in Thailand. You can get a cheap hostel for as low $8 per night and $1 for a decent meal. You’ll be able to pay for the transportation, tours and still have money left for a night party.
Budget Accommodation: $8 – $25/night
You can get a dormitory-type room in a hostel for $8 per night and a single-type room for $10. That rate is a good deal because you can get that rate even at the center of the touristy area in Bangkok. I got mine for $8 per night with free breakfast and my hostel was located at the corner of Khao San Road.
Do you want to know how good a Thai restaurant is? Don’t look at their menu, interior decoration or even the prices. Look at the number of people eating inside or how long the queue of people outside waiting for an empty table. Don’t think about the prices because you can get a tasty Pad Thai (Thai style Fried Noodles), Gaeng Keow Wan Kai (Green Chicken Curry), Tom Yum Goong (Spicy Shrimp Soup) or Gaeng Daeng (Red Curry) for just over a dollar.
There are some places in Thailand that are worth to visit but you have to pay the admission fee. Places like Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho – 100 Baht/$3), Temple of the Emerald Buddha The Grand Palace (Wat Phra Keaw – 500 Baht/$15), Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun – Baht/$1.50) and Ayutthaya are some of the best places in Thailand that have an entrance fee. If you’re planning to visit Ayutthaya, expect to pay $1.50 for every temple (some temples in Ayutthaya are free admission).
Alcohol Drinks: ($1.50 Beer, $9 Cocktails)
For backpackers who are in shoestring budget, you can still include alcohol drinks in your budget. For only $1.50, you can get a bottle of beer at any convenience store in Thailand. Beers in some touristy area like Khao San Road are much higher than in convenience store like 7-11. It cost 100 Baht ($3) per bottle of large (630 ml) Singha beer. While prices of beers in bars vary a lot depending on the target market of a bar. A bar or restaurant who are serving primarily Thai customers might charge you 70 Baht ($2.10) for a bottle of 33cl beer, a tourist bar for 135-200 Baht ($4-$6), a night club for 200-300 Baht ($6-$9) and a rooftop bar for 600 Baht ($18) for a bottle of beer.
The average price of 1 cocktail drink in downtown club in Bangkok is $9.
Getting Around Thailand
Thailand has an efficient transportation system. They have a great network of local and international buses and trains, as well as excellent bus and boat connections so that you can reach your destination in one ticket. You can buy a ticket almost everywhere especially in Bangkok. If it is not peak season, you don’t need to make a ticket reservation as there are buses or trains that leaves Bangkok almost every hour.
You can get from Bangkok to Krabi, Thailand via air-conditioned bus for only 800 Bath ($24 only) and comes with one free meal. That’s 12-hour bus ride. Other island destinations are of similar value or much cheaper.
It’s also easy getting around once you’re at your destination. City taxis and tuk-tuk are the most basic means of transportation. If you’re planning to tour around, motorcycle or bicycle is the best and cheapest alternative instead of tuk-tuk or taxi.
Visa Regulations For Thailand
As of August 15th 2017 update, all travelers arriving via international airport will be given a 30-day visa exempt stamp. Travelers who are using in IN/OUT method to extend their stay in Thailand might be questioned after six visa exempt entries. A valid Tourist Visa allow 60-day stay and a valid Non-Immigrant Visa allow 90-day stay.
Phone & Internet in Thailand
Most public places in Thailand have free wi-fi. Hostels and hotels have free wi-fi and there’s a computer that you can use to check your emails or messages.
If you’re on the road most of the time and you need to work or check emails, you can rent a pocket wi-fi to keep your laptops, smartphones or tablets connected with unlimited use of internet.
Phones in Thailand are also cheap and very handy. But, if you have an unlocked smartphone, you can just buy a sim card for a few bucks.
Must-See Places in Thailand
It is unfair to say that these are the only must-see places in Thailand as there are plenty of beautiful destinations in Thailand that are worth a visit. However, if you want to see some of the tourist attractions and destinations, you should include these famous places among locals and travelers.
Phаng Ngа Bау
A ѕеduсtіvе and аngеlіс bay flаnkеd bу Phukеt, Phаng Ngа аnd Krabi, Phang Nga Bay іѕ one оf mоѕt scenic рlасеѕ to vіѕіt in Thailand. Here, thе only thing уоu wіll fееl like dоіng іѕ tо dive іntо the emerald-green wаtеr. Phаng Nga Bау іѕ a mеrе 95 kіlоmеtrеѕ frоm thе аfоrеmеntіоnеd рlасеѕ аnd hаѕ a popular island called Khao Phing Kan аlѕо known as James Bоnd Iѕlаnd (аѕ ѕоmе раrt of thе Bond mоvіе, The Man wіth thе Gоldеn Gun was ѕhоt hеrе). Onе оf thе рrоmіnеnt scenes in thе mоvіе ѕhоwеd a glіmрѕе оf a ѕеа stack саllеd Kо Tapu, whісh nоw іѕ quite fаmоuѕ аmоngѕt tоurіѕm. At the bay оthеr аttrасtіоnѕ tо ѕее іnсludе aquatic grottoes, lіmеѕtоnе саvеѕ where уоu саn еvеn kayak and explore thе сlаѕtіс rock ceilings.
Grand Pаlасе, Bаngkоk
Aѕ thе sun ѕеtѕ, thе gоldеn раgоdаѕ іllumіnаtе the сіtу оf Bаngkоk. A vіѕіt to Thailand’s саріtаl wіthоut рауіng a visit to thе Grand Pаlасе іѕ similar tо thаt of nоt vіѕіtіng Taj Mahal when іn Agrа. Tuсkеd іn thе walled-in соmрlеx, thе Grаnd Palace is a famous аttrасtіоn thаt drаwѕ tourists from еvеrу corner. Located оn the bаnk оf River Chао Phrауа, thе соmрlеx hоuѕеѕ a series of hаllѕ, раvіlіоnѕ, wats and оthеr buіldіngѕ іntеrmіxеd wіth ѕрrаwlіnglаwnѕ, impressive соurtуаrdѕ аnd luѕtrоuѕ gardens. It оffеrѕ a рісturеѕԛuе ѕеttіng, реrfесt to tаkе stunning photographs. The fаmоuѕ аttrасtіоn in thе vісіnіtу іѕ thе Tеmрlе оf thе Emerald Buddhа, іt іѕ located tо thе lеft аѕ ѕооn аѕ you еntеr frоm thе main Vіѕеtсhаіѕrі Gаtе.
Aуutthауа Hіѕtоrісаl Pаrk, Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya Hіѕtоrісаl Pаrk dіѕрlауѕ thе ruins оf оnсе the largest сіtіеѕ in the wоrld, Ayutthaya. Whаt’ѕ ѕо іntеrеѕtіng about thіѕ рlасе is thаt it dіѕрlауѕ brіllіаnt еxаmрlеѕ оf Thаі art and today, a ѕесtіоn of thіѕ historical site іѕ undеr UNESCO protection. Thе ѕесurеd аttrасtіоnѕ іn the Ayutthaya Historical Park іnсludе Wаt Rаtсhаburаnа, Wаt Phrа Srі Sаnрhеt, Wat Mаhаthаt, Wiharn Phra Mongkhon Bоріt аnd Wat Phrа Rаm. Out of which, thе fаmоuѕ рlасе is Wаt Mahathat, the main attraction hеrе is thе hеаd of Buddha that рrоtrudеѕоut from the brаnсhеѕ of a tree, thіѕ probably is thе mоѕt photographed оbjесt in the park аlоng wіth Wаt Yai Chаі Mоngkоl. Nоnеthеlеѕѕ, thіѕ restored сіtу allows thе vіѕіtоrѕ tо experience a wide-range оf Thаі аrсhіtесturаl ѕtуlеѕ enclosed wіth аn аrrау of fоѕѕіlѕ аnd wаtѕ gіvіng an есlесtіс mіx of fееlѕ.
Sіmіlаn Iѕlаndѕ, Phаng Ngа Prоvіnсе
Thе роѕtсаrd perfect рlасе of Thailand, Sіmіlаn Iѕlаndѕ, hаѕ a group оf nine uрwеllіngѕ fоrmеd by hot magma аnd it іѕ located оff the соаѕt оf Phаng Nga Prоvіnсе іn southern Thаіlаnd. Evеrу уеаr, thе іѕlаnd wіtnеѕѕеѕ a mеlаngе оf trаvеllеrѕ and thrіll seekers соmіng from all dіrесtіоnѕ tо раrtаkе іn activities lіkе diving аnd іѕlаnd hopping. Thеѕе islands bоаѕtѕ іtѕ rісh соrаl rееfѕ and underwater rосk fоrmаtіоnѕ thаt оffеr dіvеrѕ a fаѕсіnаtіng еxреrіеnсе. Two mоѕtlу visited ѕіtеѕ bу dіvеrѕ аrе thе Eаѕt of Edеn аnd Elерhаnt Head Rосk. Sіmіlаn Iѕlаndѕ аrе bеѕt visited durіng March when the water is сlеаr аnd аіr is саlm, іt іѕ then уоu gеt tо witness соlоurful ѕресіеѕ оf fіѕh wiggling thеіr tаіl fіnѕ amid turԛuоіѕе wаtеrѕ ѕurrоundіng thе Sіmіlаn Iѕlаndѕ.
Khao Sok Nаtіоnаl Park, Surаt Thаnі Prоvіnсе
Immerse аmіd thе natural bеаutу and rejuvenate іn Thailand’s rainiest spot, Khао Sоk Nаtіоnаl Park. Thіѕ іѕ оnе of the most visited рlасеѕ and it іѕ hоmе tо the lаrgеѕt expanse оf virgin fоrеѕt. A vіѕіt hеrе wіll bаfflе you wіth its ѕtunnіng bеаutу; mаkіng уоu feel уоu are іn a рlасе anew. Itѕ misty mountains thаt trаvеrѕе thrоugh thick fоrеѕt is a wоrthу sight tо wаtсh. Khао Sоk Nаtіоnаl Park is wіthоut a dоubt a fаmоuѕ рlасе tо vіѕіt as hеrе уоu do nоt оnlу gеt to mаrvеl the beauty of nаturе but аlѕо plunge in соmfоrtаblе hоtеl bеdѕ аt mаnу tор-nоtсh accommodations flаnkіng thаt forested property. It is hеrе уоu wіll ѕее some spectacular аttrасtіоnѕ along mаnу асtіvіtіеѕ ѕuсh as junglе trekking, canoeing, kayaking аnd bamboo whitewater rafting adventures. Thеrе аrе оthеr rесrеаtіоnаl асtіvіtіеѕ аѕ wеll lіkе bird watching, boat tours аnd mееtіng аѕіаtіс еlерhаntѕ.
Sukhothai Hіѕtоrісаl Park, Sukhоthаі
Sukhothai Hіѕtоrісаl Pаrk іѕ one of Thailand’s mоѕt fascinating wоrld hеrіtаgе ѕіtеѕ, it соnѕіѕtѕ of a lаrgе соmрlеx thаt houses the ruіnѕ оf thе Sukhothai Kingdom оf thе 13th аnd 14th century. This hіѕtоrісаl attraction іѕ lосаtеd іn northern Thailand and іtѕ walled-in раrk has a wіdе соllесtіоn оf nearly 200 ѕеtѕ оf rеmаіnѕ оf thе раѕt thаt include 26 tеmрlеѕ, rоуаl palaces, lаrgе lakes, interesting wаtѕ аnd ѕtаtuеѕ еtс. In аddіtіоn, thе vіѕіtоrѕ саn аlѕо vіѕіt thе Rаmkhаmhаеng Nаtіоnаl Muѕеum аnd lеаrn аbоut the Sukhоthаі сulturе.
Damnoen Saduak Flоаtіng Mаrkеt, Rаtсhаburі Prоvіnсе
Dаmnоеn Sаduаk Floating Mаrkеt vіbrаtеѕ with uttеr соnfuѕіоn уеt іt іѕ wіdеlу visited bу many travellers bесаuѕе оf іtѕ uniqueness and colourful аmbіеnсе. Sеllіng all sorts of fruits аnd vegetables, thеrе is no rest for thе ѕеllеrѕ wearing a traditional mo hom shirt and a ѕtrаw hat. The best wау tо explore thіѕ unіԛuе mаrkеt іѕ by hіrіng a bоаt tаxі thаt wіll nаvіgаtе you thrоugh a maze оf narrow саnаlѕ. Wіthіn Damnoen Sаduаk market, there are three sub mаrkеtѕ, Ton Khеm, Hіа Kuі and Khun Phitak оut оf whісh Ton Khеm is the lаrgеѕt. It is fіllеd wіth wоndrоuѕ thіngѕ, frоm dеlісіоuѕ ѕtrееt fооd to traditional clothes and hаndmаdе ornaments. Dаmnоеn Sаduаk Flоаtіng Market is definitely a muѕt vіѕіt place аnd thе bеѕt tіmе to vіѕіt to wіtnеѕѕ thе buѕіnеѕѕ hоurѕ аrе frоm 7аm tо 9аm.
Chіаng Rаі Whіtе Tеmрlе, Chіаng Rai
Chіаng Rаі Whіtе Tеmрlе оr Wat Rоng Khun аllurеѕ vіѕіtоrѕ bу its brеаthtаkіng аrсhіtесturаl bеаutу. At fіrѕt glance, your heart wіll race аgаіnѕt time seeing thіѕ fullу whіtе structure; the еxtеrіоr іѕ ѕо perfectly dеѕіgnеd, іt more оr lеѕѕ арреаrѕ tо look lіkе a frоzеn temple. It hаѕ a curious dеѕіgn ѕуmbоlіzіng lіfе аnd death. Thе premises has a brіdgе of “thе сусlе of rеbіrth” аnd bеlоw you can nоtісе оutrеасhіng hаndѕ. Likewise, there аrе mаnу ѕtаtuеѕ аnd symbols еасh hаvіng mеаnіng оf іtѕ own and in оrdеr tо truly undеrѕtаnd thе depth оf Wat Rоng Khun, a vіѕіt hеrе іѕ a muѕt.
Ko Phi Phi, Krаbі Prоvinсе
Thе іѕlаnd does nоt limit itself tо swimming in іtѕ trаnԛuіl wаtеr, ѕunbаthе on thе white ѕаnd bеасhеѕ or dіvе undеr to witness соlоurful mаrіnе lіfе, Kо Phi Phi has muсh to offer than juѕt the uѕuаl. Thе іѕlаnd іѕ 38 km ѕоuthwеѕt оf Krаbі, аnd is a dеѕtіnаtіоn thаt іѕ аlwауѕ оn tор оf еvеrу bеасh lоvеrѕ’ lіѕt. One оf the main rеаѕоnѕ tо vіѕіt hеrе is because of іtѕ lively nіghtlіfе. Lаzуіng аrоund іѕ never аn орtіоn here, аѕ the раrtу реорlе flооd the bеасh аftеr thе ѕundоwn. Here, you саn аlѕо lеаrn оr раrtаkе іn wаtеr асtіvіtіеѕ like ѕnоrkеlіng, ѕсubа diving аnd kayaking. Phі Phі is a grоuр оf іѕlаndѕ and among the mаnу; Kо Phi Phі Dоn іѕ a реrmаnеnt іnhаbіtаnt іѕlаnd аnd іѕ аlwауѕ crowded with lосаlѕ аnd tоurіѕtѕ. It is fаmоuѕ fоr ѕtunnіng coral rееfѕ, рісturеѕԛuе bеасhеѕ аnd is also knоwn аѕ thе location fоr thе ѕhооtіng оf thе mоvіе, “Thе Beach” in thе year 2000.
Erаwаn Nаtіоnаl Pаrk, Kаnсhаnаburі Prоvіnсе
Encircled bу mіxеd deciduous fоrеѕtѕ, Erаwаn Nаtіоnаl Pаrk оffеrѕ іtѕеlf аѕ аn interesting place to visit. Thіѕ tourist attraction іѕ located іn wеѕtеrn Thailand аnd is fіllеd wіth mаnу іntеrеѕtіng ѕіtеѕ to keep оnе occupied іnѕіdе thе рrеmіѕеѕ. Aраrt frоm going fоr a ѕnеаk peek оf thе wild mаmmаlѕ, rерtіlеѕ аnd bіrdѕ, оnе famous attraction іѕ the Erawan wаtеrfаllѕ, nаmеd аftеr thе thrее-hеаdеd whіtе еlерhаnt in Hindu mуthоlоgу. It іѕ ѕіtеd іn the еаѕtеrn ѕіdе оf thе park. Othеr attractions уоu саn find hеrе аrе, Ta Duang Cave, Phartat Cаvе, Ta Duаng Cave, Mi Cаvе, Wang Bah Dаn Cаvе аnd Reua Cаvе. There аrе also vаrіоuѕ trеkkіng trаіlѕ іn thе раrk lіkе Khao Hin Lаn Pее Nаturе Trail and Mong Lay Drу Evеrgrееn Forest Nаturе Trаіl.
Elephant Nature Pаrk
Whеn in Chіаng Mai, a dау аt the Elерhаnt Nаturе Pаrk іѕ аn exciting and unfоrgеttаblе есо-tоur for аnіmаl lоvеrѕ. Elephant Nature Park is a rescue аnd rehabilitation center fоr аbuѕеd, еldеrlу, аnd injured Aѕіаn Elерhаntѕ. Whаt began as a реrѕоnаl ԛuеѕt fоr Sangduen “Lek” Chаіlеrt іn 1992 has blossomed іntо оnе thе world’s most rеѕресtеd еlерhаnt ѕаnсtuаrіеѕ. Lek and her team of саrеtаkеrѕ, vets, grоundѕkеереrѕ, аnd vоluntееrѕ аrе dеvоtеd tо ensuring thаt еасh rеѕсuе elephant lives оut thе rеѕt оf its lіfе іn реасе and hеаlth аt the Elерhаnt Nаturе Pаrk. Thе hеrd, сurrеntlу mаdе up of 30 mеmbеrѕ, іѕ frее tо wander the раrk, bаthе and fееd аt thеіr leisure, as well аѕ іntеrасt wіth park guеѕtѕ.
Chiang Mаі Sundау Nіght Wаlkіng Strееt
Chiang Mаі іѕ knоwn аѕ thе “Rоѕе оf thе Nоrth.” Exраtѕ frоm аll оvеr the wоrld are ѕеduсеd bу Chіаng Mаі’ѕ lаіd bасk сulturе, beautiful Buddhist tеmрlеѕ, рlеntіful restaurants, аnd spirited nightlife. Evеn if уоu don’t рlаn оn moving here, уоu should dеfіnіtеlу check оut Chіаng Mаі’ѕ buѕtlіng shopping сulturе. Evеrу еvеnіng, thе сіtу hosts its nіght bazaar – a fаvоrіtе аmоng bаrgаіn ѕhорреrѕ. Yоu саn brоwѕе thе сlоthіng, ѕtrееt fооd stalls, DVDѕ, jewelry, Thai ѕіlk, ассеѕѕоrіеѕ, and shoes аlоng Chang Khlan Road, east оf thе old ѕіdе of thе wаllеd сіtу. The scene іѕ рrеttу muсh the same еvеrу nіght, wіth lосаlѕ аnd tourists turning up fоr some delicious ѕtrееt food аnd people watching. But the bеѕt nіght of ѕhорріng іn Chіаng Mаі іѕ thе Sundау Nіght Mаrkеt, оr “Wаlkіng Strееt.”
Exреrіеnсе Khоn Pеrfоrmаnсе
Relive thе раѕt thrоugh Khon which іѕ a gеnrе оf dаnсе drаmа of Thаіlаnd, here, you саn wіtnеѕѕ the dаnсеѕ bаѕеd оn the Rаmауаnа. It is unlіkе аnу оthеr tурісаl drаmа уоu see, this thеаtrе реrfоrmаnсе іѕ fіllеd wіth vіbrаnсу, соlоur, mаѕkеd dаnсеѕ thаt аrе сhоrеоgrарhеd tо perfection.
Must-have Experiences in Thailand
Learn some Thai words
Learning the Thai language isn’t easy but at least try to learn some words. Thai people are often amazed to hear foreigners speak their own language. It will not just win you some friends but it will also help you save money in bargaining in markets.
See a Thai Kickboxing Match
Thai kickboxing match is really huge in Thailand. You’ll notice how enthusiastic they are when watching live match. When visiting Thailand, this should be on top of your list to do while backpacking Thailand.
Ride a Tuk-Tuk
Your Bangkok experience isn’t complete without trying to go for a ride via Tuk-tuk. This is a cool 3-wheeled scam rickshaws. Just beware of the scam as most of the horror stories from travelers include tuk-tuk scam. They will bring you to places like jewelry shops or pushy tailors then ask you for an additional fee. To avoid these kind of scams, make sure that your driver understands that you just want to get straight to your destination and before you ride, make sure that your driver knows how much you’re willing to pay. Also, don’t be afraid to bargain for the price.
Rent a Motorbike or Bicycle
Touring around Thailand via motorbike is really fun. You can rent a motorbike for only $4.50 for one whole day already. You can go to any places you like at your own phase and time.
If you’ve never ridden one before, don’t worry because you can rent a bicycle for only $1.50.
Visit a Monastery
There are plenty of monasteries around Thailand and all of them are free of admission. If you can’t enter the monastery because a fake monk is asking for a fee, better not go there. Find one off the beaten path and experience a true and unique monastery Thai experience. Also, make sure to dress appropriately when entering sacred places like monastery or temples.
Meet New Friends
One of the exciting parts of traveling is to meet new friends. Thailand is known as the land of smiles. You’ll be greeted politely by the locals. Even though you may find it difficult to communicate to some locals, but, there are locals who can understand and communicate in english language. Traveling is a great opportunity also to meet friends from different parts of the country.
The Islands in Thailand
Ko Lipe (Where to Stay)
Located in the Adang-Rawi in Southwest Thailand, Ko Lipe is a small island that you can walk around. The three main beaches of Koh Lipe are the Sunset Beach, Sunrise Beach and Pattaya Beach. Ko Lipe is quite famous for snorkeling, scuba diving, and other water adventures. From grass huts to four-star resorts, it’s not hard to find a cheap and comfortable accommodation in Ko Lipe.
Ko Lanta (Where to Stay)
Belongs to the region of Krabi, Koh Lanta has many stunning beaches and most of them are located on the west coast. This region is a great destination for scuba divers and snorkeling enthusiasts. Few meters away from the coastline, you can easily view the coral reefs and ocean life.
Koh Lanta is a paradise for travelers who just want to relax in a quiet and peaceful place. The island is not yet developed and not very much affected by the mass tourism – no club, no fast food chains, and no night life. There are few hotels, but you can still find some small bungalows. Don’t forget to rent a motorbike and tour around Koh Lanta Island.
Ko Samet (Where to Stay)
Koh Samet is one of the great weekend destinations in Thailand and accessible from travelers coming from Bangkok. Three hours away from Bangkok, Koh Samet is an island that’s really famous because of its white sand beaches and typically crammed with tourists. Here you can enjoy everything, from sunset viewing to Muay Thai boxing.
Ko Tarutao (Where to Stay)
Ko Tarutao is an island that belongs to the Tarutao National Marine Park archipelago in Southern Thailand. You’ll surely enjoy the calmness and quietness of the area. This island has a lot to offer, from rugged mountain viewing to catching a glimpse at some exotic wildlife particularly by large turtles on the western part of the island.
Ko Samui (Where to Stay)
Buffalo Fighting Festival, Ten Stars Samui Art Party – two of the reasons why tourists love to visit Ko Samui Island. Every year, several festivals are celebrating in Ko Samui and sailing enthusiasts also come together for the annual Samui Regatta. You’ll also want to buy some local delicacies, clothing, and souvenirs in several street fairs. Here are some of the best things to do in Ko Samui.
Ko Phangan (Where to Stay)
Halfway between the islands of Ko Tao and Ko Samui, the island of Ko Phangan is located in the Gulf of Thailand. Boasting its natural beauty which includes rainforest and beaches, Ko Phangan is a famous destination for backpackers. One of the famous festivals in this island is the dance festival known as the Full Moon Party.
Phuket (Where to Stay)
Phuket is a rainforested and mountainous island in the Andaman Sea. Phuket has some of Thailand’s most popular beaches, mostly situated along the clear waters of the western shore. Phuket is the country’s most popular tourist destination. The island is home to many high-end seaside resorts, spas and restaurants. Phuket City, the capital, has old shophouses and busy markets. Patong, the main resort town, has many nightclubs, bars and discos. Aside from Phuket’s most popular beaches, other attractions include golf course, monuments, and historical museums.
Ko Chang (Where to Stay)
Ko Chang is the third largest island in Thailand and the biggest in Ko Chang Marine Park archipelago. It is located near the border with Cambodia. Just like Phuket, Ko Chang is a rainforested and mountainous island known for several waterfalls, thriving coral reefs, and long white sandy beaches. For the past few years, Ko Chang is fast becoming one of Thailand’s most popular tourist destinations although still far quieter than islands like Ko Samui or Phuket.
Koh Tao (Where to Stay)
In less than ten years, Ko Tao is becoming one of the favorite destinations for tourists, locals or families for recreational purposes. The island is great for scuba diving, rock climbing, and hiking. More than 6000 new divers get certified each year in Koh Tao island making it one of the most popular destinations for scuba diving enthusiasts.
Ko Phi Phi (Where to Stay)
Ko Phi Phi is a small archipelago in the Krabi Province in Southern Thailand. The small island which is Ko Phi Phi Leh is famous as the main location for the 2000 movie “The Beach” starring Leonardo DiCaprio while Ko Phi Phi Don, the largest island of the group, is the only island with permanent inhabitants.
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How to prioritize features is always a hot topic for product teams. Even the most seasoned product manager struggles with determining which features and initiatives to put on the roadmap and what prioritization frameworks to employ. With so many opportunities competing for scarce resources, how to decide?
In this post, I will cover seven popular strategies and prioritization frameworks for prioritizing features.
7 Popular Strategies and Prioritization Frameworks:
- Value versus Complexity Quadrant
- Weighted Scoring
- Kano Model
- Buy a Feature
- Opportunity Scoring
- Affinity Grouping
- Story Mapping
Whether you’re developing a new product or maintaining an existing product here are seven different prioritization frameworks you can use to prioritize product features. In the end, the technique you choose isn’t as important as the conversation your team has about the priorities. And even if you disagree about the specific prioritization, if you can get agreement on the criteria, you’re ahead of the game.
1. Value versus Complexity Quadrant
In the Value versus Complexity model, you evaluate every opportunity based on its business value and its relative complexity to implement. Based on our conversations with product managers this is a common approach, and many product managers go through this assessment instinctively every day. The prioritization framework of the matrix is simple: The initiatives that have the highest value and the lowest effort will be the low-hanging fruit for your roadmap.
2. Weighted scoring
With weighted scoring, you can use the Value versus Complexity model, but layer in scoring to arrive at an objective result. Based on dozens of interviews with product managers we arrived at this model for our prioritization model in ProductPlan.
By using a scoring method to rank your strategic initiatives and major features, product managers can facilitate a more productive discussion about what to include on the product roadmap. While there are many inputs that ultimately go into a product decision, a scoring model can help the team have an objective conversation.
A clear, objective scoring model can inform the initiatives you decide to include on your roadmap, and lend credibility to your product strategy. In ProductPlan, you can seamlessly drag approved initiatives from the Planning Board onto your roadmap.
3. Kano Model (customer delight versus product function)
With the Kano model product managers can look at potential features through the lens of the delight a feature provides customers versus the potential investment you make to improve the feature.
There are some basic features that your product simply needs to have in order for you to sell your product in the market. You need to have these “threshold” features, but continuing to invest in them won’t improve customer delight dramatically.
There are some features (like performance) that give you a proportionate increase in customer satisfaction as you invest in them.
Finally, there are some excitement features that you can invest in that will yield a disproportionate increase in customer delight. If you don’t have these features, customers might not even miss them; but if you include them, and continue to invest in them you will create dramatic customer delight.
4. Buy a Feature
Buy-a-feature prioritization is an activity you can use with customers or stakeholders to prioritize a set of potential features. The approach is simple but fun. List potential features and assign a “price” to each (based on a relative cost to develop it). Hand out a set amount of cash and then ask participants to buy the features. Some will place all their money on one particular feature they’re passionate about, while others might spread their cash around the room. The result is your prioritized feature list.
5. Opportunity Scoring
Opportunity scoring is a type of Gap Analysis that comes from Outcome-Driven Innovation. Without getting too detailed, the idea is to measure and rank opportunities based on their importance versus customer satisfaction. To conduct opportunity scoring you ask customers to score the importance of each feature and then also score how satisfied they are currently with that feature. Your opportunities are those features that are highly important yet customers gave a low satisfaction score.
6. Affinity Grouping
Affinity grouping can be a fun prioritization framework activity. I’ve conducted affinity grouping sessions with product teams that are trying to understand what to build. The idea is simple: have everyone brainstorm opportunities on sticky notes. Then as a team, begin to group similar items together, and then name the groups. Finally, everyone on the team begins to vote on or rank the groups.
7. Story Mapping
Story mapping is a personal favorite of mine to prioritize features. It’s used in agile organizations. And is a great way to document the Minimum Viable Product by organizing and prioritizing user stories and the development releases. The idea, in a nutshell, is you can map out the workflow of your product from beginning to end.
Here’s how it works:
- You create the workflow using cards or a Kanban board, and you arrange the cards in order from the start of the customer experience to the end of the customer experience.
- Then, you then order the most important things to develop from top to bottom.
- Finally, you create slices of releases based on that prioritization.
Strategies for Prioritizing Features
Your good product management skills will come into play during the process. I have a few suggestions regardless of the prioritization framework you choose:
- Approach prioritization as a team activity; not only is does it create buy-in on the team, you get different perspectives. It’s also a lot more fun.
- Limit the number of items you are prioritizing – focus on the biggest items rather than the details.
- Categorize and group initiatives together into strategic themes (for example, “improving satisfaction” for a particular persona would be a good way to group).
- Before you begin prioritizing, it’s helpful if you understand the customer value for each initiative. The customer value should be rooted in evidence that you’ve gathered from customers rather than your opinions.
- Before you begin, have a rough estimate of the cost. Even the T-shirt sizing of “small” “medium” and “large” will be helpful during the process.
Product management can often be a difficult balancing act, in which you find yourself constantly trying to satisfy many competing agendas for your product. Your sales team wants a new set of features. Your executives want the product market-ready by a certain date. Development wants to push a few items off until the next release. The investors want to shave costs wherever possible. You want to make sure your product doesn’t fall behind the competition. And your customers want everything.
And because it can be so difficult to know exactly what to prioritize amid all of this noise, product managers can easily fall into several pitfalls — and prioritize the wrong things for their products.
Strategies to Avoid Common Prioritization Pitfalls
- Don’t prioritize based on what your competitors are doing. Your product’s development should be based on the research, your customer feedback, and innovative ideas that you and your team compile — not on what another product is doing.
- Don’t prioritize based on requests from your sales team. Your sales team will always have a feature-request opinion. But relying on their opinion is the fastest way to lose direction for the product’s strategic purpose.
- Don’t prioritize by what’s easy. Even if your developers tell you that they can get a lot of items checked off of the list quickly. It might sound like a viable option but this isn’t a product strategy. In fact, doing so is a strong indication that you’re not working toward an objective for your product.
- Don’t prioritize based on your gut instinct alone. Driving a product to a successful market launch demands hard evidence and a prioritization framework to support the product manager’s decisions. Think industry research, user surveys, conversations with customers, feedback from the company’s sales or support teams.
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Malaysia’s eight-time World Champion Nicol David has announced that she will call time on her record-breaking career at the end of the 2018/19 season.
The 35-year-old from Penang is one of the most successful squash players of all time and spent an unprecedented nine years at World No.1 between 2006-2015.
In addition to her eight World Championship wins, David also lifted five British Open titles, two Commonwealth Games gold medals, five Asian Games gold medals and three World Games gold medals.
David’s reign atop the PSA World Rankings came to an end in September 2015, but she continued to write her name into the record books, setting a new record for the longest unbroken run inside the world’s top five at 143 months, before staying inside the top 10 for a record 177 months.
Since turning professional in 2000, David has won 81 tour titles and reached 102 finals, winning 567 of her 680 matches on the tour. Her most recent title win came at the Ciudad de Floridablanca in March 2017, when she beat America’s Olivia Blatchford Clyne to take the trophy.
David was also voted as the greatest female squash player of all time in a poll conducted by the Professional Squash Association (PSA) in summer 2018, with squash fans voting in their thousands.
Away from the court, David became the youngest person ever to be awarded the title 'Dato’' from the Penang State Government and in 2008 was honoured with the Order of Merit. The highest order of 'Datuk' from the Federal Government was conferred to David by HRH The King in 2017.
David’s last PSA tournament will either be the Allam British Open, which takes place in Hull between May 20-26, or June’s PSA World Tour Finals, which she will participate in if she qualifies.
“This decision has been thought through for quite some time and I do know that this is my last season,” said David.
“My mind and body have battled it out to stay at the very top of my game for such a long time that I feel that I only have this last big push left for the final season to give it all I have before I enter the next phase of my life.
“Competing on tour and being in these amazing venues all around the world is the first thing I’ll miss. However, I’m going to make the most of it over these next few months the best I can. After having time to reflect, I can honestly say that staying at No.1 for nine years in a row is what stands out for me most. I never fully understood it until I was not there anymore. I’m very proud of this achievement.
“I love squash with all my heart, and it will always play an important role in my life, which is why I would like to give back in three ways. By working closely with the Professional Squash Association (PSA) to raise the awareness of our sport globally and to build a support team for our professional squash athletes as they continue to raise the bar on tour.
“By helping the younger Malaysian generation through the Nicol David Foundation, which seeks to empower girls through sport to reach their full potential. And to the people of Malaysia, I will be sharing my story, ‘Nurturing Belief’, through a series of talks and writings.
“Thank you from my heart for the amazing support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the National Sports Council the Institute of Sport Malaysia, the Penang Sports Council, and all squash associations involved throughout my career – SRAM, SRAP and The Penang Squash Academy. And, of course, my technical and support team with the incredible Liz Irving working with me for 16 wonderful years together – what a great journey it has been.
“Thank you to all my fans, my supporters and my followers for joining me on my journey throughout all these years. I would like to enjoy my last few tournaments together with everyone throughout this campaign, and I would like to encourage all of you to keep on rooting for me. The dream remains.”
PSA Chief Executive Alex Gough said: “Nicol is undoubtedly one of the greatest squash players of all time and her presence on the tour will be sorely missed. She has inspired a generation of Malaysian players and will go down in history as one of the most iconic figures ever to pick up a squash racket.
“Nicol has always displayed an exemplary level of professionalism both on and off court and everyone at the PSA wishes her nothing but the best for the future.”
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How UXDX Online Works
Re-imagining the agenda to deliver a better experience
A new Conference Format
Conferences are limited to a set number of days and the size of the conference venue. Online events are limited by how long a person can focus while watching sessions on a computer. After experimenting at more than 20 online events we've made some changes to the traditional format.
Netflix changed how TV shows are released. We're doing the same with our conference talks. We release a number of talks each evening so you can watch them in your own time, and in the order that best works for you.
- More Control
- Pause, rewind and re-play the most interesting points, watch talks at midnight or at midday, watch talks in double speed or at half speed. You're in control.
- Less FOMO
- At a physical conference there are often multiple stages because there is limited time to fit in all of the content. Now you don't need to worry if two of your favourite talks are scheduled at the same time.
Live, Interactive Sessions
The value of a conference is getting to interact with the speakers sharing their insights as well as your fellow attendees.
- Dig Depeer
- Attend hands-on workshops, increase your skills and apply the learnings from the talks.
- Resolve Differences
- Often two speakers may differ slightly in their experiences and advice. We schedule live panels with the speakers from the evening before so that we can ask them to clarify their position.
Build your Network
- Get visibility
- Raise your profile in the community through insightful and useful comments in the chat on each stage. Click on an image in any chat to see the persons details. Be careful though - you could lower your profile with bad commetns or spam.
- Expand your Network
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Canaan Partners has closed its eighth fund on $650 million (€441 million), bringing the venture firm’s assets under management to $3 billion.
The Silicon Valley-headquartered firm did not employ a placement agent, and quickly garnered commitments from existing limited partners, general partner Brent Ahrens told PEO.
From initial marketing to final close, he said, “it was a pretty compressed time frame” consisting of “only a couple months”.
Roughly 95 percent of the fund’s investors were existing LPs and are a mix of endowments, pension funds, fund of funds, and others “typical of what you’d see for a US venture fund”, Ahrens said.
Investors in the firm’s predecessor vehicle, which closed on $450 million in April 2005, included Pantheon Ventures, General Motors Investment Management, Abbott Capital Management, the University of California Regent’s Endowment Fund and the State Universities Retirement System of Illinois, according to sister data provider Private Equity Connect.
Fund VIII, like predecessor funds, will target early stage companies in the healthcare and technology sectors, with a particular emphasis on digital media, communications, enterprise, cleantech, biopharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostics industries. Roughly two-thirds of the fund’s capital will go to tech deals, Ahrens said.
The fund will also increase its international exposure, devoting approximately 25 percent of its capital to deals abroad, up from 10 percent in Fund VII, Ahrens said.
“It’s natural growth,” he added. “We think it’s incumbent upon us to make sure we’re seeing the best deals and [the] best deals can come from anywhere.”
The firm is likely to focus its international efforts in India and Israel, where it has opened offices in the past two to three years. Ahrens said the firm is “mindful” of opportunities in other countries, including China, but at present it has no plans to open additional international offices.
Canaan will start investing Fund VIII this year, and Ahrens said prospects are good, despite downward economic trends affecting some industries and private equity players.
“We think the venture end looks pretty good, particularly because we’re focussed on early stage deals,” he said.
Canaan typically takes double-digit ownership stakes in companies. It has backed companies including online dating service Match.com, online advertiser DoubleClick, sold last year to Google for $3.1 billion, and biotech firm Cerexa, sold to Forest Laboratories in 2006 for $480 million in “one of the largest private biotech acquisitions in history”, the firm said. | <urn:uuid:9dbcbcb6-0d9a-41e5-a720-b12d0d95ca7c> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://www.infrastructureinvestor.com/canaan-closes-650m-venture-fund/ | 2021-10-27T00:28:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587963.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20211026231833-20211027021833-00556.warc.gz | en | 0.944659 | 586 | [
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Anna’s Nail Salon
Anna’s Nail Salon is a fun game for young girls to witness a virtual Manicure. It involves all the steps from removing nail paint to clipping and filing nails. You can then massage and wash and scrub the hands and then finally put nail color and embellishments of your own choice. Its a great learning process and the girls can try various colors and designs without ruining their own hands- all virtually! | <urn:uuid:264dfa5e-2816-4570-9758-0522e501284e> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://www.mankiz.com/annas-nail-salon/ | 2021-10-26T23:48:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587963.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20211026231833-20211027021833-00556.warc.gz | en | 0.934396 | 93 | [
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In our previous post, we have discussed why marketers should have a proactive approach to website security. Today we are going to discuss some security tips marketers can put into practice. In the simplest terms, website security means three things here at Sucuri:
- Protecting your website from compromises.
- Monitoring for issues so you can react quickly.
- Having a documented emergency response plan.
Marketers should champion these initiatives so they can be prioritized by their business development team. When working with the IT counterparts within the company, marketers can greatly improve the security posture of the brand.
Monitor and Audit Your Web Properties
As a marketer, you know the importance of logs. You probably spend a lot of time reviewing reports, spreadsheets, and analytics. Google Alerts or social media mentions, in particular, demonstrate how important early detection can be. Now apply these same concepts to your website integrity.
A good first step would be to validate ownership of your domains in search engine tools like Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, and Yandex Webmaster. These awesome tools are completely free. They alert website owners when crawlers find security issues on your site. They also offer features like security reports and options to request reviews in the event that your site is blacklisted. Keep in mind, these properties are primarily meant to keep search engine users safe–not your website.
Our free tool SiteCheck can scan your website specifically looking for a variety of security issues, but like the search engine crawlers, they don’t have access to your web server and can miss deeply hidden malware. This is why it’s also wise to look into a professional website monitoring and alerting solution.
Another auditing consideration is user account access. All websites and online accounts, even small ones, are targeted by automated bots that scan the internet for accounts and will try various passwords. Do you have a way of knowing if one of your website administrators suddenly logs in from a strange location at 3AM?
Some examples of helpful monitoring tools include Microsoft’s Account Activity log and Google’s suspicious login attempt alerts. However, these tools are not a comprehensive monitoring system. Your website should also have a system to parse server logs and identify login attempts that could be malicious.
If you use WordPress, we offer a free auditing and monitoring plugin that scans your website, logs user behavior, and helps you recover if your site has been hacked.
Protect Your Website from Attacks
There are two ways websites get hacked—by exploiting a software vulnerability or by gaining unauthorized access.
Locking down access means being strict about strong passwords and privileges. Malicious bots can attempt thousands of passwords per second to access your website user accounts. Hackers have collected billions of possible passwords from historical data breaches, dictionaries, and internet content. These lists have been further expanded by creating permutations with character replacement.
For this reason, 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) also known as MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) is essential. These features require you to enter a code from your device after entering a password. In other words, an attacker needs to gain access to your mobile phone or tablet to get into your accounts.
The next consideration for account access is assigning the right privileges. Only grant the access required for the duration it is needed. Revoke it as soon as the actions are complete. Not everyone needs admin access, and if they do, it can often be granted temporarily. We have an article that goes into this in further depth.
There is not a lot to say about vulnerability exploitation prevention. Ultimately, applying software updates as soon as possible is the best way to make sure known flaws are patched. This doesn’t help if there are zero-day vulnerabilities. These kind are unknown to the developer or have yet to be patched.
The best way to block malicious bots and hack attempts is activating a website application firewall (WAF). This technology is designed to stay ahead of emerging threats, including zero-day attacks. These services have the added benefit of blocking DDoS attacks, which aim to take down your website by flooding it with traffic.
Modern WAFs also include a content delivery network (CDN) which have the added benefit of speeding up your website. With page speed affecting most marketing metrics, this makes yet another case for marketers getting involved with supporting the security and availability of their websites.
Create an Incident Response Plan
Do you know what you would do if your website was hacked?
If an incident occurs, it’s crucial to have a response plan for brand reputation and business continuity.
We’ve written a blog article on creating an incident response plan you can trust. One of the first things you should ensure is that you have a reliable system for website backups. Your backups should be stored in a secure location and scheduled to be performed automatically, with redundant copies and a proven recovery method.
It’s also important to note that if your website has been hacked, you’ll want to restore a backup from a period before the hack occurred. If you restore a copy that has already been hacked and try to close the original loophole that allowed an attacker in, don’t be surprised if the website gets reinfected. According to our annual report, 71% of hacked websites contain backdoors to allow re-entry.
If you aren’t in a rush to clean your website, we offer free DIY guides on things like cleaning hacked sites and removing Google blacklist warnings. Depending on the complexity of the malware infection and number of backdoors, it’s usually worth it to partner up with security professionals. As always, Sucuri is here for you!
The application of web-based marketing and security is shaping our internet experience. Security awareness is in high demand and marketers are primed to understand the landscape.
By taking steps to prioritize website security within your organization, you can prevent a potentially catastrophic breach and prove to customers that your website is trustworthy.
I will be hosting a webinar on Website Security Primer for Digital Marketers today. Sign up and participate in the webinar for free.
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I am reading this book about attachment types. I have an anxious attachment style at the moment. They can change over time. Depending on what I choose to act on, on what I choose to think and to feel, my attachment style can change. That brings me to my point. Everything is a choice or a decision. We choose our actions and how we become as people is the direct result. There is something frightening and empowering about that. For now, I choose to write. Just because. | <urn:uuid:a7701fa1-ebf7-4aa2-b5b0-f10e1c14b570> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://elizabotogan.com/2018/10/24/everything-is-either-a-choice-or-a-decision/ | 2021-10-28T11:39:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323588284.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20211028100619-20211028130619-00636.warc.gz | en | 0.972182 | 100 | [
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Donald Trump Jr. said Wednesday that all undocumented immigrants will have to leave the country if his father is elected, seemingly contradicting his father's suggestion earlier this week that some would be able to stay.
In a local interview with Joe St. George, a reporter for FOX 31 Denver, Trump Jr. was asked to clarify his father’s immigration policy, after the weeks of the Trump campaign oscillated between harsher and more lenient immigration policies.
"The policy is you can't start a negotiation with someone perpetrating a crime—" Trump Jr. began, before being interrupted by St. George.
"They all have to go?" St. George asked.
"Everyone does have to go," Trump Jr. clarified.
Trump Sr. began his campaign promising to deport all 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States, but has recently dodged questions over whether that is still his policy. As recently as Monday, he told ABC News’s David Muir that it “could be” that some undocumented immigrants could stay in the country.
Also in the interview, Trump Jr. defended his father's campaign policy of banning certain media organizations from covering his events.
"There is one thing to be critical there is another thing to cover lies that are then retracted once the headline is published," Trump Jr. said.
When asked the reasoning behind the campaign's recent decision to end the blacklist though, Trump Jr. admitted he did not know the reason.
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Wedding Pictures & Wedding Photos
Are you planning a wedding? Do you want to find a person who can help you take the best photos on this momentous day? Are you aware that there is an organization that can help you get the best wedding photos? Yes, if you are based North Las Vegas, NV, you can rely on Karelin Studio for all your wedding pictures. At Karelin Studio, we understand the importance of taking captivating photos and videos during any event. We know that as a client, you would like to keep something that will forever remind you of the events that you ever celebrated. It is for this reason that we have adequately equipped ourselves to help our clients take the best photos during events such as weddings, quinceañera celebrations, birthday parties, graduation ceremonies, bridal showers, family excursions, engagement parties and others.
To achieve our goal of capturing the best photos and videos, we have made significant investments in improving our capabilities. Notably, we have employed competent people who have demonstrable expertise in the art of photography. Not only that, but we also train our employees regularly in order to improve their knowledge and skills. As well, we have made notable investments in equipment. We have some of the best cameras and other equipment such as tripods, lighting devices, photo umbrellas, lenses, and many others.
We are also a cut above other providers of photography services in North Las Vegas because we are very reliable and responsive. As regards reliability, you can count on us at any time because we always deliver services unfailingly. As well, we are committed to delivering excellent services all the time. Most importantly, our team comprises responsive people who are always willing to go the extra mile to help our customers.
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18k Rose Gold Chunky Chain Bracelet
Expedited shipping is available for this item.
Roberto Coin 18k rose gold chunky chain bracelet with a hinge fastening.
Condition: Very Good
Condition Description: This item is in very good condition. Displays minimal signs of previous wear including slight tarnishing and scratches.
Made In: Italy
Color(s): Pink, Gold
Material(s): 18k Rose/Pink Gold
LGS is not affiliated with Roberto Coin. We guarantee this Roberto Coin item to be authentic. Roberto Coin® is a registered trademark of Roberto Coin.
LGS Item #: 376862
Measurements & Sizing:
Items just as promised. Great service! Quality items!
Friendly staff and great communication
The LGS Team knows their stuff
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Rack Cards are a great format for handing out at events, using as an unaddressed mail piece, or as the name suggests, placing in a rack in hotel lobbies, information centres or other high-traffic pedestrian locations. Made of sturdy cardstock to make sure they stand upright, rack cards may contain maps, coupons, or other promotions to attract the eye of a potential visitor.
For portability, rack cards are most commonly ordered as 4" x 9" cards on 16Pt. Gloss Cover stock. Almost all are printed full colour on both sides (4/4) and coated UV 2 Sides.
For additional stock choices or best value on lower quantity orders, please check out our 4-Colour Digital Rack Cards.
Use rack cards to advertise your company and products or services in high foot traffic areas. To increase the visibility and the number of readers, consider including special offers or unique tips not available elsewhere.
Adding a QR code linked to a website can also be a great way to provide customers more detail without having to cram everything into one spot and gives you a way to updated information as often as you would like without having to reprint rack cards.
Rack Cards FAQ
What is a Rack Card?
Rack cards are used in commercial advertising, frequently in convenience stores, hotels, landmarks, restaurants, rest areas and other locations that enjoy significant foot traffic. They usually have their own display rack, so people can pick them up on the go.
What are the Rack Cards usually used for?
They are most commonly used as takeout menus, trade show marketing pieces, event calendars, informational pamphlets in hotels and travel agencies etc.
Is it possible to give you my Canada Post account # and the neighbourhood route codes, so you can give it to Canada Post directly instead of shipping to my business?
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Norwegian firm Disruptive Technologies (DT), which provides commercial-grade wireless sensors, recently secured a global reseller agreement with JLL that establishes DT as a certified supplier.
Under the terms of the agreement, Disruptive Technologies wireless sensors are available for purchase in the JLL Marketplace, JLL’s e-commerce platform. With this agreement, JLL clients can use the JLL Marketplace to access and deploy Disruptive Technologies sensor technology, which operates independently of client enterprise networks.
“Sensor technology holds great potential to help commercial real estate improve operations and experiences, reduce its environmental footprint, and ensure a safer return to the office amidst the COVID-19 crisis,” said Bengt Johannes Lundberg, CEO at Disruptive Technologies. “Our global agreement with JLL will increase the accessibility of our wireless sensors, which will help turn any building into a smart and sustainable building in minutes.”
JLL said it has been using Disruptive Technologies sensors to reduce engineering labor costs for over two years through JLL’s Integral UK division in multiple segments. JLL has implemented over 3,000 Disruptive Technologies sensors globally to effectively monitor environmental conditions and to validate completion of enhanced COVID-19 cleaning protocols.
“With smart sensors, facilities management and office managers will have access to data to detect and diagnose issues in all buildings, no matter their location,” said Michael Ewert, global head of data and BI solutions at JLL Technologies, the business division of JLL. “Not only does real-time data alert users before problems occur, but it also enables safe re-entry to the workplace. Real-time data will help companies restore trust in employees and meet new safety standards brought on during the pandemic, such as increased HVAC functionality, space occupancy guidelines, smart cleaning protocols, and more.”
JLL says it deployed 100 DT sensors to track the performance of standalone air conditioning equipment in a large manufacturing plant setting. These sensors eliminated more than five hours per week previously required to check equipment operations by manual inspection and provided the JLL facility engineering team access to real-time temperature and humidity data when abnormal operations are identified, resulting in 60% of labor savings for JLL. The company highlighted that this solution was especially important to maintaining a productive work environment where high temperatures were complicated by the additional requirement for employees to wear COVID-19 personal protective equipment.
“By bringing Disruptive Technologies to the JLL Marketplace, our clients now have access to a highly configurable sensor platform to help drive more efficient building operations and enable safer work environments,” said Jon Stevens, president of JLL Marketplace.. “This agreement expands on our IoT offerings, providing scalable solutions with real-world insights to address our clients’ most pressing business challenges.” | <urn:uuid:37463985-5921-41cb-9bb0-c3f1fb0dc9ba> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://inbuildingtech.com/sensors/disruptive-technologies-inks-global-reseller-agreement-with-jll/ | 2021-10-18T10:49:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585201.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20211018093606-20211018123606-00356.warc.gz | en | 0.933672 | 584 | [
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The key to building your wealth is much more than earning more money. We want to show you how you can become a lot wealthier on the same income.
1. Change your way of thinking- Stop thinking in this order, bills, spending, then saving but rather saving, bills, then spending. Figure out how much you need to save, then pay your bills, and lastly you can spend the remaining money on whatever you need. You don’t need to save an outrageous amount of money every month. Start small with $50, you’ll be surprised at how much of a difference this can make. Once we start seeing progress our likelihood to keep repeating this behavior increases.
2. Set specific Goals & know where you want to end- Is your goal to buy a house or be able to go on a trip to Hawaii next year? Whatever it is, you should have a specific goal in mind that you want to reach. Imagine yourself achieving that goal and then break it down into small steps of how to get there.
3. Know what’s coming in and what’s going out- This might be something that seems self explanatory, however when payday comes most people don’t know how much money will actually be deposited. Read your pay stubs in advance and know what to plan for. Missing a few days of work could be detrimental if you are living pay check to pay check so you have to be prepared in know what is coming in and what is going out.
4. Get out of Bad Debt- Bad debt can have a lot of harmful effects on your financial situation. It can lead to a poor credit score and will cost you extra money as they tend to have higher interest rates.
5. Consult an expert- Having someone outside of your personal finance situation give you advice might be just what you need to start building up your wealth again. A financial planner can help you stay on track and help you understand the answer to hard questions. They will give you specific tips
Stop worrying about the things that aren’t in your control and take advantage of the things that are. We hope with these simple things you are able to better build your wealth! | <urn:uuid:4fa3889c-0425-4b74-bba9-037288b1371c> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://www.liftcredit.com/blog/5-ways-to-build-your-wealth/ | 2021-10-19T21:29:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585281.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20211019202148-20211019232148-00436.warc.gz | en | 0.964054 | 449 | [
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Battery Connection Welding metal Strip with 99.96% Pure Nickel -10Pcs. made of Pure Nickel Plate with 99.96% Pure Nickel Strap Strips Sheets.
It is generally useful in the welding of battery points together to connect the batteries in combinations. These Nickel strips are popular because of their good performance while soldering as it gets soldered very quickly; easily with normal soldering metal with High tensile tension and Low resistivity.
- High Tensile Tension.
- Low Resistivity.
- Useful for battery points welding.
This item: Homely 200 mmx5 mmx0.15 mm Nickel Strip Tape for Battery Spot Welding Compatible for Spot Welder Machine
32650 Spot Welding Nickel Strip Lifepo4 Battery 2p Nickel Plated 0.15 * 45mm for Lithium Battery (1Meter)
AXY 25pcs 32650/32700 Lithium Phosphate LifePo4 Spacer Plastic Holder for DIY Battery Pack
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Here’s a wonderful quick and easy recipe for boneless skinless chicken breast on a George Foreman Grill. It uses basic ingredients and can be the foundations for many wonderful meal ideas.
One of the best ways to get good grilled chicken breasts on a George Foreman Grill is to pound them to an even thickness first.
Using a meat mallet simply pound the thickest parts down so the whole piece of meat is of approximate even thickness.
This also goes a long way to helping tenderize the meat.
You can always marinate the chicken breasts with your favorite marinade, but for the purpose of this recipe we’re gonna stick to just the basics.
After you’ve pounded out the chicken, give it a very light brush on both sides with olive oil. Not too much though.
You can use a paper towel to brush just a little on. Next add the salt and pepper and you’re ready for the grill.
You’re gonna grill for a about 3-4 minutes per side for a total of 6-8 minutes.
After grilling you always want to let the chicken breasts rest for a couple of minutes on a plate before slicing and eating.
Easy Foreman Grill Chicken Breast Recipe
- Foreman Grill
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat your Foreman Grill for 5 minutes with the lid closed.
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/4″-1/2″.
- Lightly brush chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and pepper
- Place on hot Foreman Grill and close the lid. After 3 minutes, give the chicken a 1/4 turn to get nice cross grill marks and grill for another 2 minutes.
- After 5 minutes check for doneness with an instant read thermometer. Internal temperature should be 165 degrees F.
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I’ve written a post over at our Biblical Seminary faculty blog about the art of disagreeing with others in public. By public I mean the kinds of conversations that take place in face-to-face with an opponent, discussions of a thinker’s position in a classroom, or the kind that take place on Internet sites (e.g., blogs like this, news sites, etc.).
Check out my 5 tips to more loving disagreements. Try it out with your next conflict with a friend or family member. | <urn:uuid:945f648c-2888-4c7d-bb6d-ce53e4378d3d> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://philipmonroe.com/2012/05/01/disagreeing-in-public-are-there-some-best-practices/ | 2021-10-22T18:26:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585518.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20211022181017-20211022211017-00596.warc.gz | en | 0.935149 | 107 | [
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