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Governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state, Mr Seyi Makinde has accused the Oyo state government under the administration of Governor Abiola Ajimobi of reckless management of the financial resources of the state and enrichment of few government officials and their friends. In a statement signed recently by his media aide, Mr Dotun Oyelade, Makinde said the state government misappropriated state funds in all sectors of government especially in health, education and agriculture. In education, Makinde questioned last week’s announcement of the award of N5.7billion contract to renovate schools in the state, with some schools billed for completion on April 30. Makinde called for explanations on how the state government would expend N5.7 billion on the renovation in 15 days. He described the three model schools set to be commissioned as inadequate to address school infrastructure deficit, insufficiently motivated and inadequate teachers. In health, Makinde said, in spite of N116 billion debt, hospitals remained pitiably underfunded, lacking in drugs, equipment, manpower and in a state of disrepair. “Part of government propaganda to hoodwink unsuspecting members of the public was the announcement last week that N5.7bn contract has been awarded to renovate schools in the state and that a substantial part of the renovation will be completed before the resumption of schools on April 30. “We want the government to explain how a large chunk of almost N6bn will be expended on the renovation in 15 days. The impression is being given that this arrangement is not only graft inclined but it is money that is already misappropriated,” the statement said.

OPPORTUNITY – GUNBOAT G4 Every G4 foiling catamaran was handmade in the factory in Lelystad, the Netherlands. A passionate team of craftsmen made the boats according to the individual wishes and requirements of the customer. With its extraordinary lines and performance, the G4 sailed its own course. It did not compete with other yachts suitable for coastal sailing. Light as a feather and very powerful, the G4 delivers the ultimate sailing performance with a touch of adrenaline. It was built and delivered with an extensive package of hydrofoils. The pre-preg structure was state-of-the-art and there was a sea of space for six passengers with lots of comfort. The G4 foiling catamaran was designed as a junior racer with high cruiser content, not the other way around. The G4 was the more luxurious, practical, comfortable, and sophisticated view of every high-performance catamaran that existed until then. The interior of the G4 foiling catamaran offered space and comfort according to the less is more philosophy. The extremely spacious cockpit could be used for the preparation and consumption of meals or even a party with 15 people. The cabin even gave full standing height at the entrance. The interior was completed with two queen-sized beds and a spacious sofa for 6 to 8 people. Thanks to the great panoramic views, this is a great place to eat, read or navigate. The comfort on board made the G4 suitable for long weekends, where you can travel distances of 300 nautical miles. This Gunboat G4, Hull #1, is available for immediate sale from its dock in Fajardo, PR. The hulls and spars have recent new paint in the original colors. Manufacturer’s website link:

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Doja Cat was probably one of the most photographed this Spring/Summer 2023 season at Paris Fashion Week, birthing viral fashion and beauty moments throughout the week. Following up on her outfits in New York, the "Freaky Deaky" singer took over the city in showstopping looks. Doja's all-gold glam was arguably one of the most-talked-about, with the star arriving at A.W.A.K.E Mode in gold paint all over her face and body. Elsewhere, she showed full support for Thom Browne by wearing blue, white and red stripes on her lips, while donning a casual look for Victoria Beckham. At Monot's SS23 event, the artist appeared with white face paint, blue contouring and bold red lips. Continue scrolling to see more of Doja Cat's showstopping looks this PFW. In case you missed it, check out all the best dressed celebrities at Miu Miu's SS23 presentation. At A.W.A.K.E Mode The musician showed up in a check-pattered set for the A.W.A.K.E Mode show. The look was accompanied by a leather coat lined with fur, while Doja accompanied her outfit with gold makeup all over her face and body. At Thom Browne Doja attended the Thom Browne show with a red-white-blue stripe on her lips to celebrate the designer. Her outfit featured a fuzzy teddy-shaped bag, along with a green and black striped dress. At Victoria Beckham For Victoria Beckham's PFW debut, Doja appeared in a white slip dress styled with mid-length boots and Balenciga's Le Cagole bag. She kept it casual with a pair of shades and a Sporty & Rich cap. At Vivienne Westwood At Andreas Kroenthaler's show for Vivienne Westwood, Doja Cat layered multiple patterns atop one another, donning graphic eyeliner with lined lips. Doja wore a black wrap dress for Monot, creating a viral moment with glam featuring white face paint, blue contouring and red lips. The star kept it simple and chic for Givenchy, wearing a single-breasted jacket and a mini skirt with knee-high boots. For glam, she highlighted her shaved brows with stud detailing along with striped lips and smoky eyes. Doja arrived at Lanvin's SS23 showcase wearing an all-black look with a blue fur coat. To accompany her outfit, the artist wore white eyebrows with blue contour on her face.

Shawn Hogan and Brian Dunning earned a combined $35 million in commissions from eBay’s affiliate partner network over several years. Hogan alone was responsible for 15% of eBay’s entire partner network which is about $70 million annually. The average affiliate makes an estimate $2,700 a year so there must be something Hogan and Dunning do different from the 26,000 other affiliates, right? In 2014, Shawn Hogan was sentenced to federal prison after reaching to a civil settlement with eBay for stealing sales directly from the company. Affiliate theft occurs when users download toolbars or attachments to their browser usually in order to help save money via discounts and/or coupons. The part that isn’t shown is the coding which allows affiliates to infiltrate your searches and manipulate the data given to the marketing program. Even though you may be going directly to the website, the coding (tracking cookies) tells the program you came from an affiliate site which ends up giving credit to that affiliate website. This takes away direct sales from the seller and tricks them into giving a commission based sale to an individual who manipulated the customer’s computer. Your affiliate managers and/or firm may be looking the other way with such instances since their compensation and success is based off the results of the affiliate program. During the investigation of Shawn Hogan, he admitted the eBay affiliate program knew what he was doing and even took him out to Las Vegas dinners with the company jet. Each year millions of dollars are being distributed to affiliates from sales that were already guaranteed to the company. They are not stealing from the customer; they just consume the user in order to steal directly from the company. The cookie implanted onto the user’s computer may only show for a split second while it redirects the user back and forth from the “affiliate” and buyer. It is completely unnoticeable to the user and overlooked by the company since it is passed off as new revenue. Best way to combat this type of theft is when auditing the program, look at the top performers and look for outliers such as loyalty sites or coupon programs since these are likely places for users to download the toolbars. If you and your company have not heard of the site and they are a top producer, there is a very good chance you have a theft issue in your program. If total sales stay the same after removing one of these top affiliates, then you were able to catch someone stealing directly from your revenue. Companies should take a closer look at their network programs and ensure there isn’t any suspicious behavior. This type of eCommerce theft could have you paying large sums of commissions out of pure profit and losing out on other marketing programs.

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Employee Mentoring App Now Available on IOS and Android MentorcliQ’s Mentoring App provides easy access to mentoring for your employees who are working remotely and mentoring employees in different offices and locations. Employees can use the app to enroll, get matched, engage in their mentoring relationship, and measure their mentoring success. WHAT IS A MENTORING APP? HOW DOES IT WORK? Mentoring apps can seamlessly integrate with your mentoring programs. Several online platforms are offering mentorship to people seeking help with their own subjects. Our mentoring app provides a place where mentors and mentees can interact seamlessly, creating more flexibility in your mentoring programs. CONNECT WITH MENTORS Healthy relationships are key to a successful mentoring program. Quickly discover your matches and make connections — from your phone, tablet, laptop, or other devices. How Does Mentor-Mentee Matching Work? Integrating mentoring software into your mentoring program brings numerous advantages that significantly elevate the effectiveness and outcomes for both mentors and mentees. Our digital solution is a dedicated hub, bridging geographical boundaries and time limitations. It allows mentors and mentees to connect seamlessly. Through real-time messaging and scheduling features, our mentoring app ensures consistent and convenient communication between mentors and mentees, fostering a stronger mentoring relationship and tailored guidance for skill development. Our file-sharing capabilities also facilitate the effortless exchange of resources. Mentors can easily provide targeted materials that cater to the unique goals and aspirations of their mentees. This enriches the learning journey and encourages mentees to delve deeper into their chosen fields. Progress tracking is simplified with our mentoring app, empowering mentors to monitor the growth of their mentees and provide timely feedback. Our data-driven approach enables mentors to effectively refine their strategies and adapt to evolving needs. Our mentoring app streamlines administrative tasks, enhances communication, and creates a dynamic learning environment. The end result? More impactful mentoring programs and the cultivation of meaningful, enduring mentor-mentee connections. Establish Your Mentoring Goals Easily set your mentoring goals so that you and your mentee stay on track and keep your relationship in sync. HOW CAN A MENTORING APP BENEFIT MY MENTORSHIP PROGRAM? Without mentor applications, you are likely to be constricted by traditional methods of mentoring program delivery. Program managers must use spreadsheets and manual notes to compare the results. This administrative work requires considerable effort and time, which can be better spent pursuing more productive projects for HR and L&D teams. Mentoring software and tools help lessen administrative costs and, at the same time, improve mentoring within the organization. REVIEW & TRACK The MentorcliQ Mentoring App provides a convenient, on-the-go tool for recruiting, enrolling, matching, managing, and measuring participants in mentoring and other employee development programs. TRACK YOUR TIME: QuickcliQs are sent directly to an employee’s inbox and allow employees to capture critical information about their mentoring progress in just 20 seconds a month. Request a demo and get your mentoring move on.

Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection in man has several disease outcomes, varying from asymptomatic chronic gastric inflammation to Hp-associated dyspepsia, pepic ulcer disease, gastric adenocarcinoma, and Malt lymphoma. Particularly controversial is the role of Hp infection in the genesis of chronic dyspeptic symptoms. Only a small percentage of chronic dispeptics have long-lasting remission of the complaints after cure of the infection. It is now well established that healing of the inflammation through microbial eradication cures peptic ulcer disease. The high efficacy of bismuth or PPI triple and quadruple therapies is overshadowed by the rising resistance to metronidazole and clarithromycin. The exact role of Hp in gastric carcinogenesis in the various geographical areas needs further study. The results of ongoing trials, evaluating the long-term outcome of Hp cure, on cancer rates are anxiously awaited. The acquisition rate of new knowledge through basal and clinical Hp research has rarely been witnessed in medicine.

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The Colorado State Fair hit global news last month. It wasn’t because of some weird animal or corndog incident. It was down the very concept of what we call art. That’s because an Artificial intelligence (A.I.) created artwork walked away with first prize in the Digital Arts segment of the Fine Arts competition. this has led to a lot of outrage and navel gazing in the digital Arts world. And turns out A.I can do photos now too. But should we worry too ? If you’ve click on this post you’ve already seen one A.I created photo like image. The street does not exist nor does the night market below. These were generated on webpage on my mobile phone in about 60 seconds from a simple one line prompt. If you look closely you can see some errors in both images but it take you time to notice and at first glance you can easily be fooled into thinking they are kosher. But they were both created by Artificial Intelligence using a simple text prompt that I entered on my mobile’s web browser So it’s not just Art the A.I. can do photos So What Exactly happened in Colorado ? As Vice reported on the 29th of August, Jason Allen, the owner of a tabletop games company walked away with the first prize in the Digital Arts Category at the State Fair. No great shakes I hear you say. Not my cuppa tea but he has talent. But to some the problem is how he created it – he used an A.I image generator called Midjourney And things went a bit crazy. “Art is dead, dude. It’s over. A.I. won. Humans lost.” Jason hasn’t exactly helped by saying quotes like ths to the NY times. But there has been lots of posting about the doom of art or that it was a cheat to enter. To be fair he did create it using a tool and his prompt. It’s likely he will have selected the image over a few botched one and may well have run it again through Midjourney. He then polished that image in photoshop and blew the image up with Gigapixel before printing it onto Canvas. so not exactly a passive partner. There was some criticism that he didn’t let the Judges know enough. He did use the “Jason Allen via Midjourney” on his pieces but never explicitly said that involved A.I.. However as the NY times reported the judges would still have awarded him the prize. But there is fear and loathing. Some of that may be driven by the potential impact of this on digital artist. Particularly those that rely on small commissions to meet their needs. And there is a point. Say I want an illustration for my new book cover, I can now DIY it with much less skill and much less time. And no artist to pay But I betcha physical media artist were saying the same thing when Digital artistry took off. And photographers were met with contempt and fear back in the 1800’s for much the same. Art will live on but it has been a cold new dawn for some. I’m sorry Old Chap let me put down my paper and tell me what is this A.I. Trickery ? We’ve become use to A.I. help with digital editing. Be Honest, many of you will use your photo editing software to adjust level, contrast etc with varying degrees of A.I. support and remove dust etc even off your digitalized analogue photos. And the big buzz over the last few years has been over A.I. supportered face swap technology, from dodgy Porn deepfakes, to image manipulation in the news to playing around swapping yer mate’s face onto Boris. And the tech behind this is all pretty clever but you give the computer 2 images and get it to map over a small portion. The rise of A.I. Image generation But now the A.I. doesn’t need images to work from a simple prompt will do. The woman below doesn’t exist A.I. image creation is done by machine learning. There are various systems. But in the end these all boil down to the systems reviewing millions of image images and linking those to text prompts. How the AI construction the image can be varied using a random number sequence (generated by a so called seed. If you keep the seed the same you’ll get a identical (or near depending on the software) image. This Dall-E mini image set illustrates this as all generated for me from just one prompt “Photorealistic Red Apple” And what’s more these tools can run in a web browser on a mobile phone. No need for a powerful PC . Power to the People or Uncanny Valley ? And the Ai is getting slicker. The image below was created in just one run of a person that does not exist (outside Mario games). It can get things wrong at time badly but items are improving. And it’s worth noting these images were run off in a web browser. You can do this on a cheap PC, Chromebook or even your smartphone. In fairness these public accessible A.I. are not without issues. Sometimes you get a great image first go. The big challenge has been photo realistic hands and eyes as this image demonstrates But the same A.I. chucked this out later. And if you think that still has an uncanny valley feel take a look at the photo below. Ghosts in the Machine ? The woman in the 2019 photo does not exist. The image was created by StyleGAN a very advanced A.I. system developed by NVidia Researchers. Although this system is not full proof it produces much more realistic images. For more example visit thispersondoesnotexist.com (hit refresh to change the image and watch out for the odd oops ) Dall-E 2 is also being billed as the A.I. image generator to put this into the mainstream. And also these advanced facial A.I. are now available commercially. companies like Icon8 produce and sell these online. They get used for advertising (no model or photographer fees) and a host of legitimate uses. They even allow you the ability to make your face from a simple features menu (here’s one I did but they charge you to download it) Okay So What are the issues ? (1) They suffer from (our) biases at bit There is an issue within current A.I. and that is bias. In part that’s down to us. The A.I. use massive amounts of images we create to form their algorithms and sadly we tend to have marked stereotyping. I ran just the prompt “Nurse” in Stable diffusion and got this Now the A.I did a good job here face wise. But they all look like white females. I ran it 3 times again. It was only on the third batch of images that I clearly get a nurse of black and minority ethnic (BAME) background. There were 2 other image in the whole run whom may have not been caucasian but it was hard to tell. And guess what all 36 images appear to be of female nurses. That’s pretty awful. NHS England identified that 1 in 5 nurse are of a BAME background. And whilst there are issues about gender inclusion in nursing over 1 in 10 nurse in the UK are male. But not according to the 36 image in a row I made via stable diffusion. Not one male nurse. …and the cause And that bias is down to us. We’ve made more stereotypical images over the years Interestingly google has put in algorithms to produce much more diverse image on search So when I searched for nurse on Google images I got a much more diverse set of images in both race and gender. And it’s not that A.I. algorithms can’t do darker skin tones and yes the nurse generated was spontaneous, but really it shouldn’t require you to race prompt. Interestingly Google are not allowing public access to Imagen, their A.I generator in part due to this (although oddly they’ve fixed it on their image search). They noted “..the data requirements of text-to-image models have led researchers to rely heavily on large, mostly uncurated, web-scraped datasets. While this approach has enabled rapid algorithmic advances in recent years, datasets of this nature often reflect social stereotypes, oppressive viewpoints, and derogatory, or otherwise harmful, associations to marginalized identity groups.” (2) Potential for Misinformation and fraud And yes sadly these are tool that can be used for misinformation. and yes these engines are incredibly powerful allowing state agents, agitators and a whose of folk to to potential use them for mischief or worse. A few prompts and you can have a fake moon landing. Or worse I’ve not spent ages doing that but you get the idea how good the software can be. It does good likeness of well known people and AI can be trained. It’s not just image misinformation. AI created images are being used to create false accounts. In 2009 facebook took down over 900 accounts with AI generated images. But this isn’t anything new. A.I assisted face swapping technology existed long before Art generators. And before that well there was always photoshop favoured tools of fraudsters agent provocateurs and meme creators Alike. But Photoshopping goes back to the dawn of photography. The Stalin’s USSR was well know for making folk disappear from official photographs. But it dates back further. A good example is this photograph US Civil War General and later President Ulysses S. Grant. It’s his head but it’s not his body nor was the rider in the original image (3) No point the A.I. can do it Well yes A.I can produce stunning images and the errors will get better, but photorealistic images predate the digital era and never killed of photography. For decades digital artist have produced photorealistic images but in fact photorealism goes back to the 1960’s. And photorealism & digital art has bet genuine photos in winning contracts but so does photography pinch some of their markets. A.I. is never going to catch the intimacy of wedding photos, family holiday shoots or, that perfect day in the studio/on the mountains etc. Yes it will provide another choice to companies for their images but it’s not the first time artificially created images have been used. But could A.I. help photographers? There is a good chance you use A.I to tweak your images in the the likes of lightroom, photoshop and Luminar. The new AI image generators now can tweak images. You can mask areas such as clothes and get the generator to change those. Most spectacular is something called outpainting. You can take a core image but then expand the edges of this in frames gradually building up a much bigger image as shown here The tech is likely to incorporated into improving editing. You can also use the image to create the basis of another A final thought on A.I. photos – More Opportunities than things to fear It’s a new media and it brings great challenges and issues. But it also brings opportunity and I suspect we have much less to fear than we could benefit from it. But it may be tougher in the Digital Arts world, although again may be a gamechanger for others. And funnily enough folk were saying the same thing when D Wanna Play with A.I. ? I think you’re better trying these, than being worried. There are several programs available but i’ll mention the key ones. I’m focusing on the big generators that you can access and this is not an exhaustive list. All the tools that are available can be run in a web browser. (1) Dall-E 2 Arguably the biggest name at the moment, Dall-E 2 offer potentially game changing features like realistic eyes, allowing you to outpaint an image. And I’d love to play with it but I sit on a waiting list with millions over at open.ai Their Dall-E 2 page has an interactive limited demo and the chance to join that list too. Dall-E 2 generates 4 images per credit. New users currently get 50 free credits and every month get 15 more free. More credits can be bought. The headline figure you read of $15 for 115 credits (460 images) but some report you are encourage to buy way more. (2) Craiyon (formerly Dall-E mini) Craiyon is the most accessible and fun of the tools. Open source and completely free to use. But it is the weakest of the tools here. It produces 9 images in a go. But it really struggles with faces and images have a lo res quality. But it’s free and fun. (3) Stable Diffusion Stability.ai’s Stable diffusion is current major rival to Dall-E 2 and is useable without a wait. Funnily enough, most images here were created by this A.I. . What’s more there are several platforms using it. Most Notable are Stability.ai own version which I guess is bleed edge stuff with the most up to date stuff. You get currently 200 free credits. Everytime you generate a 512×512 image on basic settings you use a credit. Make the image bigger, make multiple, use more processing time the cost goes up. For casual users who want to dabble with no commitment it offers the cheapest block purchase of credit options (1000 cost just a tenner). You can set up a subscription as well which may be cheaper if you use in the long run. NightCafé also gives you access to Image diffusion, but also 3 other A.I. art orientated image generators. You can generate an image in one and use in the others to evolve that image. It gives 20 free credits for new accounts but can get 5 free each day if you log in and claim. And you can get more free credits by engaging in its social content . You can pay but it’s more pricey ($14.99USD for 100 credits). It also offers subscription. It has a much better interface plus it stores your images for you. I include Midjourney for completeness. It after all is the A.I. that caused all the fuss in Colorado. It does more art orientated images than photo. Again it offers a free trial of 25 credits. But unlike the Stable diffusion offerings you must sign up to subscription for more credits rather than by a block (5) Google Imagen Potentially on of the most powerful A.I. image generators on the planet. But you won’t be using it properly any time soon. As Engadget reported – Google worries about how A.I. generators can be exploited to make inappropriate or malicious images and the potential for bias.

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Glucagon (GlucaGen®) 1mg powder for injection kit . Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue 18th December 2023 There are two licensed glucagon preparations: GlucaGen® (1mg powder for injection kit) and Ogluo® (0.5mg and 1mg pre-filled auto-injector pens) There will be intermittent supply of GlucaGen® 1mg powder for injection kit until the end of March 2024. Supply of GlucaGen® 1mg powder for injection kit allows demand to be met in primary care. Ogluo® 0.5mg and 1mg pre-filled auto-injector pens are available (from Alliance) and can be used for the treatment of severe hypoglycaemic episodes; however, they are not suitable for treatment of beta blocker or other drug overdoses. A copy of this medicine supply notification, including further information, has been sent to all pharmacy NHS email addresses. DHSC and NHSE/I have now launched an online Medicines Supply Tool, which provides up to date information about medicine supply issues. The contents of these MSNs can now be viewed on the Tool. The Tool also details any changes to resupply dates and updates to the entries. To access the Tool you will need an NHS email address. Once set up and logged in, you will be able to access it online. New shortages not listed on the SPS website, can be reported using our shortage reporting tool. The post Medicine Supply Notification: Glucagon (GlucaGen®) 1mg powder for injection kit appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.

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Home Visit Wellbeing Package & Gel Nails Choose from any Treatment on the menu to be taken monthly at discounted rate with Gel Nails Manicure - 2 hr2 hours - 80 British pounds£80 - Customer's Place With Any Massage Treatment, why not have a Manicure and Gel Nail Appllication, in the comfort of your own home. Reflexology, Aromatherapy Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stones Massage, Whow Holistic Facial, Crystal Facial, Crystal Therapy, Indian Head Massage, Natural Yoga Facelift Facial. Balinese Massage. Appointments must be made monthly. To Cancel please contact us 24hrs in advance or a full appointment charge will apply. Loved Up Aromatherapy, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

FS2004 Tame ATR 72-500. Tame is the flag carrier of Ecuador with its headquarters located in Quito, Pichincha. TAME covers various routes in Ecuador and at an international level, the airline offers scheduled flights as well as charter flights. Fictional ATR72-500 (Tame operate ATR42-500s) textures in 32 bit format for the model payware ATR 72-500 of Flight One Software. By Manuel Jose Larrahondo Burgos.

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In healthcare, frontline workers are the first point of contact between the organisation and its patients. They are the eyes and ears of the organisation; the problem-solvers who are best placed to identify issues and drive improvements. But what does ‘empowering the frontline’ really mean? At its heart, it involves providing these workers with the information and skills they need to best perform in their given roles. A 2020 Harvard Business Review Analytic Services survey gathered the insights of 464 business executives across an array of industries. The findings were clear: organisations empowering their frontline employees are seeing an array of benefits, and those who are not are falling behind. Moreover, these benefits are not isolated to a particular area; they are organisation-wide, ranging from customer/patient satisfaction to employee engagement to profitability. And they are not just short-term gains, either. As illustrated below, 27% of respondents believe that empowering the frontline workforce now will bring about a ‘significant increase’ in productivity in the short-term, but almost triple this number (74%) believe that the same increase will be felt further down the line. This begs the question: how can organisations begin to digitally empower their workforce? Here are our top 4 tips for managing the change. Keep digital transformation simple In order to drive the change that is needed, frontline workers need relevant, real-time data to inform their decisions. But it is crucial that these workers are not inundated with irrelevant data which might leave them confused and overwhelmed. New technologies should provide the frontline with a concise and manageable flow of information that enhances performance, rather than hindering it. Get senior leaders on board Frontline empowerment starts at the top. Without strong leadership and commitment from leaders, how can we expect both managers and frontline workers to be engaged in change? Senior leaders must be willing to promote change that places decision-making power in the hands of the frontline, in order to get maximal buy-in from middle management. In fact, 91% of the respondents above believed that those in managerial positions play an ‘essential role’ in empowering the frontline. But at present, only half of respondents think that they are well-equipped to manage the change. Invest in training – for everyone Collaboration tools, analytics platforms and AI systems will all soon be commonplace technologies helping frontline workers to become more autonomous in their work. Many workers will not be familiar with these technologies, so it will take time for them to learn how to get the most out of these innovative new products. Training and change-management programmes will equip workers with the knowhow not just to use these tools, but to be able to apply the valuable insights which they generate. However, it is crucial that training involves not just those on the frontline, but also managers and those in leadership positions. Only when senior leaders within an organisation acquire a thorough understanding of these new technologies and their benefits will they be able to engage those on the frontline. Embrace a culture change Rigid organisational structures and business processes can slow down the shift to more data-driven, autonomous ways of working. Achieving this will require more than just training and coaching; it will require rethinking the ways in which your organisation is run. Exploring lean approaches and agile working methods are examples of techniques that you can use to consolidate this new digitally-enabled work culture. By embracing change rather than resisting it, organisations will uncover inefficiencies they didn’t even know existed. The ImproveWell solution has been specifically designed to empower frontline healthcare workers to drive change in their organisations. By enabling those on the frontline to suggest meaningful improvements, everyone is able to make a difference. If you would like to find out more about how the ImproveWell solution could help your organisation, please get in touch. Harvard Business Review – Analytic Services. 2020. The New Decision Makers: Equipping Frontline Workers for Success. Access the full report here.

The Magento Marketplace Team strives to enable you, the developer, to create Marketplace extension submissions (via Developer Portal) that pass the EQP submission review on the first attempt. To help everyone address the most common reasons for delays and failures, we have analyzed the typical issues encountered over thousands of reviews from this year alone. The takeaway was that roughly 50% of rejected submissions fall under several broad categories of issues, which can be easily avoided. As a result, here is a 7-point checklist we came up with to help your extension pass our review: 1) Provide a comprehensive description Explain briefly what the key features of your extension are and the value it provides to Marketplace users. Make sure you don't miss any major features in your descriptions. Not only does this help us with testing, it will be very helpful for Marketplace users when evaluating your extension for their needs. 2) Add extension-specific information to accompanying guides Extension-specific and helpful information, such as deployment or installation instructions or hints and tips that describe how to configure and use an extension correctly will help the reviewers as well as the users. Absence of this information can confuse the testing team during extension installation and testing, and can cause your extension to fail review. 3) Keep user guides up-to-date Make sure user documentation reflects the actual state of the product. In many cases, developers do not update instructions or screenshots to reflect the latest UI or workflows, or eliminate descriptions of features that have been removed. Those situations lead to failures and disputes which will delay your time-to-market and require the Marketplace Support team to get involved and learn what went wrong. As a result, everyone will spend unnecessary time, including the developer. 4) Remove links that promote other stores We do not allow links or promotions for users to purchase extensions on stores other than the Magento Marketplace. Please remove links that lead to extension stores outside the Magento Marketplace. Links to “Blog/Contact/Support/About Us” pages are acceptable. 5) Update extension compatibility before submission Please double-check extension compatibility with the Magento platform and PHP versions. The extension will be tested with all Magento versions and with all PHP versions declared in the submission. The extension must support at least all PHP versions supported by the targeted Magento versions. 6) Add extension screenshots Please add screenshots! Visual representations of the intended extension behavior is a helpful addition to user guides, and it speeds up installation, configuration, and validation of your extension. Please include admin and store front areas of the store, as applicable. If you have a demo server with this extension installed, you should link to it as well. 7) Update extension release notes Please add release notes about work that was done since the previous submission. Good change logs help us and merchants understand what’s new and which areas have not been affected. Following these recommendations will help you get your products posted on the Magento Marketplace faster and allow us to serve you better. Thank you for being a part of the Magento Community! Please reach out to us via one of the following methods if you have any questions or feedback:

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The World Teleport Association (WTA) recently announced the launch of its Green Teleport program. The Green Teleport program is a sustainability design competition that generates recommendations for reducing GHG emissions and operating costs at teleports while supporting WTA-member operators in recruiting talent from universities and technical schools. “WTA members report that their customers are increasingly making sustainability part of their criteria for selecting a teleport operator,” said executive director Robert Bell. “To help members respond to that demand, WTA’s Corporate Social Responsibility Committee is introducing a program that addresses the sustainability mandate while helping members develop effective university recruiting and internship programs to attract new talent to their companies. Investments in greenhouse gas reduction can also reduce costs and contribute to greater profitability in the years ahead.”

Jiali (Scarlett) is a rising senior who attends Belmont High School. Her hobbies include journaling, drawing, as well as listening to true crime podcasts! She was admitted into the prestigious Stanford Humanities Institute in 2022. Over the past three years, she has also won awards from the Scholastic Art & Writing Competition. She joined BFL during the summer of 2021 as a writing instructor and taught writing classes for other programs. She is looking forward to working with you!

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In healthcare, frontline workers are the first point of contact between the organisation and its patients. They are the eyes and ears of the organisation; the problem-solvers who are best placed to identify issues and drive improvements. But what does ‘empowering the frontline’ really mean? At its heart, it involves providing these workers with the information and skills they need to best perform in their given roles. A 2020 Harvard Business Review Analytic Services survey gathered the insights of 464 business executives across an array of industries. The findings were clear: organisations empowering their frontline employees are seeing an array of benefits, and those who are not are falling behind. Moreover, these benefits are not isolated to a particular area; they are organisation-wide, ranging from customer/patient satisfaction to employee engagement to profitability. And they are not just short-term gains, either. As illustrated below, 27% of respondents believe that empowering the frontline workforce now will bring about a ‘significant increase’ in productivity in the short-term, but almost triple this number (74%) believe that the same increase will be felt further down the line. This begs the question: how can organisations begin to digitally empower their workforce? Here are our top 4 tips for managing the change. Keep digital transformation simple In order to drive the change that is needed, frontline workers need relevant, real-time data to inform their decisions. But it is crucial that these workers are not inundated with irrelevant data which might leave them confused and overwhelmed. New technologies should provide the frontline with a concise and manageable flow of information that enhances performance, rather than hindering it. Get senior leaders on board Frontline empowerment starts at the top. Without strong leadership and commitment from leaders, how can we expect both managers and frontline workers to be engaged in change? Senior leaders must be willing to promote change that places decision-making power in the hands of the frontline, in order to get maximal buy-in from middle management. In fact, 91% of the respondents above believed that those in managerial positions play an ‘essential role’ in empowering the frontline. But at present, only half of respondents think that they are well-equipped to manage the change. Invest in training – for everyone Collaboration tools, analytics platforms and AI systems will all soon be commonplace technologies helping frontline workers to become more autonomous in their work. Many workers will not be familiar with these technologies, so it will take time for them to learn how to get the most out of these innovative new products. Training and change-management programmes will equip workers with the knowhow not just to use these tools, but to be able to apply the valuable insights which they generate. However, it is crucial that training involves not just those on the frontline, but also managers and those in leadership positions. Only when senior leaders within an organisation acquire a thorough understanding of these new technologies and their benefits will they be able to engage those on the frontline. Embrace a culture change Rigid organisational structures and business processes can slow down the shift to more data-driven, autonomous ways of working. Achieving this will require more than just training and coaching; it will require rethinking the ways in which your organisation is run. Exploring lean approaches and agile working methods are examples of techniques that you can use to consolidate this new digitally-enabled work culture. By embracing change rather than resisting it, organisations will uncover inefficiencies they didn’t even know existed. The ImproveWell solution has been specifically designed to empower frontline healthcare workers to drive change in their organisations. By enabling those on the frontline to suggest meaningful improvements, everyone is able to make a difference. If you would like to find out more about how the ImproveWell solution could help your organisation, please get in touch. Harvard Business Review – Analytic Services. 2020. The New Decision Makers: Equipping Frontline Workers for Success. Access the full report here.

So my mother-in-law has come to stay and, for once, I don’t know why I was worrying about it. Visits by anyone usually make me tense. I can’t seem to get away from the 'is my house tidy enough?’ panic. I then get into a state about food and what to cook and 'are any towels clean?’ and 'oh God, why don’t the children ever flush the loo?’ and, though my mother-in-law has not once complained about the stench of boy in the downstairs bathroom, a visit usually sends me spiralling out of control. But not this time. In fact, a rather wonderful calm has settled on our house. For a start, my husband and I cannot row in front of his mother, which means that the past few weeks of friction seem to calm down somewhat. Part of it is, I am sure, down to my husband’s mother. Every time I turn around she is baking, cleaning and washing up. She is also, fortunately, one of those blessed women who doesn’t moan about the way her grandchildren are being brought up. Every time they swear – 'I said ship, not sh—,’ Jerry keeps saying to her – she pales slightly but not once does she tell me they shouldn’t have such dreadful language at their age. If she did, I would be forced to explain that having a teenager in the house has put paid to anything resembling innocence. The other day Raymond, now nearly 14, took Jerry’s birthday presents – a Dr Who figure and a Dalek – and placed them in such a compromising position even I blanched. 'It’s only man sex,’ Raymond said giggling. 'I know,’ I said. 'Do you?’ he said, looking slightly shocked. The presence of my mother-in-law also means my husband and I go out for dinner and bond over talking about her. We discuss the fact she has been ill, what the doctors have or haven’t done to help, whether or not she should move to live near us. At the end of her last evening with us my husband leans back in his chair and says, 'What a lovely night.’ We walk home, hand in hand, under the stars and, as we go to sleep that night, I bless the day she came to stay.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers will travel to play the LA Rams in Week 7 coming off the bye, healthier and ready to roll. Here’s a look at the Steelers stock report before they kick off. Stock down: Thicc lads Kevin Dotson, who you might remember from his stint as a turnstile on the Steelers offensive line, is apparently the best guard in the NFL, according to the eminently reliable and most certainly never hyperbolic folks over at PFF. Even if this is a gross overstatement (it probably is), Dotson has been miles better than anyone on the Steelers offensive line this season—aside from rookie Broderick Jones, who played well against a robust and relentless Baltimore front seven. The Steelers actually traded up to select Jones 14th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, signaling their serious intent to protect Kenny Pickett’s blind side for the next decade-plus. Despite Jones’ pedigree (two-time national champion at Georgia, consensus top 3-5 offensive tackle in the draft pool) and the enthusiasm with which the Steelers pursued him, Jones really hadn’t played much up until Week 5. No matter, it’s better late than never, and that game against Baltimore should serve as a springboard for what should be a successful rookie reason and, from there, a promising young career. Unless…. Broderick Jones says no one knows yet who will be the starting LT for the Steelers on Sunday against the Rams.— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) October 18, 2023 Still up in the air. Stock down: Steelers HC Mike Tomlin Mike Tomlin has always been a kind of polarizing figure (gee, I wonder why that could be) but his approval rating this season is subterranean. I can guarantee that he is aware of this fact, and also that he is manifestly unbothered by it. And he shouldn’t be. The second a professional coach begins to genuinely care about boos in the stadium, vitriolic screeds on the local radio, or people contributing to Twitter’s insanely toxic hellscape with memes depicting their failures, they’re no longer the ones in charge of the team. I’ve always thought the notion that athletes or coaches who ply their trades in New York or Los Angeles somehow experience added media scrutiny was misguided or at the very least outdated. I’m sure Joe Namath had to fight through a sea of flashbulbs anytime he wanted to go out and chase every third Miller High Life with a shot of absinthe back in 1970, but that really isn’t a thing anymore. The foremost target of the current NFL media apparatus isn’t even a player. Social media has overtaken print journalism, TV, and radio as the primary medium through which the hottest takes are furnished, so if a player commits some hilarious blooper that goes viral, it doesn’t matter if he plays for the Cowboys or the Panthers; he becomes a national laughingstock all the same. In fact, I’d argue that highly successful teams in smaller markets (the Steelers, Packers, Bills, etc.) are subject to an even higher level of scrutiny from their respective local media by virtue of being the biggest show in town. To his great credit, Tomlin has always been very adept at navigating (i.e., ignoring) the unique pressure that comes along with being the coach of a successful small-market team, and he’s translated that to the field, where he famously had not had a losing record in his entire career. At a certain point, however, even the most ardent Tomlin supporters (*raises hand*) have to put aside all the process trusting and shift their perspectives. And in that vein, I cannot for the life of me figure out why the Steelers are even entertaining the idea of starting Dan Moore Jr., an objectively suspect offensive lineman who borders on an outright liability, over Jones, who has certainly outplayed Moore and represents a presumed foundational element. Tomlin has yet to offer any sort of clarification on the matter, and he likely won’t, because he isn’t required to. However, if Moore does end up starting, and if his performance (or lack thereof) contributes to a losing effort in a plainly self-evident way, he’s going to hear about it at the post-game press conference. Failing to address those questions in a constructive and meaningful way isn’t going to give the impression that he’s a savvy tactician who’s playing 4-D chess; he’ll look like a galaxy-brained but out-of-his-element coach who knowingly pushed the envelope by making a personnel decision that even casual observers knew was a bad idea, and had it backfire. Fortunately, the Rams do not have any historically dominant players in their front seven who could create fits for the offensive line. Stock up: Rams DT Aaron Donald The primary benefactor of the chaos befalling the Steelers offensive line? That would be Aaron Donald. A quick perusal of Donald’s statistical profile reveals that he’s having a “down” year in terms of sack production, but this is a lie: Donald is still regularly pressuring opposing quarterbacks to the point that full-grown adult male professional athletes are making terrified exclamations as they run for their lives. Even if Donald’s current sack pace remains steady for the remainder of the season—which isn’t likely, considering all the pressures he’s been credited with—he’d finish with seven for the season, which isn’t bad for a 32-year-old interior lineman who represents the sole commodity on an otherwise toothless defense. The 2023 version of Aaron Donald isn’t quite the same as the 2018 version, but he’s still more than capable of performing Mortal Kombat fatalities on Kenny Pickett and any other quarterback. The likely remedy for Donald will involve double teams, though one of the input variables for most of those tandems will be Mason Cole, who is one of the worst centers in the entire NFL (and counts nearly $7 million against the salary cap this season; yikes). Donald must be downright giddy at that prospect. There is a realistic chance that he doubles his season sack total on Sunday. If only the Steelers had Gerald Ford. Stock up: Phonetics I just said “Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua” five times out loud as I was writing this sentence, like Ron Burgundy warming up his newscaster voice. A lot of short-K and long-O sounds. Beyond the phonetic similarity of their names, Kupp and Nacua comprise one of the best receiving tandems in the NFL. Nacua’s sample size is considerable enough to reasonably conclude that he’s a legitimately good receiver with a multifaceted skillset; he’s ranked in the top 10 in the league in receptions, yards, first downs, yards after catch, and plays of 20 or more yards. Kupp is only two years removed from arguably the greatest season any NFL receiver has ever had and he’s eating well this season despite missing the Rams’ first four games with an injury—his 15 catches would rank fourth on the Steelers, and his 266 yards would put him comfortably in second in that category. The Steelers' secondary is similar to its offensive line in the sense that a promising rookie is experiencing a confounding dearth of playing time while a struggling veteran continues to get preferential treatment, so unless the Steelers intend to unleash Joey Porter Jr. this weekend, the Rams will get fed a steady diet of Patrick Peterson and Levi Wallace. I am certain this prospect delights them endlessly. Stock up: Steelers legend Joe Greene It does behoove me to point out that while I am a steadfast believer that virtually any modern player would dominate the league if you put them in a time machine and sent them back to 1963. No amount of whey isolate is going to prevent Gunner Olszewski from being a liability in any era, but conversely, I think if you pluck the 1975 version of Joe Greene from the Steelers and put him on the 2023 Steelers, he’d do fine (though he’s accrued a massive amount of personal foul yardage in the process). Mean Joe rules, regardless of era. Week 7 picks (2023 record: 5-5) Lions (+3) vs Ravens: Ravens moneyline (-162) Bills (-9) vs Patriots: U/41 (-110) Browns (-3) vs Colts: Browns -3 (-102) Steelers (+3) vs Rams: Steelers moneyline (+136) Chargers (+5.5) vs Chiefs: Chargers +5.5 (-105)

Nearly everyone wants to have healthy, beautiful skin. Many people don't know how to properly care for their skin. By reading this article, you will be introduced to some helpful tips that will help you achieve healthy, beautiful skin. Exfoliation is a great way to slough the dead skin cells off your face. You can purchase exfoliating soap from the store, or you can add a little bit of granulated sugar to your regular face wash. It's important to this one to two times weekly at most so as to prevent damaging or irritating the skin. Rub a drop of cider vinegar into your blemishes. This treatment helps relieve dryness and restores moisture. This should be done during the day so that you do not get the odor of the apple cider on your bedding while you sleep. Protect your skin by applying sunscreen or makeup with SPF 15 or higher. Put on sunscreen to aid in preventing peeling skin, wrinkles and sunburn. If you put on sunscreen every time you leave the house, you can avoid much of the skin damage that tends to accumulate with age. Tanning booths are a mistake if you are trying to improve your appearance. People sometimes want to tan so they can look less than their years, but it can eventually do the opposite. A tanning booth has the same negative effect on your skin, as the sun and can cause skin cancer and premature aging. Avoid tanning beds if you want to look younger. If you are a daily wearer of glasses or even sunglasses, you need to make certain you wash them once a week at least. There is a build up that develops on the glasses that can cause the bridge of the nose to have clogged pores and thus have acne develop. Use a wet wipe or soap and water to keep your glasses clean. You should also keep other items, such as bandannas, that come into contact with your face clean. If your skin is oily, use a foundation that has no oils or try a mineral powder. These foundations soak up excess oils and leave skin with a smooth finish. If your skin is oily, avoid using a liquid foundation because it will add to the oiliness. Olive oil has always been used for skin care in the past. It has been in use for many centuries, all the way back to Cleopatra. It is not only good for your skin, it tastes good as well. Extra virgin olive oil promotes radiance to the complexion, improves elasticity to the skin and strengthens brittle nails. It is also good as a hair condition, since it can greatly improve the shine. Gentle treatment of your skin is key. Wash your body with warm water since using water that is too hot can strip your skin of its natural oils. When you get out of the tub, do not vigorously rub yourself down like you're drying off a car. Take a few extra moments to (gently) pat your skin dry. This will allow your skin to absorb more moisture. As you can see, most people think that beautiful skin is possible. Most aren't quite sure about how proper skin care works. Now that you are armed with excellent advice, you can take proper care of your skin and achieve radiant, beautiful skin. Check more at:

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makeup artist + hair stylist Jeiris Ferrer is a skillful and gifted make-up artist and stylist bringing her extraordinary talents and touch to the tri-state area. Beauty has always been a passion for Jeiris. From an early age, She knew that helping women to feel good about their appearance and helping them unlock their inner beauty and confidence was a gift she could share and a gift that filled her heart as well. After graduating from beauty school in 1998 and then subsequently with a degree in business management, Jeiris successfully freelanced in fashion world, working on both runway and photo shoots. She also worked and continued training in salons in NYC. But in 2012, Jeiris took on her first Bridal client and knew in her heart that she had found her niche. “Bridal isn’t just about doing hair and make-up, it is about making sure every detail is perfect. You are part of one of the most important days in your client’s life. You have the ability to make that day unforgettable. That is what I do- I become so much more than just the stylist. I am there to help the bride, her family and the entire bridal party have an incredible experience, making sure that they look their best, that every detail from dress to jewelry, from photos to even simple tasks are taken care of. I am there to pay attention to every detail so their day can be stress-free and beautiful”. Jeiris takes her role as stylist very seriously. When first meeting with a bride, she makes sure to ask questions about the dress, the accessories, the shoes, the setting and feel of the wedding. She listens astutely to the bride so that she understands the vision her bride has of what the perfect wedding day will be, then Jeiris makes that vision a reality. An expert with any hair type, especially curly hair, Jeiris has helped brides of all ethnicities to realize their bridal beauty. She is exceptionally skilled with any skin tone, light to dark, and knows exactly the right techniques to help accentuate your natural beauty while bringing on the best of this special day.

1-AUDUSD trading plan. Look for short signal up to 0,795. Mind the 0,76 support level. Should it break, aim for 0,70. The weekly AUDUSD chart show us a range -roughly- between 0,795 and 0,76. The weekly candle is a gravestone doji/shooting star falling from the ,79 resistance and that means we are probably going to retest the support around 0,76. AU WEEKLY CHART. The monthly chart shows the pair being trading at SMA200 level around 0,76, which probably explains the support we see at that level. As the 0,795 resistance level looks rather strong, we expect the SMA200 to be eventually broken down, opening the way to the next fib support, that is the ,786 retracement level around 0,70. AU MONTHLY CHART. 2-USDCAD trading plan. Buy dips above 1,2475 (watch 1,25 and 1,2525 levels for bullish signals) aiming for 1,2825 and above. The loonie has been ranging for eight weeks, but last weekly candle, rising from the support with a long down wick tells us the pair is probably heading for the range resistance at 1,2825. USDCAD WEEKLY CHART. The daily chart shows a bullish engulfing candle (download ENGULFING-BAR indicator here>) rising from the SMA55, now a support at 1,2475 ; SMA40 has also been broken up in the process. As the candle is a bullish engulfing, we expect the move up to continue and will buy pull back as long as we are above that Daily SMA55. 1,25 and 1,2525 levels (see chart) are supports from which the pair may also bounce up. We will first target the range resistance at 1,2825, but should that level be reached, we will let some part of the trade opened in case it would be finally broken up. USDCAD DAILY CHART. 3-EURJPY trading plan. Buy above 131 on a retest after a bullish break out towards 134. Sell rallies under 131 towards 128. On the weekly EJ seems to be rejecting for the second time a former broken support around 131 . We also broke down the 130 level. The last weekly candle is however a doji, and that means an indecision : the pair may still bounce up. This may be due to the monthly SMA200 that stands as a support around 128. Note that the pair made a lower high and a lower low. EJ WEEKLY CHART. The daily chart shows us a clean break down of the 131 level on Thursday, followed by a doji on Friday. All SMAs are now starting to point down. This is why we think the 131 level will hold as a resistance, and we will look to sell rallies under it, towards the monthly SMA200 around128. Should the 131 level not hold and be broken up, we will wait for a retest to enter long towards 134. EJ DAILY CHART.

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Bruce Chassy comments on biotech controversies in Chicago Chassy comments on biotech controversies in Chicago via GMO Pundit a.k.a. David Tribe The BIO Industry Conference, held this year in Chicago, is an annual event that draws thousands of attendees from all over the world to hear the latest and greatest news from all fields of biotechnology. This year as usual, interest in agricultural biotechnology and its challenges was high. Both the considerable benefits, and the long running controversies about crop GMOs, were discussed from all angles in several well attended sessions. After one of these sessions, Professor Bruce Chassy (co-founder with Dr David Tribe of the website Academics Review) was interviewed by Agricultural Biotech consultant Dr L. Val Giddings. Here is the transcript of that interview: VAL GIDDINGS INTERVIEWS BRUCE CHASSY (University of Illinois) -- "WHY THE CONTINUING CONTROVERSY OVER AG BIOTECH?" BIO 2010 -- CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, USA Wednesday, May 5th. 2010 Giddings: Why is there still controversy about ag biotech after all these years? Chassy: The science and results are clear: products of biotechnology are probably safer than any others. There is no scientific controversy or doubt about the real-world outcomes. They are all positive, good for consumers, farmers, the environment. Giddings: Then why do we keep hearing about all the risks of GM crops? Chassy: There is a well financed and organized global opposition to GM crops that spreads misinformation and fear. Make no mistake about it, this isn't a grass roots opposition, it is a small handful of people who are paid to block GM crops to benefit certain countries and companies that profit from higher prices for organic and GM-free foods. Giddings: How can we set the record straight? Chassy: There is nobody credible talking in favor of GM crops. The industry can't do it, they have a clear conflict of interest. It's not the regulators job--they regulate and stay neutral; USDA and FDA are afraid of being sued by these groups already. The food industry isn't going to fight for GM crops, especially when they make more money from organic foods. Then there are the scientists: they know the truth, but it's not their job to argue with the NGOs. They have labs to run, students to teach, grants and papers to write. So at the end of the day, there is nobody to advocate for an accurate and impartial representation of the facts about GM crops. Giddings: What can be done about it? Chassy: Scientists need to speak out and realize that if someone else distorts the facts it's their responsibility to set the record straight. An example -- Jeff Smith claims he's an expert on GM safety and has written several books about the dangers. David Tribe (University of Melbourne) and I analyzed all the arguments Smith makes in his book Genetic Roulette. Not one of the claims Smith makes withstands scrutiny--I would call it peer review but Smith isn't a scientist or a peer. You can see our work at a website we created to expose scientific hoaxes. Eventually, we hope to grow the website to cover many scientific issues about which there is a lot of misinformation. Think of it as a place for critical thinking about the facts and the peer-review that was never done. Giddings: Well that sounds like a great idea, but what do you mean by the "peer-review" that was never done? Chassy: Most of the claims about GM crops are not based on the scientific ("peer-reviewed") literature. Scientists publish their work and then wait for colleagues to approve or disapprove. Peers will point out flaws in the method, results or conclusions. It's the way we separate the wheat from the chaff in science. Only when work is corroborated, often by independent repetition in another lab, does a scientific consensus of its validity emerge. Bad papers do get past editors and reviewers and get published, but they do not stand the test of time or gain acceptance. The few shabby anti-GM papers that are in the literature have been rejected by regulatory agencies and the community at large. By contrast, the way biotech opponents do science is to announce it on BBC or in the Huffington Post. They make claims and spread fear based on unpublished studies. Often these claims are based on purportedly preliminary results from studies bought and paid for by anti-GM organizations. The studies are never published but the opponents don't care because their objective to scare people about GMOs, not to advance science. If you want to see how bad their facts and logic are, go to http://academicsreview.org and judge our work for yourself. Both Chassy and Giddings are well qualified to discuss agbiotech policy intiatives and last July their article Igniting Agricultural Innovation: Biotechnology Policy Prescriptions for a New Administration at Science Policy welcomed the new US administration with some sage advice. How Public Perception Affects Adoption of Technologies that Help Feed the World More from correspondent Val Giddings at the BIO conference currently running in Chicago How Public Perception Affects Adoption of Technologies that Help Feed the World was the topic Wednesday afternoon of one of the liveliest panels we’ve seen in a while. Moderated by Sally Squires (Weber Shandwick, former Washington Post writer) panelists included Margaret Zeigler (Congressional Hunger Center), Michael Specter (The New Yorker, author of Denialism: How Irrational Thinking Hinders Scientific Progress, Harms the Planet, and Threatens our Lives), Maywa Montenegro (Seed Magazine) and Bruce Chassy (University of Illinois). The session was well attended, nearly SRO, with almost a hundred folks in the audience. Topics ranged widely, though they did not include anything about opinion polling, as one might have assumed from the session title. Instead they touched on common misconceptions about biotech (that biotech foods have less nutrition, or biotech seeds are infertile), how people assess different types of risks differently (and usually at odds with the data). Many things were said by the panelists, most of them true. But there were a few howlers, and perhaps most surprisingly, they never named the elephant in the room: Does public perception affect the adoption of biotechnology? Of course it does. But perhaps not always as one might expect. Data the world over show opposition to be more theoretical than real: folks may say they are opposed, but at point of purchase, with few exceptions, they almost always buy based on quality and cost, where biotech foods stack up very well indeed. But the perception of consumer resistance makes political decision makers reluctant to remove barriers, and the perception of resistance is the product of smoke, mirrors, and an aggressive, well funded, and ruthless campaign of unrelenting mendacity by self-styled “green” groups who have been called “murderous hypocrites.” Too bad we couldn’t get former European Commission staffer (now retired) Mark Cantley, to join the group and name this beast. The howlers: in response to a question as to how the situation could be improved, one panelist opined that “We (the sorts of folks in the audience) should “stop vilifying Alice Waters and Michael Pollan”¦” Excuse me? Fair disclosure as the recipient of no small amount of vilification at the hands and pens of biotech opponents, my view may be colored. But the last time I checked the vilification balance was pretty lopsided, with about a hundred examples originating with the mendacious for every one from the data-based pro-science camp. This is not, I am said to say, a textbook example of moral equivalence. Another howler One panelist offered her informed opinion that small farmers in central America are opposed to biotech because they are skeptical of technological innovation. Let’s see”¦ would these be the same custodians of maize landraces, who have an unmatched and unbroken innovative history spanning ten millennia during which their approach to plant stewardship has made a fetish of importing germplasm, conducting experimental crosses with it, and selecting products from the results to weave into their ongoing harvests? Explanation FAIL. Third howler A panelist suggested that the role of NGOs has been, on balance, positive in the area of biotech and food. Yes, there have been a small number of vocal NGOs in opposition, but the vast majority of them are honestly and helpfully focused on trying to improve food security for the poor of the earth. Well”¦ I’m not sure I can do better than to quote my teenage daughter: OMG!!!! I am glad to hear that some NGOs are doing good things on food and hunger issues. But until they break ranks with Greenpeace, the Sierra Club, and Friends of the Earth to condemn their profoundly misguided, contrafactual, and anti human campaigns against crops that reduce the environmental footprint of agriculture while increasing quality and safety of food and the economics of smallholder farming they are complicit and indictable. But what’s a good panel without a howler or two? If you missed it, you missed it. Don’t make the same mistake next year. “stop vilifying Alice Waters and Michael Pollan”¦” Hmm. Lets see--- one Peruvian scientist facing jail for speaking out about hear-say nonsense that's unpublished, undisclosed and not peer-reviewed, but still used to achieve political outcomes. Other scientists threatened with legal action to close-down their fair public comment. Time and time again, pro-biotech opinion leaders being branded as shills for Monsanto (and same with this website). Monsanto itself being caste as Monsatan. Websites devoted to listing purported business connections of science commentators which are never checked with the scientists concerned. Outrageous claims against Golden Rice -- e.g its a Trojan Horse, 9 kg needed to have effect --- to deny poor communities and children its benefits for years on end. European blackmail of African countries on trade to persuade them not to use GM technology, even as poverty of farmers in Africa is so different to that of subsidised EU farmers. And the audience are blamed for giving giving Waters and Pollan a hard-time?. Yes indeed, we don't have moral-equivalence here.

OPPORTUNITY – GUNBOAT G4 Every G4 foiling catamaran was handmade in the factory in Lelystad, the Netherlands. A passionate team of craftsmen made the boats according to the individual wishes and requirements of the customer. With its extraordinary lines and performance, the G4 sailed its own course. It did not compete with other yachts suitable for coastal sailing. Light as a feather and very powerful, the G4 delivers the ultimate sailing performance with a touch of adrenaline. It was built and delivered with an extensive package of hydrofoils. The pre-preg structure was state-of-the-art and there was a sea of space for six passengers with lots of comfort. The G4 foiling catamaran was designed as a junior racer with high cruiser content, not the other way around. The G4 was the more luxurious, practical, comfortable, and sophisticated view of every high-performance catamaran that existed until then. The interior of the G4 foiling catamaran offered space and comfort according to the less is more philosophy. The extremely spacious cockpit could be used for the preparation and consumption of meals or even a party with 15 people. The cabin even gave full standing height at the entrance. The interior was completed with two queen-sized beds and a spacious sofa for 6 to 8 people. Thanks to the great panoramic views, this is a great place to eat, read or navigate. The comfort on board made the G4 suitable for long weekends, where you can travel distances of 300 nautical miles. This Gunboat G4, Hull #1, is available for immediate sale from its dock in Fajardo, PR. The hulls and spars have recent new paint in the original colors. Manufacturer’s website link:

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It had been a long time since I ran a 5K about four years to be exact. The last 5K I ran was in March 2009. It was the Big Ten Hoops 5K. We were training for some Spring races. Lindsey was going to do Boston and I was going to Kentucky Derby. I ran a 19:35. Flash forward, 4 years and I was really wanting to run a 5K again. I had planned on running one out in Brownsburg the other weekend but then ended up going to the Pearl Jam at Wrigley Field…so that 5K was out. Lindsey had told me about the Carmel Road Racing Group 5K Summer Series a couple weeks ago. She is doing some PR work on the side for Todd and CRRG and it seemed like a great idea. $10, a measured course, a chipped time, and an afterparty. The 1st one was last Thursday @ 6:40. Do you want to hear my race review? It sucked! It was hard. It was humid. My legs hurt. It hurt. I ran a 17:40. I had grand illusions that I would be able to break 17…haha that is funny. I had done a 5×1 mile repeat workout the week earlier nailing the repeats in 5:25 or so I thought sub 17 would be fine. WRONG!!! Running is funny like that. Somedays it works, somedays it does not. Coming into to the race, I had raced Eagle Creek four days earlier and did a nine mile tempo run the day before…so yeah I was in prime racing shape. Not sure what I was thinking there. Apparently I am delusional. I must say though it is a great series. Cheap, fun course (not fast…but fair), cool swag, beer samples…did I mention cheap? Here are some pics from me suffering last week. Terry Fletcher from Indiana Trail Running was out taking pics…they are amazing! Hopefully he’ll be out for all the races. |This might be the coolest pic EVER |Race Start. The two guys in matching jersey’s won Lindsey BoMF relay last year. Team Honey Badger |Thinking this won’t be bad |My back looks huge. Clock time was 17:36…my watch said 17:40 |Wrong. End of Suffering. Somehow I won. The next race in the series is next Thursday, August 22nd. I’ll be racing again…and hopefully on fresh…at least fresher legs this time. I am going to take that shot at 17 again. I think I can get it with some good legs. Oh and since I did not post this last night….as Lindsey said I could not. Per Blogging 101 you can’t post two in a day. It is our Anniversery today! 5 years! Happy Anniversary Lindsey! Crazy! Awesome. Can’t believe its been 5 years already…we have a kid. We are adults now. I wouldn’t trade the last 5 years for anything! Wonder if she will take me somewhere nice tonight? Questions: Do you like racing shorter distances? 5K? 10K? What do you think about midweek races? Do you have a series like this near you? Where should we go to dinner?

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Expert quilter Kim Taylor shares a unique and powerful story of the celebration of the first Juneteenth, from the perspective of a young girl. On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, General Gordon Granger of the Union Army delivered the message that African Americans in Texas were free. Since then, Juneteenth, as the day has come to be known, has steadily gained recognition throughout the United States. ln 2020,a powerful wave of protests and demonstrations calling for racial justice and equality brought new awareness to the significance of the holiday. A Flag for Juneteenth depicts a close-knit community of enslaved African Americans on a plantation in Texas, the day before the announcement is to be made that all enslaved people are free. Young Huldah, who is preparing to celebrate her tenth birthday, can’t possibly anticipate how much her life will change that Juneteenth morning. The story follows Huldah and her community as they process the news of their freedom and celebrate together by creating a community freedom flag. Debut author and artist Kim Taylor sets this story apart by applying her skills as an expert quilter. Each of the illustrations has been lovingly hand sewn and quilted, giving the book a homespun, tactile quality that is altogether unique. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection About the Author Kim Taylor is a speech language pathologist and Department Supervisor at a large school for deaf children on Long Island. She is also an expert quilter whose works have been exhibited at several venues throughout the Midatlantic region. Taylor’s quilts reflect African American life, and she tells stories through her materials (visit Kim’s website to see her quilts). After researching the origins of the Juneteenth celebration, she created a Juneteenth story quilt which she has exhibited and presented in dozens of local schools. Realizing that few teachers and students had ever heard of the holiday, she was moved to write this book. "The picture book . . . not only reveals Taylor’s considerable talents as an inspiring raconteur but as a self-taught quilter whose creations uniquely and symbolically illustrate the historically based narrative."—Newsday ★ "Kim Taylor's portrayal of a girl witnessing the first Juneteenth, accompanied by exquisite quilted artwork, is filled with a spirit of jubilation and freedom. . . . her textile art perfectly complements her evocative prose. . . ."—BookPage, Starred Review "The illustrations quilted by Taylor display strong artistic use of color, texture, movement, stitching, and symbols. Each page has vibrant colors that grab readers at first glance. . . . Taylor effectively breathes life into the characters, even those muddled in the background, by showing their humanity in each page."—School Library Journal "Both lyrical and descriptive, Huldah’s voice conveys the joy that is found in freedom. . . . A great introduction to the federal holiday."—The Horn Book "Taylor aptly depicts this story through colorful woven fabrics and folk art-style, quilted scenes."—Booklist "[A] moving debut. . . . It's a discussion-starting, personal-feeling portrait of a communal celebration."—Publishers Weekly "The art in this work from quilter Taylor is stunning. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are breathtaking. . . .Visually dazzling. . . ."—Kirkus Reviews

LGBT+ Labour apologises for inviting ‘gender critical’ journalist Helen Lewis to speak at event LGBT+ Labour has apologised for inviting journalist Helen Lewis to take part in a panel discussion about the legacy of Maureen Colquhoun, Britain’s first openly gay MP. There was immediate backlash on social media on Tuesday (1 February) when it was announced that Lewis would be joining Angela Eagle MP and Dr Mairi Todd, Colquhoun’s step-daughter, in a panel discussion about the late Labour politician’s career. Labour members and trans people were quick to criticise LGBT+ Labour for inviting Lewis to sit on the panel discussion, which was due to go ahead on Wednesday evening (2 February) over Zoom. Helen Lewis invitation was ‘an oversight’ Shortly after 6.30pm on Tuesday, LGBT+ Labour issued a statement saying one of its panelists had been invited “in error”. “LGBT+ Labour would like to apologise profoundly for the composition of the panel for our event ‘Remembering Maureen Colquhoun MP’,” the group wrote. “An invitation was made in error and it has been withdrawn. LGBT+ Labour does not endorse one of the panelist’s views on Gender Recognition Act reform or trans rights, and the organisation stands in total solidarity with our trans siblings. The invitation was an oversight which we have corrected. “LGBT+ Labour recognises that trans people and their rights face constant attack in the media and from government, and will always advocate for equality for trans and non-binary people.” LGBT+ Labour would like to apologise profoundly for the composition of the panel for our event “Remembering Maureen Colquhoun MP”. An invitation was made in error and it has been withdrawn. pic.twitter.com/liZ8HWFmoM — LGBT+ Labour (@LGBTLabour) February 1, 2022 The political group added that it had taken the decision to postpone the event entirely and that it will announce another date in the near future. Dr Todd criticised LGBT+ Labour’s response, tweeting: “This was supposed to be a celebration of Maureen and Helen Lewis wrote an incredible tribute to her in her book, which gave me huge comfort at a terrible time. “I am horrified that it has become an argument about something else.” Lewis has attracted criticism in the past for her vocal criticism of proposed reforms to the Gender Recognition Act (GRA) which would allow trans people to self-identify. Numerous countries currently allow trans people to self-identify, meaning they can determine their own legal gender with fewer legal and administrative hurdles. Plans to introduce a similar system in the UK were scrapped following years of vocal criticism from a group of “gender critical” feminists. In her columns, Helen Lewis has claimed that allowing trans people to self-identify would prevent women from being able to “challenge someone with a beard exposing their penis in a women’s changing room”. She was a vocal opponent to reforms to the Gender Recognition Act, stating that proposed changes were “gender’s version of Brexit” and represented a “radical rewriting of our understanding of identity”. Lewis also described the trans rights movement as “the imperial overreach of a handful of trans activists, in trying to rewrite widely accepted ideas about gender by stealth”. Lewis also complained about being described as a TERF in the same piece. PinkNews has contacted Helen Lewis and LGBT+ Labour for comment. MyPinkNews members are invited to comment on articles to discuss the content we publish, or debate issues more generally. Please familiarise yourself with our community guidelines to ensure that our community remains a safe and inclusive space for all.

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“Babies have big heads and big eyes, and tiny little bodies with tiny little arms and legs. So did the aliens at Roswell! I rest my case.” William Shatner, Star Trek. Did aliens actually create humans? Nope, I don’t think so. It would more be like humans created aliens. I have followed the whole alien question for years. I have seen the videos of the spacecraft and read a number of books about aliens. I’ve seen almost all of the websites on the subject and have yet to be truly convinced that aliens are real. Humans had a great struggle to get to where we are today. We struggled to even stay alive as a species. There was a point where some of the earliest humans almost ceased to exist; we were almost as extinct as the dinosaurs. It was a struggle for us to exist and in some ways, life is still a struggle for humans. The whole idea of aliens is firstly absurd because there is so real little evidence for aliens; about as much evidence for aliens as there is for God. I have been waiting to be convinced about aliens but all the so-called evidence is so flimsy that I am just not that gullible to buy it. Whether it is religion or aliens, they are in the same realm of fantasy to me; it would be nice to suggest that aliens helped build the pyramids in Egypt and in Central America. Teotihuacan would be real easy to wrap it in a nice neat little package if aliens were to have helped in some way to have created it. All of the questions of early life on the earth could be answered without having to involve humans at all. One of the biggest mysteries in all of South America is Tiahuanaco. Tiahuanaco is over 2 miles above sea level and has been built out of some huge and massive stones. One of the more amazing structures is the Gateway of the Sun. The Gateway of the Sun is a one-piece solid granite 10-ton megalith. Some people just can not wrap their minds around the fact that this is man-made. For some, it’s easier to think it is either alien made or made with the help of aliens. The fact is that humans are resourceful and are capable of so many things including creating the Gateway of the Sun. Are you familiar with the Nazca lines? If so then you’ll know that these lines go for miles and some lines form birds and other creatures. There are some who would suggest that there is a drawing of an astronaut. This astronaut is a representation, they say, of a real astronaut that they had come into contact with. Either that or they were just as imaginative as many other cultures. No, as exciting as the prospect is, aliens did not create humans but as I said before humans created aliens.

Orbital Space Tourism: Where Are We? A year and a half ago, Virgin Galactic went public. Since then, the company has generated no “significant revenue”, nothing in the past two quarters, and has pushed the start of their commercial suborbital tourism service to 2022. Ever since NASA’s plans for commercial LEO development were unveiled in 2019, companies have been eager to cater to government customers in orbit. However, given the very high CAPEX and R&D costs required, combined with these ongoing delays, we must ask, “Are we any closer to a commercialized LEO ecosystem shuttling people on a regular schedule to orbit? What will this ecosystem look like and what will drive it forward?” NSR’s Space Tourism & Travel Markets, 2nd Edition report forecasts the opportunity for orbital space travel & tourism services to grow to over $555 million annually by the end of the decade, representing a $4.8 billion cumulative opportunity between 2020-2030. Launch is the near-term focus, but there is a growing ecosystem of service providers, aiming to broker flights, and even, long-term, offer hosted modules in orbit. By 2030, NSR forecasts that 61% of all orbital tourism revenues are expected to come from service providers. It should be no surprise that government customers and funding are driving the developing orbital travel & tourism industry. Launch is the main service, and the high costs of developing human-rated vehicles bars most players from entry. Additionally, as commercial players draw on the heritage and expertise from the public sector, the main opportunity in the near-term will be in commercial launch for astronaut crews, such as SpaceX’s successful Crew-1 liftoff back in November. Space agencies from Member States of the ISS are still planning to have crews until the orbital laboratory is retired and thus offer the most ‘stable’ roster of flights. However, while many nascent industries often find themselves tethered solely to government anchor tenant customers, the commercialization of orbital travel is already underway. SpaceX is planning to launch the first civilian crew later this year, and Axiom Space has booked flights for both tourists and their own private astronauts over the next few years. At the same time, Space Adventures, the longstanding ticket broker who facilitated the first tourist flights to the ISS, purchased more trips on the Russian Soyuz, set to fly in 2023. Given the high price tag of $55 million per ticket, NSR sizes the addressable market of willing and able passengers to only ~50 people per year, growing as prices drop through subsidy or competition. However, there remains one additional opportunity that could literally expand the market: space stations. Space Stations are Next Besides launch, accommodation via an orbiting platform is the next main opportunity for orbital travel & tourism. One idea has included the possibility of turning the ISS over to the commercial sector, though timelines and decisions have shifted several times on that front. Additionally, companies like now-defunct Bigelow Aerospace, the recent astronaut-led Axiom Space, and newly-announced Orbital Assembly have invested considerable funding and efforts into the development of orbiting platforms. While tourism is one potential service, most companies involved have indicated a strategy of focusing on the private research sector, of allowing companies an opportunity for science & engineering on-orbit. Orbital travel & tourism is an exciting market opportunity, but like all nascent industries, it is crucial to consider the challenges ahead. Government customers will likely continue to take priority for tech and mission development in the near-term, and there have been ample delays and failed tests so far in this market. Launch costs are very unlikely to come down significantly, except through government subsidy or if supply grows significantly. Commercial orbital platforms and hotels are very ambitious, unproven, use cases, that are very sensitive to changing market dynamics; remember, Bigelow Aerospace laid off its entire workforce last year. However, government customers are driving the development of the commercial sector, and that is already expanding to serving a wider commercial market. Investment and demand will continue to grow, especially as technological capabilities and competition improve. Orbital tourism has a long road ahead, but the diversifying opportunity and growing capability should help to drive the market forward.

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Sweetening U.S. 280: The Gingerbread Lady moving to Greystone Center Published 4:25 pm Monday, January 4, 2016 By MOLLY DAVIDSON / Staff Writer HOOVER—Bright colors, delicious treats and eye catching items are what the Gingerbread Lady is all about, store owner Ellen Morris said. Currently located in Irondale, the shop will soon bring its cheer to U.S. 280, relocating to the Greystone Center. “It’s a regular gift shop and then some,” Morris said of her shop, which carries an assortment of items for nearly everyone. For the avid sports fan, Morris carries a number of college team-themed goods; for the wine enthusiast, the shop offers a selection of wine caddies from Germany; and for the cook, there are gourmet foods, edible glitter, melting chocolate, professional baking utensils and more. And of course, there are gingerbread houses. Morris’ creations are not your average gingerbread house, they’re works of art. Morris has been making gingerbread houses for more than 50 years, and her work has graced the Christmas set of the television show, “The Young and the Restless.” “(As a child) I wanted to be a famous artist… I never envisioned I would be famous for gingerbread houses,” Morris said. “You stumble into things in life.” Gingerbread houses are available for purchase year round. Shoppers can buy premade houses or request a customized design. Morris’ gingerbread architecture has included castles, merry-go-rounds, trains and mansions. Customers can expect to find quality items and good prices at the Gingerbread Lady, Morris said. “I have always not done normal retail markup and I will continue to not do that,” Morris said. “There is a difference between a small profit and greed and I’ve always gone for the small profit.” After a difficult year, Morris said she is looking forward to the new year and moving to U.S. 280. Her husband passed away in August 2015, and Morris said before he died, he requested she relocate back to U.S. 280. The shop had previously been located in the Colonnade near U.S. 280. “Two weeks after he died is when I signed the lease,” Morris said. “It’s a new beginning for me, it’s something I need to do after the death of my husband.” Although an exact opening date has not been determined, Morris said she expects the shop to open soon. For more information about the Gingerbread Lady, visit Thegingerbreadlady.com.

“Babies have big heads and big eyes, and tiny little bodies with tiny little arms and legs. So did the aliens at Roswell! I rest my case.” William Shatner, Star Trek. Did aliens actually create humans? Nope, I don’t think so. It would more be like humans created aliens. I have followed the whole alien question for years. I have seen the videos of the spacecraft and read a number of books about aliens. I’ve seen almost all of the websites on the subject and have yet to be truly convinced that aliens are real. Humans had a great struggle to get to where we are today. We struggled to even stay alive as a species. There was a point where some of the earliest humans almost ceased to exist; we were almost as extinct as the dinosaurs. It was a struggle for us to exist and in some ways, life is still a struggle for humans. The whole idea of aliens is firstly absurd because there is so real little evidence for aliens; about as much evidence for aliens as there is for God. I have been waiting to be convinced about aliens but all the so-called evidence is so flimsy that I am just not that gullible to buy it. Whether it is religion or aliens, they are in the same realm of fantasy to me; it would be nice to suggest that aliens helped build the pyramids in Egypt and in Central America. Teotihuacan would be real easy to wrap it in a nice neat little package if aliens were to have helped in some way to have created it. All of the questions of early life on the earth could be answered without having to involve humans at all. One of the biggest mysteries in all of South America is Tiahuanaco. Tiahuanaco is over 2 miles above sea level and has been built out of some huge and massive stones. One of the more amazing structures is the Gateway of the Sun. The Gateway of the Sun is a one-piece solid granite 10-ton megalith. Some people just can not wrap their minds around the fact that this is man-made. For some, it’s easier to think it is either alien made or made with the help of aliens. The fact is that humans are resourceful and are capable of so many things including creating the Gateway of the Sun. Are you familiar with the Nazca lines? If so then you’ll know that these lines go for miles and some lines form birds and other creatures. There are some who would suggest that there is a drawing of an astronaut. This astronaut is a representation, they say, of a real astronaut that they had come into contact with. Either that or they were just as imaginative as many other cultures. No, as exciting as the prospect is, aliens did not create humans but as I said before humans created aliens.

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TLP Pulled Pork This weekend we cooked up some pulled pork with the @threelittlepigsbbqrubs And boy was it good! Follow the recipe below for some killer pulled pork! For a homerun pulled pork, the combo of these rubs from "Three Little Pigs" is the perfect balance of seasonings,savory and sweet. Using a 8 lb pork butt, apply very generously the "Kansas City Championship Blend" directly to the pork. Rub this seasoning into the meat. Let it set for 5 minutes. Next step, use a mustard sauce of your choice, and apply it to the entire pork. Rub it onto the surface. After the mustard binder, apply the "Touch of Cherry" to the surface very generously. No need to really rub it in,but you can pat it into the mustard gently. Layering of the flavors is so we can get more distance flavors. The first layer that's directly applied is adding flavor, but really enhancing the pork. Finishing it off with the "Touch of Cherry" will help to create a beautiful and incredibly flavorful bark. Simply mixing the 2 flavors and applying them to a mustard rubbed pork butt, doesn't yield the same affect. Smoke the butt directly on the smoker grate at 225°. You can let it smoke the entire time unwrapped, or you can wrap the pork butt in either butcher paper or aluminum foil once the internal temperature has hit 165°. Your desired final temperature is 201°-205°. Whats really important is that it "probes like butter". Each cut of meat is different in its makeup and some be tender at 201° and some may need to be taken up to 205°. Once the pork is removed, let it rest for atleast 30 minutes before shredding. To give it a final touch, give it another shake of the rub. Hey Grill Hey Tri-Tip This weeks rub of the week is @heygrillhey Beef rub! This rub is spot on as a companion to beef. It truly does enhance and compliment the beef flavor. Here is how to make a simply delicious, Reverse Seared Tri-Tip Using a trimmed tri-tip- generously apply the "Hey Grill Hey" Beef Rub to the meat. Rub or pat the seasoning into meat. Set tri-tip straight on the grate of the smoker and smoke the tri-tip at 180°. Once the tri-tip has reached 10 degrees below the final desired temperature, (Depending on the size and the initial temperature of the tri-tip, will determine how long it stays on smoke mode) you want to pull it off smoke and finish it with a high heat sear to the desired final temperature. This can be achieved several ways. If you are using a single grill, it is recommended to remove and wrap up the tri-tip while the grill temperature is increasing. Turning up the temperature on the smoker/grill while the tritip is on will finish it off, but it will give it layers of brown and gray within the tri-tip that is less desirable. What you want to see is a pink center and a seared exterior that has dimension. While searing, baste with butter to give the exterior a crisper finish. Make up a seasoned butter with 4 Tbsps of softened butter mixed with 1 tsp of "Hey Grill Hey" Beef Rub. (Any remaining butter, apply it onto the finished tri-tip) Once the tri-tip has reached desired final temperature, pull and let rest for at least 10 minutes. With tri-tip, the way you slice it, will make or break it. Always slice against the grain to give the nicest chew unless you're wanting a jaw work out. With tri-tip, the grain direction switches usually in the middle of the tri-tip. This rub as well as all the other rubs and sauces from "Hey Grill Hey" are outstanding, award winning, and quality made. Be sure to check them out! Blues Hog Smashed Potatoes Check out this weeks rub of the week! @blueshognation Bold n Beefy rub. One of our favorites, follow the link to get 10% off online! Also check out this awesome recipe used with the bold n beefy While this seasoning is directed for Steaks, burgers and brisket, it can be used on much more! These smashed potatoes are a simple, savory side that will turn out to be the "Star of the Meal". For the recipe- Using baby potatoes, cook them how you prefer to get them fork tender. Using an instant pot, boiling them or baking in the grill all work great. Once the potatoes are fork tender, spread them on a generously oiled cookie sheet. Not just a light spritz, but a good amount for the potatoes to crisp up in. Using the bottom of a cup, smash and flatten them out. Sprinkle them heavily with Blues Hogs Bold n' Beefy. If you want to add a shake of parmesan cheese, that will also add great flavor. These can be finished off a few ways- Simply broil them in an oven for 5-10 minutes to crisp them up. Set them in the smoker at 225° for 25 minutes to add in a smokey tone then increase the temp to 375° to fry them up a bit in the oil that they are smashed into. At 375°, they need to cook for about 10 minutes. This rub works great on many different things. The coarse pepper is noticeable and sure elevates the experience of the seasoning. Heath Riles Citrus Salmon If you're looking for the perfect rub for seafood, Heath Riles Simple citrus rub is a grand slam. This seasoning works so well on vegetables, chicken and more. For this recipe- Filet of salmon(skin on or off is your preference) this salmon had skin on. Season up the salmon filet with Heath Riles "Simple Citrus" Lay filet directly on grate of smoker. Smoke at 180° for 1 hour. Add a few tabs of butter across the filet. Increase temperature to 325° and finish off the salmon until it hits an internal temperature of 145°. Give it a fresh squeeze of a lemon and enjoy! Kosmos Homemade Buffalo Chips A little sprinkle of this dust can make your ordinary food become a "Wow" food. Kosmos Wing dust is phenomenal on wings but using it on veggies, popcorn or more is never a bad idea. Try it on homemade chips and you'll never want to buy a store bought bag again! There are several different flavors. You can also create some unique combos! Using thinly sliced potatoes that have been rinsed and dried, deep fry them in oil that is at a temperature of 350°. Fry them until the chips turn a golden brown. Pulled out of the oil and drain a bit. While they are still hot, generously shake on and toss Kosmos Wing Dust of your choice. Make sure you make plenty, You'll be eating them up!

Our Blue Enamel and Brass Evil Eye Ring is a stylish accessory that adds a touch of charm and protection to your look. The evil eye symbol is believed to ward off negative energy and bring good luck, making this ring not only fashionable but also meaningful. Crafted with high-quality brass and adorned with vibrant blue and white enamel, this ring is both durable and eye-catching. It features an intricate evil eye design that is sure to draw attention and spark conversation. This Blue Enamel and Brass Evil Eye Ring is perfect for anyone who wants to add a unique and symbolic piece to their jewellery collection. Whether you believe in the power of the evil eye or simply appreciate its aesthetic appeal, this ring is a must-have.

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Short answer: Beach formal men Beach formal attire for men typically includes a light-colored suit or linen pants and dress shirt, along with dress shoes. Accessories like a tie or pocket square can add sophistication to the outfit. It’s important to consider the setting and specific event when choosing beach formal attire. A Step-by-Step Guide to Nailing the Beach Formal Men Dress Code As the summer months roll in and the invitations to beach events start flooding your inbox, it’s essential that you understand how to look sharp while still managing to stay comfortable. Beach formal is a relatively new dress code that combines both beach attire and formal wear, but fret not, we’ve got you covered with our step-by-step guide on nailing this perplexing dress code. Step 1: Start With The Right Attire Beach formal is all about blending casual beachwear with tailored pieces. This means opting for light-colored suits or dress pants paired with crisp button-down shirts and avoiding T-shirts or shorts. Choose natural fabrics such as cotton or linen which are airy and breathable for hot weather. Step 2: Invest In The Right Footwear When it comes to footwear, ditch your flip-flops or sandals for something more sophisticated like loafers, espadrilles, boat shoes which will add refinement to your attire. Light colored shoes can complement any color suit. Ensure that they match your belt color. Step 3: Accessorize With Subtlety Accessories can make a significant difference when it comes to elevating your outfit from ordinary beachwear into a refined ensemble. Stick with understated jewelry such as simple metal watches, rings or bracelets that won’t draw too much attention. Also consider throwing in a pocket square and tie if you’re wearing a jacket: they’ll lighten up the whole look. Step 4: Mind Your Hair And Grooming Your hair should be appropriately styled, so steer clear of messy hairstyles which communicate the wrong message at any event requiring formality. It’s also best practice to trim nose hair & avoid overdoing cologne/perfume; you want yourself smelling pleasant but not overpowering. Now let’s take what we have learned so far and apply it in two scenarios: Scenario One – Formal Beach Wedding You’ve been invited to a friend’s beach wedding, which requires a strict dress code. You can opt for a beige blazer and slacks with a sky-blue shirt, completing your look with brown shoes and a simple metal/silver watch. Suppose you have been requested to wear brighter colors to the occasion. Choosing pants with pastel shades may be your best bet! Pro-tip: Add an accessory such as cufflinks or lapel pin if going for darker-colored apparel. Scenario Two – Beach Cocktail Party If you’re invited to beach cocktails, an all-black outfit is not necessary at all- instead go neutral or soft colors (if it’s daytime). Also explore options beyond long pants – try trousers made from poplin/similar lightweight material or even smart chino shorts combined with summery polo shirts. Be clever about choosing attire when getting dressed for any formal event near the ocean. With our nifty guide on hand, dressing right will come as second nature- leaving you outfitted to impress! Common FAQs about Beach Formal Men Attire Beach weddings can be a dream come true with the perfect attire. But getting that balance right between formal and beach-appropriate can be tricky. Between sifting through endless guides, destination-specific fashion suggestions, and trying to avoid any fashion faux pas can feel pretty impossible – we know! Fortunately for anyone struggling to find the perfect blend of formal and beachy clothing choices, we’ve rounded up some of the most frequently asked questions about Beach Formal Men Attire. Q: What is Beach Formal Men Attire? A: The dress code for a beach formal event calls for more elegant attire than you’d typically wear to a casual beach day or barbecue with friends. It is an opportunity to look polished whilst embracing the relaxed atmosphere of the coast, but not so relaxed that it falls into beach-casual territory. You want to ensure your outfit remains sophisticated while avoiding anything too heavy or restrictive. Q: Can I wear shorts and flip-flops? A: Shorts are better left sidelined for this type of celebration. However, if you must go with shorts – they should hit just above your knee line and stick to darker colors such as navy or olive green instead of neon or bright hues that scream ‘summer vacation’. As well as shoes – Flip-flops should only be considered suitable if you’re attending a laid-back ceremony on the sand where their use may be encouraged by invitation. Q: What colors are appropriate? A: Pastels and light-colored fabrics in shades such as cream, mint green or pale blue apply perfectly here. Other ideal options include white linen shirts paired with black pants/shorts or navy blazers matched with crisp white shirts for a classic look. Q: Are Hawaiian prints acceptable at formal beach weddings? A: Unfortunately not. While they scream ‘beach’, Hawaiian prints would hardly translate into something as casual-chic as what’s expected from beach-formal events. Opt instead for clean and sharp patterns, like solids or stripes. Q: Do I need to wear a jacket? A: While it may seem anachronistic to sport a suit blazer in broad daylight on the beach, it is absolutely appropriate! A lightweight linen suit in neutrals like beige, gray, or light blue will be more breathable and suit the mood of the day. Alternatively, If you want something even more versatile that won’t bring too much heat on a warm day, consider pairing tailored navy dress pants with a white dress shirt and neutral color blazer instead. Q: What kind of tie should I wear? A: A tie is still deemed essential for any formal wedding look. In keeping with the breezy ambiance of your environment – set aside wool ties for lighter materials like cotton or silk. Opt for summery shades such as pastels that can match pastel shirts as well. Or if you’re looking to modernize your look – try new textures such as knit ties that are coming back into style this season. Beach weddings present a diversity of The Importance of Accessorizing for Any Beach Formal Men Outfit Beach formal is a dress code that can be perplexing to men, especially when it comes to accessorizing their outfit. However, adding the right accessories can make all the difference in taking any beach formal outfit from basic to sharp and polished. Firstly, keep in mind that dressing for a beach formal occasion doesn’t mean you need to leave style behind. The goal is to find the perfect balance between being stylish and practical at the same time. Men’s beach formal outfits should be comfortable, breathable, and functional enough for warm weather but sensitive enough to suit the formality of the event. Now let’s talk about why accessorizing is important- One of the main reasons why men should not underestimate the power of accessories is that they bring an added level of sophistication and classiness to any outfit. They have this amazing ability to elevate an already elegant suit into something even more refined and flawless. Accessories can draw attention towards your overall appearance, which makes them a crucial aspect of any beach formal outfit. The key here is subtlety – too much jewelry or bling could turn a classic suit into something too flashy for a formal affair like a beach wedding or an island-themed gala party while too little would lead you nowhere. Let’s look at some must-have accessories for your next Beach Formal event: ● A Panama Hat: This iconic hat style brings with it both classiness and functionality during one’s leisure time under direct sunlight. A good quality straw panama hat with its light-colored band provides protection from excessive UV rays and enhances your overall summer look. ● Sunglasses: Apart from protection against bright sunlight, sunglasses also enhance your facial features by providing contrast through shade around your eyes. While choosing some shades make sure they fit your face shape with complimentary lenses (blue is my personal favorite). ● Tie Or Bow-Tie: Whether skinny or wide-tied options are available in multiple colors in solids or prints allow a refined boost to your outfit. ● Pocket Squares: A stylish pocket square complements any beach formal attire. Always choose subtle but bold-colored options that provide contrast to the suit jacket or blazer’s overall shade, adding a much-needed pop of color and sophistication. ● Shoes: A sleek pair of dress shoes or loafers will add an extra dash of lengthening classiness to slacks or trousers in your beach uniform. In conclusion, accessorizing for Beach Formal styles is not rocket science; it’s just about knowing what works well together and achieving an effortless yet elegant look. The right accessories can take a basic outfit and turn it into something polished and sharp – making you stand out from the crowd while feeling comfortable at the same time. Don’t forget less is always better than too much!

Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection in man has several disease outcomes, varying from asymptomatic chronic gastric inflammation to Hp-associated dyspepsia, pepic ulcer disease, gastric adenocarcinoma, and Malt lymphoma. Particularly controversial is the role of Hp infection in the genesis of chronic dyspeptic symptoms. Only a small percentage of chronic dispeptics have long-lasting remission of the complaints after cure of the infection. It is now well established that healing of the inflammation through microbial eradication cures peptic ulcer disease. The high efficacy of bismuth or PPI triple and quadruple therapies is overshadowed by the rising resistance to metronidazole and clarithromycin. The exact role of Hp in gastric carcinogenesis in the various geographical areas needs further study. The results of ongoing trials, evaluating the long-term outcome of Hp cure, on cancer rates are anxiously awaited. The acquisition rate of new knowledge through basal and clinical Hp research has rarely been witnessed in medicine.

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Give your body a treat with a treatment or massage at the beauty center Coccolat of the Hotel Sun Valley - A special experience also for your soul: Treatments are also available to non hotel guests. Below you find all our treatments: In summer, don't miss the opportunity to start your day in a positive and rejuvenating way. Immersed in the breathtaking beauty of the Dolomites, you can enjoy the unique experience of practising Yoga in our panoramic garden. Sessions will be led by Linda, an experienced yoga teacher who will accompany you on this wonderful journey of awakening your body and mind, surrounded by nature. Your muscles will be gently strengthened, while you will feel a deep harmony with the energy of the mountains. We invite you to participate in our Awakening Yoga practices every Wednesday from 7:30 to 8:15.

Sweetening U.S. 280: The Gingerbread Lady moving to Greystone Center Published 4:25 pm Monday, January 4, 2016 By MOLLY DAVIDSON / Staff Writer HOOVER—Bright colors, delicious treats and eye catching items are what the Gingerbread Lady is all about, store owner Ellen Morris said. Currently located in Irondale, the shop will soon bring its cheer to U.S. 280, relocating to the Greystone Center. “It’s a regular gift shop and then some,” Morris said of her shop, which carries an assortment of items for nearly everyone. For the avid sports fan, Morris carries a number of college team-themed goods; for the wine enthusiast, the shop offers a selection of wine caddies from Germany; and for the cook, there are gourmet foods, edible glitter, melting chocolate, professional baking utensils and more. And of course, there are gingerbread houses. Morris’ creations are not your average gingerbread house, they’re works of art. Morris has been making gingerbread houses for more than 50 years, and her work has graced the Christmas set of the television show, “The Young and the Restless.” “(As a child) I wanted to be a famous artist… I never envisioned I would be famous for gingerbread houses,” Morris said. “You stumble into things in life.” Gingerbread houses are available for purchase year round. Shoppers can buy premade houses or request a customized design. Morris’ gingerbread architecture has included castles, merry-go-rounds, trains and mansions. Customers can expect to find quality items and good prices at the Gingerbread Lady, Morris said. “I have always not done normal retail markup and I will continue to not do that,” Morris said. “There is a difference between a small profit and greed and I’ve always gone for the small profit.” After a difficult year, Morris said she is looking forward to the new year and moving to U.S. 280. Her husband passed away in August 2015, and Morris said before he died, he requested she relocate back to U.S. 280. The shop had previously been located in the Colonnade near U.S. 280. “Two weeks after he died is when I signed the lease,” Morris said. “It’s a new beginning for me, it’s something I need to do after the death of my husband.” Although an exact opening date has not been determined, Morris said she expects the shop to open soon. For more information about the Gingerbread Lady, visit Thegingerbreadlady.com.

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Local Holiday Pocono, PA SEO Services Are you looking for an SEO agency in Holiday Pocono, PA, that can help your small business succeed online? We provide professional SEO services to help businesses reach their goals and achieve success. Our team of experts strives to deliver the best results with our comprehensive SEO strategies, tailored specifically to meet the needs of each individual client. We are a renowned local SEO company serving the Holiday Pocono, PA, area and are dedicated to helping small businesses dominate search engine rankings. The experienced team at our digital marketing agency is always up-to-date on all of the latest trends and techniques used by industry leaders, ensuring your website will get maximum visibility in organic search results. Our SEO Agency uses advanced analytics tools which give us insight into how customers interact with your website on multiple devices so we can make adjustments that will effectively improve user experience. Branding In a Down Economy in Holiday Pocono In a down economy, it can be challenging for businesses to attract and retain customers. One way to differentiate your brand and increase your online visibility is by investing in search engine optimization. By consistently making useful content, you can make your brand known as an expert in your field and move up in the search results. By consistently making useful content, you can make your brand known as an expert in your field and move up in the search results. Another crucial aspect of SEO branding is optimizing your website for mobile devices. With more and more people using their smartphones to search for products and services, it is important to ensure that your website is mobile-friendly. This includes using a responsive design that adjusts to different screen sizes and making sure that your website loads quickly on mobile devices. 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We are an experienced team of digital marketers, website designers, and software engineers who specialize in helping businesses maximize their online visibility. Our goal is to ensure that your business is easily found by potential customers through search engine optimization (SEO). With our SEO Consulting Services, we can help you increase search rankings, improve website traffic and generate more leads. In the Holiday Pocono, PA area and beyond, we offer specialized ecommerce SEO services to help retailers drive more sales and website SEO services so that your site looks great on any device. We believe in a customized approach to each client's needs when it comes to SEO consulting services. Our team will work with you every step of the way in order to develop a strategy tailored specifically for your business goals. We are constantly improving our SEO approach as Google changes its search algorithm. Google changes how it ranks websites in search very frequently (about 500-600 times per year) so it important to stay on top of new developments. SEO success depends on using the most up-to-date practices to make sure your website is found. From keyword & competitive research to custom content strategies, we are always looking for new opportunities for you to succeed! Boosting Your Google Ranking with Quality Content & Keywords Search engine optimization or SEO is the process of making a website or web page more visible in the unpaid results of a search engine. The higher a website or web page ranks in the search results, the more likely it is to be visited by a user. There are many factors that can influence a website's or web page's ranking in search results, and it's important to stay up-to-date on the latest best practices in order to effectively optimize your site. Here are some tips from experts on what works now in the world of SEO. Google's algorithms are designed to favor websites that provide useful, relevant content to users. So, it's important to focus on making high-quality, informative content that meets the needs and interests of your target audience. Keywords are the words and phrases that people use to search for information online. By including relevant keywords in your website's content, you can help search engines understand what your site is about and improve its ranking in search results. But you should use keywords in a natural way and avoid keyword stuffing, which can hurt your ranking. The Importance of Website Design For Your Business in Holiday Pocono, PA Website design is a key factor when it comes to boosting your website across search engines. A well-designed website includes things such as optimizing the user experience, page loading time, quality images, and easy navigation. Creating a website that creates an easy experience for its viewers is linked to having a higher SEO. 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Mignonne Gavigan - Archie Studs in Red Shipping calculated at checkout. Complete your outfit with a pop of pink and statement studs - the Mignonne Gavigan Archie Studs in Red. Their flower design adds a touch of elegance to any ensemble. Make a statement and elevate your style with these stunning earrings.

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This agency offers free consumer credit counseling. You can call or chat online. Credit and debt counseling services are free. A session takes between 60 to 90 minutes. Please call for more information. You are searching for Debt Counseling Services Clearpoint helps consumers identify the cause of their individual financial concerns. And then helps make a plan to address them. They are not a loan company and do not lend out money. Many services are offered for free. Others are at a low cost. Please call or visit the website for more information. Toll Free: 800.750.2227 In-person Counseling is by Appointment Only GreenPath offers free credit and debt counseling over the phone. Their debt management program will help you with all of your debts. They will explain your options and develop a customized budget. The session takes about 60-90 minutes. Please see the website for more information. Toll Free: 1.800.550.1961

It had been a long time since I ran a 5K about four years to be exact. The last 5K I ran was in March 2009. It was the Big Ten Hoops 5K. We were training for some Spring races. Lindsey was going to do Boston and I was going to Kentucky Derby. I ran a 19:35. Flash forward, 4 years and I was really wanting to run a 5K again. I had planned on running one out in Brownsburg the other weekend but then ended up going to the Pearl Jam at Wrigley Field…so that 5K was out. Lindsey had told me about the Carmel Road Racing Group 5K Summer Series a couple weeks ago. She is doing some PR work on the side for Todd and CRRG and it seemed like a great idea. $10, a measured course, a chipped time, and an afterparty. The 1st one was last Thursday @ 6:40. Do you want to hear my race review? It sucked! It was hard. It was humid. My legs hurt. It hurt. I ran a 17:40. I had grand illusions that I would be able to break 17…haha that is funny. I had done a 5×1 mile repeat workout the week earlier nailing the repeats in 5:25 or so I thought sub 17 would be fine. WRONG!!! Running is funny like that. Somedays it works, somedays it does not. Coming into to the race, I had raced Eagle Creek four days earlier and did a nine mile tempo run the day before…so yeah I was in prime racing shape. Not sure what I was thinking there. Apparently I am delusional. I must say though it is a great series. Cheap, fun course (not fast…but fair), cool swag, beer samples…did I mention cheap? Here are some pics from me suffering last week. Terry Fletcher from Indiana Trail Running was out taking pics…they are amazing! Hopefully he’ll be out for all the races. |This might be the coolest pic EVER |Race Start. The two guys in matching jersey’s won Lindsey BoMF relay last year. Team Honey Badger |Thinking this won’t be bad |My back looks huge. Clock time was 17:36…my watch said 17:40 |Wrong. End of Suffering. Somehow I won. The next race in the series is next Thursday, August 22nd. I’ll be racing again…and hopefully on fresh…at least fresher legs this time. I am going to take that shot at 17 again. I think I can get it with some good legs. Oh and since I did not post this last night….as Lindsey said I could not. Per Blogging 101 you can’t post two in a day. It is our Anniversery today! 5 years! Happy Anniversary Lindsey! Crazy! Awesome. Can’t believe its been 5 years already…we have a kid. We are adults now. I wouldn’t trade the last 5 years for anything! Wonder if she will take me somewhere nice tonight? Questions: Do you like racing shorter distances? 5K? 10K? What do you think about midweek races? Do you have a series like this near you? Where should we go to dinner?

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Doja Cat was probably one of the most photographed this Spring/Summer 2023 season at Paris Fashion Week, birthing viral fashion and beauty moments throughout the week. Following up on her outfits in New York, the "Freaky Deaky" singer took over the city in showstopping looks. Doja's all-gold glam was arguably one of the most-talked-about, with the star arriving at A.W.A.K.E Mode in gold paint all over her face and body. Elsewhere, she showed full support for Thom Browne by wearing blue, white and red stripes on her lips, while donning a casual look for Victoria Beckham. At Monot's SS23 event, the artist appeared with white face paint, blue contouring and bold red lips. Continue scrolling to see more of Doja Cat's showstopping looks this PFW. In case you missed it, check out all the best dressed celebrities at Miu Miu's SS23 presentation. At A.W.A.K.E Mode The musician showed up in a check-pattered set for the A.W.A.K.E Mode show. The look was accompanied by a leather coat lined with fur, while Doja accompanied her outfit with gold makeup all over her face and body. At Thom Browne Doja attended the Thom Browne show with a red-white-blue stripe on her lips to celebrate the designer. Her outfit featured a fuzzy teddy-shaped bag, along with a green and black striped dress. At Victoria Beckham For Victoria Beckham's PFW debut, Doja appeared in a white slip dress styled with mid-length boots and Balenciga's Le Cagole bag. She kept it casual with a pair of shades and a Sporty & Rich cap. At Vivienne Westwood At Andreas Kroenthaler's show for Vivienne Westwood, Doja Cat layered multiple patterns atop one another, donning graphic eyeliner with lined lips. Doja wore a black wrap dress for Monot, creating a viral moment with glam featuring white face paint, blue contouring and red lips. The star kept it simple and chic for Givenchy, wearing a single-breasted jacket and a mini skirt with knee-high boots. For glam, she highlighted her shaved brows with stud detailing along with striped lips and smoky eyes. Doja arrived at Lanvin's SS23 showcase wearing an all-black look with a blue fur coat. To accompany her outfit, the artist wore white eyebrows with blue contour on her face.

An immense polar bear and her endearing little cub float across iceberg-filled Arctic waters under a sky lit by the aurora borealis: icons within icons, each elemental to the Canadian identity. Showcasing the artistry and technical talent of the Royal Canadian Mint, this rare 99.99% pure silver coin celebrates the beloved polar bear. Item Number 149406 Composition 99.99% fine silver Weight (g)* 31.39 Diameter (mm) 38 Face Value $20 Finish Proof: Edge Serrated Artist: Julius Csotonyi Packaging: Maroon clamshell with custom beauty box - This is the first coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s innovative new series featuring classic Canadian icons highlighted with cutting-edge design and technology. - The Royal Canadian Mint’s world-class 99.99% pure silver is an ideal canvas for Julius Csotonyi’s captivating portrait of a mother polar bear and her cub in their Arctic habitat. A striking blue enamel stratum overlays selective portions of the image, lending depth to the work of Csotonyi and the Mint’s engravers. - This highly exclusive piece has a very low mintage of only 4,000 coins. The reverse design by Canadian artist Julius Csotonyi centres around a portrait of a mother polar bear and her tiny cub. The cub leans in against the mother’s right front leg, looking directly at the viewer as the mother gazes toward the right side of the image. The two bears stand on a small iceberg, floating amid other larger bergs in open water. Above them, the aurora borealis illuminates a starlit sky. The bottom half of the image presents the underwater view of this scene, with a school of Arctic cod swimming near the submerged section of the polar bears’ iceberg. The underwater portion of the image is overlaid with translucent blue enamel, lending depth and colour to the coin’s highly detailed engraving and shading. A polished outer band bears the word “CANADA”, the date “2016”, and the face value of “20 DOLLARS”. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. Please note, Masters Club members will have exclusive access to purchase this coin until June 17, 2016. Dealers cannot advertise or sell this coin until June 17, 2016. Please refer to your Dealer Terms and Conditions for further details.

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🌹These rose quartz free form pieces have facets polished on one side and are smoothly polished on the bottom so they lay flat on any surface. These are fantastic for small and medium crystal grids or arrangements. Rose quartz is used for calming, nurturing, love, healing and its soothing energy. These have been grouped loosely by size or shape. Please see the photos with the ruler for size reference. 🌹 Each one has been re-tuned with vibrational sound and bathed in moonlight under a copper pyramid. These points come with a drawstring pouch and a crystal description card. These range in color from a pale pink to a light medium pink and are offered individually. Payment & Security Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.

Jiali (Scarlett) is a rising senior who attends Belmont High School. Her hobbies include journaling, drawing, as well as listening to true crime podcasts! She was admitted into the prestigious Stanford Humanities Institute in 2022. Over the past three years, she has also won awards from the Scholastic Art & Writing Competition. She joined BFL during the summer of 2021 as a writing instructor and taught writing classes for other programs. She is looking forward to working with you!

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Local Holiday Pocono, PA SEO Services Are you looking for an SEO agency in Holiday Pocono, PA, that can help your small business succeed online? We provide professional SEO services to help businesses reach their goals and achieve success. Our team of experts strives to deliver the best results with our comprehensive SEO strategies, tailored specifically to meet the needs of each individual client. We are a renowned local SEO company serving the Holiday Pocono, PA, area and are dedicated to helping small businesses dominate search engine rankings. The experienced team at our digital marketing agency is always up-to-date on all of the latest trends and techniques used by industry leaders, ensuring your website will get maximum visibility in organic search results. Our SEO Agency uses advanced analytics tools which give us insight into how customers interact with your website on multiple devices so we can make adjustments that will effectively improve user experience. 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TLP Pulled Pork This weekend we cooked up some pulled pork with the @threelittlepigsbbqrubs And boy was it good! Follow the recipe below for some killer pulled pork! For a homerun pulled pork, the combo of these rubs from "Three Little Pigs" is the perfect balance of seasonings,savory and sweet. Using a 8 lb pork butt, apply very generously the "Kansas City Championship Blend" directly to the pork. Rub this seasoning into the meat. Let it set for 5 minutes. Next step, use a mustard sauce of your choice, and apply it to the entire pork. Rub it onto the surface. After the mustard binder, apply the "Touch of Cherry" to the surface very generously. No need to really rub it in,but you can pat it into the mustard gently. Layering of the flavors is so we can get more distance flavors. The first layer that's directly applied is adding flavor, but really enhancing the pork. Finishing it off with the "Touch of Cherry" will help to create a beautiful and incredibly flavorful bark. Simply mixing the 2 flavors and applying them to a mustard rubbed pork butt, doesn't yield the same affect. Smoke the butt directly on the smoker grate at 225°. You can let it smoke the entire time unwrapped, or you can wrap the pork butt in either butcher paper or aluminum foil once the internal temperature has hit 165°. Your desired final temperature is 201°-205°. Whats really important is that it "probes like butter". Each cut of meat is different in its makeup and some be tender at 201° and some may need to be taken up to 205°. Once the pork is removed, let it rest for atleast 30 minutes before shredding. To give it a final touch, give it another shake of the rub. Hey Grill Hey Tri-Tip This weeks rub of the week is @heygrillhey Beef rub! This rub is spot on as a companion to beef. It truly does enhance and compliment the beef flavor. Here is how to make a simply delicious, Reverse Seared Tri-Tip Using a trimmed tri-tip- generously apply the "Hey Grill Hey" Beef Rub to the meat. Rub or pat the seasoning into meat. Set tri-tip straight on the grate of the smoker and smoke the tri-tip at 180°. Once the tri-tip has reached 10 degrees below the final desired temperature, (Depending on the size and the initial temperature of the tri-tip, will determine how long it stays on smoke mode) you want to pull it off smoke and finish it with a high heat sear to the desired final temperature. This can be achieved several ways. If you are using a single grill, it is recommended to remove and wrap up the tri-tip while the grill temperature is increasing. Turning up the temperature on the smoker/grill while the tritip is on will finish it off, but it will give it layers of brown and gray within the tri-tip that is less desirable. What you want to see is a pink center and a seared exterior that has dimension. While searing, baste with butter to give the exterior a crisper finish. Make up a seasoned butter with 4 Tbsps of softened butter mixed with 1 tsp of "Hey Grill Hey" Beef Rub. (Any remaining butter, apply it onto the finished tri-tip) Once the tri-tip has reached desired final temperature, pull and let rest for at least 10 minutes. With tri-tip, the way you slice it, will make or break it. Always slice against the grain to give the nicest chew unless you're wanting a jaw work out. With tri-tip, the grain direction switches usually in the middle of the tri-tip. This rub as well as all the other rubs and sauces from "Hey Grill Hey" are outstanding, award winning, and quality made. Be sure to check them out! Blues Hog Smashed Potatoes Check out this weeks rub of the week! @blueshognation Bold n Beefy rub. One of our favorites, follow the link to get 10% off online! Also check out this awesome recipe used with the bold n beefy While this seasoning is directed for Steaks, burgers and brisket, it can be used on much more! These smashed potatoes are a simple, savory side that will turn out to be the "Star of the Meal". For the recipe- Using baby potatoes, cook them how you prefer to get them fork tender. Using an instant pot, boiling them or baking in the grill all work great. Once the potatoes are fork tender, spread them on a generously oiled cookie sheet. Not just a light spritz, but a good amount for the potatoes to crisp up in. Using the bottom of a cup, smash and flatten them out. Sprinkle them heavily with Blues Hogs Bold n' Beefy. If you want to add a shake of parmesan cheese, that will also add great flavor. These can be finished off a few ways- Simply broil them in an oven for 5-10 minutes to crisp them up. Set them in the smoker at 225° for 25 minutes to add in a smokey tone then increase the temp to 375° to fry them up a bit in the oil that they are smashed into. At 375°, they need to cook for about 10 minutes. This rub works great on many different things. The coarse pepper is noticeable and sure elevates the experience of the seasoning. Heath Riles Citrus Salmon If you're looking for the perfect rub for seafood, Heath Riles Simple citrus rub is a grand slam. This seasoning works so well on vegetables, chicken and more. For this recipe- Filet of salmon(skin on or off is your preference) this salmon had skin on. Season up the salmon filet with Heath Riles "Simple Citrus" Lay filet directly on grate of smoker. Smoke at 180° for 1 hour. Add a few tabs of butter across the filet. Increase temperature to 325° and finish off the salmon until it hits an internal temperature of 145°. Give it a fresh squeeze of a lemon and enjoy! Kosmos Homemade Buffalo Chips A little sprinkle of this dust can make your ordinary food become a "Wow" food. Kosmos Wing dust is phenomenal on wings but using it on veggies, popcorn or more is never a bad idea. Try it on homemade chips and you'll never want to buy a store bought bag again! There are several different flavors. You can also create some unique combos! Using thinly sliced potatoes that have been rinsed and dried, deep fry them in oil that is at a temperature of 350°. Fry them until the chips turn a golden brown. Pulled out of the oil and drain a bit. While they are still hot, generously shake on and toss Kosmos Wing Dust of your choice. Make sure you make plenty, You'll be eating them up!

Wiley Rein’s Karen Toto Profiled by Law360 as ‘Rising Star’ Washington, DC — Karen L. Toto, partner in Wiley Rein’s Insurance Practice, was profiled by Law360 as a 2019 “Rising Star” in Insurance. Ms. Toto was recognized as one of the top five lawyers in her practice area on this elite national list of attorneys under the age of 40. Law360 highlighted Ms. Toto’s role in helping XL Specialty ward off a $20 million claim related to allegations that its insured UBS AG lost investors billions of dollars by manipulating Puerto Rico’s municipal debt bond market; however it was a case in which the Delaware Supreme Court reversed a decision that Travelers Indemnity Co. was liable for $13.7 million in asbestos insurance claims that Ms. Toto cited as the biggest of her career. “When you’re talking about thousands of underlying asbestos cases that span decades, there’s a lot of facts, a lot of information to marshal, a lot of weeding through, figuring out what’s significant to the case and what isn’t,” Ms. Toto said. “That’s a lot of what we deal with, and I really enjoy it.” Ms. Toto’s perseverance throughout the Travelers case eventually led her client to victory even though she and her team lost in the trial court on nearly all issues. According to Ms. Toto, she was ultimately successful because she was always thinking of how to best position the client if the case were to be appealed. “We always had our eye on the future, so it was a satisfying win,” Ms. Toto said. When asked what motivates her, Ms. Toto told Law360: “It’s about how to best marshal teamwork and resources at a large law firm. I love trying to figure that out.” Ms. Toto said she anticipates certain types of insurance litigation to remain in demand, especially cases involving the opioid crisis and a variety of civil rights issues. “Everything is impacted by coverage, so think of the next big wave of litigation, and insurers will be at the table,” Ms. Toto said. “That's what I like about this practice.” Ms. Toto’s full Law360 “Rising Star” profile can be found here (subscription required). Maria Woehr Aronson Director of Communications Senior Communications Manager

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The countdown to the opening of theXI edition of the Reading&Writing Festival – Part One, which will start on Friday 15 December at 9am in the splendid Palazzo Gagliardi in Vibo Valentia and will end on Sunday at 9pm with a show prepared exclusively by the actor and author Marco Bocci. Great guests and many new features for a widespread Festival, which will open up to the territory with “itinerant rEsistenze” and will also bring books and authors to unusual places such as the Jazzolino Pediatrics department and the prison. Not only books, but also, as in the L&S tradition, music, shows, readings, art in its broadest sense. And lots of space for young people, with students protagonists of some moments dedicated to them. Among the guests of national importance, in addition to Bocci, there are writers, among others Diego De Silva, Carmine Abate, the anthropologist Vito Tetiand moreto Sabrina Garofalo, Vincenzo Linarello, Roberta Masotto, Anna Maria Milone, Santo Strati, Carmine Torchia, Raffaella Canovi, Antonio Castronuovo, Paolo Battistel, Fausto Vitaliano, Paola Crisapulli, Francesca Ritrovato. There are many other guests, not only writers but actors, theater authors, musicians. The valorization of the territory then passes through local authors and also through the concert of the students of the Torrefranca Conservatory. Again, space for art – curated by a historical figure of the festival such as Antonio La Gamba – with artists’ exhibitions Maya Lopez Muro, Maurizio Carnevali, Francesco Scialò, Silvestro Bonaventura, Maria Vignarolo, Pietro Colloca, Tonino Denami, Giuseppe Famà, Giuseppe Curcio. And then the “Sub tutela dei” exhibitions on judge Rosario Livatino and the olfactory exhibition of Acqua degli dei, without forgetting the space dedicated to the villages by Parco delle Serre and that for children and families. “Thanks to a highly relevant technical and artistic staff, we have tried to create a program that could appeal to everyone’s tastes – declare the Councilor for Culture, Giusi Fanelli, and the president of the Vibo library system, Fabio Signoretta – in which everyone can find elements of curiosity and inspiration that match their own aptitudes. We invite all citizens to participate, because the Festival is everyone’s heritage and we also help it with our presence and passion, with the aim of growing more and more. Because if culture grows, if the enjoyment of cultural moments and aggregation grows, our whole society grows.”

Boasting an impressively wide-ranging portfolio and client list, Paris-based République Studio works on graphic design and art direction projects across logos, brand identities, signage, posters, magazines, books and websites. With a bias toward heavy, impactful typography; the studio proves the power of lettering in visual communication better than most. “Our strength is in versatile and modern design, often inspired by the zeitgeist,” says the studio. Though the studio has worked with clients including Adidas, AnOther Magazine, record label Because Music and Dior, the work we’re desperate to showcase is that for underground Parisian record label Circus Company. République Studio has worked with the label – its “good friends” – for around a decade. “At the beginning, we were designing sleeves with direct Pantone [colours] etc. because we had quite a lot of budget,” says République Studio creative director Tom Uferas. “But for a year now, since there is no more budget in the independent music industry, the brief was to design only vinyl labels, in black and white. We ended up designing labels with typefaces only, playing with them. We have total freedom on what we do and that’s really pleasant.” Get the best of Creative Boom delivered to your inbox weekly

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Are you looking to do more with your backyard? Turn to NorthCo Fence & Deck for help. Our team has 13 years of experience providing pergola installation services in Greeley, CO and surrounding areas. We can build free-standing pergolas and attached pergolas, making it possible to create one-of-a-kind outdoor spaces tailored to each of our client's unique needs. Maybe you want to add shade to your backyard. Or perhaps you just want to boost your curb appeal. Either way, a pergola is a perfect choice. Call us now to arrange for pergola installation services. Have the elements drained the life out of your pergola over the years? If your pergola looks dull and worn down, NorthCo Fence & Deck can help revitalize it for a fair price. We provide pergola staining services and pergola painting services in Greeley, CO. Our team works with top-of-the-line products that are long-lasting and weather-resistant. With our help, you can spruce up your pergola in one of the easiest and most affordable ways possible. Contact us today to get pergola staining services or pergola painting services. Do you want to add some color to your pergola? The right color can make your outdoor space pop and boost your curb appeal. If you want to take your exterior living space to the next level, look to the pros at NorthCo Fence & Deck. We can give your pergola a bold new look. We offer professional pergola painting services in Greeley, CO. We're a preferred professional pergola painting company because we: - Have the skills needed to provide exceptional results - Have all the proper equipment to get the job done - Can save you time and effort while reducing your risk of injury

LGBT+ Labour apologises for inviting ‘gender critical’ journalist Helen Lewis to speak at event LGBT+ Labour has apologised for inviting journalist Helen Lewis to take part in a panel discussion about the legacy of Maureen Colquhoun, Britain’s first openly gay MP. There was immediate backlash on social media on Tuesday (1 February) when it was announced that Lewis would be joining Angela Eagle MP and Dr Mairi Todd, Colquhoun’s step-daughter, in a panel discussion about the late Labour politician’s career. Labour members and trans people were quick to criticise LGBT+ Labour for inviting Lewis to sit on the panel discussion, which was due to go ahead on Wednesday evening (2 February) over Zoom. Helen Lewis invitation was ‘an oversight’ Shortly after 6.30pm on Tuesday, LGBT+ Labour issued a statement saying one of its panelists had been invited “in error”. “LGBT+ Labour would like to apologise profoundly for the composition of the panel for our event ‘Remembering Maureen Colquhoun MP’,” the group wrote. “An invitation was made in error and it has been withdrawn. LGBT+ Labour does not endorse one of the panelist’s views on Gender Recognition Act reform or trans rights, and the organisation stands in total solidarity with our trans siblings. The invitation was an oversight which we have corrected. “LGBT+ Labour recognises that trans people and their rights face constant attack in the media and from government, and will always advocate for equality for trans and non-binary people.” LGBT+ Labour would like to apologise profoundly for the composition of the panel for our event “Remembering Maureen Colquhoun MP”. An invitation was made in error and it has been withdrawn. pic.twitter.com/liZ8HWFmoM — LGBT+ Labour (@LGBTLabour) February 1, 2022 The political group added that it had taken the decision to postpone the event entirely and that it will announce another date in the near future. Dr Todd criticised LGBT+ Labour’s response, tweeting: “This was supposed to be a celebration of Maureen and Helen Lewis wrote an incredible tribute to her in her book, which gave me huge comfort at a terrible time. “I am horrified that it has become an argument about something else.” Lewis has attracted criticism in the past for her vocal criticism of proposed reforms to the Gender Recognition Act (GRA) which would allow trans people to self-identify. Numerous countries currently allow trans people to self-identify, meaning they can determine their own legal gender with fewer legal and administrative hurdles. Plans to introduce a similar system in the UK were scrapped following years of vocal criticism from a group of “gender critical” feminists. In her columns, Helen Lewis has claimed that allowing trans people to self-identify would prevent women from being able to “challenge someone with a beard exposing their penis in a women’s changing room”. She was a vocal opponent to reforms to the Gender Recognition Act, stating that proposed changes were “gender’s version of Brexit” and represented a “radical rewriting of our understanding of identity”. Lewis also described the trans rights movement as “the imperial overreach of a handful of trans activists, in trying to rewrite widely accepted ideas about gender by stealth”. Lewis also complained about being described as a TERF in the same piece. PinkNews has contacted Helen Lewis and LGBT+ Labour for comment. MyPinkNews members are invited to comment on articles to discuss the content we publish, or debate issues more generally. Please familiarise yourself with our community guidelines to ensure that our community remains a safe and inclusive space for all.

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Mitsubishi home heat pumps can work in a cascade system to get more efficiency (apartment buildings, large houses, small office buildings, etc.). Up to 8 units can be connected to the one common controller. The pump can be operated with photovoltaic cells. Combining it with photovoltaic panels, we get a kit that complements each other perfectly. The heat pump receiving electricity from the panels, provides almost free heating of the house. Monobloc air source heat pumps inspire a greater interest. Compact hermetic module takes up little space, doesn’t require intervention in the cooling system by an F-gas qualified specialist. There is no need to register the device with the Central Register of Operators and to carry out annual leak tests. Monoblocs are also fast and cheap to assemble with less risk of installation errors. The short circulation ensures less refrigerant consumption and efficiency level. Monoblock heat pumps can be a good alternative to the more popular separate models. Mitsubishi air-to-water heat pumps and Rhoss monobloc pumps are eligible for the government's program, which provides funding for their purchase. All combinations of Hydrolution heat pumps can be found on the List of Green Equipment and Materials (ZUM). Technical data of devices is checked by independent experts of the portal. Learn more at lista-zum.ios.edu.pl The innovation of the EXP series lies in the operation of only one device. Thanks to which three useful processes can take place simultaneously, taking into account the heat recovery process. Thus, one device can replace a boiler and chiller with a heat pump or a boiler and an external air conditioner. Modular heating pumps (air-to-water type) include Q-ton Mitsubishi Heavy Industries pumps for natural and environmentally friendly refrigerant CO2 (GWP:1), and the Poker290 Rhoss Nibe for natural refrigerant R290 (Propane; GWP:3). Mitsubishi heat pumps are perfect for the thermal modernization of existing buildings. They are also adapted to work with other heat sources. They can be an effective and environmentally friendly replacement for traditional gas and oil boilers. Our devices have the following certificates:

Can anyone help identify these unattached parts that came along with my Vandercook 2 acquisition? #1 appears to be a scraper of some kind. The “blade” looks replaceable & is not sharp. #2 is a thin gauge painted metal plate with a bit of a lip or maybe paper guide along one edge, and a long screw on another end. #3 shows no scale but is ~ 12″ long & 1″ thick, made of heavy steel. Seems to be a clamp of some sort with 2 beveled clamps held in place by screws and 2 pins beneath these. Also, does anyone know the purpose of the star wheel circled in this pic of the press? It’s missing on mine & I wonder what its function is. Thanks to all for any assistance!

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3M™ Peltor™ Tactical Earplug Kit - 5 Comments - Last updated: 21/09/2018 3M Peltor’s LEP-200 Level Dependant Earplugs are tiny, in-ear buds that will offer up to 16 hours of operation from their internal lithium ion batteries after a 90-minute charge. They come in a pocket-sized case weighing 272 grams including 3xAA batteries to charge the buds wirelessly when they are clipped into place for storage. There are three adjustable volume levels from single short presses of the control button, with longer ones required for turn ON/ OFF. Button controllers either side for comfortable hearing in normal ambient environments and miniature internal electronics wirelessly receive audio signals from the optional neck loop accessory. This loop hangs under clothes, forming a 50c transmission ‘bubble’ around your head, it plugs into any 3.5mm audio port, so something like a field radio in your pocket can be heard without the hassle of extra wires connected to your ears. This also guards against possible eavesdropping in more clandestine roles. Reusable rubberised UltraFit™ Eartips are supplied in small, medium and large for a versatile fit, with a 32bD SNR reduction rating (SNR Tested in accordance with PPE directive 89/686/EEC). Triple C foam type disposable Eartips offering 36dB are also compatible with yet higher 38dB ‘skull screw’ types available for ultimate sound deadening. In use, the omni-directional microphones gave great spacial awareness when on a driven boar hunt, where I elected for the foam type tips for most comfort, although my small ear canals did feel a bit weary after three hours. Not everyone’s ears are as small as mine though and that is a serious fact to consider. Radio comms on the optional neck loop were excellent, as nothing interfered with the unrestricted head movement so mandatory for intuitive shooting. Each single control button is simple to use bare handed or with gloves and perhaps most important, the rounded shape of the external unit never feels weighty or abrasive against your outer ear canal. After two hours, they turn off automatically to save battery life, which to be fair, lasted me all three days of the hunt. Yet, like other Peltor products, they warn you with beeps several times during the final 60 seconds of operation. A lanyard is included to hang them around your neck when not in use as well as detailed instructions of how to insert them correctly for the best protection. A Low battery tone repeats every five minutes of the last hour before they are going to fade out completely but with a simple clip back into the storage case enabling a recharge, I never actually heard this on my three day trip. They are quite expensive, and I wouldn’t use them for constant rifle shooting, but in wide open spaces, they are ideal for all sorts of hunting scenarios and without any undue interference into normal shooting operations. Plus, you stay in contact with your fellows almost subconsciously.

Explore the Hidden Gem of Romania: Ceacu – A Perfect Blend of Nature and Culture Romania, a country nestled in the beautiful landscapes of Eastern Europe, is often overlooked by tourists who tend to flock to more popular European destinations. However, within Romania lies a hidden gem waiting to be discovered – the village of Ceacu. Located in the picturesque Carpathian Mountains, Ceacu offers a perfect blend of untouched nature and rich cultural heritage. The Natural Beauty of Ceacu Ceacu is blessed with breathtaking natural scenery that will leave visitors in awe. The village is surrounded by lush green forests, crystal-clear rivers, and majestic mountains. Hiking enthusiasts will find themselves in paradise as they explore the well-marked trails that lead to stunning viewpoints and hidden waterfalls. Waterfalls in Ceacu Ceacu boasts several waterfalls that are a must-visit for nature lovers. The most popular among them is Cascada Bigar, known for its unique shape and for being one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. The cascading water, combined with the lush vegetation surrounding it, creates a magical atmosphere that is sure to captivate anyone who lays eyes on it. Forests and Wildlife The forests of Ceacu are a sanctuary for various species of plants and animals. Those who enjoy birdwatching will be thrilled to spot rare species such as the European bee-eater or the golden eagle. It is also possible to encounter wildlife like deer, foxes, and even bears during nature walks. For a truly immersive experience, visitors can choose to spend their nights in cozy cabins nestled in the heart of the forest. Cultural Heritage of Ceacu While Ceacu is known for its natural wonders, it is not devoid of cultural gems. The village proudly preserves its traditional way of life, offering visitors a glimpse into Romania’s rich cultural heritage. The Ceacu Museum The Ceacu Museum is a must-visit for history enthusiasts. Housed in a historic building that once served as a school, the museum showcases a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of the village and its people throughout the ages. Visitors can learn about the region’s rural traditions, traditional crafts, and ancient customs. The Ceacu Monastery The Ceacu Monastery, dating back to the 15th century, is a spiritual and architectural marvel. Its impressive frescoes and icons provide a glimpse into the religious fervor that has shaped the local community. The monastery also offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace and reflection. Getting to Ceacu Getting to Ceacu is relatively easy. The nearest airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport, and from there, a drive of approximately two hours will take you to the village. Alternatively, there are reliable public transport options available, including trains and buses. Accommodation and Dining Ceacu offers a range of accommodation options to suit every traveler’s needs. From charming guesthouses to cozy cabins in the forest, visitors will find comfortable and affordable places to stay. Traditional Romanian cuisine is also abundant, with numerous restaurants and taverns offering delicious local dishes made from fresh, seasonal ingredients. If you are yearning for an authentic and off-the-beaten-path travel experience, look no further than Ceacu in Romania. With its breathtaking natural beauty, cultural treasures, and warm hospitality, Ceacu offers a perfect blend of nature and culture for an unforgettable adventure.