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Inside my Radio is the Guitar Hero of the platform genre as this rhythm driven game overloads your senses and attacks your coordination as button presses in a set order allowing you to move along to the music as you climb, dash, bash and smash your way through this puzzle laden game to the beat of electro music as coloured lights splash across the screen in a mesmerizing way. My musical talent is low, very low, like not even being in control of the triangle incompetent but I’ve managed to at least struggle through a few Guitar Hero songs on medium so this should be easy right, sort off.. You play as a headphone’d equipped green cube or as I’ve found out a LED after being sucked into a boom-box (for all you non 90’s kids it’s like a iPod, 100 times bigger that you have to put cassettes into to play music). The electro music you play along to is actually really good but needs to be considering the type of game it is, the way you move your character through the level and puzzles is easy enough but can get quite complicated, confusing and frustrating in certain parts that don’t really offer any guidance on how to proceed. Saying that it is a puzzle game and should be a challenge which i guess it is, when you do get the hang of a certain area and proceed it is a good feeling. It’s just a strange and unusual way to control a character in a platform game but being different isn’t a bad thing you just need to get used to it and once you do it’s a very enjoyable experience. The visual experience is a real kaleidoscope of colour as the beat and tempo changes different colours and shapes form, explode and dance their way across the screen in an extremely beautiful harmony until you miss press a button sequence or die then a nasty audible feedback noise shoots through the speakers. Combining the sound and visual experience together with the buttons you must press to keep up with and interact with, is what makes this game a true great, the experience is fantastic and done exquisitely well. Most levels end with a puzzle to collect four yellow cubes to activate the next path and as you progress you have the ability to interact with and experience new characters. This brings new genres of music like seventies disco, rock/punk and more. You also need to be able to complete button prompts to complete intricate audio sequences and epic boss battles. Saying all that the game still has some truly frustrating areas that take a lot of timing and patience, especially as the button presses seem easy most of the time but when you need quick responses I personally find it an unnaturally difficult experience but it doesn’t distract you from this fantastic game. I can easily give this 8/10, it’s got enough of a challenge to push you, gameplay to keep you interested with an audio and visual backdrop to immerse you.. maybe it’s hypnotised me, wait.. what day is it. REVIEW CODE: A Free Nintendo Switch code was provided to Brash Games for this review. Please send all review code enquiries to [email protected]. Subscribe to our mailing list Get the latest game reviews, news, features, and more straight to your inbox

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Casa Colectiva América, 1937 • San Telmo Avenida San Juan & Balcarce I put this series on the back burner a few months ago while doing the dome map & getting the cemetery blog up. Now I feel sufficiently guilty to continue where I left off… the 1930’s. Worldwide economic depression in 1929 & Argentina’s first military coup in 1930 also make this a good moment to start again. Economic & political problems brought social welfare to a halt for most of the decade. As the world pulled out of the Great Depression, immigration to Argentina slowed & they regained a market in Europe. Not much had been done in Buenos Aires to house immigrants in the meantime. Many of the first arrivals had already formed large families so the Comisión Nacional de Casas Baratas (CNCB) dusted itself off & built an apartment building with 95 units. Designed by Estanislao Pirovano, the U-shape allows a lot of light to enter & gives half the units a view of the central patio. Pirovano was an incredibly diverse architect, having designed everything from Tudor to Neocolonial. But this was the first time a housing project had been built in the newest style taking BA by storm: racionalismo. Smooth surfaces, projecting window blinds & strategically placed curves gave the Casa América a sexy, streamline look. Most of the units have 2 bedrooms, & I was impressed at how nice it looks even today. The only thing that makes this location less-than-desirable today is that the highway to Ezeiza runs directly behind it. But I’m not complaining… this could have easily disappeared in the 1970’s. Update (27 Jan 2011): Just before leaving for Australia in Jul 2008, a visit to the Archivo General de la Nación turned up an interesting photo. Taken in Jun 1935, the reverse text reads: El arzobispo de Buenos Aires bendiga la piedra fundamental de la Casa Colectiva América, que se levantará en San Juan y Balcarce. Presidió la ceremonia el Ministro del Interior. Momento en que usa la palabra el ingeniero Juan Ochoa. The Archbishop of Buenos Aires blesses the cornerstone of the Casa Colectiva América, which will be erected at San Juan & Balcarce. The Minister of the Interior presided over the ceremony. Moment when the engineer Juan Ochoa addressed those present. Apart from the interesting scene –notice how society women dressed at the time– surely one of those in the crowd must be the architect responsible for the project, Estanislao Pirovano… well, actually I found a photo of Pirovano a few years after writing this post & nope, looks like he didn’t attend the ceremony. Direct link → Master list of all Housing for the Masses posts.

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The Kress Family welcomed me into their home to document sweet baby Hans. A laid-back, relaxed family session wandering through the woods at Hartman Creek State Park in Central Wisconsin. A cozy fall maternity and family photography session at Schmeekle Reserve in Stevens Point, Central Wisconsin A warm, timeless wedding at Northern Haus venue in Sister Bay, Door County, Wisconsin Katie + Scott – what a magical day you brought to life for yourselves. Not because of the beautiful tablescapes, perfected invitations, tailored suits, or stunning bridal gown (although all of these things were noteworthy). This wedding highlights the power of curating a day that tells your story. The story of the love you share and what […] Joyce + Jordan’s wedding day at Indian Point Manor felt like a beautiful CELEBRATION from start to finish. Key words being beautiful and celebration. Lifestyle Lake Superior maternity session in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Couple drinking coffee on beach in natural light Dylan + Mary celebrated their ‘I dos’ at the Apostle Island Golf Course in Bayfield, Wisconsin with sweeping Lake Superior views! Adventurous and boho engagement session on the beach and dunes of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin. A personality-filled and northwoods-centered brand photography session for Dock ‘N Shop, a floating clothing boutique located within Manitowish Waters, Northern Wisconsin. I can feel summer around the corner – the buzz, summer plans falling into place, and session plans underway! And speaking of sessions . . . I’ve been dreaming about this summer lifestyle session (and not-so-patiently waiting for strawberry season) and it feels like the right time to blog about this beauty of a family […] After a stretch of gloomy, rainy days here in Central Wisconsin – I’m over here reminiscing about this spring motherhood lifestyle session last season. It was bright, floral-filled, and glowing with sunshine. Ahhhh – can you almost smell those lilacs from your seat? Samantha and her little Auggie ended the session meandering through a meadow […] You're nestled up by a fire at your family cabin, lakeside, with only the stars to accompany your sweet conversation over hot cocoa and Blue Moon. Family, friends, and twinkle lights. Windblown hair. Hiking boots for adventurous photography. Cozy moments for just the two of you. A dirty hem from dancing and making memories... and smiles you just can't wipe off your faces.

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I Know What You Did Last Summer movie review - Aussieboyreviews WILL I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER LET DOWN LIKE OTHER DISAPPOINTING HORROR FILMS? Actually, I Know What You Did Last Summer is very overlooked, entertaining and takes its opportunity. The film was released in 1997, one year after the similar murder-mystery, Scream, by the same writer. Whilst driving drunk, four teenage friends accidentally hit a man with their car and dump his body in the water to conceal their secret. But they are later reunited with each other when they find themselves being stalked by a hook-wielding killer who knows their secret. Director: Jim Gillespie Cast: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Anne Heche, Ryan Phillippe, Freddie Prinze Jr., Johnny Galecki Writer: Kevin Williamson Release Date (Australia): 27 November 1997 Runtime: 101 minutes/1h 41m Genre: Horror, Mystery CONTENT GUIDE (WARNING: MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS) The film includes sequences in which people are murdered and terrorised by a killer. There is also a scene featuring an accident in which drunk teenagers accidentally hit a man with their car. The film contains scenes that feature bloody depictions of people being stabbed and impaled with a hook. The film contains use of coarse language, including aggressive use of the word “f**k”. A character is asked if she is on drugs. The film includes mild sexual innuendo and implied sexual activity between two teenagers. R (for strong horror violence and language) Aussie boy's thoughts This captivating and entertaining slasher’s source of energy is Kevin Williamson’s talented screenwriting, similar to what he designed for the 1996 teenage murder-mystery, Scream. This teen slasher film is basically a love letter to Scream fans, except it just happens to be crazily underrated and the direction and acting seems to squash audience’s expectations. The concept of I Know What You Did Last Summer is written for the screen by Williamson but is also loosely adapted from the novel written by Lois Duncan, featuring a group of drunk teens being the culprit of a hit-and-run accident and trying to have the fact remain as a secret. Being a horror-thriller, these characters are obviously then terrorised and killed off one by one in Scream’s memorable fashion. These four teenage characters stand in front of more realistic performances. The characters range from aggressive to emotional and are more convincing as real teenagers than the young cast of Scream. The direction is immediately forgettable, which is why it’ll be ignored compared to how gripping the story is. Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer will eventually fall victims to the jokes in 2000’s Scary Movie, but they can be enjoyed greatly whilst they’re serious. Thank you for reading this page and for more Aussie Boy reviews, visit Aussieboyreviews.com.

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is full of praise for Everton goalkeeper Jordon Pickford According to BBC, Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou \was full of praise for the Everton goalkeeper Jordon Pickford after he made incredible saves to deny Spurs a much-needed victory at Goodison Park. “[Jordan] Pickford pulled off two or three good saves, we got two but just couldn’t get the third.” With the final whistle, Ange Postecoglou’s face was desolate, and this makes the right sense. Two moments of inspired brilliance from former Everton forward Richarlison had put Spurs well on the way to securing the sixth away win of their season. However, the match ended in an annoying draw, thanks to Jordan Pickford’s impressive saves, Everton’s relentless efforts, and the opposing team’s susceptibility to set pieces. Jack Harrison and Jarrad Branthwaite, perfectly timed their first goals of the season in the 94th minute, saving the home side. Spurs could have secured their victory well before it slipped away, if not for Pickford’s performance. He made some impressive saves against Pedro Porro, James Maddison, and Richarlison as the away team kept putting pressure on the home defense. Everton deserved the equalizer for their hard work and determination, although Spurs posed a greater threat. The dynamic Werner once again excelled down Everton’s right flank, delivering a precise pass to the talented James Maddison, who expertly redirected the ball towards the opposing team’s number 9. Richarlison unleashed a magnificent shot from the edge of the penalty area, leaving Pickford helpless as the ball soared into the top corner of the net. On the other hand, Maddison’s composure was truly remarkable in the intense match at Goodison. He orchestrated several impressive plays for Spurs and displayed great finesse in assisting Richarlison’s second goal. If the attacking players had been as skillful in crucial moments, Spurs could have taken a commanding lead before Branthwaite’s late goal. More Tottenham Hotspur News- It remains to be seen if Spurs can maintain their fourth-place position this weekend and improve upon in for the rest of the season. Everton’s upcoming challenge is to make Pep Guardiola’s day as difficult as they did in their recent match. It is imperative for Spurs to secure victories in their upcoming three home games and not fall behind the title challengers.

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In 2015 the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year was That’s right — in the estimation of Oxford’s editors the “face with tears of joy” emoji “best reflected the ethos, mood, and preoccupations of 2015.” The year 2016 turned out to be a very gloomy and depressing year for many people. This year’s emoji/word, for many of us, would be Oxford itself did not choose an emoji as its word two years in a row. This year’s word is post-truth, which is a reflection of our fractured political times and the perils of relying on information that is provided without any gatekeepers. Perhaps, then, Oxford’s 2015 foray into emoji was a one time dalliance. Maybe the alphabet and punctuation, which are themselves arbitrary and socially determined symbols, will continue to be the only components that we allow to form into “words.” We will fill the moat to prevent anything from threatening this settled understanding. I hope not. Oxford was onto something in 2015. Alphabetic words are wonderful and enriching instruments of written communication, but they no longer deserve their exclusive status as the only way to convey complex ideas, emotions and thoughts. My guess is that some readers of this post resonated with the angry emoji I posted earlier very viscerally. If I had conveyed the same thought with a string of powerful words, the feeling would have been different. So it is true. A picture is worth a thousand words (or at the very least, the dozen or so words I would have used when I just pasted an emoji instead). I Get It The funny thing is that I love words. Right now I am re-reading Angle of Repose just because I want to, and have two books on tap for my two January book clubs. None of these books contains any pictures, just pages upon pages of glorious words. At museums I look at the painting or sculpture for approximately 3.2 seconds, and then spend however long it takes to read the information card about that item word-for-word. Then I look once again at the art object itself, just briefly. One last example: IKEA directions. Apparently everyone finds those squiggly pictograms easy to follow. Everyone except me. I would much rather have every single step explained in exhaustive prose. So yeah — words. Word lovers should acknowledge, though, that for centuries we have enjoyed an unfair status. The reader and writer was the thoughtful person, everyone else a mere dabbler. This is true even though oral and pictorial speech actually pre-date written communication. Speaking and drawing are innate skills. Writing and reading, on the other hand, are highly artificial acquisitions. Learning to read and write well requires good education and sufficient discretionary income, which of course not everyone enjoys. There is no reason for readers and writers to feel guilty about the advantages they have enjoyed, but it would be good to acknowledge them. In any case, emojis point to a newfound status for visual communication in our internet age. What is old is new again. Readers and writers should come to terms with the diminished status of the alphabet, rather than pining for how things used to be. The Big Tent For every word defender there are those who would love to see words perish. In 2012 Michael Ridley launched his “Beyond Literacy” project, which provocatively claimed that “Reading and writing are doomed.” I admire Ridley’s verve and passion, but zero sum thinking just leaves everyone grumpy. Words are here to stay, and I for one will admire tautly rendered prose for the rest of my life. I will also feel jolts of understanding and connection whenever I see an emoji that perfectly captures my mood and perspective. Win win win. Drain the moats, everybody. Pitch a big tent instead.

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We live in a time when many people prefer not to take things to a universal conclusion. People prefer to preach tolerance of all conclusions in the hope that tolerance will become the universal conclusion. Their hope is we will all finally get along when all conclusions are equally valid. Even though tolerance has become one of the few cherished virtues left in western cultures, tolerance cannot save humanity from reality. Reality comes to conclusions and so must we. If there is a hope for all of humanity it will take finding the right conclusion about reality. Tolerance should be a part of this human search, but tolerance cannot be the goal of this search. Reality must be taken seriously by all. Reality has the final word. Jesus clearly said that He is the revelation of all the reality that saves humanity. He said he was, is and always will be truth spoken in love for humanity. He claimed to be the final word. Jesus declared Himself to be the universal conclusion. Jesus as the universal conclusion is what historic Christianity has always affirmed. Jesus as the universal reality is what Christians have tried to live. It is arriving at Jesus as our conclusion which has allowed Christians to be tolerant of others who still search for the conclusion. Christians risk their lives in many cultures calling people to come to a universal conclusion about Jesus because some cultures allow no search for conclusions beyond what they affirm. The most tolerant cultures on earth have developed out of Christian conclusions about Jesus. Jesus gave people time and space to come to Him as the conclusion. He still does through his disciples. The logical conclusion about Jesus is he either was or was not all he claimed to be. Christians believe Jesus is the loving conclusion concerning everything. Not everyone believes He is. Some violently affirm He is not. Jesus never asked that people would tolerate Him. Reality is not to be simply tolerated. Jesus clearly called people to come to a believing conclusion about Him. By what He said and by what He did He continues to allow humanity to come to a conclusion about Him and then live Him as that conclusion. Where Christians live Jesus as the loving universal conclusion, tolerance will be present. Where tolerance is made the universal conclusion expect to see people become intolerant of those who insist that conclusions do matter. Jesus remains humanity’s best hope for a satisfying conclusion to reality and the best hope for tolerance among the searchers.

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"Older than history..." According to Professor M. E. Smith of Arizona State University, in his work, The Sage Encyclopedia of Urban Studies, “The demographic definition, based on Louis Wirth’s concepts, identifies cities as large, dense settlements with social heterogeneity.” The above definition gives us a lot of room to search for and investigate some of the oldest cities on the surface of the planet. Textbooks tell us that a city is usually described as an urban center where we find commerce and administrative levels ruled by a certain law system. But other factors play a role when defining a city, such as the population of the urban settlement and the number of buildings it has, the level of government present, and its walls or fortifications. So, what is the oldest city on Earth then? The answer is confusing when thinking about the oldest of them all. Damascus’s ancient city is widely recognized as the oldest continuously inhabited city on Earth, as scientists have found habitation evidence dating back as far as 11,000 years. Excavations at Tell Ramad on the city’s outskirts have revealed that the general area was inhabited as early as 9000 BC. Byblos. According to Philo of Byblos, this ancient city had a reputation as the “oldest city in the world” in Antiquity.” Settled from the Neolithic (carbon-dating tests have set the age of earliest settlement around 7000 BC), Byblos exists as a city since the 3rd millennium BC. On the other hand, Jericho is also recognized by various scholars as the oldest city of them all. Located in modern-day Palestine, we find traces of habitation from 9000 BC. Fortifications date to 6800 BC (or earlier), which means Jericho is also the earliest known walled city on Earth. Archaeological evidence indicates that the city was destroyed and abandoned several times (sometimes remaining uninhabited for hundreds of years at a time). Luxor (Thebes) in ancient Egypt rightfully takes part in the list of the oldest cities on Earth. First established as Upper Egypt’s capital, Thebes later became the nation’s religious capital until its decline in the Roman period. Thebes was inhabited from around 3200 BC. Another ancient city we must mention in this list is Aleppo, modern-day Siria. Evidence of habitation at Aleppo dates back about 8,000 years, but excavations at a site 15 miles north of the city show the area was inhabited about 13,000 years ago. It is worth mentioning that Aleppo appears in historical records as an important city much earlier than Damascus. The first record of Aleppo may from the third millennium BC if the identification of Aleppo as Armi. Eridu, which the Sumerian King List states as the oldest city on Earth, is one we can’t avoid mentioning. As noted by the Sumerian King List: “In Eridu, Alulim became king; he ruled for 28800 years. Alalngar ruled for 36000 years. 2 kings; ruled for 64800 years. Then Eridu fell, and the kingship was taken to Bad-tibira.” Furthermore, according to the Sumerian King List, Eridu was the first city in the world. The opening line reads: “[nam]-lugal an-ta èd-dè-a-ba When kingship from heaven was lowered, the kingship was in Eridu Varanasi is an ancient city said to have been founded by an ancient Hindu deity. According to Hindu mythology, Varanasi was founded by Shiva. Excavations in 2014 led to the discovery of artifacts dating back to 800 BCE. Further excavations at Aktha and Ramnagar, two sites in the vicinity of the city, unearthed artifacts dating back to 1800 BCE, supporting the view that the area was inhabited by this time. Uruk competes in the list as the oldest cities in the world. It was founded in ancient times by a ruler named Enmekar. The city is also mentioned in the Sumerian King List. In the Epic of Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh builds the city wall around Uruk and is the king of the city. Archeologists have discovered multiple cities of Uruk built atop each other in chronological order. Uruk XVIII Eridu period (c 5000BC); the founding of Uruk Uruk XVIII-XVI Late Ubaid period (4800–4200 BC) Uruk XVI-X Early Uruk period (4000–3800 BC) Uruk I-XVI Middle Uruk period (3800–3400 BC) Uruk V-IV Late Uruk period (3400–3100 BC); The earliest monumental temples of Eanna District are built Uruk III Jemdet Nasr period (3100–2900 BC); The 9 km city wall is built Faiyum, also known as Crocodilopolis, is a city worth mentioning in this list. The ancient city, home to the worship of the Crocodile God, was established southwest of Memphis. It was founded around 4,000BC. Sidon. Located in modern-day Lebanon, Sidon has been an urban center spanning back more than 6,000 years. It was considered the most important Phoenician city due to its location and acted as a crucial port in the Mediterranean. Rey, also known as Rhages, is an ancient city located in modern-day Iran. A settlement at the site was traced back to around 6,000 BCE as part of the Central Plateau Culture. The ancient city of Rey is mentioned in the Avesta (an important text of prayers in Zoroastrianism) as a sacred place, and it is also featured in the book of Tobit. Beirut, located in modern-day Lebanon, was found to have been inhabited for more than 5,000 years. The area around the city was found to have been inhabited for far longer. Several prehistoric archaeological sites have been discovered within Beirut’s urban area, revealing flint tools of sequential periods dating from the Middle Paleolithic and Upper Paleolithic through the Neolithic to the Bronze Age. Plovdiv. Located in modern-day Bulgaria, the history of Plovdiv spans more than eight millennia. Numerous nations have left their traces on the twelve-meter-thick cultural layers of the city. The earliest signs of habitation in Plovdiv’s territory date as far back as the 6th millennium BCE. Athens. The home of Philosophy and the birthplace of western civilization. According to scholars, the ancient city was inhabited for more than 7,000 years. It existed before the days of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Historical evidence has found evidence of the human presence in Athens between the 11th and 7th millennium B.C. Argos. Like Athens, evidence has been found that this ancient city existed as an urban center for more than 7,000 years. Argos competes together with Athens as the oldest city in Europe. Jerusalem (Old City). The birthplace of three major religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Jerusalem is one of the many cities that came into existence between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago in the thriving Levant region. Luoyang, located in modern-day China, was erected more than 4,000 years ago, making it the oldest continuously inhabited city in Asia. The ancient city of Luoyang was one of the Seven Great Ancient Capitals of ancient China. Annaba. This is perhaps one ancient city you’ve most likely never heard about. However, it has great historical importance. The area of Annaba has yielded evidence of very early human occupation at Ain el Hanech, near Saïda (circa 200,000 BC), including artifacts that show remarkable toolmaking craftsmanship. According to some sources, prehistoric Algeria was the site of the most advanced development of flake-tool techniques in the Middle Early Stone Age (Middle Paleolithic). The ancient city dates back to the 12th century BC when the Phoenicians inhabited it. The Ancient city of Cholula, home to the largest pyramid on Earth, the Great Pyramid of Cholula, is one of the oldest ancient cities on the American Continent. Traces of inhabitation can be found going back to the second century BC. It is the oldest still-inhabited city in the Americas. Erbil. The Citadel of Arbil is a fortified settlement in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan. The city corresponds to ancient Arbela. The settlement at Erbil can be dated back to possibly 5000 BC, but some scholars argue that urban life can be traced back to around 2300 BC. Join the discussion and participate in awesome giveaways in our mobile Telegram group. Join Curiosmos on Telegram Today. t.me/Curiosmos

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"SenseAbility: Art and Design Education are Bringing Beauty Back to the Basics" Sense of beauty is one kind of literacy, aesthetic education is part of a holistic education, and the Ministry of Education has been promoting aesthetic education for the last five years. “Each Lesson in Life”, an exhibition devoted to achievements in aesthetic education, was held from August 2 to September 9, 2018 at Taipei’s Huashan 1914 Creative Park and the Kaohsiung Pier 2 Art Center. This exhibition included the on- the-spot, creative explorations of around one hundred teachers and students, and works of eight aesthetic practitioners. The exhibition conveyed the idea of “aesthetic education begins with personal feelings”. Taiwan is a very special place: we have delicacies, sky lanterns and high density of convenience stores; it is also a happy place: our society is safe; our people pay attention to environmental protection and value good manners. But is it possible for us to make a “sense of beauty” the true essence and foundation of our Taiwanese identity and our happiness? Based on this idea, around a hundred of teachers and students have been experimenting with new ways to make our lives better in this new era. “Everyone loves beautiful things,” said C. David Tseng, Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the National Chiao-Tung University and involved in the implementation of this project. “Instead of seeing aesthetic education as a less important ‘subject’ within the 5 Ways of Life (moral education, intellectual education, physical education, social education and aesthetic education), it is better to see a sense of beauty as something that can encourage learning, and literacy as something which can integrate what students have learned in different disciplines. For example, “sense of beauty-intelligence” refers to the ability to see the problems and overcome them, which is an essential goal of our current educational system.” Dean Tseng pointed out that the White Paper on Education recently published by Harvard University saw this ability as being essential to science and technology education; however, this “different” approach to education needs to be further studied and developed. On-site documentary film demonstrates the achievements of Taiwanese teachers and students who had participated in the "aesthetic education" experiment. For example, “If Memory Has Color” tells the story of teachers at Xiyu Junior High School in rural Penghu County, who had to face the fact that students needed to leave their hometown in order to study and earn a living after graduating. Hoping that students would not forget their hometown, the teachers encouraged them to take inspiration from the ocean they could see every day, and advised them to create memory puzzles using keen observation and bold colors. The pursuit of beauty and aesthetics can generate strength because it makes us think further: for example, will we still remember the beauty of our hometown when we grow up? What features might make Penghu or even Taiwan still more beautiful? Could it be new colors, new scents carried in the air? Can we easily tell our foreign friends what we best remember about the beauty of our hometown? How can we make “beauty” an important feature and source of happiness for Taiwan in the future? Guided by aesthetic education seed teachers and through their everyday observations, their experience of beauty and their creativity, young Taiwanese students created works inspired by colors in the hometown, form of plants, uniform materials, storage in the classroom, foods and festivals, and magazines in life. The exhibition combined “concept”, “teaching method” and “course design” through education rationale, learning tools, documentaries, informational images, and results of experiments and of the professional practice of students and teachers. A true journey of discovery, exploration and creation was undertaken. Things we encounter in our daily life may inspire us and help to develop our sense of beauty. Again, this exhibition’s theme was “Aesthetics: life and learning”, and it often pointed out that beautiful things can be the driving force of learning. Through observation, exploration and practice across academic disciplines, a sense of beauty can become a vital tool for future academic learning and self-learning. The improvement of the sense of beauty was a progress in education and methodology. In addition to demonstrating the achievements of "aesthetic education", there were also various workshops to directly let the public get in touch with the new aesthetic education, thus shorten the distance between the arts and the general public. It showed that aesthetics, the understanding and appreciation of beauty in all its forms, is like science as it is immediately self-evident and self-verifying.

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The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the city of Duluth, Minnesota still are miles apart regarding the tribe’s casino payments to the city. From 1986 to 2009, the tribe paid the city a portion of profits from its Fond-du-Luth Casino in downtown Duluth in lieu of property taxes, contributing to the city more than million, or 19 percent of electronic gaming profits. But in 2009 the National Indian Gaming Commission said such agreements are illegal and required the tribe to stop making the million annual payments to the city, which it used for road repairs. City officials have challenged that ruling, but recently a federal judge rejected the city’s suit against the tribe; the city may appeal that ruling. In a separate but related matter, a federal appeals court is considering whether the Fond du Lac tribe must pay the city $13 million in back payments. Speaking at the recent Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, Fond du Lac Band Chairperson Karen Diver said her government is willing to pay for city services at its Duluth casino, but city officials have not negotiated in good faith to reach an agreement. Diver said, “We have been in conversations that unfortunately have not been fruitful.” She also accused city officials of disparaging the band. In response, Duluth Mayor Don Ness said, “We committed to a week of mediation in January, but even as we pretty much agreed to their conditions, as far as a fee for services, they walked out. It was very disappointing. I really had high hopes that would be the chance for us to settle this in a way that would benefit both communities.” Ness said the band wanted to acquire the city parking lot adjacent to the casino as part of a deal. Diver said as part of the deal, the tribe requested the city parking lot next to the casino. But she said the city wanted $2 million annually instead of property taxes and that could not be justified. “We offered them the full taxes for what the building is assessed for. That would have been $200,000 each year. They could have had all of it. But there is no way the National Indian Gaming Commission would allow $2 million. There’s no service to justify that kind of fee. We were just too far apart, and the mediator agreed with us to end it,” Diver said. She added, “We’re still willing to settle this.” Ness said, “We remain committed to working something out.”

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One of the most exciting aspects of Elden Ring is the diverse cast of non-player characters (NPCs) that inhabit its world. These NPCs play a vital role in the game, offering quests, valuable information, and even companionship. In the hallowed halls of the Church of Vows, a profound revival awaits all NPCs in Elden Ring.All NPCs, including the cherished Boc the Seamster, can be revived by utilizing the Celestial Dew. Belief and heartfelt good wishes hold the key to preventing their untimely demise. But what happens when these NPCs meet an untimely demise? Fear not! In this article, we will guide you on how to revive the NPCs in Elden Ring, allowing you to breathe life back into this fantastical realm. How Can You Revive NPCs in Elden Ring? Reviving NPCs in Elden Ring is not an impossible task. It requires a few key ingredients and a touch of determination. One of the most crucial items you’ll need is the Celestial Dew. This magical elixir possesses the power to restore life to fallen NPCs and bring them back into the world. In the vast world of Elden Ring, every NPC has the potential to be revived and brought back to life. The Church of Vows holds the key to this remarkable feat, where players can utilize the mystical powers of the Celestial Dew to revive all NPCs in the game. But that’s not all – players can even save the life of Boc the Seamster by believing in him and offering words of encouragement. - Where to Find Celestial Dews Revive NPCs in Elden Ring? The Celestial Dew is a rare and precious resource in Elden Ring, but fear not, as we have uncovered some of the most reliable sources for this invaluable item. Throughout your journey, keep a keen eye out for glowing flora and fauna, such as the Luminescent Lotus and the Starry Blossom. These mystical plants are known to produce Celestial Dews when harvested under certain conditions. Within the hallowed halls of the Church of Vows, players will find the means to restore the fallen NPCs. The Celestial Dew, a potent elixir with extraordinary properties, serves as the catalyst for this revival. With a vial of Celestial Dew in hand, players can approach the Church of Vows and initiate the process of resurrecting the NPCs.Among the NPCs waiting to be revived, one particular character stands out – Boc the Seamster. - Reviving Boc the Seamster: A Tale of Faith and Support In the mesmerizing world of Elden Ring, players have the opportunity to save Boc the Seamster from an untimely demise. To accomplish this heroic feat, players must place their unwavering faith in Boc and offer him unyielding support. - The Sacred Sanctuary of the Church of Vows Within the ethereal confines of the Church of Vows, a sacred sanctuary emerges. This hallowed place serves as a beacon of hope, where lost souls are rekindled, and the flickering flame of life is restored. It is within the walls of this profound location that players can utilize the power of the Celestial Dew and their unwavering belief in the NPCs to create a transformative ripple of positive energy. This energy breathes life and vitality back into the characters that make Elden Ring an enthralling experience. - Embracing the Significance As players traverse the vast and awe-inspiring landscapes of Elden Ring, it is crucial to recognize the significance of the Church of Vows and the profound revival it offers. With the Celestial Dew in hand, players hold the key to revitalizing the NPCs, including the beloved Boc the Seamster. As you enter the Church of Vows, let hope fill your heart, and offer the Celestial Dew as a conduit of revival. Witness the resurgence of the vibrant spirits of the NPCs, as they rise once again, breathing life into the game’s immersive tapestry. - Unveiling Rewards Along the Journey On your journey through Elden Ring, keep a vigilant eye out for quests and encounters that hold the promise of Celestial Dews. These precious elixirs, offered as tokens of gratitude, can be obtained by assisting distressed NPCs, unraveling mysteries, or triumphing over formidable foes. Embrace the challenges that come your way, for they may hold the very key to obtaining these invaluable rewards. Where Do You Revive NPCs in Elden Ring? Once you have obtained the coveted Celestial Dews, it’s time to seek out the proper locations to revive the fallen NPCs. Hidden throughout the vast and intricate world of Elden Ring, you will discover ethereal altars known as Resurrection Shrines. These sacred places resonate with powerful energies, capable of restoring life to those who have perished. To revive an NPC, approach the Resurrection Shrine with the Celestial Dew in hand. Interact with the shrine and offer the Celestial Dew as a tribute to the divine forces that govern the cycle of life and death. Witness the miraculous revival as the lifeless NPC is infused with vitality, ready to resume their role in the captivating narrative of Elden Ring. Summing Up The Article On Revive NPCs in Elden Ring? In conclusion, reviving NPCs in Elden Ring is a fulfilling and rewarding endeavor. By harnessing the power of the Celestial Dew and unwavering belief, players can breathe life back into fallen characters, unlocking new quests and deepening their connection to the captivating world of Elden Ring. Embrace the challenge, embark on the journey, and let the revival of NPCs ignite your sense of wonder and adventure. Explore, persevere, and witness the transformative ripple of positive energy as you bring joy and companionship to the NPCs in this enchanting realm. - How To Get More Arrows Elden Ring – Unlock Secrets of Endless Arrows! - How To Leave Elden Ring Invasion? – A Guide to Freedom! - Where To Buy Arrows Elden Ring – Explore Buying Options! - How To Craft Fire Arrows Elden Ring – Ignite Your Adventure: - How To Farm Arrows Elden Ring – Adventurers Of Elden Ring!

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Okechukwu Okereke is an emerging gospel music sensation, with a passion for spreading joy and hope through his melodious songs. As a native of Abia State, he carries the rich cultural heritage and musical traditions of the region, infusing his songs with a unique blend of authenticity and innovation. At the heart of Okechukwu Okereke’s artistic journey lies his latest single, “Chukwu Nekwaisim N’ala.” Translating to “God I Bow To You,” the song is a heartfelt expression of gratitude and devotion to the Almighty. Through heartfelt lyrics and soul-stirring melodies, Okechukwu takes listeners on a spiritual voyage, touching the very core of their beings. One cannot deny the impactful message conveyed through Okechukwu Okereke’s music. “Chukwu Nekwaisim N’ala” is more than just a song; it is an uplifting experience that resonates with the listeners, irrespective of their beliefs. The spiritual essence and universal appeal of the song have earned Okechukwu a growing fan base, not only in Nigeria but also globally. Okechukwu Okereke’s ascent to stardom has been filled with determination, hard work, and the unwavering support of his fans. With a distinctive voice and a talent for penning soulful lyrics, he has won the hearts of many music enthusiasts. From local performances to online platforms, his music has touched lives and inspired countless individuals. As an artist from Nigeria’s diverse cultural tapestry, Okechukwu Okereke embraces the richness of his heritage and effortlessly weaves it into his music. His commitment to preserving traditional elements while infusing modern influences sets him apart as a unique voice in the gospel music realm. Okechukwu Okereke’s music has not gone unnoticed, as he continues to garner recognition and accolades. With each new release, he captures the attention of music critics and industry professionals alike, further solidifying his position as a promising gospel music artist. The bond between Okechukwu Okereke and his fans is undeniable. Through social media platforms, live performances, and interactive sessions, he ensures that his supporters remain an integral part of his musical journey. This intimate connection enhances the overall listening experience and reinforces the impact of his music. In conclusion, Okechukwu Okereke’s rise as an upcoming Nigerian gospel music artist has been a beacon of hope and inspiration. With his latest song, “Chukwu Nekwaisim N’ala,” he has touched hearts and souls with his deeply moving melodies. As he continues to make strides in the gospel music industry, his authentic talent and dedication to his craft promise a bright and fulfilling future. Let us join together to celebrate this extraordinary artist and his boundless passion for sharing God’s love through the power of music.

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Jim Motavalli of E/Environmental Magazine has a piece in Foreign Policy (!) on the difficulties we face in lowering meat consumption on any significant scale: …Giving up meat is tough, and arguing people into it is probably a losing proposition. Even with all the statistics out there about the dangers of meat, there are fewer vegetarians in the world than you’d think. A Harris poll conducted in 2006 for the Vegetarian Resource Group found that only 2.3 percent of American adults 18 or older claim never to eat meat, fish, or fowl. A larger group, 6.7 percent, say they “never eat meat,” but often that means they only avoid the red kind. Worldwide, local vegetarian societies report high participation in just a few places – for example, 40 percent in India, 10 percent in Italy, 9 percent in Germany, 8.5. percent in Israel, and 6 percent in Britain. So how will we become a vegetarian planet? The numbers suggest that we won’t stop eating meat simply because it’s “the right thing to do.” People love it too much. Instead, we’ll be forced to stop. By 2025, we simply won’t have the resources to keep up the habit. According to the FAO report, 33 percent of the world’s arable land is devoted to growing crops for animal feed, and grazing is a major factor in deforestation around the world. It’s also incredibly water-intensive. The average U.S. diet requires twice the daily amount of water as does an equally nutritious vegetarian diet, reports the Worldwatch Institute. Meanwhile, there will be more than 8 billion people on this earth, and two-thirds of the world’s population will live in water-stressed regions. There may thus be some irony in the possibility that Africa’s meat consumption could head up by necessity as ours heads down. A new report paints a bleak picture for African ag: Using climate models, they determined that if carbon emissions remain high by 2050, the number of reliable crop growing days would fall below 90 for almost 1 million square kilometers of arid and semi-arid lands in Africa. With fewer carbon emissions, the number of growing days would still fall below 90 for some 500,000 square kilometers (124 million acres), the study found. Maize, the most widely grown staple crop in Africa, “will basically no longer be possible” to cultivate with fewer than 90 days to grow, the study said. Even millet, a staple grain in Africa considered to be a drought-tolerant crop, would be at risk of crop failure in areas unable to meet the 90-day mark, the researchers found., authored by the livestock insitute, admittedly a biases source, paints an interesting picture of the future of agriculture on the African continent. The study goes on to observe that cattle could still thrive on land too dry and hot for crops. If you pasture them, that is, since the whole point is that you couldn’t grow feed grains on that land anymore. Now, I don’t take this study’s assertion at face value since it was done by the International Livestock Research Institute, which, though funded by governments and the UN (along with other “private sector entities”) clearly has in interest in promoting, you know, livestock. And of course, their analysis for what qualifies as a “reliable crop growing day” would depend on the style of agriculture. Still, there’s no denying that Africa is going to get hotter and drier. I don’t think you’ll see land like that supporting CAFOs, but small-scale, possibly subsistence level, livestock farming may remain common there at the same time as Western prices for meat go through the roof. If nothing else, this is worth some more attention.

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The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act single-handedly upended many long-standing retirement rules when it became effective on January 1, 2020. Shockingly, the SECURE Act was pushed to the back burner when all the world was impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Only three months after SECURE was introduced to the American public, a second and equally enormous piece of legislation was passed – the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. How will history remember 2020? That is yet to be written and out of our control. How will your clients remember you and the actions you took during these trying times? It is said that crisis does not build character—it reveals it. Leading financial advisors, those who take the reins during one of the most uncertain and difficult periods in American history, need to be knowledgeable about both the SECURE and CARES Acts. As a leader, you must proactively communicate, educate and guide your clients through the morass. Here is what you need to know:

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Hi, I’m Jess, an outdoor enthusiast based in Seattle. I grew up exploring the Pacific Northwest, and early on was infected with the travel bug. I tried to suppress my wanderlust in pursuit of a traditional career path, but after a short stint as a lawyer, I left the confines of my office to get back in touch with my roots. Now, I wander the world taking photos, making memories, and sharing my love for travel with others! Before you go, make sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss out on new blog posts, upcoming events, and other fun travel resources!

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In today’s Web, being online seldom means being present. Browsing doesn’t mean reading. Following hardly means connecting. Posting certainly doesn’t mean articulating. Commenting rarely means conversing. Listening doesn’t mean comprehending. Watching never meant absorbing. And likes don’t mean anything anyway. We largely live an internet without intent. We succumb to the attention economy because it has hijacked our ways of production and value exchange by tapping into deep-seated psychological, evolutionary behaviors, traits that were never meant to face the incessant floods of our digital lives. Some of us just let things be, and manage to do whatever it is they want to do next on their phones or laptops. I envy them. Many of us don’t even think about escaping because they enjoy the instant validation loops. I feel sorry for them. Some, like me, have an anxiety-driven desire to grasp the means and ways in which they live on the Web. So that we can craft it to our needs, hone it to our liking, and control it against our detriment. I don’t know about you but I’ve had enough of all the digital nonsense that gradually degrade my focus and intellect with engineered dopamine hits. Even though my digital living has been fairly focused for years, most of these measures like not having social media apps on my phone and turning off most notifications increasingly felt like workarounds. You see, as an independent space writer, I still manually posted and browsed some things on social media, and played more such games, just so my articles reach some more people. But there’s the trap. Even when it works, it comes at costs to healths of the self. Why can’t I just work hard to write an article, publish it on my (relevant) blog—which auto-distributes to my email and RSS subscribers—and call it a day? I can then sleep, walk, eat, rest, whatever. The law of diminishing returns must outweigh the FOMO. The solution thus is to double down on living the Web in ways that I already know are effective and mindful. And so a month ago I endeavored to sequentially simplify my entire Web presence to that end. Here’s what my active Internet footprint looks like now. I don’t want to wake up to a social media timeline of any sort No, not even the ethical ones like Mastodon or Micro.blog. Heck, I don’t want a separate timeline for videos (YouTube) or podcasts either. Or one for news or newsletters. Everything, and I mean everything, that I want to follow or subscribe to from anywhere on the Internet goes into my organized RSS reader because of its unmatched efficiency and control. Now I have a single feed to check, which I do when I want to or need to. It doesn’t notify or nag me, doesn’t screw up the order of posts, and doesn’t recommend things. It can be trusted to do nothing on its own. No posting on social media, or even my microblog Most people don’t blog, sadly, but tend to have three places to post: a Twitter-like network, an Instagram-like visual space, and LinkedIn. But microblogging is a terribly contextually deprived way to create and consume things, one hiding behind a gratification trap. It often felt like I’m sharing purposeful things there but had the interface not artificially limited me to 300 or 500 characters—and had I not been writing for (algorithmic) reader reactions—I often had more nuance and references to share. And so I’ll not post on any social media. I shall only blog now, a slower but more thoughtful way to communicate publicly. This way I also own the connection to my readers based on open technologies that have stood the test of time: Email and RSS. Speaking of blogs, I have only two now There’s my professional space blog, and there’s the general Journal J which you’re reading. I don’t want to waste time and mental effort thinking which post should go on which blog and which social networks. Now the question never comes up. For people who followed or subscribed to specific topics on my previously several blogs, I haven’t forgotten you! You can still opt-in and opt-out of specific categories via both email or RSS. Thanks to Manu, Kev, and Disha for helping me figure this out. Oh, and I merged my website and professional blog too. The idea is one should be able to simply visit jatan.space, and within one click read my latest space posts, navigate to key topics, read about me, or contact me. You can now. Stop basic automated blog sharing to socials Okay, this is the part where I’ve been cheating a little bit but hear me out. I have long been using dlvr.it, a web service that shares links to your new blog posts on social networks using your RSS feed. As such, I’d waste no time posting, and people can still follow me on those places. It sounded perfect. And so I used to have my blog posts auto-shared to over a dozen social networks this way. But it also meant I had to keep checking these places for interactions, which is exactly the dumb ape trait I’m trying to avoid. So I’ve now reduced the auto-shares to one network. I might kill that too if I don’t like the vibe. Again, go email or RSS. It will even survive AI. Just email me We all know how useful social media comments are overall. Some networks start off great but the moment they’re popular it all goes downhill. Blog comments have gone the spam way in the last decade. Enough of pointless roller coaster rides. Throughout these years, email has remained the best medium on the Web to deeply connect and converse with people. It’s not going anywhere. Which is why both my blogs now more prominently feature links and buttons to email me. Write to me to say hi or share your thoughts: Private messengers also remain a good option but if you need to have my contact, you likely already do. In some cases you don’t need to but do anyway. Discover the Web via Kagi I can write a whole article on why I use the paid but powerful search engine called Kagi but suffice to say for now that the level of control it offers for search coupled with its default penalizing of ad-riddled and SEO-spam sites makes my day-to-day work a whole lot easier than Google or other search engines ever did. Kagi also allows searching only conversations within forums and social networks, should I want to gauge people’s reactions on a topic. It can search for podcast episodes too, meaning I don’t need a podcast app for that occasional listen. Moreover, Kagi makes for delightful digital treks by making it easier to find niche or themed websites. Using it is like going back to the early days of the Internet, where a string of inquisitive searches would land you on unique sites you could spend hours on. Yes, just browsing the Internet can feel fun again. Wake up to my Kindle Now that I have these carefully curated web experiences, what do I do with so much that I can be curious about? Send to my Kindle. Any article, webpage or PDF that I don’t need to read immediately but want to at some point, I typically send to my Kindle. Waking up to an e-reader not only spares your brain from the modern digital mess but it doesn’t strain your eyes either. It also makes for good breaks during a working day, and leisurely readings on holidays. The core problem with achieving this state of reading zen was that Amazon’s default methods of sending stuff to the Kindle are awful. It often results in broken content and layouts. This is where the indie service KTool takes care of everything with its great web app, browser extension, and mobile app. I’ve been curating sets of articles, wikipedia pages, and ebooks to consume this way, and it’s just joyful. So there it is, my digital detox. Thoughts?

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Pete Corona is currently a Director, Original Series at Netflix where he focuses on developing English-language television. A passionate advocate for inclusion, he recently helped guide the company’s partnership for two new initiatives to support emerging Latinx creators – the LALIFF Inclusion Fellowship, which offered production grants to five Afro Latino directors, and the NALIP Latino Lens: Narrative Short Film Incubator for Women of Color, which will provide support for four Latinx or women of color writers and/or directors as they work to create an original short film. Most recently he was named Media Play’s 40 under 40 and was a panelist at the White House’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Prior to Netflix, Pete was Executive Director of Development for Marvel Television Studios where he oversaw the development and launch of new series. As an independent producer, he also sold several projects to ITV Studios America and produced an Emmy-nominated series for YouTube Red. In 2014, he helped build the scripted department for the newly consolidated American hub of UK-based all3media and was elevated to interim head of scripted development when Discovery, Inc. acquired the company in 2015. Pete also worked for producer Liz Goldwyn, granddaughter of Hollywood legend Samuel Goldwyn, and producers Gavin Polone and Judy Hofflund. Prior to that, he worked as an agent’s assistant at Creative Artists Agency (CAA) before working on A&E’s first scripted series, THE CLEANER. A California native, Pete graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in Communication Studies.

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Located along three miles of shoreline along the Rogue River, Valley of the Rogue State Park is home to lakes, caves, music festivals, and even shopping. Visiting is an experience you won’t want to miss! Made famous by novelist Zane Grey, Valley of the Rogue State Park is a lush oasis in southern Oregon. The park contains a 1.25-mile trail that allows you to stroll along the river’s edge. The river is also accessible for boating and fishing. The park is a short distance from many other attractions located in and near the Rogue Valley and makes a great home base for visiting the Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve, Crater Lake National Park, and more. The area surrounding the park is home to museums and shops, too, if you need a break from the outdoors! If you’re in need of an adrenaline rush, Rogue Valley Zip Line is located right near the park! The zip line crosses 80 acres of verdant property, starting with short intro lines and gradually including lines for advanced zipping. The zip line is the only one in the United States that is fully wheelchair accessible, so people of all abilities are able to enjoy this adventure. They also have a general store—take home a souvenir to remind you of your great adventure! Rogue Valley Overnight RV Park is a fun site to bed down during your trip across Oregon, with spacious sites, free wifi, cable hookups, a laundry room, and more. And, at just $26.00 a night, it's super affordable, too. Make reservations in advance for a stay at the campground, which provides access for rafting, fishing, and even boating, and is also just a short drive from southern Oregon's wine country! Home to some of the best burgers in Oregon, Jimmy’s Classic Drive-In is a great stop on a warm summer night. It has been operating since the 1960s, and has kept its timeless interior throughout the decades. The restaurant boasts a made-to-order menu of items, and burgers are crafted fresh. The sauces and dressings are all made from scratch, too. Make sure to dip your onion rings in Jimmy’s fresh ranch dressing made from real buttermilk, and enjoy one of the joint’s delicious milkshakes. Jimmy’s offers 18 different flavors, including lemonade and “chilla” (a delicious chocolate and vanilla mix). The Rogue River runs 215 miles from Crater Lake to the Pacific Ocean. A specific stretch of the Rogue, beginning seven miles west of Grants Pass and ending 11 miles east of Gold Beach, has been designated as the “National Wild and Scenic” portion, and for a good reason! The river is home to a variety of wildlife, such as black bears, bald eagles, herons, and river otters. The river also has a challenging white-water section, which is great for rafting. Book an excursion from a local outfitter if you're a novice rafter, and they'll help you learn the ropes! From a zip through Oregon’s treetops to classic burgers, Valley of the Rogue State Park offers a multitude of activities and attractions. It’s a great home base for your memorable visit to Oregon! Airstream is on the road! Join us and explore of our community's favorite road trips and amazing places below.

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JUNE 29, 2023 #20: Why Clients Hire You Most coaches think that clients hire them because of the information they deliver. Other coaches think they get hired because of the transformation they provide. And some of that may be true, but there’s another KEY reason people hire you – which I share in this episode. I also share how to use this to attract more clients… as well as a big mistake coaches often make that stops people from hiring them as a coach – so you can avoid it. Links/Resources mentioned on the show:

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Nurture groups provide an intervention that is safe, calm, predictable and purposeful for children with emotional stress and behaviour difficulties. Children learn social and emotional skills from nurturing adults who actively work toward successful reintegration. Nurture groups are founded on evidence-based practice and offer a short-term, inclusive, focused intervention that is successful in the long term. Children attend nurture groups but remain an active part of the class, spend appropriate times within the nurture group according to their need and typically return full time to their own class within two to four terms. Nurture groups assess learning and social and emotional needs and provide support to remove the barriers to learning.

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Stephen Sera Studio I am a sculptor, I come from generations of sculptors. I’ve worked in graphics, industrial design, and as a photographer I spent years in France where photography and sculpture are both native arts. Once Back In New York I came home to metal. I’ve made furniture; architectural ornament; Jewelry, (selling through the American Museum of Art and Design.) To a sculptor, it’s all sculpture. My pieces are each unique and of museum quality, using techniques from all ages and arts. My work is my signature.

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Angel number 77777 is a divine message from your guardian angels reassuring you of your intelligence, wisdom, and skills. Use this angelic sign as the push you need to expand your horizons and seek new experiences with confidence. The celestial beings sent this number sequence as a reminder to be optimistic when you’re faced with life’s challenges. They want you to let go of negativity and embrace the talented and capable person you are inside. Approach all aspects of your life with the spirit of hard work, determination, and accepting things as they come. With a positive mindset, you will find the success you desire in this life. Continue reading to learn more about the power and meaning behind angel number 77777 and the messages it has for you. Table of Contents Angel Number 77777 Meaning and Significance Angel number 77777 gains its meaning and significance from the repetition of the number 7. When a single digit appears multiple times in an angelic numeral, its energy is amplified exponentially. In numerology, number 7 is highly spiritual and is considered the bridge between human beings and the celestial world. It resonates with the vibrations of spiritual awakening and enlightenment and the power of connection to the divine realm. This lucky number delivers the message that your guardian angels are always there to offer you divine guidance if you embrace your spiritual side and reach out to them for advice and wisdom. The number 7 also prompts you to connect with your inner self and find your passion in life. Its message encourages you to nurture your talents and abilities and discover your true life’s purpose. Angel number 77777 takes the energies of the repeated number 7 and intensifies their meaning. It conveys that it’s time to be brave and step forward into a new chapter in your life. The angelical beings want you to let go of limiting beliefs about yourself and the world around you. It’s time to leave your comfort zone and seek out new life experiences that allow you to grow and develop as a person. Through the 77777 angel number, your angels also advise you to have a positive attitude when you experience hardship or challenges. During difficult times, maintain your self-control and have faith in the lessons these obstacles will teach you. To ensure you remain on the right path for future successes, open yourself up to the power of the Universe. With your angels by your side, you will finally see how far you can go! What Does Angel Number 77777 Mean Spiritually? The spiritual significance of angel number 77777 is related to the connection between the Earthly and Heavenly realms. This numerical sequence is infused with such divine energy, and those who see it are on the right track to receiving blessings, abundance, and more miracles from the celestial beings. It is also an extremely positive sign indicating that the divine realm wants to offer you guidance and support. Your angels want you to harness your spiritual energy to connect with your inner voice and intuition and discover your true vision, values, and beliefs. Commit to spiritual practices such as yoga, prayer, or meditation to forge a deeper connection with yourself and your spirit guides. Through this, you can access your inner wisdom and find the courage to pursue your passions and interests. What is the Symbolism of Angel Number 77777? The symbolic message of angel number 77777 highlights the importance of appreciating what you have and accepting everything (and everyone) as they are. Showing gratitude for what you already possess will help you remove pessimism and negativity from your life. Embracing an optimistic mindset also enables you to focus on fulfilling your life’s mission and achieving your spiritual goals. Not everything in life will work out the way you want it to, and there will always be external things affecting your life beyond your control. If you can recognize this and learn to accept things as they come, you may become more resilient and capable of overcoming the challenges you face. Your guardian angel wants you to know that you have everything within you to succeed in life. You have been blessed with intelligence, wisdom, talents, and skills – now it’s time to develop your self-mastery and continue working diligently to realize your greatest ambitions. Why Do I Keep Seeing Number 77777? Angel numbers are spiritual symbols sent directly from the divine realm to guide you towards the right life path and help you find your life purpose. You have seen the number sequence 77777 for a reason, and its presence in your life suggests that it’s time to start believing in yourself and your abilities. Release yourself from the emotional burden of self-doubt and remove anything from your life that no longer serves to move you forward. While life will never be completely stress-free, undertaking positive efforts to build strength and resilience will help you create a happy life for yourself. This angelic numeral is a good sign of positive changes to come, and with hard work and focus, you can receive good fortune in this life. You just have to have faith in your abilities and trust that with the right mindset, you can make your dreams come true. What Does Angel Number 77777 Mean In Love? The appearance of angel number 77777 will greatly impact your love life as its vibrational energies reveal the importance of a stable and harmonious relationship. Stability and balance in a relationship facilitate better healing and healthier behaviors, offer you a greater sense of purpose, and make you less responsive to psychological stress. All these factors play important roles in helping you make full use of your talents and in realizing your goals and ambitions in life. To achieve harmony in your relationship, provide space for open communication where you both feel comfortable expressing your wants and needs. Spend quality time with your partner and encourage them to pursue their interests and passions. When conflict arises, be mindful of your response and avoid uncontrolled reactions. You can’t avoid feeling negative emotions when faced with relationship issues, but you can control how you react when they happen. Allow each other forgiveness and the room to learn from mistakes so you can grow into better partners for one another. If you treat your partner with appreciation and respect for the person they are, you can expect the same from them. Build your relationship on a solid foundation of love, honesty, and consideration, and you can create a satisfying and happy life together. The spiritual energy of your angels and the Ascended Masters is infused in the secret meaning and symbolism of the 77777 angel number. Your angels want to empower you to pursue your passions with self-belief and a positive outlook. They truly believe that you have the inner strength, quick wit, and determination to manifest your desires. It’s time to take charge of your destiny and harness your own spiritual energy to stop letting fears, doubts, or worries prevent you from achieving your goals. It’s up to you to dig deep and bring your talents and skills to the surface. You have everything you need within you to realize your dreams and build the life you deserve.

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Gastropods, or univalves, are the largest and most successful class of molluscs. 60,000–75,000 known living species belong to it. Most of are marine, but many live in freshwater or on land. Their fossil record goes back to the later Cambrian. Slugs and snails, abalones, limpets, cowries, conches, top shells, whelks, and sea slugs are all gastropods. The gastropods are in origin sea-floor predators, though they did evolve into many other habitats. General description change Most members have a shell, which is in one piece and coiled or spiralled; it usually opens on the right hand side (viewed with the shell apex pointing up). Some species have an operculum, a lid or trapdoor to close the shell. In some, the slugs, the shell is absent, and the body is streamlined. The best-known gastropods are land slugs and snails, but more than half of all species live in a marine environment. Marine gastropods include herbivores, detritus feeders, carnivores and a few ciliary feeders, in which the radula is reduced or absent. The radula is usually adapted to the food that a species eats. The simplest gastropods are the limpets and abalones, both herbivores that use their hard radulas to rasp at seaweeds on rocks. Many marine gastropods are burrowers and have siphons or tubes that extend from the mantle and sometimes the shell. These act as snorkels, enabling the animal to continue to draw in a water current containing oxygen and food into their bodies. The siphons are also used to detect prey from a distance. These gastropods breathe with gills. Some freshwater species and almost all terrestric species have developed lungs. Gastropods from several different families are called sea slugs. They are often flamboyantly coloured. This may be either as a warning if they are poisonous or to camouflage them on the corals and seaweeds where many of them live. Their gills are often feathery plumes on their backs. This is what gives the name to the nudibranchs. Nudibranchs with smooth or warty backs have no visible gill mechanisms and respiration may take place directly through the skin. A few of the sea slugs are herbivores and some are carnivores. Many have distinct dietary preferences and regularly occur in association with certain species. The taxonomy of the Gastropoda is under constant revision: two major revisions have been published in the last twenty years. There will certainly be other revisions using the data from DNA sequencing. At present, the taxonomy of the Gastropoda may differ from author to author. According to modern cladism, the taxonomy of the Gastropoda should be written in terms of strictly monophyletic groups. That means only one lineage of gastropods in each group. It will be difficult to do this, and still have a practical taxonomy for working biologists. Classifying animals in practice means using morphology (what they look like). But there are differences between the older groupings got from morphology, and those based on genome sequences. Convergent evolution, which has occurred often in gastropods, may account for this. This was the traditional classification into four subclasses: Geological history change The first gastropods were exclusively marine. The first of the group appeared in the Upper Cambrian (Chippewaella, Strepsodiscus). By the Ordovician period the gastropods were a varied group present in a few aquatic habitats. Commonly, fossil gastropods from the rocks of the early Palaeozoic era are too poorly preserved for accurate identification. Still, the Silurian genus Poleumita contains fifteen identified species. Fossil gastropods are less common during the Palaeozoic era than bivalves. Most of the gastropods of that era belong to primitive groups. A few of these groups still survive today. By the Carboniferous period many of the shapes seen in living gastropods can be matched in the fossil record. Despite these similarities in appearance, the majority of these older forms are not directly related to living forms. It was during the Mesozoic era that the ancestors of many of the living gastropods evolved. One of the earliest known terrestrial (land-dwelling) gastropods is Maturipupa which is found in the Coal measures of the Carboniferous period in Europe. In the case of the common fossil Bellerophon, from Carboniferous limestones in Europe, it is not known whether it is a gastropod or not. In rocks of the Mesozoic era gastropods are more common as fossils and their shell is often well preserved. Their fossils occur in beds of both freshwater and marine environments. The Purbeck Marble of the Jurassic period and the Sussex Marble of the early Cretaceous, which both occur in southern England, are limestones containing the tightly packed remains of the pond snail Viviparus. Rocks of the Cainozoic era have very large numbers of gastropod fossils in them. Many of these fossils are closely related to modern living forms. The diversity of the gastropods increased markedly at the beginning of this era, along with that of the bivalves. Gastropods are one of the groups that record the changes in fauna caused by the advance and retreat of the ice sheets during the Pleistocene epoch. Gastropod pages change - Such as the Western Interior Seaway or various mangrove and seagrass meadows - Page, Louise R. 2006. Modern insights on gastropod development: reevaluation of the evolution of a novel body plan. Integrative and Comparative Biology 46, 134–143. Archived 2009-04-12 at the Wayback Machine - Götting, Klaus-Jürgen (1994). "Schnecken". In Becker U. Ganter S. Just C. & Sauermost R. (ed.). Lexikon der Biologie. Heidelberg: Spektrum Akademischer Verlag. ISBN 3-86025-156-2. - Ponder W.F. & Lindberg D.R. 1996. Gastropod phylogeny—challenges for the 90s. p135–154. In: Taylor J. (ed) Origin and evolutionary radiation of the Mollusca. Oxford University Press, Oxford. - Ponder W. & Lindberg D.R. 1997. Towards a phylogeny of gastropod molluscs: an analysis using morphological characters. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 119: 83–265. - Bouchet P. & Rocroi J-P. (eds) 2005. Classification and nomenclator of gastropod families. Malacologia: International Journal of Malacology, 47 (1–2). ConchBooks: Hackenheim, Germany. ISBN 3-925919-72-4 - Jeffery, Paul 2001. Suprageneric classification of class GASTROPODA. The Natural History Museum, London. Other websites change - Conchology.be consult over 2,100,000 figured gastropods and other shells - Gastropod Classification compiled by Paul Jeffery - International Code of Zoological Nomenclature 4th edition, 2000 Archived 2004-08-10 at the Wayback Machine - Gastropods in captivity Archived 2007-07-03 at the Wayback Machine - Reconstructions of fossil gastropods at www.emilydamstra.com Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine

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Can you believe it? We’ve made it through an entire year. And to celebrate, the Classics gang takes a break from comic coverage to take a look through the DeLorean’s rearview mirror at how the show began. But after a few minutes of that, it’s time to break out your DVD players as we watch Spider-Man (2002) with an in-film movie commentary. Hope you enjoy, and we’ll be back with regular comic coverage next episode!

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Local Galway band Telebox have a sound to be reckoned with. Passionate as well as reinforced by the veil of optimism inspired by youth, they’re working towards the preservation of one of the few sacrosanct art forms left: rock ‘n’ roll. We were thrilled to spend an evening chatting with Telebox about their journey thus far, what playing together means to them, and what lays on the horizon for the band. Telebox is composed of four members; Joe Kelly on vocals and guitar, Stevie Healy on drums, Eoin Killeen on bass, and Conall Ó Floinn on guitar. They started playing together in April of 2022. Since then, they’ve been steadfast in spreading joy through their music. “Being able to connect with others and share this is what I love so much about being in a band,” notes Stevie. The vibrance they exude shouldn’t be confused with naivety - their grasp on the world is real, and their message is indisputable. From left to right// Conall Ó Floinn, Stevie Healy, Eoin Killeen, and Joe Kelly There’s clarity of thought found through their creative process. “It’s sometimes difficult to really say how you feel about something” says Conall, “but when you put a chord to it, it makes an awful lot more sense.” There’s also a discernible notion of comfort found in music; that’s something Telebox hones in on. Eoin says, “I just like making things that exude the feeling of, that’s nice.. I want people to listen to the things we play and think, that’s really great.” Music can be the solace in the universal, the language that unites. It can tear the inside of us apart, while simultaneously acting as the bandage on the open wound. While their songs find their genesis in truth and realism, the resolute feeling is the indiscernible experience of longing that encourages our efforts to connect with one another. Their most recent singles, Signs of Joy and Platonic Plague, veil that desire for connection in energetic and upbeat tunes. They hope to make music that reflects inward, but also encourages people to, as Joe puts it, “fuckin’ dance, move, this is a wonderful thing.” When they take to the stage, the cover of individualism is shed. This is a place where their collective talents unite each other, and the audience. To attain that, dialogue proves vital. “One of my lines was… I don't care if you hit someone, kiss someone, or spit on someone. I said something like that at the gig and all I saw were my mother’s eyes looking at me… but I just think it’s about letting loose,” says Joe. Even in these moments of fervent expression in the hunt for understanding, parental influence is indispensable. This is just the beginning for the band. With more upcoming gigs and an EP on the way, Telebox are claiming their spot on the stages of Galway and in the airwaves as well. “There is lots to come soon from us” says Stevie, “...we are so excited for people to finally get a chance to hear more of our music.” Their effort to connect has been fruitful, their sound is curiously addictive. What sustains this, is the true devotion they have for making music with each other and then sharing it with the world. To stay up to date on everything upcoming from Telebox, you can find their Instagram @_telebox_ Photos courtesy of Telebox Feature Photo by Leo SeoighthePublished on Updated on

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Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and is known as the economic and cultural hub. It is one of Europe’s major industrial and financial capitals. Besides, it is one of the most delightful and fascinating places in Switzerland for tourists. This city has innumerable attractions, including an old town that is well-preserved and retains the Renaissance and medieval buildings, dozens of museums, and a lot of art in and out of museums that can keep every art lover happy for a week. Surely, there are more than 5 brilliant tourist attractions in Zurich, but this list includes the must-visits’ highlights and must-visits. All these places narrate the exciting history of Switzerland, you can enjoy the open beautiful parks, the breathtaking views and so much more. Day trips from Zurich can give you a lot more places to explore and is an amazing way to capture a lot in a short while. 1. The Lake Zurich This is the favorite playground for tourists and is the main focal point for Zurich. The entire Lake Zurich is lined with parks and promenades. The locals jog here, catch the sun, picnics and take a swim in the lake. But the best way to enjoy the lake is by taking the cruises from where you can catch the beautiful view of the Glarus Alps. Keep an eye out for the Burkliplatz steamer landing. The Limmat flows at this point from the lake. Burkliplatz and Bellevueplats are connected by the Quaibrucke that crosses the river. 2. The Old Town Between the financial powerhouse city of Zurich is this neighborhood with narrow streets rising on the river’s sides and filled with historic charm. The Old Town has retained its medieval structures. You can head up the Munstergasse, and you will reach the Napfgasse – the headquarters of money-changers during the 14th and 15th centuries. You can visit the Haus Zum Napt that has furnished rooms with fine interiors in Renaissance style. 3. Swiss National Museum It looks like a castle, and this neo-gothic museum is an excellent attraction for tourists. It stores the rich history and cultural artifacts of the country. These count up to around 820,000 of them. The collection covers works of silversmith, gold, industrial antiques, textiles, costumes, metalwork, clock and watches, jewelry, sleighs, and crafts. The museum also holds medieval paintings that are particularly interesting, just like their collection of old stained glass. 4. The Rhine falls The biggest waterfall in Europe and one of the main focuses in Zurich, Rhine falls is a must-visit. The Rhine falls is situated 47km north of Zurich on the High RhIne. It is located somewhere between the villages Laufen-Uhwiesen/Dachsen and Neuhausen am Rheinfall. A well-known town is also located around the area named Schaffhausen. Rhine Falls can be viewed from three viewing platforms. The names of these platforms are Kanzeli, Belvedere, and Fischnets. This is Zurich’s “Main Street” and is the busiest pedestrianized Bahnhofstrasse. This stretched from the train station to the head of the lake at Burkliplatz. This is one of the most attractive shopping streets, which spreads at a length of 1,200 meters. It is enlivened by public art, trees, fountains, and unique architecture. Most of the shops in this line are filled with fashions, furs, jewelry, and high-end products. The buildings and their windows and structure alone make the place very popular among the visitors and locals. It is a great place to even simply stroll and enjoy the environment. Just words are never enough to describe the beauty of Switzerland and its cities. Mountains and foothills cover most parts of the country. Anywhere that your eyes can go, the views never fall short to impress. As mentioned earlier, every place here is worth a visit. The most dynamic places in Europe of all time are located in Zurich. From the medieval valleys to soaring heights of the Alps and the popular Jungfrau region, Zurich has it all. So, if you are ready to spare a few days or even more, the time can always feel short with so many places to go to. This includes just the highlights that we think you shouldn’t miss and will be worth your experience.

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My favourite place to be is alone with you. Creativity is the power to connect the seemingly unconnected. -William Plomer About the Author: Trish Trish is an unrepentantly weird girl, who very much likes to write and fix things. Her preference is to be barefoot and laughing, given the option. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

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TS Galaxy Football Club stretched their unbeaten run in 2022 to three games on Tuesday when they shared the spoils with AmaZulu at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium. The two teams played out to a 0-0 stalemate. The Rockets are yet to taste defeat in the new year. They have recorded two victories and one draw in three outings across all the competitions. The head coach at the club Sead Ramovic is happy with the progress at Galaxy. “We didn’t start the game well. We settle to the game after 15 minutes. We had a great opportunity to score but we didn’t convert that chance. AmaZulu also created chances. In the end, I think, it was a well-deserved point,” Ramovic explained. After 19 league matches, Galaxy is now 13th on the log with 17 points. “I’m satisfied with the progress of the team. We are heading in the right direction but we shouldn’t be in the comfort zone. We have to be prepared to work hard. It is important to do our job better and improve as a team,” he added. On Wednesday, the Rockets will lock horns against the log-leaders, Mamelodi Sundowns. “We have to keep collecting points. We still have eleven games in front of us. It is not easy at all.” Ramovic detailed.

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Qi (pronounced chee) is the vital force that is the source of all life. It is the basis of Chinese Medicine and is what gives us life and provides animation. When qi flows smoothly through the meridians of the body, like a gentle breeze through the tree tops, we feel healthy and alive. When qi is stagnant, similar to a dam blocking the flow of a river, it disrupts the flow of energy and circulation to the downstream tissues. Alternately, when there is not enough qi, akin to a dried-up riverbed, there is not enough energy and blood flow to nourish the downstream tissues. Both situations – stagnant qi and deficient qi – can lead to you feeling tired and fatigued. How can you boost your qi to increase your overall vitality and well-being? In Chinese Medicine, there are 3 sources of qi - Lung qi or qing (“ching”) qi is the source of energy that we receive through breath. As you take deep breaths filling the lungs with air, you take in oxygen. The oxygen is transported via the bloodstream to the cells where it is utilized to break down food in order to get the energy you need to survive. Increasing the capacity of your lungs and exercising your lungs daily is essential to boosting your qing qi. Here are a few suggestions to maximize your lung qi - Digestive qi or gu (“goo”) qi is the energy that comes from the food and drink that we consume. Digestive qi relies on the health and strength of our digestive organs and meridians such as the stomach, pancreas, liver and small intestine. Gu qi is dependent on the healthy functioning of these organs to break down the food that we eat and readily assimilate the nutrients. It is these nutrients that provide the building blocks for the activities and daily functioning of our cells. To strengthen your digestive qi – Essence qi or jing qi is the reserve of energy and essence held in the kidneys. The kidneys are considered very important organs in Chinese medicine. They are shaped like kidney beans, each one about 10-15 cm long, and are located on either side of the spine deep in the abdomen. We are born with jing qi, receiving this essense from our parents. We have a finite amount of jing qi. To protect and preserve your jing qi follow these simple tips – Daily exercise, deep breathing, eating a healthy diet, eating throughout the day, maintaining a balanced lifestyle, reducing stress and getting a good amount of sleep are all ways to boost your qi. Try incorporating one of these suggestions for 21 days and see if you feel more alive Acupuncture is a great additional resource to maximizing your energy as it tonifies lung qi, boosts digestive qi and nourishes kidney qi.

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Two Anchorage residents were killed and a North Pole man was injured in the mass shooting Sunday at a Las Vegas country music festival, friends and relatives said Monday. Adrian Murfitt, a 35-year-old Anchorage commercial fisherman, was killed when a bullet hit his neck, said a friend, Brian MacKinnon, who held Murfitt as he died. Dorene Anderson, a recent treasurer of an Anchorage hockey booster club called the "Cowbell Crew," who described herself on social media as a stay-at-home mother, also died in the shootings, according to Facebook posts from friends and a daughter. And Rob McIntosh, a 52-year-old real estate agent from North Pole, was shot several times in the chest and arm, though he was expected to make a full recovery, his wife and daughter said in a phone interview Monday. "My dad said it was terrible — it was like a movie," said McIntosh's 24-year-old daughter, Sydney. Authorities in Las Vegas had not released a list of victims' names late Monday. But the three-day Route 91 Harvest Festival drew a "little city" of Anchorage residents, said Murfitt's mother, Avonna Murfitt. Alaska Gov. Bill Walker said on Facebook that a niece, Audra McCann of Valdez, was at the outdoor concert when the shooting took place. At least two Alaskans from the Interior attended as well — McIntosh and his friend Mike Cronk, a 48-year-old retired teacher from Tok. "When we were in the crowds we would hear people say, 'Oh, I'm a teacher from Wasilla,' or 'I'm here from Alaska.' You could tell a lot of people had traveled down," McCann said in a phone interview Monday. Authorities identified the gunman as Stephen C. Paddock, 64, who was reported to have sprayed bullets at the crowd from a room high in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. At least 59 people were reported killed as of late Monday. McCann, 34, said she'd been at a concert at a different stage earlier in the evening, which meant that she and her boyfriend, Derek Barickman, were at the back of the huge crowd listening to country singer Jason Aldean. She described initially hearing a couple of muffled pops coming from closer to the stage that sounded like a toy or fireworks. But then the sound changed into louder and more consistent fire from what sounded "like an automatic weapon." Barickman threw himself on top of her, and "we could feel shots and wind just blowing past us, just hitting next to us," McCann said. "And then all of a sudden the firing stopped and everyone around us was like, 'Get up! You have to run.' " "Thought it was firecrackers, and the second round of gunshots — you heard the gunfire, and then you hear the bullets hit the ground, and metal and people and stuff," MacKinnon said in a phone interview Monday morning from Las Vegas. Murfitt and MacKinnon, who described the two as best friends, were taking a picture together when a bullet "went through his neck," MacKinnon said. Another bullet that seemed to ricochet up from the ground hit the brim of MacKinnon's own hat, he added. "There's a lot of amazing people — there was nurses, doctors, firemen. Everybody who was at that concert really jumped on it, did everything they could. We just couldn't save him," MacKinnon said. "Sadly, he died in my arms," MacKinnon wrote in a Facebook post. McIntosh, the North Pole real estate agent, took at least three bullets to the chest and one in his arm, though at least one shot was blocked by a rib, his family said. Cronk, who played basketball with McIntosh at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, told ABC News that he almost immediately recognized the sound of gunfire as automatic once it started. He was at the concert on a birthday trip. "Just pretty horrific," Cronk recalled later in a live interview with ABC host George Stephanopoulos. A small group of people hunkered down with McIntosh and other gunshot victims for at least 10 minutes before they decided to move behind the cover of the concert stage, Cronk told another ABC reporter. He and three other men hauled McIntosh over a fence to get there. Cronk said he stabilized his friend by putting compression on his wounds; McIntosh actually put his own finger in one bullet hole. The group then tried to get to a hospital in the bed of a pickup truck. Cronk said he helped one injured man into the truck, only to have him die in his arms. McIntosh's daughter Sydney, in North Pole at the time of the concert, learned of the shooting almost immediately from posts on Twitter and called her dad's phone. Cronk answered — from an ambulance. Cronk told McIntosh that her father had been shot. Rob McIntosh called his family twice before surgery. He remained there for hours overnight and was undergoing another procedure around noon Monday, his wife said. The family planned to fly to Las Vegas on Monday evening. 'It was unreal' McCann said she and her boyfriend ran from the concert without any idea of where they were going, zig-zagging behind vendors amid the "constant" sound of gunfire. They went through a side door of a building into what seemed like a staff hallway, then, when someone ran inside warning of a "shooter," kept going through a tunnel and a hole in a wall. They ended up with another dozen people in what appeared to be a little-used basement, with "exposed pipes" and "rat traps everywhere." "We had no idea where we were," McCann said. There was a pregnant woman and people with torn clothes, marred with dirt and blood. They had no idea what was happening outside, but could hear "running and screaming" and sirens above them, she said. "It was horrible — especially because we thought that a shooter had come in behind us and was in the building," said McCann. A few more people ultimately joined the group in the basement and said they'd heard there were shooters inside the casinos. The group formed a little prayer circle and the men equipped themselves with makeshift weapons — pipes and wrenches — in case "someone came down there," McCann said. The group stayed in the basement, which turned out to be at a resort near the concert, the Tropicana, for more than an hour before they learned it was safe to move. But then they couldn't leave the Tropicana, which was locked down, for another five hours, and McCann and Barickman barely made their flight out of Las Vegas on Monday morning. Nonetheless, McCann said she felt "so thankful and so lucky." "We started playing the 'What if?' game and so many different things could have happened if we'd been stepped on or closer to the stage," said McCann, who was on a work layover near Seattle on her way home. "Our heart just breaks for everyone that doesn't get to go home tonight, or see their families or tell them they're okay." 'Saint of a person' Anderson, the hockey booster and mother from Anchorage, was "one of the victims who did not make it," wrote a daughter, Stefanie Anderson, in a Facebook post. Stefanie Anderson declined to comment, but the post rippled through Anchorage and set off a deluge of sympathetic responses, including on the fan page of the now-defunct Alaska Aces hockey team. Dorene Anderson was treasurer last winter of a nonprofit hockey organization called the "Cowbell Crew," said Marie English, the group's secretary. The group supports the sport at all levels, from youth leagues to the Aces, and hockey was one of Anderson's favorite things outside her family, English said. "She was friendly to everybody. She had a heart of gold. She was just an all-around, wonderful Alaskan," English said in a phone interview. "Dorene Anderson was a saint of person," D.J. Fauske, a longtime friend whose father, Dan Fauske, worked with Anderson's husband at the Alaska Housing Finance Corp., wrote in a Facebook post. "I've watched her daughters grow up to become amazing women and I know they will continue their mom's lasting legacy." Avonna Murfitt, Adrian's mother, said Monday morning that she was still trying to find out where her son's body is and hadn't been contacted by the Red Cross or police. She found out what happened only after reaching MacKinnon, she said. "He said he just didn't have the heart to tell me," Avonna Murfitt said. "I kind of forced him into it." Adrian Murfitt played hockey at Dimond High School, his mother said. He'd just finished a summer of commercial fishing in Chignik, on the Alaska Peninsula, on a boat called the Mary Jane, she added. "One of the best years they've ever had," she said. MacKinnon said Murfitt had flown him to Las Vegas for Sunday night's concert. They were sitting at an Anchorage sports bar three weeks ago and talking about it, and MacKinnon told Murfitt that he wasn't going. But when MacKinnon returned from a trip to the bathroom, "he showed me the phone and he'd already bought tickets, and he was like, 'You're going,' " MacKinnon said. "I was like, 'I'm going.' " On Sunday, MacKinnon said authorities had to talk him into leaving Murfitt's body as the shooting continued. "I just got up and kept looking around — there was just bodies everywhere," MacKinnon said. He and a group of others were rushed into the basement of the Tropicana before he eventually was allowed to return to his hotel room. Asked to describe Murfitt, MacKinnon said he "pretty much is the best dude, ever." "He was always happy. He was always there for his friends," MacKinnon said. "He was always down to help you with a project. He was smart, talented, funny as hell. He was just a top-notch friend."

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Prayer Fuels Mission A Message from the Directors 2021, here we are! With Covid-19 hitting the global community in such rapidity, our daily activities were abruptly interrupted, and the familiar demands were also removed. This should acutely draw us to prioritise time to pray with a single purpose for God’s divine plan. How else will we be able to carry out His work through us? – God has a perfect plan and He’ll change His mind if we don’t want it. Malachi 3:6 says, “For I am the Lord, I do not change.” This is a reference to God’s character that He doesn’t change. One of the greatest lessons from the book of Malachi is to trust in our unchanging God. He’s ever the same, yesterday, today and forever. He is gracious, suffers long and is merciful. God loves the sinner, but He hates sin and longs for the day he will be saved. So, does prayer change our immutable God? God is unchangeable, He doesn’t change His mind or will, His attributes are not compromised. But it doesn’t imply that He doesn’t change His mind concerning His acts, which are not unchanging. Therefore our prayer affects God’s action, but it doesn’t affect His Person nor His principles. God is not incapable of modifying His plans if He chooses. We take on God's desire because we are renewed and prioritise to think like Him. The power of our prayer becomes as strong as the agreement behind them, with one another, and with heaven only when we are united with Christ. When we participate with His Spirit in a bond of fellowship that’s so deep until we think like one person on the same things. This agreement and oneness with the Holy Spirit infusing our prayers, are backed with heaven’s full authority. We take on God’s desire because we are renewed and prioritise to think like Him. We read of many instances where God changed His intents when the righteous prayed. He changed His mind lest we forfeit the promise and inheritance in our day. To the city of Nineveh, God said if they repent, He will relent but if they do not, he will do such and such, and that was God’s mind. God was unchanging when punishing sin, and in rewarding repentance He blessed the Ninevites. It may have seemed to men as if God had changed his mind, but it wasn’t God who changed, it was the Ninevites who changed. When Abraham stood before the Lord praying for Lot and his family in Sodom, he pleaded to the Lord to reconsider His plan to destroy the twin evil cities. Genesis 18:16-33 details Abraham’s intercession, asking the Lord not to destroy the cities if he found 50 righteous people. God agreed. But Abraham couldn’t find 50 righteous people, even 10 righteous people could not be found. Ultimately, God did move in judgement and destroyed both cities. Abraham taught us this one lesson that he could reason with God in prayer. In Exodus 32:9-10, Moses understood this well. God was on the verge of destroying the whole nation of Israel and He proposed starting over with Moses. But Moses pleaded with God to spare the people from His judgement and reminded God of His promise and plan. Exodus 32:14, "So the Lord relented from the harm which He said He would do to His people.” We don't need an army of prayer warriors, but the prayer of the righteous who knows and understands God's heart. When the Lord relented from the course He had purposed, the New Living Translation describes it this way, “So the Lord changed his mind about the terrible disaster he had threatened to bring on his people.” Again, Moses taught us that he could reason with God in prayer, and we see God changing His mind. One human being standing in this vast universe, like a little speck of dust on this earth, called on the God of all creation to change His mind about the destiny of one nation. God was listening and He cared. So when Moses prayed, God changed His mind. Oft-times, we don’t need an army of prayer warriors, but the prayer of the righteous who knows and understands God’s heart. Our prayer is the means whereby a change in the events of human affairs can occur and one man can make a difference. We do not pray to produce a change in God because it is intended to change us! If spiritual blessings are received through prayers, then our prayers are important. If God has determined thus, then our spiritual walk with God is of utmost importance. Therefore, since God has appointed for us to come into spiritual blessings, as Christians we need to develop a prayer life, and this would be the greatest incentive for prayer. Finally, we do not pray to produce a change in God because it is intended to change us! Prayer affects us, not God. Prayer fuels mission, God’s mission in and through us! Andrew Murray put it this way, “Each time, before you intercede, be quiet first, and worship God in His glory. Think of what He can do, and how He delights to hear the prayers of His redeemed people. Think of your place and privilege in Christ and expect great things!” In Christ alone we serve, Pastors Tuck Yoong and Daphne Yang Directors

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Build a Better Body Image with Our Baltimore Personal Trainers The quest for a “perfect body” is shared by billions of people all over the world. Guess what? You can stop looking. There is no such thing as a perfect body. Is dissatisfaction with what you see in the mirror interfering with your ability to enjoy life to its fullest? Hopefully, the answer to that question is “no.” But even if it is “yes”, you have the power to change things for the better from the inside out, starting right now! Here’s a closer look at why body image is so important, along with something you can do to turn any body image negative into a huge positive. It’s time to look in the mirror and love the skin you’re in. Why Body Image Matters Everywhere you look today you’re bombarded with images of beautiful people with “perfect” bodies. While this used to be limited to what was on television and in magazines, the digital age has completely changed the body image game — and not for the better. From social media to selfies, the appearance imperative has never been stronger or more omnipresent. But it’s not just the media that’s to blame. Also playing a role in poor body image is your mirror! Explains Psychology Today, “When we habitually look in the mirror to check and adjust how we look on the outside, we can also get in the habit of ignoring how we’re actually feeling on the inside…We begin to see ourselves as things when we look in the mirror — instead of as real people.” Do not let yourself fall into that mental trap. Remember that you are so much more than an object in a mirror! Why does body image matter so much anyway? University of Florida exercise psychologist and co-author Heather Hausenblas, co-author of the study, “Effects of Exercise Interventions on Body Image,” published in the Journal of Health Psychology, notes: “Body dissatisfaction is a huge problem in our society and is related to all sorts of negative behavior including yo-yo dieting, smoking, taking steroids and undergoing cosmetic surgery. It affects men and women and all ages, starting with kids who are as young as five years old saying they don’t like how their bodies look.” Embracing Better Body Image With the media’s representation of near-impossible standard of beauty, it’s easy to get caught up in the false expectation that reaching a particular weight loss or exercise goal will lead to satisfaction. As it turns out, however, this is not the case. In fact, Hausenblas and her team determined that attaining fitness-related milestones actually has no impact on body image. However, something else does: the mere act of exercising. (To start exercising today, sign up for a trial pass.) Explained Hausenblas, “You would think that if you become more fit that you would experience greater improvements in terms of body image, but that’s not what we found. It may be that the requirements to receive the psychological benefits of exercise, including those relating to body image, differ substantially from the physical benefits.” The overall takeaway for those looking to enjoy better comprehensive health through better body image? As McMaster University kinesiology professor Kathleen Martin Ginis told UF News: “This is an important study because it shows that doing virtually any type of exercise, on a regular basis, can help people feel better about their bodies. With such a large segment of the population dissatisfied with their physiques, it’s encouraging to know that even short, frequent bouts of lower intensity exercise can improve body image.” The truth is that the “perfect body” does not exist. While exercising helps you get a better body, following a fitness plan can do something even more important than that: It can make you feel better — not just about your body, but about yourself as a person. For a jumpstart on both, download our ebook, “4 Weeks to a Better Body,” today. After you read all the great information found there, you can put it all to use by signing up for a personal trainer session

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Bibbiena (BERNARDO Dovizl) an Italian Cardinal and comedy-writer, known best by the name of the town Bibbiena, where he was born August 4, 1470; d. at Rome, November 9, 1520. His obscure parentage did not prevent him from securing a literary training at the hands of the best scholars and from associating with the most conspicuous men that Florence could boast. A jovial temper and racy Tuscan wit enhancing the charm of good looks and courtly manners soon made him the preceptor as well as the boon companion of Giovanni dei Medici’s merry hours. When the Medici were banished and sorrow followed mirth (November, 1494) it was seen that a gay man of the world could become a brave and steadfast friend. Not long after, the protection of Julius II and many honors at the Roman court were to be his reward. In 1513 his strenuous exertions on behalf of his lifelong patron secured the election of Giovanni dei Medici to the pontifical throne. Such services Leo X repaid by bestowing on him the purple robe, appointing him his treasurer and entrusting him with many important missions, among them a legation to France (1518). Later on, the cardinal’s strong sympathies for France lost him Leo’s confidence. The story, however, that he was poisoned‚Äû in spite of Giovio and Grassi’s reports, has absolutely no foundation. (Pastor, Geschichte der Papste, IV, Part I, Leo X.) As cardinal he steadily extended a generous patronage to art. From Raphael, whose devotion he won, we have his best likeness. His literary fame is mainly connected with the first good comedy written in Italian prose, “La Calandra” (also, known as “Il Calandro” and “La Calandria”), a distinctly juvenile production, probably give n for the first time at Urbino, about 1507, and very elaborately performed at Rome, seven years later, in the presence of Leo X and Isabella Gonzaga d’Este, Marchioness of Mantua. Though marred by many scenes glaringly immoral, and though built upon the plot of Plautus’s “Menaechmi”, it possessed the features of modern comed and won plaudits for its sparkling wit and fine characterization. Ariosto and Machiavelli imitated him in their plays. The latest edition of “La Calandra” is in the “Teatro Italiano Antico” (Florence, 1888). EDOARDO SAN GIOVANNI

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Mental Health: Bringing Awareness Towards Childhood Wellness Children’s mental health is a crucial aspect of their overall well-being. It affects a child’s ability to cope with challenges, build relationships, and succeed academically. Recognizing and addressing mental health concerns in children can lead to better long-term outcomes and improve their overall quality of life. Some common mental health challenges that you can find in children are anxiety, stress, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and behavioral disorders like aggression, defiance, and disruptiveness. Signs and Symptoms It is essential for parents to be aware of potential signs and symptoms that may indicate mental health concerns in their children: Changes in appetite Changing sleep patterns or energy levels Irritability or mood swings Difficulty concentrating or declining academic performance Withdrawal from activities or social interactions Frequent physical complaints without apparent medical cause Engaging in risky behaviors or substance abuse Unexplained weight loss or gains How You Can Support A Child’s Mental Health Open Communication: Encourage children to express their thoughts and feelings openly. Create a safe and non-judgmental environment where they feel comfortable discussing their emotions. Healthy Lifestyle: Promote a balanced lifestyle that includes regular physical activity, a nutritious diet, and sufficient sleep. Physical well-being is closely tied to mental well-being. Establish Routines: Consistent routines can provide children with a sense of security and stability, reducing anxiety and stress. Foster Social Connections: Encourage social interactions and friendships to help children develop social skills, a support network, and a sense of belonging. Seek Professional Help: If you notice persistent or severe signs of mental health challenges, it is crucial to consult with a qualified mental health professional. CBHA Behavioral Health Counselors can provide assessment, counseling, and therapeutic interventions tailored to children’s unique needs. Their expertise helps identify and address underlying mental health issues, providing children and their families with the necessary tools and strategies for recovery and well-being. Understanding children’s mental health and taking proactive steps as parents and adults to support a child’s well-being is crucial for their healthy development. Let’s work together to create a nurturing environment that promotes the emotional well-being of our children, enabling them to thrive and reach their full potential. Our 5K Color Run: Run For A Cause provides financial and emotional Support for families who live with children with mental health problems in their homes, along with providing awareness for this condition. Be part of the cause at this year’s Color Run, and show your support towards children’s mental health. Sign up for the run now!

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In 1984, a little independent TV station in St. Louis, MO introduced Voltron to the world. And while the 2 original anime series are now distance memories in Japan, Voltron has returned to television and comics again and again, proving that there really is no stopping Voltron. Join me as I look at the history of Voltron, from an anime licensing expo in France in the early 80s to the current hit series airing on Netflix. Voltron is one of my absolute favorites, so I really put a lot of work into this one. Hope you enjoy! Next episode, a commentary for 2 episodes of Voltron, 1 from the classic series, and 1 from the current show.

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You may think that life can’t get much crazier than a global pandemic and Virgin Galactic trips to space. But, apparently, it can. Here, in Cornwall, a parking space is on the market for a whopping £25,000. Yes, you read correctly: a parking space. It is a single slot, 4.12 by 2.59 metres, in central Falmouth. Situated on Quarry Hill, it is only a short skip to The Moor with Whetherspoons, Phoenix Cinema and the high street just around the corner. While, admittedly, parking can be tricky in the area, I’m not sure it is a problem worth throwing £25,000 at- even with its lockable bollard. If you’re not put off by tight parallel parking and a short walk, there are parking spaces going for free a few roads away. In a time when the cost of living is on the rise, it seems almost unbelievable that this is a genuine asking price. The closing date for offers is 5.00pm on Wednesday 16 February 2022. Only time will tell whether this patch of concrete catches someone’s eye and imagination. What do you think? Sign in and join the conversations in the comments below

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Dr. Joanna Christodoulou Free Professional Development Day at The Cove School Join us for this community engagement seminar where Dr. Joanna Christodoulou will discuss reading development, difficulties, and intervention, covering the brain basis of reading, differences in struggling readers, and brain plasticity. She’ll review definitions and assessments of reading disabilities, and evaluate intervention options, addressing word-level and comprehension challenges. **CEUs are available for this event. CLICK HERE to register.

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The 23.2 acre Centralia Battlefield is three miles southeast of Centralia on Rangeline Rd. The Centralia Battlefield is an important educational tool. From history leasons for school children to re-enactments and archaeological surveys, the battlefield is a lifesize classroom. Located on the Battlefield is a monument describing the events of September 27 donated by the Sons of the Confederate Veterans. A monument honoring those Union Soldiers that died was donated by the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War. The Battlefield is open to the public and contains a picnic area and two Civil War Markers.

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Q: Graeme, thanks for standing in for John Booth who is still in Japan. Is there anything you would like to tell us? Graeme Lowdon: It’s been an incredibly difficult week for Formula One but it’s been an incredibly difficult week for our team. As you know, my team mate Jules Bianchi had a terrible accident in Suzuka. He’s in hospital there. He’s in a critical condition and the thoughts of everybody in the team, and I know much wider than that, are with Jules at this moment and also with his family. It has been a really difficult time for the team, but I have to say we have been helped enormously by the Formula One family. I think it would have been really difficult for us to get through this week without the help of some very key people. I’d like to personally thanks Marco Mattiacci for his support and kindness, not just in his role at Ferrari, but personally as well. He was at the hospital immediately afterwards and I know provided an awful lot of comfort to those that were there. The Ferrari team also arranged for Professor Alessandro Frati to be present and I know that gave an awful lot of comfort to us, to the people that were there at the hospital and the family. So from our team to the Ferrari team we really want to offer a lot of thanks, it really made a difference. Also at the hospital was Professor Gerard Saillant from the FIA and I think we have to thank Jean Todt for arranging that. I think that was extremely helpful as well and certainly provided support to us. I know Jules is very close with his management team - Alessandro Bravi and Nicolas Todt - and I think they did an exceptional job looking after their driver. It’s been a very, very difficult time but it’s also been a time that has reminded us of just how much support there is for people within this sport, looking at the wider picture and the fans. Jules is an exceptional Formula One driver but he is also an exceptional human being. I don’t know a single person who doesn’t like him. You wouldn’t wish that accident on anybody. Certainly Jules has so many friends that it has really hit home very hard to a lot of people. Our priority from this point onwards is obviously to Jules and his family and we want to provide them with the maximum amount of support at what is really a very, very difficult time. From our point of view both myself and John Booth, and as you mentioned John is the team principal and the team principal is the most important person in the team and he has remained in Japan to offer what support he can, None of us are medical people - we can’t help in that area - but we can provide another form of support, which we hope helps at a really difficult time. From a team point of view we want to thank everyone who has provided support, especially the fans. Q: Thank you very much, Graeme, thank you. In fact, I’d like to ask all of you for your feelings and thoughts on last weekend. Marco, as you’ve obviously been a great support to Graeme and the Marussia team perhaps you would start? Marco Mattiacci: It has been and it still is an extremely painful week for all of us on Formula One, but specifically for all of us at Ferrari, because Jules is a Ferrari driver, he’s part of the Ferrari family and he is one of us. So we are extremely in pain at the moment. We have been trying to stay as close as we can to the family and we will keep doing this. To go to this weekend, we do it with a lot of pain but we are here to race, having Jules in our hearts. That’s, at the moment, what I have to say. Eric Boullier: It has been an extremely painful week. Someone from the F1 community got injured and on top of that he’s French and I’m French so I have known him for a long time, so I’m very sensitive about what happened and followed it very closely. All in McLaren we are very concerned and we pray for him and I think all our thoughts today are with him and his family, which I think are gathered around him now. Monisha Kaltenborn: For all of us it’s been emotionally a very difficult week. Particular regarding Jules, we’ve known him also for quite a while. It’s simply these kind of tragic incidents that really get you out of balance and you just can’t go to business as usual and our thoughts, our prayers are all with him and it’ll take a while until you really can realise what’s happened. We spoke also to Adrian about the situation and it’s also very tough for him - standing right there. So it’s not easy. Franz Tost: Yeah, the team is still shocked about everything, because Jules was many times with us, he is a very close friend of Jean-Eric Vergne and of course it’s a very difficult time and our thoughts are with Jules and the family and I hope that he recovers. Q: And Christian. Christian Horner: Yeah, at times like this everything else becomes unimportant. Even though we are competitors on track when somebody gets injured the immediate priority has to go to the wellbeing of that individual. It was a shocking accident. One could say he was unlucky or not, that’s irrelevant at the end of the day. I have to say I know the effect it has had within our team with our drivers. I can only imagine… or I can’t even begin to imagine what Graeme and John have had to deal with this week. When you have a team-mate in as serious difficult as Jules appears to be in it’s very tough. I think the support that everybody had offered through Marussia, through Ferrari, to the family and close friends and relatives of Jules has been absolutely first rate. Obviously our thoughts and prayers are with him and hopefully for there to be some positive news in the coming days. Q: Graeme it must have been a difficult decision to decide to even run one car here? GL: It was a difficult decision. The main thing we wanted to do was to do something useful and supportive as much as we can for Jules and for Jules’ family - that was our primary objective. Also we’re lying ninth in the FIA World Championship at the moment and that’s a very important position for us and we’re largely in that position because of Jules and therefore… you know he’s a racing driver and he would want us to so the best we can. We thought that the right thing to do was to come here, take part in the event but as a mark of support to Jules and as a mark of respect to his mum and dad and to Jules’ family we would withdraw the second car. It’s fully scrutineered, it’s there, it’s ready to go, it’s in the garage. It’s got Jules’ race number on it. We found that was something that we could do. Also it’s been useful for the people in our team as well. They want to do an expression of support for Jules so I hope people understand what we’ve done and why we’ve done it and even if it makes a small difference it makes a difference in the right place. I have to say as well we did seek opinion from a lot of people to ensure we made the right decision. On a personal note I cannot speak to highly of the support that our team and myself have had from Bernie Ecclestone. Right from the accident occurring… in these situations, which are incredibly difficult, it’s incredibly reassuring to know that people care and if I could sum up the support we’ve had from Bernie, it’s that he cares. That has been extremely valuable and extremely helpful. Q: Turning to this weekend, can I ask the rest of you for your and your drivers’ impressions of the Sochi Autodrom circuit, with particular emphasis on the Russian drivers when we come to Sauber and Toro Rosso? MM: Looking to what recently happened in FP2, we were quite surprised by the dynamics of the circuit and the reaction of our car. We have definitely seen which tyre got longer in order to work properly and again it’s a circuit where the power unit is very important as is the traction. Overall, very impressed by the infrastructure, by the facilities but again, tomorrow we’re going to have a very interesting qualifying because, looking to the tyre that gets a little bit longer, I would say longer than expected to work, so tomorrow will see something interesting, and as well, on Sunday. But again, point number one for us now we’re here is Jules, so that can be considered important but at the same time very much to what is happening to our team at the moment. EB: Well, I came here three years ago for an F1 demo and I was absolutely astonished last night when I came to see how it had changed. They have clearly built amazing facilities and all the complex around, from the Olympics Games and the F1 is absolutely amazing. It’s true that, as Marco said, we can’t maybe enjoy it as much as it deserves because obviously part of our head is maybe busy thinking of what happened last week but we have to give credit to the promoter and the organisers of the Grand Prix. The facilities and the track and everything is absolutely outstanding. CH: It’s good to be here, it’s a good circuit, probably a few too less corners for our liking but I think what’s been created here is fantastic. I think the paddock has a great atmosphere. I’ve got the feeling that it’s the kind of circuit that’s going to produce good racing and from what we’ve seen today, I think tyre degradation looks like it’s going to be pretty low so it’s going to be an interesting Sunday. MK: Sergey did a good job today. It’s been nearly half a year since he sat in the car when he did his super licence in Bahrain so what was interesting to see was how he actually could adjust to the car and he built up his performance very steadily throughout the session so we’re actually quite happy and satisfied with the work he did. FT: I must say thank you very much to Putin and to Bernie Ecclestone that they realised that we have a race here in Russia because the Russian market is very important for the future, although we know there are currently some political sanctions but earlier or later they will be stopped. Russia is a country for the future, therefore I think it’s very important to be here. Congratulation also for this fantastic facility and for this beautiful infrastructure. Daniil Kvyat is quite happy with the track, he likes it, he was also fast today. I think we have a good possibility here to be with him in Qualifying Three and to score points. I am expecting that we will have interesting race. QUESTIONS FROM THE FLOOR Q: (Vladimir Rogovets - Sb Belarus Segondnya) My question to all participants: I remember how much you were asked about participation in the Grand Prix of Russia. Today you are here, I think it’s very good for Formula One but you can see the situation is completely different than what you told some of my colleagues. What do you think: why would the mass media make a very negative image of Russia? Who and why is used? MM: It’s a question to the wrong audience. We are team principals, not media moguls so what this theme that the press or someone else takes, to be honest, is not my job or our job to reply. I think we’re here at a very difficult moment, trying to put in place a decent race. That’s it. About the media spin, I couldn’t care less. Q: (Andrea Cremonesi, La Gazzetta dello Sport) A question for Graeme. We would like to know what you find analysing the telemetry of the car so you can explain to us what happened exactly before the accident because we couldn’t see anything about it. GL: I can’t really go into the detail. I think something as important as this accident requires looking at thoroughly. One of the great things about Formula One cars is there’s an incredible amount of data available to allow us to analyse things and learn things. I think in an accident like this, there is very little point looking backwards. It’s very easy to have the benefit of hindsight. It’s so much more important and valuable to look forwards. I think there’s an awful lot of information to be looked at. We have some very, very clever people. There’s an awful lot of working groups in the FIA and I’m sure there’s an awful lot that can be looked at and learned. I think that’s really the key thing. Q: (Dieter Rencken - Racing Lines) Question to Christian. Yesterday it was confirmed that Mercedes will now be supplying Lotus. That means that Renault, your engine supplier, will only be supplying three teams next year: yourselves, your sister team Toro Rosso and Caterham - which is supplied with rear end technology by Red Bull Technologies in any event. Does this mean the Renault Formula One operation will become more and more Red Bull-centric? Do you see that as positive, or do you see it from a perspective where Red Bull will have one less car and therefore less data etcetera? CH: I think that, as far as Red Bull’s concerned, it will make little difference but as far as Renault’s concerned, it allows them to focus fully on one solution: on Red Bull Racing. Obviously there’s some challenges ahead, it’s been a disastrous year for Renault this year and they’re working extremely hard to close that gap to the Mercedes. The problem is it’s a little bit of a moving target because one minute we agree something then suddenly people can’t remember what they’ve agreed and they change their mind, so we’ve got a bit going on at the moment. Obviously Renault are working extremely hard to narrow that gap to Mercedes, as I’m sure Ferrari are and Honda will be when they enter the sport. But, as we can see from the performance over the last few weeks, it’s still quite a gap to reduce and so a concentrated and focussed effort behind one team can only be a positive thing for Red Bull. Q: (Dieter Rencken - Racing Lines) The obvious follow-up question to what you’ve said Christian, but also to Marco. You’re obviously, I assume, talking about the engine unfreeze and the development and progress on that. Where do we stand at the moment? Will it actually be unfrozen for next year or will this year’s regulations be carried through. CH: In Singapore the teams unanimously agreed on a position and then, I think, subsequently from that meeting, Mercedes changed their position. We’ve subsequently had a strategy meeting and it’s been voted on a majority basis for that to go through to the Formula One Commission for in-season upgrades to be allowed. We’ll see what the outcome of the Formula Commission vote is. FIA are in support, FOM are in support. Obviously the non-Mercedes teams are in support - so we’ll see what that holds in approximately a month’s time. Q: Marco, anything to add to that? MM: Just the word: thinking of frozen engines - this is not Formula One. Y’know? To talk about frozen engines. So I agree with Christian, now today we have the majority of the votes to move ahead on the idea to unfreeze the engine. Let’s see what’s going to happen during the F1 Commission. Q: (Elena Ivlieva - Russian Television Channel 1) I’d like to ask Monisha, tell me please, how do you feel in that’s man’s society, in this man’s fairy tale? MK: Looking around here, actually quite comfortable. Of course you see that it’s not the typical area where women really work but it’s changing, it’s changing very rapidly, which is good. There were already a couple of women working in Formula One but you never really got to see them. It’s not as bad as maybe people want to make it look like. Nobody is really nasty to women in there. You’re just judged by what you do and what you achieve. So, I don’t think being a woman is any hindrance to a woman here. Q: (John Burns - New York Times) One of our colleagues here has raised the very difficult question of media approach to Russia - which I have to say does not reflect what I read in the Western press at all - on the basis of that observation I’d like to ask you what I hope is a slightly more modulated question about whether to race or not to race. It’s quite plain that there were very heavy considerations in favour of racing, and anybody who suggests otherwise is not, to my mind, being very intelligent. At the same time, there is clearly a question ‘does sport have a conscience?’ Can people like you allow yourselves to engage in a debate? I’m not asking you to justify racing here or to join those like Ari Vatanen who felt otherwise but I would be interested in hearing one, or perhaps several of you, discuss the question of how you go about resolving these issues that inevitably arise - and not only here. We had the issue in Bahrain, the issue will arise again elsewhere. I’d be interested to know how this plays out in your mind. I’m not asking you to justify racing - I think that would be foolish - I’m just asking you to what degree you can afford to address these issues among yourselves or address them in front of us. I hope that’s an intelligent way of approaching this… CH: As I’ve said before, Formula One is a sport and we are all sporting teams. When we enter the World Championship, there’s a calendar and obviously that calendar is put together by the promoter and approved by the FIA, controlled by Bernie Ecclestone and Jean Todt accordingly. I think that we have to place our faith in their judgement. We are sporting teams, competing in a sport that is popular throughout the world, and wherever we’ve raced, we’ve always been extremely well received and welcomed and we do our best to put on a good show. Sport can be a fantastic unifier and we see ourselves not in any way political, but purely as a sporting team, coming here to do the very best job that we possibly can. FT: Nowadays the big events always are being criticised, whether it’s the Olympic Games or the football World Cup or Formula One. There are always negative critics. I think it’s simply unjustified. We should be concentrated to do our job. We do Formula One. We are responsible for entertainment. People want to see Sunday afternoon an interesting race and we are not - and we should not be - involved on the political side. Because once we are being taken into this corner, we can’t race anywhere. Because there are problems in Arabia, there are problems maybe in Brazil, there are problems in Europe as well. There are problems in China, there are problems in Russia. To be honest, I don’t care about this. The only thing I’m interested in is that we have a fast car. The rest is politics. We are here for doing sport, for bringing entertainment and that’s it. Q: (Haoran Zhou - F1 Express) A question to Graeme. Can you tell us about Max’s weekend so far? The best you can do trackside for Jules is perhaps to put on a good performance and maintain ninth place in the Constructors’ Championship. Tell us about Max’s weekend so far. GL: You’re right. Max has got a tough job actually this weekend. We try to build our teams around drivers and it’s normal for a driver to have a team-mate to push against and to learn from and to race against and for the team to act in that way. It’s also just a normal feel, y’know, as you go in the garage or anything else like that. So we recognize that we’ve made a situation for Max where he has a lot of extra things to think about - but we hope that as well we’ll try to defend out position in the championship. Max knows how important that is and I think - well I know - he wants to demonstrate himself support for the work that the team’s done and that Jules has done as well. Of course the whole focus of the team for us this weekend is Max. It’s been said before, our job is racing. We’ve got a race to do and we’ve got a championship to take part in. I know Max is very focused on that and I know he’s very, very keen to play his role within the team. Hopefully we’ll have a good race weekend. Q: (Manuel Franco Peral - Diario AS) For Franz Tost. Any news about your second driver for next year? Obviously Carlos Sainz is an option for Toro Rosso. FT: There are also other drivers. We have Jean-Eric Vergne, which is an experienced driver, we have Carlos Sainz Jr which is currently leading the 3.5litre Renault championship, then we have Pierre Gasly, we have [Alex] Lynn. Fortunately Red Bull has a lot of very fast, high skilled drivers in the driver pool and within the next weeks, Red Bull will decide who will get this seat. Q: (Silvia Renée Arias- Parabrisas Magazine) I would like to know if, after the accident, did the team managers meet, for talking about safety - or do you expect to meet? Is it necessary or not? GL: That happens in the normal course of business for all the right reasons I think. We shouldn’t be complacent enough to wait for an accident to discuss things and the way the sport works. I know that everybody sees us every one or two weeks racing against each other but, as Christian’s quite rightly said, there’s a huge amount of work that goes on between the teams in a cooperative fashion. We all want the same things in the sport and there’s a lot that happens behind the scenes and there are forums for this kind of thing to take place and for learning to happen. Everyone’s concerned when they see something like this but there’s a shared goal amongst everybody in Formula One to improve things all the time. Q: (Arianna Ravelli - Corriere Della Sera) Question to Mattiacci. What will change for Ferrari and for you personally with [Sergio] Marchionne as president? And maybe if you think you will receive more support from the shareholders than before? MM: Ferrari is a precious asset of the Group so has always received the utmost support from the Group and the shareholders, so it will be like this in the future as well. At the moment I don’t see change. Q: (Dieter Rencken - Racing Lines) Christian and Marco, returning back to the question of engine freezes and unfreezes, setting aside whether they are or aren’t Formula One, you said that the Strategy Group had voted, then it was going to the Formula One Commission. Surely that requires unanimity for next year, or not? CH: I think the process for change for next year - you know better than anyone, Dieter, having gone into the Commission - it does require unanimity for that to be implemented for next season. Q: (Andrea Cremonesi - La Gazzette dello Sport) A question for everybody: we talked a lot last week about the necessity to have the safety car on the track when there is a tractor on the track? What is your personal opinion; do you feel that you just have to change the procedure about the safety car in this case, and for Mr Mattiacci, how long do we have to wait until we have some more updates about the drive line-up for next year please? MM: On the first topic, these two things are quite challenging but anyway... On the first topic, I think there is an investigation going on, to understand exactly what happened. I think it would be a mistake to start to give today suggestions to reason with if? What? I think what I can say is that in the last 20 years, how the FIA dramatically improved circuit safety and I think with the utmost attention in making sure that we will have all the utmost understanding for that, so what kind of measures for sure will be taken to avoid it in the future. But to start now, to guess what could be done or what could be improved, I don’t think we have enough elements to make that kind of suggestion. Q: Regarding your driver line-up? MM: I don’t have any update, any news, any announcement to be made. Q: Any knowledge of when we might hear? MM: I don’t have any news, any update, any announcement to be made. Q: Does anyone have any further comment on safety cars? FT: First of all, Charlie Whiting and his team have done a really good job in Suzuka with the safety car and generally to run this race under these really difficult circumstances. The accident will be analysed, it has to be found out why the accident happened because it’s not normal that a car which comes off the track goes under a recovery vehicle and lifts it up. It means there must be a tremendous speed behind this, as to why this happened, because there were double waved yellow (flags). And the next point is that maybe what we could do in the short term is if there is a double waved yellow, that the drivers have to go with reduced speed of course but with the pit limiter and then they are all with a very slow speed then they have all the same speed. That means they have no advantage and disadvantage and I think what we also should take into consideration that the recovery vehicle would be mounted with a skirt around it so that it’s not possible for a car if it spins off to slide below such vehicle. The rest we will see. I think tomorrow there is a team managers’ meeting where they will all sit together and they will discuss what could be done in the future to prevent such accidents.

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A project from the National Trust of WA A self-guided drive trail between the Perth Hills and Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields. Go with the Flow. Follow the water to discover more about the audacious goldfields water supply scheme and Engineer CY O’Connor. “Future generations, I am quite certain will think of us and bless us for our far seeing patriotism, and it will be said of us, as Isaiah said of old, ‘They made a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert” A hat on a stick in the bush. This is how employees of the firm contracted to supply the machinery for the momentous Coolgardie Water Supply Scheme marked the spot of where a pumping station would be built. A photograph would record the place and date. Two years later a magnificent red brick building would stand in that very spot. Such was the short time frame for James Simpson & Co Ltd who signed a contract in March 1900 to supply, install and have the plant in full working order within 27 months. As stated in a ‘little pamphlet’ the firm published in 1904, giving in abbreviated form ‘the history of the greatest pumping scheme that has ever been carried out’: The time given for the completion of the work, viz., twenty-seven calendar months, was exceedingly short, bearing in mind its magnitude. It was, therefore, necessary to arrange for the engine and boiler erection to be carried on simultaneously at the eight stations. Not only did the equipment have to be manufactured, shipped out from London and then railed to the various eight pumping stations on the pipeline’s route, but employees had to be recruited, accommodation provided and more. In most countries where waterworks or other engines are to be erected the site of the engine house, &c., is situated within reasonable distance of some town or available place, where men could find lodging and food, and where supplies, stores, &c., could be obtained, On the Coolgardie contract this was not possible. Most of the engine sites are miles away from any source of supply, not only of food, but of what is in a dry country even more necessary, water. The firm applied military precision to overcoming the difficulties. At each pumping station site a plot of land leased from the government was enclosed and permanent camps, workshops and mess-rooms erected within the compound. A formal lease enabled Simpson to enforce strict regulations. It was a time when typhoid was an ever present danger in Western Australia and even one of the reasons for the construction of the water supply scheme. The most stringent regulations as to sanitation were rigidly enforced, with the result that no serious case of illness in any of the camps occurred. In addition to the camps for the men to live in, small workshops were erected both for the storage of tools, gear, machinery, and the carrying out of small repairs. The government itself was to be responsible for the eight buildings to house the machinery. When George Hawke, Simpson’s machinery erection supervisor, arrived in Western Australia in November 1900 he was furious. He had had to be persuaded to take on the project – having worked for Simpson in various places around the world he was content to stay put as foreman of the firm’s engineering works in London. His first challenge was supposed to be to oversee the erection of the travelling cranes, the first pieces of equipment sent out by Simpson with the intention they would be used to hoist the machinery into place. But work had not started on any of the pumping station foundations even! Some might argue work on the first two pumping stations near Mundaring Weir had to be delayed in case the weir site had to be abandoned due to a rift in the solid rock in the river bed. But O’Connor’s pronouncement that the foundations were satisfactory and that the pouring of concrete could begin was at the end of December, 1899. What’s more, railway sidings required for the delivery of machinery to the pumping stations hadn’t even been built when George Hawke arrived. Was it to help out his friend CY O’Connor that George Temple Poole, formerly Chief Architect for the Public Works Department, rejoined the department? Richard Hartley, who wrote River of Steel, the history of the first 100 years of the scheme postulates. Poole came back to work specifically on buildings for the Coolgardie Water Scheme, houses for the staff as well as the pumping stations. As a result, the elegant brick pumping station buildings have architectural features such as bulls eye windows. The design consisted of two rooms with a passage in between under a corrugated iron roof: the boiler room (or house) with a concrete floor and an engine room (or house) with a lower floor at basement level of concrete. The upper or working floor of jarrah rested on steel joints. The engines and pumps were bolted on to granite bed-stones supported by brick piers resting on the lower concrete floor. At the other end, the cylinders for the steam that powered the pumps were allowed to move freely on expansion rollers. Pulleys, tree trunk derricks and wooden rollers lifted the heavy cylinders, boilers and pumps into place. Only more than two years after his arrival (January 1902) was George Hawke able to start erecting machinery at the site when the department was about to start on the building work for No 1. The too-late-for-purpose travelling crane destined for No 1 can be seen in situ today. As for George, well, he never went back to live in London and became Superintendent of Machinery. He sent for his brother too and Charles Hawke ended up in charge of No 2 Pumping Station. Click on any map section or place below to discover The Golden Pipeline.

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In a new study, researchers have described and created a detailed map of the immune system in the brain and how reacts to infection (Figure 1). Interestingly they showed how the brain is initially protected by brain-resident macrophages which are effective at recruiting macrophages from the blood that in turn help regulate the immune response and contain spread of the infection. The map describes how there are various types of immune cells involved in defending the brain against infections. This study highlighted the important of understanding the dynamics of host-pathogen interactions due to the long-term neurological consequences suffered by individuals who have recovered from infections in the brain. The researchers were able to highlight how cells in the brain change following infection and remain changed following healing. The team made us of Trypanosoma brucei, a dangerous pathogenic microorganism which targets the brain and studied its effects using a murine model. They were able to show how the parasite initially invades the meninges and the choroid plexus, and subsequently invades the fluid-filled cavities and the neuronal tissue. During this process they were able to map the immune system to see how the immune response works during infection. A very interesting finding was that they were able to show that the brain has a “memory,” of the infection as the border regions of the brain retain a more activated state following the removal of the parasite. This study leads to interesting thought around how we can develop improved therapies to treat infection-induced neurological complications. Journal article: De Vlaminck, K., et al., 2022. Differential plasticity and fate of brain-resident and recruited macrophages during the onset and resolution of neuroinflammation. Immunity. Summary by Stefan Botha

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All the churches are not Christ's All the Christian denominations are not true Christian denominations. Because they are not following Christ. If they are following Christ they have to follow the word of God, The Holy Bible. In the bible God asked us to not to add to His word and not to take away from it. You shall not add to the word which I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you. (Deut. 4.2) "Whatever I command you, be careful to observe it; you shall not add to it nor take away from it. ( Deut. 12.32) For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. (Revelation 22. 18-19) Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar. (Proverb 30.6) According to this last quoting, if any church add any thing to his word and observe anything they become liars. If they are liars, what is the bible say to them. You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. (John 8.44) Now what are the things these churches added to the bible? If your church has a cross even as a symbol to show that your church is following Christ you have added to the bible. Worshiping to the cross came at about AD 325 when Helen the mother of Roman Emperor Constantine took out some buried crosses in Jerusalem, and said this is the cross Jesus was crucified. This happened about 300 years after Jesus Death and resurrection. See what Peter says about the Jesus death. The God of our fathers raised up Jesus whom you murdered by hanging on a tree. Acts 5.30 And we are witnesses of all things which He did both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem, whom they killed by hanging on a tree. Acts 10.39 Now when they had fulfilled all that was written concerning Him, they took Him down from the tree and laid Him in a tomb. Acts 13.29 who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness --- by whose stripes you were healed. 1Pet 2.24 What is the cross after all? You shall not make for yourself a carved image --- any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I ,the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, Exodus 20.4-5. we do not know which type of a cross or a stake He died the Greek word stauros can be translated as cross or stake, so the translator who translate the bible into English translate it as cross. This is the one point I wanted you show that people who are worshipers of cross are not following Jesus Christ. I just wanted show one more point who are reading this letter that they are not following Christ and they are not true Christians but like mother Eve followed of the Satan the devil. Before He died, Jesus said For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. Matthew 12.40 All most all the Christians are commemorates Christ death on a Friday and they call that day good Friday. (The Words Good Friday is not in the bible) The women who wanted to anoint Jesus body came to the tomb on the first day of the week. Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him. 2 Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen. 3 And they said among themselves, "Who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for us?" 4 But when they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away --- for it was very large. Mark 16.1-4 Now show me three days and three nights so called good Friday evening to first day of the week morning which is Sunday. The people who commemorates Jesus death on a Friday making my savior liar because from Friday evening to Saturday mid night there are no three days and three nights. Then Jesus death was on a Wednesday and Jesus has to resurrect on a Saturday evening by completing His words three days and three nights but not on an Easter Sunday. Jesus said: And in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.' 8 For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men --- the washing of pitchers and cups, and many other such things you do." 9 He said to them, "All too well you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your tradition. Mark 7.7-9 Again he said in the same chapter; making the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down. And many such things you do. “Mark 7.13 Jesus said to satan ; But Jesus answered him, saying, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.' " If you wanted to live for ever in the kingdom God eat the word of God.

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Stealing Candy From Your Kids? It's A Halloween Tradition We've rounded up some Halloween-related news. Think of this as our treat bag: -- Bad Moms And Dads. "Eighty-one percent of parents surveyed say that they take candy from their children's Halloween candy haul for their own enjoyment (with 26 percent admitting that they sneak treats after the children go to bed or school)." National Confectioners Association -- But The Kids Will Do All Right. "Almost every child in the USA will have candy on Halloween." USA Today -- Cyrus, Heisenberg & KimYe. This year's "au courant costumes," include nearly naked Myley Cyrus, very scary Heisenberg (Walter White) from Breaking Bad and that trendy couple Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. New York Magazine -- But Not Stein, Franzen & Slothrop. Want to make everyone guess who you are? Try "implausible literary costumers no one will recognize." Maybe: Gertrude Stein, Jonathan Franzen or Tyrone Slothrop from Thomas Pynchon's Gravity's Rainbow. Vice.com -- 53 Percent Of Americans Are Weird. Adults actually have opinions about how to eat candy corn. "Forty-seven percent think it's popping the whole piece at once, followed by forty three percent who believe starting with the narrow white end is best. Only ten percent prefer to start with the wider yellow end." National Confectioners Association -- There's A Witch Head Up There. NASA is using Halloween to show off another photo from way "out there." As the agency writes: "A witch appears to be screaming out into space in this new image from NASA's Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE. The infrared portrait shows the Witch Head nebula, named after its resemblance to the profile of a wicked witch. Astronomers say the billowy clouds of the nebula, where baby stars are brewing, are being lit up by massive stars. Dust in the cloud is being hit with starlight, causing it to glow with infrared light, which was picked up by WISE's detectors. "The Witch Head nebula is estimated to be hundreds of light-years away in the Orion constellation, just off the famous hunter's knee." Copyright 2020 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.

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Since 2018, biologists from the Forest Health Program at the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation have been conducting surveillance trapping for southern pine beetles on Nantucket. You may have already noticed the traps this spring as they have just recently set lures and traps in three Pitch Pine forests across the island in an effort to detect these beetles if they have arrived here. We could use your help searching for potentially infested trees! The southern pine beetle (Dendroctonus frontalis) is a tiny, blackish-brown beetle, approximately 2-4 mm in size, that’s less than 1/8 of an inch and about half the length of a grain of rice. As their name suggests, southern pine beetles are native to the southern US, with historic ranges extending as far west as New Mexico and Arizona, and as far north as Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. Thanks to a warming climate, they are now beginning to march farther northward into New York and New England. Their populations can exist at low, endemic levels where they persist on weakened or dead trees. At low population levels, healthy trees that do become infested can usually ward off an attack by producing a resin that leaks out of the tree at the point where the beetle burrowed in through the bark. These sticky “pitch tubes” entrap and kill the beetles, and force them out of tree. However, a major outbreak at epidemic levels of southern pine beetles can very quickly overwhelm the defenses of a healthy tree, killing it in as little as two months. These outbreaks can move quickly through stands of trees, causing widespread damage to pine forests. To add insult to injury, the result of an unchecked infestation is a forest full of standing, dead and dry pine trees that then pose a major wildfire hazard. The closest and most recent outbreak occurred in the Central Pine Barrens of Long Island, NY beginning in 2014 and has caused extensive damage to pitch pine forests throughout Suffolk County. Since that initial outbreak, regular monitoring has detected beetles as far north as the Albany Pine Bush area although an outbreak has yet to occur outside of Long Island. Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (MA DCR) has been conducting extensive monitoring for southern pine beetle presence throughout the state since 2015 in preparation for the inevitable arrival of this pest. Given the proximity of Long Island to coastal Massachusetts, it’s likely that Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket could be the first to see southern pine beetles. On your walks through conservation properties this spring and summer, you may notice some strange contraptions dangling from pitch pine trees. These black, plastic traps are called Lindgren funnel traps that use pheromone lures to entice any nearby specimens of these non-native, wee beasties to investigate the irresistible hormone scents. The beetles then enter the trap in search of the source of the scent, slip down through the funnels and drop in to a cup at the bottom filled with a preservative. We check the traps on a biweekly basis and send off any potential specimens for expert identification by entomologists at MA DCR. As with all invasive species, our motto at NCF is early detection, rapid response. Controlling a pest after it has established is difficult and expensive, if not impossible. The sooner we can detect a species as it arrives, the better chance we have at getting ahead of it. We have been monitoring for the beetles on Nantucket since 2018 and so far, only a single southern pine beetle was found in a trap in a pitch pine tree near the Water Tower between Milestone and Polpis Roads. The finding of a single beetle is not cause for alarm but certainly warrants continued surveillance. We can always use more eyes out looking for the signs of an infestation. Keep an eye out for pitch or white pine trees that have the following tell tale signs of infestation: - sudden reddening or browning of all needles - Pitch tubes or ‘popcorn-shaped’ resin masses on the bark all the way up the tree - Scattered, tiny holes in the bark where beetles have entered the tree - S-shaped trails or tunnels in the tissue of the tree underneath peeled away bark The closely related but native Black Turpentine beetle (Dendroctonus terebrans) is present and very common on Nantucket and can also cause damage to pitch pine, as well as white pine and Japanese black pine, both of which are also present on Island. These beetles usually affect trees that have been weakened from stresses like constant salt spray and winter storms and the signs are fairly easily distinguished from that of southern pine beetles. For one, black turpentine beetles are a much larger beetle, nearly 3 times the size of a southern pine beetle. Damage is generally contained to the bottom 6 feet of the tree whereas the southern pine beetle damage will be found throughout the entire trunk. The exit holes scattered in the bark are much larger, as are the pitch tubes which are about an inch wide, white, and tend to ooze down the bark. If (or when?) southern pine beetles arrive on Nantucket, measures to take in order to slow the progression of an outbreak are fairly extreme and will require a strong stomach as forests would likely look very different due to treatments and coordinated efforts between conservation organizations and private landowners alike. Recommendations from lessons learned on Long Island include: - Winter felling of all infested trees, and cutting that tree in to sections on the ground to expose and kill the brood currently living in the tree - Summer cutting of infested trees – not likely to kill the brood in the tree but disrupts pheromone production and the ability of beetles to communicate via pheromones - Extensive thinning of pines and shrubs within an infested stand The above graphic depicts two areas of southern pine beetle infestation on Long Island with different suppression efforts showing vastly different outcomes. The image on the left shows how quickly large areas can become damaged with no intervention. Whereas, more aggressive suppression efforts depicted in the image on the right shows far less spread of the infestation. The pitch pine forests on Nantucket host unique communities of plants and animals. Over the last few years, our research as shown how valuable they are to endangered and rare species such as New England Cottontails and Northern long-eared bats. As you walk through these beautiful forests over the next few months, please help us by learning to recognize the signs of beetle infestations and if you see something, say something! Reach out to us at the Nantucket Conservation Foundation at (508) 228-2884 or email [email protected]. The Nantucket Conservation Foundation is a private, non-profit land trust that depends on contributions from our members to support our science projects, conservation property acquisitions and land management efforts. If you are not already a member, please join us now! www.nantucketconservation.org

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Dive into the charm of the Sunshine State with our State Pin D20 - Florida, a captivating enamel pin that flawlessly combines gaming enthusiasm with Floridian flair. The deep shade of blue enamel fills the intricate contours of the Florida state-shaped pin, setting the stage for the star of the show—an eye-catching gator orange D20 nestled within. This enamel pin is more than an accessory; it's a declaration of your love for tabletop adventures and the vibrant spirit of Florida living. Whether you're a dedicated gamer, a collector, or a proud Floridian, let the State Pin D20 - Florida be your badge of honor. Wear it proudly on your lapel, backpack, or gaming gear, showcasing your passion for both gaming escapades and the unique allure of the Sunshine State. Elevate your style and let this pin speak volumes about your dual devotion to tabletop magic and the radiant energy of Florida.

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"With this band, it's not gonna be thinking man's music, it's gonna be drinking man's music." With that statement, vocalist Charlie Bender draws a sharp line between the past that many Orlando punk fans may associate him with — the frenetic frontman for now-defunct "punk band with horns" Spitvalves — and the present. Bender's current status as frenetic frontman for the Attack finds him indulging in a brand of punk rock that's considerably more straightforward than the multilayered arrangements that marked Spitvalves' sound and, according to the singer, that was very much intentional. "Writing with Spitvalves — and having seven guys in a room who are all good musicians — we would just start to make things more complex and more complex. `In the Attack` there's no bullshit. I don't have to remember a bunch of words or anything like that," he adds, laughing. Bender is not distancing himself from his past in the 'Valves. In fact, the guitarist and primary songwriter in the Attack is former Spitvalves manager Brad Palkevich, and current Attack drummer Tito Esquiaqui was also the skins-pounder responsible for the frenetic rhythms of Spitvalves. But, remember, now it's all about "drinking man's music." "It's so fucking fun," says Palkevich. "That's exactly what it should be. When the Clash and the Sex Pistols started out, they were pub-rock bands first and punk-rock bands second. And that's one of the main ideas behind what we're doing." with Overdale, Thomas Wynn & the Believers, History 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug 11, 2007 Back Booth, (407) 999-2570 The band's first incarnation was as Knup — "that's ‘punk' spelled backward, in case you didn't know," laughs bassist Ryan Fleming — and it was primarily a way for Palkevich, Bender (as bassist/vocalist) and fellow Spitvalves guitarist Mikey Cortez (on drums) to kill some time. "We had some studio time booked," says Palkevich, "and the Spitvalves weren't going to use it, so we went in as Knup and recorded some of the songs we had practiced. It definitely wasn't joke music, but it was kind of a silly name, mainly just because it was a rehearsal thing, something we were doing for fun." With the addition of Esquiaqui on drums, Cortez took over Bender's bass duties, the beginning of several personnel rotations. "Some other people came and went," says Palkevich. "At one point, My Hotel Year stole Mikey. Phil Longo `now in the Country Slashers` was with us for a while and contributed a lot to the writing." A cease-and-desist from a Texas band called Knup, combined with a more serious approach to the band's status, led to a name change last summer. Soon after, Fleming — who, ironically enough, was in My Hotel Year — replaced Cortez. It wasn't long before the Attack was making waves in the local punk scene. "When we did shows with Knup, we got a lot of shows quick and easy, probably on the Spitvalves' coattails," says Palkevich. "But we hadn't jelled as much as we have by now, so `those early shows` maybe didn't have as much of an impact `locally`. Plus, you can't get away from the screen-printing business" — Bender and Palkevich run Enemy Ink — "so there are cooler posters, cooler promo stuff." "I think it was really at FMF when we stepped up," says Bender. "`Enemy Ink` did the FMF poster show and Brad went flier-crazy posting stuff all over downtown. So there were a bunch of people there and it went great." With a full-length album recorded and likely to be released on Anchorless Records, as well as some national touring on the horizon, it's more than likely that Bender and the Attack will be hanging out with more and more drinking men (and women) in the near future.[email protected]

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On Wednesday, August 1, the Pell Center and Newport CIV jointly hosted an evening conversation with two prominent experts on the course of the war in Afghanistan. Dr. Bernard Finel of the National War College and Dr. Mark Jacobson of the German Marshall Fund of the United States engaged an audience of more than 100 people with assessments of where we stand after nearly 11 years of fighting. America’s war in Afghanistan began weeks after the al Qaeda attacks of September 11, 2001. Within weeks, the Taliban had been routed. But for more than a decade since, American forces have been engaged in a difficult and violent process to create a state, defeat insurgents, and leave a stable Afghanistan behind. President Barack Obama campaigned for president on the idea of leaving Iraq to focus on Afghanistan, and the signature of this refocusing was a surge of U.S. forces into Afghanistan with the purpose of creating the security conditions for the eventual withdrawal of U.S. forces in 2014.But questions remain. Did the United States need a “surge” to achieve its policy goals in Afghanistan? What has been achieved in the last decade, plus, of fighting? How ready are Afghanistan’s forces to protect their own security? How can we assess U.S. policy in Afghanistan today? One of the highlights of the event was the use of electronic surveys to poll audience members about specific policy choices in Afghanistan. Examples of the responses are posted here. The feedback was terrific. Audience members valued the opportunity to provide instant feedback and the speakers were intrigued by what the audience had to say.

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It is estimated around 50 percent of American marriages end in divorce. A divorce is stressful and complex without the help of an experienced attorney. An experienced divorce attorney in Hollywood, FL will help each party understand where they stand throughout the process. Each divorce is different, but an experienced attorney will guide clients through the process to limit stress. A Divorce Attorney Helps a Client Understand the Law One of the problems facing each party in a divorce is understanding the process. Legal terms can have different meanings from those used in everyday life. Hiring a divorce attorney will give a person involved in a divorce an advocate. An attorney will guide a client through the terms and jargon used in a court of law that can be difficult to understand. Attorneys Help to Keep Everything Fair Fairness is an idea that is difficult to achieve in divorce proceedings. Divorce attorneys try to keep the proceedings fair as property is divided and financial matters are finalized. Among the issues facing attorneys are alimony and child support payments. Divorce attorneys ensure the structure reflects a client’s financial background. An Attorney Removes the Emotion An attorney is fighting on behalf of a client without becoming emotionally invested in the relationship. Even divorcing couples on good terms can struggle to maintain clear lines of communication. An experienced divorce attorney will help open clear lines of communication with an emotional detachment. Divorce attorneys in Hollywood, FL can help ease the stresses and strains of divorce. A divorce attorney will help limit a client’s problems during their divorce.

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