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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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used of spoken and written language not officially recognized or controlled; "an informal agreement"; "a loose organization of the local farmers Not in the regular, usual, or established form; not according to official, conventional, prescribed, or customary forms or rules; irregular; hence, without ceremony; as, an informal writing, proceeding, or visit the conducting of an assessment or evaluation activity without a prescribed plan or structure, or with little or no advance notice See Formal not formal; "conservative people unaccustomed to informal dress"; "an informal free-and-easy manner"; "an informal gathering of friends" Adjustment a procedure in the juvenile court whereby an intake officer will delay the filing of the petition based on an informal adjustment if the child and his parents voluntarily agree to abide by specified conditions If these conditions are violated, the intake officer can proceed with the filing of the formal petition You use informal to describe something that is done unofficially or casually without planning. The two leaders will retire to Camp David for informal discussions. + informally in·for·mal·ly He began informally to handle Ted's tax affairs for him Informal speech or behaviour is relaxed and friendly rather than serious, very correct, or official. She is refreshingly informal formal + informally in·for·mal·ly She was always there at half past eight, chatting informally to the children. + informality in·for·mal·ity He was overwhelmed by their friendly informality Informal clothes are casual and suitable for wearing when you are relaxing, but not on formal occasions. For lunch, dress is informal. = casual formal + informally in·for·mal·ly Everyone dressed informally in shorts or jeans not formal; "conservative people unaccustomed to informal dress"; "an informal free-and-easy manner"; "an informal gathering of friends" used of spoken and written language not officially recognized or controlled; "an informal agreement"; "a loose organization of the local farmers The level of speech most often used in conversation Contractions are more often used in informal speech as well as other changes: He didn't hit the ball over the fence An informal situation is one which is relaxed and friendly and not very serious or official. The house has an informal atmosphere. formal having or fostering a warm or friendly atmosphere; especially through smallness and informality; "had a cozy chat"; "a relaxed informal manner"; "an intimate cocktail lounge"; "the small room was cozy and intimate" a way of acting or writing when it is a friendly easy situation possibly with people you know not officially recognized or controlled; "an informal agreement"; "a loose organization of the local farmers" or colloquial: words or meaning appropriate for informal writing for not formal writing, such as great to mean "very good," as in a great movie Another example is the word conniption A booking in which a model walks around a store representing a particular designer The model is required to approach customers and describe the outfit they are wearing In philosophy, reasoning that fails to establish its conclusion because of deficiencies in form or wording. Formal fallacies are types of deductive argument that instantiate an invalid inference pattern (see deduction; validity); an example is "affirming the consequent: If A then B; B; therefore, A." Informal fallacies are types of inductive argument the premises of which fail to establish the conclusion because of their content. There are many kinds of informal fallacy; examples include argumentum ad hominem ("argument against the man"), which consists of attacking the arguer instead of his argument; the fallacy of false cause, which consists of arguing from the premise that one event precedes another to the conclusion that the first event is the cause of the second; the fallacy of composition, which consists of arguing from the premise that a part of a thing has a certain property to the conclusion that the thing itself has that property; and the fallacy of equivocation, which consists of arguing from a premise in which a term is used in one sense to a conclusion in which the term is used in another sense 20 dilde online sözlük. 20 milyondan fazla sözcük ve anlamı üç farklı aksanda dinleme seçeneği. Cümle ve Videolar ile zenginleştirilmiş içerik. Etimoloji, Eş ve Zıt anlamlar, kelime okunuşları ve günün kelimesi. Yazım Türkçeleştirici ile hatalı Türkçe metinleri düzeltme. iOS, Android ve Windows mobil platformlarda online ve offline sözlük programları. Sesli Sözlük garantisinde Profesyonel çeviri hizmetleri. İngilizce kelime haznenizi arttıracak kelime oyunları. Ayarlar bölümünü kullarak çevirisini görmek istediğiniz sözlükleri seçme ve aynı zamanda sözlüklerin gösterim sırasını ayarlama imkanı. Kelimelerin seslendirilişini otomatik dinlemek için ayarlardan isteğiniz aksanı seçebilirsiniz.

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We are still in the midst of shock from the Raiders releasing of punter Marquette King. It’s been only a short time since the move was made official, and the knee jerk reactions are all over the map. Some are angry, some confused, some understand, and others are downright thrilled with it. And to be honest, I can’t really argue too passionately with any of these reactions. King was a strange bird. Some people loved that about him. Others hated it. Some didn’t care about his antics off the field, they just hated when it made its way onto the field and drew flags. Here are a few of the reactions, followed by a counterpoint. Point: He got paid too much and was a $3 million cap hit. Counter: He was the fifth highest paid punter in the league. He is also a top five NFL punter in most every major statistic. Point: He was worth what he was paid Counter: His release saves the team $2.9 million. They continue to look for ways to save money to sign outside players, bring back their own (NaVorro Bowman maybe?) and offer Khalil Mack an extension he’ll accept. Point: Why not trade him? Counter: I’m guessing maybe they tried, but his high salary and personality made for a Michael Crabtree type situation in which he had little to no trade market. Remember how little they got for Cordarrelle Patterson and Jamize Olawale in trade? They didn’t even get additional draft picks. They just moved up from the late 6th to the late 5th in each instance. Point: He is a punter and punters should not make a spectacle of themselves. Counter: He’s a Raider. He’s passionate. He is still a football player. Some find it entertaining. Other punters have been characters too and still had great careers. Point: He’s a great punter. Why release a great player? Counter: The Raiders have 7 picks between the 5th and 7th round. The Raiders drafted Shane Lechler in the 5th round when Gruden was head coach back in 2000. He had one of the greatest careers of any punter in history. Point: Who cares, they can just draft one Counter: Sure, they can draft one. But that’s far from a guarantee that punter will be as talented as King was. Remember, the Raiders developed him from raw undrafted rookie to the player he is today. Point: Why open up another need with all the needs this team has as it is? Counter: I guess I would just go back to the answer about all the late draft picks. There aren’t a lot of positions in which you have a high likelihood of finding an impact player in those lower rounds. Punter is one of those positions. Basically, to each their own here. People are reacting strongly. I understand both sides of these arguements and each person is entitled to that reaction. So, let’s do this right. With a poll. What do you think about the Raiders releasing Marquette King? This poll is closed I understand and I’m glad he’s gone I understand and I’m fine with it I understand but I’m not happy I don’t understand and I am not happy

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Spend your stag weekend in Bristol climbing and abseiling the spectacular limestone crags of the Mendip Hills. It's not every day you get to make a 200ft descent with spectacular views or conquer a bastion of centuries-old rock. Prepare for a king size adrenaline rush in the great outdoors! Never tried anything like this before? There's no better time than on a stag weekend and no better place than Bristol. Introductory sessions are aimed at beginners and the instructors always use a second rope so you'll always have backup. Each instructor will take a maximum of eight people climbing and abseiling so you'll get a totally focused, personal experience. Your instructor will pitch the level of your lessons at the average ability of the group, so everyone gets to feel like Bear Grylls. Learn to enjoy the countryside around Bristol in the most manly man's way possible. Grr. Be warned: both sports are massively addictive! Leap outside your comfort zone and be totally overcome by exhilaration, confidence and an amazing sense of achievement and satisfaction. Emerge feeling like a bona fide Iron Man.

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Air Force identifies seventh airman recovered following Osprey crash in Japan Stars and Stripes December 12, 2023 TOKYO — The Air Force has identified the seventh CV-22B Osprey crew member recovered after the tiltrotor crashed off southwestern Japan with eight aboard. The body of Maj. Jeff Hoernemann, 32, of Andover, Minn., was discovered over the weekend by divers from the Navy and the Air Force’s 320th Special Tactics Squadron, according to an Air Force Special Command news release. The service announced the discovery Sunday but did not publicly disclose that it was Hoernemann’s body until Monday, after his family was notified. Hoernemann was a CV-22 instructor pilot and chief of weapons tactics assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Wing at Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo. One of the Osprey’s eight crew members — Maj. Eric Spendlove, 36, of St. George, Utah — remains missing nearly two weeks after the Osprey went down off the coast of Yakushima Island during a training mission. U.S. and Japanese divers are continuing their search, according to the news release. “The main priority is returning our Airmen home and taking care of their family members,” the command wrote. “Support to, and the privacy of, the families and loved ones impacted by this incident remains AFSOC’s top priority.” The body of Staff Sgt. Jake Galliher, 24, of Pittsfield, Mass., was found the day of the crash. Five more were discovered Dec. 4 along with the Osprey’s fuselage. The remains and wreckage were found about 100 feet below the surface. Two were identified Dec. 5 as Maj. Luke Unrath, 34, of Riverside, Calif. and Tech Sgt. Zachary Lavoy, 33, of Oviedo, Fla. Three more were identified Dec. 6 as Capt. Terrell Brayman, 32, of Pittsford, N.Y.; Staff Sgt. Jake Turnage, 25 of Kennesaw, Ga.; and Senior Airman Brian Johnson, 32, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. A preliminary investigation indicated that an equipment failure, rather than human error, was likely the crash’s cause, Air Force Special Operations Command said Dec. 6. Since then, the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps have grounded their Osprey tiltrotor aircraft until the investigation determines the cause of the crash and recommendations are made to return the aircraft to service.

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As the world’s premiere old-fogey commentator who’s perennially screaming “New York nightlife is dead!” — and who’s regularly been doing so since the mid-1980s — I thought it would be refreshing to hang up my Metamucil, take a step back and try for the opposite approach for a change. Surely not every single little thing in clubs used to be better — just the vast majority of things. So why not take a moment to reflect on the stuff that has actually improved NYC nightlife, despite the crackdowns, uptightness and lack of urgency. (Or maybe because of all that. No, really. Some good may well have come of the oppression, perversely enough. Let’s make lemonade!) Kindly read my Top 10 Reasons Why Nightlife Is Better Today, then head to the nearest bar and try to prove me right. If I’m wrong, we’ll go out for fiber supplements together. (1) Clubs are cleaned up, double carded, patrolled, cracked down and boring, but they’re probably safer, too. You’re way less likely to feel like you’re part of some hideous mass headline-in-the-making if you step into an NYC hotspot today. Of course, safety is not one of the top reasons people have ever gone to clubs, but I feel they need to go wild and embrace it. It’s better than standing on a crowded balcony that caves in on all your friends. (2) It’s harder than ever to get people to leave the house (and their technology) and actually go to a club, so the ones that show up there must really want to be there. Look around the dance floor and you’ll see swarms of folks who have kept their clubbing drive alive through sheer will and passion. It’s an inspiring sight … as long as you ignore the fact that they’re all on their cell phones. (3) Nightcrawlers have a life these days and generally feel they should get home at a reasonable hour, so their time spent at a club tends to be extra concentrated and fun. People go out knowing full well why they’re there and just how long they’re going to stay. And there isn’t that messy moment when they play the final song (anything from “The Last Dance” to “The Party’s Over”) and everyone wonders where the hell to go. They’re already gone. (4) Club people are way savvier than in the past, thanks to Facebook and every other online attraction out there. They don’t go “Whaaat?” when you bring up the latest gossip. They even know some politics here and there. They’ve heard of things, and as a result, they actually answer when you try to start a conversation! This is far more appealing than the self-involved stone faces that greeted you in the past. (5) Everyone knows that they can get laid on various sites and phone apps, so there isn’t that awful wondering that used to pervade clubs and make them like oversized prom nights from hell. You know, “Are they gonna hit on me?” or more likely, “Why aren’t they gonna hit on me?” The lack of sexual sparks in the air has definitely sanitized nightlife, but it’s also made it way less angst inducing. So relax and enjoy the complete absence of hormonal excitement. (6) There won’t be another Michael Alig. The club kid leader turned club kid killer was very much of his time, the product of an anything-goes environment filled with all sorts of wanton enablers and inducements. In 2016, people have learned their lesson, there are serious restrictions that put a damper on such reckless hedonism, and the mood just won’t foster depravity of that nature. Any new Michael Alig in the making would get fired and have to immediately sober up! (7) There’s so much more sobriety — or at least awareness of such a thing — than in the alleged golden days that I find it far less likely to run into drunken messes and drugged-out zombies. Clubbies are generally more controlled than in the ’80s, knowing they can’t throw their lives away on open bars, mainly because they have to get up and work the next day; and besides, they can’t even afford the tips. So again, while the sea of people toasting each other with energy drinks and cranberry spritzers might be dullsville, at least it isn’t dangerous. (8) There are more drag queens than ever, and they’re more polished than ever thanks to “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and the fact that everybody wants to be on it. In the misty, water-colored ’80s, there were a handful of drag performers — all geniuses, mind you — but it was only once a year at the drag fest Wigstock that you saw armies of men in dresses. But now they’re everywhere, filling the city’s many gay bars with wit, sparkle and bitchery. And if it’s messy drag queens you crave, go to Brooklyn, where they’re keeping the ’80s alive with their wacky looks and swatches of facial hair. (9) DJs have even more past to play with. There are 30 more years to cull from than there were, you know, 30 years ago. DJs love playing old music — a few chords of “La Bamba” and a crowd will invariably go nuts — and in 2016, they have lots more nostalgia to dive into and pander with. I mean, back in the ’80s, we didn’t have ’90s music to look back on yet! (10) Since clubs are no longer the be-all of human existence in NYC, some people you see there are actually dressed down, unlike the old days, when you had to look like a Christmas tree every night or you didn’t get in. As a result, you can relax in simple slacks and a cardigan and not be hideously ostracized for doing so. And if you want to throw on a headdress, that’s an option too, but it’s no longer mandatory. As long as your face is contoured and doesn’t shine. BONUS REASON: When staffers evict you from a banquette in favor of people who will order bottle service — as has happened to me, the king of nightlife, many times in the last few humiliating years — at least you will be forced to go to another space in the club, far from the tacky credit-card bunch who live for overpriced booze. Believe me, they’re doing you a favor!

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Russia claims to be defending its national interests in its so-called sphere of influence in Eastern Europe and expects the world to accept this as natural order of things. This policy denies the fundamental rights and wishes of the Ukrainian nation and people to determine their own affairs. This is precisely what is wrong with the state of the world. It is a place where the USA, Russia and China reserve the right to dictate the affairs of countries in respective (and extensive) “their backyards.” It is a world where the national interests of big powers matter and wellbeing and desires of smaller nations and peoples to live in peace, dignity and safety do not. I do not support any of the major powers, or their “right” to interfere, intervene and dominate smaller countries bordering them or in their region. It is wrong for the USA to treat small countries in Latin America, the Pacific, Middle East and elsewhere in this way, or China to do this in East Asia. And that goes for Russia in eastern Europe and central Asia. The policies practised by powerful nations has been the cause of far too much suffering, millions of deaths and enormous economic, social and environmental destruction. Ukraine is totally justified in defending its independence. And it has every right to make new friends and alliances to balance its chances of survival living next to Russia. It took a brave and principled stance for world peace by getting rid of its nuclear weapons. It was given guarantees by the world community that in doing so its territorial integrity would be respected. The world needs to therefore stand up for Ukraine. We should not allow any of the big powers or their military blocs to continue to bully other countries. We need things to change, to find a better way to solve the world’s problems.

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The Costa Brava Tour is the perfect getaway from the city. ‘Costa Brava’ is the name given to the rugged coastline that runs along the northern part of Catalonia’s Mediterranean coast. This 100-mile stretch of coast is made up of rocky coastlines, hidden coves, and quaint fishing villages. It is a place where the beauty of nature and the history and tradition of the people combine to offer visitors a glimpse into a different era and a different way of life. It’s proximity to Barcelona has long made the region popular both with locals and visitors alike. The blend of the rustic elegance, magnificent scenery and, naturally, the beaches themselves can awaken the inner artist of anyone. Optionals to include in the Costa Brava Tour We recommend extending the 5-hour tour to an 8-hour tour. Here is a list of other activities and sites we could add into your day trip in order to have an unforgettable day: - Enjoy a paella lunch by the sea. After a great walk, just imagine yourself sitting right in front of the beach, great views, relaxed while you eat a delicious paella. Isn’t that tempting? Costa Brava is one of the best places to enjoy a paella. We know the best restaurants to have the best paella you have ever tried, only using local and fresh products. The fresher the better a paella is! - Visit a fish market. For centuries the fish market was the mall of local town. So why not share in that experience? While fishing may no longer be the primary activity, you can still find great fish markets stocked daily by local fishermen. What a way to step back in the quaint traditions of yesteryear. We can even share with you helpful tips and even a traditional fish recipe. - Enjoy a Hiking Tour in Costa Brava. What better way to spend beach time than a walk along the beach? How about a walk along pristine tiny coves, stunning cliffs and into a tucked away village! With an optional stop to take a dip at some secluded beach. And do not fear, we offer a range of options. This includes a gentle shorter walk for those who just want spectacular views. It also includes challenging hikes that take you to places otherwise inaccessible. All with your driver waiting for you at the end!

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Photographing Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TPNP) is a a rewarding experience. Because it is not heavily visited, photographers can capture unobstructed views without cars or people. Yay! It is important to know that there are three separate areas, or units, of the park: North, South, Elkhorn Ranch. And, they are many miles apart. In addition, along I-94 near Medora, there is the Painted Canyon Visitor Center and rest stop. These photos are from our visit to the North and South units. Photographs from Theodore Roosevelt National Park The North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park The first area we visited was the North Unit, which is about 80 miles north of the South Unit. The entrance is along ND Highway 85. The scenery is a nice mixture of badlands topography, woodlands, and grasslands. And, the Missouri River runs through it. Since we were visiting in the fall, one of the spectacular scenes was the golden cottonwood trees crowded along the banks of the river and its tributaries. The 14-mile scenic drive is mostly paved and passes through all the main areas of this unit. Along the way you see classic badlands topography with rilled hillsides and giant iron-rich concretions. The road then climbs out of the highly eroded landscape onto rolling prairie grassland. Here you can find bison and wild horses. And, the best part is that there are very few other people! If you have the time, camp overnight in the Juniper Campground. To learn more: https://www.nps.gov/thro/planyourvisit/north-unit.htm. The South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park The South Unit is close to I-90 near Medora, North Dakota. This is the more popular unit of the park, so expect more competition for choice viewpoints. Much like the North Unit, there are eroded badlands, rolling prairies, bison, and horses. In addition, there are several Prairie Dog cities along the 36-mile scenic loop. The South Unit has a few more attractions for tourists. For instance, there is a Visitor Center, the remnants of a brick factory, and the rebuilt Maltese Cross Cabin. This cabin was moved from its original location at the Chimney Butte Ranch. Additionally, there is the town of Medora. Here, you can find food, drink, gas, and lodging. I recommend, however, that you try to camp at the Cottonwood Campground. It will be easier for you to take those luscious dawn and dusk shots. To learn more: https://www.nps.gov/thro/planyourvisit/south-unit.htm. Fantasy rock formations Once, this area was part of a vast sea and flood plain. Then, about 65 million years ago, tectonic forces uplifted the region. Rivers, such as the Yellowstone and its tributaries, started to flow across this uplifted plain. As a result, soil and rock were eroded away creating all kinds of fantasy formations. Looking out from the many overlooks, visitors can see balancing caprocks, rock spires, hoodoos, hogbacks, fluted hillsides, mesas, and buttes. We have photographed other locations with similar types of rock formations. These locations include: To purchase our photos All of our scenic photographs are available as fine art prints. Use the contact form to the right to get more information. Or, go to our Fine Art Print page to learn about various pricing options.

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida doesn't just want to let people stand their ground, it also wants to make the state prove they didn't commit violence in self-defense before taking them to trial. Florida has been seen as a leader in giving citizens immunity in cases of self-defense, with a "stand your ground" law that has been an emotional point of debate after a series of high-profile shooting deaths. While at least 22 states have similar laws that say people can use force - even deadly force - to defend themselves from threats, Florida could soon be the only one that spells out that prosecutors have to prove self-defense wasn't a factor before taking someone to trial. Currently, defendants bear the burden of showing self-defense was a factor. (Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

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Ex America Progress Report Thursday, May 4, 2006 10:47 PM Recently, my favorite Bush basher from the Right, Paul Craig Roberts, went over the top. Note, I did not say, "went too far". On its face, what this former Reagan Treasury official has to say is accurate and truthful. In a critique of the Bush White House entitled "Watching the Constitution Fade Away" dated May 1st, Roberts proclaims, among other zingers: "Unless Bush is impeached and turned over to the war crimes court in the Hague, Americans will never reclaim their liberties from an executive branch that has established itself as the sole judge of the limits of its powers." With that premise, assuming it is true, Americans will never "reclaim their liberties". There is as much chance of G.W. Bush being impeached by the U.S. Congress and surrendered to the Hague for war crimes as I have of winning the Nobel prize for molecular physics. The bipartisan Washington establishment will not indict one of its own, an individual who is carrying out a war policy which both political parties have effectively authorized. Bush and Cheney know that. To repeat myself, the Democrats voted for Wolfowitz's War, and by implication, for everything which went with it--lies, torture, war crimes, etcetera, including the upcoming unprovoked assault upon Iran. Nitpicking Bush and Cheney in the execution of this overall policy--the so-called "war on terror"--is part of the game, accepted by both factions of the Washington establishment, because that game is self-serving for those in power (both political parties) and to those seeking power. Capitol Hill is in no position to impeach Bush. Everybody, Republicans and Democrats alike, might be exposed. Is this wholesale deception and hypocrisy new in American history? If one were to take the dishonest nitpicking of the Democrats seriously and also consider the honest criticism of Bush II by concerned citizens like Paul Roberts, one might conclude that the malfeasance of the Bush/Cheney White House in foreign affairs is unique and unprecedented. But it isn't. To the contrary, it is a well established, well documented American tradition. What's more, it is part of a coherent pattern. To address the most outstanding examples, does any serious student of American history think that America was not lied and railroaded into World War I and World War II? FDR makes G.W. Bush look like a duffer in the lying department. The story of Franklin Delano Roosevelt is no secret to those willing to take the time to check it out. FDR lied in public about keeping America out of the war in Europe because that is what the American people wanted to hear and that is what FDR needed to say in order to get re-elected. In private, FDR was frantically plotting to come to the aid of his pal "Uncle Joe" in the Kremlin, using Stalin's own agents within the U.S. Government to get the job done. In addition to rescuing Stalin, FDR wanted to make good on his secret assurances in 1939 to the deluded politicians in Whitehall and to those in Paris that Washington would join them when a war broke out with Germany over the phony issue of Danzig and the "territorial integrity" of Poland. To achieve these two objectives via the "back door to war", FDR went on the warpath against Japan, and maneuvered Tokyo into attacking the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. The truth about Pearl Harbor did not surface until years after the end of the war in 1945. Rear Admiral Robert Theobald's book The Final Secret of Pearl Harbor did not appear until 1954. Congressman Hamilton Fish's definitive, comprehensive indictment of Roosevelt--Tragic Deception, FDR & America's Involvement in World War II--did not get published until 1984, when Fish was 94! Both books are unknown and forgotten. There was no outrage, retrospectively, against Roosevelt and his handlers. As for Woodrow Wilson and World War I, the pattern was similar. Wilson said one thing for public consumption; in private he did just the opposite, which subterfuge landed Uncle Sam in World War I, thereby saving England and France from capitulation to Germany. How did it transpire? Last month, April, an essay appeared on the internet at something called Information Clearing House by one Albert Doyle, a retired New York attorney. Entitled "The Passionate Attachment", the essay was a short, blistering history lesson about Zionism in relationship to U.S. Middle East policy. Doyle starts off: Zionism is essentially Jewish nationalism rooted in 19th century racist, colonialist thinking gilded over with a “religious” patina. The earliest Zionists saw security for persecuted Jews in a “return” to Palestine and those early leaders were clear if circumspect to the point of deceit about having to displace the Arab inhabitants of Palestine to secure their goals. Zionism became serious about a century ago as east European Jews emerged from their village religious culture, although many early Zionist leaders were not religious Jews. The early Zionist movement was vigorously opposed by more assimilated western European Jews as well as most Jewish religious leaders; it gained support, although still a minority, on the break up of the Ottoman Empire and really got off the ground with the World War I British Balfour Declaration which promised Zionists a homeland in Palestine in exchange for certain services to the British. [My emphasis.] Palestinian Arabs, Muslim and Christian, were at the time the large majority in Palestine and the famous declaration contained the cynical and impossible condition (now forgotten) that the Jewish homeland was not to be at the expense of the majority Arab population of Palestine. In fact, the Zionist state which came into being was precisely at the cost of that majority of Palestinian Arabs. Today we are expected to forget this but not surprisingly the victims have had trouble with the idea and still do. What Woodrow Wilson was doing in private inside the White House, prior to America's entry into the Great War, relates to what the Zionists were doing in secret on behalf of the British War Cabinet. Attorney Doyle brings up the issue of "certain services to the British", then drops it like a hot potato, with no explanation. The leaders of Zionism in Europe offered to bring America into the war in exchange for the British giving Palestine to the Zionists at the successful conclusion of the war. Prime Minister Lloyd George and Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour agreed. What did they have to lose? It was either that, or negotiate a status quo ante peace with Germany, which settlement would have been an acknowledgment that England had lost the war. No British imperialist wanted to swallow that. The word was sent posthaste from London to Washington and New York. An impressive triumvirate of Zionist agents on the scene--Bernard Baruch, Justice Louis Brandeis, and Samuel Untermyer--went to work on the visionary, messianic Wilson. They were his friends, his advisors, and his campaign contributors. Their joint efforts tipped the scales. The rest is history. The Balfour Declaration of 1917 followed as a receipt from the British to the Zionists for the bargain. Next came the Paris "Peace Conference" of 1919, dividing the Continent and truncating Germany. Then, the ever-scheming Winston Churchill arrived in Palestine as Colonial Secretary in 1920, to hand over Palestine and the Palestinians to a British High Commissioner, the English Zionist, Mr. Herbert Samuel. All thanks to an unbalanced U.S. President, Woodrow Wilson, launching America into a war under false pretenses, "to make the world safe for democracy". Sound familiar? What is the relationship to the current debacle in the Middle East, spearheaded by the current American President? It is all part of the same pattern, going back to 1916. Foreign correspondent Eric Margolis watched the "60 Minutes" interview with former CIA chief Tyler Drumheller a few Sundays ago. "Surely, this is the smoking gun" I thought to myself "on the subject of Bush's boldfaced deceptions about WMD." It may have been, but nothing happened Monday morning. As Margolis reports in his Writer's Notebook of April 24th: One of the things that continues to amaze and dismay me is the failure so far of many Americans to realize they were lied to and deceived into an unjust war by White House propaganda. Or that a cabal of neoconservatives engineered a war to serve another nation. Where is the outrage? Why are more Americans not demanding Congress charge administration officials with malfeasance, lying to Congress, and creating an illegal war? Anyone who watched this weekend’s program, `60 Minutes,’ saw the former CIA chief in Europe affirm that the White House was warned that the story about Iraq’s purchase of uranium from Niger, which Bush used to justify invading Iraq, was faked. Why, one wonders, is there not a storm of public outrage? Too many Americans remain in denial that they launched an illegal, unwarranted war for the basest of reasons. Get the picture? It has all been done before, on a larger scale. It is high time we realize that an American President can get away with anything in the realm of foreign affairs and "illegal" wars. There is an abundance of precedent for it and there is no outrage because of it. The case against the Imperial Presidency has been lost, or conceded without a fight. The U.S. Constitution is a fiction. The White House, in the hands of either political party, can and will act with impunity. That is the record, and the record is as clear as gin.

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Priest Who Sexually Abused Nunavut Children Dead IQALUIT - A Roman Catholic priest who sexually abusing dozens of children while working in Nunavut has died in France, according to the Canadian Oblates. 93-year-old Johannes Rivoire (see the photo) died on Thursday "after a long illness," according to Ken Thorson, head of OMI Lacombe Canada. Rivoire, an Oblate priest who fled to France to avoid prosecution, has long denied allegations he sexually abused children in Nunavut in the 1960s and 1970s. He spent more than 30 years working as a priest in the territory, mostly in Arviat and Naujaat. He was facing one charge of sexually abusing a girl in Nunavut when he died. His other charges were stayed in 2017 after the Crown decided there was no prospect of conviction. "We recognize that this news will be difficult for many to receive, especially for the survivors and their families who advocated for him to face justice in Canada," Thorson wrote. "We sincerely regret that despite all their efforts, Rivoire never made himself available and will never face the charges that were laid against him. We further regret that efforts for him to be formally removed as a priest were unsuccessful," Thorson added. Last month, retired Quebec Superior Court judge Andre Denis, in a report commissioned by the Canadian Oblates, said he believes allegations made against Rivoire of sexually abusing children in the territory are true. Lieve Halsberghe, a Belgian human rights activist who has been working with Rivoire's victims, said she doesn't think it's common for priests accused of such crimes to ever face justice. "It's very, very rare because the Catholic Church protects them," she said. "Now they think the whole issue can be buried with Rivoire," she added. - 0 - Click Here to Close This Window Copyright© 2024 MacIntosh Technical

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For the American television viewing public, it began on a Thursday evening in September of 1966. September 8th to be specific. That was the night that “Star Trek” first aired, on NBC. One has to wonder if the executives at CBS who turned down the chance to air Star Trek who turned it down because they were already working on “Lost in Space;” regret that decision. In honor of the release of Star Trek Beyond and the fact that Star Trek has been around for so long and is still going strong, here’s some background and trivia about the the Original Series and the films directly connected to that show. True fans of Trek will know most, if not all of this but it is worth reviewing. The first pilot for the show was “The Cage”, which was not aired as originally produced until October of 1988. Material from this episode was used in two first season episodes, “The Menagerie Parts I and II.” The only credited members of the cast of The Cage to appear in the series were Majel Barrett and Leonard Nimoy. The first episode aired on September 8, 1966 was not the second pilot, which was ordered by NBC. It was “The Man Trap”, which was the only Star Trek credit for noted writer George Clayton Thomas, who wrote Logan’s Run. The second pilot, “Where No Man Has Gone Before” was the third episode aired. It was in that second pilot that the name of Captain Kirk appears with the middle initial R, rather than the T it became in the episode “Court-Martial” later that season. Counting The Cage, there were 80 episodes of the original Star Trek (TOS) produced. Leonard Nimoy was the only actor to appear in all 80. Eddie Paskey appeared in more episodes of TOS than either George Takei or Walter Koenig, although he was never credited. Most of his appearances were as “Lieutenant Leslie.” During the production of TOS, George Takei missed nine episodes while he was filming The Green Berets with John Wayne. It was William Shatner who insisted that his name appear in the opening credits of TOS in larger typeface than the names of Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley. James Doohan lost the middle finger of his right hand during World War II, but it is only visible on-screen a few times during the TV episodes. Series creator Gene Roddenberry wrote lyrics for the show’s opening theme and was therefore entitled to 50% of the royalties, even though the lyrics weren’t used. Although never mentioned in Star Trek: The Motion Picture, the character played by Stephen Collins, “Commander Decker” is presumed to be the son of “Commodore Matt Decker” who dies in the TOS season 2 episode “The Doomsday Machine.” Persis Khambatta, who portrayed the Deltan navigator, “Lieutenant Ilia” in Star Trek: The Motion Picture had to shave her head for the role. She was so concerned that her hair might not grow back she convinced Gene Roddenberry to purchase insurance in case that happened and damaged her career. Her hair did grow back. Sadly, she passed away from a heart attack at the age of 49 in 1998. I will confess to being one of the people who tagged Star Trek: The Motion Picture with the pejorative nickname “Star Trek – The Slow-Motion Picture” because of its sluggish pace. You never see Captain Kirk and Khan together on-screen during Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. All of their communication is by view screen or via communicator. This is because Ricardo Montalban was busy filming his TV series, “Fantasy Island” during the production of the movie. The reason that actress Madlyn Rhue did not reprise her role as “Lieutenant Marla McGivers” from the TOS episode “Space Seed” in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is because she was suffering from multiple sclerosis and was confined to a wheelchair at the time. This is why her character was one of the members of Khan’s crew that died at the cilia of the Ceti Eels. In the scene in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, George Takei initially objected to being called “Tiny” in the scene where he knocks a very large security guard unconscious. But when he saw the audience laughing at the sequence at a test screening, he withdrew his objections. Nicholas Meyer, who directed Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, and would later direct Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country was the first person offered the chance to direct Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. There are reports that he refused because he firmly believed that Spock’s death should have been final. Only he knows for sure. In Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, the whale hunters are speaking Finnish. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home was the last appearance by Majel Barrett as “Nurse Christine Chapel” although she went on to a recurring role as “Lwaxana Troi” in “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” Jane Wiedlin of the all-female band “The Go-Gos” has a cameo in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home has a running time of nearly two hours but there are less than two minutes of shots of the Enterprise in the film. Most fans of TOS consider the odd-numbered films to be inferior to the even-numbered movies. The worst of the odd-numbered films is thought by many to be Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. The film’s poor performance at the box office in the U.S. caused it to be a direct to video release in a number of foreign markets. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier was the final big-screen appearance of Laurence Luckinbill (as of 7/24/2016). It was also the only Star Trek film to be nominated for a Golden Raspberry for Worst Picture. Legend has it that actor Christian Slater framed his $750 paycheck for his walk-on role in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry died within three days of viewing Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. The film is dedicated in his memory. TOS generated an animated series (TAS), “Star Trek: The Next Generation” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” “Star Trek: Voyager” and “Star Trek: Enterprise.” All except TAS are currently running in syndication.

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Though opening a shelter or sanctuary for creatures is a noble act, it is also a business. Understanding what it takes, what goes into creating a space like this, and how it can be sustained over time are all essential considerations. Here are a few tips for opening an animal sanctuary to help give you a realistic idea of things to cover before proceeding. Consider: Is This Right for You? Calling ourselves animal lovers versus being a true advocate are two very different things. You should not feel bad if you are concerned about whether or not you are ready for the responsibility of opening a sanctuary. It’s essential that, before you take the leap, you have a comprehensive understanding of what it will take, and you are dedicated to success because this will take a lot of time, effort, and sacrifice. The worst thing that could happen is that you put the wheels in motion, start acquiring animals in need, and then you want to get out or plans fall through. This has to be 100% right for you—no uncertainty. Preparing a Business Plan Though most animal rescues are nonprofits, you will still have to cover some expenses. Typically, animal sanctuaries receive funding from animal welfare advocacy groups as well as other organizations; however, there will be things that come up. Whether you find an already built space or are building one, you will have to do some planning and investing. It’s crucial that you account for possible expenses before beginning. Preparing a Facility Regardless of the type of animals you’ll take in, you’ll need to prepare the facility and acquire the proper equipment. Consider installing solid surface, pet-friendly flooring—in essence, something durable, scratch liquid-resistant, and easy to clean. Additionally, you’ll need cages, leashes, collars, food and water bowls, medical equipment, medications, and more. Hiring Volunteers and Workers With medical equipment and medication on site, you’ll need to employ animal physicians and staff. You may be able to get volunteers to help with facility maintenance, socializing with the animals, and feeding and cleaning, but you will need to hire workers as well. Budget for the expenses of keeping a staff and ensure you build your team to help you meet the animals’ needs and the facility’s responsibilities. In addition to these tips for opening an animal sanctuary, you’ll want to build a network to help raise awareness and draw support from your community and beyond. You also want people to be able to find your animal haven when they find a creature in need. Establishing an online presence, making events, and putting pictures, stories, and information out whenever possible will help you create a strong foundation for your business.

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|We’re pleased to share that we have a date and location selected for the upcoming ACO’s Provincial Adoption Resource Event (ARE) 2024! This year’s Provincial ARE will center around Embracing Every Adoption Story: Navigating Challenges, Nurturing Understanding, and Honouring Relationships. Date: Saturday, April 13th, 2024 Venue: Centennial College Event Centre | 937 Progress Ave, Scarborough, ON, M1G 3T8 Theme: Embracing Every Adoption Story: Navigating Challenges, Nurturing Understanding, and Honouring Relationships. What Prospective Adoptive Families Can Expect This Year |Pursuing Permanency: Prospective adoptive families can expect a portion of the day to be dedicated to connecting with participating Children’s Aid Societies. During this time, families can introduce themselves to adoption workers and take the time to learn more about the incredible children and youth seeking permanency. |Enriching Education: Central to the ARE is establishing a learning environment where we gain insights from both professionals and those with lived experiences. This year, the ACO will delve into the theme of supporting families through transitions. |Heartfelt Connections: At the Provincial ARE, prospective adoptive families have the opportunity to connect and share their stories. In addition to meeting other families, prospective parents can explore the Resource Village and engage one-to-one with experienced adoptive parents and adoption professionals! Make sure to save the date and mark this event in your calendar! Stay tuned for further details and registration information in the new year. If you have any general ARE-related questions, we encourage you to connect with us at [email protected]. Also, We can’t wait to welcome you this Spring! |This announcement is produced by the AdoptOntario program for prospective adoptive families and adoption workers and practitioners in Ontario. The information is intended to educate those interested in adoption about news, events and programs pertinent to their practice and/or journey. AdoptOntario is a program operated by the Adoption Council of Ontario, funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Copyright 2023 AdoptOntario. All Rights Reserved

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Serengeti National Park Serengeti Tanzania: Safari to the annual migration of Wildebeests on the plains – a phenomenon not to be missed! Your Adventure Redefined by African Legends DMC: Affordable Tanzania Safari programs by renowned local inbound Tour Operator. Packages Safari and Zanzibar Tanzania - The Serengeti Serengeti Tanzania National Park covers 14,763 sq. km of endless rolling plains, which reach up to the Kenyan border and extends almost to Lake Victoria. The park is flourishing with magnificent wildlife. An estimated 3 million large animals roam the plains. People of the Maasai Tribe called it Siringitu – ‘the place where the land moves on forever.’ The Serengeti is known as one of the best wildlife sanctuary in the world. Two World Heritage Sites and two Biosphere Reserves have been established within this area. It’s unique environment has enthused writers, filmmakers as well as numerous photographers and scientists. The Serengeti ecosystem is one of the oldest on earth, the main characteristics of climate, flora and fauna have hardly changed in the past million years. Serengeti is renown for the migration of animals. Every October and November, more than a million wildebeest and about 220,000 zebras travel south from the northern hills to the southern plains for the short tropical rains, and then journey west and north after the long rains in April to June. The animals’ ancient instinct to move is so strong that no drought, gorge or crocodile infested river can hold them back. The Wildebeest migrate through a number of parks, reserves and protected areas and through a variety of habitat. The Serengeti boasts large herds of antelope including Patterson’s eland, Klipspringer, Dik dik, Zebra, gazelles, lion, impala, leopard, cheetah, hyena and other larger mammals like the rhino, giraffe, elephant and hippopotamus. Nearly 500 species of birds have been recorded in the park. The Serengeti is an opportunity for one of the best game-viewing in Africa. Migration in the Serengeti The wildebeest migration, like a discernible thread, embraces and connects the Serengeti’s ecosystem much as it has done for at least two millions years. Every year, with some seasonally dictated variations in timing and scale, one million wildebeest leave the southern Serengeti’s short grass plains in search of the grass and water they need to survive. During their annual pilgrimage they will travel some 2.000 miles devouring 4.000 tons of grass a day. A quarter of a million will be born, many will die. The migration is in the southeastern Serengeti on the short-grass plains after the short rains which have nurtured fresh grass. This month and December are the peak months for zebra birth. The short-grass plains are the main feeding ground for some two million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle. Predators lurk close by, feeding on the newborn. This is the main month for wildebeest calving. Beginning of the long and heavy rains. Clouds, growing in intensity, appear from the south and occasional lightning illuminates the night sky. The short-grass plains’ pastures are nearing exhaustion and the newborn can keep up with the herds. Heaviest rainy month. Wildebeest are almost evenly scattered on the short-grass plains. Good forage still available but water begins to be a limited factor. Now the vast herds begin to coalesce with columns containing hundreds of thousands stretched over many km as they had across the woodland zones into the Western Corridor where new food and water has been generated by the rains around Grumeti. Rains come to an end and the herds leave the black-cotton-soil plains, crossing the Grumeti River where many wildebeest drown every year providing food for the crocodiles who lurk at crossing points. In a normal year they will be in Seronera/Moru kopjes area. The migration now heads northwest briefly leaving the park as they enter the Grumeti Controlled Area, with a small portion of the herd heading towards the Lobo area. Visitors should note that morning temperatures have fallen sharply. The migration and the ever-attendant predators trailing now cross the Ikorongo controlled Area. The various branches of the migration begin to meet up. The migration in a normal year should now be in the northern Serengeti and entering Maasai Mara. It is still cold in the mornings. The migration has now entered Kenya’s Maasai Mara Game Reserve just across the northern border from the Serengeti. Temperatures begin to rise and the skies are blue by day. This is the driest month in the Serengeti with the bulk of the animals briefly absent in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve where there is always plentiful water and better grazing for the plains animals at this time of year. As if sensing the oncoming short rains with clouds gathering in the sky, the migration begins its trek back home to the Serengeti. Flame trees are beginning to blossom and migrant birds start to arrive. The migration increases its pace as it heads towards Serengeti’s southern plains where the short rains are generating the grass. It follows the Loliondo boundary of the park and the zebra begin to give birth. The history of human inhabitation revolves largely around the history of the African people, from the hunter-gatherers who wandered the plains, to the people of today who protect it as a main destination for travelers. The Serengeti’s history has been virtually ignored, except Olduvai Gorge, where the Leakey family discovered fossils of human and animal ancestors dating back to almost two million years, and which is part of the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area. Tsetse flies in the woodlands, and sleeping sickness, guaranteed that the Serengeti was spared of European settlement, and with it the distinction of the wildlife that other African countries were subjected to. When to visit The Serengeti’s climate is warm and dry. The tropical rainy season is from March to May, with short rains from October to November. The Serengeti is lush and green after the rains, but a steady drying up follows which inhibits plant growth and encourages the animals to migrate in search of waters. With altitudes ranging from 920 to 1,830 metres average temperatures vary from 15 degrees to 26 degrees Celsius. The coldest temperatures are experienced from June to October. Exciting walking safaris unforgettable balloon ride in the Serengeti Lodges and Camps in the Serengeti Seronera Wildlife Lodge Lobo Wildlife Lodge Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge Serengeti Sopa Lodge

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When creating Ramie our designers explored the moods of the seasons in our natural habitat, the Nordic landscape. Taking inspiration from the layers of nature, of scents, temperatures, sounds, textures, light and colours. The result is a true celebration of craft, material and tactility. The timeless, textural Ramie print is intricately combined with the linen-like fabric structure, creating a layering effect that amplifies the materiality of the design. The colour palette includes soft, melancholic pastels inspired by the circularity of the seasons. The blend of three thoughtfully combined colours in each colourway gives several possibilities to match with other curtains from the Almedahls curtain collection. The base fabric is made of 75% recycled polyester from post-consumer PET-bottles and post-industrial fibre waste which significantly reduces water and energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the manufacturing process.

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After spending two years working in informal communities in Asia, Lucinda Hartley returned to Melbourne hungry to build upon the collaborative, community-driven design she had experienced in Vietnam and Cambodia. In 2010, she co-founded CoDesign Studio (with Hugh Adamson and Kate Ferguson), a cross-disciplinary design and placemaking social enterprise based in Collingwood, Melbourne. As CEO, Lucinda oversees the in-demand practice, working nationally with community groups, local councils, government agencies, developers and not-for-profits on a ‘horizontal’ approach to city making, in which the voice of the local resident is weighted equally with that of the bureaucratic top brass. Lucinda is also an elected representative to the UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board, a Fellow of the Collaborative for Inclusive Urbanism and a member of the global Place Leadership Council.Eugenia Lim finds a quiet moment to chat with Lucinda after a bustling communal lunch at CoDesign HQ. You trained as a landscape architect at a time before the advent of ‘tactical urbanism’. When did you shift focus from designing for permanence towards more temporary or collaborative projects? Tactical urbanism is an interesting term because for me, it describes the process of city making that people did before we ‘formalised’ things. Lately, there’s almost been a reinvention and going back to the roots of more collaborative city making. I think tactical urbanism is a tool – one of many – and the one I’m interested in at the moment, the one I’ll always be interested in. What draws me to it is it’s a participatory approach to city making. The limitation that I found with landscape architecture in its traditional sense is that it’s a very top down approach – the designer with a big idea, sometimes imposing it on a place that’s based on very good, proven best practices, but not necessarily responsive to that local identity or what that community wants. So I guess I became interested in community development and spent several years in Southeast Asia exploring that. To me, tactical urbanism is a great nexus of community development and design: by doing these short-term, low cost projects, you lower the barriers to entry, allowing a lot more people than in traditional design processes to have a decision in shaping their neighbourhood. ELWorking in the developing world, did you observe a disconnection between the everyday person and community decision-making? LHIt’s an interesting question because I actually observed the opposite. In informal settlements, people are very disconnected from their government, I mean completely. They certainly have no rights, no land, no education. But in terms of neighbourhood-building, maybe with the absence of rules… people wouldn’t hesitate to take over the pavement or open up a restaurant, or renovate their house or get together and build something for their community. People were doing that all the time and I was actually quite inspired because I didn’t see that happening here. Here we always think, ‘it’s someone else’s problem’ and ‘I pay my rates so why don’t they fix it’… and you’re like ‘well, maybe you can fix it’! But also, I think our council systems don’t really allow us to take responsibility, so it’s a bit of a double-edged sword. ELIn the tactical urbanism guide you authored (which focuses on Australian and New Zealand projects), you identify a local government-sanctioned approach to urbanism, and suggest that maybe we could do with more grass roots projects. What would you like to see? LHI think perhaps, in an ideal world, there could be a limit on the important and central function of government – then citizens could have more of a role in shaping their neighbourhoods. Look at our grandparent’s generation – they built schools, they built churches, there are streets named after them – they were actively contributing to their neighbourhood. No one does that anymore. Some council areas even dictate the colour of your front fence. I think that’s going too far… what I’d like to see is a greater sense of citizen ownership. That sense of ownership comes through creating something together. I think people are really craving that old-fashioned sense of neighbourhood, where you actually knew your neighbours and you’d go next door for a cup of sugar. I don’t think that we can nostalgically look back to that time because life is so different now, but I think we can get more involved in shaping our physical environments. So I guess I would like to see more grass roots guerilla activity, at a certain level. But I would also like to see our local governments thriving and providing public transport and roads and services in the way that they should be. ELThe horizontal, non-hierarchical approach you write about is interesting. We often do just sit back and wait for things to change, but then nothing changes! LHOr we fight against something when we could be more collaborative. ELIs there a current project you’re working on, as a kind of case study of this approach? LHI’ll share two. Last year, we worked on a laneway revitalisation project in Brunswick. Melbourne has 64km of bluestone laneways, the largest network in the world. They were under threat from being concreted over – they’re quite run down, over a hundred years old – but two years ago, a community group called ‘Save the Brunswick Bluestone Laneways Resident’s Group’ (the name wasn’t too catchy, we renamed it the ‘Bluestone Collective’!) managed to save the laneways. Which is a good first step, but [the laneways] are still really rundown and there’s a perception that they’re unsafe, with illegal dumping and various other things. The good thing about laneways is that they’re all quite small, with thirty to forty residents living on one – a nice neighbourhood block to work with. So we worked with some of the residents of one of the laneways, then all of the residents eventually, to upgrade this laneway in a weekend. It began as a safety project – let’s clean this place up and make it look a bit safer. Then, as we started that conversation with residents and as they got to know each other, they started thinking, ‘well, my friend’s an artist, maybe they could paint that wall’, and someone else said, ‘well, I own a vacant lot and it abuts this laneway… why don’t we take the fence down and turn it into a community garden’? And then the youth centre up the road said, ‘great, we’ll come and maintain it and use it as part of our programs’ and someone else said they’d make a film about it. All these really great things that people could get involved with. In the first instance, it was a Department of Justice project purely focused on clean up and safety. But the long-term outcome is that these guys all got to know each other, and they regularly have dinners in the laneway now, once a month. This small catalyst has created a new neighbourhood relationship. Then, in other ways, that same kind of scenario can be created when initiated by a government agency. So we’re working with City of Melbourne on a programme that turns redundant road space into temporary play space. So in densely populated areas, every Sunday afternoon, certain streets will be closed for play, for example. That has begun as a government initiative, about increasing physical activity and social connection, but the aim is to use this as a catalyst that will get the residents together so that they will sustain and maintain the project. And the plan is, if you’ve got a bunch of residents in another street somewhere else, they’ll be able to run a play street in the future too. I think it’s possible for government to lead, as well as residents. ELOn a global front, I re-watched your TED talk and you compare two divergent city typologies. On the one hand, we’ve got the hyper-futuristic Masdar City in the United Arab Emirates; and on the other, Kibera, Africa’s largest slum. If our urban reality is going to look much more like Kibera, what should we be doing to prepare? What should we be putting in place? LHThe reality on a global scale is that cities are expanding by a million people a week. That’s the equivalent of one Copenhagen every week, so we actually can’t keep up. Even if we wanted to, we can’t. So to me, the only option that we have is to enable everyday citizens to be city makers. If we start to create the frameworks that support people to shape their own environment, then we’ve got a chance. There are still some things that should absolutely be centrally managed – roads, water supply public transport – but beyond that, if we try and control everything, we won’t be able to make it. But we have some chance of creating liveable communities if governments focus on the ‘big’ stuff and let communities focus on the ‘small’ stuff. And it’ll be haphazard and it won’t necessarily be best practice, but it’ll be beautiful in the sense that it’ll be localised. Each place will have its own identity. ELIs it that residents or communities know what they most want or need? LHYeah, even if [the community] builds something that turns out to be different to their initial ideal, at least it has a certain character or identity. An expression that is difficult for someone outside to create. ELYou can’t really impose character on a neighbourhood. LHBut we try [laughs]! That’s definitely true. ELWhat really comes through in your TED talk is that perhaps we need to fundamentally question the notion of ‘liveability’. Last year, the Economist ranked Melbourne the world’s most liveable city for the fourth time in a row. What are your thoughts on that and what it means in a global context? LHYeah, there are differing definitions of what ‘liveable’ really means. In Melbourne, the inner 10km radius is ‘liveable’, but what about the next 30km? In fact, two thirds of the population lives in the not-so-liveable Melbourne – a big divide that’s widening. In Melbourne, it’s a mix of both a hardware and software problem. I think when inner Melbourne was developed, it was made by people like our grandparents who built their own homes and schools, creating a dense and diverse urban fabric, which makes it much more adaptable to changing culture. The problem with over-planning the outer and even the middle ring is that it’s so planned that it’s only planned for a single use. As culture changes, it can’t adapt. And that’s a real challenge – in thirty, forty years time, what kind of places are we going to have? So there’s a major hardware problem, in the sense that we actually need more density, better public infrastructure. On a neighbourhood level, we could still be giving emerging communities much more of an identity by not controlling everything that goes in. I mean, there are usually only ten different housing types that people can choose from, so it creates a very homogenous environment within a homogenous income bracket. You don’t see that so much in the inner areas because they evolve differently. So I think you could actually change the way that people control their environment to possibly create more diversity. On a global level, the macroeconomics of the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer are massive challenges. I think in terms of urban planning though, the failure is that we tend to look at the mistakes and findings from Western cities and try and apply them elsewhere. Equally I think many developing nations look to planning theory from Western cities to dictate how their cities will grow, but this is based on a certain cultural pattern of European and North American cities that may not apply to the way that people relate to each other, in say the Middle East or Africa. So I think this all needs to happen very quickly, but with almost a new typology of city that allows for slums – because this is our shared reality. But also, cities must allow for different cultural expressions, in which highways and town centres may not be the answer. ELYou work with a wide range of stakeholders: local government, non-profits, developers and the local community. How do you balance all of these potentially competing interests? LHTo varying degrees of success. I always think projects are more authentic if they originate from a community and [CoDesign are] involved with connecting them ‘upwards’… down and up’s not quite the right analogy. But yeah, it’s a real challenge. I think at the macro level, the interests are often the same. Developers often genuinely want to create good places to live – their brand reputation depends on it. ELDo you think developers are getting savvy to the concept of promoting ongoing social cohesion? LHYes, definitely. I think the leading players in Australia are doing some quite interesting work actually. The notion of the big bad developer is a bit of an old notion, there’s still probably a long way to go, but the leading major players are really quite innovative in their approach to placemaking and quite sophisticated in their understanding of what will create a great space. I’ve been quite impressed with the sophistication of some of their approaches and their interest in creating generally socially cohesive places. We spend a lot of time just trying to understand different groups, stakeholders. Listening and working out the common goal. When we’re all working towards the same thing, it becomes much easier. ELWhere would you most like to do a CoDesign project? LHWe aim to bring people together and improve social connection. The places that we would most like to work at the moment are where new communities are emerging, where this need is greatest. This means outer greenfield areas, and urban infill suburbs like Fisherman’s Bend. ELWhat makes a city good? LHCities are good when people feel safe and healthy and have a lot of freedom to make choices about their life. Because opportunities come when people are involved in owning and shaping their neighbourhoods. I think we have a lot of freedoms in Australia, yet I think we could have greater freedoms in some forms of decision-making about our neighbourhoods. And I do genuinely think you get a much greater sense of civic pride, involvement and commitment when people are actually leading the decision-making and not being told what to do. Many thanks to Lucinda Hartley and the CoDesign team. To learn more about CoDesign’s work, visit: codesignstudio.com.au. You can practice your own tactical urbanism or rapidly revitalise your own neighbourhood with the guidance of CoDesign’s free publications. CoDesign Studio CEO Lucinda Hartley (centre), co-founder Hugh Adamson (second from left) and CoDesign collaborators. Photo: Eugenia Lim. CoDesign’s ‘Rapid Urban Revitalisation’ project at Sustainable Living Festival, Melbourne. Photo: CoDesign Studio. CoDesign planning a playful takeover of Dodds Street, Southbank. Photo: CoDesign Studio. CoDesign worked with a ‘tight budget’, an army of volunteers and many milk crates on The School of Life pop-up in Collingwood. Photo: CoDesign Studio. Cheap and cheery at The School of Life pop-up in Collingwood. Photo: CoDesign Studio. CoDesign Studio worked with UDLA (a landscape architecture and urban design practice) on a masterplan for the public open spaces in Karawara, Perth. Photo: CoDesign Studio. Eugenia Lim is an artist who uses video, installation and performance to activate people in private and public space. She was AP's founding editor-in-chief and has returned as editor-at-large. In art and life, she is interested in the intersection between the personal and the geopolitical. Agnès Varda is her hero.

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Meet the Team! Owner & Founder Dana Bentley was in the 5th grade when he started playing the drums at his local elementary school on the central coast of California. His parents gave him his first snare drum when he was in the sixth grade and his first drum set while in the 7th grade. Dana played in the marching band, jazz band, and concert band all through junior-high and high school. Even as a youngster, Dana was always interested in the anatomy of the drum itself; how it worked and how to make it sound good. While still in high school Dana recovered his first drum set and began buying, selling, and trading drums. That's where it all started. Then in 1992, twenty-six year old Dana packed up everything in his beat-up 1970 BMW and moved to Fresno to open his dream drum shop. That same year, Bentley's Drum Shop opened with eight drum sets and less money than the tax on Donald Trump's worst car. That was when Dana was still parting his hair on the right! Since then Bentley's has experienced incredible growth and success in the percussion industry. Today Bentley's Drum Shop is an award winning Five-Star drum shop with customers all over the world! We would like to thank all of our great customers and employees over the years that have lead us to where we are today. We look forward to the future and many more years ahead of us! Robert 'Bob' Church Salesman / Shipping / Customer Service Bob comes from a musical family. His oldest brother Bill played on two albums by Van Morrison. He is the original bass player of the band Montrose. He then went on to perform with Sammy Hagar for 12 years and eleven LP's. Bob has been playing drums for over 55 years, opening for many recording Artist's from the late 70's through the mid 80's, while forming many original and cover bands. He has a strong passion drumming and respects music of all genre's. He is enthusiastic to continue his learning of drums, while reaching out to the younger generations to pick up a pair of drum sticks. And the beat goes on! Come to Bentley's Drum Shop, he would love to help you get your first drum kit! Salesman / Shipping / Customer Service King of All Social Media for Bentley's Drum Shop. Mark has been a part of the Bentley's Drum Shop folklore since 1995. He volunteers his time to the store to help whenever he can. He was Postal Demolition Derby 2005 Champ. Currently, he plays, practices, and rehearses as much as possible so he can become more than the "Norm" of the store. Mark proudly plays DW Drums & Hardware, Sabian Cymbals and Vic Firth Drumsticks Online & Store Sales / Customer Service / Social Media Alexis has been drumming since the age of 12 where she started on concert snare but when her church's youth group was in need of a drummer, she began taking lessons from the drummer at her church! She was involved with her high school's marching band where her love for music grew! Alexis loves taking every opportunity to advance her skills as a musician and be as well-rounded in different genres of music as possible! She proudly plays DW Drums & Hardware, Sabian Cymbals, Vater Drumsticks & Evans Drumheads! Her favorite drummers are Dave Elitch, Anika Nilles & Kaz Rodriguez! Photographer / Shipping / Social Media Miles started playing drums at 10 years old all because of Guitar Hero. After playing the drums on the game he played a real kit at a music store and the rest was history. He currently and actively plays with his personal band Perception (Metalcore) and The Morenos! Miles proudly plays Ludwig Drums, DW Hardware, Zildjian Cymbals, Promark Drumsticks and Evans Drumheads. Drum Repairs / Restorations / Custom Hardware Mark has repaired and restored both hardware and drums from the craziest of conditions and turned them into pieces of art! He loves restoring drums and learning about each drum he repairs! If you want a bass drum pedal or hi hat stand customized to a special finish/color, Mark can do that! Mark plays DW Drums and Evans Drumheads but he loves trying out new things and expanding his knowledge on drums!

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Every January, hundreds of politicians, CEOs, scientific experts, and celebrities gather for their annual meeting in the exclusive Swiss ski resort of Davos to “improve the state of the world.” Yet, the World Economic Forum’s influence on society and consumption is surprisingly little understood. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research addresses this gap. “The World Economic Forum claims that it is solving some of the most vexing issues of our time such as poverty or youth unemployment. But what are the solutions and how do they affect our lives?” write authors Markus Giesler and Ela Veresiu (both York University). To answer these questions, the authors undertook the first ethnographic analysis of the World Economic Forum. For eight years, they conducted in-depth interviews with Davos delegates about their activities, their beliefs, and their self-understanding. The interviews revealed that Davos delegates understand themselves as an enlightened elite guided by ethical considerations and called upon to preserve the common good from populist temptations. At the heart of their forum activities is the solution of global issues through a four-step moral reform process. First, Davos delegates shift the issue at hand to the level of individual consumption (for example, inequality is not the result of unregulated markets but rather stems from consumers’ unethical choice-making). Next, Davos delegates promote the idea that the only way to teach consumers ethics is greater market inclusion. Third, governments are encouraged to enable the creation of new markets to foster this inclusion. Finally, inequality is no longer a matter of balancing between rich and poor but rather a matter of how responsibly the poor act as consumers. “Previous portraits of Davos delegates as uprooted jetsetters or global networkers easily overlook their influence on society. Our findings reveal that the forum actively shifts the burden for the solution of problems from governments and corporations to individual consumers, with significant personal and societal costs,” the authors conclude. [Based on JSTOR press release] Further reading: Davos Pedagogy by Markus Giesler

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“It’s the only logical solution.” How often have you heard that out of the mouths of someone trying to justify their position on anything? It’s as if simply utilizing one word will offer reassurance that what is being done is the most reasonable, if not the only, means available to solve a problem. Once the word logic has been brought into play, you can pretty much be guaranteed that whoever said it considers the topic closed. Before I go any further with this, let’s pause to introduce a working definition of logic. This one is brought to you by the good folk over at the: “A method of human thought that involves thinking in a linear, step-by-step manner about how a problem can be solved.” Obviously that’s very simplistic and comes nowhere near representing the numerous variations of logic, but I think it’s what the majority of us would think of off the top of our heads when the word logic is mentioned. At the least, it gives us the manner in which the word is used, and what it is understood to imply, in everyday conversation. The problem with such an open-ended definition is that it leaves the word open to being used in any and all circumstances when someone wants to prove their point. Instead of starting at zero and using logical thinking to build an answer based on the needs of the circumstances, they will start at their answer then work backwards to create the situation needed to give it validity. Politicians, of course, are most liable when it comes to the inversion of logic, especially those who are concerned with making any sort of change in policy. They no longer seem to think it is necessary to look at the problems of society and create solutions based on the needs of people. Instead, they have an agenda of things they want to accomplish and they work backwards to show the problems exist that validates their solution. Perhaps it’s our addictions to ideology based on politics and religion that makes this possible. Socialism, Conservatism, Marxism, and Fascists alike have painted a picture of society that suits the needs of their solutions. Adherents of a religion will tell you their way is the right way because God has told them and their God is the only God. But now instead of this illogical logic being applied in sweeping generalizations, almost every issue and almost every problem to be solved is being dealt with in this manner. Answers for everything are provided by how they best fit into the narrow worldview of those responding. This of course results in fewer original ideas and fewer policies that make less and less sense. As an example of a policy that has this appearance, I cite the example of the Canadian Government’s much-ballyhooed concept for funding Day Care. Whether you agree with the concept of Day Care or not, I think you would agree there are people who need subsidizing. Low income families where both parents work or single parent families where the sole parent works would be the most logical beneficiaries of any sort of subsidy program as they are the ones most likely to make use of those facilities. According to a report in today’sthe new policy will allow a family with one parent working that earns more than $200,000 annually to claim almost all of the $1,200 yearly subsidy — $1,076. On the other hand, a family with both parents working and making $30,000 per year will only be able to claim $199 per year towards offsetting the cost of their Day Care. The government prior to this one had been in the process of completing negotiations with the provinces to implement a universal Day Care program that, while flawed, was at least attempting to ensure the people in most need were being given the opportunity to afford places for their children. This program, even if everybody was given the $100 a month promised by it, doesn’t even begin to cover the costs of private day care that are incurred by anybody. The only explanation I have heard offered for this program was during the last election campaign. The Conservatives said they wanted to give people the option of whether to either utilize Day Care facilities or not. So they wouldn’t underwrite individual day care spaces but put the money into the hands of the people. But since the money seems to have ended up in the hands of the people who wouldn’t be using Day Care in the first place, where’s the logic in this program? The logic that appears to have been applied in this case has less to do with the subject under discussion, Day Care, and more to do with two political realities. The Conservative Party of Canada has a sizable following among the traditional family values set who find the idea of Day Care abhorrent, so a plan that acutely favors people who don’t use the facilities would go over extremely well. Secondly, poor people don’t usually vote for the Conservative Party of Canada, but those with higher incomes do. Thus this plan meets the needs of this party’s constituents far better than anything its predecessor was advocating and, in the end, that’s really what matters to all political parties: keeping their followers happy ( I could have used any party, but unfortunately for the Conservative Party of Canada, this was in the news today) It severely limits both perceptions and solutions when ensuring solutions only fit into the neat little box of logic that forms the walls of ideology. While it’s true that logic does play a role in the reasoning, its not used as the means for finding a solution. Instead of considering all possibilities “in a step by step linear manner” and formulate a solution that is best for all concerned, we are now presented with a fait acompli whose rationale makes no sense unless considered within the context of an ideology. Logic has become merely the latest casualty in our world of political expediency. I wonder what will be next?

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Posted on May 2nd, 2019 HAMILTON’S CELEBRATED EDUCATION PROGRAM CONTINUES IN DALLAS 3,200 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS WILL ATTEND PERFORMANCE AT MUSIC HALL IN FAIR PARK The innovative educational program that debuted at HAMILTON on Broadway continues in Dallas on Thursday, May 2 when over 3,200 students and teachers from 56 high schools attend matinee performance of the musical at the Music Hall in Fair Park. The performances in Dallas will provide more than 3,200 high school students the opportunity to experience the musical HAMILTON after having spent several weeks in their classrooms studying American history through a special integrated curriculum about Alexander Hamilton and the nation’s Founding Fathers. In addition to seeing a performance of HAMILTON, students will participate in a Q&A with members of the HAMILTON company. As well, students representing various schools in attendance will perform an original work they created based on their classroom studies – songs, rap, poetry, scenes, monologues – on the Music Hall in Fair Park stage in front of their peers. HAMILTON producer Jeffrey Seller says about the Dallas program, “Our goal is to ensure students have a shot to see HAMILTON and use its words, music and staging to further their understanding and enjoyment of American history, music, and drama. We’ve had the pleasure of expanding the education program outside of New York in Los Angeles, Chicago, and multiple cities around the country.” The Hamilton Education Program is one of several history education programs offered by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Its president, James G. Basker—who devised the education program in tandem with HAMILTON creator and producer, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeffrey Seller respectively, and The Rockefeller Foundation—adds, “This project is transformative. HAMILTON has struck a chord with our nation’s students because it embodies what great history education is all about: bringing the past to life and fostering connections with the exceptional individuals and moments that have made us who we are. This program empowers students to reclaim their own narrative and teachers to bridge classroom learning with the stage.” The HAMILTON producers are making tickets for this educational partnership available for $70, $60 of which is subsidized by The Moody Foundation and The Rockefeller Foundation. Tickets cost $10 for each student. Schools participating in the May 2 program include: The Rockefeller Foundation provided an initial grant of $1.46 million that funded the educational partnership in New York City. After the resounding success of the partnership, the Foundation committed an additional $6 million to the effort to support the program’s national expansion. HAMILTON is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON is the story of America then, as told by America now. With book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s biography of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. The HAMILTON creative team previously collaborated on the 2008 Tony Award ® Winning Best Musical IN THE HEIGHTS. HAMILTON features scenic design by David Korins, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe, casting by Telsey + Company, Bethany Knox, CSA, and General Management by Baseline Theatrical. The musical is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman and The Public Theater. HAMILTON: THE EXHIBITION is currently open in Chicago and takes visitors deeper into the life and times of Alexander Hamilton through the immersive exhibit featuring a dynamic, interactive mix of in-depth scenography, lighting, sound, multimedia, music, and an audio tour narrated by Mr. Miranda. For more information and to sign up to be the first to receive news and ticket sales alerts about HAMILTON: THE EXHIBITION, please visit hamiltonexhibition.com. The HAMILTON Original Broadway Cast Recording is available everywhere nationwide. The HAMILTON recording received a 2016 Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album. ABOUT THE GILDER LEHRMAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN HISTORY Founded in 1994 by Richard Gilder and Lewis E. Lehrman, visionaries and lifelong supporters of American history education, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to K–12 history education while also serving the general public. The Institute’s mission is to promote the knowledge and understanding of American history through educational programs and resources. At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. Drawing on the 70,000 documents in the Gilder Lehrman Collection and an extensive network of eminent historians, the Institute provides teachers, students, and the general public with direct access to unique primary source materials. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is supported through the generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Institute’s programs have been recognized by awards from the White House, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Organization of American Historians, and the Council of Independent Colleges. # # #

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It seems like everybody around you has it, it’s almost like a viral disease. And it’s so darn easy to get dragged into this state. Maybe you have more stress lately? Maybe it seems you just can’t get the weight off your shoulders anymore, right? By the way, are your shoulders next to your ears, maybe? I’ll tell you, that was my posture, for many, many years. I had my shoulders shrugged the whole time, and every now and then, when I became conscious of it, I would relax and put them down to their original place. I know that we as women have a lot on our plate always. A busy home, a busy job, maybe also parents to take care of, or a busy social life? Certainly we don’t take enough time for ourselves, to be able to enter into a state of relaxation. Now, did you know that your state dictates your breathing? When you’re in a stressed state your breathing is very shallow. When you’re in panic, you hyperventilate. When you’re anxious all of the time, you will have chronic hyperventilation. When you feel relief, you sigh. When you are relaxed you breathe in a slow way, through the nose. So when you are in a certain state, you will breathe in a certain way. The good news is that you can use this to your advantage. You can completely reverse this. Meaning, by breathing in a certain way, you can get into a certain state. That ‘s what I do a lot of times. When I feel anxious or stressed, I stop and breathe consciously. I follow my breath when it comes in, I follow it when it goes out. You need to give instructions to your mind and body to calm down and you can do that by using the breath. When you start to breathe slower, your body will also make all the necessary chemicals to be in alignment with the breath and it tells the nervous system to calm down. So, at any given moment, when you start to be aware of your state and you notice you’re anxious or stressed, come back to nose or diaphragm breathing and you will see your state will change shortly after as well. There are many ways to breathe and to calm down. You can apply various techniques. Box breathing is one, the 4-7-8 is another one. Inhaling for a certain amount of counts and then exhaling double counts is also very useful to calm down. Deep belly breathing calms the nervous system through the vagus nerve. This nerve connects the brain with the digestive system and it turns off the fight or flight response. It also lowers your heart rate which on its turn lowers your blood pressure. All benefits therefore to get into breathing! So, next time when you feel stressed or anxious, remember this blogpost. Sit down, try one of the techniques above mentioned and see what the outcome is for you. If you’re worried about not doing it well or if you need somebody to guide you through, or help you out with your breathing, hop on a call with me and let’s have a chat about it. In the meanwhile, take a deep inhale and relax! With love and health,

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Poker is a game of cards where players make bets with the goal of winning. While many believe it is a game of pure chance, the truth is that there is quite a bit of skill involved. If you are interested in playing poker, it is important to understand the rules of the game before you begin. When playing poker, you will need a good supply of poker chips. Typically, each player will purchase a number of white chips, which represent one unit. These chips are worth whatever the minimum ante or bet is for that particular hand. Red chips are also often used and are worth either 10 or 25 whites, depending on the game. In addition, there are a variety of other colors and denominations that may be used as well. Once you have your chips, you will need to place them into the pot when it is your turn to do so. When betting comes around to you, it is customary to say “call” or “I call” in order to indicate that you will be placing the same amount of money into the pot as the person before you. This allows other players to see that you are in the pot and gives them a better idea of how much of your hand you have. It is crucial to be able to read other players when playing poker. This is not as easy as it sounds, but it is an essential part of the game. Most of the time, reading other players is not about subtle physical tells but rather about patterns. For example, if someone is betting the entire hand then it is safe to assume that they are holding pretty good cards. Likewise, if a player is folding the majority of their hands then you can safely assume that they are holding weak ones. Another thing to keep in mind when playing poker is that it is not healthy for your bankroll. It is important to play only with money that you are willing to lose, especially when you are just starting out. This will ensure that you do not lose more than you can afford to and prevent you from falling into a gambling addiction. Lastly, it is important to know when to fold. A lot of beginners will try to hold on to their cards and hope that they get lucky, but this is a surefire way to lose your money. If you have a weak hand, then it is usually best to fold and save your money for a better one. Poker is a great game for anyone who enjoys competition and strategy. With so many different ways to win, poker has become a popular pastime for people all over the world. In the future, it is likely that even more people will join the game and continue to grow its rich history. If you are new to the game, it is recommended that you start at the lowest limits and work your way up. This will allow you to learn the game versus weaker players and increase your skill level before moving up the stakes.

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Buses 056 and 298 to Montrose Boulevard @ Bissonnet Street. Olivia Erlanger: If Today Were Tomorrow April 19 | 7:00PM - 9:00PM Nina and Michael Zilkha Gallery Come celebration the opening of the exhibition, Olivia Erlanger: If Today Were Tomorrow, the artist's first solo museum presentation in the United States. April 20 | 1:00PM - 4:00PM Inspired by the exhibition, Olivia Erlanger: If Today Were Tomorrow, create a surreal landscape layering paper shapes and tape. Identity: Unraveled on Film April 25 | 6:30PM - 8:00PM Identity: Unraveled on Film showcases the vibrant talents of our Houston teen filmmakers. Exploring their evolving individuality and their multiple facets of being, these filmmakers present their authentic selves through creative cinematic works.

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WISDOM FOR LIVING DAILY DEVOTIONAL JANUARY 22, 2024 TOPIC: CONTINUE TO DO WHAT GOD HAS TOLD YOU TO DO, NO MATTER THE RESULT BY T. O. BANSO “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart” (Galatians 6:9 New King James Version). Continue to do what the Lord has asked you to do, no matter the result you get. Failure is one of the components of success! Many have succeeded in the same place they have previously failed. Don’t stop doing what God has told you to do because of initial failure or lack of the expected result. But be sure it’s God who asked you to do it and you have not deviated from His instructions. In Judges 20, before the children of Israel went to fight the erring tribe of Benjamin, one of the tribes of Israel, they went up to the house of God to inquire of God which of the tribes of Israel should go up first to battle the Benjamites. The LORD said that Judah should go first. Following God’s guidance, they went to the battle but, unfortunately, the other tribes of Israel were defeated. The Benjamites killed twenty-two thousand men of the Israelites. What was the reaction of the other tribes of Israel? Judges 20:22-23a says, “And the people, that is, the men of Israel, encouraged themselves and again formed the battle line at the place where they had put themselves in array on the first day. Then the children of Israel went up and wept before the Lord until evening, and asked counsel of the Lord, saying, ‘Shall I again draw near for battle against the children of my brother Benjamin?’” (New King James Version). The Lord told them to go up again against the Benjamites. They did but the Benjamites still defeated them; they cut down to the ground eighteen thousand more of the children of Israel who drew the sword (Judges 20:25). The Bible does not tell us why this happened again even though the Israelites went to the battle with God’s approval. After the second defeat, the tribes of Israel enquired again of the LORD if they should go again to battle against the Benjamites or cease, and the LORD said, “Go up, for tomorrow I will deliver them into your hand” (Judges 20:28b New King James Version). On this third occasion, all the other tribes of Israel defeated the Benjamites. Always enquire from the Lord as David did (1 Samuel 23:2, 4; 30:8; 2 Samuel 2:1, 5:19, 23). But don’t be discouraged by an unfavourable result in the course of obeying God. Continue to do what God has asked you to do. To obey is better than sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22). Your faithfulness is more important than the result. God rewards faithfulness. Matthew 24:45 says, “Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master made ruler over his household, to give them food in due season?” (New King James Version). Luke 12:42 says a similar thing. In the parable of the talents, Jesus said about the servant who was given five talents, traded with them, and made another five talents, “His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord’” (Matthew 25:21 New King James Version). The servant, who received two talents and brought two other talents as profit, received the same commendation (verse 23). But the servant who did not invest the one talent he was given was unfaithful and condemned. His lord said to him, “You wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed. So you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I would have received back my own with interest. So take the talent from him, and give it to him who has ten talents” (verses 26-28 New King James Version) Continue to do what God has asked you to do, no matter the result you are getting. In 1 Kings 18, after Elijah had gone to pray for the heavy rain he said he heard its sound, he kept telling his servant to go up to look toward the sea. He asked him to go again seven times, and it was on the seventh time that the servant reported seeing, arising out of the sea, a cloud as small as a man’s hand. Thereafter, there was a heavy rain. Elijah never gave up until he got the desired result. 1 Kings 18:41-44 captures the story thus: “Then Elijah said to Ahab, ‘Go up, eat and drink; for there is the sound of abundance of rain.’ So Ahab went up to eat and drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; then he bowed down on the ground, and put his face between his knees, and said to his servant, ‘Go up now, look toward the sea.’ So he went up and looked, and said, ‘There is nothing.’ And seven times he said, ‘Go again.’ Then it came to pass the seventh time, that he said, ‘There is a cloud, as small as a man’s hand, rising out of the sea!’ So he said, ‘Go up, say to Ahab,’ Prepare your chariot, and go down before the rain stops you’” (New King James Version). Be obedient to God even if people laugh at you. If you continue to do the will of God, no matter the result, God will reward you in this life, eternity, or both. Don’t be a quitter. “But you, be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded!” (2 Chronicles 15:7 New King James Version). Galatians 6:9 says, “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart” (New King James Version). Continue to do what God has told you to do, no matter the result. May God give you the grace to obey Him, no matter what. “I have made up my mind to obey your laws forever, no matter what” (Psalm 119:112 Contemporary English Version). The Living Bible says, “I am determined to obey you until I die.” Continue to do what God has told you to do, no matter the result. If you are not born again, you need to give your life to Jesus now. I urge you to take the following steps: *Admit that you are a sinner and you cannot save yourself and repent of your sins. *Confess Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. *Renounce your past way of life – your relationship with the devil and his works. *Invite Jesus into your life. *As a mark of seriousness to mature in the faith, start attending a Bible-believing and Bible-teaching church. There they will teach you how to grow in the Kingdom of God. Kindly say this prayer now: O Lord God, I come unto You today. I know I am a sinner and I cannot save myself. I believe that Jesus is the Son of God who died on the cross to save me and God raised Him on the third day. I repent of my sins and confess Jesus as my Lord and Saviour. I surrender my life to Jesus now and invite Him into my heart. By this prayer, I know I am saved. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me and making me a child of God. I believe you have said this prayer from your heart. Congratulations! You will need to join a Bible-believing and Bible-teaching church in your area where they will teach you how to live your new life in Christ Jesus. I pray that you flourish like a palm tree and grow like a cedar of Lebanon. May you grow into Christ in all things and become all God wants you to be. I will be glad to hear from you. The Lord be with you. PRAYER POINTS: Holy Spirit, help me to continue to do what God has asked me to do. Let me not be discouraged by the lack of the expected result. I shall persevere and not give up in Jesus’ name. (For over 900 in-depth and powerful messages by T. O. Banso, visit www.cedarministry.org). T. O. Banso is the President of Cedar Ministry International, Abuja, Nigeria. Phone No: +2348155744752, +2348033113523 WhatsApp No: +2349081295947 BE OUR FINANCIAL PARTNER Account Name: Cedar Ministry International Bank: Heritage Bank Plc. Naira Account: 6001608129 US Dollar Account: 2100077073

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If you don’t know what postmodernism is, you can most certainly recognize its influence in our world today. From Common Core to Transgender, the philosophy of postmodernism has permeated modern thinking. To define postmodernism, we first look at what came before it. Every new philosophy is a reaction to a previous philosophy and postmodernism is no different. Postmodernism is a reaction to Modernism, the philosophy that comes Post (After) Modernism. The “hay-day” for Modernism was the period at the end of the 19th century, going on into the early 20th century. It was a philosophy that declared Reason as the absolute of thinking. Reason and Logic were the only things man needed for the basis of what he believed to be the truth. “I think therefore I am.” — René Descartes, Father of Western Philosophy Postmodernism was a reaction against Modernism because it believed reason had failed mankind. Reason was to solve the world’s problems. However, at the end of 100 years of Modernism, we still had no remedy for poverty, corruption, wars, disease, etc. The conclusion was that reason was so corrupted by man it could no longer be the answer to man’s problems. Since reason has failed, the only thing to do with it was to throw it out. That included the discarding of anything associated with reason, such as logic and absolutes. Truth became relative and its definition could now change to whatever you wanted it to be, regardless of its accuracy or foundation of belief. For example, 2+2 does not have to equal 4. Under postmodernism, 2+2 can equal whatever you want it to equal: 5, 6, 18, or 54. Common Core was a system of learning based upon the absence of reason. It is postmodern thinking. Truth became relative, based 100% upon an individual’s opinion or personal desire. Were you born a male, but desire to be a female? Then simply believe it, and under postmodernism, it is true…to you. Then if it is true to you, society must also accept your truth about you. Transgender is another result of postmodern thinking. Postmodernism and Religion For postmodernism to even accept religion is a surprise. After all, most religions promote a creed of absolutes that must be believed by its followers. We must remember that Modernism, based purely on reason, denounced religion, believing that it should not exist. With this belief, the early atheists consistently attacked religion’s purpose of existence. But postmodernism permits an individual’s religion, as long as it is kept within the confinement of the individual’s self. It is adamantly opposed to the propagation of religion to others or the concept of Evangelizing the world. You may believe what you want about God, but religion must be purely individualistic and never collective. There should be no churches, assemblies, classes, etc. Let everybody believe what they want; whatever makes them feel good, and that should be their religion. Personal religion must never be based upon doctrine, any concept of absolutes, or a consistent belief. In the next post, we’ll take a look at postmodernism’s denial of dogmatism

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...to have an incessantly tired child and not be able to make heads or tails of why he just won't sleep. If you’re like us, you’ve felt frustrated, alone, and hopeless. You’ve likely wondered if there was a trusted professional that helped you identify what's truly going on at the root. We know you want to enjoy your child (and the rest of your family), and it’s wrong that lack of sleep is continually getting in the way of that.At Cura Sleep Group pediatric sleep consulting, we get it. We know what it's like to be sleep deprived with a restless child who doesn't hit the expected sleep milestones. For the past 9 years, we’ve helped hundreds of people just like you overcome their child's difficult sleep issues and experience restful nights As a new mom, Myra Hartzheim thought sleep would come naturally. She was told that as long as you bed-share, sleep isn't a problem. Baby just needs to be right beside you to sleep well. So...that's what she did for 18 months. Sleep rarely came. Baby was restless and needed to get bounced to sleep every waking (8 plus wakings a night!). Something felt wrong. Baby's mind and body would not rest. Myra knew sleep training her when she was this restless was wrong. Through much searching and prayer, Myra learned that her daughter had food allergies that kept her from sleeping well (though she showed little to no symptoms being the case). After a diet change, baby slept better than she had her entire life! Shortly after the diet change, Myra implemented a gentle sleep training plan which was so gentle - and tearless - she was shocked! This child who a few months back would cry when being bounced to sleep in her arms just fell asleep virtually tearless! Myra knew she had to bring this whole child approach to other families experiencing the same challenges as her. That's just what she did! She became certified through the most comprehensive and professional sleep coaching program : Gentle Sleep Coaches trained by the Sleep Lady. Myra also wanted to make sure that the approaches she used were promoting healthy attachment and mental health for the children she worked with, so she became a certified infant mental health professional through infant mental health promotion. She's continued holistic education in perinatal mental health, primitive reflex integration, polyvagal theory, and neurobiology of trauma and attachment After seeing so many sleep struggles caused by nutritional deficiencies and food sensitivities that were not getting diagnosed through mainstream medicine, Myra went on a mission to find a naturopathic physician who was able and willing to work remotely with families to address any underlying health factors that are affecting sleep for so many little ones. After hundreds of hours searching for the right practitioner, Hearts & Dreams is pleased to announce the addition of a naturopathic doctor who will provide telehealth coaching and food intolerance testing for our clients! Cura Sleep Group is committed to helping you get the sleep and lose the tears so you can stop feeling tired, frustrated, and hopeless. The process is simple — speak with a professional, decide what level of support you need, and start the healing process! Once you schedule a call, you’ll have taken the first step to experience a vibrantly healthy, rested child – and a vibrantly rested you. We believe sleep shouldn't be hard, and you deserve compassionate, science-driven support. We help you get the sleep and lose the tears to fully enjoy life Schedule your call now so we can get started.

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One of the alleys in the storage yard of the Standard Oil Company's box factory at Richmond, California. The lumber is all spruce, box grade, and there were about 20 million feet in the yard at the time the picture was taken. The lumber is stuck on standard stickers and is piled in units, the units being made up and stuck at the sorting table upon which the boards are dumped from the cars. Segregation is by width and thickness; no attention is paid to lining up the ends of the boards. The yard is very clean and orderly even though the faces of the pile present a bristly appearance. No odd boards are found lying in the alleyways, possibly because the units are handled by locomotive crane from the sorting table to the piles and from the piles back to little trucks upon which they are run to the factory. October, 1925. Researchers may make free and open use of the UC Berkeley Library’s digitized public domain materials. However, some materials in our online collections may be protected by U.S. copyright law (Title 17, U.S.C.). Use or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use (Title 17, U.S.C. § 107) requires permission from the copyright owners. The use or reproduction of some materials may also be restricted by terms of University of California gift or purchase agreements, privacy and publicity rights, or trademark law. Responsibility for determining rights status and permissibility of any use or reproduction rests exclusively with the researcher. To learn more or make inquiries, please see our permissions policies (https://www.lib.berkeley.edu/about/permissions-policies).

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The 29-year-old scored just two minutes into the Super Lig—Round 7 clash as Trabzonspor edged past their visitors 2-1 at Papara Park in Trabzon, Turkey. His early goal set the tone and got the home fans buzzing within the opening few minutes of the encounter. Anastasios Bakasetas beautiful cross following a corner was met with a brilliant header from the Nigerian forward from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner of the net. 25 minutes later, Anastasios Bakasetas doubled the lead for Trabzonspor as he powered a free kick with a left-footed shot to the bottom left corner to make it 2-0. After 35 minutes on the clock, the home side pulled one back. Endri Çekiçi combined beautifully well with Fredrik Midtsjø to hand Pendikspor a life line. Paul Onuachu and his teammates went into the first half break with a slim lead but were fully in control of the encounter, and they quickly resumed the second part with the same momentum. It’s three consecutive goals for the man on loan from EFL Championship side Southampton in Süper Lig, his third goal of the season in three appearances for Trabzonspor. The striker also has an assist to his name.

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Chania – a city that harmoniously combines the romance of narrow alleys and streets, numerous buildings built in the style of Ottoman and Venetian architecture of the old town, near the port, and elegance modern buildings, beautiful squares and wide alleys that adorn new areas of Chania. Chania region is located on the west side. Crete. Much of the area is decorated with the White Mountains. Among the mountains lies very beautiful Samaria gorge. Ущельями пересечён весь остров, а в особенности горный хребетWhite peaks (Lefka Ori), as if the island had a comb. Samaria is one of the most beautiful in Crete and in Europe. Therefore, it very populous. At its narrowest point the distance between the rocks It is only three meters in which the river is also located. In the summer, real queues line up here to get out. on the coast of the Libyan Sea. Tired tourists after a long mountain walk do not try miss opportunities to swim in crystal emerald water Libyan Sea and soak up the black and sandy beaches of the village of Agia Rumel. The city of Chania is the second largest and most populated city of Crete, it has always been popular, since the Neolithic times for this place fierce wars were constantly being fought. Here was the Minoan Cydonia, in the ninth century, Arabs dominated, in 1252 came Venetians, in 1645 – the Turks, who built their site on this site Cretan capital. Mosques, minarets and wooden bay windows significantly changed the look of the city. Finally expel the Turks from Chania and from the island of Crete was only possible in 1898. In the city of Chania you can see wonderful sights of greece. Main attraction Venetian Old Town, which is completely pedestrian zone, Odos Khalidon street. It connects the area with the Venetian by the port. On its right side is a large cathedral with wonderful large-scale murals. On the left side there is The three-nave Gothic church of St. Francis, built in the seventeenth century, rebuilt by the Turks in the mosque (about this look like a fountain for washing and the foundation of a minaret). Today here there is a city archaeological museum with exhibits from the era Neolithic to Roman times. On the left side of a large Venetian port are located taverns and bars, on the right – the former mosque of Hassan Pasha, built in seventeenth century. To the west of the port begins the picturesque urban Topanas quarter. In the old streets, rich in monuments architecture, you can find the best artists artisans of Crete. The entrance to the Venetian port protects the bastion of Firka. Here it is Maritime Museum where you can see how Chania looked in the time of the Venetians. The Great Hall is dedicated to the Battle of Crete. 1941-1944 East of the Venetian port you will find Arsenal, which is surrounded by fishing and yacht harbor. Before seventeen Warehouses served Venetians shipyard. On the west side, Odos Archoleon Street begins with the former Dominican Church of St. Nicholas. In 1645, in times of Turkish domination, it was rebuilt into a mosque, and the belfry became the minaret; today it is again an Orthodox church, but with a touch of Islam in appearance. For a short walk through shopping recommended street Odos Skridlof. On its east The tip is an indoor market, built in 1911. Worth visit the Samaria Gorge, which lies south of Chania, away from main road. Photo: greekbook.ru, Timo Nieminen, Boleslaw Kubica

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2016. Graeff, E. ‘Youth Digital Activism.’ World Youth Report 2015–Youth Civic Engagement. United Nations: New York, NY. Link to 2015 UN World Youth Report Presentation at the United Nations Starts at 27m 40s The terms “civic engagement” and “activism” traditionally evoke images of voting and volunteering for campaigns or marching in the streets, banners hoisted high. While these are still fixtures of political participation, a broader set of practices enabled by digital technologies is being created and applied by young people. Cathy J. Cohen, Joseph Kahne and others call this broader set of practices “participatory politics”, defined as “interactive, peer-based acts through which individuals and groups seek to exert both voice and influence on issues of public concern”. They emphasize that “these acts are not guided by deference to elites or formal institutions”. This is part of a larger trend of youth avowing low confidence in national decision-making bodies and disaffection with elected officials and their ability to address issues. The biannual Harvard Institute of Politics poll indicated consistently declining levels of trust in government institutions among 18- to 29-year-old Americans between 2010 and 2015. According to a 2013 LSE Enterprise study, when European 16- to 26-year olds reflect on voting and institutional politics, they find “the political ‘offer’ does not match their concerns, ideas, and ideal of democratic politics”. At the same time, there are high levels of youth participation in issue-oriented activism, boycotting and buycotting, and protest activities. W. Lance Bennett refers to this new generation of young people as “actualizing citizens”, “who favour loosely networked activism to address issues that reflect personal values”, in contrast with “dutiful citizens”, who maintain a more collective and government-centred set of practices. Similarly, Cohen and Kahne found that interest-driven participation was a strong predictor of engagement in participatory politics among American youth. If one thing defines this era of youth digital activism, it is the ability to make and widely share media. It is possible for “widely distributed, loosely connected individuals” to work together to solve a problem or create something new—a practice called crowdsourcing or peer production—because the costs of building loose networks of contributors and disseminating information digitally are nearly zero. When people make their own media they can assert power by framing issues in ways that compel others to change their minds or to adapt to new realities and perspectives. This form of “media activism” is not a new theory of change in itself; however, its practice is being transformed by the use of digital technologies for coordination and amplification. Agenda-setting power is shifting to a broader set of political actors with the necessary tools, savvy and timing. Mobile computing, in particular, is allowing a new generation of citizens to access the Internet and enjoy lowered coordination costs. In Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States, 9 in 10 Millennials have a smartphone and spend 50-100 per cent more time on their mobile device than on a desktop computer. Affordable wireless Internet access and mobile phone ownership around the world constitute the most potent force for expanding the pool and potential of young digital activists. However, the young people best poised to transform the practice of democracy around the world are those who not only create media but also build the tools and platforms through which they are made, shared and organized. Lilly Irani calls this new movement of civic hacking and cultural remaking “entrepreneurial citizenship”. This represents a small but powerful cohort that is taking its cues for solving the world’s problems from Silicon Valley and identifying primarily as social entrepreneurs and designers and secondarily as political or as activists. These new forms of digital activism are not without problems and controversy. Many youth are still excluded from civic and political participation. That is why it is important to comprehend the wide range of contemporary tactics, tools, and trends and the unique challenges youth digital activists face in connection with current laws, norms, market forces and educational practices. The current thought piece outlines those trends and challenges but also highlights relevant opportunities and offers recommendations for supporting youth digital activism.

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Celebrating Milestones with Pixel Heroes NFTs Pixel art is an amazing medium that is often overlooked in the world of gaming. With the Pixel Heroes NFT Collection, Eye of Unity Games is bringing this timeless art form to the forefront. The NFT Collection is a unique way to display your gaming skills and style. By owning an NFT, you become part of a unique club that recognizes your creativity and experience with digital art. Each hero in this collection is hand-drawn by experienced pixel artists who combine their talents to create stunning pieces that will add value over time. All these characters come with interesting backstories, giving them extra meaning and life. Through non-profit partnerships with other gaming companies Eye of Unity Games will offer exclusive rewards for owners of the Pixel Heroes NFTs such as exclusive items or early access passes. The collection has multiple benefits for users besides collecting rare assets. Every milestone achieved during trading on blockchain platforms like Opensea can be celebrated by obtaining a hero and featuring it in your portfolio or blog post reminiscing classic NFTs. As a proud owner of the Pixel Heroes NFT Collection, you have the opportunity to celebrate milestones and memorable moments through your digital heroes. Each significant achievement you experience while trading on blockchain platforms like Ethereum can be commemorated by obtaining a unique Pixel Hero and showcasing it in your portfolio or even in a blog post. (1) Showcase Your Success: By featuring a Pixel Hero associated with a specific event or milestone in your digital collection, you can reminiscence about that memorable moment and share it with your friends and followers. Your unique NFT heroes serve as a badge of honor, displaying your journey through the digital art world and your achievements within the blockchain community. (2) Increased Engagement: Owning an original Pixel Hero NFT not only adds value to your collection but also increases engagement on your social media platforms. Sharing your heroes with your friends and fans will spark curiosity and encourage conversations among fellow enthusiasts. The vibrant and visually appealing pixel art designs are sure to capture the attention of your audience, inviting them to join in the excitement. (3) A Unique and Intrinsic Value: One of the fascinating aspects of the Pixel Heroes NFT Collection is the intrinsic value each design holds over time. As a collector, you understand that these unique heroes become more valuable as the collection gains popularity and recognition. Holding an original piece from this limited edition collection not only showcases your passion for digital art but also serves as a potential investment. The rarity and creative artistry behind each design make them an ideal gift choice for other enthusiasts or collectors. (4) Advanced Technology Integration: Eye of Unity Games has gone above and beyond in integrating cutting-edge technologies into the Pixel Heroes NFTs. Thanks to augmented reality icons embedded into the tokens, you can visualize and interact with your favorite characters in various forms such as 3D or animated representations. Additionally, the heroes come with special features like avatars, animations, or even collectibles that unlock secret levels or bonus rounds across other gaming platforms. These technological advancements heighten the interactive and immersive experience of owning a Pixel Hero, adding even more value to your collection. Pixel Heroes NFT Collection When it comes to the Pixel Heroes NFT Collection, two factors that make it an attractive investment are its competitive pricing and collectible nature. 1. Competitive Pricing: Eye of Unity Games understands the importance of offering their NFT collection at a competitive price point. They want to make it accessible to a wide range of gamers and crypto enthusiasts. By keeping the pricing fair and reasonable, they ensure that anyone who is interested can participate in collecting these digital heroes. 2. Collectible Nature: The Pixel Heroes NFT Collection is designed to be a collector’s dream. With 100 unique pixel art heroes available, it offers a diverse range of designs to cater to different tastes. Each hero is hand-drawn by experienced pixel artists, making them one-of-a-kind pieces of art. Collectors can showcase their individuality and personal style by owning these rare and exclusive NFTs. “Pixel Heroes NFT Collection is a treasure trove for collectors, offering a range of unique heroes that will surely become sought-after pieces of digital art.” 3. Intrinsic Value: One of the key advantages of collecting NFTs is their ability to hold intrinsic value over time. As the popularity of the Pixel Heroes NFT Collection grows, so does the potential value of each hero. With interesting backstories and stunning visual designs, these heroes have the potential to appreciate in value as demand increases. This makes them not only a fantastic addition to your collection but also a potential investment opportunity. “The collectible nature of the Pixel Heroes NFT Collection ensures that each hero holds its own intrinsic value, making them desirable assets in the digital art market.” 4. Gift Ideas: Looking for a unique gift idea for a gaming enthusiast or crypto lover? The Pixel Heroes NFT Collection offers the perfect solution. These NFTs make for memorable and meaningful gifts, showcasing your thoughtfulness and understanding of their interests. Whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion, giving a Pixel Hero NFT is sure to leave a lasting impression. “Surprise your loved ones with an unforgettable gift that combines their passion for gaming and digital art. A Pixel Hero NFT will be a lasting cherished present they won’t forget.”

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Nothing Excites Former NFL Scout About Safety Jordan Battle Last April, eight players got drafted from the University of Alabama, and this year Jordan Battle is said to be one of their most highly rated prospects. However, as someone who was on staff in pro scouting when Bill Belichick was the Jets’ Defensive Coordinator, nothing excited me about Battle. He looks the part, but he is way too reluctant for my taste. Battle was reluctant in both run and pass support – – and it turned me off how he hesitated or took bad angles just so he could keep his jersey clean. A number of NFL Draft platforms love Battle Pro Football Network, The Sporting News, SBNation, CBS, NBC Sports Chicago, Sports Illustrated, Draftwire, 247Sports, Bleacher Report and The 33rd Team have all put first-round grades on Battle, but I am not seeing it based on what he put on game film. Evaluating is not all that difficult – – I just write down what the prospect does on game film. I look for patterns and tendencies, and the big picture takes form. If I was a general manager, I would not select Battle in the first four rounds after watching what I just watched. I don’t get into safeties who go out of their way not to be involved. Battle makes a better cheerleader than a safety Battle loves to come up by the pile and clap when his teammates make tackles. He gets all fired up when a pass goes incomplete. It’s great to have a player who encourages their teammates, just not in lieu of making tackles. Wanted next to nothing to do with run support He would often run in and make sure he was in position “just in case,” or he would sometimes pile it on to look good. However, he consistently showed he was not into the run game. There were examples against Auburn and LSU when he ran with the running backs instead of actually making the stop until further downfield. He noticeably backed off even trying to tackle the LSU quarterback, who took off on a run. Battle would get aggressively pushed out of the way by tight ends. None of it was a good look. Battle is best locked up in man coverage Battle did look good when matched up carrying man coverage against the slot receiver on shallow crossing routes and deep. He has the necessary athleticism and speed to stay tight in these situations. It was by far and away his best attribute, and he did his best work when he was matched up one-on-one in man. Battle looked more like a skilled nickel back than a safety. Couldn’t provide help over the top in time There were a couple of examples in these three games when Battle could not get provide help over the top in time to make a difference on deeper pass attempts. He arrived after the fact. This is one of the primary things a safety in the NFL needs to be able to do, and Battle did not show he could do it. #9 Jordan Battle 6-foot-1, 206 pounds Daniel Kelly’s Grade: Fifth-Round – Early Fall 2022 Report First Round Mock Big Board: TBD Projected by 35.7% of the NFL Draft Community to be a first-round pick as of October 22, 2022 (nflmockdraftdatabase.com) Level of competition: High 2021 stats: 85 tackles (50 solo, 35 assists), 3 passes defended, 3 INT, 0 sacks NFL comparable: Will Harris 2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Smart-looking athletic defender who excels in man coverage and stalking backs on screens, but is reluctant in support. Not a sure or strong tackler who comes in too high or low. Showed a good understanding of assignments. Best when matched up against slot one-on-one covering straight-line routes. Otherwise, tended to either provide support after the catch or not at all. More aggressive underneath against helpless receivers and backs. Not in time to provide help over the top in deep halves. Mostly disinterested versus the run. Ended up more around the action than the one making the stops. Took some bad angles. Left a lot to be desired. What to watch for during the 2022 college football season: - How does he look as a tackler? - Is he hesitant in support? - Does he take bad angles in support? - Can he provide help over the top in deep halves? I walked away thinking Battle can’t help an NFL team move the meter. Daniel Kelly is a former NFL Scout with the New York Jets. He was hired on the regime which featured Bill Parcells, Bill Belichick, Scott Pioli, Mike Tannenbaum, and Dick Haley. He currently writes for Sports Illustrated New York Jets and he is the Editor-in-Chief for First Round Mock. For more information about him visit his website at whateverittakesbook.com. He can be followed on Twitter @firstroundmock. 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US$1,112.00raised of $17,067.00 goal goal Our little boy, Sammie, is in critical condition at University of Georgia Large Animal Vet Hospital after some complications following his second brain surgery. We are creating a fundraiser to help us with the flood of medical bills that are piling up as we await next steps for his recovery, hopefully bringing him home to continue care within the next week. This fundraiser only includes the last three weeks of procedures and appointments: multiple MRIs, 2nd brain surgery, emergency vet visit, and upwards of a 2 week stay in Athens GA at UGA's large animal vet hospital. It does NOT include: 5 other surgeries, past MRIs, medications, vet visits, travel expenses, etc. OR what is to come We made a promise to Sam, when we first brought him home, that we would give him the best chance at a great life, and we don’t plan on stopping any time soon, but we need your help as we reach the pinnacle of his treatment for brain lesions that have caused hundreds of seizures, two brain surgeries, and now a number of side effects that have possibly caused an inability to swallow, leading to dehydration and huge drops in blood markers. If you'd like to help us avoid fees and donate directly to us, you can use PayPal and send to [email protected] or Venmo @Sean-Jacobs901. For the full story of Sam’s short, but extremely eventful life, you can read more below! Thank you so much for your time! Sean & Laura Jacobs In June, 2019, at a primate sanctuary in Palm Harbor, Florida, a piglet was dropped off with his forehead smashed in. All of 2 pounds, his mother had determined that he was the runt and not worth feeding, so she’d either bitten him or stomped on him, trying to kill him to save her milk for the rest. The piglet was rushed to a nearby vet where the worked quickly to clean the wound and fix his skull. Somehow, he survived the procedure, and he was dropped back at the sanctuary to recover. Sean was volunteering at the time, and knew that volunteer efforts would be spread thin and the piglet wouldn’t get the care he needed for the best chance at recovery, so we decided to bring him home to the Jacobs Zoo. On July 4th, 2019, Ham Sandwich Jacobs joined our motley crew, and we made a promise to him to do whatever we needed to do to give him the best chance at a full and healthy life. Over the last four years, that promise has been tested, but Sam quickly proved, literally over and over again, that his will to live is even stronger than our commitment to him. Before his 3rd birthday Sam had 4 life-threatening surgeries. 1. The skull puncture and its repair. 2. A cryptorchid testicle during his neutering that resulted in a much lengthier surgery that he nearly did not survive. 3. A emergency gastrectomy from choking. 4. A second emergency gastrectomy from choking. Every time he battled, somehow came out alive, and he never once lost his enthusiasm for life… About 18 months ago Sammie started having seizures. It started as one every few weeks and grew to the point where he was having over 10 in one day. We exhausted our resources with local vets, who were stumped, and after an MRI showed he had multiple lesions on his brain, we reached out to a specialist at All Animals Vet, located in Jacksonville. With Dr. Kennedy's detailed assessments and advice, she located a neurology clinic in Boyton Beach, Florida. Dr. Reese had never worked with pigs but was willing to investigate and help us moving forward. After a few rounds of testing, it was determined that Sam would need brain surgery to attempt to test and possibly remove the lesions on his brain. Sammie had his first brain surgery in August of 2022, and while they couldn’t reach one of the lesions deep inside of his brain, the other, near the front, was successfully treated. It was determined that the lesions were caused by a parasite, and we went full speed ahead with oral medications to hopefully kill and treat the other parasitic lesion that the surgeons couldn’t reach. His follow up appointment a few months later showed that the lesion had grown, and the current treatment plan wasn’t working as we had hoped. Sam was still having seizures and we were noticing signs of him possibly being neurologically impaired. Sammie had his second brain surgery a few weeks ago on July 13, 2023, and the surgeon was successfully able to reach the lesion, core it for a sample, and pull some of it out to ease inflammation that was continuing to increase in Sam’s brain. He made it out of surgery and into our, at this point, habitual recovery routine, because this was Sammie’s 6th surgery. At first, all signs pointed towards a healthy recovery. He was slowly starting to eat and drink again, and his movements and oinks seemed to be progressing in the right direction. After a few days though, we started to notice he was having difficulty drinking water. He couldn’t seem to swallow all the way, and it began to affect his ability to eat as well. He hadn’t pooped or peed in over 24 hours. The following Wednesday after brain surgery, Sammie wouldn’t eat or drink and was visibly struggling. We decided to reach out to nearby urgent pet care clinics, but Sam’s considered an “exotic animal” so we weren’t having any luck finding a doctor that knew pigs. After a couple dozen phone calls, we luckily found a Veterinary Emergency Group location in South Tampa, that had a doctor on staff who graduated from University of Georgia and had experience with pigs. We rushed him there and spent the following night sitting with him as they tried to give him IV meds, get him to eat, drink, poop, pee, anything to show signs of him heading in the right direction. If you’re remotely familiar with pet pigs at all, you know how difficult it is to get an IV catheter in a pig because their blood clots so quickly and their skin is extremely tough. After the VEG doctors had exhausted their efforts to keep an IV in him and he hadn’t shown enough signs of recovery in the process, they recommended to us that we go to UGA Large Animal Hospital for high level treatment. We went home, packed our bags, got the rest of the animals settled, and hopped in the car for the 8 hour drive to UGA. Sam is now with the UGA specialists as they work around the clock to determine what’s going on with his digestive system, get him eating, drinking, and going to the bathroom normally again, while also determining if his neurological status from the issue in his brain is contributing to these issues. Once they get him on the mend, they will help us dive deeper into the issues in his brain to see what they can do to help him survive all of this long term. When we made a promise to Sammie, a few weeks old at the time, stitches still in his forehead, to give him the best chance at life, we were 1000% serious and that has not wavered one bit. We have done our best to shoulder the load for everything he has been through, but with these most recent events happening in such a short period of time, and his status being so critical for a couple weeks now, we have reached a point where we must ask for help to get him to the finish line. We still have a long road a head, with multiple tests and follow up MRI’s in the future to track the progress of his brain lesion. We are hoping now that we have a more accurate idea of what it is, the antibiotics prescribed will have a better chance a fighting the infection, but another possible surgery is not off the table. Many of you know, for both humans and pets, how crushing medical bills can be, and if you feel inspired by Sammie’s journey, we are asking for any and all donations toward his bills for this critical situation where time is of the essence. Sammie’s unwavering will to survive throughout his short life of 6 serious surgeries and now critical condition, fighting for his life again, with possibly more surgeries on the horizon, shows us that he is in no way giving up, and neither are we. Thank you so much for taking the time to read his story and we greatly appreciate any donations that you might be able to give to help us get him feeling better, and home, for the next steps in his recovery. Sean & Laura - Laura Jacobs - Pig Mom No updates for this campaign just yet

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Always pack an extra pair of underwear, socks, shirt and pyjamas in your carry on! I have been lucky enough to have travelled extensively around the world and on all of those trips, I can count the number of times I have had my luggage lost on the fingers of one hand. Every time my luggage was lost, it was quickly found and delivered the next day, at the latest. However, that all changed on my recent trip to Ireland. My sister-in-law, a seasoned traveller, and I arrived in Dublin after flying from Winnipeg via Toronto and London Heathrow. When we went to pick up our luggage at the carousel in Dublin airport we quickly realized our stupidity. We had forgotten to pick up our luggage in Heathrow. Even though we knew we had to, we FORGOT! So, we sheepishly went to the lost luggage counter in the Dublin airport to tell them of our stupidity. They politely did not laugh or judge us on our neglectfulness and had us fill out the appropriate paperwork. We filled out our report on Sunday and were told that there were many other flights flying that day from Heathrow and we should get our luggage later that evening. So we went about our day, thinking that all would be returned by the time we arrived back at our hotel. After a day of sightseeing, we returned to our hotel expecting to see our luggage. We saw no luggage; it had not arrived yet. So, I called the lost luggage department to inquire as to where it was, but the luggage department is only open from 9:30 to 5:30. This did not help us any, since it was already after dinner. On Monday morning, we begrudgingly put on the same outfits we had had on since leaving Winnipeg Saturday morning. I was pleased because I at least had an extra pair of underwear and a pair of socks (that was in a comfort pack from another flight) that I always remember to pack in my carry-on. Monday at lunchtime I called the luggage department again and was reassured that the luggage had just arrived and that as soon as it was processed it would be sent out to our hotel. Still no luggage at 5, so I phoned again to get an update. At that point I was told that the luggage had indeed arrived, but that it needed to be cleared through security before it could be released. I was reassured again that it would be delivered later on that night. It was getting dangerously close to bedtime, our eyelids almost at half-mast, and still no luggage. Tuesday morning rolls around and we get up to find out that our luggage had not miraculously arrived during the night. So Tuesday, once again, we wore the same clothes we have worn since Saturday morning. Thankfully our hotel room had a bathtub in which we could wash our clothes with hand soap and hang them to dry on the towel rack. I call the luggage department again and am told that the luggage is indeed still in Dublin airport, it just has not been processed yet. However, we were now compensated with a monetary amount to go and buy some clothes. Yippee! Finally, some good news, albeit also extremely frustrating because now, instead of enjoy our tours and the sights, we had to be shopping for new clothes. All the while still wondering if we would actually ever see our luggage again. On Wednesday morning we wake up again to no luggage, but at least now we have new clean clothes to wear. Around noon, we happily received a text saying that they had found our luggage and it had been sent to our hotel. We anxiously awaited its arrival and were very happy to see it when it was delivered. So the lesson from my travelling adventure I will take home from this trip is I will always take an extra pair of underwear, socks, a shirt and pyjamas in my carry-on when I go on any plane trip, JUST IN CASE!

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Putting pen to paper isn’t merely a simple action. Rather, it is a deliberate expression of your very soul. Whether signing papers for the purchase of a first home, writing a letter to your love, Grandma, or a pen pal, signing your college letter of intent, writing lyrics to your first song, journaling your deepest thoughts into a diary, or signing the astronaut logbook prior to a historic space mission, we at Fisher Space Pen view this tool as the “lever that moves the world.” Combining the importance placed on the written word with unmatched sophistication, Fisher Space Pen presents an upscale writing instrument – The Infinium Space Pen. This Fisher Pen offers the heft and feel that both today’s office warrior and other genuine scribes demand along with the authenticity, quality, and exclusivity fitting of a luxury pen! Whether working in an office, in space, or outside, the INFINIUM Series provides style and comfort, both in its writing and its presentation. As with all Fisher Space Pens, it offers extreme quality and durability for which Fisher Space Pen stakes its reputation on. Not only will this pen write anywhere, the Infinium label provides a guarantee that the average user won’t run out of ink in their lifetime. The Infinium Space Pen lives up to its name with a classy brass body coated in gold or black titanium nitride or shiny chrome plating. With “Infinium” elegantly engraved on the clip, the aesthetic and design command attention, visibility, and authority as you hold it. The Infinium Space Pen’s unique ink cartridge, in your choice of blue or black, writes far beyond the longevity of a standard Fisher Space Pen, which already exceeds three times the lifespan of regular ballpoint pens, ensuring this pen won’t ever run out of ink as long as you live! Knowing that you can write anywhere, from any angle, in extreme temperatures and unusual conditions such as zero gravity will also reinforce your self-confidence and self-assurance before taking on any new project or leading any executive meeting. The engraving options can make this extraordinary pen even more special. The Infinium Space Pen represents the artful combination of the utmost style, class, and reliability all in one; this outstanding pen is fit for an exceptional leader and executive or for anyone who appreciates the attention to detail and originality this pen delivers. With an Infinium Space Pen in your pocket, you’re choosing our most dependable writing device and showcasing an affection for a tool that cannot be easily replaced. Ensure your writing is beyond measure with Fisher Space Pen’s Infinium Space Pens, just like Sir Richard Branson did while signing the astronaut logbook for Virgin Galactic before departing on his historic spaceflight two years ago. Infinium Space Pen Specs - Infinium Selections - Dark Matter Black Titanium — Brass with Black Titanium Nitride Plating in Blue or Black Ink - Dark Matter Black & Chrome Titanium – Brass with Black Titanium Nitride & Chrome Plating in Blue or Black Ink - Chrome – Brass with Chrome Plating in Blue or Black Ink - Solar Flare Gold Titanium – Brass with Gold Titanium Nitride Plating in Blue or Black Ink - Solar Flare Gold & Chrome Titanium – Brass with Gold Titanium Nitride & Chrome Plating in Blue or Black Ink - Non-refillable Fisher pressurized PR4, medium point with a lifetime guarantee (Blue or Black) - Cap slides on and off; Clip permanently attached - Capsule Gift Box with Sleeve - Length: Open – 5.55 in; Closed – 4.34 in. - Width: .47 in. - Weight: .8 oz - Prices range from $160 – $200 MSRP Fisher Space Pen Co. is a 74-year-old American manufacturer of ballpoint pens, with the notable distinction of being the only ballpoint pen used on every crewed flight into space since Apollo 7 back in 1968 and most recently with SpaceX, Axiom Space and Blue Origin. While pressurized technology made it possible for NASA’s astronauts to write in space, it also provided writing capabilities in all-weather, underwater, over oil and grease and from -30 to +250 degrees Fahrenheit. These pens are the perfect tool for trade professionals, first responders, military, rugged outdoor enthusiasts, trekkers, backpackers, industrial manufacturers, underwater divers and anyone who values a pen that doesn’t fail. For more information, please visit

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Master Craftsman & Forgesmith, Takeshi Saji has been making traditional hammer forged knives for decades. His uniqueness is to add modern technologies, materials and designs, while keeping the traditional knife making methods. This time, he came up with a beautiful and very unique Custom Damascus Chinese Cleaver made of VG-10 core forged with layered Nickel Stainless Damascus steel blade with Traditional Hamaguri-Ba (Convex edge) blade profile. Master Saji says this is the first forged Damascus Chuka-Bocho, and it was hard to hammer forge and heat treat this large blade. Chinese Cleaver is very versatile cooking knife for many cutting tasks with large and square blade. His art of beautiful Custom Damascus layers can be more impressive and we can feel its powerful craftsman’s soul from its large size blade. Traditional Hammer Forging Process is known as the best method to bring the steel to its maximum performance in sharpness and edge retention. This is the limited custom Damascus Chinese Cleaver that is something different and unique with the craftsman’s spirit. This knife fitted with Stag Bone handle scales and polished stainless steel bolster and rivets, which match the energetic style of the Damascus blade. The Chinese Cleaver is a highly versatile general-purpose kitchen knife that can be used to slice, chop, mince, scrape, and even crush ingredients. The tall blade of the Chinese Cleaver enables it to be safely guided with the knuckles of your free hand when 'tap chopping’, ‘push cutting’, or ‘pull cutting’. This makes it possible to cut large fruit and vegetables, such as cabbages, easily and safely. Knife Model: Saji VG-10 Custom Damascus Chinese Cleaver Blade Material: VG-10 Nickel Damascus Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 62 Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50 Handle Material: Stag Bone Handle Saya Included: No. | Chinese Cleaver (Stag Bone Handle) Blade Length: 220mm Blade Width: 114mm Total Length: 335mm Blade Thickness: 3.5mm Total Weight: 680g This knife comes with 50/50 double bevel edge geometry for both right and left handed use. For your information, Japanese Kitchen knives are generally designed for right hand use with a slightly thicker and rounded grinding on the right side blade and a less rounded (almost straight flat) grinding on the left side blade. However, both right and left hander can use the knives that have double bevel edge sharpened 50/50 without problems. We believe the quality and cutting performance of Japanese knives are the best in the world, and hope you enjoy fine craftsmanship and sharp edge with your new knife. With proper cares, every Japanese knife should be your special cooking partner for long times. This is the Stainless steel blade kitchen knife that has a good rust resistance for easy maintenance. However, it may get rust, if kept in wet condition.

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The structure is located just south of the Prairie Island Indian Reservation, home of the Treasure Island Resort & Casino. The Prairie Island Nuclear Power Station is just north of the dam, and just south of the casino. The power plant has been a sore spot with the Indian community for many years. Despite a good operating record, the Indians would like the power plant removed. The power plant supplies nearly half of the electricity to the twin cities area, so a shutdown is not in the cards. As a result, the Indians declared the reservation to be a non-nuclear area. This prevented the power company from using the access road through the reservation. As a result, Northern States Power was forced to build a new access road that skirted the boundary of the reservation. There is a curve in the river just upstream of the lock & dam. This has the effect of causing a cross-current near the entrance to the lock that makes river navigation dangerous. This has resulted in over 100 barge accidents. In 1993, a barge loaded with soybeans missed the lock entrance and crashed into the dam. The barge sank, blocking the river. In 2005, two barges broke free from a tow and went through one of the dam gates. The US Army Corps of Engineers fears that a future accident could result in several barges breaking free and sinking in front of the dam, causing the river to rise. Higher water levels could cause the cross-current to erode the dike on the Wisconsin side of the river causing the dam to fail and the river channel changing course. Not only would this prevent river navigation north of Red Wing, but the change in the river channel would force a shutdown of the nuclear powerplant due to reduced water levels leaving their cooling water intakes high and dry. The US Army Corps of Engineers have rated this structure as the second most likely Corps structure to fail. To address the issues, the Corps has requested $70-million in economic stimulus funds to modify the lock & dam and reinforce the riverbanks. The fifth photo below shows the power station in the distance just upstream from the lock & dam. Also visible in that photos is the curve in the river leading up to lock entrance.

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SPENCER SEMIEN INTERVIEW BY DAN LEVY WITH PHOTOS BY DEVILLE NUNES Spencer, why do you skate? It’s just fun, bro. It’s what has made me happy my whole life. I’ve been skating for a long time and it’s just as fun as when I started, so I just want to skate. Do you remember how you got into skateboarding? I remember seeing a toy skateboard in a magazine when I was younger and I just wanted it and then I got it for Christmas and I fell in love with it and I kept doing it. Do you remember what flipped the switch on for you with skateboarding? I did a kickturn when I was really young and I thought it was a trick. I was like, “That was crazy!” The front of the board just went up and I turned a little bit. I still get that same excited feeling when I’m trying to do something hard or something I’ve always wanted to do. It’s unexplainable really. Where do you come from? I’m from Aurora, Colorado, originally. It’s cool out there and the parks out there are great. I grew up at Trails Recreation Center and that’s where I skated forever when I was a kid. I skated at Wheel Park before that. That’s a little bit older of a park, but shout outs to Aurora, Colorado. When did you move to California? When I finished college I was trying to be in warmer weather and pursue skating as much as I can. I wanted to see what was up out here and I already had some friends out here, so I was like, “I’m going to make the move and try to get a job and see what happens with skating.” When was this? That was five years ago. Where did you move to out here? I moved to Koreatown first and then I ended up in Mid-City. I’ve been around there since. It’s cool. How did you hook up with Powell? Deville came to Westchester one night and I was skating and he asked me who I skated for. At the time, I had a board sponsor, so I sorta chilled for a while. I ended up hitting Deville up a year later to see if I could come skate with them. He was like, “Yeah. Come through.” I linked up with them and he was like, “You can try some boards if you want.” I tried ‘em and it was cool. Westchester! Best place ever. Shout out to Westchester Skate Plaza! What did you go to school for? I went to school for marketing and I got my little Bachelor’s degree. Being all the way real, that’s the most useless business degree. I wish I would have studied finance. After I graduated, I realized that you learn more about marketing from firsthand experience. They can teach you X, Y and Z from a book but you really learn from being around people who have businesses and weren’t afraid to make mistakes. School of hard knocks. That works. Yeah. I couldn’t get a job with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. They said, “Where is your experience?” You seem pretty motivated. Do you ride for anyone besides Powell? I get a little hook up through New Balance and Acid Chemical Co. Wheels out of San Diego and I get Andale Bearings. 303 Boardshop in Colorado and Pharmacy Boardshop in Hollywood are my two board shops. I love 303. They’re cool. They’ve held me down for years. Shout outs to Pharmacy too because they were gracious enough to allow me to maintain my relationship with 303. Shout out to 303 too because they were cool with it too. I’m from Colorado, but I live in California, so they were both cool with that, and I really appreciate both of them. That’s love. So if you had to describe your style, how would you describe it? I just skate for fun, honestly. I just do tricks that I like and that’s what’s cool to me. I don’t really know if I have a description for my style. I just cruise around and try stuff. What kind of music do you like to listen to? Mostly hip hop. I listen to a lot of rap and oldies. I like funk music from back in the day like Dazz Band and Bootsy Collins and stuff. We love Bootsy Collins. Yeah. For real. His music is hard. I listen to a lot of hip hop and a lot of funk and some jazz here and there too, a little low-fi hip hop instrumentals when I’m chilling. I love funk music too. If you could have any super power what would it be? That’s a good question. I would like the ability to regenerate and heal really quickly. I would try a lot more stuff skating if I could heal quickly and regenerate from injuries. “I would want to be known as somebody who loved skateboarding with his whole heart and somebody who did their best to be the best human being that they could. I don’t really care about having pull in skateboarding or anything like that. Skateboarding really just makes me happy.” That’s a good one. What do you think are your biggest challenges in life? My biggest challenge is to not stress on small stuff. I get wrapped up in things that don’t necessarily matter and then it turns into an issue in my own head, but it’s not really existing. That’s a big thing for me that I’m working on. It’s also maintaining patience. I can be patient to a certain extent, but sometimes that’s not enough and you have to be patient more, so I’m working on consistent patience. The patience thing is no joke. I’ve been working on it my whole life. How do you think skating helps that? It takes my mind off of whatever is bugging me for the most part. At the same time, it can sometimes go the complete opposite direction. If I’m having a bad day skating, it might just be like, “This sucks and now this sucks too. I’m about to just go home.” When it is helping, it keeps my mind focused on what I’m doing in the present. It’s not like anything else I could be doing, like video games. It really keeps me distracted because you have to pay attention to try tricks and stuff. Even pushing down the street, you have to pay attention. If you fall, you’re extra mad. Yeah. It’s a weird deal. I said to someone the other day, “If you want to live in the complete present, ride a skateboard.” Exactly. That’s the best way to do it. As human beings, it’s very common to be living in the past and the future. I think living in the future is the worst. You have all sorts of hypotheticals that could happen and that’s really stressful. Skateboarding keeps me in the present. I think a lot of people have learned, since the coronavirus pandemic, that you can’t really plan anything. Absolutely. It’s crazy. It’s so left field for everybody. It’s terrifying, but there can be therapeutic aspects to it with the whole quarantine thing. That’s how I found out that my girlfriend and I have a really good relationship because we were locked down in this house and I was only skating two hours a day and we were co-existing perfectly. It has been therapeutic for both of us and it’s been good quality time for us both. We are in a really healthy relationship. That’s great. So what does it mean to you to be on Powell? It’s cool! It’s super family driven and we all skate together. It’s been chill. As far as defining what it means, it’s homies that get together and skate. If you land something, you land it. If you don’t, you don’t. That’s cool too. It’s just getting in the field and trying to make it happen and being around good people. Where have you travelled in the world for skating? I’ve been to China once and it was cool and so much fun. I’ve been to New York, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego and all over California. As far as stuff that is noteworthy in my mind, it was China. That was a cool experience. Where would you like to go? I just go with the wind. Whenever someone has a plot to go skate somewhere, if it sounds cool, I’m down. Off the top, I need to visit Barcelona. That just has to happen. If you skate, you go to Barcelona at some point. I really want to go to Copenhagen too. I’ve been to Mexico on a little trip and that was really fun. I went to Ensenada. That was super close to Chula Vista, San Diego, where I was at, so we went there. It was cool. I’m pretty much down for whatever. If you had to describe what you want your legacy to be, how would you describe it? I would want to be known as somebody who loved skateboarding with his whole heart and somebody who did their best to be the best human being that they could. I don’t really care about having pull in skateboarding or anything like that. Skateboarding really just makes me happy. What’s really important to me is being the best person that I can be and doing something I enjoy. Do you have shout outs you want to give? Shout out 303. Shout out Pharmacy Hollywood and Pharmacy Boards. Shout out to my girlfriend. She has really held it down for the last few years and it’s been cool. Shout out Powell and to anybody who has ever done or said anything nice to me. That’s the real shout out. Shout out Juice. FOR THE REST OF THE STORY, GET ISSUE #77 AT THE JUICE SHOP HERE.

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Dolly Parton Mourns ‘Steel Magnolias’ Co-Star Olympia Dukakis: ‘She Was Such a Quality Human Being’ In addition to her work on the 1989 film Steel Magnolias, where she acted alongside Parton, Dukakis is known for her roles in films such as the 1987 classic Moonstruck, 2003 film The Event and many more. A 2018 documentary called Olympia chronicled her life, premiering at film festivals such as Doc NYC. In her Monday evening post, Parton shared her experience of getting to know Dukakis, both as a professional collaborator and as a friend. "She has been one of my favorite people that I have ever known or worked with," the country superstar wrote. "I really got very close to her and felt like we were good friends," Parton went on to say. "Even though I didn't get to see her much, I thought of her often and knew that she was such a quality human being. She will be missed by her fans, by her family, and those of us that were lucky enough to get to know her personally." In Steel Magnolias, Parton plays the role of Truvy Jones, the resident town gossip and owner of a beauty salon. Meanwhile, Dukakis plays Clairee Belcher, the widow of the town's former mayor who patronizes Jones' salon. Dukakis' brother, Apollo, announced her death on Saturday via a Facebook post, indicating that she died in New York City. "After many months of failing health, she is finally at peace and with her Louis," he wrote, in reference to the actor's longtime husband Louis Zorich, who died in 2018.

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Montessori Education, Philosophy & Methods The Montessori Method of education, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, is a child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children from birth to adulthood. Dr. Montessori’s Method has been time tested, with over 100 years of success in diverse cultures throughout the world. It is a view of the child as one who is naturally eager for knowledge and capable of initiating learning in a supportive, thoughtfully prepared learning environment. It is an approach that values the human spirit and the development of the whole child—physical, social, emotional, cognitive. Hallmarks of Montessori Components necessary for a program to be considered authentically Montessori include multiage groupings that foster peer learning, uninterrupted blocks of work time, and guided choice of work activity. In addition, a full complement of specially designed Montessori learning materials are meticulously arranged and available for use in an aesthetically pleasing environment. The teacher, child, and environment create a learning triangle. The classroom is prepared by the teacher to encourage independence, freedom within limits, and a sense of order. The child, through individual choice, makes use of what the environment offers to develop himself, interacting with the teacher when support and/or guidance is needed. Multiage groupings are a hallmark of the Montessori Method: younger children learn from older children; older children reinforce their learning by teaching concepts they have already mastered. This arrangement also mirrors the real world, where individuals work and socialize with people of all ages and dispositions. Dr. Montessori observed that children experience sensitive periods, or windows of opportunity, as they grow. As their students develop, Montessori teachers match appropriate lessons and materials to these sensitive periods when learning is most naturally absorbed and internalized. In early childhood, Montessori students learn through sensory-motor activities, working with materials that develop their cognitive powers through direct experience: seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching, and movement. (from amshq.org, 2015)

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Just Keep Swimming —Dealing with Stress, Anxiety, and Burnout This article is an attempt to share my thoughts and experience regarding stress and anxiety management for professionals in the modern era of turbulence. Never have I ever written on topics outside the realm of science and technology, but there always is a first time for everything. A lot of my readers may already be familiar that I have been training students to achieve higher in areas of big data engineering, data analytics, and data science. If I had to guess, I must have trained over 400 IT professionals by now. The latest trend of work-from-home may relatively be a new concept for many, but not for me. I have been working from home long before COVID, and in some ways, I have perfected the art. I can tell you that working from home may have several benefits related to commuting, flexibility, and autonomy BUT also comes with several downsides. Among other things, work-from-home promotes the culture of being always ON. As if the pressure of work-from-home and COVID were not enough other factors crept in such as war, inflation, lay-offs, and market slowdown. Combine everything and the perfect recipe for stress has been created. How can one deal with all this extra pressure? And that’s precisely the topic of my first ever non-fiction article. The Juggling Act During COVID, training students gave me a chance to meet new people online, share knowledge, and in many cases become their long-term mentor. Very frequently, I get calls and messages from past students just to catch up or simply ask for career advice. During COVID I was busy on several fronts including my full-time job, part-time consulting, training, writing articles on medium, as well as authoring a book. Many a time, my students would ask me this question“How are you able to manage your time effectively, without getting overwhelmed?” The simple answer to the above question is “I don’t manage my time that well”, instead “I simply need to put more of it”. And yes, working overtime will surely take a toll on you, your work as well as your family. The Problem & The Trend In the last few months, I started to feel the pinch of working long hours. Not only was I missing out on fun with time spent with family and friends, but I…

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Chicago police officials on Monday released more information after two people were injured during a shooting at Guaranteed Rate Field during a Chicago White Sox game. Interim Police Superintendent Fred Waller said Monday his department has “almost completely dispelled” the idea that the shots that injured two women were fired from outside the ballpark, according to reporting from the Chicago Tribune. Waller said that while “at one point in time it was requested” that the game — which remained ongoing after the shooting occurred — was halted as a precaution, but added that police had “no active shooter information.” “As we were gathering more information, the game continued and then very quickly the game ended,” Waller said Monday. According to police, a 42-year-old woman was shot in the leg and a 26-year-old woman suffered a graze wound to the abdomen in the incident. The 42-year-old was transported to University of Chicago Medical Center for treatment, while the second victim refused medical attention. After police were notified of the shooting, officers “responded immediately and deployed additional resources while coordinating with White Sox security to maintain the safety of those who were in attendance or working at the game. At no time was it believed there was an active threat,” according to a police statement issued in the hours after the game. The White Sox said they were not aware at first that a woman injured during the game was shot, and that the Chicago Police Department would have stopped play if officers thought it was unsafe to continue. Team spokesman Scott Reifert said police determined there was “no active threat and that the ballgame could continue.” The team also was in contact with Major League Baseball. “If the police want to stop the game, they’re going to stop the game,” Reifert said. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Electricity. A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles (such as electrons or protons), either statically as an accumulation of charge or dynamically as a current. It was first discovered by Benjamin Franklin in 1752 and, since then, has gone on to assist in the creation of countless new inventions and has become a basic necessity for life in the 21st century. In Lebanon, however, we are bracing up for cold or no showers, dark nights at candlelight and taking the stairs, as the state-owned Electricity of Lebanon is chronically underfunded and can’t provide electricity, neighborhood generator owners ration fuel and the Lebanese spend hours lining up at gas stations for their daily dose of gas. Hello! Welcome to NOW’s weekly briefing on what the hell is happening in Lebanon. It’s not everything that you need to know, but it’ll hopefully bring to your attention some reads and listens that may help you make more sense of our daily ordeal. Here comes the savior: Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah called on the Lebanese government on Tuesday to import fuel from Iran and disregard the US imposed embargoes on Tehran, if the “humiliating” shortages continue. Or else, Hezbollah will take control of the whole fuel trade with Tehran. A river of milk and honey…uhm fuel: “We, within Hezbollah, will go to Iran, negotiate with the Iranian government… and buy vessels full of petrol and fuel oil and bring them to Beirut port,” Nasrallah said, in his speech dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Hezbollah’s television channel Al Manar. Iraq took the lead, however, approving on Tuesday to double the amount of fuel sent to Lebanon to one million tons, which is half of Lebanon’s needs. Two decades after the Israeli withdrawal: Hezbollah remains a super political actor in Lebanon dividing the political scene into its friends and its foes, despite ideological and political contradictions. Its higher-ups learned important lessons after the 2006 war and focused more on growing their influence over Lebanon’s domestic political system while pushing the Resistance ideas and the Palestinian cause to the side as its fighters supported Syria’s President Bashar al Assad.. Nic Frakes spoke to several analysts for a look at where Hezbollah is today. Lights (and elevators) off: The Head of the Lebanese Association of Power Generator Owners, Abdo Saadeh, announced in an interview to Asharq el-Awsat on Sunday that electricity rationing will rise to five hours a day starting next week. Generator owners complain that the state supply of electricity is dwindling from one day to the other, as generators are pushed to function longer hours. Two days before his announcement, Electricity of Lebanon had issued a public apology for the upcoming increased power cuts, blaming the government for not providing the necessary funds to buy fuel. Well, that did (almost) nothing: The Lebanese government announced that President Michel Aoun cleared a $197m loan to Electricite du Liban so that the state electricity company can buy more fuel amid the more frequent power cuts. This will hopefully return the amount of electricity provided back to the normal three-hour cuts per day in Beirut. But this is only a temporary solution. As energy consultant Jessica Obeid told NOW a little over a week ago, “every two months there is going to be a huge threat of a blackout which the government is going to use as a sense of urgency to deplete more funds and tap into more foreign currency reserves.” One piece of good news: A European diplomatic source told Asharq al -Awsat on Tuesday that Paris has informed Lebanese leaders that the parliamentary polls are to be held on time in May 2022, before the end of the current parliament’s mandate. The source stressed that the dispute over the electoral law would not hinder the elections, which are the mandatory path to re-establishing authority in Lebanon. But the complicated Lebanese electoral system favors the dominant sectarian factions is a primary obstacle for the new political movements to gain traction and win seats in the parliamentary, Fadia Kiwan, a political science professor at St. Joseph University in Beirut explained in this in-depth piece on new political movements in Lebanon. Speaking of France: Central Bank chief Riad Salame is having a tough year. In addition to being investigated by Swiss authorities for alleged money laundering and embezzlement, France has now opened a probe into whether Salame laundered money and questioning his association with an organized criminal group. The BDL head refutes the claims and says that they are all politically motivated. Living on the edge: Last week, the Shura Council ruled that circular 151, which allows people with dollar accounts to withdraw their money at a rate designated by the Central bank (currently it is 3,900LBP/US $), needs to be revoked and that people should either get their money in dollars or at the official rate. For the first couple of days, there was no response from the Central Bank. Until last Wednesday, when they announced suddenly late at night that they were reversing the circular and that people could get their money out at the 1,500 rate. Now, the lira currently sits at around 13,500-14,500 on the black market, so the official rate is kind of meaningless and would only force people into further poverty. So a group of people blocked the Ring Bridge. Small roadblocks were also erected in Jal El Dib and Antelias. The next day, President Aoun met with Salame and the head of the Shura Council to discuss the decision. After the meeting, Salame announced that the 3,900 rate is here to stay. Giving them the empty pockets routine: After more than a decade, it appears that the Special Tribunal for Lebanon might be shutting its doors. Not because they’ve finished their job, but because there isn’t any money to keep the lights on. The court was originally founded to investigate the 2005 assassination of former Primer Minister Rafik Hariri and 21 other suspects as well as the attempted assassinations of others in the wake of Hariri’s killing. The court is funded by both Lebanon and the international community with Lebanon footing 49 percent of the bill. But, as Lebanon is in the midst of an economic crisis, they don’t really have the money to keep funding the court. So, Lebanon went to the UN and asked them to keep the funding going so that the court could continue its work. The court, though, said that they were canceling the trial of Salim Ayyash, the only person found guilty of Hariri’s killing, and for the attempted assassination of three politicians, due to a lack of funds. The case was meant to commence on June 16. Lebanon+: We know that you don’t always want to read long articles, so we have the latest podcast episodes from some of your favorites shows as well as other fun stuff that you might have missed. The Beirut Banyan just published its 263 episode and this was a good one. This week, Ronnie Chatah sat down with Ali Baroudi from Minteshreen to discuss everything from Baroudi’s time in prison to Hezbollah to what the future looks like for the new opposition parties. Most importantly though, they discuss how to communicate with people, especially when they have conflicting views. So sit back and let Chatah’s soothing voice take you on a journey. If you want to hear him again talking to our head of Social Media Tala Ramadan, check out the first episode of a mini-series on reading, The Written Word. This week’s talk discussed AI. The Lebanese Politics Podcast also released a new episode with Ben Redd and Timour Azhari hosting this week. They were joined by L’Orient Today banking and finance journalist Omar Tamo. In addition to their normal updates on what is happening in Lebanon, the three broke down what is happening with the central bank and what all of this means for the average depositor. If you enjoy political drawings, then you are going to love the Art of Boo‘s recent sketch depicting a man doing a bench press with another spotting him. The caption says that there are only 241 days left until Lebanon surpasses Belgium for the record of longest time without a government. Beyond Politics is back this week and host Luna Safwan is going to be speaking with journalist, author, and feminist Joumana Hadad about women in Lebanon. The show will be going live on Instagram this Thursday at 7 pm Lebanon time. Meanwhile, Lebanon’s social media sphere commemorates ten months since the Beirut Port explosion that killed 200 and wounded thousands. The inquiry saw a first investigator fired because his house was affected by the blast and the only result it produced so far was the certitude that it wasn’t a bombing or an attack. That is all for this week. Stay safe, wear a mask and stay cool (when you have electricity that is)! Oh, and avoid elevators!

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You’ve just bought yourself a new home. Exciting times, right? But moving can be stressful. Unpacking and organizing can take some time to get everyting in its place and make it feel like home. Let’s dive into the world of home setup. Picture this: your space transformed into an organized, where each space reflects your particular style and is set up to function well with. Does this sound too good to be true? Well with a plan in place, this is possible. Let’s discuss some important steps in the unpacking and organizing process and make your space Pretty Neat! Setting the Scene: Creating Your Home’s Blueprint Create a plan and decide what rooms and items will go where in your new home. Grab a notepad and write down your goals, priority spaces, and how you want things to look. Unpacking and organizing can be overwhelming so having a blueprint is key. Do you want a more minimalistic place? Do you want more of a clean and simple look? It’s your space to play with! And don’t forget the practical stuff – where does the TV go? How can you make the kitchen super functional and fun to cook in? Every detail can come to life with a plan in place. Unpack with Purpose: Organizing Essentials and Beyond Here’s real talk about the unpacking situation after a move – it’s better for it to be a strategic mission instead of an explosion. We’re not tossing things out randomly; we’re embracing the art of unpacking and organizing with a plan. First up, we tackle the must-have and priority spaces, like the kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms. Once the essentials are in check, it’s time to move into the bedrooms, closets, and any beyond. Declutter as you unpack and get rid of anything that you don’t need moving forward. Find a “home” for the things that you want to hold on to; The goal is to create a system that functions well for your family and looks good as well. Setting up your home from the beginning for organization will make life simpler and create success from the beginning. Start organized, stay organized. Personal Touches: Infusing Your Space with Character Adding personal touches to your space is important. Think of it as filling rooms with memories and treasures that are meaningful to you. Here at Pretty Neat, we believe you should be surrounded by things that you love. Maybe it’s hanging up that funky tapestry you picked up on a whim or displaying photos of your adventures. It’s those little things that make a space feel special. Start one space at a time and add your personal touches to make each room feel special. From Function to Fabulous: Styling Your Living Spaces When all is said and done with unpacking and setting up your new home, function is key! Start with the basics of getting organized and place the large furniture pieces such as beds, bookshelves, and couches first and then place the smaller items. Store your everyday items where you use them most so they are easily accessible. Add decor and organization supplies to put the finishing touched to your space. Go for not only function, but also pretty decor, colors, and textures that you love. It will all come together for a fabulous space for you to live. Are you excited to turn that new house into an organized and cozy haven? Setting up your new space like an expert is possible with a good plan in place and taking one room, one step at a time. Overwhelmed and don’t know where to start? Pretty Neat is here to help. Let us help you transform your space for you. Contact us today. Want to know morea bout our move management services? Read about why you should hire a professional organizer when moving. Wandering if you need professional organizer? Get our guide here. See you soon,

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|General Motors on Tuesday (January 12) presented a futuristic flying Cadillac – a self-driving vehicle which takes off and lands vertically and carries the passenger above the streets and through the air. A senior GM executive described the concept as “reimagining the future of personal transportation”. The single-passenger Cadillac – technically, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone – will be able to travel from urban rooftop to urban rooftop at speeds up to 55 miles per hour. It is fully fully autonomous and all-electric, with a 90kW motor, a GM Ultium battery pack and an ultra-lightweight body with four pairs of rotors. The flying Cadillac was presented in a video as part of a virtual keynote presentation by Chief Executive Mary Barra, along with a family-friendly Cadillac electric shuttle. Barra last year revealed the automaker was exploring such alternative transportation modes as aerial taxis. The concepts in the CES video were introduced by GM design chief Mike Simcoe, who described the VTOL as “the Cadillac of urban air mobility”. “VTOL is key to GM’s vision for a multimodal future,” he said. The autonomous Cadillac shuttle, described in the video as “arriving soon,” features a boxy silhouette that recalls the Cruise Origin, also designed by Simcoe’s team. It features fore and aft sliding doors and a panoramic glass roof. The cabin has wraparound lounge-like seating, plus biometric sensors, voice control and hand gesture recognition. Posted By PSmooth

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A Sprinting Bear This would definitely be a terrifying sight to see a bear charging at you. Luckily, this was caught on a trail camera. We wonder what this bear was chasing, but, incredibly, such a photo was captured for the world to see. Although deer aren’t particularly known to be scary, this photo can definitely be deemed as frightening. This picture has so many deer, all grouped together makes it look pretty frightening. Moreover, it seems like they are all staring straight into the camera.

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GROUP NINE MEDIA is hiring a Living Editor and Content Strategist About the team: Group Nine’s Brandshop is looking for a well-organized, versatile, detail-oriented editor to join our branded content team. If you love writing and editing lifestyle content, working with writers to make their content shine, strategizing for SEO-winning content, and working collaboratively with brand partners, designers, photographers, and more, we want to meet you! Our ideal candidate is a strong and experienced editor with a passion for lifestyle and living content (health, wellness, food, travel, entertainment, pets, etc.), a knack for organization, and an analytical eye. Looking for an experienced (4-6 yrs) editor to help create branded content for Thrillist, The Dodo, POPSUGAR, NowThis & Seeker as part of the best team in the biz. Please apply if this is you or share with your networks! /Film is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working freelance writers to join our feature team. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of experience writing content for print or the web with a focus on movie, television, and entertainment industry content similar to /Film. We are looking for creative individuals who are self-sufficient, versatile, well-versed in both contemporary pop culture and film and TV history, and who have a strong critical perspective and unique voice. We don't just want writers; we want writers with something to say. These positions are work-from-home with flexible, stable hours. Location does not matter. Apply here. Digital Spy is looking for a Freelance News Reporter to cover TV, Movies, Soaps, and showbiz, as well as reacting to live TV If you wanna work for the UK's biggest entertainment website - apply now! Curbed is looking for an experienced Senior Editor who is deeply familiar with the workings of New York City. This person will edit daily blogs and features, generate incisive story and package ideas, and work with our freelance network to build an outstanding site for city news and commentary. Vulture is looking for a news editor! Senior News Editor, Vulture As the leading independent modern media company, Vox Media ignites conversations and influences culture. Across digital, podcasts, TV, streaming, live events, and print, we tell stories that affect our audience's daily lives and entertain as much as they inform. Vox Media has been named one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies in Media,” an Inc. “Company of the Year,” Digiday’s “Best Company for Parents,” and one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign. VIBE is looking for a Senior Music Editor VIBE is looking to add an exceptional Senior Music Editor to its growing team. We are seeking a seasoned Senior Music Editor who has a deep knowledge of music, specifically the genres of hip-hop and R&B. This exceptional writer has a have a passion for the genres’ global impact and influence on other styles of music. They stay ahead of the curve on trends, talent, and hot topics while being able to build the bridge between hip-hop and R&B’s past, present, and future. This individual’s mission will be to convey the stories that need to be told by way of analyzing, critiquing, educating, and informing our audience. The full-time role will be based in the New York City area. Editor will report to the Executive Editor and Editor-in-Chief. - Edit original features—cover stories, lists, profiles, reported pieces, and reviews - Write accurate and concise music-related news articles as needed - Develop and oversee original stories based on music events, music news and music releases - Spearhead ideation of original content around hip-hop culture and related topics - Commission freelance contributors, staff writers and reporters for big lists and features - Utilize investigative reporting skills and network to break news and secure exclusives - Occasionally conduct interviews with subjects in and connected to the hip-hop/R&B space - Collaborate with VIBE’s editorial, marketing/sales, social, and video teams on original and branded content projects - Represent the brand at music industry conferences, events, and on press/media platforms - 6+ years of experience as a writer and editor - Strong relationships and contacts within the music industry - Possesses an affinity for developing and executing a story idea, from start to finish - Solid familiarity with VIBE’s history in the coverage of hip-hop and R&B is preferred - Background in reporting and writing in a breaking news environment a plus

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This is a rare opportunity to spend 10 days in the artist community of Todos Santos on the Mexican Baja with journal-artist Sabrina Ward Harrison. This road trip combines glamping, great meals and collaborative art projects. Limited to 10 participants, the camp will take place at El Pescadaro Beach House from October 24 to November 2, 2009. Angela Ritchie’s Ace Camps create soul-reviving adventures for the timid, the brave and the break-out risk-taker. The fee of $1450 USD includes round trip ground transportation from San Jose Del Cabo to El Pescadaro beach House and throughout the Southern Baja; 9 night’s accommodation in cabin tents (based on double occupancy); all meals including beverages for eight days; yoga sessions, art supplies and creative workshops with Sabrina Ward Harrison. 34 year old Harrison is the creator of Spilling Open: The Art of Becoming Yourself, Brave on the Rocks: If You Don’t Go, You Don’t See, Messy Thrilling Life: The Art of Figuring Out How to Live, and The True and the Questions: A Journal. “I have all 4 of Sabrina’s amazing books and love every square inch of them – I never lend them out as they would never come back” – Patti Mangan, Co-Founder Tango Diva and Creative Director/Principal of Imagine That Design Studio, San Francisco. Click here for more details or contact Angela Ritchie by email ritchieacecamps (at) yahoo.com

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Teaching Tips for Helping Anxious Students Anxiety has become the most common mental health disorder seen in children and adolescents. It comes in many forms with different outward symptoms. School and school activities often exacerbate anxiety. Anxiety experienced by an individual range from a fear of tests and exams to the sheer terror of human interaction. Anxiety is closely linked with depression. Anxiety and depression in any form or intensity can negatively impact a student and their performance in the classroom. What can teachers do to help anxious and struggling students? I personally struggle with anxiety. Having Generalized Anxiety Disorder keeps school interesting if nothing else for me. In this article, I share ways teachers have helped me lessen my panic-inducing fears and things I wish they knew. These suggestions are generic. However, students are unique and so are their anxieties. What works for one student may not work for another. Talking to anxious students before meltdowns is the best way to understand how to help reduce their anxiety in your classroom and calm them during a crisis. Tip One: Recognition A little stress in the classroom is normal, especially during tests and quizzes. Extreme scrutiny and worry over every half-point on an assignment is not. Anxiety manifests in many different ways but may only be identified if one looks closely. Common anxiety symptoms include; - Concentration issues - Avoiding participation in class - Being disruptive - Avoiding social interactions - Frequent trips to the nurse or the bathroom Any of these symptoms could indicate an abnormal level of student anxiety. Tip Two: Realize Students Are Busy Students juggle classes, homework, extracurriculars, and work outside of school. Everything a student does must be squeezed into 24-hour increments across seven days and then repeated. In my senior year of high school, I struggled to handle multiple AP classes, college applications, and 14 plus hours a week of intense dance training plus 6 additional hours of Saturday performance rehearsals. For religious purposes, I choose not to do homework on Sundays. I often felt as if my teachers did not understand my time crunch. For my anxiety, one of the most helpful things is simple. I feel better when I know someone else knows I have an intense schedule. When a person in the room sees and recognizes an anxious person has a long to-do list, it is positively relieving for them. It doesn’t matter if the workload lightens. It is the awareness and compassion that counts. Teachers, of course, still need to hand out assignments. And students still need to do them. However, having a friendly face in the room eases anxious fears versus dealing with a teacher who couldn’t care less how much is on the student’s plate. Tip Three: Sleep Students’ busy schedules often lead to reduced sleep. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention conducted a study on students and sleep. They determined that 57.8% of middle school students and 72.7% of high school students did not get enough sleep on school nights. Children 6 to 12 years of old need at least 9 hours of sleep. and teenagers 13-18 need at least 8 hours. From my experience, a lack of sleep worsens my anxiety. Every little detail becomes a Mount Everest to conquer. Busy schedules lead to less sleep. Less sleep leads to uncontrollable emotions. Knowing teenagers are chronically sleep-deprived may help you to understand outbursts or panic attacks in the classroom. Even students without a diagnosable anxiety disorder may experience a sharp increase in anxious feelings when chronically sleep-deprived. To help every student enter the classroom with a clear head ready for work, remind them of the importance of sleep. Encourage other healthy behaviors, too. Tip Four: Addressing Concerns in the Classroom Every student should feel comfortable in the classroom. Teachers are responsible for promoting a safe and stable learning environment where students are unafraid to approach the teacher with concerns or questions. For an anxiety-ridden child, it can take every ounce of courage they have just to stand in front of the teacher’s desk. In light of this, concerns should be treated with courtesy and respect regardless of the question or the answer. Students should feel acknowledged and listened to even if a negative response is appropriate. Treat every student who approaches you as one who may have anxiety. Listen to their concerns, and if possible, make accommodations. Don’t dismiss them, but do not bend to their every whim either. Acknowledge your student’s worries even if you can’t change anything to help them. Simply knowing a teacher will not be angry if they have a concern decreases student anxiety. Tip Five: Do Not Draw Attention to Anxious Behavior What should a teacher do if their student has a mental breakdown in the middle of class? DO NOT DRAW ATTENTION TO THEM! Drawing attention to an anxious student only augments the symptoms. When I have a panic attack, all I want to do is to disappear. So, what can you do? The solution is different for every individual. If you know the student well, you may already know the answer. If you don’t know where to start, try approaching them at a time when the rest of the class is not watching. Offer a bathroom pass or a pass to visit the guidance counselor. This gives them an escape from the scary situation without drawing attention to the episode. You can also ask the student what they need and be patient while they struggle to find the words to explain. Don’t assume to know what is wrong or what the trigger was. However, feel free to ask the student for further clarification. It takes a great deal of resilience for a student to continually face their fears every day in the classroom. I have learned through my experience that it takes special and amazing people to consistently interact well with anxiety-ridden children. These people can make all the difference. You can be the difference that changes a student’s outlook on the classroom. Be patient when working with anxious students. Remember, the chance to see them succeed and overcome their fears is worth it in the end. Teacher Power is Compassionate Handling anxiety-ridden students is exhausting, and you may need a little help to maintain your energy. With six delectable flavors to choose from, Teacher Power Energy Drinks offer you the boost you need to face your class, their antics, and their anxieties. Our drinks are sugar-free, low-calorie, and budget friendly. You got this with Teacher Power in your mug! Visit our website today! By: Lela J. Haroldsen The content of Teacher Power’s website is for information only, not advice or guarantee of outcome. Information is gathered and shared from reputable sources; however, Teacher Power is not responsible for errors or omissions in reporting or explanation. No individuals, including those taking Teacher Power products, should use the information, resources or tools contained within to self-diagnosis or self-treat any health-related condition. Teacher Power gives no assurance or warranty regarding the accuracy, timeliness or applicability of the content. Suni, Eric. “Anxiety and Sleep.” Sleep Foundation. 2020. https://www.sleepfoundation.org/mental-health/anxiety-and-sleep “Mental Health Disorders in Adolescents.” American Colleges of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 2017. https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2017/07/mental-health-disorders-in-adolescents “6 signs of anxiety in students for teachers to lookout for.” Gheorg. 2021. https://www.gheorg.com/blog/signs-anxiety-student-teachers “Sleep in Middle and High School Students.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2020. https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/features/students-sleep.htm

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