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Pulse oximetry is a test that measures the amount of oxygen present in the blood. This diagnostic test uses a medical device known as a pulse oximeter to measure the levels of oxygen in the blood, as well as the pulse rate, without having to take a blood sample. Pulse oximetry is a non-invasive test that causes no pain or discomfort. A pulse oximeter is often used in a hospital setting when a patient is admitted to the emergency room for diagnostic purposes, or during surgery, to monitor pulse rate and oxygen levels. A pulse oximetry test is commonly used to evaluate or diagnose various medical conditions that affect the function of the heart and lungs.
During pulse oximetry testing, the small pulse oximeter device is commonly placed on the fingertip or earlobe to perform the reading. Using special lights and sensors, the machine can measure the oxygen saturation of the blood. Pulse oximetry takes only a few minutes to perform. Normal pulse oximeter readings range from 95 to 100 percent. Readings under 90 percent are considered low and may indicate a problem in the function of the cardiovascular or pulmonary system. After a low pulse oximetry reading, additional testing may be required to determine the exact cause and further diagnose any related conditions. | <urn:uuid:b7343416-5cd2-4b8e-860c-d9fd4d2e75bc> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://texaspulmonary.com/pulse-oximeter.php | 2024-02-28T06:40:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.931024 | 257 |
CINCO by Rafael Bonachela and Sydney Dance Company: Contemporary dance at its best
Until 6 April, Sydney Dance Company and its artistic director Rafael Bonachela will hold a triple bill production at the Roslyn Packer Theatre in Walsh Bay, headlined by new work, CINCO.
CINCO melds five virtuosic dancers, the award-winning lighting of Damien Cooper and the imagination and skill of fashion designer Bianca Spender with celebrated Argentinian composer Alberto Ginastera’s achingly magnificent String Quartet #2 from the mind of Bonachela.
“The starting point for this work was the music, which is always a really big part of my process,” said Bonachela. “In this case I found Alberto Ginastera’s String Quartet No. 2, which I love. I’ve never heard of his string quartets before and they’ve never been used for dance. That was really the starting point for me. The music is in five movements. I wanted to work with five dancers and we’re also celebrating 50 years of Sydney Dance Company. If you look back, a lot of my works have numbers in them, so with Cinco it’s quite a coincidence that the music has five movements, and it’s also five decades of the Company. It all became about the number five.”
Complemented for the first times by Australian designer Bianca Spender, the costumes of the dancers – other than being a delight in the movement of fabric to behold – fully explore the remainder of the tale Bonachela tries to tell.
Through movement, music and space interact in harmony; working on and with one another in a culmination of muted tones, fluid movement and spacial beauty that is just truly and completely absorbing to watch and be mesmerised by.
Bookended by other works Neon Aether by Gabrielle Nankivell and WOOF by Melanie Lane, stark contrasts from the fluidity of the exploration of music, it’s a production worth taking note of.
Neon Aether is a pastel lit wonderland of the exploration of space, inspired by a simple stretch into nothingness by its choreographer.
Dancers move like harbingers of light and dark, punctuated by spacial commentary akin to the first landing of man on the moon, in an on-off presentation of perfectly synchronised bodily magic.
Meanwhile in WOOF, a hedonistic expression of interaction, desire, brood-like displays of in-sync choreography and carnal writhing come together in a crescendo of black ink-covered manifestation.
It’s the display of a post-human world of primal seduction and belonging, driven by a dramatic musical score by acclaimed British electronic artist Clark.
Undoubtedly a favourite by many, WOOF is a high to end the triple bill on; celebrating not only the work of all three choreographers, but the three tiers of sensitivity they’re able to display through dance; as well as how fittingly the works complement each other.
CINCO, Neon Aether and WOOF are dances to see in this year’s presentation by the Sydney Dance Company in Sydney 26 March – 13 April; Canberra 2 – 4 May; Melbourne 8 – 11 May, National Tour 16 May – 17 Aug. | <urn:uuid:af7ab0d7-e038-4a81-bc81-4451b75e9018> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://the-f.com.au/cinco-rafael-bonachela-sydney-dance-company-contemporary-dance-best/ | 2024-02-28T05:27:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.941235 | 703 |
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Lovely summer goodies for the girls were delivered a couple of weeks ago. I posted this photograph on instragram. They were from Robinsons Fruit shoot Jam, and we’ve had great fun using them.
Robinsons Fruit Shoot Jams have 30% less sugar than standrard jam. The consistency is completely smooth, and they are super easy to use, even for children, in the squeezable bottle. With no artificially colours, flavours or preservatives, I was intrigued to use them.
We used the Strawberry and Summer Fruit Fruit Shoot Jam in a victoria sandwich, which ended up being a great success, full of flavour!
I would like to point out the fork, really is that small, and my portion size is…lets face it, I enjoyed it OK.In true summer time fashion, we’ve been enjoying scones and clotted cream too. We’ve also been testing out the other two flavours orange and apple and black currant, all three have been hits, especially with my youngest, who is a big jam fan!
Available from Asda, Budgens, Londis and Tesco RRP £1.59 .
Thanks Robinsons Fruit Shoot, for making our summer just that little bit sweeter.
P.S The square plates are very precious to me, passed on to me by my Mum from my Little Granddad who I loved very much. | <urn:uuid:dc28f8b6-32e8-4029-90b6-d6d00092c4f4> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://theanamumdiary.co.uk/2014/07/31/robinsons-fruit-shoot-jam/ | 2024-02-28T06:56:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.965376 | 295 |
When people think of The Sunshine State, they think of lush vegetation, crystal-clear waters, sandy beaches, theme parks, and Florida’s top tourist destinations, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. However, the southeasternmost US region, with the Gulf of Mexico on one side, and the Atlantic on the other, has more to offer than the things and spots rattled off above.
Apopka ranks as one of Central Florida’s primary outdoor recreational locations and is justifiably referred to as the indoor foliage capital of the world due to much of the land outside the city’s commercial and residential areas getting used for agriculture. Thus, concerning open-air activities, it is a great place to visit by those who enjoy hiking and walking in nature.
Apart from physical-strenuous undertakings, Apoka also has sights and entertainment options that visitors should consider. We mention what many see as the best in this part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford metropolitan area, one whose name comes from the Seminole word for 'potato eating place'.
The main two outdoor places to consider are Lake Apopka’s wildlife and loop trails. The first, also called Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, frequently gets complimented for the number of animals that can get spotted on this signposted road. The number of alligators that can get seen here is jaw-dropping, and the same goes for the figure of different bird species (by some accounts, around three hundred and sixty) that live in these staggering surroundings, which feature eleven miles of enjoyment and freedom.
Regarding the lake’s loop trail, which runs about seventeen miles long, beginning at Magnolia Park and moving through the Green Mountain Scenic Overlook, the water fountains in the latter mentioned section are a renowned attraction of this trail opened in 2014, as is the historic pump house. People walking this route should be cautious of coyotes and bobcats, which can be dangerous if agitated.
Based on reviews, Kelly Park is the place not to miss in Apopka. It costs $3 for a one to two-passenger vehicle to enter this small slice of paradise that is only a short drive from Orlando. It has benches and tables across a field lined with trees, restrooms, a river that acts as a rest pool area, and concession stands. Those looking to grab a bite to eat here should know that the Whistle Stop Restaurant is only two miles away, and around half a mile from the park, a Papa John's Pizza can be found.
Wekiwa Springs State Park and Magnolia Park also deserve exclusive trips, with a specific time to soak in what these places offer. The Wekiwa Springs State Park has a terrific campground, so it is ideal for both short-term and long-term stays, but note that dogs are not allowed in the camp's spring area. It delivers exceptional views, kayaking, swimming, and a cheap entrance fee. The already mentioned Magnolia Park is famous for being well-maintained throughout the year and as a host to multiple areas dedicated to family-day activities, exercising, and cooking. There are also several on-site ponds with trees that roaming peacocks make look magical. Swings, a zip line, and volleyball courts are also available here.
Those curious to learn about the story behind the founding of Apopka should go inside the Museum of the Apopkans, located at 122 East Fifth Street. It was established in 1968. And three years later, it became a not-for-profit institution. Note that this is not a vast building by any means. Yet, it holds exhibits of prehistoric life in the area, which many locals and tourists find fascinating. Many say that going here is like stepping back to before this town was built. What is noteworthy about this museum is that five artists, residents of Apopka, volunteered their talents to visually outline the narrative of the city’s history, inputting an abundance of information in the picturesque telling of Apopka’s past.
Outside of Nevada, New Jersey often gets called America’s second-most-visited gaming state. But, what many US residents don’t know is that Florida is home to many of the country’s largest casinos. These are venues run by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. While Apopka has no gaming locales, people wanting to test their luck on games of chance can hop over to Lucky’s, a small thirty-machine social club in Mount Dora, or make the trip to Orange City to partake in card action at the Racing and Card Club over there. It is best to initially practice using mobile casinos and look over the required factors when choosing a quality software provider before playing over the internet.
In truth, there are just a few great places for drinks worth considering in Apopka, but viable options that many have forgotten about include Stephie's Pub & Irish Eatery, the Blue Jeans Lounge, Froggers Grill & Bar, and Rock Springs. Most of these have live music on specific days of the week.
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Dimensions | 13.2” x 9.1” x 3.8” |
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Weight | 2.73 lbs |
- There are eight main buttons,
- There are two macro buttons.
- There is turbo mode.
- This is a clone of the PXN-X8 and PXN-008.
The joystick and buttons of the Krom Kumite are quite responsive with no noticeable latency, but expect some noise when using this arcade stick. However, it should not be anything out of the ordinary. The joystick itself can handle a lot of force without compromising its condition. Furthermore, the joystick ball rotates as well for maximal comfort. Finally, the non-slip rubber feet at the bottom seal the deal.
This is a sturdy arcade stick that is highly resistant and will take a beating if needed. The accessory buttons can be found on the upper right. Connectivity to consoles requires a native controller as a bridge, which can be cumbersome, but connecting to a PC happens instantly. The USB cable itself is not braided but still sturdy.
On the lower part of the unit, you can find four foam pins that provide grip and act as shock absorbers, much like screws to access the interior. If you were to mod this arcade stick, it would probably be very challenging as it seems that Krom Gaming has not really put modders into consideration.
This fightstick is gorgeous. It provides a color scheme of black and orange that is unseen in recent memory, and it pulls it off elegantly, especially because of the minor nuance of the artwork due to the Krom logo.
One minor pet peeve is that the orange buttons are not the four leftmost buttons. For example, Tekken players would have otherwise been able to focus on only the orange leftmost buttons, but they instead have to press a mixture of gray and orange buttons, which could actually be their preference. Lastly, the connector is gold plated, which is a nice touch.
If you would just like a sturdy arcade stick and are not interested in any modding shenanigans, this arcade stick may be for you if you can overlook the bridged connectivity.
- Responsive parts
- Highly resistant
- Simply gorgeous
- Quite loud
- Bridged connectivity
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The architectural style of a given era in a country is particularly influenced by its sociological factors; determined by political and economic counterparts that are intrinsic to one another. The domestic architecture of ancient Ceylon was influenced by sociological factors such as the caste system, based on land tenure, feudal landownership and elitism. Domestic architecture was regarded as the ultimate symbol of status expression. Further, environmental factors common to regions around the Indian Ocean also shaped the architecture in Ceylon, resulting in buildings suitable for the respective settings.
By Nishan Rasanga Wijetunge
By the end of the 15th century, although the Portuguese established a sizeable seaborne-
empire around the Indian Ocean region, they failed to achieve full-scale colonisation. Thus, the Portuguese architectural legacy in Ceylon is largely limited to a number of churches and military forts.
In the late 18th century, two distinct domestic architectural styles – Kandyan and the Dutch – were created, each based on the political and economic ideologies of the local monarchy-governed territories in the hill-country and Dutch-governed areas of the Maritime. Dutch architecture in Ceylon was a product of indigenous and European influences.
The initial phase of architecture of the British, who later came to occupy Ceylon, was limited to the usages of the same style of the late Dutch-era. Following full-scale colonisation in 1815, the British gradually instituted their architecture in the country. Their styles were influenced by the newly established political, economic and sociological ideologies of the time and the effect of the industrial revolution in Europe.
However, British architecture relied much on pretension than function and was merely a “cosmetic make-over” of the earlier architecture, with less attention paid to climatic suitability. By the early 20th century, the British made an identifiable architectural mark in Ceylon in terms of both public and domestic buildings.
The post-colonial architectural styles, according to scholarly studies, consisted of various styles ranging from the semi classical; colonial and stately used style to pseudo architectural styles commonly utilised for large-scale public projects and the neo-Sinhala style; illustrating elitism of the Walauwa-class.
Modernism, which came into being in the late 19th century, reinterpreted itself as an international style. It had no continuity with architectural history and avoided decoration, placing emphasis on space and plan than mass. The ideas of modernism reflected the objectives of most post-colonial leaders, who sought to use the post-colonial state as an instrument of change in building a modern-nation. This made modernism comfortable for non-European architects who were tasked with introducing new architectural identities.
The only form of reference in the modernist discourse to a particular place was found in the idea of tropical architecture. This assumed that there are two major climatic regions in the world – temperate and tropical.
For the post-independence Ceylonese architects seeking a new architectural identity, breaking away from the British Architectural legacy, modernist architecture provided the neutral terrain. Further, architectural education in the former colonies, reflected similar views. The post-imperial commonwealth facilitated this trend by providing opportunities to travel to other dominions to study architecture. Tropical modernism was the result of this attempt to further govern the built environment of Europe’s former colonies.
Valentine Gunasekara respected the universal modern movement or international style and anticipated a fairer social-fabric and an architecture that would become a new frontier in the island. Valentine, who possessed the characteristic of a modernist ‘expressionist’, started off rather conventionally in his initial phases with domestic architecture that did not largely differ from tropical modernism.
Later Valentine’s architecture developed into being sculptural or expressionist, resembling the works of some noted figures of the modern movement, particularly its American counterparts. His modernist discourse could be best experienced in some of the asymmetrical-shaped plans enabling sculptural-forms, using new concepts of flat roofs or roof-terraces and new utilitarian-spaces to fulfill modern lifestyle-requirements of his clients. He frequently utilised concepts from the modern movement ranging from exposed structures, interpenetration, non load-bearing short-walls, and floor-level changes to passive cross-ventilation. Valentine also explored modern constructional practices that were new to the local-scene at the time, backed by new materials. This led to revolutionary practices such as exposed floor and wall finishes. Ornamentation was given an unprecedented comeback through modernism-influenced patterns.
Minette de Silva on the other hand, despite the initial tilt towards tropical modernism, pioneered in the making of a new Sri Lankan architectural tradition, and referred back to the roots of the forgotten ‘Kandyan Vernacular’ and the ‘Dutch’ traditions. She had used the quintessential principles of modernism in her designs which possessed most of the earlier discussed traits found in Valentine’s work. Use of traditional architectural basics of form, elements, features and detailing coupled with traditional artifacts, made her architecture regional.
The trappings in her work in the forms of indigenous patterns interpreted through modern material were essentially derived from the early 20th century popularised arts and crafts movement of Ceylon. Therefore, Minette is considered to be the pioneer of ‘a modern regional architecture in the tropics’. Use of old architectural traditions made her houses very much comfortable in their tropical settings and similarly familiar to the masses. Yet, the traits of vernacular architecture was not fully explored in her designs but used more as an accompaniment to modernist-based products, in order to fulfill a certain timely political statement.
What Geoffrey Bawa adapted later on was a clear and successful marriage between modernism and vernacular, to come up with a model for Sri Lankan regional architecture. Apart from carrying forward the earlier style introduced by Minette, Bawa intensified the regional ‘feel’ in his work. The political context and economic constraints of the time that brought about limitations in the field of construction, particularly in materials, were partly responsible.
Bawa believed that regional architecture is what happens automatically, springing from situations, taking into account local materials and the general feel of the place. As some of his contemporaries who were obsessed with European Modernism, Bawa did not believe that this type of architecture is a “lessening of civilization”. He freely put to use the vernacular architectural traits and local arts and crafts in his designs juxtaposed with Western equivalents to achieve a balance that was simply unprecedented. This in fact, became the flagship for elite-domestic architectural style the country had been looking for.
Modern regional architecture in the tropics or Sri Lankan regionalism was practiced centuries ago, as far as pre colonial times, adopting to the local climatic conditions and built with available resources. These styles survived over the years without much evolution and deliberate change. Thus the legacy of regional domestic architecture was well established and put to use right here in Sri Lanka, well ahead of its time.
Nishan Rasanga Wijetunge obtained his M.A in Architecture and Interior design from the London Metropolitan University, U.K. in 2005. He also completed his M.Sc. in Architecture from University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2007, and SLIA Part-3 in 2009. He is currently reading for a MPhil/PhD at Nottingham Trent University, U.K. | <urn:uuid:77683d48-6943-45ed-a560-19e50b2b2f62> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://thearchitect.lk/2010/07/a-new-domestic-architecture-for-the-nation-when-did-it-all-begin/ | 2024-02-28T05:54:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.959898 | 1,547 |
The Arena is happy to partner up with the Bartender Boxing Organization, which looks to expose bartenders to a new sport and provide inspiration for healthy living and discipline. Twelve bartenders will be selected to train for 2 months and compete in amateur boxing bouts.
My name’s Raj Nagra. I’m the founder of the Bartender Boxing Organization. We’re a registered non-for-profit charity. So we raise money for underprivileged boxing communities, and we support health and wellness in the bar community. We’ve been running for about two years. Our purpose is to train bartenders through the great sport of boxing, get them into fighting shape, to reprogram them, give them more discipline, and make them mentally tougher, just to create better habits and have a better, more positive lifestyle outside of working the late nights, and so on, that are associated with the bar industry. I’m a great fan of boxing. We all are at the Bartender Boxing Organization.
We have just kicked off here at The Arena in San Diego, which… There’s an amazing training facility. We’ve got some great coaches here in Joe and Basheer. So we’ve just selected the 12 bartenders today. They’re going to be training here for the next 12 weeks, and then they’ll have a USA-sanctioned amateur-level boxing fight here locally in San Diego. And then they’ll fight their counterparts in Portland come March. So it’s an incredible opportunity for them to learn boxing around a familiar environment with the coaches through the Bartender Boxing Organization program. And hopefully our intention is that they continue to box long after this and become students of the sport.
We do what we do with the support of Cazadores tequila, who are our sole sponsor. And they fund the program entirely that allow us to do these types of education and training all over the country. We’re currently all over North America, and we’ll be going internationally in 2019 as well. | <urn:uuid:8b0c8418-c95d-4168-adf9-8489795818ad> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://thearenagym.com/blog/boxing/bartender-boxing-training-at-the-arena/ | 2024-02-28T06:43:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.940647 | 431 |
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Overcoming Abuse: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and Protection--A Guide for Parents Caregivers and Helpers by Reina Davison offers a 3-part handbook to parents, caregivers, and helpers to aid in protection against child sexual abuse. Coupled with the use of Biblical principles, stages of development in children, this book teaches, educates and gives parents the arsenal they need to educate themselves and their families in either prevention or healing from traumatic child sexual abuse (CSA)..Giving the definitions of child sexual abuse (CSA) and the staggering statistics in our nation, coupled with the abuse worldwide – the abuse of children is unprecedented. Our day and age is raging with this sin against the most innocent of beings – children. Abuse comes in many forms and can be quite insidious, thus the author’s efforts focus on sexual abuse. She also gives insight into the psychiatric dynamics of a sexual predator or offender. Her book is well-rounded and an overview on the subject of CSA that gives knowledge, help and guidance as a manual for prevention and protection against such crimes..As a comprehensive handbook, one can glean the contents and find out not only how to use her guide, but understand how to limit internet media and device pornography, recognize strategies of perpetrators, giving tips of what to do and what not to do – parents, caregivers and helpers can help recognize, prevent and protect children against childhood sexual abuse. This guide is an invaluable resource, offering also an overview of the main reasons for abuse (the psychology of abusers) to help readers spot unsafe behaviors, giving them a guidebook in tracking and preventing child sexual abuse..With a section on educating your child on this subject, this book takes all the pieces of a giant puzzle, and even sheds light on the judicial system in relation to this issue. With different stages of age, such as birth to toddler, toddler to five, six to twelve, and twelve to eighteen, the author has broken down the different stages of growth, exposing the different levels of opportunity that sexual predators may use against a child at these ages, along with age appropriate environments and care providers..This book comes as a highly recommended guide and handbook for parents and caregivers as well as for those dealing with such issues, pastors, police, counselors, child psychologists, medical staff, and the court system will find this information useful in teaching child sexual abuse (CSA) prevention and protection!.Visit author Reina Davison at Overcoming Abuse. Order your copy of Overcoming Abuse: Child Sexual Prevention and Protection at Amazon or in Kindle as a download.
Day of Reckoning by Valerie Massey Goree offers a fast-paced Christian fiction romantic suspense novel with plenty of action and hold-on-to-your seat twists and turns to keep readers holding on until the end. A CBM Christian Book Review ~ 10.0 out of 10.0 stars.Lela Ortiz, a private investigator for the IRO (International Retrieval Operation) is dedicated to her job. She is one of their best agents. Her hardcore demeanor and prickly nature has earned her respect; although, she knows all too well that relinquishing control and trust makes her vulnerable. Holding on too tight to her job, her inner issues begin to surface and hinder her. With coping mechanisms intact and a new mission at hand, Lela wonders if change will ever be possible. Who can she trust besides herself? Her job is to rescue others; yet, she may need rescuing. .Blending elements of surprise, suspense and the action-packed adventure of Lela, a tough as steel woman, the author writes to highlight the issues of the heart through her lead characters. Lela, who likes to do things her own way, leads the way through this novel. Lela tends to expect too much of others and herself, giving more than 100 percent always. .Jay, a surprisingly handsome and level-headed Christian man, brings mounting suspense. His sister’s husband has been kidnapped under questionable and strange circumstances. Each step leads Lela closer to what she thought would never be possible. Other characters soon ensue, lending to the nature of this novel as an intriguing and well-balanced in its genre of police work..With the makings for a fantastic movie – Day of Reckoning by Valeria Massey Goree satisfies the heroine within in this novel offering Christian values and themes intertwined that make for a great novel (or movie)..A highly recommended read for those who appreciate a fast-paced thriller novel with values of love, faith, trust, remembering to let go of the past..You may get your copy of Day of Reckoning in Kindle as a download. Be sure to see other book releases by Valerie Massey Goree at Amazon.
What is life? Where is life? When does life begin? What are our expectations in life? How do we want to live? Are we living, or are we just alive on this Earth? Are we satisfied with our lives? Is life worth living? .Answers uncover an awesome God to the readers, giving hope, light, instruction and a future for a valued life and answering how to find peace in a troubled world..Different topics and varying issues are addressed. The author blends “his life story with important lessons from the Bible and the Holy Spirit.” In the end chapter, issues such as negative thoughts and suicidal thoughts are insightful. Within this, his book mainly speaks of battles we all face in our thoughts and how we can choose to meditate on right and wrong things. His book advocates a renewing of the mind through the Word of God and producing the fruits of the Spirit, (joy, peace, love, etc.)..Filled with Scripture, this book speaks to readers that one can go thru difficulties, challenges and struggles and not lose their joy and peace. His book teaches “how to think” and “what to focus your mind on” reminding readers that the mind is the battleground where you will win or lose battles. His book speaks of contentment and peace, offering all who read a choice, will you seek God for your peace?.This book comes highly recommended to new or mature believers alike; and is also recommended for those that want to find purpose, peace and fulfillment in life. For those atheists who doubt the existence of God or the validity of the Bible, he has a word or two for you, for those who doubt Jesus’ teachings, he speaks to those and asks them to open their minds and hearts and live a life that is worth living, asking, “What are you living for?” He also delves into the issue of sin, why God sent His Son and lastly, for those with tormenting or suicidal thoughts, this book also comes recommended as a way to evaluate your thought life, giving loving insight into the battle we all face..With great insight and deep compassion, each chapter connects the dots from the beginning of creation to our reward in Heaven. With such chapters as: At Creation, How Much is Your Life Worth? Why God Sent His Son, When Does Life Begin? The Heavenly and the Earthly Kings, Stress and Depression, Your Skin Color, What God Expects, Sin, one will find great wisdom and experience gleaning from the author’s examples and life experiences. He writes with a great amount of temperance and offers sound Biblical teaching..In short, relevance of a life fulfilled and satisfied comes to the forefront… How does one have joy, peace, love, etc., despite great difficulties? His book delves into these questions and brings renewing of the mind to choose what you think, say and do as a Christian. .This book comes highly recommended for anyone that is struggling in their life as a chance to re-evaluate, elevate and find the peace of God. A CBM Christian Book Review - 10.0 out of 10.0 stars.You may get your copy of Value Life at Amazon or in Kindle as a download.
Title: For All EternityBy: June FosterA CBM Christian Book Review10.0 out of 10.0 stars.For All Eternity by June Foster is a Christian contemporary romance novel tinged with religious tension and an unlikely end that speaks of the need for salvation and forgiveness in Jesus Christ. This is truly a must read book..A surprise encounter leaves JD wondering about Joella, the beautiful woman who mowed him down on a bike trail. Intent on keeping the relationship just as a friendly one, JD tells himself; although he can’t get over the peace that emanates from her presence. JD finds Joella and her feminine beauty to be irresistible, even though the constant scolding from his father to “get a new perspective” on life, makes him wonder if Joella could ever be the right choice. He longs for that peace that Joella possesses, and consequently realizes that a person can’t fill the deep void inside. .Joella, a interior designer, brings delight to the novel as a young at heart church girl, presenting the charm of a budding romance, this novel keeps readers glued to the pages. I was constantly wonder what the next page would bring..As time passes and sparks fly, there are decisions to make and expectations each character has, especially for JD. His strict religious upbringing has taught him not to be interested in anyone outside of his church. Yet, he can’t deny his interest in Joella. As this budding romance develops with some twists and turns, the author has coupled the scenes with an idyllic setting of family, home and country charm. .June Foster captures emotions and brings surprise encounters into a well-developed inspirational themed book blended with the romance of true love. First encounters, butterflies, and heart pounding emotions develop into a deep respect and love in this Christian fictional romance that is sure to uplift its readers..You may get a copy of For All Eternity at Amazon and in Kindle as a download.
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Pain with Purpose by Rachel Adcock offers an overview of her life memoir that reveals a purpose for pain and suffering that can bring forth hope and freedom in Christ. With that in mind, she shares her life story, struggles, sickness, mistakes and hindsight that culminate to a wonderful end. .She boldly states, “Live life with the optimism that there is a purpose for your pain and a better outcome in the future.” Readers will gain insight and encouragement as the author shares her battle with cancer as a child, life challenges, and mistakes that caused suffering. In the hope of helping others to go forward in their lives, she gives readers an understanding that there is purpose in pain and a brighter future ahead. She teaches how to view life with optimism, which is wonderfully refreshing..With great care, practicality and honesty, she offers insight to the benefit to life’s challenges, realizing that others have had it worse. Her life story displays how pain does reveal a greater purpose, brings spiritual maturity, and can be used by God to bring healing, to include a benefit to others. Her book offers comfort in the fact that life does go on and it can be for the better. With such chapters as: Sicker than Sick, Boys Will be Boys, Calling it Quits, More Mistakes, Surviving the Single Life, Second Chances & Keeping the Faith, readers will find encouragement, hope and confidence for their future..Rachel’s story will captivate and encourage readers so that they can go on. She is an optimist at heart and teaches others how to think more positively and gain insight from past challenges. Her book is full of wisdom from many years experience through difficult trials. Coupled with wonderful quotes and sprinkled with some scripture verses, this book is well-done, speaks frankly and is not an overly “preachy” autobiography. She reaches out to others in a unique way through “Reflections” at the end of each chapter. In this way, she shares her own insight from past events, the benefits from hindsight, and concludes with discussion questions for the reader as an opportunity to increase in their own growth and maturity. .This is a highly recommended read for those that have experienced pain and suffering and are looking for hope with a renewed perspective on life and painful experiences..Get your copy of Pain with Purpose at Amazon or in Kindle as a download.
The Sons of God, a book that is full of holiness and indignation at the same time. This book represents a two-fold manifesto of the revealing of the last 3 Trumpets (the last three woe’s) in the Book of Revelation and a call for repentance to all who do not follow Christ..His first chapter “A Tale of Two Cities” speaks to those who are of the world (Babylon) and those who have been called out of the world, yet still exist in the world as followers of Christ. These two cities (or two groups of people) face choices that have consequences for eternity, but also in the near future. He further states that we are living in the Book of Revelation right now and that the Book of Revelation is not some time in the future but unfolding before our very eyes. With this in mind, his book offers somewhat of a discourse on the upcoming Christian revolution with exciting prophecy revealed as the 3 woe’s. An invitation is given as well to come into the Kingdom, to know Christ, to save yourself from the coming wrath of the Lord upon the entire Earth, so that you may be spared eternal damnation and the full wrath of God..His book packs punch after punch! The author does not hold back in professing righteousness, calling evil for what it is and naming erroneous and egregious sins that have overtaken many, to include prevalence in our Western society. Issues such as gay marriage, homosexuality, abortion, murder, fornication, adultery, atheism, along with the culture of violence, war and murder that is so commonplace, shedding light that God Almighty does not delight in any of these abominations. Further mentioning idols such as entertainment and media, the love of money, selfish pride, celebrity fanfare and glory, only to reveal the rightful place of women and men among society paints a grim picture of today’s society. Yet, there is hope; that hope is found in the forgiveness of sins through salvation a proclamation of Jesus Christ as one’s Lord and Savior. Hope is found in following Jesus, choosing faith and learning to endure to the end. He gives strategies, scripture verses and instruction on becoming strong in faith and knowledge so that one will be able to stand until the end and persevere. He gives strong warnings that the faint at heart will not survive..This book represents a wake-up call to all (including Christians and the complacent) who are of this world to make a choice: Are you for Jesus or against Him? He exhorts all to take a stand now for Christ and speaks of the times we are living in to be the End Times and that the great End Time Harvest is soon to come with the Great Tribulation. He calls all to make a choice for their own eternity and implores all who don’t believe or who are in sin to repent..Yet, he ends his discourse with an end of speaking to those who will not give their hearts to Jesus fully and shifts his attention to the Bride of Christ, to encourage, refine, teach and to prepare them for what is coming up ahead. The Sons of God at Amazon or Kindle
Sword of the Spirit by Mark Norris
A Must Read Book - To most in the Realm of Drugolin, otherly spirit lore lingered as mysterious legends best suited for late night hearths. On rare occasions one might hear of strange visitations. Some of huge, radiant beings bearing aid and guidance. Others of dark, evil creatures summoning dread and death. All were a part of Drugolish legend, but few took them seriously..The westland village of Noy couldn’t afford the apathy of its unenlightened, middleland neighbors. Its enclosing fortress walls stood as a monument to the frightening visitations it experienced, day and night..When the town’s most celebrated otherly adventurer receives a prophetic lamp, he teams with one final group on a faith empowering mission into the dread regions of evil that could usher in an eternal age where mortals are like angels and God reigns supreme..Yahwin (God), Krystos (Jesus), Sahron (Satan), a host of otherly foes, warrior angels, and warrior prophets endued with extraordinary power all inhabit this peculiar realm in which author Mark Norris tells an eschatological tale that wars for the Millennium’s victor’s rights..What would you do if an angel materialized in your bedroom tonight, handed you a prophetic lampstand that projected the events of Satan’s rebellion, and invited you to brave the powers of hell? ................. The otherly is waiting,…will you go?.What others say about Sword of the Spirit:.In Sword of the Spirit, Mark takes us on an intense and imaginative quest that parallels our own lives. A great piece of work that captivates the reader while increasing our ability to remain free from the schemes of darkness. I love it. It is lush in imagery.“ ~ Gary Crawford.This book really made me think. It delves into spiritual warfare, and considers some of the ways God could anoint believers who resist the enemy in the last days. This book challenged me to believe God for some things I had never considered before. But, it is also a good story. It has plenty of action and I found it hard to put down. I recommend it!” ~ Tom Miller.Available at Barnes and Noble
The Sword of Solomon by Nick Gasaway is an explorative piece relating the story of King David and his son, Solomon in the Bible through a presentation of a “modern-day depiction of good vs. evil.” Fast-paced and imaginative, the question that comes forth from the book is one of choice…will you accept Jesus or reject Him?.First following a Biblical parallel from King David and Solomon, these modern-day characters highlight Solomon, the world’s first trillionaire. Blessed with incredible wisdom and ingenuity, riches and corporate know-how, Solomon is led to focusing on his father’s (David’s) journal. Solomon’s reflection, admiration and perspective of his father give life to David’s accomplishments before he died. Looking back, Solomon vows to keep track of all who helped his father David (just as the King David honored Jonathan’s descendants in Scripture)..With a woven tapestry of descriptive imagery, readers from the beginning are given a glimpse of the immensity of not only Solomon’s wealth and prestige, but his deep desire for the things of God, including his integrity as his father’s son. Much like, what we see in the Bible coming from King David and Solomon (who asked for only wisdom, yet was granted wisdom and riches by the Lord). Solomon is a wise man dedicated to the fulfilling the Lord’s purpose for him..His father, David, was a military hero, his sword that hung steadfastly on the wall in Solomon’s study, lends to incredible significance, but also as a memorial to his father, David. Intriguing sub-plots of a DNA activated crystal, including End Time scenarios of a one world government, leading to a global economic breakdown leading to a global economy under a global leader sheds light into possible End Time scenarios that gain strength in the end of the book. Inclusion of inspiring and profound scripture verses, memorable sayings garnered from such famous individuals such as: Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein, George S. Patton, also create a vividly clear picture that shares a fascinating and progressive story..Notably, this book was written to impact others in a profound way…and asks, “Are you ready? Prepare for I am coming soon.” This was spoken to the author, coupled with a dream, gave him the inspiration to writing this book...Highly recommended for those that like Christian fiction novels that give hope, light and peace in choosing Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. And for all those warriors and military buffs out there…you’ll love this book! A CBM Christian Book Review ~ 10.0 out of 10.0 stars.Be sure to also see the sequel The Chosen (The Sword of Solomon Book 2) ....You may get your copy of The Sword of Solomon at Amazon, in Kindle as a download or at Barnes and Noble.
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Southern Ghost Stories: Hendersonville, Tennessee (Paperback)
From the banks of Drake's Creek to bustling shopping centers at Indian Lake, Hendersonville is very haunted. With historic homes that became Civil War hospitals to a once popular country music park that was forced to close, tragedy was everywhere. When you factor in long, forgotten cemeteries as well as homes and businesses built on Native American land, you have all the ingredients for the paranormal.
But it is not just ghost stories. Mysterious creatures are said to roam the area and some claim that the Devil himself once inhabited a house near the lake.
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Kattaikkuttu: A Rural Theatre Tradition in South India (Hardcover)
This is the first book to offer a clear introduction to Kattaikkuttu (or Terukkuttu), a vibrant, vocal and physical outdoor Tamil theatre tradition from India. It describes the theatre's characteristic heroic nature as expressed through its principal, male kattai characters, explores its history, social status and ritual context, and examines the production of all-night plays.
After placing Kattaikkuttu in the wider, competitive context of the performing arts in India, Hanne M. de Bruin introduces readers to some of the debates about the form and provides an overview of the different elements that make up a Kattaikkuttu performance. It considers its performance spaces and the way the form has changed, such as its transition towards an independent and more professional theatre genre, as well as the opening up of the form to different castes and to women. It covers the production and frameworks of all-night performances, uses the Mahabharata play Karna Moksam as a case study and examines recent changes in the Kattaikkuttu repertory. In addition, the book looks in more detail at the role of the performer, including the training of a Kattaikkuttu novice, the performance score of actor-singers that underlie a specific role or vesam, and a seasoned performer's agency in interpreting well-known roles. Finally, the study turns to recent innovations, in particular the creation of new work and the Kattaikkuttu Gurukulam. | <urn:uuid:3669ae51-2cb8-431a-9519-53bf71083008> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://thebookshop.ubookstore.com/book/9781350236615 | 2024-02-28T07:03:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.915848 | 326 |
Whenever Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson gives you a time frame for a player's recovery from injury, it's probably not accurate. For example, if the Gaffer says a player is out for 8 weeks, then that player is likely not out for 8 weeks. It could be 7 weeks, it could be 9 weeks, it could be 13 weeks, but it's likely not 8 weeks. Last week in Amsterdam, United didn't play at their highest level but there wasn't too many complaints about a 2-0 away victory in Europe. However, the two goal advantage in this two-legged tie with Ajax came at a price -- in-form winger Antonio Valencia went down with an injury that was thought to keep him out for about four weeks. It seems though now, the Ecuadorian could be in contention for a return by March 4 -- the date of an important Premier League clash away to Tottenham Hotspur. Here is what Fergie had to say about his winger in his column this week for United Review -- United's official matchday programme:
"The availability of Ashley Young and Nani as natural wide players considerably strengthens our attacking options. And I am sure our strikers are pleased to see them. They will be sorry to see Antonio Valencia injured again because he too provides great service from out on his wing, but it's not a particularly serious injury and he should be back in a week or so."
- Ferguson | Source: United Review
Obviously this is positive news because the Spurs match will be a massive one and Valencia has perhaps been United's best attacker since the new year. However, once again, it's probably best to not assume too much from the time frame that Fergie has provided. Prior to the Spurs match, Nani and Young will have a chance to find fitness and form after recently recovering from their injuries. It's possible anyway that Park Ji-sung -- who tends to be called upon in 'big' away matches -- will be tasked on the left flank versus Spurs so that he can track marauding right-back Kyle Walker. If Valencia isn't ready for a full return by March 4, hopefully Nani or Young show good form in our upcoming matches versus Ajax today and versus Norwich City at the weekend. For the short-term, we only need one right-winger that is in decent form for Spurs. | <urn:uuid:27e8cafa-c297-4090-8d2a-d2f5c85fcbc6> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com/2012/2/23/2819515/antonio-valencia-may-return-in-time-for-tottenham | 2024-02-28T07:09:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.976989 | 477 |
“Fabulous footage of a team containing so many Celtic greats from a century ago,” Matt Corr stated. “Names which still roll off the tongue. Charlie Shaw, Alec McNair, Jimmy McStay, Andy McAtee, Patsy Gallacher…Wonderful stuff.”
Fabulous footage of a team containing so many Celtic greats from a century ago.
Names which still roll off the tongue.
Charlie Shaw, Alec McNair, Jimmy McStay, Andy McAtee, Patsy Gallacher…
Wonderful stuff. https://t.co/kNwtQ6NBZO
— Matt Corr (@Boola_vogue) February 23, 2021
And talking of Alec McNair, we are delighted to confirm that David Potter has now finished writing his next book which is a biography of the legendary Celtic right back and is provisionally titled Alec McNair, Celtic’s Icicle. The book will be published by The Celtic Star and more details will follow on the publication date in due course.
Meanwhile here is an earlier article on Alec or Eck McNair from the Celtic Historian David Potter…
Eck McNair – “The coolest, most intelligent player I have ever seen,” Willie Maley
It was one of those annoying days when roadworks divert the bus off the main road to Celtic Park and compel you to take back roads, usually through villages and towns that one has heard of… but seldom.
On this day we passed a signpost to Stenhousemuir, well known as the home of a brave but not really very successful team, and one of only three teams to have two “u” s in their name (the others being Dundee United and Queen of the South). And they play at a ground called Ochilview, are called the “Warriors” and play in maroon.
But then a youngster asked if any great Celtic players had ever come from there. It was just the opening that Old Father Celt was waiting for, as he launched into an encomiastic eulogy of one of Celtic’s best ever players. He was still going strong as the bus pulled into the Emirate car park!
Born in 1883, the young McNair had indeed started his career with Stenhousemuir with whom he won the Scottish Qualifying Cup in 1901 and 1902. He played as a forward in those days and came to national attention when he scored the second goal in the Scottish Cup quarter final of 1903 as they beat Partick Thistle 3-0. This set up a semi final against Rangers in which Stenhousemuir with McNair at centre forward were well beaten, but the game at least did attract the attention of quite a few Scottish clubs, not least Celtic for whom Maley was already on his mission of “ingathering talent”.
He had a look at McNair, even gave him a trial, (in a friendly at Airdrie) but decided that centre forward was not McNair’s best position. He did however have another look next year, and decided that the Stenny boy, now playing in defence was worth a go. In May 1904, it was reported that A McNair had been transferred to Celtic.
Never have Celtic been better served than they were for the 20 years between 1904 and 1924 by ALEC McNAIR. Alec holds the record of appearances for the club playing a total of 604 times in League and Cup matches and that does not include the Glasgow Cup, the Glasgow Charity Cup and the innumerable friendlies that Celtic played at home and abroad in the glorious Celtic days of the early 20th century.
“The coolest, most intelligent player I have ever seen,” Willie Maley
Alec’s record number of appearances is unlikely ever to be broken, for it is hard to imagine anyone playing for so long at one club. He was seldom mentioned in newspaper reports – which is of course a great tribute to a right back – but he does score high in the memoirs of contemporary players and his Manager, Willie Maley, who sums him up as, “The coolest, most intelligent player I have ever seen”.
Even the referee, Jock Bell, said that, “It was a delight to see him wait for his man, pounce just when the moment was right and clear with such crispness and confidence”.
Yet perhaps curiously for someone who played such a distinguished part in the early years of the club, Eck was neither Irish nor Catholic. That of course only matters to the bigots, but Celtic’s deployment of Eck McNair for so long shows two things about Willie Maley – one was that he himself was no bigot, and the other was that he could judge a football player.
It was claimed that Eck was even a Rangers sympathiser before he joined Celtic. So? He was probably the first, but he certainly was not the last. He became a great Celt, and long after he retired, he was referred to as Alec McNair of Celtic, almost as if it were a hereditary title in the House of Lords.
Eck lived in Larbert or Stenhousemuir (the two villages adjoin each other) all his life and travelled on the train every day for his training, except when he was employed in the war years in the Munitions Industry at Bo’ness forging metal for horseshoes. He was a Grate Fitter to trade.
The Great War was a tough time for Eck, because his wife, Mary McNair (nee Niven) died in August 1915 of Cardiac Valve disease at the age of only 28. Eck had a young family of five children to bring up. But in the same way that he would never shirk a tackle on the field, McNair faced that problem with fortitude, determination and perseverance.
His family grew up to be a credit for him and his son Jimmy became a professional footballer with Stenhousemuir and Falkirk.
Eck was fortunate in several respects. Being a widower and in any case a munitions industry worker, he was never likely to be called up for the carnage, and this meant that he could continue to play for Celtic, a club who in these days were very much a caring, family club. Not the least of Maley’s talents was his ability, at this stage of his life at least, to comfort those with problems.
Both McMenemy and Dodds had brothers who died in the dreadful Battle of Loos. They needed to be well handled, and it spoke volumes for the commitment of both Manager Willie Maley and Captain Sunny Jim Young that the Celtic support network functioned well to sustain these players at their time of maximum need.
It was why they succeeded when others failed. He was also lucky in that his family and that of his wife were there to help out with the childminding.
Eck McNair was very much a defensive right back. His colleagues (Willie Orr, Jamie Weir or Joe Dodds) tended to be the attacking Tommy Gemmell type of players and as centre halves often went forward in those days as well, it was vital that there was somebody dependable at the back. This was what McNair could do to perfection. His mistakes were so rare that they were mentioned as collectors’ items. On New Year’s Day 1916 for example he fluffed a pass back to give Rangers an undeserved draw. There were very few other times that McNair made a mistake.
Indeed passing back to Charlie Shaw became Eck’s trademark, so that it became a Glasgow cliche to the question, “What will I do?” (about a job, a wife or any other problem). The answer was, “Pass it back to Charlie!” One occasion long after Alec retired he was playing golf, and took a long time to work out what to do with a ball that had landed in a bunker. As he reflected, someone recognised him and shouted, “There’s only one thing to do, Eck! Pass it back to Charlie”. Eck himself had to laugh at that.
Although he joined the club in 1904, it was not really until 1908 that he settled in as right back. This was because Celtic had the admirable Donnie McLeod for this position, but also because McNair’s versatility meant that he could always be deployed as right half, centre half (particularly in 1906-7 when Willie Loney broke his arm) and even left back. Just occasionally he took the field as an inside right, a position that he had played in occasionally for Stenhousemuir before he joined Celtic.
But from 1908 until 1923, Celtic’s right back was Eck McNair. He won 12 Scottish League medals and Scottish Cup medals in 1907, 1908, 1911, 1912, 1914 and 1923. He won the respect of all who played with him and that included really great players like Jimmy Quinn and Patsy Gallacher.
He won 15 caps for Scotland, his most famous game being the 3-1 win over England at Hampden in April 1914 in which Celtic colleague Jimmy McMenemy earned the plaudits, but it was the quiet confidence of McNair which won the day.
Curiously for a man of his temperament, he was only captain of Celtic for a short time,(he also captained Scotland on three occasions) being quite happy to work for the likes of James Hay, James Young and Willie Cringan. He possibly lacked the “devil” necessary for a captain, as he was more of a team man and he preferred to concentrate exclusively on the task in hand.
His last big game was the Scottish Cup Final of 1923 in which Celtic beat Hibs 1-0. It was by all accounts a grim game, but newspapers are full of praise for the quiet veteran, now called “The Icicle” for his coolness and unflappability. Many times in the long countdown to the final whistle did McNair mop up and “take the dog for a walk” to the corner flag to use up precious seconds.
He was almost 40 and the Celtic crowd at full time rose to applaud him, knowing that they would seldom see his likes again.
Not least of his achievements was that he was a total gentlemen. He was so good a player that he did not need to foul, and was well regarded and respected by opponents, and that included great left wingers like Alan Morton of Rangers and Alec Troup of Dundee. The friendship of Troup and McNair was deep and owed a great deal to the time in 1920 when Eck saved the life of the diminutive Troup from an angry crowd at Parkhead who had invaded the pitch and were attacking some Dundee players and the referee.
Allowing Troup and other Dundee players to reach the sanctuary of the pavilion, McNair turned on Celtic’s so called supporters and gave them a verbal barrage, which was vitriolic but apparently, even in those extreme circumstances, devoid of foul language. For Alec McNair, foul language was as unnecessary as foul play.
After retirement, he was Manager of Dundee from 1925 to 1927, but was not really cut out for the demands of that job and he settled down as a stockbroker in Falkirk, a job for which his temperament was far more suited.
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MELBOURNE | Eight years in the making, located in the basement of ANZ’s recently refurbished 1887 Gothic Revival building, you’ll find Purple Pit. Named for the nightclub in the 1963 Jerry Lewis comedy, The Nutty Professor, Purple Pit is a cocktail bar that reflects the personalities of its two owners, Joe Jones and Maurice Terzini.
Walk past the velvet rope and down the stairs, and you’re greeted with a stark, cavernous space inspired by Europe’s grand hotel bars, with a divey twist, and Joe and Maurice’s love of post-punk music. It’s dark, brutalist, classy, and alternative, all in one. Confused, some may say, but all done with purpose. The longer you spend in the space, the more it makes sense.
The cocktail list focuses on drinks that taste like the flavours that they’re supposed to taste like. If you’re a fan of Jones’ previous venue, Romeo Lane, you’ll be happy to know that its spirit (and some of the drinks) lives on in the menu.
A twist on the classic Bellini, replaces the usual peach nectar/puree with peach essence and burnt honey vodka. A red wine cocktail, the name of which escapes me, is particularly enjoyable, evoking memories enjoying sangria in Madrid basement bar Las Cuevas De Sesamo. There’s also a sharp wine list with a focus on Champagne, and some quality local craft beers and non-alco options.
For food, it’s a snack-focused that’s as eclectic as the space itself. There’s things like oysters, and a ‘Big Mac’ inspired calzone, and tomato tartare with shio koji. It’s been described as food that pairs as well as the music as it does with the food, which makes sense when you visit.
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Saturday 6th April
Our award-winning variety stand-up shows featuring 4 or more top UK comedians.
Now at Blackfriars of Bell Street in Glasgow’s Merchant City.
Premium Seating with drinks table in the front section available.
Doors 7:30pm. Last entry for the show 8pm.
Bar closed during the show. Please respect the house rules and save your chatter for the interval.
The bar upstairs can provide hot food before the show, we recommend arriving between 6:30pm and 7pm to dine beforehand.
Live acoustic music after-party included, with post-show cocktail bar open until midnight.
Featuring Top UK Comedians
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Olufunke Fayehun is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, University of Ibadan. She obtained B.Sc in Statistics, M.Sc and PhD in Sociology (Demography Option) at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
She is a Population Scientist interested in the vulnerable groups in society: women, children and the elderly. In addition to teaching and research within the university, she is currently collaborating on a number of multi-country and multi-disciplinary studies including urban health access, digital health and remote consultation, data and displacement in Africa. She is currently the co-focal person for the University of Ibadan at the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA). | <urn:uuid:aaa81884-156b-4ca3-bb30-db73a186e84b> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://theconversation.com/profiles/funke-fayehun-392173 | 2024-02-28T07:41:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.945064 | 148 |
Matildas Captain Sam Kerr has ruptured her ACL, which could rule her out of the Olympics this year. But did you know, female athletes are more likely than their male counterparts to tear their ACL? In this episode, Adam Walker, Physiotherapist and ACL rehabilitation specialist explains why
Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons
Interviewer: Chloe Christie
Guest: Adam Walker, Physiotherapist and researcher specialising in the area of ACL rehabilitation.
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San Diego State’s softball team was the only team to go undefeated (5-0) at the San Diego Classic II.
This weekend provided multiple firsts for the team: Redshirt-freshman Katie Byrd hit her first collegiate home run — a grand slam. Freshman catcher Molly Sturdivant hit her first career walk-off home run and freshman right-hander Julie McDonald threw her first career complete game.
The Aztecs played five games in four days and beat Harvard University, 8-7, in eight innings, BYU, 3-2, Princeton University, 9-3, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 5-1, and UC Santa Barbara, 6-5.
“It was quite a weekend,” head coach Kathy Van Wyk said. “We found a way to win.”
The tournament spanned four days over two locations: the SDSU Softball Stadium and the Santee Sportsplex.
SDSU ended the first day of the Classic against Harvard. The Aztecs had a 4-1 lead in the top of the sixth when the Crimson broke it open and scored five runs to take a 6-4 lead. SDSU tied it up in the bottom of the sixth and sent the game into extra innings with a scoreless seventh.
It was in the bottom of the eighth when Aztecs junior second baseman Leia Ruiz doubled to right centerfield. The walk-off hit scored senior right fielder Zaria Meshack and junior center fielder Jaylene Ignacio and gave the Aztecs the 8-7 win. SDSU had 14 hits and seven RBIs.
Friday’s game against BYU had a slow start and the Aztecs found themselves down 1-0 in the bottom of fourth when sophomore catcher Jenavee Peres homered to left field.
BYU tied up the game in the the fifth on an RBI groundout by freshman catcher Libby Sugg. In the bottom of the sixth, with the bases loaded, SDSU senior shortstop Samantha Camello drew a walk, giving the Aztecs the 3-2 win.
The Aztecs’ bats tallied 14 hits in the game against Princeton and McDonald improved her record to 2-1 on the season with two strikeouts and one walk in her first complete game.
SDSU was down 2-0 to the Tigers in the top of the fourth when the team scored five runs on three singles, a double and a sacrifice fly. Junior first baseman Sydnee Cable and Meshack both went 3 for 4 against Princeton, and Sturdivant went 2 for 3.
After coming off the 9-3 win against the Tigers in the early game Saturday, SDSU and Cal Poly were scoreless in the bottom of the fourth when Byrd hit a grand slam on the first pitch of her at-bat, giving the Aztecs a 4-0 lead. Byrd had gone 11 plate appearances without a hit before she homered over the center-field wall. Byrd and Peres both went 2 for 3 in that game and the Aztecs came away with five runs.
The last day of the Classic the Aztecs faced UCSB and were down 5-3 in the sixth when SDSU began the inning with a lead-off walk by junior catcher Frankie Orlando. Metcalfe replaced her as a pinch-runner.
Both Cable and Ignacio singled to load the bases. Meshack batted in Metcalfe and Camello singled up the middle to bring home Ignacio to tie the game.
Sophomore right-hander Alex Formby had runners on the corners in the seventh, but was able to get out of the jam.
Van Wyk said Formby had a turning point in the game against University of Washington in the Fresno State Classic and it helped her in the game against UCSB.
“Before she would have crunched and fell apart,” Van Wyk said. “She’s doing a better job of throwing strikes and challenging hitters.”
Sturdivant came to the plate to lead off the seventh and hit the first pitch over the left-field wall to give SDSU the fifth win of the weekend.
“That’s what has been missing, at least offensively, the clutch plays,” Van Wyk said.
Peres had to come out of the game Sunday against UCSB with a knee injury. She saw the doctor Monday and Van Wyk said it’s not overly serious, but it looks like a knee sprain.
Peres leads the Aztecs with a .444 batting average and six home runs despite missing nine games due to a concussion she suffered on opening day.
Orlando came into the UCSB game to relieve Peres.
“Orlando came in and did a fantastic job,” Van Wyk said.
The team faces 24 conference games in a row, beginning Thursday, with a three-game series against UNLV. Van Wyk likes the schedule because it means no more mid-week games, which will give the team more practice time.
“It’s a three-game series each weekend with one bye week and it’s only one game each day,” she said.
Van Wyk also said she likes the combination of senior right-hander Erica Romero with Formby coming in to relieve her. Romero is 9-4 on the season and Formby improved her record to 6-4 with the win against UCSB.
“They’re very different styles of pitchers,” Van Wyk said. “We’ll keep working that combination.”
She said the team came into its own at the San Diego Classic II and it feels prepared for the upcoming schedule.
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Lawyer Misunderstands the Point
Below is an article by an attorney to CPAs about trust scams. Although well meaning, I think that the attorney misses the point entirely. He seems to lump Revocable Trusts into one big lump, which entirely mischaracterizes the point of these trusts. As you read the article, it seems as if the trusts are going to last forever with huge fees. However, MOST trusts are created to avoid probate and then distribute the assets quickly. So, the biggest advantage of a Living Trust in Leawood is to avoid the high probate fees (which I’m sure that this attorney would like to get) and to distribute the assets quickly.
We set up a lot of trusts for this sole purpose. To get away from multiple thousands of dollars in probate fees (not to mention those prying eyes) and to pass assets quickly to the heirs.
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Protect Your Clients from Trust Scams
Accountants are often selected as trustees of trusts for their clients. But before agreeing to act as trustee, the accountant should understand the time constraints and obligations of a trustee, along with other potential pitfalls, including trust scams.
Accountants should determine whether the trust is worthwhile and in the best interest of the client. A client should avoid purchasing a trust that is boilerplate and does not carry out the client’s intentions.
There are many good reasons for establishing trusts. They include protecting assets, preventing the assets from being dissipated prematurely by heirs, anticipating a will contest, avoiding ancillary probates if the real property is located in multiple jurisdictions, elder law planning, making sure the trust assets are maintained in the family, estate planning, and privacy issues.
There are many reasons for not having a trust, however, such as not having a qualified trustee or sufficient assets to warrant the establishment of a trust. The costs of administering a trust, time demands on the trustee, the death or disability of the trustee of a trust that lasts decades, and complex state trust laws can also make trusts difficult propositions.
Be that as it may, senior citizens are often invited to living trust seminars throughout the United States. These free lunch or dinner trust seminars have been the subject of scrutiny by Attorneys General in a number of states, including California, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas and Washington State. These seminars are often called living trust seminars and use techniques that encourage senior citizens to use revocable living trusts.
There are many good reasons for creating living trusts. However, there are many living trust seminars that take advantage of senior citizens by using scare tactics and that are in essence scams.
It is important that the senior only work with an attorney who is knowledgeable in estate planning. In most jurisdictions, going through probate is not a big deal. Having a revocable living trust does not save estate taxes. A living trust can be expensive initially and costly to administer in many cases after death.
An article by the AARP, “The Truth about Living Trusts,” warns about scams involving living trusts, noting, “Pre-printed, generic forms are often passed off as custom-made documents.”
Several years ago we had a client who set up a living trust to avoid probate after he attended a seminar. The pre-printed document ran well over 125 pages and was impossible to read or understand. He had paid a significant sum of money for the canned trust. I immediately had him take steps to eliminate the trust from his estate plan.
We currently have a client who came to us after the death of her parents. The documents exceeded 60 pages and were riddled with boilerplate language, preprinted in a loose-leaf binder. The trusts were not necessary based on the amount of the probate assets. Most of the assets were retirement accounts. The costs of running these trusts for the probate assets of under $2 million will exceed $50,000.
There are some benefits in living trusts, as the AARP acknowledged: “A properly created living trust can be helpful if you need help managing assets during a disability (and a power of attorney won’t work), if you have children or grandchildren with special needs, or own real estate in more than one state.”
Trusts can often be worthwhile, but they can be costly to administer after the death of a client. Most clients, in my opinion, would not understand the terms of a 60-page trust document even if they read it several times.
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UK households and their insurers need to be on alert for rising levels of theft, according to the digital home insurer Policy Expert, whose analysis of claims and crime data suggests a growing risk to consumers.
Figures for the first half of 2019 show that theft or attempted theft now make up one in five (20%) of Policy Expert’s accepted home insurance claims. This is the highest percentage recorded in the last seven years, up from 18% in 2018 and 15% in 2013.
As a result, theft has become the insurer’s second biggest source of claims, rising above escape of water and second only to accidental damage. The trend comes as the latest government data shows England and Wales have experienced a double-digit rise in overall theft offences from 2016/17 to 2018/19 – bringing an end to a period of declining theft across the country.
Theft accounts for a fifth (20%) of Policy Expert’s accepted claims, up from 15% in 2013
Total offences across England and Wales have increased by 13% in the last two years to 3.75m per year. This has been driven by an 8% rise in domestic burglary and bicycle theft; a 14% increase in vehicle-related theft; a 17% jump in personal property theft; and an 11% increase in other instances of household theft.
Adam Powell, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Policy Expert, commented:
“Today’s tech-enabled world offers a range of hardware and software to improve safety and combat theft, from locking down homes to tracing personal possessions. It also introduces new risks that tech itself becomes a target of theft or a source of vulnerability if it fails.
As well as evolving policies to keep pace with technology, rising theft makes it vital that the insurance industry gets the basics right when assessing risk and ensuring customers have the right cover for their needs. Our proprietary software and in-house data analytics ensure we understand risk profiles at a granular level, down to individual properties and customers, to keep pricing low. We’ve also engineered our customer journey to re-confirm that consumers have chosen the right level of cover for their property and possession, to minimise instances of re-pricing, cancellations and unsuccessful claims after the point of purchase.” | <urn:uuid:b026bbb4-4133-4e51-9215-73396c4e835f> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://thefintechtimes.com/rising-theft/ | 2024-02-28T06:05:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.948431 | 468 |
MOR Boutiques Petite Reed Diffuser set contains their signature Marshmallow Fragrance in an embellished black glass flacon and black reeds to infuse the air.
Marshmallow is a collectively orchestrated with Vanilla Musk and Jasmine Flower that gloriously rapture in this pretty, feminine fragrance. Sugar dipped Rose petals with White Carnation and Cotton Candy play beautifully to create a deliciously sweet perfume.
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- A perfect alternative to candles.
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10 Home Office Design Ideas to Transform Your Space in Australia
When you work from home, it’s important to have a space that inspires creativity and productivity. To make sure your home office is comfortable and efficient, it’s important to take the time to design your space. With the right home office design ideas, you can create a space that encourages productivity and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Whether you’re looking to freshen up an existing home office or create a brand new space, these 10 home office design ideas will help you transform your workspace into a comfortable and efficient area.
1. Maximize Natural Light
When it comes to home office design ideas, one of the most important elements is lighting. Natural light can be a great source of energy and help to boost creativity and productivity. To maximize natural light in your home office, choose a room that has plenty of windows and use sheer curtains to allow the light to flow into the space.
2. Choose a Comfortable Chair
Your home office should be comfortable, so it’s important to invest in a good chair. Proper ergonomic support is essential for comfort and productivity, so choose a chair that is adjustable and has good lumbar support.
3. Utilize Wall Space
If you’re limited on space, one of the best home office design ideas is to utilize wall space. Floating shelves and wall-mounted cabinets can help to create more storage without taking up too much floor space.
4. Add Plants
Adding plants to your home office can help to create a more relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Plants are also known to reduce stress and improve air quality, so they can be beneficial to your health as well as your productivity.
5. Use a Room Divider
If you need to create a separate workspace for another person in your home office, a room divider is a great solution. Room dividers are also a great way to create a sense of privacy and help to reduce distractions.
6. Create a Gallery Wall
Gallery walls are a great way to add personality to your home office. Choose artwork or photographs that inspire you and use them to create a gallery wall that will motivate you throughout the day.
7. Invest in Storage Solutions
Having a clutter-free workspace is essential for productivity, so it’s important to invest in storage solutions. Choose containers and baskets that are both functional and stylish and use them to store books, paperwork, and other office supplies.
8. Incorporate Technology
Technology can be a great asset in the home office. Invest in a good computer and monitor and make sure all of your devices are connected to the internet. This will help to make your workspace more efficient and productive.
9. Add Color
Adding color to your home office can help to create a more inviting atmosphere. Choose a color palette that suits your tastes and use paint, artwork, and accessories to bring your workspace to life.
10. Make it Your Own
Ultimately, the best home office design ideas are the ones that reflect your personal style. Choose furniture and decor that you love and make sure your workspace is comfortable and inviting.
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Millions of people around the world start their days with a cup of coffee. It’s one of the most popular drinks in the world, and it offers a surprising number of benefits for your health. But did you know there are coffee benefits for hair, too?
Here are some great reasons to add coffee to your hair care routine and how to do it.
The Surprising Coffee Benefits for Hair
So, what are the benefits of coffee for hair? Why should you add this world-famous drink to your hair care routine?
Here are some of the many benefits of coffee.
1. Promotes Hair Growth and Stops Hair Loss
Have you always dreamed of having long, luscious locks? Coffee may help you reach that goal and improve hair health. It can even help stop hair loss, too.
Research has found that the caffeine in coffee is what helps stimulate hair growth, stops hair loss and helps improve hair health. How?
- Caffeine helps block DHT in men’s hair follicles
- It helps elongate the hair shaft to create wider, longer hair roots
- It extended anagen duration (the hair growth stage)
- It has a growth-promoting effect on female hair follicles, too
Caffeine is a stimulant, which means that it can also help boost circulation to the scalp and hair follicles. Improved blood flow to the scalp can help your hair grow faster and make it stronger, too. The end result? Thicker, fuller-looking hair.
2. Exfoliates Your Scalp
You’ve heard of using coffee grinds to exfoliate your skin. A natural coffee scrub can buff away dead skin cells and help improve circulation.
But you can also use coffee scrubs on your scalp for the same effect. Exfoliation is so good for the skin, but we often neglect our scalps.
A simple coffee scrub made of old coffee grinds – and nothing else – can help:
- Get rid of dead skin cells on your scalp
- Promote blood flow to your hair follicles
- Leave your scalp feeling refreshed and rejuvenated
Just a word of warning, though – this scrub can get messy! Make sure that you rinse several times and don’t forget to shampoo. If you have a scalp massager brush for the shower, use it – it will help get the grinds out of your hair.
Try using cold water to rinse to help seal the cuticle before you style.
3. Makes Your Hair Softer and Shinier
If your hair is dull and brittle, coffee may bring it back to life. A simple coffee rinse can make your hair softer and smoother. It can give you shiny locks, too.
The caffeine in coffee won’t strip your hair of its natural oils. In fact, it has the opposite effect. Coffee can help your hair retain moisture and leave a natural sheen.
Of course, all of that extra blood flow to the scalp will feed your hair more nutrients and oxygen for overall healthier hair.
The flavonoids (i.e., antioxidants) in coffee can help promote hair regeneration. And the hair-smoothing properties of coffee can even help tame frizz. So, give coffee rinses a try if you have curly hair and struggle with frizz and detangling.
4. Kick Grays to the Curb
Did you know that coffee acts as a natural hair stain? Regular coffee rinses can help cover up grays to leave your hair looking youthful and resilient.
Of course, this trick really only works with dark hair. For best results, use a dark roast coffee or espresso. Their rich colors will have a more dramatic effect on your hair color.
Green Coffee Benefits for Hair
When most people talk about using coffee in their hair or skin routines, they usually refer to using roasted coffee beans. But what about green coffee? Are there any green coffee benefits for hair?
Yes! Green coffee’s antioxidants help fight free radicals and keep your hair looking and feeling its best.
And green coffee oil has antimicrobial properties that can detox your scalp while:
- Reducing itchiness
- Preventing dandruff
- Promoting hair growth
Why is green coffee oil so great for your hair? It’s loaded with:
- Essential fatty acids
- Vitamin E
Its moisturizing properties can help keep your hair soft, smooth and hydrated. Just make sure that you use a high-quality green coffee oil.
What About Coffee Oil Benefits for Hair?
We talked a little bit about green coffee oil benefits, but what about regular coffee oil? Coffee oil does have many benefits for your hair, and the convenient oil form makes it so easy to apply.
Here’s what coffee oil can do for your hair:
- Promote hair growth and stop hair loss (thanks, caffeine!)
- Seal in moisture for hydrated, shiny hair
- Smooths and tames frizz
- Softens and prevents split ends
- Balance scalp pH
You can find coffee oil products online that are meant for hair (they’re sometimes called “coffee seed oil”). For scalp treatments, look for products that come in squeezable bottles with nozzles. These bottles make it easier to apply the oil directly to your scalp and roots.
You can also apply coffee oil to damp hair before styling to moisturize and protect your hair. Take care to only use a small amount. A little goes a long way with coffee oil – or any oil for that matter. Just a few drops will help tame frizz and seal in moisture.
Drinking Coffee Benefits for Hair
You know that applying coffee to your hair and scalp has benefits, but what about drinking it? Can your morning cup of java also make your hair look healthy and beautiful? Yes.
Coffee is rich in antioxidants. For many people, coffee is their primary source of antioxidants in their diets.
All of those antioxidants help improve hair growth by helping maintain collagen in both the body and the connective tissues of your hair follicles. They also help protect scalp cells in your blood vessels to encourage healthy hair growth.
So, when you drink coffee, you’re helping improve your hair from the inside out.
As it turns out, drinking coffee is good not only for your soul – and sanity – but for your hair, too. Use the tips above to incorporate coffee into your hair care routine and enjoy yet another excuse to enjoy your morning cups of coffee.
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It’s been a while since we’ve talked about the 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die list. But the other night Big J asked the girls and me if we wanted to ride with him to Anniston to keep him company. At first, we turned him down flat, but when he threw in dinner at Top ‘O the River, we changed our mind and decided it was worth the drive. If you’ve ever been to Top O’ the River, you know why.
With locations in Gadsden, Anniston, Lake Guntersville, and Pickwick Lake, Top O’ the River is one of the best seafood restaurants north of the Alabama Gulf Coast. They have their own local flavor, which is one of the most charming things about it. All guests are served an iron skillet of cornbread, a tin mug of coleslaw, and a bowl of pickled onions. Y’all, I realize that if you aren’t from the Deep South that might not sound appetizing. However, for those of us raised on the finer delicacies the south has to offer, you’l understand why I consider the appetizers a meal unto themselves.
And while we really SHOULD pack it up and go home after eating so much cornbread and slaw, we always order the seafood platter as our entree. It’s the biggest item on the menu, and I order it just so I can take home the leftovers and eat them for the next three days. I’m not kidding.
The seafood platter comes with fried shrimp, boiled shrimp, catfish fingers, sauteed crabmeat, stuffed crab, hushpuppies, and a baked potato. The food is fabulous, and the platter is the biggest thing you’ve ever seen. Like, you’re embarrassed when they bring it out because it’s so much food. However, you quickly get over it when you realize you get to eat like a king for days with the leftovers.
If you are not quite up to taking on the seafood platter, they do have smaller meals. My girls get the catfish dinner, which comes with hushpuppies and your choice of fries or onion rings. In keeping with the “large” theme, the onion rings are as big as my kiddo’s head. They are homemade and delicious!
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Stocks fell in afternoon trading on Wall Street Monday as protests spread in China calling for President Xi Jinping to step down amid growing anger over severe COVID-19 restrictions.
The world’s second largest economy has been stifled by a “zero COVID” policy which includes lockdowns that continually threaten the global supply chain at a time when recession fears hang over economies worldwide. The recent upheaval in China is the greatest show of public dissent against the ruling Communist Party in decades.
The S&P 500 fell 0.9% as of 12:08 p.m. Eastern. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 260 points, or 0.8%, to 34,068 and the Nasdaq fell 0.8%.
Markets in Asia and Europe slipped. Bond yields held relatively steady. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 3.70% from 3.69% on Friday.
Technology companies were the biggest weights on the broader market. Apple, which has seen iPhone production hit hard by lockdowns in China, fell 2.1%.
Several casino operators gained ground as the Chinese gambling haven of Macao tentatively renewed the their licenses. Las Vegas Sands rose 0.7% and Wynn Resorts gained 3.2%.
The fallout from the collapse of crypto exchange FTX continued. Cryptocurrency lender BlockFi is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global fell 3.5% and the price of Bitcoin slipped 1.1%.
Wall Street is coming off of a holiday-shortened week that was relatively light on corporate news and economic data. Investors have a busier week ahead as they continue monitoring the hottest inflation in decades and its impact on consumers, business and monetary policy.
Anxiety remains high over the ability of the Federal Reserve to tame inflation by raising interest rates without going too far and causing a recession. The central bank’s benchmark rate currently stands at 3.75% to 4%, up from close to zero in March. It has warned it may have to ultimately raise rates to previously unanticipated levels to rein in high prices on everything from food to clothing.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will speak at the Brookings Institution about the outlook for the U.S. economy and the labor market on Wednesday.
The Conference Board will release its consumer confidence index for November on Tuesday. That could shed more light on how consumers have been holding up amid high prices and how they plan on spending through the holiday shopping season and into 2023.
The government will release several reports about the labor market this week that could give Wall Street more insight into one of the strongest sectors of the economy. A report about job openings and labor turnover for October will be released on Wednesday, followed by a weekly unemployment claims report on Thursday. The closely-watched monthly report on the job market will be released on Friday.
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If you’ve been following along with this series, you’ve already learned about Knowing Your Why, Understanding Yourself (and your emotions), and the steps to Clear Communication with your horse. Now it’s time to talk about some of the work that goes on behind the scenes when we’re setting and working toward our (realistic) goals. Yay. Just what you wanted, right?
Setting goals can be a driver that helps us improve in all areas of our lives, including our Horsey Life. (Read how I engineer a path to my goals in this post.)
If you’re anything like me, setting goals always seems to end up with large amounts of “should”, “why can’t I” and “WTF’s wrong with me?” I should be back riding by now. I should be showing again. I should be a size 8 and be flexible enough to bend over and put my hands flat on the floor. I’m batting 0/3.
I do want to say right here that I have achieved some important goals, both horse-related and in “real life”. But those goals I listed above? Not so much. Let’s take a little stroll through my broken, abandoned, and unrealistic goals, and see where things start to unravel.
We’re going to visit the soft underbelly of goal setting – beating yourself up when you fall short. That’s due, in part, to setting unrealistic goals for ourselves. We’ve all done it at some point in our lives. We set these ridiculously high goals for ourselves, only to watch them crash and. burn as a consequence of our self-sabotaging behaviors. But ditching just one word from your vocabulary will do more to help you achieve your goals than the best planner/goal setting software/sticky notes with positive messages stuck on your bathroom mirror ever can. The banished word?
It’s a simple word. One syllable, six letters, no weird silent consonants – but it’s a minefield rife with soul-sucking pitfalls.
According to Oxford Languages, the definition of should is: “used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness, typically when criticizing someone’s actions.”
Obligation, duty, correctness, criticizing. Wow – doesn’t that sound like a fun way to be motivated? All I have to do is think the word and I feel myself begin curling into the fetal position. I have enough things on my plate – I sure as hell don’t want to tarnish my Horsey Life with any “shoulds”. Ever notice that “should” is almost always associated with a goal that’s: 1. Unrealistic, 2. Not really connected to our Why, and 3. Something that someone else thinks we “should” do.
- I should ride every day. (When I’m working a 60 hour week and it’s rained for 11 days straight…)
- I should spend more time grooming my horses. (When by the time I get to the barn, there’s not a lot of daylight left, so grooming consists of cleaning hooves and grooming where the tack will go.)
- I should enjoy the time I spend with my horses. (When I have a migraine and any setting other than a dark, quiet room makes me want to vomit).
- I should make more time to spend with my horses. (When … well, when life happens!)
Sound familiar? I don’t know about you, but taking that one word out of each sentence creates an entirely different feeling. To go one step further, substitute “get to” or “Able to” for the word “should”.
- I get/am able to ride. It may not be every day, but how lucky am I that I have the opportunity at all!
- I get/am able to spend more time grooming my horses. Making a few tweaks to my schedule means I get an extra 15 minutes at the barn every day and my horse is loving the extra grooming!
- I get/am able to enjoy the time I spend with my horses. I know that when I go to the barn, it’s better for everyone that I’m not dealing with a migraine or any other condition that makes my time with my horses more of a chore than a joy. I allow myself to be human and not go to the barn, or just handle the basics when I’m not up to par.
- I get/am able to make more time to spend with my horses. I’m doing some batch cooking, asking my husband to take over some of the things that limit my time in the barn, etc.
I don’t know about you, but those sentences make me want to spend more time at the barn and with my horses!
Yeah, Yeah I can hear you saying. That’s fine for you, but I have to yada yada yada (fill in your excuses here). I work too many hours. My family doesn’t understand me. I don’t have enough money to buy one of those awesome $200 saddle pads/take more riding lessons/compete in horse shows.
You may hate me for saying this (I know I can get pretty pissed with myself when my “higher” self brings this up), but every situation in your life right now is because of a choice you made.
That’s a hard one to swallow, isn’t it? It takes away all of that lovely blame we can send toward the circumstances or relationships we’re experiencing at the moment. I’m not going to get into a whole discussion of this right now (because it’s a book, not a blog post), but there are literally thousands of books, coaches, YouTube videos, podcasts, etc. who will explain this to you if you decide you’d like to learn more and move past the shoulds, the blame, the frustration and the resignation you’re currently experiencing.
So while we might want to try to dump “should” from our vocabulary, there’s a word we could add that we rarely use in relation to ourselves. Grace.
In 9 Ways to Extend Grace to Others, author Dawn Klinge suggests acts like Let It Go, Forgive, and Watch the Way You Speak. While Klinge’s post suggests these examples as ways to offer grace to others, they’re just as appropriate (but much more difficult) as ways to extend grace to ourselves. We always find it easier to beat ourselves up than to let it go – move past situations of the past that we carry with us like a heavy cloak of darkness and guilt, forgive ourselves (another way to release some of the guilt we all lug around), and watch the way we speak to ourselves.
That’s a lot to think about. We’re learning a new way of thinking about our goals, our relationships with our horses, and more importantly, with ourselves, and that doesn’t come overnight… or over a weekend… or a week… or… well, let’s just say that this learning process continues throughout our entire lives. And we should get to see every moment as an opportunity for grace.
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_[Editor's Note: This story was edited to include the state's "Abuse of Office" statute.]
“I’m deciding this tonight,” District Court Judge Jules Edwards bellowed around 8 p.m. on Jan. 4 to Charles Middleton, attorney for Lafayette City Marshal Brian Pope, as Middleton requested a recess and end to the day’s proceedings to accommodate the personal schedule of subpoenaed witness Chad Leger, Scott's chief of police. Defer and delay was all Pope’s counsel could hope for after 10 hours in court left his straw-built defense in tatters.
Edwards ultimately ruled that Pope’s responses to The IND’s public records requests on Oct. 8 and Nov. 30 were “woefully inadequate,” and that his decision to withhold documents was “arbitrary” and his failure to respond “unreasonable.” The IND is seeking the records to prove its assertion that the marshal, elected to office in December 2014, abused his office for political purposes — boosting Leger's bid for sheriff by attacking his opponent, Mark Garber — which is a violation of state law:
Louisiana Revised Statute 42:1116 - Abuse of Office
A. No public servant shall use the authority of his office or position, directly or indirectly, in a manner intended to compel or coerce any person or other public servant to provide himself, any other public servant, or other person with any thing of economic value. This Subsection shall not be construed to limit that authority authorized by law, statute, ordinance, or legislative rule in carrying out official duties.
B. No public servant shall use the authority of his office or position, directly or indirectly, in a manner intended to compel or coerce any person or other public servant to engage in political activity. For the purposes of this Subsection, “political activity” means an effort to support or oppose the election of a candidate for political office in an election. This Subsection shall not be construed to limit that authority authorized by law, statute, ordinance, or legislative rule in carrying out official duties.
Edwards awarded The IND its attorney fees and court costs, and the full penalties afforded in Louisiana’s public records statute — $100 per day for each day that Pope failed to respond on both requests until such time that the requests are satisfied. The exact cash amount of these remedies will be determined at a contempt hearing set for Feb. 29, at which time Edwards will also take up the matter of Pope’s violation of a Dec. 14 court order enjoining him from withholding any records requested by The IND that would satisfy both the requests. Further financial penalties could be owed pending the contempt of court hearing and any future criminal prosecution undertaken by either the district attorney or attorney general.
It’s not clear if Pope will be personally liable for all monies owed in the civil proceeding. The enforcement provision of Louisiana’s public records law stipulates that a custodian “shall be personally liable for the payment of any such damages, and shall be liable in solido with the public body for the payment of the requester’s attorney fees and other costs of litigation, except where the custodian has withheld or denied production of the requested record or records on advice of the legal counsel representing the public body in which the office of such custodian is located.”
On the floor, the day was a rout of Pope’s defense. Edwards dismissed Pope’s motion to exclude documents produced by a parallel public records request on LCG, and found no grounds for believing that The IND, IND attorney Gary McGoffin and LCG officials perpetrated — as Pope claims in a court filing — a “covert invasion” of Pope’s privacy by allegedly accessing LCG’s servers in person and conducting an unlawful search (to be clear, none of that happened). That Pope had a reasonable expectation of privacy for communications via his "@lafayettela.gov" email account, despite not being a city employee, was utterly dismantled by his own witnesses, outgoing City Attorney Mike Hebert and outgoing LCG Chief Administrative Officer Dee Stanley.
“All of this traffic got routed through LCG servers, and thus is as much property of LCG as it would be the marshal’s,” Hebert told McGoffin during cross-examination. “As soon as we became custodians we became responsible for producing the records. There’s a lot about public records law that I don’t like, but we’ve learned to live with it.”
Public records law, enshrined in Title 44 of the Louisiana Revised Statute, exists to check abuses of power and office by public officials by guaranteeing ready access to public information. Pope’s disregard of that mechanism of transparency served to obscure from public view his collaboration with then-sheriff candidate Leger's campaign in this political stunt masquerading as a press conference to disseminate public information.
Testimony given by his data consultant Alvin Noel Jr. — who Pope retained, after Judge Edwards suggested he hire an IT professional to conduct and certify a technically competent search of his emails — revealed that Pope had, in fact, deleted emails that we sought and were ultimately captured in LCG’s email server.
Most damning was Pope’s video deposition which, clocking in at just under three hours, was screened in its entirety for Judge Edwards. The deposition was videoed because Pope was on vacation and unavailable for Monday's hearing. On video, Pope is confronted for the first time with The IND’s possession of the emails from the LCG production. He becomes visibly agitated when faced with documents that contradict his previous testimony that he had never heard of Campaigner, did not coordinate his press conference with the Leger campaign, and that he never used nor authorized the use of Campaigner to distribute press materials pertaining to that conference.
Contained in the LCG production are exchanges between Pope and Leger campaign manager Hilary “Joe” Castille in which Castille supplies Pope with the text of his media advisory and statement for the press conference in question; an email confirming Pope’s registration of his @lafayettela.gov account with mailing list service Campaigner; email threads with reporters and private citizens in responses to the Campaigner-sent emails indicating he was fully aware of the advisory’s distribution; payroll documents showing his deputies were on duty for the press conference, and use of his office administrators and public email account to raise campaign funds.
"I'm a political figure. I can use my office for my campaign," Pope said of his fundraising via public resources. "My predecessor [Earl "Nicky" Picard] did it, too. I think everybody does it."
As a matter of sordid lagniappe, the LCG also produced documents showing that Castille provided Pope with the statement he read verbatim at the press conference, talking points for a KPEL interview, the text of Pope's endorsement of Leger and cue cards for a video spot covering the same smear-job on sheriff-elect Mark Garber that Pope attempted in his press conference.
Further legal proceedings will determine the extent to which he has committed criminal offenses such as Malfeasance in Office, Abuse of Office and/or Perjury. He will have an opportunity at the Feb. 29 hearing to defend against charges of contempt specified in Edwards’ judgment.
While Edwards’ ruling marks a major narrative point in this saga, the story will continue to unfold well into 2016. Oh, and Chief Leger, who it seems had to drive in from Scott at least twice before taking the stand late Monday evening, never even got to testify.
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Shipra Pathak’s Historic Gomti River Pilgrimage
New Delhi (India), October 20: In a groundbreaking initiative, Water Woman Shipra Pathak, the visionary founder of the Panchatatva Foundation, undertook an extraordinary 1001-kilometer journey on foot from Peelibheet in Uttar Pradesh to the spiritual city of Kashi Varanasi. This incredible pilgrimage, completed over 31 days, stands as a pioneering milestone in the realm of environmental and cultural conservation, as it was India’s first-ever Gomti river pilgrimage.
Water woman’s journey was not just an ordinary trek; it was a profound pilgrimage undertaken entirely through alms. Her mission was clear—to understand the condition of the riverbank, to witness the challenges faced by the sacred River Gomati, and to work towards its restoration and preservation.
Commencing on March 1st of the year, Shipra Pathak’s path traversed through 15 districts like Pilibhit, Shajahanpur, Hardoi, Sitapur, Lucknow, Sultanpur, Amethi, Pratapgadh, Ayodhya, Jaunpur and Varanasi where she engaged in daily interactions with the local inhabitants. Each day involved walking distances of 30 to 35 kilometers along the riverbank, which allowed her to experience the diverse landscapes and communities along the way.
The primary objective of this pioneering river pilgrimage was to assess the state of the river’s banks, which had faced encroachments and neglect over the years. Shipra was determined to bring about positive change and raise awareness about the vital importance of preserving our rivers.
Upon the completion of her journey, Shipra Pathak wasted no time in launching a campaign to free the River Gomati from encroachments. She collaborated with local authorities and mobilized the support of communities she had encountered during her pilgrimage. The campaign aimed to restore the river’s natural flow and ensure that it could once again flourish as a lifeline for the people of the region.
What sets Shipra’s pilgrimage apart is not just the physical feat of walking 1001 kilometers but also the profound impact it has had on the Panchatatva Foundation and the communities involved. Over a hundred thousand individuals have joined the foundation as a direct result of Shipra’s journey. These individuals are now actively engaged in initiatives to plant trees and vegetation along the banks of the River Gomati, contributing to its rejuvenation.
Water Woman’s dedication to environmental conservation and river restoration did not begin with the Gomati Yatra. Prior to this epic journey, she embarked on a 3600-kilometer pilgrimage to the sacred Kailash Mansarovar and undertook a mission to protect the Narmada River. Her commitment to safeguarding India’s precious water bodies and raising awareness about their ecological significance has been unwavering.
The Gomati Yatra, led by Water Woman Shipra serves as an inspiring example of how one individual’s determination can spark a movement. It showcases the power of grassroots efforts to address critical environmental issues and instill a sense of responsibility in communities along the riverbanks.
The significance of such river pilgrimages extends beyond the immediate impact on a single river. They serve as a catalyst for nationwide conversations about the need to preserve and protect our water bodies. India, a country with a rich cultural heritage deeply intertwined with its rivers, stands to benefit immensely from initiatives like the Gomati Yatra.
The success of Water Woman Shipra’s journey lies not only in the physical and logistical challenges she overcame but also in the emotional and cultural connections she formed with the people she met along the way. Her story reminds us that when individuals unite for a common cause, transformative change becomes possible.
In conclusion, Water Woman Shipra’s 1001-kilometer river pilgrimage from Peelibheet to Kashi Varanasi represents a monumental step towards environmental conservation and river restoration in India. Her dedication, along with the support of thousands of individuals who have joined the cause, serves as a beacon of hope for the protection of our rivers. As we celebrate her historic achievement, we are reminded of the importance of safeguarding these natural treasures that have been integral to India’s identity for millennia. Shipra Pathak’s journey is a testament to the power of one person’s vision to inspire change on a grand scale.
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Pan seared pork chops are truly a delight for any home cook and a treat for those fortunate enough to sit down for dinner. Perfectly cooked pork chops are tender and full of flavor, making them a versatile choice for a satisfying main course. Searing pork chops locks in the natural juices and allows for a delectable crust to form, enhancing the overall taste experience.
One of the best aspects of pan searing pork chops is the simplicity of the method, requiring minimal preparation and just a few ingredients. With the right technique and timing, even novices in the kitchen can create delicious and impressive dishes that are sure to please the palate. Plus, the process is quick, which means getting a mouthwatering meal on the table in no time.
I’ll be sharing some essential tips for pan searing pork chops, discussing the different cuts available, and how to select the best quality meat. With these guidelines, you’ll be well on your way to mastering the art of pan seared pork chops and becoming the star of your next dinner party.
Choosing the Right Pork Chops
When it comes to pan-searing pork chops, choosing the right cut is essential. I recommend selecting either bone-in or boneless chops, depending on your cooking preferences. Bone-in chops usually have more flavor and a better texture due to the bone and surrounding fat, while boneless chops are easier to handle and make for a quicker cooking process.
There are several types of pork chops to consider for pan searing:
Rib Chop: This cut, also known as center-cut, comes from the pork rib section. It has a tender texture and is often considered the tastiest choice. I find it ideal for pan-searing due to its even thickness and marbling. Both bone-in and boneless versions are suitable, though I prefer bone-in for the added flavor.
Loin Chop: Loin chops have a subtle flavor and are relatively lean. They typically include a T-shaped bone and often contain a small portion of tenderloin. Because they can be a little tougher, be careful not to overcook them. To get the best results, I suggest removing them from the heat just before they’re fully cooked.
Center-Cut: This is another name for the rib chop, which (as mentioned above) is a delicious choice for pan-searing. Just to reiterate, both bone-in and boneless versions work well, but I prefer bone-in for added flavor and texture.
Sirloin Chops: Sirloin chops come from the lower back of the pig and can be quite flavorful, but they can also be quite tough. To avoid this, make sure to cook them at the correct temperature and do not overcook. I recommend marinating or using a flavorful rub to enhance their taste further.
Shoulder Chops: Also known as blade chops, shoulder chops come from the front shoulder area. They tend to have more connective tissue and fat, which can make them tougher but also more flavorful. To ensure a tender result, I suggest a slow cooking method like braising rather than pan-searing for this cut.
In conclusion, my top pick for pan-seared pork chops is the bone-in rib chop (center-cut) due to its rich flavor and tender texture. Just remember, no matter the cut, the key is to cook it properly and pay attention to temperature and timing.
Preparing the Pork Chops
Before we start, it’s essential to choose the right pork chops for this recipe. I prefer bone-in pork chops, as the bone adds extra flavor and keeps the meat tender during cooking. Ideally, each pork chop should be about 1-inch thick, ensuring even cooking. Additionally, the medium pork chop provides an excellent balance of protein, iron, and flavor.
I always start by patting the pork chops dry with a paper towel. This helps remove any excess moisture, allowing the seasoning to stick better and promoting a nice sear. For seasoning, I keep it simple with kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and a little Italian seasoning. I usually combine one part kosher salt, one part black pepper, and a half part Italian seasoning – a blend of oregano, basil, and thyme. I season both sides of each pork chop evenly.
Now, let’s prepare the skillet. I find that cast iron skillets work best for searing, as they provide even heat distribution and retain their heat for a flawless sear. Preheat the skillet over medium heat, and add a high smoke point oil, such as vegetable oil or canola oil. We want enough oil to coat the bottom of the skillet, usually about 2 tablespoons. Allow the oil to heat up, but be careful not to let it smoke.
When the oil is shimmering, it’s time to add the seasoned pork chops. I gently place them in the skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Overcrowding could lead to uneven cooking or an improperly seared surface. I allow the pork chops to sear for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, using a meat thermometer to check for the desired internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), which indicates medium doneness.
For an extra boost of flavor, I often add crushed garlic cloves to the skillet during the last 2 minutes of cooking, allowing their aroma to infuse the oil and further season the pan-seared pork chops.
It’s important to let the pork chops rest for a few minutes after cooking, as this allows the juices to redistribute and remain tender. No need to tent with foil; simply let them rest on a cutting board, allowing them to reach their full flavor potential.
In summary, selecting the right pork chops, seasoning them, searing with the correct pan and oil, and allowing for a brief resting period can result in a delicious pan-seared pork chop dish. With practice and confidence, you can master this technique for a fantastic weeknight meal.
I always find that pan-seared pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. Searing is a crucial step in achieving the perfect pork chop, and in this section, I will provide some tips and techniques for a successful sear.
First, I always use a cast iron skillet for pan-searing as it holds heat well and provides an even cooking surface. Preheating the skillet is vital, allowing it to reach a high enough temperature for a perfect sear. I typically place it on medium-high heat for a couple of minutes before cooking.
Once the skillet is preheated, I like to add a small amount of oil to ensure the pork chops don’t stick. Olive oil or vegetable oil work well for this. Be sure not to add too much, as a thin layer will suffice. After adding the oil, I wait for it to heat up and lightly smoke before placing the pork chops in the skillet.
It’s essential to avoid overcrowding the skillet, as this could cause uneven cooking and prevent proper browning. I recommend using a skillet large enough to allow each chop to have its space or cook them in batches if necessary. For maximum browning, it is crucial to let the pork chops sear undisturbed for the recommended cook time.
Thicker chops will require a longer cook time compared to thinner ones. Generally, I sear each side of a 1-inch thick chop for about 4-5 minutes. This should produce a beautiful, golden brown crust. To ensure even cooking, I flip the chop using a pair of tongs and avoid piercing it with a fork or other sharp utensils. Piercing the meat would cause precious juices to leak out and result in a less juicy chop.
After searing the pork chops on both sides, a method to ensure the meat is cooked through is to finish it in a preheated oven at 400°F for few additional minutes, depending on the thickness of your chops. This will guarantee the inside is cooked evenly while maintaining that beautiful sear.
I hope these techniques help you achieve delicious, pan-seared pork chops with the perfect sear and golden brown crust.
Testing for Doneness
When cooking pan-seared pork chops, it’s essential to test for doneness to ensure a perfectly cooked, tender and juicy dish. One of the best ways to test for doneness is by using a meat thermometer. I recommend using an instant-read thermometer for accurate and quick results.
To accurately measure the internal temperature of the pork chops, insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat without touching the bone. For loin and rib chops, the ideal internal temperature should be 145°F (63°C), followed by a 3-minute rest before serving.
Keep in mind that the cooking time for pan-seared pork chops varies depending on the thickness of the chop. Thinner chops may take only a few minutes per side, whereas thicker chops might require longer cooking time. Always check the internal temperature to ensure doneness, no matter the thickness.
When pan-searing pork chops, I like to use a combination of olive oil and butter for added flavor and a beautiful golden crust. This cooking method not only seals in the juices but also allows for even cooking, so checking for doneness becomes more straightforward.
Besides using a thermometer, there are other methods to test for doneness in pork chops. For instance, you can look for visual clues like the color of the juices – clear juices usually indicate that the pork chop is cooked through. Furthermore, you can also consider the firmness of the meat, as fully cooked pork chops will have a firmer texture compared to raw or undercooked meat.
Here is my brief summary of testing for doneness in pan-seared pork chops:
- Use an instant-read meat thermometer for accurate temperature readings
- Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the chop without touching the bone
- Aim for an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) with a 3-minute rest time
- Cooking time varies depending on the thickness of the pork chop
- Observe visual cues like clear juices and firmness of the meat
By following these guidelines and regularly testing for doneness, I can ensure that my pan-seared pork chops are cooked properly, providing a delicious and satisfying meal every time.
I recommend serving pan-seared pork chops with a variety of side dishes to enhance their flavor and create a satisfying meal. For golden brown, boneless pork chops, a simple yet classic side dish like mashed potatoes can complement the tender meat perfectly. If you’re cooking bone-in pork chops, consider pairing them with a fresh green salad or roasted vegetables to balance the dish.
For finer chops, I suggest opting for more delicate side dishes, such as a light couscous or a quinoa salad. This will keep the meal on the lighter side, allowing the pork chop to remain the centerpiece of the dish. On the other hand, thicker chops, especially those from the center cut, can hold up to heartier accompaniments like a warm potato salad or creamy polenta.
When serving skillet pork chops, a rimmed baking sheet can come in handy, as it allows you to keep the chops warm in the oven while you prepare your side dishes. As for the presentation of the pork chops, garnishing with some fresh thyme sprigs can elevate the dish’s appearance and add a lovely aroma.
Remember that the key to serving pan-seared pork chops is to choose side dishes that help showcase the deliciousness of the meat. Let your creativity guide you, and don’t be afraid to experiment with flavors – after all, a well-rounded meal is all about balance and taste.
When I prepare pan-seared pork chops, one of the essential steps is enhancing the flavors. By incorporating different seasonings and techniques, I can bring out the best in these tender sirloin cuts.
To start, I always season my pork chops with classic staples: kosher salt and black pepper. The kosher salt helps bring out the natural pork flavors, while the black pepper adds a touch of heat and depth. I sprinkle both generously on each side of the pork chops before searing.
Thyme is another excellent addition to pan-seared pork chops. I often opt to use fresh thyme sprigs for their exceptional aroma and taste. To incorporate the thyme, I place a few sprigs on top of the pork chops during the searing process. This allows the herb’s oils to infuse into the meat, imparting a delicate and earthy flavor.
When searing, using a cast-iron skillet is my go-to choice. The pan’s consistent heat distribution promotes even browning and locks in the flavors, ultimately resulting in tender and juicy meat. Once the pork chops have been browned, I remove the skillet from the heat and let the residual heat finish the cooking process. This technique ensures that the meat retains moisture and doesn’t become tough.
Aside from these core enhancements, experimenting with various pork chop recipes is a great way to discover new flavor combinations. By swapping out thyme with other herbs or adding in unique spices, I can create several mouth-watering roasting variations.
In conclusion, proper seasoning, utilizing fresh herbs, and employing a cast-iron skillet are my go-to methods for achieving incredibly flavorful pan-seared pork chops. Just remember to avoid exaggeration or false claims when sharing your culinary skills, and keep a confident, knowledgeable, and clear tone to guide others on their pork chop journey.
Easy Pan-Seared Pork Chops
- Paper towels
- Skillet (preferably cast-iron but stainless steel will be fine)
- Meat thermometer (optional but recommended)
- 4 cuts pork chops
- Italian herbs for seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- First, dry the pork chops slightly by patting them down with the paper towels and season them on both sides with the italian herbs and the salt and pepper.
- Place your skillet on the stove over a medium to high heat and allow it to warm up. It might seem like a minor part of the recipe but it is really important not to be impatient with this step as this is what will help you to achieve the beautiful golden brown sear on your meat. Wait until the skillet is practically shimmering with heat and then (and only then) you can add the pork chops to the pan.
- Completely sear the underside of the pork chops and refrain from moving them or shifting their position once they’ve been placed in the skillet. After about 3 to 5 minutes (depending on the size of the pork chops they may require a few more on both sides) they should be a nice golden brown color on the side that’s face down in the pan so you can flip them over and start to sear the other side.
- Check if your chops are cooked by piercing them with the meat thermometer until the tip reaches the center and check what temperature it is. Once the meat has reached 135°F you can remove the skillet from the heat.
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Lots of people take pride in their appearance, and there’s nothing wrong with that. For some, it is a low-key thing, while others prefer to engage with specific treatments to keep them feeling fresh and even youthful. Looking after the way you look is nothing new, and some of the most common treatments in this category are microneedling and dermal fillers. So, how do you decide which is right for you? This guide has all the answers.
Spotlight on Collagen
One of the biggest targets for both these treatment types is collagen in the body. Collagen is an organically produced protein within the body that has a big role to play in rejuvenating, repairing, and reviving the skin and bones. So it makes sense that a treatment tailored towards boosting it is used for a range of beauty-focused agendas. Typically, as people get older, they start to produce less and less collagen, and this is what brings about scars that don’t heal, noticeable wrinkles, and various types of pigmentation concerns. Aside from aging, anything that damages your skin will also reduce the efficacy of the collagen in your body, for instance, acne scarring.
What is Microneedling?
Microneedling is a process that focuses entirely on boosting collagen production. It does this by inserting minuscule needles into the skin. These needles are incredibly small, enough so that they do not cause any visible marks on your skin if you were worried about exacerbating the problem. These tiny marks are, however, enough of a signal to your brain that you need to start the collagen production process more rapidly in a more intense way, and that is exactly what should happen as a direct result of the treatment.
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What Are Derma Fillers?
Derma fillers, on the other hand, are slightly more advanced and actually contain a substance that is inserted directly into the skin. Its main target is always wrinkles, but it can be used in other cases too. Derma fillers aim to restore youthful appearances and have been proven highly effective in this respect. Alongside collagen, hyaluronic acid makes up the rest of the injection’s content and it does demand a certain level of expertise and professionalism to conduct the treatment properly. There is no sense in going to someone who lacks basic training in this area because the effects of poorly applied treatment are often highly detrimental.
Who Can Benefit
The main purpose of derma fillers is to reduce the presence and appearance of wrinkles, but it is not limited to just this. People with big dark circles under their eyes can benefit too, and things like deep scarring and thin lips are also big target problems as well.
The Key Differences
The key differences between the two are easy to spot. Microneedling does not involve any form of substance intervention, whereas derma fillers do. Microneedling is also more concentrated on repairing skin problems like scarring whereas fillers tend to focus more on different aesthetic things like smoothing the skin from wrinkles and replenishing dark eye circles. They are both needle-based treatment paths, and each takes a particular length of treatment to see the best results possible.
How To Decide Which is Right For You
What do you do when it comes to making a decision about which treatment path to choose for your particular affliction? The results are clear and so are the reasons behind pursuing it, but it is always a question of which one and whether or not to try both to get a clearer picture of what they can do for you.
Determining Your Biggest Concerns
The biggest question you have to ask yourself is, what is my biggest concern? If it is wrinkles, either option will suffice and it depends on whether you feel comfortable having substances injected or not. If your problem is more to do with scarring, microneedling might be the best option to think about as a first response. When you know which issue you want to target, finding the answer becomes a lot easier.
Reach Out to Some Professionals
When you know what’s bothering you the most, it is time to discuss it with a professional in this area. They will be the only person who can assist with determining the correct path and most appropriate choice for your specific concerns. Schedule an appointment with a derma filler practitioner or a microneedling one and the answer will become clearer immediately.
Figuring Out a Budget
Each treatment takes a number of courses and will cost each time you have an appointment. Some clinics offer a package promotion, while others prefer to charge for each round individually. Your budget will determine which option you can ultimately accept, and microneedling does tend to be the less expensive option because there are fewer interventions involved.
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This is a question I am asked often. My answer is… there are many diet plans on the market that cater to specific ailments and health conditions which can be good if you are working toward a specific goal to combat a particular ailment. However, if you just want to eat healthy, in general, you can’t go wrong by eating a whole, plant-based diet.
Here are 9 diet plans that I found worthy of a mention…
The Paleo diet may be best if you have an autoimmune disease or digestive disorders. It’s also a great diet for those who want to manage their weight. The Paleo diet emphasizes wild-caught meat and fish with plenty of fruits and vegetables but does not include grains, legumes, or dairy.
The Mediterranean diet may be best if you are looking to combat inflammation. It can also reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke. This diet is a plant-based, whole-food diet, including fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, olive oil, nuts, and red wine with smaller amounts of fish, eggs, chicken, full-fat dairy and very little red meat.
The DASH diet—DASH stands for Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension. If you suffer from high blood pressure, eating according to this diet may be the way to go.
The MIND diet is the hybrid of both the DASH and Mediterranean diets. It may prevent Alzheimer’s disease with brain-healthy foods like vegetables, whole grains, berries, and nuts.
The Vegan diet is part of a lifestyle that excludes the consumption or use of any products made from animals, including meat, dairy, eggs, and foods made by bees, like honey.
The Flexitarian diet is for weight loss and overall optimal health. A flexitarian is a type of vegetarian whose diet consists of no more than 20% meat. Meals revolve around plant proteins instead of animal protein.
The Mayo Clinic diet was designed for people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. It lowers blood sugar and keeps levels stable by emphasizing fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
The TLC Diet—TLC stands for Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes. It was created for those looking to cut high cholesterol by lowering bad LDL by 8 to 10 percent in six weeks. This diet requires you to cut out saturated fats.
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WHY BOTHER WITH STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS
WHEN WE CAN JUST GIVE GOVERNMENT MORE MONEY?
When we sit down to work out our individual or family budgets, and we find expenditures outstripping income, we’d all like to solve the problem simply by increasing income. And sometimes we can: We can get a second job or sell more widgets or whatever. But boosting income is usually the most difficult option – you don’t take a second job without placing a lot of additional stress on yourself and/or your family.
For elected officials writing the state budget, by contrast, boosting income is the easiest option. You just raise taxes. Sure, voters might get mad about it – temporarily anyway – but you can always claim it was necessary for some vital state need. Twenty years ago the vital state need was almost invariably something to do with education (and a lot of good all that new education money did).
Lately the vital state need – the important thing that won’t get done unless you, the taxpayer, gives government more of your income – is road maintenance.
Never mind that this treats roads as an afterthought rather than a priority. If state government has a core responsibility, surely it’s road maintenance. Yet somehow state lawmakers, working with a roughly $25 billion budget, can’t come up with enough for roads. There’s plenty for arts funding and corporate welfare and the latest higher education boondoggle, but somehow roads get shortchanged.
So lawmakers are already gesturing toward the easiest answer: boosting revenue – specifically a hike in the gas tax.
I watched a recent House ad hoc committee hearing on transportation funding, and you could sense lawmakers cozying to the idea of hiking the gas tax. Several expressed keen interest in the fact – relayed by a representative from the National Conference of State Legislatures – that South Carolina has one of the lowest gas taxes in the nation.
Characteristically, our low gas tax isn’t seen as a good thing by our allegedly “conservative” policymakers. For many of them, it doesn’t signify anything positive about South Carolina that working families pay slightly less for gas than their counterparts in other states. No, it’s a bad thing, or at least a good excuse for the state to raise more revenue.
One or two lawmakers expressed interest in the fact that the state owns far too many roads: 60 percent of South Carolina’s road miles, or about 40 percent more than the average in other states. Rather than simply neglecting thousands of miles of rural roads, the state should cede many of these roads to local authorities. Whether that idea can compete with a fuel tax hike seems doubtful, but I’m hopeful.
Similarly, the structure of South Carolina’s road funding system favors new construction and unnecessary expansions over maintenance of existing roads. But again: why bother with that complicated problem when you can just extract more money from the taxpayer?
Local governments see what’s happening, and they’re taking action. Many of them correctly reason that the state isn’t going to meet its core responsibility of road maintenance any time soon. Rather than pay for it themselves out of their existing budgets, though, these local governments are putting it before the voters. If voters can be hoodwinked into believing their governments somehow “can’t afford” to repair their roads unless they pay a bit more in sales tax, then the local politicians bare none of the blame for the tax hike – it’s the voters’ fault.
What’s desperately needed is for lawmaker to reject the false assumptions (a) that a comparatively low gas tax is inherently a bad thing, and (b) that raising it is the only way to address the problem of South Carolina’s crumbling roadways.
That’ll take more work than voting “aye” on a tax hike, but it can be done.
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By RICK BRUNDRETT
The powerful S.C. House speaker, who controls half of the appointments on a committee that nominates judges for election in the Legislature, wants to expand the size of the state’s highest court and eliminate the cap on judicial nominees.
Rep. Jay Lucas, R-Darlington, is the main sponsor of a joint resolution calling for an amendment to the state constitution that would increase the total number of justices on the S.C. Supreme Court from five to seven, and a related bill that would keep the General Assembly in control of electing those judges for 10-year terms.
A constitutional amendment would require approval by two-thirds of the 170-member Legislature, and a simple majority of the state’s registered voters in the next general election for House members, which would be in November 2022.
Both proposals are co-sponsored by Rep. Murrell Smith, R-Sumter, a lawyer who has served as vice chairman of the six-legislator, 10-member judicial screening committee known as the Judicial Merit Selection Commission (JMSC). Smith also is chairman of the budget-writing House Ways and Means Committee.
Lucas, an attorney who appoints five of the 10 JMSC members, also is the lead sponsor of another bill that would eliminate the JMSC’s current cap of three nominees for a judicial seat filled by lawmakers, and instead would require that all candidates found qualified by the JMSC be eligible for election in the Legislature. The Senate has a similar bill.
All three House proposals, each of which has at least eight co-sponsors and were prefiled last month, were referred to the House Judiciary Committee, headed by Rep. Chris Murphy, R-Dorchester, who is an attorney and a JMSC member.
Neither Lucas nor Smith responded Tuesday to The Nerve’s written messages seeking comment. Judicial Department spokeswoman Ginny Jones also didn’t respond to written questions related to Supreme Court chief justice Donald Beatty’s positions on the proposals. Beatty is the administrative head of the state Judicial Department.
The JMSC, which has been chaired by Sen. Luke Rankin, R-Horry, nominates candidates for the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Administrative Law Court, circuit and family courts. Those seats are filled in a joint session of the Legislature.
South Carolina and Virginia are the only states in which their legislatures play primary roles in electing judges.
The S.C. Legislature is tentatively scheduled in a Feb. 3 joint session to fill three seats on the nine-member Court of Appeals – the state’s second-highest court –18 circuit court seats, one family court seat, and two Administrative Law Court seats.
Only six of the total number of open seats are contested races. As The Nerve previously has pointed out, incumbent judges rarely are challenged, and races with only newcomers typically wind up with a sole candidate on election day after the unsuccessful candidates tally lawmakers’ likely votes in advance.
The highest-level race on Feb. 3 is for a Court of Appeals seat currently held by Thomas Huff, who plans to retire this year. Huff was a longtime House member until 1996 when he resigned his legislative seat to join the Court of Appeals.
Beatty and Court of Appeals chief judge James Lockemy, who is running unopposed for a six-year term, also are former House members.
In 2019, Beatty convinced lawmakers to give a 33% pay hike to himself and other judges. Beatty’s annual salary is $212,160, according to court records provided to The Nerve in November after the Judicial Department initially rejected a formal open-records request for staff salary information.
At least two joint resolutions in the Senate and one in the House would constitutionally change the selection of appellate and circuit court judges by giving the appointment power for those seats to the governor, with consent of the Senate. One of the Senate resolutions would expand the size of the JMSC, though it would still be legislatively controlled.
All three resolutions were referred to the chambers’ respective judiciary committees. The Senate committee is headed by Rankin, an attorney who, as the committee chairman, appointed three JMSC members, including himself. Senate president Harvey Peeler, R-Cherokee, appoints two JMSC members under state law.
Brundrett is the news editor of The Nerve (www.thenerve.org). Contact him at 803-254-4411 or [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @RickBrundrett. Follow The Nerve on Facebook and Twitter @thenervesc.
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Title: U.P. Reader -- Volume #5:
Bringing Upper Michigan Literature to the World
Authors: Mikel Classen and Deborah K Frontiera
Publisher: Modern History Press
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Publisher Email Address: [email protected]
Price: $17.95 paperback, $28.95 hardcover, $5.95
Page Count: 308 pages
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Discussion Questions for U.P. Reader Volume #5 Free PDF Download
This anthology is one of the very best collections I have ever read. It is a satisfying long read including poems, stories, interviews, and writing pieces by young authors. It helps to understand the Yooper culture (Upper Peninsula area of Michigan). Some of the stories are laugh-out-loud funny. Some stories are so sad you might need a kleenex. It is all highly captivating reading.
You'll want to grab a pasty and eat some smelt soon after reading. Pasties were the lunch women would make for the miner's on lunch hour as they require only one hand to eat, being like a turnover but with meat and vegetables. Have you ever been smelting? The picture in the book shows a fishing boat, but when the smelt are running a bucket is all that is needed. Run it through the water, easily catch a bunch at once, put the smelt in a container, and get some more. It happens once a year. For some people, it is one of the highlights of the year.
Lake Superior features prominently in the book which is easily understood as the UP is surrounded by the lake. The UPers refer to the lower Penninsula people as "trolls" as they live under the Mackinac Bridge. This book was written by yoopers, not trolls. Maybe you are one of the
Orbit” by Barbara Bartel – the author is working through writing an obituary
and manages to make it humorous. Did you like this writing piece? Could you
apprentice yourself to write a similar story? What would you say?
“How to Hunt Fox Squirrels” by Don Bodey --
is another humorous story. What struck you as funny? How do mother squirrels
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“A.S.S. for State Slug” by Larry Buege – is
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“Matter of Time” by Tricia Carr – seems to
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“The Lunch Kit” by Deborah K. Frontiera –
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Pictures throughout the book – which pictures
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Rescue of the L. C. Waldo” by Robert Grede – this story is almost an odyssey as
there are so many problems faced by the seaman and those on shore. How did
people help? Would telephones have been helpful? Why did some people try to
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“A Night to Remember” by Charles Hand – have
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what? What did you think of the plowing? The resolution? The jailer’s office
night policeman forgot to do what?
9. “Right Judgment” by Tamara Lauder – what did
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1 “Requiem for Ernie” by Hilton Moore – did
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The story is about Wordle, a five letter word game. We are all aware that the excitement of Wordle is growing each day. A large number of people are beginning to play the game. Additionally it is a wordle game, there’s the five-letter word puzzle you must complete.
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Wordle is among the most enjoyable games for brain and mind exercise since it assists players in brushing up on their vocabulary. We also notice that different challenges keep appearing within Wordle, which makes it exciting. In recent times, the five-letter word puzzle is becoming very popular. Research has shown it is fun and enjoyable. Beyond the fun the game also imparts information to people.
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A fascinating biography of ‘classical/ancient’ India’s arguably best-known emperor, mentions that the regard for Ashoka, surprisingly undimmed through the ages, is not merely because of the size of his kingdom or even the power of his army — though both undoubtedly helped — but probably more because of all the rulers of antiquity that we know something about — in Bharatvarsha and elsewhere — Ashoka was unique in elevating dhamma as a central motif of his statecraft. Moving beyond the insightful rules of governance recommended by Kautilya in the Arthashastra, Ashoka sought to win over voluntary compliance of his subjects by foregrounding the virtues of compassion and tolerance across castes, faiths, and even species, and above all, to eschew demonising your ‘others’.
And while it is undeniable that Ashoka and his edicts were for long lost in the mists of history and that most Indian rulers preferred to follow Kautilya, it is instructive that the founding fathers of our constitutional Republic chose to locate the Ashokan legacy at the centre of our modern, democratic imagination, in all likelihood a result of lessons learnt from the vagaries of the freedom struggle as also the horrors of Partition violence. Like Ashoka, and unusual among the newly-decolonised nations, the Indian Constitution, and people, favoured a path of tolerance and accommodation, convinced that voluntary compliance to these principles of co-living provide a stronger and more durable adhesive to our diverse peoples than a worldview propagated and enforced through diktat, where fear more than love constitutes the defining principle. By placing the Ashoka Chakra at the centre of the national flag and choosing the Sarnath Pillar lions as the seal of the Republic, modern India sought to craft a direct connection with the ancient legacy.
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Teachers to manage classroom cheaters
23 Jul 2017
Since it is technology that has taught us how to cheat from the internet and plagiarise essays by its use, we must fight back. Now it is our turn! We in turn will use technology as a means to prevent cheating in school and college assignments. We at www.theplagiarism.com have devised ways to prevent students from getting into plagiarism problems.
Give the exact definition of cheating
You must define it to your students that copying work from others is cheating and that includes work from the internet and even from their class mates and friends. Let them be clear that there is no such thing as an open book test and cheating should be avoided. Keep a clear work as well as study environment.
Make charts that discourage plagiarism and display them on the notice board. This would raise the conscience of the students and they would not dare to cheat or plagiarize their assignments. If students are encouraged to follow the ‘out of your sight out of your mind’ policy then they will put their originality into everything they do.
Make cheating a very daunting task
During a test or any other academic evaluation you must make a very strict environment in the classroom and keep an eye on every student so that no one tries to cheat. Preferably have two teachers and faculty allotted in every classroom and such that they are always facing in the opposite directions so that all the cases of cheating are caught and none of them is allowed to pass off with ease. Catch any suspicious movement and issue frequent warnings to the whole class. Make the students sit away from each other, try to spread them out, make them sit in serial order. Do anything but do not make it easy for them to cheat or copy work from others. You can also change the question papers so as to avoid any repetitions from papers in other sections. The more stringent you are, the more successful you will be
Increase your own knowledge
You will be able to prevent the students from cheating only if you yourself are aware of the innovative ways and means that students have developed to cheat. Try to find them out and then find measures to nullify them. Use plagiarism detection software and internet portals such as Theplagiarism.com to catch hold of any plagiarised essays.
Punish the ones who are caught
If any of your students presents you an assignment that matches with any source on the internet then make sure that you shout it out loud in front of the whole class and punish him by scoring a zero for him in that assignment. Do this so that it is not repeated by any other student in your class.
Make specifications in your assignments beforehand
Authoritative figures like teachers and professors must take care that each of his students list their sources of reference and you can compare the sources of various students so that there is no chance for the emergence of plagiarism. And by this they also will be able to compare their work with the original sources. Thus students should be diverted away from plagiarism since childhood itself as this would shape up their character and make them honest and hard working citizens.
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California Assemblymember Reginald Jones-Sawyer said that the country should follow California's "benchmark" lead on reparations and provide financial compensation among other largesse to African Americans.
According to Fox News, Jones-Sawyer said, "I genuinely believe as California goes, so goes the rest of the country. And so, our reparations task force … will be the benchmark that every state that's looking into this, every city, municipality across the country, and then the national discussion will take what we put together, our blueprint, and then try to determine as a base what the national reparations should be."
As The Post Millennial reported in 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a task force that was tasked with developing a detailed plan for reparations for African Americans. The legislation made California the first state to mandate such a study, which created a nine-member task force to come up with reparations proposals. It was called the Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans.
Jones-Sawyer, who is on the task force, said they are looking into "regulatory things that have kept African Americans down" such as "redlining, mass incarceration, over-incarceration" and the education system.
"He added that there are 13 areas that the committee is looking at in terms of appropriating remedies for African-Americans. Among them are housing discrimination, education and public safety," reports Fox News.
The task force released an interim report that recommended delivering $223,200 each to black descendants of American slavery residing in California.
The full report is set to be released later this year and after it is out, Jones-Sawyer said America needs to have "an honest conversation about what don't you understand about how what happened in the South with slavery, how that morphed over here to California and how those policies, procedures, and laws actually had a negative impact and deterred African-Americans here in California from advancing."
The final recommendation from the task force will go to the legislature, the state Senate, and then the desk of Gavin Newsom.
"Hopefully he'll sign in 2024," Jones-Sawyer said. "And once whatever is developed or signed and agreed upon by both those Houses and the governors, then whatever actions that take place will be in January 2025."
A San Francisco reparations committee recently proposed that black residents be provided $5 million and debt forgiveness because of the city's history with "systemic repression."
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Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, noted plant crews replaced the T-3 wind turbine’s main bearings and collector ring as well as the installation of five, man-lifts on all five wind turbines. He said the devices will help improve efficiency and reduce stress on the wind turbine crew during the August 9th Utility Board meeting.
“This will save time and energy for crews ascending to the top of the 260 foot turbine,” he explained, adding that the lift takes about four minutes to bring a crew member to the top, compared to having them climb a latter one-at-a-time for about 20 minutes, going through four levels while carrying all their necessary equipment or hauling up the heavier pieces on a winch. The crewman is attached to a safety latch and strap during the trip. Weather also plays a factor as the turbine shafts are hot in the summer and cold in the winter. The Superintendent added that sometimes a late day call would be carried over to the next day due to the time and logistics needed to move men and material to the top. Now, most calls can be taken care of in the same day.
The line crew is currently installing 450 feet of phase three underground, 25kv line that will power a 1000 kva padmount transformer to Brannan Gravel Operation east of Lamar. The crew also replaced an H structure on the 69kv line that was damaged by high wind at CRJJ and CR30 in Bent County. General line service and tree trimming is also underway.
The utility board approved $946,353.61 in recent purchases including $892,459.69 for the July estimate from ARPA for electricity for July. This was from a total of $963,850.73 in purchases including $20,263 for LED lights. The board approved $178,458.38 in general bills and approved $23,828 from a bid from Wesco Denver for stock inventory, wire items.
There was lengthier discussion over whether to repair a damaged transformer or purchase a new one, depending on the size, delivery time and power output for future needs. Hourieh said he’s contacted one company which estimated a cost of from $130,000 to $180,000 to rewire the damaged one, which was put into use by the Light Plant by around 1990. “Rewiring would take about 50-52 weeks, almost the same time to have a new one delivered, but those prices can range between $200,000 to $390,000 depending on the size, either a 5 or 10 mva,” he explained. The unit that’s been taken off line, if repaired, would have a one-year warranty while a new one would come with coverage for five years. At present, the plant is operating without a spare unit. Hourieh said he’ll price out options which the board will review in subsequent meetings.
By Russ Baldwin
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UPDATE 8/14/23: John Eastman has been criminally indicted alongside Donald Trump and 17 co-conspirators by Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis for trying to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. He was previously named as an unindicted co-conspirator in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s indictment of Donald Trump.
Next year, the Supreme Court will decide Community Financial Services Association v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a lawsuit filed by predatory payday lenders alleging the CFPB’s funding structure is unconstitutional. Consumer advocates and good governance groups (us included) have opposed the lawsuit, citing its catastrophic implications for consumers and the financial system writ large. Business lobby groups like the Chamber of Commerce (which has long sought to shield its lawbreaking members from having to follow the rules) have cheered the plaintiff’s arguments and are salivating at the thought of SCOTUS affirming them.
But the business lobby’s latest ally in this case is one they may soon regret having: former Trump attorney John Eastman, who recently filed an amicus brief supporting the plaintiffs in CFSA. Eastman is best known for helping Trump try to overturn the 2020 election:
- Eastman represented Trump in backing Texas v. Pennsylvania, a failed GOP attempt to overturn presidential election results in four Biden-won swing states.
- Eastman, a former clerk for Clarence Thomas, secretly emailed Thomas’ “Stop The Steal”-supporting wife Ginni ahead of the January 6th Electoral College certification.
- Prior to the certification, Eastman authored two memos that falsely claimed Vice President Mike Pence could reject electors from seven Biden-won states and certify Trump as the winner. Pence ultimately rejected Eastman’s “coup memos” while Trump famously did not, despite Eastman himself acknowledging his advice was likely illegal.
- Eastman spoke at Trump’s Ellipse rally on the morning of January 6th. In the days following the January 6th attack, Eastman repeatedly emailed Rudy Giuliani asking for a presidential pardon from Trump. He never received one.
- Eastman was referred for potential DOJ prosecution on criminal charges by the House 1/6 Committee last year and remains a central figure in both Special Counsel Jack Smith’s and the Fulton County D.A.’s ongoing criminal probes of Trump. Federal agents seized Eastman’s phone last June. On August 1st, 2023, Eastman was confirmed to be one of six unindicted co-conspirators in Smith’s indictment of Trump.
- Eastman stepped down as Chapman University Law School Dean in 2021 after 160 faculty members called for his resignation, citing his involvement in the election plot.
- Eastman is currently facing 11 disciplinary charges for violating the State Bar of California’s code of ethical conduct, all related to his involvement with Trump’s election subversion schemes. If convicted, Eastman could permanently lose his law license.
Eastman’s own precarious legal situation hasn’t stopped him from continuing to advance crackpot legal theories. In his CFSA amicus brief filed on behalf of the Claremont Institute’s Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence (CCJ), Eastman claimed the CFPB’s current funding structure was an affront to the text of the Constitution. Arguing that “the power to appropriate [and fund agencies] is vested solely in Congress”, Eastman characterizes the CFPB’s funding mechanism as either “a forever appropriation to the Bureau or a delegation of Congress’s exclusive power of appropriation to the Federal Reserve Board” and asserts that both options “violate the Constitution’s finely tuned structure of separation of powers.”
Various constitutional law experts have cast doubt on his claims, noting that both the text of the Constitution and two centuries of administrative and judicial precedent have long upheld CFPB-style funding structures (some have even said as much in their own amicus briefs):
- “Nothing in the Appropriations Clause even arguably requires agencies to be funded by annual appropriations. The Clause merely provides that “[n]o Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law.” […] In other words, the executive branch may not unilaterally spend the nation’s money; Congress gets a critical say in how the nation’s money is spent. And that is exactly what happened here. Congress provided that the CFPB should be funded as necessary, up to a certain amount, by the Federal Reserve, which does not draw money from the Treasury. But if the Bureau ever needs additional funds, it has to come to Congress for an appropriation. As a result, no money is drawn from the Treasury except as a consequence of appropriations made by law. And that is all the Appropriations Clause requires. […] Congress has long exercised the flexibility the Constitution gives it to fund agencies through means other than appropriations from the Treasury. As early as the 1790s, Congress authorized the post office to operate using permanent revolving funds, rather than withdrawals from the Treasury.” – CAC, 10/24/22
- “The CFPB’s funding structure is not unique. The CFPB receives its funding from the Federal Reserve—indeed, it is a bureau of the Fed—which is also outside of the annual appropriations process. Other financial regulators do not receive annual congressional appropriations, including the FDIC, the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which have fewer congressional limits on their funding than the CFPB does.” – NCLC, 3/30/23
- “Because no federal bank regulator is funded through annual appropriations, the court of appeals’ reasoning would apply to every other federal bank regulator, including the Federal Reserve Board. […] If upheld, the court of appeals’ hasty and mistaken conclusion would expose credit markets to acute and systemic distress. The court’s logic would further require defunding all federal banking regulators, not just the CFPB. The Appropriations Clause does not compel this result, and the financial system cannot withstand it.” – Adam Levitin, Patricia McCoy, Gregory Lipper, and Rebecca LeGrand; 5/15/23
That Eastman is spending what could be his final days as a lawyer advancing fringe legal theories is hardly surprising. Since Trump left office, Eastman has also filed amicus briefs on behalf of Claremont’s litigation division supporting extreme right-wing positions in:
- Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (2022) – Eastman co-authored a CCJ amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to overturn its landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights ruling.
- Sackett v. EPA (2023) – Eastman urged SCOTUS to not only strike down the EPA’s Obama-era Clean Water Act rules (which he deemed a “naked power grab”), but also scrap the Court’s “troubled Chevron deference doctrine,” which specifies regulatory agencies’ statutory rulemaking authority.
- 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis (2023) – Eastman endorsed a Christian website developer’s totally fabricated claim that creating a marriage announcement website for a gay couple violated her First Amendment rights. In his brief, Eastman said of LGBT anti-discrimination protections: “there is no governmental interest important enough to compel individuals ‘to mouth support for views they find objectionable.’”
- Moore v. Harper (2023) – Eastman, an early proponent of the fringe independent state legislature theory, filed a CCJ amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to give (GOP-controlled) state legislatures sweeping control over federal election laws. Had the Court sided with Eastman’s position, his coup memo recommendations would likely have been carried out swiftly by GOP lawmakers in key swing states ahead of the 2024 election.
While Eastman is no doubt a true believer in many of these right-wing causes, he’s probably getting an additional push to gut the regulatory state from Claremont donors who would personally benefit from the CFPB’s demise. Former Trump Education Secretary Betsy Devos (who has huge investments in predatory student loan servicers and for-profit colleges) and her husband Dick (former CEO of pyramid scheme titan Amway) have given over $640,000 to Claremont. Deregulation evangelist Charles Koch, whose philanthropic empire has spent millions trying to kill the CFPB and roll back Dodd-Frank, is also a Claremont donor. Dark money groups Donors Trust and Donors Capital Fund – which have received large sums from the Koch family – have given nearly $200,000 to Claremont.
Now, Eastman has become one of the chief public faces behind the attack on the CFPB – whether the parts of the business lobby which didn’t fund him like it or not. Eastman has, to many, been far too direct in his opposition to populist majorities doing things like supporting Joe Biden over Donald Trump.or electing a Congress that wants to rein in financial predation. Savvier corporate lawyers know that embracing Eastman is anathema to their cause, even as Eastman is merely embodying their world view with less restraint. (for more context, read this Substack from former AFL-CIO political director Michael Podhorzer)
The news media should reward Eastman for his shamelessness by highlighting his amicus brief in all future coverage of the CFSA case. Trump’s co-conspirator has offered his complete and total support for this latest right-wing power-grab, and the public deserves to know it. From now on, the CFSA case should be known as the Coup Plotter-Endorsed Lawsuit To Protect Payday Lenders.
It is only fitting that the elite, arrogant lawbreakers who brought forth this anti-democratic attack on the CFPB in the first place have found a kindred spirit in John Eastman.
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Golf Courses / Mini Golf
Nine-hole golf courses don’t get much more beautiful and challenging than the Thermopolis Golf Course! This public course, nestled in the shadow of Thermopolis’ famous Roundtop Mountain, offers spectacular views of Thermopolis and its surrounding region – including views of Hot Springs State Park, the Wind River Canyon and three mountain ranges including the Big Horns, Pryor Mountains and the Absarokas.
The golf course features a putting green, a driving range, a well-stocked pro shop, cart rentals, a restaurant, a pub and a resident golf pro who will be happy to give lessons or just offer you a few tips for a low-scoring round.
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This is a first for the sci phi show. Some friends and I produced a radio play of Mike Resnicks short story, The Pale Thin God. Enjoy, more are coming, though I need a name for this segment and i’m open to suggestions.
The Pale Thin God (7 minutes 59 seconds)
A version of the story done without the voice effects can be found here
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For Rusty Koi, the required bait is a Fake Fly Bait. To craft this bait, they need to buy the formula from Mondstadt Fishing Association for 3 Medaka fish. Once gamers buy the formula, they can craft the bait at any Crafting Bench in Genshin Impact.
What bait catches what fish in Genshin?
In Genshin Impact, Fruit Paste Bait attracts all types of Medakas, Dawncatchers, and Crystalfish. Currently, Medakas are the most useful of these fish when it comes to shopping at the Fishing Associations. Players need to collect the standard Medakas to buy bait recipes.
How do I get more bait?
Where can I buy fishing stuff in Genshin?
Important information on fishing bait
If players need some Medaka, they can always head back to the Cider Lake fishing spot seen in the Exploding Population quest. Of course, there are also alternative Medaka fishing spots. Either way, players only need nine Medaka to have every fishing bait formula in Genshin Impact. | <urn:uuid:db7e1830-617b-4937-bfa7-eb410b2992b7> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://theseasideinstitute.org/where-can-i-buy-bait-for-koi-genshin/ | 2024-02-28T05:55:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.921158 | 222 |
As many of you are aware over the last year or so we have been working with Eastside Community Church. We have shared series, worshiped, and done many other activities together. Through this time we have developed a great relationship with the leaders of Eastside and have felt that the Holy Spirit has been leading us to come together. Through months of prayer and consideration Ron and myself took this to our respective elders. This was prayed over and after much prayer and consideration from the elders of both churches they agreed that this would be a great move for our churches. We then took this to the leadership teams of both churches independently and presented it to the leaders of the church. Again after prayer and consideration we at Second Story took a vote and overwhelmingly it was agreed that God has moved us in the direction of restarting
with Eastside. So I am writing to you to inform you that we will be restarting as a new church with Eastside Community Church. This is very exciting news and I am thrilled as we look to the future and coming together to serve God's community. We will still be meeting (for the time being) at the Cornerstone building. Certain elements/criteria need to be met and certain preparations need to be made before coming together on Sunday mornings. This is a time of celebration for our communities and also a time to roll up our sleeves and get to work for the Kingdom. I have worked out a plan of action for the restart and we are currently working with the leadership of both churches to map out what that looks like for our churches. There are three action items that you can commit to, or take part in, starting right now:
1. Pray for the restart!
2. Commit to being a part this new community!
3. Help with a new name (that's right, we need a new name so I will ask that you suggest names to Kyle at [email protected]. He will be leading the team to create a new name and he wants your help, thoughts, and considerations.)
Finally, I understand that you might have questions regarding this restart. Please feel free to contact me at 309-453-4999 so I can answer any of the questions that you might have. I look forward to hearing from you and I also am excited about the journey we are about to take together. God bless you and thank you in advance for your support. - Brock Winkler, Pastor | <urn:uuid:bc85fb37-64e5-4c11-b348-dd1c80f5df04> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://thesecondstory.typepad.com/the_second_story/2010/10/the-second-story-and-eastside-merge-for-restart.html | 2024-02-28T05:57:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.977269 | 491 |
Collection: The Spirit of Garstang - Gin Balloon Glass Gift Pack
A branded Spirit of Garstang gin balloon glass with two of our favourite miniatures included. Comes in a beautiful tactile gift box, making it the perfect gift for anyone.
This unique gin gift box would make an ideal gift for a gin lover or fan of the Spirit of Garstang Gin – discover a real ‘taste of Lancashire’ by sampling two of our favourite gins. Just add ice and your garnish of choice to create a G&T straight from Lancashire. | <urn:uuid:acc4a58e-a520-4dd4-b48a-8c44cc7805b4> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://thespiritofgarstanggin.co.uk/collections/the-spirit-of-garstang-gin-balloon-glass-gift-pack | 2024-02-28T07:10:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.821039 | 119 |
In the ever-evolving landscape of online gaming, live online casino dealers serve as the linchpin connecting players to the excitement of the casino floor from the comfort of their homes. As players interact with these professional dealers through high-definition video streams, a question arises: how much do these dealers earn? Delving into this aspect of the industry sheds light on the economics behind the scenes and the livelihoods of those who facilitate the gaming experience.
Live online casino dealers, often referred to as croupiers, play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth flow of gameplay and maintaining the authenticity of the casino environment. Their responsibilities include dealing cards, spinning live online roulette wheels, managing bets, and engaging with players in real time through chat functions. To excel in this role, dealers must possess exceptional interpersonal skills, a keen understanding of the games they oversee, and the ability to remain composed under pressure.
In terms of earnings, the compensation structure for live online casino dealers can vary depending on several factors, including the platform they work for, their level of experience, and the region in which they operate. Generally, dealers receive a base salary supplemented by tips from players. The base salary typically falls within a range determined by the employing casino, with more experienced dealers commanding higher wages.
While base salaries for live online casino dealers may not always rival those of their counterparts in land-based casinos, tips can significantly boost their earnings. Players have the option to tip dealers as a gesture of appreciation for their service or as a reflection of their success during gameplay. Tips can vary widely, ranging from a few dollars to substantial amounts, depending on the generosity of the players and the stakes involved in the games.
Moreover, some online gaming platforms offer additional incentives or bonuses to their dealers based on performance metrics such as customer satisfaction ratings, efficiency in dealing, and the volume of gameplay generated. These incentives can further enhance the earning potential of live online casino dealers and incentivize them to deliver exceptional service.
It’s important to note that the earnings of live online casino dealers are also influenced by external factors such as the demand for online gaming, seasonal fluctuations, and shifts in player behavior. During peak hours or periods of high player activity, dealers may have the opportunity to oversee multiple tables simultaneously, thereby increasing their potential earnings. Conversely, slower periods may result in fewer opportunities for dealers to generate income.
Additionally, the flexibility of working as a live online casino dealer can be appealing to individuals seeking alternative employment arrangements. Many dealers have the option to set their own schedules and work remotely from anywhere with a stable internet connection, providing them with autonomy and work-life balance.
The earnings of live online casino dealers are determined by a combination of base salaries, tips from players, performance incentives, and external factors. While the compensation may vary, dealers have the opportunity to earn a respectable income while facilitating the enjoyment of players in the virtual casino environment. As online gaming continues to grow in popularity, the role of live online casino dealers remains integral to the industry, offering a rewarding career path for those with a passion for gaming and customer service. | <urn:uuid:93d71c6e-367e-4693-b8e2-c905b3e1c6b7> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://thespottedcatmagazine.com/2024/02/12/how-much-money-do-live-online-casino-dealers-actually-make/ | 2024-02-28T04:56:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.950193 | 628 |
I took a break from not writing “Small Town Super Nobody” to write something that should’ve gone up yesterday. Here it is:
I dedicate this poem to Spooks, who’s probably dead. If she isn’t, she still neither knows nor cares that I dedicated something to her. In related news, I’ve updated my bio photo on the About page for seasonal reasons. Happy Halloween! | <urn:uuid:67f2fda4-3bd9-46d0-9ba9-df6ea9a39993> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://thestoryfolder.com/poetry/the-cat-is-never-late-only-on-a-different-schedule/ | 2024-02-28T05:57:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.932738 | 90 |
No, seriously, she really does have legit problems. I’m being glib, but this story really is meant for an older audience, for reasons that will become clear as you go along. Story can be found here:
This particular idea has been in my head for years. I can, in fact, trace it back nearly ten years, when I went to Disneyland with my sister and my mother. We ended up in one of their discovery centers, perusing through a bunch of technology. There was one room full of mirrors that were not, in fact, mirrors at all, but computer monitors with a camera in the frame. I remember this one with a particularly terrible lag and I laughed to myself about why you would ever own a computer screen as a mirror when an actual mirror works so much better. But then the thought struck me: what if, instead of lagging ten seconds behind, the computer screen/mirror was lagging ten seconds ahead?
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The tornado ripped through several Arabi neighborhoods March 22, killing one man, destroying 40 homes and severely damaging more than 100 others in neighborhoods submerged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
They were inside their home when a tornado tore it apart during the night of Dec. 10, but Sterling and Karen Wallace of Dawson Springs keep repeating that “God took care of us.”
Not once has Christie Scarbrough, the business manager at St. Joseph Parish in Mayfield, heard the words “is this ever going to end” from the parish volunteers helping with tornado relief efforts.
Puerto Rico’s top prelate issued a challenge for the island territory to clean up its political system, warning that right now, corruption “haunts and drowns” its society.
As Lebanon’s Catholic leaders appealed for help for their country, international and U.S. organizations appealed for donations for Beirut, capital of a country already suffering from a severe economic downturn.
Destruction is a new and difficult sight for Church of the Assumption parishioner Mark Cassman to see. Just two days prior to the Tennessee tornadoes, the church had welcomed parishioners for Sunday Mass. Now a sign on the door warns them to stay away. | <urn:uuid:742e6638-2fcf-4f28-b49a-5dcd25e2e8e7> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://thetablet.org/tag/disaster-relief/ | 2024-02-28T06:01:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.964119 | 259 |
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Get the whole family in the holiday spirit with this comfy matching Christmas pajama set. The jumpsuit comes with a festive Christmas tree hoodie and is made of cozy cotton to keep you warm. Perfect for the whole family!
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The approximate delivery time of this product is 2-7 business days.
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Princess carriage custom body suit, Baby girl carriage outfit, princess bubble romper, pink and gold romper outfit
Princess carriage bubble romper for birthday, cake smash or any fun event. The outfit comes with the custom bubble romper and hairbow as seen in the pictures. The romper is made with 100% combed cotton and custom embroidery for the design, headband can be on a soft stretch elastic or hair clip. Very comfortable fit for your baby. Outfit has the option of a regular onsie as well and you can choose which style you would like. Picture of the onsie is in the photos. | <urn:uuid:00892176-6b3f-491f-895b-1acc2ee1747e> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://thetutuprincesss.com/products/princess-carriage-custom-body-suit-baby-girl-carriage-outfit-princess-bubble-romper-pink-and-gold-romper-outfit | 2024-02-28T06:16:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.926974 | 130 |
Two years ago, I attended my first ever lecture at university. Everything about university was foreign and nerve-wracking to me. My school uniform era had finally come to an end. I was out of the small secondary school classroom — not in a grand lecture hall, but back in my room, connecting to my new classmates over Zoom.
It was my first time meeting my professor. He introduced himself to the class: “Hello everyone! My name’s Jeff. Please don’t call me Professor, call me Jeff.”
That was new. In fact, it was so foreign to me that it took me almost half of the semester to finally be able to comfortably call him Jeff. I questioned the reasons for my discomfort. Was I too prudish?
Being born and raised in Hong Kong, I have been bilingual my entire life. Cantonese Chinese is my mother tongue and the language I speak most of the time back home. I have also been learning English for as long as I can remember. Interestingly, Cantonese spoken by Hongkongers usually follows the grammatical structure of Cantonese Chinese with English words and phrases mixed in — a pretty representative example of how unique and hybridized Hong Kong culture is. In a nutshell, Hong Kong culture has a base of traditional Cantonese culture mixed with British and Western cultures.
As in traditional Cantonese culture, respect for seniority is prominent in Hong Kong. When we address people in Cantonese, it is important to address people with honorifics to show respect to elders. My parents taught me to never address elders by their first names because it is impolite and offensive.
In secondary school, not only was I told to address the staff by their title and last name, but I also learned that there were consequences for breaking this rule. Back in third grade, a fellow classmate of mine called a teacher by her name in a playful manner and was scolded by her in front of the whole class. As a result, I felt a sense of wrongness in addressing Jeff by his name that was deeply rooted in me. It felt impolite and wrong for me to address Jeff without his title. I was not too prudish — I was just not used to it.
Clearly, this mindset is not limited to when I am speaking Cantonese. When I address an elder in English, in addition to their preferred name, I try to find the best honorific according to their age and seniority. It doesn’t hurt to be a little more formal and polite, right?
However, from my experience in the English-speaking world, I find that people prefer that others drop all honorifics and call them simply by their preferred names. My American-born, English-speaking cousins call their siblings and cousins simply by their names. When I visited them last summer for the first time in seven years, one of my cousins whispered to my aunt,
“How do I call her?”
“Sum Yue (biu2 ze2). You’ve always called her this.”
“That’s so long. It’s weird.”
‘Biu2 ze2’ — i.e. 表姐 — is an honorific for an older female cousin on the maternal side. It might sound distant and awkward for my cousin, who is seven years younger than me, to call me by my name with an honorific. It might seem too formal and give off a sense of hierarchy to non-native Cantonese speakers. For me, I like being called ‘biu2 ze2’ a lot — not because it fluffs my ego or marks me as a superior, but because it makes me feel closer to my cousins. It is the honorific that emphasizes our relationship as cousins, highlighting the sense of family, especially with relatives I have not seen in years.
Conversely, as the youngest cousin on my mom’s side, most of my cousins are older than me by at least fifteen years and I only see them during festive family gatherings. Calling them ‘biu2 ze2’ or ‘biu2 go1’ — i.e. 表哥, an elder male cousin on the maternal side — reminds me that they are family rather than some strangers with whom I am having dinner. I find that honorifics are especially helpful in making me feel more in touch with distant relatives from my extended family.
English speakers usually only use the words ‘aunt’ or ‘uncle’ for their relatives. However, I address all middle-aged people by ‘auntie’ — 姨姨 (ji1 ji1) in Cantonese — or ‘uncle’ — 叔叔 (suk1 suk1) in Cantonese. Not only does it draw me closer to strangers, but it also shows respect for elders. Because, for Cantonese speakers, the terms ‘auntie’ and ‘uncle’ are not limited to relatives, I like to joke with my non-Cantonese speaking friends that everyone in Hong Kong is my auntie or uncle.
Apart from honorifics, when it comes to preferred names for friends, I noticed that Cantonese speakers of our generation prefer to use their full names, while English speakers prefer their first names or nicknames. My Cantonese-speaking friends and I call each other by our full Chinese names. Even if I called a Cantonese-speaking friend by their English name, it would be by both their first and last name. Their full names in English usually have three syllables, echoing the three-syllabic characteristic of most Chinese names. Using their full names may sound formal and a little aggressive — sometimes it is — but it shows how comfortable we are with each other.
On the other hand, when I introduce myself to strangers, I usually go by my English name. It sounds more casual in an English-speaking environment, but personally, it feels more formal in a Cantonese-speaking environment. I have not heard any of my close friends back home call me Emily in so long that I don’t even recall the last time any of them did that. It would feel so foreign to hear my English name come out of their mouths. There is a sense of distance when Cantonese speakers call me by my English name — maybe it is the language, or maybe I am just used to people calling me by my Chinese name.
I am, of course, comfortable with both Cantonese and English ways of addressing people. I flip the switch depending on where I am and to whom I am talking. Still, I like to embrace my hybridized mindset of addressing people. It is a way for me to keep in touch with the hybridized culture I grew up in and my mother tongue — Cantonese — while being away from my home. | <urn:uuid:0a9b3ffa-7305-4199-a133-5375a03385ef> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://thevarsity.ca/2022/10/16/in-translation-what-should-i-call-you/ | 2024-02-28T06:11:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.974879 | 1,454 |
Daniel Yao Domelevo, Ghana’s Former Auditor-General, has expressed worry over the increasing number of corrupt cases and practices in the country.
Mr Domelevo revealed that although he cannot outrightly pinpoint the exact number of corrupt cases in the country, he described the situation as disturbing. He explained that there is the need to start fighting corruption correctly, and by so doing the country will make progress in addressing the situation.
“There are several corrupt cases. Even starting from this year up till now, you’ve heard of scandals over scandals over scandals. There are a lot of them. I don’t want to be specific to say that this is the particular one which is disturbing me. But let me say that all corrupt practices are disturbing. They all take resources out of the mouth of the people; they all create bad environments. You see how we’re suffering from flooding? Because somebody has the money and he has gone to build in the waterway and nobody can touch him because he’s untouchable.”
Daniel Yao Domelevo
Assessing the level of corruption in the Akufo-Addo administration, Mr Domelevo indicated that it will be a difficult thing for him to do. He noted that he is yet to conduct a comprehensive review of the current regime, therefore he cannot conclusively comment on the issue of corruption in the current government.
“It’s very difficult for me to give a mark or to say they’re doing well or they are not doing too well because I have not done a complete review. But there are one too many corrupt cases that are going on unattended to, which I think the government can do better than it has done so far.”
Daniel Yao Domelevo
To address the issue of corruption, the former Auditor-General stated that the executive arm of government must lead by example when it comes to declaration of assets by public officials. He emphasized that the Audit Service must also be well-equipped and resourced to be able to track the assets of public officials before they assume office.
His comments followed the emergence of a document purported to be the Will of the late former Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Sir John. In a publication by the Fourth Estate’s Manasseh Azure, he disclosed a list of properties, owned by the late Forestry Commission Boss. The list, which went viral on social media, raised concerns about how public officials amass wealth when they get into public service.
Lands Minister urged to focus on investigating living gov’t officials
Elsewhere, a political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has called on the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, to focus on investigating government officials who are alive, in his fight against the unlawful acquisition of lands.
Contained in a Facebook post made on May 25, 2022, Professor Gyampo revealed that despite being impressed with the efforts of the Lands Minister, he must move away from probing cases of dead public officials.
“You are being cautiously hailed as an action man, and of course this is to be expected from a very young dynamo man with all the zeal. I have spoken to quite a number of well-meaning people in society on the Sir John land acquisitions and many seem unsure of what is really going on. Some are however happy with your swift intervention… Take note that it is easy to deal with dead men because they don’t and actually can’t talk. Probe deeper to see your colleague living souls who may have acquired lands they aren’t supposed to acquire.”
Professor Ransford Gyampo
Prof Gyampo indicated that the sector minister’s “exuberance must be well targeted”. He advised that once Mr Jinapor is able to tackle the problem with the same energy and zeal, “you will have the full support and respect of the many discerning Ghanaians who are at the moment, cautiously optimistic about the sincerity of your swift interventions”. | <urn:uuid:95360423-a10e-43c1-93eb-7be8a85c02a7> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://thevaultznews.com/news/general-news/all-corrupt-practices-are-disturbing-domelevo/ | 2024-02-28T05:41:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.968923 | 845 |
Mycoplasma is a bacterial infection of cows and calves. There are several strains that can cause disease but Mycoplasma bovis is the most common. We have seen more Mycoplasma in the district over the last couple of years, and it is a disease that everyone should be aware of.
We see Mycoplasma disease present in several ways:
- Mastitis in cows, often recurrent and/or multiple quarters
- Joint infections in calves (and sometimes cows), often the swelling spreads up the leg
- Respiratory disease in calves and cows
- Ear infections (show up as tilted heads)
Less commonly, affected cows may abort or have swollen lymph nodes around the jaw (see photo below).
An example “worst case” scenario is the following that occurred in New Zealand in 2017:
- 200/380 dry cows with 4 quarter mastitis
- 35 cases of arthritis in lactating cows, front fetlock
- 100 cases of mastitis in lactating cows, 1+ quarters
- 100+ calves born with congenital Mycoplasma infection/meningitis
How does Mycoplasma spread?
Mycoplasma spreads through the respiratory secretions of clinically affected and carrier animals and also via contaminated milk and colostrum. It can enter the blood stream and travel from one body site to another. For example:
- A calf ingests contaminated colostrum from its dam, develops pneumonia, and sheds the bacteria in its respiratory secretions infecting other calves in the calf shed.
- A cow with subclinical mastitis enters the milking herd. Contaminated milk on the liners or milkers’ hands may infect other cows at milking time or, if the cow becomes clinical, unhygienic practices at treatment may spread it to the other animals in the sick/waste milk herd, including fresh cows. Note: if this waste milk is fed to calves, then Mycoplasma will spread to them too.
Not all animals infected with Mycoplasma will have clinical signs of disease, but they can still be shedding the bacteria. For example, some farms have presented with calf disease but not with a milk quality problem.
Why is it so nasty?
Mycoplasma’s structure means that it is resistant to most antibiotics. It can also camouflage itself from white blood cells and produce enzymes that damage these immune cells. Mycoplasma bacteria can cement themselves together in large numbers into a biofilm. This then provides protection from heat, drying out, white blood cells and antibiotics.
Mycoplasma infections will usually be unresponsive to antibiotic treatment and infected animals will need to be culled, directly to the abattoir or knackery – not through the yards.
What can you do to protect your farm from Mycoplasma?
Know that it exists! If you or your staff have any questions about how the disease spreads or the clinical signs that might be seen, please ask us.
Ideally keep a closed herd, and don’t ever use waste milk from another farm to feed your calves.
Monitor for Mycoplasma, especially if you regularly buy in stock. It is also worth investigating further if you feel your animals have mastitis, joint infections and/or respiratory disease that isn’t responding to antibiotics.
Mycoplasma is hard to culture in an ordinary lab – it will often present as lots of no growths from mastitis milk samples. Instead we can test for Mycoplasma in two ways:
- Looking for the DNA of Mycoplasma in the bulk tank or waste milk using a PCR test. You may have heard this described as a “Major 4” or “Complete 16”. The PCR test identifies the presence of Mycoplasma whether alive or dead. It is good to see that more farmers are asking about this test prior to purchasing cattle but it important that the PCR will only detect Mycoplasma if it is present in the sample. Infected animals that shed the bacteria intermittently may be missed, as will any cow not included in the sample/s.
- Growing the bacteria from infected milk or joint fluid in a specialised laboratory. Farmers can collect and freeze milk samples from clinical cases prior to treatment. A vet visit will be needed to take samples from joints and other tissues; these are then sent away for culture.
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The Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre, located in the town’s historic Old Courthouse, is a dynamic organisation that has offered a range of activities, including pre-accredited and general courses as well as community development programs, information and training to satisfy the needs of our very diverse community.
A number of courses are ongoing, and others start in October.
For information about the following courses and how to enrol, email [email protected] or call 03 5348 3569
Intro to Auslan (Beginners)
Auslan for Beginners is an introduction course to Auslan. Students will learn about Australian Sign Language of Australian Deaf Community. They will lean the basic signs and communication strategies for simple conversations. Each week will focus on finger-spelling, handshapes and practising Auslan communications. It is fun, enjoyable and anyone can join in. Certificate issued on completion.
Djembe Drumming classes
This is going to be an exciting course, combining music with physical movement.
Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
This nationally accredited training covers the skills and knowledge required to apply good hygiene practices for people wishing to work in the hospitality industry.
Responsible Service of Alcohol
This is an official Victorian Liquor Licensing Commission program designed to give participants skills and knowledge necessary to ensure a safe environment in licensed premises.
Provide First Aid or Provide CPR Only
This course covers the initial care of a sick or injured person. First aid training can save lives in the critical time before emergency services or medical help arrives. The course complies with workplace health and safety regulations. Your First Aid Certificate will be valid for 3 years, however you are required to undertake CPR annually to ensure currency.
This favourite course will cover both conversation and grammar.
One-on-one support designed to help you learn to navigate your way around a computer based on what you need it for. Learn at your own pace, explore the internet, learn how to use social media, confidently access services online, use emails, set up devices and applications, shop online or just feel confident with your technology. No experience necessary. Suitable for beginners.
Safe Seats, Safe Kids: Child Restraint Fitting and Safety Checks
70% of childcare restraints are incorrectly fitted, posing a serious safety risk to children travelling in them. Have a professional fitter install or check you child’s restraint.
DNC invites local parents and carers to book in for a free child care restraint fitting or safety check.
When? Monday 10 October 2022 at DNC, 13 Camp St. Daylesford.
Bookings are essential. Parents and carers (including grandparents) can book in a free childcare restraint fitting or safety check by going to https://safeseatssafekids.com.au/ to make a booking.
DNC Joke of the Week
Old Vic, the farmer, has a watermelon patch and when he checks on their welfare, he discovers that some of the local children have been helping themselves on a regular basis. Old Vic thinks hard of different ways to discourage this very unsatisfactory situation. Eventually he decides to put up a sign that says: ‘Warning! One of these watermelons contains poison.’
Old Vic smiles smugly as he watches the youngsters run off the next evening without stealing any of his melons. However, the next day when Old Vic returns to the watermelon patch, he discovers, to his horror, that even though none of the watermelons have been taken, another sign has been erected that reads: ‘Now there are two!’ | <urn:uuid:46d49d62-5ef1-464a-9e88-abbf124d0d5c> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://thewombatpost.com.au/2022/09/16/notes-from-the-daylesford-neighbourhood-centre-3/ | 2024-02-28T05:30:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.94343 | 748 |
Few jobs are as stressful as law enforcement. Law enforcement officers are put in stressful situations every day. This stress can have a negative impact on their lives if they’re not careful about how they handle it. One of the best ways to handle stress is by exercising and staying in shape.
These six exercise can get LEOs moving, and help them stay in shape to reduce stress
This exercise helps give law enforcement officers core stability and improves overall upper-body strength.
Begin in a plank position with your hands flat on the ground. Lift one hand off the ground and drop to that elbow, then drop the other hand to its elbow as well. Push yourself back up to your hands, one at a time. Repeat this exercise for as many times as feels challenging for you.
Loaded walks help you strengthen your core, your shoulders, and improves your stability.
This exercise is fairly simple. You can complete it with kettlebells, plates, sandbags, or really anything that’s heavy--even grocery bags! Just load up the weight and walk a distance that feels like it causes strain on your shoulders without causing pain. Walk slow and with good posture, and you’ll see results in no time.
Use walking lunges to improve your leg strength, stability and stamina.
This exercise is simple. Just step into a lunge and hold it for a second before bringing your rear leg up to a standing position. Continue to walk forward in this manner. You should feel the burn in your hamstrings and glutes. Start with no weight, then progress up to dumbells and kettlebells when you feel comfortable.
Strong shoulders are important for law enforcement officers. The landmine press helps you build that shoulder strength by isolating those muscles through pushing mechanics.
Simply put a plate on one side of the barbell and tuck the other end into a corner (some squat racks have attachments specifically for this). Push the barbell up with one hand and press it toward the sky. Make sure you work both sides.
This push-up variation is great for building upper-body strength in your chest and arms, while also improving core strength dramatically.
Get into push-up position and do a regular push-up. The only difference is that you’re going to bring your knee up to your elbow when you’re at the bottom of the push-up. Return your leg to its regular position on the way back up. Repeat with your other leg. Continue to alternate sides until you feel the strain on your muscles.
The clean and press is an olympic style advanced lift that gives your entire body a workout and improves fast-twitch muscle fibers and explosive strength.
The clean and press starts in a deadlift position with a barbell and your preferred weight. Both of your hands should be in overhand grip. Drop your hips low and use your entire body to pull the barbell up to shoulder height in one smooth motion. When the barbell reaches its apex, drop your hips again and get your full weight under it, catching the barbell across your shoulders and fingertips. This is an advanced exercise, so it’s important to watch tutorials and practice with light barbells to start!
Staying in shape is important for law enforcement officers. It helps you de-stress, and also keeps you sharp while on duty. These six exercises help you stay in shape while building strength in key areas.
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Do you shy away from early morning mirrors? Do you hate your morning, crumpled face topped off with a bird's nest that bears no resemblance to your daytime glossy bob?
A simple, proven solution is at hand - stop sleeping on cotton or synthetic pillowcases and start sleeping on natural silk.
Natural silk pillowcases have proven benefits compared to their plain Jane cotton sisters. Not only do they feel sublime next to your skin - and delightfully decadent - but their very silky, smooth texture brings a whole load of goodies to your night time slumber.
When you move in your sleep, cotton fabric actually catches hold of your hair, so it twists around as you do. Result? A morning bed head full of tangles, far removed from thefashionistas' idea of a cool bed head style: think Worzel Gummidge rather than Brigitte Bardot.
Silk on the other hand, allows you hair to simply glide over its surface as you sleep, so you'll wake with no tangles and no scary reflection looking back at you from the early morning mirror.
Silk pillowcases are especially good for these hair types: curly with a tendency to tangle; dry with a tendency to frizz; hair extensions; delicate, baby-fine hair.
It's common to wake with a face embellished with sleep creases that certainly weren't there the night before. When you're young, they disappear quickly; but as you age, the danger is that these night time creases will become permanent wrinkles.
Cotton pillowcases drag at delicate facial skin, overstretch it and cause these unsightly sleep creases; silk on the other hand, allows the skin to gently slide over it without stretching, pulling or distorting the facial surface.
Cotton is a highly absorbent fabric, and will gently suck the moisture from your facial skin cells as you sleep. This explains why your expensive night cream doesn't seem to be doing what it promised; its hydration effects are being hindered by the action of the cotton.
Similarly cotton will draw out the moisture from your luscious locks, making them dry and even more likely to twist and tangle.
A silk pillowcase is the ideal answer. It won't dehydrate your face or your hair, and both will feel better hydrated when you wake.
Anyone who finds themselves constantly turning the pillow in search of the cold side, will be delighted when they switch to pure silk: a pure silk pillow always feels refreshingly cool against your skin.
Other synthetic fabrics can get sweaty when you warm up in bed, but pure silk always keeps its cool.
It almost goes without saying that silk is just....mmmm... silky to the touch. After a long day, nothing feels as luxurious or as pleasurable as laying your weary head down on a silk pillow and letting the sensations lull you into a quality sleep.
Dust mites get everywhere, but this astonishing factsheet from Achoo Allergy confirms something we'd probably rather not know: the weight of the average pillow increases by 10% in a year due to a build up of dust mites. And that's seriously bad news for allergy sufferers.
However silk is naturally resistant to dust mites, and people who frequently wake up with congestion and watery eyes may find great relief by sleeping on a silk pillowcase.
It's a myth that silk is delicate and always needs to be washed by hand. Choose a high quality silk pillow case (such as a 22 momme weight ie. 100 yards of the fabric weighs 22 pounds) which is robust and durable, and can be machine washed regularly without worry.
Just ensure you use the delicates wash and use a non-biological detergent. No one wants to add hand washing to their already hectic schedule!
Silk pillowcases are more expensive than cotton pillowcases, but you won't need to save for months to buy one! And considering all of the positive benefits that pure silk offers your skin and hair, you'll probably save money long term as you won't be buying expensive anti-sleep-crease creams or hair detangler products. | <urn:uuid:a9820372-2ed0-44e9-a9c8-f134c93ae738> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://thisissilk.com/en-je/pages/why-silk-works | 2024-02-28T06:27:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.945182 | 850 |
Hard working employees need an employer they can trust when a work-related accident occurs. Employers who take care of their people are often rewarded with employee loyalty. As an independent insurance agent, Thompson Insurance Services provides an excellent range of worker’s compensation programs that are affordable and effective. Thompson can help manage a part of your business that’ll take care of your employee when everyone needs it most.
Worker’s compensation can be purchased as a separate package from other insurance types. There is also the potential for savings when this coverage is combined with other business insurance coverage options. Thompson Insurance can guide you through a process that will give your business the best value in worker protection and employee care.
Worker’s Compensation coverage often includes:
- Legal fees (If the employee decides to sue.)
- Lost wages
- Medical care
- Medical management
- Return to work
- Pharmacy discounts
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One of a Kind 3D Designed Charm Necklace. Turquoise Link Chain with Fun Charms.
16” with a 3” Extender
Store credit or exchange only and items should be mailed back to Three Daughters Ranch within 14 days of the original purchase date. Items should be in original condition with tags still attached to be exchanged. Shipping charges are non refundable. You are responsible for paying shipping on returned items that are being mailed back for credit or exchange. Sale items are final sale. Once store credit is issued you have 30 days to use it or it will expire.
Q: What are Route & Route+? Route Route offers a few options to improve the experience of shopping with Three Daughters Ranch. Your order history and additional free shipment tracking are two great additions that you will surely enjoy with Route!
Route+ Route+ Shipping Insurance is alow cost, optionaladd-on for your Three Daughters Ranch orders, with 100% coverage for customers who want that extra level of assurance and protection from lost, damaged or stolen packages.At only 98¢ for orders under $100, or 2% of the total for orders over $100, the cost is minimal for that peace-of-mind.
When you purchase Route+ at checkout, you can easilyfile claimsfor lost, stolen or damaged packages in the unfortunate case that they arise.You can deselect Route+ at checkout if you do not wish to add package protection. Route will either reorder your product for you or will refund the actual cost you paid for your item(s), excluding taxes and shipping.
If you elect tonotpurchase Route+insurance, you will still have all the benefits ofRouteand access to insurance from the United States Postal Service (USPS) or United Parcel Service (UPS) in the event the package is lost or damaged in shipment. Three Daughters Ranch does not insure packages for loss, theft or damage during the shipping process. Claims must be filed by you directly with USPS or UPS.
IF YOU CHOOSE TO NOT PURCHASE ROUTE+ PACKAGE PROTECTION, YOU WILL NEED TO DE-SELECT THIS TOGGLE AT CHECKOUT.
Download theRoute App(FREE) The Route App allows you to visually track all of your online orders in one place. No need to dig through your email for tracking numbers, dynamic maps and real-time shipping updates keep you in the loop throughout every part of your delivery.
Download here (Note: to get every function in the App, you will need to have a gmail account. Route is expanding to include other email accounts in the near future.)
Q: How do I file a claim? You can one-click claim for shipping insurance through the email that Route sends you after you check out, or you can File here
Q: Doesn’t Three Daughters Ranch already cover lost or stolen packages through their customer service? We always try our best to serve our customers as quickly as possible, and while we will be able to assist you in most situations, working with our shipping companies can oftentimes result in filing a claims that may or may not be resolved. By purchasing shipping insurance with Route, completing a claim is only a click away, and allows your claim to be processed within 24 hours. Your replacement item will get to you in no time at all.
Q: What if my package gets lost, and Route replaces it by ordering another new product for me, and then that package gets lost. Does Route cover that too? It does! When Route re-orders items for you, they are still covered by Route - so even the second order is insured.
Q: When do I file a claim? Lost Item An item is considered lost if it is never reported as Delivered. This can also include if your order has been stuck in any shipping state OTHER than "Delivered" You may file a claim if enough time has been allowed for delivery to take place and it's well past the expected delivery date, or if your order is stuck in a shipping state other than "Delivered"
Claims are considered "lost" after 7 days without a tracking status update (20 for international) and must be filed no later than 30 days from the last update.
Damaged Order If your item arrives damaged, unusable, or otherwise in an unacceptable condition, we invite you to file a claim right away. Please remember to include pictures of the item(s) and packaging. Claims for damaged item(s) can be filed right away. Damaged claims must be filed within 15 days from the date it was marked delivered.
Stolen Package Route considers packages marked "delivered" (and not received) as stolen. We ask that you wait 5 days from the day the package was marked delivered; it is common for packages to be scanned as delivered and not show up for a few days. Stolen claims must be filed within 15 days from the date it was marked delivered. Please know that orders that are stolen with a purchase price greater than $100 will REQUIRE a police report.
Q: Where is my order? DownloadRoute’s mobile appfor iOS from the App Store to visually track your package and receive real-time notifications on its estimated delivery.
Q: What if my order never arrives or is stolen? To protect your order against loss or theft, purchase Route+ package protection at checkout. When you choose Route+, you can easilyfile claimsfor lost, stolen or damaged packages in the unfortunate case that they arise. When you file a claim, it will be reviewed for approval for a reorder or refund within 24 hours.
Q: What if my order is damaged? To protect your order against damage that occurred during shipping, add Route+ package protection at checkout. When you add Route+ at checkout, you can easilyfile claimsfor lost, stolen or damaged packages in the unfortunate case that they arise. When you file a claim, it will be reviewed for approval for a reorder or refund within 24 hours.
If your order has defects or you suspect it was damaged during manufacturing, please reach out to us at [email protected] and we will be happy to work with you to remedy the situation.
Q: What do I get when I insure my order with Route+? Route+ is premium package protection for your online orders. When you add Route+ at checkout, you can easily file claims for lost, stolen or damaged packages in the unfortunate case that they arise. When you file a claim, it will be reviewed for approval for a reorder or refund within 24 hours.
Q: How do I file a claim for my lost, stolen or damaged order? If you insured your order with Route+ at checkout, you will receive a confirmation email from Route with a link to file a claim. You can also file a claim here:https://claims.route.com/.
Note: Make sure to have the Order ID we sent you or the Route Order ID ready to use with the claim form.
Q: Does Route+ cover stolen items? Yes! When you insure your orders with Route+, stolen items are eligible for reorders or refunds.
Q: Is Route a licensed insurance company? Yes. Route is a licensed insurance company with the biggest name in shipping insurance as its partner, Lloyds of London. | <urn:uuid:aa9882f5-a9dd-49c6-aff1-872213f86926> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://threedaughtersranch.net/products/3d-disco-ball-charm-necklace | 2024-02-28T05:33:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.943988 | 1,507 |
October 23-25, 2024 In Greenville, SC
November 6, 2024 Virtual
Welcome to Thriveal’s Community Accounting Financial Benchmark Report (C.A.F.B.R. for short) form. We’ll use this form to gather regular financial data on Thriveal member firms and develop an annual report on the consolidated details of how Thriveal firms are performing in their financial operations. We’ll consolidate a rolling 5 years worth of financial data and benchmarks for the community to obtain a high level view of patterns and growth for the Thriveal community of firms. There is no cost to participate and only active and paying Thriveal members will receive this proprietary financial benchmarks report. We’ll report summarized P&L data for the community, broken down by size of firm, team size, and provide specific labor metrics as well. All Thriveal members will receive a personal copy of the report with their own firm benchmarked up against the community report for their own firm’s analysis. We hope this analysis provides you with the financial data your firm needs to make decisions about your pricing and growth! Data keyed into this form is encrypted by the SSL certificate installed on the Thriveal.com website. | <urn:uuid:d4b6306c-0015-4e3c-b556-1ebbca1963f7> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://thriveal.com/c-a-f-b-r-financial-report/ | 2024-02-28T05:33:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.942604 | 257 |
Here is a complex subject made quite simple with the help of puppies, children, and flannel boards. Understanding the subjective nature of value sounds like a complex economic topic, but even a child can explain it when you use a flannel board (who doesn’t love flannel boards?).
Jason is the Founder of Thriveal and the Chief Innovative Officer of his CPA firm, Blumer & Associates. He is the co-host of the Thrivecast and The Businessology Show and speaks and writes frequently for CPAs and creatives, his firm’s chosen niche. Jason loves to watch documentaries on just about anything. He lives in Greenville, SC with his wife and their three children. Stay connected with Jason by signing up at JasonBlumer.com. | <urn:uuid:fd16e454-1771-48c3-baf6-30e2b4729d1c> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://thriveal.com/resources/article/the-value-of-puppies/ | 2024-02-28T06:13:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.973935 | 160 |
Be On The Lookout For Cyber Crime
Cyber crime is becoming one of the fastest growing threats to many companies and firms around the world; not forgetting the clients and customers as well. As such large amounts of money are involved within property transactions criminals see these as an easy target for, what can be, huge gains. It is an unfortunate fact of life that there will always be someone trying to take advantage and steal or defraud someone else.
Despite the worrying reports there are ways that you can help protect yourself.
One common form of fraud results from when a fraudster hacks into and reads your emails. The fraudster then impersonates a genuine contact (such as a Bank or Solicitor) and persuades you to do something which you may not normally do (for instance ask you to give your bank details to them or ask you to send money to a different account from the one you were initially asked to send it to). These criminals are aware of the time lines within property transactions and their main objective is to try and intercept the money at the point where it is being transferred between parties. You should therefore always be vigilant throughout as the fraudster can gain access to your emails at any point in the transaction, ready to seize their opportunity when it presents itself.
The best advice we can give is simply:-
- Never give your bank details to someone over the telephone – if someone asks you to give your bank details over the telephone, hang up and wait a few minutes (or use a different telephone) and telephone the organisation’s land line number (their number will be on their website or on any letter you may have received from them);
- At first glance a fraudulent email can look exactly the same as an email you have already received from the genuine firm dealing with your matter with official looking headers and footers and with large blocks of terms and conditions you would expect to see. Nevertheless, there are some signs to look at for. Always read your emails carefully and check the sender’s details as well. Often a fraudster will misspell words or use bad grammar in their email. In some cases they may use ‘urgent language’ in the headings such as ‘important account details update’, stating that their or your account details have been compromised;
- If there is any doubt about the email, do not act on it. Telephone the person who you believed sent it to you to verify whether or not it was from that person
Please note that this is just a general guide on what to look out for and on how to stay safe during the transaction as fraudsters have many techniques in gaining the information they require. The best approach is to implement common sense and caution throughout the entire transaction and if you do suspect anything untoward do not be afraid to question why you are being asked to supply certain information. Incidents of fraud are thankfully few and far between. However you should still be vigilant to protect yourself from being one of the few.
If you require assistance in respect of a property transaction please do contact us at the office most convenient for you. Details can be found on the contact page of the website. | <urn:uuid:e5044b5e-150e-45ec-ae46-b4c72d90025e> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://thursfields.co.uk/be-on-the-lookout-for-cyber-crime/ | 2024-02-28T07:05:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.964376 | 642 |
Benefits VCR at a glance
- Wide measuring range due to combination sensor Piezo / Pirani
- Suitable for demanding applications with aggressive media due to platinum rhodium filament
- High accuracy and resolution in rough and fine vacuum
Laser beam welding in vacuum
In a lot of sensor housings lids or metal membranes are welded in, to ensure a leak tightness or to protect the measuring technique of environmental influences. Also, in other applications connection elements for high pressures applications need to be welded on housings, to enable the functionality of the sensors.
Inner pressures of sensors over 400 bar are not rare and partially a tightness of 1e-9 mbar l/s has to be ensured. Therefore, the welding seams need to be of highest quality. The functionality of the sensor must not be affected, especially the size accuracy of the required sensor contour is of high meaning. The welding of various materials requires different pressures levels. In order to achieve reproduceable results of highest quality, the pressures levels need to be controlled precisely. For this reason, the used vacuum transducers need to fulfil highest requirements to accuracy and reliability.
The vacuum transducer VCR53E is used for absolute pressure measurement in gaseous media in the range of 1.0e-4 1200 mbar. The transducer type VCR with platinum-rhodium filament is due to its robustness suitable for the usage in a lot of applications. The VSR is equipped with a metal sealed combination sensor of the type piezo/Pirani and temperature compensated, thus it is especially suitable for laser beam welding.
The relatively smooth surface of the platinum-rhodium filament reduces coatings of welding fume emissions of other contamination and ensures proven an especially long lifetime of the filament. The metal sealed measuring cell with robust spiral coil and stainless stell flange make the transducer especially durable. The process security of the laser beam welding in vacuum is optimized and the maintenance charges are reduced at the same time.
LaVa-X GmbH is specialized on the laser and electron beam welding of metalic materials and successfully works with Thyracont vacuum measurement instruments for years. | <urn:uuid:221f8383-e05a-4f39-93cd-9f73c1e6186f> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://thyracont-vacuum.com/en/applications/laser-beam-welding-in-vacuum/ | 2024-02-28T05:35:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.915118 | 450 |
COLDWATER— Emmy award-winning actor, director, singer/song-writer Jeff Daniels returns to Tibbits Sunday, September 20, this time in an online format customized for the opera house.
Last seen at Tibbits in 2017 with his son Ben Daniels’ band, Michigan-native Jeff Daniels will live-stream a concert full of original songs, personal stories from his stage and movie career that only he can tell – and plenty of smiles. The hour-long performance, “Jeff Daniels: Online and Unplugged”, tailored to Tibbits’ audience will also feature a 15 to 30-minute Q&A session following the show. Audience questions will be reviewed with some of them passed along to Jeff for reply.
With his five prior appearances at Tibbits, Jeff Daniels revealed his mastery of guitar, song-writing, and story-telling. His own songs, some poignant, some funny, tell stories of his life and loves. Most were written on location during his extensive film career, offering a glimpse of the celebrities with whom he’s worked and a behind-the-scenes view of his career. Since his last appearance in Coldwater he won a second Emmy for “Godless” plus a nomination for “The Looming Tower,” as well as Tony nominations for “God of Carnage,” “Blackbird,” and “To Kill a Mockingbird” on Broadway.
Between his film and theatre work, Daniels intersperses concert appearances and has performed at clubs, theatres, opera houses and performance centers across the country. With his son’s band, the Ben Daniels Band, he has toured both coasts. He has shared the stage with Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt, Joe Ely, Cheryl Wheeler, Guy Clark, Christine Lavin, Keb Mo’ and Bruce Hornsby. He performed at David Bromberg’s 70th Birthday Bash at NYC’s Town Hall. In 2012, the Martin Guitar Company began selling the OM Jeff Daniels Custom Artist Edition Guitar. He also narrated their award winning documentary, “The Ballad of The Dreadnought.”
Daniels said, “In 1976, I moved to New York City to become an actor. What I didn’t plan on was being so influenced by so many Off Broadway playwrights. In particular, Lanford Wilson, who would later go on to win a Pulitzer Prize for his play TALLEY’S FOLLY. Lanford taught me so much about the writing process, imagery, the love/hate relationship one has with such a solitary pursuit and the endless rewriting as you search for a better way to say it. In Hollywood, the joke is if you ask any actor what he really wants to do, he’ll say, ‘Direct.’ Not me. I wanted to write. So I did. With a guitar in my hands.”
“Jeff Daniels: Online and Unplugged” opens Tibbits Entertainment Series at 7pm Sunday, September 20. All tickets for this live online event are $15 and available at Tibbits.org. Ticket buyers will receive a unique, non-shareable link prior to the concert to view from the comfort of their home. | <urn:uuid:a990dfec-a603-4976-b024-72eaeab2c68a> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://tibbits.org/tag/online/ | 2024-02-28T05:23:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.976109 | 685 |
Detectable Warning Pavers
Detectable warning pavers are a requirement in any place where a pedestrian crossing blends with the vehicular road, without a railing or a curb. Under the ADA or Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, such detectable warnings need to mark particular common intersections of vehicle traffic and pedestrian, as well as certain other hazardous environments. The number of installations is increasing in locations where they can improve protection even beyond the necessity of the law.
Sadly, a lot of various sets of laws have been issued about the alignment, spacing, and size of the detectable warning pavers. To boot, there is even some misunderstanding about what is really necessitated.
There is a wide range of products for detectable warning pavers available. Among such products include flexible mats and rigid tiles, both of which can satisfy ADA’s requirements and can execute their warning utilities effectively. The major dissimilarities between them are repair and installation. In areas with complicated shapes, such as non-right angles and radii, a considerable difficulty in utility for wheelchair users may also result.
Whether surface applied or embedded, rigid tiles are rectangular and square units in a limited selection of dimensions. If the setup includes odd angles, radii, or areas which are not precise multiples of the available dimensions, then the installer needs to cut the pavers. Usually, a diamond-tipped blade on a mini grinder or a saw is used. This may sometimes pierce through individual detectable warning pavers, leaving partial pavers stuck up.
Radii are rather challenging with rigid tiles since the tile slides are straight. In addition, surface-applied tiles need to present a bevelled edge in order to avoid tripping hazards. Tiles cannot be simply cut off in order to match a radius without cutting off the bevel with it. This issue between the straight edge tile and the curved pathway is typically resolved by cutting the tiles into a sequence of long and narrow trapezoids which fit together roughly around the radius.
Detectable warning paver mats or tiles can become ruined. As for paver tiles, the whole tile needs to be replaced. Meanwhile, flexible mats may be replaced in little portions, even in dome by dome. It can also be recoated to look good as new, as well.
Detectable warning pavers are now necessitated in public areas by the United States law ever since year 2001. Current products have had advantages from the early years of the design development, and dependable materials are now available for most situations.
Manufactured in accordance with the requirements set forth in the American Disabilities Act (ADA), Tile Tech Detectable Warning Paver is fabricated with a non-slip texture produced by shot blasting technique. Projects will benefit from its high 8,000psi strength and ability to withstand snow removal and freeze thaw conditions. Typical installations include railway platforms, handicap ramps and curb and grade changes.
Detectable Warning Pavers are stocked in the four standard colors shown above. Custom colors & sizes are available on special request when quantities permit. Detectable Warning Paver can be sand set, mortar set or thinset.
Dome spacing and geometry strictly compliant with all applicable ADA codes. Architectural finish integrates well with adjacent site works.
Superior Color Stability
Pigment is uniformly distributed throughout the thickness of our products. Long term color stability without the need for secondary coatings.
Superior Wear Resistance
Wear resistance properties far superior to that achieved with composite based materials of any type.
Freeze/ Thaw Resistance
Due to its high 8,000psi density, resulting in less than 1% loss of dry weight in 50 cycles, these Detectable Warning Pavers can withstand extreme weather conditions and are even installed in Alaska!
Standard Sizes: |
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George Santos became the sixth member of Congress to be expelled from the House of Representatives on Friday. Now voters in his district will finally have an opportunity to replace the alleged fraudster.
His removal leaves the seat vacant, temporarily tightening the already-slim Republican majority in the House and giving Democrats two opportunities to flip the battleground Third District in 2024.
The first opportunity will be a special election to fill the seat through January 2025. New York Governor Kathy Hochul must announce the date of the special election within ten days, and the election must take place 70 to 80 days after that. Instead of holding typical primaries, county party leaders will choose the candidates for the special election. The winner of that race will finish Santos’ term.
Voters in the Long Island-based district will vote again on who should represent them in the House in the regular election next November. The already-crowded race gives party bosses on both sides of the aisle numerous options to choose as their pick for the special election.
Both races are likely to be among the most closely watched in the country next year.
Nassau County Democratic Chair Jay Jacobs previously told ABC News that several candidates are in consideration for the special election, including Santos’ predecessor, Tom Suozzi, who is considered the party’s frontrunner in the regular election. Jacobs also mentioned former state Senator Anna Kaplan, who is also already running in the regular primary, and Robert Zimmerman, who lost the general election to Santos last year in a district that backed Biden in 2020. Jacobs has stressed that the party needs a “moderate” candidate to win back the seat.
On the Republican side, more than a dozen candidates are in consideration for the special election. Among the Republicans already running for the seat are Kellen Curry, a veteran who has earned the endorsements of some members of Congress and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars. Retired NYPD detective Michael Sapraicone boasts similarly impressive fundraising and is considered a likely pick for the special election, while Nassau County legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip may also be under consideration.
The House Majority PAC, which is aligned with House Democratic leadership, will be among he outside groups likely to invest in the race to fill the seat. “House Majority PAC plans to play a significant role in the NY-03 special election, and we will do whatever it takes to flip this district blue," says Mike Smith, the super PAC's president.
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Baseball has always been obsessed with numbers. Accolades are earned by accumulating home runs and strikeouts and runs batted in. Major League Baseball’s 2023 success can be summed up in three digits: 2:39. As in 2 hours, 39 minutes, the average time of a game this season, compared to 3 hours, six minutes a season ago.
In recent years baseball, whose overall annual revenue approached $11 billion in 2022, has faced a slew of criticism for taking too long. So this year, MLB instituted a pitch clock—15 seconds to hurl with the bases empty, 20 seconds with a runner on—to quicken the pace. The rule, so far, has worked: MLB commissioner Rob Manfred expects attendance to rise up to 500,000 from pre-pandemic levels.
TIME spoke with Manfred at MLB’s New York City offices in late May to discuss rules changes, the potential for more innovation, and other issues relating to the state of the game. Plus, Manfred—who took over as commissioner in 2015—reveals a few regrets of his tenure.
(This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.)
What benefits are accruing to Major League Baseball, so far, based on shorter games?
The combination of the new rules—the pitch clock, as well as the shift and the stolen bases— have given our fans a game that’s more like the ideal game, from their perspective. It’s not just about the time. It’s also about the action, the pace of the game. We’ve literally had an overwhelming response to the changes. Everything from improved attendance, to better ratings, to emails from parents saying, ‘I can take my kid to a baseball game on a weeknight even during school,’ which is crucial to the future of our sport.
These rules changes have been bandied about for a number of years. What are some of the highest hurdles you’ve had to overcome to get them instituted?
The biggest impediment was tradition. Tradition is so important in our game. And there was a phrase that was running around: “How can you put a clock in a game without a clock?” I think one of the epiphany moments, one of the young people here in the office who was working on it said, “You know, it’s still a game that doesn’t end based on a clock. It is just an interim measure of what’s going on during the game.” A game is still nine innings no matter what. So I think that realization and getting past a phrase that’s more facile than accurate was actually important.
You had experimented with the new rules in spring training, and it was pretty clear that the planets would still align and the sky wouldn’t fall. Baseball was still baseball. But were you nervous at all that, once the game started counting on Opening Day, that this thing was going to not blow up somehow?
Oh, yeah, you have to be nervous. The game is uncontrollable on the field. We would never want something that embarrassed the game as a result of a change. I was nervous about it, even though I felt like we had done everything possible to give ourselves the assurance that we had the rules right, and that we knew how they were going to turn out.
One concern that’s come up is injuries, especially among pitchers who’ve had to change their habits and rhythms due to the pitch clock. “Pitchers are getting hurt out there right now,” Boston Red Sox reliever Kenley Jansen said on a podcast. “You’re playing with somebody’s career.”
Have you seen any increase in pitcher injuries due to the pitch clock?
There are a number of things that affect pitcher injuries. As a matter of fact, during a period of time when pitchers were pitching more and more slowly, pitcher injuries went up throughout that entire period. Our medical people do not believe that the pitch clock is a causal factor. It’s very hard to isolate a single factor. But we’re not seeing anything in the data that leads us to believe that the pitch clock is related to increased injuries.
We take that issue really seriously. At the end of the day, you have to balance what is maybe a risk for a few players against what’s best for the game and what’s best for our fans.
An emphasis on analytics in the sport over the years has resulted in an increase in home runs, strikeouts, and walks, which has made baseball more predictable. At a lunch earlier this year, you said you agreed with an owner who called analytics “an arms race to nowhere.” You said that analytics had “done damage” to baseball. Why do you think that?
It’s not that I’m against analytics. As a matter of fact, it’s a huge part of my decision making process. With respect to analytics, it’s the same as any management tool. It depends on what your goal is. We allowed individual baseball operations people to use analytics, and they were directed at one goal and one goal only: how can I win one more game? And there’s nothing wrong with that. That’s competition. The problem is, that goal may not be the optimal goal for the industry as a whole. And I think that allowing the use of analytics with that singular focus was damaging to the game.
It’s interesting that, despite this damage, baseball’s revenues have consistently gone up over the past decade. The missing piece there is that we were charging more to fewer people coming to the ballpark. It’s kind of Management 101: that’s not a trend that you can keep exploiting for an indefinite period of time. We needed to make sure we’re putting more people in the ballpark, drawing bigger audiences, drawing younger audiences. And that was the motivation for change.
Will we be seeing “robot umpires”–the automated strike zone–in the majors any time soon?
Baseball has been experimenting with this in the minors for several years now. Number one, we went down the path of the automated strike zone for the simple reason that we thought if we got it right all the time, if we could get the technology to that point, that would be a benefit to the game. It’s always better to be right than wrong. The technology is actually amazingly accurate.
Number two, I think it’s important to understand that the technology works in a way that the human element does not go out of the game. I think some people, because of the phrase “robo umpires,” think there’s not going to be a home plate umpire. Well, that’s not true. He has an earpiece, he gets the call, and he makes the call, just like he does today. So there’s no change for the fans.
We continue to hope that we’ll use it at the big league level. Just like with the rule changes we implemented this year, there are issues we’re still working through at the minor league level. There are actually two forms of the system that we’re testing, one a challenge system and one where every pitch is called. And we have some work to do before we’re ready to make a decision as to how you deploy it.
What’s an issue you’re dealing with there?
The single biggest issue is actually the single biggest advantage. The system is so accurate, it calls quite literally what the rulebook strike zone is. The human beings that work behind the plate, don’t call that perfect rectangle. They call more of an oval. The difference between those two, pitches low and inside [and] away, are very difficult pitches to hit. So you would either face the prospect of less offense because pitchers would learn to hit those spots. Or you’d have to undertake a rewriting of the rulebook to define the strike zone differently, which you can imagine would be a difficult undertaking.
It might be easier to rewrite the Constitution.
Yeah, it would be hard to do.
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Good luck with that. Diamond Sports Group, which owns Bally Sports–the group of regional sports networks with rights to 14 MLB teams—had filed for bankruptcy. The financial future of AT&T SportsNet, which owns the rights to Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, and Houston Astros games, also appears uncertain. You’ve created a local media department that’s ready to take back local media rights if need be and produce games for fans. MLB has already taken over the production and distribution of San Diego Padres games. Do you anticipate having that happen more often?
Well, I think that it’s clear that next year, we’ll have at least two teams where we’ll be supporting their local media efforts. (Colorado and Pittsburgh.) The principal reason that you have not seen any disruption in local broadcasts is the fact that we’ve made clear to the people who currently control the rights that if they don’t broadcast, we will step in and make sure that our fans are served. From a digital perspective, we do every game already, it’s a question of flipping a switch so that it’s available in-market as opposed to just outside the market. Once the games are produced, finding a linear platform, I won’t say it’s easy, but it is a solvable problem. I probably couldn’t predict with certainty what it’s going to look like a year from now or five years from now. I will say this with certainty: there will be no disruption for our fans. The games will be available.
Baseball now can be seen on multiple linear and digital platforms, which has been the source of confusion and frustration for some fans. A Yankee fan tweeted last month about watching five games on four different services: YES Network, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime, and Peacock. Older fans in particular might not be keen on subscribing to 15 different platforms. They can get grumpy about these kinds of things. It seems like a revenue versus accessibility question, and revenue has priority right now.
Why do you lean that way?
It’s not really a revenue issue. It’s a disruption issue. It’s pretty clear that there is going to be a major shift from the traditional linear cable model into digital or streaming services. It’s fair to say that the principal culprits in the confusion, legitimate confusion that you refer to, are Apple and Peacock. Those are both national deals. We would not have done the Apple and Peacock deals, and conversely, I don’t think they would have done the Apple and Peacock deals unless both parties were looking towards the future to a more coherent delivery system for our fans over the long haul. It’s a question of trying to figure out how we’re going to manage the disruption that’s taking place. What the new model looks like. And that requires some experimentation.
The Oakland A’s recently announced their intent to move to Las Vegas. The team is 19-56, and attendance is bleak. What’s your message to fans right now in that market?
I feel for the fans in that market. Oakland has a proud history. But the fact of the matter is, we have a facility in Oakland that is not a major league facility. It’s not suitable for the A’s to be there. It’s not suitable for the other 29 teams to have to go into that facility. [A’s owner] John Fisher devoted the better part of a decade, and a willingness to put up the largest private financing for a baseball stadium ever, and still couldn’t get a deal done. At some point, you need to find an alternative. I don’t like that idea. I would have preferred in some ways for it to have worked out in Oakland. But at some point, you have to admit that it’s not going to get done and find an alternative that’s better for the game.
Economists have pointed out that public financing of sports facilities doesn’t really pay off. In Nevada, some lawmakers had balked at the price of the A’s relocation to Las Vegas. Why should public financing be involved at all?
I have read obviously peoples’ arguments about public financing. There’s an equal number of scholars on the opposite side of that issue. Whatever the merits of that debate in the context of sports, generally, baseball produces a kind of growth because of the number of games involved. I lived in Washington for 15 years before I came to work for baseball. The thriving area around Nationals Park. Nobody went there when I lived there. I defy people to tell me another form of governmental action or renewal effort that produces that kind of change.
How much responsibility for the Oakland issue do you place on your shoulders?
It doesn’t matter what I put on my shoulders, they put it on my shoulders. Trust me on this. That’s part of the responsibility of the job. You make hard decisions about the future of the game, the future of franchises. And at the end of the day, you know, it is my responsibility.
In May, the Los Angeles Dodgers invited the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to its June 16 Pride Night. Sen. Marco Rubio and Catholic leaders reached out to you with objections. The Dodgers then said the Sisters would not be involved in the program. But after further backlash to that decision, they were re-invited. When you received the letter from Rubio, did you urge Los Angeles to reconsider?
We obviously talk to the clubs all the time. Our view on local promotions is one that we have refined over time. Our 30 markets are very, very different. The people on the ground in those markets are best positioned to decide what’s appropriate for their fan base, and what’s not appropriate for their fan base. The Dodgers are a well run organization. And I trust their judgment as to what’s appropriate for their market. And there’s no right or wrong answer that applies across the 30 clubs.
So I assume you support their decision to invite the Sisters?
Yeah. Because our policy is to allow those decisions to be made locally. And that’s what happened here.
What’s the smartest move that you’ve made since your tenure began?
I’ll give you two answers. I think for the long haul, the best decision we made was investing in youth programming, because I think it serves two really important objectives for the industry. Number one, it grows our young fanbase. If people play they’re way more likely to become fans as adults. And because we’re focusing on underserved communities, communities that are disproportionately Black, it serves our diversity goals as well.
Short-term, it’s hard not to say the rules change. Because they have been really good.
One thing you wish you had done over?
That’s probably a longer list. There are some decisions that I would like to have back. There’s absolutely no question about that. Some of the decisions surrounding the Houston situation, would like to have those back. I mean, if I could take back the rather flip comment I made about the World Series trophy at one time, I’d take that one back. There have been times, particularly in times of pressure, when I look back, taking a little more time might have led to a different outcome.
In the Houston sign-stealing situation, what do you regret?
I’m not sure that I would have approached it with giving players immunity. Once we gave players immunity, it puts you in a box as to what exactly you were going to do in terms of punishment. I might have gone about the investigative process without that grant of immunity and see where it takes us. Starting with, I’m not going to punish anybody, maybe not my best decision ever.
Fair enough. Anything else you’d want to say on the state of the game?
When I think about the game, I always begin with the notion of America’s pastime. That connotes the fact that our game has a special place in our culture. Somebody else may have more revenue or higher ratings. But I think the important thing for us is that we always keep our eye on maintaining the place of baseball in American culture.
Where is baseball’s place in American culture right now?
It’s in the same place it’s always been. I really do believe that. The best evidence of it is some of the things we talked about, in terms of people’s reaction to change. You know, other sports can change. People don’t get too worked up about it. I think the fact that they get worked up about it in our sport is a reflection of how connected they are to the game.
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She was born in 15.12. 1974 in Ankara .She began piano education at Prof. Güherdal Çakırsoy’s class in 1985 at Ankara State Conservatory of Hacettepe University. Completing studies one year early in process of training, she took “ Diplom of B. A” as First Runner of Conservatory” at State Conservatory of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University in 1994. She was awarded” First Prize” by Sedat Güzin Gürel Science and Art Foundation due to her graduation success. She took Diplom of M.A and Diplom of Proficiency in Art, completing programme of M.A in 1996 and programme of Proficiency in Art in 1996 with full points at the Piano department of the same University. She was accepted to virtuosity programme of Franz List Music Academy taking part in the first three of 7 pianists selected among from 28 pianists participating from Europe, America and Asia. She took piano virtuosity training in Prof. Istvan Gulyas, Prof. Atilla Nemethy, Prof. Peter Nagy’s classes at Franz List Music Academy She also took masterclasses from Prof.S.Mikowsky , Prof.Heimowsky, Prof.S.Balazs. She studied with Prof. Kamuran Gündemir after returning country.
Artist, giving a solo resital by selected among from young pianists at the “ 2. International Cemal Reşit Rey Piano Festival”,won “ First Prize” in Bülent Tarcan Piano Competition helded by Hungary Musıc and Performing Arts Foundation in 2000.
She gave many solo recitals and chamber musıc concerts mainly at AKM, İş Sanat, CRR, Austrian Culture Office, Museum of Picture and Sculpture, Enka Rönesans, Italian and Greek Culture Centers in İstanbul, also in big culture centeres in İstanbul,Ankara, İzmir, Antalya,Mersin and Edirne and concert halls of university’s and in Hungary, at Franz Liszt Music Academy.
Regi Academy, Budapest Technıcal Unıversıty, Palace of Helikon, Slovakia Culture Centre , Residence of Turkısh Embassy, Festival activities of Hungary musıc and performing Arts Foundation.
Artist recevied titles of assistant professor in 2002, associated professor in 2005 at Edirne Concervatory of Trakya University and professor both in 2011 at Antalya State Concervatory of Akdeniz University and in 2012 at Turkish Music Concervatory of İstanbul Technıcal University .
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Samuel Dunson, Jr.
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Sweet Nothings in a Goddess’ Ear, 2008
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Dunson received his B.S. in studio art at Tennessee State University and his M.F.A. in painting at Savannah College of Art and Design. He regularly exhibits his paintings regionally as well as nationally. His works have been reported and critiqued in art journals and newspapers alike.
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Thursday, August 05, 2010
MMORPG combat fundamentals
One of the problems when discussing game design theory is that some people have experienced only a limited number of games which happened to do something all in the same way, and now think that this is the *only* possible way to do this. If you for example look at MMORPGs with more than 100k subscribers, it is totally possible that somebody played World of Warcraft, Everquest 2, Lord of the Rings Online, and Warhammer Online, and comes away with the impression that MMORPG combat needs a tank, healer, dps trinity based on static abilities. Thus when I talked yesterday about Mytheon's random abilities selection, somebody reacted with a stunned "how could that even work in groups???". Thus I think it is time to go back to basics and have a look what are the fundamentals of MMORPG combat, and which parts are actually optional, even if you find them in many games.
Throughout the history of human warfare a one-on-one combat was usually decided by who got the first hit in. Weapons are designed to kill or maim, thus it isn't surprising that they tend to do so. One-hit combat is realistic, but makes for lousy movies and games, thus in both Hollywood combat and MMORPG combat a less realistic long combat with multiple hits leading to a final demise is usually preferred.
So lets accept that premise, and talk about combat in which each combatant has a number of "hit points" or "health", and each hit by an enemy reduces that number, until the combatant is dead at 0 health. Now if you look at the calculations going on during such a combat, you'll see a lot of parameters. There is a chance to hit, an amount of damage dealt with some random variation and maybe "critical hits" for extra damage. On the side of the recipient there are chances to negate damage with skills like parry or block, or to diminish damage with armor. And then there are chances on the side of the damage dealer to negate armor. Looks extremely complicated, but if you follow a combat for a while you'll notice that all these chances and calculations tend to even themselves out in the long run. Thus for all practical purposes people can, and do, just look at the amount of damage finally dealt per second. If your opponent has 20k health and you deal 1k damage per second, it will take you 20 seconds to kill the opponent. Then you can do the reverse calculation with your health and your opponents damage per second to find out how much time it takes *him* to kill *you*. If he needs less that 20 seconds, he wins. If he needs more, you win. Easy as pie.
If the combat is not one-on-one, but for example involves a combat of a group of players against one computer-controlled monster, the AI needs to decide which of the players to hit. That is mandatory, that is you can't have a system in which this decision is *not* taken, unless you design it in a way that damage is always evenly distributed among all participants. But how that decision is taken is optional. You can easily design a system in which the decision is completely random, or depends on factors that can't be easily influenced by the players. Thus the often seen system in which one character is a "tank", with abilities to influence to manage "aggro" onto himself is optional. You can have MMORPG group combat systems without tanks. In fact even games which have tanks in PvE combat often make do without aggro management in PvP combat, because players would object to not be able to choose their targets freely.
Less obviously, healing is optional too. That again is easiest to see by simply imagining a PvP combat without healers. By fiddling with the numbers of health points and damage per second that the monsters and the players have, it would be perfectly possible to design a combat system in which no healing takes place during combat, and health regeneration only happens after combat. And even if you design a system with healing, the role of a dedicated "healer" is still optional. There are a number of Asian MMORPGs in which healing is done exclusively by quaffing health potions, and every player is responsible for his own health.
Thus overall, only damage dealing is a mandatory function in MMORPG combat. Not every MMORPG needs to have "tanks" and/or "healers". And there would be obvious advantages to such combat systems without the holy trinity of tank/healer/dps: If every player is responsible for his own aggro and health, there is less of a blame game going on when things go wrong. And getting a group together would be much easier without having to wait for a tank and healer to sign up. Of course the disadvantage would be that there would be less differentiation between classes in such a game. But with damage dealers being far more popular than healers and tanks in every game, and there being a tank and healer "shortage" in spite of groups usually being designed with far more dps than tanks or healers, maybe less differentiation wouldn't be all that bad. | <urn:uuid:48be1424-72c7-4e28-9a47-1e28413d2234> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://tobolds.blogspot.com/2010/08/mmorpg-combat-fundamentals.html?showComment=1281017490689 | 2024-02-28T06:12:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.972312 | 1,061 |
Wednesday, August 02, 2023
My personal hype level for the release of Baldur's Gate 3 is low. I have played through Act I several times, and even if it will be updated, I am not exactly looking forward to playing through it again. But it appears that I am alone in that feeling. From what I can make out through the gaming media I consume, the global hype level for Baldur's Gate 3 is enormous.
I am following a bunch of different Twitch streamers. I all found them because at some point in time they were streaming a game I was interested in. And those were mostly tactical and strategy games, like Jagged Alliance 3, Age of Wonders 4, Wartales or Against the Storm. And it seems as if all of them are going to be streaming Baldur's Gate 3 from Friday on. This is especially weird in the Jagged Alliance 3 streaming community, where Friday is treated like the end of the world: "We haven't finished JA3 yet, but let's see how far we get before Friday". I see a lot of streamers on different games putting a countdown to Friday in the description of their current stream. YouTube is also recommending me lots of BG3 videos already.
Note that many streamers are making BG3 plans for Friday, while the release date is Thursday for most of the world. What we don't know is how early we will actually be able to play the game. There is no pre-load, and having the early access version installed isn't going to reduce the amount of data to download. Which means that a very large number of people are going to try to download a very large game from Steam at the same time. It is completely possible that Steam will have problems delivering all that data as fast as we might wish. Steam doesn't crash that often, but I consider it possible that it will show serious performance problems on Thursday. It will be an interesting test for my new 1 Gbit/s internet access, because for once it certainly won't be my internet speed that determines how fast I can download something. BG3 has a download size of "approximately 122 GB", so theoretically I could download it in 20 minutes. I wouldn't be surprised if it takes several hours instead. Only a select group of content creators, who got a special pre-release version of the game this week, will be able to stream that on Thursday. Regular European streamers would be foolish to schedule a BG3 stream for Thursday evening, with the release only being at 5 pm for them. US streamers might try, as the release is in the morning for them, but there is still a risk. Who wants to watch a stream about a guy downloading a game?
The good news is that once you managed to download the game, there is some hope that it will play smoothly from then on. BG3 isn't a live service game, so at least the single-player version should not suffer from so many people all trying to play at once, being stuck on some login screen. Maybe I'm wrong here and there is some hidden connection to Larian servers that will crash, but I haven't seen any sign of that in the early access. The long early access period also means that there is very little risk of a Cyberpunk 2077 -like launch disaster of the "game is very buggy or unplayable" kind.
Where I am unsure about is how good BG3 actually is for streaming content. My experience from the early access is that while BG3 does have some replay value, on the second run one sees a lot of scenes that one has seen before. I don't know if I want to watch somebody playing through Act I. Also the D&D combat system is complex, which is good for me to play, but maybe not ideal for watching. YouTube is better suited for this than Twitch, because Twitch essentially only offers playthroughs, while YouTube can concentrate on "how to" videos for such complex games. | <urn:uuid:43ddb6cf-7b4f-4ecc-92ad-c9c0a93ab932> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://tobolds.blogspot.com/2023/08/bg3-hype.html?showComment=1691036641844 | 2024-02-28T07:21:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.977747 | 812 |
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Transformative Learning In Enterprises
According to the World Economic Forum’s The Future of Jobs Report 2023, technology-driven business disruption is expected to cause a 23% structural labor market churn by 2028, and 60% of workers are expected to need training to meet the changing labor market needs by 2027. Clearly, in the coming few years, Learning and Development (L&D) maturity will determine an organization’s success as rapid technology adoption transforms the skill and knowledge requirements of organizations. Cookie-cutter learning approaches and stagnant training modules fail to match the dynamism of modern-day business operations. L&D needs to transition from being traditional training to becoming a strategic business function.
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These LMSs are also equipped with discussion forums to enable collaborative learning. Increased control and social learning options inculcate a culture of self-driven, continued learning. Peer learning, supplemented with group discussions, instills purpose and a sense of community among employees, enhancing the work culture. An LMS also helps foster ownership and a growth mindset among team members. They also help develop shared expertise among employees to build a rich talent pool for the long term.
Measuring Success: Analytics And Beyond
According to Ken Phillips, scrap learning (learning that participants do not apply on the job) is the No. 1 problem facing L&D professionals today. If you can leverage learning analytics effectively and reduce scrap learning, then you can demonstrate the L&D department’s value to the business. More importantly, you will prove the Return On Investment (ROI) for your learning programs and inform future organizational learning decisions.
Phillips’ insights shed light on a critical challenge faced by L&D professionals, emphasizing the significance of learning analytics in addressing this issue. By utilizing advanced analytics provided by AI-powered LMSs, organizations can pinpoint areas of “scrap learning” and tailor their training programs to enhance practical application on the job. This not only showcases the effectiveness of the L&D department but also demonstrates a tangible ROI for the learning programs implemented.
The most valuable aspect of incorporating an AI-powered LMS is that it helps assess learning efficiency and content quality to measure the impact of learning initiatives . L&D professionals do not have to employ additional techniques to identify areas of improvement for employees and intervene with adequate reinforcement courses.
Moreover, these LMSs are equipped with feedback loops. Creating a two-way communication channel where leadership can communicate their skill and talent requirements helps set clear goals for the team. Employees can share their learning experiences, alignment of training programs to their job roles and growth aspirations. In addition, accessible, equitable learning opportunities can be ensured for all.
Inbuilt analytical capabilities to assess learning and skill translation simplify tracking learning progress. Additionally, this helps determine the ROI extracted by augmenting training initiatives with the advanced LMS.
LMS: Supporting The L&D Backbone
According to a recent study by The Aldeco Group, lack of career progression opportunities is among the top three reasons for deteriorating employee mental health . What’s worse is that among 34,200 workers across 25 countries, 23% claimed to have never had a conversation about career progression with their employers.
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When an artist concentrates so strongly on elements of reality, they become hyper-real. This is the method used by a filmmakers such as David Lynch. In Blue Velvet, he turns an ordinary American town into a scene of Gothic menace, focusing on the amplified crunching of insects in suburban lawns or a severed ear lying in the grass. Hearmans paintings can be very Lynch-like in the way she depicts unassuming locations such as a park, a pond, a street or the side of a road, and then introduces a disturbing element.. Her work is distinguished by a very sure and confident touch, even in the smallest details: a patch of light on a cheek or nose, or a glint in an animals eye. In the manner of the greatest painters of the past, Hearman sees light as the key to all forms of painterly expression.
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1. Eastern Shore Pharmacy, 2. Walgreens, 3. Gilchrist Pharmacy, 4. Ritch's Pharmacy, 5. Harbin Discount Pharmacy, 6. CVS Pharmacy, 7. The Pill Box Pharmacy. Are you looking for a pharmacy near you that has a knowledgeable and welcoming staff? Do you need a pharmacy that can fill your medications quickly and at a reasonable cost? This article will help you to find out that. Let's explore which pharmacies are the best in Alabama.
- Eastern Shore Pharmacy
- Gilchrist Pharmacy
- Ritch’s Pharmacy
- Harbin Discount Pharmacy
- CVS Pharmacy
- The Pill Box Pharmacy
Eastern Shore Pharmacy
Eastern Shore Pharmacy is a locally owned and operated community pharmacy dedicated to assisting Eastern Shore families. Their pharmacist, Steve Gifford, RPh, the proprietor, has been working in the pharmacy business for over 27 years. As the son of a family practice physician, he grew up in the little town of Eupora, Mississippi. He dreamed of owning his own pharmacy in a small town after graduating from Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy. Steve and his family relocated to the lovely Eastern Shore in 2012, and after a few years here, they felt it would be the ideal location for an independent pharmacy. He and his family look forward to becoming your friends and serving the wider Fairhope community.
Eastern Shore Pharmacy also provides many quality services as follows:
- Medication Synchronization
- Medication Therapy Management
If you have any questions or issues, do not hesitate to contact them or call them at the number below.
Address: 20489 AL-181, Fairhope, AL 36532, United States
Walgreens is one of the largest pharmacy businesses in the USA. Its specialties include prescriptions, health and wellness items, health information, and photo services. It is situated in Deerfield, Illinois, a Chicago suburb, and was founded in 1901 in Chicago, Illinois. On December 31, 2014, Walgreens and Alliance Boots, both based in Switzerland, merged to become Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., a new holding company. The new company retains its Deerfield headquarters and trades under the ticker WBA on the Nasdaq. The new business acquired Walgreens and turned it into a subsidiary.
Walgreens Pharmacy has a wide selection of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and other products. They have a pleasant staff that attends to its customers and ensures that they receive the best possible service. Furthermore, their company employs a highly qualified team of pharmacists who guarantee that their clients receive the most appropriate treatment for their needs. The pharmacy also has a live customer service representative who is happy to address queries about drug availability and medical equipment reservations. They also provide free pick-up and shipping on orders of $35 or more.
Address: 14731 HIGHWAY 231-431 N, Hazel Green, AL 35750, United States
Gilchrist Pharmacy is a locally owned and operated pharmacy with total expertise of more than 150 years among their pharmacists and staff. They are dedicated to building a long-term relationship with you and offering the highest level of customer service and satisfaction. At Gilchrist Pharmacy, compounding services are available. Compounded medicines are created based on a practitioner’s prescription for a unique medication formula or strength that is not currently accessible on the market.
At Gilchrist Pharmacy, they make every effort to have lots of assistance on hand and are ready to assist you. They always keep your best interests in mind when you come to them. You can count on them to be prompt, professional, and friendly from the time you drop off a prescription until the time you pick up your medication.
Address: 404 Sparkman St NW, Hartselle, AL 35640, United States
Since 1947, Ritch’s Pharmacy has been servicing the Over The Mountain, Homewood, and Vestavia Hills neighborhoods. Their four pharmacists have a combined expertise of over 100 years, and their welcoming staff will treat you like family. Ritch’s Pharmacy is committed to offering services that are tailored to the customers’ specific requirements. They are ready to answer any and all of your inquiries about prescription or over-the-counter drugs.
Ritch’s Pharmacy offers several medication services including prescription refills and transfers; immunizations; private consultation, etc. Moreover, they have programs that many cards and gifts are given away for the customers such as cosmetics, school and office supplies, candles, and so on. Call or visit them today if you haven’t taken advantage of one of their numerous services.
Harbin Discount Pharmacy
Harbin Discount Pharmacy, a Birmingham institution since 1928, is an independent pharmacy. Whether dispensing regular prescription prescriptions or personalized compounded treatments, Harbin Pharmacy is known for giving the finest quality of service. The patients and providers receive the absolute finest, evidence-based healthcare available because they stay on top of the latest in emerging integrative medicine solutions. Their team of seven pharmacists draws on a diverse range of experiences, knowledge, and expertise to assist the patients in achieving their health goals.
People in Birmingham, Alabama, and the surrounding area can trust Harbin Discount Pharmacy to provide excellent service and products. They’ve worked hard for almost 50 years to guarantee that every customer gets the excellent service they deserve. Harbin Discount Pharmacy’s staff will provide you with the hands-on and sympathetic treatment you require, no matter how many medications you have or what your specific needs are. Harbin Discount Pharmacy is always looking for new ways to improve your pharmacy experience, whether it’s through our comprehensive line of compounding services or free delivery. Call or visit one of their handy locations now to learn more about how Harbin Discount Pharmacy can provide you with the wonderful pharmacy experience and service you deserve.
Address: 521 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S, Birmingham, AL 35233, United States
CVS Pharmacy is one of the largest retail pharmacy enterprises in the United States, with approximately 9,600 stores nationwide. CVS stands for “Consumer Value Store.” Founded in 1963 by Stanley and Sidney Goldstein, as well as Ralph Hoagland, with the purpose of assisting retailers in the management of health and beauty products, the company expanded to include pharmacies a few years later.
Address: 113 3rd St SE, Aliceville, AL 35442, United States
The Pill Box Pharmacy
The Pill Box Pharmacy is a family-owned pharmacy dedicated to your and your family’s health. Since 1973, they’ve been serving Morgan County and the neighboring areas as your neighborhood pharmacy. Their mission is to provide unparalleled personal care to both patients and prescribers. The Pill Box Pharmacy is a full-service pharmacy with a drive-thru window for your convenience. The Pill Box Pharmacy delivers high-quality items with individualized service. Additionally, prescriptions are also delivered free of charge to the patients in Decatur.
The Pill Box Pharmacy strives to provide you with the finest prescription experience possible. You can contact them at any moment with any questions or issues; they are always willing to assist. Their friendly team will gladly assist you with any inquiries you may have.
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Emerging market equities can offer substantially higher returns than developed equities due to many reasons. For instance, the economies of developing countries grow much higher and faster than developed countries.While firms in the developed world may struggle to grow their market share in the domestic market companies in the emerging world may continue to expand as the growth potential is huge. Products like consumer goods, healthcare items, household goods, food products, etc. have yet to reach many consumers in the developing world unlike in the developed world where people take these things for granted.
From an investment point of view, many investors own emerging market stocks for their price appreciation potential. This makes sense since they are basically trying t profit from the higher economic growth common in these markets. Not many investors go to emerging markets for safety, higher dividend yield, etc. Compared to the developed markets, emerging market equities are more risky in general and they are also more volatile. Many emerging markets are more volatile because of many factors including low retail and domestic investor participation, political risk, currency risk, state intervention in industries, etc. While political risk is rarely an issue in the developed countries, in emerging markets it is a huge risk.
So one of the questions that emerging market investors may have is this: Should I hold my emerging stocks for the long-term as measured by years and decades? This is a valid question since emerging economies tend to have uneven growth. Periods of strong economic expansions are followed by severe contractions and the cycle repeats. Due to this roller-coaster ride, investors may wonder if it is a good idea to sell emerging stocks at the peak and then buy back at the trough and then sell again at the next peak and perform these actions over and over again. To put it another way: Can market timing work in emerging markets?
Though developing economies experience for boom and busts, research suggests that investors are better off holding emerging stocks for the long-term as opposed to engaging in market timing, Despite the ups-and-downs of emerging markets, higher returns are possible when investors stay put even during market volatility. This makes sense since one invests in these markets to capture the profits from higher economic growth over the years and not in weeks or months. Hence pulling out of emerging stocks during market crashes is not a wise strategy.
From a Morgan Stanley research report on this topic:
“Trying to get the timing right in a volatile asset class like this is nearly impossible,” he says. Instead, investors comfortable with the higher risks of emerging markets versus developed markets, should consider strategies that seek to generate more consistent returns, while staying invested during the asset class’s ups and downs.
“Investors have to stop thinking about EM in terms of piling in when it’s rallying and rushing out again when things go bad,” Sinha argues.
His team’s analysis of MSCI EM index returns since 1988 suggests that a $10,000 investment made back then would now be valued at about $80,000. On the other hand, investors who hopped in and out of the market wouldn’t have seen anywhere near that return for the same time period.
Sinha is not suggesting that EM stocks need to be held for 28 years. Rather, the analysis of the index’s returns over time demonstrates that even missing out on upside a few months every year can defeat the purpose of buying EM stocks for return potential.
Source: Emerging Markets: It;s How, Not When, Morgan Stanley
To check the importance of holding emerging equities for the long-term, I tested the returns of three randomly-selected stocks. Below are the returns of these stocks over different time periods.
1.Banco de Chile (BCH)
YTD Return: 4%
5-Year Return: -21%
10-Year Return: 46%
Long-Term Return: 297%
2.ICICI Bank Ltd (IBN)
YTD Return: 14%
5-Year Return: 29%
10-Year Return: -4%
Long-Term Return: 193%
3. Itau Unibanco Holding SA (ITUB)
YTD Return: 20%
5-Year Return: -14%
10-Year Return: -86%
Long-Term Return: 14%
Until late last year, Chile was hurt deeply by the collapse in copper prices. So the five year return is negative for BCH. But over the 10-year and long-term the returns are positive and decent. Though the stock has seen its share of volatility over the years, it would be unwise to sell and buy back at a lower price. It should be noted that the bank pays solid dividends and those are not included in the above returns. So if the dividends received are included the returns would be much higher. This example proves that holding emerging stocks for the long-term is not a bad idea. Similarly the Indian equity market has experienced bull and bear markets over the past few decades. In the 5-year period IBN yielded a 29% return. But over the year 10-year period the return was a loss of 4%. However since April 2000 the stock has had a return of 193%.
In summary, investors can hold emerging stocks for the long-run provided they are high-quality stocks. Holding an internet dot-com stock from China or a small-cap gold miner in South Africa for the long-term is foolish. Instead just like developed markets, investors need to identify good companies in emerging markets and can hold them for years ignoring short-term volatility that seem to hallmark of these markets.
Note: Returns shown above are price returns only (excluding dividends)
Data Source: Google Finance
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IN A TIGHT AFFAIR, TORONTO PLAYGROUNDS PREVAIL OVER THE CARDINALS AT WESTWAY PARK FOR THEIR SECOND EBA PEEWEE SELECT LOOP VICTORY OF THE SEASON
Game Post composed with file and photo from Jeff Kolyn
Beneath a genteel blanket of sunny and cloudy skies, the Toronto Playgrounds Major Peewee Selects defeated the Royal York Red 9-6 in three innings of Etobicoke Baseball Association (EBA) Select Loop action this evening at Westway Park.
The game was a tight and entertaining contest between two talented and well coached teams. In the end, a gritty TP squad fended off the pesky Cardinals to take home the prize.
Here is a brief recap of the proceedings:
- Feasting upon a Mandarin Buffet serving of four walks and four key hits, TP staked themselves to an early 6-0 lead in the top half of the first.
- Just like in their 9-5 season opening victory last week against the Royal York White, TP utilized its baserunning prowess to put pressure on the Red Cardinals defence by stealing eight bases in the first frame. In a Grand Theft parade, Julia (18), Jakub (11), Dash (27) and William (21) stole two bases each during the inning.
- Not to be outdone, Royal York chowed down on a generous serving of TP defensive faux pas in the bottom of the first as they answered back with five runs to close the gap to 6-5. Meg, Dylan, Eamonn, Declan and Aidan would come home to roost for the Cardinals.
- Nonplussed, TP replied with three in the top portion of the second to increase its lead to 9-5. Julia, Lucas (19) and Zachary (24) would come home to crow.
- The Cardinals rallied back with a run in the bottom half of the second to trim the deficit to 9-6 when Meg came homeward.
- In the top of the third, TP managed to put a pair of runners on base. However, the Royal York defence diffused the threat and kept TP off the scoring ledger.
- With the game on the line, TP closer Dash (27) retired the Cardinals in 1-2-3 fashion with two strikeouts in the bottom of the third to seal the deal on a hard fought victory.
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In a candid revelation, former Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Manchester United footballer Michael Owen has opened up about his son’s battle with a rare and incurable condition, Stargardt disease.
The 17-year-old James Owen was diagnosed with the genetic disorder at the age of eight, leading to a heartbreaking decision to give up on his football dreams.
Stargardt disease causes the accumulation of fatty material on the macula, a critical part of the retina responsible for sharp vision.
Despite being able to play football initially, James experienced a gradual deterioration in his sight, eventually leading to clinical blindness.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, James expressed the difficulty he faced in continuing with the sport he once enjoyed, saying, “It was getting to a point where it was too difficult to know where the ball was. I lost the enjoyment out of it really because I wanted to be the best.”
Michael Owen, who scored 40 goals in 89 England caps and won the Ballon d’Or in 2001, shared his sadness that his son could not follow in his footballing footsteps.
“When someone comes up to you in the pub and says ‘Does your son play?’ you just want to change the subject,” Owen explained, highlighting the emotional challenges they’ve faced over the years.
He recalled James’ early potential, saying, “When he was very young and his eyes were probably slightly better than they are now… he had a right chance here of being a footballer.”
The father and son duo aim to raise awareness about Stargardt disease through a documentary titled “Football is For Everyone,” set to be released on 30 January.
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Ghana is set to make a mark in the culinary world as chef Faila Abdul Razak embarks on a daring journey to break the Guinness World Record for the longest solo cooking marathon.
Scheduled from January 1 to 5, 2024, Faila aims to surpass the current record of 119 hours, 57 minutes, and 16 seconds, held by Ireland’s Alan Fisher.
The ambitious Ghanaian chef, who draws inspiration from putting her nation on the global culinary map, has called upon her fellow Ghanaians for support.
Speaking to Adom News, Faila emphasized the importance of physical, traditional, and social media support as she gears up to surpass the remarkable feat achieved by a Nigerian lady in the Guinness World Records book.
Faila’s manager expressed confidence in her ability to cook for more than 120 hours, highlighting the determination and strength assessed by their health team.
The cooking marathon is slated to commence on Monday, promising not just a culinary spectacle but a potential record-breaking achievement for Ghana.
As the countdown to this culinary odyssey begins, the spotlight shines on Faila Abdul Razak, a trailblazer in Ghana’s culinary landscape, poised to etch her name in the Guinness World Records.
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American actor, Vin Diesel, is facing a legal battle as his former assistant, Asta Jonasson, has taken him to court, alleging s3xual battery dating back to 2010.
According to documents obtained by Variety, Jonasson claimed that the distressing incident occurred during her time working for Diesel on the set of “Fast Five” in Atlanta.
She asserted that Diesel invited her to his suite at the Regis Hotel and forcibly placed her in his bed. When she attempted to leave, Jonasson alleged that Diesel compelled her back into the room, pinned her against the wall, and groped her despite her repeated pleas for him to stop.
The assault reportedly escalated when Diesel allegedly coerced her into touching him intima-tely. Feeling trapped, Jonasson described closing her eyes out of fear of provoking Diesel by rejecting him, attempting to disconnect from the situation, and hoping the assault would cease.
In addition to the allegations of s3xual battery, Jonasson is also suing for unlawful termination, claiming she was fired by Diesel’s company just hours after the incident. The legal filing stated that Jonasson believed her termination was a consequence of resisting Diesel’s advances and that she felt discarded and demeaned.
The filing read in part, “It was clear to her that she was being fired because she was no longer useful — Vin Diesel had used her to fulfil his s3xual desires and she had resisted his s3xual assaults.
“Ms. Jonasson felt like she was a piece of trash to be discarded. Ms. Jonasson felt helpless, her self-esteem was demolished, and she questioned her skills and whether a successful career would require her to trade her body for advancement.”
The lawsuit, filed in California under the state’s S3xual Abuse and Cover-Up Accountability Act enacted in 2022, provides a one-year window for survivors of s3xual assault to file suits, even if the cases have surpassed the statute of limitations. This legislation has been used in New York to bring suits against various celebrities and politicians, including Donald Trump, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Jamie Foxx. | <urn:uuid:7cb44a67-37fc-4971-9b0f-110b76c507d4> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://townflex.com/vin-diesel-accused-of-sexual-battery-in-lawsuit-by-former-assistant/ | 2024-02-28T06:32:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.987289 | 454 |
A video of Gogo Maweni holding a huge python in her Soweto bedroom creeped people out on social media The traditional healer had other snakes on her bed and said in the post that she loves her babies
SA people flooded Maweni’s comments section and some said she was involved in “pure witchcraft”
Gogo Maweni really knows how to get South Africans talking with her bold videos documenting her life as a traditional healer.
On February 3, she posted a short clip on her social media pages showing multiple snakes crawling on her bed while she held a python. She captioned the video
The only reason I’m at my house in Soweto❤️ I missed my babies.”
A lot of people in Gogo Maweni’s comments had chills when they saw the snakes slithering on her bed. Some said the healer should add other dangerous snakes to her collection.
@KeithTopG posted: “My granny was a traditional healer, this one is not a traditional healer. These are dark practices which have nothing to do with ancestors.” @NONTU2KO_N wrote: | <urn:uuid:24f411cd-7fe1-49e0-a34f-8637a6b715b9> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://towngist.com/i-miss-my-babies-gogo-maweni-says-as-she-hold-and-spend-time-with-her-python-around-other-snakes-in-soweto-bedroom-creeps-sa-out-pure-witchcraft/ | 2024-02-28T06:41:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.97485 | 240 |
The Great British Sewing Bee – Celebrity Christmas Special – aired on Thursday 21st December on BBC1, and was watched by over 3 million viewers on the night, as well as many more on catch up/on demand services later during Christmas week and beyond. The programme was a highlight for many over the Christmas season, with Toyah being crowned the winner of the festive special and she even sang a song to close the programme.
• Browse Dreamscape’s The Great British Sewing Bee, Christmas 2023, news archive; watch a short clip of Toyah winning, courtesy of The Independent; see the ratings; and you can watch/rewatch the programme – available until December 2024 – at BBC iPlayer.
NB: Revisit all of Dreamscape’s Christmas 2023 content, including our Christmas Countdown. Right, I have a couple of hours of taking down my tree and decorations to look forward to tonight… Merry January! (Photos © BBC) | <urn:uuid:8bc8344a-bd01-4200-951c-59e2dcc3f0c7> | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | https://toyah.net/ds/category/christmas-2023/ | 2024-02-28T05:38:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474697.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228044414-20240228074414-00301.warc.gz | en | 0.959176 | 197 |
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