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Confession: When I was somewhere north of 20 years old, I was on a beach somewhere in Virginia, attempting to explain to my brother and sister-in-law why it was so weird that the University of Michigan's mascot was the wolverine. It was like having a unicorn for a mascot, I said. Or a jackalope -- that mythical half-rabbit/half-antelope that adorns stupid postcards in the West. They weren't getting it and kept on insisting it really wasn't like that at all. Finally, I had to ask point-blank: Were they saying that wolverines were ... real? It turns out that wolverines are real. I did not know this; I had never encountered a wolverine apart from the pages of comic books. I assumed that Wolverine was his own thing -- some half-man/half-wolf hybrid that somehow missed the werewolf title in a smart rebranding move. So you have to believe me when I tell you that dire wolves are real and not another imaginary creature from George R.R. Martin. But here's a twist: They don't exist. The dire wolf once wandered through North and South America roughly 12,000 to 300,000 years ago during the Late Pleistocene era [source: San Diego Zoo]. Dire wolves looked quite a bit like wolves, although they were nearly a quarter heavier than the modern grey wolf [source: Narducci]. They also had larger heads and shorter, stouter legs than the not-as-big-and-bad wolves we know today. More importantly the dire wolf's reputation was its teeth, which were much bigger. Scientists believe that dire wolves used their enormous chompers to crush the bones of their dinner, as fossilized dire wolf teeth exhibit a pattern of wear that's consistent with bone chewing. Due to its gnawing, it is thought to have hunted and fed in a similar way to the hyena. These guys weren't just satisfied with the flesh: They were ready to bolt down the marrow and bone too [source: Illinois State Museum]. Scientists think that dire wolves fed on the large herbivores that proliferated at the end of the Ice Age. When the late Pleistocene extinction wiped out large numbers of these herbivores, it's possible that the dire wolf no longer had a reliable food source. But we can't say that with much certainty; as with many extinctions, no one is entirely sure what led to the dire wolf's ultimate demise [source: Illinois State Museum]. But cheer up: If you're dying to have your own dire wolf, the American Alsatian Breeder's Association is right there with you. They've been breeding some Alsatians to resemble the dire wolf's broader head, shorter legs and bigger body. Their furry friends aren't quite as big at around 130 pounds. Remember, these pups are in no way genetically related to the real dire wolves. But they're probably a lot friendlier -- and far less likely to crush your skull and eat it [source: Edidin].

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Turik, Poolish, Qar, and Vermikai form the Storm Hammers, a group of elite bugbear shock troopers employed by Xentarich. They are fiercely loyal to the wizard and fight to the death to defend him from harm. The characters might encounter the Storm Hammers on the ground. If they make it inside the Colossus without facing the bugbears, however, they might run into them when the creatures return to their chambers (area 12). Given that the characters probably leave the Storm Hammers behind early, they make perfect reinforcements if an alarm is sounded, or they can make an easy encounter significantly more challenging if the PCs are having an easy time dealing with the other hazards in the Colossus. They might simply enter a room on the characters’ heels on the way to the barracks to rest, or the common room or kitchen to grab a snack. Medium humanoid (goblinoid), lawful evil Armor Class 15 (chain shirt) Hit Points 117 (18d8 + 36) Speed 30 ft Abilities Str 17 (+3), Dex 14 (+2), Con 15 (+2), Int 9 (-1), Wis 11 (+0), Cha 9 (-1) Saving Throws Str +6, Con +5 Skills Stealth +8, Survival +3 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10 Languages Common, Goblin Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Special Equipment. The Storm Hammer is wielding a +1 maul. It also carries two potions of healing and two vials of alchemist’s fire. Berserker. As a bonus action, the Storm Hammer can enter a rage. While raging, the Storm Hammer has advantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws and gains resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage. Additionally, the Storm Hammer gains a +3 bonus to its damage rolls (included in the attack). The rage lasts for 1 minute. The rage ends early if the Storm Hammer is knocked unconscious, or if it turn ends and it hasn’t attacked a hostile creature since its last turn or taken damage since then. It can also end its rage with its bonus action. Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage when the Storm Hammer hits with it (included in the attack). Danger Sense. The Storm Hammer has advantage on Dexterity saving throws against effects that it can see, such as traps and spells. The Storm Hammer loses this benefit if it is blinded, deafened, or incapacitated. Surprise Attack. If the Storm Hammer surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) damage from the attack. Multiattack. The Storm Hammer makes three melee weapon attacks. +1 Maul. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (3d6 + 7) bludgeoning damage. Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120. Hit: 16 (2d6 + 6) piercing damage in melee or 8 (1d6 + 5) piercing damage at range.

The United Kingdom is a state made up of the historic countries of England, Wales and Scotland, as well as Northern Ireland. It is known as the home of both modern parliamentary democracy and the Industrial Revolution. Two world wars and the end of empire diminished its role in the 20th Century, and the 2016 referendum vote to leave the European Union has raised significant questions about the country's global role. Nonetheless, the United Kingdom remains an economic and military power with great political and cultural influence around the world. UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND: FACTS - Capital: London - Area: 242,945 sq km - Population: 67.7 million - Languages: English, also Scots, Ulster Scots, Scottish Gaelic, Irish, Welsh, Cornish - Life expectancy: 79 years (men) 83 years (women) Head of state: King Charles III His Majesty King Charles III ascended to the throne in September 2022, on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. In September 2015, she had become Britain's longest-reigning monarch, surpassing the record of her great-great grandmother Queen Victoria. King Charles is at 73 the oldest person to have ascended to the throne. He is also head of state of several independent countries in the Commonwealth. As a constitutional monarch, his role in the legislative process is largely ceremonial. Prime Minister: Rishi Sunak The UK's first British Asian prime minister, Mr Sunak took over from the previous prime minister, Liz Truss, in October 2022, just 49 days after she herself had taken over from Boris Johnson. Mr Truss was forced to resign after big tax cuts in a her mini-budget prompted financial turmoil. Mr Sunak became leader of the Conservative party without a ballot of its members when his only remaining rival Penny Mordaunt withdrew. Ms Truss had became prime minister after defeating Mr Sunak earlier in a ballot of Tory members during the summer, winning over members with her tax-cutting economic agenda. Mr Sunak faces the tasks of managing government spending, rising inflation and energy prices - especially in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The UK has a strong tradition of public service broadcasting and an international reputation for creative programme-making. The BBC began daily radio broadcasts in 1922 and quickly came to play a pivotal role in national life. The corporation is funded by a licence fee, which every household with a TV set must pay. Hundreds of privately-owned radio and TV stations now compete with the BBC for listeners and viewers. There are many national and local newspapers, but print circulations have been sliding while online readership has surged. There were 65 million internet users by July 2022, comprising 95% of the population (Worldinternetstats.com). Some key dates in modern British history: 1801 - United Kingdom formed by union of the kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland. 1815 - Role in defeating Napoleon's French Empire leads to Britain becoming pre-eminent imperial power. 1830s - Electoral reform acts begin steady move towards primacy of House of Commons and universal suffrage. 1840s - British industrial power harnessing technological change and boosts free trade and investment worldwide, reaching its peak in the second half of the 19th century. 1880s - Devolved government for Ireland becomes a major political issue, splitting Liberal Party and reviving a violent Irish separatist movement. 1914-18 - World War One. 1916 - Nationalists stage Easter Rising, seizing the General Post Office in Dublin and proclaiming an independent Irish republic. The rising is crushed by the British who execute its leaders. 1919 - Led by Éamon De Valera, the nationalist movement Sinn Féin ('We Ourselves') sets up a Dublin assembly, the Dáil Éireann, which again proclaims Irish independence. A guerrilla campaign by the Irish Republican Army, or IRA, against British forces begins with heavy casualties on both sides. 1921 - Anglo-Irish Treaty establishes the Irish Free State, partitioned from Northern Ireland which remains part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 1924 - First UK government led by the Labour party under Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald. 1931 - Economic crisis. Millions are unemployed. National Government coalition formed. 1936 - King Edward VIII abdicates over relationship with an American divorcee, Wallis Simpson. 1939 - Germany invades Poland. UK declares war on Germany. 1940 - Winston Churchill becomes prime minister. 1944 - Allied troops invade France from Britain on D-Day (6th June) and begin to fight their way towards Germany. 1945 - Germany surrenders. Labour leader Clement Atlee is elected prime minister to replace Winston Churchill. The new Labour government introduces the welfare state. 1945 - The UK becomes a permanent member of the UN Security Council. 1948 - National Health Service is established. 1949 - The UK is one of the founder members of Nato. 1956 - UK intervenes in Suez Canal Zone, but withdraws under pressure from the US. 1961 - UK application to join European Economic Community vetoed by French President Charles de Gaulle. 1960s - Decolonisation of former British-controlled territories gathers pace. 1969 - British troops are sent to help quell communal unrest in Northern Ireland, which marks the start of The Troubles, triggered by the disputed status of Northern Ireland within the UK and a rising sense of injustice among large sections of the Catholic population. More than 3,000 people are killed between 1969-98. 1973 - The UK joins the European Economic Community, which is endorsed in a referendum two years later. 1979 - Conservative Margaret Thatcher begins move towards deregulation of economy. 1982 - Argentina invades the Falklands Islands in the South Atlantic. The UK dispatches a task force, which re-takes them. 1984 - The IRA attempts to assassinate Margaret Thatcher in her hotel in Brighton. Several killed and injured by a bomb blast, but the prime minister escapes unhurt. 1997 - Referendums in Scotland and Wales back the creation of separate assemblies, which are inaugurated in 1999. 1998 - Good Friday Agreement on a political settlement for Northern Ireland is approved by voters in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. 2012 - Britain hosts the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. 2014 - Voters in Scotland reject independence in a referendum, with 55% opting to remain part of the UK and 45% favouring independence. 2016 - UK votes to leave the European Union. 2020 - Britain formally leaves the European Union.

Chief Kola Akinbami Founder and Executive Chairman at Cellini Construction, LLC and Cellini Healthcare, LLC (in development) Chief Kola Akinbami is a West African Chief, Businessman, Global Thought Leader, Author, and Philanthropist. He is known as a notable entrepreneur that holds two chieftaincy titles – Babalaje of Ifewara and Babalaje of Gbongan, Osun State. Dangote Group (The Dangote Group is a multinational industrial conglomerate. It is the largest conglomerate in West Africa and one of the largest on the African continent.) owned by Billionaire Mogul Aliko Dangote (Aliko Dangote is ranked by Forbes magazine as the 67th richest person in the world and the richest in Africa), awarded 4 contracts to Stabilini Visinoni Limited. While at Stabilini Visinoni Limited, Chief Kola Akinbami (Chief Executive Officer) executed the development of Dangote Sugar Complex , MARAYA Court,Civil Works and Apartment complex for Dangote Group. Currently, Chief Kola Akinbami holds the position of Chairman at Cellini Investments Limited, Infohub Limited, National Post, Mangrove Reporters, New Port Estates Limited, Education Development Limited and Vice Chairman of Stabilini Visinoni Limited, Bi-Courtney Limited, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, Homan Engineering Nigeria Limited, and Port Harcourt. Born in 1944, he is the youngest son of the late Chief Thophilus Adunola Akinbami, Ekefa, Olufi of Gbongan. He attended St Stephen School Inalende, Ibadan, St Paul’s School, Gbongan, and proceeded to Government College Ibadan in 1958. He obtained his West African School Certificate and Higher School Certificate in 1962 and 1964 respectively. In 1965, he won a United States Agency International Development (USAID) Scholarship to study Biochemistry at the University of Illinois, where he obtained Bachelor Science Degree (Biochemistry) with honors. In 1970, he joined Harvard University Medical School as a Researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital. While at Harvard University Medical School, he conducted in-depth research on blood clotting factors – Factor V, Prothrombin, and Thrombin. He coauthored several medical journal publications on Factor V, Prothrombin, and Thrombin. In 1975, he enrolled at Suffolk University Business School, where he obtained his MBA, specializing in Finance and Marketing. From 1984 – 1990, he served as Executive Director of Pfizer International Inc, a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc, New York, USA In 1990, he originated Cellini Investments Limited, which has interests in Commercial and Residential Construction, Civil Engineering, Petroleum Property Development, and Telecommunications. In 1992, Billionaire Attorney and Businessman Dr. Wale Babalakin (SAN) invited him to join Stabilini Visinoni Limited as Executive Chairman. And, Dr. Wale Babalakin later appointed Chief Kola Akinbami as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. While at Stabilini Visinoni Limited, Chief Kola Akinbami has executed various projects including Muritala Mohammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2) ; Chartered Bank Limited Head Office, Danmole Street, Victoria Island; Lima Towers; Punch Place ; and NECA Building, Afribank Street, Victoria Island. Chief Kola Akinbami has traveled to several countries, tirelessly promoting the virtues of entrepreneurship, empowerment, and opportunity for all.

Bias and apparent bias is a subject that has cropped up many times on this blog, whether it was an adjudicator “phoning a friend“, an arbitrator (allegedly) being appointed too many times by the same referring party (although that isn’t one of mine!) or a judge getting upset over his lost luggage (who wouldn’t be?). It seems anyone involved in court or tribunal work is vulnerable to an accusation of it. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that I’m commenting on another example of behaviour that gives rises to the charge. Bubbles & Wine Ltd v Reshat Lusha Bubbles & Wine v Lusha started out as a building dispute, with Mr Lusha claiming just under £24,000 from B&W for works at its premises in Moxton Street, London. B&W counterclaimed for delay and defects. Sound familiar? The matter came before Deputy District Judge Wallis in the Central London County Court for a one-day trial in February 2015. Although the court managed to get through all the evidence, because they were still in court at 6 pm, it was decided that closing submissions would be dealt with in writing. It is what took place next that led to the judge being invited to recuse himself (which he didn’t) and then, eventually to a hearing before the Court of Appeal. After counsel had agreed to put in written closing submissions, the judge asked Mr Lusha’s counsel, Mr Varma, if he could have a chat about a personal matter. It seems the judge’s daughter had spent time at the chambers of Mr Varma as part of a mini-pupillage and the judge wanted to thank him for the hospitality she was shown. If the conversation had stopped there, that would have been the end of it (B&W’s counsel, Mr Modha, knew of the mini-pupillage as it had already been disclosed). However, the judge went further, and made some comments about the evidence, which he asked Mr Varma to pass on to Mr Modha (which he did). The following morning the judge also contacted Mr Modha. However, there was a discrepancy in what was said: - Mr Varma had told Mr Modha that he’d been told that the counterclaim seemed weak and B&W’s case had evidential gaps. - The judge referred only to the counterclaim’s lack of evidence. Mr Modha raised the discrepancy with the judge, who assured him that his recollection was as he had already described. However, the matter was clearly playing on the judge’s mind because the next day he wrote to both counsel saying that he did not feel that the court’s impartiality had been compromised but, if the parties felt differently, he feared he would have to “grasp the nettle” and recuse himself. Mr Lusha was happy for the judge to continue (Mr Varma described it as innocuous), but B&W asked the judge to recuse himself as the private conversation had “trespassed into comment on the ongoing case”, which was inappropriate. At this point, the judge refused, saying he would give his reasons when delivering judgment, which he did (incidentally, he found in Mr Lusha’s favour). B&W appealed unsuccessfully to a circuit judge on the basis of actual or apparent bias. When the matter came before the Court of Appeal, it was based solely on apparent bias. Leggatt LJ reminded us that the modern approach to apparent bias is to ask whether the circumstances of the case would lead a fair-minded and informed observer to conclude that there was a real possibility that the judge was biased (Porter v Magill). Although he concluded there wasn’t apparent bias in this case, it is how he reached that decision that is interesting, especially his comments about the judge’s conduct. They are a reminder to us all that when we handle cases (whether as judges, arbitrators or adjudicators), we need to be: “… scrupulous not merely to refrain from conduct which will result in [our] recusal but to avoid creating a situation in which concerns about [our] impartiality can reasonably be raised at all.” This is because cases involve: “… not just the hypothetical fair-minded observer who has ascertained all the relevant facts but actual litigants who cannot be blamed for lacking objectivity and who will only know the relevant facts if the judge behaves in a transparent way.” Mistakes the judge made Leggatt LJ said the judge had made a number of mistakes and it is worth setting them out, if only to illustrate how not to do things going forward (a point Leggatt LJ makes). I don’t really think I need to comment and will let Leggatt LJ’s words speak for themselves. Firstly, the judge requested a private conversation with Mr Varma in the absence of Mr Modha while the case was continuing: “It is difficult to think of circumstances in which this would be an appropriate thing to do. It risks fostering an impression of favouritism towards one party’s advocate. It also encourages suspicion in the other party.” Even worse, the judge did not confine the conversation to personal matters. He expressed views about the merits of the parties’ respective cases: “… the other party is put at the disadvantage of not having actually heard what was said and being reliant on a second-hand account. It was all the more unfortunate that the trial judge in this case expressed opinions on the merits to counsel for Mr Lusha in the absence of B&W’s counsel when the main comment that he made was to express an unfavourable view of the strength of B&W’s case.” The judge’s reasons for his conduct were “to put it bluntly – absurd”, since there was no urgency. “Equally unimpressive” was the reason given for why the issue was not raised at the end of the hearing, with both counsel present. The judge said he did not wish Mr Faure (a director of B&W) who was also present to think he had already made his mind up. Leggatt LJ described this approach as “misguided”: “If a judge has concerns which he or she thinks it desirable to express in order to give counsel an opportunity to deal with them, then the parties, and not just their lawyers, are entitled to know those concerns. There is no space in a trial for communications to take place between the judge and counsel which form part of the decision-making process but of which the parties themselves are not told.” In fact, later in the judgment Leggatt LJ suggests that it may be proper for a judge to express preliminary views about the strength or weaknesses of a party’s case provided it is in open court, as it can assist counsel to concentrate “on those points which appear to be influencing the judge’s thinking”. Even then though, the judge has to be careful not to give the impression that a final decision has been reached before all the evidence and arguments have been heard. The judge’s “self-created difficulties” got worse when he gave the impression that he would recuse himself if one party requested it, then refused to do so when asked by B&W to do so: “It was bound to create a sense of grievance to open the door for a re-trial in that way, only for it then to be shut again in the litigant’s face.” Leggatt LJ explained why he had set out his criticisms of the judge in such detail, in part to allow lessons to be learnt when errors in case handling are made. From now on, I for one will be considering very carefully what I say and to whom. As the saying goes, silence is golden!

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Chanel?Black/Silver Python and Leather Medium Boy Bag One look at this bad Boy and you’ll see why Yoogi was obsessed with it. Equal parts classic and edgy, this medium-sized Chanel Boy bag features metallic silver python that lines up perfectly with the CC Boy logo. In true Yoogi form, she can’t wait to pair this with her favorite Balenciaga Moto jacket. 3. Celine Green Crocodile Micro Luggage Tote Bag Yes. Just. Yes.? When Yoogi first laid eye on this Celine beauty all she could say was WOW. Between the vibrant bright green and shiny crocodile, this Celine Luggage Tote sure is a stunner. Yoogi was an early fan of the Celine Luggage Tote, back when they were selling out everywhere, so naturally she was a entranced when this beauty was added to her closet. 4. Chanel 2.55 Reissue Quilted Calfskin Leather Lucky Charms 225 Flap Bag This ultra rare Chanel 2.55 Reissue Quilted Calfskin Leather Lucky Charms 225 Flap Bag is bedazzled with Chanel’s favorite lucky charms; a representation of a state in Coco’s life or progression in her career. For a Chanel collector like Yoogi, there’s a story behind each and every charm, which our friends at PurseBop explain in great detail. 5. Chanel Black Plexiglas No. 5 Perfume Bottle Evening Bag Chanel No. 5 has long been the reigning icon in the world of fragrance and fashion. It’s no surprise the house of Chanel recreated it into a piece of wearable art. All of Yoogi’s Closet is literally obsessed with this oversized perfume bottle. WOW. 6. Chanel Limited Edition White Patent Leather Lait de Coco Bag This ridiculous bag features a super glossy white patent leather with crystal and faux pearl set in ‘Lait de Coco’, inspired by none other than a carton of milk. There are no words. Seriously. 7. 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This ridiculous tote features peace signs, cats, clovers, and CC emojis in one oversized shopping tote. If you’ve been looking for a bag to show your love of cats and emojis, this is it. 15. Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Richard Prince Mancrazy Jokes Bag The Louis Vuitton Monogram Mancrazy Jokes Bag is a crazy creation from artist Richard Prince in a collaboration that was as weird as it is collectible. Covered with jokes from his Up There series, featuring straightforward and simple jokes with a short build up followed by a punch line, the Mancrazy Jokes bag is crafted of acid colored Monogram canvas with rare snakeskin trim. If you can’t get enough of this bag, you’ll love scrolling through the Top 10 Weirdest Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Bags. 16. Louis Vuitton Limited Edition White Monogram Multicolore Fringe Speedy 25 Bag I mean, WOW. 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Our service coordinator will always work closely with you to understand the nature of your event. This way, we can deploy the right number of interpreters to fit the needs of the service users, your event, and our access professionals. In some contexts, we will deploy more than one sign language or speech-to-text interpreter for an assignment. Assigning more than one interpreter, also known as team interpreting, is a professional and standard practice in access service provision. These are some reasons why we support team interpreting. 1. Accurate & sustainable interpretation Interpreting can be mentally and physically taxing, and fatigue can set in especially during prolonged durations of non-stop cognitive processing. When there are two interpreters, they can take turns to be the active interpreter. The non-active interpreter is not “off-duty”, but constantly on stand-by to provide support and feedback. This close collaboration improves the overall quality of interpretation, while ensuring that the work can be sustainably done. This doesn’t only benefit Deaf clients. In the case of sign language interpreting, those who are hearing also benefit from maintained voice interpreting quality. For speech-to-text interpreting, everyone in the room gets to benefit from a fuller transcript. 2. Greater consistency during the assignment If an event is 3 hours long, better quality of service can be provided if there are two interpreters who stay throughout — rather than one interpreter taking 1.5 hours, leaving, and the second interpreter coming in for the next 1.5 hours. When both interpreters stay throughout the assignment: - Deaf and hearing clients can get used to both interpreting styles from the start, rather than having a jarring switch half-way through. - Both interpreters can work closely together to align their translation of specific vocabulary or jargon. - Both interpreters can get familiar with the context and speakers from the start of the event. 3. Supports the event organisers in having a seamless event Depending on the set-up of the event, more than one interpreter might be needed to ensure that communication access is efficiently provided (rather than having one interpreter juggling multiple responsibilities on their own). Some examples of such set-ups include (but are not limited to) events that have: - Interaction that is largely two-way - Multiple service users - Speakers at different locations (e.g. emcees on a stage, with participants seated at round tables for discussion)

BecomeSingers is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More We will be going through a list of top professional voice coaches on YouTube Channels; you must follow if you want to become a great singer. It’s going to be a shortlist. The internet is full of people with potentials and also people who are pretentious, and YouTube singing lessons has its own fair share of it. There are a lot of “how to sing” channels and countless self-proclaimed singing teacher on YouTube channels that it begs the question of the day – “Which is which?” It has become quite hard to differentiate between the quack vocal coach that are only in it from the money generated by the views from their growing fan base and followers and the real professionals that have the finesse. Luckily enough for you, you have got us. We have carefully gone through each YouTube vocal coach with a rattail comb and selected the top 5. We will also be discussing why we chose them as our top 5, which will be mostly based on their expertise and strengths. Top 5 Professional Vocal Coaches You Should Follow on Youtube With that said, here’s a list of 5 top professional vocal coaches on YouTube we highly recommend that you should follow. Dan is one vocal coach that helps you to realize the potential of your singing voice fully. It doesn’t matter if you sing genres that differ from Pop, be it Country music, Rhythm, and Blues, Rock, modern Music Theatre or Jazz, Dr. Dan has you covered. Dr. Dan teaches his vocal lessons with all simplicity that is specifically designed for all singers that wish to develop their voice with contemporary breathing techniques. Every human being has the birthright to sing, but not everyone sings, that all changes when you have vocal sessions with Dr. Dan. Dan is an expert in helping you with developing your vocal range as well as expanding your breathing to the optimum. With task-specific learning materials, he teaches you how to build your pitch and extend your singing voice out beyond its current limitations. Know you know why Dr. Dan is on our top list. You get answers to questions asked and solutions to the problems you have. Dr. Dan caters to all singers of various levels and of various styles, which means that it is not only for advanced singers. Vocal ranges are explored and expanded, vocal exercises are carried out, your vocal power is strengthened, and your chest voice packs some serious bars, and the breathing exercises are taken care of. What is so special about Ken Tamplin? We will answer with the following; Who else has over 600k subscribers on singing lessons on YouTube channel and still counting viewing almost daily? Who else gives you solid singing tips whenever and wherever? Who else is constantly followed by famous bands, songwriters, and singers? There are a few, and Ken Tamplin stands out amongst all others. Tamplin provides great advice on how to sing in the various styles of music, not only that; he also shows you how to get it done by giving precise singing demonstrations. Tamplin always sings through the songs before briefly explaining the vocal techniques used in that particular singing style. He offers various insight into the vocal technique and the vocal chops needed to sing like some of your favorite singers, now tell me if that doesn’t show you that Ken Tamplin is the real deal and deserves to be on our top 5 professional vocal teacher on YouTube. He sings in a large variety of different vocal styles; this includes pop, alternative rock, etc. Not only is Ken Tamplin one of the top singing teacher on YouTube, but he is also a professional singer. Focusing on various breathing exercises and vocal techniques, he takes vocal training to the next level. There are a lot of voice coaches on YouTube that can talk the talk but cannot display the vocal techniques that they so much talk about, but we can all agree that Ken Tamplin isn’t one of them. New York Vocal Coaching Do voice lessons really help the vocal cords and make me a great singer? This is one of the many questions that New York Vocal Coaching answers, amongst others. vocal training designs vocal lessons that are not designed for just one particular style of singing, instead their singing lessons are designed to help singers of the various styles (alternative rock, classical, pop, jazz, Rhythm and blues, musical theatre, rock, and country music) to improve their vocal techniques through the use of cutting edge vocal exercises. They keep you aware of your posture, your vocal techniques, and your breathing whenever you sing, with this, they are able to get you to adopt the right posture, extend and expand your vocal techniques as well as get your breathing exercises to be quality enough for singing. New York Vocal Coaching gives you healthy tips on how to eat right, what to eat, and what not to eat for a great voice, as well as tips on how to develop your voice. They also describe many of the various singing techniques that are needed to sing various styles of music. Singing requires confidence, and that is one of the foremost things that our next professional exudes and dishes out in abundance. Tara Simon is on our list not for the fact that she is a sweetheart and has a sweetheart, but for the fact that she is great at teaching every singer, even the singers that are still children. She’s so great with kids that she is practically one of their best vocal coach anytime and any day. Tara Simon doesn’t just give vocal lessons; she also gives instrumental (piano, guitar, etc.) lessons as well as song writing lessons. That shows how versatile she is. Tara is well experienced in providing vocal tips, vocal hacks, and vocal tricks in her YouTube videos and some step to step exercises that help challenge your vocals. He stint on X-factor as a vocalist is one that knows how to bring out the best in others by watching out for what is wrong and correcting it. She is a maverick when it comes to vocal exercises as she is active in helping you to reach your full singing potential as she helps you to improve all and every aspect of your singing ability. She gives tips from experience to help you increase your range and also help you channel your inner voice to be heard, spot-on, and precise. If you are living in New York, then you can check out our article on top vocal coaches in New York. Harvey offers vocal coaching on her YouTube Channel that is designed to help you free up your natural voice. Her YouTube videos are viewed by tens of thousands of viewers and still counting, as she teaches you why you need some specific singing technique and how you can apply those techniques to your singing to get it to produce the best sounds. Madeleine Harvey is also an expert in helping you to identify the common limiting behaviors in your singing ability and how to get rid of them. Also, she has singing lessons that instill new practices that will help your vocal cords to be stronger and healthier. Madeleine Harvey’s vocal coaching is great for developing great breath control and support easily as well as singing high with power and belting high notes while singing without getting stuck. From freeing up your voices, extending and expanding your vocal range, helping to create a more vibrant singing voice, unlocking the vocal strength within, aligning your sounds, breathing exercises, developing the proper vocal endurance you need as well as the manner in which to produce, project and power the vocals, to the essentials of warming up your vocals, you will have to agree with me that she deserves to be one of the top 5 professional vocal coaches on YouTube you need to follow. There you have it, our top 5 vocal coach on YouTube. Each and every one of them are experts in their fields and have their strengths. They all teach in a relaxed and fun manner, yet they produce the best results. They are the top 5 professional vocal coaches on YouTube you should follow if you really want to improve and sharpen your singing skills. So, what are you waiting for? Go to their YouTube channel and begin singing lessons with them. You are going to wish you had started much earlier than now.

Gap Inc. reported a profitable second quarter, despite single- and double-digit sales declines across its portfolio of brands. The San Francisco-based conglomerate reported net income of $117 million, or about $0.32 diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ending July 29. For the same quarter last year, the retailer reported a loss of $49 million. More from WWD In a statement, the company credited “modest market share gains,” as well as a “significantly improved inventory position.” Reported gross margin was 37.6 percent, a 310-point increase. Merchandise margin grew 410 basis points. Gap closed out the quarter with cash and cash equivalents totaling $1.4 billion, and ending inventory shrunk 29 percent to $2.23 billion. The company still reported net sales declines across its stable of brands. That includes Old Navy, down 6 percent to $1.96 billion; Gap, down 14 percent to $755 million; Banana Republic, down 11 percent to $480 million; and Athleta, down 1 percent to $341 million. Total net sales came in at $3.55 billion, an 8 percent drop. That was in line with the company’s guidance last quarter, as reported. For the third quarter, the company anticipates low-double-digit decreases. For fiscal 2023, it expects midsingle-digit declines. Store sales — 3,453 locations in 40 countries — saw sales fall 4 percent. Online sales, which comprised 37 percent of total net sales, fell 9 percent. The financial results come just days after the company’s new president and chief executive officer Richard Dickson assumed his role. On a conference call with investors and analysts, Dickson noted his imperative of “streamlining operations so that we can focus on growth-driving initiatives.” Among that includes injecting creativity to each of the brands under Gap Inc. “There are a lot of parallels between my time at Mattel and Gap’s businesses on many levels,” he said. “Great assets, great talent, a moment where, to some extent a lot of self-inflicted challenges, some within our control and some ultimately impacting our business, and ultimately a phase that we are going to go through by reigniting a creative culture.” Katrina O’Connell, executive vice president and chief financial officer, also noted that strength in the women’s business drove share gains. It anticipates losses due to macroeconomic headwinds, and although inflation didn’t hamper spend as much as expected, student loan repayments will impact spend at Old Navy. “We’re seeing green shoots,” she said. “But the consumer pressure is most acute at Old Navy, and that’s the piece we all remain conscious on.” Though the promotional environment didn’t reach a fever pitch, O’Connell said the company is also bracing for the impact on lower-spend shoppers. “We did see successful expansion of gross margins with lower promotional levels in the second quarter,” she said. “We saw about 200 points of margin expansion coming from lower promotional activity in the second quarter… we’ll aspire to do better with lower inventory levels, but we remain conscious of the consumer and want to make sure we’re adding value.” Although Gap saw the steepest declines, that was also due to the sale of Gap China and the shuttering of Yeezy Gap. Excluding those, net sales were only down 1 percent, due to both strength in women’s and tepid sales in active and kid’s. The brand’s strategy of “partnering with buzzy and relevant brands,” most recently LoveShackFancy, has also reaped rewards, according to O’Connell. Best of WWD

The Eyoyo Digital Magnifier is a portable device to help those who have some visual impairment better navigate the world and improve their quality of life. If you have poor or failing vision then the Eyoyo digital magnifier may improve your quality of life. A portable handheld digital magnifier it helps people with Macular Degeneration see text easier. With multiple modes and big bright buttons, this product is easy to operate and includes voice prompts. It has a built-in 800×480 HD resolution screen to help you view text, photos and other objects when out and about. A 2500mAh battery (replaceable) provides up to 4 hours working time, plus you can keep it plugged in to a power adapter if working at a fixed location and you need to use it. It includes near and far distance mode and easily fits inside a bag to help read labels or signs etc. when out and about. 8 easy color modes and 26 normal color modes with reading lines make it an ideal tool it also has a handle to make it easier to hold and use. It also has the ability to zoom (3x to 48x) in and out as you would expect from a digital magnifier. The Eyoyo 5 inch digital magnifier is a nice gift or tool for people with low vision helping them to read and access information on the go or as a useful item for anyone else who may require magnification. Other digital magnifiers can run to thousands of dollars and lack portability which makes this somewhat of a game changer. A micro-HDMI output makes it good for plugging in to a screen, in this video it is attached to the Lenovo L27e-30 27-inch Full HD Screen. As an Amazon Associate and Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases when you buy using my affiliate links. If you are a brand or seller in the U.S. happy to partner with a creator in Australia for Live Streams or Shoppable videos please EMAIL. Copyright © 2023 Craig A. Rowe – Applaudable Media MMM Channel: youtube.com/@ModernMakers #visualaid #foundonamazon #magnifier

Since 1997, Morten Andersen has been at the head of DLF's Finance and IT functions, where he has managed the Group's finances with a a steady hand and has taken part in the strategic and commercial development of DLF. He has built solid reporting routines and a global IT platform which are important tools that ensure transparency and provide a good overview of the Group's numerous companies and activities around the world. Morten Andersen has decided that the "hour of reckoning" has now come, and he will step down from the position as CFO on 1 November, shortly after DLF's General Assembly, which will take place on 25 October. - It has been exciting to take part in driving DLF's development, and I am very happy to be able to hand over the chair to Allan Bødskov Andersen. I am sure that he will be a great asset to DLF together with the strong team we have in the finance department, and that he can contribute to the company's continued development, says Morten Andersen. Allan Bødskov Andersen comes from a position as CFO Onshore at Ørsted A/S, where he has been employed in the finance division since 2006. Most recently, he has had CFO responsibility for the Group's onshore activities such as wind and solar energy as well as energy storage projects in Europe and the USA, and in addition, he has been in charge of the group's investor relations. Allan Bødskov Andersen is Master of Science (MSc) in Economics and holds a PhD in Finance from Aarhus University. Allan Bødskov Andersen is looking forward to taking up his new job. - I come from a company with a lot of green energy and DLF is a solid and fundamentally sound company and a locomotive within green products. DLF has had an impressive growth journey and is very strongly positioned on the world map, and I look forward to helping shape the development in the years to come.

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After a rough start to the season, the UC Santa Cruz women’s basketball team rebounded to win against Occidental College 63–62 on Jan. 7, riding captain Ryane Ortiz’s career-high 23 points to a close victory. The win improves the Slugs to an 11–4 record, the hottest start of Coach Todd Kent’s three seasons at UCSC. After the game, he attributed the win to strong bench play, tough defense and guard Ortiz, one-third of the team’s captains, along with forward Sarah Mackey and forward Leah Parrish. “[Ortiz is] like the last piece of the puzzle for us to win,” Kent said. Ortiz is shooting for a breakout season in her junior year. While she is the team’s second leading scorer at 10.6 points per game behind Sarah Mackey’s 13.4 per game, Kent said Ortiz best exemplifies the type of game which does not show up in a box score. In a two minute stretch in the first half against Occidental, Ortiz showed off her polished game by attracting three fouls, playing stern help in defense and scoring off a quick steal. On defense, she actively boxed out bigger players and cleared space for her teammates to grab rebounds, while on offense she forced Occidental into a quick timeout with her slashing to the hoop. Kent said Ortiz sets the type of example that the team can always count on. “I really believe we’re 13 players deep, but it’s the little things that get us sometimes,” Kent said. “[Ryane] takes pride in doing those smaller things to help the team win.” By both her teammates and coaches, Ortiz has been praised as a leader. This season, Ortiz has jumped in scoring, steals and rebounds according to official NCAA statistics. Guard Geena Giovannetti said Ortiz’s improved game has been a result of consistent hard work. “She’s the first one in and the last one out of the gym,” Giovannetti said. “And we definitely, definitely all look to her.” The team has split the last two games since starter Sarah Mackey left due to a kidney infection. Ortiz said this is because she and the team have stepped up to fill the 6-foot tall forward’s shoes temporarily. “We weren’t playing well the last game, and we had a meeting,” Ortiz said. “I pretty much decided then and there that we are going to the playoffs no matter what.” Ortiz said her leadership is strong because of her empathy toward her teammates. Giovannetti said Ortiz is the “chatterbox” of practice and that everyone is always looking to her for comfort. “It sounds cliched, but I always think that the best thing I can do is empower my teammates,” Ortiz said. “I just try to get everyone playing the best they can.” Coach Kent said the team’s talents can be placed on more than just a few players, but that much of the praise he has received can be placed on the work of his captains. “Everyone is playing better on defense now, and we’re so close to being a really good team,” Kent said. “Ryane will be a big part of it when we get there.” The UC Santa Cruz women’s basketball team will play Cal St. Maritime Jan. 11 at 6 p.m. at the West Field House.

Individual thermal comfort prediction using classification tree model based on physiological parameters and thermal history in winter thermal comfort, cold adaptation, thermal sensation, skin temperature, heart rate Individual thermal comfort models based on physiological parameters could improve the efficiency of the personal thermal comfort control system. However, the effect of thermal history has not been fully addressed in these models. In this study, climate chamber experiments were conducted in winter using 32 subjects who have different indoor and outdoor thermal histories. Two kinds of thermal conditions were investigated: the temperature dropping (24-16 °C) and severe cold (12 °C) conditions. A simplified method using historical air temperature to quantify the thermal history was proposed and used to predict thermal comfort and thermal demand from physical or physiological parameters. Results show the accuracies of individual thermal sensation prediction was low to about 30% by using the PMV index in cold environments of this study. Base on the sensitivity and reliability of physiological responses, five local skin temperatures (at hand, calf, head, arm and thigh) and the heart rate are optimal input parameters for the individual thermal comfort model. With the proposed historical air temperature as an additional input, the general accuracies using classification tree model C5.0 were increased up by 15.5% for thermal comfort prediction and up by 29.8% for thermal demand prediction. Thus, when predicting thermal demands in winter, the factor of thermal history should be considered. Wu, Yuxin; Liu, Hong; Li, Baizhan; Kosonen, Risto; Wei, Shen; Jokisalo, Juha; and Cheng, Yong "Individual thermal comfort prediction using classification tree model based on physiological parameters and thermal history in winter," Building Simulation: An International Journal: Vol. 14: 6, Article 5. Available at: https://dc.tsinghuajournals.com/building-simulation/vol14/iss6/5

Published on February 15th, 2013 | by Trey Cox0 Admissibility of Demonstrative Exhibits Demonstrative evidence is cool and persuasive, but how do we take that next step and place it in the jury room for deliberations – the real final argument? It is really not that hard. With a few basic predicates and some supporting substantive evidence, demonstrative aids are generally no problem to admit in evidence. Demonstrative evidence is generally admissible if it is shown to be relevant, if it will assist a witness in explaining his or her testimony, and if its probative value outweighs its prejudicial effect. As a result, the primary foundational elements for the use of demonstrative proof should be that it (1) relates to a piece of admissible substantive proof, (2) fairly and accurately reflects the substantive proof and (3) aids the trier-of-fact in understanding or evaluating the substantive evidence. In other words, the demonstrative aid must be relevant and the witness must testify that it will help him with his explanation to the jury. Whether a particular exhibit is to be used as an aid or admitted into evidence may well depend on the difficulty of laying the predicate for admissibility and the trial judge’s attitude regarding admissibility of demonstrative evidence. The trial judge is given broad discretion in determining whether to admit or reject evidence, and the judge’s ruling will be overturned only when there is a clear abuse of discretion. If you want to admit a medical illustration of the heart in a medical malpractice case, the exchange with your expert would go as follows: Q1: Dr. Jones, you intend to testify regarding the condition and function of a healthy heart in order to explain the actual complications Mr. Patient suffered from prior to the operation? Q2: And for the benefit of the jury, you intend to use this diagram of the heart, which we have marked as Exhibit 13 for identification? Q3: Does Exhibit 13 fairly and accurately reflect the condition and function of a healthy heart? Q4: Your honor, Defendant moves to admit Exhibit 13. Now, your show-and-tell can begin. Everyone can see and hear at the same time. I know, I know, you are thinking “objection, leading. You can’t do that on direct with my own witness.” Not true. Rule 104 permits you to suspend the Rules of Evidence when you present issues regarding the admissibility of evidence1. So what you have done is lead the witness in a perfectly acceptable way through the predicate to admit a demonstrative exhibit. As the proponent of demonstrative evidence, you may also need to respond to a Rule 403 objection. The balancing approach of Rule 403 states that evidence, even though otherwise admissible, “may be excluded if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the risk of: (a) undue prejudice, confusion of issues, or misleading the jury; or (b) undue delay, waste of time, or needless presentation of cumulative evidence.”2 This “catchall” objection is used frequently as a last resort by those attempting to exclude demonstrative evidence. Generally, courts welcome and appreciate demonstrative aids, but be prepared to have a sponsoring witness testify that the demonstrative aids fairly and accurately represent some substantive evidence (see Q3 in the example above), and that the demonstrative evidence will help explain his or her testimony to the jury (see Q2 in the example above). 1 See Federal Rules of Evidence 403; Tex. R. Civ. Evid. 403; Ford Motor Co. v. Miles, 967 S.W.2d 377, 389 (Tex. 1998). 2 See Robert D. Brain and Daniel J. Broderick, “Demonstrative Evidence: Clarifying its Role at Trial,” Trial, Sept. 1994, at 74; “The Derivative Relevance of Demonstrative Exhibits: Charting its Proper Evidentiary Status,” 25 U.C. Davis L.. Rev. 957, 968 (1992). 3 See Goff v. Continental Oil Co., 678 F.2d 593, 596 (5th Cir. 1982).

Iām sure if anyone caught me in the act, they would swear I was having a full-blown, adult-sized, hissy-fit. At least thatās what it feels like but in a super-cool, releasing kind of way. Every ounce of my energy was focused on whacking my bed like my life depended on it. My rolled up towel creating the perfect baton for whacking inanimate objects so as not to cause any damage. And boy does it feel good! In many ways, this exercise feels like a tantrum for grown-ups. You can kick and scream and swear and really let it rip. I know youāre probably thinkingā¦ this girlās off her rocker (and you may be right) but hear me out on this one. For as long as I can remember, I have pushed my uncomfortable feelings away. Isnāt that what weāve been conditioned to do? Iāve learned somewhere along the line that itās not cool to delve into our negative emotions nor express them. Feelings like sadness, anger, grief can be too painful to deal with so itās easier to avoid them. And Iāve never learned how to express them in a way that is socially accepted or doesnāt cause harm to others. Iām sure like many others, I have learned to push my feelings away. Hoping they will disappear so I donāt actually have to deal with them. So what happens to our emotions when we refuse to feel them? Slash & Burn At the age of 49, I have now had two diagnoses of breast cancer. I donāt say this to impress you but rather, to establish the context behind my absolute motivation to discover a cause and cure for cancer. You see, I believe we have an epidemic of breast cancer on our hands with one in seven women being touched by this unwanted terrorist. And this statistic continues to rise. The tragedy is that after billions of dollars have been raised in pursuit of a cause, we still don’t have answers. And after an incredible amount of research, the best indicator of getting breast cancer is our gender, yes, being a woman! Iām not sure about you, but this gives me little comfort. And if I had invested a truckload of money into research, Iād be wanting my money back! So after millions and millions of dollars have been spent (invested) in finding a cure, we continue to slash, burn and poison (lumpectomy, radiation and chemotherapy) women in the hopes of returning them to optimal health. This has been one of the things I have struggled with most in my treatment. To willingly receive chemo into my veins knowing it will burn my skin, destroy my gut lining and toxify my septic system. Shouldnāt healing work to boost our immune system rather than hamper it? Getting to the Source Iām not sure where my cynicism for western medicine came from but when I read āMind over medicineā by Dr Lissa Rankin, I breathed a sigh of relief. I felt validated and curious to learn more from doctors and teachers who thought outside the box. Our medical doctors may be well educated and well intentioned, but even they have gaps in their knowledge base. I was watching an interview of Dr Bruce Lipton who is medically trained and a pioneer in some radical thinking that could change medicine forever. He said two things that really stood out to me. First, that we are our own best healer. He states that our mind and body are incredibly resourceful and when empowered, have the capacity to work miracles in our healing journey. And second, that repressed emotions, namely unresolved anger plays a key role in the development of cancer. Wow! Imagine for a moment, that freeing up repressed emotions was actually more effective than any drug or radiation treatment available on the market today? If this were true, I would choose this healing pathway any day of the week. Now Iām not suggesting for a minute to abandon the current approach to cancer treatment. But, if the slash, burn, poison highway leads to a possible 90% survival rate, what might tip my odds to over 100%? If taking some time to focus on identifying and clearing some repressed emotions, particularly anger is going to ensure a better outcome, I am prepared to do what it takes. I believe that traditional western medicine practitioners should embrace a holistic approach to treatment of this horrible disease. So I started to ask myself some deeper questions: Where do I have unresolved anger in my life? How does anger feel within my body? Where is it in my body? Does it feel hot or cold? Or does it have a sensation? Does it resemble anything? Does it have a colour/texture? What does it want to tell me right now? What are some ways I can release my anger? When the Student is Readyā¦ Iāve dabbled in therapy and coaching over the years and they have had their benefits. As well as their limitations. Especially when I have approached these practitioners with the intent to tap into unrepressed emotions and find ways to release them. Recently, my girlfriend Mel suggested that I should do an anger experiment. I was to roll up a towel for a baton and start expressing the feelings that sit dormant within me. At first, I thought it sounded a bit crazy. But it would only take about 5 minutes so I eagerly accepted a week-long challenge of allowing my anger to be expressed a bit each day. What an experiment it has been. Being fully present to my emotions and allowing their authentic expression in an adrenaline pumped, 5 minute session with myself has been one of the most powerful and freeing activities I have ever done. And far more effective than any session I couldāve paid for. I have thoroughly enjoyed the week-long anger challenge. It has helped me to be present with my emotions, to honour them and have a healthy way to release them, forever. Who knowsā¦ maybe my cancer diagnosis was my messenger to dig deeper and do some excavation of unresolved emotions. And maybe, my insights could spare others from a cancer diagnosis too. Love + wisdom,

On November 19, 1863 President Lincoln addressed a gathering at the site of the most devastating battle in American history to dedicate a Soldiers’ National Cemetery. Just four month prior, 51,000 troops were killed or injured during a three day fight between Union and Confederate forces in and around the small Pennsylvania town of Gettysburg. Tactically, the Union victory checked the rebel offensive (aimed at defeating the Army of the Potomac and forcing the United States government to sue for peace). Strategically, Gettysburg laid bare the Confederate army’s inability to win a war of attrition, and served a crushing blow to the South’s aspirations of independence. Lincoln spoke for about two minutes. The brevity of the speech stands in stark contrast to the impact and legacy of the words he chose. As noted by historians, the Gettysburg Address “…is thought by many today to be the most eloquent articulation of the democratic vision ever written.” (history.com) The Gettysburg Address Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate — we can not consecrate — we can not hallow — this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain — that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom — and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

As a Pediatrician, I am well-versed in providing guidance to families to keep their kids healthy. Cut back on sugary drinks. At least 1 hour of physical activity per day. Limit screen time. Brush your teeth. The more time I have been in practice, the more I have learned that these individual choices are not the only determinants of health. Children can follow these basic guidelines to develop healthy habits, but unless we implement climate solutions now, they will experience significant health repercussions from the rapidly changing climate. My patients in South Carolina have already seen the devastating impacts of climate change. Patients without air conditioning during blistering heat waves. Families forced to evacuate during hurricanes only to return to homes that have been destroyed. Children with asthma attacks due to air pollution and worsening pollen. One-hundred and 500-hundred year floods that are occurring far more frequently. With all of this suffering, I have had moments of despair, especially when the national conversation seems to be ignoring the climate crisis that is right in front of us. But those are also the moments when I found opportunities to act. Hope is possible and a different future can be our reality through advocacy and partnership with dedicated individuals. I became a South Carolina AAP Climate Advocate which introduced me to the amazing work that pediatricians are already doing across the country. This inspired me to found the South Carolina Health Professionals for Climate Action in June of this year to bring together other health professionals dedicated to addressing the climate crisis. Once I started being more vocal and visible with my advocacy, I was amazed at how easy it was to find a group of physicians who were ready to join me to work towards a healthy climate for our patients. All of the members of our leadership team are new to climate advocacy, but health professionals are trusted voices on climate change. Even though we are novices, we are using our voices, experiences and passion to fight for a better future. I still have moments of despair, but knowing that there are similar state, national and international groups working to protect the world, I know change is possible. However, these groups cannot do it alone. Pediatricians, parents, grandparents and anyone else who cares about the wellbeing of children need to take action on the climate crisis. If you are interested in learning more about the South Carolina Health Professionals for Climate action, go to schealthclimate.org. For information about other state health advocacy groups, go to The Medical Consortium on Climate and Health website medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org. Dr. Hayley Guilkey is a general pediatrician in South Carolina. She is a South Carolina AAP Climate Advocate and founder of South Carolina Health Professionals for Climate Action. This blog is part of a series from pediatricians we will feature throughout October, Children’s Health Month. The American Academy of Pediatrics is a partner of Climate for Health, a coalition of health leaders committed to caring for our climate to care for our health. Founded by ecoAmerica, Climate for Health offers tools, resources, and communications to demonstrate visible climate leadership, inspiring and empowering health leaders to speak about, act on and advocate for climate solutions. Learn more about our partnership and the resources available to you here.

It wasn’t so long ago when the notion of gambling on your phone was something unimaginable. Today, this is something most gamblers do. You can see people everywhere placing wagers on mobile casino games by holding up their phones and clicking a few buttons. They do this at work, in their beds at home, and in the metro while getting around town. These days, it is very simple to gamble at an online casino. You can find thousands of games available, not to mention numerous banking options and support at any time of the day and night. Mobile casino games are more popular than ever, and sites are doing their best to fully optimize every page for amazing mobile experience. Why is Mobile Gambling So Popular? Many of us have heard of the immense wins that players achieved when they bet online. In 2015, a very lucky person won a $5.7 million jackpot on Mega Fortune, one of the best NetEnt games. This jackpot is the biggest payout on slot machines from mobile so far. Hearing about it has instantly started a trend. Soon enough, players were amazed by what mobile gambling offered them. With modern sites that focus greatly on delivering an excellent mobile experience, gambling on your smartphone is simpler and more pleasurable than ever. This didn’t come as a surprise considering that most of the web traffic comes from mobile devices these days. This offers people convenience and ease of use. In fact, casinos today do much more than optimize their games for smartphone users. They also offer live chat and other contact methods, unique and exclusive mobile bonuses, as well as simple and direct banking methods. Right now, players can gamble at casinos that accept deposits with phone bill, so they don’t even have to get their card out or bother to fill out an e-wallet. The rise of mobile use has definitely done immense changes in the casino industry. When you play on your mobile, you’ll access the same games with same graphics and features. 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Juneteenth, celebrated every June 19th for over 150 years, is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. The day marks the official end of slavery in the US. Even though President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, enslaved people in Texas were only made aware of their freedom two years later, on June 19th, 1865. Juneteenth has been commemorated by African American families ever since, and President Joe Biden signed a bill making it the newest federal holiday in 2021. This year, we asked graduate research fellows from the Racial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Science Education project to share what Juneteenth means to them and how they celebrate the day. Juanita: It means true independence from enslavement. Veronica: Juneteenth is not merely symbolic: it actually marks the ending of physical slavery in this country. Though slavery had ended legally, some slaves had not yet received word that they had been “freed.” Juneteenth marks the day those slaves were finally informed that they were in fact free. Juanita: I do have memories of celebrating Juneteenth and discussing the importance of this day because of history. My family would read articles and discuss the impact they had on our culture. Veronica: Where I am from in Denver, each year there is an annual Juneteenth celebration. As a child I went to the parade each year, and enjoyed the two day festival that followed. Though I understood the significance of Juneteenth as a child, I did not understand the gravity…I wasn’t aware of how significant our celebration was. The parade involved step teams, speakers, activists, dancers, community organizations, etc. One year, I met Al Sharpton there [when he] marched in the parade. I still have that picture. The two-day festival covered the historic Five Points community (where Duke Ellington and others played when they came to Denver). There were more African American merchants, cooks, business owners, creatives, and activists there than one could imagine. I remember Juneteenth being a celebration of freedom, and we did not only mark it with a parade. We celebrated by exercising the skills we were able to use to make a living after we were liberated. There was almost a rebellious nature in our celebration. We were parading our liberation, and enjoying cooperative economics: keeping our money within our community. Juanita: I didn’t react. I believe that this holiday was rich and meaningful without government interference. Veronica: My reaction initially was excitement, because it meant that the government was finally acknowledging its role in subjugating people of color. There could be no more pretending. Almost immediately though, I felt angry. It was only a matter of time before white business owners would commercialize the celebration, and attempt to capitalize on our jubilee. Juanita: I haven’t changed the way I celebrated this holiday. I attend festivals and support Black businesses as I did before the change. Veronica: Over the years the Juneteenth celebration in Denver has shrunk, much of which is due to gentrification. They have raised booth fees, and it is increasingly difficult for Black businesses to participate. Needless to say, this prevents a valuable opportunity for white business owners to participate in the market part of the festival. (This defeats the purpose.) We do not have a Juneteenth celebration in my current city. Juanita: During June, I become more intentional about supporting as many Black businesses as possible. I explain the holiday to my children, and I attend festivals so that my children can see the broadness of Black talents, culture, and history in the making. Veronica: There are two things that I will be doing this year to commemorate Juneteenth. Juanita Crumbly-Franklin is a doctoral candidate at Tennessee State University. Juanita’s research interest is in the pedagogical content knowledge of elementary school teachers. Watch Juanita discuss her research in more depth, share her thoughts on racism in science education, and give valuable advice to science students: Veronica Wiley is a doctoral candidate at Jackson State University. Veronica’s research interest is in educational leadership and administration as well as resistance pedagogy. Watch Veronica discuss her educational journey and her work in anti-racist science education: You can also hear Veronica’s advice about teaching, studying, and anti-racism: Veronica Wylie Shares Her Challenges and Advice About Teaching, Studying, and Antiracism[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Q&A with Annette Gordon-Reed, the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard: A model for nation in family celebrations of Juneteenth – Harvard Gazette

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Learn how to be better at problem-solving Time to complete It’s one of the most coveted skills for the future yet is sorely lacking in almost all aspects of society. Whatever the concern – social, economic, environmental, commercial, charitable or personal to name just a few - the overwhelming need remains the same: good problem-solving. There are vast differences, of course, between the talents needed to fix any issue. At work, for example, fixing a dodgy printer is less tricky than hiring an effective employee. In turn, this isn’t as much of a challenge as drumming up new business in a slump or staving off collapse in a crisis. Yet it’s not just during times of crisis where problem-solving proves its worth. A great deal of success can be attributed to early identification of potential setbacks – and taking the right steps to prevent them. Almost all business roles will throw up tricky challenges at least once in a while. In some, there can be several each day. That means effective problem solvers can be a considerable asset for any workplace, yet research suggests they are also in short supply. So what can be done? In any discipline – not just your work - applying a set of established techniques to tackle challenges might sound woolly, particularly if you know your problem poses a unique solution. However, there are some common ways of thinking that can help in a wide range of scenarios. No one set of measures will suit everyone but each of the six steps below could help you to see problems in a new light - and reveal previously hidden solutions. 1 Get as clear a picture as you can of the exact problem “If I had an hour to solve a problem, I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and five minutes thinking about solutions.” This renowned quote from Albert Einstein gets to the heart of overcoming any setback. Having a tightly defined idea of the issue you are trying to solve is the first step towards finding a solution. In many cases, you may know you have a problem but aren’t yet sure of its specific cause. Framing the problem as a process to unpick can help you to work out where the issue lies. For example, imagine the company you’re working at runs into trouble with a series of misplaced deliveries. To solve the problem, don’t just focus on the deliveries. Identify every stage the delivery must go through, from the order being made through to its invoice, logistics, third parties, transport and goods being physically received. Work through them chronologically to determine where errors are creeping in – and, for extra insight, it could be worth looking at the process in reverse too. This can help you to get as much clarity as possible and glean a much sharper understanding of where your actual problem may lie. 2 Break it down into parts - and then prioritise Many big problems can be broken down into a number of smaller tasks that you can take on separately. If this is possible, work out what needs your attention straight away and decide what can wait. Prioritising like this can help make issues easier to deal with. Instead of seeing a big blocker that’s impossible to shift, chipping away at it in stages can help even the biggest mountain seem surmountable. And by tackling the most urgent needs first, you can feel you’re staying on top of the issue. Imagine a small food company lands its biggest ever order – 10,000 prepared meals – but it must deliver within 72 hours. This is way beyond its current staffing, transport and production levels. However, it can meet the order by first ramping up its food ingredients for supply, then hiring emergency agency staff, offering generous overtime pay to existing colleagues to cover the extra hours, and calling in a favour to borrow extra vans from contacts. Whenever you get stuck, and time allows, a break can often help you reassess what’s gone wrong. Try focusing on another task for 30 minutes before another try or – if urgency allows - leave the problem and come back to it the next day. Revisiting a tricky task with fresh eyes and reinvigorated thoughts can allow you to see it in a different way. Known as the ‘incubation effect’, it’s understood to be most effective when you either switch off entirely and let yourself daydream, or engage instead on a simple alternative task. 3 Try a fresh perspective by ‘visualising’ your problem If you can visualise a problem, it could bring a useful new perspective – especially when you’re dealing with a great deal of complex information. A 2019 study in South Africa found children were more likely to solve a word problem if they drew a diagram to help them: by using visualisation, they gained a deeper understanding of the task in hand. The same principle applies in business although more refined techniques have been developed. For example, logic trees can help you identify your objectives and compare possible solutions while mind maps can help with brainstorming. It may sound old-fashioned but if you’re stuck on a problem, this ‘pen and paper’ approach could help you see another side to a possible solution. 4 Use your own – and others’ – experience You can draw on your experience of previous problems, whether at work or in your personal life, to try and help solve today’s challenges. Individual setbacks may be wildly diverse in nature but they often carry enough similarity for you to be able to try out solutions that were successful in the past. Say you’ve identified a drastic lack of communication between two teams or departments that’s holding up a project. It’s likely you’ve dealt with similar problems before - perhaps a clash of egos lay behind similar breakdowns, a lack of understanding of processes, or wilful lack of co-operation. The way you managed to repair relations in the past should be able to give you a strong indicator for a solution this time. See if you can bring in other perspectives too. Everyone approaches problems in slightly different ways and brings their own experience to an issue. Being able to tap into a wide range of views can trigger ideas that may not be obvious if you tackle a problem on your own. This is known as being ‘cognitively diverse’ – having a difference in perspectives or ways to process information. And where a workplace or team is more cognitively diverse, it tends to be faster at solving problems. For this approach to work, your colleagues must feel free to say what they really think. As an example, take an organisation where a slump in revenue has led to poor service standards. When asking employees for opinions on ways to boost turnover, it’d be key to explain that the problem-solving process is not about placing blame – instead, it’s about finding out how to improve the company’s collective performance. This can then encourage a more creative response to the problem from team members because their fear of culpability has been removed. In this kind of collaboration, be aware that much of a solution’s success will be down to its clear communication as well as execution. 5 Weigh up your options Whatever the problem - personal or professional, major or minor - there’s usually more than one answer. But once you’ve managed to devise a number of possible outcomes, it’s vital to pick one that best suits you and your particular set of circumstances. This is often the trickiest part of problem-solving – having got so far in your search to find a way out, it can be a wrench to pick a poor response and end up back at square one. Assess each possible solution and list its pros and cons, as well as any additional implications they may have. Be as honest and thorough as you can with each to eventually decide on an apt solution. As with visualising, don’t shy away from taking a pen to jot down a list of all your options – it can be a huge help to see your choices spelled out in front of you rather than as a complicated thought process. 6 Found a solution? Keep a close eye on it As a rule, your problem-solving shouldn’t end when you’ve found a fix. It’s critical to monitor the situation and keep an eye on its success (or otherwise) in case you need to change tack swiftly. One way is to set a time limit by which you’d expect to notice a boost or positive impact from your decision. You can then review and – if necessary – try to make amends. For example, a construction company may change its supplier to improve the standard of building materials and cut down the number of costly complaints about quality. Over six months, this helps to reduce the number of customers unhappy at the quality of materials. However, the new supplier is frequently unable to provide the right supplies on time – prompting a rise in customer complaints about delays. Managers must then address a new problem created out of the old one. Think of problem-solving as an ongoing process. If you practise it regularly, it won’t just be a tool you draw on in a crisis but an effective way of improving your decision-making. We are not responsible for, nor do we endorse in any way such third party websites or their content. If you decide to access any of the third party websites, you do so entirely at your own risk.

WRTC Coming to the United Kingdom in 2026 WRTC will be in the UK in 2026! With the successful, (despite many challenges to be met) WRTC2022 concluding in Italy the next World Radio Teamsport Championship The Olympics of Ham Radio will take place in 2026 in the South east of England. Welcome to WRTC UK 2026! The United Kingdom is delighted to have been awarded the hosting rights for the 10th WRTC taking place in July 2026. Every 4 years, much like the Olympic Games, the World Radio Sport Team Championship, known as WRTC, relocates itself to a new host nation. WRTC is a radio contest event, designed to provide a platform for high-achieving ham radio contesters to compete on a level playing field in the same geographic region using identical antennas, output power and other operating conditions. Each team will have had to qualify over a significant period of time by participating and scoring extremely well in a collection of HF radio contests from October 2023 to March 2025. In July 2026, 50 qualifying teams, comprising of 100 operators will come to the UK from all over the world and will represent their home countries, much like the style seen in the Olympic Games. Each team of two will be assigned a Referee, for which there will be an application process. The team draw their operating site, their referee and callsign and then they all go off and operate the 24-hour IARU 2026 Contest. We will have live scoreboards available which will add to the excitement of this competition. For more details go to the website: https://www.wrtc2026.org/ 73 Ed DD5LP/G8GLM (WRTC 2018 Media Team member). Source: WRTC open_in_new Submit a Story Do you have a story to share with the ham radio community? We want to feature your amateur radio related story, event, project, or anything else related to the world of ham radio.

Palestine Real Estate Market Report– June 2016 How is the Palestine, TX Real Estate market, anyway? In a nutshell—the market is great! There is quite a difference in the real estate market from this same time last year, as well as a difference from just last month. Sure, math is boring, but it is the only way to study the real estate market trends. So, let’s see some stats! Local Palestine, Texas Real Estate Market Activity in the Month (May 8th – June 8th, 2016) In the last 30 days, the Palestine Association of REALTORS® MLS had the following activity: Check out the differences in the same 30-day segment of this same 30-day period a year ago vs. today. Highlights include: As of today, the market absorption rate (at the time of this posting) is 5.67. Whatever does that mean?! It means that if no other properties were listed for sale in Palestine, it would take 5.67 months to deplete the housing inventory in Palestine, Texas. An absorption rate between 3-6 months is generally considered a balanced market. We are in a fairly balanced market, with a very small increase in housing inventory than last month, but the inventory is selling fast! Will the pendulum continue to swing towards favoring sellers next month? The market is always changing and watching the statistical data is a great way to keep an eye on the trends. As always, we will see what next month’s data has in store. UNFORTUNATELY REQUIRED DISCLAIMER: This data was compiled from Palestine Area Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service by Lisa Priest, Agent with Picket Fence Realty for informational purposes only. Please note that this data does not include commercial properties or unimproved acreage and includes properties with a 75801 or 75803 zip code only. This data is current as of 6-8-2016 and is not a warranty of future market conditions of any kind. This information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Lisa E. Priest loves to watch the trends and is a Palestine, Texas REALTOR® with Picket Fence Realty, Inc. You can reach her via phone or text at 903-948-3343 or read more at BuyPalestine.com

It’s time to add “climate fluency” to your communications and marketing wheelhouse Corporate communicators and marketers bear a unique responsibility in serving our companies and clients. At our best, we come to the table as both experts in our evolving crafts and highly informed contributors to, and executors of, corporate strategies. Our work helps navigate change, manage risk, and seize opportunity. That means we not only have to know our stuff, but we must also understand the rapidly changing environment businesses are operating in. Climate change is the single-greatest long-term trend disrupting our sectors and industries . In the past two weeks there have been two major announcements in Canada that will have cascading impacts for companies across the economy, and the communications and marketing professionals who support them: These may sound wonky (they are), and mostly relevant to the day-to-day work of our finance and sustainability colleagues (of course). But developments of this kind have everything to do with how companies and financial institutions communicate and publicly present critical information to their stakeholders. As communicators, that is our raison-d’être. While communication and marketing professionals aren’t expected to be climate experts, having a fluent understanding of climate issues will help us ask better questions, provide stronger counsel, and help our colleagues navigate the tough work of communicating complicated and nuanced ideas clearly. Doing our job well means helping protect our organizations’ reputations and relationships. Doing it poorly, could land everyone in (increasingly) hot water – pun intended. That is why we created this series. The Two Types of Climate Risk Communicators Should Understand We all know climate change is an existential threat. When our financial and sustainability colleagues talk about climate risk, they are generally referring to two specific categories. First: physical risks: floods, fires, droughts, and extreme weather that can destroy facilities, impact employee safety, and disrupt service and supply chains. Many businesses are already integrating these into their risk management systems (and if they are not, they may soon be forced to). For communicators, understanding these physical risks is critical to informing your crisis management playbook. If these pages are missing, it might be time to start asking some internal questions. Second: transition risks: not being ready for the inevitable market and policy changes that will happen as the whole world shifts course to avoid climate disaster. These risks run the gamut from selling a product that consumers no longer want (think: VHS tapes), to being hit with financial penalties— legal challenges, higher operating costs, missed investment opportunities—to reputational damage from being out of step with stakeholders’ expectations and demands. (P.S. it is just as important to account for transition risks in corporate risk management systems. There should be pages in your crisis playbook for these too.) Greenwashing is the perfect example of a transition risk that started out as primarily reputational (i.e., the stuff that lands on our desks), but is quickly evolving to have significant legal, regulatory, and financial consequences. In our next dispatch, we get deeper into the definition of greenwashing, the new and equally concerning phenomenon of “greenhushing” and how a Canadian climate investment taxonomy could help us avoid both. But we wanted to end this introduction with a key piece of advice we’ll probably repeat again and again: we must fundamentally shift the way we think about climate storytelling. Ending on a Note of Humility As communicators and marketers, we’re trained to cast our organizations in the best possible light. We want to create a warm glow around our brands, showcase the positive actions being taken, highlight achievements and successes. In general, there’s nothing wrong with that. But as you’ll see in our next post, taking this approach to climate communications may be inappropriate, and extraordinarily risky. The shifts that must take place in our businesses and across our entire economy to respond to climate change are monumental. It is hard, messy work and even those companies who have been at it a long time are struggling. That’s because, as the window to avoid climate crisis gets smaller, the bar for action is getting higher. In this context, boasting about our climate actions will likely trigger more suspicion than slaps on the back. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t talk about them (we have to!). But we must do so grounded in a tone of humility. We invite you to read our next dispatch: Greenwashing, Greenhushing, and the Need for Canadian Taxonomy. And if there are any topics or issues you especially want us to cover, drop me a line: firstname.lastname@example.org

“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” director James Wan is speaking out about Amber Heard’s diminshed role in the forthcoming DC superhero movie. Last year, Heard said — as part of her testimony during her trial against former partner Johnny Depp — that her part in the sequel to 2018’s “Aquaman” had been “very pared down.” “I was given a script and then given new versions of the script that had taken away scenes that had action in it, that depicted my character and another character, without giving any spoilers away, two characters fighting with one another, and they basically took a bunch out of my role,” Heard said during the trial. “They just removed a bunch out.” Heard testified during the trial that she nearly lost her role in “Aquaman” due to the media firestorm surrounding her legal battles with Depp. But a former Warner Bros. Pictures executive said she was almost recast not because of the Depp controversy but because she lacked onscreen “chemistry” with star Jason Momoa. Now, Wan is insisting that it was always the plan for the latest water-bound action movie to center on Momoa’s Arthur Curry and Patrick Wilson’s Orm Marius, with Heard’s Mera naturally taking on a smaller role. “I always pitched this to everyone from the get-go. The first Aquaman was Arthur and Mera’s journey,” Wan told Entertainment Weekly. “The second movie was always going to be Arthur and Orm. So the first was a romance action-adventure movie, the second one is a bromance action-adventure movie. We’ll leave it at that.” After a six-week trial, a jury found in June 2022 that Heard had defamed her former husband in a Washington Post opinion piece and acted with malice by casting him as a domestic abuser. Depp said that cost him millions of dollars and starring roles after decades as an A-list actor. Jurors awarded him $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages. The latter was immediately reduced by the judge to meet Virginia’s statutory cap of $350,000. Heard also got a $2-million verdict for defamation after one of Depp’s lawyers accused her of staging a scene by trashing an apartment and spilling wine to make the “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor look guilty of violence. The pair ultimately settled their defamation case in December. In an Instagram post regarding the settlement, Heard wrote, “After a great deal of deliberation I have made a very difficult decision to settle the defamation case brought against me by my ex husband in Virginia. It’s important for me to say that I never chose this. I defended my truth and in doing so my life as I knew it was destroyed.” Times staff writers Christi Carras and Richard Winton contributed to this report.

Ideally, Pakistan should be a major player in both vibrant regions. However, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policy of attempting to isolate Pakistan has essentially forced it to choose. First, Mr. Modi decided to boycott this year's SAARC summit that was scheduled to take place in Islamabad, Pakistan. Then, he unsuccessfully attempted to hijack the BRICS economic summit in India to use it as a political platform to attack and isolate Pakistan. The signal to Pakistan was unmistakable: Forget about SAARC. Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC): CAREC is a growing group of nations that is currently made up of 11 members, including China and a list of STANs. The current membership includes Afghanistan (joined CAREC in 2005), Azerbaijan (2003), People's Republic of China (1997), Georgia (2016), Kazakhstan (1997), Kyrgyz Republic (1997), Mongolia (2003, Pakistan (2010), Tajikistan (1998), Turkmenistan (2010) and Uzbekistan (1997). The last ministerial meeting of CAREC nations was held in Islamabad in October, 2016. The conference theme was “Linking connectivity with economic transformation". Welcoming fellow ministers, Pakistan's Finance Minister Ishaq Dar talked about the importance of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to improve trade flow within the region and with the rest the rest of the world. Dar said CPEC offered a massive opportunity for connectivity between Central Asia, Middle East and Africa and was bound to play a defining role in economic development of the regions. Dar said improving the transport corridor was not an end in itself but it was an investment in establishing sound infrastructure and complementary frameworks for shared prosperity of the present and future generations in the region, according to a report in Pakistani media. CAREC region is building six economic corridors to link Central Asian nations. Six multi-national institutions support the CAREC infrastructure development, including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), United Nations Development Program (UNDP), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank and European Bank for Reconstruction & Development, according to Khaleej Times. Out of the total $27.7 billion CAREC infrastructure investment so for, $9.9 billion or 36 per cent was financed by ADB, a senior officer of the Manila-based multinational bank told Khaleeej Times. He said other donors had invested $10.9 billion while $6.9 billion was contributed by CAREC governments. Of these investments, transport got the major share with $8 billion or 78 per cent. Asian Development Bank Vice President Wencai Zhang said: "There are huge financing requirements in Carec for transport and trade facilitation, for which 108 projects have been identified at an investment cost of $38.8 billion for the period 2012-2020. Investment for the priority energy sector projects will be $45 billion in this period." CPEC North-South Corridor: China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a major part of the north-south corridor that will allow trade to flow among CAREC member countries, many of which are resource-rich but landlocked nations. The corridor will enable the group to access to the Pakistani seaports in Gwadar and Karachi as part of the new maritime silk route (MSR) as envisioned by China and Pakistan. Pakistan's Finance Minister Dar says the CPEC would complement the regional connectivity initiatives of CAREC. "Once the six CAREC corridors and mega ports, now under construction, start operating, they will provide access to global markets. They will deliver services that will be important for national and regional competitiveness, productivity, employment, mobility and environmental sustainability. All of us should gear our national policies to achieve these targets." CPEC consists of transport and communication infrastructure—roads, railways, cable, and oil and gas pipelines—that will stretch 2,700 kilometers from Gwadar on the Arabian Sea to the Khunjerab Pass at the China-Pakistan border in the Karakorams. China and Pakistan are developing plans for an 1,800 kilometer international rail link from the city of Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in Western China to Pakistan's deep-sea Gwadar Port on the Arabian Sea, according to Zhang Chunlin, director of Xinjiang's regional development and reform commission. "The 1,800-kilometer China-Pakistan railway is planned to also pass through Pakistan's capital of Islamabad and Karachi," Zhang Chunlin said at the two-day International Seminar on the Silk Road Economic Belt in Urumqi, Xinjiang's capital, according to China Daily. "Although the cost of constructing the railway is expected to be high due to the hostile environment and complicated geographic conditions, the study of the project has already started," Zhang said. "China and Pakistan will co-fund the railway construction. Building oil and gas pipelines between Gwadar Port and China is also on the agenda," Zhang added. Pakistan is making a serious effort to stabilize Afghanistan, a member of CAREC. A trilateral conference of China, Russia and Pakistan is scheduled this month in Moscow as part of this effort. Afghan instability has prevented Pakistan from connecting with other STANs for commerce and trade. Now the development of CPEC will enable Pakistan to bypass Afghanistan, if necessary, to connect with Central Asia region through Western China. History shows that growth of regional and global trade in East Asia, Europe and North America regions has been a major driver of economic opportunity and prosperity. Unfortunately, SAARC has been a huge disappointment for Pakistanis. With the development of CPEC and CAREC, Pakistan can now begin to participate in the growth of regional and global trade that will benefit the people of Pakistan. The path to Pakistan's participation in SAARC will open up if or when India-Pakistan relations improve. Here's a National Geographic Documentary on CPEC: 1800 Km Pak-China Rail Link China Pakistan Economic Corridor CPEC to Create Over 2 Million Jobs Modi's Covert War in Pakistan ADB Raises Pakistan GDP Growth Forecast Gwadar as Hong Kong West China-Pakistan Industrial Corridor Indian Spy Kulbhushan Yadav's Confession Ex Indian Spy Documents RAW Successes Against Pakistan Pakistan FDI Soaring with Chinese Money for CPEC

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Alexandra Zion is a young Nigerian educator and international student in the U.S, passionate about impacting lives in her community. Having immigrated to the U.S in 2018 to further her education, she is working on her master’s degree in research in Afrofuturism, post-colonialism as she prepares to become an educator someday. While in Nigeria, she discovered her passion to educate others during her 2nd and 3rd year of study as an undergrad in English at Covenant University. Her desire to assist freshmen students with classes they struggled with prompted her to work as a tutorial coordinator during her final years in the university. Upon her graduation, Alexandra decided to further her education abroad. While she considered studying in the U.K, her decision to study in the U.S was based on its curriculum which aligned with her interests in research, African, African American, and Caribbean literature. Upon her arrival to the U.S and being passionate about educating and growing others, Alexandra worked as a teaching assistant during her graduate studies where she instructed students in classes like teaching composition and grammar. Here, she fostered relationships with various students, and was further convinced of her desire to transform ideals and attitudes while impacting knowledge. In the midst of her successes, Alex experienced and still experiences the challenge of fully transitioning into the American society as an international student. She recalled an incident that led her to question her decision to study abroad which happened during her first semester in the fall of 2018, she recalled her experience during the onset of winter while waiting on her train to arrive at the station. “One of those days, I wasn’t, I was just done with class. I was expecting my train by eight. So, I went to the train station. Then, you had it in mind that I would be there till [8:00] PM. The train didn’t arrive until eight 30. It was in the cold. Like it was really cold. It was icy cold. Everywhere was. And I just started crying because I had no idea when the tears. Started to roll down my cheeks. It was just sudden, but that was one of the experiences that I still remember clearly, even now, because it wasn’t just about the tears. It was just, it was, when you have pent up emotions and then one time you just released everything.” Despite the difficulty of adapting to a new country, Alex found solace in her local church where she was able to build a community of friends that have given her a sense of belonging and purpose. In her free time, Alex enjoys writing poems, and owns a poetry podcast titled Poem’o clock, a platform where she shares her thoughts and ideas while educating and entertaining others on faith, inspiration, lifestyle, poems, and stories. To find out more about Alex, you can check her out on Instagram @Alexandrazion and on her website: alexandrazion.com

|Home|||||All About CJ|||||Available Books|||||Newsletter|||||Freebies & Fun Stuff|||||Shop|||||Contact CJ| Skyrockets in flight MOBI ISBN: 9781943853281 / EPUB ISBN: 9781943853298 Available from Restless Wind Publication Novella / E-book $0.99 The Fourth in the Wandering Star Collection Open Your Heart to Passion and Let the Fireworks Begin! Looking for a place to call home, Captain Ross Cannon finds the peaceful Sierra Nevada Mountains ideal for his needs. Retired from the army and tired of fighting, he opts out of becoming a mercenary and decides, rather to use his skill as a demolitions expert to design things that give enjoyment. But not everyone is excited that a fireworks expert has moved to town. Environmentalist, Stacy Jackson has spent her childhood in Bass Lake, and her past carries a burning secret that makes her hate fireworks of any kind. When she finds out that her own Grandfather has hired Ross to put on the annual Founder's Day Fireworks display, she does everything she can to force a halt to the project, bringing her into contact with the Captain himself. Fireworks of another kind explode between them, and Ross must push past Stacy's fears and expose the secret she hides, before they can decide if what they have will fizzle out like a wet firecracker or burn forever in a spectacular display of passion and color. In “Skyrockets in Flight”, CJ England once again writes another heartbreakingly beautiful and steamy tale. ~~~ CK2S Kwips and Kritiques With exceptional storytelling, “Skyrockets in Flight” is explosive from the first rousing scene to the last fiery encounter. ~~~Amelia of Ecataromance Sensual One of the best contemporary stories from this author yet. I couldn’t put it down. ~~~ The Librarians

Today, the Japanese parliament will consider moves by the government to resume commercial whale hunting. Currently, Japan gets around the international ban on commercial whaling via a loophole in the rules that allows the slaughter of whales for scientific research. Japan conducts these ‘research’ hunts in the Southern and Pacific oceans, and the proposed new bill will enshrine funding for research whaling into the Japanese national budget. The demand for whale meat in Japan has fallen and the government subsidise the industry. Animal welfare groups in Japan have criticised the potential new whaling law, stating that the proposed bill is ‘designed only to continue research whaling no matter what the cost — to either the whales, Japan’s international reputation, or to the Japanese taxpayer’. Japan has been under pressure from the international community over its current so-called scientific whale hunts. These are seen by many as merely commercial whaling in disguise anyway as little scientific knowledge of any value is gathered from the hunts, and much of the meat ends up on sale anyway. Just days ago, a committee of scientific experts at the International Whaling Commission (the global body that regulates whaling) backed previous conclusions by an independent panel that the North Pacific hunts were ‘currently unjustified, and should be halted until more research has been conducted’. In 2014, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Japan’s Antarctic whaling programme in the Southern Ocean was illegal and had to stop as it had failed to yield any meaningful scientific results. As recently as this January, the European Union issued a formal statement of concern regarding Japan’s whaling practices. The strongly worded letter highlighted the lack of scientific justification for the Antarctic hunts, and also criticized Japan’s decision to start the new ‘research’ hunts in the North Pacific in 2017. The scientific value of this slaughter has also been called into question by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) – the global authority on the status of the natural world. On the 12th June Japanese hunting vessels left Abashiri Port in Hokkaido to begin killing up to killing170 minke whales and 134 Sei whales to determine aspects such as sex and age. Yasuhiro Sanada, fisheries researcher at Waseda University in Tokyo, said whaling was a matter of pride for the Japanese. Many in the country see whale hunting as a cultural right, but large scale, industrial whaling is a relatively new phenomenon in Japan, starting after World War II when animal protein was in short supply. As part of our ongoing campaign to stop whaling, WDC and Care2 submitted a petition to the European Parliament containing 270,000 signatures, calling on the EU to raise the issue of whaling in its trade negotiations with Japan and to say ‘no’ to a Free Trade Agreement while Japan kills whales. The EU Commission has responded saying that whaling will not even be discussed during the trade talks, so we are asking the public to make their views clear on whaling by sending a tweet or an email to Cecilia Malmström, the EU Commissioner for Trade and the person in charge of the EU’s trade negotiations. IF YOU’D LIKE TO SUPPORT OUR CAMPAIGN, YOU CAN ALSO MAKE A DONATION. THANK YOU.

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Add UX Notes mode (to Design and Prototype) As UX, I would like to add page and object notes for my engineering and QA teams. These notes should be visible in PDF exports as well as in the online prototype. See proposed feature UX Design Prototype Link. Yes. Please. I keep making mockups and then I can't create lines or text or notes to explain anything when doing the output for the teams UNLESS I make a separate screen for it .. which messes up my UI design. Have the ability to annotate just by adding a simple sticky note. Acts as an easy way to capture thoughts/ideas while in design mode that you can look to later. Easier than creating text and stands out more. It's especially useful working remotely when co-designing and waning to just capture ideas directly in XD. Qaabil Digital commented <a href="https://qaabildigital.com/ui-ux-design-service.php" rel = "Dofollow" > UI UX designer </a> is crucial to just about everything. It renders the latest technology accessible to the masses, makes our favourite apps and websites a pleasure to use, and determines which brands and products we return to over and over again. To put it simply, design matters. Petr Široký commented I cannot believe this isn't a feature yet. I don't want to export the stupid prototypes just so I could type something in a browser. Keeping notes in one place would be super useful. It's like the team behind XD didn't consider this being a significant part of a design process for many individuals and teams. Please! I have to duplicate my artboards when adding notes so it doesn't clutter up my screen. Super annoying. + 1 from me and my team too Mark Leta commented Was really hoping this feature were a part of the tool at this point. Large hole in functionality to be able to effectively design UI's and convey specs. Emamuzo Okerri commented I would like to add notes to artboards in design and prototype mode that would be tied to the artboard when I share the prototype for review or development. This would help me explain certain interactions in the prototype, especially those I cannot achieve with xd. Adam Arends commented A separate section next to Prototype that allows a complete comment/markup of the artboards by anyone with access. This feature would be something that looks and feels like Acrobat (a small dot that expands on hover or something. you can place the dot on the thing to comment on (like a thumb tack) and then place the comment on a "note" that can be moved and placed anywhere to keep it out of the way. A developer or anther UX can click/tab the "tack" and the comment/note pops up in it's placed location. All of this on another tab and out of the way during Design. The notes overlay would be great if it was broken down into types of notes: 1. UX notes (what the feature is an how it works) 2. Design note (how it looks and how it is styled) 3. internal notes (user notes on things to come back to or ideas that go to another artboard 4. checklist within the notes would be great. 5. shared boards having an "excel-esque" conversation view on the notes (as excel does with comments). Bartolomeo D'Alia commented +1 This is a very important feature fo us. Harun Alikadić commented What if you add a "layer" like Pasteboard, called "Notes" that can be hidden. Whatever you add on this layer is above the artboards and Pasteboard. This leaves space for future development, like signing for export (comments with pin). It is unbelievable that this feature has not been implemented yet. As a designer many a times i'd like to add a note on a specific component (like Axure used to allow) which i'd want the developers to pay heed to. Waiting till i publish the design to pin & add that note seems a very tedious process. These notes can appear once i publish the url & design gets shared. Much like annotating the design while i am creating it. Enable inserting comments in the design like in Excel or Acrobat. Notes &/or comments create dialog about a specific design element without having to draw text boxes and lines to the point of interest. Priya Harmalkar commented First of all, just wanted to say co-editing feature is the best. thank you. Is there a way to leave comments in Design mode? It would be great if the users (of that shared file) could save comments for each other. A free plugin solution for now: https://designwithfocus.com/#features Add annotations directly to your design files Focus is all about adding annotations straight to your design documents. This means that all your notes, ideas, tasks, feedback and whatever else you want to jot down stays relevant and never gets lost again. All your annotations are safely and securely sync'd to Focus so your data is all in one place. This would help a LOT, otherwise I have to leave marks on the design itself which is really frustrating. Amir Aghaei commented This would really come handy. I currently have create separate doc to put all the notes about everything. Now I make notes in the online prototype, but when you make a new link, the notes are not copied with it. This is unhandy, when I make a different version of the design for example, like a dark mode version, that need to have the same notes as the light one.

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I’m a person who is more of a hybrid working with content and commercial marketing….The key thing in this sector is having a desire and taking enjoyment in learning and adapting to something new…I actually started as a radio journalist in British media…next thing I knew I was building a website for the program I was working on. I actually fell into sports…starting with a short assignment with Manchester City…but I ended up staying for almost two years…and it became apparent that, although it’s getting a lot better, sports are further behind in adopting digital than most industry sectors. There is strong passion with fans, and sponsorships…a lot of revenue-generating opportunities…What I like in sports, is the clear objective…it’s either win or lose and everyone wants to win…so when I talk to the board of directors in an organization I generally find more direct answers then in other industries. 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When you come out of a University with a degree in digital marketing or digital media, that knowledge is going to be useful for about three months before you learn something else new… But if you come out with a degree in math or history…then at least when I’m hiring you I know that your brain is tuned up to the highest degree and you will be able to learn to do more stuff rather then being a specialist in one particular area. What trends, in the digital space and as a whole, have you noticed that could potentially lead to future opportunities for those folks trying to get into sports business? Well I think there has been a trend in increasing the number of hires with digital titles, and that’s going to continue to grow over the next three to five years, so that’s good news for more opportunities. 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Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc Q1 Production Update ST HELIER, Jersey, April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (NYSE AMERICAN, AIM and VFEX: CMCL) (“Caledonia” or the “Company”) announces gold production from the Blanket Mine in Zimbabwe (“Blanket”) and the Bilboes oxides project in Zimbabwe for the quarter ended 31 March 2023 (“Q1 2023” or the “Quarter”). All production numbers are expressed on a 100 per cent basis and are based on the final assay at the refiners. Quarterly gold production at Blanket Mine was 16,036 ounces, 13 per cent lower than the 18,515 ounces produced in the first quarter of 2022. Production was lower than last year due to several individually insignificant mechanical breakdowns and logistical issues which have now been resolved and production in the early part of April 2023 has been better than expected. Management re-iterates production guidance for Blanket for the year to December 31, 2023 of between 75,000 and 80,000 ounces of gold1. Bilboes commenced production of gold from oxides derived from pre-stripping works in the last few days of the Quarter, producing 105 ounces of gold. Commencement of oxide production at Bilboes has been slower than anticipated, having been adversely affected by inconsistent grades, mechanical breakdowns and the poor availability of spare parts and alternative equipment. As highlighted in the production guidance dated January 13, 2023, the on-mine cost/oz of Bilboes oxide production was anticipated to be $1,200-1,320 and is hence a relatively low margin activity which is primarily justified by the parallel benefit of pre-stripping in anticipation of the development of the Bilboes sulphide project. The Company is reviewing the initial evidence of this activity given some of the initial challenges and relative to the larger sulphide project, for which a feasibility study is being updated. Accordingly, going forward, we will report actual production achieved each quarter at the oxides project as part of the pre-stripping activities and, accordingly, have withdrawn guidance on the low-margin oxide production. Commenting on the announcement, Mark Learmonth, Chief Executive Officer, said: “Gold production at Blanket is usually lower in the first quarter of each year and increases in the following quarters. This trend is in evidence this year, albeit production in the first quarter of 2023 was below our target due to a series of issues including equipment failures and logistical issues. These issues have been resolved and production to date in April has been higher than expected. “The small-scale low margin oxide operation at Bilboes is effectively a pre-stripping exercise for the larger sulphide project in respect of which we have commenced work on an updated feasibility study. The oxide project was adversely affected by the breakdown of contractor-provided drill-rigs which are used for evaluation drilling and the limited availability in Zimbabwe of spare parts or alternative equipment. “In light of the foregoing, we reiterate production guidance for 2023 of between 75,000 and 80,000 ounces of gold from Blanket. “We expect to publish further operating information and the financial results for the Quarter on or about May 15, 2023.” |Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc Tel: +44 1534 679 800 Tel: +44 7817 841 793 |Cenkos Securities plc (Nomad and Joint Broker) Tel: +44 207 397 1965 Tel: +44 131 220 9771 Tel: +44 131 220 9775 |Liberum Capital Limited (Joint Broker) Scott Mathieson/Kane Collings |Tel: +44 20 3100 2000| |BlytheRay Financial PR (UK) Tim Blythe/Megan Ray Tel: +44 207 138 3204 |3PPB (Financial PR, North America) Tel: +1 917 991 7701 Tel: +1 203 940 2538 |Curate Public Relations (Zimbabwe) |Tel: +263 77802131| |IH Securities (Private) Limited (VFEX Sponsor – Zimbabwe) |Tel: +263 (242) 745 119/33/39| Note: This announcement contains inside information which is disclosed in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 (“MAR”) as it forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and is disclosed in accordance with the Company’s obligations under Article 17 of MAR. Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Information Information and statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation that involve risks and uncertainties relating, but not limited, to Caledonia’s current expectations, intentions, plans, and beliefs. Forward-looking information can often be identified by forward-looking words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “goal”, “plan”, “target”, “intend”, “estimate”, “could”, “should”, “may” and “will” or the negative of these terms or similar words suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions or statements about future events or performance. Examples of forward-looking information in this news release include: production guidance, estimates of future/targeted production rates, and our plans and timing regarding further exploration and drilling and development. This forward-looking information is based, in part, on assumptions and factors that may change or prove to be incorrect, thus causing actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by forward-looking information. Such factors and assumptions include, but are not limited to: failure to establish estimated resources and reserves, the grade and recovery of ore which is mined varying from estimates, success of future exploration and drilling programs, reliability of drilling, sampling and assay data, assumptions regarding the representativeness of mineralization being inaccurate, success of planned metallurgical test-work, capital and operating costs varying significantly from estimates, delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental, environmental or other project approvals, inflation, changes in exchange rates, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in the development of projects and other factors. Security holders, potential security holders and other prospective investors should be aware that these statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: risks relating to estimates of mineral reserves and mineral resources proving to be inaccurate, fluctuations in gold price, risks and hazards associated with the business of mineral exploration, development and mining, risks relating to the credit worthiness or financial condition of suppliers, refiners and other parties with whom the Company does business; inadequate insurance, or inability to obtain insurance, to cover these risks and hazards, employee relations; relationships with and claims by local communities and indigenous populations; political risk; risks related to natural disasters, terrorism, civil unrest, public health concerns (including health epidemics or outbreaks of communicable diseases such as the coronavirus (COVID-19)); availability and increasing costs associated with mining inputs and labour; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development, including the risks of obtaining or maintaining necessary licenses and permits, diminishing quantities or grades of mineral reserves as mining occurs; global financial condition, the actual results of current exploration activities, changes to conclusions of economic evaluations, and changes in project parameters to deal with unanticipated economic or other factors, risks of increased capital and operating costs, environmental, safety or regulatory risks, expropriation, the Company’s title to properties including ownership thereof, increased competition in the mining industry for properties, equipment, qualified personnel and their costs, risks relating to the uncertainty of timing of events including targeted production rate increase and currency fluctuations. Security holders, potential security holders and other prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. By its nature, forward-looking information involves numerous assumptions, inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and various future events will not occur. Caledonia undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors which affect this information, except as required by law. This news release is not an offer of the shares of Caledonia for sale in the United States or elsewhere. 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Small Business Articles from Make-it-Fly® Time Away Can Be Good for Business By Victoria Munro owners are very good at a lot of things, but taking time off isn’t one of them. Americans in general put in longer hours than workers in any other industrialized nation, but for many entrepreneurs there’s no such thing as a 40-hour work week, and taking a vacation can seem like a far-fetched fantasy. Most entrepreneurs choose a business they’re passionate about, and doing what you love can become addictive! When you’ve grown and nurtured that business from the ground up, it’s easy to act like an over-protective parent. In addition, there’s the fear that things will fall apart if you leave town, clients won’t understand if you’re not there to respond personally and immediately to their needs, or you might miss new We may have needed to work crazy hours without taking vacations during the start-up phase of the business, now overwork has become a lifestyle. Take Care of Your Company’s Most Valuable Asset Remember, your business’s biggest asset is you! And you need down time. Getting out of town occasionally will re-charge your entrepreneurial batteries and give you a truer perspective—a chance to step back and look at the big picture. You’ll return refreshed, rejuvenated and able to give your best. Regard your vacation as an important long-term investment in yourself and the success of your business. 10 Tips to Help You Take Time Off ||Make a decision, set a date and mark it on your calendar. (It makes sense to select the slowest time of year in your where you’ll go, and make reservations. clients know you’ll be gone, but will return revitalized to take excellent care of them. everything you do, so that someone else can easily step in and help if needed. a backup person take care of client emergencies. a week or two is out of the question, start with mini-vacations—three-day weekends. We find it takes the first couple of days just to unwind. take work with you—focus on the business of you have to take your laptop and cell phone, arrange to be “disconnected” most of the time. your re-entry—schedule some catch up time when you come back. © 2007 Victoria Munro. for printable version. About the Author: Victoria Munro is co-founder (along with husband Dave Block) of Make-it-Fly® LLC, a company dedicated to creating success for small-business owners through creatively designed programs and tools. Victoria has started and run nine different businesses. To receive FREE business success articles with tips to help you with your business, sign up for their award-winning ezine, “In-Flight Refueling,” and receive a free copy of the eBook, Get More Done in Less Time: 101 Quick and Easy Time Tactics You’re welcome to “reprint” this article in your ezine, print publication or on your website, as long as it remains complete and unaltered (including the “about the author” info at the end). Please send a copy of your reprint

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Misuse of results of ultrasound for sex determination Amniocentesis leading to abortion Selective killing of female foetuses Amniocentesis and sex determination tests have been used to inform parents of the sex of their unborn child. Such cases have resulted in the performing of an abortion when the baby was not of the sex wanted. Amniocentesis is a procedure which analyses a sample of amniotic fluid to determine whether genetic anomalies exist in a foetus. Ultrasound technology uses the "echo" of sound waves to "visualize" the form of the foetus in the womb as early as from 11 to 14 weeks after conception. Because such tests also indicate the sex of the foetus, these pre-natal diagnostic techniques are widely used to determine the sex of the child before birth, especially in countries and societies where males are preferred to females, as a prelude to abortions of females and, less often, males. In India, over one million (approximately 3,000 a day) female foetuses are aborted each year after testing. In Bombay alone, 258 private centres for amniocentesis have sprung up over the past few years, and 16 government-supported clinics provide the service as well, where the abortion of female foetuses is as high as 99%. Portable ultrasound units have meant that in some areas the service is "more available than running water". It is estimated that between 1978 and 1982, there were over 78,000 cases of amniocentesis followed by abortion of females in India as a whole. Ante-natal choices are biased against females because of the traditional preference in most societies for male offspring. Post-natal sex choice is a euphemism for murder, with infanticide enacted mainly against females. Abortion is a far safer and less traumatic way of ridding the community of unwanted female babies than most means traditionally used. In India, for example, it has been estimated that the cost of testing and abortion is 10% of the cost to the family of bringing up and marrying a female child. Pre-natal sex testing ensures that no wanted males are aborted by mistake. For a woman it is better to choose a male child than to be cruelly punished or even killed for not producing sons.

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The first three weeks of February is salary arbitration season in Major League Baseball. A time when eligible players and their clubs try to hammer out contracts for the coming year. If those efforts fail, the matter is presented to a panel of labor arbitrators who will decide the issue after hearing arguments from the player, club, the union and the Commissioner’s Office. Clubs hold the historical edge in salary arbitration hearings. According to the MLBPA website, through 2012, arbitrators have ruled for clubs in 286 cases and for players in 214. This is generally reflective of labor arbitration, where employers win more than they lose. More than one cynic has suggested that such is way arbitrators ensure they continue to get cases. For the record, I’ll only say that I find this observation curiously fascinating. After I retire or move on from handling arbitration cases, chances are I may have other thoughts, but for now I simply remain fascinated. Another facet of baseball’s salary arbitration process that has captured my attention is the particular dilemma that agents face that affects the outcome of many negotiations. First, consider that the process is designed to foster settlements by creating risk – […] It’s been a good minute since I’ve been in this space. From June through December, I was blessed to be actively involved with the Major League Baseball Players Association as they hammered out a new collective bargaining agreement with MLB. It was a challenging and rewarding time; the culmination of over two years of working as a consultant to the PA for what was a particularly challenging round of bargaining. By far, the best aspect of it all was agreeing to a deal that is fair and equitable for the players and the clubs. A close second was the opportunity to work closely with a terrific group of talented professionals at the MLBPA. 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Upgrade, a provider of personal credit lines and other consumer financial products, today announced that it’s agreed to acquire Uplift, the buy now, pay later (BNPL) vendor, for $100 million in cash and stock. It’s likely not the exit Uplift was hoping for — and a sign of serious consolidation in the BNPL space, which just a few years ago was booming, buoyed by pandemic-era spending habits. Uplift had raised nearly $700 million in equity and debt, securing $123 million at a reported $195 million valuation in its Series C round alone. In a conversation with TechCrunch, Renaud Laplanche, Upgrade’s CEO and a co-founder, said that Uplift initially reached out in May to inquire whether Upgrade would be interested in participating in Uplift’s Series D financing as a strategic investor. Upgrade, however, thought a purchase made more sense — and it’s tough to argue with that logic. Upgrade arguably got Uplift for a song. “There’s a lot of areas of potential synergy,” Laplanche said. “We’re already providing BNPL and financing at the point of sale for home improvements and auto purchases, so this is really an expansion of our strategy into travel as another vertical and another significant need of consumers.” Laplanche is referring to the BNPL-style product that Upgrade launched in October 2021, which lets users pay down their debt over six to 36 months with a fixed interest rate. Like many BNPL products on the market, Upgrade’s features a checkout option on merchants’ websites that allows Upgrade to group a user’s card purchases into one lump some and invoice them what they owe over four months. In Uplift, Upgrade saw a gateway to a previously untapped portion of the BNPL segment: travel. Uplift, Laplanche noted, has a distribution network that includes 300 of the top airlines, cruise lines and hotel chains — a network that’d be tough to build from scratch. “Travel is a big market, obviously — over $450 billion in annual consumer spending — and a significant area of financing and payments needs for our customers, so we believe there is a great opportunity to keep growing the distribution and user base,” Laplanche said. Uplift was founded in 2014 by Brian Barth, who previously sold his travel startup SideStep to Kayak for $200 million. From the start, the focus was travel, with an emphasis on partnerships with the vacation package sites of United Airlines, Southwest and American Airlines as well as Allegiant Travel Company and Kayak. Uplift’s core offering was installment plans for trips. For example, if a family was considering a trip to Disneyland for a price of $2,000, Uplift might’ve offered a one-year financing plan with monthly payments of $189 a month. At one point, Uplift was on track to drive nearly $1 billion in loans — or so the company’s president, Robert Soderbery, claimed. And those rosy prospects attracted major backers like Madrone Capital Partners, DNX Ventures and Ridge Ventures. But evidently, business sagged somewhere down the line. To blame could be general malaise in the BNPL sector post-pandemic, particularly among consumer-focused BNPL vendors. Klarna, once Europe’s most valuable VC-backed company, suffered an 85% valuation cut, from $45.6 billion to just $6.7 billion in July 2022 following an $800 million round. Meanwhile, publicly traded BNPL companies like Affirm and Australia’s Zip have seen their share prices plummet; Affirm was recently forced to shut down its crypto unit and lay off 19% of its staff. Changing consumer spending habits likely played a role in scaring investors away. But the threat of stricter oversight — and rising delinquency rates — undoubtedly had something to do with it, too. The purchase of Uplift effectively doubles Upgrade’s customer base, adding 3.3 million users to the platform, and comes as Upgrade weighs an IPO. Laplanche previously said that Upgrade would aim for a public offering sometime in 2023, but it’s unclear whether the company’s still committed to that timeline. Over the past several years — perhaps in anticipation of an IPO, whenever it ends up arriving — Upgrade has sought to diversify its offerings, launching a rewards checking account, a Bitcoin rewards card, a credit card with BNPL-like options and a debit rewards card for everyday purchases. Laplanche says that Upgrade’s looking to provide close to $10 billion in credit by year-end 2023. “Travel has become more expensive in the last couple of years, and we’re glad we can provide financing for yet another large expense category, and make that financing more affordable through Upgrade’s access to low-cost capital,” he added. “This ‘merchant network’ strategy is a great complement to the direct-to-consumer strategy we’ve implemented with mobile banking, cards and loans.” Uplift’s team will join Upgrade in “various capacities,” Laplanche says, moving from their current teams to corresponding teams at Upgrade (e.g. finance to finance). But mum’s the word on the C-suite’s new roles.

Your “The Freshman Survival Guide” (Oct. 12) states: “The first half of your first term of college is known as the ‘Red Zone,’ the period of time a young woman is most vulnerable to rape … so go with friends you trust and look out for each other, and keep an eye on your drink.” Why are you giving advice only to women when addressing rape? How about talking frankly with men, the gender that creates and perpetuates the problem? What if instead you had published: “Male sexual assaulters are more likely to prey on freshman women, so if you observe a man play up to a freshman or any other woman, stick around and intervene when necessary. If you know of a man who puts drugs into women’s drinks, report him to authorities. And do not in any way condone, encourage, enable, participate in or make jokes about such behavior in men.” Harriet Behm, Eugene I wanted to check in with you all to say that I absolutely love your work, and I’ve been able to use a great deal of your work in my classroom to talk about very important social justice related issues as well as important community organizations and goings-on, for which I’m very grateful. I also wanted to check in with you about your recent issue, “Back to Campus” (Oct. 12). I noted that the “Freshman Survival Guide” is placed opposite an ad for a lawyer who seems to represent students and other folks who are accused of sexual assault. I’m not familiar with the details of how y’all sell advertising and why certain ads are placed on certain pages or paired with certain articles, but as a consumer of Eugene Weekly I’m concerned that the pairing of this article with this ad is promoting or at the very least condoning sexual assault. I realize this is a leap, but I’ve shared the ad and the pairing of the two with a variety of folks and we each agreed that there was a message being shared, and it is one of linking freshman survival with the protection of those accused of sexual assault. I understand the Weekly has already been distributed, but I wanted to share this concern as a community member, an educator, a woman and a UO student. Relée Davis, English language development teacher, Eugene Editor’s note: The placement was unintentional and unfortunate. We apologize. KENNEDY IS WRONG Will Kennedy’s “Raffi for grownups” (Oct. 12) spoke more to his anger issues than to give information about Jimmy Buffer. I’m not a Parrot head my music taste runs a gambet from clasical to funk & hip hop. But I do have a lot of great 80’s young adult music memories with Buffet. I get his point about the me Gen, but many of these big bucks people are philanthropists. Jimmy Buffer funds environmental & humanitarian disaster relief volunteer action through FAUACA in the Carribian. He also gives grants to youth in Detroit & for vegi gardens in harlem. Do your homework Mr Kennedy. Carol West, Eugene Editor’s note: We felt that this letter made its point without our editing it for typos. LEVIN IS WRONG On the whole, I appreciate Rick Levin’s florid stylings, even if he does tend toward an oxymoronic holier-than-thou nihilism. That said, his recent review of Jekyll & Hyde at Cottage Theatre (Oct. 12) gets some important background wrong. First, Freud, Marx and Nietzsche are not all products of “the late 19th century.” Marx published Das Kapital in 1867, after 20 years of previous published work. He died in 1883. By contrast, the vast majority of Freud’s work was published during the first three decades of the 20th century. More important, Levin’s gloss on Robert Louis Stevenson’s original, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, provides a nice example of how people confuse what they think they know for what they know in fact. Contrary to Levin’s assertion, this story is not a familiar one — much less “the way it speaks to the duality of human nature, good and evil and all that.” It is the titular characters that are familiar, not the story, or its vision of good and evil. I’d guess these are virtually unknown. I’d be curious to hear how Stevenson “intuits the catastrophes of the coming century.” It seems to me that Levin has simply read his own obsessions into the space where familiarity with the actual work would go. I regard this as a shame, as beyond the apparent spectacle of the current musical lies a profound original of lasting relevance. Timothy Shaw, Eugene First James Taylor, and now Jimmy Buffett. Next, Will Kennedy will be chastising John Denver because “Rocky Mountain High” wasn’t about smoking pot. Michael Billings, Eugene LETTERS POLICY: We welcome letters on all topics and will print as many as space allows, with priority given to timely local issues. Please limit length to 200 words and include your address and phone number for our files. Email to firstname.lastname@example.org, fax to 484-4044 or mail to 1251 Lincoln, Eugene 97401.

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This is simply due to their intimate knowledge of how to get things done in their market and the rock solid relationships they have developed over the years. Distribution Focus – Providing logistical services is all public warehouses do. As a result, they devote all of their resources to being excellent at “the basics”, continuously improving processes, providing on-going training, investing in equipment advancements, and developing or acquiring leading edge hardware/software systems. By having this focus, manufacturers are freed up to concentrate on their core competency such as marketing, R&D, or manufacturing and know that the public warehouse will be in a position to support and actually help them grow their business. Human Resources – Virtually every business lists the hiring and retention of quality labor as one of their most critical challenges. Since public warehouses are in the service business and human resources is a key ingredient to providing quality services, they must develop a core competency in human resource management. Information Technology – The primary concerns of public warehouses are logistics and the integration among supply chain partners, so they regularly allocate more resources to IT development and frequently have more sophisticated or leading edge information technology capabilities than corporations whose core competency is not distribution. As a result, unless a manufacturer has devoted an unusually high amount of resources to IT, they will find that one of the benefits of using a public warehouse is the availability of leading edge IT. Inventory Control – One of the most overlooked benefits of using public warehousing is added control over your product and level of service provided. Contrary to popular belief, a properly “managed” relationship can give the manufacturer even more control than if they used a company-operated facility. Essentially, a public warehouse becomes the manufacturer’s “product bank.” The manufacturer directs inventory deposits and withdrawals and it’s the responsibility of the warehouse to ensure and guarantee its accuracy. Resource Purchasing Power – Since public warehouses are supporting the needs of a number of manufacturers, they often purchase larger quantities of resources. By purchasing “in bulk”, public warehousing can often times reduce the total cost of resources required to support a company’s distribution system. 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Architecture universities in the Netherlands are categorized into two types: research universities and universities of applied sciences. Both are well known for their dynamic and student-centered teaching approaches. The quality of education is a major reason why many international students pick the Netherlands for architecture studies. It is ranked #10 in the US News Education Rankings for providing the best opportunities for education. Top Dutch architecture universities offer master’s-level degrees as well as bachelor’s-level programs. English is the most common language of instruction at the master’s level but bachelor’s programs are typically taught in Dutch or a combination of Dutch and English. Thus, the bachelor’s programs in English are fewer in number compared to master’s-level programs. Besides quality education, the Netherlands ranks #8 in the world for “Best Countries for Quality of Life.” This means that architecture graduates looking to settle in the Netherlands after finishing their studies will have decent job opportunities, economic equality, a well-developed healthcare system, and low-cost living. Overview of Architecture universities in the Netherlands |Number of universities with English-taught architecture programs||~8| |Programs offered||Bachelor (BSc or BA) and master (MSc) level| |Duration||Bachelor (3 to 4 years), master (2 years)| |Annual undergraduate fees||9,000 to 12,000 EUR| |Annual postgraduate fees||9,800 to 20,000 EUR| Top Architecture universities in the Netherlands The following is a list of the top architecture universities in the Netherlands as ranked by QS. The rankings include both global QS rankings and architecture-specific rankings. |University Name||QS World Ranking, 2022||QS World University Rankings by Subject Architecture & Built Environment, 2022| |Delft University of Technology||57||2| |Eindhoven University of Technology||125||45| |Wageningen University & Research||123||51-100| |Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam||209||151-200| |University of Groningen||128||–| Here are some other popular Dutch universities that offer accredited degrees in architecture in English. - University of the Arts The Hague - ArtEZ University of the Arts - Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences Delft University of Technology Known as the top-ranked university in the Netherlands, the Delft University of Technology offers only a master’s level degree in architecture. The duration of the course ‘MSc Architecture, Urbanism, and Building Sciences’ is 2 years and is taught entirely in English. The university follows a multi-disciplinary approach to teaching where students work in groups on arrays of projects in the field. Eindhoven University of Technology This public teaching university provides both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in architecture. It offers one bachelor’s program “Bachelor Architecture, Urbanism, and Building Sciences” and two master’s programs: “Master Architecture, Building, and Planning” and “Mastertrack Architectural Urban Design and Engineering.” The duration of a bachelor’s degree is three years, and that of a master’s degree is two years. The Mastertrack Architectural Urban Design and Engineering is a unique master’s degree that allows students to qualify as both an architect and an urban designer. Wageningen University & Research The Master’s Landscape Architecture and Planning by Wageningen University & Research is a 2 year MSc program in architecture. The curriculum is unique among master’s programs in that it provides two specializations: landscape architecture and spatial planning. So, depending on your personal interests, you can specialize in either. Unfortunately, the university does not provide undergraduate architectural programs. Note: To use the protected title of “Architect” in the Netherlands, graduate students must register with the Dutch Register of Architects. Cost of studying Architecture in the Netherlands The cost of studying architecture in Dutch includes tuition fees plus living costs. The average yearly tuition for a bachelor’s degree in architecture is 10,000 EUR, and with a living cost of 10,000 EUR, the cost could range between 10,000 and 20,000 EUR. Similarly, tuition for a master’s degree in architecture ranges between 10,000 and 20,000 EUR, plus an additional 10,000 EUR for living expenses, the overall cost can range between 20,000 and 30,000 EUR. Tuition fees for bachelor’s level |University Name||Program Name and Duration||Tuition Fees (EUR)| |Eindhoven University of Technology||Bachelor of Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences, 3 years||12,300| |Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam*||Media, Art, Design and Architecture, 3 years||9,150| |University of the Arts The Hague||Bachelor Interior Architecture & Furniture Design, 4 years||9,872| *The program by the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is an academic course based on theoretical and historical concepts and does not include practical components. Tuition fees for master’s level |University Name||Program Name and Duration||Tuition Fees (EUR)| |Delft University of Technology||MSc Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences. 2 years||20,560| |Eindhoven University of Technology||Master Architecture, Building and Planning, 2 years||17,800| |Mastertrack Architectural Urban Design and Engineering, 2 years||17,800| |Wageningen University & Research||Master’s Landscape Architecture and Planning, 2 years||19,600| |University of Groningen*||History of Architecture and Town planning, 1 year||14,570| |University of the Arts The Hague||Master Interior Architecture (INSIDE), 2 years||9,872| |ArtEZ University of the Arts||Interior Architecture, 2 years||10,700| |Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences||Interior Architecture: Research and design, 2 years||11,070| *The program by the University of Groningen is an MA course that does not enable registration for the use of the title of architect. Living costs in the Netherlands The cost of studying architecture in the Netherlands includes both tuition and living expenses. The average monthly living costs are between 800 and 1,100 EUR, or between 9,600 and 13,200 USD per year. The student’s spending patterns determine whether this amount is higher or lower. The majority of living expenses are devoted to housing and food. A little percentage of the budget is allocated to health insurance, transportation, and leisure. Eligibility to study Architecture in the Netherlands For a bachelor’s degree in architecture, the minimum eligibility is a high school education. The minimum score for eligibility is above 75% in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Dutch universities most commonly accept scores of the European Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, British GCE A levels, American High School education, CBSE, etc. Students should also produce documents to prove their English proficiency (IELTS Academic test 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80). For a master’s in architecture, the minimum eligibility is a 4-year bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent from a recognized university. A CGPA of at least 8.5 on a scale of 10 or a 75% or higher score is required. A portfolio of undergraduate architectural projects is also necessary. The minimum English score requirement for a master’s degree is TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5, or Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 180. Scholarships to study Architecture in the Netherlands The scholarships in the Netherlands range from university-wide to program-specific grants. The Holland Scholarship, supported by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science and numerous universities, is extremely popular among abroad students. It is a one-time grant in which students receive 5,000 EUR in their first year and cannot be renewed. Students pursuing master’s level architecture courses can apply for Orange Knowledge Program and NN Future Matters Scholarship. There are some universities that offer scholarships specific to students from certain countries. The following is a list of such country-specific scholarships: - Orange Tulip Scholarship Program (Indian and Indonesian students) - Sino-Dutch Bilateral Exchange Scholarship program (Dutch and Chinese citizens) - OKP-LPDP: StuNed Joint Scholarship Program (Indonesian students) - Erasmus+ (EU citizens) - MENA Scholarship Program (Middle Eastern and North African students) - NRF-Nuffic Program South Africa (South African citizens) Tips to pick the right Architecture Dutch university The Netherlands offers a few opportunities to pursue an undergraduate degree in architecture in English. But there are ample options for a master’s degree in architecture. With diverse options available, picking the right university can be a tough decision, especially for international students. Although many students choose universities with inexpensive tuition prices, this is not the best strategy. Students should consider the university rankings, student-to-teacher ratio, number of international students, campus facilities, etc. If you are unsure about which Dutch institution to attend for your architecture program, you can seek admission assistance from Gyanberry. Our admissions experts will guide you in selecting the best university within your financial constraints. We also offer personalized one-to-one services to make the admissions process as easy as possible.

The core exhibition in our new museum will invite visitors to consider how we make meaningful change in our community, our city, and our country. We will share stories of how Jewish Washingtonians have taken on the role of civic actors and hope our visitors will connect to the personal stories and objects we show, reflect about the meaning and purpose of change, and be inspired to act on behalf of their communities and values. The recent death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has elicited extensive commentary from legal scholars and historians on the impact and meaning of her legal legacy for our nation, while countless others have testified to the inspiration she has provided on a more personal level. We were thrilled two years ago when Justice Ginsburg donated to us one of her lace collars, and we will be honored to show that collar as the focal point in the story we tell of her as a Jewish Washingtonian. But we are also excited to share with our visitors the stories of lesser known figures, everyday stories of women and men whose commitment to making change has led them to find their own ways to make an impact in their community. Searching through our collections while conducting exhibition research last month, I found this simple ballpoint pen titled “Judge of the Orphans Court”, which led me to the story of Margaret Hais Blacher and her life of service. Blacher grew up in northeast Washington, daughter of Joseph and Ida Flax Hais. She graduated from Eastern High School, briefly attended the University of Maryland, and married her husband Fred Blacher, who ran a shoe store on H Street NE, in 1943. The family moved to Hyattsville in the early 1950s, where she raised her three children and embarked on a near fulltime career of volunteer service. Always outgoing, Blacher had been involved in Jewish teen sororities in high school. As an adult, she turned that social energy into community action, leaving home each day for her work with one of many organizations. Her natural leadership abilities led her to work with the March of Dimes and the American Cancer Society alongside Jewish organizations including B’nai B’rith Women, National Council of Jewish Women, and the sisterhood of Beth Torah synagogue. Blacher’s work for the Democratic Party of Prince George’s County led to this congratulatory telegram in which she was thanked for turning out the vote for John F. Kennedy in 1960. This political involvement ultimately led her to a more formal role when she was elected to a judgeship on the county’s Orphans Court, working on probate matters. She served in that position until her death in 1964. Blacher’s obituary included this quote from a 1962 interview: I have always been interested in service work and doing things for others . . . and my interest in politics stems from this. I feel that if perhaps in some small way I might do something to improve our government, it is not only going to benefit me and my family, but also my neighbors and friends. Where do you find inspiration? What motivates you to act, and how do you think about your own role in making change in this world? Let us know if you have stories or objects to share with us. All photos from CJM Collections, Gift of Steve Blacher.

Security & Compliance at Wolt Information security and data privacy are at the heart of Wolt. We value the privacy of our customers and partners, and want to ensure Wolt is secure to use and available at all times. We want to make sure that our customers have a great experience that is secure, reliable and responsible. What does Security and Privacy mean at Wolt? They're part of every Wolt order. Ensuring data privacy of our customers and stakeholders You can rest assured that in addition to making it incredibly easy for you to discover and get what you want from virtually any type of grocery store, retail shop or boutique within the city, we care for your privacy and keeping your personal data safe. We believe that protecting our customers’ and business partners’ privacy is not only the right thing to do, but a part of our company values. We are committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who register to use our services and who choose to partner with us. We want to make sure we operate in accordance with the GDPR and all applicable privacy and security laws. You can contact email@example.com anytime in case of additional questions or if you want to request for your data. If you want to learn more of how we process your data please visit our Terms and Conditions. Security researcher, let us know of your finding! One of the pillars of security at Wolt is our continuous cooperation with the security research community. We always welcome security reports from hackers through our bug bounty programme as well as independent researchers directly reaching out to us. For more details on our bug bounty programme or for general inquiries to our security team, please check our security.txt or send your inquiry to firstname.lastname@example.org. We don't believe in luck. We make Wolt secure through hard work. Wolt is a fast growing technology company. We work hard to develop user friendly solutions that are secure and available. We have a team of dedicated professionals who maintain and improve our information security practices every day. We also regularly hold security related training and awareness sessions to our employees and partners. Our toolbox includes modern agile software development as well as Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD). All changes to code and configurations are subject to Wolt's Change Management process which includes peer review and automatic test procedures before deployment. We follow OWASP Top 10 guidelines in our software development process. All network traffic is encrypted between the Wolt application and end user devices. Wolt security is created by emphasizing organisational culture and enforcing technical features You can log into your Wolt account via Apple ID, Google and Facebook authentication. All three support Two-factor authentication which we recommend everyone to use. As part of our privacy and security policies, our employees use multi-factor authentication (e.g. password and an additional code) and strong password policies. All our servers are located in the EU/EEA-area and we encrypt all data transitions. In addition, we have deployed Web Application Firewalls to filter authorized network traffic only. Certified with ISO 27001 ISO/IEC 27001:2013 specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an information security management system (ISMS). We’ve undergone a rigorous process with an independent auditor to demonstrate that we're worthy of our customers trust and to verify that our ISMS is set up according to globally recognised best practices. Read more about this milestone from our blogpost.

Grapevine Texas Real Estate Quick information on zip code 76092 which is in Grapevine, Texas in Tarrant county: The population is estimated to be 26,669 with an media age of 40.9. The average house value is $586,900 and the income per household is $187,670. Return Finding the "Right" real estate professional in Grapevine Texas can be difficult.. But we can make it as "easy as 1-2-3"! Be careful when selecting an agent/broker to represent you when you buy and sell real estate. Having a real estate license does not make someone a real estate expert... Be careful with Internet based ratings, they can be manipulated! Consider these factors: Top Real Estate Professionals often specialize in the types of property they sell. Some real estate professional specialize in commercial properties while others specialize in residential properties. Your real estate professional needs to be familiar with the property type that you are buying or selling. Top Real Estate Professionals usually specialize in certain local geographic areas. A geographical specialization can be as small as subdivision or as large are as a state.. A local real estate expert can be invaluable when it comes to advice on pricing and market conditions for the geographic location you desire.. Top Real Estate Professionals have experience! Experience level should NOT be measured by years in the business. Someone who is highly active over a period of 5 years may have more transactional experience than someone with 20 years experience who has done little business. Experience also can be segmented to the type of property, the geographic location, and the buying and selling processes. Some professionals are great helping buyers while others are better helping sellers. Top Real Estate Professionals pursue additional training and obtain professional designations. Some of these designations include CRS, CRB, ABR, and GRI. Unfortunately, most agents only complete minimum training requirements to maintain their license. Top real estate professionals seek out specialize training and professional designations to prove their dedication to the industry and to better serve their clients. It should not cost you extra to get the right real estate professional with the knowledge, experience and training, to help you! But if you don't... well.. it can definitely could cost you more! So "where do you find these "perfect" agents?" You ask?. Answer - Either you do the work of researching professionals and matching your needs to their skills or you let us do the work for you. At no cost to you! Here's the good news! We are experts at locating and researching top real estate professionals who provide exceptional service and results. To get started simply complete the easy form on this page to get the process started. Make sure to put a valid email and daytime phone number that we can use to get additional information we may need to help you. You are under no obligation to use any of the real estate professionals we suggest. So sit back an let us do the hard work for you.

Have you already planned to get a Bengal? Then you are wondering where to buy a Bengal cat. Our cattery in Kitchener is honored to welcome future owners. You can see both the litter and adults and pick your amazing Bengal. The cornerstones of our upbringing principles are the well-being and communication of our Bengals. Raising cats is not a simple job, and we achieve it day by day. A lot of families own our wonderful Bengals, and it makes their lives morecheerful and colorful. Our local Bengal cattery in Kitchener has a history based on affection for our little creatures, devotion to the breed, and a commitment to search the best families for our kittens. Why our cattery in Kitchener breeds Bengal cats Bengal cats are wonderful animals, combining the elegance of a savage animal with the temperament of an affectionate cat. This is why we adore this cat breed and dedicated ourselves to raising Bengal kittens. What is Bengals appearance The Bengals’ prime shade feature is a leopard-like pattern of patches, rosettes, and stripes. It is expected that Bengals are larger than other cats, but, usually, Bengal cats are not bigger than other cat breeds. You will be pleased by the variation of colors and ornaments of Bengals and kittens at our cattery in Kitchener. What are the main traits of Bengal Cats Temperament Bengals combine the character of a wild predator with the kindness of a pet. Bengals have a strongly developed hunting instinct, so we give attention to outside activities and plays. Bengals are notable for their intelligence and are well-trained. Because of the proper raising, all our Bengal littles become loving, sociable, and curious cats. Bengals get on well with other creatures, besides birds and rodents, and love kids. How to care for Bengal Cats Bengals do not require much care: standard claw trimming and systematic bathing are sufficient. All of our Bengals adore water, that means bathing your cat is normally pleasant. The Bengal diet is not difficult and tolerable to keep up. The above-mentioned gives us a rightful appreciation of Bengals. Therefore, our cattery in Kitchener is delighted to devote our entire skills to breeding purebred, strong, and tender Bengal littles. The reasons to buy a Bengal from a local breeder in Kitchener Why look far away for what you require when you get a amazing opportunity to choose a breeder near you? To get a cat from a nearby Bengal cattery seems to be easier thanks to noticeable benefits: - You can meet the local Bengal cattery as much as you wish, and the length of the way is not a barrier. - You are free from transporting and insurance costs. - Your Bengal kitten will not be emphasized during transporting. - You will not deal with the adaptation of your Bengal kitten. - We will get you acquainted with the Bengal community in Kitchener. - We advise you on how to take part in local cat shows. - We give feedbacks on regional reputable veterinarians. As a result, the reasons for buying a pedigree kitten around you are worth considering. When looking for a Bengal owner, think about its spot, and see those that are within accessible distance. If you want to be a responsible owner, you will want to look at what kind of environment your coming kitten is growing up in. Seeing a Bengal cattery near JungleBeauty Bengals will buy you time, which is moreover a nice supplement to the above-mentioned. |Business Name||JungleBeauty Bengals| |Address||Kitchener, Ontario, N2A 2W5, Canada| |Phone||+1 (226) 792-9898| Become a participant of the local Bengal fanclub in Kitchener Our cattery in Kitchener breeds Bengal cats and has knowledge about these cats. However, to stay up-to-date on the most recent tendencies, we are constantly delighted to keep in touch with the regional Bengal society. We exchange experiences in Bengal training and eliminating awful cat manners. We often discuss the temperament of newborn kittens, share jokes about our pets. It is nice when Bengal breeders and owners talk, educate, and consult each other. It’s the fascinating world of Bengal admirers in which we welcome everyone who adores these pets! Having a Bengal may raise some subjects about treatment or coaching. Being presented to the regional Bengal community lets you to be engaged in the movement of regional Bengal lovers and don’t hesitate to communicate. You always can take some tips from skilled regional Bengal breeders. Friendly Bengal breeders also are ready to connect with other admirers. It will enlarge your understanding of these cats and keep up-to-date with the most recent improvements.

Pengembangan Sistem Informasi Manajemen RT untuk Pengelolaan Data Penduduk dan Pencatatan Aktivitas RT Berbasis Web Menggunakan Metode Waterfall Keywords:Information System; SIM-RT; Waterfall; Population Data; UAT RT Management Information System (SIM-RT) is an important tool in the management of information and activities in the RT environment. However, there are still challenges in managing population data and recording RT activity effectively and efficiently. Therefore, the study aims to develop a web-based RT Management Information System that can facilitate the management of population data and the recording of RT activity. The research uses a Waterfall system development approach that includes needs analysis, user interface design, system development, testing, and evaluation. In the development of the system, the focus is on the web platform as the primary media that can be accessed by RT managers and RT citizens through the web browser. 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Every once in a while, someone I know on Facebook will share a joke or a meme that makes me grit my teeth because it makes me feel dismissed. Most recently it was this one: I’m sure we’ve all seen these sorts of things before, or heard something similar from a pulpit. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard a pastor talk about “some bitty that got her feelings hurt because ‘the pastor didn’t shake my hand!’” I’d be rolling in money. These “jokes” have always made me wonder if I was really just that out of touch– am I missing some huge exodus from church because the pews are too hard? So, I reached out to a few groups, posting this meme and asking if they’d stopped attending church for one of the listed reasons. I also posed a similar question on Twitter: Poll: if you used to attend church regularly, but don't attend anymore, what made you stop? (For a blog post) — Samantha Field (@samanthapfield) October 6, 2015 The responses I got back were heartbreaking. They shattered me all over again because they echoed the pain I felt on being forced to realize that church is not a safe place. I used to finish that sentence with “for me,” but sometimes, I drop the modifier. I know it’s possible for people to find a safe haven in church even though they’ve been hurt by it before, but I don’t think it’s overly dramatic to say those people are finding safe places in spite of American church culture. The reasons I got back from people fell under a few significant headings, which are in no particular order below: The constant homophobia and mistreatment of queer people. For some it was because a friend or family member was excommunicated for their orientation; for many others it was because they themselves were queer and were demonized by their church. In my own case, I was constantly correcting the pastoral staff at my last church for misgendering the trans people who attended, but they outright refused to listen. Political figures, ballot measures, laws, and political ideologies were openly supported from the pulpit. Frequently associated with this was the not-so-implicit expectation that everyone in the church be a conservative Republican. I’m not a fan of any politics being preached from the pulpit, conservative or liberal, but in America the dominant narrative in our churches is conservative. Tied into all of this is the common belief in American Exceptionalism and nationalism– that American patriotism is a part of being a Christian. The church protected abusers. This is the one that really broke me. I was flooded with stories of child sexual abusers being given leadership positions and subsequently using their power to attack more children. There were hair-raising instances of church leadership point-blank lying to members asking about the safety of a convicted sex offender who went on to rape multiple women in the church. I heard about pastors being shuttled around denominations where they would continue to assault new victims. One person recounted a story of how a child was sexually assaulted by one of the Sunday school teachers, and while the child was denounced from the pulpit, the teacher escaped any consequences. This should never happen, but it does, on a level that feels almost routine. The church refused to accommodate, understand, or show empathy to those with disabilities. Most often I heard this from people who have autism, or are the parents of children with autism. Children with autism, or a sensory impairment of some kind, especially suffer in church, and the reactions of church members was to shame and ostracize the parents of those “spoiled rotten brats.” I know that, for myself, I couldn’t participate in church service because there was nothing for someone who wasn’t able-bodied to do. One person said that their allergic reaction to perfumes was treated like a joke. Women are treated as less than men. This was the biggest reason why we left our last church. They wanted to have their cake and eat it, too, and refused to even consider the idea that silence in the face of oppression is wrong. Many people talked about abusive relationship dynamics being endorsed from the pulpit or in private counseling sessions, of blatant misogyny in the sermons every Sunday, of being refused to use their talents and gifts to serve because of their gender. The church did not care about the community. This was one of the more repeated reasons, and I know it was something that annoyed me about the last church I attended. There was plenty of money for bulletins and pens and donuts and coffee and giving away flat-screen TVs and putting on lavish Christmas spectacles, but less than 10% of the budget was dedicated to helping either church members or the community. How many churches have I been in that had a coffee shop in the lobby but it had never occurred to them to have a soup kitchen? They had experienced spiritual abuse. Many couldn’t experience a church service without experiencing flashbacks and panic attacks. I’ve had to leave many a service because of a trigger. For those of us who have experienced Religious Trauma Syndrome, we’re more aware of the ways that pastors can abuse their authority. The first red flag I got at my last church was that the pastor was completely unaccountable to anyone. Supposedly the staff was in place to help keep him in check, but they were far more interested in defending his terrible behavior than they were in addressing it. For a long time I thought I was only reacting to ghosts from my past, but over time I realized that wasn’t it. I was reacting to my past being repeated. For many who shared their stories with me, this was often the case. They recognized the red flags and couldn’t stay. In doing the research for this post I googled “stupid reasons why people leave the church,” and, sadly, I wasn’t disappointed by what turned up. Among the 24 million results there was “7 Really Dumb Reasons to Leave a Church,” “5 Stupid Reasons People Leave the Church,” and “3 Stupid Reasons Millennials are Leaving Churches.” I read through maybe twenty different articles on the subject, and I realized that many of these pieces are actually including the list I’ve given above. Except, to these people, it’s described as “being offended,” or “disagreeing with the pastor,” or “they want so-called freedom” or “their feelings got hurt.” It’s not that the people who make these memes or write these posts are unaware of the reasons I gave here, it’s that they don’t think these reasons are legitimate. The unending putrid tide of misogyny and homophobia? Just us “being offended.” Thinking that nationalism should not be a part of Christianity? We’re just “disagreeing with the pastor,” (which, in the meme above was given as “reading a book makes me more of an expert than the experts”). Try to explain to a staff member that what the pastor just said was narcissistic or abusive and we just “got our feelings hurt.” They look at people like me, like the hundreds of people who shared their experiences with me, and they see “7 Stupid Reasons to Quit Church” instead of listening to the pain and horror in our voices.

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If you’d have told me two years ago that I’d be tapping on parts of my body to ‘release energy’ and repeating funny phrases whilst I was doing it, I’d have probably laughed in your face. If you’d have then said I’d go on to use this technique with other people in coaching sessions (where they want to!), I’d have told you to shut the front door. Yet, here I am, doing both these things. I first found out about Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT, also known as Tapping) not when the Daily Mail reported that Lily Allen used it to quit smoking but when I was beginning to understand more about the tools and techniques that would help me recover emotionally from my cancer experience. During it, I had all the traditional works (surgeries, chemo and other drugs) and also complementary support from acupuncture, massage and reflexology to help with sleep, stress and general wellbeing. This is no miracle healing story, I wanted and needed all the conventional drugs I could get my hands on but also knew that my mind needed holistic support. When it was all over, even a few years later, I knew I had some thinking patterns that were stuck and weren’t helping me, and wanted to venture further than the traditional coaching and therapy type support I was finding. So when I saw a friend’s EFT video, whilst it looked a little strange, I was open to trying and engaging with it. I was particularly drawn to the idea that it combines the physical and emotional aspects of our experiences, helping us to re-programme memories and thoughts that are destructive, by using both the body and words. I also liked how, once I’d learnt the technique, I could use it independently any time I liked, unlike other talking or body therapies like acupuncture. Finding EFT videos online and then a practitioner, I realised it was something I responded to really well. It allowed me to focus on specific parts of a memory or thoughts that were troubling me, and to pick it apart gently without ‘flooding’ into the whole event. I loved it so much, and felt so much better – for me, lighter, brighter and calmer – that I went on to train in it and use it as a tool within my coaching practice with others. What is EFT? EFT is a form of non-needle acupuncture deriving from a Chinese medicine background of understanding the meridian energy points in the body. Tapping along these in particular sequences is said to bring about energy shifts, resulting in difficult memories or feelings being experienced differently e.g. a reduction in anxious thoughts or a change in an experience of pain. EFT can be done with a trained practitioner and also on your own once you’ve learnt the technique. The points you tap on are shown above: The words spoken during the tapping are as important as the tapping itself. The set-up phrase leads the topic of what will be tapped on. There are two parts to this phrase. Part 1 is an acknowledgement of the issue you’re facing. It should be as specific as possible, so rather than ‘even though I have anxiety’ being more specific is preferable, such as ‘even though I have anxiety about going back to hospital’. Part 2 is the acceptance of this feeling. This isn’t trying to make you be OK with the feeling, nor is it to cause you guilt that you don’t already. Rather, it’s a way of giving yourself kindness in acknowledging you feel this way. This is usually ‘I deeply and completely accept myself’ or ‘I accept this anyway’ or even ‘I’m OK’ – whatever feels right at the time. The set up phrase is completed three times whilst tapping on the karate chop point (see to the EFT diagram above), to focus the session. The full tapping sequence is then completed using key words from the set up phrase. You tap on the points at the speed and strength that feels comfortable. Before we start, we also rate the intensity of the identified issue on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most intense, to understand the level before starting tapping. What’s the outcome? Most people report feeling differently about their issue after a few rounds of tapping and talking. It may be that the feeling or emotion sits physically somewhere different in the body, or a pain they had before feels different, or is even gone. If you’re working with a practitioner, they would continue to ask questions and further look at the detail of the issue, doing more rounds of tapping until the intensity has changed significantly. This isn’t about a cure – I practice EFT and use it with others not claiming that it will cure an anxiety disorder, acne, arthritis or cancer (and I personally would run a mile if someone had these claims). This is about managing thoughts and feelings that we also experience in our body, in order to feel differently and hopefully better about them. What’s the evidence it works? Empirical evidence supporting EFT is available but thin on the ground, which isn’t surprising – as an alternative therapy there is little incentive to fund research to test its efficacy. But the way I see it, using EFT, along with other complementary therapies, is a personal choice. If you discover something you’re interested in and benefit from it in some way, I encourage you to go with that, rather than questioning it or having it questioned by others. Why do we think it works? Repetition – repeating out loud the issue that’s troubling you, especially with a practitioner, takes the pressure off of it being stuck in your head and equally starts to numb the intensity of it. It may be the first time you’ve acknowledged this is an issue and that can also bring relief. Acceptance – In being honest with ourselves that we feel something we don’t like but we’re alright anyway it bring a strength to our thinking. - there’s an element of forgiveness and understanding that we don’t often allow ourselves. Adjusting energy – tapping on the points in sequence does produce shifts. It will be different for each person and EFT may not be for some people but it does have funny, interesting, results. I usually laugh or yawn a lot when I do my own rounds and for me that’s a sign that something is moving around. I equally might feel quite teary for a day or so and whilst I don’t want to feel sad, I know it’s moving things in my mind that needed to be released and that’s super important for me. There are many ways to use and interpret EFT, and likewise a range of practitioners. I trained with the EFT Centre in North London which offers good online resources for different areas of EFT use and you can also find great videos from practitioners like Brad Yates. I’ve also created a video specially for SamSpaces followers as well as a written tapping sequence below, both of which cover the topic of anxiety about returning to hospital (and are slightly different from each other) So if your interest is peaked, try it out and see how it feels. Like it? Great, find more videos that resonate with you, or feel free to get in touch with me to find out more. A cancer experience is tough enough and we should take full advantage of all the support, during and after, that we can get…err tap!...our hands on. Watch the unique SamSpaces EFT video here! You can email me at email@example.com and find out more at coachingemily.com Example EFT tapping sequence This written sequence focuses specifically on the issue of anxiety about a scan. You can replace these words with others words that are pertinent to you at any time. Rate the intensity of the anxiety about your scan on a scale of 0-10, with 0 being the least intense and 10 being the most. Remember this number for later. Say the set up phrase whilst tapping on the karate chop point: Even through I’m feeling anxious about going for my scan, I accept myself anyway Even though I have anxiety about my scan, I accept I have it Even though my anxiety about my scan is high, I deeply and completely accept myself anyway, and I’m OK Tap on each of the following nine points with these phrases: In between eyebrows point: “anxiety about my scan” Side of the eye: “anxiety about scan” Under eye/cheekbone – lots of anxiety about my scan Under nose – feels high Under bottom lip – thinking about this a lot Sternum – distracted about my scan coming up Under arm – don’t want to think about my scan but I am Top of the head – anxiety about the scan Repeat Step 3 Bring your hands to a rest and close your eyes. Take two deep breaths. Then rate the intensity of the anxiety again. Observe whether it has stayed the same, increased or decreased. If increased you may want to take further breaths and just tap around on the points without the words before checking the intensity level again. If it is the same or decreased, notice what words or thoughts came up for you in the last round and begin to use these words in a new set up phrase and tapping sequence. Continue until the number has reduced sufficiently for you. Close the session with further deep breaths. Please note that in carrying out this technique on your own you are taking full responsibility for your own health. Thanks ☺ These are a collection of blogs written by other cancer patients, survivors, friends and family as well as wellbeing and health therapists who wanted to share their expertise to help inspire and encourage us with recovery and healing. Over the last thirteen years I have put a lot of time and focus into my own self care and I have explored many activities and products that I wanted to share, so I have written a few too! Enjoy xx

The Ford Fusion, a name that has been synonymous with style, efficiency, and performance for over a decade, has left an indelible mark on the automotive industry. Since its debut, this midsize sedan has continually evolved, adapting to changing consumer preferences and environmental concerns. In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into the history and features of the Ford Fusion, exploring why it has remained a beloved choice among car enthusiasts. The Early Years Launched in 2005, the Ford Fusion entered the market with a bold vision. It aimed to blend the best of Ford’s design aesthetics with practicality. The first-generation Fusion was well-received for its distinctive grille, spacious interior, and a range of engine options, catering to a diverse audience. Innovations in Efficiency One of the key reasons behind the enduring popularity of the Ford Fusion was its commitment to fuel efficiency. As consumers became increasingly conscious of their carbon footprint, Ford introduced hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants of the Fusion. The Fusion Hybrid became a top choice for those seeking a greener commute without sacrificing performance. Safety First: Aesthetic Enhancements Safety First: The Ford Fusion also made significant strides in safety technology. With features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and pre-collision braking, it earned high safety ratings, providing peace of mind for families and solo drivers alike. Aesthetic Enhancements: Over the years, the Ford Fusion underwent several design updates to stay current with modern trends. Its sleek, aerodynamic profile and striking LED headlights continued to captivate onlookers. Ford’s attention to detail in the Fusion’s exterior design has played a vital role in its sustained appeal. Technology Integration: The Final Chapter Technology Integration: Inside the cabin, technology played a pivotal role in keeping the Fusion competitive. Infotainment systems like SYNC 3 offered seamless smartphone integration, voice commands, and a user-friendly interface, making every drive an enjoyable experience. The Final Chapter: In 2020, Ford announced that the Fusion would be discontinued in the North American market, signaling the end of an era. However, this decision was not without reason. The shift towards SUVs and electric vehicles played a role, but the Fusion’s legacy continues in the form of Ford’s commitment to sustainability. As the automotive industry evolves, Ford is embracing change. The company has made significant investments in electric vehicles, pledging to be carbon-neutral by 2050. While the Fusion may no longer be in production, its spirit lives on in Ford’s electric vehicle lineup, such as the Mustang Mach-E and the upcoming electric Ford F-150. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS When was the Ford Fusion first introduced? The Ford Fusion was first introduced in 2005, marking the beginning of its journey in the automotive market. What made the Ford Fusion stand out from other midsize sedans? The Ford Fusion stood out due to its distinctive grille, spacious interior, and a range of engine options, offering a blend of style and practicality that appealed to a diverse audience. Was the Ford Fusion known for its fuel efficiency? Yes, the Ford Fusion was known for its commitment to fuel efficiency. It offered hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants, making it a popular choice for those seeking a greener commute without compromising on performance. What advanced safety features were available in the Ford Fusion? The Ford Fusion incorporated advanced safety features, including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and pre-collision braking, which contributed to its high safety ratings. Why was the Ford Fusion discontinued, and what’s next for Ford? Ford discontinued the Fusion in 2020 as part of its strategic shift towards SUVs and electric vehicles. However, Ford’s commitment to sustainability continues with a focus on electric vehicles, such as the Mustang Mach-E and the upcoming electric Ford F-150, ensuring that the Fusion’s legacy lives on in the company’s future endeavors. The Ford Fusion, with its rich history of innovation, safety, and style, has left a lasting impact on the automotive world. While it may have bid farewell to showrooms, its legacy lives on in the values and commitment to progress that Ford continues to represent. As we look back on a decade of the Ford Fusion, we’re reminded that the future of mobility is bright, and it’s being shaped by the lessons learned from remarkable vehicles like the Fusion.

What started out as a grassroots animal welfare effort in 2005 has now grown to become an important organization dedicated to a watchdog role and promotion of humane treatment of cats and dogs and all animals. The organization, “A Time 4 Paws (AT4P), is a no kill nonprofit striving to assist and work with other animal groups, assisting with shelter, transportation for adoption of animals and promotion of animal welfare. Volunteers always help non-profit agencies run smoother and AT4P is no different. Volunteers are used in many ways Volunteers help at the adoption facility, with building projects, maintenance projects, publicity, care of dogs and cats housed at center, purchasing and transporting supplies. Volunteers also help with food, transport of animals to vet appointments, assist staff with off-site publicity events, foster care, supply amenity donations, assist in writing grants to obtain income needed to maintain and make needed facility improvements. Volunteers help staff the thrift store on a regular and some assist on an intermittent basis. Tasks include processing incoming goods, taking recycling to the proper locations, yard maintenance, general plumbing and maintenance repairs upon need. Previous experience working with animals is always a plus and helpful to the animals, the organization and the volunteers. Friendly people who are OK with flexible scheduling and/or committing to certain project schedules that are not so flexible are valuable. Persons who are familiar with and endorse the no kill philosophy are welcome. AT4P requires volunteers pets to be spayed or neutered unless the vet says they can’t be. Dogs can’t be chained 24/7. And we are a smoke free work place. Time and training required depends on the job to be undertaken, whether short-term or long-term and whether or not specific skills are needed. These skills could be building, painting, cleaning, organizing, communicating and/or education. There will always be ongoing goals based upon improvement needs, so there is always a need for volunteers The volunteer program for AT4P is perfect for students wishing to fulfill the requirements to receive the Tennessee Promise scholarships. Youth volunteers must be with a person 21 or over and have their own transportation. Mickey Trimble smiles as she pets one of the cats housed at the AT4P adoption center on Cook Rd. The organization operates a number of additional programs aimed at helping people keep their pets instead of surrendering them and building or donating houses for animals kept outside. Volunteer applications are available via email by contacting AT4P at firstname.lastname@example.org or calling (931) 787-0610. AT4P is open seven days a week at the adoption center hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.weekdays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekends. Soon to be open late one day per week. The number to call is (931) 456-6906. Thrift store hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on SaturdayVolunteer applications are available via email by contacting AT4P at email@example.com Applications can also be picked up at the thrift store or adoption center. AT4P — in the beginning — consisted of two people, the president and founder Karen McMeekin, and the current vice-president, Teresa Williams. Before becoming a 501c3 non profit, the organization assisted the local municipal shelter in daily activities as volunteers. Later AT4P launched a transport program to move dogs to northern states that at the time were believed to have less homeless dogs available for adoption. McMeekin, driving her truck and horse trailer, would make monthly runs to Ohio and New Jersey and bring dogs to either accepting shelters or preadoptive homes. After two years of this, McMeekin learned of the no kill philosophy of animal sheltering. Attending conferences in Washington D.C.; Kanab, UT; Austin, TX; and Atlanta, GA, she learned how progressive municipal shelters were changing the lives and outlook of animal sheltering by embracing this philosophy and implementing the programs necessary to stop the killing. McMeekin is now a certified humane investigator and is trained through the Univ of Missouri Law enforcement training extension. Her education and experience in animal rescue have prepared her to assist the community and law enforcement in the area of cruelty and neglect. Most animals at the local shelter and many across the country have been killed due to “ lack of space.” “We believe there is a successful way to change that and it has been proven to work,” said McMeekin. “Transporting by the masses to other states and into accepting shelters isn’t one of them.” McMeekin and other no kill leaders believe that it’s not solving the problem by taking animals to other locations and that it is a policy of some shelters to raise their live release numbers and lower their kill numbers. “After years of failure trying to share the philosophy with the county shelter directors , and how to embrace the parts of the no kill equation we decided to open our own adoption center,” said McMeekin. In 2010 A Time 4 Paws opened their first adoption center. In June 2016 McMeekin bought the old humane society/city shelter located at Cook Rd. where homeless animals were housed. McMeekin and crew added dog walking trails and three indoor/outdoor catteries and several exercise areas. This was completely funded by donations. AT4P and the programs created to improve the “save rate” at the local shelter have been recognized in the community. AT4P has created programs to assist residents in keeping their pets instead of seeking to surrender them, including a pet food pantry at Kroger, Food City and Pet Sense stores. AT4P is also adoption partners with the corporation Pet Sense. This is just one example of the way AT4P is making a difference for animals and people in our area. Other programs include House 4 Hounds (building and donating housing to outdoor animals and Fences 4 Furry Friends (building and installing fences for chained dogs). AT4P has also created a task force to work on lobbying the state for better laws and local ordinances. Low cost spay and neuter programs through grants are part of what AT4P has created. They do not take in strays, protocol allows all strays to enter the city/county operated and funded municipal shelter located on East Lane. Appointments are made for surrender to their no kill facility. Entrance protocols must be met before entrance, but the security in knowing the animal won’t be killed due to lack of space or some other reason helps concerned citizens. “Our goal is not to be needed” that sounds odd but if the local community, and government would embrace the no kill philosophy , we could be used as providers of parts to the no kill equation rather than as an intake facility.” The Center is open seven days a week, offering visitors the opportunity to spend time with the animals, in a clean, friendly atmosphere getting to know the potential adoptees. Many visitors are unable to adopt or are trying to find a way to ease the loneliness of personal losses. Visitors say that interacting with the animals gives them some comfort, peace and happiness. A Time 4 Paws Thrift Store helps generate funds for the cost of operating the organization and is instrumental in helping to fulfill their mission. With the public’s continued monthly financial support, items being donated daily, and volunteer time, McMeekin believes AT4P can succeed in saving lives, improving the laws that govern how animals are treated, and finding forever homes for the animals in their care. AT4P will continue working to create a nokill community where all animals are safe and homeless pets are cared for in a non life-threatening environment at the local municipal shelter. Due in large part to the efforts of A Time 4 Paws, along with those of other animal welfare organizations, the annual animal intake at the municipal shelter has decreased by approximately 50 percent since 2005 when A Time 4 Paws was established. To anonymously report animal abuse (after contacting local animal control to report it), citizens can call (931) 4abuse-2 or (931) 4228732. Story from Crossville Chronicle.

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Collectibles Galore: A Look at the Hottest “The Last of Us” Merchandise "The Last of Us" is a critically acclaimed video game series that has recently been adapted into a TV series. The series follows the story of Ellie and Joel, two survivors of a deadly virus that has ravaged the world. With a passionate fanbase, the series has inspired a wide range of merchandise that features iconic characters and designs from the game. From collectible figurines and art prints to backpacks and coffee mugs, there is a wide variety of "The Last of Us" merchandise available for fans. In this blog, we will explore some of the trending merchandise from "The Last of Us". Funko Pop figures are collectible vinyl figurines that are highly popular among fans. The Ellie and Joel Funko Pop figures are based on the characters from "The Last of Us" and feature their iconic outfits and weapons. You can find them on the official Funko website or on Amazon. 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You can find them on the Mondo website or on Amazon. T-shirts and hoodies featuring designs inspired by "The Last of Us" are available from various retailers. These include designs featuring Ellie and Joel, as well as logos and symbols from the game. You can find them on the official PlayStation website or on Amazon. This book is a collection of concept art, character designs, and more from "The Last of Us Part II." It includes commentary from the game's developers and artists. You can find it on the Dark Horse website or on Amazon. Collectible pins and buttons featuring characters and symbols from "The Last of Us Part II" are available from various retailers. You can find them on the Mondo website or on Amazon. This adorable collectible features Ellie, one of the main characters from "The Last of Us" in duck form. The TUBBZ collectible line combines cute rubber duckies with beloved characters from pop culture, making them perfect for collectors or fans of the series looking for something fun and quirky. Ellie's TUBBZ figure comes complete with her iconic backpack and a miniature version of her bow and arrow. This vinyl figure is officially licensed and measures approximately 3.54 inches tall. It also comes in a collector's bathtub-shaped display box. The TUBBZ Ellie Collectible Duck Vinyl Figure is available on Amazon. This unique beer mug features the emblem of the Fireflies, a faction in "The Last of Us" series. The mug is made of wood and has a metal interior to keep your drink cold. It can hold up to 22 ounces of liquid and measures approximately 6 inches tall. The Firefly beer mug is perfect for fans of the series who want to show their love for the Fireflies while enjoying a cold drink. It also makes for a great gift for any fan of the series. The Firefly Beer Mug is available on Amazon. 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The healthcare industry is one of the most important industries in the world. Healthcare management systems are essential for hospitals and clinics as they help them manage their day-to-day operations and provide better care to their patients. In this article, we pour a crystal-clear light on all the benefits you can get from a top-rated Davita Falcon EHR Software. Charmhealth EHR is an all-in-one platform that can make your and your patient’s life easier let’s discuss it below. Why Do You Need Charmhealth EHR Software for Your Medical Practice? The sublime Charmhealth EHR is an MU-certified cloud-based EHR and practices management and Medical Billing solution that assists healthcare institutions ranging from large multi-specialty hospitals to smaller independent medical offices and operates effectively. Pramila Srinivasan established the company in 2007. Later many other certified doctors collaborated and committed to expanding access to integrative healthcare for all and playing a role in transforming the healthcare landscape to address root causes of illness, prevent disease, and optimize wellness. Their goal is to present state-of-the-art tools and visualization to help generate hypotheses and support research, simultaneously supporting the clinical needs of physicians and patients who need multi-modal treatment tracking, monitoring, and interaction with caregivers. Its UI uses simple and easily recognizable icons that improve the workflow. Its key features include integrated forms for patient intake and natural language processing, multi-specialty templates, e-Rx for prescription drugs, referral module, inventory management, telehealth, document management, and more- all paired with supporting clinical decision-making and analytical tools. The marketplace ecosystem of CharmHealth provides a wide range of mobile applications and add-ons that have a wide and expanding variety of integration partners with readily accessible CharmHealth APIs such as FHIR APIs to satisfy the ever-growing demands of your clients. CharmHealth includes a free Patient portal that lets patients safely message the practice and view a summary of their visits and handouts, treatment plans, Rx refills, pay bills or sign forms, book appointments, etc. Personalized phone, email, and text Reminders can help practices provide timely and high-quality patient care. Experienced Support experts provide support through chat, email, or telephone. Charmhealth Precise Reviews: In a recent survey, we found patients are more satisfied with the care they receive when their health records are stored in the cloud. The electronic health record (EHR) system can help them reduce the time spent on administrative tasks and instead focus on patient care. It is modern-looking software with a user-friendly interface, and it has a clean dashboard that is very easy to navigate. Overall, reviews are positive. Some of the highlighted key features of Charmhealth EHR: MU 2015 Certified: Certified for MIPS Stage 3 with around 30 CQM Measures that cover a range of specialties, the MIPS 2019 final rule demands the use of the 2015 Edition Certified EHR from January 2019. it is easy to record patient visits quickly and easily using SOAP templates that are custom designed to meet your specific needs. Connect to over 70000 pharmacies for electronic prescriptions and easily accept refill requests from patients or pharmacies. Ready to Use Lab interfaces for LabCorp, Quest, and many other popular labs. They can connect other labs you would like to communicate with the standard HL7 interface. Clinical Decision Support: Make use of customizable decision trees within template templates that drill into specific details regarding the annotations on the chart when treating complex medical conditions. Flowsheet gives you access to the patient’s improvement by allowing you to monitor the results of lab tests and health checks across multiple visits from one location. Improve the flow of Outbound and Inbound Patient Referrals across the continuum of care through the easy transfer of information. Send your practice Vaccine and Immunization information to your state’s immunization registry. You can also check out top EHR systems and get an understanding of what EHR best fits your medical practices. Are there any additional products that Charmhealth offers? Medical billing management: Because of the advanced dashboard, users can see the status of claims, collections, receivables, and denials and their average time to process in a single glance. Following medical consultations, the EHR software automatically generates invoices and lets patients pay with debit and credit cards using this patient’s portal. The EHR system comes with analytical tools that can help assess overall financial health. According to the Charm EHR reviews, telehealth is among the most popular features. Going to physicians for medical advice was challenging, as Covid-19 caused hospitals’ lockdown and social isolation. The remarkable telehealth capabilities of CharmHealth EHR allow practitioners and patients to share advice at the convenience of their own homes. Mobile app access: Charmhealth EHR users can make use of mobile apps to monitor the operations. For instance, the Scheduler App lets you set appointments for your patients, and the Charm RCM app enables users to manage and monitor medical insurance collections and claims. Charm EHR Pricing: For a single office with up to fifty consultations per year, CharmHealth offers a free trial. Basic EHR software and documentation storage, medical billing, and customer support are included. With unlimited practice options and users, CharmHealth’s pay plans allow for greater flexibility. Credit card billing and unlimited access to the patient portal E-prescriptions and billing profiles are available within the pay plans. Conclusion on the matter of Charmhealth: Doctors are often faced with paperwork, which takes up a lot of their time. Charmhealth EHR is a comprehensive EHR system that allows users to use its many features to save time, money, and effort. Compared to other EHR systems, Charmhealth is an excellent choice to consider, but in the end, you can choose according to your needs

This Citrus Cajun Shrimp Salad is so easy to make, loaded with greens, shrimps, citrus fruits, and avocados. Tossed with a delicious citrus vinaigrette dressing, it makes a perfect lunch or dinner option. Easy Citrus Cajun Shrimp Salad Recipe Your tastebuds will never be the same again after you try this Citrus Shrimp Salad. It is bursting with sweet and sour flavors and super easy to put together. Impress a friend or family members with this fresh shrimp salad recipe. Made with chunky fresh fruits, avocados, greens, and loads of shrimps. A healthy and light meal that will be great for lunch or dinner any time of the week. How long is shrimp salad good in the fridge Cooked shrimp usually lasts 3-4 days in the fridge if stored the right way. Place shrimp salad in an airtight container or tightly seal your shrimp bowl before you place in the fridge. For this citrus shrimp salad recipe, I would recommend you do not add the avocados until you are ready to eat some. So, if you plan on saving half the amount, only add avocados to what you will be eating and then when you are ready again for your shrimp salad, remove from fridge and add your chopped or sliced avocados. How can you tell if shrimp has gone bad Cooked shrimp should last about 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container without worrying too much. Raw shrimp has almost no odor or a very slight salty smell. If the shrimps are slimy and discolored then they have most likely gone bad. Also, if you smell the shrimp and it has a strong smell to it like ammonia or bleach then they belong in the trash. How many calories are in a cup of cooked shrimp One cup of cooked shrimp has 209 calories. About 3.4g of fat, 1.8g of carbohydrates, 189 mg cholesterol, and 40g of protein. Is Shrimp healthier than Chicken Shrimp does have lower calories and fat than chicken, even chicken breasts. They can be a great source of protein since they are also low in calories and fat. The only drawback is shrimp have a high cholesterol content compared to chicken. For those that have a problem with their cholesterol, it may be wise to limit shrimp intake and add in some skinless chicken breast to your diet. Even though our body needs cholesterol to synthesize some hormones and vitamin D our body naturally makes it. It is recommended to consume about 300mg cholesterol a day and if you have heart disease 200mg a day. Making this Citrus Shrimp Salad Recipe? I would love to get some feedback if you are making this citrus shrimp salad. Please take a moment to come back and leave me a comment below. Also, don’t forget to rate it and tag me on Instagram if you happen to take a picture of it. Here are some other amazing recipes with shrimp that you might love: - Easy Shrimp Stir Fry Noodles - Szechuan Shrimp Stir Fry - Creamy Tuscan Shrimp - Creamy Shrimp Pasta - Honey Lemon Grilled Shrimp Remember to subscribe to my NEWSLETTER for free and receive recipes like this Citrus Shrimp Salad Recipe delivered right to your inbox! If you try a recipe and you like it, please use my hashtag #healthyfitnessmeals on INSTAGRAM for a chance to be featured! FOLLOW Healthy Fitness Meals on FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER for all of my latest blog posts and recipes. Citrus Cajun Shrimp Salad - 1 lb Raw Shrimp peeled and deveined - 1 Tbsp Olive Oil - 3-4 Cups Packed greens of choice - 1 Grapefruit cut into segments - 1 Orange cut into segments - ½ Small Red Onion thinly sliced - 1 Ripe Avocado sliced For cajun seasoning: - 1 Tbsp Sweet Paprika - 1 Tsp Garlic Powder - 1 Tsp Onion Powder - ½ Tsp Dried Oregano - ½ Tsp Cayenne Pepper Powder - ¼ Tsp Dried Thyme - ¼ Tsp Sea Salt For the citrus vinaigrette: - ¼ Cup Fresh Orange Juice - 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice - 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 2 Garlic Cloves minced - 1 Tsp Dried Oregano - Salt and pepper, to taste - In a medium bowl, stir all cajun seasoning ingredients. Add in the shrimps and gently toss to nicely coat them on all sides. - In a small bowl, whisk all the vinaigrette ingredients. Set aside until ready to use. Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. - Add shrimps in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until pink and curled. - Add greens to a large bowl, then top with grapefruit, orange, avocado, red onion, and cajun shrimp. - Pour dressing over, toss and enjoy!

THE EPISTLE OF THE 2H E B R E W S Hebrews 5 © 1 The apostle, having declared the prophetical office of Jesus Christ, proceeds in declaring of His priestly office, and rehearses the properties which are necessary in an High Priest. 4 Even as he must also be lawfully called thereunto. 5 Testifies that Christ was by His Father called thereunto, after the order of Melchisedec. 7 And that He in the days of His flesh offered prayers and supplications. 9 And so became a Cause of our salvation, and an High Priest. 11 Of which mystery of Melchisedec, seeing he would treat more in detail, he stirs up their hearts thereunto. 12 Forasmuch as many of them were yet inexperienced, and had more need of milk as children, than strong meat as grown men. FOR 1every high priest taken from among men is ordained 2for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both 3gifts and sacrifices for sins: Who can have 4compassion on the 5ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed 6with infirmity. And by reason hereof 7he ought, asa for the people, so also 8for himself, to offer for sins. Andb no man taketh 9this honour unto 10himself, but he that is called of God, ascwas Aaron. So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but 11he that said unto him, 12Thoud art my Son, to day have I begotten thee. As he saith also 13in another place, Thoueart a priest for ever 14after the order of Melchisedec. Whof15in the days of his flesh, when he had 16offered up prayers and supplications 17with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he 18feared; Thoughg he were a Son, yet 19learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; And being made 20perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them 21that obey him; Called 22of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec. 23Of whom we have many 24things to say, and hard to be uttered, 25seeing ye are 26dull of hearing. Forh when 27for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be 28the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of 29milk, and not of strong 30meat. For every one that useth milk is 31unskilful in the word of righteousness: for 32he is a babe. But 33strong meat belongeth to them that are of 34full age, even those who 35by reason of use have 36their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Inscriptions on Bitcoin’s mainnet were first introduced by programmer Casey Rodarmor in January and paved the way for Ordinals NFTs. Previously, the Ordinals team was funded privately by Rodarmor himself, as well as through gifted contributions to the core developers. On Tuesday, the team announced the creation of the Open Ordinals Institute, a registered 501(c)(3) that will collect donations in Bitcoin to initially help bolster the work of its core developers – including pseudonymous developer Raph, the recently-appointed lead Ordinals Protocol maintainer. After recently launching the Ordinals.org site to share progress on protocol development, the site will now accept donations to the institute through two bitcoin wallet addresses. Ordinals core developer, Ordinally, shared in a press release that launching a non-profit was the “cleanest way” to compensate developers without compromising the values and goals of the protocol. Erin Redwin, Open Ordinals Institute board member, told CoinDesk that the non-profit hopes to empower developers to help grow the newly-discovered utility of Bitcoin-based NFTs. “Companies across Web3 ecosystems – including Ethereum, Solana, Stacks, and others – are quickly building Ordinals infrastructure after previously believing NFT-functionality ‘wasn't possible’ on native Bitcoin,” said Redwin. “Given Ordinals' unprecedented pace of adoption and real-world implications for various crypto-economies, we believe it is crucial to fund a strong team of non-corporate funded developers to ensure the security and neutrality of this open-source protocol.” The Ordinals protocol has quickly garnered the attention of Bitcoin maximalists and NFT collectors alike for its versatility, as well as its potential to pump the value of bitcoin itself. In May, Ordinals reached 3 million inscriptions, and weeks later, helped Bitcoin come in second as the network with the highest NFT trading volume. The leader in news and information on cryptocurrency, digital assets and the future of money, CoinDesk is a media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and abides by a strict set of editorial policies. CoinDesk is an independent operating subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, which invests in cryptocurrencies and blockchain startups. As part of their compensation, certain CoinDesk employees, including editorial employees, may receive exposure to DCG equity in the form of stock appreciation rights, which vest over a multi-year period. CoinDesk journalists are not allowed to purchase stock outright in DCG.

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Today is Blog Action Day, when bloggers around the world write about an important global topic. This year, the focus is on water. According to the World Health Organization, each year 3.4 million people – most of them children – die from water-related diseases. That includes 1.4 million children dying from diarrhea annually, and 860,000 children perishing directly or indirectly from malnutrition arising from repeated diarrhea or intestinal nematodes. Many malnourished children do survive, but can suffer lifelong impairment. Other water-related diseases, like trachoma and schistosomiasis, cause disfigurement and disabilities that harm people’s economic participation and quality of life. Because water-related diseases cause such a great reduction in quality of life and productivity, they’re a focus on the UN Millennium Development Goals. Under Goal Seven, “Ensure Environmental Sustainability,” one of the targets is “Halve, by 2015, the proportion of the population without sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation.” The world has achieved substantial progress toward this goal, but it’s been uneven. When considering whether drinking water is safe, the WHO defines it this way: Access to safe drinking water is the proportion of people using improved drinking water sources: household connection; public standpipe; borehole; protected dug well; protected spring; rainwater. Earlier this year, the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply and Sanitation (JMP) reported that in 1990, 77% of the world’s population got drinking water from an improved source, and in 2008 that figure had risen to 87%. That progress puts us well within reach of the MDG target for water — 88.5% by 2015, by my calculation — but it still leaves a large swath of the global population without access to safe drinking water. According to the JMP, 884 million people still get their water from unimproved sources (which include rivers and ponds, unprotected wells, and water sold in bottles or from tanker trucks). More than one-third of those still lacking access to improved water sources live in Sub-Saharan Africa. As I wrote last month’s post about the Millennium Development Goals, improving gender equality can have a strong multiplier effective and enhance several other MDGs. (Sharon Astyk of Casaubon’s Book posted a response to the post that’s well worth reading.) In the case of water, inadequate water supplies can also hamper efforts to achieve gender parity in education. In areas where people have to walk long distances to collect water, it’s usually women and girls who make the daily treks – and when girls are spending hours hauling water, that’s time they can’t spend in school. So, while water quality is one of the important considerations, it’s not the only one. The MDG also addresses people’s access to water, and WHO puts numbers on that: Access to drinking water means that the source is less than 1 kilometer away from its place of use and that it is possible to reliably obtain at least 20 litres per member of a household per day. A kilometer is equal to slightly more than half a mile, and 20 litres is about 5.3 gallons. To put that into context, EPA reports that the average US family of four can use 400 gallons of water each day. Sanitation improvements must go hand-in-hand with water improvements, because human waste can contaminate water if not handled properly. (See this post on sanitation for details.) An “improved” sanitation facility is defined as “adequate excreta disposal facilities (private or shared, but not public) that can effectively prevent human, animal, and insect contact with excreta.” Toilets connected to public sewer systems or septic systems qualify, as do many latrines. Latrines that use an open pit or require manual removal of excreta don’t qualify, nor do public latrines, because they are rarely maintained adequately and may not be accessible at all times. In 1990, only 54% of the world’s population used improved sanitation facilities; the MDG target aims to bring that number up to 77% by 2015. In 2008, however, that number had only reached 61%. The increase represents 1.3 billion people who gained access to improved sanitation facilities between 1990 and 2008, but the JMP estimates that we’ll still end up missing the target by one billion people. Ensuring sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation for the world’s population will be especially challenging because water quality worldwide is declining and climate change is disrupting rainfall and glacial melting patterns. Those of us fortunate enough to have more-than-adequate access to water and sanitation facilities should remember not to take these for granted, and think about how we can reduce our use of the world’s finite freshwater supply. National Geographic has a nice list of water conservation tips, and you can find links to many more resources and water-related blog posts at the Blog Action Day website.

When I first stumbled across the Hope for Widows website over a year ago, I thought, What in the world? Hope? How can a widow of all people have hope? Hope for what? Hope in what? Hope that I don’t wake up crying tomorrow? Hope that Todd visits me in a dream tonight? Hope that I can be happy again? For over a year now, questions about what I’m supposed to be hoping for have hung around in my head, so naturally the word “hope” grabs my attention when I come across it. Recently, it appeared in my pastor’s sermon and in a text I was reading. Like a giant jigsaw puzzle, some pieces are beginning to fit so I am able to partially understand what hope means. Hope can mean expecting something to happen, but it has another, more subtle meaning: a feeling of trust. My pastor mentioned this angle in church a few weeks ago. My curiosity piqued, I continued to read the verses he mentioned. I found that Paul wrote about hope from prison and described hope as a kind of equation: suffering leads to endurance which builds character which reinforces hope. And for a Christian, that hope is trust in God’s presence to provide peace. Maybe my character isn’t strong enough yet, but I hit a giant speed bump when I get to the hope part of Paul’s equation. I’m too human. I can’t just hand over my problems and grief to God like a bag of used clothes. Plus, I have too much self-agency. I’m not going to ask God to do something that I can do myself. No one drowning in grief wants to hear that her suffering is a character-building exercise. But, it seems true that living through our suffering does make us stronger. And, if we don’t endure, if we give up, we experience the opposite of hope–despair, a life without meaning. Oh, I have tiptoed around the edges of despair, have come close to losing the will to live. What kept me going? Looking back over the last two years, I think I found what psychologist Viktor Frankl called “purposeful work.” A Holocaust survivor, Frankl sought to explain in Man’s Search for Meaning why some Holocaust prisoner’s lived in spite of everything. He proposed that the meaning of life comes from three possible sources: courage, love, and purposeful work. Frankl wrote, “Woe to him who saw no more sense in his life, no aim, no purpose, and therefore no point in carrying on. He was soon lost. The typical reply with which such a man rejected all encouraging arguments was, ‘I have nothing to expect from life any more.’ What sort of answer can one give to that? What was really needed was a fundamental change in our attitude toward life. We had to learn ourselves and, furthermore, we had to teach the despairing men, that it did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life — daily and hourly. Our answer must consist, not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual.” What does life expect of me? What task is before me today? After Todd died, the answers were small: feed the dogs, buy coffee, pay a bill. Baby steps. Some days they still remain small, but increasingly, I can handle larger ones, too. And, when the world seems absolutely crazy with war and climate change and civil unrest, and I don’t have Todd to link arms with, I can step back and look for something I can do. If hope is a Christian’s trust in God, I trust that He has given me the ability to act while I can, to choose right conduct, to accomplish small and large tasks in front of me. In this way, I can sidestep despair. In this way, I am healing. The website Hope for Widows describes part of its mission as helping widows understand that their grief can turn to hope, that “healing happens.” That feat seems impossible in the weeks and months following the death of a spouse or any loved one, but it does happen. We call each other “Hope Sisters” here, each of us helping one another to endure, to wake up each day and find a task to accomplish, to take steps. With baby steps, with one step forward and two back, with sidesteps around despair, we walk the road toward hope and healing every day.

European Schoolnet actively supports the Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Educational Practice movement in Europe. In collaboration with our network of schools and teachers, we also contribute to the development, testing and validation of new resources. These objectives of supporting Open Education have been put into practice by the members of the LRE-subcommittee, currently made up of seven Ministries of Education. The LRE-subcommittee of European Schoolnet has steered the development of EUNs LRE Infrastructure. The LRE infrastructure is composed of several directories, services and platforms to help teachers, students and Ministries of Education discover, use, share and create Open Educational Resources. The members of the LRE-subcommittee, in collaboration with the Educational Repositories Network, also sponsor seminars and webinars to facilitate the exchange of expertise and best practices in the field of e-learning and Open Educational Practices. The LRE Infrastructure components are: LRE Directories and Tools - The LRE Directory of Open Educational Resources (OERs) is a catalog describing OERs from a variety of collections and in a variety of languages. Currently the catalog describes more than 300,000 OERs. New collections are regularly added to the catalog by EUN or at the request of LRE Subcommittee members. - The LRE Directory of Open Educational Repositories is a database that can be accessed in a web interface describing the collections themselves with information about their objectives, subjects, languages, etc. and how their information is shared with the LRE. - The LRE APIs and exchange protocols are tools and software used by LRE content consumers, such as MoEs, to pull information from the LRE in order to display it in their own teacher portals. In turn, LRE's tools can also pull information from other content providers and from other EUN databases. - The Vocabulary Bank for Education (VBE) is a database of vocabularies. These vocabularies have been translated into many languages and are used across EUN databases, the Directory of OERs and even outside EUN where you can find the same terms used by several MoEs to describe their own learning resources. Using the same vocabularies to describe activities and resources of EUN makes it possible to keep information organized and to easily find similar items or topics across projects and collections. While the VBE is used by EUN's software, there is a human readable interface used to manage the database: http://europeanschoolnet-vbe.lexaurus.net/vbe/browse - LRE for School Portal is a platform that displays and makes findable all the records in the Directory of Open Educational Resources. It is a demonstration portal that is not used directly by teachers. Rather it is used to showcase resources created or collected during EC projects and helps the administrators of the LRE Infrastructure to manage the collections. The portal is available here: http://lreforschools.eun.org/ The LRE infrastructure has been developed over a number of years mainly using funding from EC projects such as MELT, ASPECT, Europeana DSI 1 and 2, eQNet, SENnet, LangOER. Currently, we maintain and run the LRE Infrastructure using funding from Ministries of Education in the LRE Subcommittee. Membership in the LRE-subcommittee is open to all organizations interested in taking advantage of the LRE network, the LRE infrastructure, and the expertise it has developed around the discovery and exchange of Open Educational Resources for K-12 education. This includes Ministries of Education, regional authorities, and other profit and non-profit educational organizations.

Much has been said about Lauren Koslow. She is one of the most famous stars in the United States. Lauren Koslow began her career in acting with a touring theater in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Dial M for Murder. Appearing on the television in the middle of 1980s, she got the role of Lindsay Wells. It was on the CBS soap opera entitled The Young and The Restless that she played from 1984 to 1986. Lauren Koslow was then asked by a number of serial creators such as William J Bell and Lee Phillip Bell to take part in an original casting. In this casting, Lauren Koslow played her debut in The Bold and the Beautiful in the spring of 1987. It was in this movie that she was portrayed as a fashion designer Margo Lynley. It was quite successful actually before she decided to begin a family in 1992. Through the 1990s, she was busy with her starring roles in a number of primetime television series, which included The Nanny and Silk Stalkings. Nevertheless, she was back in 1996 so as to substitute Deborah Adair that left the NBC Days of Our Lives, which led to her spending less time with the family. With all the sparkling career trajectories, Lauren Koslow was fraught with success; there were lots of jobs particularly in the movie enterprise that she took part. However, her career was obviously not free from rumors. It was once rumored that the beautiful actress, Lauren Koslow, took plastic surgery to excel her fascinating look. In fact, there had been a number of rumors on that, particularly unpleasant issue. What did Lauren Koslow from the Plastic Surgery? One of the most shocking facts, issued on the internet, was presumably the existence of some pictures which were meant to show the difference between before and after she took the plastic surgery. Not only once did the pictures go on the internet. This was truly shocking for everyone around Lauren Koslow. Then was there any difference at all? The one that was really over? Well, to grapple with this question, it is best to refer to some issue on the internet. The only truth which can be set forward was that the actress indeed looked younger than she actually is. Without any news or further statement by the actress, the Lauren Koslow plastic surgery was treated as a mere rumor. It was truly fabulous how she managed to appear so young and fresh regardless of the fact that she was born on March 9th, 1957. It is then impossible that she can look so without any effort to have the knife work. Even if you consider the other existing methods that can be done to excel beauty, there will be no leeway that can suffice the exceedingly fascinating work of the surgeon. There was the massive buzz that she indeed had the plastic surgery. What had been said about Lauren Koslow Plastic Surgery? When someone desires to appear younger than they really are, it is the facial look that will be at the highest priority. The facial look is always given the most prominent treatment to get significant change. It is also due to the fact the sign of aging will accrue first on face. Once it was said that Lauren Koslow had botox injection to paralyze the facial muscle so as to slow down the sign of aging. Of course, this only bestows temporal impact in as much as the sign of aging will persist on and on. Botox injection does not give any permanent impact on aging, and this points out why it has to be applied more than once in a year. The use of botox injection was also rumored to have taken place in Lauren Koslow plastic surgery.Learn More →

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