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With a background in multiple disciplines, Mathis Nitschke spends his time giving contemporary music theatre a new face. He created The Planets, an inter-galactic soundwalk in 3D audio, which you can experience in many parks throughout the world. Mathis’ app is one of the shortlisted pieces in the Sound Walk September Awards 2022. Here, he and his collaborators talk about the context of their work. Smartphones and headphones are ubiquitous. Using those devices, available to anyone, the Munich-based sound art and design studio Sofilab conducts experiments which seek to unlock unprecedented possibilities for novel and exciting musical experiences. With the immersive audio app The Planets, artistically concieved by Gunter Pretzel and Mathis Nitschke, and technically realized by Michael Hartung (née Klier), you can experience the famous eponymous orchestral suite by Gustav Holst, played by the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, as an interactive audio walk in a park near you, increasingly all over the world. In 2015, as an opera composer, Mathis Nitschke experimented with the idea of creating a music theatrical piece along the Munich river Isar, Vergehen, which you experience by walking it. When the VR revival hit in 2017, he immediately started trying out different recording techniques to explore the question of whether it would be sonically interesting – and also musically satisfying – to provide a listener’s perspective from inside the orchestra. The artistic co-creator of The Planets, Gunter Pretzel, already had this inside perspective of the orchestra: he has been a violist with the Munich Philharmonic for over 30 years. He describes this experience inside the orchestra as so exciting and powerful that he, and many of his colleagues, have difficulties feeling the same excitement when they take the standard listener’s perspective in the concert hall. That’s why, over the course of his career, he has developed a number of projects that allow listeners to get intimately close to the musicians. After Pretzel tried out Nitschke’s soundwalk Vergehen, Pretzel approached Nitschke with the idea to use smartphones and headphones to create this perspective, not knowing that Nitschke was already experimenting with this. As a proof of concept, they created the app Inside MPhil in 2019, which allows one to walk through the imaginary orchestra, set on a meadow. With this, you can experience one movement out of Schumann’s Frühlingssymphony, in high spatial resolution. You enter the orchestra acoustically and hear the instruments as if you were standing next to them, just as the musicians hear themselves and their colleagues: the violins, the oboe, the timpani, or whatever you want to hear. The idea of letting the listener explore the musical sound field inside an orchestra is not new. However, we think that many experiments focus too much on the technical aspects. For example, many projects choose to record one instrument at a time to eliminate crosstalk of the sound sources. While this leads to good separation and localization of the individual instruments and prevents phasing issues introduced later by the binaural HRTF filters, the musical result lacks interest. After all, an orchestra must play as a whole, in a hall, in front of an audience! So, for us, it was clear that we had to use a live concert recording – and that we would have to deal with all the technical compromises. But the music itself should remain uncompromised at all costs. If the music doesn’t work, nothing works! The Inside MPhil app, effectively a GPS-controlled soundwalk, showed, as a successful proof of concept, that it is indeed possible to create a satisfying binaural interactive listening experience based on a live concert recording. As a result, a full-length symphonic experience was the next logical step, taking advantage of the learnings. “The Planets”, Op. 32, written between 1914 and 1917 by Gustav Holst (1874-1934) is a perfect balancing act between popular and sophisticated art music and thus became a model for much of the later Hollywood film music. Moreover, it is a work that challenges and showcases the qualities of an orchestra, its soloists and its conductor. All this made “The Planets” the ideal vehicle for the next edition of Inside MPhil. The original idea was to make the experience playful with an interactive spaceship flight to the planets, thus spanning the individual episodes, the landings on the planets and finally the original recordings. However, it soon turned out that the presence of the music was so powerful that it could not be incorporated into a game idea of any kind. But it also became increasingly clear that the music was capable of carrying the experience by itself. The task now was to lead an unbiased listener into this music unobtrusively but with increasing suggestiveness. The format of a loosely joined narrative developed, in whose formulations the appearance and character of the planets, on the one hand, and those of the sounds and motifs of the music, on the other, were interwoven. An outer path was created, which led from the nearest planets to the most distant, and at the same time an inner path deeper and deeper into the music. The immediate real environment recedes more and more. And the reached final “distance” is at the same time the vastness of the universe as well as the immediate and mysterious nearness of the music in ourselves. In order to make this process not too heavyweight, there are occasional refractions and double levels of imagination, like for example the talking spaceship, the passing moon of Jupiter, the pattering of the asteroids of the Saturn, or the dangerous seductive power of Venus. The respective landings on the planets every time is an impressive event. These landings are prepared by a careful dramaturgy of elaborately designed sounds, which should guide the user and at the same time get him in the right mood for the coming planet. Once he has landed, the original music comes into its own all the more strongly and unfolds with the full force of its artistic energy. Originally, we envisioned the smartphone screen to be black and the phone to be pocketable so that the focus could remain entirely on the sound and the environment. However, even after intensive research and development efforts, we have not found a way to reliably use the compass when the phone is not held in the default position. We use the compass to calculate the direction of the sound sources to the listener. If the vector of the phone to the listener’s body is not known, the listener’s relationship to the 3D sound environment is broken and immersion breaks down. So we were faced with the task of developing a visual layer that was attractive enough to hold the phone throughout the listening experience, and at the same time not so attractive that it distracted the listener’s attention away from the sound and the environment. Together with visual artist and programmer Luciano Pinna, we have developed a mechanism that transforms the current ground map into a star map: Paths and trails become Milky Ways, pulsars fly around, stardust fills the dark space. The Planets is created in the 3D game engine Unity, with the help of the commercial MapNav and Dear Reality add-ons. MapNav is a Geolocation Engine for Unity and a powerful tool to develop location-based apps and games, including 2D/3D object geolocation, GPS navigation, and online maps. It creates a flat terrain inside the virtual 3D space of the game, based on outside map data, and hooks the moving player to the GPS and compass input. The player moves between 3D sound sources and colliders. We heavily modified MapNav to our needs. The Munich Philharmonic records all their performances anyway, in their standard setup using main and spot microphones. Usually, they don’t use spot microphones on the brass as those are loud enough in the main mics. The orchestra’s recording producer Johannes Müller was extremely cooperative and provided not only the necessary spots on the brass but also, with Nitschke, used some more experimental techniques, like a quad outrigger setup, even if, in the end, these didn’t make it into the final product. In the first Inside MPhil app, we took all these spot microphones as 3D sound sources and distributed them geographically on the map, the meadow. As a walking listener, one then moves ‘through’ these spot microphones. In the end, the user’s smartphone plays back a total of 22 tracks in real-time, all processed through HRTF filters. A big challenge is to keep CPU cost under control. The Holst orchestra is double the size of the Schumann, and on top of that, we now talk about a full symphonic experience of 1-hour in length. 40 simultaneously playing tracks, individually spatialised, are not feasible at all, for even the most powerful smartphones. After some experimentation, we came up with a downmix to an octagonal circle with 8 audio sources through which the listener then moves. This technique works sufficiently well in terms of spatial exploration possibilities and reduces CPU and memory costs to 13 simultaneous 3D audio sources, including atmospheric FX and voice elements. The Planets is a soundwalk experience whose precise dramaturgical and technical design evokes a subtle but impressive artistic process. Here, music becomes an experience that cannot replace a concert hall but is on a par with it in terms of experience intensity. The app represents the appropriate contribution of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, an institution of international high culture, to musical life outside the established spaces. And like the successful balancing act of this music which was mentioned above, this presentation is now also an example of the unification of a low-threshold offer with high artistic standards. 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https://walklistencreate.org/2022/12/04/exploring-new-symphonic-realities-in-an-inter-galactic-soundwalk-in-3d-audio/

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In Wales, there are four different types of apprenticeships that correspond to levels of the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW). The system is similar to UK apprenticeships, but Intermediate Degrees in England are called Foundation Degrees in Wales and Scotland, and a Level 2 in Northern Ireland. Levels 2 & 3 are equivalent to five GCSEs/Level 2 NVQ or two A-levels/Level 3 NVQ. A standard apprenticeship is known as an Advanced degree in England, a Modern in Scotland, and a Level 3 in Northern Ireland. Higher apprenticeships and Degree apprenticeships are the same across the UK. As in the rest of the UK, the basic entry criteria are being 16 or older, not in full-time education, and living in the UK.

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We congratulate our swim team on an excellent gala at Harrow in which we finished second to our hosts with King’s College 3rd and Eton 4th. There were many personal bests amongst 9 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze finishes. It was a great occasion, and we are delighted that the squad proved to be such excellent ambassadors for Blackrock. I thank Clodagh Nolan, Joclyn Stephens-Kehoe, Carol Walsh and Ryan O’ Dea for their leadership of the squad. I also thank Mr Evan O’ Brien for his organisation of the event.

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More details as to what supposedly transpired at the Lubbock restaurant where Mike Perry was captured on video scuffling with patrons and employees. On Tuesday, July 7th, Mike Perry was captured on video scuffling with fellow patrons and employees at the Table 82 restaurant in Lubbock, TX. As previously reported, Perry is said to have struck at least three different people during the altercation, resulting in at least one victim being hospitalized for their injuries. More details have been quickly coming to light as to what exactly transpired, however. Reports from TMZ and MMA Fighting suggest that the altercation started between Perry and another guest seated at his table, after Perry claimed the man was “saying things” about his girlfriend. In the police report obtained by MMA Fighting, Perry claims he was arguing with “this guy” when the man’s girlfriend intervened and began “clawing” at him. TMZ reports that Perry was then asked to leave by a staff member at the restaurant, with Perry claiming that the staff member placed a hand on Perry’s shoulder in MMA Fighting’s details of the incident. TMZ reports that Perry then punched the staff member in the eye, with Perry claiming that he merely “pushed his face back” and tried to leave the establishment while demanding people not touch him. The Table 82 staff member identified as being the man struck by Perry claims that he saw Perry strike both the initial man he was arguing with, as well as the man’s girlfriend before asking Perry to leave. It is unclear whether or not the woman supported allegations that she had been struck by Perry, as reports appear to focus on the man Perry was initially arguing with, the restaurant employee, and the man Perry was caught punching on video outside the restaurant as the principal victims. As Perry left the restaurant video shows him arguing with several people, telling them that he won’t leave the premises unless the cops take him away. As he’s arguing over the incident and claiming that he doesn’t “have to go anywhere” more patrons can be seen gathering at the exit to confront him, eventually leading to the altercation between Perry and the older man—which reportedly left the man unconscious and taken to the hospital. The man later told police that he did not remember being struck, or the aftermath, due to his injuries. In Perry’s account of the event to officers he said that “these people were putting their hands on me as I was trying to leave the building,” adding in the police report that the man he struck outside grabbed at his face and clothing. Perry was not arrested, however, he was charged with a misdemeanor for Class A assault—for which he could face a fine of up to $500. However, the restaurant has also claimed that Perry left without paying his bill and that they are considering charging him with theft as a result.

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An informative open access article was published on the current status and perspective of CAR-T and CAR-NK cell therapy trials in Germany. As one can tell from the article, the number of clincial trials for CAR-T multiple myeloma therapies is still rather low. While... The 5th digital myeloma forum was a great success. On 9th July, the 5th edition of the Würzburg Myeloma Forum took place. With far more than 200 participants, mostly myeloma patients and their families as well as patient organisations, a large audience learned about...

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The Blue Jays announced Thursday that Springer (concussion/shoulder) underwent surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow this week, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports. The 32-year-old suffered a concussion and shoulder sprain during the AL Wild Card Series against the Mariners, and he's now gone under the knife to address the bone spur in his elbow. Springer was banged up throughout 2022 but still played in 133 games and produced a .267/.342/.472 slash line with 25 home runs, 76 RBI, 89 runs and 14 stolen bases. The center fielder is expected to be fully recovered for the start of spring training in February. Springer was diagnosed with both a concussion and a sprained shoulder Tuesday following his collision with teammate Bo Bichette in the AL Wild Card Series against Seattle, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports. Springer was forced to exit after the collision and evidently suffered injuries that could have kept him out of the ALCS had the Blue Jays managed to advance. Per Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca, the outfielder may also undergo an elbow procedure sometime soon to address a bone spur, though he's expected to be recovered from all his injuries by the time spring training rolls around. Springer left Saturday's game against the Mariners on the medical cart after colliding with Bo Bichette in the field, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. As Matheson notes, Springer is already dealing with a laundry list of injuries, so he may have aggravated something or he may have suffered a new injury. Springer waved to the crowd as he was being carted off. It was a scary collision, but Bichette was able to stay in the game. Springer (wrist) will lead off and play center field Saturday in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series against Seattle. Springer was hit in the wrist by an eighth-inning fastball from Andres Munoz on Friday, but he remained in the game. His initial X-rays were negative, so it's no surprise to see him back on the field for Saturday's elimination game. X-rays on Springer's wrist were negative after he was hit by a pitch Friday in the eighth inning of Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against Seattle, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports. Springer was plunked by an Andres Munoz pitch clocked at 97.9 mph. He was able to tough it out and finish the game, and no structural damage was done, but Springer's status for Saturday is up in the air at the moment. If he's limited as a result of swelling, the Blue Jays may have to turn to someone else in center field with their season on the line. Springer is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Orioles. He'll end up sitting for both ends of the twin bill while the Blue Jays don't have anything to play for in terms of playoff positioning in the regular-season finale. Bradley Zimmer will pick up another start in center field in place of Springer after going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in the Blue Jays' 5-4 loss in Game 1. Springer isn't in the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Orioles. Springer is getting a breather after he went 7-for-16 with a homer, four RBI, three runs and a stolen base over the last four games. Bradley Zimmer will take over in center field and bat ninth. Springer is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Orioles. Springer is one of several regulars getting Tuesday off for Toronto. Bradley Zimmer is starting in center field and hitting ninth. Springer went 3-for-4 with one run scored in Saturday's win over Boston. Springer has tallied multiple hits in seven of his last 13 games with three doubles, four home runs and a triple. In addition, the outfielder has recorded 15 RBI over 56 at-bats during his last 14 games. Springer went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and a walk in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Rays. Springer drilled two homers against starter Shane McClanahan, including a two-run blast in the third inning. Even after Sunday's big performance, Springer is hitting just .255 through 23 September contests. Springer (elbow) is starting in center field and leading off Tuesday against the Phillies. He sustained an elbow contusion Sunday, but it was a minor issue. Springer is hitting .229 with 13 runs, two home runs, nine RBI and two steals in 17 games this month. Springer sustained an elbow contusion during Sunday's loss to the Orioles, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports. Springer was hit by a pitch just inside his elbow pad Sunday but remained in the game and finished 1-for-4 with a double, a run, an RBI and a strikeout. However, interim manager John Schneider said after the game that Springer will be "good to go," so it wouldn't be surprising to see him available for Tuesday's series opener against the Phillies. Springer went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Orioles. Springer extended Toronto's lead to three with a two-run double in the second inning off righty starter Kyle Bradish. In his 12 games prior to this contest, the outfielder posted a measly .167 average over 48 at-bats. The 32-year-old has, however, homered twice in his last five games. Springer went 2-for-8 with a two-run home run across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader split against the Rays. After the Jays dropped the matinee and were facing a 2-1 deficit in the bottom of the seventh inning of the nightcap, Springer helped flip the script and salvage a split by taking Colin Poche deep for his 20th home run of the year. The 32-year-old snapped a 14-game homer drought with the performance, a stretch during which he slashed just .167/.265/.200 with two doubles, one RBI, two steals and nine runs. Springer went 3-for-5 with an RBI and three runs scored in the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Orioles. The veteran outfielder got the job done at the top of the lineup for the Blue Jays, as Springer also drew a walk and scored another run in the nightcap as Toronto completed the sweep. Since returning to the lineup in mid-August after recovering from an elbow injury, he's slashing .338/.405/.451 through 18 games with a homer, two steals, nine RBI and 12 runs. Springer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. He'll head to the bench after going 11-for-47 (.234 average) with a home run, two stolen bases and a 6:7 BB:K while starting in each of the past 11 games at either designated hitter or in center field. Alejandro Kirk will handle DH duties Sunday, while Whit Merrifield gets the nod in center. Springer went 1-for-3 with three walks and an RBI in Thursday's extra-inning win over the Red Sox. After getting pitching around most of the night, Springer came to the plate with a runner on third base and one out in the 10th inning, and his grounder to Xander Bogaerts produced the winning run when the Boston shortstop couldn't get Bo Bichette at the plate. It's easy to see why the Red Sox were so wary of him -- Springer has an active eight-game hitting streak despite sitting out a couple days in the middle of that stretch after fouling a ball off his knee, going 16-for-28 (.571) with three doubles, a triple, six runs and seven RBI. Springer went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's extra-inning victory over Boston. Springer continued to rake Wednesday with three more hits, including a double in the 10th to score what would be the game-winning run. This was his second consecutive multi-hit game, and he remarkably has a seven-game hit streak since returning from the IL on Aug. 15, despite battling a sore knee and coming off the bench as a pinch hitter in two of those games. He improved his season-long slash line to .275/.349/.488 with the positive showing. Springer went 2-for-5 with a triple and three RBI in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Red Sox. Returning to the starting lineup as the DH after being on the bench the last three games due to a sore knee, Springer laced a bases-loaded triple in the third inning to cap an eight-run eruption by the Blue Jays. The 32-year-old has been productive despite his second-half injury issues, and he's slashing .400/.444/.540 over 13 games since the All-Star break with a homer, a steal, 11 runs and 12 RBI. Springer (knee) is batting leadoff as the Blue Jays' designated hitter Tuesday versus Boston. The knee injury has kept Springer out of the lineup for the past three games, but he felt well enough to come off the bench and deliver a pinch-hit single in Monday's 4-2 loss. Given that lower-body injuries have been a persistent concern for Springer, it wouldn't be surprising if he's deployed exclusively as a designated hitter for the next few weeks while receiving occasional days off. The last several off-seasons have been rather predictable for the #BlueJays. Ryu, Springer and Gausman were all known targets and somewhat easy to predict. This off-season? I don't have a clue what they're going to end up doing. I'm not sure anyone outside the organization does.

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/players/1894629/george-springer/fantasy/

Last week, the Bank of Canada raised its policy interest rate by 50 basis points, to 4.25 per cent, in line with market expectations of either a 25- or 50-basis-point increase. No surprises there. We think this is a welcome development – and not just because it means the potential end of the tightening cycle, but because the bank gives itself more wiggle room in a very uncertain environment. More definite statements can be problematic. Back in the second half of 2020, with the overnight rate at its lower bound, the bank told Canadian households and businesses that interest rates would be kept low for a long time. This is what economists call forward guidance, where the central bank attempts to provide predictability on the path ahead, so people and businesses can proceed confidently with major planned purchases and investments. That, unfortunately, contributed to runaway inflation and a too-hot economy the bank is now trying to cool – revealing the dangers of forward guidance we are seeing today. People listened to the bank and borrowed and spent. Many Canadians who heeded the call to take out mortgages at rock-bottom interest rates face significantly higher interest rates today. Some haven’t felt the pinch yet because they have fixed-interest-rate or variable-rate/fixed-payment mortgages, but they are likely to face one soon. The issue is that forward guidance binds the bank to a rigid plan – or, at least, there’s the perception of that. That is not a good thing when the environment changes wildly beyond expectations. People think the bank will continue on its predetermined path, and they make spending decisions that make things worse for both themselves and the economy. It’s a good thing the bank did not fully stick to the path set by its prior forward guidance, even if it did, perhaps, stay on it longer than necessary. This was a commitment that was conditional on one aspect of the data – the output gap, which is the difference between actual and potential output of the economy. If economic slack is measured by the bank’s two calculated output-gap indicators, it remains negative today (-2.1 and -0.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2022) – the slack is still not fully absorbed, despite an unemployment rate close to record lows. If the bank had stuck to its promise of December, 2020, we would still have a policy rate at its effective lower bound. Indeed, that promise of December, 2020, might have been in part responsible for the bank being behind in its timing of interest-rate hikes. By the time it had started to raise its policy rate in March of this year, inflation had already soared to 6.7 per cent and was on its way to 8.1 per cent in June. Similar dangers lie on the tightening side – when interest rates are going up – where too much forward guidance leads to a much deeper dampening of economic activity than is necessary. With the bank’s indications last week that the tightening cycle should come to an end, the move to more data dependence is even more appropriate. It is true that headline inflation (CPI) is still looking stubbornly high, at 6.9 per cent in October. On the other hand, as we have previously pointed out, this metric has a lot of built-in persistence that does not readily reflect the current situation, which is actually starting to look better. For example, the three-month annualized rates of CPI Trim – so-called because it trims out the parts of the price change in volatile components – has already fallen to 3.4 per cent from 7.8 per cent in May. CPI Median inflation – another core measure – has fallen to 3.3 per cent from 7.4 per cent in May. The bank will be getting lots of new information before its next decision in January, including headline inflation for November and December, labour force survey data for December and industry GDP data for October. If inflation continues to fall, and if economic conditions prove weaker than forecast, the bank will want to end its tightening cycle so that its policies don’t throw the economy into recession. The bank’s announcing last week that its interest-rate policy will be more data dependent is a welcome change. We would suggest a further tweak to the bank’s communication strategy. It should reduce its focus on headline inflation. While headline inflation is the mandated target of the bank, more telling measures of inflation as discussed above give a better take on where inflation is headed. Focusing on more appropriate metrics in its communications will help condition markets to expect and accept a pause in the tightening cycle – no forward guidance needed. Steve Ambler is a professor of economics at Université du Québec à Montréal and David Dodge Chair in Monetary Policy at the C.D. Howe Institute. Jeremy Kronick is director of monetary and financial services research at the C.D. Howe Institute.

https://www.cdhowe.org/expert-op-eds/promises-promises-bank-canada-finally-gets-its-communications-right-globe-and-mail-op

It is truly appalling at a time when the BBC are contemplating removing free TV licences from the over 75s that 'stars' such as Gary Lineker are being paid indecently high and in my opinion unwarranted salaries. The TV set is often the main entertainment for many elderly people and their main contact with the outside world. Many of these people are already under financial pressure while Lineker's BBC fame allows him freedom to earn more money through advertising. Of course Lineker is not the only overpaid 'star' but his forays into going outside his limited area of expertise into political lobbying and him having the highest salary make him a good example of how, in my opinion, the BBC misuses tax payers money. Of course he and others could voluntarily take a pay cut to help fund the FREE over 75 TV licences!

https://www.change.org/p/uk-parliament-bbc-cut-lineker-s-other-stars-salaries-to-help-fund-free-over-75s-tv-licences

Late summer is often when the presence of mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile Virus (WNV) upticks rapidly, thanks to ideal weather conditions (regular rainfall, humidity levels, and warm air temperatures) for mosquito breeding. Mosquito control services use a variety of different application methods to control mosquitoes in communities, private backyards, public parks, and commercial properties. There is no one size fits all solution for keeping mosquito populations in check. How Do Aerial Mosquito Control Applications Work? Mosquito control by air can be effective for communities that need to quickly reduce mosquito populations over a wide area. Here are seven things to understand about the science of aerial mosquito control applications. To keep the outdoor dining experience pleasant and safe for everyone, here are four things a restaurant can do to help eliminate mosquitoes during outdoor dining. Mosquito control is a key function of protecting the public from the transmission of mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus, Zika, various forms of encephalitis, and others. Taking a more holistic approach to mosquito control is essential for optimal results. Just using spray treatments is not enough. Here is what Clarke recommends be considered when choosing the right products for mosquito control in your community. The spread of mysterious mosquito-borne diseases & how to avoid them.

https://www.clarke.com/blog/?fwp_category=mosquito-abatement

I have purchased Colts in the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and in the 2000s. I actually have 57 of them. None show the bad quality I have read about for years on the forums. All shoot very well, and I have not had to replace any parts, other then recoil springs on any of the them. I cannot say the same for my Kimbers, Springers, and even one of my Wilsons had a bad extractor.

https://www.coltforum.com/threads/good-price-for-1911.335/?u=34265

Physician practices and other healthcare businesses are eligible for the Employee Retention Credit. This is a refundable tax credit that reimburses employers for their employment taxes. It is available to medical, dental, and hospital-affiliated organizations. A large number of these businesses have received refunds that have resulted in millions of dollars in cash benefits. The Employee Retention Tax Credit has been a valuable incentive for businesses to retain employees during the Covid-19 pandemic. In the aftermath of the disease, several medical groups experienced financial challenges. Many of these practices experienced substantial cuts in staff and patient volume, and some had to permanently lay off some employees. Fortunately, many healthcare providers were able to obtain monetary relief through various stimulus packages. These include advanced payments from Medicare and the Paycheck Protection Program loan provider relief funding. Although these measures did not fully prevent the spread of the disease, they did help a large number of providers to keep their operations afloat. However, some physicians and other healthcare businesses still struggle in this challenging time. If your practice has been impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic, it is important that you understand how to qualify for ERC. Physician practices and other healthcare businesses may qualify for the Employee Retention Credit by submitting a request to the IRS. They must meet certain requirements, such as a significant decline in gross receipts, during the 2020 or 2021 tax year. For 2020, an employer will receive up to $5,000 for each full-time employee, or 50% of the total wages paid, if the gross receipts are less than half of what they were during the same time period in the previous tax year. For 2021, an employer will receive up to $700 for each full-time employee, or 70% of the total wages paid, if the reduction in gross receipts is at least 20%. To be eligible, an employer must have at least 500 full-time employees at the end of the calendar year. Qualified sick leave wages, wages paid to qualified family leave workers, and qualified health plan expenses are excluded from the credit. Physician practices and other healthcare businesses that are affected by the pandemic and receive an executive order from their state government to suspend operations are eligible for the ERC. This includes many hospitals and physical therapy centers, which experienced a tremendous decrease in patient volumes during the pandemic. There are other ways that a medical practice can obtain monetary relief through the IRS. One of these is by filing a claim for the refundable employee payroll tax credit. Since the government is now allowing more providers to take advantage of this credit, it is important that you take the necessary steps to ensure that your practice is eligible. Contact a certified public accountant, like Cherry Bekaert, to learn more about the Employee Retention Credit and how it can benefit your practice. The CAA included a number of eminently useful provisions, including a SEP (Special Enrollment Period) for Medicare beneficiaries. This SEP was conceived to help ease the transition from Medicaid to Medicare for a number of reasons, from the challenge of navigating various state processes for redeterminations to removing the incentive for individuals to delay enrollment in Medicare. In particular, the SEP is intended to remove the penalties associated with late enrollment in Medicare and to provide a new enrollment opportunity for individuals with exceptional conditions. However, this is only a partial solution. Although the SEP is an excellent initiative, there are many other equally important options that should be explored. For instance, the SEP may not be necessary to fully implement the benefits of the ACA. As such, CMS should consider additional SEPs to better support individuals with medical needs. They should also continue to work with SSA to ensure a transparent equitable relief process is in place. Several commenters suggested expanding the SEP to include more individuals and groups. This would involve setting up a formal regulatory structure for the SEP. Others recommended a more granular approach that would apply to a specific population. Finally, multiple commenters proposed a lower-fidelity version of the SEP. These commenters described various pitfalls in the current enrollment process. Some suggested a separate SEP for immigrants who have surpassed the five-year residency requirement. While the SEP has been praised as an important innovation in the ACA, a number of commenters have questioned the efficacy of the program. One commenter detailed a scenario in which she missed an IEP and remained in adult group coverage for the duration of PHE. Similarly, a commenter questioned whether the SEP is applicable to individuals who missed the PHE in the first place. He suggested the SEP isn't the only way to solve this issue, and he asked for clarifications on the parameters of the SEP. Rather than simply implementing a more fanciful SEP, the CMS should consider using data and data resources already in place to inform its decisions. It should also ensure that the requirements for the SEP are similar across all four Parts of Medicare. In particular, the SEP should be available to a larger and more diverse group of beneficiaries. In the event that a significant percentage of the nation's Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for the SEP, CMS should make it a priority to educate them on its benefits. Similarly, the SEP should not be used as a cyclical re-enrollment procedure. There is a need to consider the SEP as a way to eliminate barriers to enrollment and make a case for setting up a more standardized regulation. In addition to the SEP, CMS should investigate ways to help American Indians access the healthcare they need. For instance, it may be appropriate to waive the LEP to qualified Native Americans. Other financial support mechanisms include MSPs, premium payment plans, and State buy-ins. Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a tax credit for employees that allows for tax deductibility for wages paid during a non-service period. There are several different conditions under which the ERC can be claimed. Among the most common are businesses that have had a revenue decline. In order to take advantage of this credit, the business must be eligible. Specifically, a business is qualified if it has a total gross receipts decline of at least 90%. However, in practice, the best way to determine whether or not you are eligible is to ask your accountant or professional advisor. The ERC is not the only program available to assist in retaining your employees. Employers may also claim the FICA tip credit, which counts tips as qualified wages. However, in order to be able to take advantage of these programs, you must have enough qualified wages to make the claim. It is important to note that the ERC is not available to spouses and part-time employees. The Employee Retention Credit is a complex program. This is why it is a good idea to seek advice from a professional. An ERC specialist can help your business maximize its eligibility and claim. Although the ERC is a complicated program, the reward can be well worth the effort. A small business with fewer than 500 full-time equivalents (FTEs) could potentially claim the ERC for its entire first quarter of 2021. For larger companies, however, the ERC is limited to wages paid during non-service periods. One of the more interesting changes introduced by the Rescue Act is the expansion of the statute of limitations for assessing the ERC. While the statute of limitations was originally three years, the Rescue Act expanded it to five years. That means that businesses can claim the ERC until 2024, and may have to file amended returns for the next couple of years. Furthermore, the IRS may be slow to process your amended returns, which can create a quandary for you. To avoid this, you should check with your payroll provider before filing your Form 941. The most obvious way to take advantage of the ERC is to retain your employees. Luckily, the IRS has a program that can make it easier to do just that. The Employee Retention Tax Credit can be claimed in both fiscal and calendar years. Depending on your business, you may be able to claim the credit for up to $26,000 per employee. Additionally, the credit can be claimed retroactively for up to two years after the end of the reference period. If you are planning to take advantage of the Employee Retention Tax Credit in the coming year, you should review your payroll and tax deductions to make sure you are claiming all of your eligible expenses. By taking the time to do so, you can claim the credit as quickly and efficiently as possible.

https://www.coralgold.com/ertc-medical/

For many people, the thought of going to a sauna can be off-putting. The heat and humidity can be overwhelming, and some people simply don’t enjoy being surrounded by all that heat. Fortunately, there’s a different kind of sauna out there—the dry sauna. Unlike the traditional sauna where you sweat it out in hot steam, a dry sauna uses infrared light to help your body heat up. Dry saunas have become increasingly popular as a way to lose weight; in fact, studies have shown that they are just as effective as steam rooms when it comes to weight loss. So if you’re looking for an effective way to lose weight, give a dry sauna a try! What is the Difference Between a Dry Sauna and Steam Room? Both the dry sauna and steam room are forms of hot weather exercise that offer a variety of health benefits. However, there is a key distinction to be made between the two: a dry sauna is not heated by steam, but by direct exposure to the air; while a steam room is typically heated by steaming water vapor. Overall, both dry sauna and steam room usage have been traditionally used for detoxification and relaxation purposes. The main difference between these two types of saunas lies in their ability to activate sweat glands more effectively – this results in increased circulation, detoxification and weight loss. There are pros and cons to both dry sauna and steam room workouts. The main benefit of dry sauna is that it’s an overall body workout. When you heat up the air in a dry sauna, your core temperature rises which helps with fat loss. This is because when your core temperature rises, your body starts to burn more calories. Dry saunas also work your arms and legs since you have to move around to get the heat on all areas of your body. And since they’re not as humid as steam rooms, they can be a bit more strenuous. On the other hand, steam rooms offer more localized heat which is great for weight loss since it helps break down stubborn fat tissue. They also help with circulation and detoxification which can promote better skin health. But like any type of workout, don’t overdo it! Too much humidity can actually be harmful. If you’re looking for a weight loss alternative to traditional cardio and calorie-burning workouts, a dry sauna might be right for you. These hot, humid environments help your body release toxins and sweat out excess moisture, which can help to burn calories and fat. Steam rooms, on the other hand, are known for their intense heat and humidity. This combination can help to break down fat cells and encourage the release of toxins from your body. If you’re looking to lose weight quickly or improve your overall fitness level, a steam room may be the best choice for you. Dry sauna vs steam room: Which is the better weight loss option? Both dry sauna and steam rooms have been shown to be effective in terms of weight loss. However, there are a few key differences between the two that should be considered when making your decision. First, dry sauna use less water than steam rooms, so they’re not as thirsty. This can lead to longer sessions and greater sweating overall. Second, unlike steam rooms, which often have high levels of humidity, dry saunas are mostly dry (although some models have a small fraction of humidity). This can help to prevent moisture buildup and bloat. Third, because dry saunas heat the skin primarily through contact with air, they’re less intense than steam rooms and can be used by people of all fitness levels. Finally, many people find that dry sauna sessions provide more complete body coverage than steam room sessions – meaning that they work more deeply on all areas of the body. So while there are several key differences between these two types of locker rooms, it ultimately comes down to personal preference and what kind of results you’re looking for. -Both methods can help you lose weight, but they have different benefits and drawbacks. -Dry sauna typically has a lower temperature, which helps to increase your body’s sweating rate. -Steam room, on the other hand, has a higher temperature that induces sweating. However, this may lead to skin irritation and heatstroke in some people. When it comes to weight loss, there are a lot of options out there. Some people swear by traditional methods such as diet and exercise while others swear by the benefits of steam baths and dry saunas. Which one is right for you? In this article, I will compare the two and give you my verdict on which is better for weight loss.

https://www.coralseaspas.com/dry-sauna-vs-steam-room-for-weight-loss/

Over the last 20 years, Mali has mostly been a model of stability in a fragile region. Now it’s falling apart. Rebels control the north of the country and are depriving local people of their freedom. They destroyed religious monuments, and many fear the region could become a new haven for terrorists, some of whom have abducted Western hostages in recent years. Mali’s neighbors and some in the international community, including France, are leaning toward the use of force as the right solution. But an immediate military intervention would be shortsighted, almost certainly drive the wedge even deeper between the northern and southern communities and further destabilize West Africa and the Sahel. Events have moved quickly in Mali. In just a few months, rebels bolstered by the crisis in Libya have pushed out the army and stand as a powerful force in the north. The president was deposed in a military coup. His successor was beaten and flown to France for medical treatment. The reasons for the collapse have been weak political and security institutions, despite electoral democracy, and historical grievances in the north, coupled with powerful external factors like regional insecurity generated by the conflict in Libya. Militant groups, including al Qaeda factions, have been quick to exploit the opportunity to seize vast territories. As Islamists threaten to destroy World Heritage Sites in the fabled city of Timbuktu, the temptation to respond with force is strong. Yet the government, the army, Mali’s neighbors and the international community must try political dialogue first, to establish firm foundations on which to rebuild the state. Mali’s society, with myriad militia forces and tribes in the north and weak government in Bamako, would be undermined by a simple show of strength. Until his removal in March, President Amadou Toumani Touré relied on a network of personal ties and clientelistic alliances to control outlying regions, rather than strong, democratic institutions. It was a low-cost solution that kept armed groups with limited ambitions at bay. But events in Libya turned the Tuareg rebels into a well-equipped force. They’ve since been squeezed out by an alliance of Islamists – led by Ansar Dine, with al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) – who’ve bought weapons with money earned from years of trafficking and hostage-taking. After Touré was ousted, the regional group ECOWAS and the military junta agreed that an interim government should be put in place in Bamako. But the coup leaders have remained powerful, and the shaky administration has struggled to overcome the deep fault lines in Mali, leaving a virtual political, institutional and security vacuum. This is why a genuine unity government must be formed, based on broad consultations with the main political parties and civil society groups. Once the integrity of the central state is restored, its political, institutional and security foundations buttressed, then work can begin to reintegrate the north into the republic. Meanwhile, food aid is badly needed, and the security forces must be reformed so that they guarantee the safety of Mali’s institutions and leaders, and end arbitrary arrests. Pressure is mounting for an armed intervention from the outside, but these calls should be resisted. Often such calls respond to the political and security interests of neighboring states and others outside, and do little to further the interests of the people living in Mali be they from the north or the south. Security issues can’t be ignored, but countries ready to send troops appear to underestimate how quickly and forcefully tribal groups would move to settle scores should a foreign force intervene. Armed force might turn Mali into a new front in the “war on terror,” but it would ignore long-standing, legitimate political demands and rule out any chance of a peaceful co-existence between the communities there. Not only that, it could expose an unprepared region to reprisals in the form of terrorist attacks. complexity of events and the forces at play must be understood and taken into account before any military action is taken to resolve Mali’s problems. Nothing could be worse – a indeed more dangerous – than to apply the exclusive logic of force, to attempt an anti-terrorist crackdown without considering the political nuances, needs and demands of all actors, groups and peoples. Parties willing to negotiate should be supported and given help to make their voices heard, while hardliners must be neutralized. These are the challenges that must be confronted first if Mali is to emerge from this crisis without generalized conflict. The fight against clearly identified terrorist groups can be waged once the foundations of a state have been put in place.

https://www.crisisgroup.org/africa/west-africa/mali/why-mali-falling-apart

DENVER — At least eight separate shootings in Denver, Aurora, and Lakewood over the weekend has left four people dead and wounded nine others. The Denver Police Department is investigating four separate shootings that wounded five people and killed one on Saturday and Sunday, and Aurora police said three people were shot, one fatally, in three separate shootings in their jurisdiction Sunday morning. And two people were killed in a quadruple shooting in Lakewood early Sunday morning. The first shooting occurred in Denver early Saturday morning. A man was shot in the 4900 block of N. Dallas Street and transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to a DPD tweet sent at 3:47 a.m. Saturday. No arrests were made. Early Sunday morning, Denver police responded to two separate double shootings. The first occurred in the 1300 block of W. Colfax Avenue, according to a DPD tweet stamped at 2:57 a.m. Two men were shot in the Colfax incident and transported to the hospital with serious bodily injury, according to police. A man was arrested Sunday afternoon in connection to the shooting. No other details were provided. The second double shooting in Denver occurred in the 1100 block of Winona Court and reported on DPD’s Twitter feed at 7:57 a.m. Two men were shot at the Winona Court address and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. No suspect information was released. DPD investigated a fourth shooting Sunday around 1:30 p.m. along the 1100 block of N. Syracuse. It was reported as an accidental shooting. A juvenile male was transported to a hospital in critical condition, where he died. Police said investigators talked with those involved and one juvenile male is in custody for investigation of manslaughter. In Aurora, police responded to three separate shootings, all occurring Sunday morning, according to the Aurora Police Department. A man in his 50s was shot and killed in the 1500 block of N. Boston Street around 6 a.m., according to an APD tweet. Police said an argument between the suspect and the victim led to the Boston Street fatal shooting and they are working to identify the suspect, who police said pulled out a firearm during the argument and shot the man. The suspect took off before police arrived. No other details were provided. Earlier in the morning, two other shootings in Aurora left two women wounded. The first occurring at a house party near 1600 S. Quintero Way. A woman was shot in the leg and self-transported to the hospital, police said. No suspect information was available. About 10 minutes later, police in Aurora responded to another shooting in the 1200 block of S. Dayton Court. A woman was shot and seriously injured in this incident. Police said they are looking for the suspect, who is only described as a woman. In Lakewood, a quadruple shooting left two people dead and two others wounded early Sunday morning. The shooting occurred around 12:30 a.m. in the 6200 block of W. Alameda Avenue. Police are still investigating and have not released additional details, including the circumstances that led up to the shooting. There were at least five separate shootings in the Denver metro area last weekend that left a 16-year-old boy dead and five others, including three teens, wounded.

https://www.denver7.com/news/crime/1-dead-7-wounded-in-6-separate-shootings-in-denver-aurora-over-weekend

et’s face it?developers are creative folk who generally like to focus on what they do best: develop code. In many ways, they are similar to master chefs who delight in the planning and preparation of a meal but have little time to focus on the actual cooking. Just as a chef must be able to set an oven for the right temperature and trust that the results will be predictable and accurate, a developer must be able to depend on a build system that is automated, reliable, unobtrusive, and adaptable. Traditionally, build systems have been an unsophisticated collection of scripts and manual steps, developed in-house. But three key trends in application development are driving up the complexity of these systems to the point that a new approach to build management is required. First, complications have arisen from the growing need to support a variety of environments, platforms, and languages. Second, code reuse and refactoring is rapidly increasing the rate of change in software applications and technology. And, perhaps most importantly, end users are simply demanding higher quality applications. Editor’s Note: The author, Peter Raymond, is a principal software architect for Merant, a vendor of lifecycle management products, including build management tools. We have selected this article for publication because we believe it to have objective technical merit. In-house build systems are usually based on a standard when they are originally designed, but as time passes and technology and requirements change, these systems grow to include multiple scripts and makefiles, file transfer mechanisms, scheduling mechanisms, etc. These home-grown systems are generally poorly documented and frequently hinge on a single developer?the resident build “wizard”?to make sense of them. When modules of code are added or reorganized or technology changes, this individual is the only one with the knowledge of the build system and the necessary makefile/scripting language skill set to manually list dependencies, edit rules and configuration files, and so forth. Of course, when a build has grown to include thousands of lines of script across many individual script files, this can turn into a severe bottleneck in the development process. For the benefit of those who aren’t build wizards, I’ll quickly run through the anatomy of a build script. Build scripts contain all knowledge about involved targets and dependencies, as well as rules to build and link the code (with various flags and settings and likely conditional content for each platform). Therefore, a typical makefile (even for a simple program) might look like Listing 1. As you can imagine, hand-editing these scripts can be time-consuming and error-prone. Because enterprise-class build systems typically feature graphical front ends for build management, they provide a much simpler way of identifying dependencies, choosing rules and options, scheduling builds, and viewing progressoften without any scripts. This eliminates the need for “scripting and makefile hacking,” which not only improves the entire process but frees the “wizard” for the more important work of developing code. Many home-grown build systems rely on manual population of the filesystem with the assets needed for the build. At best, these systems attempt automation using ftp or a similar script-driven mechanism. Populating build areas in this way is very error prone and is hard to maintain as the system grows. Exacerbating this problem is the dreaded “last minute fix.” It is very tempting for developers to try to include their latest and greatest code in a build, and product managers are notorious for slipping in that last, absolutely-must-have feature or fix. This is fine?if it is done in a controlled fashion. But often last minute features are added after the code is retrieved and the build is started. You can add the code and restart the build but how can you be 100 percent sure that the new code was built? As with any manual step, this process is very prone to user error. You may be thinking that a potential work-around would be to ensure stability by performing a clean build, but this can impact performance. Alternately, the system could be designed to rely on timestamps, but these can be very unreliable due to time zone differences, etc. It’s also important to keep in mind that most projects are not just built once. At various stages in a project’s lifecycle there are a number of different types of builds that may take place. Individual developers might build their latest changes in order to catch compile errors and debug problems. Unit test builds verify that a single unit or component of the project functions correctly. Integration/system test builds ensure that all components hang together and the entire system functions as expected. Production builds deploy the program to a production environment. These stages are by no means fixed. They may differ between projects and organizations, but it’s usually some variation on the theme of develop, test, and release. There is clearly a logical progression of code and deliverables between build stages, and the quality of the code matures as it moves up the various stages. These build stages typically use different flags or options, and build steps and rules will change (for instance, perhaps there is no recompilation between system test and production). In many instances, each build is done on separate physical machines. Traditionally, this process is managed with separate makefiles/scripts for each stage, but the source can be shared among the stages to consolidate activities. An enterprise-class solution, however, would be able to maintain these areas and (preferably) use search paths so that only the code needed for the current stage exists in the build area. It does this by looking for the code first in the current area and then working its way up the stages. For example, assume you have the build stages and versions of files shown in Table 1. With a well-managed enterprise system, a build executed at the RELEASE stage would compile Main.cs-1, Tree.cs-1 and Banner.cs-1. If executed at the SYSTEM TEST stage it would compile Main.cs-2, Tree.cs-2 and Banner.cs-1. And finally at the UNIT TEST stage it would compile Main.cs-3, Tree.cs-2, and Banner.cs-1. This also nicely demonstrates the importance of selecting a build system that integrates with your configuration management (CM) tool. This way, the CM tool will automatically populate the correct build areas as the code progresses through its lifecycle, which dramatically reduces the risk of incorrect versions of source code appearing in a build. These days, many builds aren’t delivered for just one platform. The system may need to run on a mobile phone or handheld, or in a Windows, Unix, or mainframe environment. For instance, imagine that you support both Windows and Unix. You might have a Microsoft Visual Studio project (or perhaps an nMake file) for the Windows platform and GNU Makefiles to support Unix. With an in-house solution, each platform would have its own build system with its own “wizard” to maintain its scripts and configuration. Both build systems would then need to be maintained each time a change is made. A much more efficient approach would be to have a single interface and consistent set of features across all platforms. With a next-generation build solution, build administrators can select what type of target is being built on which platform and the tool will automatically generate rules such as those in the makefile script shown in Listing 1. If you’re shopping for a build solution, there are a few other key factors to keep in mind. For instance, most builds are invoked manually. A developer using an IDE triggers a build by selecting a menu option, or the “build wizard” runs the build script with the right arguments and parameters. These different types of build invocation change depending on the build stage, and at the higher stages the build manager may not even have physical access to the machine (the system test machine could be in a data center across the globe). Therefore, it is critical for build systems to manage remote builds and offer integration with multiple developer tools. In most script-based systems, a log of the script execution acts as a way of verifying exactly what has been done during the build, but this is normally very detailed and technical in nature. Sometimes these logs are even a straight list of compile and link lines that must be checked manually. Of course, this again points to a key issue: to achieve a truly repeatable and reliable build, it is essential to use a build system that integrates with your CM tool. The CM system can then be used to review and approve the changes before automatically pushing altered code out to the appropriate build area. It can also maintain a history of who completed the build and capture a baseline of the build area so that the contents can easily be reproduced. Some of the best CM systems even manage the build itself (i.e., they can record dependencies, rules, compilers/tools, and options) so they don’t just baseline the build area, but provide a complete snapshot of the entire build environment. Storing dependencies in the CM system not only help make builds reproducible, it also provides the data necessary for complex impact analysis?almost a form of time travel. With comprehensive impact analysis capabilities, it’s possible to run “what-if” scenarios and actually answer the question “if I modify this piece of code, what components, deliverables, or customers will be affected?” before you change anything. Ensuring that outputs and deliverables are included in the impact analysis process is typically done one of two ways. They either can be stored in the CM system, or footprint information can be added to them. This information then serves as a reference back into the CM system to identify which baseline or configuration the deliverable came from. By preserving them in this manner, it is possible to back track to the list of fixes and enhancements made in that release of the product. Finally, flexibility is essential. Depending on the size of your project and team, you may have varying levels of requirements for a build system but be sure to choose a solution that can grow and change with your future needs.

https://www.devx.com/enterprise-zone/17463/

The Dynamic Life insurance policy enables holders to save through their daily purchase of products and services; as a vendor or producer of products they purchased, a partner in this project deposits part of an amount to their Dynamic Life insurance policy. This is possible thanks to a large number of partner companies that have joined the Dynamic Life savings program. Via the DynamicLife mobile app, insurance holders can check the amount of their savings in real time and obtain information about partners and the benefits they offer. DynamicLife, available for download on iStore and AppStore, is a tool for using the Dynamic Life policy and a source of all information a holder needs in the savings process. “Dynamic Life is designed as the first “smart” policy, combining elements of daily spending and turning them into savings and life insurance. In a relaxed and entertaining manner, a holder saves money through their daily shopping and spending. Thus, Dynamic Life should become part of their everyday life. Thanks to modern technologies, savings are performed in front of the eyes of a holder, who has an insight into their policy, namely savings status in the app. In addition, this program gathers a significant number of partner companies and products, with part of the money spent on purchase allocated for savings, and the entire process aims to provide a holder with an interesting interactive digital experience,” underlined Nenad Obućina, the creator of the Dynamic Life savings program. The Dynamic Life savings program duration is limited to 180 months, with a maximum savings amount of cca RSD 1,200,000. Throughout that period, holders also have life insurance to the amount of RSD 250,000. “Generali Osiguranje Srbija is renowned in the market for innovation and introduction of new trends in all areas of insurance. As the leader in the life insurance market for more than a decade, we constantly improve our products and services. With digitalization and streamlining of the process of policy arrangement, we aim to provide clients with the best service possible and support them with high-quality products in deciding to take responsibility and provide a safer future for them and their loved ones. In the program designed by the Dynamic Life start-up, we recognized the potential for marketing a new life insurance product, enabling clients to invest in life insurance in a new way by purchasing various products and services. We believe that we will bring the essence of life insurance even more closely to a wider population and spread the insurance culture,” noted Dragan Filipović, President of the Executive Board in Generali Osiguranje Srbija. In order to save through the Dynamic Life program, a holder needs to take the Dynamic Life insurance policy in Generali Osiguranje Srbija branches or at info desks located in Univerexport retail outlets, as well as deposit the initial savings amount of RSD 1,000 as the insurance premium to their Dynamic Life policy. Then the holder continues to save through daily spending activities by presenting a barcode from the home screen of the Dynamic Life mobile app after purchase to a cashier in a retail outlet. By reading the barcode, the app calculates the percentage of the purchase amount and transfers it to the Dynamic Life policy. Furthermore, we have also enabled holders to save additionally by scanning a QR code from a fiscal receipt using the DynamicLife mobile app. The app will recognize purchased items, and if they are the items that the partners provided benefits for, the app will calculate the amount to be transferred to the Dynamic Life policy. Holders can also round up their purchase amount with specific partners and thus make an additional deposit to their savings. For more details about the Dynamic Life savings program, please visit dynamiclife.rs and generali.rs.

https://www.diplomacyandcommerce.rs/dynamic-life-revolutionary-savings-model-presented/

Providing your children with a happy and healthy upbringing may position them for future success. Many parents, however, are perplexed as to how precisely one goes about raising happy children in today's society. Being able to raise happy children is not about providing them with short-term pleasure or instant satisfaction. In reality, it's the polar opposite of that. Children who are happy have a skill set that enables them to have long-term enjoyment throughout their lives. They have the ability to put aside immediate pleasure in order to achieve their objectives. You may assist your children in developing such abilities by instilling in them good, lifelong habits. Here are some suggestions for raising happy kids. Don't underestimate the importance of outdoor play for children. Children benefit from activities such as running on the grass, climbing trees, playing on the swing sets, and digging in the soil. According to research, smells linked with nature, such as pine trees, freshly cut grass, and lavender, may help to improve your child's mood. Consequently, you could suggest that your kid read a book or complete their schoolwork on the porch in order to provide him with an immediate increase in pleasure. Children's social skills may be improved via outdoor play as well. According to one research, children who have superior social skills are also twice as likely as their peers to attend college and are less likely to engage in drug misuse, obesity, or violence. As a result, make playing outside is a regular habit. No matter how gloomy the weather seems to be, encourage your children to ride their bicycles, play with other neighborhood children, and run about in the fresh air. When it comes to video games, your kid may claim that spending countless hours playing them makes him happy. However, excessive screen time is detrimental to your child's psychological well-being. Teens who spent less time on their digital devices and more time on non-screen activities such as sports, schoolwork, religious services, and other in-person activities were shown to be happy in a research published in the journal Emotion in 2018. If he has a smartphone, restrict his access to it when you are participating in family events, traveling, or while he is playing outdoors. In addition, establish explicit limits for how much time he may spend watching television and using the internet each day. Incorporating appreciation into your daily routines may help your children grow happier and healthier individuals. Nonetheless, bear in mind the significant difference between forcing a "thank you" and really meaning it. When you are thankful for someone else, express your gratitude with genuine gratitude. Being thankful for the things your children do will encourage them to do the same for other people. Make it a family tradition to share your feelings of gratitude for the things you have. To express gratitude at the dinner table, or to discuss what you are thankful for before bedtime, think of three things you are glad for. Practicing gratitude in your children's everyday life can assist them in learning to seek things for which they may be thankful. Make it a point to write thank-you letters on a regular basis. Instead of just writing his name, encourage your kid to pick something particular that he would want to express gratitude for to someone. You also don't have to save thank you letters for presents in a special place. For example, you could urge your kid to write a thank you letter to his or her teacher for assisting him or her during the school year. You might also write a message to a coach who has been very helpful. While it may not be enjoyable to spend hours preparing for an exam or playing a musical instrument, children who try to accomplish difficult things are more likely to have happier lives as adults. Your expectations have a significant effect on your child's willingness to take on new and challenging situations. As long as your expectations are realistic, your children will put out he considerable effort to fulfill those goals. According to research, when parents have high academic expectations for their children, the children do better in school and are more likely to persevere through difficult assignments. However, it's essential to remember that you shouldn't demand perfection from anybody. Setting an unrealistically high standard for your kid is likely to backfire. The expectation that your kid will be flawless may raise your child's chance of developing mental health problems. If your kid believes that you have set an unrealistically high standard for her, she may give up on her ambitions as well. Eating an extra cookie, skipping schoolwork in favor of having fun with friends, and binge-watching television instead of completing chores may all provide temporary pleasure to children. However, in the long term, a lack of self-control is more detrimental than beneficial. Make a smartphone collection basket in the kitchen. Tell your kid to put her smartphone in the basket while she's doing homework so she won't be tempted to use it to browse the internet when she's meant to be working. Before going to bed, place all electronic devices in a common area of the house. Your kid will be less likely to be tempted to use her tablet or phone while she is in bed if you do this. Healthy food options should be kept on hand in the refrigerator and cabinets. Put your sweet goodies on high shelves or at the back of the cupboard so that they are out of sight if you want to make it more difficult for your children to get their hands on them. Your children will no longer look forward to clearing the table or cleaning the living room. However, allocating tasks may be a critical element in assisting people in achieving long-term pleasure. According to one research, assigning tasks to children between the ages of 3 and 4 was the most significant predictor of long-term success. The fact that youngsters who perform chores feel like they are contributing to the family's well-being may help them feel more connected to their families. And that feeling of belonging may help children remain psychologically strong when they are confronted with difficult situations. Chores may also teach children a range of life skills, such as responsibility and the importance of volunteering in the community. They may also discover that they are capable of dealing with tedious activities or that they are capable of persevering even when they are irritated. Making their beds and cleaning their rooms may also provide children with a feeling of achievement and demonstrate to them that, despite their youth, they are capable of making a difference in the world. Assign regular tasks to your children and expect them to do them on time. In addition, you will assist them in developing life skills that will enable them to live better lives as adults. Sports practices, games, and other extracurricular activities may make it tempting to grab something to eat on the go and eat at various times throughout the day for the kids. However, dining together as a family may be one of the most beneficial things you can do if you want to raise happy children. According to one research, a greater frequency of family dinners was shown to be significantly linked with more pleasant emotions in teenagers. According to another research, adolescents who have meals with their families family had more optimistic views of the future than their peers. Family dinners may also be beneficial to one's health. Children who dine with their parents are less likely to be overweight or to suffer from eating problems than other children. Teens who have supper with their parents are also less likely to develop drug abuse problems or to show behavioral difficulties. Don't be concerned if you are unable to gather as a family for dinner every night. The majority of research has shown that children benefit from dining with their parents on a few evenings each week. Purchasing a large number of presents for your kid over the holidays or providing him with all he desires will not truly make him happy. In fact, overindulging children may have a negative impact on their psychological well-being in the long run. According to some studies, children who overindulge are more prone to suffer emotions of persistent dissatisfaction than their peers. They may find it difficult to distinguish between desires and necessities, and as a result, they may believe that pleasure is derived from material possessions or wealth. So avoid the temptation to spoil your children with whatever they want. However, despite the fact that people may believe that having the latest smartphone, more designer clothes, and a better bicycle would make them happy, the study shows that this is not the case. Allow them to participate in a program where they may gain privileges. They will appreciate things far more if they have had to work hard for them rather than having everything given to them, as opposed to the opposite. And place a greater emphasis on experiences rather than stuff. People who are happy, according to studies, spend their time and money making memories rather than accumulating more material possessions. Physical activity, whether it's taking an evening stroll as a family or watching training videos in the comfort of your own home, may help everyone in the family feel better and more content with themselves. However, you may believe that there is no need for you and your kid to exercise together since your child is likely to receive exercise during recess or via sports activities. In contrast, physical activity is likely to make you happier, and happy parents tend to have happy kids. Additionally, participating in physical activity together may help you connect and build good memories with your partner—both of which are important elements for happiness. A slew of research has shown a connection between altruism and happiness. In reality, being nice to others may make your children happy, and happiness will encourage them to be kind to others as well. They are setting themselves up for a better and healthier life as a result of this positive cycle. Finally, the most important thing you can do to assist in raising happy kids is to provide them with a caring atmosphere. Children who feel they are loved and cared for are more likely to succeed in life, even when they are confronted with difficult situations.

https://www.ecstasycoffee.com/positive-parenting-tips-to-raise-happy-kids/

Please note: While this is a press release from the Cook County Board, we reproduce it here because we agree with the concept of simplifying our tax laws, and it is our editorial opinion that every municipality in Illinois should be Home Rule. Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A package of Home Rule Tax Ordinance reforms aimed at providing individuals and businesses with a simplified process while improving the efficiency of the Cook County Department of Revenue (CCDOR) were approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday. Supported by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, these nine ordinance . . .

https://www.enewspf.com/latest-news/cook-county-updating-home-rule-tax-code-to-improve-service-increase-efficiency/

Throughout 2017, Shawn Hunstad struggled to attract a sufficient workforce to process the extraordinary growth in sales that threatened to overwhelm the production capabilities at Stern Companies, Inc., his Baxter-based manufacturer and distributor of rubber and plastic products. Rather than cannibalize the existing workforce in the greater Brainerd region, he discerned that a stable solution might be to expand elsewhere. His instinct proved prescient when he learned of the empty facility of Premier Plastics in Hoyt Lakes. A Wisconsin company had purchased Premier a year earlier before relocating its manufacturing operations to Wisconsin. Finding the space gave Hunstad room to expand, but finding people comprised the prize. Many experienced plastic thermoformers didn’t make the move to Wisconsin. The plant and the people provided Stern with exactly the capabilities Hunstad needed to fulfill a contract with Brunswick New York Mills — the manufacturer of Lund and Crestliner boats. Hunstad acquired the plant with financial assistance from the Minnesota Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB). For Hunstad, the number-one priority was growing the company’s workforce without compromising the Brainerd and Baxter operations. “We looked at Hoyt Lakes as far enough away from this region to be able to tap a different employee pool,” he recalls. The 35,000-square-foot Hoyt Lakes facility today runs two shifts of 20 total staff on rotational molding and thermoforming of boat consoles for that aforementioned Brunswick contract, BOSS Snowplow salt-spreading hoppers for ATVs and pickups, sleds for Eskimo-brand fish houses, and outdoor food oil tanks for Restaurant Technologies. But while the Hoyt Lakes venture offered an expanded workforce and new manufacturing processes for in-house production — which was reaching over 50% of their sales for a company that began as a brokerage — new business continued coming in to Stern every month. Even with the increased capacity, eventually the company would need to find another creative way to avoid turning down work. The Hoyt Lakes solution to Stern’s workforce challenges is just one insight into how Hunstad has used entrepreneurial vision, agility, and self-confidence to create a diverse, $27 million, 135-employee company that occupies a quarter-million square feet of manufacturing space in four facilities across Minnesota. Stern’s path to success hews closely to the intuitive vision of Hunstad. After receiving a degree in business administration from the University of North Dakota in 1988, he knew his future began in Brainerd. He moved there straight out of college, and after a few years selling copy machines, found his calling in a traveling sales job with the Stern Rubber Company. The company provided custom-molded rubber parts via compression, transfer, or injection molding from a facility in Staples. In 1992, it was headed toward a growth spurt. Hunstad would play his part, but it was a winding road from here to there that would test his resolve and the company’s ability to adapt. Initially a road warrior combing the state for clients, he left the road and serviced his ever-expanding customer list via telephone. He split the national list with John Ace, a more experienced salesman who became Hunstad’s mentor. Living close by, the two commuted to and from the office every day, a time Hunstad used as in-car training. In 1995, the company’s biggest client, Polaris, was facing challenges with its plastic component suppliers and urged Stern to venture beyond rubber manufacturing. The two companies had a good relationship, and Polaris, Hunstad says, believed Stern could provide a better value. The father-and-son ownership of Stern Rubber started a subsidiary company, Stern Industries. Rather than enter manufacturing directly, Stern Industries would function as a brokerage between suppliers and manufacturing clients. Hunstad assumed the lead role within the first year of the two-man company’s history. In the first year, the two-man sales team brought in about $250,000, Hunstad recalls, and doubled that to $500,000 the next year. One decade later, that number was north of $10 million. The company grew until a spare room could no longer contain the activity. Hunstad rented a small office suite with room enough for two salesmen and a receptionist. Shortly thereafter, he upgraded to another new facility on Highway 371 that provided some warehouse space. And when that was no longer enough, Hunstad relocated to Stern’s present 11,000-square-foot headquarters in Baxter. At Stern Industries’ parent company, Stern Rubber, growth had been swift around 1997 and 1998, expanding to a second facility in Aitkin. A new operation opened in a downtown incubator building before being relocated to the Aitkin industrial park in 2002. Things looked good for both halves of the company until, Hunstad says, the owners made a “colossal” mistake by failing to move some of the labor-intensive rubber manufacturing overseas. National competitors were already making the switch, and Stern Rubber was being priced out of the market. For his part, Hunstad — who had worked his way into a 50-50 ownership of Stern Industries alongside Terry Stern, the younger co-founder of Stern Rubber — hired a representative in Asia to handle importing for Stern Industries. Stern Industries remained primarily a brokerage between manufacturers and suppliers, now with competitive offshore products as well. Hunstad says it was around 2005 that his side of the business began to eclipse its parent company. In 2006, Hunstad had his eyes on bringing at least a portion of the manufacturing in house, which today makes up approximately 60% of Stern’s revenue. To him, it was the best way to maintain control over production and ensure good relationships with his manufacturing clients, rather than being entirely beholden to other suppliers. Hunstad bought out a Brainerd-based supplier, Nor-Pac Industries, that provided plastic rotational molding products, such as kayaks, and was looking to transition out of the business. It was an opportunity he couldn’t resist, and it would be the first acquisition of many. Stern bought up the equipment and existing clients without skipping a beat, under the new subsidiary of Stern Assembly, marking their first foray into plastic production. As Stern Rubber and Stern Industries jockeyed to outsell one another, the owners of both companies (Hunstad and Terry Stern of Stern Industries, and Terry Stern of Stern Rubber) decided to bring the two together as one under the new name of Stern Companies, Inc. Things looked great for the few years prior to the recession, but the economic downturn would be crushing for Hunstad’s half of the business and its brokerage model. The company’s biggest clients, like Polaris, were themselves fighting to weather declining sales of recreational vehicles. The “middleman markup” of working with a brokerage was a cost Polaris wanted to leave behind. Hunstad says he believes the decision proved more costly than those companies anticipated because they lost his team’s expertise and relationships, but the immediate problem was a major revenue gap for Stern Industries. It could have been a death spiral. In 2009, Hunstad and Terry Stern split the two companies back apart for good. Hunstad says he took control of the plastic operations (Stern Industries, along with Stern Assembly). Terry Stern walked away with the rubber business, including the offshore rubber manufacturing suppliers brought in by Hunstad under the Stern Industries banner. The recession in ’09 and the resulting split, “righted the ship,” Hunstad says, by exposing flaws in an inadequate way of doing business. Both companies, Stern Rubber and Stern Industries, had leaned too much on a single client to support their businesses, and the recession taught Hunstad never to make that mistake again. For context, in 2008, the combined Stern companies were a $50 million business with one customer, Polaris, accounting for more than 80 percent of revenue. When Polaris had a problem, Stern had a problem. Diversification would have to become the new normal. Hunstad took his lumps and, along with his team, researched which industries would best complement Stern’s network of suppliers and rotational molding. Furthermore, he decided that if Stern Companies (now and still today the official name of Hunstad’s company) was going to reach a broader audience, it would need to be flexible. More than a decade later, Hunstad says the business — through his sales team’s constant recruiting of new clients in new industries, like agriculture and food services — sees most clients providing 5-10% of the company’s revenue. Polaris, who remains an important partner, is near that lower figure. The Hoyt Lakes purchase followed the Brainerd buyout, but it wouldn’t be the last. In November 2020, Hunstad visited Maple Plain-based American Custom Rotomolding (ACR) on news that the company would close. He had hoped to scoop up leftover equipment and supplies, but what he found was an ample factory and 25-30 people still on staff who might be brought in to Stern — exactly what the company needed for a third site. “We bought forklifts, CNC machines, tables, chairs, you name it. Whatever they had in there, we bought,” Hunstad says. The purchase closed on January 15, 2021, and the doors reopened just three days later. Better yet, Stern Companies also took over a few government defense contracts. The latest acquisition brought the company’s total workspace up to just shy of a quarter-million square feet across four cities and four facilities, though much of the Maple Plain space (which totals 135,000 square feet) will be leased out until it’s needed. Despite the purchase, the company is still running 25-40 employees short and turning away work. Which leads to the final pieces of the puzzle: Ardell Paulson and a new focus on efficiency. Enter Ardell Paulson, who in January was named president of Stern Companies. A self-described “reformed sales guy,” Paulson spent nine years in banking and managed his own firms for another 14 years. Then, he transitioned to managing the businesses of others, including five years at Premier Plastics prior to the Stern Companies acquisition. Paulson and Hunstad first created a continuous improvement team, hiring experienced professionals from other firms to bring their knowledge to Stern Companies. Paulson says internal success is about competing through efficient processes and a well-trained team committed to continuous improvement. Like other change agents, Paulson says he experienced resistance when Stern Companies rolled out its first efficiency recommendations, but that resistance melted away when he could demonstrate how these new techniques pushed out more product in less time and through less effort. Meanwhile, Hunstad says some of the company’s “rock star” operators had already made process improvements through their own deductions, and the continuous improvement team provided them an opportunity for dialogue up and down the ladder. Paulson describes the continuous improvement process as addicting and infectious and says it’s in Stern’s best interest in an environment still starved for enough workers. Not only do the efficiencies lower production costs, the investment in people and training shows a commitment that encourages loyalty. “You get enough people thinking the same way and you can change anything,” Paulson says. There’s still work to be done. The nascent continuous improvement team at Stern Companies is in its first few months, but Hunstad, Paulson, and the teams they lead aren’t short on ideas. Hunstad is investigating the viability of robotics and automation in his operation. It’s a unique challenge to rotational molding, where robotic quality control, for example, is more difficult to program. Errors in flashing are easy for a human eye to identify, but a computerized system could require extensive programming to recognize and flag a defect. But Hunstad’s not put off by the road ahead. “Over the next two to five years, we’re going to have a significant investment in automation,” he says. He has lofty goals and recognizes the company will need to grow to achieve them. For want of a workforce, automated techniques will be essential to support that growth. Meanwhile, this man with a track record for spotting an opportunity and wrestling it to the ground is ready for the next big chase. Hunstad’s two sons also work for the company he’s helped build, and he hopes the business will continue on through the generations being trained today. Hardwired into his nature though it may be, he recognizes that some day he’ll have to step back and step down, leaving others to take the lead. For now, he’ll trust Paulson and the team he’s surrounded by to keep his dreaming grounded in reality so that the company can get the most from every big idea.

https://www.enterpriseminnesota.org/articles/fall-2021/the-thrill-of-the-hunt/

Actress and theater producer, Simone Zucato also graduated in medical school, advised by her father. Raised during her childhood and adolescence in the USA, Simone started with drama classes when she was only seven. After ending medical school, Simone attended recognized acting schools and worked with important names of Brazilian theater and filming, as well as American and European professionals such as Barbara Heliodora, Susan Batson, Robert Castle from the Lee Strasberg Film Institute in NY, Michelle Danner and Jandiz Estrada. “Art is a continuous learning process. My professional debut on stage was with the play “De Corpo Presente”, with text and direction of Mara Carvallio in 2007, in São Paulo. “I played Lilia, the homosexual daughter of an artist couple. It was something very exciting and important for me, because in addition to finally realizing my dream of making art, I was also giving voice to essential issues that are necessary and important to be talked about until these days. And I believe that as an artist, that's my role.”, says the actress. Simone Zucato debuted on TV in “Casos e Acasos”, on Rede Globo, in 2008. The actress was discovered by a director who watched her in “De Corpo Presente” and since then other opportunities have appeared and the actress gained prominence for works such as: Isa Corbett in “A Toca do Coelho”, Vera in “Trair e Coçar É Só Começar”, Sylvia in “Sylvia - Uma Comédia Romântica”, and Liliane in “O Sétimo Guardião”. The actress followed the advice of master Bárbara Heliodora, one of the greatest theater critics in Brazil and great specialist in Shakespeare work, and for a few years has been “self-producing” herself in the theater bringing to Brazil great successes from the Broadway circuit. For her, every actor has to go through theater stages and works in television and cinema should be the result of a lot of theater done. Always attentive with her health, Simone never failed to carry out her periodic exams, which was very important to get breast cancer diagnosed in 2018 on an early stage, a crucial detail for the treatment she had to go through after surgery. The fact that Simone had had the disease served as an important incentive factor for her engagement in the Pink October Campaign, in order to alert women about the importance of carrying out their medical care exams for early detection of the disease. Medicine has advanced rapidly over the years. Nowadays, breast cancer is a treatable and, in many cases, curable disease. Specially if detected early. However, even today I see that many women are afraid of having a mammogram, the gold standard exam for the diagnosis of breast cancer. They say that it bothers, that it hurts. And I understand that it is an uncomfortable exam, but it is necessary to be aware that the earlier it is diagnosed, the less aggressive the treatment will be and the higher the chances of cure.”, observes Simone. This awareness month is even more special for Simone, as at the beginning of 2023 she finishes the chemotherapy treatment she has been doing for the last five years. In this way, her report and her experience are even more significant in relation to support women who are experiencing a similar moment. “Don't postpone your exams, your medical appointments. And don't stop doing them! This is not just for breast cancer, but for many other diseases. Soon I will finish my treatment and the chances of recurrence of the disease will be minimal. I'm already cured, but knowing that I won't have the disease again is a huge relief.”, she affirms. This whole journey, full of adversities, certainly made Simone an even stronger person and sure of her role, as a woman, actress and medical doctor. “Every month is pink for me, because I don't think we can talk about the importance of doing the right things and getting an early diagnosis only during one month of the year. However, it is important that we try to make our lives lighter. It is been proven that stress increases the chances of getting sick and I think this is the greatest challenge that humanity faces nowadays , because despite depending on us, external issues can affect really people. We need to learn how to deal with our fears, with sadness, with the difficulties of everyday life. They exist and there are many, but when we are face an illness, with the possibility of the worst happening, we realize that difficulties can be overcome. After having cancer, I decided to continue with the profession I chose to have when I was seven years old. Today I work only as an actress and theater producer. It's a much harder life than being a doctor, but without art, I just don’t want to get out of bed in the morning. The “Doctor Simone” will always exist, but for now I have decided to do only what does not bring me the weight that medicine does. Being a doctor in Brazil is very rewarding, but it is very difficult because you realize that it is not just up to you. So, for the next few years I intend to dedicate myself only to work as an actress and help improve the culture and education of our country with my projects - whether in theater or filming. And I want to work harder and harder. Working as an actress is one of the things that makes me really happy!”, adds the artist. Back on stage, the actress was recently invited to be part of the cast of ‘O Vison Voador’, written by Ray Cooney and John Chapmann, adapted and translated by Marcos Caruso. With its premiere scheduled for February 2023, the play was a great box office success in the 90s in Brazil. “When we do what we like, we get so fulfilled that we don't have time to think about negative things. We are just grateful and this helps us give body and soul to the character, to make the audience think and have fun.”, says Simone. At the same time, Simone intends to return with Sylvia - Uma Comédia Romântica still in 2023, on the stages of São Paulo, and she is also writing two scripts for streaming and participating in projects that cannot yet be mentioned.

https://www.fashionmagazinenyc.com/post/simone-zucato-actress-producer-talks-about-career-and-the-cure-for-breast-cancer

James Harber 78, of Aberdeen and formerly of Webster died Friday June 21, 2013 at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, VA while visiting his son. Memorial services will be at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Fiksdal Funeral Chapel in Webster, Rev. William Olsen officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Herbert McKennett Post 40 American Legion of Webster. There will be no visitation. James Paul Herbert Harber was born in Harleton, Texas on November 16, 1934, the son of Garland and Alice (Hart) Harber. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1953 and later earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Jim served for twenty-two years in the United States Army in both the enlisted and officer ranks; he retired at the rank of Major in 1975. Following his military retirement, he served as the Business Manager for the Webster School District for twenty years. The U.S. Army sent Jim all over the world during his career, but he found a true home in Webster. He enjoyed golfing, being active in the Kiwanis Club and at St. John’s church, and visiting with friends. His greatest joy was spending time with family and friends at Blue Dog Lake where he regaled many-a-visitor with exceptional tales, taught numerous children how to ski, and paused just long enough each night to watch the sun set. Jim was truly one of a kind. He was extremely generous, always willing to help others (whether they wanted his assistance or not), a lover of animals, and unable to resist bouncing a child in his lap. Jim was a teacher, a preacher, and an enthusiast of a spirited political discussion. He didn’t hesitate to encourage everyone he met to always be a little kinder than necessary and, above all, to love thy neighbor. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kay of Kansas City, MO; four children: Mitzi Brandon of Nacogdoches, TX; Dennis (Laura) Harber of Chesterfield, VA; Daniel Harber of Aberdeen, SD; and Emily (Craig) Moody of Omaha, NE; and three grandchildren: Maggie (Max) Reynolds of Lufkin, TX; Mason Brandon of Nacogdoches, TX; and Lydia Lou Moody of Omaha, NE; Survivors also include Jim’s siblings, G.L. Harber, Jr., Margaret Booth, Johnnie Faye Baker, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, four brothers, three sisters, and his best dog, Sadie. Jim cared deeply about education and had great respect for veterans and their families. In this spirit, his family requests that memorials be directed to the Webster Centennial Fund, P.O. Box 99, Webster, SD 57274 for a scholarship to be awarded in Jim’s name, or the Fisher House Foundation, Inc.,111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850-5168 (or donate on line at fisherhouse.com) which enables military families to be close to a loved one during hospitalization for a combat injury, illness, or disease. To send flowers to the family in memory of James Harber, please visit our flower store. Memorial Service, no visitation.

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Click https://www.iasiu.org/ to renew your Central Florida IASIU membership. Following the late 70’s when insurance carriers, primarily property and casualty companies, gave birth to their own in-house investigation units, enough interest was generated to form the National Association of Special Investigation Units in the early 80’s. It didn’t take long for the notion that networking with other investigators could enhance insurance fraud and arson investigations, as well as operations. Like other areas of the country, the investigative units, known by a number of names, but eventually settling on “Special Investigation Units” (SIU’s), individual members of the Florida SIU's began to meet with each other at other industry-related meetings. It was not long before SIU’s operating in centralized areas began informal meetings, such as lunches, where individuals unofficially representing various SIU’s met to network and pass on information of interest. So, in the early 90s, these unofficial and informal meetings became regular events with meetings at the original Red Lobster Restaurant in Lakeland, FL, attended by members of SIU’s from Orlando to St Petersburg across the I-4 corridor. At the same time, through membership and annual seminars of the now “International” Association of Special Investigation Units (IASIU), interest was generated in forming Chapters of the IASIU, and in Florida, simultaneous efforts were initiated to form chapters in both Central and South Florida. The leadership of the “informal” group meeting in Lakeland, FL drafted “formal” Bylaws, applied for Chapter status under IASIU, and established a non-profit corporation which was filed for the “chapter” by the chapter advisor, attorney Guy E. (Sandy) Burnette. The corporate charter was filed in March of 1994. The IASIU Chapter Charter was received in April 1994. The Central Florida Chapter was among the first of many chartered across the country. At the first meeting following the receipt of the charter, the monthly meeting of the Chapter was held at the old Waco Willie’s restaurant in Lakeland, only to find that the restaurant had been closed by the authorities. The meeting was held in the parking lot with the building’s air conditioner unit used as the impromptu podium. Ken Keebler, representing USAA, was elected the first President and was re-elected in January 1994 to a full year, then re-elected in 1995. Over the years, regular meetings have continued on a monthly schedule, at locations in Lakeland, Plant City, St. Petersburg, and more recently Tampa, FL. We now meet quarterly in Tampa.

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The Bethesda higher-up discusses a number of big topics in a wide-ranging interview. As part of a wide-ranging interview with Lex Fridman, Bethesda's Todd Howard has discussed a number of hot-button topics, including Bethesda's sale to Microsoft, The Elder Scrolls 6, Starfield, the Indiana Jones game, and a lot more. In addition to talking about video games, Howard gets into more personal things like what a day in the life is like for him, his advice to younger people, and the meaning of life. If you don't have the time or interest to listen to the full interview, it's handily time-stamped so you can hear what Howard has to say about a range of topics. For Starfield, Howard said he hopes the game might inspire some young people to pursue opportunities in the field of space and space exploration or being an engineer. He also dished on some of the ins and outs of Bethesda's vision for the game at a high level. For The Elder Scrolls 6, Howard said part of the challenge of developing it as a game that could be playable and engaging for the next decade or more. 2011's Skyrim remains one of Bethesda's most-played games, Howard said, and he expects people to play The Elder Scrolls 6 for the next decade or two. For the Indiana Jones game, which is in development at Machine Games, Howard said the game will be a mash-up of genres that can't be pinned down. Concerning Bethesda's sale to Microsoft, Howard said, "I mean this honestly, it's been awesome. The culture inside of Microsoft and Xbox that people see from the outside is the culture inside." As for the meaning of life, Howard paused for a long time when considering the question. He eventually replied to Fridman to say he can instead answer the question of what motivates him. "Having a curiosity, the ability to not assume a lot and be curious about the world around you," he said. "It's not the same as just wanting to learn everything. But what makes humans tick? How do they feel? How do they love? It might be cliche to say that the meaning of life is to love." Howard also quoted Confucius, saying he believes "everybody has two lives, and the second one starts when you realize there's only one." The full interview is well worth a watch or a listen in its entirety if you have the time. Next up for Howard and Bethesda is the game Redfall from developer Arkane Austin. Bethesda Game Studios' next release is Starfield, which is set for release in the first half of 2023.

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/todd-howard-talks-elder-scrolls-6-starfield-sale-to-xbox-and-meaning-of-life/1100-6509591/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f

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HomeLocal & StateCouncil approves rezoning, new hire. The Brooksville City Council unanimously approved the addition of a new staffer and a pair of rezoning proposals during their regular meeting on Dec. 5. During the meeting, Don Lacey presented the second reading of a plan to rezone more than 119 acres adjacent to the Southern Hills development from Hernando County Agricultural (AD) to a City of Brooksville Planned Development Residential (PDP-R) to allow for the development of 222 single-family detached homes and 72 townhomes. The panel approved the rezoning plan on its first reading last month. As a result, the city council approved the rezoning request by a vote of 5-0. Also approved by unanimous vote was the rezoning of four parcels covering 14.41 acres located north of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, south of Daniel Avenue, east of Hale Avenue, and west of Mildred Avenue from Residential (R1B, R2, and R3) to PDP-R (Planned Development Project-Residential) to allow the development of the Brookstone Apartments up to 216 multi-family residential units. Before the rezoning request, the parcel had a Mobile Home/Multi-Family Residential future land use designation under the City’s Comprehensive Plan. On Nov. 7, the BCC heard the rezoning request, but it continued to Nov. 21 at the developer’s request to address specific issues, including open space and access. The developer subsequently increased the number of playgrounds and increased open space from 40 to 44 percent. On Nov. 21, the panel Council voted unanimously to accept the developer’s revised plan containing the modifications. It passed unanimously on Dec. 5. Finally, on Dec. 5, Community Development Director David Hainley asked the panel to approve a request to hire someone to scan paper documents pertaining to permitting and development plans. “Last October, we became in violation of state law because we don’t have an electronic filing system for billing in place,” Hainley told Council members. The need for the new hire came from work with CivicGov consultants that revealed that between 16 and 17 years of plans need to be scanned into a system that would hold them virtually and allow them to be accessed as needed. He also told the Council that under Florida law, the salary for the new hire would emanate from the City’s building fund. He said the new hire would also back up the individual who checks in the plans. According to Hainley’s request, the total cost for the new hire is $37,856.00. The cost includes fringe benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and other benefits the city covers. The City Council approved the request by a vote of 5-0.

https://www.hernandosun.com/2022/12/19/brooksville-council-vs-rezoning-etc/

Opera Leggera singers dancing to "Feliz Navidad" sung by Opera Leggera co-founders and opera singers Chris and Sasha Holloway in Opera Leggera's 2020 Christmas production, Merrily We Sing. Opera Singer and Opera Leggera founder Chris Holloway sings a Christmas favorite while the rest of the cast looks on. The return to the stage will feel good for Christopher James Auchter who will be joining regulars in the cast for his third year. “My first show with Opera Leggera was December of 2020,” right smack dab in the middle of the pandemic the young baritone said. Auchter had just graduated from the University of Texas in 2019 and was uncertain when and if he would sing again with the closure of performance arts venues across the country and around the world. At rehearsals, Auchter said the group had to socially distance and mask up, a surreal experience for one of his first professional gigs. “For the show we didn’t have masks, but we were kind of spaced out across the stage,” he said, to stay safe. The seating in the hall was also reduced to keep everyone spread out. “It was a unique experience, hopefully something we never have to do again,” the young singer said. He has enjoyed his engagements with Opera Leggera had has continued to come back. After suffering through the dry spell of the pandemic, many more doors have opened to Auchter. The UT grad now has five different churches he sings with and is also a member of the Houston Grand Opera chorus. Auchter returns to the Christmas show to sing a couple of solos and a duet with Holloway, a medley of “Merry Christmas, Darling” and Walter Kent and Kim Gannon’s song, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” The song debuted in 1943 sung by the legendary Bing Crosby and immediately became a smash hit. Following the Christmas season, the vocal performance major hopes to continue a rigorous schedule which also includes a full-time job writing proposals for an engineering consulting company. This year’s production is similar to those in the past where they combine traditional Christmas carols, as well as beloved Christmas standards from pop and sacred. Some of those favorites include “Let It Snow,” “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “The Christmas Song,” “White Christmas,” and the timeless “Carol of the Bells,” “Silent Night” and many more. Holloway promises dancing, singing, some vignettes, and plenty of fun featuring co-founders and opera singers Chris and Sasha Holloway. They will be joined onstage by professional vocalists Auchter, Eduardo Katoul Rahbani, and Zachary Frank, along with performers Hannah Holloway, Felicia Jaramillo, and Alyssa Garrett. The cast will be accompanied by some of Houston's finest musicians including music director Mikhail Smigelski on piano, Alan Simmons on bass, Marvin Sparks, Jr. on percussion, Katie Osani on violin, and Ray Gonzalez on saxophone, clarinet, and flute. Holloway described the show like a follies or one of the Andy Williams Christmas shows. Opera Leggera’s Christmas performances are so special that only a few seats remain for their annual Yuletide concerts. Fans of the group have flocked to the box office and online to gobble up the tickets for performances set for Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. Both performances are at the Nathaniel Center, 804 Russell Palmer Rd. in Kingwood. For tickets and to learn more, visit www.operaleggera.com/tickets or call the Opera Leggera Box Office at |||PHONE_NUMBER||| .

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/humble-kingwood/article/Opera-Leggera-annual-Yuletide-concerts-17616942.php

Miyamoto speaks about Mario, Zelda, Chibi Robo and more. With all the talk of late about DS and Revolution, GameCube fans may be worried that they're system's gonna fade into obscurity just a few years into its release. Nintendo seems to have other plans. The company announced several new GameCube games this past week, including Mario Baseball, Kirby, Donkey Konga 3 and even a new Pokemon title. In a recent interview with Japan's Famitsu magazine, Nintendo game leader Shigeru Miyamoto makes no mistake of Nintendo's support. "GameCube titles are taking most of Nintendo's weight," he says. Nintendo has Zelda in development for the Cube, of course, and it's going to be one of the biggest titles of next year. Commenting on the game's development, Miyamoto says: "Development is progressing very well. Rather than showing video footage of the game in mid development, we'll debut the final version at E3." That's right, E3 will see a final version of Zelda in playable form, according to Miyamoto. Rather than the term "final" being used to mean that the game will be finished by E3, we have a feeling Miyamoto is commenting that the E3 version will closely reflect what we can expect of the final product. Mario 128's status is a bit more questionable, and although mentioned by Miyamoto in the interview, we're still not sure if the game's a go on the GameCube. Says Miyamoto with a laugh, "We're currently in development with Mario 128, which people throughout the world have been wondering about." The state of the game is in question, though, as Miyamoto continues with: "We're now at the state of conducting various experiments with Mario, so until a release has been set, we cannot make [the game] public." The term "Mario 128," by the way, is just a tentative name based on the game's theme. Outside of these two titles and the other titles announced by Nintendo this past week, Miyamoto makes special mention of a couple of additional titles in the interview. Miyamoto refers to Skip's Chibi Robo! as the title that most interests him, and even suggests that Nintendo will be building upon the robot character found in the game. Could we see Chibi Robo in future Nintendo character games? Miyamoto also mentions Oodama, from Seaman creator Vivarium, as a game that he's looking forward too. And all of this is on GameCube. We think you should keep IGNcube in your bookmarks for the time being.

https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/11/29/nintendo-supports-cube

ITS Australia will expand the reach of its Summit 2023 in Melbourne following expressions of interest in attending from companies outside Australia, the organisation says. Demand for the event, which takes place from 29-31 August 2023, has arisen in part from the greatest infrastructure spend in Australia since the Second World War. ITS Australia says international ITS firms have their eyes on planned developments in roads and tunnels, with future tolling and ITS contracts up for grabs, particularly in the eastern states of Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. The organisation adds that it has had ‘positive conversations’ about widening the reach of Summit 2023 with a number of international delegates at ITS World Congress in Los Angeles. Among other things, ITS Australia has been showcasing its members’ participation in the Australian Integrated Multimodal EcoSystem, focused on connected vehicles, at the Congress.

https://www.itsinternational.com/daily-news/its-world-congress-2022/its-australia-plans-global-summit

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Traditionally, on the last weekend of September we visited Krynica Zdrój. After Friday's unexpected rain on Saturday, was quite nice day, although chilly (10 degrees). We took a chance on a long forest walk in the vicinity of Jastrzębik. On the way back we stopped for a walk in the forests near Rosalin and then in Sandomierz.

https://www.mojebostony.pl/en/news/in-krynica,1326.html

Lome - Togo on Tuesday temporarily shut all schools in the country, with the exception of universities, after a protest by students over repeated strikes by teachers, the government said. Students poured onto the streets of the capital, Lome, calling for the resumption of classes and urging the authorities to meet the demands of educators. The government said it had decided to impose the temporary shut-down as the demonstrations were "capable of endangering the security and lives of pupils, their teachers and the population".

https://www.news24.com/News24/Govt-shuts-schools-in-Togo-after-student-protests-20150218-4

Grajo teaches first-year students how to effectively design survey and questionnaire rating scales in the Research Designs and Use of Data course. The Program in Occupational Therapy is undergoing some fundamental changes in the way the Program and the curriculum meet the needs of the next generation of occupational therapists. In the middle of these changes is Lenin Grajo, PhD, EdM, OTR/L, the Program’s new director of the Division of Professional Education and associate director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. His timing in joining Washington University School of Medicine is perfect. With the debut of the new Community Experiential Learning Center in the Program in Occupational Therapy, Grajo’s focus is on advancing the curriculum so that students will engage immediately with faculty as well as the community not only to provide clinical services, but also to identify, research and develop novel methods, tools, metrics and programs that enhance health and overall well-being and reflect diversity, equity and inclusion. His journey started in the Philippines. Challenged by his aunt who raised him (whom he calls his mother) to follow a passion for education and a meaningful skilled career, he envisioned going to college to become an elementary school teacher. His aunt encouraged him to pursue studies in OT, and Grajo soon was accepted into the University of the Philippines to study OT. By age 21, he owned a private pediatric OT practice with colleagues in the Philippines and was asked to return to the university after earning his bachelor’s degree to become a member of the faculty. He focused on early childhood education, with his research delving into literacy interventions for children with learning disabilities such as dyslexia. After graduation, he moved to Austin, Texas, to take a position as a pediatric occupational therapist in private practice. Soon after, a colleague mentioned a doctoral program at Texas Woman’s University School of Occupational Therapy in Dallas. “I started the program in 2011 to continue my research on advancing the role of OT in literacy,” Grajo recalls. “After completing just one semester, I saw that Saint Louis University had a faculty position open in their Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy program.” He applied, was offered the job, and spent the next several years teaching in St. Louis while traveling back and forth to Texas to earn his doctoral degree. After designing an assessment tool to measure children’s literacy for his dissertation, he was more passionate than ever about education and ways to create and enhance curricula in the OT field. The chance to move to New York to help design the OT curriculum at Columbia University was the next logical step. It was during the recent COVID-19 pandemic, however, when Grajo took a hard look at his career path. Feeling isolated in a 650-square-foot apartment with two cats and a dog and eager to take on new leadership roles in OT education, he started to explore options. One came in an email direct from Lisa Connor, PhD, executive director of the Program in Occupational Therapy at Washington University School of Medicine. Under Connor’s leadership, the Program was undergoing fundamental and exciting changes to its clinical practice, research and education programs. Did Grajo, Connor asked, want to be a partner in developing this new era at a nationally ranked OT program?

https://www.ot.wustl.edu/news/charting-a-new-course-for-ot-education-at-washu-1457

144 Pages, 7.75 x 10.00 in, 9 color, 21 b/w illus. Wild cats were probably domesticated at least as early as 2000 BC, but they were regularly represented in Egyptian tomb paintings only some 500 years later, in the New Kingdom. The cat became one of the most important and highly esteemed animals in Egypt, revered as a manifestation of the goddess Bastet. Representations of cats are found in painting, sculpture, papyri, jewellry, ostraca and coffins throughout Egypt, and large numbers of mummified cats were buried during the Late Period. Drawing on this vast range of sources, Jaromir Malek examines the significance of cats in Egyptian life, religion, and art. With 90 color and 21 black and white illustrations. Jaromir Malek is the former editor of the Topographical Bibliography of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic Texts, Reliefs and Paintings and Keeper of the Archive at the Griffith Institute, Oxford.

https://www.pennpress.org/9780812297195/the-cat-in-ancient-egypt/

Monday’s announcement by Scott Perry, David Rowe and Dawn Keefer is a stunningly overt declaration that the so-called Freedom Caucus is determined to corrupt state legislatures as it has the House of Representatives in Washington. For over six years, I have been watching, studying, and researching the Freedom Caucus, in particular its current new leader, the 10th District Representative, Scott Perry. I have spoken to him, written to him, visited his office, presented petitions to him, protested against him, and written letters to the editor to many local papers. I know Mr. Perry and I believe he knows me. Here are some facts — yes facts, Mr. Perry — about the Congressional Freedom Caucus. It is a secret group. This principle was announced as adopted by the new PAFC as it follows the lead of the House Freedom Caucus. Loyalty is to the caucus, above all else. Members must swear that if 80% of the caucus agrees to an action, all members will vote for that action. Occasionally, a legislator who has potential problems with his constituents about a vote will be allowed to vote against the caucus in order to keep the constituents happy and the person in office. But this must be done with permission and not on one’s own. Mr. Perry has and will deny this fact. But consider how credible the leader of an anonymous and secret group must be. Clearly, the Freedom Caucus is anything but free. The members are not even loyal to their party, but to the caucus. They do not follow the will of their constituents, but the will of the caucus. They do not vote according to their consciences but according the goals of the caucus. They do not vote according to their oaths to protect the Constitution, but in order to protect and to empower the caucus. Mr. Perry has already substantially proven all of the above through his voting record and his actions before, during, and after January 6th. Along with a friend of mine, I have sent an official complaint to the House Ethics Committee consisting of 14 pages of documented examples of behaviors Perry has exhibited that violate his oath to the Constitution and that merit expulsion from office. Unfortunately, the House Ethics Committee will soon be in the hands of Republicans. It is worth noting that there is an element of irony and perhaps even wry humor in this attempt by Republican legislators to form an ultra-right caucus immediately after a national rejection of extremism, within a state House that has just lost its majority. There is a whiff of panic in this plan, but it still deserves our very wary attention. May I suggest to all the constituents of all Pennsylvania congressional districts, that if we discover that our legislator has joined this caucus, we immediately publicize the fact that they are not representing Pennsylvania or Pennsylvanians, but an extremist, fascist, authoritarian organization. The mere fact that the caucus membership is secret is undemocratic. Keefer and Rowe, the announced leaders of the PAFC, should be the first to be removed from office, if not by impeachment, then at the first opportunity to vote them out. And Perry should precede their departure as an unfit member of Congress based on many, many violations of his Oath of Office. Susan Roller is a retired English teacher and College Counselor at Harrisburg Academy, who now works as a progressive advocate with groups that include Capitol Region Stands Up, Hershey Indivisible, York Indivisible and Cumberland Valley Stands Up.

https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2022/11/30/membership-in-the-pennsylvania-freedom-caucus-is-anything-but-free/69690263007/

U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has arrived in the Egyptian capital Cairo for talks with new President Muhammad Morsi and defense chief Hussein Tantawi. Statements from the White House said Panetta's visit was meant to "affirm the support of the United States to continued reforms" in Egypt following a tumultuous year in 2011 which saw dictator Hosni Mubarak ousted after 30 years in power and frequent pro-reform protests. Panetta's visit comes some two weeks after U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited Cairo to express support for Egypt's democratic transition and economic development. Egypt for years has been the recipient of billions of dollars of U.S. aid following its landmark 1979 peace treaty with U.S. ally Israel.

https://www.rferl.org/a/us-defense-secretary-arrives-in-cairo/24662309.html

Carol has 22 years of sales experience and has CBR and GRI Designations. Originally from England, Carol attended an English public (private) school and Business College. Before selling real estate, Carol was involved in raising her three children as well as a career in human resources both on the West Coast and in New York City. 1996 through 1998 she was one of the Top Ten Producers for dollar volume companywide (out of 700 agents). For 1997 and 1998 she was second Top Producer in the Bronxville Office. She has lived in the Bronxville area for 30 years, first in Bronxville Village and now in the Bronxville P.O. area of Yonkers. She has been involved in many local volunteer activities including ushering at the Reformed Church and 8th & 12th Grade Chairman at the Bronxville School. Hobbies include antiques, travel, photography and restoring homes.

https://www.rn-demo10.net/bio/CarolMoesel

most acidic proton? Which is the most acidic proton in 2-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one, and why? This is presumably a homework question, so what specifically don't you understand about it that's preventing you from being able to answer it? I understand that you need to look at the stability of the resulting conjugate base to determine which is the most acidic proton. To do this, you need to consider the type of atom the proton is attached to (the more electronegative, the better), whether there are resonance structures that can delocalize the charge, whether there is the possibility of induction, and finally, the type of orbital. According to these criteria, I narrowed it down to the hydrogens attached to either C4 or C5 on the ring.I chose one attached to C5 because it is closest to the pi bond between the carbon and the oxygen, and the resulting negative charge could be delocalized by the oxygen. However, the answer key indicates that it should be a hydrogen attached to C4. I do see that the pi bond between two carbons in the ring can help to delocalize the negative charge, but I do not see why this trumps what I described earlier, especially since the oxygen is electronegative. Any help in clarifying these concepts for me would be greatly appreciated! Think about how many resonance structure you can draw for the C-4 and C-5 anions. How might this effect the stability?

https://www.scienceforums.net/topic/77299-most-acidic-proton/#comment-757523

The Agricultural Credit Conference focuses on the unique needs of ag bankers and the need for quality information and training to better serve their customers. Experienced and new ag lenders, as well as CEOs, will all benefit from this conference. The 2023 SDBA Ag Bankers Conference is set for July 19-20, 2023, in Pierre, SD, at the Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center. The Convention serves as the annual meeting of the SDBA and NDBA and combines education with social and networking events to bring together members in a relaxed atmosphere. The 2023 SDBA/NDBA Annual Convention is set for June 4-6, 2023, in Sioux Falls, S.D., at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. NEXT STEP: Emerging Leaders Summit is designed to help cultivate, connect, engage and empower South Dakota’s future bank leaders. This event encourages emerging bank leaders to find and express their voices and provides opportunities to network and exchange ideas. The 2023 Summit will be held in Fort Pierre, SD, at the Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center, Oct. 17-18, 2023. The SDBA offers the IRA Basics Seminar once a year in December and the IRA Update Seminar twice a year, once in the fall and again in the spring. The next IRA Update will be in Sioux Falls at the Hyatt Place South on Tuesday, March 14. With constant new regulations, complex business account multi-level structures and the growing popularity of trust accounts, the necessity for ongoing new account training is paramount. This is the most comprehensive seminar offered on the topic of deposit accounts. The Security Seminar focuses on a range of issues of concern to security officers, facility personnel and management. Topics are covered using current trends and examples. The State Legislative Day held annually in Pierre is an opportunity to stay up-to-date on legislation which could affect the banking industry, visit with state legislators and constitutional officers, and make sure the industry is heard. It includes sessions specifically for emerging bank leaders. The 2023 SDBA State Legislative Day will be held in Pierre on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The Digital Innovations in Today's Banking Environment (formerly the Tech Conference) provides support to keep on top of technology trends, navigate the business of banking, and build and sustain a bank’s technology strategy—all to improve access and serve customers. Learn from industry experts and network with colleagues. The 2023 SDBA Digital Innovations Conference will be held on Wednesday, August 30, in Sioux Falls at the Hilton Garden Inn South. The Tri-State Trust Conference, hosted by the NDBA each spring, focuses on trust officers' unique responsibilities and their need for quality information and training to serve their customers. The event features sessions led by experts in the business of trust and wealth management. The ABA Washington Summit provides an opportunity for bankers to tell lawmakers and regulators how rules and regulations impact their ability to serve their communities and to hear from Washington insiders. South Dakota bankers also visit with the state's congressional delegation and network with colleagues from across the country. The 2023 ABA Washington Summit is planned for March 20-23. LEAD STRONG: Women in Banking is designed to encourage, support and inspire women to succeed in the workplace. This event will benefit all levels of staff interested in the enhancement and career growth of women in South Dakota banking. The SDBA is hosting two Women in Banking events in 2023, the first of which will be held on Thursday, March 9 virtually: SDBA Women in Banking Power Hour. The 2023 SDBA LEAD STRONG: Women in Banking Conference will be held in Sioux Falls, September 27-28.

https://www.sdba.com/conferences-seminars

The primary function of a network is to connect endpoints and allow information to flow between them. These endpoints can be humans or devices such as phones, tablets, sensors, automobiles, robots, drones, buildings, factories, etc. Ultimately, the number and type of endpoints are too numerous to list. Yet “the network” must connect them all, small and large, in a secure, reliable, consistent, and cost-effective manner. As a result, networks have grown into highly complicated systems that not only shuttle information around but also have the capability to monitor network health, automatically repair faults, measure usage, control access, and generate bills. Today, these networks are assembled from a wide variety of components consisting of hardware and software elements that channel information along wireline cables and wireless channels. The functionality and interfaces of each component must be very well defined and specified in order to allow cabling suppliers, chip vendors, system vendors, network engineers, and communications service providers to interconnect them in a predictable and reliable manner. These specifications can be proprietary/custom or open/standard. Furthermore, these components are sourced from a wide variety of suppliers that most likely do not have any formal interaction with one another. Yet these networks, built from an incredible array of components sourced from thousands of suppliers, work well and provide a high quality of service to their end users. How is this possible? It is because a rich library of performance and interface standards have been developed over the decades. These standards, which are agreed upon by the many standards development participants, are one of the primary reasons these networks operate so well. Networks will always be dependent on well-defined standards, whether they are created internally via a propriety process or cooperatively via an open, transparent and consensus process. The open transparent and consensus process practiced by the IEEE 802 Local Area Network (LAN) / Metropolitan Area Network (MAN ) Standards Committee has proven to be a successful model, as demonstrated by the economical delivery of Internet services worldwide based on components conforming to the specifications defined by the collection of IEEE 802 standards. The IEEE 802 family of standards is but one of many that have been developed by similar standard development organizations such as the International Engineering Task Force (IETF), CableLabs, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) – 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). These standards enable networks to grow, and this growth creates marketplace volume efficiencies. These efficiencies result in lower costs, which encourage more use of the network, which enables new uses that may not have been economically viable in the past. This in turn drives the network service provider to further grow the network, resulting in the virtuous cycle we find ourselves in today. 5G is a buzzword that I don’t care for much, but it has come to reflect that at a very high, gross level, networks are entering their next generation of growth. This growth has been partially but significantly fueled by the standards used to build almost every component, standards that networks conform to. That’s the value standards bring to 5G. Paul Nikolich has been serving the data communications and broadband industries for roughly 17 years, developing technology, standards, and intellectual property and establishing new ventures as an executive consultant and angel investor. He is an IEEE Fellow and has served as Chairman of the IEEE 802 LAN/MAN Standards Committee since 2001. As 802 chairman, he provides oversight for 75 active 802 standards and the 50+ concurrent 802 activities in wired and wireless communications networking. 802 has over 750 active members and manages relationships between IEEE 802 and global/regional standards bodies such as ISO, ITU, and ETSI, regulatory bodies, and industry alliances. He is a member of the IEEE Computer Society Standards Activities Board and is an active leader in IEEE, the IEEE Computer Society, and the IEEE Standards Association. He is a partner in YAS Broadband Friends, LLC, and holds several patents. He serves on the boards of directors and technology advisory boards of companies developing emerging communications technology along with being a board member of the University of New Hampshire’s Broadband Center of Excellence. Mr. Nikolich has held technical leadership positions at large and small networking and technology companies (e.g., Broadband Access Systems, Racal-Datacom, Applitek, Motorola, and Analogic). In 1978–1979, he received a B.S. in electrical engineering, a B.S. in biology, and an M.S. in biomedical engineering from Polytechnic University in Brooklyn, NY, USA (now the NYU Tandon School of Engineering).

https://www.standardsuniversity.org/e-magazine/march-2018-volume-8-issue-1-5g-802-11/why-are-standards-of-value-in-networks-such-as-5g/

Home National Curriculum for grades VI to VIII approved as part of Single National... ISLAMABAD: Authorities approved curriculum for grades VI to VIII as part of the single national curriculum which would be introduced from next year. The decision came after a five-day national conference on the single curriculum held at Allama Iqbal Open University. The single national curriculum for Class I to V will be introduced from the upcoming academic session starting from August this year. Addressing the virtual closing ceremony of the conference, Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood congratulated the educational units of provincial governments, stakeholders and the National Curriculum Council. He said according to the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the unanimous approval of the single national curriculum of eight subjects for grades VI to VIII was a step towards national unity. “All federating units, scholars of all schools of thought, representatives of madrassahs and experts from all over the country deserve congratulations,” he said. The minister said the government was aware of its responsibilities towards national aspirations and international commitments to improve education in Pakistan. “The single national curriculum will end the class system and all citizens will get equal opportunities to move forward,” he said. Joint Educational Adviser and National Curriculum Council Chairman Mohammad Rafiq Tahir said the curriculum was a new chapter in the history of Pakistan. He said ‘one nation: one curriculum’ was a dream that was becoming a reality. He said after the success of the first phase of the single national curriculum for grade 1 to 5, in the second phase the credit for the unanimous approval of eight subjects under the single national curriculum for grade 6 to 8 goes to the federal education. Later, speaking to Dawn, Mr Tahir said around 175 experts took part in the five-day conference. “Now, the federal government and provinces will go for book publishing followed by teacher training,” he said. From the academic year 2022-23, the SNC based curriculum will be introduced across the country from class six to eight. He said from the upcoming academic session to be started in August, across the country, the SNC will be introduced from Class one to five, adding currently books publishing and teacher training process was in progress in provinces and at the federal level. Addressing the ceremony, AIOU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Ziaul Qayyum said the Ministry of Education, especially the prime minister, deserved congratulations for their serious efforts to introduce the curriculum. He stressed the importance of training teachers who will teach the new curriculum. Education Secretary South Punjab Dr Ehtesham Anwar and Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board Managing Director Dr Farooq Manzoor also spoke on the occasion.

https://www.thecorrespondent.pk/national/curriculum-for-grades-6-to-8-approved-as-part-of-single-national-curriculum/

The property is situated in a hilly landscape in the village of Yalovo, 16 km away from the town of Veliko Tаrnovo. The house is located a few meters away from the village centre and 200meters southwards there is an enchanting forest. It was built in 1980 with a total living area of 77sqm. There are 2 separate entrances, with 2 large balconies, 2 kitchens, 2 garages and a large attic for storage and distributed over two floors. On the ground floor there are two large garages and first floor comprises of two bedrooms, two kitchens and a storeroom with additional storage in the spacious attic. The house has two separate entrances, and the balconies overlook part of the village and the forest beyond. The garden has an area of ​​1,167sqm with many fruit trees. It has two septic tanks and the boundary is enclosed with a fence accessed by a gate. The house has connection to electricity and water. The village has all the local amenities and is accessible throughout the year. This is an ideal property in an ideal location surrounded by picturesque views.

https://www.themovechannel.com/property/house-in-yalovo-bulgaria-4985721/

The new right-wing union Yamina headed by Ayelet Shaked also called on Netanyahu to extend Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank in response to the attack. It blasted what it said was the current policy of “containment” in a statement. “Jewish blood has become worthless, and the policy of containment in response to these murderous attacks must stop. Whether in Gaza or Judea and Samaria, the terrorists do not rest but Israel just takes it,” the Yamina statement said, using the biblical name for the West Bank. “Bring back assassinations, checkpoints and demolishing terrorists’ homes and apply Israeli sovereignty today,” the party said. Transportation Minister Bezalel Smotrich of Yamina also attacked Netanyahu, who has served as defense minister since Liberman’s resignation from the post in November. Smotrich also said the “quality of life of Arabs is not worth a single one of our lives….The inciting PA must be dismantled, their hopes severed and we must take full sovereignty and control over all of Judea and Samaria. “While we’re busy dealing with Iran and Gaza, Jews are being murdered in the West Bank on a weekly basis. This must stop!” Smotrich tweeted, calling on Netanyahu to “exact a price” from the Palestinian Authority for the attack. Blue and White leaders Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid also condemned the attack, though they did not mention Israeli policies. The lawmakers extended their condolences and said they were confident Israeli security forces would apprehend the perpetrators soon. The Friday morning explosion occurred at the Bubin spring, a popular hiking spot approximately 10 kilometers east of the city of Modiin. Rina Shnerb was pronounced dead at the scene, while her father Eitan, a rabbi in Lod, and brother Dvir, 19, were taken by military helicopter to a Jerusalem hospital for treatment. Both were said to be in serious condition.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-deadly-attack-right-wing-calls-to-annex-west-bank-criticizes-pm/

The role of vehicle safety performance in avoiding or mitigating the harm of crashes cannot be overstated. Seat belts and air bags, for example, prevented an estimated 425,000 fatalities in traffic crashes since they were first required through regulatory requirements called the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). The next generation of motor vehicles will increasingly have the technology necessary to prevent certain crashes from occurring in the first place and to mitigate harm to those outside of the vehicle when a crash happens. This is particularly important as the proportion of roadway fatalities involving people outside of a vehicle has increased over the past few years. The deployment of technologies to improve vehicle safety has rapidly accelerated in the last five years. Data from the New Car Assessment Program shows substantial increases over time in the percentage of passenger motor vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance system technologies. Enabling safer vehicles also means employing strategies to improve the safety of the commercial motor vehicles that transport goods and carry thousands of passengers locally and across the country every day. The data visualization below focuses on large truck safety. View a full-screen version of the visualization on large truck safety. Through the NRSS, the Department will continue to leverage enhanced motor vehicle safety performance and technologies to improve safety for vehicle occupants and other road users, too.

https://www.transportation.gov/NRSS/SaferVehicles

The site of the former Suan Lum night bazaar in central Bangkok will be transformed into a major new high-rise complex. TCC Assets and Frasers Centrepoint have revealed plans to jointly develop the 16.7-hectare plot of land in the Thai capital, close to Lumphini Park. Billed as a “fully integrated city-within-a-city”, One Bangkok will comprise five office towers, five “luxury and lifestyle” hotels, three upmarket residential towers, a series of retail precincts, and spaces for art and culture. Almost half of the total land area will be dedicated to greenery and open spaces. With a total investment of approximately US$3.5 billion, the first phase of the project is expected to open in 2021. The full project is scheduled to be completed by 2025. One Bangkok’s design will also incorporate environmental LEED and WELL standards, whilst also being “sensitive to its social and cultural context, incorporating Thailand’s heritage”, according to the developers. The land, which is being is leased from Thailand’s Crown Property Bureau, will be directly linked to the city’s light rail networks and elevated expressways. Suan Lum night bazaar was one of Bangkok’s top tourist attractions before it closed in 2011.

https://www.traveldailymedia.com/bangkoks-former-night-market-gets-high-rise-makeover/

"We're saving lives today." In the cold, pre-dawn hours of March 5, 2021, Incident Commander for Thurston County Public Health and Social Services, Mark Moffett, addressed nearly one hundred non-clinical volunteers gathered at SPSCC, preparing for the first of hundreds of vaccination clinics that we hoped would mark the beginning of the end of the COVID-19 pandemic that had upended all of our lives. Two weeks earlier, Thurston County Public Health and United Way of Thurston County partnered together to plan the clinics, as vaccines were finally on the horizon. We knew the effort would require thousands of volunteers and many months of hard work, and we would need the determination and commitment of our entire community to pull it off. And Thurston County delivered. In the year since that first clinic, where more than 2,000 people received their first doses of the vaccine, United Way of Thurston County has mobilized nearly 2,000 non-medical volunteers, who have staffed almost 5,000 shifts at 320 clinics, in 43 different locations, serving a total of 24,000 hours. UWTC volunteers took on tasks ranging from traffic control and reception, to patient monitoring and vaccine record-keeping. They reassured people who were anxious to receive their shots and begin to return to their pre-pandemic lives. They cheered the people waiting patiently in line, they encouraged timid children, and they applauded each other when they were exhausted after many challenging hours of community service. And that’s the key, isn’t it? Hope is the root of resilience. And we are deeply grateful for every hope-filled person who gave so generously of their time over the last year, making these clinics possible; every local business that gave their employees paid time off to volunteer, and mobilized teams to serve; all of our public health professionals and government officials; our powerful network of nonprofit organizations who have done such extraordinary work to help steward our community through this crisis. It was an honor to support the work of Thurston County Public Health and Social Services that managed these clinics and to work alongside the many medical volunteers who provided clinical care. This pandemic is not over. Not yet. But we’re a long way from those early, dark days, when there seemed to be no end in sight. And the one-year anniversary of the launch of those vaccine clinics gives us the perfect opportunity to pause, reflect, and give thanks for this beautiful community and the incredible people who live here. United Way of Thurston County didn’t fill up all of those clinics. We just asked for help. And you all came. Joyfully, generously, and filled with a passion to serve. Thank you.

https://www.unitedway-thurston.org/community-mobilization-powers-united-way%E2%80%99s-support-vaccination-clinics

As a member of the design board panel for the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA), W3-O is occasionally tasked with designing collaterals for the agency. The first project undertaken was the creation of MDA’s 2010 Table Stand Calendar, Christmas E-Card, and Chinese New Year E-Card. MDA is generally seen as the “fun” government agency as it works towards advancing the media industry and the like. And, although the theme for 2010 – Journey Towards New Asia Media – was previously used, W3-O gave it a fresh look by creating a travel scrapbook-themed calendar which was included in MDA’s Annual Report and well-received by clients. Additionally, the Interactive Team designed Christmas and Chinese New Year E-cards that utilised the novel concept of a pop-up storybook that carried greetings for the respective festivals. A set of microsites designed and developed by W3-O for showcasing the videos of Cyber-shot & Handycam accessories.

https://www.w3-o.com/author/admin/

The Damonte Ranch Mixed Choir, for singers in grades 9-12, is for soprano, alto, tenor and bass voices. Students in Mixed Choir will study the fundamentals of music, sight- reading and various vocal techniques. Music from a wide variety of vocal literature will be presented. This yearlong course is open by instructor approval/audition to intermediate choir students interested in the development of singing skills, multi-part, singing, sight-reading, and other musicianship skills. With this training, students will be eligible to audition for Mixed Choir, Lunch Choir or Advanced Choir (Piu Mosso) as well as for Washoe County School District Honor Choir and Nevada All-State choir. Students will perform for the public in concerts and by invitation.

https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/16522

Arkansas coach Mike Neighbors (center) walks onto the floor with his team prior to a game against Missouri on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Fayetteville. FAYETTEVILLE — For the University of Arkansas women’s basketball team to post its best start in SEC play since 2005-06, it will require handing Missouri its first conference loss today. Arkansas (15-3, 2-1 SEC) has responded from a blowout loss to LSU in the SEC opener and rattled off back-to-back wins over Kentucky and Florida. The Razorbacks have a chance to begin conference play 3-1 for the first time in 17 years, a feat they will try to accomplish when the two bordering teams tangle at 2 p.m. Central today inside Mizzou Arena. The Razorbacks have been a thorn in the side of Missouri (14-2, 3-0 SEC) recently, with Arkansas winning the last seven games of the series. It’s Arkansas’ longest win streak against any SEC opponent, with their last loss coming to the Tigers in 2019. However, three of those games were decided by two possessions or fewer, and the teams’ most recent outing went into overtime. Missouri has been able to rely on fifth-year forward Hayley Frank this season, whose 48.6% shooting is fifth best in the conference and her 15.4 points per game ranks 10th. She was listed on the media’s SEC preseason second team following her impressive 2021-222 season, which included being tied with former Razorback Amber Ramirez with 2.6 threes made per game for second-most in the SEC. Her supporting cast is highlighted Lauren Hansen, who is the only other Tiger averaging double-figure, scoring 13.8 points per game, and Haley Troup. The trio combine to make six three-pointers per game and are each shooting 35% or better from behind the arc. Both teams rely heavily on three-pointers, as Arkansas (8.6) and Missouri (7.8) rank second and third in the SEC in threes made. The Tigers claimed a one-point road victory over Alabama on Thursday and are one of five SEC teams to start its conference schedule 3-0. It was Missouri’s second consecutive victory in the Yellowhammer State, coming four days after a win at Auburn. Missouri Coach Robin Pingeton highlighted the importance of winning conference games on the road, something Arkansas will look to accomplish today. Arkansas is fresh off a resounding 102-74 win over Florida on Thursday, a game in which each Arkansas starter scored at least 15 points. Samara Spencer, who is ninth in the SEC with 15.7 points per game, was one of four Razorbacks to post 16 points in the game. She was joined by Makayla Daniels, Saylor Poffenbarger and Chrissy Carr to lead the team in scoring, while senior forward Erynn Barnum had an impressive 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. The teams have played twice each season since Missouri entered the conference in 2013. Last season, the Razorbacks faced the Tigers three times, with the third meeting in both teams’ opening game of the SEC Tournament. It was a game Arkansas won 61-52 in overtime, highlighted by Daniels’ first-career double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds. Last season’s game played in Mizzou Arena was a tale of two halves. The Razorbacks trailed 41-34 at intermission but dominated the second half en route to an 88-71 win. It was Spencer’s marquee performance of her SEC Freshman of the Year campaign, posting a season-high 22 points.

https://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2023/jan/08/razorbacks-familiar-with-mizzou/

This looks like a rather ordinary dilapidated warehouse but it's astonishing to find it at Tokomaru Bay, on the relatively remote East Cape coast of New Zealand's North Island. Only one main highway serves this region but it has replaced the shipping service that used to call at these bays to pick up and deliver sheep, cattle and other necessities for and from the local farmers. The New Zealand Shipping Company loomed large in the nation's eyes and the brick building was as awe-inspiring as any bank building. I wonder if it's still there after quarter of a century? I loved drawing the bricks. To delineate the white mortar lines I drew them with liquid latex, painted over them with a pink-brown wash then peeled away the rubber with my finger tips. 'Cheat!' cry the purists. But I always broke the rules.

http://don-donovan.blogspot.com/2011/02/new-zealand-odyssey-published-in-1989_20.html

• Training professional teachers to be recruited in universities and other institutions of higher education in the country offering associate degree and undergraduate courses. • Training judges and personnel specialized in Islamic law and jurisprudence to be recruited in the offices of justice and the similar organs in accordance with the resolutions of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Parliament). • Training and providing scholar in the field of Islamic studies and research including Quran and Hadith, Islamic history and civilization, wisdom and theology, and mysticism and religions. • Providing the required qualified staff to serve in country’s foreign consulates and representation offices overseas. • Providing facilities for increasing the scientific and cultural level of experts and officials of state and private sectors in the field of Islamic studies. • Developing an enhanced mechanism for taking Ph.D. candidates in five branches of theology.

http://en.afagh.ac.ir/index.aspx?&siteid=3&pageid=917

a sequence of photographs of peculiar situations, objects, stills, streetscenes and urban landscapes in the cities of Taipei, Taichung and Tainan in Taiwan 2010. The first edition was commented by Alexander Wilensky: " One of the most professional books I've seen so far. Remarkable color, tonality and composition. Every photograph is given full attention, masterfully composed and stands on its own. It is a pleasure to look at and is a lesson in great photography!

http://hermanwouters.nl/portfolio/travel/made-taiwan

Re: ANY OLD PORT IN A STORM. Thanks to John, Pete and Fred for their remarks. Yes, I thought as well about the things like heat and how he could escape and did not. Plus the sea wearing away marks could be the case. It is one of my fave episodes like "Suitable for Framing" and The great "Candidate for Crime" with the equally great villain "Jackie Cooper" who later starred in the "Superman films as the Daily Planets" editor.

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Qultura is a developing alternative dream weaving community and a developing mystical community. This is really all about dealing with individual trauma, karma, and developing both consciousness and mindfulness so please don't expect Qultura to be simple or straightforward in the beginning. However if you click through the slideshow presentation above - which breaks Qultura down into bite-sized chunks for new people, it's probably the best place to start. the empowerment of individual human life experience. equipping anyone struggling with past trauma with sufficient mystical awareness and knowledge that they are able to liberate themselves from suffering and start a process of healing, recovery and growth. Now this is where you need to pay attention and take a few things on board when it comes to dream weaving. First thing you need to understand is that Qultura is not a belief system, an ideology or philosophy, or anything of that sort. The universe and the environment is coming at you in a vast multi-dimensional continuum of sensation and experience. In other words everything is happening everywhere all the time. Contrast this with the extremely narrow focus of your conscious attention, where you can only think of one, two or possibly three things at the same time without having to write stuff down and take notes. What this means is that nobody knows what's going on and nobody is in control.. of anything. For sure there's plenty of people who think they know what's going on and who think they can have control over others or their environment, but if you think this way then you make it very clear that you really don't know what's going on. This is the big secret, the truth that should not be spoken. These are the three aspects of Qultura - methodology, community and Core. Everything is designed to help you develop a very deep understanding of what is going on around you in your environment and also what is going on in your life. We strongly suggest that you think about developing a much deeper understanding of what's going on around you and in your life - simply because there's many people out there who are going to either want control or take control of you, your life, your mind and this is simply because they believe that they know more than you. This simply isn't true. Nobody is smarter than you, and even if they are, so what? What benefits are they giving you from their 'smarter' insights and wisdom. Understand that ideology and belief systems are only going to get in your way, hold you back, mess up your mind or distort your perspective and thinking. Nobody understands what is happening and far more to the point, nobody else understands you or what's going on in your life better than you. It's not possible. What this means is that, if you want to have anything at all to do with Qultura, you're going to have to figure everything out for yourself, and also accept the fact that everyone else in the community is going to be in the exact same position as you - individual people trying to figure out what's going on around them and also what's going on in their lives. Be prepared to come into the Qultura community with an open mind, do your own exploration, experimentation, learning and discovery. Come into the community with an open mind, trust yourself, believe in yourself, and draw your own conclusions. What you have to do is to find your own way of making use of all these three aspects to figure out your reality and your life. This is where you take on the personal responsibility for informing yourself, teaching yourself, and questioning and distrusting ideology and belief systems. Don't settle for someone else's ideology or belief system, get out there and go for direct individual experience of life and insight. Dig deeper. Ask questions. Investigate. Do the necessary soul work until you're satisfied that you've arrived at some profound truth. If you've reached this part of our intentionally flat, text-heavy website then you will need to know why this is so. This website is being developed as a central mystical community resource accessible freely to everyone who has an open mind, unanswered questions, and who is looking for answers. There are four such resources. Qultura methodology is a complete methodology based entirely on mystical principles. There's just four components - Natural Law, Universal Principles, Combined Numerology and Unmind. It's been developed over 25 years and is designed to set anyone up for a journey of exploration, experimentation, investigation and learning. You can access it in three forms, via four webpages, via an e-book, and via a 15 minute video - all accessible on this website. Currently the blog is mainly additional articles and posts written by Stella Baker on various aspects of mysticism, shamanism and metaphysics with also links to videos and e-books. This will later be further developed into a community blog where members of the Qultura community can share their perspectives and insights, and also experiences and creativity within the same blog system. We provide a Community Forum and Message Board for members of the community to share their experiences, insights, perspectives and also connect to other each online without having to go through a social media platform. This is an extension to dream weaving activities and workshops which usually take place in community space over 2 hours. You might meet people who you want to get to know and it's good to be able to share usernames and connect via the Message Board. Qultura Core is the 'core' of the Qultura community and the environment and sub community for community volunteers and activists who want to turn their dream weaving activities and practice into community interaction and participation. This is all done via a unique system of universal volunteering - which is completely self-identifying, self-regulating and self-perpetuating - where you can create and develop your own unique community volunteering roles. In addition to the above you have the six articles below and the two 'sticky' introductory blog posts at the start of the home page. It seems like a lot of reading but you see, you might need to do some serious unlearning depending on how deeply embedded you've got yourself into ideology. Obviously you don't have to read everything on the website, nor do you have to do it within a particular time frame. Pick and choose what you read and what you ignore. After all this is about your life, your reality, and whether or not you want you to be the final arbiter over what goes through your mind, or you're happy to let someone else control what you think and believe. Here's some links back to those introductory 'sticky' blog posts on the home page. The necessity of space for mindfulness and well being What's behind the tree in the Qultura logo? Dream weaving is literally the 'weaving' together of different thoughts, feelings, emotions, experiences, dreams, visions, memories, narratives and stories done in community to create new reality and a sense of shared conscious awareness. What you're doing is magical, because magic is about connections between you and your environment, you and other, through the mind, but you're doing this with a clear, open mind - no expectations, no beliefs, no nothing. What happens is that everyone creates this shared conscious awareness and then everyone feeds off it to create new insight and a different level of conscious awareness. In practical terms all you're doing is showing up to community meetings and talking about yourself and your life with other people and getting to know them. There's no beliefs or ideology involved. Dream weaving still works if you're talking complete gibberish to one another - what is said isn't important so much as the interaction and the shared conscious awareness. However most people stick to their individual reality, life experience and insight, and when this is backed up by mystical insight, even after a relatively short period of time, a few meetings, you will find yourself back in your natural state of mindfulness and you will be much mroe consciously aware. Life becomes much, much simpler. Where you start is pretty much up to you. As long as you're not creating unnecessary friction and conflict you're free to be you, get involevd how you like, and do your own thing. You just have to find a way of dealing with the relative freedom you find in our community - there are no rules to follow, nobody is going to tell you what to think or believe, and nothing is being sold to you.

http://qultura.org/about.html

This book is all about authority, trust, beliefs and belief systems, and examines whether there is any security or benefits in believing in external authority figures and following an ideology or belief system. Or are we merely sentencing ourselves to lifelong sentences in invisible prisons? This book is intended to make clear the very real differences between truth and illusion and also truth and authority, and goes into detail as to why many of the things we understand to be real and based on the truth actually aren't based on truth at all. This includes such illusions as continuity, permanence, cause and effect and self-improvement. If you are serving time in an invisible prison, and you're seeking to escape being in such a prison, then surely the first step is to actually understand that you are serving time in an invisible prison. As belief in external authority is a fundamental part of development of an Ego and self-image, some people might find it beneficial to read this book together with another book, 'The Tears of a Clown', which is more focussed on self-image and Ego. This book is intended to give anyone a clear insight into what liberation and freedom really means. It's also intended to serve as a guide for anyone seeking to change their state of consciousness and navigate their way back to a natural state of mindfulness.

http://qultura.org/publications-the-invisible-prison.html

Sonya is no stranger to hard work, having grown up on a dairy farm, successfully managed the family landscaping business and raised a thriving family of 7 children. Since joining Limestone Valley and Tansley Woods in 2013, she has enjoyed getting to know our clients and discovering the unique personalities of all pets. She is excited about applying the new veterinary procedures and medical information she gathers every day through learning by teamwork. When she is not at work you may find her entertaining grandchildren, chasing after a dozen Rhode Island chickens, gardening, or travelling with her husband.

http://tansleywoods.ca/vc_teammember/christine/

After squaring off with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) in the sole debate ahead of the midterm election, the gubernatorial hopeful is celebrating. Florida Rep. Charlie Crist (D) has been endorsed by the Miami Herald. Since the debate, the former Governor of Florida has continued to press DeSantis, warning that he will further implement an "anti-freedom agenda" if he's reelected. This week, the Miami Herald released a list of endorsements, sharing that the "recommendations are written by the Editorial Board, a group of opinion journalists whose views do not represent that of the news side of the Miami Herald." Among those who were endorsed are Aramis Ayala (D) for Attorney General, Adam Hattersley (D) for Florida's Chief Financial Officer, and Crist for Governor. In the Editorial Board's endorsement, the Board wrote that "More than anything, Crist is what we need to return Florida to normalcy and common decency. He would stop the culture wars over made-up issues that have no bearing on Floridians' everyday lives and get on with the business of governing." During the debate, Crist maintained that DeSantis is a threat to Florida, positioning himself as a candidate that would restore decency to the state. Speculations have run amok regarding if DeSantis is planning to launch a presidential run. Though DeSantis has downplayed the rumor in the past, his performance in the debate sparked curiosity after Crist questioned if DeSantis was preparing to launch a presidential bid. Governor DeSantis did not respond although it was made clear that both campaigns had agreed to not ask each other direct questions. On social media Crist argued that the debate had made one thing clear. "If re-elected, he’ll use his time as governor to fight for his extremist anti-freedom agenda, not yours," said Crist, questioning, "who’s ready to defeat DeSantis and build a future that works for ALL of us?! Yesterday’s debate with DeSantis made one thing clear: if re-elected, he’ll use his time as governor to fight for his extremist anti-freedom agenda, not yours.

http://two-discovery.flywheelstaging.com/2022/10/miami-herald-endorses-crist-for-governor/

The range of the Striped Cuckoo extends from southern Mexico to northern Argentina where it is found in scrubby and open areas or in forest clearings. See the distribution map at Birdlife International. It has a conspicuous crest and a long, graduated tail. It has a whitish supercilium and a dark malar stripe. It is one of the few American cuckoos that is a brood parasite and it favours birds which build domed nests such as spinetails and thornbirds. Because the egg is laid in a domed nest it is assumed that the cuckoo chick does not evict the hosts eggs but it is reported to kill the host's chicks within 24 hours of hatching using its sharp bill.

http://www.arthurgrosset.com/sabirds/stripedcuckoo.html

A 노래방알바 flight over the sea on a flying mountain is a dream for many people. The idea of seeing the ocean from above captivates many people. In this situation, the sea would be the ocean and the water would be the waves. The water would look calm and beautiful as the plane flew over it. The passengers’ journey began with a trip to a seamiliar seaside town. They had a picnic beforehand and then boarded their flying mountain bus. They arrived at their destination- an enchanted cove with a serene lake at its center. There they saw whales swimming nearby and other sea life such as octopus, crabs and lobsters. The captain helped everyone into wetsuits and then they dove into the cool waters. Guests had a blast splashing around under the moonlight and seeing what the ocean had to offer. After their exploration of the cove, guests climbed back onto their bus and sailed back to the valley from which they’d come. They enjoyed the rest of their picnic and then boarded their mountain bus for their return trip to town. On their way back, passengers spotted a lighthouse welcoming them home. The beam from that lighthouse guided them back to town so they wouldn’t get lost in the dark ocean depths again. Everyone disembarked from the mountain bus at their usual seaside town after their excursion ended. The family had a leisurely day before driving home themselves that evening. After dinner, they gathered around the campfire for coffee and dessert before taking to their beds for a good night’s sleep. Many people have fond memories of going on a flying mountain trip with friends or family. This adventure gives folks a chance to connect with nature while having fun together. In addition, this trip gives families time together without feeling pressure to do anything physically strenuous or mentally stressful outside of nature. Mountain Plane, the train that travels through the Rocky Mountains, is a wonderful vacation for explorers and outdoor enthusiasts. Mountain Plane’s unique transportation system allows guests to enjoy the natural beauty of the area without excessive heat or altitude. Each car holds up to 18 passengers and has a dining area, restrooms and a lounge area. Attendants provide food service and maintenance during the tour, so guests can completely relax during their journey. Compared to driving or flying, mountain plane travel has a lot of freedom. Travelers choose which mountains they would like to see- from distant peaks to nearby foothills. They also decide how long they would like their trip to take. Some people choose to stay overnight at mountain resorts so they can enjoy a good night’s sleep before taking on the next part of their journey. Others prefer to start their trip early in the day so they can drive as far as possible before nightfall. Nighttime travel brings its own unique dangers, but it’s still possible to cover miles with each hour of darkness. Whether you’re driving or riding on the train, the scenery is sure to leave you speechless. The Rocky Mountains stretch across seven states; each is covered with rocky outcrops, pines, waterfalls and more. Each state also has its own unique character based on its overall size and natural elements. Everyone who visits these regions comes away with something new to see and experience. While you’re exploring, be sure to stop at any mountain resorts you come across. Each one has its own unique charm; some are rustic while others are more modern but still preserve a historic feel. All offer guests the opportunity to spend time in natural surroundings away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Each also has a store of local delicacies that guests will want to try out when they return home. If you’d like to add an excitement element to your trip, driving through the mountains is an excellent idea. The roads are winding and steep at times- but still passable for ordinary cars. Attendants provide tours for those who would like extra assurance that they’re seeing all that the mountains have to offer. Those who choose this option will see breath-taking scenery as well as wildlife such as elk, deer, eagles and other animal species in their natural environment. Regardless of how long your stay is or where you plan on going first, mountain plane travel is a wonderful way to see new things and meet new people. It’s an excellent way to relax after a tiring day and spend time with your family. Attendants provide food service, drinks and comfortable seats during your trip- so all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy!

https://40ouncebeer.com/%EB%85%B8%EB%9E%98%EB%B0%A9%EC%95%8C%EB%B0%94/

Ready to display on a shelf, table or mantelpiece. Wood carving decorations of pet dog family, our wooden dogs and characters symbolize family or friendship. The body of the dog can be well shaped by other family works to create a family group and place it in various places. They can also be used as souvenirs or presented to those with a spirit of friendship. Made of hand-carved natural solid wood, using exquisite woodcarving craftsmanship, which simply and intuitively shows the feelings between us and the dog.

https://alohadecorliving.com/products/puppy-dog-wood-craft-figurine-table-ornament-sculpture

Display posters from before Christmas through to the end of March each year to raise awareness about the survey. You can download these, free of charge and in a range of languages that are appropriate for your local population. Please note these posters are A3, if you wish to print on A4, you may need to adjust your print settings.

https://amsparsocial.amspar.org/gp-patient-survey

India’s leading Stones Company – Classic Marble Company (CMC) organized a special study tour for the 1st and 2nd year students of Rachana Sansad School of Interior Design at its state-of-the-art manufacturing and processing plant in Silvassa on Jan 11th. Over one hundred students participated in the guided tour that offered them a first-hand experience of the various aspects of manufacturing marble and other stones. Interior Designer – Krish Kothari of KKD.STUDIO in Mumbai was specially brought in to talk to the students on architecture and design, and how it influences aesthetics of a place. The tour was aimed at informing the students on how stones have been an integral part of design through ages and how even today, in the modern era the material remains the most sought-after in surface designs. “Students of architecture and interior design are a delight to interact with, to learn their perspectives on design and what they think about the profession. It was a pleasure for us to host this energetic bunch from the Rachana Sansad School of Interior Design. CMC aspires to give budding architects and interior designers including students from the discipline as much knowledge and first-hand experience as we can. CMC is the pioneer in creating world-class products and we want to offer young minds an opportunity to experience this for themselves,” says Mr Amit Shah, Managing Director, CMC. CMC’s Kishore Trivedi and Ashok Chaudhary shared insights with the students on the manufacturing and processing of marble. The students were also given a live demonstration of processing a stone with the machinery and technology installed at the plant.

https://architectureupdate.in/cmc-organizes-study-tour-for-students-of-rachana-sansad-school-of-interior-design/

Papers and a few photographs and negatives concerning the impact of the Blackspot Removal Campaign in the province of Natal. Most of the papers are written in English, but there are a few items in Afrikaans and Xhosa. During the Blackspot Removal Campaign the National Party Government in South Africa passed legislation that forced black communities living on freeholdings in white rural areas to leave and resettle on infertile land and in townships. The campaign was its height during the period covered by the material in this collection. Deposited by S.T.W. Hayes, St Chad's College, Durham. Blackspot removals in Natal, GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 218. Cambridge University Library. Blackspot removals in Natal, GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 218. Cambridge University Library. https://archivesearch.lib.cam.ac.uk/repositories/2/resources/289 Accessed February 09, 2023.

https://archivesearch.lib.cam.ac.uk/repositories/2/resources/289

Amid a shortage of nurses and staffing issues at hospitals throughout the State of New York, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced new legislation he has introduced in the State Assembly that would waive fees required by the state to obtain or renew a nurses license until the end of 2024. According to hospital leaders throughout the state, and many news sources, hospitals have had issues with ensuring proper staffing. This is especially true in Upstate New York, where the percentage of available beds last week hovered between 6% and 11% -- far below the statewide average. These shortages cause a risk to public health and have required hospitals to send patients to other hospitals, sometimes hundreds of miles away. Currently, fees required by the state to apply for a license to be a nurse, or to renew a license, can cost hundreds of dollars. This legislation will seek to take away financial barriers from those seeking to enter or remain in the nursing profession during these times of rising inflation and allow for a larger pool of qualified nurses throughout the State of New York. “Nurses have stepped up to the plate to serve our communities, and now it is time for our state government to step up for them. Anyone seeking to enter the nursing profession, or remain in the nursing profession, should not be forced to pay hundreds of dollars in fees. My legislation will remove these financial barriers and allow these frontline heroes to save more of their hard-earned money,” said Santabarbara. “With hospital staffing shortages across the state, but especially here in Upstate New York, we need to do everything we can to support nurses in our communities and make sure we remove barriers to entering this noble profession,” Santabarbara said.

https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Angelo-Santabarbara/story/103829

Since its humble origins in Newark, New Jersey in 1978 Renew has spread to 12O dioceses across the United States and also in Canada, Australia, Africa, the Philippines, England and Scotland. Now it has landed on our shores and we in the dioceses of the West of Ireland have been chosen to launch Renew in this country. . Improve their prayer life. . Discover scripture. . Develop a personal relationship with Christ. . Experience the joys of taking part actively in the community. Renew aims to create an atmosphere, an experience or climate of community and belonging. This is a deep-felt need within us all that often isn’t adequately responded to by existing church practice. Renew enables us to become active in our faith and allows us to feel a sense of belonging and community which we may not have experienced previously. Renew takes us back to basic gospel themes. Our exploration of these themes brings us on a journey of conversion and deepening of our relationship with Christ. Small faith reflection groups will be set up in the parish in Autumn 1996. These groups will meet in homes or any other decided venue. Each group will consist of eight to ten people who will read the word of God and reflect on their faith and friendship with each other. The limited numbers encourage participation and creates an atmosphere of intimacy and trust. Some members of each group will be familiar with the Renew process. They will have attended meetings organised by the Parish Renew Team and will be acquainted with the programme. Each group will follow the same programme which has been approved by the bishop and priests of the dioceses. It is hoped that as many people as possible will volunteer to join a small faith reflection group. We owe it to ourselves and to our parish to make Renew work. It is especially important in today’s world where society has become increasingly materialistic in its outlook. Many people feel an apathy towards their faith and have allowed it to fall by the. wayside. Renew has proved to be a success in many countries throughout the world. It has enriched many peoples’ lives and brought parishes closer together. It is not just a renewal of individual members but a renewal which promotes diocesan unity and creates a spiritual awareness throughout the parishes. Renew is for everyone including the priests and bishops. It is important that we, as a parish, undertake the journey together. It is by working together that we can find solutions to many of life’s problems. We will not solve everything but the joy of interacting with others equips us with the strength to deal with life in a different way. We are all familiar with the saying “A problem shared is a problem halved”. Let’s open our hearts and allow Christ in so that we can all be renewed.

https://athenry.org/record/renew-august-1996-1703/

Refugee life, refugee space: Ankara as a... Dell A. C. © 2022 International Organization for Migration.During research conducted in the summer of 2020, I observed the advanced marginality of the refugees in Ankara, Turkey. While some authors have examined this precarity, and some others have examined how refugees have begun to live in a spatially distinct section of certain cities, the combination of these two phenomena demands further investigation. If the underpinning truly is spatial as claimed by Lefebvre (The production of space. Oxford and Cambridge: Blackwell, 1991), then the precarious subject and the precarious space co-produce each other. What this paper intends to do is to combine space and precarity using the observations of Wacquant (Urban poverty and the underclass: a reader. Oxford and Cambridge: Blackwell, 1996, Urban Studies, 2016, 53, 1077) in his various analyses on the ghetto in France and the United States. In Wacquant's work, we can begin to see a spatial conception of precarity, and we can further extend this to the point that as space is a production and its subjects are also a co-constitution of that space. Nevertheless, Sampson (Ethnic & Racial Studies, 2014, 37, 1732) points out a certain state centrism in Wacquant's analysis. Building upon this, as well as the work of Roy (International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, 2011, 35, 223 and Territories of poverty: rethinking north and south. Athens: University of Georgia Press, 2015), we can offer the refugee neighbourhood in Ankara as an example of “bottom-up” agency, alternative to Wacquant's original state-centric analysis. In the course of this paper, this possibility of a “bottom-up” refugee solidarity and related refugee space will be analysed.

https://avesis.metu.edu.tr/yayin/f4c2ca7d-2c40-4ead-8dd9-75434bbe5bcf/refugee-life-refugee-space-ankara-as-a-bottom-up-alternative

Blown chances are like salt in the wounds, more so when it comes during the postseason. Chasing a loose ball, missed free throws and point-blank layups, a blown defensive assignment, and a litany of other what-ifs take on a whole different meaning when games are won and lost by less than a handful of points. Just ask the San Miguel Beermen. Their semifinal matchup with the vaunted Bay Area Dragons was billed as a heavyweight bout between two title contenders, and yet, the Beermen were comfortably ahead by 16 in the third quarter and even held a 102-99 lead with 50 seconds left in the game. Things were still in their favor even when the lead was cut down to a single point. In the end, though, the Dragons came away with the 103-102 victory and a 1-0 lead in their best-of-five semifinal series in the 2022-2023 Honda PBA Commissioner’s Cup. Bay Area is a team that rarely makes mistakes and San Miguel knew that this was a chance they couldn’t pass. Any advantage is more than welcome, especially against a team with the talent and coaching like that of the Dragons. The Beermen’s talent and depth alone makes them a title contender, but championships are won when games are played. It’s easy to say the better team won, and while it is true, SMB’s late-game execution doomed them in the end. A lot will be said about the decision to sub out June Mar Fajardo during the 30-second stretch where Bay Area made their comeback. One can say that SMB was going for a quicker defensive lineup but given how the Dragons got to score inside to move within a point and grabbed the rebound to ignite the game-winning fastbreak in the ensuing possession, perhaps a bigger body would have been more helpful. Then again, if San Miguel held on to win, we may not even be talking about that decision. With a day before Game 2, the Beermen will definitely look at the game tape and what went wrong and it’s possible they maintain the same strategy at least in the short-term. The tactics worked for the most part, and what they could surmise is that execution will be refined. SMB will also be playing with a renewed sense of energy, more so with the room for error becoming less and less. To be fair, San Miguel has been riding the hot hand and in Game 1, the Beermen made 42 percent of their 3-point attempts compared to the 30 percent of Bay Area. However, even shootouts will at times be won in the trenches. The Dragons were right to keep going down low as not only did it work for them (66 percent shooting from inside the 3-point arc), but it allowed them to negate the production of June Mar Fajardo (11 points, eight rebounds, and four assists). There’s reason to expect that Fajardo will have a big game in this series, especially as the Beermen continue to integrate him following his long layoff following throat surgery. From SMB’s perspective, that Fajardo had limited production also points to their ability to hang with and even take a big lead over Bay Area. The fact that the Dragons chose to deploy Andrew Nicholson over Myles Powell points to their view of approaching San Miguel by reinforcing their frontcourt. Matching up size-wise and preventing any easy baskets inside was a must, considering how Fajardo easily does things some PBA big men cannot. It’s safe to say that Bay Area would rather lose on a contested jump shot than a broken play that ends in favor of the Beermen. Again, an ATO post-up play. Why? Bay Area probably knew a JMF post-up is coming (so did everyone tbh) and guarded him 3/4 over top. The San Miguel Beermen would definitely want to have that opening semifinal game against the Bay Area Dragons back, but teams Iive and die by their decisions in a game’s crucial moments. Strategies are typically good in themselves, but what matters more is the execution and at times, this lesson is on display oncourt. This series is obviously far from over and they have what it takes to win, but the Beermen are in for an uphill climb against an opponent that won’t let up.

https://ballers.ph/features/the-san-miguel-beermen-would-like-to-have-a-do-over-with-that-game-1/

My crew recently took a family vacation. Well, actually if you read this before Friday, we’ll still be taking a family vacation. One that, quite honestly, may be the death of me and will most certainly require a week of recovery. Maybe two. While on said vacation we decided to spend a day at an amusement park. It was kind of a nod to the grandkids (and the abundance of roller coasters appealed to half the adults . . .) so off in the sweltering sun we went, slathered in sunscreen and prepared to come back as puddles. Now before I proceed I would like to say that this particular post has absolutely nothing to do with for real death. It doesn’t have any words of wisdom or cynical bits of what might pass for humor. But while at this amusement park I saw something that absolutely warmed my heart. And given the current state of our world, I thought a little heart-warming might benefit all of us. We have a three year old Malcolm who is too little for massive roller coasters, and a seven year old Cora who doesn’t care for them one bit. Meaning we spent several hours in the section of the park that catered to both their situations. One particular ride involved cars shaped like frogs. You could seat as many as four tiny people in one frog, but most of them only held one or two . . . perhaps a parent and a child or two children. When it was Malcolm’s turn to ride, his mommy rode with him and he absolutely loved it. The breeze blew his hair back as the frog moved up and down, just like any self-respecting hopping frog would do. And he would get so excited when he’d pass his daddy, Mona, and Poppa Joe (those last two would be his Thomas grandparents) and realize we were watching him ride. Oh, to be three again . . . But in the carrier behind them, things were not so well. An adorable young man, who might have been five but certainly no more than six, was seated in the front while his blonde-haired, younger sister sat behind him. She looked to be three, and I’m sure her mother thought all would be well when she put them on the ride and then took her place behind the fence, prepared to watch and smile and wave and record. The ride had barely started when the little girl let out an ear-piercing scream that morphed into a terrified wail that only stopped when she needed to gasp for air . . . and even I with my bifocals could see the tears streaming down her sweet face that was growing redder by the minute. Her brother, who didn’t seem to have any issues when the ride first started, began frantically waving at his mother, and quietly yelling—if there is such a thing—“I don’t like it! I don’t like it!” All the while trying to comfort his sister that he couldn’t even reach because they were both so small and far apart. After what I’m sure they thought was forever, the ride began to slow. The frogs ceased their hopping and everything gradually came to a stop. But while they were still moving, ever so slightly, that young man unbuckled his safety belt, jumped down from the carrier, and climbed in beside his sister. Then he dropped to his knees in front of her, wrestling with her safety belt as he tried desperately to free her from what had become an implement of torture, all the while telling her it was all right. Everything would be all right. There was so much love in that moment. There may be times when they’re ready to kill each other at home, but at that moment, stopping her pain was the only thing he cared about. And he did everything in his power to do just that. Their mother rushed over when the ride came to a complete stop, unbuckled the harness and lifted her from the seat. Then she looked at her son and smiled, took his hand, and they left. I hope he always loves his little sister that way. I hope he always wants to protect her and care for her and save her from the world . . . including any hopping frogs that may cross her path. And I hope she always realizes how blessed she is to have that kind of big brother.

https://blog.shackelfordfuneraldirectors.com/2022/07/love-in-action-2/

People are often scared of change, and look for reasons to justify not wanting to change. This has certainly been the case with electric vehicles for the past decade. There are so many misperceptions and there are so many misleading attacks on electric vehicles. At the same time, across the public at large, there’s not enough awareness or appreciation for benefits we get from EVs. One element that is especially ignored is how EVs can help pull down energy bills (on average). A new study out of California shows that is indeed what has happened there. Why does a lot of profit from EVs charging mean costs go down for normal users? Because that’s how it works — that’s how it must work. So, at these California utilities, EVs are driving up revenues, and they are even largely charging at times of low electricity demand, helping the utilities’ bottom lines. That all means savings and bigger profits for those three utilities, and it thus means savings for all utility ratepayers. A 2021 study out of Nevada came to a similar finding. “The study found that if most drivers in that state went electric, the average electricity bill would fall by $123 per year.” $123 a year is no chump change. And that’s $1,230 over a decade. I’ll take it! Electric vehicle are more convenient than gas cars — you can wake up to a fully charged EV every morning, and that’s far nicer than going to the gas station. You don’t have to battle with the always-fluctuating, volatile price of gasoline. When gas prices soar again (they will), you won’t even know it unless gas-car drivers talk to you about it (or you follow the news). Electric cars are much quieter than non-electric cars and don’t emit harmful, deadly, carcinogenic, climate-destroying pollution. Instant torque. Just try it. You won’t look back. Featured image by Zach Shahan | CleanTechnica.

https://candela.com.my/are-electric-cars-lowering-energy-bills-in-california/

Before playing poker online, you must know the rules of the game. This article will give you an overview of the game, its rules, and the benefits and costs of playing online poker. It will help you make the right choice for you and your budget. If you want to play poker online, it’s important to choose a safe site to play at. Since the online poker phenomenon began, the internet has evolved into a global platform that pits players against each other. In some markets, poker has become a career, and some players have even traveled across the world to compete for the top prize. As the online poker industry has grown, the economics of the industry have also changed. Operators must now adhere to local licensing laws, reduce their profit margins, and offer a cleaner gaming experience. One of the biggest challenges for online poker is internet accessibility. The internet is not available in every country, and only a small percentage of the population has access to the internet. This has made access more difficult for players, but it will improve in the coming years as more people gain access to smartphones. Another trend aimed at increasing the popularity of online poker is a growing awareness of the game. The game is now being promoted by athletes, including professional boxer Vijender Singh. A thorough understanding of the rules of poker can lead to greater success at an online poker room. While variations in wording and order are common, there are some key components that make a game a winner. Robert Ciaffone, also known as Bob Ciaffone, was the first to choose poker rules and organize them into a standard format. He also served as a rules consultant for cardrooms and wrote the Poker Players Association’s official rulebook. Poker online is a popular game that can be played for fun or for cash prizes. Before you play for real cash, make sure you learn the rules of the game. Also, remember that you can always practice for free before playing for real money. Practicing will improve your skills and increase your chances of winning. One of the main benefits of playing online poker is the fact that it can be played from anywhere. All you need is an internet connection and a suitable device. This flexibility allows you to play at your own pace and schedule, allowing you to play when and where you have time. Playing poker online is also convenient for those who have commitments outside of the poker room. Moreover, you can access multiple markets from anywhere. Playing poker online is also great for players with a limited bankroll, as it gives them more opportunities to practice their skills. They can log in from different devices, as well as leave the game at any time. In addition, they can play poker in a variety of formats and games. Online poker is one of the most popular forms of gambling on the Internet. Players credit their accounts with real money and compete in individual games and tournaments. The cost of playing poker online varies based on the type of game you play, and can range anywhere from a few dollars to thousands of dollars. The good news is that once you learn the rules and get good at online poker, you can cash out your winnings and move on to bigger stakes. If you are worried about the cost, you can always play poker for free. Many online poker rooms offer a section of the games that are free to play, and they’ll give you credits to use. There are also sites that sell credits that you can use to play for real money. Most online poker games are dealt by a random number generator, which means you won’t be able to tell which cards are going to be dealt to you. While this randomness isn’t 100%, it’s close enough that you won’t notice patterns. This entry was posted in Gambling. Bookmark the <a href="https://ccquebecflorida.com/the-benefits-and-costs-of-online-poker/" title="Permalink to The Benefits and Costs of Online Poker" rel="bookmark">permalink</a>.

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NOTICE OFTRUSTEE'S SALEIN RE: GLOYD, TIMOTHY AND GLOYD, DOROTHY Trustee's Sale - For default in the payment of debt secured by a Deed of Trust executed by Timothy and Dorothy Gloyd, dated May 20, 2010 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for Christian County, Missouri in Book 2010 at Page 5843, the undersigned Successor Trustee, at the request of the legal holder of said Note, will on December 1, 2022, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., (at the specific time of 11:00 a.m.), located at 110 W Elm Street, Ozark, MO 65721, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash, for which the entire purchase price must be paid at the courthouse steps, the real property situated in the County of Christian, State of Missouri, described as follows:ALL OF LOT TEN (10) OF MUILENBURG SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF SPARTA, CHRISTIAN COUNTY, MISSOURI, ACCORDING TO THE RECORD PLAT THEREOF.Commonly known as: 321 SHARK CIRCLE, SPARTA, MO 65753 To satisfy said debts and costs.The sale of the foregoing property shall be "AS IS, WHERE IS" and shall be subject to all conditions of title, of records and in fact; and neither the Successor Trustee nor any other party makes any representation or warranty of any kind or nature regarding the condition of, the description of, or title to the property.HBM Trustee Corporation Successor Trustee 9326 Olive Blvd., Suite 100 Olivette, MO 63132 Telephone: |||PHONE_NUMBER||| NOTICE Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. Section1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.A-4763656 11/09/2022, 11/16/2022, 11/23/2022, 11/30/2022.

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This annual event will bring all stakeholders together for a discussion on major concerns, including cybersecurity risk assessment, underwriting challenges and growth forecasts. Risk-!n is the first independent European event dedicated to risk professionals. Hear from conferences, workshops and networking sessions for ERM, Security, Insurance and Resilience related professionals or experts in Risk. Cloud & Cyber Security Expo is an event bringing together market players and experts. Case studies, round tables and conferences specialised in cyber security are offered to visitors. GISEC is an annual event that takes place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The conference typically features keynote speakers, panel discussions, and exhibits from companies in the field of cybersecurity and information technology. Congrès National de la SSI Santé gathers Institutions, Directors, CIOs, CISOs, Doctors and Experts who will present their analyses of the trends through conferences or exchanges between experts. Infosecurity Europe is the biggest gathering of the information security industry in Europe. Each year, the community share innovation, learn from each other, test and benchmark solutions, build relationships drive new business. Les journées du Courtage is an event in France dedicated to insurance products during which brokers and professionals of insurance distribution and suppliers of insurance products meet. The International Cybersecurity Forum is Europe’s leading event on digital security and trust issues. Its mission is to face the operational challenges of cybersecurity and bring together the entire cybersecurity and “digital trust” ecosystem. SantExpo is a French event of the Fédération hospitalière de France that brings together decision-makers and healthcare professionals involved in the transformation of healthcare institutions to digital. The Assises, a major event for cybersecurity professionals. More than just an event, it provides an opportunity to meet experts and discuss current and future cyber issues in order to prepare for the future.

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Protecting important computer data is a single of the most important things can be done to keep your organization running smoothly. Departing it vulnerable, unguarded, isolated, exposed, unshielded, at risk can lead to the loss of revenue, and will also damage your status. If your info is destroyed, you will suffer a loss of the trust of your buyers. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can defend your data. There are two main approaches: encrypting your data, and ensuring that it really is available to qualified personnel. Encrypting your data provides a more successful level of proper protection. This is especially accurate for a firm that works with highly very sensitive information. Employing encryption with the data’s resting point causes it to become virtually useless to unauthorized users. Keeping your details safe is important for businesses of sizes. Even if you don’t have a lot of data, it is just a good idea to purchase a data safety strategy. You should make sure that important computer data is password-protected, as well as regularly changing the password. Accounts should be completely unique, and should be taken only for all those applications that want access. A further strategy for safeguarding data is known as a secure back-up. Ensure that you use a dependable option like Veeam. It will tell you useful data control strategies that will reduce the risk of loss of data. Aside from encrypting your data, crucial ensure that it is stored in a secure location. Cloud storage space is a great means to fix holding your data. Making use of this www.datafinest.pro/2021/09/01/what-is-the-best-managed-wordpress-hosting/ program eliminates the need to maintain your own backup infrastructure.

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How Does DeFi Seek To Monetize Blockchain Gaming? Decentralised finance has changed many industries for years, and the gaming sector is no exception. Decentralised Finance, often known as DeFi, is currently having an impact on the gaming sector. Decentralised Finance is well recognized for revolutionising the financial ecosystem. The gaming business has been expanding at an extraordinary rate over the past few years, and in the next five years, it is expected to reach over $300 billion. There are currently an estimated 2.6 billion active players who make roughly $173 billion in income. Experts believe that the adoption of DeFi could increase these figures. The gaming industry was initially characterised by consumers looking to have fun online and business owners profiting from their actions. Games based on blockchain technology are available in blockchain gaming. Prior to the advent of blockchain games, players had to purchase internal gaming assets in order to move about the gaming world. Players can buy, sell, or trade commodities like weapons, avatars, or their accumulated wealth in the games' marketplace. However, in the majority of games, the money received never really goes to the players. The games were developed by the game developers (a concentrated monopoly) exclusively for their own financial gain. Furthermore, the gaming infrastructure has serious flaws, including a lack of transparency and an inability to change the game's mechanics. Fast-forward to the advent of blockchain-based games that have reorganised the monology and divided the spoils equally between the two parties. Blockchain's decentralised structure now allows gamers control over their gaming experience. This, notably, transcends the virtual realm. Through an invention known as non-fungible tokens, players may now own and manage their in-game assets in real life (NFTs). These games also support interoperability, multichain trade, and record transparency, which creates a fair gaming environment. Are blockchain games a source of income? the use of NFTs and the incorporation of cryptocurrencies for in-platform payments. Users may possess unique assets in games that employ NFTs, which they can trade with other players in the same game or migrate to different platforms. By engaging in marketplaces, you can earn as much money playing blockchain games as you would in the real world. For instance, gamers with a creative streak and a desire for compensation could create and sell memorabilia. Though the gaming industry is still in its infancy, the future seems promising. 1. Interoperability is supported by it. Blockchain tokens link in-game items, enabling players to trade them on gaming exchanges run on various blockchain networks. 2. Blockchain develops an open, distributed, and visible ecosystem that offers a fair gaming setting. Through a voting system, players can select what changes should be made to the game. Blockchain also gets rid of cheats who disrupt the game for everyone else. 3. A typical centralised game's creator has complete control over when to terminate the game. But with the blockchain game, even if the game's creator decides not to continue, the game will continue with the help of the other players and can be expanded with new plotlines. 4. Blockchain-based games give them real ownership. The in-game assets are controllable by players in real time. One of the earliest blockchain games to introduce blockchain technology into popular games was Cryptokitties. It gained popularity after its 2017 release. Players would create, buy, and sell virtual cats in this game. The cost of the kittens would increase with how special they were. You can make money playing games on the blockchain using NFTs and the integration of cryptocurrencies. Players in games made up of NFTs possess special in-game items that they can exchange with other players in the same game or on any NFT marketplace. Participating in the market is an additional way to make money with blockchain. For instance, gamers occasionally want a reward and frequently sell or buy gaming collectibles. One of the most popular subsets of cryptocurrency is decentralised finance. In the upcoming years, it is anticipated that the gaming business would spend billions more money. As more and more people join in the fun, game producers, developers, and gamers are all searching for methods to make money from the games. Games on the blockchain will be the most effective way to monetize these services. In the games, players must perform particular duties. Tokens are mined after they finish their responsibilities. The game's obtained tokens are transmitted using Defi protocols. In the cryptocurrency industry, Decentralised Finance (DeFi) has experienced rapid expansion. Furthermore, it is estimated that this spending will reach $256 billion by 2025. Gamers and game developers are looking for effective ways to monetise the gaming industry as more people turn to entertainment. Blockchain games, like decentralised online video games, may make this revenue creation possible. Tokens are "mined" by players through achieving in-game objectives. To send the tokens you win from playing the games, you must use Defi protocols. Additionally, owners of cryptocurrency games will likely expect a positive return on their positive investment (Return On Investment). Games on the blockchain have made it possible for players to earn from traditional games. The two methods are NFTs or cryptocurrencies. As the DeFi protocol is used to transmit tokens obtained during the game, DeFi is eager to make money off of all these blockchain games. Blockchain games have a bright future because of the enormous potential for financial advantages for their players. They only need to adhere to a safe and open process to the fullest. Hope you like the blog if you do please share it with your friends and colleagues who are interested in gaming and blockchain technology.

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Dear friends, on this Veterans Day I am at a loss after losing our own soldiers on a base here at home before even heading to the war. My son also served in Iraq a few years ago and my father and Uncles in WWII. I feel deeply indebted to those who have served and fought for our country. Also for those loved ones who stayed home to await their children's return, the wives who fought to keep their families together and took on the extra duties of their spouses, and for all the children who cried tears missing their parent who chose to leave to serve and protect Americas freedom instead of staying in the comfort of their own homes secure with their own families. I could never say enough or repay you and your families for all that you have done for me, my family and my country. You have my undying respect and appreciation. God bless each and everyone of you! Aren't they special, sweetpea!! My heart is very sad over the recent shootings at Ft. Hood and it disgusts me to read about it. Those very my heroes shot down! I'll remember them forever as I'm sure most Americans will. What a tragedy. All I can say to your post is AMEN, sugar!!! Amen!!! and thank you from the bottom of my heart for protecting our freedoms! Absolutely true. We are all so indebted to our blessed troops. And as you brought out also to their families - that was such an important point to make. If you get a chance, come by and read my tribute to Veterans Day also.

https://cottonpickincute.blogspot.com/2009/11/dear-friends-on-this-veterans-day-i-am.html

Sammy Sosa’s numbers speak for themselves. In 16 big league seasons, Sosa hit 609 long-balls, which ranks ninth on the all-time list. 545 of those dingers came in his 13 seasons with the Cubs. While Mark McGwire, who blasted 70 homers in 1998, gets most of the remembrance for that season, Sosa came away with the hardware. He brought home the National League MVP honors that year. And it’s no wonder why. He scored 134 runs, blasted 66 homers and drove in a staggering 158 runs. That’s not to mention he slashed .308/.377/.647 to boot. That showing marked a performance for the ages. And what’s even scarier? He put up several more comparable seasons. From 1995 to 2003, Sosa eclipsed 100 RBI. During this stretch on the North Side, he averaged 44 home runs and 127 RBI with an average just a tick below .290. Historic is the word you’re looking for. Hearing words like that it feels like Sammy is avoiding the question, so it is tough for me to doubt that he hasn’t taken any performance enhancing drugs in the past. Think about it. If he never took PEDs before, why would he answer that sort of question in a roundabout kind of way. It feels a five-year-old kid trying to get out of getting a timeout.

https://cubbiescrib.com/2018/07/06/chicago-cubs-sammy-sosa-saga-no-end-sight/2/

Margaret Desmond (née Gaule) (late of Grove Road, Finglas, Dublin 11) January 15th 2023, (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Mount Hybla Nursing Home, Castleknock, in her 108th year. Beloved wife of the late Timothy (Tim) and dear mother of Mgr. Padraig, Annette (Sr. Clare) and Noreen O’Rourke. Sadly missed by her loving son, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Kay, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. R.I.P. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Church Avenue Blanchardstown on Tuesday evening (17th January) from 6pm until 8pm. Removal to The Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock on Wednesday morning (18th January) arriving for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by burial in Mulhuddart cemetery.

https://cunninghamsfunerals.com/death-notices/view/margaret-desmond-16-01-2023

The lifeless corpse of Calendar-the enigmatic A&E events listing beloved by those who don’t matter and reviled by those who do-was discovered this morning outside The Daily Utah Chronicle offices. Calendar’s death has been determined to be the result of foul play, though authorities will offer neither a definitive cause of death nor a list of suspects in the case. The death comes as little surprise to those close to Calendar, many of whom noticed in recent weeks a mounting sense of futility, decay and defeat in the embattled events listing. “Underappreciated and misunderstood-much like a young and drunk Jackson Pollock-Calendar just lost the will to fight,” one inconsolable reader noted. Calendar leaves behind innumerable illegitimate offspring, a casino in Reno, a Swiss bank account and legions of coolly indifferent fans, all of whom will mourn Calendar’s passing (potentially in the form of letters to the editor)?if the hipsters ever get around to admitting they actually care about anything other than their Seven jeans.

https://dailyutahchronicle.com/2006/02/02/calendar-23/

We’ve questioned our strength for too long… allowed it to be covered by a candy-coated layer of fakeness where we tried to play some sweet little nice girl that everyone could love and adore, and who wouldn’t make waves. We tried to hide our light – our power – our true voices, because we were afraid of it and felt bad for those who felt threatened by our truth, our presence, our boldness, our courage, our ability to love deeply, play hard, sweat hard, persevere, and show up every. Single. Day. Even when we were bruised, battered, scarred, sore from the fight. WE. SHOWED.UP. But, it never felt quite right. We didn’t fit in. It hurt. We feel so deeply and have just wanted to be heard, understood, accepted for the amazing ball of fire that we are. Our energy, our power is understood by so few… only those among us, and those who truly love us, actually GET IT. They see our hearts, our spirits, our power, and how we are capable of changing the world just by being us. That’s right… you CAN be YOU and also BE LOVED. I’ve just unleashed my true soul, understood my real passion and purpose, decided to embrace who I really am. And it’s one of the most powerful experiences I’ve ever had… birthing the true soul, allowing it to come out into the open, into the sunshine that it’s been starving for years to feel. TO BE LIBERATED. TO BE FREE… SWEET FREEDOM! Free from emotional oppression, free from the want of fitting in, being “normal” or “average” so you didn’t always make a scene, or draw criticism, or feel like something was wrong with you. Here’s the BIG SECRET: There’s not a single thing wrong with you! There never has been. You are beautiful, and perfect, and honest, and loving, and loyal, and powerful, and a leader… a trailblazer. Those of us who blaze the path sometimes get burned, or scraped, cut or bruised by clearing away the brush. But, the wounds heal and we continue moving forward, because that’s just WHO WE ARE. Yes, you may have been afraid to admit it until now, but you would rather die than not lead, not feel deeply, not love with all of your heart, not heal and empower others that way you know you can. But with this also comes the FREEDOM to create your own rules. To lead by example. To never accept the status quo as acceptable. To be FREE to speak your truth, embrace your power and empower others to do the same in the process. You are freeing others from their self-imposed prison of trying to dull their light, power, purpose and success. It’s beyond time to step up, and today is the day. Sending you strength and love from one Strong Woman to another. P.S.- Keep your eye out for a BOLD program for strong women that will be launching October 26th. If you already know that, hell yes, I’m ready to OWN MY POWER… to step up and be the leader I’ve always known I was born to be, message me via Facebook Messenger, or keep an eye out for program details. And, if you’re not already a Trailblazing Leader, join the free group today so you can finally start playing the game of life at the level you deserve.

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It’s tough to get excited about a career .153 hitter, but Brandon Hicks could be an important backup for the Dodgers in 2016. The Dodgers unceremoniously signed Brandon Hicks to a minor league contract earlier in February. Given the way the Dodgers value versatility and their almost lack of infield depth, Hicks could be a valuable player in 2016. I decided to do my due diligence and research Hicks’ defensive abilities before trying to claim what positions he plays. Alex Guerrero is listed as a left fielder and third baseman on Baseball Reference, and I wouldn’t call him either of those. It also pleases me that Guerrero’s first position on BBREF is “pinch hitter”. Anyways, Hicks is listed as a second baseman, shortstop and third baseman. He’s never played enough in a season to have any sort of reliable sample size, so I tried researching what other writers have said about his defense. The google search for “Brandon Hicks defense” displays two results before the baseball player. The first, a .PDF for the court ruling of Brandon Hicks vs the State of Indiana, a court case about a drug dealer named Brandon Hicks that shot himself in the leg in a bar fight after shooting someone else. The second result is the pro football reference page of Brandon Hicks, a defensive tackle that played in four games for the Indianapolis Colts in 2003. He had one tackle and one assisted tackle. Apparently there’s something about Indiana and the name Brandon Hicks. After that, it gets to the relevant Brandon Hicks. Grant Brisbee of McCovey Chronicles wrote about Hicks when the Giants signed him to a minor league deal last January. "Hicks is a solid defensive middle infielder with legitimate, major league power. Do you know how marketable that should make him? Do you know how bad he has to be at other parts of the game to make him a minor league free agent? Pretty bad. And those other parts of the game we’re talking about are defined as “making contact” and “making any kind of contact at all.” Hicks swings and misses with the best of them, but he also swings and misses with the worst of them. It’s why he signed a minor league deal instead of a nine-figure deal." Brisbee, as usual, is not wrong. Hicks has power, as eight of his 33 hits in 2014 left the yard. Unfortunately, Hicks’ 33 hits came over 242 plate appearances, and he also struck out 77 times. 15 of his 33 hits went for extra bases, but his .153/.258/.310 career triple slash would only be acceptable for a pitcher. Hicks hasn’t played a lot in his major league career, with only 737 1/3 defensive innings over his four year career. 540 of those innings came at second base, which is a position the Dodgers have more than enough at right now. The important thing is his 166 career innings at shortstop. He hasn’t played the position since 2012, but the Dodgers are currently counting on the top prospect in all of baseball, Corey Seager, to be their everyday shortstop. As it sits right now, Enrique Hernandez is probably the backup shortstop. He’s also the backup second baseman, backup third baseman, backup center fielder and third string catcher. There’s also still questions about whether Hernandez can hit righties well enough to be in the lineup every day. If Seager gets hurt or struggles, the Dodgers are pretty much screwed. Seager and Justin Turner should be able to form a great left side of the infield, but the Dodgers don’t have a real backup at either shortstop or third. Between Hernandez, Howie Kendrick and Chase Utley, the Dodgers have three second basemen, but they also serve as the only infield depth on the Dodgers major league roster (ignoring Guerrero). All three of those players and Austin Barnes would likely get backup opportunities before Hicks, but none of them have ever shown the ability to play third base regularly. It was one of the many reasons I was very much in favor of bringing back Juan Uribe. Hicks playing everyday would likely signal horrible times at Chavez Ravine, but at least he can probably handle the positions defensively and provide an occasional longball. Hicks was absolutely a guy worth taking a flier on and if he can develop better contact skills, he could become a decent regular. He’s 30, so that seems unlikely, but Hicks could have an impact in LA if things go wrong. He’s buried on the depth chart at second base, but could add some value at short or third.

https://dodgersway.com/2016/02/25/a-closer-look-at-dodgers-brandon-hicks/

Home / Magento / Is Magento commerce open source? Magento Commerce is an eCommerce platform that helps businesses grow and scale online. It offers a flexible, scalable architecture and rich set of out-of-the-box features that can be customized to fit the specific needs of each business. Magento Commerce is available in two editions: Magento Open Source (formerly Community Edition) and Magento Commerce (formerly Enterprise Edition). Both editions are built on top of the same core codebase, but differ in terms of functionality, support, and price. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at Magento Open Source and compare it to other open source eCommerce platforms. As its name suggests, Magento Open Source is free to download and use under the Open Software License v3.0 . This makes it an attractive option for small businesses or startups that are working with limited budgets. Additionally, because it’s open source, there is a large community of developers who contribute modules or extensions that can add additional functionality to your store . However , because anyone can access and modify the codebase , there is no guarantee of quality or security when using third-party extensions . Magento is an eCommerce platform that offers both community and enterprise versions. Both editions offer users a robust, scalable eCommerce solution. However, there are some key differences between the two versions that businesses should be aware of before making a decision. The Magento community edition is open source software. This means that anyone can download and use the software for free. Users also have access to the code, which they can customize as needed. The downside of using the community edition is that there is no customer support available from Magento. The Magento enterprise edition includes all of the features of the community version, plus additional functionality and 24/7 customer support from Magento experts. The enterprise edition also comes with a license fee, which varies depending on your business needs. Why IsMagento Open Source? Why is Magento open source? In a word: community. The roots of the project go back to 2008, when two developers working at eBay – Varien, Inc., then headed by Roy Rubin – decided to fork osCommerce and start their own ecommerce platform. They took the best aspects of that project – its extensibility, flexibility and openness – and built on them, creating a platform that today powers some of the world’s largest online brands. See also How is Magento different from Shopify? There are many advantages of using an open source CMS like Magento. Perhaps the biggest advantage is that it allows you to keep your costs down. With a propriety system, you would have to pay for the software, as well as any add-ons or plugins that you might want to use. With Magento, everything is free – which means big savings for businesses who choose this platform. Another great advantage of using an open source CMS is that it gives you complete control over your website and its content. You can decide exactly how your site looks and functions, without being restricted by what the software company says you can do. This flexibility is really important for businesses who want their websites to be unique and stand out from the competition. Finally, one more terrific advantage of Magento (or any other open source CMS) is the community support that comes with it. There are thousands of developers around the world who contribute their time and expertise to make sure that Magento (and other similar platforms) remain stable and reliable. If you ever run into a problem or need help with something, chances are there’s already a solution out there – thanks to the helpfulness of the global developer community! 1) Always backup your database and files before attempting to install or upgradeMagento. This will ensure that you have a fallback plan in case something goes wrong. 2) Be sure to download the latest version of Magento from their website. The installation process may vary slightly depending on which version you’re using, but it’s generally pretty straightforward. 3) Follow the instructions provided by Magento carefully. If anything is unclear, don’t hesitate to ask for help from those who are more experienced or from the community forums. What’s New in the Latest Release of Magento? Magento has just released their latest open source version, and there are plenty of new features to get excited about. For starters, they’ve made significant improvements to the performance and scalability of the platform. They’ve also added support for PHP 7.2, which should make things run smoother for those on newer versions of the language. In addition, Magento has improved its search engine optimization (SEO) capabilities, making it easier for customers to find your store in Google and other search engines. But that’s not all that’s new in this release. Magento has also made some changes to the way extensions work. Specifically, they’ve introduced a new extension KEY feature that makes it easier for developers to create and manage third-party plugins for the platform. This should make it simpler for everyone involved in creating or using Magento extensions – both developers and merchants alike. All told, there’s plenty of reasons to be excited about the latest release of Magento open source versions 2! Whether you’re a developer looking to create better extensions or a merchant wanting improved performance and SEO from your store, there’s something in this release for you. So upgrade today and see what all the fuss is about! Troubleshooting common Magento problems can be a tricky business. Even for experienced developers, diagnosing and resolving errors can be a challenge. And for those new to Magento development, the process can seem downright daunting. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to ease the pain of troubleshooting Magento issues. In this blog post, we’ll share some tips on how to identify and solve common Magento problems quickly and efficiently. We hope you find these tips helpful next time you’re confronted with a troublesome error message or unexpected behavior in yourMagentostore! Magento Open Source, a free and open-source edition of Adobe Commerce is available. This version is best suited for small businesses. It allows you to customize your Magento extension and add functionality to improve your store. It is not difficult to see why Magento Open Source has become so popular. What is the difference between Magento CE and EE? Magento 2 CE (also known as Open Source) is a free platform that allows you to download the most recent version of Magento 2 CE without having to pay an additional fee. Magento 2 EE, on the other hand is a premium edition. While you can still get all the advanced functionality, Magento 2 EE will cost you a Magento license. Will there be Magento 3? 3. will be released August 10, 2021 Magento 2.4. The Magento 2.4 version 3 comes with enhanced performance, security and platform enhancements. So, Magento developers, be ready to download Magento 2.4. Does Magento have a free version? Magento Open Source is a free option that Magento users can download. Although the software can be downloaded for free, it is not possible to host your website, pay web development costs, or integrate any other necessary services to make your site work. What are the versions of Magento? What is the difference edition of Magento? Magento Commerce Edition and Magento Open Source are two versions of Magento. This is well-known. These editions are often referred to as Magento Enterprise Edition or Magento Community Edition. Magento Community Edition, an open-source platform for building online stores, is available free of charge. What is the difference between OpenCart and Magento? Magento is more complex than OpenCart, but requires more technical knowledge. Magento works better for larger stores that are growing quickly and have more money. Magento is less cost-effective for small businesses than OpenCart because it’s easier to use and simpler. What is Magento 2 PWA studio? Magento PWA Studio is a collection of tools for developers that allows the creation, deployment and maintenance of PWA stores on Magento 2.3 or higher. This framework and build system is built using modern libraries and tools that follow the Magento principle. What is Magento PWA theme? What’s a Magento 2 PWA template? Magento 2 PWA themes convert your Magento 2 store into a PWA store. This does not alter the functionality or components of your Magento 2 store, but it transforms it into an app-like site. It provides users an experience similar to that they get when using native apps. What is latest Magento open source version? Magento Open Source 2.3. 7. offers substantial platform upgrades and 40 security enhancements. There are also 10 fixes to the core product. PHP 7.3 was removed from support in December 2021. Magento Open Source 2.3.x will be retired in April 2022. What is PWA studio? PWA Studio provides everything needed to build Progressive Web Application (PWA), storefronts that are powered by Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source. You can use it to set up your development environment, and to build extensions and components for your storefront. It is more difficult to measure this because there are many variables. WooCommerce State: WooCommerce has seen shops that have 100,000+ products and handle thousands of transactions every minute. They had excellent hosting support, and their own developers focused on optimizing. Overall, we would say that Magento is a reliable and trustworthy open source eCommerce platform. However, as with any software, it is important to do your research before purchasing online. Be sure to look for trusted links and reviews on our website. Is Mailchimp or Klaviyo better? What is Viewmodel in Magento 2? Assuming you are using Magento 2, there are a few ways to get notified when an item is back in stock on Amazon. The first method is to use the Out of Stock Notification extension by MageWorx. This extension allows you to automatically notify customers when a product they are interested in becomes available again….

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For reasons that are either too obscure or too personal to wish to explain in detail, I am fascinated by the problems of legitimacy that governments have faced throughout their history [1]. This book is an example of depth and breadth of that particular interest to a degree that many people would likely find difficult to understand. In the period between 1258 and 1267 England faced one of its many crises of legitimacy during the Plantagenet period as the son of John I (most famous for signing the Magna Carta) faced rebellious barons who wanted to limit his power and set up Simon de Montfort as a figurehead or regent or Lord Protector of sorts. The era is one of the more obscure periods of division within English history and when it is studied it is usually done so from the point of view of being a precursor to the English Civil War of nearly four hundred years later, another period where there was a crisis of legitimacy within the English speaking political world. So, given that this book from the De Re Militari is a book that will potentially be of interest to someone who is as much of a political/military history nerd as I am, there are at least a few aspects of this book that ought to explain its interest: my general fondness for esoteric and odd areas of history, the way that this book consciously tries to bring to light areas that are obscure even to specialists on the troubled history of Plantagenet England like the political worldview of different classes within England and the naval history of the conflict, all of which are largely unknown areas of a largely unknown era within history as a whole. The result, I hope, is a collection of enjoyable essays that takes up, at 250 pages, a rather small demand of reading time and will hopefully be a historical resource for a time period that few people know about or care about. Whether or not the book will offer any substantial insights about the contemporary political crisis of the English speaking political world, it should at least offer an explanation of a troubled past, and few people care more about the troubles of the past and their ramifications than I do. Perhaps my interest in a book like this is not so surprising after all. This entry was posted in History, Military History and tagged authority, England, legitimacy, Middle Ages, political history, politics. Bookmark the permalink.

https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2016/12/23/non-book-review-baronial-reform-and-revolution-in-england-1258-1267/

Trucker Huss, APC is looking for an executive compensation lawyer with at least 7 years of experience. Candidate should have significant experience representing public and private companies with respect to tax and securities law issues in connection with executive compensation plans/programs, equity-based arrangements and other types of incentive compensation plans. The candidate should have experience with relevant executive compensation provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (e.g., 409A, 280G, 162(m) and 83). Additional experience with ERISA and employee benefits matters is a plus, but it is not required. Salary range: $240,000 to $350,000. Compensation depends on relevant experience. Remote working arrangements are available. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Recruiting@truckerhuss.com.

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Florida Statute s. 112.313(3)(1975) prohibits a local officer from acting in a private capacity to rent, lease, or sell any realty, goods, or services to his own agency or to any agency within the political subdivision of his own agency. Where one owns a material interest in a business, such interest is deemed to constitute "acting in a private capacity" when that business contracts for sales or services. Accordingly, s. 112.313(3) would prohibit a firm in which a municipal board member owns a material interest from contracting with the subject municipality or any agency therein. In this instance, however, primary importance is given to s. 112.316, which provides that it is not the intention of the Code of Ethics to prohibit private interests which do not interfere with the discharge of public duty. Where a member of a municipal parking authority and a member of a municipal board of appeals each own a material interest in an engineering firm which provides engineering services to the subject city, no interference with public duty is deemed to be created inasmuch as neither board member is in a position to either supervise or regulate city agencies other than their own boards. Accordingly, no conflict of interest is found to exist where their engineering firm contracts with agencies of the city other than the boards on which they serve. Does a prohibited conflict of interest exist where a member of a municipal parking authority and a member of a municipal board of appeals each own a material interest in an engineering firm which provides engineering services to the city on whose boards they serve? Your question is answered in the negative in both instances. You advise us in your letter of inquiry and in subsequent communications with our staff that the parking authority member holds 31 1/2 percent of the stock in the aforementioned engineering firm while the board of appeals member owns 27 percent of the corporate stock in the firm. As members of municipal boards, both men are public officers subject to the standards of conduct provisions of the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees. See Fla. Stat. s. 112.313(1), as amended by Ch. 75-208, Laws of Florida. In a previous opinion of this commission, CEO 75-196, we held that ownership of a material interest in a business entity is sufficient to constitute "acting in a private capacity" on the part of the interest holder when the firm contracts for sales or services to a political subdivision or any agency thereof. "Material interest" is defined by the current law as "direct or indirect ownership of more than five percent of the total assets or capital stock of any business entity." Fla. Stat. s. 112.312(8)(1975). Accordingly, the subject engineering firm may do business with neither the parking authority nor the board of appeals, the board members' agencies. The above-quoted provision makes it clear that the Code of Ethics shall not be construed to prohibit a public officer from following any pursuit which does not interfere with the full and faithful discharge of his duties. Each standard of conduct must be read with this qualification in mind. These board members are not in a position either to supervise or regulate city agencies other than the parking authority and the board of appeals, nor do their public duties in any way involve approval of or the giving of advise or recommendations as to the contracts which the engineering firm enters into with other city agencies. This being the case, the engineering firm doing business with city agencies other than the parking authority and the board of appeals does not in our view interfere with the full and faithful discharge of public duties by the subject officials and is therefore permissible under the Code of Ethics.

https://ethics.state.fl.us/Documents/Opinions/76/CEO%2076-006.htm

Lauren Ruiz is excited about the possibilities inclusion can offer residents with special needs. She is a program coordinator at Evanston’s Parks and Recreation Department tasked with supervising year-round inclusion in after-school programs, trips, outings and special events within the city’s special recreation program. Her first day on the job was Sept. 26, 2022. Evanston’s Parks and Recreation Department has had inclusion coordinators and inclusion aides on staff since the 1990s. Ruiz is the only full-time inclusion coordinator for the city, according to Audrey Thompson, director of the department. The goal of inclusion services in programming is to “provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate safely and successfully alongside peers,” per the department’s policies and procedures manual. These associations serve as resources for families seeking assistance, recreation professionals looking to expand the services available in their communities, teachers and therapists looking to refer a candidate for inclusion and students looking for career and internship information. Ruiz says much of her work focuses on advocacy and awareness. In the three months since she joined Parks and Recreation, she has been working closely with Thompson, developing and refining departmental policies and meeting with families and staff to learn more about specific needs for specific individuals. Ruiz will be figuring out ways to provide safe and successful opportunities for people to participate to the fullest extent of their abilities. She has devised a guideline to help families of potential candidates and staff determine what resources might be needed. That will include an inclusion assessment and a questionnaire to determine a person’s needs, abilities, strengths and interests in order to create a personalized plan. Sometimes a person needs help with transitions from one activity to the next. “Staff training might help to review things that we can say a little bit differently or more clearly, or going up to an individual to make sure that we’re giving them that little bit of extra time to focus on what we’re saying or what’s happening. “Visual tools are also something that we provide very often, such as a picture schedule that lays out what the program is going to look like or what the day is going to look like. Or getting a sticker for completing an activity or maintaining positive behaviors. It just really depends on the situation,” says Ruiz. “A huge part of inclusion to me is advocating for that child with a disability, not only with the staff, but also for all the other individuals in the program. We definitely want to tell everyone what we’re doing now and what we’re hoping to do in the future,” said Ruiz. “The far end of that would be to provide a staff person to be with them in that program to help them be as successful as possible,” Ruiz said. She provided an example that Ruiz believes illustrates so many dimensions of inclusion. The situation involved a child around 3-years-old in a preschool program who is challenged by sitting calmly with a group during circle time. Ruiz created a little bin with some sensory toys in it for the child to use, but then needed to explain the issue and solution to the class. “I had to find a way to present what the bin is to be used for, to the staff as well as to the kids,” she said. “I want them to understand that there’s no special treatment going on. And I also think it’s so important to develop an understanding about different needs that everybody has, not just kids with disabilities. “So we sat down together. I showed them what was inside. We talked about circle time. What it means to have a calm body and what we’re supposed to do during circle time. Everybody was participating and raising their hands. It means you have your legs crossed. You’re listening and you’re not talking. “Then we talked about how everybody has different times that they do not feel calm, and everyone has different things that they’re working on. And so for this child, this is something they are working on having a calm body during circle time. So this little bin is specifically for this child to use during circle time. And when circle time is over, we’re going to put it away, but this will help your friend to have a calm body just like everyone else is working on having a calm body at this time. “They were super accepting of that and everybody seemed on board with the situation. I also provided some time after circle time for the kids to explore the toys because you don’t want to make it a forbidden thing. And then before the next activity was scheduled to start, we put the bin away. “The child was present for the discussion. I want the kids to understand that just because this child might not be looking at us or responding back to us, that doesn’t mean that they’re not aware of what’s going on or they don’t understand what’s going on. Everybody has different ways that they express themselves. “Everyone was really supportive and the teachers were open to answering questions. I appreciate their hard work and help with making everybody be successful in the classroom. It isn’t just about the child with a disability, of course. Everyone is as important as everyone else. So we want to make sure that questions are answered and everybody’s feeling comfortable. That’s an important part of advocacy, too. Any group would benefit from this type of discussion, according to Ruiz. We all need help at times and different needs in order to be successful. Ruiz graduated from Grand Valley State University in western Michigan in 2005. Originally she thought she’d be studying physical therapy, but after shadowing a couple of professionals in the field, she decided it wouldn’t be a good fit for her. “I knew I wanted to be in a helping field of some sort, working with people with disabilities, or related to health care, something like that. I came across recreational therapy and that was it. “I am so blessed that I found it. It ended up being perfect. I mean, I can’t imagine myself doing anything else.” Plus, she added, it’s an “awesome time” to be working in Evanston given all the exciting changes going on here. Ruiz, who works closely with Thompson, is looking at ways to expand the public’s awareness of inclusion, said they are looking at all aspects of policies and programs. “Inclusion is celebrating whatever the needs of this individual are . … So it’s a different way that someone is diverse, just like anyone’s religion or background or ethnicity or any of those things,” she said. Although their responsibilities are different, Ruiz works closely with Leonard Woodson, program coordinator responsible for all Special Olympics programs and Special Recreation summer camps. They knew one another professionally from when Ruiz worked at the Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation. When Woodson learned that Ruiz had applied to the inclusion position, he thought to himself, “My money’s on Lauren.” He turned out to be right. Families interested in learning about inclusion resources, as well as persons interested in learning about job opportunities as inclusion aides, are welcome to contact Ruiz through the Parks and Recreation Department at |||EMAIL_ADDRESS||| Congratulations to Evanston for hiring Ms. Ruiz! The story about preschoolers especially resonated with me, as I am a clinical social worker and early childhood consultant who has spent much of my career helping teachers provide inclusive, emotionally supportive environments that include making just such individual plans to help young children function in the classroom when needed. Children don’t even need to have a diagnosed disability to struggle with staying calm at circle time! This is a huge common problem, and finding ways to individualize expectations and supports for young children is an exceedingly useful tool in the classroom. Talking about this child’s need for help keeping a calm body with the other children is especially important, so that the other children can be accepting rather than rivalrous with whatever the special plan is. I have found this strategy to be amazingly useful and easy to implement, despite the fact that often teachers are reluctant to make such individual plans for fear “everyone will want it,” and they will lose their ability to be in charge of the classroom. Individualizing in early childhood classrooms goes a long way to creating peaceful, compassionate environments in which children thrive.

https://evanstonroundtable.com/2023/01/02/lauren-ruizs-job-is-to-include-evanstonians-with-special-needs/

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Construction will begin early next year on a public-private partnership to build a $4.2 billion terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport after the team locked in financing and federal environmental approvals this week. "This has been a long and difficult road," said Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Executive Director Rick Cotton Thursday during the authority's monthly meeting. The port authority and the state partnered with a constortium called JFK Millennium Partners for the project. The deal ? one of four P3s to redevelop JFK ? was "ready to go" in April of 2020, Cotton said. Then COVID came along and derailed three of the four projects, including Terminal 6, he said. Since then, the port authority has worked to get all the deals back on track, Cotton said. With the Terminal 6 project reaching financial close Thursday, "the financing for this deal is fully in hand; the private partners are fully committed and the port authority is fully committed," Cotton said. The $4.2 billion terminal project marks what Cotton called the "final piece" of an $18 billion redevelopment of JFK, one of the nation's busiest airports and a top international gateway to the U.S. The redevelopment will largely be financed with a mix of private debt and equity, with the port authority setting aside roughly $2.9 billion for the overall development program. The port authority expects to kick in $130 million for Terminal 6, which spans 1.2 million square feet, features 10 gates, and involves the demolition of Terminal 7 and a connection to JetBlue's (JBLU) existing Terminal 5. JFK Millennium Partners consists of American Triple 1, a New York-based infrastructure investment manager; developer and manager Vantage Airport Group; New York real estate operating company RXR; and JetBlue (JBLU). JFK Millennium Partners raised a total of $4.2 billion to fund the project, including $1.3 billion in equity. The terminal will be built in two phases, with the first new gates opening in 2026 and project completion anticipated in 2028. The lease runs through 2060. Also Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration granted final environmental approval for the Terminal 6 project.

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This email is more like an epistle. It is long, theological, and practical. You may want to save it for a time when you can sit down and read it carefully. I'm writing because of an ongoing conversation about salvation that is taking place in our church family. Many in our congregation have been blessed by the ministry of an organization known as Love Reality (https://www.lovereality.org/). There is a podcast connected with Love Reality known as "Death to Life" (https://www.lovereality.org/dtl) and it tells the stories of people, most of them Adventist, who were struggling with sin and with misconceptions of God and then they received the gospel and their lives were changed. Most episodes are long, but well worth the listen. During the last year we've had several people associated with Love Reality come and speak at the Fletcher Church for weekend events organized by our Family Life ministry. We've seen good fruit from the ministry of Love Reality. People who had never understood God's love for them and the victory over sin that He offers us in Christ are now experiencing the joy of salvation. Others who have interacted with the teachings of Love Reality have had less positive reactions. Some have expressed concern that the teachings of Love Reality are unbiblical and incompatible with the Adventist understanding of salvation. This concern has led to some discussion and conflict within our church family and within the wider Adventist community in our area. I am grateful for the way many people in our congregation have responded to the conflict by "examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so" (Acts 17:11) and by having honest conversations with those who see things differently, seeking to understand, seeking to correct error, seeking peace and unity in love (Matthew 18:15-17; James 1:19-20; Ephesians 4:2-4, 25; Jude 3). For many months, your pastors have been engaging in conversations about these matters with various people in our church family. We have involved the elders and church board in these conversations, seeking to have a biblical attitude towards what is happening in our church family. We rejoice and celebrate the way the gospel of Jesus is being received and lived out among us. As pastors we recognize that we are stewards of the gospel (cf. 1 Corinthians 4:1). We have a responsibility to make sure that the priceless truth about Jesus is clearly taught and proclaimed within the church. The devil seeks to blind us to the glory of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:4). The gospel is truly good news--the good news about what our Father has accomplished for us in Christ. Let us not allow controversy to become a tool in the devil's hands to turn us away from the gospel. This is not about winning an argument, neither is it a small thing. This is about receiving the good news of Jesus and living accordingly. I continue to study and grow in my understanding of the gospel as do Pastors James and Ivan. We are excited to be on the Christian journey with you. It is not my intention in this email to comment much on the teachings of Love Reality. I find much to appreciate about their approach. As with any human teacher, the people who are part of Love Reality have biases and blindspots. I invite you to study for yourself as the Spirit leads you, but remember that we are not to be followers of any human teacher or ministry (1 Corinthians 3:4-10). We are followers of Jesus. We want to know what the Bible says and bring our lives into harmony with God's revelation. So what do the scriptures teach about the gospel? The gospel is radically good news. It tells us that, in Christ, God has not only forgiven us our past sins (Romans 3:24-25, 2 Peter 1:9), but that we stand complete in Christ right now (Colossians 2:9-10, Ephesians 2:4-6, cf. Hebrews 10:14), alive to God and dead to sin (Romans 6:6-11), and we will not be condemned (Romans 8:1, John 5:24). The accomplishments of Jesus are true regardless of whether we believe them to be true, regardless of whether we feel them to be true. How is the gospel received? In other words, how do these marvelous realities become activated in your life and mine? By faith (Romans 1:17). By believing in the heart and expressing with the mouth that these things are true, by "reckoning" them to be so (Romans 6:11, Romans 10:10). Essentially this means that we get to say, "I know that Jesus died for me and has paid the penalty for my sins. He has already made me alive in Him. It is an accomplished fact. I am accounting it to be so, I believe it is true." And we then experience the truth. God comes to abide in us by His Spirit. We have new life. In baptism we symbolically act out the truth of what Christ has accomplished, we become united with Him in His death and resurrection (Romans 6:3-4). By faith we know that we have eternal life now (1 John 5:13). Our security is not determined by our performance. We don't fall in and out of a saved condition based on how well we are behaving. We are saved by Christ, secure in Him. The good news that there is no condemnation for those in Christ, that God's grace is always bigger than our sin (Romans 5:20) is unsettling. I can tell you as a parent of teenagers, that the boldness of the gospel can lead a parent to grow uncomfortable with its implications because the gospel leads naturally to the question, "If I'm not condemned when I mess up, does that mean I can just keep on sinning as much as I want?" (see Romans 6:1). But to fear that the gospel will lead to permissiveness is to miss out on the power of the gospel. Please hear this, and this is an important point: Until you've genuinely marveled over the reality that you can't outsin your salvation, you haven't understood the gospel. The grace of God really is that big and that good. But the gospel does not merely cover up our mistakes, it transforms us. Sin loses its power over us when we realize the truth that Christ has already set us free from sin. We aren't condemned when we sin, but we are no longer slaves to sin. There is a new life principle at work in us (see Romans 8:1-4). A Christian is someone who has placed faith in Christ as the complete Savior and lives in relationship with Christ, rejoicing in the new life, identity, and power that comes from Christ. A question that Adventists often ask when they hear the gospel proclaimed as I've just done is: "But aren't you teaching 'once saved always saved?' If you're saying that sinning doesn't cause me to lose salvation, you're not teaching an Adventist view of salvation." Let's explore this a bit. The idea of "once saved always saved" is more accurately termed "perseverance of the saints." It is part of the Calvinist system of theology and is intimately linked with a view of predestination which asserts that God determined in advance everyone who would be saved and everyone who would be lost. This idea of predestination and its denigration of human choice in salvation is antithetical to Adventist theology. Adventists hold to the Arminian view of salvation and we understand that the Great Controversy between Christ and Satan centers on the character of God. Satan asserts that God is a tyrant who imposes His will on the universe. On the other hand, Jesus reveals that God is patiently demonstrating that He is indeed characterized by love (1 John 4:8). As Adventists, we recognize and proclaim the good news that love does not coerce. Love gives freedom. God is love. He is relational. He loves all people, but He will not force anyone to love Him in return. He does not force people to be saved or lost, He always gives choice. Choice remains even after a person is saved. If that is so, salvation can be lost. But will sinning cause a person to lose salvation? The biblical answer (as explained above) is no. In other words, sinning (even repeatedly) will not cause Jesus to cast us away. But sin, if it is becoming entrenched in the life, is a wake up call that I am on a path leading away from Jesus. The way I lose salvation is by choosing to reject Jesus. Salvation is like moving to another country (cf. Colossians 1:13, Philippians 3:20, Romans 12:2). Consider this parable, as imperfect as it is: When you accept Christ you gain a new citizenship and move to a new home far from your old one. The culture is very different in your new homeland. People genuinely love each other, they praise God all the time, they give sacrificially and joyfully. You like the new culture and you accept it as your own, but you sometimes find yourself still behaving like you used to behave in the old country. When you act out of character with your new identity, however, you are still a citizen of the new country. He covers you with grace and teaches you his ways. Suppose, however, that you find yourself missing the old ways and starting to enjoy behaving like you used to live. You are still a citizen of a new land, but the affections of your heart and your way of life are more and more in harmony with the old country. Those affections and behaviors are warning signs that you may be considering packing up your things and moving back to your former home. The move won't be quick or easy, but it is possible. You can choose to renounce your citizenship in your new country and move back to your first home, but you will have to take deliberate steps for it to happen. You won't suddenly wake up one morning and find that your citizenship switched. You will have seen it coming. One weakness of the parable is that it doesn’t even begin to describe the marvelous character transformation that takes place when we receive the good news about what Jesus has accomplished for us. It’s not just that we move to a new country. We have a new identity, a new heart. This character transformation is known in the Bible as sanctification. It may be helpful to think of it as "growing in Christ," the description used in belief #11 of the 28 Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists (https://www.adventist.org/beliefs/). Here is the remarkable thing about sanctification: It is an ongoing process rooted in the accomplished work of Jesus. The only way we can grow in Christ is when we are secure in Him and when we know that He has already sanctified us. That is a paradox, but it is what the Bible teaches. There are three tenses of sanctification used in the New Testament: past (1 Corinthians 1:2, 6:19; Acts 20:32), present (Romans 6:22; 2 Corinthians 7:1), and future tense (Ephesians 5:25-27; 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13). We are already sanctified in Christ, we are being sanctified, and we will be sanctified. We are already sanctified by what Jesus has done for us, so we get to grow in that sanctification. Paul begins his first letter to the Corinthians by calling them "saints," (1 Corinthians 1:2) which means "holy ones." He speaks as if they are already sanctified even though it is clear later in the letter that they are not exactly living holy lives. Why does he speak this way? Because in Christ we are already made holy. God imparts to us the accomplished sanctification of Jesus. And then the holiness of Jesus, which we already possess, gets worked out in our lives. It is a process. The dynamics of salvation outlined above help us to understand how the Bible teaches that we are justified by faith in Christ alone (Romans 3:28, 4:5; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5) and yet we are judged by our works (Matthew 16:27; John 5:28-29; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Revelation 22:12). A person who has become a citizen of the new country and continues to live there, in relationship with the king and new family members, has a transformed life. New patterns of thought and action take hold in the life. Truly such a person has passed from death to life, from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of life (Colossians 1:13). A person who lives in the new country will become more and more like the king of the new country. It will be evident to everyone that a major change has occurred. That's why works are used for judgment. A person who knows that Jesus has given complete salvation will live in a whole new way. Not in order to earn salvation, but because salvation has already been given. Works are the fruit of salvation, not the root. They are evidence that salvation has occurred. A person who continues to love sinning or remains blind to the reality and the problem of sin is someone who is still living in the kingdom of darkness. The actions (works) reveal the heart. The gospel is good news, better news than we could have dared to hope. Jesus is a complete Savior. He has accomplished everything necessary for our salvation and he lives and works even now as our High Priest (Hebrews 7:25). Let us rejoice together in Jesus. Let us rejoice in the transformed lives, freedom from sin, and saved marriages in our congregation. Let us keep praying, studying the scriptures, and dialoguing with each other. If you have questions, your pastors would be happy to talk with you and pray with you. We also have things to learn from you, so don't hesitate to share what you are learning in your walk with Jesus.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Belgium on March 30 for a day-long visit, personally welcomed members of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre’s (AWDC) board of directors. AWDC is the umbrella organisation for the Antwerp diamond industry. Belgium is one of Europe’s top three trade partners with India, and is the second-largest exporter of goods to India. This is primarily attributed to the diamond trade, AWDC said in a press release. The diamond trade accounts for approximately 82 percent (US$7.85 billion) of all Belgian goods exported to India. When only taking the Flemish Region into consideration, the diamond trade represents as much as 88 percent of exports to India.

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There are growing concerns surrounding the fact that a pro-Romney firm, who purchased voting machines that will be distributed across the nation, may literally be trying to steal the presidential election! Critics of the partisan firm H.I.G. Capital are skeptical about its recent purchase of Hart Intercivic, an equipment company that manufactures the voting machines for 370 jurisdictions and 17.7 million voters around the country. H.I.G. Capital has close ties to the GOP nominee Mitt Romney, being that the company co-founder Anthony Tamer previously worked at Bain & Company, the private equity firm where Mitt reigned as CEO for ten years. In addition, eight of the company’s managing directors also worked for Bain and H.I.G. Capital is the sixth biggest Romney campaign donor. She said Hart Intercivic machines are considered among the more hackable — but that’s not really the point here. “There is no way to secure a system from its administrator,” she said. “There are thousands of venture capital and private equity firms,” Harris said. Why then, she asked, would one of the very few major voting companies in the country fall into the hands of a firm that happens to be associated with a presidential candidate? This certainly does seem fishy!

https://globalgrind.com/1905015/pro-romney-company-buys-voting-machines-partisan-firm-hic-capita-hart-intercivic/

My friend Madi has been telling me to read “Refuse to Choose” for a while. (Well, not just me—recommending this book is something of a leitmotif for her.) And, at long last, I finally got to it. I am not the target demographic of this book. Madi really, really is. Which is a very interesting combination. I actually quite like how early on I was able to come to the first conclusion—we’re talking, “reading the first few pages while browsing in a bookstore” level. And there’s an honesty to that—Sher knows who she’s writing this for, and wants to make sure they know that the book is for them, pretty quickly. Which isn’t to say that I, as someone who, again, isn’t the target demographic, don’t find anything useful in this; at very least, it’s a solid insight into the way my friend’s mind works, and for that alone I’m glad I read it. But further, for the people this book was meant for, wow is it ever meant for them. I could see, very clearly, just what made Madi love the book.

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This farm is located north of the town of Ozark off Hwy 23. This is currently a working cattle ranch with a shop, large hay barns, and plenty of ponds. This ranch is currently grazing 170 head of cattle with plenty of pasture for cutting hay. There is a house on the property that with a little TLC would make a great hunting cabin. This tract also offers plenty of recreational uses such as deer, turkey, and small game hunting. Another attraction to this property includes the swimming hole and water falls. There is an option to buy the cattle and/or equipment that are currently on the property, but they are not included in the price.

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In a sport as contact-intensive as soccer, Tom Zheng's job is to ensure that each San Francisco 49ers player performs optimally from a biomechanical perspective, with an emphasis on reducing the rate of non-contact soft tissue injuries. In his third season as a functional performance therapist for the 49ers, Tom Zheng says the most rewarding aspect of the job is observing and monitoring a player's physiological improvements from week one through the end of the season, in part because of the reconditioning programs he and the functional performance staff is tailored to each player. While most of us are not world-class athletes, some of the same training principles apply, namely knowing when to drive through or back, along with proper recovery. The holiday season is sure to throw many on their hips, which will lead to a rush of traffic to your local gyms as we all try to stick to our New Years resolutions. Tom Zheng shared his tips on how to start your fitness journey, get the most out of your workout, and stay consistent. The main difference between someone who works a nine-to-five and someone who is an athlete for their profession is just the amount of movement and stress that you put on the body. If you sit for more than eight hours a day, you are stuck in a sitting position. So what happens is that your muscle fibers really get used to it from being in this position for hours, but they also start to shorten and limit a lot of movement in the joints that a person should normally be doing. Your body should be able to twist and turn. You should also be able to put weight on the joints. If the joints lack freedom of movement, open up to stress now. w, if the hinge isn't working, pull on these muscle fibers a little harder than they should. The best I can say is to break the sedentary lifestyle. Exercise all day if you can and do different types of movements, not just walking. You always want to make lateral movements, rotational movements. I'm a big fan of regularly stretching and changing seating positions throughout the day. For example, instead of just sitting on a chair, let's say you sit on an exercise ball that allows you to rotate your pelvis up and down. This prepares you a lot more than just warming up before you start the lift and run. You don't want to just jump into a new workout routine because you want it to last. It's like dieting. You jump on a diet, you make this drastic change in your intake, and you will lose a good amount of weight at first, but then it will slowly decrease. When you return to your normal diet, you will have that weight gain again. The same goes for any new exercise program - you want to start slowly and build your base. You want to sleep well and make sure your body is comfortable. So maybe don't jump into the weights right away. Bring in a little exercise. Maybe stretching, yoga, or crawling; something that requires you to put your whole body in but not put a lot of strain so you don't have setbacks. You want to start working on what the sedentary lifestyle did to your body so that when you are ready to do weight lifting, running, even the Zumba class that you wanted to take to burn fat, you will become you have a smoother trip, it will take time, and you will be less likely to say, “you know what? I've been doing this for two weeks. I feel super sore and tired. Let me take five days off. ”Five days become a week, then two weeks and then it goes no further. Start slowly and go from there. You want to build a pyramid. At the base of the pyramid is sleep, because that's where much of the repair for your body takes place, both muscularly and in your brain. Only then does your brain produce new neurons in your hypothalamus during deep sleep and this helps with both short and long term memory. Sleep is really the only time your body is repairing your muscles. Yes, sleep is the most important thing. Think of nutrition as the second level of this pyramid. If you don't properly fuel your body, you won't get the mass growth or muscle fiber adjustment you desire because you will only get what you put in. It's like taking your BMW to the gas station and filling up with the poorest quality gas in there. It will run, but it will not run optimally, and in the long run it will negatively affect the car. Since the pandemic, it has been common for your sleep to be negatively impacted from working from home and postponing your entire schedule. You are more indoors and junk food is more accessible. However, the greatest benefit of being at home is that you have the time and space. You can do things on the side that you normally couldn't do in an office. You can do a few corrective things, you can stretch, roll out, do yoga, and the like throughout the day, which requires a little effort and some exercise will not only help physically but also mentally. I would recommend foam rolling as a warm-up exercise before training. A good rule of thumb is to always get some exercise first, getting the blood flowing, and getting the muscles moving. Then you want to do a little of that self-myofascial release, either with a recovery tool like a theragun, a foam roller, and after that you want to go through a dynamic warm up just for you to get your body through something that gets all of your joints moving, brings your body neuromuscular system for running so you can coordinate complex movements. It's also a good idea to do static stretching after your workout and then apply the same principles. Let's say you did a heavy day of squat. I know it's so easy to say, “Okay, I've put my work into it. I'm fine and I'll go home and sit down. ”The problem is that your muscle fibers stay the same length when you sit down. w that you've created micro-cracks, a lot of lactate and biological waste will be left there. That's why you're so sore for the next few days. You can tone down a lot of this by stretching the primary muscle groups you've been exercising, applying self-myofascial relaxation to them, and as a personal favorite, I always try to correct alignment before working out after a sedentary activity. Chances are your hips, shoulders, neck, and back are a little out of place. Here's another good rule: if something doesn't feel stable or you feel a sharpness with any kind of movement, it's not just a general pain. Let's say you've had a busy day running. It's pretty normal to have sore calves, hamstrings, and quads. However, if you have a sharp sensation in your calf while climbing stairs, this is a general warning sign and you may want to take a few days off, do some frosting and soft tissue work. t in the environment, but in the environment. Much of it is just body awareness. It is similar for professional athletes. When you feel like something is out of place or you can't do something - sometimes they have to get through it, depending on what time you are at the moment, what sport you are doing, but at the end of the day , you want to do all you can to mitigate something that is going to upset you for a long period of time. If that means missing out on a day of training, that's perfectly fine.

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The World Trade Organization (WTO) is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and was established on January 1, 1995. It is charged with administering rules for trade, negotiated by consensus and set out in the form of a contract, among its 148 member countries. Nations that join the WTO have an obligation to abide by its rules and the right to seek action against other members who fail to do so. Although the U.S. is a member, WTO rules are subordinate to and cannot supersede laws established by the U.S. Constitution. visit the World Trade Organization’s Web site at http://www.wto.org.

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