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I read a very interesting story the other day. A famous cooking show host in Italy was suspended from his show after admitting to the audience that he was a lover of Cat Stew. Yes—you read that right. He eats cats. Cute little cuddly balls of fur with retractable claws. Well, he probably doesn’t eat the fur and claws, but anyway… Beppe Bigazzi not only spoke of his love of such stew, but also explained how to prepare the cat meat. He said, “Cat, soaked for three days in the running water of a stream comes out with its meat white, and I assure you—I have eaten it many times—that it is a delicacy.” At which point I’m sure he put his fingers to his lips and did that kissy thing that means magnifico!. He then went on to back up his stance and peculiar tastes by asking, “Why don’t they defend rabbits?” knowing how some Europeans love their Hasenpfeffer. Well, rabbits are just fluffy rodents, and cats are slinky, fur balls that eat rodents, so…why not? Now I know there has also been quite the controversy in Europe about the right to eat horsemeat, with PETA people pitting themselves against restaurants because they serve such delicacies off the hoof. But in spite of a shudder of revulsion that immediately sliced through each and every horse lover reading this, horsemeat has been served at many established restaurants in France and Italy since before Roy Rogers had Trigger stuffed. I’m sure the folks that eat horsemeat probably think it is much more humane to eat a horse than stuff one and put it in a museum. In fact, I think they’d rather stuff and eat it. If the French have their own form of Thanksgiving, can you imagine the size of the meat platter? I wonder if they use oats for the stuffing. I bet those young Frenchies think twice before asking for a drumstick. An American might eat a horse if they were stranded in the Oregon Pass during a blizzard and were starving to death. Of course, PETA would probably come by and scrawl on their sheltering igloo with red paint, “Save a horse! Stuff an equestrian!” and they would be marked for life as the evil murderer of My Friend Flicka. There is still that pesky problem of poverty and starvation in many places around the world. I’m not saying there aren’t other options at this point, but they might want to take a look at feeding the hungry with what is readily available. Wild horses run free in parts of America and are a constant problem for farmers and cattlemen. The government uses our taxes to take care of starving wild animals while people go without. Sounds a bit backward to me. Cats and rabbits roam wild in almost every city and are a scourge on society. What say we sell cat, rabbit, and horse licenses and thin out the herds? They do it for deer. P.s. The writing of this article does not mean I am in favor of cooking cats or horses. That’s just crazy talk! I’m merely putting the facts out there so that you can decide whether you feel in the mood for a hairball sandwich.

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Bars and restaurants are to celebrate one of Mexico’s greatest exports with the first London Mezcal Week, including a bartender cocktail competition. Running from September 11 to 17 across the capital, it will feature a series of events around mezcal, Mexican culture, art and food, ending with a two-day tasting festival for Mexico Independence Day. Events will involve bars and restaurants such as Bad Sports, El Pastor, Santo Remedio and Temper while a pop-up mezcaleria at the tasting event will sell original cocktails from some of London’s leading bartenders. London Mezcal Week has been organised by Thea Cumming and Melanie Symonds, the founders of Dangerous Don and QuiQuiRiQui mezcals respectively. The events will be produced by Lucie Massey. The week will include a competition for bartenders, challenging them to create an original cocktail with Dangerous Don or QuiQuiRiQui mezcals. Click here for entry details. The deadline for entries is August 25. The final will be held on September 12 at Ray’s Bar in Dalston, with the prize of a trip to Oaxaca to visit the palenques where mezcal is made and to enjoy a week of Day of the Dead celebrations. The headline tasting event, held of over two days in Hackney, promises to be the UK’s biggest-ever mezcal tasting, where ticket holders can sample over 30 mezcals and talk to many of the faces behind the brands. Independent brands are being given precedence with a focus on traditionally made mezcals and the families behind them. There will also be an array of Mexican street food, a mezcal bar serving cocktails and beers, and a programme of art, DJs and live music. More information at https://www.londonmezcalweek.com/

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- FRESH BREATH: The reduction of bacteria on the tongue combats the causes of bad breath and improves oral hygiene. - IMPROVED TASTE: The tongue brush removes the white layer on the tongue, which improves your taste experience. - BASIC PRODUCT DESIGN: Stable and germ-free handles made of 100% Surgical Grade stainless steel. - NATURAL ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT: Given the natural antibacterial properties of stainless steel. - MADE IN INDIA. Payment & Security Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/BID TENDERS There are no RFPs or tenders at this time. Why work with the Town of Barrhead? The Town of Barrhead ensures the delivery of civic programs, public services, and operation of facilities integral to the quality of life for the 5000+ citizens calling it home. For professionals and workers seeking to be part of a team that celebrates small town life while working towards a brighter future, then consider becoming a part of our staff. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive health benefits and insurance, defined benefit pension plan, work-life balance, flexible work options, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs and more. We embrace innovative ideas and skills that enhance the lifestyles of both Town residents and the surrounding population. The future is bright for this Town and for those professionals looking to bring new and innovative ideas and skills into the fold. Embracing transparency and engaging residents, we value teamwork and dissolving the wall between government and citizens. Together we make the Town of Barrhead a better place to live, work, and play. For more employment opportunities in the Barrhead area visit:

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SYNOPSIS: The dynamic duo has proven they can work as Batman and Robin countless times, but now they must work together as Bruce and Damian to stop a deadly killer…on a soccer field?! The mystery of who is Shush and what they are doing in Gotham continues to grow, but Damian is confronted with a blast from his past that wants him to leave his father and Gotham! I think it’s official. I am not vibing with this book. While I was very positive about Williamson’s tenure on Robin, I find myself not enjoying the tone of this new title. A lot of this has to do with how he writes Batman. The voice isn’t consistent — not only with how Williamson has written him in the past but with how Batman acts in Batman or Detective Comics, two titles that this book is supposed to be concurrent with. I’m all for the different books spotlighting the Dark Knight having different tones, but Batman should feel like the Batman of that setting/era. There’s a whimsy and looseness to this Batman that isn’t present in the other two “main” books. Part of that bleeds over into Robin, as well. While Williamson excels at bringing out the youth in Damian, something his childhood with Talia deprived him of, he seems to be forgetting what role he is playing. Confronting a faculty member with his suspicions of their dual identity right in front of the soccer team is not a good way to blend in as a regular student or keep his identity of Robin as a secret. It smacks of a carelessness that Damian has never demonstrated. On a similar note, I don’t think Batman would call Robin “son” in the field. He probably has before this, but it seems like something Bruce wouldn’t call out during combat, especially with a goofy smile on his face in front of a villain. Having said all that, I did love the scene of Bruce quietly visiting with Damian in his room, with Damian showing off his self-made comic to his dad. The kid needs this kind of interaction with his father and through the art, you can see that Bruce’s interest and opinion mean the world to him. It’s the highlight of the issue for me. Speaking of the art, Nikola Čižmešija returns, with Rex Lokus on colors. The art is very easy to follow and the characters are very expressive, capturing a manga-esque style. If you like the work of Riley Rossmo, I imagine you’d like Čižmešija’s, too. It affects the tone, with Zsasz feeling far less menacing with his wide eyes and Joker-like grin. He’s got talent, but I can also see his art being off-putting if you don’t care for the style. With action at the beginning and end with a nice character moment sandwiched in the middle, I still felt dissatisfied. Zsasz felt like a joke, with the plot point breezed through, to say nothing of the Shush “mystery”. I continue to hope for a change in tone, but it looks like the focus will continue to remain with Robin as the lead with his father serving as an inept sidekick. – Javier E. Trujillo

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We’re in the summertime of iOS 15 betas, a summer season through which, as typical, we are able to take a look at all of the information that’s leaking from the subsequent working methods for Apple cell units. We have already got the primary public beta amongst us, and we hope that quickly we are able to begin testing the third beta of iOS 15 for builders. However bear in mind crucial factor, we face beta variations, that’s, testing so it’s doubtless that you can see another downside with the operation of your system. Talking of issues, it’s being commented on the networks that Notes generated in iOS 15 or macOS 12 might not seem in earlier variations … Maintain studying that we provide you with all the small print of this downside. Apparently the issue lies in the potential for mentioning customers within the shared notes of iOS 15, a brand new performance that can enable us a collaborative work between all of the customers who share a word. Clearly this isn’t a operate that we’ve got in earlier variations and for now a number of customers could be reporting with the notes that use these new options. As reported from 9to5Mac, if the app Notes identifies a tool in our iCloud account that runs a model previous to iOS 14.5 or macOS 11.3, they may notify us that the tagged notes or the Notes containing mentions are hidden on these units. If our units are up to date to iOS 14.5 or macOS Massive Sur 11.3, any notes that use mentions or labels will be displayed as effectively. Clearly Apple needs us to maintain our units updated, and being in earlier variations can result in issues. Nevertheless, do not forget that iOS 15 or macOS 12 are in beta model and that till the ultimate model is launched we will be unable to verify the traits which can be omitted of earlier variations or what is not going to seem in earlier variations once we create it within the newest variations.

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Walton, the most renowned electronics manufacturer brand in Bangladesh, with products like Fridge, Television, AC Fan, Light Automatic Stove to Kitchen Gadget in their portfolio. The Bangladeshi electric giant also exports the products it manufactures after meeting the demand of the country. Currently, Walton holds more than 75% of the total refrigerator market share in Bangladesh. In 2020, Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited launched its IPO in the Stock Market after being enlisted on the Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchange. Since then, the company has become one of the top listed companies in terms of market cap in the stock market of Bangladesh. With their quality product, design and competitive pricing Walton has managed to create a customer base within the country and abroad. Walton’s products are currently being exported to more than 40 countries around the world, and the company employs more than 30,000 people. The founder of Walton Group, the late Alhaj SM Nazrul Islam, was born in 1929 in an well established Muslim family in Tangail district. From a very young age, he was an honest, fair and independent man. In 1977, he left his family business and started his own venture. Later his two eldest sons SM Nurul Alam Rijvi and SM Shamsul Alam joined him in the business. Walton expanded its operation in Dhaka as his third and fourth son, SM Ashraful Alam and SM Mahbubul Alam joined in 1991 and 1992 respectively. By 1996, Walton expanded its operation to Chattogram, with the help of his fifth son SM Rezaul Alam. A year later, in 1997, Walton also made their entrance into the Electronic business. In 2007, Walton set up its own production plant in Gazipur to manufacture TVs, refrigerators, ACs and motorbikes. After successful trial production Walton Hi-Tech Industries Ltd., one of the top companies in the Walton Group, started its commercial production and sales activities next year. Golam Murshed joined Walton in 2010 as an Assistant Engineer, who later became the Managing Director of Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited. Walton entered the digital device market in 2010 with the launch of mobile phones. By 2011, the company began manufacturing, selling, and exporting air conditioners, televisions, and home appliances. With SM Manjurul Alam Ovee joining the group in 2012, several others of Waltons third generation joined as well. With their contribution, Bangladesh’s electronics and technology sector has seen tremendous growth. Walton won the Best Brand Award 2011, Walton Television secured the second position in the brand ranking. In 2013, they established Walton Micro-Tech Corporation, a television manufacturing plant. In the 2013-14 fiscal year, the company’s profit reached BDT 314 crore. In 2014, the company set up another manufacturing plant for their kitchen appliance. In the 2014-15 Fiscal year, their profit also increased to Tk 502 crore. In 2015, the company owned about 60% of the local refrigerator market and 30% of the total television market. In that year, Walton’s annual production has grown to 1.4 million refrigerators, 1 million televisions, 300,000 motorcycles, and 300,000 air conditioners. At that time, the company had a total workforce of 14,000, among them 1,000 employees were working in the R&D division. In the 2015-16 fiscal year, the company’s profit increased by BDT 621 crore as compared to the previous year. Walton Home Appliance started its journey in 2016 with 7 models and 100,000 production capacity. At the end of the 2016-17 fiscal year, the company’s profit reached almost BDT 726.45 crore. In 2017, Walton’s refrigerator was able to get a “Five Star Energy Rating” for making high quality energy efficient refrigerators following the standards set by the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institute (BSTI) (Bangladesh Standards 1850: 2012). In April of that year, the only compressor manufacturing unit in Bangladesh was established at Walton Industrial Park in Chandra. In the same month, the Walton Compressor unit received an order for 400,000 casting parts from a German based company. In addition, Walton set up a mobile handset manufacturing plant at Chandra in Gazipur in October. Which is capable of manufacturing 3 million handsets per year. That year, the company sold more than 1,200,000 units of smartphones and more than 4,100,000 units of feature phones in the local market. However, in the 2017-2018 fiscal year, the company’s profit went into the downhill that reached BDT352 crore which is almost half of it’s previous fiscal year’s profit. In 2018, Walton started manufacturing computers, laptops and ICT products inside the country. The company was honored with the National Environment Award and the Excellence in Export Award from HSBC in the same year. In that year Walton became the first local phone manufacturer and distributor in Bangladesh in terms of export and fulfilling local demand. Until then, Walton’s average production capacity of smartphone and feature phone reached around 800,000 and 2,000,000 units respectively. In the beginning, Walton’s phone gained a lot of popularity as the company was providing phones of relatively higher specification and exclusive design at a reasonable prices. In 2018, Walton sold 2,000,000 refrigerators. The company was also able to generate strong sales for other products, which increased the company’s profit to BDT 1376 crore in FY 2018-19. Walton’s factory currently produces 3,500,000 units of refrigerators and freezers per year. In 2019, Walton made an agreement with Hyundai Electronics. Where Walton will supply 100,000 units of refrigerators and 20,000 residential air-conditioners. Golam Murshed, the current Managing Director and CEO of Walton Hi-Tech Industries Ltd., is one of the key people whose contribution is the backbone of the company’s current success. After joining Walton as an assistant engineer in 2010, he was gradually promoted to the CEO of the refrigerator department to the Managing Director & CEO of Walton Hi-Tech Industries Ltd. In fact, he played a very big role in enrolling Walton Hi-Tech Industries in the stock market. Under his leadership, Walton is working with the aim to establish Walton as one of the leading brands in the world by 2030 through innovation in technology products. Before the launch of Walton, brands like Singer, Konka, TCL were offering electronic products in Bangladesh at affordable prices. However, Walton quickly established itself in this market through their high quality products with affordable Pricing. Now, several other competitor brands like Eco Plus, MyOne, Electra, Vision, Minister and Jamuna Electronics have come to the market, but Walton is strongly holding its leading position in the market. In 2020, Walton established Bangladesh’s first lift manufacturing plant at Chandra in Gazipur by investing 50 crore BDT. In November of the same year, the company started to export its washing machines to India. Walton Hitech Industries Limited started its journey in the stock market by being listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange that year. Walton has raised 100 crore BDT from the market for expanding its business and repaying the bank loan by issuing only 0.97% shares. At the end of the 2019-20 fiscal year, Walton Hitech Industries Limited had net revenue of 4,110 crore BDT, and net profit after tax was 730 crore BDT. In FY 2019-20, the company has approved a 200% cash dividend for general shareholders and a 75% cash dividend for sponsors and directors. In the 2020-21 fiscal year, the company’s revenue increased by 70% over the previous financial year and reached around 8,000 crore BDT. In addition, the company’s net profit after tax has increased by 124% to 1642 crore, and the company has recommended 250% cash dividend for general shareholders and 170% cash dividend for sponsors and directors. At the time, Walton Hi-Tech had a net asset value of 12,131 crore BDT. In that fiscal year, the company’s EPS increased by 124% to 54.21 BDT. In addition to Walton’s marketing network, they own more than 400 showrooms across the country. Besides, Walton’s products are being sold in more than 17 thousand outlets across the country. In addition, the company has more than 76 service points across the country to provide after-sales service to the customers. ‘Walton Service Management System’ is the only ISO-certified service center in Bangladesh. More than two and a half thousand engineers and technicians are providing their services to these service centers. Walton is making environment-friendly products through its innovation and technological progress. The whole manufacturing process uses CFC-free gas, and even refrigerators and air conditioners are also made with eco-friendly materials. Just like product design and development, Walton’s Research and Development team is conducting research to make eco-friendly product packaging and manufacturing as well. The company currently has more than 30 thousand employees. Walton also has a 75% market share in refrigerators, 50% in televisions, and 20% in AC. Currently, this company is exporting its product to forty countries around the world. Walton Home Appliances currently has a total of 377 models, with a production capacity of 2.7 million units. According to a report by the Dhaka Tribune in compressor production, Walton is ranked 8th in Asia and 15th in the world. Walton compressor factory is currently capable of producing 4 million units of compressors per year, and Walton continues to work to produce 10 million compressors annually by 2025. Walton Hi-Tech Industries Ltd has decided to invest 640 million dollars to expand its production and export facilities for electrical and electronic goods. The company plans to set up a second unit of Walton Hi-Tech Industries with the aim of starting commercial production within the next two years. According to the MD of Walton Hi-Tech Industries, the second unit of Walton Hi-Tech Industries will create 15,000 jobs for people. Walton is planning a wide range of brand expansion worldwide by spreading electronics and tech products made in Bangladesh all over the world. As a result, the company invested 500,000 USD in establishing Walton Corporation in the United States. Walton plans to establish branches in India, Nepal, the United Arab Emirates, and South Korea. The company is also going to launch its own ecommerce Walcart soon. Even though they have an online store called Walton Plaza, Walcart will be a full-fledged eCommerce site. Furthermore, the company is conducting research & development with electric vehicles, and Walton may be seen in this market in the future. ‘It’s Our Product’ tagline has brought Walton closer to the common people of Bangladesh. For more than a decade, this company has held the confidence of Bangladeshi consumers and made Walton a well-known brand all over the country. Walton is improving the lifestyle of people in Bangladesh through its affordable price, best quality product, and extraordinary performance. The company has been able to export its products abroad and is playing a significant role in the export sector of our country’s economy.

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No Products in the Cart Double the shade and double the fun with beachBUB’s All-In-One Umbrella System (2 Pack). A great option for families and friend groups, the pack includes two large beach umbrellas so everyone can enjoy the sun shelter and UV protection offered by our high-quality umbrella canopies. Every beachBUB All-In-One Beach Umbrella System (2 Pack) includes two Umbrellas, beachBUB ULTRA Bases, oversized matching Carry Bags, Towel Hook Collars, Sand Scoop Shovels, and Sand Gopher Tools to help you easily create a hole in the sand for your umbrella pole. With two heavy-duty sun umbrellas, you’ll have more than enough space to accommodate your family comfortably. Enjoy a relaxing day under our sun-protective, UV ray-resistant portable sun shade while the kids have just as much space and protection to play undisturbed. Each of our large beach umbrellas blocks 98% of UV light, earning them a UPF 50+ rating, the highest rating available. The beachBUB® All-In-One Beach Umbrella System makes this one of the easiest beach umbrellas to set up. Each pack includes everything you may need to set up our large-size beach umbrellas quickly, even on a windy day. Thanks to our user-friendly process and simple instructions, even a child can set up the umbrella, anchor, and add-ons like cup holders in a matter of minutes. And, with our convenient oversized carrying cases, keeping all your tools and umbrella extras in one place is easy too! With beachBUB® you’ll never have to worry about your beach umbrella flying away, even in extreme wind conditions. Simply anchor your beach umbrella with sand using our ULTRA Base, and enjoy all the safety and security of a wind-resistant umbrella that can withstand high winds of up to 44.4 miles per hour. As one of the best beach umbrellas for wind, the beachBUB® All-In-One Beach Umbrella System offers everything you could possibly need from a high-quality travel umbrella, from shielding your family against UVB rays to powerful wind resistance. And now, with our convenient 2 Pack, you can enjoy double the shade, safety, and fun, getting even more bang for your buck. A common problem with typical beach umbrellas is canopy inversion. This is caused when the excessive force of the wind pulls the ribs away from the hub system. The average pulling force necessary to disengage a rib from a typical beach umbrella hub is about 40 lbs of pulling force. Our new specially designed three-piece hub system has been tested at over 400 lbs of pulling force. We identified the weak link and made it stronger. One of the major new additions in the most recent model of the beachBUB® Beach Umbrella System is the ability to adjust the tension of the umbrella canopy. We noticed that many other brands of beach umbrellas often struggle with ribs over time poking through the canopy, so we have reinforced the rib pockets on the umbrella canopy and added a T-shaped bracket inside each pocket. This new bracket prevents the rib from wearing on the canopy. It also allows us to insert a small plastic spacer plug in each rib pocket. These spacer plugs can be used to adjust the overall tension of the umbrella canopy. If your canopy is too tight and difficult to open, simply remove as many of the plugs as necessary to achieve the desired canopy tension. Likewise, if the canopy tension is too loose, simply add additional plugs in order to create more tension. (Additional plugs are provided and are located in the pocket of each carry bag.) The umbrella system now also includes reinforcement stitching at 11 different stress points on the oversized carry bag and the shoulder strap width has been increased and extra padding added. We’ve made the drawstring and button stop more heavy-duty than ever. The chain and hitch pin as well as the collar bolts now feature stainless steel to prevent rusting and corrosion. If the sand is really dry and powdery, start by brushing away the very top layer of dry sand to make a nice firm flat space for your umbrella base. Lay the beachBUB® flat onto the beach. Use the Sand Gopher Tool by inserting it into the sand through the center hole of the beachBUB®. Push the Sand Gopher into the sand giving it a quarter-turn twist as you go. Then simply pull the Sand Gopher out and it will remove a plug of sand. Fling the sand out of the Sand Gopher and repeat until you have a hole that is 11 inches deep. Insert the bottom pole through the center hole of the beachBUB® up to the orange label. Connect 2 wings to form a pouch. Fill the base halfway with sand. Attach the 3rd wing to form the pyramid base. Completely fill the base with sand. 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Facilities management essentials We develop customized solutions that help businesses and homes monitor the availability of electricity supply, optimize energy consumption (energy efficiency of both grid and non-grid sources), save costs, access vendors, and effectively manage billing cycles. Optimize energy consumption and costs through active energy management. Real time visibility on diesel consumption helps to prevent diesel pilferage and waste. Vendor payment and management Manage facility service providers remotely using automated payment system. A Hands On Approach is unique to the power value chain peculiar to the location. Beacon Power Services (BPS) has amassed significant experience developing energy software solutions in Africa through our bottom-up, boots-on-the-ground approach. We are often able to identify problems and issues that are unique to the power value chain peculiar to the location and appropriately tailored to the market. We develop in-house, not through “technical partners”. Our technology team has decades of prior experience at leading global electrical multinationals, developing software that is now deployed at some of the largest electric utilities in the world, such as Duke Energy, Exelon, and Southern California Edison. cumulative annual energy cost savings average energy cost savings MW diesel generation capacity decommissioned

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Hello and welcome to the DIY tutorial for this lovely circle house! Today I’ll be showing you how I made this house, with step-by-step instructions so you can recreate it for your own small pets! Let us begin. For this project you’ll need: - A hot glue gun - A ruler - A drawing compass - Crafting knife - A writing utensil - Using your drawing compass, draw a 6 inch circle on your cardboard and cut it out. This is the roof. - Use your ruler to measure and cut out a 5×18 1/2 inch piece of cardboard. - Use your crafting knife to cut some grooves into the cardboard as shown above. Don’t cut all the way through. - Now tightly roll up the cardboard strip. This will make it more flexible and easier to glue onto the roof. - Draw a circle with your drawing compass on the strip of cardboard, and cut it out. This is the door. - Glue the ends of the cardboard strip together. This is the wall. It’s okay if it’s not a perfect circle, we’ll fix that later. - Put hot glue along the top edge of the wall, and carefully put the roof on top. If you flip it upside down it can be easier to adjust the roof into place. And with that, the house is complete! This is such an interesting house, and I hope you and your pets enjoy it 🙂 If you’d like to see how I set up Beanie’s cage with this house in it, click here, and please leave a comment in the ‘Reply’ section down below if you’ve made this DIY for your pet(s)! If you’re interested in more hamster-related content be sure to like this post and follow the blog, and I’ll be back on Tuesday with more small pet care, DIYs, recipes, cage setups, stories and more, have a ham-tastic day!

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This year I’m celebrating my very first Christmas on the blog and I wanted to do something a little bit different. I’m putting a spin on the usual ’12 days of Christmas’ and turning it in to a ’12 BEAUTY days of Christmas.’ What does that mean?! Pre a beer fuelled brainstorm, I had no idea either but I hope this goes down just as well as my beer did on that particular night. Over the next 12 days I’ll be revisiting my favourite beauty buys of 2017. These have been my go to products at some point this year and I would bathe in them regularly if that wasn’t such a strange thing to do (or even suggest in a blog post). So, let’s get straight to it. In no particular order: 12 BEAUTY days of Christmas On the first beauty day of Christmas my bank account gave to me an Instant Detox mask from a brand called Caudalie. If you sing it in your head it sounds so much better. (Cheesy? Absolutely! Try not to judge me too much, I haven’t had a coffee yet so I’m surprised I even have the ability to type full sentences). Earlier this year I started incorporating face masks in to my skincare routine. I’ve certainly stumbled upon a few masks prior to this year but they never became a staple in my routine. These days they are my go to treatment products for various different reasons. This detox mask is what I reach for after a particularly stressful day at work, when my skin looks and feels a little lacklustre. I slap on this clay mask and all seems right in the world again. If that sounds like the sort of mask you are after check out the review I posted earlier this year here and find out why I love this mask so much. What were your top beauty buys this year? Want to see which other products made my #12beautydaysofChristmas list? Check out my next post here.

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- Cboe leverages its existing network of stock exchanges in five markets around the world to facilitate access to capital and liquidity across the globe - Cboe Global Listings focuses on growth companies and asset managers committed to innovation with a global impact - Abaxx Technologies to become first “intralisted” company to list on both Cboe U.S. and Cboe Canada exchanges, with shares also available for trading on Cboe UK and Cboe Netherlands exchanges CHICAGO and TORONTO, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s leading securities and derivatives exchange network, announces the launch of Cboe Global Listings, the first-of-its-kind, global listing network facilitating worldwide access to capital and secondary liquidity for companies and ETFs. Cboe® has a 50-year proven track record as an innovator and market disruptor, including launching and operating leading equities exchanges in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Today, as a first step of delivering on its global listing vision, Cboe has enabled companies to go public on its U.S. exchange, building on its successful U.S. ETF listing footprint and leveraging the corporate listing expertise from Cboe Canada (formerly the NEO Exchange). Further corporate listing expansion is planned for Cboe’s stock exchanges in the Netherlands, the UK, and Australia over 20241. Beginning today, all Cboe-listed stocks in the U.S. and Canada can also be made available for trading in the Netherlands and the UK, with Australia to follow. Cboe’s end goal is to enable corporate and ETF listings across all its exchanges, providing issuers with best-in-class global investor exposure, global account and product management – as is already the case with Cboe’s ETF listings offering – and standardized operational support. In summary, a seamless “intralisting” experience within a single exchange group. Uniquely focused on powering the purpose-driven Innovation Economy, Cboe Global Listings aims to serve growth companies – particularly those with novel business models operating in nascent, high-growth industries – and innovative investment products that are addressing world challenges and shaping the economies of tomorrow. “Cboe has built an expansive, global equities footprint unrivalled in the industry that uniquely positions us to deliver the first-ever truly global listing experience for issuers seeking to tap new markets beyond their home region,” said Dave Howson, Global President of Cboe Global Markets. “The new Cboe Global Listings offering draws on our 50 years of markets expertise, deep regional experience in all the jurisdictions where we operate, and the combined strength of our global equities exchange network to provide locally optimized and centrally coordinated listing services and support. As companies and asset managers of the Innovation Economy seek to raise capital and grow their assets, our global reach and expertise are ideally suited to meet their unique needs.” Cboe’s equities markets are among the most liquid in the world. In North America, Cboe’s U.S. and Canadian equities trading venues handle a combined $61.7 billion in average daily notional value (ADNV), capturing approximately 22 percent of the total equities trading market share2 in the region. In Europe, Cboe operates the largest pan-European equities exchange, accounting for €8.4 billion in ADNV and 25 percent share of the European equities market. In Australia, Cboe operates the country’s second-largest equities exchange with ADNV of more than $AUD 1.5 billion, representing approximately 19 percent of all daily trading in the Australian equities markets. Abaxx Technologies to Become First Intralisted Company on Cboe Global Listings (NEO: ABXX) Along with today’s launch, Cboe Global Listings also prepares to welcome Abaxx Technologies, Inc. (“Abaxx”), an archetype of the purpose-driven Innovation Economy, as the first intralisted issuer3 on its global platform. Abaxx Technologies is building Smarter Markets: markets empowered by better tools, better benchmarks, and better technology to drive market-based solutions to the biggest challenges facing society, including climate change and the energy transition. Abaxx initially went public in December 2020 on Cboe Canada (operating as the NEO Exchange in Canada). Abaxx has received conditional approval to be intralisted on Cboe U.S., in addition to its current listing on Cboe Canada. Upon intralisting, common shares of the company’s stock will also be tradeable on the Cboe UK and Netherlands exchanges. “Abaxx has been a valued partner of Cboe Canada over the years, and we are excited to deepen our relationship by welcoming them to the Cboe Global Listings network,” said Jos Schmitt, President and CEO of Cboe Canada and SVP, Head of Global Listings for Cboe Global Markets. “Through our extensive global exchange network, Abaxx can access key financial markets around the world to gain greater investor exposure, liquidity, and capital-raising opportunities to accelerate their growth – in addition to benefiting from Cboe’s best-in-class global service and support. Our mission is to help a regional listing transition to a global success, and we are committed to championing Abaxx’s continued growth as the first intralisted issuer with Cboe, the Exchange for the World Stage.” “Our upcoming intralisting is a significant milestone for Abaxx as we continue to advance our mission toward Smarter Markets,” said Josh Crumb, President and CEO of Abaxx Technologies Inc. “With our shares listed and tradeable across multiple Cboe stock exchanges around the world, we expect to be well-positioned to further broaden our investor base, access new pools of capital and liquidity, and enhance our shareholder value. We are proud to continue and expand our listings relationship with Cboe, a global exchange group that shares our commitment to technology-driven innovation and progress, and we look forward to benefitting from Cboe’s global reach and services to access even more investors in North America and across the globe as we prepare for the launch of Abaxx Exchange.” In addition to developing and deploying financial technologies that make communication, trade, and transactions easier and more secure, Abaxx is launching Abaxx Commodity Futures Exchange and Clearinghouse, awaiting final regulatory approvals as a Recognized Market Operator and Approved Clearing House with the Monetary Authority of Singapore, to support trading and risk management with physically-settled benchmark futures contracts in the commodity markets at the center of the energy transition to an electrified, low-carbon emissions economy. Globally, Cboe lists close to 1,900 ETFs from more than 110 issuers. In Canada, Cboe lists close to 80 corporate securities from over 55 issuers, including Abaxx, with the vast majority of these companies representing the purpose-driven Innovation Economy. Abaxx is poised to become Cboe’s first corporate listing in the U.S., alongside Cboe itself. For more information or for inquiries regarding listing on Cboe Global Markets’ stock exchanges, visit www.cboe.com/listings/global/ or contact GlobalListings@cboe.com. About Cboe Global Markets, Inc. Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s go-to derivatives and securities exchange network, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to people around the world. Cboe provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives, FX, and digital assets, across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Above all, we are committed to building a trusted, inclusive global marketplace that enables people to pursue a sustainable financial future. To learn more about the Exchange for the World Stage, visit www.cboe.com. About Cboe Canada Cboe Canada, the new business name of the NEO Exchange, is Canada’s senior stock exchange for the purpose-driven Innovation Economy. Fully operational since 2015, Cboe Canada lists companies and investment products seeking an internationally recognized stock exchange network that enables investor trust, quality liquidity, and broad awareness including unfettered access to market data. Cboe Canada is part of the Cboe Global Markets group, leveraging deep international expertise, industry-leading market intelligence and technology, and unparalleled service to deliver what stakeholders and the world need now, and for the future. Cboe Canada is an affiliate of Cboe MATCHNow. Kenneth Hill, CFA Cboe® and Cboe Global Markets® are registered trademarks of Cboe Exchange, Inc. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners. 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Just Keep Livin Foundation gave BRIQ. the opportunity to feature in a Q&A involving "Business Start-Ups" +more via zoom with the JKL student program. The Foundation gave the youth an opportunity to understand our mission, as well find inspiration towards their own vision though our words. As a close, we designed "Community" crewnecks representing our BRIQ. Community movement, for the students in the group. Much Love to Adrianna Vieux for the connection, and directors of the program for allowing it to happen.

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I know that it’s late in the day, but maybe it is time to reconsider fundamentals. In Scotland, perhaps we should support not a YES campaign, but a YES, BUT campaign. A YES, BUT campaign would (as I picture it) recommend a “yes” vote as our least worst option on September 18th. And – most important – it would support the autonomy of social movements REGARDLESS OF WHICH SIDE IN THE REFERENDUM WON. (By the “autonomy” of social movements, I mean their freedom from all institutional structures – for example, states and corporations. I mean social movements’ freedom to develop in their own interactive terms.) For me, a focus on the tension – more, the contradiction – between institutions and interaction is fundamental to radical politics. Institutions have a built-in, hierarchical dynamic: they obey an iron law of oligarchy that generates role definitions – role definitions which claim authority and cluster together at the top. By contrast, interaction which follows its own inner logic is unrestricted and unconstrained and in principle free. As in conversation which follows its argument wherever this argument leads, interaction broadens into openness and a non-predetermined world. Thus understood, can institutions and interaction combine? They can. In the real world, rather than in a world of concepts, a range of hybrids can and does obtain. But the combination has an oil-and-water character. Most often, it is institutions which succeed in channelling interaction: they force interaction into patterns which institutionally-approved role definitions approve. Emancipation occurs when, on the contrary, interaction gives the rule to institutions. My proposal is that, if the left loses a sense of the institutions/interaction contrast, the prospect of moving towards an emacipated future is lost. How does this apply to the debate on Scottish independence? The implications are, I think, all too clear. A nation – even a small nation, even an ethically “good” nation – is an institution. As such, it belongs in an institutional system. A state disciplines its citizens, and it conforms to (and is disciplined by) a larger world order. In 2014, the world order to which states belong is neoliberalism. This point may be developed: whether domestically or internationally, a state is complicit in discipline and coercion. A non-complicit state either is, in fact, complicit despite its protestations – or it ceases to be a state. In the neoliberal world, a state is not merely complicit in coercion and discipline. Courtesy of a barbaric world order, it possesses teeth. Here, issues which are close to home concern me. An unqualified YES campaign – a campaign without the “BUT” which I favour – celebrates an institution. It celebrates an institution in the sense which I have tried to make clear. This should make us uneasy. It should make us more than uneasy when we find the institution concerned (an independent Scotland) being praised to the skies. Institutional thinking is, I suggest, insidious: all too easily, it may cloud perspectives which should be interactive and open and free. Gordon Asher and Leigh French point to a striking instance of this clouding in their Crisis Capitalism and Independence Doctrines: they point out that a struggle for national independence ‘maintains a referent to state-foundational individualism’. Asher’s and French’s point can be stated in a number of ways. It suggests that, in a pro-national independence campaign, the spectre of institutional thinking appears in the close and intimate space between an individual and his or her self. It suggests that, in a pro-national independence struggle, the individual is pictured in a specific (a specifically institutionalist) way. It suggests that, in a phrase, the distinction between institutionalist and interactive thinking is being blurred. If Asher and French are right, then all pro-national independence struggles run the risk of becoming institutionalist. In 2014, it runs the risk of consolidating (rather than questioning or undermining) a neoliberal order of things. If the NO campaign wins, then neoliberalism will be safe under Cameron. If the unqualified YES campaign wins, neoliberalism will be safe under Salmond and his friends. Neoliberal co-option is present in the form – the deeply institutional form – that a question about national independence takes. The question which is asked on September 18th is a mystified and mystifying question. Hence my recommendation: our campaign should not be for YES but for YES, BUT. We should, indeed, vote YES as the least worst option that is before us: no-one in their right mind should give succour to Cameron. But this YES should be a YES, BUT – in the sense that caution and reserve and doubtfulness should be present from the very start. A YES, BUT result refuses to give institutionalist politicians room for manoeuvre – whereas an unadorned YES campaign (or an unadorned NO campaign) operates in institutionalist politicians’ terms. A YES, BUT campaign gives notice that both the notions of Scottish government and Westminster government are mistrusted. Such a campaign warns not merely Cameron but whoever rules Scotland after September 18th that a peace movement, an ecologically-sensitive movement, a movement for social justice and a movement for participatory democracy flourish at a grassroots level. It warns that movements of this kind have their own, interactive dynamic and are in no way are beholden – in their inspiration and their life – to the structures of a Scottish or UK state. It warns that social movements are not merely quangos, or quangos in the waiting, but sites where interaction and emacipation lie. Both an unadorned YES campaign and an unadorned NO campaign endorse neoliberal positions. By contrast, a YES, BUT campaign reformulates issues in an interactive way. I end with a comment on the formulation that I have favoured. When I have discussed the notion of a YES, BUT campaign with friends the response has, mainly, been favourable. But two rejoinders have given me thought. One offers a reformulation of my suggested slogan: in place of YES, BUT should we not say YES, AND or YES, NEXT – or, perhaps, YES, THEN? My feeling is that YES, BUT is better – much better – than the rival formulations. YES, BUT remains cautious, and introduces political conditions, whereas the other (more positive) formulations embrace national independence wholeheartedly and attempt to go on from there. I worry that, for the left, national independence is a semi-poisoned chalice – as I have argued. To a dangerous degree, an independent Scotland remains (like a non-independent Scotland) a neoliberal Scotland. If this is so, it is important for us to say that social movements even in a independent Scotland must remain independent from corporations and states. The second rejoinder that has given me pause for thought is more dismissive. Is the addition of “BUT” to the word or slogan “YES” merely a self-indulgent nicety? In place of YES, BUT or, really, “yes, anything” should we support YES, WHATEVER? This rejoinder gives me pause because it introduces – or seems to introduce – a note of my country right or wrong into current political debates. So far, this note has been refreshingly absent from recent debates on Scottish independence. The circumstance that the note can still be sounded makes it all the more important to campaign for a YES, BUT – rather than for an unqualified YES.

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Peach Classic Micro Mini - Black BoxRegular price $73.00 Sale price $50.00 Save $23.00 How cute are these mini rose boxes! Our eye dazzling luxury artificial glitter roses are a perfect gift for any occasion. Our roses have been individually hand crafted and coated in our glitter formula leaving your loved ones mesmerised as they sparkle in the light. These roses are also fantastic for fresh flower allergies sufferers and the best part.......they last forever. To complete your luxury rose arrangement, why not select one of our elegant extras to add that extra wow factor. Size and Quantity - Mini Signature Box measures approximately 10cm x 10cm. - Mini Signature Box contains 3 roses. Rose Care Guide - For beautiful flowers that can be admired for years, keep your signature rose box out of direct sunlight. - Our flowers require no maintenance! - Our artificial flowers are manufactured using latex which may cause an allergic reaction to customers who suffer from latex allergies.

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you know, i was planning on doing a big wrap-up post at the end of my beach vacation with the family, but i realized that i will not have time to doing blogging once i get home. why, you ask? because we arrive home on sunday night and on tuesday morning we head to sweden for a month (WOO HOO!) – so, monday will be filled with laundry, organizing, and packing! instead of one big post, i’ve decided that i’ll do updates whenever i can – this might be my only post, but it might not be. who knows… you just gotta stay tuned! our vacation is happening at atlantic beach, north carolina – a place that my family calls “home”. not only because we have always vacationed here together – since i was 10! – but, also because one of our ancestors was the keeper of the cape lookout lighthouse, one of the famous NC lighthouses. he was keeper in the mid-1800s, the first one actually. he raised his family on these NC islands, known as the outer banks. and, ever since, my family has been represented here and connected to this part of the state in one way or another. so, when i say that this place feels like home, i really mean it. there is just something special that we all feel when we are here. as i know i have said before at some point, being here is one of the constants in my life. it is just a magical, grounded, completely centered feeling that i have when i stare out at the great, big, wide atlantic ocean – a feeling of belonging and peace. and, of course, fun! so, here’s what we’ve been up to since we arrived on sunday: fun, food, drinks, sand, surf, laughter, & fireworks. the week has started off with a bang – and it just keeps getting better.

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Ben-Ari Art Gallery Torah Study Painting - 24x16" Religious Jewish Art, Spiritual Decor Delve into the depth of Jewish tradition with our 24x16 inch painting, portraying a religious man deeply engaged in Torah study. This artwork not only captures the essence of Jewish learning and spirituality but also serves as a meaningful addition to any collection of Judaica art, perfectly suited for enhancing Jewish home decor. - Intimate Torah Study Scene: The painting vividly depicts a moment of devotion and learning, highlighting the importance of Torah in Jewish life. - Compact and Versatile Size: At 24x16 inches, it's ideally sized for a variety of settings, be it a personal study area or a communal space. - Symbolic Judaica Art: Ideal for those who value Jewish educational themes and seek to reflect this in their decor. - Quality Craftsmanship: Created with high-quality materials to ensure lasting beauty and resonance with the Jewish spirit. - Contemporary Jewish Art: A modern portrayal that respects traditional values, making it a unique piece in any modern Jewish art collection. Shipping, Customer Service, and Return Policy: - Securely shipped to maintain its condition. - For questions or assistance, please email Support@BenAriArtGallery.com. - Made-to-Order Returns: Accepting returns for items arriving damaged, with a full refund within 30 days for shipping-related damages. This Torah study painting is more than just a piece of art; it's a celebration of Jewish learning and spirituality. A thoughtful choice for anyone looking to enrich their space with meaningful, contemporary Jewish artwork.

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From Rep. Mike Thompson’s website [Editor: Read the bill on Rep. McDermott’s website. Track the bill on GovTrac.us. Authenticated version of the bill is here. HIGHLY SIGNIFICANT: Sec. 4. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to immediately prohibit the shipment of oil in all DOT-111 tank cars, and unjacketed CPC-1232 cars. Allows jacketed CPC-1232 cars to remain in service. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to prohibit, after 2 years, the shipment of ethanol in all DOT-111 tank cars, and unjacketed CPC-1232 cars. Allows jacketed CPC-1232 cars to remain in service. – RS] THOMPSON INTRODUCES CRUDE-BY-RAIL SAFETY ACT WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today co-authored and introduced the Crude-by-Rail Safety Act which establishes comprehensive new safety and security standards for the transport of crude oil by rail. The legislation is designed to help protect communities along the nation’s railway networks. The legislation comes amid growing concerns that current standards do not address the threat posed by transporting crude oil by rail. Representatives Jim McDermott (WA-7), Doris Matsui (CA-6) and Ron Kind (WI-3), and Nita Lowey (NY-17) introduced the legislation with Thompson. “Public safety is priority number one when it comes to transporting highly volatile crude oil,” said Thompson. “Railcars transporting crude run through the heart of our communities, and as recent accidents have demonstrated, robust, comprehensive action is needed. The bill introduced today puts safety measures in place that will help make sure communities are secure, railcars are as strong as possible, and first responders are prepared in the event of an emergency.” In recent months, the large growth in crude-by-rail transport has led to increased rail traffic and a rise in rail accidents. Four derailments in the US and Canada in under a month earlier this year underscored the urgency of action to curb the risks of transporting volatile crude oil. The legislation introduced today will increase safety standards and accountability. The Crude-by-Rail Safety Act would establish new, commonsense federal safety standards for railcars transporting oil across the country. This legislation: - Establishes a maximum volatility standard for crude oil (propane, butane, methane, and ethane) transported by rail - Prohibits use of unsafe DOT-111 tank cars, including the removal of 37,700 unsafe cars off the rail network - Establishes the strongest tank car standards to-date - Requires comprehensive oil spill response planning and studies - Increases fines for violating volatility standards and hazmat transport standards - Requires disclosure of train movements through communities and emergency response plans - Requires railroads to implement a confidential close-call reporting systems Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California’s 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.

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The main topic of this paper is spouse abuse. The five sub topics are socialization and stress explanations for spousal abuse, employment and the risk of domestic violence among low income women, status relationships in marriage and the risk factors of abuse, domestic violence in African American communities, and wife abuse in urban Russian couples. It will also look at and determine what factors play a role in spousal abuse and explain to the reader how to potentially avoid spousal abuse. Abuse happens in relationships of all races and cultures. Many do not understand how abuse is possible in a relationship but spousal abuse is becoming more and more common. The chances of spousal abuse will continue to rise until a study can determine what specific things increase the likelihood of being abused. Sletzer and Kalmuss (1988) used data from a 1976 National Survey of Family Violence and 1,436 females were asked a series of questions were asked about family interactions during the previous year. Gibson-Davis, Magnuson, Gennetian, and Duncan’s (2005) study addresses the possible related nature of employment and abuse by asking 965 single family homes questions about abusive situations from April 1994 to March 1996. Hornung, McCullough, and Sugimoto’s (1981) study took place in 1981 and uses data from a survey of Kentucky women collected by Louis Harris and Associates for the Kentucky Commission on Women; the data was collected by telephone interviews in households selected by random digit dialing by geographic location and 1,533 couples were analyzed for this survey. Huang and Gunn (2001) used data obtained from a 1998 campus survey in a historically Black university in a southern state in which all participants were 18 or older; there were only 140 African Americans in the final sample due to people not answering the questionnaire. Cubbins and Vannoy (2005) used data from a study from the Survey of Russian Marriages that was conducted through a cluster probability sample of adults 18-60 year old in the Moscow metropolitan area in 1996 in which 746 couples were interviewed. According to Huang and Gunn (2001), every 15 seconds, a woman is abused in some way. Domestic violence is a crime in the United States that mostly goes unreported and is very underestimated. Many cases are not reported due to fear. Causes of spousal abuse vary depending on what survey one reads but it is easy to understand that so many things have to go right in order for spousal abuse to be avoided. African American domestic abuse is not reported or investigated often so that is what Huang and Gunn (2001) look into; they look into causes of domestic violence in the African American communities. Cubbins and Vannoy (2005) look into urban Russian couples and if absolute socioeconomic resources effect spousal abuse. Both of these studies show different results in what is the main cause of spousal abuse. Cubbins and Vannoy (2005) find that husbands with the lowest or highest socioeconomic resources are less likely to be abusive husbands than those who are in the middle of the socioeconomic resources. This may be because those that have middle socioeconomic statuses have more standards that they have to live up to as well as more stress to deal with in the relationship. People with low socioeconomic resources are less likely to abuse their partner because that partner is most likely working as well, which makes the income being brought in extremely important. Those with high socioeconomic resources are less likely to abuse their partner because usually this couple has everything they need as well as most of the objects they want. However, a husband’s income has no effect on the amount of abuse a relationship goes through. There could be several reasons as to why there are different cause of abuse such as cultural differences as well as different social norms. Huang and Gunn (2001) find that the socioeconomic status does not have a big impact on spousal abuse in the African American population. Instead, having a history of family violence, the support of friends, low self-esteem, depression, and the amount of stress on the couple has a high effect on whether or not abuse takes place in the relationship according to Huang and Gunn (2001). This may be due to the fact that most of the United States population to be considered poor is the African American population. If people grow up without having many resources, then not having them while in the current relationship will not be as harsh. This is a little confusing because one study seems to contradict the other; Cubbins and Vannoy (2005) focus specifically on the socioeconomic resources whereas Huang and Gunn (2001) focus on many aspects and socioeconomic resources is just one of them. There are many other risk factors that can tribute to spouse abuse. This can cause marriages to fall apart without hesitation. Many things that are considered abusive are not thought to be abusive when they happen. Hornung et. all (1981) discuss three different types of spousal abuse is psychological, physical, and life-threatening violence. Psychological abuse includes insulting or swearing at the partner, sulking or refusing to talk about a conflict, stomping outside the house, doing or saying something just to spite the other, and threatening to hit or throw something at one another. Physical abuse is defined as throwing something at the other, whether there was pushing, grabbing, or shoving, whether one partner slapped the other, if there was kicking, biting, or hitting with a fist, and whether one partner tried to hit the other one with something else. Life-threatening violence includes one beating up the other, threatening them with a knife or gun, and actually using a knife or gun on them according to the study Hornung et. all (1981) did. Two-thirds of couples in their study reported at least one type of abuse in the past year. Many people do not believe that yelling at one another, especially during an argument, is considered abusive. Most people consider abuse to be physical. Hornung et. ll (1981) determine through their study that couples who are incompatible when it comes to employment status, occupational status, and the education of each partner will be more likely to experience abuse. Couples in which the wife or female partner has a higher education, a higher employment status, and a higher occupational status are more likely to experience abuse and violence. This could be because of traditionalism in which people believe that the woman should stay home and take care of the children instead of work. Sletzer and Kalmuss (1988) look into why spousal abuse happens, if something in the past or present is affecting marital violence. Childhood experiences with family violence is what Sletzer and Kalmuss (1988) feel like causes marital violence instead of the common withdrawal from the spouse or partner. Huang and Gunn (2001) and Sletzer and Kalmuss (1988) both discuss how the amount of stress causes spousal abuse. Sletzer and Kalmuss (1988) find that individuals may respond to acute stress with spousal abuse whether or not they were exposed to family violence as a child. In fact, they found that the results from their survey show that adults exposed to childhood violence as well as adults exposed to stressful situations are more likely to participate in more abuse in the marriage they are currently in but adults experiencing one or the other are less likely to participate in abuse (Sletzer and Kalmuss 1988). As research continues into what causes spousal abuse, it becomes clear to many people that it is not what has to be wrong to cause spousal abuse but what has to be right in order for abuse to not be considered an issue in the relationship. Gibson-Davis, et. ll (2005) look into how the earning income of the single mother may affect abuse in the relationship. Hornung et. all (1981) discovered in their study that women who work while in an abusive relationship are the least likely to experience psychological and physical abuse as well as life-threatening violence. Women who remain a housewife are the most likely to experience this. Gibson-Davis, et. all (2005) find that women who work outside the home are less likely to be victims of domestic violence. The increase of income into the relationship seems to decrease the chances of abuse as well but this can be misleading (Gibson-Davis, et. ll 2005). One reason as to why the low-income women abuse study is misleading is because the more a woman works, the more she is away from her abuser. It would be almost impossible to determine if the decrease in abuse was due to an increase in money or a decrease in the time a woman has with her attacker. This is interesting because in the study done by Cubbins and Vannoy (2005), the income of the husband or male partner is not a strong factor in abuse whereas the women’s income seems to have a great effect. It becomes clear that income does not appear to be the most significant topic related to spousal abuse. In conclusion, this topic is best explained by Sletzer and Kalmuss (1988) when they claim that family exposure to violence is one of the most important factors in spousal abuse. Those exposed to family violence as a child observe the abuse which causes them to react in the same way because that is all that they have experienced. Stress is what usually causes conflicts to become abusive and life threatening. It is possible for stress to be the only factor when it comes to abuse but violent behavior is much more likely to occur if the perpetrator has a family history of abuse. He or she may not have been the victim but watching abuse take place has enough effect on someone that that person may turn to violence during conflicts, especially is stress in the relationship is high. Based on all of the research presented here, the next area of research should include homosexual couples in order to determine if the causes of spousal abuse is the same or similar to heterosexual couples. Many homosexuals make more money than those of heterosexuals; usually this would increase the amount of abuse the woman would experience, but because both partners would be the same gender, would the abuse still take place?

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3 JPs' casino dealings cleared Tuesday 26th November 2019 The Arkansas Ethics Commission has dismissed casino-related ethics complaints filed against two Pope County Quorum Court members and authorized the withdrawal of a complaint against a third member of the Quorum Court. Jacksonville attorney William J. Ogles filed the complaints against the three justices of the peace after the Quorum Court on Aug. 13 endorsed Cherokee Nation Businesses for a casino license in Pope County. The Quorum Court chose the Cherokees over four other casino operators. The Cherokees and Choctaw Nation, both of Oklahoma, have each submitted applications for a casino license in Pope County under the Arkansas Racing Commission's second window for applications that closed last week. The Choctaw Nation's application doesn't have the endorsement of local elected officials in Pope County. Justices of the Peace Ernie Enchelmayer, Caleb Moore and Doug Skelton said in a joint news release that they're glad to get the ethics complaints behind them. Ogles could not be reached for comment by telephone on Monday afternoon. "Now that we have been cleared, it's time to get back to the business of serving Pope County and our constituents," Enchelmayer said. [RELATED: See complete Democrat-Gazette coverage of casinos in Arkansas at arkansasonline.com/casinos] The Ethics Commission voted 4-0 to dismiss the complaint against Enchelmayer, commission Director Graham Sloan said in a letter to him. Ogles alleged that Enchelmayer used his position to secure a $10,000 payment to the River Valley Arts Center -- an entity whose board includes his wife, Valerie Enchelmayer -- under the county's Economic Development Agreement with Cherokee Nation Businesses. Sloan said the evidence showed that, while Ernie Enchelmayer voted for the resolution supporting the development plan, his wife is an unpaid volunteer at the arts center and the Enchelmayers "do not appear to have a substantial financial relationship with the River Valley Arts Center." Enchelmayer said the 4-0 vote to dismiss the complaint "confirms what we already knew: that our character and our integrity are intact. "I'm grateful for the thorough investigation that was conducted and that my name and my wife's name have been cleared," he said in a news release. In another complaint, Ogles alleged that Caleb Moore, who works as a real estate agent in his father's firm, Moore & Co. Realtors in Russellville, used his elected position to provide the firm with a benefit in the form of a land sale involving the planned location of the Cherokees' casino. In a news release in August, Cherokee Nation Businesses said the casino would be located on 130 acres just north of Interstate 40 along Hob Nob Road outside Russellville, between the Weir Road exit and Alaskan Trail. Ogles provided no documentation that Moore or his father's firm were involved in the land deal. (The Cherokee Nation Businesses' amended license application also includes a site inside the city limits of Dover, which start about 3 miles north of Interstate 40.) The Ethics Commission voted 4-0 Friday to dismiss the complaint against Moore, Sloan said in a letter to him. Evidence showed that William Wetzel, an agent for Moore & Co. Realtors, represents four of the five casino operators that initially applied to the Racing Commission for a license for Pope County, Sloan said. "While none of the operators has actually bought any land, it is likely that Mr. Wetzel will earn a commission from a sale in the future," Sloan wrote in his letter to Moore. "However, Mr. Tony Moore, the sole owner of Moore & Company Realtors, executed a contract with Mr. Wetzel on November 28, 2018, to have all money over Mr. Wetzel's normal commission go to four (4) different charities," according to Sloan. "Mr. Moore, in a sworn statement, stated that he was vehemently against having a casino located in Pope County and adamantly in favor of a ballot initiative to allow the voters of Pope County to approve which casino operator got a resolution of support from the county. Mr. Moore's assertions were backed up by filings with the Ethics Commission reflecting that he was an officer in a ballot question committee called Citizens for Better Pope County. Mr. Moore also made financial contributions to that group," Sloan said. "There was no evidence available indicating that you would make any money from Mr. Wetzel's commission," Sloan said in his letter to Caleb Moore. "You and Mr. Wetzel each said in sworn statements that you were not related to each other." Caleb Moore listed Moore & Co. Realtors as a source of income -- but not a business or holding -- on his statement of financial interest for 2017 and 2018 as a Pope County Quorum Court member, Sloan said. "This is consistent with Tony Moore's statement that he is the sole owner of the company," Sloan said in his letter to Caleb Moore. "You and Mr. Moore each characterized your role as an independent contractor with the company. Even if the commission interpreted the the relationship between the respondent and the company to be a 'trustee, partner or employee,' that relationship is readily apparent on your [statement of financial interest] because you listed the company as a source of income." Caleb Moore said in the joint news release that "this is the absolute vindication we sought. "We knew these allegations against us, and by extension, our families and businesses, were baseless, but the best way to demonstrate our innocence was to let this process play out with the Ethics Commission." Ogles contended in another complaint that Skelton had committed "misconduct" because his law firm, Skelton Law Firm, previously provided legal representation to Gulfside Casino Partnership of Mississippi. Ogles' complaint offered no proof. After the Racing Commission in June rejected five applicants for the casino license in Pope County because none contained endorsements by current local officials, Gulfside filed a lawsuit on Aug. 15 challenging the rejection of its application, which included letters of endorsement from local officials issued right before those officials left office in December. The Racing Commission's rules and laws enacted this year say that endorsements must come from officials in office at the time of the application. Sloan said Monday that Ogles asked to withdraw the complaint, and the Ethics Commission voted 4-0 Friday to allow the withdrawal. Skelton said in the news release that "I think most people in our community knew the allegations of ethics violations were politically motivated. "I want the people of Pope County to know that the Pope County Quorum Court is where the words 'honesty,' 'integrity,' and 'duty' are given meaning by all members," he said. Metro on 11/26/2019

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Jürgen Klopp, 56, is leaving Liverpool. He will remain in charge until the end of the season. “Jurgen Klopp has informed the club that he wishes to leave the club at the end of the 2023-24 season,” Liverpool’s official website announced on Saturday. “I can understand the shock for the fans when they first hear this news. I can explain clearly. I love this club, the city, the fans, the team and the staff, but I have made this decision because I am convinced it is the right one.” “What can I say, the energy is gone. I don’t have any problems now. I’ve known for a long time that I would have to make an announcement at some point, but I’m completely fine now. But I know I can’t go on doing my job.” Klopp added: “We will have time to say goodbye. Maybe in the last game at Anfield or in another competition. There is plenty of time to say goodbye.” Klopp is a German coach who made a name for himself by revitalizing Dortmund. He led them to two Bundesliga titles and the Pokal Cup. Since then, he has led Liverpool since August 2015. Along with winning the Premier League, he has also won two UEFA Champions League titles and one FA Cup. He led the Reds to their first Champions League title in 14 years and their first Premier League title in 30 years. Liverpool’s influence has waned in recent years, but they’re back on track this season, leading the Premier League table. With four competitions under their belt this season, they are still in with a chance of winning a trophy. He is known to be a very passionate coach who also has a tactical influence. He plays a style of soccer that uses intense pressing to cut off the opposition’s buildup. In recent years, he has continued to lead Liverpool with a variety of tactical skills. With the news of Klopp’s departure, Liverpool will have to prepare for next season. They have the task of bringing in a new manager. “Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso could be a possible replacement for Klopp,” according to British publication The Sun. The hottest team in European soccer this season is Bayer Leverkusen. Alonso is leading the charge. The only unbeaten team in the Bundesliga, Leverkusen’s success has been driven by their excellent offensive organization. Alonso is an up-and-coming coach with the potential to attract interest from a number of clubs, and with Klopp’s departure, he’s likely to be approached by Liverpool. “Robert De Jong, Jose Mourinho, and Unai Emery could also be in the running to succeed Klopp,” the report added.

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In a big setback for Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, the opposition party which holds a majority in the country’s Parliament, has gathered enough signatures to submit a motion to impeach the President. According to a statement attributed to a legislator from the MDP, the MDP and Democrats have collaborated to collect signatures for an impeachment resolution. A collective endorsement of 34 members, comprising representatives from both the MDP and Democrats, has been secured for the motion seeking the president’s impeachment, which was interrupted amid yesterday’s turmoil in the Maldivian parliament. According to reports, the MDP had decided it would deny approval to Ali Ihusan, the home minister, and Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon, the defence minister, if government lawmakers continued to disrupt the Parliament. Meanwhile, after a skirmish between political leaders inside the Maldivian Parliament, heavy police arrangements have been made to tighten the security in the parliament ahead of today’s session, according to Adhahdhu. A video disseminated by the media depicted police personnel gathering outside the Parliament complex, equipped with protective shields. On Sunday, the Maldives Parliament experienced unrest as members of the government’s PPM/PNC party disrupted the proceedings and the Speaker. A pivotal vote regarding parliamentary approval for the Muizzu government was slated for that Sunday. As dramatic visuals surfaced on social media from Male, a fight between MDP MP Isa and PNC MP Abdullah Shaheem, Abdul Hakeem was seen. According to reports, one video showcased Shaheem gripping Isa’s leg and the two falling together, whereas another visual that went viral on social media showed Isa kicking Shaheem’s neck and pulling his hair. The ruling coalition parties, the PNC and the PPP, released a statement portraying the ministers’ refusal as an impediment to the delivery of public services.

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In the cryptic realms of literature, Mumbai-based author Meera Bhansali unveils her latest creation, “Nocturnal Frights,” a mesmerizing collection of gothic poems that plunges readers into an eerie world of myths and horror. This captivating anthology explores 13 entities from diverse mythologies and cultures, each brought vividly to life through a haunting series of five poems, offering an immersive experience that transcends the ordinary. For Bhansali, the journey into the shadows began with a profound desire to follow her earlier work, “Speck.” The inception of “Nocturnal Frights” involved a meticulous year-long odyssey through global myths, literature, and medical anomalies associated with these entities. With a treasure trove of over 2000 poems, Bhansali carefully curated those that resonated with the shortlisted entities. The result is a unique and spectacular collection, a labor of love in her favorite genre. A self-proclaimed spiritualist, Bhansali’s belief system embraces the coexistence of good and evil, recognizing the nuanced shades of gray within human nature. Her faith extends to the enduring significance of the soul in the grand tapestry of existence. This philosophical underpinning infuses “Nocturnal Frights” with a depth that transcends traditional horror narratives. However, the creation of this haunting collection was not without its challenges. The research phase, delving into the darkest aspects of human behavior and the attribution of crimes to supernatural forces or psychological disorders, took a toll on Bhansali’s well-being. Constantly grappling with disturbing topics, overthinking, and empathizing with the victims left her jittery and haunted by nightmares. To navigate this emotional labyrinth, she took a temporary step back from the research, finding solace through meditation to nurture her soul and regain the equilibrium needed to continue her creative journey. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in the chilling beauty of Bhansali’s poetic enchantment. This journey into the abyss is not merely a literary experience but an exploration of the human psyche, a testament to the resilience of the soul, and a celebration of the shades of gray that define our existence. Meera Bhansali invites you to surrender to the shadows, to let the nocturnal symphony envelop your senses, and to emerge transformed by the haunting beauty of her unparalleled creation. If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification[at]gmail.com to notify us. We will respond and rectify the situation in the next 24 hours.

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When Ezra found himself in the midst of the people, there was a solemn and painful sight that met him (Ezra 9). There was this humiliation even in the captivity before he entered the land; but when he comes into the land it is a most painful sight. Those that had already returned from the captivity - those that were gathered towards the name of Jehovah in Jerusalem - he found in the most painful circumstances. He found sources of shame and sorrow. He found cases of evil. He found the most grievous sights and sounds among them. Oh, beloved friends, what a sad thing for the heart of the man that had been afflicting himself before God away from the land among some of the people that were there. Now he came up and found that those that ought to have been so impressed with the sense of the grace of God, and so resting upon His protecting hand, were themselves in a state of carelessness, laxity, departure inwardly from His ways. They are outwardly near Him, but inwardly far from Him. So we are told. "Now when these things were done, the princes came to me, saying, The people of Israel, and the priests, and the Levites, have not separated themselves from the people of the lands, doing according to their abominations, even of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites" (Ezr_9:1). It was not even so with the Samaritans. Positively, here were persons that were in Jerusalem, and not only people, but priests, doing after the abominations of the Canaanites. And you are sometimes surprised, beloved friends, that among those that are gathered unto the name of the Lord Jesus there should be distressing developments of evil. Why, it must be so. They were not walking with God. The very worst forms of evil will be found where you are closest to the Lord if you are not walking with Him - if you are not kept by Him; because Satan's great effort is against that. It is that which he hates above all that is on the face of the earth. When people are walking hand in hand with the world, Satan can leave them. He knows where the world will lead them, and if flesh and spirit are joined hand in hand it is always flesh that gets the uppermost. The only way to walk in the Spirit is to judge the flesh - to have nothing to do with it, but denounce it - to mortify our members that are upon the earth. But all attempts to have a friendly harmony between the flesh and the Spirit is vain. Therefore Satan can leave that harmony to take its course. He knows right well that that which is fleshly will always break down in the things of God, whatever there may be of the Spirit connected with it. But where persons come out from the world and are on the professed ground of the judgment of the flesh, if the world is allowed by the heart, or the flesh is tampered with, and, above all in the worship of God - in the meeting of His people - if we indulge any personal feelings, or allow our own thoughts to govern us or our own feelings - what can it come to but the most distressing and unnatural sights? It is even worse than in the decent world. The decent world will, at any rate, keep an appearance; but where we have learned the vanity of appearance, and where it must be either Spirit really or flesh really, if there is a tampering with evil there, and the allowance of it there, flesh will come out in its worst form and Satan will bring the deepest dishonour on the name of the Lord. So it was here. It was not in Babylon, but in Judæa, that they were doing after the manner of the Canaanites. It was not the persons that were far away from Jerusalem. It was the people and the priests here who had slipped away from the will of the Lord. It was they that were "doing according to their abominations, even of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites, the Ammonites, the Moabites, the Egyptians, and the Amorites. For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for their sons: so that the holy seed have mingled themselves with the people of those lands: yea, the head of the princes and rulers hath been chief in this trespass." Oh, think of that! "The head of the princes and rulers have been chief in this trespass." And do you suppose, beloved brethren, that we are clear from such dangers? In no wise. Let us then look earnestly to God; but let us remember this, that all true blessing for us must begin with individual blessing, and that the secret of individual blessing will always be found to have its root in self-judgment before God. We shall find that this is exactly so with Ezra who had been afflicting his soul and getting others to afflict their souls down in the captivity. So also in Jerusalem. "And when I heard this thing I rent my garment, and my mantle, and plucked off the hair of my head and of my beard, and sat down astonied. Then were assembled unto me every one that trembled at the words of the God of Israel, because of the transgression of those that had been carried away; and I sat astonied until the evening sacrifice. And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having rent my garment and my mantle, I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto Jehovah my God, and said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased over our head, and our trespass is grown up unto the heavens. Since the days of our fathers have we been in a great trespass unto this day; and for our iniquities have we, our kings, and our priests, been delivered into the hand of the kings of the lands, to the sword, to captivity, and to a spoil, and to confusion of face, as it is this day. And now for a little space grace hath been showed from Jehovah our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place." And thus, you see, Ezra takes a place of deeper humiliation than that. It was not merely a fast now, but there is this sign of more profound humiliation - the rending his garments - the sitting astonished even till the evening sacrifice, and only then spreading out his hands to the Lord to pray for his people as well as to confess.

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Being a goofy little ghost who can possess basically everything seems like a really easy way to live. That is, until King Thing finds out, and wants to put a stop to all of your fun! Polterguys is a fun, quick multiplayer game where you and your friends play as little ghosts, running from King Thing. Polterguys isn’t actually a race, and is more about outliving everyone else on the map so that they get caught by King Thing. Running around the map, you can find lots of corners to attempt to hide in and lots of different objects that you can possess, but the King Thing is very good at their job of finding you. You see, this character is an AI, which is programmed to target whoever is nearest and to follow around the map in unconventional and unpredictable ways. This means that Polterguys becomes a chaotic, massive marathon around the map, while a bunch of different ghosts take on different forms and try to hide as best as they can. The chaos factor makes the game fun and the challenge of the King Thing is one that cannot match your most skilled friend. Polterguys is one of those couch co-op games where even if you do get caught, you can have a lot of fun actually watching your friends try to avoid the King Thing. I am sure people would also shout at the screen, in an attempt to help their friends too. It’s just a really fun, frantic game that comes with a new concept to avoiding a king! I got the chance to check out Polterguys at EGX, where I played an early demo of the game. The developers spoke about adding more maps, more modes, and more chaos to the game which all sounds like really great additions. You can currently wishlist the game on Steam.

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Feb 9, 2023 I am so excited to share something with you. This will come as no surprise to some of you who've been listening for a while and know that every quarter I go to Chicago for a business workshop. I love interior design, but equally, I love entrepreneurship. I love becoming a better business owner. I love determining how I spend my days. I love that the more I work on myself, the more I become a better human, more efficient, more compassionate, more plugged in, a better listener, that I'm able to use those skills, that sort of personal development to turn it into profit, right? Because the business you own or run is only as evolved and only as successful as you personally are. That's really my biggest takeaway from my recent trip to Chicago, I realized that if I would've told Betsy, 25 year old Betsy who started her own business just as a hobby, was still, you know, dancing on the bar and waiting tables that she'd own her own business and she'd have a husband, she'd have the two kids, she'd have the dog, she'd have the house. Sometimes you just keep reaching and just keep striving and just keep thinking outside yourself versus saying, Hey, I'm at the top of the mountain. I've arrived where I would want to have been at 25, and for all intents and purposes, I'm feeling really good where I am. I rarely stop and celebrate my wins. I rarely stop and look at my vantage point from the mountain and say, you know what? I'm already at the peak here, and any choices I make from here, while there's still a lot to do and there's a lot of logistics, and it's not easy running a business, any choices I make from here, I'm either choosing to move away from my dreams or towards them. So how many of you are in that place where now you are not making a dream come true is on you? Maybe you're avoiding it, right? Maybe it's just inconvenient to change your life around. My choice is preventing me from reaching goals versus me not being able to reach goals because of outside circumstances, which was so the case when I was 25. This was the case four years ago but now I'm in a different place and if I wanna realize things I've been thinking about, it's just about changing my schedule or saying this is a priority for me, I'm not gonna push it to the side anymore and that's kinda liberating. So without further ado, let’s dive into the mailbag and start answering your questions. In this episode we discuss… [9:33] Home Gym Design (Kara) [16:29] Eco Friendly Furniture (Kara) Become a Premium Member: Submit Your Questions: Uploft Interior Design Academy:

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Protecting the integrity and quality of your albums is easy with the record storage options at Big Fudge. Select storage for vinyl albums that allow you to keep your collection neatly organized and safely stowed away. In addition to LP record storage, we also have display options that allow you to show off your favorite albums. 5 Essential Record Care Supplies Every Collector Needs Posted on January 10 2024 Your Ultimate Guide to Buying a Record Player Posted on May 22 2023 How to Replace a Needle on a Record Player Posted on May 02 2023

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Graph Checkered Enro Cotton Shirt A simple pattern for a standout man, this Enro shirt is a staple for any closet. When it comes to mixing and matching, this graph checkered pattern, cotton Enro shirt is the way to go. Make it formal with a smart blazer or roll up the sleeves for an easy-going look. • Main: 100% cotton • Breast pocket • Printed graphics • Contrasting details • Long sleeves with button cuff • Button down closure front For decades, Enro has always designed their lines with the purpose to “build a better shirt”. With the finest materials and simple designs, they have established a brand that ensures men have a shirt suited to any occasion. LOOK AFTER ME Machine wash according to instruction on core lable. Shipping rates depend on order's weight and destination. Once you’ve placed an order with us, it will be processed by us and forwarded to our shipping partners. You will receive a confirmation email containing details of your order as well as a tracking number to monitor its progress. Throughout the delivery process, we will be maintaining close contact with our shipping partners - continually tracking and supervising your purchase, in order to make sure it arrives at your doorstep within the promised timeframe. Your order will arrive within these delivery estimates based on your location: - Middle East (Egypt and Jordan) : 5-7 Business Days - GCC countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia) : 5-7 Business Days - United Arab Emirates : 3-5 Business Days - India: 5-7 Business Days IMPORT TAXES & ADDITIONAL FEES We would like to clarify that product prices on our website are exclusive of all taxes and duties. As the recipient, you are liable for all import duties, customs and local sales taxes levied by the country you are shipping to. Payment of these is necessary to release your order from customs on arrival. As we are unable to advise the amount this may be, we have excluded these charges from all invoices issued from our website.

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What Are The Odds Of Dying In A Car Crash in Florida? Bill Allen | May 14, 2021 | Car Accidents Car crashes in Florida are very common. In 2019, there were 401,867 motor vehicle accidents statewide. Of these, 2,951 were fatal crashes, which resulted in 3,185 fatalities. In 2020, there were 4,560 car accidents in Alachua County, resulting in 48 traffic deaths. The odds of dying in a car accident are relatively high compared to other causes of death. The type of car crash and the crash circumstances can increase the odds of dying. For example, head-on collisions can be more deadly than a rear-end accident. What Are Your Odds of Dying in a Car Accident? In the United States, there were over 6.7 million motor vehicle accidents in 2019. Over 2.7 million people were injured in these crashes, and 36,096 people were killed. So, are you more likely to die because of a car accident or an accidental fall? According to the National Safety Council, your odds of dying in a fall are slightly higher than your odds of dying in a motor vehicle crash. In 2019, your lifetime odds of dying in a car accident were 1 in 107. Your odds of dying from an accidental fall were 1 in 106. People had a better chance of dying of an opioid overdose in 2019 than they did in a motor vehicle crash. The odds of dying in a pedestrian accident were 1 in 543, compared to bicyclists who had a 1 in 3,825 chance of dying in a bicycle accident. The odds of a motorcyclist dying in a motorcycle crash were 1 in 899. Factors That Can Increase Your Risk of Being Involved in a Car Crash Driving behaviors can have a significant impact on your odds of being involved in a traffic accident. While many people believe that distracted driving accounts for most of the traffic accidents each year, speeding and impaired driving contributed to a significant number of car crashes in 2019. During 2019, impaired driving was a factor in 28 percent of traffic deaths. Speeding contributed to 26 percent of traffic deaths that same year. Distracted driving was a factor in eight percent of the traffic fatalities, but that number could be underreported as people do not typically admit to being distracted at the time of a crash. Many other factors can contribute to the cause of a car accident. Drowsy driving, road conditions, poor weather, and defective automobile parts can also be factors in deadly car crashes. Wrongful Death Claims and Florida Car Accidents Traffic accidents are common reasons for wrongful death claims. A wrongful death occurs when another party causes someone’s death through negligence, intentional acts, or other wrongdoing. Florida’s Wrongful Death Act provides legal recourse for families who lose a loved one because of wrongful death. The personal representative for the deceased’s estate must file the wrongful death lawsuit. If the deceased did not have a will naming a personal representative, the court could name someone to serve as the personal representative. A Gainesville-area wrongful death claim is brought on behalf of the person’s estate and the person’s beneficiaries. In most cases, it is the surviving spouse and surviving children. However, parents and other relatives may be entitled to compensation for wrongful death in some situations. Compensation Available for a Wrongful Death Claim There are two sets of damages in a wrongful death lawsuit. If the person survived for any length of time after the car accident, the estate could seek damages such as: - Reimbursement for medical bills incurred between the time of the car crash until the person’s death - Any lost income or benefits that the person would have been paid until the date of death - Physical, mental, and emotional pain and suffering experienced by the person after the car crash but before they died - Reimbursement for reasonable funeral and burial expenses The money paid to the estate is used to pay medical bills, funeral expenses, and other estate debts. Any remaining funds are disbursed according to the person’s will or the laws of intestacy. Family members may also receive compensation for their damages and losses caused by wrongful death. Damages that family members may be awarded include: - Financial support and household services the family member would have provided had they lived - Pain and suffering - Loss of affection, guidance, companionship, protection, and instruction - Out-of-pocket medical bills and funeral expenses paid by family members A personal injury lawyer can answer questions about deadlines for filing wrongful death lawsuits, who may join the lawsuit, and the compensation your family may receive because of another person’s negligence. Contact Our Car Accident Law Firm in North Central Florida We have two convenient locations in North Central Florida:

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Micronutrient deficiency or “hidden hunger” is estimated to affect two billion people worldwide and increasing the micronutrient concentration of food could play an important role in tackling this global challenge. Using a combination of imaging techniques and atomic absorption spectroscopy, we describe a link between root phenotype and micronutrient concentration in cassava, which could enable new phenotypic selection strategies for breeding. This approach could be used with existing breeding infrastructure to enhance the micronutrient concentration of cassava and hence, benefit the health of people, particularly in low-income countries where cassava is consumed as a staple crop. - Cassava storage roots are a staple food in low-income countries of South-East Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, where growth stunting is prevalent as a consequence of micronutrient deficiencies. We aim to link phenotypes of field-grown cassava roots to micronutrient concentration in the edible storage roots as a simple way to improve phenotypic selection for nutritional value in cassava. - We used existing and newly developed imaging techniques to quantify root phenotypes of the cassava root architecture over time and used flame atomic absorption spectroscopy to measure micronutrient concentration in storage roots. Both together allow the association of root phenotypes with micronutrient concentration in mature cassava roots. - We show that early and late bulking genotypes in cassava exhibit distinct foraging behaviors that are associated with micronutrient concentration in the edible storage root. Our observations suggest that late bulking cassava is a key to provide sufficient micronutrients in the edible storage root. - The association between root phenotype and micronutrient concentration with imaging techniques allows phenotypic selection for enhanced micronutrient concentration. Therefore, implementing image-based phenotyping into cassava breeding programs in sub-Saharan Africa and South-East Asia could be an essential element to resolve micronutrient deficiencies that puts individuals at a higher risk of growth stunting. Busener N, Kengkanna J, Saengwilai PJ, Bucksch A. 2020. Image‐based root phenotyping links root architecture to micronutrient concentration in cassava. Plants, People, Planet 2: 678–687.

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|Maximum of 183.6 inches (4.6 meters) |Up to 1,653 lbs (750 kg) |Females: up to 12 years; Males: up to 5 years |Average Litter Size |Females can lay up to 40 million eggs |Main food item |Fish, squid, and octopus |Humans and human activities The black marlin (Istiompax indica) is a species of fish that is found in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The black marlin is one of seven different types of marlins and is also closely related to the swordfish. This fish, like all billfishes, has a distinctive elongated upper jaw. They are a strong and fast pelagic species that are highly prized by sports fishermen. This fish has a dark blue dorsal (upper) side and a light belly that is silvery-white in color. They also have faint blue vertical stripes running down their sides. Their fins are dark brown except for the first dorsal fin which is black to dark blue. The black marlin is the only species of marlin that does not have retractable fins. Black marlins feed on a range of fish and invertebrates including dolphinfish, squid, cuttlefish, octopuses, mackerel, trevallies, and swordfish. They prefer to eat small tunas when available. Scientists that have analyzed the stomach of these fish have determined that they use their long, sharp bills to slash at their prey. These fish are usually found in shallow waters close to the coast or on coral reefs. They are found at depths between zero and 915 meters, however most of the time they are found in waters between zero and 30 meters. Aside from being found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, they have occasionally been found in temperate waters. Black marlins congregate at spawning grounds, where they reproduce by external spawning. The females release eggs into the warm waters and the males release their sperm to fertilize them. A female can carry up to 40 million eggs. The only real threat that these fish have comes from humans who tend to hunt the fish to sell or keep as a trophy. Fun Facts about the Black Marlin The black marlin is a speedy swimmer that is only found in the warm waters of the Indian and the Pacific Oceans. Known for their fast pace, these fish have also been shown to migrate long distances. Let’s take a closer look at some of their biology. The Black Marlin makes the list of one of the ten fastest animals in the world! This speedy swimmer can reach amazing speeds with records showing that they can swim between 22 mph – 50 mph. Some records have even suggested they may reach speeds of up to 80 miles per hour (129 k/h) which is faster than the cheetah can run! This speed is one reason it is one of the most sought after fish for sports fishermen. Black marlin are extremely streamline and have a fusiform shape, which means they are shaped like a spindle, wider in the middle and tapered at the ends. They also have a highly rigid semilunate (half moon) tail which helps power them through the water. Black marlin are billfish and other billfish are also known for their speed, including other species of marlin as well as the sailfish, which is considered the fastest fish in the world. Migrate Long Distances Scientists have tracked black marlins on their migrations and have discovered that these fish migrate huge distances, with some traveling over 8000 km! For example, two black marlins that were tagged off the coast of Australia were caught again off the coast of India and Sri Lanka. While tagging information has helped researchers to understand some of the movements that the black marlin makes, very little is known about where they spend their time. Researchers know that they aggregate and form spawning groups, but outside of this the information available is very limited. Black Marlin grow very fast and can vary in size based on whether they are male or female. For example, juvenile fish can reach around 15 kg in their first year and up tp 50 kg by the time they are three years old. Females are a lot bigger than the males. If adequate food is available its possible for a female to reach up to 450 kg (1000 lb) by the time she is 10-12 years old. In contrast, males rarely reach more than 200 kg in weight. One way that scientists can determine the age of a Black Marlin is by looking at the growth rings on a spine found on their dorsal fin. Estimating the age of an animal is important for fisheries stock assessments and conservation plans. Scientists usually age fish by counting the growth bands found on its ear bones which are known as otoliths.

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With Dubuque’s status as a metropolitan area in jeopardy, local leaders are sounding the alarm about what that could mean for the city. A committee of representatives from federal statistics agencies recently recommended that the Office of Management and Budget make a change that would downgrade 144 cities across the U.S., including Dubuque, from metropolitan areas to “micropolitan” designations. They proposed changing the definition of a metropolitan statistical area. A metro area would have to have at least 100,000 people in its core city to count as an MSA, double the 50,000-person threshold that has been in place for the past 70 years. Cities formerly designated as metros with core populations of 50,000 to 99,999 people would be changed to “micropolitan” statistical areas instead. The city of Dubuque is part of the broader Dubuque metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses all of Dubuque County. The county had an estimated population of 97,311 in 2019, while the city of Dubuque stood at 57,882 residents — far short of the proposed threshold. Molly Grover, president and CEO of Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, pulled no punches when framing the potential impact of such a change. “Should something like this go into effect, it would wipe Dubuque off the map,” she said. Such fears were echoed by other local leaders, who emphasized that companies often begin their search for a new community by broadly assessing the nation’s metro areas and then narrowing down their options. Rick Dickinson, president and CEO of Greater Dubuque Development Corp., explained that many companies contract with “site selector” firms that help clients identify possible areas to which they can relocate. “Site locators across the U.S. use MSAs as sort of a touchstone, a starting point to find areas that could have the workforce, the infrastructure and the overall capacity to be a serious contender for relocation or expansion,” he said. “Either you are on that list or you’re not.” Overall, if the guidelines are changed, 37% of the 392 current metro areas would lose their status. Throughout the U.S., potential changes to the metro designation also have sparked concerns about changes in federal funding. Dubuque City Manager Mike Van Milligen said he has been assured that transportation funding and Community Development Block Grant funding would not be impacted in the event that a community’s metro status is removed, despite the fact that disbursement of such funds has been tied to a city’s metropolitan standing in the past. “We’re being assured it won’t affect federal funding streams,” he said. “I’m not convinced that is the case.” Other municipal leaders throughout the country have expressed a similar sense of trepidation, voicing concerns that stripping the “metropolitan” status from communities would be the first logical step down the road of stripping associated funding. From an economic development perspective, Dickinson emphasized that the MSA designation remains a key differentiator. Dickinson said there are about 19,500 incorporated communities in the U.S., and only 392 have a population in excess of 50,000 and are designated MSAs. He noted that the Dubuque area has maintained its MSA status since 1950. Federal officials have said possible changes to the “metro” definition are merely being considered for statistical purposes. Even after looking further into the proposal, Dickinson said the motivations for such a change remain unclear. “There’s no apparent reason why they would do this,” he said. “But the impacts — the potential loss in revenue and the way it would take communities off the map — is clear. We believe it should stay the way it is.” Local leaders have sprung into action in response. Grover said the chamber reached out to federal leaders, contacted the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and will continue to work with representatives from GDDC and the City of Dubuque in hopes of stopping the change before it occurs. “We are trying to work together to leverage our voice on this issue,” she said. Grover noted that the Office of Management and Budget is continuing to take public comments on the matter through March 19. Van Milligen said he is pleased that economic development organizations such as the chamber and GDDC have taken notice of the proposed changes and taken steps to stop them. Similar to the leaders of those organizations, he shares concerns that such a change would result in a hit to Dubuque’s visibility on a national scale. “On the East and West coasts in this country, they often call us fly-over country,” he said. “Most people there have little knowledge or experience with the middle of the country. So unless you have a way onto their radar screen, you become invisible.”

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A Resurgence is happening in the GREATER BINGHAMTON AREA - as the region moves past the pandemic and grows. Growth in high-tech industries, major economic-development projects, and the revitalization of the Binghamton area are among the highlights. This publication’s coverage will include the following: • Big players involved in the region’s resurgence • Major construction projects • The region’s emergence from the pandemic • Urban-revitalization projects, new restaurants & other downtown businesses • Arts & culture • Economic impact of Greater Binghamton’s transformation and what’s next for the region.

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Scientists have discovered that trees dating back 350 million years look like “something out of Dr. Seuss’ imagination” and are “unlike any of those living” in modern times. Research conducted on a species of fossilized tree called Sanfordiacolis from New Brunswick, Canada, has revealed a unique three-dimensional crown shape. Tree fossils are usually preserved with only their trunks, however, in a pioneering study using a fossil from millions of years ago that preserved its leaves, scientists discovered that ancient trees have similarities to palm trees or ferns. “The way this tree produced very long leaves around its slender trunk, and the sheer number along the short trunk, is astonishing,” says Robert Gastaldo of Colby College in Waterville, Maine. “We all have a mental concept of what a tree looks like, depending on where we live on the planet, and we have a vision of what is familiar.” “The fossil we are reporting is a unique and peculiar growth form in the history of life. It is one of the experiments in evolution during a period when forest plants underwent biodiversification, a form that appears to be short-lived,” he added. One sample revealed how the leaves emerge from the top of the tree, making it “absolutely unique.” Researchers say it is one of the few in a fossil record spanning more than 400 million years where a stem is preserved around which the crown leaves are still attached. Another feature that makes ancient tree fossils stand out is the preservation of crown leaves. “Any fossil tree with an intact crown is considered rare in the history of life,” Gastaldo said. The tree likely relied on its unusual growth form to increase the amount of light it could capture and reduce its competition with other plants on Earth, the researchers reported. They point out that the tree now represents the oldest evidence of young trees growing under a taller forest canopy. This means that early Carboniferous plant life was more complex than expected, suggesting that Sanfordiacolis lived at a time when plants were “experimenting” with a variety of possible shapes or structures. Scientists say they serve as a reminder that millions of years ago there were trees that looked unlike any we've seen before, and some of them appear to have come from the imagination of Dr. Seuss. Professor Gastaldo said: “The history of life on Earth consists of plants and animals that are unlike any of those living today. “Evolutionary mechanisms operating in the deep past led to organisms that lived successfully over long periods of time, but whose shapes, forms, growth structures, and life histories took different paths and strategies. “Rare and unusual fossils, like the New Brunswick tree, are just one example of something that colonized our planet but was an unsuccessful experiment.” “Web maven. Infuriatingly humble beer geek. Bacon fanatic. Typical creator. Music expert.”

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Level3 have scheduled an emergency maintenance window to replace a line card in Equinix DB1 tonight. This will impact our Level3 IP Transit for approximately 20 minutes. CenturyLink intends to carry out internal maintenance within its network. This has been classified as an EMERGENCY. The nature of this work is to perform a Network Element card replacement. Work is required to replace failing hardware on core equipment, which is currently erroring, to ensure the continued integrity of the network. During the maintenance window you may experience one period of outage to the maximum specified below. Date: 2018-09-04 00:00 – 02:00 IST

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SHINee’s Taemin has always been widely popular because of his amazing performance skills, and talent. However, he garnered attention solely because of his physique during his latest solo concert and left his fans out of breath with his sculptural figure. Taemin’s attitude has been described as confident in every room he appears in, and this time was no exception to the rule. In a jaw-dropping display of sexiness and showmanship, Taemin showcased everything the fans were asking for. On December 16th, Taemin performed in the Inspire Arena on Yeongjong Island, Incheon in celebration of his 2023 solo concert, titled, “Metamorph.” The performance was one of one because it was his first solo show in almost five years. The hyping atmosphere around Taemin’s concert reached a new level after the lights dimmed and the music intensified. SHINee’s Taemin emerged on the stage displaying his charming attitude and ultimately, captivated the crowd showing his physique. Undoubtedly, the attendees had an unforgettable night along with Taemin. The fans couldn’t contain their excitement and flooded social media with pictures of the idol having a great time during his show.

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The new year is just around the corner and it’s the time of year when we reflect on the events throughout the year. We have done the same and have put together a selection of our top-selling blinds of 2022. The real question is, why were they popular and could they come back in 2023? Why are White Blinds popular? White is a colour associated with Christmas as it’s a soft and welcoming colour that makes us all dream of a white Christmas. White blinds are also popular due to the fresh colour that ties into any interior due to the simplicity and minimalistic look. It also collaborates well with any furniture in your home whilst creating the illusion of a larger living space due to maintaining natural light. Not only are white blinds popular due to their versatile nature of working in any room, they are also a colour that work well on numerous blind types. Rollers, Wooden, Vertical, Roman, Venetian and more are all blind types that look great in white. Read our article on ‘Why Choose White Blinds’ to discover more. White Wooden Blinds Our North Star White Faux Wooden Blind is a beautifully sleek finish, clean and refreshing. Its neutral colour and classic style make this blind perfect for any room in the house including the bedroom or living room. The waterproof and easy-to-clean features of the blind make it a must-have! Making it stand out in any interior. Dove White Faux Wood Venetian is a great fresh blind for any room. The crisp tone of the white shines through in the background - adding the perfect finishing touch to the contemporary look you have carefully created. It is the perfect choice for kitchens and bathrooms. Our North Star Fine Grain White Faux Wooden blind is a versatile and timeless choice. It has an intriguing wood effect texture which adds depth and subtly to any room in the house. This blind is a great addition to any window space and gives the style any interior would need. Each of these blinds gives off a timeless look when placed in any interior setting, but they are all Faux Wooden. The great thing about Faux Wood is that they are easy to wipe clean and maintain especially for being white! They won’t get damaged in moist conditions as this is what they are made for, so you can dress your bathroom and kitchen just as luxurious as the bedroom and living room. You also can get Faux Wood blinds with the grain running through to create the real wood effect, so no one will know the difference! Our range doesn’t stop here. We have a wider selection of white wooden blinds for you to choose from including 25mm, 35mm and 50mm slats, blinds with decorative tapes and real and faux wood options. Faux Wooden Blinds Faux Wood is a great alternative to Real Wooden blinds. They aren’t as expensive, making them a more affordable option which has made them popular during 2022. Faux wood has a PVC property which makes them easy to clean and allows them to be put up in moist conditions such as bathrooms and kitchens. Furthermore, Faux wooden blinds come in the same range of colours as real wooden blinds, meaning you don’t have to compromise on style and suitability. As mentioned above, the faux wood range is also available in fine grain, giving them a real authentic feel. If you’re not sure which to choose, simply order a free sample and compare them from the comfort of your own home. Wooden Blinds with Tapes Tapes are vertical strips that are made from a cotton fabric that helps hide any internal strings from the blind but also creates an aesthetically pleasing look to your window! Surprisingly, blinds with tapes haven’t been as popular a choice during 2022 as expected, but it may be because people aren’t aware of their main functional properties or how to use them to their maximum level. Tapes allow the blind to be uniformed and add more structure to them, and a visual benefit of adding an element of dramatisation to the interior of a room. They also provide more privacy and when closed, preventing less sunlight entering the room. Why not switch it up in the New Year and introduce them to your wooden blind for a unique and modern interior? At Blinds4You we love how they make any room stand out from the rest. The Best Blinds of 2022 In summary, White Wooden Blinds have been the 2022 hit that everyone seems to love, especially in the run-up to Christmas where it has been the blind that has made people's homes the desired winter wonderland! For 2023 it will be interesting to see if our wonderful Wooden blinds are still top of the tree, or if one of our other popular blinds take over the number one spot.

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Team • 1 min read By Paul Klanschek We are happy to welcome Philipp Bohrn to the team here at Bitpanda. He will become managing director for a new division we are currently setting up. We are happy to welcome Philipp Bohrn to the team here at Bitpanda. He will become managing director for a new division we are currently setting up. Philipp shares the same vision and values that we do and — apart from that — has an outstanding professional record. We are really excited that Philipp will be contributing his expertise as well as his excellent network in the finance industry to support us. The goal is to help the business develop by expanding on our current services. Philipp was the managing director of the Association of Financial Service Providers in Austria’s chamber of commerce for 9 years. The Association of Financial Service Providers represents about 8 thousand businesses including investment firms, payment service providers, financial advisors and more. In his new role at Bitpanda, he will use his proven dexterity in the world of law and finance to help navigate the company over the turbulent and often complicated hurdles that are present in this young industry. Philipp said, “I am looking forward to doing my part in providing options for the company and its users. There is a lot going on in this sector and I am excited to be along for the ride.” We would like to say a big thanks to Philipp for being so enthusiastic about joining us. We are sure that he will do everything in his power to ensure that we retain our place as ‘Home of Cryptocurrency’.’ With Philipp joining our team, we are getting ever closer to the 100 team member and we are still looking for talented and motivated people to join the company. Why your money is safe with BitpandaRead more Bitpanda GmbH ve grup şirketleri (Bitpanda) Türk Parasının Kıymetini’nin Korunması Hakkında 32 sayılı Karar’ın 2/b maddesine göre Türkiye’de yerleşik sayılan hiçbir kişiye yönelik olarak 6362 sayılı Sermaye Piyasası Kanunu başta olmak üzere Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devleti mevzuatı hükümleri gereği Türkiye’de faaliyet izni gerektiren hiçbir sermaye piyasası faaliyetine dair hizmet sunmamaktadır. Şayet Bitpanda’nın yabancı sermaye piyasalarında vermiş olduğu hizmetlerden Türkiye’de yerleşik kişilerin faydalandığı tespit edilecek olursa tüm zararları kullanıcıya ait olmak üzere bu hizmetler ivedilikle sona erdirilecektir. As the name would suggest, some cookies on our website are essential. They are necessary to remember your settings when using Bitpanda, (such as privacy or language settings), to protect the platform from attacks, or simply to stay logged in after you originally log in. You have the option to refuse, block or delete them, but this will significantly affect your experience using the website and not all our services will be available to you. We use such cookies and similar technologies to collect information as users browse our website to help us better understand how it is used and then improve our services accordingly. It also helps us measure the overall performance of our website. We receive the date that this generates on an aggregated and anonymous basis. Blocking these cookies and tools does not affect the way our services work, but it does make it much harder for us to improve your experience. These cookies are used to provide you with adverts relevant to Bitpanda. The tools for this are usually provided by third parties. With the help of these cookies and such third parties, we can ensure for example, that you don’t see the same ad more than once and that the advertisements are tailored to your interests. We can also use these technologies to measure the success of our marketing campaigns. Blocking these cookies and similar technologies does not generally affect the way our services work. Please note, however, that while you’ll still see advertisements about Bitpanda on websites, the adverts will no longer be personalised for you.

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As well as being the simplest service to use for purchasing Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies, Bittylicious is now the simplest service to use when selling Bitcoins to brokers on the Bittylicious platform. Users simply need to choose how much to sell and send the Bitcoins to an address by clicking or typing it in, or scanning a QR code. Bittylicious waits for approximately 30 minutes for the transaction to be suitably confirmed and the money is sent to the user shortly afterwards. The entire process is outlined in a new step-by-step guide available on the Bittylicious help pages at https://bittylicious.com/help/index.php/Bitcoin_selling_guide Technically, cryptocurrencies are bought by brokers on the Bittylicious platform, which is how this service usually works in the UK. This enables a competitive marketplace to be formed as brokers compete for the user’s business. As this new functionality becomes used more regularly, Bittylicious expects that competition will increase and prices will start to approach the ‘Buy’ price. In the near future, Bittylicious also aims to open up this functionality to other cryptocurrencies as well as other payment methods.

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From time to time, Jo and I get asked whether a bit is really necessary in order to ride a horse. Clearly, it’s not essential. On the other hand, if you know how to use one in a horse friendly way, it can become a very useful tool for both horse and rider. The reason […]Continue Reading... I couldn’t wait to tell you, I’ve just come in from mowing the lawn! “So what?”, you may ask. Well, I know it’s maybe not that big a deal to you, but I couldn’t help noticing how much my mowing skills have improved in the last 5 weeks.Continue Reading... 4 Comments If there’s one thing I see people doing that stops them making the progress they want with their horses it’s trying to hide their mistakes. And that could be a big mistake that’s holding you back too. In fact, you probably don’t even realise that you’re doing it – because hiding your mistakes is actually […]Continue Reading... 2 Comments There was a meme going around on social media the other day that caught my eye. It went something like this: Other people’s horses: “Oh, is that your inside leg and outside rein? OK, I’ll just start collecting myself and getting into a nice frame for you and working on my topline. No worries, you […]Continue Reading... 3 Comments Well, yes… and no! As is often the case with riding, it depends. As something to work towards, then yes, hands that appear to be still can be a sign of a well schooled horse and a skilful rider. But if you want a happy horse who enjoys being ridden throughout his career, how your […]Continue Reading... 2 Comments Subscribe For Updates

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Written for EO by Christina Sanders Business owners and entrepreneurs who don’t consider email marketing a viable sales tool may simply be overlooking the power of relevant content. With effective targeting efforts and the right content, your customer emails will not only be read, but also help you grow client loyalty and sales! Why you should be sending email newsletters First, customers who have made a purchase before and are then sent regular content including emails, are likely to buy again. They’ve already had a good experience with your company. You have gained their trust and they will remember your brand. Stay on their radar by providing similar products or content and you’ll increase brand recognition, loyalty and potential sales.

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Subscription video on demand (SVOD) has become an increasingly popular way to stream content online. It gives users unlimited access to movies, TV shows, and many other videos for a recurring fee. SVOD has experienced phenomenal growth over the last few years, attracting a significant number of subscribers and generating substantial revenue for the industry In this beginner’s guide, we’ll explore the concept of SVOD, exploring its complexities, benefits, compare SVOD with other Monetization Models, features, and how it has changed our entertainment consumption. What is SVOD? Subscription Video on Demand is a method of generating revenue by offering viewers access to your complete content library through a monthly or yearly subscription fee. These subscriptions are typically auto-renewed and provide payment on a regular basis for your entire collection of audio or video content. Trends and Statistics of SVOD SVOD (Subscription Video on Demand) is a type of video streaming service where users pay a monthly or yearly subscription fee to access a library of content. SVOD has become increasingly popular in recent years as more people choose to cut the cord with traditional cable and satellite TV providers. According to statistics from Statista, the global SVOD market is projected to grow from $62.3 billion in 2020 to $86.8 billion in 2026. North America is currently the largest SVOD market, accounting for approximately 43% of global SVOD revenues in 2020. However, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to experience the fastest growth in the coming years. Netflix is currently the leading SVOD provider, with over 200 million subscribers worldwide as of April 2021. Other major players in the market include Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, and Hulu. One trend in the SVOD market is the increasing production of original content by providers. Netflix invests significantly in producing original content to stand out and retain subscribers. Bundling SVOD services with other products or services, like mobile phone plans or internet packages, is another emerging trend. Overall, the market is expected to continue growing as more people choose to consume entertainment content through streaming services. Read More About: How OTT Technology Is Shaping The Future Of Entertainment Can SVOD services replace traditional cable television? The cord-cutting trend is rapidly gaining momentum globally, as evidenced by the statistics. In the United States, it is anticipated that a significant portion of Americans, approximately one in every three individuals, will choose to discontinue their cable TV subscriptions in 2023. This shift can be attributed to several factors contributing to the rise of SVOD platforms: Abundance of captivating content on SVOD services: SVOD platforms offer a wide array of high-quality content, including movies, TV shows, documentaries, and original productions, enticing viewers with a diverse range of options. Cost-effectiveness of subscription plans: SVOD services typically offer affordable subscription plans, allowing viewers to access a vast library of content at a fraction of the cost of cable TV subscriptions. Impressive internet speeds: The availability of blazing-fast internet connections enables smooth streaming of content on SVOD platforms, ensuring an uninterrupted and enjoyable viewing experience. Growing prevalence of smart TVs and smartphones: The increasing adoption of smart TVs and smartphones among consumers has made it more convenient to access SVOD apps. Major smart TV operating systems such as webOS (LG TV) and Tizen OS (Samsung) come preloaded with a variety of SVOD OTT apps, and users can easily download additional ones, granting them easy access to their favorite content on their televisions. The numbers speak for themselves, as approximately 85% of US households now subscribe to at least one SVOD service, surpassing the cable TV penetration rate significantly. While SVOD subscriptions continue to surge at an astonishing rate and cable TV’s market share declines, it is unlikely that SVOD will completely replace cable TV in the near future. Cable TV still holds a considerable portion of the market as a prominent legacy option for consuming video and TV content. Advantages and Disadvantages |Access to a wide variety of content, including exclusive and original programming. |Requires a stable and fast internet connection. |Can be more affordable than traditional cable or satellite TV packages. |Subscription fees can add up quickly if multiple services are used. |Offers the ability to watch content on demand, allowing for greater flexibility and convenience. |Limited access to live programming such as news and sports. |Allows for multiple users to access the same account and watch content simultaneously. |Content libraries can vary by region, limiting access to certain shows and movies. |Offers the ability to watch on a variety of devices, including TVs, computers, and mobile devices. |Quality of content can vary, with some offerings being lower quality or poorly produced at times |Provides recommendations based on viewing history, making it easier to discover new content. |May not offer all the same features as traditional TV, such as DVR or parental controls. |No commercials or advertisements interrupting viewing experience. |Requires a subscription to access content, which may not be feasible for everyone. Overall, It offers many benefits such as convenience, flexibility, and affordability. However, it also has some limitations, such as the need for a stable internet connection and the cost of multiple subscriptions. It’s important to weigh the advantages and disadvantages before deciding whether SVOD is the right choice for your entertainment needs. Read Also This : SVOD vs AVOD: Comparing the Two Video Monetization Model In Detail How Is SVOD Different From Other Monetization Models? Subscription-based platforms possess a distinct advantage compared to other revenue models, as they exhibit strategic profitability and offer valuable support to OTT services in sustaining their presence in the industry with minimal disruptions. |SVOD (Subscription Video on Demand) |AVOD (Ad-Supported Video on Demand) |TVOD (Transactional Video on Demand) |Revenue Generation Style |Small recurring fee based on monthly/yearly plans |Payment from advertisers depending on views |Income through buy/rent option |Unlimited access to entire catalog of content |Limited access to free content |Duration of Access |As long as the subscription is paid |As long as the user prefers |Limited window of 24/48 hrs for rented videos<br>Forever access for videos that are purchased |Ads may be included |Ads may be included |Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max |YouTube, Crackle, Pluto TV |Apple iTunes, Google Play |Solutions with extensive content libraries |Solutions with a large audience base |Solutions offering premium/exclusive/seasonal content Is SVOD the right model for You? Whether or not SVOD (Subscription Video on Demand) is the right model for you depends on your personal preferences and viewing habits. Here are some factors to consider: SVOD services offer a wide variety of content, including TV shows, movies, and original programming. If you prefer having access to a large library of content and enjoy binge-watching, then SVOD might be the right choice for you. While SVOD can be more affordable than traditional cable or satellite TV packages, it does require a monthly or yearly subscription fee. If you’re on a tight budget or only watch a few shows, then paying for individual episodes or renting movies might be a better option. A stable and fast internet connection is necessary to stream content through SVOD services. If you have a slow or unreliable internet connection, then you may experience buffering or other issues that could affect your viewing experience. If you enjoy watching live programming such as sports or news, then SVOD may not be the best choice for you. While some services offer live TV options, they are limited and may not have all the same features as traditional cable or satellite TV packages. SVOD services can be accessed on a variety of devices, including TVs, computers, and mobile devices. If you prefer watching content on a specific device or have multiple devices you use for viewing, then SVOD could be a good fit for you. Overall, SVOD is ideal for on-demand viewing, diverse content preferences, and stable internet connections. However, it may not suit those who enjoy live programming or have limited funds for monthly subscriptions. Consider personal preferences and viewing habits to decide if SVOD is the right fit. Explore More: 5 Simple Steps to Create Your Own OTT Platform Why Subscription Video-On-Demand is the Best Option to Make Money? Streaming giants such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Disney+ have a strong preference for SVOD services, as they continue to dominate the market and show promising growth in the coming years. Projections indicate that an astounding 568 million individuals will engage in video streaming through these platforms by the year 2022. Among the various types of video streaming, SVOD stands out as the largest segment, with a market volume of USD 71,237 million in 2021. Impressively, Statista predicts this figure to surge beyond USD 108,306 million within the next five years. As for the average income per person in the Video-on-Demand realm, analysts anticipate it to reach a noteworthy USD 47.86 in 2021. Furthermore, the Video-on-Demand segment is poised to experience substantial user growth, with an estimated 2,218.2 million users anticipated by the year 2025. When Can a Streaming Platform Generate Revenue with SVOD? There are no set guidelines for monetizing a streaming business, especially with SVOD. Over-the-top (OTT) technology is relatively new, and successful market players have often experimented with their business models before establishing revenue streams. Here are some factors to consider when deciding to adopt SVOD: Extensive Content Library: Having a substantial collection of content is advantageous. Niche Market Focus: A specialized model catering to a specific audience can be beneficial. Investment in Original/Exclusive Content: Allocating resources to create unique content periodically can attract viewers. Subscriber Acquisition and Retention: Being prepared to invest in acquiring new subscribers and retaining existing ones is crucial. Free Trial Offer: Providing a free trial can help entice viewers to try your service. Viewer Behavior Analysis: Continuously analyzing viewer preferences and adjusting content accordingly is important. Flexible Plans: Offering flexible subscription plans can accommodate varying user preferences. Recurring Passive Income: Seeking a reliable and consistent revenue stream is a key consideration. How to get started with SVOD by Flicknexs Sign up for Flicknexs: Visit the Flicknexs website and sign up for an account. You will need to choose a pricing plan that fits your needs and budget. Set up your account: Once you’ve signed up, you’ll need to set up your account by creating a profile and selecting the content you want to offer on your SVOD platform. Customize your platform: Flicknexs allows you to customize your SVOD platform with your branding, logo, and colors. You can also create a custom domain name for your platform. After setting up your account and customizing your platform, you can start adding content. Flicknexs allows you to upload videos in a variety of formats and offers tools for organizing your content. Set up payment processing: Flicknexs provides multiple payment processing options, including credit card and PayPal. You can set up your payment options and choose pricing plans for your content. Launch your platform: Once you’ve added content and set up payment processing, you’re ready to launch your SVOD platform. Flicknexs provides tools for promoting your platform and tracking analytics. Overall, getting started with SVOD by Flicknexs is a straightforward process that involves setting up your account, customizing your platform, adding content, and setting up payment processing. With the right content and promotion, you can build a successful SVOD platform that attracts and retains subscribers. SVOD is an online video streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and content through subscriptions. Platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu have transformed entertainment consumption, providing convenient and affordable access from anywhere. Beginners should grasp the features, benefits, subscriptions, content libraries, and interfaces to make informed choices based on interests, budget, and viewing habits. Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is SVOD? SVOD stands for Subscription Video on Demand. It is an online streaming service that provides users with unlimited access to a wide range of movies, TV shows, and other video content for a recurring subscription fee. 2. How does SVOD work? SVOD works by offering users a subscription-based model, where they pay a recurring fee to access a vast library of content. Users can stream the content anytime and anywhere as long as they have an internet connection. 3. Is SVOD available worldwide? Many SVOD services are available worldwide, but the content library and availability may vary depending on the region. Some platforms have region-specific versions or licensing restrictions. 4. What are the benefits of SVOD? In terms of revenue per subscriber, self-owned video platforms yield significantly higher profits compared to consumer-grade platforms, thanks to lower subscription costs and the ability for users to opt for multiple VOD subscriptions, resulting in a steady and sustainable revenue flow for both creators and consumers. 5. How can i start an SVOD platform? To establish an SVOD service from scratch, essential components include a user-friendly online platform with seamless viewing experience, robust login capabilities with effective paywalls, and comprehensive device compatibility, enabling efficient content monetization across diverse subscriber bases.

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Today’s given signal : https://t.me/calendarsignal/9792 Understanding Consumer Confidence is crucial for economic analysis and forecasting. This presentation will delve into the key factors influencing USA CB Consumer Confidence, providing valuable insights for businesses and policymakers alike. The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI), job market conditions, and income trends are pivotal in shaping consumer sentiment. These indicators reflect the overall health of the economy and influence consumer spending and investment decisions. Fluctuations in the stock market, geopolitical events, and global economic conditions can significantly impact consumer confidence. Understanding the interplay between these factors is essential for anticipating market trends and consumer behaviour. Previous released data results : On last CPI data (31-10-2023) we predict to SELL XAUUSD as good Consumer confidence number + Strength in Dollar Data so gold price was fall. Check the previous blog : https://blog.forextrade1.com/us-conference-board-consumer-confidence-forextrade1-co/ Check last given signal : https://t.me/calendarsignal/9462 Where to contact us : Website : www.forextrade1.co Twitter : www.twitter.com/forextrade11 Telegram : telegram.me/ftrade1 Whatsapp : https://wa.me/971568084997 Facebook : www.facebook.com/Forextrade01 Instagram : www.instagram.com/forextrade1 YouTube : www.youtube.com/ForexTrade1 Skype : email@example.com Email ID : firstname.lastname@example.org Discord : https://discord.gg/vEk98ZvrHP LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/forextrade11

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I love April Fools day. Like Halloween, it gives us all a chance to take ourselves a little less seriously and just have some fun. And the best April Fools pranks are those that point out real limitations in our thinking and mindset. That’s always been my April 1 goal: Why not combine Wi-Fi and PoE? And doesn’t the “giant iPod Touch” sound like a hoax?

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This is the third part of a series of blog posts I have written addressing the ways that we use Scripture, and specifically the fact that often the passages we use for our life verses can be ripped from their context and used in ways that are actually opposite of the intended meaning of the text. We find verses that feel good, and fit on a coffee mug or a t-shirt, but often we end up misusing those texts. The previous two posts focused on this, and I would encourage you to read those to understand the main point. But, you may say, “Mike, that’s all well and good for you, but you have a seminary degree. So you can figure those things out. But if I don’t know the Bible as well, how am I supposed to know the meaning.” In fact, some have actually come to the conclusion that we cannot know the true meaning, so the only meaning of a text is what it means to me. The truth is just the opposite. Since God is the author of Scripture, His truths are so deep that a life of careful study will not reach the depths of the meaning of any text, yet, the truths of Scripture are revealed in such a way that even a five year old can understand the basic message. At Genesis, we believe two beautiful meshed truths about the nature of the Bible. First, it is a divine book, with every word inspired by God Himself as His self-revelation. When we read Scripture, we are not reading another human book about God, a new perspective on the mystery of God and the universe. In the Scripture, God has pulled back the veil between heaven and earth and has made His acts and His words known. This means that to know Scripture and rightly interpret it is of utmost importance, because to ignore the Scriptures is to dismiss God Himself, and to disbelieve the Scriptures or disobey is equal to disbelieving or disobeying God. So, to misinterpret and misquote Scripture means that we can actually misrepresent God. Second, the Bible is also a human book, as God inspired His Word through the pens of normal people living normal lives with all kinds of normal problems and struggles. These people heard from God, but they wrote out of their experience and journey, and wrote to specific audiences to communicate their message. This means that to rightly understand the meaning of the text, we must understand the intended message of the original human author as written for the intended audience. This is where the true meaning is found. We don’t start with, “What does this mean to me,” rather we begin with, “What message did Paul (human author) intended to communicate to the church in Phillipi (audience of the New Testament book of Philippians). So, here are some simple things that every person can do to understand God’s intended meaning of Scripture as revealed through the human authors. - Read any text in context – The quickest way to avoid making the mistakes of misusing Scripture is to quote verses without understanding them in their context. Theologian Don Carson has said, ““A text without a context is a pretext for a proof text.” If you find a verse that speaks to you, make sure you read the verse in the larger passage to make sure the meaning you gleaned is in line with the thought of the larger passage. - Read the book – Every book in the Bible is a work that both stands alone and fits into the larger story of the Bible. Therefore, each book has it’s own overarching purpose and message, but that message is always in line with the other Scriptures. Taking time to read entire books of the Bible give us good protection from misinterpreting individual texts in that book. If you have found a meaning of a text that actually seems to run counter to the meaning of the larger book, you might want to dig a little deeper (Jeremiah 29:11 is exhibit A to this). - Let Scripture interpret Scripture – This is one of the key principles to Biblical interpretation, that Scripture is the best interpreter of Scripture. Make sure that your understanding of any passage lines up with the greater revelation of God in the larger story of the Bible and the understanding of God, ourselves, His purpose, and the Gospel within. This is especially true when it comes to obscure passages or those more difficult to interpret. - Get a study Bible – The best way to avoid misinterpreting Scripture is to get yourself a Bible with notes written by scholars designed to help you understand any text. We recommend the ESV Study Bible. Such a Bible is an incredible investment in your own spiritual growth and journey. A good study Bible will begin each of the 66 Books of the Bible with an introduction that gives an explanation on the author, audience, background and history, issues in the book, overarching purpose of the writing, etc. Then in the pages of the book, the study Bible will give notes with an explanation of the meaning of the text. Now, these notes are not infallible (the Bible is, of course), but they are incredibly helpful in our understanding of the meaning. - Lean in to your church – The Bible is best interpreted in community. Within the church, God has given elders who are able to teach and pass on the truths of the faith. We have Community Groups which provide a place to discuss, be challenged, and grow. We have friends who also have the presence of the Holy Spirit and can go have coffee. As we take the Scriptures seriously, we will discover that the best way to avoid error in my own interpretation is to make sure I am doing Biblical study in fellowship with my church community. The Scriptures are a deep and glorious treasure. God has chosen to make Himself known, and in light of His glory, show us our true selves. We do not want to be people to trade the treasure for trinkets, deep and glorious truths for slogans that can fit on a coffee mug. So, let’s work together to obey the challenge set forth by the Apostle Paul to his son in the faith, Timothy. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15)

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Tag: android app - 3 Important Benefits of UX Development for Your Business - 3 Reasons Why You Need to Have an E-Commerce Mobile App to Start Your Business - 5 Wonderful Benefits of Mobile Applications for Your Business - 4 Important Changes That Will Happen to the Tech Industry in 2022 - 5 Important Reasons to Choose Custom Web App Development for Your Business Currently there are over 2 million iOS apps, 3 million Android apps and 600K Amazon Apps and the numbers continue to rise. For many businesses that me... The term “Design” is easily defined as the creation of a plan for the construction of an object, system or measurable human interaction. That's a pret... The App Store Market Within the last couple of years the growth of smartphones and smart mobile applications has risen steeply. Today, we can find an...

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The boys and I went grocery shopping at the commissary today. (We tried to go yesterday, but we forgot that they recently changed the schedule so that the day they are closed is Monday instead of Sunday. The Japanese employees – meaning, almost all of them – are ticked off about it, too. If I understand correctly, they only take one day for weekends, and Sunday is it. I wasn’t too pleased to waste a trip to base, myself.) I was pleasantly surprised to see that they had more fruit than usual! We get strange gaps in stock and supply, and something they carry one day may never show up again. Today, though, they had strawberries (I haven’t seen those for a month or two) and green grapes for a reasonable price (last time they had grapes they were $4 a pound) and I was quick to snatch some up. Unfortunately, we did not get out of the store without incident. You know those little buttons under the counter by the cash register, that the cashier can push to call the police if they’re being robbed? Yeah, it’s a big red button about two and a half feet up from the floor – quite eye-catching if you’re three feet tall. We were checking out and no one was standing in the lane next to us, so Max wandered two steps away and pushed the bright red button. The cashier said, “Oh, no, don’t push that -” (as he pushes the button) “…Police come now.” We had to stand and wait about ten or fifteen minutes for the SP to show up to take the report. Wow, sure glad there wasn’t actually a gunman. Although, they may have told him that it was a false alarm, and if they did he surely took his time. He seemed annoyed, and pulled aside the store manager to discuss something that I’m not surprised to learn is a recurring problem. SP: “Look, you’ve got to do something about this. This is the second time -” Japanese Store Manager (politely interrupting): “Third time.” SP: “Okay, the third time that this has happened. The kids just walk in there and push the button, you need to put something across there to cover it when no one’s using it, to keep people from going in there.” Sounds like a plan. He came over and talked to me, took Max’s name, birth date, and social security number (baby’s got a rap sheet now!); then all of my information, a contact number, Greg’s squadron and info, and his work number. Apparently three-year-olds pushing the panic button is the sort of thing that they take very seriously. I mean come on. (I said that no one could possibly be getting in trouble over this, and he did tell me that most of the info was required solely for record keeping purposes. Sigh.) When he was done, we took our groceries and went home. The rest of the day was better. I cut up a few bananas, washed some (giant! but still sweet and red inside) strawberries, pulled off some small, succulent grapes, and we had fruit for lunch. I made a dip by mixing four ounces of cream cheese, about 1/2 tbsp honey, a dash of cinnamon, and a splash of milk in a bowl. I microwaved it until it stirred together fairly easily, and we were in decadent fruit heaven. Here’s the culprit! Is this the face of a criminal? Nah. Max loves fruit, especially strawberries, although I think he was intimidated by the massive ones we bought today. Charlie, on the other hand, detests fresh fruit. (I know, right? I think it’s a texture issue, since he will eat baby food fruit, or cooked fruit, but not fresh fruit or even applesauce.) He used one of the giant strawberries as an elaborate and messy scoop to get the honeyed cream cheese in his mouth. Mmmm, cream cheese. A lot more is going on around here, but we’ll deal with that another day.

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We’re watching the Rome mini series and it’s amazing. I am certainly not an historian of the ancient world, but I’ve got an understanding of what it was supposed to be like. Sure, I’ve devoured every Asterix story (in more than one language too), read some historical stories and watched a few documentaries of the epoc. From what I’ve learned, I have to say that this TV-series is amazing in its portrayal of life in ancient Rome. Certainly, at times it’s like watching Dallas (political intrigue, families vs each other, matriachs wanting to kill each other, etc) and the British accents can be grating at times, but damn it’s good. If you have the chance, I totally recommend watching both seasons of this show. It’s got sex, violence and historical accuracy. Run, don’t walk, to get your hands on the DVDs.

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Followers on Twitter will know I love podcasts. I listen to them every day and as a result have acquired a fairly chunky number of subscriptions along the way. One of the most recent additions is the Unusable Podcast, a show which discusses the good, bad and ugly sides of usability in both the physical world and digital. One of the latest episodes sees the chaps discussing wireless headphones and breaking down the ups and downs of the design decisions by some manufacturers which led me to reflect on the wireless headphones I got for Christmas. Unlike Andrew and David from Unusable, I didn’t do a massive amount of research. I had a price point in mind and went for a pair by Sony because I have some wired headphones I bought back in 2013 which are still going strong so I figured it was a safe bet. I hadn’t given it much thought until that episode but thinking about how I use the headphones, I find them to be pretty decent from a usability perspective and here’s why. Control, control, you must learn control On the right headphone, there are a few basic controls which you can use to control your music without picking up your device. They’ve been designed in such a way that you quickly learn how they work and, critically, how they feel. The headphone controls rely entirely on the sense of touch to use. Starting with the first button you press once you’ve opened them. This is a simple push button with a couple of different interactions. Press and hold for 2 seconds turns them on and off. Press and hold for 7 seconds allows you to pair with a Bluetooth device. Simple. The button is a circular shape and has a slight depression. Being the only button like this, it’s really easy to locate and identify with your finger. The volume control is raised from the edge of the headphone and is shaped like a thin bar, one end turns volume up, the other end turns down. The last button is the most multi-use but is simple to use. Press down to play/pause, push one way to skip forward, the other way to skip back. Like the volume, this button is raised but it’s much smaller and sits on a little slider which again helps you feel the difference between the other two controls. The thing I struggled most was learning the direction to skip forward and back. In context where you’re controlling something with some directional aspect without looking, it needs to be done in a way which makes sense in your head. It took a while for me to figure it out in a way that makes sense to me. When wearing the headphones, I use my thumb to push the button towards the back of my ear to skip forward. Pressing a button back to go forward is the core of my initial confusion. Thinking about it more, I think I’ve come up with a sensible explanation for this. The play button sits to the lower left. Imagine a clock face, it’d be about the position of 7. Stick with me on the clock idea. Things moving clockwise are naturally associated with forward movement. While wearing the headphones, pushing the button to skip ahead, you’re pushing it toward 8 on a clock face. Pushing to go back, you’re more towards 6. You might read this and think I’m talking a load of bollocks but once I landed on this way of thinking about it, I no longer forget which way to push the button. For me, Sony have done a great job here, they really thought about how people would use this product and achieved the core functionality in a really simple way. Well, there you have it. I’ve thought about this probably too much but hopefully it makes sense. And if you’re looking for a relatively inexpensive pair of wireless headphones, I’d whole-heartedly recommend these.

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But of course, as an employee, I can’t. So, every Friday, I hand a “fiver” to my PCH pal, Phil, who heads up our office’s lottery pool. That’s $260 for the year! And my husband pays into the pool at HIS office … and he frequently buys scratch-off cards. All in all, that’s a LOT of household cash to spend on lottery tickets. However, you don’t have to. LUCKY YOU! You never have to spend a penny to go for big PCH Prizes! All YOU have to do to fire up entries for our Free PCH Prizes is to enter through the mail or visit us at our online sites. Enter our Sweeps at pch.com, come play at PCHgames, PCHlotto, PCHslots and PCHblackjack. Search the Web at PCHSearch&Win and check out all the excitement at PCHfrontpage. Your FREE entry now could pay off BIG in just weeks: THAT’S what our Prize Patrol is ready to deliver on August 31st in our special early look $1,000 A Week For Life prize event that’s 100% FREE to enter and win (link to pch.com). Plus, PCH guarantees to pay a huge prize — $1,000,000 — in a second-chance drawing if the winning number isn’t returned on time. Not the case with most state lottery drawings. So, put away your wallet and come visit us at Publishers Clearing House. When it comes to our PCH prizes, like $1,000 A Week For Life or $1,000,000, WE’RE the ones who do ALL the paying — never you!

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Introduction: The Marvels of AI-Generated Visuals In a realm where technology evolves at an astonishing pace, the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and creative expression has led to a breathtaking phenomenon: the ability to generate AI images from text. This groundbreaking fusion of textual input and algorithmic ingenuity has revolutionized the way we envision and craft visual artistry. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the enchanting world of AI image generation, exploring its inner workings, the magic it creates, and the myriad applications that beckon on the horizon. Understanding AI-Powered Image Generation Demystifying AI and Its Creative Edge Artificial Intelligence, often abbreviated as AI, is an intricate process that simulates human cognitive functions using computational systems. This technology encompasses machine learning, neural networks, and deep learning algorithms, empowering machines to learn, reason, and solve problems. One of its most intriguing facets is AI-powered image generation, where textual descriptions are transformed into awe-inspiring visual masterpieces. The Intricacies of AI Image Generation AI image generation involves a captivating interplay of algorithms and data. These algorithms, often based on generative adversarial networks (GANs) or transformer models, analyze textual prompts and decode them into multi-dimensional patterns. The AI system then synthesizes these patterns into images, capturing nuances, colors, and details with remarkable finesse. The Magic Unveiled: How AI Creates Images from Text Harnessing GANs for Visual Wizardry Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) lie at the heart of AI image generation. These dual neural networks, comprising a generator and a discriminator, engage in a captivating dance. The generator conjures images from text, while the discriminator evaluates their authenticity. Through iterative refinement, GANs birth images that seamlessly traverse the realm between imagination and reality. Transforming Textual Descriptions into Visual Realities The transformative journey from text to image is orchestrated by transformer models like GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer). These models employ self-attention mechanisms to comprehend textual context deeply. As you input descriptive text, the model envisions the scene, allocates details, and breathes life into pixels, crafting vivid images that resonate with the given narrative. Applications of AI Image Generation: Where Art and Innovation Converge Unleashing Creativity in Design and Marketing AI-generated images have unfurled a new canvas for designers and marketers. Logos, product visuals, and branding elements spring to life effortlessly. The ability to capture a brand's essence through AI's creative prowess has redefined visual identity, amplifying engagement and brand recall. Envisioning Fiction: The Writer's Muse Writers, too, bask in AI's radiance. Descriptive passages transform into vivid landscapes, fabled creatures, and ethereal realms. Authors can harness AI to breathe life into their narratives, unshackling imagination and transcending the boundaries of written word. Gaming and Cinematics: A New Era of Realism The gaming industry witnesses a tectonic shift as AI-generated visuals usher in unparalleled realism. Environments teem with intricate details, characters exude emotions, and narratives unfold with cinematic grandeur. AI's brush strokes elevate gaming and cinematics into immersive, sensorial experiences. FAQs About Generating AI Images from Text How Does AI Understand Textual Descriptions? AI comprehends text using advanced natural language processing (NLP) techniques. Transformer models analyze context and relationships within the text, enabling a nuanced understanding. Can AI Generate Images of Any Genre? Indeed, AI's creative prowess transcends genres. Whether fantasy, sci-fi, or reality, AI can conjure images that align with diverse narrative styles. What Data Trains AI for Image Generation? AI's training data comprises a vast repository of images and corresponding textual descriptions. This corpus imbues AI with a rich understanding of visual-textual interplay. Is There Human Oversight in AI Image Generation? Human oversight plays a pivotal role. Designers can guide the AI's creative process, ensuring alignment with artistic intent and desired aesthetics. Are AI-Generated Images Copyrighted? Copyright intricacies surround AI-generated content. While AI can create original works, copyright ownership often aligns with human creators who craft the prompts. What Does the Future Hold for AI Image Generation? The future gleams with boundless potential. AI image generation could redefine virtual reality, education, and even therapy, intertwining technology and emotion in mesmerizing ways. Conclusion: Bridging Imagination and Innovation In the symphony of human ingenuity and AI brilliance, the ability to generate AI images from text stands as a testament to boundless creativity. As we traverse this uncharted terrain, we witness the birth of captivating visuals that spring forth from mere words. The tapestry of AI artistry is interwoven with the threads of our imagination, forging a path where innovation and inspiration converge in harmonious crescendo. Dive into the realm of AI-powered image generation, where text ignites the spark, algorithms dance in rhythm, and images emerge as vibrant embodiments of our collective dreams and desires. Experience the magic, embrace the future, and embark on a journey that unveils the true potential of AI's creative prowess. Experience the fusion of words and visuals with Picasso AI's cutting-edge technology. (Note: This article is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. References and external links have been provided for additional reading and credibility.)

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Employees who feel seen and heard are more likely to feel valued at work, be more engaged, and experience a more meaningful connection to their employer. These positive attitudes foster loyalty and decrease attrition— highly crucial in today’s competitive employment market/war for talent. When... I have news for you: There’s no such thing as a perfect job. Even the careers that seem like they jumped straight from your dreams and into reality have their downsides—that’s why there’s a paycheck involved. Summer is heating up, and so is the restlessness of your employees. You need to find a way to engage them and keep their head in the game. Giving your team top-level perks is one way to ensure they perform in the summer and keep the distractions at bay. Corporate culture is a concept at the forefront of the employment marketplace—professionals want to feel valued as individuals, not just for their professional contributions.

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This is the main reason why we see the business sector working so hard to make so much difference in the global market. Business organizations are making so much difference in their methods of transacting business as they are evaluating various means of promoting their business brands and also reaching out to their consumers and target prospects. In reality, we have noticed a serious change and shift in the main focus for brand promotion. This is as a result of the new ways and strategies that have been introduced to the business sector. While other institutions are following the normal process of reaching out to their prospects and consumers, the trending mode of transacting business keeps creating multiple opportunities for organizations to start paying attention to this new methods. In the race to an optimum business explosion, organizations and institutions are making it now a major plan to make a great leap in their businesses. The aspects of business brand promotion have gone far now that many target prospects and consumers are taking the new steps to brand explosion in the global market. Target prospects and consumers have noticed a rise in the ways that most business organizations have made their business brands available to their target audience in the global market. It is imperative to note that when a business organization tries to connect to their target prospects and consumers, they must be able to understand what they intend to achieve. This is very vital as they search for solutions to their major challenges. The areas of consumer’s connections and satisfactions happen to be one of the major aims of many organizations and institutions. This is why most financial institutions work tirelessly to make all the possible upgrades to their channels of reaching out to their consumers. The channels are vital to business upgrade and are also crucial to informing the target prospects about the standards and the benefits of the business bands. This is now rated in the business sector as the best opportunity for a business upgrade. Expanding Business Strategies As we all know that the global market is subject to innovative improvements and advancements, it has been made possible in the market as virtually all the financial institutions follow in the business and brand upgrade. This upgrade has been long anticipated as the modes and standards for the upgrade has significantly been analyzed. The analysis was majorly directed to the marketing aspects of the organization. The analysis has transformed the marketing departments of organizations and institutions take a productive turn in their level of consumers outreach. The global market is now in its wake of the difference that has been made by these new channels of marketing. This is now the major platform for business brand promotion. Talking about the transformation in details, we remind ourselves of the introduction of the digital marketing systems that the digital platform has been able to integrate into the business sector and the global market at large. We must not get to miss the apparent transformation that the digital marketing channels have been able to provide for organization and institutions. This has led to encouraging the consumers and prospects to be more digital oriented in their search for the best brand that suits their needs. The use of laptops, mobile phones and tablets have enabled consumers to connect properly with the business brands in the global market. Financial institutions have been able to expand the possible benefits of digital devices for promoting various business brand campaigns. This has made consumers and prospects concentrate on the use of mobile devices and digital apps to connect to their business brands. In the areas of paid and displayed adverts, the digital marketing system has helped business organizations overcome multiple challenges in the global market. The ability to tap into the possible aspirations and needs of the consumers and target prospects keeps the business organization at its level in the market. This is the reason for having the majority of the institutions in the global market make the best of their business brands in this present time. The digital marketing system has helped so many business organizations make such massive strides. This is because the digital marketing system has been able to inculcate numerous channels for business brand promotion and big and small businesses have all a playground to utilize the systems opportunity to their own benefit. The nature of the global market has made it possible to welcome varieties as so many business platforms seek utmost social business redress. This has been the standard of the global market, but the digital marketing system has upgraded the market standards to an unbelievable height. The Platform for Brand Upgrade Our team of experts has been able to design an innovative platform of platforms to the upgrade of business organizations and methods of business approach in the global market. This is a reality for the total transformation of the methods of transacting business in the business sector. The custom platform of platforms has been able to help financial institutions to understand the intentions of their consumers and prospects. This initiative has made the methods of transacting businesses in the sector improve to a wonderful height. We all know that the digital marketing system has created multiple channels for brand promotion, business organizations of various financial sizes now have the opportunity of making their own impact in the global society. Lastly, the platform of platforms has been able to fine-tune financial institutions into multiple search engines for easy access to their financial brand. The vast community of prospects and consumers has called for a need for institutions to be definitive with their locations online. Consumers always need to know where to find what they want, and a business brand that is quite hidden or unavailable makes consuming the brand challenging. This is the major reason why our custom platform is quite precise in its channels of projecting brands for business organizations. This has made business brands exploding with regards to consumption and awareness in the global market. We urge organizations and institutions to take note and be part of this business transformation.

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All organizations depend, at least in part, on their data to carry out day-to-day operations. Yet new, high-profile data breaches are reported every week, and the costs of those breaches continue to rise The core elements of an incident response program are straightforward and quick to establish. Let’s take a look at the critical processes within an incident response program that may be easily implemented in your organization. Critical Processes of an Incident Response Program A structured response assures consistent incident research and action. Responses to security incidents that may involve data loss typically follow a workflow such as this: - Research the background details of the incident - Consult with incident response advisory resources - Develop, communicate and implement a resolution plan - Follow-up to identify improvements Of course an Incident Response Program needs to be established before an incident is detected and a response is needed. Let’s start there. Setting Up an Incident Response Program Here’s how to quickly establish an incident response program: - Identify an incident response leader who has good knowledge of your business and who is an effective and responsible problem solver. - Assemble and empower a team of critical stakeholders, with clearly defined roles and responsibilities. - Draft your incident response process and establish documentation standards. The key is consistency in how you respond to incidents. There’s no need for a complicated plan. Just make sure it works for your organization’s culture. - Connect people and tools with the needed capabilities from around your organization. Chances are, much of what you need is already in place. - Understand the most significant capability gaps relative to your draft incident response process and build a plan to address those gaps. Start with a minimum viable process, and then enhance it over time. Detection of Events New incident discovery comes from many different sources: - Internal users - Internal monitoring tools - Internal risk-assessment tools - External customer - External entities - Social media The best place to start? Employee awareness. Make sure your workforce understands the security risks to the business and what to look for. It’s easy to overlook an anomaly when you believe everything is safe. Second line of defense – automation. Monitoring tools, including analytics of anomalous traffic or user behavior, are invaluable. Finally, keep an eye out on social media. Bad news travels fast. You don’t want to be the last to know. Triage and Containment The triage process begins as soon as a data incident is detected and it involves research to understand the situation and to determine which actions need to be taken and when. Ask the following questions: - What is the nature of the event? - Is the event ongoing? - Is the event known or likely to be known outside the organization? - Which systems, applications, products, or services have been affected? - Is customer, personal, or other sensitive data actually or potentially exposed or compromised? “Containment” refers to all efforts to stop, contain, and control the incident and data loss. These actions need to be taken as soon as practically possible to prevent further data compromise. As soon as the necessary steps have been taken to contain and control an incident, document all the actions taken and produce a response plan. Your plan may include: - Actions to remediate - Communications, both internal and external It is important to understand the root cause, nature, and scope of the incident before creating the response plan. After completing the activities in the response plan, review the status of the incident and summarize the lessons learned. Post-incident actions can improve future data security practices. It makes sense to select a risk posture when it comes to post-incident action. In some cases, many actions will need to be undertaken, not all of which will provide the same levels of improvement, equivalent increases in security, or relative returns on investment. The operation of your organization depends on its data. Build an effective detection and response plan so that you can avoid fines and remediation costs, protect your organization’s reputation and employee morale, and maintain business. The simplicity of the incident response process can be misleading. We also recommend tabletop exercises as an important step in pressure-testing your program. For More Information To learn more, please visit the Trust and Transparency Center.

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It’s hard to believe that I have been in Manchester for over a month already! Time really does fly. I have been having the time of my life and already wish that I was staying for the full year rather than just one semester. I live in a flat with eleven other students and our building is right in the middle of campus, which is great because it takes me less than five minutes to walk to my classes. Each of the topics I am doing only have two contact hours a week and are all set out quite similarly to Flinders, with the major difference being that the class sizes are much smaller. Another big difference is that my whole overall grade is based on one essay rather than a few different assessment tasks which is what I am used to at Flinders. The only negative part of my experience so far is that I have had tonsillitis twice since arriving here! It isn’t much fun being sick so far away from home, and it is frustrating being stuck in bed instead of out exploring. I have made the most of my time when I have been healthy and so far have explored a lot of Manchester and done weekend trips to Chester, York and Edinburgh in Scotland. Edinburgh would probably be my favourite so far, and I am keen to visit Scotland again soon! Next week there are no classes, so I am planning on visiting Bath and Stonehenge (on a weekend trip organised by the International Society) and maybe Sheffield or Leeds as well. Catching the train to other cities around the UK is so easy and can be very reasonably priced if you book at the right time! I also have a trip to France planned a bit later on. Everywhere I have been has been beautiful and packed with so much culture and history. There are so many amazing castles, churches and old buildings that I could spend hours exploring! I’ve made so many great friends here, both locals from the UK and other exchange students from all around the world. The friends I’ve made have played a huge role in making this experience as amazing as it has been so far. It is great to have people to travel with or even just to cook dinner and watch a movie with, and I am already dreading having to say goodbye to them in a couple months. Deciding to go on exchange was one of the best decisions I have ever made and I can’t recommend it highly enough! Jade Ranford, Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Semester 1 2018 exchange at Manchester Metropolitan University, the United Kingdom - Read Jade’s 1st blog post here

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It’s big news (in anth circles) right now. The business meeting of the AAA voted by about 1000 to 150 to put a motion on the ballot of the general membership supporting BDS this spring. It really was the talk of the meetings. Every where I went friends and colleagues were discussing it. They weren’t unanimous in the positions. Some were opposed to it, others were unconditional in their support, still others took the hold your nose and vote yes approach. I opted out of participating in the vote. I find much to agree with Maximilian Fortes‘ position on the AAA resolution. Here’s a key quote from his detailed blog post: My point is that there is a surplus of misdirection, mendacity and hypocrisy at work among AAA members who support the academic boycott of Israel, and that the boycott is being supported using not just specious reasoning, but also by endorsing imperial political and moral narratives. The wrong conclusions are being drawn from preceding AAA actions, so as to better take the AAA on a new turn: international arbiter of human rights and protector of endangered others (and only those who are endangered by others). The same logic used in the pro-boycott petition could justify calls for regime change and sanctions against other nations that are the targets of US imperialism. All of the markers of an imperial narrative of protection and intervention are present in the motion to boycott Israel: support for “civil society” (thus reinforcing the neoliberal undermining and bypassing of Palestinian national authorities); and, asserted universals about “human rights”. The notion that violations of Palestinian rights can be traced to the work of Israeli universities—while downplaying the role of the US universities in the same endeavour—is fraudulent. I am also accusing the AAA of serving not just as an agent for imperialism, but as an agent of imperialism in its own right—by reasserting the US’ neo-feudal hold over Israel (and reminding its leaders of their proper place in the international hierarchy), and by validating US anthropology’s sense of its own superiority and indispensable centrality. The exercise is ultimately one of legitimating “American Exceptionalism,” and it almost certainly has nothing to do with concern over “human rights violations”. . . . “I think the AAA has damned itself, and its supposed support and solidarity for Palestinians. Dishonest gestures guided by ulterior motives hardly serve Palestinians, at least not as much as they may insult their struggle. What is best served by this motion, however, are (neo)liberal politics and a vindication of “American Exceptionalism”. The motion is effectively and primarily one that expresses US solidarity with US anthropology.” Fortes’ critique is direct, definitive, and damning. The issue lurking beneath the AAA resolution (one that did not really come out in the discussions reported by colleagues and through social media) is that this is really more about a variant of US Imperialism. In the early 1980s central american support activities were a big issue amongst leftist activists in Vancouver. We were all familiar with groups like the FMLN (El Salvador) or the FSNL (Sandinistas, Nicaragua). The actions of the US government in supporting the contras and fueling counter revolution were soundly decried. We saw in this class struggle a clear and obvious set of choices: either support or struggle against US imperialism and destruction of the lives of working people and agrarian poor. This sense of the struggle manifest itself in the brief emergence of a home-grown militant group, Direct Action (also known as the Squamish Five). At least two milieu activists also ended up joining the struggle directly and were sentenced to long jail terms for their efforts. The underling idea for all of us was that real social transformation included social justice struggles at home (to change local exploitative settings) and political campaigns of support for fellow militants in theatres of armed and intense social struggle. Boycotts were conceived as a weak and low order tactical choice. More direct engagements, focussed in sites of production and at locales of governance were considered the more strategically appropriate approach. This was also the moment in which the South African divestment and boycott campus movement started up. While the underlying issues were similar – local struggles against oppressive situations- the support movement activities were of a different order. Whereas the central american support activities were based in a shared idea of class struggle at home and away, the campus south african divestment/boycott movement elided concerns with class struggle and focussed instead upon moral issues and an inherently anomic tactic of corporate divestments and individualized consumer boycotts. In the contemporary BDS debates the south african example is held up as an example of a successful deployment of tactics like divestment and symbolic boycotting. Such a conclusion is curiously ahistorical. The role played by the collapse of the Soviet Union , the rising tide of neo-liberal austerity measures and liberalizing of international trade and capital flows is quite likely a far more reasonable explanation for the end of minority rule in South Africa. While correlations can be made between south african capital and US university divestment the overall set of causes can not be strongly linked to the divestment campaign. Though, the story of divestment leading to majority rule in south africa is an elegant tale that gives juice to current fiscal activists who find it easier to support neo-liberal economics than getting their hands dirty in real social struggles that build better social just communities. The current BDS campaign simplifies the issue into a narrative of two great actors: the Imperialist Israeli State and the Oppressed Palestinian. The antagonists are reified and held in an almost ahistorical amber of cultural entrapment. Much like an old style anthropology monograph on a ‘village’ the only possibility of change is seen to come from outside. Thus enters the possibility of a white crusader from the west. This is a strange parody of a fight within the semitic family: Jew/Muslim/Christian. The reality lives far away from this simple story spun by BDS advocates. To a large extent the possibility of their being both an Israeli and a Palestinian identity has only conceivable in recent centuries. These modern fraught social identities are ones that have emerged out of a common historical moment and they seem to rely upon the continuation of the other for their own existence. Perhaps the only real solution is to transform these separate identities into one common identity, one nation without religion? There is much that is wrong with our world. There are a great many people who will stand up to say that this struggle, that concern, is the most important. What I have seen as I move through my life is that the further away – socially, intellectually, geographically, etc- an issue is then the more intense the rhetoric around it. At least that’s what it looks like from my vantage point. Point is we can’t solve every problem everywhere. We need to focus, to select, to be discerning. Ideally we should also be consistent. For me that leads to focusing on community activism at home and within arenas that I have some small modicum of potential in making what I hope are positive changes. So when a major national professional association makes a decision with potential global reach we need to think very carefully about this. At the most simplistic, if it is right to divest from Israel and to boycott Israeli cultural and academic institutions why not other nations as well? One also needs to ask if the tactic that is being advocated will have the desired outcome. What are the underlying principles that are being activated to make all of these decisions? My sense is that a vague combination of liberal guilt (the worry that despite being progressive one is also implicated in oppression), a desire to be ‘on the right side of history,’ and a sense of wanting to do something that might ‘make a difference,’ came together in a room in which 1000+ members of the U.S. Association of Anthropologists voted to initiate a boycott and divestment campaign. I’m not convinced BDS is the elixir that will make our world a better place.

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NOTE: WELCOME TO THE FIRST EVER DOUBLE BLOG. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m just a fan with an opinion on many topics. I do not care about website hits or web traffic, because I do not profit off this site. I could break a 6000 word blog into four different blogs for quadruple the traffic, but I don’t care about that stuff. The only reason I mention this, is because this blog is super-long and I hope you read all of it. I know when you see that little arrow to your right hand side and how much scrolling you have to do, that it can be a turn off. That said, I’m not going to bullshit or up-sell anything by making you click on 76787878 links. I think this is one of my better ones, so even if you have to come back and read section-by-section, I hope you stay tuned throughout. I promise to be funny too or at least promise to try! Plus, I’m so elated after last night’s games that I’m a fountain of energy nearly 24 hours later! What’s up everyone and welcome to another blog here on BlueCollarBlueShirts.com. As you can tell by the tremendously long headline, there is a lot to talk about today. I’m a day late with this “Unofficial” Game 6 report, for several reasons:’ - I attended the game & couldn’t pound out a normal report after the game aired. - I had to wait for a LIRR train to get home & you can send a message via the Pony Express faster than getting home on the LIRR. - The game started at 8PM, which threw my body clock off by an hour. - I wanted to see how the other two series would play out today. As a result, it worked out, as the first round is now over. Oh – and I went out celebrating the win until 6AM! I think I drank myself sober twice, because I must’ve went through a bottle of Crown Royal, 4 M$G Molsons & about 20+ Miller Lites from 4PM-6AM. (While I’m happy to be with the same girlfriend for 5+ years, nights like last night is why I’m glad I don’t have kids. I can barely take care of myself!) I know I have a high tolerance, but I was expecting to feel a little foggy today. However, I feel fine. I must still be living in the euphoria of last night’s Game 6 win or maybe I’m still intoxicated and think I’m sober. MINDBLOWN! I’m not going to do my normal rundown, the whole ESPN boxscore, the period-by-period breakdown and yadda yadda yadda. You know what happened. Powered by two goals from Mats “Why Don’t I Have an “A” on My Sweater?” Zuccarello, another stellar performance from the top 2 defensemen in McDonagh & Girardi, in addition to the all series dominating performance from Henrik Lundqvist, the Rangers finished off the Canadiens 3-1, giving themselves a 4-2 series win over the Quebecois. Before jumping around all over the place and talking about a ton of different topics, for the sake of continuity, here are my blogs on Games 1-5: NYR/MTL First Round Game 1 Review: A Tanner Glass Game Winning Goal & a Lundqvist Shutout Power The Rangers To a 2-0 Win (Just Like How It Was Drawn Up!), NYR Wins A Playoff Game That Blows Your Balls Off & Much More From The Wildest & Most Exciting Game of the Season NYR/MTL Round 1 Game 2 Review: Nick Holden & The Canadiens Beat Lundqvist & The Rangers in OT, Hoping This Loss Isn’t a Huge “WHAT IF?” In the Off-Season, Shaky Refereeing Continues, Lundqvist’s 50+ Saves and Hissy Fits, Dreadful PP & More From a Brutal Heartbreaker in French Quebec NYR/MTL Round 1 Game 3 Review: THE PURE ANGER BLOG. The Rangers Disappoint Their Fans In Their Most Pathetic Effort of the Season; NYR Throws Away Another Good Lundqvist Start, Enough of the “Potvin Sucks” Chants, The M$G Sponsor LIST, Rangers Play Dead Like The Crowd in M$G, No Such Thing As “Home-Ice” In M$G & Much More From the Worst Loss of the Season NYR/MTL Round 1 Game 4 Review: The Stars Shine in M$G as Rick “GWG” Nash & Lundqvist Come Up Big, AV’s Line Changes, Holden Has To Go, Zucc’s The Man, Where’s Kreider?, Rangers Win and Make It a Best of 3 Series & Much More From M$G NYR/MTL Round 1 Game 5 Review: Rangers Win an OT Thriller; Can Eliminate the Habs at M$G on Saturday, Lundqvist & Nash Continue to Dominate, Mika Enshrines Himself in NYR Lure, Will Stepan & Kreider Ever Show Up, Vally & Duguay On Point, Holden Needs Wood Under His Ass & Much More From The Biggest Heart-Pumping Win of the Season Since the tone of this blog is to always share my personal stories and give you the stuff that nobody else gives you, let’s keep doing that. It’s been working so far. It’s amazing too – some of these basement boys on twitter with all their charts, pocket protectors, t-squares and scientific calculators, all talk about this silly Corsi shit. If you’re not familiar with what a “Corsi” or “Fenwick” stat is, it’s basically a bunch of virgins who sit around their mother’s basement and forget that the game is played on ice. My “Revenge of the Nerds” type of humor aside, in reality, here’s the Wikipedia definition of the Corsi stat: Corsi is an advanced statistic used in the National Hockey League to measure shot attempt differential while at even strength play. This includes shots on goal, missed shots on goal, and blocked shot attempts towards the opposition’s net minus the same shot attempts directed at your own team’s net. The Corsi number was named by Vic Ferrari, a pseudonym for a blogger on an Edmonton Oilers fan website. He had heard former Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier talking about shot differential on the radio, and then proceeded to develop a formula to accurately display shot differential. Ferrari originally wanted to name it the Regier number, but he didn’t think it sounded right. He then considered calling it the Ruff number after former Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff but he didn’t think that was appropriate either. Ferrari ended up searching Buffalo Sabres staff, found a picture of Jim Corsi, and chose his name because he liked Corsi’s mustache. In February 2015, the NHL website added Corsi numbers as a stat that anyone can research. Individual and team Corsi numbers tell evaluators of the stat who dominates possession. Positive Corsi numbers tells you that the team spends more time in the offensive zone than the defensive zone, while negative Corsi numbers tells you the team spends more time in the defensive zone than offensive zone. Possession is a good stat to take into account because the team with the higher possession numbers at the end of the game generally wins. Corsi can be broken down into four categories: Corsi Ahead, Corsi Even, Corsi Close, and Corsi behind. In order, the categories refer to what a team or player’s Corsi number is when they are ahead in the game, when the game is tied, when the score of the game only differs by one goal no matter who is ahead, and when the score is behind, in that order. Each of these stats will tell a coach whom he should be putting out on the ice depending on the score of the game. As you tell by my silly jock jokes about nerrrrrrrrrrrrrds, I really don’t put any weight into the whole advanced stat shit. Do you know why? Because at the end of the day, you can’t control what’s going to happen. You can’t predict this stuff. Sure, some stuff may look good, but you can take any stat & twist it to suit an argument. That’s basically what lawyers do! However, do you want to know how ridiculous all these fancy boy stats are? The Rangers were the worst Corsi team in the league. Montreal was the second best Corsi team in the league. How ya doin? The Predators were one of the worst Corsi teams in the league all year. They just swept the Chicago Blackhawks. How ya doin? Five of the Top 10 Corsi teams did not make the playoffs this season. How ya doin? When it comes to using “back of a baseball card stats” to evaluate players, that’s fine by me. McDavid & Crosby are great hockey players and their stats back it up. However, to invent stats for the sake of inventing stats, that’s mundane to me. Plus, if you don’t know me by now, either in real life, twitter or from these blogs, I enjoy watching the games. I couldn’t imagine sitting there making charts and pie-graphs. It’s like the people who go to baseball games & do the box score themselves. They pay people to do that, so why don’t you relax, have a beer and enjoy the game? That’s always been my MO, so when I hear “Corsi this and Corsi that”, it makes me wish these people were dragged out of their mother’s basements like a United passenger! I should also mention, I love the MSG Networks crew. I really do. I think they do a great job, besides Joe Micheletti. I don’t know if Micheletti is just terrible on purpose, but it shocks me that people pay him to fly across two countries to call hockey games. Out of all the people in the world, this is your guy? I’m glad it’s not my money. Steve Valiquette is a big stat guy and I think one day, that will land him a coaching job somewhere, if he so desires it. That said, was Tanner Glass bad in the first round? Did Corsi have him scoring a game winning goal? Of course not. I know Billy Beane changed baseball forever, but did it really take Beane, for people to realize that, with no runners on base, that a walk is the same thing as a single? I do think some of the stats are nice and fancy, and again, you can twist any data to back your case, but I believe in what you see. I don’t need Corsi or anything else to tell me that Lundqvist had a great series against Montreal, despite every stat, going into this series, suggesting otherwise. I don’t need Corsi or anything else, to tell me that McDonagh & Girardi were the pillars of this series with Montreal. I don’t think Corsi tells you about the heart of Mats Zuccarello. Finally, I don’t need Corsi to tell me that M$G is too damn expensive! Ok enough about that shit, moving on! If you follow this blog or me on twitter in general, @NYCTHEMIC, you know that I follow the resale market. As a fan, I want to know those Stubhub/resale market CORSI stats! I want to know when is the best time to buy resale tickets. I have told you about my stories of sitting in the Delta Club or MSG Suite seats for a C-note, because I waited until 6:30, on a Tuesday night, against a Western Conference team, to buy the tickets. As you may have heard, I was at last night’s game. I bought face value (Meaning, directly from the Rangers) seats in section 419. They were $189 each. It’s fucking ridiculous. Season ticket holders pay anywhere from $30-$70 for the same seats. However, this was face value. So when you see Stubhub having high prices, it’s because the Garden set high prices and the people scalping on Stubhub are trying to make their nut too. Oh and on another one of my tangents – please don’t be that asshole that buys PRINT OUT TICKETS off a random “yo yo yo, you sellin’ tix?” black guy. I really don’t care if you consider this racist, because I know what I am, but this is just reality. Accept it. If you think it’s racist to avoid black men trying to sell you tickets on the street, then I will be a racist with money in my pocket! Every arena/stadium in this tri-state area is surrounded by numerous black men designed to rip you off. I’ve seen this scam go on and on for 20+ years. As you’ll see below, I’ve been a victim of it. Now, in the age of PRINT AT HOME tickets, it’s even worse. Usually there is a white guy sitting in a car near the arena/stadium. Since I mentioned the crooks outside the arena are black, I should mention that the white guy is usually Jewish or Italian. Does it make a difference, no, but I’m giving you all the facts here. You only get this type of real shit on this blog. You will see these black guys running to the white guy in the car, exchanging money and tickets. If you like people watching, you can watch this all go down. My friend is a NYC cop & told me about it, but I’ve also watched this happen go down numerous times. With the printout tickets, I believe the white guy is giving the black guy different sets of printout tickets. The black guy is also giving his money to the white guy, in case the cops bust him. This way, if the scalper gets busted, he isn’t holding a lot of cash. The white guy in his car, at MSG, is usually parked on 31st street. However, I’ve also seen this go down in the Bronx at Yankee Stadium. It happens everywhere, except at Barclays, because who is buying scalped tickets for Islander games these days? Tangent during a tangent time (This is like that movie “Inception”!) – When I was 15 or so, my friend and I got ripped off buying tickets off one of these black scalpers in the puffy jackets. I was once so naive. We were so happy to get a “deal” paying $50 or so bucks to sit in real good seats for a Rangers/Devils game. These were the days of Richter vs Brodeur, so this was a hot ticket. This is when this rivalry was at its peak, make no bones about it. Keep in mind when reading this, I’m 15 and this was probably the third or fourth time that my friend and I went to the city by ourselves. We were Long Island Big Boys now! Anyway, at the time, not being a realist and being wide-eyed & dumb, we happily ponied up our money and bought these tickets. Back then, as I’ve discussed in-detail on these blogs, we then went to the players entrance and did our autograph seeking. After getting our shit signed, we got a bite to eat. (At that time, probably a shitty $1 hot dog and one of those $2 shit-your-pants kebob.) As true “City-Slickers”, we proudly marched our accomplished big-boy asses into the gates of MSG, only to be told our tickets were fake. This news was like finding out our dog died. I’m going back 20 years now. I really wish I could remember this cops name. This cop also happened to be black too. I don’t want to portray that the scumbag scalpers outside of M$G means a whole race is like that, so that’s why I mention the cop’s skin color here. The only reason why I mention the scalpers are black, is so you can identify them if you haven’t seen them before. While I didn’t know it at 15, it’s probably common knowledge as an adult, that if a black guy is trying to aggressively sell you tickets to a hockey game outside the venue, there is something suspect. As we move along, while the scalpers would fuck us, this cop shed the light. Sometimes you see this now at M$G, but back then, cops were randomly at different entrances, especially for rivalry games. This cop heard us talking to the guy taking tickets, but wasn’t involved in the conversation. Of course, we didn’t know what to do next, so we told the cop what happened. We wanted this scalper arrested and to receive the death penalty. It was only logical! This cop hears us out and he can tell we’re not full of shit and knows we got played. The cop said “come with me.” He took the two of us down the main corridor and gave us REAL SHIT 101. Here was REAL SHIT 101: - Never buy tickets off the street. - If something is too good to be true, that means it is. - You always know tickets are fake if when you take a lighter to them, they flame/get seared, rather than making a black mark. - Don’t ever tell your parents you got robbed or they won’t let you go to these games by yourself again! This cop, after a lecture that stuck with me for a long time and in essence, I still remember fondly today, took the two of us to a staircase that is usually used for people making their mad dash exits to a train after a game. He told us to go up the stairs, go to the top of the building, find two empty seats and keep quiet. By then “REAL SHIT 101” was sinking in – don’t act like a fool when you’re getting in for free. If someone showed up in the seats we were sitting in, say you made a mistake and get up and sit somewhere else. While we did get into the game that day, and I can’t tell you who won or lost, who scored or any of that crap, I can tell you that cop gave us lessons that stuck with us. The late 90’s were also a different time than today. Today, a cop or anyone else would tell you “too bad, you got played.” Back to my original tangent now! I heard a story of two naive adult Canadien Canadian fans who got ripped off by scalpers. However they didn’t get a fake ticket that said “NY RANGER VS MONTREAL CANADIANS”, as one fan showed me at PENNSY yesterday. They bought a legit Stubhub/Ticketmaster printout ticket. Oh man. I’m sorry, I was once naive too, but then my balls dropped. You can’t be a grown adult and buying PRINT OUT tickets on the street. You just can’t. In today’s world, whether you like it or not, Stubhub and Ticketmaster guarantee all their tickets. I talked about in one blog, how I once got fake tickets off of Stubhub and what did Stubhub do? They gave me seats on the glass because they were the only two seats available. I’m a Stubhub guy all the way. It’s 100% protection. I’m not trying to sound like a commercial, but even if you overpay, don’t you want your tickets to be 100% guaranteed? So in my little Public Service Announcement – DO NOT BUY TICKETS OFF THE STREET. These scalpers print out the same ticket about 7786786896896 times and sell that same ticket to random dopes. Even hard tickets aren’t guaranteed to be real. Go with Stubhub and Ticketmaster always. You may pay more, but you’re getting a real ticket and buyer protection. It’s better than giving $100+ to a crook. If you’re reading this, you’re a sports fanatic, because you’re seeking out something non-mainstream to read about sports. I’m a fanatic because I’m writing this for no money. I just hate seeing fans ripped off. Do not support these crooks on the street. If people stop buying from these thieves, they will go away altogether. As long as people continue to get ripped off, these people will litter the outside of M$G. Once it isn’t profitable or lucrative, they will go away. I was once ripped off and I know that feeling. People aren’t going to get a free pass like I once did anymore. These guys won’t be arrested and even if they are, they are back on the streets the next day. ONLY YOU can fight these scalping crooks. 3100 words and I haven’t even started talking hockey. Buckle up, this is a long blog as I told you at the top! The reason I even got on the whole Stubhub tangent was because I paid $189 face value each, for two seats. I attended the game with the commenter known as “URBOSS” aka Eddie Makers. I’m not really strapped for cash right now, but when I saw that I could’ve made anywhere a $400-$600 profit by selling the tickets, the thought did pop in my mind for a second. After all, going to M$G costs me a $20 train ticket, plus about $200 in food/drinks during the pregame and the game itself. Instead of making at least $400, I spent $400 (With my cost of ticket) for an $800 swing towards the economy of NYC & M$G! However, there was no way I could sell these tickets. Eddie thought I was nuts for not selling. The infamous JEFFREY told me to sell. Others said to sell and take the money. I just couldn’t. I wanted to be there. I’ve only seen one other clinching game live in my life, but to me, I really wanted to be here for this one. I preached all season, as far back as January, once the playoff picture was somewhat getting clear – if the Rangers can beat the Canadiens in the first round, they will go to the Eastern Conference Finals. I still believe that. I also thought, despite my NYR in 7 prediction, that the Rangers were more than your average underdog going into this. I thought the Habs were better on special teams, had the better coach and had a far superior goalie. When it was all said and done, the Habs did have the better PP, but not by much, while AV vs Julien was a toss-up and Lundqvist returned to his prime. The stuff I worried about the most, faded as the series progressed. As I write these words, with the Rangers now drawing the Senators in the second round, I truly believe the Rangers take that series. I think NYR vs Pittsburgh is the inevitable clash. I know NYR has beaten Pitt before in recent years, but this Pitt team, coming off a Cup, is not the same Pittsburgh of even the 2015 playoffs. I’m nervous about Pittsburgh and their numbers against Lundqvist, but the way Lundqvist shit on all the Montreal trends against him, I do feel a little less nervous. I just felt like this was a huge game, maybe one of the biggest in the AV era. Yes I know the President’s Trophy, 2015 run, and everything else, but aside from Game 6 of 2014, ironically, also against Montreal, I thought this was the biggest playoff game win of the AV era. I wouldn’t say the Lundqvist era though, because of that 2012 run. I say that because the window seemed finally closed on these guys after last year. Lundqvist was crap for most of this season. While Gorton did make some magic happen this year with his moves, Washington and Pittsburgh looked like the teams to beat. I think the luck of the draw helped the Rangers big time, as maybe I’m not as happy as I am right now if NYR finished where Columbus did. The fact the Rangers won this series and how they did it was huge. They bucked all the trends with Montreal, especially with Lundqvist. They won at home. They scored goals at home. Yes, they aren’t scoring their 5 goals a game like they did in the regular season, but this is the playoffs, where games tend to be tighter defensively and are more low scoring. Plus, it’s better opposition. With this one Game 6 clinching win, I truly 100% believe that this was a win that made the Rangers a true Stanley Cup contender. They will beat Ottawa. In the ECF, it’s anyone’s game. Win that series, and perhaps Lundqvist can exorcise all the demons, his detractors (me being one of them) and everything else that has prevented him from that elusive prize. With this win, Lundqvist has a chance to go from Patrick Ewing to Eli Manning, in the NYC sports world. After arriving to the city and having 1 or 8 drinks, we ventured to RANGERSTOWN. RANGERSTOWN started during the 2014 playoffs and has been brought back in a different incarnation every season. I’ve blogged about my experiences there before. It’s not what it once was now though, because of space limitations. If you remember, the area that the PENNSY now occupies, used to be RANGERSTOWN. It used to be two floors and had all sorts of different shit going on. It was great for kids and adults. Now, I think it’s more geared for kids, which is fine too, even if they can’t afford to go to games. If you’re an adult, unless you want a picture or an autograph from a Rangers alumni, I would say skip on RANGERSTOWN this year. However, if you got kids, this is a great place to visit. For the kids, even in the limited space, RANGERSTOWN is a good pre-game activity. Kids can get their faces painted, take pictures in faux locker room, do skill games and other activities. There is also a stage with random people talking at any given time. It’s just a nice thing that the team does. It’s good to see the team do these kind of things, especially they are so lacking in other areas when it comes to promoting good vibes with the fanbase. I kinda talked about that in this blog: Make the New York Rangers Great Again: What I Would Do In My First 100 Days as Owner of the New York Rangers, Ideas on How To Make the Franchise Better and Fan Friendlier, James Dolan & Much More Since the Rangers are now in the second round, RANGERSTOWN will continue for at least two more weeks. It’s a nice thing for the kids, so if you’re looking for something to do with the family, you can easily kill an hour or more in here. I’m not going through the whole run down of the game, it’s too late for that and we all know what happened. In this section I wanted to talk about the crowd. I had the pleasure of sitting in the nosebleeds aka “The Blueseats.” I have no problem sitting here, except the Rangers need more screens, because if you’re in rows 3-5, you can’t see the scoreboard, which means you can’t see the time on the clock. Luckily, the guy behind me was a cool dude who was giving me time updates the whole game, which are extremely important during special teams and at the end of the game! As I write these words, my ears are still ringing. The guy behind me also had a whistle which he blew relentlessly all game. I didn’t mind though. I’m telling you, I’ve been to hundreds of games and I’ve never heard that building so loud, at least since the renovation. To be fair, I wasn’t at M$G for Game 6 of the ECF in 2014 either. I did go to Game 4 of the SCF that year, but with the Rangers down 3-0, the building knew how it was going to play out. You would have to ask someone like a Stan Fischler if this crowd was comparable to other eras. This crowd reminded me of “The Rock” (the wrestler, not the place in Newark) – it was the most electrifying Ranger crowd in some time. The place was shaking. The chants bellowed around the arena. I will say – when the crowd chanted “USA”, I was cracking up. I mean, off the top of my head, what are there, 5 American Rangers? I’m too lazy to get the exact count, but you know my point. Still, it was funny and I joined in. If you noticed, I didn’t live tweet this game like I do when watching on TV. I sent out a few tweets during period breaks or commercial timeouts, but for me, I wanted to enjoy this game without all this cell phone shit that we are all slaves to today. I may have missed some facts/stats and replays watching this game live, but I had a fucking blast. This crowd was great. I really can’t describe it, but you could feel yourself vibrating like a lonely woman on a Saturday night after a bottle of wine. We often see these great Canadian crowds on TV and I think M$G equally brought it, high ticket prices and all. I will tell you, when Zucc scored the eventual GWG, the place exploded. It was just tremendous. I hate to say “you had to be there”, but this is why I didn’t sell my ticket, for a moment like this. Priceless. I will say, the bathroom situation at these playoff games suck. It was a constant never-ending line of 200+ people. With people drinking more than normal, due to the playoffs and it being a Saturday night, all the dickheads were hanging out in the bathroom. This is just my daily bitch about how bad M$G was designed. If you design a building to have 20+ minute piss lines, then either put TV’s near the bathrooms or don’t get upset when people are pissing & smoking in the staircase. As far as the game itself, it was just a great experience. I thought the Rangers played well. The stars really shined tonight. Your money guys, outside of Marc Staal & Derek Stepan, to an extent, all came out to play. Your McDonald Award winner had another great night. If you’re looking for anything negative to say about anyone, I guess you shift your eyes towards the direction of Chris Kreider, who seemed to check out of this series. However, this is the happy blog, so all I want to say here is that I’m extremely happy with the way this team treated this Game 6 & how they took care of biz on home ice. Every season, I do the annual Year-End Report card. If you missed this year’s, you can check it out below. Even better, my Montreal preview is in the same blog: Not going to go too deep here, but here are my grades for the Rangers in this series. Players are judged on skill, how they played, their role and their contract. For example a fourth line cheap cap hit like Tanner Glass, who played well, is going to be rated a lot better than an expensive Marc Staal, who didn’t play well, in my opinion. A+: Henrik Lundqvist and Ryan McDonagh A: Rick Nash, Mats Zuccarello and Dan Girardi A-: Jesper Fast, Brady Skjei and Tanner Glass B+: Jimmy Vesey, Brendan Smith & Michael Grabner B: Oscar Lindberg B-: Kevin Klein and Mika Zibanejad C+: Pavel Buchnevich and Kevin Hayes C: Derek Stepan, Chris Kreider and JT Miller D: Marc Staal F: Nick Holden INC: Antti Raanta, who will not see the ice if Henrik Lundqvist keeps playing like this. Who thought that going into this series? It wasn’t just me either, everyone was nervous. Just a couple of thoughts on Lundqvist before moving on. Some of the things that I can’t stand still littered the media throughout this series. “Lundqvist does this or Lundqvist does that.” Not one peep about McDonagh or Girardi. When Lundqvist gives up a goal? “NICK HOLDEN AND MARC STAAL!” You can’t have it both ways! Lundqvist played well the whole series, but please, give some credit to the stalwarts of this Rangers defense, in 5 and 27 too. I also can’t stand these people who say “WITHOUT LUNDQVIST, THE RANGERS LOSE!” Based on what? You don’t know how Raanta does. I don’t get why people need to tear down other goalies to prop Lundqvist up. I also don’t get the SHOCK that Ranger fans have just because Lundqvist played great. He’s paid the most money in the world to be the best goalie in the world. This is why fans like me get on him. It shouldn’t be a fucking miracle if he steals the show. It should be expected for the money he gets. Even someone who flips burgers at McDonalds doesn’t get a celebration and people chanting his name for getting the order right. It’s Hank’s job to be the best and hopefully he can do it for 12 more games. I’ll tell you what, Cam Talbot has been great all year and in these playoffs. In his first NHL playoff series, as a starter, Talbot won the series, posted two shutouts and won an OT game. Are you telling me he couldn’t have done the same with the Rangers for $7.5M less in 2015 and 2016 or for $4.5M less in 2017? Don’t twist my words around when you try to tag me in some of the silliness of twitter. I’m rooting for Hank to do well because that means the Rangers are doing well. That said, I still believe the team could be better off without him in this salary cap NHL. That said, seeing him celebrate was great last night. It’s why I used that picture as the main pic for this blog. You could see his emotion. It’s nice to see him give a fuck and I hope he gets that Cup this year. For the Canadiens, I wonder what excuse they will find for the 2014 loss now? The Rangers & Lundqvist beat Price, although a lot of Ranger fans wouldn’t say Price beat Lundqvist if the Rangers lost this series. It’s only a “team game” after a loss! Funny how that works! I don’t know if any of you follow the losing teams media after a game, but Hab fans are going nuts on Price for losing and on the GM. Getting big failed. I wonder how Montreal would’ve fared if they slipped to the two or three seed, rather than winning the division. You really can make a case, with the Rangers & Senators moving on, that the two better teams were eliminated in the first round. I know Bluejacket fans are all pissed off right now, but hey, the Rangers got fucked last year in that spot, so I have no tears for you. You can only play with the system you’re dealt with. Couple of thoughts about the playoffs before talking Ottawa: - Rangers vs Montreal. I predicted NYR in 7. I’m glad it was 6 and that I got to see it. - Pittsburgh vs Columbus. I predicted Pitt in 7. Pitt abused Columbus in 5. Bobrovsky was off all series. I’m surprised this was a one-sided showing. - Washington vs Toronto. Washington just wrapped this series up on Sunday night in 6. I thought it would be done in 5. They struggled a lot with Toronto. Toronto lost three OT games, which suggests Washington may not be as good as people think they are, or that the disparity between first seed and second wild card is tight. - Ottawa vs Boston. I thought Boston would win in 6, but it was Ottawa in 6. More on this below. - Edmonton vs San Jose. I said Oilers in 6 and that’s what it was. I’m never wrong on Talbot! - Chicago vs Nashville. Nobody had the Predators in 4. A complete shocker. - St. Louis vs Minnesota. I thought the Wild would’ve won in 7, but it was the Blues in 6. Just remember, the Blues were sellers at the deadline. - Calgary vs Anaheim. I really thought the Flames would be a dark horse. Alas, no battle of Alberta this year. Here are my predictions for Round 2: Anaheim vs Edmonton: Oilers in 6. I said in the preseason that the Oilers would be a playoff team. With Chicago out of it & no clear-cut favorite in the West, I really think the Oilers could be playing in the SCF. They are 8 wins away, and it’s not unthinkable. They are hot at the right time. If Talbot keeps playing the way he has all season and if McDavid doesn’t slow down, I don’t see how this team doesn’t make it to the Cup. St. Louis vs Nashville: Tough one here. I’ll go Predators in 6, just because I think Allen was great in the series against the Wild & I don’t see him continuing that. Nashville pounding Chicago really impressed me. I wonder if St. Louis wishes they still had Shattenkirk and Ott? Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins. I’m tempted to be bold and say Penguins in 4. In reality, it’s probably Pitt in 6. I know in my bracket I picked the Caps to beat the Pens in this series, but the Caps looked terrible in the first round, while Pitt owned it. I’m supposed to buy the Capitals can beat the former Cup champions now? Hey, I’m rooting for the Caps, because I think NYR matches up better with Washington than Pittsburgh, but I wouldn’t bet a cent on the Caps. I saved the best for last. NY Rangers vs Ottawa Senators. Rangers in 5! Now I know what some of you are saying. “You’re being cocky, you’re being emotional, you’re being a Micheletti, did you forget to flush, etc.” I won’t lie – I didn’t watch every minute of Boston/Ottawa, because they were head-to-head with Washington/Toronto and I enjoyed that series more. I watched about 75% of Boston/Ottawa, but to me here is what you have to consider: When the playoff seeding all started taking shape, this is what the Rangers wanted. This is what the pro-Rangers media wanted. This is what the fans wanted. This Ottawa team is the easier match-up, than a Penguins or Capitals. This is your destiny match-up. I truly believe that you can print the ECF tickets up already. It’s going to be Rangers hosting Games 3, 4 and 6 at MSG. If you watched that BOS/OTT series, OTT won two overtime games in a controversial fashion. In one, they weren’t called for a penalty, Boston got called for a penalty and they went on to win. They won today’s Game 6 after a penalty that you usually don’t see in OT. When you look at the match-ups, where does Ottawa have the edge? The powerplay? If this is the Lundqvist we’re getting, while goalie Craig Anderson can steal games, he’s not Carey Price. I’m sympathetic for Anderson’s plight personally (His wife is fighting cancer), but it’s tough to go to that well a lot. I’m not trying to sound like a dick and I hope I’m not wording this wrong, because cancer sucks, we all know that. I’m just saying, there were times this season where Anderson came back from visiting his wife and was lights out. He posted a few shutouts and even beat the Rangers after visiting his wife this season. Again, I hope I’m not phrasing this wrong and you can understand my wavelength on this. I really don’t think you can even look at the regular season for answers. After all, the Rangers finished 0-3 to Montreal. In the regular season, Ottawa was 2-1 vs the Rangers. However, Raanta started two of those games and that was in the beginning of the season. Lundqvist lost the second-to-last game of the season to Ottawa, but that was when AV had half the team scratched for rest for the playoffs. Plus, Ottawa was going all out, because they wanted home-ice in the first round. So I really don’t think you can take that small sample of games and say much. If you’re looking to judge anything by recent games played, I really think the Rangers had a tougher team to beat to get to the second round than Ottawa had in Boston, especially when you factor in Boston’s injuries & coaching situation. You’re going to hear a lot about Zibanejad vs Brassard because of the trade & because they play the same position. Even when Brassard was having good playoff games before Z-Bad’s Game 5 winner, you kept hearing people make those comparisons. Whoever loses this series will say the other team won that trade. However, unless Brass or Z-Bad are having 3 point nights every night, you really can’t judge the trade like that. Each brings something different to their team. The Rangers will have to bust out the passports for another two weeks. Being on the road doesn’t bother the Rangers, we know that. If the Garden keeps rocking, the Rangers may somehow find themselves having a home advantage! When I look at Montreal, there were names you feared, like Weber, Pacioretty, Price, etc. Sure, Ottawa has Anderson, Turris, Ryan, Karlsson and Stone, but do you know who we have? We have Lundqvist, Nash, McDonagh, Zuccarello, Girardi and I believe line for line, the Rangers have the edge. Yes Karlsson is a bad-ass, but our “C” can fucking bring it too! I use the “f” word here because people underrate McDonagh. He’s having a great defensive year and that gets lost because he doesn’t have the pretty offensive numbers that Norris candidates have. Going into Montreal, I was nervous about Hank. I probably always will be until he wins a Cup. That said, the two people that make me nervous the most are Holden and Staal. However, I think AV is the better and more experienced coach over Guy Boucher. We remember the Senator teams of old, but these recent Senator teams haven’t had many deep playoff runs to speak of and Boucher is in the trenches for the first time with this club. AV has had success with the Rangers for four years now and this Rangers team is playoff tested. Just think, the Rangers beat a very good Montreal team with poor showings from Stepan, Kreider, Miller and Hayes. If everything stays the same and if just one of these guys can get hot, do you really see Ottawa stopping them? I know this sounds fan-boyish, but just seeing Lundqvist and Zuccarello celebrate after last night’s win, made me believe. Shit, I been saying all season if the Rangers get out of the first, they will cakewalk in the second. I’m still buying into that and I’m still winning bets with that thinking! It may be bold to predict a 4-1 series win, but when have I ever worried what people think? Rangers in 5. See you in the ECF. “Book ’em Danno!” As we approach the end of this double-blog, I would be remiss if I didn’t celebrate & mention the Oilers victory last night too. After the Rangers won last night, I got to my local watering hole for the last 13 minutes of the Oilers/Sharks game. How about that Cam Talbot? 2 shutouts, a one goal game and an OT win. Sure, there was a lop-sided loss in there, but when the refs give the Sharks 667856756756785 PP’s and the Sharks get 4 PPG’s, that’s just the game. You guys all know my history with Talbot and why I pull for the Oilers. For my Edmonton readers, Sather has been the gift that keeps on giving for you guys. I really could see a potential NYR vs EDM SCF. For those wondering what do I root for there, there are two answers! Four 1-0 victories for the Rangers. Or maybe Talbot has to miss the SCF for other causes & destroys ISIS, cures cancer, creates world peace and solves world hunger. Poor LB takes the four losses. Either way, while I’m rooting for the Orange Crush to win the West, when it comes to nut up time, this is RANGERSTOWN. I’m very impressed with the Oilers. The west is open, especially with a veteran powerhouse like Chicago out of it. The Oilers just eliminated last year’s Western Conference Champions, in the Sharks. The Oilers not only beat the Sharks, they outplayed them for most of the series. It wasn’t like Washington/Toronto, where every game was a coin-flip. The Oil brought it. It’s tough to say that the Ducks, Blues or Predators have an edge over the Oilers, with the way the Oilers are playing now. I expect a lot of tight one goal games, as you always get in the playoffs, for the rest of the way for the Oilers. Sometimes being young and full throttle is better than being experienced & conservative. We all know it’s only a matter of time before McDavid takes the throne, but he’s going to have his young Crosbyesque run too. It just may happen a lot earlier than everyone expected. Who knew when I started this blog 3 years ago, after being sick of being contained to 140 twitter characters, that the storyline Talbot vs Lundqvist would have, my view on the issue and now the possibility of a NYR vs EDM SCF? Vince McMahon couldn’t have booked it better. If you’re still reading, thanks for all your support. At nearly 8000 words, I know this was a long one, but sometimes I get into these zones where my fingers move faster than my thoughts. Wow, that makes me sound like a dirty porn star! Anyway, as far as Round 2, I assume the Rangers will open up Wednesday. Unless something major happens between now and then, I think this double blog is enough to digest and enough out of me for a bit. I will be appearing on the Hudson Valley Hockey Podcast this week and you can get more information on that by following @travjax71. I’ll make sure to tweet my appearance whenever it drops and plug it in my Game 1 NYR/OTT review. Until then, thanks for sticking through all of this, feel free to comment and see you in Round 2. Just as I published this blog, the Rangers announced the following: #Blueshirts 2nd Round Schedule: G1 4/27 @ OTT 7p G2 4/29 @ OTT 3p G3 5/2 MSG 7p G4 5/4 MSG 7:30p *G5 5/6 @ OTT *G6 5/9 MSG *G7 5/11 @ OTT So Game 1 is Thursday and Game 2 is a Saturday matinee. See ya Thursday night. Enjoy the million Brassard vs Zibanejad takes! LET’S GO RANGERS @NYCTHEMIC on twitter

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In the comments of my useful thoughts for debating abortionists, Pedro Corso asked me if I could suggest a way to refute the pro-abortion argument of one Alonzo Fyfe, a self-styled atheist ethicist. The view he puts forward is described in these two posts, if you’d like to peruse them for yourself (I’ll just quote a couple of relevant portions): The main issue The first point of Alonzo’s argument looks as follows, and this is really what undergirds his whole effort. So if this falls, the rest falls: There is no value without desire. A being or entity cannot benefit or be harmed in any morally relevant sense unless it has the capacity to want things, and the things it wants can be given or taken away. I see at least three obvious problems with this statement… 1. How does human desire, all by its lonesome, “cause” a moral state of affairs? In what sense does desire cause moral status? Is an agent’s desire for X a sufficient condition of X’s becoming morally obligatory? That seems fairly problematic, since then Ted Bundy would have been morally obliged to rape and murder women. But if desire for X is merely a necessary condition of X’s being morally obligatory, what is it that “completes the equation” and decides whether or not X actually is morally obligatory? And how does the mere desiring of something “make” it a moral issue? How does “S desires X” imply something like “S ought to do X”, or “T ought to X with respect to S”, or however it ends up looking? 2. How is “oughtness” not viciously circular for Alonzo? This raises the question of what it even means to say we “ought” to do something under Alonzo’s view. Since he is a desire utilitarian (see the sidebar on his blog), he will probably say something like, “well, we ought to do X if X will promote human flourishing or prevent human suffering.” But that just pushes the problem back a step. Why, on his view, ought we promote human flourishing and prevent human suffering? He seems to have a vicious circle on his hands. You can’t build a system of ethics on a viciously circular assumption. 3. If Alonzo is right, there’s nothing wrong with castrating my son Most fundamentally, the notion that people can’t be harmed or benefited in morally relevant ways without having the capacity to desire things which can be given or taken is just obviously wrong. By that logic, since my 2 year old son does not want to have sex, I am not harming him in any morally relevant way by painlessly castrating him. Now, I assume Alonzo would not agree with that. (If he would, there’s obviously little I can say to him, but also little I need say to him—who is going to seriously listen to someone about the alleged lack of moral harm in abortion, when he also denies the lack of moral harm in castrating toddlers?) So assuming Alonzo wants to avoid this ethically absurd conclusion about toddler castration, the only way I can see for him to do so is by modifying his position to say it is wrong to take away something a person may come to desire later. In other words, he would need to admit that removing the potential for something constitutes moral harm just as much as removing the thing itself. But that would put paid to his entire argument for abortion. If it is wrong to remove a 2-year old’s potential sex life, then a fortiori it is a heck of a lot worse to remove a fetus’s potential life in general. So those are three basic but, from the looks of things, rather insurmountable problems which Alonzo needs to give persuasive answers to if he wants us to even begin considering his view. Alonzo also makes some other blunders. I’m not going to mince words about them—they simply show he’s not a good thinker. As such, we shouldn’t be inclined to take his ideas very seriously. Anyone can set up a blog with a grand-sounding title and pretend to be an expert, but it won’t do us any favors to pretend that means much. In fact, I hope you won’t think that I’m pretending to be an exert. I’m not. I just happen to be all right at spotting obviously bad thinking. Here’s a sampling of some of his bungles: 1. Pain is not desire A pain response is not equivalent to desire. The mere fact that a fetus can feel pain doesn’t suggest it has desires. The philosophy of desire is a complex and controversial field, but generally people tend to agree that S desires X if X appears good to S, or if S is disposed to take pleasure in X or act towards bringing X about, or perhaps if S’s attention is repeatedly directed toward considerations that seem to count in favor of X. These all tend to hold that S must have some ability to hold X in his mind as an object of desire. A mere instinctual response is not sufficient. But it doesn’t seem a baby has the ability to hold anything in its mind as an object of desire until well after it has been born. It may instinctually want things, and instinctually act in certain ways to get them, but Alonzo has a lot of work cut out for him to get from there to saying that a fetus desires anything. You would think he would know that if he wants to seriously maintain this ethical theory of his. Either that, or he needs to convince us that a mere instinctual response warrants moral status. 2. Modal confusion of d00m what benefit comes to a person who, instead of being conceived and aborted, was not conceived at all? I do not see how anybody is made better or worse off by either action. This is just inept. There’s an obvious, critical, categorical difference between the two situations: - A fetus exists. We can therefore coherently speak of its being made better or worse off by our actions. - A fetus does not exist. We can therefore not coherently speak of its being made better or worse off by our actions! For Alonzo to admit that he sees no difference between (A) and (B) in terms of anybody being negatively or positively affected is simply for him to admit that he sees no difference between a coherent and an incoherent state of affairs. Not a very promising admission from someone who is trying to articulate a reasoned defense of abortion. And yet he goes on to use this embarrassing mistake as the basis of an argument: I could look back and say, “If my mother had an abortion, then I would not be here.” Some people take this perspective, then harvest the horror of not having existed to manufacture a sentiment against abortion. I can just as easily look back and say that if my parents had not had sex, then I would not be here. This does not allow me to imply that their having sex on that particular occasion was their duty, and that they would have wronged me if they had not done so. This comparison is simply absurd, for the obvious reason that while parents do owe duties to children they have (eg, a fetus), they don’t owe duties to children they don’t have! Speaking of which… 3. Denying parental duties I am grateful because this life that I have was their gift, not their duty. This is where you see a lot of pro-abortioners go—they have to deny parental duties altogether to make abortion work as a coherent position. As soon as you admit that parents have duties, it is obvious that those duties extend at least as far as not killing their children, regardless of how old they are. But if Alonzo has to deny one of the most fundamental moral intuitions we have to make his case, then his case is obviously not going to convince most sensible people. When it comes down to really thinking through the issues here, most people will vastly prefer to give up abortion than give up a fundamental, bedrock part of our social fabric. In the end, he is still arguing for taking the life of a human being—a human child—and he is making the case on a foundation of sand. Now, I harbor no illusions about my chances of convincing him of his error. But in terms of his ability to make a positive case for abortion that will convince anyone who clings to what we know inwardly to be true about the actual nature of right and wrong…well, I’m not exactly quaking in my stylish yet affordable boots.

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Author Carrie Elks gives us book 5 in the WInterville Series with Every Shade of WInter and it is one to add to your TBR now! This series is top-notch, and North is a standout character. North and Amber have been in the background of this series, and I was not prepared for how dynamic this story is. This friendship between business partners is the cornerstone of the story. Amber was smart and refreshing. North you think is this grumpy Gus all up in his feelings but really, he is someone who cares deeply with great passion but worried about what he puts out into the world. I really liked Amber’s character. She has this subtle voice of reason mentality. She is thoughtful in her actions. It’s refreshing to see Amber stand on her own two feet before jumping into a romantic relationship with North. It would have been so easy for her to simple let him take care of everything but instead she moved forward at her pace and what worked for her to be on solid ground. I just adore that about her! It also shows the care and thought the author put into this character. North is presented to be grumpy, but I am not sure that is right word for him. He is cautious. His life has not been easy. As the oldest amongst the Winters, he carries the heavy crown of caring for his siblings and cousins. He’s incredibly caring and protective of his best friend, Amber but really all those he hold dear. North is what makes a book boyfriend. He is solid and shows up when needed. He is careful with his words and actions even when he passionate about something. When they do finally move past friendship, the chemistry between them is undeniable. North’s determination to have Amber is heartwarming, and their raw and honest emotions make for a beautiful romance. The supporting characters add depth and charm to the story, and the little ones running around are adorable. Overall, North and Amber’s story is the perfect HEA for these two characters. The author has created a captivating romance that leaves readers wanting more. I really love Winterville. This is what small town spice is supposed to be. The charm of the town and characters just add another level to these stories!

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« PreviousContinue » When the banking law went into effect, the Commissioner found several banks that were embarrassed by doubtful investments, and whose capital was impaired by losses and bad debts, which have since been made good, and they are now in a flourishing condition. Two or three banks are still contending with unprofitable investments, and cumbered with property involuntarily acquired previous to the adoption of the present banking law, which under the provisions of section 34, they are gradually working off, or changing to other investments. Very much has been accomplished in this respect during the past year, and we have been assured and have reasons to believe, that more will be effectuated during the year to come. Aside from the two or three banks above referred to, the State banks of Michigan are in a prosperous condition, and entitled to the respect and confidence of the public. That the people are satisfied, and have respect for the banking law, is evident by the increasing demand for banking institutions, and the increase in the volume of business as shown by the following comparative abstract of the December reports of the State banks in Michigan for the years 1889, 1890 and 1891, as made to the Commissioner of Banking: 3 Through the courtesy of Hon. E. S. Lacey, Comptroller of the Currency, I present you herewith an abstract of the December reports of the national banks of the State of Michigan, as reported in 1889, 1890 and 1891. For reports of individual national banks see succeeding pages. For the purpose of showing the growth of the banking business of the State for the past two years, I present herewith a comparative abstract of reports of incorporated banks, as made in December of the years 1889 Four times during the year, on passed days unknown to the officers of the several banks, I have called upon them to report to me their condition as shown by their books, May 4, July 9, September 25, and December 2. An abstract of these statements are presented herewith, and are given in detail in the succeeding pages of this report.

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Gale Research International, Limited, 1998 - 412 Seiten Presents literary criticism on the plays and poetry of Shakespeare. Critical essays are selected from leading sources, including journals, magazines, books, reviews, diaries, newspapers, pamphlets, and scholarly papers. Includes commentary by Shakespeare's contemporaries as well as a full range of views from later centuries, with an emphasis on contemporary analysis. Includes aesthetic criticism, textual criticism, and criticism of Shakespeare in performance. 80 Seiten stimmen mit dem Suchbegriff "play" in diesem Buch überein. Ergebnisse 1-3 von 80 Violence in Shakespeares Works The Rape of Lucrece 2 weitere Abschnitte werden nicht angezeigt. Andere Ausgaben - Alle anzeigen Aaron abuse Achilles action argues aristocratic Bassianus beauty becomes blood body character chaste chastity Chaucer chiastic Collatine Collatine's Coppélia crime critics cultural death Desdemona domestic violence doth dramatic early modern Elizabethan England English essay example eyes father female figure Hamlet hand hath Henry honor husband infanticide Kate kill king language Lavinia lence literary London Lucius Lucrece's Lucretia male Marcus means moral Murdering Mothers narrative narrator Othello Ovid painting Pandarus Petruchio's Philomela play play's poem poem's political praise Rape of Lucrece rapist reader reading Renaissance representations revenge rhetorical Roman Rome Saturninus scene sexual Shake Shakespeare Shakespeare's Lucrece shame Shrew signifier social sonnets speare speare's speech stanza Stockholm syndrome story suicide symbolic Taming Tamora Tarquin thee thou tion Titus Andronicus Titus's tragedy trans Troilus and Cressida Troy Ulysses University Press Venus and Adonis victim wife Winter's Tale woman women words writing Yorkshire Tragedy

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For 7-year-old Paul David Coleman, the backyard pond was a source of endless fascination — and ultimately would be the place that ushered him into the world of science and single-cell research. “There was a pond in the woods back of the house where my parents had a summer place in Connecticut. I would catch tadpoles and dissect frogs to see how they were inside,” he says. Today, at age 86, with a Ph.D. in physiology and psychology from the University of Rochester and a National Institutes of Health fellowship from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Coleman hasn’t lost his fascination with slippery, slimy, squishy objects. As senior scientist and director of the L.J. Roberts Center for Alzheimer’s Research at Banner Sun Health Research Institute in Sun City, Arizona, Coleman has seen his backyard grow into a much bigger pond. The institute houses the world’s premier bank of human brains, which are harvested at high-speed precision from the 50 miles surrounding the center, where the median age is 75. Rows of heavily monitored freezers line the walls of the research institute, packed with Tupperware containers by the thousands that store high-quality brain tissue. These containers hold out a mighty hope that scientists will soon have the answers to diagnose and treat one of humanity’s most dark and elusive diseases — Alzheimer’s. From the moment Jim Eberwine, Ph.D., handed him a rat’s hippocampus during a Cold Springs Harbor Laboratory course on cloning neural genes, Coleman’s passion for unlocking the mysteries of single cells in animal and human brains hasn’t wavered. When his instructor directed him to report back on the gene expression in a block of tissue that contained huge numbers of different cells, Coleman was nonplused. “The idea of grinding up a block of tissue violated my every aesthetic sense, and it made no scientific sense to me to ‘homogenize’ so many distinctive cells — some of which could be healthy and others diseased,” he explains. One thing led to another, and before long Coleman and his professor had developed a new method for isolating single neurons to study gene expression. Coleman’s next step was to apply the technique to human brains. But he didn’t stop there. Today, the technique he and his team mastered enables researchers to analyze the activity of as many as 20,000 genes within a single cell. As Coleman peeled away the layers of mystery surrounding how genes worked, he became increasingly fascinated with epigenetics — the study of how a person’s genetic code can be altered by the environment; more specifically, how DNA, genes, gene functioning, and genetic vulnerabilities are connected to Alzheimer’s disease. The man who admits to having failed his Quaker kindergarten is today arguably one of the world’s top Alzheimer’s researchers and — true to his convention-shattering discovery in 1979 that revealed that the brain does not stop developing with age — shows no sign of slowing down. In fact, it appears that Coleman’s career launched like a rocket ship after he turned 60. That’s when he became editor-in-chief of the journal Neurobiology of Aging; was named as one of an elite few to receive the National Institutes of Health Leadership and Excellence in Alzheimer’s Disease research award; and received a $1-million boost for his work from the Alzheimer’s Association as part of the Pioneer Award for Alzheimer’s Disease Research. He is also listed among about 100 researchers and other advocates as a leading supporter of “The National Alzheimer’s Strategic Plan: A Report of the Alzheimer’s Study Group,” co-chaired by Senators Newt Gingrich and Bob Kerrey, and issued as a call to action in 2009. It was during his seventh decade that Coleman developed a blood test that is able to predict a future diagnosis of Alzheimer’s — as he says, “not perfectly but better than chance.” The test must undergo replication, clinical trials, and FDA approval before it can be made available to doctors and their patients. Currently, Coleman is working with a company that may be able to create a process that makes the test accessible and affordable — about $30 to $40. Unfortunately, funding from the NIH is no longer available to advance this work.

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Champion Classic Empire is scheduled to gallop on Saturday morning following an easy week at Saratoga, according to assistant trainer Norman Casse. If he comes out of the gallop well, the classic-placed colt will breeze next weekend. “We’re giving him a little bit of time between works with the idea of training him up to the (August 26) Travers (Stakes [G1]) and, so far, it’s worked,” said Casse, who is an assistant to his trainer father, Mark Casee. “He’s looked really good the last two mornings and he’ll start galloping again (Saturday).” Classic Empire had been pointing for the Haskell Invitational (G1) at Monmouth Park on July 31, but on July 16 was withdrawn from consideration for that 1 1/8-mile contest. The bay son of Pioneerof the Nile was honored as the 2016 champion two-year-old male after taking all but one of his five juvenile starts, including the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1). His lone loss came when the Kentucky-bred lost his rider at the start of the Hopeful Stakes (G1) last September at Saratoga. “The good thing here (at Saratoga) has been the Oklahoma (training) track,” Casse noted. “We’ve never had any difficulties there. After the Hopeful (G1) debacle last year, we started taking him to the training track immediately and we’ve never had a bad day over there. He likes the Oklahoma track, so we’ve got that in our back pocket. “That’s where he’ll do the majority of his training and hopefully he’ll have a good month, month and a half going into the Travers, and we’ll be comfortable knowing that he’s ready to run.” Classic Empire returned in February to be a well-beaten third in the Holy Bull Stakes (G3) but captured the Arkansas Derby (G1) next out, good for a spot in the Kentucky Derby (G1) starting gate. He ran fourth in that classic contest before just missing by a head in the Preakness Stakes (G1) last out. A recurring abscess in his right front hoof saw the colt scratch from the Belmont Stakes (G1). “Hopefully we can just get him into a regular work routine leading up to the Travers,” Casse added. “His problems are well documented, we just kind of embrace it now. He’s kind of like an athlete that doesn’t really like training too much.”

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The cards were stacked against Shaylyn and Zane when they first met in college. Shortly after discovering each other, Shane flew away to Costa Rica to study abroad. For many people that would be the end of things but not for these two. They kept in touch while he was abroad and connected again as soon as he returned. They’ve been together ever since and last November they bonded their lives together for good. Shaylyn and Zane got married on a cool November day in Chico, California. They rented out the historic Honey Run Covered Bridge, decked it out with macrame, dozens of gorgeous plants, twinkly lights, flowers, and beautiful handcrafted details in cement and copper. Their intimate ceremony was held on the bridge in front of a backdrop of hanging willow branches and wooded hills. They chose not to do a first look but instead allowed for one and a half hours of portrait time after their ceremony. This time allowed them to relax after being in the spotlight (because they’re both adorably shy) and spend some precious moments together before getting back to the party. For dinner one of Chico’s famous taco trucks rolled up and put out an monster taco buffet to supply fuel for the epic dance party that was to follow. These two beautiful people put everything they had into their wedding, making this intimate party extra special for all their closest friends and family. The music blasted late into the night and I could still hear laughter coming from the dance floor as we said our goodbyes. Venue: Honey Run Covered Bridge Chico Wedding Photographer: Briana Morrison Florals: Bride and her friend Brendalyn Hair: Friend of the Bride Makeup: Cassandra from Powder Room Caterer: Amigos De Acapulco DJ: Chris Jensen from The Wedding DJ Company

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Ozone Gelule S Pendant h: 16.2" + suspension height weight: 20 lbs aluminum and brass structure diffused warm light 17w led, 2200° kelvins (warm light), 700 lumens, CRI>95 the fixture needs to be powered by one external 24v dc converter (meanwell plc-30-24) to be placed in a remote location the ceiling back plate diameter is 4.3" and do not cover a standard US ceiling junction box Contact Us/Request a Quote Ozone Gelule S Pendant by Joseph Dirand . This suspension light is composed of a white alabaster shade, and an aluminum and brass structure. The metal finish is a flawless mirror nickel or matt bronze of jewel-like standard. The LED lighting produces warm LED light diffused through a white alabaster shade. The Ozone Gelule S Pendant light is the ideal pendant to illuminate bedside tables, vanities, powder rooms, kitchen island, breakfast rooms, dining tables, hallways, bars, and many areas that will enjoy warm diffused light. Ozone is a leader of lighting innovation that uses minimal designs, cutting edge materials and the latest LED technology. All their lights are made in their workshop located in the heart of Paris. They are true modern artisans. The Gelule wall light is on display at Bright on Presidio Made in France. Designed by Joseph Dirand. Installation instructions available.

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Clip: Walter Platz “Heart Attack Victim” Walter Platz is an actor and writer, known for I’m Not Ready for Christmas (2015), Waffle Street (2015) and The Amerian West (2016). Walter Platz was nominated for a 2013 Filmed in Utah Award for his role as Alessandro Sorrento in Proper Manors, part of the show’s nomination for Best Ensemble. Walter Platz received his 2nd nomination for Best Ensemble in a TV Series for a Filmed in Utah Award in 2014 for his role as Alessandro Sorrento in the series Proper Manors. He was also nominated in 2013 as part of the Best Ensemble Nomination.

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TENA ProSkin Ultra Incontinence Brief, Heavy Absorbency, Unisex, Regular, 40 count - Primarily used for frequent perineal skin care of incontinent individuals when changing absorbent products, ? but can also be used for full body cleansing when soap and water may otherwise dry the skin. - No need to rinse! Unlike soap and water, there is no need to rinse off. - Dermatologically tested. Helps maintain the skin?s natural pH. Alcohol-free and soap-free. - Scent-free formulation for the most delicate skin TENA Ultra Briefs are designed for ultimate fit and comfort for moderate to heavier bladder and/or bowel incontinence. Featuring new ConfioAir Fully Breathable Technology, InstaDri Skin-Caring System technology for excellent dryness, odor control technology, and a scannable barcode. The hook tab system allows unlimited fastening and re-fastening. Comfortable and discreet, TENA Ultra Briefs have a soft cloth-like feel.

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European Banking Agency ("EBA") publishes its report on big data and advanced analytics The EBA has this month published a 'deep dive' review on the use of big data and advanced analytics ("BD&AA") in the banking sector. The aim of the EBA review is to share knowledge on the current use of BD&AA and to set out the key pillars and elements of trust that should accompany their use. Observations on current use of BD&AA BD&AA are driving fundamental change in institutions' business models and processes. Currently, BD&AA are part of most institutions' digital transformation programmes, along with the growing use of cloud services The EBA nonetheless noted the following constraints on the use of BD&AA: - Core banking data are currently the main flow feeding data analytics, rather than other data sources such as external social media data. This stems largely from institutions' concerns about the reliability and accuracy of external data. - A further key constraint is the integration of BD&AA into existing business processes, and the need to develop relevant knowledge, skills and expertise. Firms are relying extensively on outsourced expertise. - Institutions appear to be at an early stage of use of machine learning, with a focus on predictive analytics that rely on simple models. Although more complex models can bring better accuracy and performance explainability and interpretability issues are a concern for institutions. - Institutions currently leverage BD&AA mainly for customer engagement and process optimisation purposes (including RegTech), with a growing interest in the area of risk management. This report then identifies four key pillars for the development, implementation and adoption of BD&AA as follows: - Data management arrangements providing for the control and security of data. - Technological infrastructure in terms of data platforms and infrastructure that provide the necessary support to process and run BD&AA. - Appropriate organisation and governance, and appropriate internal skills and knowledge, to support the responsible use of BD&AA across institutions and ensure robust oversight of their use. - Analytics methodology to facilitate the development, implementation and adoption of advanced analytics solutions. The report notes that the roll-out of BD&AA specifically affects issues around trustworthiness which cut across the four key pillars covering questions of: - explainability and interpretability; - fairness and avoidance of bias or discrimination; - traceability and auditability; - data quality and protection and data security; and - customer protection. The EBA has noted that further work was needed on such issues to ensure responsible use of BD&AA, and its detailed comments on these topics draw heavily on the EU report on Trustworthy AI explained in our earlier briefings, (click here for links to these) and demonstrates a fairly consistent approach. The EBA intends to continue monitoring developments. Where appropriate, it will perform additional work to enhance supervisory consistency and facilitate supervisory coordination across EU and international agencies.

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I had a two-year battle with gum disease that left me with six upper teeth remaining. The teeth are unevenly spaced from tooth loss and disease. My dentist recommends dental implants, but implants are expensive, and they do not resolve the spacing issue. I am not against implants, but the thought of going into debt for them makes me anxious. Maybe I need to take more time to find affordable implants and dentures. I already wear an uncomfortable dental flipper and understand I can get a partial denture or another flipper. I have a lot of teeth to replace, but at 62 years old, with longevity in my family, I must do something about my missing teeth. My thoughts are scattered. What are your suggestions? Are dental implants my only option? – Antoinette from Austin, TX Thank you for contacting Dr. Brooksher’s office. Dr. Brooksher would need to examine your teeth and gums and take a 3-D T scan to determine your treatment options. Still, we can advise you on how to find a dentist to manage your case and give you a healthy, attractive smile. Are Dental Implants Your Only Option? It is unlikely that dental implants are your only option. Still, your treatment options depend on several factors, including: - Your oral health - The condition of your remaining teeth - Your jawbone volume and quality - The sizes of your remaining teeth - The extent of spacing between your teeth Schedule a Consultation with a Cosmetic and Implant Dentist We recommend searching for a dentist concerned about the function and appearance of your teeth and smile. You will benefit from a highly sympathetic dentist with advanced training in these areas: - Cosmetic dentistry - Dental implants - Occlusion and bite Although saving natural teeth is a dentist’s priority, affordable implant dentures can restore your smile if your remaining teeth do not support your long-term oral health. The dentist will explain options for natural-looking teeth replacement that complement your facial features and personality. An implant bridge may be an option for you. Dr. Steven Brooksher, a Baton Rouge accredited cosmetic dentist and Fellow of implantology, sponsors this post.

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Style #: VAR00987 Fabric: Stainless steel with bamboo lid. Care: CARE & USE. Don't use scourers or abrasives, this could scratch the bottle. Wash with warm water and washing liquid after each use. Drain well and dry thoroughly. Not suitable for dishwasher. Keep bamboo top section of lid dry. Store bottle with lid removed to allow parts to dry completely. WARNING! Not microwave safe. Not freezer safe. Avoid abrasives, solvents and bleach products. If flying with empty bottle, ensure lid is loosened to avoid pressure change damaging the bottle. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age.

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Opened April 11, 2008 09:36AM UTC Closed May 04, 2008 08:15AM UTC Using latest version of UI (1.5b2), I have seen a big performance problem with the slider: moving it feels really sluggish. I have profiled the script and most of the time is spent in the css function. It seems this is called by handleSize for each mouse move (it calls outerWidth/outerHeight). I don't know all the corner cases, but this width is fixed for me so it's totally useless to calculate it each time. This should be cached during initialization, if possible. Patch fixing my problem I attached a patch that solved the problem for me. Fixed in r5400.

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I read a lot of business books. I've read some that were instantly forgettable. Yet some are so thought provoking and useful that I refer to them most months in my work as a consultant and advisor. So here are the books that I most frequently recommend to... b3 operating model5 Systems thinking is a way of thinking about your business. It helps leaders better understand their organisation and how to maximise their impact. If you're always firefighting in your business, don't become a better firefighter. Reduce founder traps and find a sustainable growth path. Chefs use mise en place to reduce future complexity. Founders and leaders in scaling businesses can do the same. How your business is organised is at the core of creating sustainable growth. It probably needs more focus than you give it.

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The ultimate easy no bake energy balls. Made with just 6 ingredients and make the perfect healthy breakfast or snack! You can’t go wrong with this simple favorite recipe. These are the best energy balls! The ultimate protein balls recipe made with just 6 easy ingredients. These easy energy bites taste like cookie dough, have 6g of protein each, and are a cinch to make! I have made these countless times over the past few months and as soon as my freezer stash disappears I have to make more. I make these and my homemade protein bars on repeat. These delicious little bites are perfect as a healthy snack, breakfast, or even dessert to knock out that night time sweet tooth. Great for having on hand when you need something fast! These became such a hit that I was inspired to make these almond butter energy balls too. Basic Energy Ball ingredients - Protein Powder – for the basic energy ball recipe, I use vanilla protein powder. But any flavor will work. - Honey – the sticky sweetener needed to help it all stick together. You can substitute maple syrup to make these vegan - Peanut Butter – I use creamy no stir peanut butter which has just a tiny bit of added sugar in it. - Salt – just enough to make the salty sweet flavors pop! - Rolled Oats – Rolled oats are inexpensive and delicious and help these energy balls taste like cookie dough! - Chocolate Chips – I prefer to use mini chocolate chips so that there is chocolate and crunch in every bite! How to make Energy Balls It is so easy to make this recipe. All you need is a rubber spatula and a mixing bowl! These protein balls are made without a food processor. Step 1: add the peanut butter, rolled oats, honey, salt, chocolate chips and protein powder to a mixing bowl. Step 2: Stir with a rubber spatula to combine. I do not recommend using a spoon because the batter is very thick and sticky. It will take a few minutes to mix it all together. Step 3: Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Step 4: Use a mini cookie scoop to drop balls of energy bite batter onto the paper. If you do not have a mini cookie scoop, just use spoons. You want balls around 1 inch in size. Roll the energy balls with your hands to form the shape. Step 5: Once you have put all of the batter on the baking sheet, place it in the fridge for one hour, or until the energy balls are firm to the touch. Once set, serve immediately, or store for later! From here you can now remove them from the wax paper and place into a ziploc bag in the freezer. I always have a bag of these on hand for easy snacking. I love these energy balls because they are easy to make and made with pantry ingredients that I almost always have on hand. No need to run to the store! Most importantly, they are irresistibly delicious! Honestly, it feels like I’m eating a treat. Are energy balls good for you? Yes! Every bite is filled with healthy fats and protein which will keep you full and satisfied. Ways to customize these protein balls These are easy to make your own! Here are some add on ideas: - chia seeds - ground flax seed - chopped nuts - chopped dried fruit - shredded coconut - different kind of chocolate chips - use almond butter or sun butter instead of peanut butter - substitute chocolate protein powder Do I have to use protein powder? No, you do not, but you will need to replace it with something else so that the batter is not too sticky. I suggest using either more rolled oats or oat flour. You can even make your own oat flour! Just grind up rolled oats in a blender until they turn to flour. How long can you keep energy balls? When stored in the freezer, these will be good up to 3 months, but I doubt they will last that long in your house! We usually go through a batch every week or two. Are you making this recipe? I want to see! Don’t forget to tag me on instagram @buildyourbite and hashtag #buildyourbite with your recipe creations! Be sure to pin this recipe for later and follow Build Your Bite on Pinterest for all the latest delicious recipes! Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a star rating below! - 1 ½ cups no stir creamy peanut butter - ½ cup honey - 1 ⅓ cups old fashioned oats (rolled oats) - ½ cup vanilla protein powder - ⅛ teaspoon salt - ½ cup mini dark chocolate chips - Add the no stir creamy peanut butter, honey, rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, salt, and mini dark chocolate chips to a mixing bowl and use a rubber spatula to mix until the batter is combined - Use a mini cookie scoop or a spoon to drop energy balls with a spoon onto a wax paper covered cookie sheet. They should be around 1 inch in size. - Roll the energy balls with your hands to form the shape - Place cookie sheet with the energy bites on it in the fridge for 1 hour, or until the balls are hardened - Transfer energy balls to a ziploc bag and store in the freezer What kind of protein powder should I use? Just use your favorite protein powder! I used vanilla protein powder in this recipe, but I love chocolate in it too. My personal favorite way to mix things up is to use half vanilla and half chocolate protein powder. How many energy balls does this make? This makes 22 - 24 good sized energy bites. Each one has 6g of protein! Are rolled oats the same thing as old fashioned oats? Yes they are! This is the kind of oats that you want for this recipe. Nutrition Information:Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1 Amount Per Serving: Calories: 160Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 92mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 9gProtein: 6g or these monster cookie protein balls! for fall you’ve got to try my pumpkin energy balls

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When wild places put you in a tight spot, keep your cool, rely on your skill and call on the unstoppable performance of Solid Core ammunition, from Federal Premium®. Its flat-nose bullet is formed from extremely hard, high-antimony lead to hold together while blowing through bone and penetrating deep, making it an ideal choice for both hunting and dangerous animal defense. Unlike hard-cast bullets, Solid Core uses a Syntech® polymer jacket to reduce friction and leading without features like wax rings and gas checks. - Deep-penetrating bullet built for tough game like bears and hogs - Extremely hard lead core - Syntech jacket eliminates lead fouling and reduces friction without costly features like wax rings and gas checks - Powerful protection against aggressive bears and other dangerous animals - Available in the most popular handgun hunting calibers |45 Auto P |Test Barrel Length In

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