text: Recently I have been involved in a number of discussions about the protest movement “black lives matter”. I have seen this group as a movement with legitimate claims, amongst controversies surrounding their tactics and rhetoric. I typically don’t see as not reflective of a greater whole, a standard which can be applied to numerous groups. Others Read More …
  Imagine the following exchange: “By the end of the weekend, more Americans will have been killed by Mexicans than ISIS or sharks” “Oh, I see” “There are so many Americans being raped and murdered where liberals won’t go, they just take the cheap labor” “Ahh? Really?” “Yes, a 32 year old woman named Kathryn Steinle Read More …
  
  Think about the people you encounter today — coworkers, teachers or family. Did anyone do something particularly well? Today’s Deed: Let them know you recognize their talents or efforts by paying them a compliment.
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  Police on Sunday reached out to the public for help in locating a man wanted regarding a robbery that took place in South Ozone Park last week.
  According to authorities, Quamel Pierece (pictured) simulated that he was holding a gun last Thursday while he removed the victim’s property near 109th Avenue and 121st Street.
  
  Essays are some of the most written work in different levels of school. Whether you're A or O Level, or you're in University or College you're going to write essays one way or other.
  Most essays contain three basic fundamentals or aspects; introduction, body and conclusion. You can never write all but most essays without employing these three aspects. Make sure that you have all the data, points, examples or criticism on the essay question that you chose. Some may consider writing the points on a rough piece of paper. Although its time consuming sometimes it’s worth to give it a shot (given that you’re not behind time).
  The first aspect of an essay is the introduction. This is where you give a short glimpse of your whole essay, for example take a look at this Urban Climate introduction
  Due to the high level of pollution, lack of trees and urbanization, urban areas often exhibit distinct weather conditions from their surrounding areas such as high temperatures (urban heat island), heavy rains and unusual winds. The most noticeable phenomenon in urban areas is the Urban Heat Island.
  In the context of river systems, flooding can be defined as the overflowing or inundation of a river. This is caused by varying factors such as abnormal rainfalls, physical factors such as nature of surface or by human activities such as deforestation or building of concrete surfaces. But a flood can also occur as sea or ocean encroaches the land caused by factors such as tsunamis and melting ice caps which increase the volume of the ocean. Another cause of flood can occur when dams burst causing water to overflow. This can also be caused by abnormal rainfalls or tectonic activities such as earthquake which creates cracks for dams to burst.
  The two intros just shows a glimpse of the whole essay. In other words it highlights what you're going to write about.
  The second aspect is the main body of the essay. Here you will be developing and putting flesh to your essay and some of the points listed in the intro. Craft and exhaust each point you have written or come up with. Don't leave a point hanging or thirsty. Even if its a 7 marks essay craft and exhaust all your points. In addition, include examples to liven up your essay. Examples can justify, emphasis, backup or rescue a point. They add a punch to an essay and without them an essay will usually be fleshless, naked and sometimes boring. Examples can be in the form of "such as" or like or can be in the form of case studies. Example
  Rainfall is the primary factor causing most floods. Rainfall abnormalities are usually caused by long term climate changes or short climate changes such as La Nina events. These events increase the discharge and volume of a river causing the river to overflow. In addition, some rainfall abnormalities are caused by tropical cyclones. Zimbabwe experienced high abnormal rainfalls in the 2016-2017 rain seasons which were caused by the Dineo cyclone.
  Moreover, where a diagram is needed, include it to strengthen your explanation. This is particular very useful in Physical Geography where some concepts are difficult to explain or elaborate with just words. Those topics may require diagrams to back them up. You can include discourse markers to start new paragraphs such as "In addition","However","In contrast","Moreover" and others
  Lastly comes the conclusion. Here you can include your thoughts or support side if it’s a judgmental or analysis essay. E.g.
  Although measures, techniques and conferences have been put in place greenhouse gases and global warming increase is still of major concern. Barriers such as advancement in technology, lack of funds, illiteracy and others will remain restricting global warming reduction.
  Some essays e.g. Describe or Explain usually doesn't require judgmental conclusions. This and others can guide or assist you in writing effective essays.
  
  Aviva Reimer is one of Canada’s preeminent authorities on life transformation, relationship building, and matchmaking. She is highly regarded in her effective techniques on Personal Development, Life Coaching, and Fitness. Aviva’s personal experiences in life and her successful entrepreneurship endeavors via several leadership capacities have culminated in her unique ability to connect with her clients.
  With Aviva’s help, her extensive list of notable clients have transformed themselves into extraordinary and dynamic individuals. They have learned what it takes to truly and unconditionally love and cherish themselves. With Aviva’s help, her clients have discovered the secrets to building loving, long-lasting and respectful relationships and she can do the same for you. Whether you are seeking the guidance of a personal coach, life coach, relationship coach or an overall wellness coach, Aviva’s techniques are highly effective and can help you in any stage of your life.
  Certified by the prestigious ‘Matchmaking Institute of New York,’ Aviva has made numerous media appearances, including ET Canada, “The Millionaire Matchmaker” on Bravo!, as well as writing for The Huffington Post, Zoomer, Viva, among many others.
  Aviva’s holistic philosophy on life and the easy to follow steps to reinventing yourself, your surroundings and your interconnected relationships is the powerful and life-changing message behind BECOMING THE TOTAL PACKAGE.
  
  So conservatives are trying again to cut food stamps for the poorest people in America. This time, Paul Ryan wants to eliminate $23 billion in food stamps to recipients who are in school or training for a job—in other words, people who are trying to better themselves and become financially independent, so they won’t need food stamps.
  What is it with the Republican Party and their obsession with making life even harder for people in poverty? These never-ending indignities they visit on the poor have to become a campaign issue for Democrats (and they will continually crop up between now and Election Day). Conservatives around the country need to be confronted on the campaign trail with this kind of mean-spiritedness.
  Proposing to give huge tax breaks to the wealthy while cutting food stamps for the poor is literally immoral.
  the Christian beliefs conservatives so often espouse. (See the essay “The Shocking Hypocrisy of Conservative Christians.”)
  Americans have an acute sense of fair play, and continually calling out conservatives on values issues like these will resonate with a broad constituency, including independent and even moderately conservative voters. This message incorporates at least 3 of the 7 Winning Messages: American exceptionalism, fighting for the underdog, and faith and values. Anecdotes like these will add to the growing narrative that conservatism is an angry, cold-hearted philosophy unfit for a great nation.
  We have to run against conservatism; not just specific opponents.We must universalize our arguments against the GOP and delegitimize the very foundations of conservative thought, as Republicans did so effectively against liberalism.
  Here’s a small news item that passed virtually unnoticed last week, but it could be an effective bit of ammunition against Republicans on the campaign trail: House Republicans voted unanimously for a resolution against a new Department of Labor rule that financial advisers have to be honest with people planning for their retirement. The DOL rule says advisers have to act in the best interests of their clients, and not steer them toward plans that don’t meet their needs.
  Sure, it’s pretty “inside baseball,” but if told in the right way it could be a powerful demonstration to voters of where Republican loyalties lie.
  For example, what would happen if a Democratic candidate told this story to an audience of swing voters?
  “Republicans keep saying they’re on your side, but they’re not, and they never have been. Here’s a perfect recent example that you probably didn’t hear about, but it shows exactly who conservatives are really fighting for.
  A lot of people planning for their retirement have been getting bad advice from financial advisers who try to sell them plans that the advisers get commissions on but aren’t really in their clients’ best interest. The advisers are recommending plans that benefits them and their financial company, not the client. The Obama administration estimates that people are losing $17 billion every year because they’re being advised to buy more expensive financial products than they need to.
  So the Department of Labor passed a very sensible rule that said financial advisers must act in the best interests of their clients. And guess what? Republicans tried to block the rule! The House of Representatives passed a resolution to override the regulation. Republicans voted unanimously to continue letting financial companies give bad advice to people planning their retirement. Democrats voted unanimously against it. And it’s only because of President Obama that the resolution was vetoed.
  Every time—every time!—Republicans have a choice between supporting average Americans or big business, they always choose big business. Think of all the other ways they’ve sided with the rich and powerful over regular Americans:
  Democrats passed the Credit Card Act and created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to protect you from the worst abuses of the credit and financial industries. Republicans sided with the finance industry.
  Democrats created a health care program for people who can’t afford health insurance. Republicans want to take insurance away from millions of people, with nothing to replace it.
  Democrats support unions, so workers have a voice in the workplace. Conservatives are trying to destroy unions.
  Democrats kept the internet fair and equal for everyone. Republicans wanted to make people pay for better service.
  Why would any American worker think conservatives are your friends? They’re on the side of people who are already rich and powerful, not you. If you’re a moderate or independent voter, you may want to seriously reconsider who you’re voting for, and why.”
  
  Brought to life in the 9 th Century by Ethiopian Goat Heard Kaldi, after noticing how excited and enthusiastic his goats became when eating the beans from a coffee plant; coffee has grown into a world-wide phenomenon, shared by individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Whether consuming it for the rich and indulging caffeine hit or simply because you favour the bitter sweet taste of the warmly roasted cocoa beans, coffee has entwined itself in the lifestyles of many individuals.
  But what is coffee without a flavourful delicacy? We have undergone extensive research to discover what edible creations best accompany a warm and comforting cup of coffee.
  First stop, the stylish and elegant city of love, Paris! Now close your eyes and imagine being planted on a typical Parisian wooden chair in a small boutique café along the Champs Elysees, sipping on your cosy cappuccino. What’s better than a toasted croissant smeared with jam and butter to go alongside your frothy cap?
  We now travel east, en route to the birthplace of the espresso, Italy! Combine the zing that your espresso offers with a creamy and smooth Panna Cotta delicacy. The mouth-watering creamy texture along with the signature vanilla essence that Panna Cotta is so famous for, goes perfectly with any style coffee to create the ultimate flavour balance.
  Welcome to Britain, home of the all-time favourite, the muffin! For those who are looking for something a little more classical, we recommend dropping by Crave Desserts to check out our assortment of freshly baked muffins.
  We are now crossing the Atlantic Ocean to arrive in the land of corn dogs, chilli cheese fries and of course, doughnuts… America! For those who favour the sweeter things in life, there is nothing like a satisfyingly sweet doughnut to have alongside a rich and creamy cup of coffee.
  Luckily, all these delicacies are available at our brand-new dessert bar, Crave Desserts! The coffee machine will be in full swing, ready to satisfy those caffeine cravings, so pop in and try it out for yourself because after all, you dessert it!