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700 bikers take part in annual Easter egg run for sick children’s hospital More than 700 bikers took to the streets of Glasgow for an annual easter egg run in aid of Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity. More than 700 bikers took to the streets of Glasgow for an annual Easter egg run in aid of sick children. The annual event raises funds for the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity. Participants dressed up in a range of colourful costumes including Spider-man and Captain America. The route began from Glasgow Green and continued to the Squinty Bridge, past the Royal Hospital for Children in Govan before reaching Braehead Shopping Centre where a family fun day was held. Kirsten Watson, CEO, Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, said: “The Easter Egg Run is simply one of the most spectacular sights of the year. We are so grateful to all of the bikers for their generosity, and for creating such cracking costumes. “The children we support absolutely love to see and hear the bikes pass the doors of the hospital. The parade is held in their honour, and lets them know that everyone in the city is thinking of them.” The charity was established in 2001 to support children being treated at the then-Yorkhill hospital and has invested around £30 million in the hospital since it was founded.

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We are bringing to life the music that was featured in QUEEN STREET. For this iteration Randy Ford aka Aísha Noir will give you an audio visual album QUEEN STREET EP. Three tracks (CLOCK'T!, MAKE MY BAG, ISSUES feat. Meysha) produced by Nic Masangkay plus a bonus track produced by Dreamchild (EMERALD CITY feat. CarLarans) will be mastered and evolved into a visual album that will be available on all platforms. Aísha is working with Black, Queer, Femme producers, directors, editors, and writers. Local to Seattle and also nationwide. Her floetic lyricism paints a picture of the gentrified community that continues to change around her. She takes the audience through her transition and tells you why you refer to her as Goddess. She says "cause a bitch will make her bag" We are raising money to produce and film each visual. Projects are under way and we need your help to get there. Please consider supporting to the project the centers the liberation of Black Trans Women and Femmes. The money going into this project contribute to artist fees, equipment, audio engineering, materials, wardrobe and costuming. The release of this project is Fall 2021.

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If you are interested in exploring Europe's historical and scenic attractions, Salzburg's Mirabell Palace and Gardens should be on your list. In the heart of Salzburg, this baroque marvel showcases the city's cultural heritage and artistic flair. Walking through the well-maintained gardens, you will find yourself in a setting of elegance and peace. The Mirabell Palace's impressive architecture tells a story of authority, affection, and artistic ambition. Apart from that, the gardens are a visual journey through statues representing Greek gods, heroes, and symbols of the four elements. With this guide, you will be amazed by what you can see within the halls of Mirabell Palace and Gardens. See the Mirabell Palace Itself In Salzburg, Mirabell Palace was established in the early 17th century by Archbishop Wolf Dietrich as a token of his love for Salome Alt. Today, it functions as an administrative space, yet its historical essence is still present. As you explore its interior, the Marble Hall is particularly noteworthy. Famous for hosting numerous weddings, it showcases both romance and elegance. This hall, with its impressive architecture and detailed stucco work, is sure to impress. The Mirabell Gardens Beyond the palace walls, the Mirabell Gardens provide a spectacular display of horticultural artistry. Designed in 1690, they perfectly combine precise garden layouts with the beauty of nature. During the warmer months, the gardens come alive with colorful flowers and sweet fragrances. The symmetrical flower beds and well-maintained hedges present a visual delight. Walking through these gardens, you will enjoy a peaceful retreat right in the heart of Salzburg. Sculptures and Fountains The Mirabell Gardens are home to an impressive collection of sculptures and fountains from the 17th century. The Pegasus Fountain, a baroque art piece, is particularly striking and was featured in 'The Sound of Music.' Throughout the gardens, statues representing figures from Greek mythology add a sense of beauty to the verdant surroundings. The Dwarf Garden A visit to the Mirabell Gardens in Salzburg would not be complete without a stop at the Dwarf Garden. Originating in the early 18th century, it includes a series of charming dwarf statues with distinct styles and dresses. The Hedge Theater and Orangerie The Mirabell Gardens also boast the Hedge Theater, one of the oldest of its kind north of the Alps, historically a venue for grand performances. Nearby, the Orangerie houses a collection of exotic plants, providing visitors with a quiet place to enjoy the blend of architecture and nature. The Sound of Music Connection Salzburg is known for 'The Sound of Music,' and the Mirabell Gardens were a key filming location. Visitors can spot various areas in the garden where scenes from the film were shot, including the steps near the Pegasus Fountain where 'Do-Re-Mi' was performed. This adds a layer of film history to the gardens, making them a favorite among visitors. Why is it a Top Destination in Salzburg? Salzburg, famous for its historic landmarks and beautiful landscapes, provides many attractions, but the Mirabell Palace and Gardens are particularly notable for their beauty and historical importance. If you're interested in history, nature, or 'The Sound of Music,' the Mirabell Palace and Gardens have something for everyone. Leaving this enchanting place, you will carry memories of Salzburg. This article is copyrighted by Travelers Today, the travel news leader

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Master Salesman Zig Ziglar has died after a battle with pneumonia, according to his Facebook page. Though his time on earth has ended, he is speaking with Jesus now in his heavenly home, The angels in heaven are rejoicing and his family is celebrating a life well lived. are two statements that were on his Facebook page. As I write this blog, I can see my very worn copy of Zig Ziglar’s Secrets of Closing The Sale sitting on my book shelf. Next to it is a copy of Ziglar on Selling and Over the Top. I had the privilege of meeting Zig Ziglar in person a couple of time. The last time was just a couple of years ago and this time I made sure I brought my two worn Zig Ziglar sales books for him to sign. Zig Ziglar had a great impact on my selling career. Not only did I learn from his principles but I used them to train the sales teams that I built. Some of Zig’s principles that stood out to me are: Ethical Selling – two words that should go together. When you miss a sale, it is even more important to make a cheerful, friendly, optimistic, and courteous exit than it is when you make a sale. Remember that every prospect listens to radio station WII-FM (What’s In It For Me?) No,often means they don’t know. If you learn from defeat, you haven’t really lost. When you are home, BE THERE! The sales process is something that you do for or with the prospect, and not to the prospect. My prayers go out to his family, friends, co-workers and staff. We lost a master seller today but his teachings will be here for the next generation of sales people to learn from. My favorite quote from Zig Ziglar is a great way to end this blog post. “You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” What are the Goals for your Blog? Blogs can be used for a variety of reasons. Whether you are using your blog to promote your business or just to share your thoughts on a topic, determining goals forContinue Reading What is the purpose of your blog? When starting a new blog, it is important to determine the purpose of your blog. Once you discover why your blog should exist in the first place, it will be muchContinue Reading ChatGPT Explained by a Human (Definitely not Written by AI) ChatGPT is sweeping the nation and filling headlines in every publication in print and on the web (half of which is written by AI anyway.Continue Reading "*" indicates required fields

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Fifteenth bird flu death in Vietnam A 21-year-old man from northern Vietnam has died of bird flu, becoming the 15th victim of the disease in the Southeast Asian country in the past two months. The man died on Sunday at Hanoi's institute of tropical medicine after several days on a respirator battling a raging fever, said health ministry spokesman Pham Tuan Hung. A 69-year-old man from the same province of Thai Binh, 100 kilometres (60 miles) from Hanoi, died of bird flu on February 23. Hung also said a 35-year old woman from Hanoi tested positive on Monday. She has been hospitalized since February 24. Doctors are unclear how she could have got infected as she had not reported any contact with poultry, Hung said. Since last week, Vietnam has reported two new deaths and two contaminations. It followed a three-week lull without any new human cases. With the latest fatalities, 35 people have died in Vietnam since late 2003 in several outbreaks of the disease. Another 12 have died in Thailand. Thirty-five of Vietnam's 64 provinces and cities have been hit by bird flu this year and more than 1.5 million poultry have been destroyed in a bid to control the disease. The World Health Organisation's regional director Shigeru Omi warned at an international conference on bird flu in Ho Chi Minh City last week of "the gravest possible danger of a pandemic." During the meeting, Vietnam vowed to implement a nationwide overhaul of the poultry industry as part of efforts to stamp out bird flu.

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Born and raised in Russia, Lydia originally made her stand in the U.S. music scene as a lead vocalist and keyboard player for the Grammy-nominated band Bering Strait, which released 2 albums on Universal South Records and was featured in a “60 Minutes” episode, as well as a full-length documentary, “The Ballad Of Bering Strait”. The band toured throughout the U.S., sharing the stage with such artists as Trisha Yearwood, Diamond Rio, Steve Azar, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Collin Raye, Wynonna, Phil Vassar, B-52s, Ricky Skaggs, Kenny Rogers, Kathy Mattea and Bela Fleck. Being both a skilled singer and a classically trained pianist, Lydia also generously lent her musical talents to other acts, in the studio and on the road; the most notable contributions were her appearances on “We Are The Same” by Kenny Rogers, on “Charlemagne: By the Sword and the Cross” by Sir Christopher Lee and, most recently, on double CD “Eclectic” by John Ford Coley. While having developed an appreciation and love for both classical and country music, Lydia eventually found that when it came down to just her and her piano and her writing, she was tapping into quite a different musical place, its flavor being soulful, emotional and highly introspective. She was compelled to leave Bering Strait in 2006 to start searching for her own voice, not that of a singer or a player in a band but that of a solo artist. Between experimenting in the studio and playing live in a trio setting, she began finding it. Since leaving Bering Strait, Lydia has released 2 full-length solo albums: “Hallway” (2010) and “Valentine Circle” (2013), both self-produced and recorded in her home studio. One of the songs from “Hallway” scored her a nomination for a 2011 Hollywood Music in Media Award, and her album “Valentine Circle” was covered in M Music & Musicians magazine. Lydia’s most recent offering, a concept EP titled “New Heart”, inspired by and dedicated to the wonder of pregnancy and new parenthood, was released in November 2014. In addition to making music as an artist, Lydia is also a session singer, musician, arranger and producer, collaborating with other producers, studios and songwriters worldwide. Her dedicated session website is VocalsKeysEtc.com. Over 15+ years of Lydia’s professional career, her work as a singer, a musician and a songwriter has been heard on such networks as ABC, CBS, NBC, CMT, Animal Planet – and even in outer space! Among more recent achievements, in 2022 Lydia has had the honor of performing at the historic Carnegie Hall as a special guest of a renowned Brazilian artist Guilherme Arantes.

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Appellate court reverses judge's dismissal of medical provider's claim after alleged discovery violations When Clear Imaging, LLC, sued to recover the cost of No Fault PIP medical services it had provided to four accident victims, the Defendant filed detailed, extensive Interrogatories and a Request to Produce extensive information, despite the defendant's own failure to file an Answer to the Complaint. The attorney for the plaintiff pointed out that the discovery should not be due before an Answer was filed, and that he had exercised considerable restraint in failing to default the defendant for not timely answering the complaint. Discovery was provided, however the Plaintiff objected to its overbreadth an the Defendant argued it was inadequate. Ultimately, the Court dismissed the lawsuit as a penalty for failing to provide discovery--to a defendant who had not even answered the complaint properly. The Court of Appeals reversed. The judges held that the sanction imposed by the Court--dismissal of the lawsuit--was too harsh under the circumstances.

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RD2 '17: Demons vs Lions (Social) 'Chicken' Tim Donovan | 18.05.17 South London Demons 6.3 (39) Def North London Lions 4.4 (28) It was a long week in the shade for super 3's after the disappointing loss in Week 01. But like all good sides, the intent and aspiration were shown on the training pitch during the week to suggest that better outcomes could be forthcoming. This week we headed up the road to North London at an morning time that was seemingly unconventional for lads who deal late into the Friday evening. Beginning the morning at 8.30am at The Alex, we were welcomed with a good turn out to help transport the days gear up North. Big shout out to Beamsey for offering up his car to help share the load. After loading the car, and the obligatory morning coffee, we mustered on up to Albert Ground. With a ripping bunch of recruits new in 2017 we were sure that with a commitment by all, we would see ourselves walking away with a victory. The First Quarter began with some unfamiliar mistakes and a lack of pressure; not such a good start when there is a gale blowing harder in the opposition's favour than Ray 'Bubba' Wright after 5 minutes playing on the ball. Though the Demons came good halfway through the First, this didn't limit the Lions from kicking the two of opening goals. But with some tidy Coaching from Courtney 'Lady Courtney' Wright, he dropped his brother Bubba back to fill the void and managed to repel any further ascendancy. We had the wind in our favor for the second and that was something to cheer for, the Backline started to show some signs of balance towards the end of the first and continued with dominance in the second. A strong showing from the likes of Jeremy 'Jez' Mason, Nick 'Fliss's Brother' Moffat, Mick 'EverGreen' Townsend, Conor 'ConorConorConor' Wilson, Al Skelly and Damon 'Damo' Urwin proved a force to be reckoned with. These six ran out the rest of the game without having to be moved or adjusted. The forwards proved to be handy for the first time in the game, John 'JD' Dills with his dukes and Travis 'Trav' Gordon using his rig to great effect. The team produced four impactful goals with the wind to take the lead, thanks to Trav, Bubba, Bevan 'Bevo' Connelly and Greg 'Mr. Edwards' Edwards. After a steely Half Time pep talk from Lady Courtney, the boys were up and about to once again face the Lions with the wind in the Third. The Lions did start well and within 5 minutes had two goals on the board, but typically luxurious tap-work from Lachie 'Lock-n-Key' Robinson offered players like Micky Andrews, Jacob 'Torpey' Torpey and Bubba opportunities to field first possession from key center bounces. From this point on the Demons were in for the kill. Playing on a ground where one end is akin to hiking up to Everest Base camp - along with playing against the wind, it was triumphant that the ball spent the second half of the Third in our forward 50. A sterling effort from all midfield and forwards to produce the structure and composure to run out the quarter without any further damage to the scoreboard. The last term was electrifying, we had some new players on the field which offered some great relief to the tired legs and proved the winning advantage. We rested players such as Brad 'Spence' Spencer and Michael 'Crispy' Crisp after having excellent performances and brought on exciting new guys like Adam 'Susan' Stelec and Josh 'Booky' Boock, both of whom gave something - especially Susan kicking a ripping goal from downtown. Mr Edwards got himself into the mix with sticking one through the big posts and Danny Radis showing real effort and pressure limiting the ball leaving our 50. The Demons ran out 11 point victors and began a superb day for the Club up north. Subscribe to the club newsletter These snapbacks are designed by the President himself come in Red and Blue

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I almost didn’t write this post. To be honest, I am exhausted! Most of you that follow along saw the Clickin Moms breakout I just wrapped up. It was a huge goal I have had since I first opened my business, and the response was incredible! I know a lot of my clients signed up, and I thank you for the constant support. The live run is over, but the content will be added to the Clickin Moms shop in the next week, and I will make sure to share that for those that missed the run. The timing of this class with my normal fall schedule made me even more busy than usual this season, and I have been looking forward to this slow down in my schedule for quite some time now. I will still be shooting and have plans to announce Valentines shortly, but I am back into my normal pace, and it feels amazing! But, it did take some effort to pull me away from the couch to write this post, I admit. I can’t NOT put this out there, though, because I have so much to thank you all for! 2017. It truly flew by! I shot over 150 sessions this year, and it would be crazy ambitious of me to think I could make up for not blogging throughout the year and include them all in one blog post, so instead I am picking a few of the absolute favorite parts of my job this year. You are all special, and I know I say it every year, but it really is a goal of mine to do this more throughout the year in 2018. I chose to share just a snapshot of my year with you this time. Fresh 48 sessions. These are seriously at the top of my “most favorite to shoot” list. If I could do these all day, every day I would! One of the things I love most about these sessions are how different all your stories are. Every one is special and being able to be there to hear all about it is truly an honor. I met a few of you for in home Fresh 48 sessions this year, too. These bring an entirely different perspective. To the families that invited me into their homes or hospital rooms to be there for the most intimate of moments, THANK YOU. Another favorite of mine this year was documenting motherhood. I pushed a lot of you out of your comfort zone and in front of the camera. Your children want this- they need this! We do this for them, and I know how hard it is, trust me. So, to the mommas that let their guards down and just loved on their babies, I am proud of you. You are beautiful, and you are doing an amazing job! These moments were some of my most favorite! Can’t leave all the awesome dads out! One of the most common questions I get from other photographers is how I am able to keep dads attention during sessions. I have to say, this isn’t usually a struggle for me because the dads I am photographing are seriously just really great people and dads. They bring the fun, they know how to get their kids laughing, and they just are all around pretty great guys. So, thank you to the dads rocking their sessions. In closing, it was another great year because of all of YOU. I can’t wait to see what you bring to your 2018 sessions! You inspire and challenge me every year. It is a dream come true to do this year after year. I love the front row seat I have to your family’s story.

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It's been a long time. And a difficult year. I'm sorry to miss a lovely summer and harvest season but I was having difficulty recovering from the birth of my youngest, Judah Daniel. If you want to read more about it look here. February in the Pacific Northwest is typically cold, dreary, with lots of precipitation, sometimes in the form of snow. So what could possibly be a garden chore for this month? In my experience, proper planning for your garden takes just as much time as doing the initial planting. And with proper planning your garden will be more efficient and satisfying. Step one for planning crops is knowing your garden space. What is your zone? What is your microclimate? Do you have clay, boggy, flood plain soil? Where is your best sun exposure? What about slopes, drainage, existing trees, bushes, or man-made structures that effect wind, heat uptake, and water drainage? (pic: freshly harvested crabapples,) Tip: You can even create sub-microclimates with the crops within your garden by planting for density and height in a wide horseshoe shape. The area within the horseshoe will be a significantly warmer climate than within rows. Some of my favorite garden planning resources are "Gaia's Garden," "Week-By-Week Vegetable Gardener's Handbook," and "The Vegetable Gardener's Bible." For more of a landscaping emphasis check out "The Garden Planner." Of course, the majority of winterizing your beds and garden space should already be done but maintenance is important. Some areas of my garden need deeper mulch so I need to finish that before the end of the month so the mulch has time to donate extra nutrients before the sprouts really need them. Once you have a basic garden plan it is a good idea to start comparing seeds and deciding which varieties you want to grow. There are a few local options for free seed trading such as the Olympia Seed Exchange, Harvest Pierce County (extension of Pierce Conservation District), and the King County Seed Lending Library besides swapping or sharing with your neighbor or at an organized seed-swap. These stock varieties that have been locally grown and donated by other growers, not regulated companies who make a living selling seed, so be aware they may have been improperly crossed or harvested poorly. The next seed swap is this weekend, hosted by Sustainable West Seattle. Check it out! There has been some legislation discussed in other states that would force most seed libraries to close in attempts to protect the integrity of seeds. This is not expected to be an issue in Washington State in the near future but if you want more information there is a good article here. A few seed companies operate within the PNW and specialize in varieties that thrive in our cool, maritime climate. My favorites are:

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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces settlement reached with roommate matching company Roomster over fake reviews Aug. 28, 2023 (DENVER)—Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that his office, along with five other attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission, reached a settlement agreement with Roomster Corp., which runs a website and app for people looking for roommates. The attorneys general and the federal government reached the settlement after charges that the company purchased fake reviews to lure customers to pay for the service, which also frequently listed phony living arrangements on websites like Craigslist. Under the agreement, the company will be required to pay $1.6 million in restitution for its wrongful acts. If the company is found to have misrepresented its finances during the course of the litigation, the company will be liable for an increased judgment of $47 million. “It’s hard enough to find somewhere to live in Colorado these days without having to navigate through fake app reviews and phony roommate listings,” said Weiser. “Companies that try to mislead or trick consumers through deceptive practices like these will be held accountable under the law.” Under the terms of the settlement, the company and its owners are banned from paying or providing incentives for consumer reviews, using consumer reviews or endorsements when there is any relationship between the company and the reviewer, and from using any reviews or endorsements that are anything other genuine. The company will also be barred from posting any living arrangements or information in those listings that are anything other than fully genuine. Additionally, the company will be required to provide any marketing affiliates a copy of the federal court order, get a signed acknowledgment of the order from those affiliates, and frequently monitor all marketing activities to ensure they are complying with the order. The company will also be required to terminate its relationship with any marketing affiliate that posts any false or misleading listings or reviews, and promptly refund any customers who pay for their service based on marketing practices banned under the order. Coloradans who believe they have been targeted by deceptive marketing of any kind should file a complaint at stopfraudcolorado.gov.

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At Urban Array, we're committed to creating an inclusive and supportive community that fosters collaboration and growth. To ensure a positive and respectful environment, all members are expected to follow our community guidelines and code of conduct: Be respectful: Treat all members with respect and kindness. We come from diverse backgrounds, and it's important to acknowledge and appreciate these differences. Avoid using offensive language or engaging in personal attacks. Be supportive: Offer help and encouragement to your fellow members. Share your knowledge and expertise, and be open to learning from others. Recognize the achievements and contributions of others. Be honest and transparent: Share your thoughts and opinions openly but respectfully. Be willing to accept constructive criticism and feedback, and be prepared to offer the same to others. Be responsible: Take ownership of your actions and the work you contribute to Urban Array. Be accountable for your decisions and be prepared to rectify any mistakes. Collaborate: Work together with other members to achieve common goals. Be open to new ideas and different perspectives, and recognize the value of teamwork. Maintain privacy: Respect the privacy of other members by not sharing personal information without their consent. Be mindful of the information you share on public platforms and consider the potential impact on others. Uphold the mission and vision of Urban Array: Contribute positively to the community and work towards achieving our mission of creating sustainable and equitable neighborhoods. Always strive to make a positive impact through your actions. By adhering to these guidelines and maintaining a high standard of conduct, we can create a thriving, supportive community that empowers each member to reach their full potential.

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Just like Prometheus, who brought fire to mankind, I’m introducing you to the top 10 pioneers of AI who’ve unleashed the power of online marketing tools. They’ve revolutionized the way we approach business, making it smarter, more efficient, and incredibly inventive. From personalized marketing to predictive analytics, these innovators aren’t just changing the game; they’re rewriting the rules. Let’s dive into this brave new world together and discover what’s possible. - AI has drastically changed the landscape of online marketing in the last five years. - Personalized marketing strategy can be enhanced by AI, allowing for targeted campaigns based on customer behavior, preferences, or demographic information. - Implementing AI in marketing comes with unique challenges, including ethical dilemmas and implementation hurdles. - AI-driven tools in predictive analytics, SEO, content creation, and social media marketing have revolutionized the field and offer benefits such as budget optimization, efficiency enhancement, and personalized customer experiences. Exploring the Impact of AI in Online Marketing I’ve noticed that in the last five years, AI has drastically changed the landscape of online marketing. We’re no longer simply consumers, but data points in an algorithm. It’s a powerful tool, but it also raises serious questions about AI Ethics and AI Regulation. Who’s making sure our personal information isn’t exploited or mishandled? Who’s watching the watchmen, so to speak? These questions aren’t just philosophical, they’re practical, and they demand forward-thinking solutions. Freedom, in the age of AI, requires transparency, accountability, and robust regulatory frameworks. But it’s also an exciting time. The potential for innovation is staggering. Now, let’s delve deeper into this topic as we explore the pioneering work of AI innovator number 1: the mastermind of personalized marketing. Pioneering AI Innovator Number 1: The Mastermind of Personalized Marketing As we shift our focus to the first pioneering AI innovator, let’s consider the mastermind behind personalized marketing. Their strategy, heavily influenced by AI, has redefined traditional marketing approaches and brought spectacular success. Yet, it’s critical to recognize the challenges they’ve faced, as it provides us with valuable insights for our own AI journey. Personalized Marketing Strategy I’m currently exploring the concept of personalized marketing strategy, focusing on how AI can enhance this approach to reach customers more effectively. Utilizing segmentation strategies, AI can dissect vast customer data to target specific groups based on their behaviour, preferences, or demographic information. This targeted approach, blending technology with creativity, can significantly improve customer retention. AI’s ability to learn from every interaction and adjust marketing strategies accordingly makes it a game-changer in the realm of customer engagement. It’s a liberating notion, having a tool that adapts and learns, freeing marketers from repetitive tasks and providing a more personalized approach. As we delve deeper into this topic, we’ll transition into understanding the profound influence of AI on personalized marketing strategies, paving the way for a future where marketing becomes more intuitive and individualized. We’re now shifting our discussion to the massive influence of AI, particularly focusing on a certain pioneer who’s become a mastermind in the realm of personalized marketing. This individual has demonstrated how AI can be a potent tool for understanding customer behavior and crafting targeted campaigns. - A brief insight into his contribution: - Pioneered AI-driven marketing tools - Advocated for AI Ethics in marketing - Pushed for AI Legislation in marketing space This AI mastermind’s work has shown us that freedom in the digital age isn’t about escaping technology, but using it in a way that respects our rights and values. As we delve deeper into AI’s impact on personalized marketing, it’s clear that AI Ethics and AI Legislation will play a crucial role. This leads us to our next topic: the success and challenges of implementing AI in marketing. Success and Challenges In the realm of AI-driven marketing, I’ve observed that the journey towards success is filled with unique challenges. Specifically, AI Ethics and Implementation Hurdles are two major areas to tackle. |AI Ethics Issues |Misuse of data |Integration with existing systems |Lack of transparency |Technical expertise scarcity |High cost of development |Invasion of privacy |Resistance to change It’s essential to address these dilemmas, as they can impede our progress. By putting in place robust ethical guidelines, we can ensure the responsible use of AI. Additionally, overcoming implementation obstacles requires strategic planning, resources, and patience. By doing so, we’ll not only improve the effectiveness of AI marketing tools but also uphold the values of freedom and fairness that our audience cherishes. AI Innovator Number 2: the Genius Behind Predictive Analytics Tools I’ve spent a considerable amount of time analyzing the work of our second AI innovator, who’s truly revolutionizing the field with his predictive analytics tools. His contribution to Analytics Tool Development and Predictive Algorithm Improvements is beyond commendable. His work, in a nutshell: - Developing innovative predictive analytics tools. - Enhancing the accuracy and reliability of these tools. - Making freedom of data accessibility a priority. Every facet of his work is geared towards empowering users, democratizing data, and breaking down barriers. His passion for freedom, combined with a forward-thinking approach, has resulted in tools that aren’t only efficient but also user-friendly. The incredible advancements he’s made in the realm of predictive analytics are paving the way for a more informed, data-driven future. Pioneering AI Innovator Number 3: The Architect of AI-Powered SEO Tools As we move to our third pioneer, I’m eager to introduce the architect behind AI-powered SEO tools. Their journey from a humble professional to an AI innovator isn’t only inspiring but also transformative in the landscape of online marketing. With their groundbreaking SEO tools, they’ve significantly altered how we understand and implement search engine optimization. Innovator’s Professional Journey Before we delve further into the technical aspects of AI-powered SEO tools, let’s explore the professional journey of their pioneering architect, whose story is as fascinating as it’s inspiring. Being a maverick in his own right, his career milestones are punctuated by his relentless pursuit of innovation and new technological influences. To sketch a clearer picture: - His early years: - Started as a software engineer, mastering algorithms and data structures. - Pioneered the use of machine learning in web data extraction. - The transformative phase: - Led the development of an AI-based search engine, pushing the boundaries of technology. - Recognized for his work, earning prestigious awards and accolades. - The pinnacle: - Created the first AI-powered SEO tool, revolutionizing the digital marketing landscape. His journey illuminates a path for those yearning for freedom to innovate, to disrupt, and to lead. AI-Powered SEO Tools In the midst of our discussion about AI-powered SEO tools, it’s crucial to note how they’ve dramatically transformed the digital marketing landscape over time. They’ve given us the freedom to automate and optimize our strategies, enhancing our overall performance. |Semantic Analysis Tools |AI based Keyword Research |Understand the contextual meaning of words |Identify high-ranking keywords |Analyze user sentiments |Predict keyword performance |Extract relevant topics and themes |Discover long-tail keywords |Improve content relevancy |Optimize content for SEO |Enhance customer experience |Increase organic traffic These tools have unlocked opportunities for us to delve deeper into data, discover patterns, and make informed decisions. They’ve redefined what’s possible in digital marketing, and it’s exciting to think about the future possibilities they’re yet to unlock. Impact on Online Marketing I’m observing the impact on online marketing, and it’s clear that the introduction of AI-powered SEO tools has been nothing short of revolutionary. With a keen eye on AI Ethics and efficient budgeting strategies, I can see a myriad of opportunities. The transformation includes: - Personalization like never before, allowing businesses to connect with their audience in a deeper, more meaningful way. - Enhanced efficiency, enabling marketers to focus on strategy over mundane tasks. - Improved accuracy in target audience identification, reducing unnecessary marketing expenditure. As we push the frontiers of what’s possible, we must remember to use AI responsibly. Freedom doesn’t mean abandoning ethics. Now, let’s turn our attention to ‘ai innovator number 4: the visionary of ai-driven content creation’. AI Innovator Number 4: The Visionary of AI-Driven Content Creation I’ve been greatly impressed by the groundbreaking work of the fourth AI innovator, a true visionary in the realm of AI-driven content creation. With a focus on content personalization, they’re not just shaping the future of marketing, but carving out a new path for digital interaction. They’re leveraging AI to offer us a tailored experience, a choice, and ultimately, a sense of freedom in the virtual world. Yet, they’re not blind to AI ethics. They understand the power they hold, and they’re using it responsibly. They’re transparent, assuring us that our data is safe, and that AI-driven tools aren’t manipulative, but beneficial. They’re pioneers, yes, but they’re also guardians, ensuring that the rise of AI doesn’t compromise our rights. Now, that’s what I call true innovation. Pioneering AI Innovator Number 5: The Maestro of AI Enhanced Social Media Marketing Shifting our focus to Pioneering AI Innovator Number 5, we encounter the Maestro of AI Enhanced Social Media Marketing. This innovator’s work in AI social media tools has brought about impressive marketing success stories, shedding light on new ways to overcome marketing challenges. I’m eager to explore how these tools are transforming the landscape of social media marketing. AI Social Media Tools We’re delving into how one can greatly benefit from AI social media tools, particularly those developed by our fifth AI pioneer, the Maestro of AI Enhanced Social Media Marketing. This is a game-changer for businesses seeking to level up their digital marketing game. Let’s ponder on these key features: - AI Chatbots Integration - Facilitates 24/7 customer service - Reduces response time and enhances customer satisfaction - Automates repetitive tasks, freeing human resources for more complex issues - Influencer Identification Algorithms - Maps out potential influencers that align with your brand - Analyzes social media trends to find the best match - Tracks influencer performance for better marketing decisions These tools are paving the way for freedom in marketing, allowing businesses to reach their target audience more effectively and efficiently. Marketing Success Stories In this segment, I’ll be sharing some compelling marketing success stories, focusing on how businesses have flourished by leveraging the AI social media tools developed by our fifth AI pioneer, during the past few years. These tools have powerfully complemented offline marketing and traditional advertising strategies, catapulting brands to new heights. One success story is a small apparel company that saw a phenomenal 300% growth in sales. They targeted their audience with personalized ads using AI-driven tools. The AI algorithm studied online customer behavior and reinforced their offline marketing efforts, creating a seamless, integrated brand experience. Our traditional advertising methods aren’t obsolete. They’re evolving, incorporating AI. This fusion of old and new, offline and online, machine and human, is the future of marketing. And we’re just getting started. Overcoming Marketing Challenges I’ve tackled numerous marketing challenges using AI-driven tools, which have revolutionized the way we conduct online marketing. With the power of AI, I’ve been able to overcome hurdles related to Budget Optimization and Competitor Analysis. These tools offer the freedom to market more effectively and efficiently. - AI-driven tools have transformed marketing by: - Offering Budget Optimization: They analyze spending patterns and predict optimum budget allocation. - Providing Competitor Analysis: These tools dig deep into competitor strategies, giving a competitive edge. - Enhancing Efficiency: AI eliminates guesswork, saving time and resources. As we continue to embrace AI, we’re finding new ways to overcome marketing challenges. It’s an exciting time, and I believe we’re just scratching the surface of what’s possible. AI Innovator Number 6: the Whiz of Customer Behavior Analysis Through AI I’m absolutely fascinated by the sixth AI innovator’s ingenious use of AI for customer behavior analysis. Their technique not only provides insights into customer preferences but also respects AI Ethics and Data Privacy. It’s a testament to their commitment to freedom, as they’ve found a way to analyze data without invading individual privacy. This is crucial in today’s age where data privacy concerns are at an all-time high. Their use of AI is forward-thinking, not just in terms of technology, but also in terms of ethical considerations. I see a future where AI is used responsibly, without compromising on the freedom and rights of individuals. As we delve deeper into this topic, let’s transition into a discussion about pioneering AI innovator number 7: the guru of AI-driven email marketing. Pioneering AI Innovator Number 7: The Guru of AI-Driven Email Marketing While I can’t help but admire the work of AI innovator number 6, it’s now time to shift our focus towards the guru of AI-Driven Email Marketing, a game changer in how we understand and utilize email campaigns. The innovative work of this AI expert has ushered in a new era of email personalization that’s transforming the face of digital marketing. The game-changer aspects include: - Personalization: Customizing email content that resonates with individual recipients. - AI ethics: Ensuring fair use of data, maintaining user privacy. - Efficiency: Streamlining the process, saving time, and boosting ROI. This approach provides the freedom of effective communication while respecting boundaries. It’s a testament to the power of AI that’s shaping a more customer-centric future. Next, let’s delve into ‘AI innovator number 8: the prodigy behind AI-powered ad targeting’. AI Innovator Number 8: the Prodigy Behind AI-Powered Ad Targeting Now I’m turning my attention to AI innovator number 8, and I must say, the prodigy behind AI-powered ad targeting is truly revolutionizing the advertising industry. This AI prodigy’s background, steeped in coding and algorithms, is what’s driving this innovation. They’re impacting industries far and wide by offering unprecedented precision in ad targeting, a step forward for marketers and consumers alike. With AI, we’re no longer slaves to the scattergun approach of traditional advertising. Instead, we’re liberated, able to connect with the right audience at the right time. It’s a brave new world where consumers get relevant ads, and businesses achieve higher returns on investment. This is the promise of AI in advertising – freedom and efficiency. Let’s embrace it and see where this journey takes us. Pioneering AI Innovator Number 9 and 10: The Titans of Real-Time Customer Interaction AI Tools In this segment, we’ll delve into AI Innovator Number 9 and 10, the masterminds behind real-time customer interaction AI tools, and we’ll see how their groundbreaking work is changing the face of customer service. - AI Innovator 9’s tool: - Uses AI Ethics to ensure fair user interactions - Predicts customer behavior for targeted service - AI Innovator 10’s tool: - Respects user freedom, avoiding intrusive practices - Harnesses Future Predictions to anticipate needs These tools are redefining how businesses interact with customers, making experiences more personalized, efficient, and ethical. The future of customer service is being shaped by these innovators, and I can’t wait to see where they’ll take us next. Frequently Asked Questions What Is the History and Evolution of AI in Digital Marketing? AI’s evolution in digital marketing has been transformative. It’s revolutionized content creation and significantly impacted customer behavior. From simple data analysis to predictive algorithms, it’s consistently pushing the boundaries of marketing efficiency and innovation. How Do These AI Innovators Protect User Data and Privacy When Using Their Tools? As an AI enthusiast, I’ll let the cat out of the bag. AI innovators use data encryption techniques and adhere to AI ethics considerations to protect user data and privacy. It’s a must for securing freedom online. What Are Some Common Challenges and Drawbacks Faced When Implementing AI in Online Marketing? Implementing AI in online marketing presents challenges like AI adoption barriers and solving implementation issues. It’s tricky to find the right balance between personalization and privacy, and AI systems can be expensive to maintain. How Do the AI Tools Created by These Innovators Compare to Traditional Marketing Methods in Terms of Cost and Efficiency? AI tools are like turbo-charged engines, outperforming traditional methods in speed and precision. Despite AI integration challenges, their cost-effectiveness and superior AI performance metrics make them an irresistible force in the marketing landscape. What Is the Anticipated Future Development of AI in Online Marketing, According to These Innovators? I anticipate AI’s future in online marketing to focus on ethical implications and personalization strategies. Innovators are expected to create tools that ensure privacy while delivering personalized marketing experiences. It’s an exciting, freedom-centric future. Which AI-driven online marketing tools are considered the best for unleashing the power of AI chatbots in online marketing? When it comes to unleashing the power of AI chatbots in online marketing, several powerful ai chatbots for online marketing stand out. These tools utilize artificial intelligence to enhance customer interactions, automate responses, and improve lead generation. With features like natural language processing and sentiment analysis, these AI-driven tools revolutionize online marketing strategies and are highly effective in engaging with potential customers. In closing, it’s astounding how AI is revolutionizing online marketing. A staggering 61% of marketers say AI is the most important aspect of their data strategy. The brains behind these transformations are truly pioneering a new era. From personalized marketing to real-time customer interactions, these AI innovators are shaping the future. Their cutting-edge tools aren’t just changing the game, they’re creating an entirely new playing field. Stay tuned, the best is yet to come.

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Today is the day i wake up to a new world, where the people are greeting you for being a hero. Where everyone respects you for who you are. But lets not get into that, for now lets start at the beginning, it was 3 days before the exams. I yawn to the early bird of the morning, seeing that my mother has prepared my class materials for school, my friend is waiting for me at the sky train. As i get prepared for school i realize something, it takes 18 minutes to get to the sky train from my house and school was in 30 minutes, the train takes about 20 minutes to get to my school. I had no time. WOOSH, my body is racing for the sky train, i know that my friend is going to be mad, he would probably leave me even! But i can't give up now, as i was running for it, there were a couple of horses ready for rent, while the owner wasn't looking i "borrowed" one of his horses. "Here we go!!!" i shout as i am riding the horse. At the sky train station my friend is impatiently tapping his foot, his name is Vividel, he is a red head, the same as me, about 6'1, and carries a wooden training katana everywhere he goes, though its harmless, he really has a full tang chain whip blade, don't mess with him. Oh yes i forgot, my name is Otaku, im about 5'8, red headed, i have a worn out vest that i wear wherever i go. As i ride the horse to the sky train, i see a big dust mushroom blow out of the city, probably Gama back up to his experiments again. I approach the sky train finally, in less than half the time it would've taken on foot. Vividel disappointed at me for being late, though he sighs and says, "You usually are a procrastinator Otaku". "Shut up you old fart." i said. As we are on the sky train, we talk about the exams and what we are hoping for. Vividel and i have a lot in common, of course we did, we are distant cousins. But we talk about the group that protects the city SOB or soldiers of Botrien, yeah yeah i get the joke. This was our goal, to become a soldier of Botrien, and head out for the big world out there. As the sky train approaches the school, Gama and Kameko are waiting for us. Gama is a short little furry creature, mistaken usually as a rodent, while kameko is a Violet haired, pale colored girl, is about 5'7, and wears a purple jacket usually. As the day went on we cared for the mess that Gama made during his experiment, mixing a explosion fluid with a cannon ball. "You guys are a big help" Gama says. "You know that we can't do it all the time, plus the exams are two days from now, my head hurts from thinking about it." Kameko said."Well i think its great that the exam is in two days, i wanna find out what i'll be eligible for." I say. "Don't get too happy, we don't want you to be sleepless before the exam Otaku." Vividel says. The mess was cleaned up, and we raced to the hill near Gama's home, that was where we stayed to watch the sunset, everyday we stood there, watching the beauty of it. I finally wake at a decent time, but i wanted to get to the school early, so after i got to the sky train, i caught it just in time for the 7 A.M. ride. But something happened that day, something that changed my view of things, while i was looking outside in the deck of the sky train, i see this lady getting mugged, it was no ordinary robber, it was one of the SOB. I probably risked my life doing this, but i jumped out of the sky train, leaping for the soldier. Blood was rushing to my head, everything was going white, but i landed safely, near the soldier. "PLEASE, STOP THIS!" the woman says trying to run from the soldier. "JUST STAY STILL AND IT WILL ALL BE OVER!"the soldier said. I was angered by the corruption of this person, to threaten the life of a citizen. I rushed towards him yelling "STOP IT" i pushed him down to the ground, he got up and unsheathed his sword, pointing it towards me. I was shocked, i couldn't move, being in a life or death situation made me fear for myself. He muttered from his mouth, "Stand beside, boy, i don't want to hurt you too." But i finally went back to my senses, soldiers came rushing in, attacking the corrupted soldier that pointed his blade at me. After a couple of hours it was all settled, but i saw this one thing, they were these two daggers, they had the color of ebony and a gold gem in the hilt. I asked "Do these belong to the soldier?" a soldier said "We may not have found them on him, but you can keep those if you want, i wont tell anybody."i thanked the soldier and went back home. I would need to have some time for the exam tomorrow. To be continued Manage Your Items

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Staying active is essential before, during, and after pregnancy. Staying active doesn’t have to be what most people picture: high-intensity gym trips or mapped-out morning runs. Some moms do kickboxing throughout their stages of woman and motherhood (you get it, girl!). But many moms are taking a break from the go-go-go of today’s busy world and slowing down to experience yoga, not just to be active, but to heal. Heal from a long day, heal from the changes your body is making, heal from the struggles of mom guilt, and even heal from thinking negatively. Hope Yoga Fairview Park is the perfect place to gain yoga benefits, mind, body, and spirit! About Hope Yoga Fairview Park Step into a cozy, welcoming, supportive space and start your journey. This yoga studio is full of love, meaning, personal journeys, and Hope. Hope Yoga is dedicated to the memory and honor of Helen and Jim Walsh. Helen Walsh had battled breast cancer for years before her daughter, Jackie, was born. To show she had no intention of giving up, Helen Walsh adopted a Newfoundland puppy that she symbolically named Hope. She, unfortunately, passed away two years later, on September 12, 1998. Their dog Hope became a big part of their family and crossed her rainbow bridge in 2006. Jim Walsh also had his own battles with many forms of cancer throughout the years. Jim Walsh was supportive and proud of their children as his wife had been. He always encouraged them to serve others before themselves. After he passed on March 12, 2013, Jackie and her sisters planned a trip to Bali, Indonesia. On this soul-searching trip to Bali, Jackie met with yoga teachers Cheung and Solver Rensch, which led her to attend a yoga-teacher-training course. Originally Jackie had no intention to teach yoga but saw this as an opportunity to heal. Yoga worked her body and mind and helped her heal by transforming her grief into resilience. She knew then that she should teach and opened Hope Yoga in her hometown at 21571 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, OH 441216, to help others transform their lives. No matter where you are on your yoga journey, they understand that all bodies are different. No matter the class, they offer modifications, empowerment, and compassion, meet you where YOU are, and help you get where you want to be. They offer a variety of classes to help the many different needs individuals may have. - All levels Flow - Chair Yoga - Slow Flow - Baby and Me - Kids Yoga Beyond their regular classes, HOPE Yoga offers event classes and workshops to enrich your life’s journey. Check out the event calendar and their regular classes! Hope Yoga Fairview Park Don’t just be active; take advantage of your time to work on yourself and visit Hope Yoga in Fairview Park. Start your journey to healing and all the health benefits of strengthening your body. So are you ready for more Cleveland motherhood content? Then check out the blog links below for more helpful tips and work from my portfolio. Then let’s chat about your dream photo session!

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Remember When Glen Campbell Was in the Beach Boys? Born in Arkansas in 1936, Campbell moved to Los Angeles in 1960 to become a session guitarist. He rapidly established himself as one of an elite group of A-list L.A. session musicians called the Wrecking Crew, playing on recordings by artists as diverse as the Monkees, Jan and Dean, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Merle Haggard, Simon and Garfunkel and many more. Campbell played guitar on the Beach Boys' landmark Pet Sounds album, and following Brian Wilson's breakdown and subsequent inability to tour, he joined the band on the road from December of 1964 until March of 1965. Campbell played bass and sang falsetto harmonies in the shows, debuting with the band on Dec. 24, 1964. According to Allmusic.com, he was offered a permanent spot in the band, but turned the group down over a disagreement about royalties. Instead, Campbell signed a solo deal with Capitol, and by 1967 he began a string of hits that would see him earn success in both the country and pop charts, including "Gentle on My Mind," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "Wichita Lineman," "Galveston" and his signature song, "Rhinestone Cowboy." Campbell hosted a TV variety show for several years in the early '70s, acted alongside John Wayne in True Grit and earned an armload of awards, including Grammys, CMA and ACM awards. In 2005 he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Glen Campbell Through the Years RIP Glen Campbell

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Join British Council Connect ZA and Livity Africa at the Fak’ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival as we bring you Digital Hustles: Reimagine Digital Africa. With this Digital Hustle we are flipping the script again and reversing the roles. This year’s Fak’ugesi Festival Residents – Vuyi Chaza, Regina Kgatle, Cebo Simphiwe Xulu and Tabita Rezaire, returning as a guest, will challenge you to reimagine the continent’s digital landscape. Specifically looking at Africa’s rich history of languages including urban culture slang, words and phrases and how these can be represented through the use of symbols and technology. Digital Hustles are designed as a series of activities and conversations with industry professionals and entrepreneurs to bring awareness to potential careers in the digital and creative industry. If you are a designer, content producer, artist, entrepreneur, or just a digital enthusiast interested in exploring possibilities and innovations to change the world as we know it, then you don’t want to miss out on this hustle. Bring your ideas and get ready to paper prototype them. Date: Wednesday, 24 August 2016 Time: 17h30 to 20h00 Venue: Tshimologong Precinct, 47 Juta Street Braamfontein About the residents: Tabita Rezaire is a French born Guyanese/Danish new media artist, intersectional preacher, cultural health activist, tech-politics researcher and Kemetic yoga teacher based in Johannesburg. Her work focuses on decolonial knowledge and explores the political aesthetics of resistance through screen-based practices. Addressing the performativity of encounters – online and offline – her works tackle the pervasive matrix of coloniality and its effects on technology, sexuality, race, gender, media representation, health and spirituality. Confronting occidental hegemony, she provides alternative narratives through digital healing activism challenging our white-supremacist-patriarchal-cis-hetero-globalized world screen. Vuyi Chaza is a 24-year-old woman designer from Harare, Zimbabwe. After studying politics and environmental science, Vuyi returned to Zimbabwe and began her journey as a self-taught designer. She has been officially working as a freelancer for a little over a year and her work has been featured on billboards, publications, books and album covers. She names Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo, Jean-Michel Basquiat as her inspirations She is currently starting her own brand management and graphic design business, “Visuals by Vuyi”, where she creates digital experiences through visuals and web design. Vuyi hopes to create spaces and opportunities where women in Zimbabwe can pursue a career in digital arts, while shaping the narrative surrounding women and Zimbabwe. She wants to live in a world where video games and cartoon watching are mandatory subjects at school, and extra cheesy pizza becomes a staple food in her country. Cebo describes himself as a New Media artist creatively executing work as an art director, information designer and part-time writer on arts and technology. Growing up in the KwaZulu-Natal region of rural Eshowe, as a resident of King Dinizulu Township, Cebo lives and connects to the world through exploring art in the digital space. Constantly investigating the placement and displacement of Bantu society in a hypermediated world, Xulu’s work is heavily inspired by popular culture and the media trends that impact the evolution of African life. He aims to create work that brings the art, online and tech worlds into the same conversation. Regina Kgatle is a UCT Electrical and Computer Engineering Honors student, who believes that games can be used to educate people no matter where they come from or where they go to school. With this believe she founded Educade and its sister non-profit startup, 67games. At Educade, Regina focuses on designing and building educational games based on The Promise Curriculum, installing them on custom stand-up arcades that can be taken on the road to South African schools. 67games engages continues this mission by engaging with developers from around the world to create new games for these cabinets, which are then promoted throughout South Africa by means of game pop up installations. Regina has received national and international awards for contributing to bettering the quality of life for South Africans through technology. For more information follow @LiveMagSA, @Connect_ZA and @Fakugesi on Twitter and use the hashtags #CreativeHustles #AfroTechRiot to join the conversation.

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Cheers Sexy People! Hello, Loving Without Boundaries (LWB) community! My heart goes out to you during these challenging times. I hope you are doing your best to keep safe. Sharing inspirational stories of hope, inclusion, and healthy lifestyles are more important than ever. If you are looking for ways to connect with loved ones you are separated from, check out this blog post that I shared recently. On to another inspiring story… I am so excited to share my latest podcast interview that I released recently with Dillon Birdsall, an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Dillon recently reached out to me to ask me to participate in his upcoming film, “More Than Monogamy” and I was delighted to meet with him online and learn more about it. This gentleman’s enthusiasm is infectious to say the least! What a big heart this man has! He shared so incredibly vulnerably in this eye-opening and authentic interview, including why he made his first feature film “V-Card” that touched on his journey from being a virgin to … not being a virgin any longer. Wow that took guts to tell that story. For his current documentary, “More Than Monogamy”, here is a write-up on that: “Sexuality is complex. Sexuality is diverse. Sexuality is More Than Monogamy, and I want nothing more to tell you why! Designed to be both educational and entertaining, let’s look at why there can be so much more to a relationship than monogamy.” Dillon! You are so amazing and inspiring! I 100% support your efforts for the wider community, for creative artists everywhere, and for your contributions and efforts as a concerned human! I’m with you and excited for all that is to come! To help a bruthah out, if you’d like to contribute to Dillon’s crowd funding campaign, please go here and contribute $1, $2, $5, or whatever you feel most comfortable with. I did! There are two days left to help make this documentary a reality. If you’d like to make a big difference today, I invite you to consider donating to a worthy cause. Here is Dillon’s bio: Dillon Birdsall is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and founder of All The Birds Productions. His first feature film “V-Card” won the best documentary feature at Cinekink, the premier film festival for sexuality and adult content. Dillon is a graduate of Florida School of the Arts, and is well versed in documentary film, narrative, online content, and podcasting. You can see his content on YouTube at Unlimited Free Time, or listen to his podcast with co-host Warren Chao, called Pop Culture Part People. Some topics we discuss in this fun, informative, and entertaining interview: - Why he made his first film, “VCard”, and how that influenced his sex life. - How he got into the lifestyle four years ago. - What challenges he has faced with regard to sex and relationships. - His thoughts on society, shame and Puritanical views as they relate to sex. - What happened when he discovered the “Kama Sutra” at age 5. - The genesis of his current documentary, “More Than Monogamy”, and who the target audience is. - Why he is raising money for the film. - The best and worst parts of being a documentary filmmaker. - Tune in to listen to this fantastic podcast episode! Thank you Dillon, for being so awesomely generous with your time, and for sharing your personal and film journeys with us via the podcast interview! It was enlightening, interesting, and so fun! Connect with him online via Instagram, Twitter, his website or check out his previous film. You can support his upcoming film, “More Than Monogamy” through its current Crowdsourcing Campaign. To hear the podcast, go to the Podcast link here and subscribe to the Loving Without Boundaries podcast, then check out Episode 170 with Dillon Birdsall. Also, please help spread awareness of alternative lifestyles and create more tolerance for consensual non-monogamy in the world at large by Rating and Reviewing the LWB podcast in iTunes. It only takes a few minutes. If you would like to be interviewed either in written form or via audio on the podcast, please feel free to contact me and we will set something up. Thank you! I recently have had the honor of being featured on these awesome podcasts: Eitan Battat WERB 107.5 Radio Show, Father’s Day Show, June 16, 2021 – “My Dad and Me and The Music We Loved” Practicing Polyamory Podcast, Episode 62 – “Telling Your Partner You Are Polyamorous” Normalizing Non-Monogamy Podcast, Episode 179 as I share my story with them. Indie Author Weekly Podcast, Episode 112 in which I talk about writing my book, “The Jealousy Survival Guide.” EXCLUSIVE CONTENT OFFER – We have exclusive content for you via the LWB podcast and my Patreon page. Want to hear more from our amazing interviewees? You got it! Right on, let’s do it! Want monthly “Hangouts” with yours truly and other patrons? Cool! Let’s do it! It’s all there! Come join us, and enjoy exclusive content made just for you, our patrons of this work! JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ONLINE Free LWB Facebook Group for Healthy, Sex Positive, Open Relationships — Ready to explore healthy, connected (and virtually jealousy-free) open relationships? It’s all possible – especially when surrounded by a community of people already doing it. There’s an abundance of rock star information posted in the group daily by our amazing members. We create a safe place to engage that’s fun and thrilling! Click here and request to join our free group! UPCOMING POLY-FRIENDLY EVENTS TBD due to COVID. Let’s send some love and hope out that 2021 will be our year to finally start traveling again safely later in the year! Community is everything! See you on the flip side, lovely community! Keep being brave, compassionately vulnerable, and uniquely and authentically you! Wishing you peace, love and happiness (and thrilling, fun sex too!) Need more specific help aligning your relationships with who you are? ** Discover Your Core Values & Create More Meaning in Your Love Life ** Are you feeling a little lost, challenged, or uninspired in your relationships and would love some guidance on your journey? Our Free Breakthrough Session Call is a great place to start your path of discovery, so you can have more loving and intimate relationships that inspire you! Whether you’re already non-monogamous, involved with someone who is, or “poly-curious” and wondering if non-monogamy might be right for you, I work with people struggling with every aspect of multiple intimate relationships.

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Celebrating Disability everywhere in everything. Seal Boy: The Game Seal Boy is an endless runner game available for Android on Play Store. Take the part of either Mat Fraser and Jacqui Harper to explore a forgotten history of disability. Use Mat and Jacqui's unique motion to travel to back to 1960s Germany. Dr Simon Mckeown researched during 2014-2015 to analyse the catastrophe of Thalidomide, a drug developing in the 1950s and used like over the counter pain killers today. Working with Thalidomide actor and performer Mat Fraser and CGI artist Craig McMullen, McKeown devised a novel, yet, simple 3D computer game, which featured Fraser as well as his friend, Jacqui Harper who is also Thalidomide affected, as the main characters. Seal Boy Game Development: The Team Dr Simon McKeown Artist and Reader at Teesside University Simon Mckeown is an award-winning internationally exhibiting artist known for his work which considers disability as well as our digital futures. As a former computer games artist he devised Seal Boy addressing his interest in diversity in gaming. CEO and Founder of Digital Disability & Publisher of Seal Boy the Game Digital Disability works to promote disabled people through the arts, education, health and wellbeing. We work to advance the education of the public in the subject of disability through the arts and in the case of Seal Boy - computer games. Jessica Sham (3D Modeller, CGI Graduate at Teesside University) supported Craig providing 3D assets by designing, sketching and modelling in 3D the final assets later incorporated into the game engine Unreal. Jonathon Lee (3D Modeller, CGI Graduate at Teesside University) likewise supported Craig, by designing, sketching and modelling in 3D the final assets later incorporated into the game engine Unreal. Kameliya Minkova (Concept art Graduate at Teesside University) provided some early concept sketches.

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Northern Patriotic Assembly (NPA) has accused persons championing debate on the health of President Muhammadu Buhari of unduly politicising the matter beyond comprehension for their selfish gains. The group which referred to such persons as “political carrion birds and hyenas, who hide under the pretext of agitating for what is in the country’s best interests”, said such persons were not friends of the nation. Addressing a press conference in Kaduna state, Hon. Idakwo Jibrin and Alhaji Adamu Wakil, President and secretary general of the assembly explained that the lingering debate on the health of the President was not beneficial to the generality of Nigerians and the nation. “Any of the faiths we subscribe to have resignation to the will of God in all things as the core of their creeds. Our health as humans is one of those things that we must completely submit to God. It is therefore immoral that some people seek to make political capital out of President Buhari’s health as if it was something he brought upon himself. This is wickedness in its most ugly form. “Even more unnerving is situation whereby people we once held in high esteem as elders, leaders and professionals decided to descend into the mud, using President Buhari’s health as their new object of obsession. They have fanatically tried to impose this obsession of theirs on other Nigerians in a desperate bid to cause panic and confusion. “Sadder still is the fact that these mischief makers are people who pose as President Buhari’s All Progressives Congress (APC) party leaders, associates and friends. With this crow of desperadoes Mt President need not worry about the opposition, the real vipers nest in his courtyard. They are the ones, who finding no avenue to corner the government to themselves, are now working day and night to use the President’s health as campaign tool to hijack the government. “We want Nigerians to specifically call these people to order. They cannot be allowed to run riot with their own missions to the detriment of the rest of us. The founding Chairman of the APC, Chief Bisi Akande, who spoke from two opposing directions – he urged caution about the way President Buhari’s health is discussed yet went on to describe it as a challenge to Nigeria. This prevarication is unbecoming of an elder statesman of his stature. He should apologize to Nigerians and stop making such unguarded utterances going forward”. They emphasised that the role of some party chieftains are trying to recklessly abuse the constitution and openly provoke the masses. They also called on the former Lagos state governor, Sen. Ahmed Bola Tinubu to act like a stateman and prevail on his allies to henceforth desist from making inflammatory statements around the subject matter. The same way he could not sell the Muslim-Muslim ticket to hitch a ride as President Buhari’s deputy is the way he would not succeed in the current venture. “They should all hide their faces in shame for betraying the confidence Nigerians ever had in their personality before this time”, the assembly stressed.

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Zior Park returns with his new EP, WHERE DOES SASQUATCH LIVE? PART 2 featuring six music videos. This is a direct continuation of his previous release, WHERE DOES SASQUATCH LIVE? PART 1, which dropped earlier this year in February. Zior Park‘s quirky imagination is inherent in each track and video. In a whimsical and fairytale-like manner, Zior Park tells the story of a man on a quest to find the mythical being Sasquatch. It’s touching on themes of purity, childlike wonder, and dreams, engaging the contemporary audience with various thoughts and topics. (Photo : Beautiful Noise) “Hi everyone. I’m making my comeback with , a sequel to my previous album. This album is composed of more pop-oriented music with a ‘children’s musical’ concept. Like a diary that contains stories from my childhood, it also features six music videos that offer a glimpse into the various inspirations and influences I’ve received. Creating various fantasies and reflecting on myself through this album has been a very enjoyable experience. I hope you enjoy it. “ – Zior Park The album includes eight new songs, all of which Zior Park participated in writing, composing, and arranging. The title track, “BYE BYE BYE,” features South Korean-German rapper and singer Sion, who is best known for being a semi-finalist on The Voice of Germany. Zior Park held a premiere event on November 1st at the MEGABOX theater in Seongsu, where the entire music video series was unveiled for the first time, leaving a strong impression on the attendees. Following the album release, Zior Park plans to continue with various activities, including a listening session with Spotify and a pop-up store to showcase the vast world behind the album. RELATED ARTICLE: STREAM: Kang Daniel Releases New EP ‘YELLOW’ + ‘Antidote’ MV

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Co-Created and Student-led Teaching Materials The FOODWAYS Research Project Keywords:Digital Humanities, Student-led, Capstone Research, Co-created Research, Undergraduate Research, Undergraduate Teaching Resource Undergraduate students' research experience is important as it allows them to gain the necessary skills required for future opportunities. Affording students various opportunities to work with faculty on research during their undergraduate degree provides a rich learning opportunity. This paper advocates for student and faculty partnerships at the undergraduate level, where students and faculty work collaboratively. ITA235, Cucina Italiana: Italian History and Culture Through Food (University of Toronto Mississauga) acts as a model for student-led research, which includes a large component of student and faculty collaboration. The FOODWAYS project is a teaching resource currently being developed, and is housed within the course as an Experiential Learning (EL) opportunity. Through participating in the FOODWAYS research project, students have exposure to various digital humanities research methods and work in partnership with faculty and graduate student researchers to broaden their research skill set. How to Cite Copyright (c) 2023 Dellannia Segreti This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Authors retain all copyright for their work published by Pathfinder. The specific copyright information for each work is included with the work itself. Pathfinder retains the right of first publication. Use and reproduction rights of any articles or abstracts on the Pathfinder website are granted for individual, non-commercial, and educational purposes only, and for electronic materials if properly cited. Otherwise, permission must be obtained from Pathfinder or the authors. Our full copyright terms can be found in Section 4 of our Author's Agreement. All other materials are covered by a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).

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The country band formerly known as the Dixie Chicks say they want to “meet this moment,” so they’ve changed their name, reports Rolling Stone. The Dixie Chicks have officially dropped the “Dixie” from their name. The iconic country-pop trio of Natalie Maines, Emily Strayer, and Martie Maguire are now simply called “The Chicks,” changing their website URL and their Instagram handle to the new name on Thursday. On their website, the trio only offered this statement: “We want to meet this moment.” In a press statement, they added, “A sincere and heartfelt thank you goes out to ‘The Chicks’ of [New Zealand] for their gracious gesture in allowing us to share their name. We are honored to co-exist together in the world with these exceptionally talented sisters. Chicks Rock!” The Dixie Chicks started out as a five-piece bluegrass band comprised mostly of sisters. They stripped down the sound and the number of players, and added singer Natalie Maines to go for country stardom. They achieved that, then used it to power their Bush Derangement Syndrome over the Iraq war. Reactions to the name change: Bush wins. #DixieChicks — Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) June 25, 2020 The Dixie Chicks continue their pattern of stupid. — Carmine Sabia (@CarmineSabia) June 25, 2020 The term “Dixie” was in use long before the Civil War to describe the region of the United States that is south of the Mason-Dixon line. That line runs parallel to the border between Pennsylvania and Maryland. The Mason-Dixon line was first surveyed between 1763 and 1767 and was generally understood as the dividing line between the northern and southern states at the time. The Mason-Dixon line was geographical. “Dixie” has fallen out of fashion to describe the southern and former Confederacy states in recent decades, but it is still used by the Winn-Dixie grocery store chain and Dixie Cups, both of which are now on the clock. "The Dixie Chicks" changed their name to "The Chicks" Dixie literally refers to states south of the Mason-DIXON line — it's not about slavery or race. — Brigitte Gabriel (@ACTBrigitte) June 25, 2020 As many all over the internet are already pointing out, some find the term “chick” offensive and even sexist. So The Chicks, as they will now be called (for the time being, anyway), have dropped the geography but retained a term considered by some to be demeaning to women. PJM’s Stephen Green recently quipped that The (formerly Dixie) Chicks should change their name to The Karens*. I ran across them a couple of times at bluegrass festivals long before they were famous. They were always talented and had the “it” factor. But they also tended to be difficult for event promoters and fledgling young radio producers who just wanted some sound bites for the weekly bluegrass show. The Chicks should just go ahead and trademark The Karens for their next inevitable name change. They should have changed it to the “Dixie Women”. — Stan Sweet (@Stan_Sweet70) June 25, 2020 *The Karens in my own life are nothing like “Karen,” as it has come to be used to describe insufferable, overentitled, middle-aged white women who always seek to speak with the manager over usually trivial offenses and non-offenses. I blame someone not named “Karen” for coming up with this widely used shorthand, which will be deemed offensive and unusable before long. Some actual Karen out there will see to that, or Slate will publish an article calling for the re-evaluation of “Karens” and their contributions to positive societal change.

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Ever since early man managed to evolve and learnt to walk on his own two legs, it was but a matter of time before he opted to seek better pastures. And several studies, including corollary evidence, do point to the fact that early man finally evolved enough intelligence to learn the concept of “safety in numbers”, which was ironically true back then. They managed to build the first city-states around 15,000 BC, and the query, “why do we need leadership?” arose. Since then, the query “why do we need leadership?” has been asked often over the millennia. What’s funny is in all that time, no one managed to get it right at least once for various reasons. To be correct, man did evolve to the point of appointing leaders and then opted to go for hereditary leaders, kings, and rulers over vast lands and, finally, empires. Today, it’s more an age of technology, capitalistic underpinnings, organizations, with everything resting on the economy. - Identification dilemma: One of the fundamental reasons you will need Leadership at your organization is this. A leader can keep you focused on what’s truly relevant to you guys and, by extension, on the values established at the company. Whenever you come across a company or an organization online, check out its “mission statement” or “goal”. And the reality could be a tad “jarring” to some. Often, companies prefer to go all out with a list of values, codes, and principles they wish to adopt at their organization. And like so many before, they often fail to live up to their ideals, principles and values. The result is that the company would have lost view of its true mission and gotten de-railed in the process. That is why you need the right person for the key leadership post. Having the right person as a leader can ensure that your company remains committed to its values, which is essential in the long run. - Good Leadership boosts morale: Yup, that’s a fact, all right. All you have to do is to recall the Cuban crisis to understand the full implications of what JFK did and how, as a leader, he was able to hold his own – against his Russian counterpart. And that only goes on to show that whether it is your nation or your company, it makes sense to have the right person at the helm. Take, for example, the latest leadership crisis to roil Twitter. Since Elon Musk took over Twitter, it was long rumoured that most of the staff would be fired. True to some of the employees’ worst nightmare visions, the worst came to pass, with most of the workforce getting the boot. As a result, Twitter is in a freefall, which is one small example of why a leader must manage to boost the organization’s overall morale. - Good Leadership inspires: It has to be said good Leadership inspires and can even help motivate the rest of the workforce. The emphasis lies on the term “good leadership”, and that is why it is necessary, if not essential, to ensure that you select the right person to lead your organization. Chances are that your organization is bound to face several challenges, both legally and fiscally. You will need an adept person to handle these and simultaneously serve to inspire others at the company. You often need an efficient, competent leader to lead your company and to do just that! - Better communication: One of the reasons that you need an efficient leader at the top post is that they can communicate better. You are bound to find that good communication is essential and downright necessary for your organization. Adequate communication skills may be fine for the rest of the workforce. But when it comes to being a leader, he should be able to communicate the main points to the rest of the workforce easily and without any issues. Miscommunication can often lead to massive loss of both customers and orders. This is why you must choose the right person to help lead your company. - Good leadership fuels innovation: There’s no better reason for you to take a closer look at your past. Think of all the various innovations that man has developed ever since he first discovered fire or how to start one. He invented the wheel, which he later changed to suit his current needs – from a simple chariot to a unique design with multi-faceted features. Clearly, man is an innovative species, and Thomas Edison is a prime example of this. It should tell you to inspire and innovate. You need a great leader, not just anyone, but the right person for the job! These should only underscore that man has always needed a good leader to inspire, motivate, and, at times, help speed up innovation. Naturally, these are the same reasons you need a good leader to help your organization face some vital future challenges.

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They called their company Rand Consolidated Investments (RCI) and built the business on the basis of Traditional values. Innovative ideas. After Pat stepped down, a new partner, Paul Harris joined. A few years later the entrepreneurs merged their successful lending and financing business with Johann Rupert’s Rand Merchant Bank and changed the name RCI to RMB. RMB became part of the broader FirstRand group in 1998. The entrepreneurs managed to expand their business from a R10 000 start-up into a financial services empire that would become one of the largest financial services firms in sub-Saharan Africa. In 1998 they established FirstRand Limited through the disposal of Anglo American's interests in FNB and Southern Life, and the merger of these assets with RMB and Momentum. This was one of the largest transactions in the history of financial services in South Africa. Today, FirstRand Limited is the largest listed financial services group (by market capitalization) in Africa. Our ability to think differently, our collaborative spirit and our entrepreneurial mindset continue to set us apart and enables us to deliver on the founder members’ brand promise: Traditional values. Innovative ideas.

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Yvonne has been in a chair since the age of 8, however this independent and engaging lady lives alone and manages all her needs without complaint. In their 22 years together Janet and Vickie had never been apart, that is until the events of Friday November 14th 2014 changed everything. Sargood on Collaroy is opening it's doors to the public for a behind-the-scenes tour on Sunday 27 October 2019. 15 years ago, PJ’s life changed and many of the things that he enjoyed were closed off to him for a number of years. After a long and heartbreaking journey since sustaining her injury Tess was able to secure a place in our Back2Roots Yoga course in February 2019, which was life changing. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Ashlee was able to take advantage of the opportunity to join our amazing Scuba Diving course in April 2019. We were able to purchase this wonderful zipper bike which is designed just for children with the support of our wonderful community of donors. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Sargood Foundation will be providing travel assistance grants of up to $500 to prospective guests who require financial assistance to travel to and from Sargood on Collaroy. One of my selfish and internal fears I had as a wife of a new quadriplegic was the idea of never seeing my Australian family again. Lee was born in Queensland and grew up playing soccer, surfing, skating riding pushbikes and motorbikes He has always been an active person. © 2024 Sargood Foundation

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In the ever-evolving world of digital marketing, ‘content properties’ have become a cornerstone for brands aiming to make a lasting impression. But what exactly are content properties? They are unique, branded content pieces – whether videos, blogs, or graphics – that go beyond traditional advertising to engage, inform, and connect with audiences. In an age where consumers crave authenticity and value, these content forms play a pivotal role in a brand’s marketing strategy. Videos captivate with their dynamic storytelling capabilities, blogs establish thought leadership and SEO presence, and graphics attract with their visual appeal. Together, they create a multifaceted approach that enriches a brand’s narrative and presence in the digital space. What Are Content Properties? Content properties in marketing refer to various forms of content that a brand creates and owns – these can be videos, blog posts, infographics, or any other form of content that provides value to the audience. Unlike traditional advertising methods, which often focus on direct selling and widespread reach, content properties are more about establishing a deeper, more meaningful connection with the audience. They differ from traditional advertising in their approach and objectives. While traditional ads are typically one-off, transactional, and sales-driven, content properties are designed to be engaging, informative, and often evergreen. They aim to build a narrative, educate the audience, and foster a community around the brand. This long-term strategy helps in cultivating brand loyalty and establishing a strong, enduring brand presence in the market. Benefits of Content Properties in Branding Content properties play a pivotal role in modern branding by offering a multitude of benefits: - Increased Engagement: Content properties, with their focus on value and relevance, are more likely to engage audiences than traditional ads. By providing content that resonates with the audience’s interests and needs, brands can foster higher levels of interaction and engagement. - Enhanced Brand Awareness: Through consistent and unique content properties, brands can significantly boost their visibility and recognition. This consistent exposure helps in embedding the brand in the audience’s mind, thereby increasing brand awareness. - Customer Loyalty and Trust: By regularly offering valuable content, brands can build trust and loyalty among their audience. Content properties that educate, entertain, and solve problems contribute to establishing a brand as a reliable and authoritative source in its niche. - Long-Term Relationships: Unlike one-off advertising campaigns, content properties are designed for long-term engagement. They help in building and nurturing ongoing relationships with the audience, turning one-time visitors into loyal followers and customers. - Feedback and Community Building: Content properties often open channels for feedback and interaction, fostering a sense of community among users. This can be invaluable for brands in understanding their audience better and tailoring their offerings accordingly. The Impact of Video Content Video content stands out as one of the most powerful content properties, owing to its ability to capture and retain audience attention. Here’s how different types of video content can benefit brands: - Tutorials and How-to Videos: These videos offer practical value to the audience, teaching them something new or helping solve specific problems. They position the brand as helpful and knowledgeable, often leading to increased trust and credibility. - Webinars and Educational Content: By hosting webinars or educational content, brands can delve deeper into topics, showcasing their expertise. This format is ideal for B2B brands or those focusing on in-depth knowledge sharing. - Brand Stories and Documentaries: These videos allow brands to tell their story, share their values, and connect emotionally with the audience. They are powerful in humanizing a brand and creating an emotional connection. - User-Generated Content and Testimonials: Showcasing real stories and experiences of customers can significantly boost credibility and relatability. They act as social proof, endorsing the brand’s value from a customer perspective. - Interactive and Live Videos: Live streaming and interactive videos offer real-time engagement, making the audience feel more connected and involved with the brand. Each of these video formats has unique strengths in storytelling and engagement, making them essential tools in a brand’s content arsenal. Blogs as a Tool for Authority and SEO Blogs have become an indispensable tool for brands looking to establish authority and improve their search engine rankings. Here’s how they contribute to these goals: - Platform for Authority and Expertise: A well-maintained blog allows a brand to delve into industry-related topics, share insights, and provide valuable information. This consistent demonstration of knowledge helps establish the brand as a thought leader and authority figure in its niche. - Enhancing SEO: Blogs are a powerhouse for SEO. By incorporating targeted keywords, offering quality content, and providing answers to the questions your audience is asking, blogs improve a brand’s visibility on search engines. This leads to higher rankings, making it easier for potential customers to find the brand online. - Driving Organic Traffic: Quality blog content attracts organic traffic. Informative and engaging blog posts draw in readers, who may then explore other parts of your website, increasing the likelihood of conversions. - Long-Term Value: Unlike many forms of content, blog posts can continue to attract traffic long after they are published, especially if they are evergreen. This makes them a valuable long-term asset in a brand’s content strategy. - Opportunities for Link Building: Blogs provide numerous opportunities for both internal and external link building, a crucial factor in SEO. High-quality content is more likely to be linked to by other websites, further enhancing the brand’s online authority. Leveraging Graphics for Visual Appeal Graphics, including infographics, branded images, and data visualizations, play a vital role in enhancing a brand’s visual appeal and simplifying complex information. Here’s how they contribute: - Simplifying Complex Information: Graphics, especially infographics and data visualizations, can turn complex data and concepts into easy-to-understand visual formats. This helps in better communicating with the audience, making the information more accessible and memorable. - Enhancing Visual Appeal: Aesthetically pleasing graphics can significantly increase the visual appeal of a brand’s content. Well-designed images capture attention and can make content more engaging and shareable. - Consistency Across Platforms: Graphics can be adapted and used across various platforms – from social media to websites to email newsletters – maintaining brand consistency. Consistent visual branding helps in building brand recognition and recall. - Encouraging Engagement and Shares: Visually appealing content is more likely to be shared, increasing the reach and impact of a brand’s message. Graphics often perform well on social media, driving engagement and expanding the audience base. - Supporting Brand Identity: Custom graphics that align with a brand’s visual identity reinforce the brand’s personality and values. They contribute to a cohesive brand experience for the audience. Integrating Content Properties into Your Marketing Strategy The integration of various content properties into a cohesive marketing strategy is crucial for maximizing their impact. Here’s how brands can achieve this: - Aligning with Brand Messaging and Goals: Every piece of content, whether a video, blog, or graphic, should align with the overall brand messaging and goals. This ensures consistency in how the brand is perceived and helps in reinforcing key messages. - Strategic Planning and Scheduling: Integrate different content properties into your marketing calendar strategically. For instance, supplementing a product launch video with detailed blog posts and engaging infographics can create a more rounded and effective campaign. - Cross-Promotion Across Channels: Utilize different platforms to cross-promote content properties. For example, snippets from a blog post can be shared on social media, or a teaser of a video can be included in a newsletter. - Leveraging Each Format’s Strengths: Understand and leverage the unique strengths of each content type. Use videos for storytelling and emotional connection, blogs for in-depth information and SEO, and graphics for quick information sharing and visual appeal. - Consistent Brand Voice and Visuals: Ensure that all content properties maintain a consistent brand voice and visual style. This consistency helps in building a strong, recognizable brand identity. Challenges and Best Practices While creating and maintaining content properties offers numerous benefits, it comes with its own set of challenges. Here’s how to navigate these effectively: Challenges in Content Creation and Maintenance: - Consistently generating high-quality content. - Keeping up with the latest trends and platform changes. - Ensuring content aligns with evolving SEO practices. - Balancing creativity with brand consistency. Best Practices for Effective Content Property Development: - Regularly review and update your content strategy based on audience feedback and performance metrics. - Foster a culture of creativity and experimentation within your team. - Invest in tools and resources for content creation, such as graphic design software or video editing tools. - Stay informed about SEO and digital marketing trends to ensure your content remains relevant and effective. - Encourage collaboration across different departments for a diverse range of ideas and perspectives. Content Management Tips: - Use content management systems (CMS) to streamline the creation, publication, and tracking of content. - Schedule content in advance to maintain a consistent publishing rhythm. - Regularly analyze content performance and use insights to inform future content creation. As we’ve explored, the strategic creation and integration of various content properties – videos, blogs, and graphics – offer a myriad of benefits that can significantly enhance a brand’s marketing efforts. Videos captivate and connect with audiences through dynamic storytelling, blogs establish authority and boost SEO, and graphics provide visual appeal while simplifying complex information. The key to leveraging these content properties lies in understanding their unique strengths and integrating them into a cohesive, well-planned marketing strategy. Videos can bring your brand story to life, blogs can deepen audience knowledge and drive organic search traffic, and graphics can grab attention and make data more digestible. Together, they form a potent combination that can elevate your brand’s visibility, engagement, and authority. In today’s digital landscape, where consumer attention is fragmented and competition for visibility is fierce, investing in diverse content properties is not just an option, but a necessity for brands looking to stand out. By creating content that resonates with your audience on multiple levels, you can build stronger relationships, foster loyalty, and ultimately drive growth and success. - What are content properties in marketing? Content properties are various forms of content like videos, blogs, and graphics that a brand creates and uses as part of its marketing strategy. They help in engaging with the audience, establishing brand authority, and enhancing online visibility. - How do videos benefit a brand’s marketing strategy? Videos are powerful in storytelling and engaging audiences emotionally. They can capture attention quickly, explain complex concepts simply, and are highly shareable, making them effective for increasing brand awareness and engagement. - Why are blogs important for a brand? Blogs are crucial for establishing a brand as an authority in its field. They improve SEO, drive organic traffic to the brand’s website, and provide valuable, in-depth information to the audience, enhancing trust and credibility. - How do graphics enhance a brand’s content marketing? Graphics like infographics and branded images enhance visual appeal, simplify complex information, and are easily shareable. They help in making content more engaging and digestible, thus improving audience understanding and retention. - Can small brands benefit from creating content properties? Yes, small brands can significantly benefit from content properties. They offer an affordable way to engage with audiences, build brand recognition, and compete with larger brands by showcasing unique brand stories and expertise. - How do content properties differ from traditional advertising? Content properties focus on providing value through informative, engaging, and entertaining content, unlike traditional advertising, which is more sales-driven. This approach helps in building long-term relationships with the audience. - What are some challenges in creating content properties? Challenges include consistently producing high-quality content, staying updated with trends and SEO practices, balancing creativity with brand consistency, and measuring the effectiveness of the content. - How often should brands update their content properties? The frequency depends on the brand’s resources and audience engagement. However, it’s important to maintain a consistent schedule, whether it’s weekly for blogs or monthly for videos and graphics, to keep the audience engaged. - Are content properties effective in all industries? Yes, content properties can be tailored to suit any industry. They are versatile and can be used to convey a wide range of messages, making them effective across different sectors. - How can brands measure the success of their content properties? Success can be measured through various metrics like engagement rates, website traffic, social media shares, conversion rates, and overall ROI. Analyzing these metrics can provide insights into the effectiveness of different content types.

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An epic chase led by Deepti Sharma (88* off 60) nearly snatched victory for UP Warriorz, but Gujarat Giants held their nerve to secure an eight-run win in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) encounter. Shabnam Shakil Stars with Early Wickets: Chasing 153, UP Warriorz lost their star openers Alyssa Healy and Chamari Athapaththu cheaply to Shabnam Shakil’s bowling. Wickets continued to tumble, leaving the Warriorz in a precarious position. Deepti Sharma’s Valiant Fightback: Deepti Sharma, batting with exceptional power and composure, resurrected UP’s hopes with a stunning 88-run knock (unbeaten). A 109-run partnership with Poonam Khemnar brought them back into contention. Thrilling Final Over for Deepti Sharma Needing 10 runs off the last two balls, Deepti smashed two huge sixes off Meghna Singh, leaving UP with a manageable target. However, Gujarat held firm, with Meghna bowling the final two deliveries flawlessly to secure a thrilling victory. Giants Survive, Warriorz Left Heartbroken: Gujarat stay alive in the tournament mathematically despite a scare from a valiant UP Warriorz side. Deepti Sharma and her knock will be remembered, but it’s the Giants who emerge victorious in this WPL nail-biter.

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It can feel uncomfortable to request feedback on your job performance – even if you’re confident that you’re doing well. However, it’s one of the most important steps you can take to grow in your role and thrive in your career. Especially if your employer doesn’t have a formal review process in place, the key is to take charge and plan an approach to gathering feedback that is courteous and professional. We’re sharing this four-step method to help you get started! Step 1: Record Your Accomplishments As much as you’d like to think coworkers and higher-ups notice all of your accomplishments, that’s not always the case. Get into the habit of chronicling your achievements as soon as they happen. For example, you might consider documenting project wins, progress towards goals, or any positive recognition you receive along the way. This way, you aren’t relying completely on your memory to recall the past successes you’ve helped to create. Step 2: Ask When the Time Is Right If you started your job less than three months ago, it’s possible that enough time hasn’t passed for your employer to provide adequate feedback. Often, it takes an entire project cycle (or two) to understand an employee’s work style and evaluate their level of consistency. Allow time for your manager to prepare a meaningful assessment. You can have a conversation ahead of time, letting them know you’d like to put a feedback meeting on the calendar. However, don’t expect to receive feedback as soon as you ask for it. Letting the topic marinate will lead to a more productive conversation and constructive feedback from both parties. Step 3: Be Receptive! Remember: If you request feedback on your job performance, the conversation will most likely consist of strong points and areas that need improvement. Listening to both types of feedback is critical to your growth as an employee and professional. Make your intentions known! Be clear that you’re seeking both types of feedback on your performance. It’s never easy to provide feedback and sometimes it’s not easy to receive. However, setting the tone for mutual respect and understanding will help strengthen your relationship and make conversation easier. Focus on making the conversation fun, light-hearted, and comfortable for both parties. Step 4: Apply the Feedback Don’t waste any time! Once you’ve received feedback from your employer, it’s time to reflect on your individual work habits and make it a priority to improve. To make a good impression, you should incorporate the feedback you received as soon as possible. This demonstrates to your employer that you listened, you’re serious about your professional growth, and you’re committed to your role and the company’s success. Do you need a resource to help guide your professional development efforts? We recommend reading Keys to Performing a Successful Self-Assessment for a few excellent tips on how to begin the process!

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A great leader takes his people to where they ought to be, not necessarily where they want to be. Leadership is vision matched with actionable mission -Anonymous For some time now, the Nigerian political firmament has been running out of a constellation of real stars and deep-rooted gladiators. This dearth of political juggernauts and women of substance, leaves politics bland without its usual witty candour and glitzy glamour. So sad. Gone are the good old days when practicing and aspiring politicians, as well as the ordinary folks, were treated to eloquent philosophical polemics and pragmatic oratory by the likes of Nigeria’s first civilian president, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, the great Zik of Africa; or the golden broadcasts of former Prime Minister, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa; and not the least, the well-researched policies and evergreen essays of the former Premier of Western Region and legal luminary, Chief Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo. Also in that league from the Middle Belt and now South-South, were erudite fellows such as Joseph Tarka and Chief Anthony Enahoro (who moved for Nigeria’s Independence from the colonial masters through a plausible paper presentation in 1957). Have we hurriedly forgotten the flower-power of the wordsmith and media delight, erstwhile Ambassador Extraordinaire and Plenipotentiary, Chief Kingsley O. Mbadiwe – the phrase-configurator of “political juggernauts, Iroko and mahogany” fame. The hilariously bombastic one, Mbadiwe, a stalwart of President Shehu Shagari’s National Party of Nigeria, once described the political merger between the NPN and the NPP (Zik’s Nigerian People’s Party) as an “ACCORD CON-CORDIALE.” Those were the days of political colour, candour and glamour. Days of deep-rooted sound bites and philosophical thought. Do we still remember the lone voice in the wilderness and exponent of “Politics Without Bitterness”, Alhaji Waziri Ibrahim of the GNPP? He was a convert of India’s Mahatma Gandhi’s non-violence struggle for people’s emancipation. What of the Great Oyi of Oyi, the horsetail-carrying former Senate President, Dr Chuba Okadigbo? Or the man with the longest handmade cap and double white handkerchief, Chief Solomon Lar. And many more who have passed on, blessedly. Lest I forget the one they vernacularly called Money, Kudi, Owo: Bashorun Moshood Kashimawo Olambiwoninu Abiola, the presumed winner of the annulled 1993 Presidential mandate. And the godfather of bridge-building and national unity, former Deputy Military Head of State and astute politician, retired Lt. General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua (elder brother of former President Umaru Yar’Adua). Alas, these stars have left our sky. So sad! Recently, politicians have become not only half-baked, but voraciously greedy and ravaging like locusts. Many have left the head for the stomach, craving existence rather than living. In other words, many Nigerian politicians have become hasty overlords and feudalistic conquerors with embedded hegemonic tendencies. Many of them live to eat, not eat to live. They corruptly plunder the commonwealth through self-aggrandisement and pauperising the populace. So sad. It is, therefore, not uncommon to hear them relish in gangster philosophies and coinages such as “No shaking”, “Seru ba won” (inject fear in the people). “Divine Mandate”, “gun salute”, “Money power”, “awa la ni” (we own it) etc. This was the deep that Nigeria was dug into before the advent of current INEC National Chairman, Mahmud, and his 2022 electoral act, backed trouble-shooting biometrics card reader machine, to curb election rigging in Anambra, Ekiti and Osun States elections respectively. Thus giving enormous hope to all Nigerians that their votes will eventually count at the General Elections slated for February 2023. However, amidst this colossal wasteland of Nigeria’s political desert stands an oasis of good hope – a connector of the past to the present and ‘forecaster’ of the future! He is nationalistic, patriotic, detribalised and a massive investor in the local Nigerian Project. He is a mercurial entrepreneur, human capital asset investor, philanthropist par excellence, a people’s politician and a great family man. Who does this cap fit? Naturally, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, the Waziri of Adamawa. Atiku has had a chequered history. His immense contributions to democracy and democratic struggles have been spelt out in over a dozen Atiku judicial judgements or case studies – even as a sitting Vice President. These landmark court decisions have hugely helped in reshaping and developing the political landscape and constitutional narrative in the country today. But this great man had a very humble background. His peasant father had to be sent to prison, in order to withdraw the young Atiku from the open field of hazards to the comfort of an educational classroom, provided by American missionaries. And quite a few still share the memory that little Atiku later bought a mud house to shelter his mother from the harsh elements in Northern Nigeria at the teen age of 15! For the records, those privy to the great listener-but-taciturn team leader, see Atiku like a volume of books that cannot be read or analysed in a hurry. They also said that his childhood attributes of patience, endurance, bravery and courage, business acumen and problem-solving, all stand him out, head above shoulders, amongst his peers. Meanwhile, it has been chronicled that it was Atiku, as a young customs officer, who in 1984 seized, at the Murtala Muhammed airport in Lagos, the scandalous 53 allegedly ‘Naira-loaded suitcases being smuggled into the country with a royal stamp’, during the first anti-corruption leg of General Muhammadu Buhari as Head of State. The man Atiku was said to have stood his ground and refused to be compromised or intimidated. Yet, Atiku to some is corrupt; whereas he left the public service at 43, and never made it to the pinnacle of his career as Director General of Customs and Excise, before he voluntarily retired. Then, no one ever said Atiku was corrupt or overly ambitious as he paid three months’ salary advance to the Government in lieu of quitting public service early. Having been mentored by the Great Tafida, Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, under whose ideology Atiku and others found accommodation, and went ahead to become a two-term Vice President (1999-2007), the Waziri has since become a living legend and most sought-after politician in Nigeria. Hence, he stands tall as solid steel for the unification of a nation tethering delicately on an existential cliff, while battling insecurity, poverty and disunity. With a huge wealth and wide range of socio-political ideas, coupled with a vast local and global understanding of events and issues, Atiku remains the dazzling damsel in Nigerian politics that many hate to love, or vice versa! Little wonder, no political story in Nigeria is complete without the Atiku touch or angle in three decades. For him, silence is not just golden, but also a story in itself. For instance, those keen on Atiku adore and respect him wholesomely, while his opponents or detractors see nothing good coming from his Nazareth. Nonetheless, Atiku is a friend worth having and an enemy you don’t want to keep. He is a detailed politician – rooted in planning, research, strategy and clinical execution. The PDP Presidential flagbearer, no doubt, is the beautiful bride of Nigerian politics and an embodiment of resourceful human capital asset, administrative creativity and innovative ideas. As a mercurial entrepreneurial industrialist and undying developmental education investor, Atiku the pragmatic politician is capable of lifting Nigeria uphill from her current deep slope of socio-economic woes, with a strong rope of actionable plans and hope. At this juncture, what is desirable is for the Peoples Democratic Party to put its house in order, by resolving pending conflictual situations, cementing strained relationships and consolidating its achievements. The task to redeem and rescue our nation from the cold claws of banditry, brigandage, carnage, national electricity blackouts, perennial university closures, hyper-inflation, mass unemployment and state of general hopelessness must become the top priority of the next government. For it is obvious that the incumbent All Progressives Congress government has scored below par on national trust, equity, unity, poverty alleviation and wealth creation, security and communal development. After all, a philosophical sage, Alexander Pope, once postulated that: “for forms of government, let the fools contest; whatever is best administered is best governed”. Let’s be guided to do the needful in the next presidential elections. Nigerians would wish to welcome a political bridge builder, social crack mender, economic pathfinder and a nationally tested reformist on anti-corruption, banking and telecommunications liberalism and expansion; pioneer of ATM credit cards and GSM telephones. Nigeria deserves her best at this critical time – for good and better are motionless words where best is present. Our country can no longer settle for less amidst the sea of abundance. Articulate Atiku is the oasis in Nigeria’s political desert, ever ready to quench the people’s thirst for good leadership and better administration. Finally, a truly genuine leader is one that would not leave his people in the messy situation where he first met them. Patriotic Atiku has the fire of desire and a sense of direction to drive our nation to her long-aspired destination of boom and joy, contrary to the current APC’s unenviable reign of gloom and doom. *** Chief Akinrogun Alaba Yusuf, an international communication strategist and publicist, wrote in from UK

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A newly-discovered underground marketplace has been peddling access to more than 3,000 breached websites, catering to hackers hungry for valuable data and the ability to launch a range of attacks on unsuspecting site visitors. Advertisements for the Russian-speaking marketplace called MagBo were first posted on a top-tier hacking forum in March, according to researchers at Flashpoint. Upon further investigation, the research team found that details for thousands of breached websites were for sale on MagBo. “This particular market is populated by a more than a dozen vendors and hundreds of buyers who sell and take part in auctions in order to gain access to breached sites, databases and administrator panels,” said Vitali Kremez, a researcher with Flashpoint in a Wednesday post. Kremez described access to breached sites as “an uneasy trend,” with cybercriminals hunting for backdoored websites to launch malicious activities – including spam campaigns, fraud, cryptocurrency mining, network penetration and credit-card sniffing script installations. “This…may have manifested itself already in a few high-profile publicly disclosed incidents,” he said. “A recent well-publicized breach [at British Airways], for example, involved custom-built infrastructure, according to researchers at RiskIQ, allowing the attackers to avoid detection and compromise the data of 380,000 customers. Such an attack likely required compromised access and the ability to manipulate site content and inject code in order to steal customer data.” Most of the compromised sites found on MagBo are e-commerce outlets, but victims in industries such as healthcare, legal, education, insurance and government were also discovered. After investigating available servers, researchers concluded that most of the breaches are from either U.S., German or Russian hosting services. The marketplace offers breached sites for anything from 50 cents to $1,000, based on a ranking system, which shows various site host parameters – including “visits per day,” “pages in Google,” Alexa ranking and host country. The marketplace also breaks down descriptions of the privilege levels for sites, with labels such as “full access permissions,” “abilities to edit content” and “add your content.” The most expensive breached website (going for over $1,000 in MagBo) has more than 30,000 unique visitors per day. “These parameters allow the buyer to purchase the exact breach they need depending on the website value as determined and checked by the store,” explained Kremez. “High-value targets would obviously fetch a higher price and [offer the ability] to inject payment card sniffers or other tools for deeper network penetration. Sites with a lower ranking and a lesser perceived value are more likely to be abused for cryptocurrency mining or spam delivery.” MogBo also sells stolen photocopies of national documents for identity fraud, breached payment-wallet access, compromised social-media accounts and Bitcoin mixer or tumbler services (for making transactions and digital assets anonymous on the blockchain), researchers said. The marketplace hosts a dozen breach sellers with more than 200 customers, predominantly from the Russian-language underground community, Kremez told us. This could include Magecart Group, for instance, which is believed to have carried out the British Airways breach and the Newegg attack, as well as other attacks involving compromised websites. Flashpoint found that, according to advertisements, the websites listed in MagBo were breached via access to PHP shells, hosting or domain control, FTP, SSH, SQL or admin panels.

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Gwen Burlington text This place is a message Gwen Burlington is an Irish writer based in London. She wrote a text in response to Webb-Ellis’ film ‘This place is a message’. ‘These affinities linking pre-history and far future grip the film; how to comprehend life 10,000 years into the future when language breaks down, and any sense of commonality is hard to imagine.‘ Emily LaBarge Essay Some notes on proximity and distance Emily LaBarge is a Canadian writer based in London. She wrote an essay in response to Webb-Ellis’ film ‘For the First Baby Born in Space’. ‘What will the first baby born in space think? What do we want her to know? That it was ordinary here, too, and spectacular. That it was many things, dazzling, heaving, flashing, waving, smashing, floating, blissful things.‘ Platform Arts Project Online project with Jade Montserrat and Alexandra Moore In collaboration with writer and academic Alexandra Moore, Webb-Ellis and Jade Montserrat discuss their 2015 series of short ‘performance to camera’ videos, opening up conversations spanning land ownership, collaboration, feminism, race, and trauma. Gwen Burlington Essay Dancers of the Future Gwen Burlington is an Irish writer based in London. She wrote an essay in response to Webb-Ellis’ film ‘For the First Baby Born in Space’. As the credits went up and we look out to the horizon, I thought of the dancer Isadora Duncan who shouted bare chested at the end of a performance, “You were wild once here. Don’t let them tame you.” Webb-Ellis in conversation with Emily LaBarge Artist-duo Webb-Ellis discuss For The First Baby Born in Space, commissioned for Jerwood/FVU Awards 2019: Going, Gone, with writer, Emily LaBarge. 1 hour audio recording. Webb-Ellis In Conversation with Grace Lockrobin What we’re doing in the schools has that linguistic foundation and then from that, we’re taking it into physical movement, returning the thoughts to the body and actively seeking the place where words disappear. What’s interesting is then coming back full circle to try and find language again, the ideas are altered and this cycle could go on indefinitely. Audio interview with Jason Moyes, 2018 This time an interview with Caitlin and Andrew – British/Canadian artist filmmakers who go under the title Webb-Ellis. They work in film, installation, and performance and are currently resident artists at Crescent Arts in Scarborough. You’ll hear about their creative processes, how they translate ideas into moving images, the importance of research and their new work Inheritors. Magazine interview, 2017 Touch is a recurring subject in our research and films. Parlor Walls explored the remote touch of the human voice and the virtual touch of hands, through the YouTube phenomenon of ASMR. This project builds on that work, rethinking it as an act with the potential to shape human evolution, and a way to think about the delicate interfaces between all life.

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Kalamazoo Officials Have Declared A State of Emergency UPDATE AT 4:30 P.M. Wednesday, June 3rd: The curfew that was enacted in Kalamazoo on June 2 has been lifted effective immediately. No curfew will be in effect overnight on June 3 or moving forward. The 'peace zone' established downtown is also no longer in effect. Last night, Kalamazoo saw more peaceful demonstrations from those who support the Black live Matter movement, but after dark something completely different happened. Some people reported to have seen people being dropped off in cars, likely outsiders not from Kalamazoo, and start looting and destroying property. Now according to a press release from Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office, Officer Richard Fuller that a local State of Emergency had been declared due to the planned and violent civil disturbance that occurred in Kalamazoo County overnight. The press release detailed the most destructed area: The hardest hit area is in the central downtown core of the City of Kalamazoo. Local Law Enforcement Officers responded to numerous incidents of vandalism and looting in downtown Kalamazoo and Oshtemo Township late last night and early this morning. By 2:30 am the situation had been contained. Sheriff Fuller went on to describe what they believe happened: Peaceful protesters honored the memory of George Floyd through their presence and prayers. After the peaceful demonstration concluded, other individuals committed various acts of violence and destruction. The Local Declaration of Emergency was prepared and signed by Kalamazoo County Commission Chair, Julie Rogers this morning. Any updates that we have for you through the city will be updated as soon as possible and as we have more details on the incidents. As it stands, more peaceful demonstrations are expected to occur within the next few weeks in Kalamazoo. SEE MORE: Michigan Flood Damage May 2020

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Wellness Wednesday.. It's a Thing.. and a Lifestyle. Each Wednesday, Marci Lundy, owner of 303 Face | Body will discuss the importance of maintaining a lifestyle of mental and physical serenity . Our mental well being can be maintained by the simple act of appreciating that which is around us. The natural art that we see each day which is free for all, the Earth. Skies, clouds, grass, sun, flowers, rock formations, birds.. really, the list is endless. In this day and age where persons seem to gloat on how much sleep they did not receive, or how full their life is, or how much coffee it takes to function each day.. How about starting the day awakening naturally, because we went to bed early enough and got ENOUGH rest. What if there was no need to awaken to the rude buzz (beep, song, or otherwise) of an alarm because when you've received enough rest, you naturally awaken. Get to bed at a sensible time. Awaken naturally. This will be a process for many of those that are not used to it. You'll need to ease into this. Try going to bed early for two nights a week, (in a row preferably) and watch the process begin to work. Naturally work your way up to three, four, five, six... and seven. It is very important to get up at the same time each day, even on the weekends. You can always make time for a nap at some point, but its very important for your body to have a heathy routine, a healthy regimen. Once your body becomes used to waking up naturally, start your morning with a walk, or a jog if you're feeling it. Take in your environment. Notice the beauty around you. Be aware of your breathing. If you prefer to listen to something during this time, listen to pieces that are only instrumental. In the heart of the city and not much of natures soundtrack is visible? Listen to a sounds of nature playlist. Take tea or water along. Even if you only have 15 or 20 minutes, once your body develops a natural rhythm, you'll feel calm, empowered, fresh and ready for your day.

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Bell & Bird East/West Old Mine Cut Moval Diamond Ring Handcrafted ring in platinum, featuring an elongated antique cut stone. 6 prongs have been hand filed to fine points with a diamond surround tucked under the main stone. This ring features a 2 carat antique stone. Handmade in our Texas workshop, this ring can also be made in our custom blend of 18K rose gold. A more subdued, darker tone than commercially available rose gold. We call this color "old gold" and created the alloy in the spirit of the many 19th century rings we have handled.

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Solving challenges is the very foundation of who we are. After all, in the beginning, our founder, sea captain Robert Fergusson, didn’t particularly care about paint. He just wanted to keep his ship intact. That’s why, when he noticed that an accidental splash of fish oil had stopped the relentless spread of corrosion on his rusty metal deck, he immediately recognized it for what it was: A valuable solution. The same passion that drove the Captain to spend his next few years creating the world’s first rust-preventative paint still drives us today. When we see a problem, we work diligently until we've perfected a solution—which has led to some of the most cutting-edge, durable and innovative products in the industry. If you've got a surface you need to protect or a look you want to transform, you've come to the right place. We have a coating for every challenge. Welcome to Rust-Oleum, home of trusted quality—and powerful solutions—since 1921. As our Digital and Social Media Strategist you will generate awareness and drive growth for the brand by developing and implementing social media and digital marketing strategies, advertising campaigns and always-on content plans. They work with a small internal team to produce videos and photography, copy, social/digital graphics, plan and execute tactics to drive follower growth and brand engagement, and prepare analytics and social listening reports. Our hybrid work environment includes two (2) remote days/week.

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Graduating from the Ultimate Acting Programme, Victor Ptak won Best Actor at the London Film Festival for his role in Kid Gloves. This is what he said about the programme. “The Ultimate Acting Programme is life changing, empowering and above all it works. You bring your life experiences and the UAP will give you the tools to turn these into authentic performances. Everyone should be involved in acting, the skills are transferrable to every walk of life, and if you take away a tenth of what is being taught you will become a better person for it.” – Victor Ptak

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Just like DeForest Kelley's original version in the Star Trek TV series, Karl Urban's Dr. Leonard McCoy has been an integral member of the U.S.S. Enterprise in the Star Trek reboot movies. It's hard to imagine James T. Kirk, Spock and the rest of the gang traveling to strange new worlds, and seeking new life and new civilizations, without McCoy around as the Chief Medical Officer. That being said, the new Star Trek movies have barely delved into McCoy's personal life, so if/when Star Trek 4 gets off the ground, Urban is hopeful that the next installment will involve the family McCoy's been separated from for years. The actor stated: After reaffirming how he and his Star Trek costars are waiting for Paramount Pictures to make a decision on Star Trek 4 one way or another, Karl Urban provided the above answer at the Continuing Voyage Convention in Chicago this past Saturday (via TrekMovie) when asked by a fan about what he'd like to see happen with his character in the fourth movie. As Leonard McCoy revealed to Kirk when they first met in 2009's Star Trek, he went through a particularly rough divorce with his wife, and the only reason he joined Starfleet is because she took everything expect his bones. No mention was made of McCoy's daughter (Joanna, if she has the same name as her Original Series counterpart), so if it's been years since he's seen his child, that certainly would make for an interesting side plot in Star Trek 4. Despite Star Trek 4 not officially being greenlit yet, a short synopsis was revealed last year shortly before Star Trek Beyond's release. The next installment will see Chris Hemsworth returning to the franchise, as James Kirk will reunite with his father, George, who, in this reality, died in battle aboard the Kelvin on the same day Kirk was born. It still hasn't been clarified how this will be accomplished, though time travel is the most popular guess. Fitting Leonard McCoy's family into such a storyline could be complicated, but considering that the new movies have barely touched on McCoy's life outside of his Starfleet duties, bringing in his ex-wife and daughter would be a good way to further develop his character, especially if Star Trek 4 ends up being the final entry in this series of Star Trek movies. Keep checking back with CinemaBlend for more updates on what's happening with Star Trek 4. In the meantime, those of you looking for a Star Trek fix can check out Star Trek: Discovery once the TV series debuts on the CBS All Access streaming platform on Sunday, September 24. Your Daily Blend of Entertainment News Connoisseur of Marvel, DC, Star Wars, John Wick, MonsterVerse and Doctor Who lore, Adam is a Senior Content Producer at CinemaBlend. He started working for the site back in late 2014 writing exclusively comic book movie and TV-related articles, and along with branching out into other genres, he also made the jump to editing. Along with his writing and editing duties, as well as interviewing creative talent from time to time, he also oversees the assignment of movie-related features. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Journalism, and he’s been sourced numerous times on Wikipedia. He's aware he looks like Harry Potter and Clark Kent.

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Recently, the City Council of Sedona, Arizona, approved a measure to allow 40 people living out of their cars to have a safe designated place to park. The parking lot, located on the grounds of the city’s Cultural Park, will include temporary restrooms, showers, and trash receptacles. There’s a catch, though: most residents at a council meeting spoke against the measure, and there’s talk of creating a ballot referendum so that, presumably, the citizenry can vote to undo what their elected officials already saw fit to do by a vote of 6-1. In the richest country in the world, we have record levels of homelessness. (In Sedona, part of the problem is that housing costs have “skyrocket[ed].” Tourism drives the economy, and Airbnb has “cannibalized” the long-term rental supply.) Throughout the country, people are living in “tents, shelters, cars, motels and couches.” Tens of thousands of people are living out of their cars; in some cities, they make up the majority of those who are unhoused. In a 2023 article called “I Live in My Car,” The New York Times noted that dozens of “safe parking lots” have opened up across the country for “Americans who are wedged in the unforgiving middle. They earn too little to afford rent but too much to receive government assistance and have turned their cars into a form of affordable housing.” (I would like to remind you that a car is not housing! A car is at most a “form” of temporary and inadequate shelter.) The stories of the people profiled in the New York Times article reveal an avalanche of structural predations that few could hope to successfully defeat: the consequences of “bad credit,” having to buy a used car at a 27.99 percent interest rate, rent raises, juggling multiple jobs that don’t pay enough, and, of course, medical bills from health problems that arise. What all of that amounted to, in the case of one woman, was “a black hole of loans and bills that ate up her paycheck the moment it landed.” The “mobile homeless” have to find places to park, deal with threats like break-ins and bad weather, and find bathrooms wherever they can—portable toilets or state park facilities. We know nobody gets a good night’s sleep in a car. That has to take a significant toll on people’s mental and physical health. Now, the part of me that is in favor of harm reduction wants to believe that this program will reduce some of the harm that comes to people living out of their cars. If it prevents people from being ticketed for parking or sleeping illegally in a certain place, that’s a good thing. If it reduces some of the stress of having to find parking, that’s good. But the program is not, in fact, providing housing for anyone, and housing is precisely what people need. So what exactly is the purpose of the program? The city’s website notes that there is a lack of affordable housing in the city, that “building new affordable units takes time” and that “many local employees already live in vehicles and struggle to find a safe, legal space to park at night.” So, the program is “being offered as a temporary strategy while housing developments are being built.” This makes it pretty clear that the city sees car dwellers as “already” having shelter that they “live” in, and so their most urgent need is assumed to be parking. The city’s housing manager, Shannon Boone, said in an interview that the program was basically a nighttime parking program. She said that people living in their cars say it’s really difficult to find parking spaces. We used to have forest land where you could sleep overnight, much closer to the city. But the forest has restricted some of the parking near the city. Now, it’s just increasingly hard for them to find places to go. It’s not legal to sleep in your vehicle on a city street or in the park or anything like that. So just trying to give these folks a legal option. So they’re not sort of trying, trying to find a place to hide every night. She also said, “we thought that this temporary program would be a strategy that could help these folks who are choosing to live in their vehicles.” (“Choosing” is doing a lot of work here.) Boone emphasized that the lot is not an encampment, no tents are allowed, and no one can be there during the day. It will not lead to anyone establishing “residency” there, she said. The program website notes that the lot is only open from 4 p.m. – 8.a.m. (What about night shift workers? What if someone has the day off and needs to park, shower, or use the bathroom during the day?) The point here is that we have a housing problem, and housing is not part of the solution offered—because housing “takes time” and is a “long-term” goal. Some might argue that the program is an incremental step that will eventually lead to the procurement of housing. The City implies as much in its FAQ. And as the Arizona Republic noted, “City officials estimate that the 30-unit workforce housing project on Shelby Drive will be ready for residents by the time the Safe Place to Park program ends in 2026.” But this is a case of true, true and unrelated. Who is to say that anyone in this program will be able to afford the newly-built apartments in two-years’ time? The measure angers me. It seems to offer the bare minimum to a very serious problem. Essentially, it’s doing something grossly inadequate for the sake of appearing to do something. Additionally, the program seems to replace individual criminalization with collective stigma. Car dwellers will be given a place to park without risk of being targeted by law enforcement, but many of their fellow Sedonans already see them as a blight on the city, and this sentiment will probably increase. As the Arizona Republic article noted, “some community members argued the presence of the lot alongside one of the city’s greatest assets would diminish its value in the eyes of many residents.” (Let’s put aside for the moment how cruel it is to say that unhoused people will “diminish” the “value” of an unused piece of land.) This, we might presume, is why the site, which is currently not being used, “is not visible from any nearby residences or roadways, according to city staff.” Stigma is already a huge problem faced by people who are unhoused, and it seems cruel to present the car-dwelling unhoused with the “choice” between keep living out of your car in unauthorized areas and come join this lot where you you’ll be part of this stigmatized group. Oh, and you are not able to freely come and go as you would be in an actual dwelling. The eligibility requirements, too, add burdens to people who are already living with severe levels of stress and financial precarity. As noted by the Arizona Republic, participants have to be “employed full-time within city limits.” They also have to “actively engage in case management with local social services—with an end goal of securing permanent housing after the program ends.” It’s hard for me to see how stigmatization combined with bureaucratic burdens is going to make people feel good about this program. But means testing and bureaucratic red tape (“eligibility”) is how the U.S. likes to do things, particularly when it involves services for the poor. Just look at the eligibility requirements for Medicaid. There’s “financial” as well as “non-financial” eligibility. For someone who might make too much money to qualify, they can qualify under the “medically needy” designation by “spending down” excess income so that they become poor enough to qualify by income. What? Why would we make people do this to get healthcare?1 Another example of red tape—this one pertaining to business owners—was the COVID Restaurant Revitalization Fund application. (The program offered financial relief for restaurants impacted by the pandemic.) Just look at the application. It’s 16 pages long. That’s just a few pages shorter than the 22-page application guide! Here’s a screenshot from the table of contents of the guide, which highlights the different timelines under which applicants may have been in business and how they should apply: Of course, all these eligibility requirements and means tests are the result of austerity and the desire to keep spending levels down, whether at the federal or state level. The Sedona program will be funded by a 2-year state grant. One wonders what will happen to the unhoused people who haven’t secured housing by then. Likely they’ll be right back where they started. Because our policymakers refuse to see human needs (housing, healthcare, etc.) as nonnegotiable, they break them up into small parts that they can incrementally tinker with. So people are living out of their cars because the rent is too high? Well, housing development “takes time,” and we can’t just GIVE THEM A PLACE TO LIVE. But we can give them parking. That’s something. Better yet—let’s just put these people in a special lot (that’s out of sight, so we don’t have to see them) that we can temporarily zone for this purpose. Set up some case work requirements and force them to comply! Even give them outdoor bathrooms and showers. Meanwhile, they can endure collective stigmatization. It’s the best we can do. Even Sedona Mayor Scott Jablow said, “This is a last-ditch effort.” It’s also clear that the program in no way guarantees housing to anyone who participates. Programs like Sedona’s “safe parking,” while seemingly well-intentioned, amount to a form of fake incrementalism when all they offer is parking. The term “incrementalism” implies that one will get to some endpoint or goal (in this case housing) by taking small incremental steps in that direction. And while parking is definitely a part of the unhoused car-dweller’s needs, it is not, in fact, an action that will lead anyone toward housing (unless one considers “caseworkers” to be the solution to housing). Nor is it any kind of step that would begin to mitigate or change the structural factors that lead to people being unable to afford housing, such such as low wages and high rents. In fact, a major driver of homelessness is lack of affordable housing. The same kind of misdirection has happened with healthcare. The Affordable Care Act, for instance, seemingly amounted to a form of incrementalism in that it helped incrementally fewer people to be uninsured. The ACA has been touted as some kind of success in this regard, as if “acquire health insurance” or “healthcare access” were our goal. But the goal is healthcare! And in this regard, the ACA has been a disaster. Healthcare costs have spiraled out of control, and many health insurance products sold on the exchange are simply unaffordable or unusable.2 So what we’ve gotten with the ACA is record levels of insurance policies in people’s possession, record health insurance industry profits, and Medical GoFundMes. And whatever the next small reform is that leads to more people getting insurance coverage, remember that these steps do not constitute any kind of path toward true universal healthcare. For that, we need Medicare for All (which, by the way, is far less costly than the healthcare system we have now). A truly incrementalist step toward Medicare for All would be, for example, Bernie Sanders’s plan to gradually lower the Medicare eligibility age to 0 over a four-year period. For housing, we need programs like Housing First, which meet people’s needs immediately. Even things like rent control help meet people’s needs now by allowing them to stay in their housing. Rent control works because it stabilizes the cost of housing. While these policies wouldn’t constitute universal housing, they could be part of an overall policy package to get us there. The Biden administration, meanwhile, has proposed tax credits for homebuyers and other tweaks, but those do nothing to address the reasons why housing is unaffordable to begin with, or the needs of people who are in no position to purchase a home. A tax cut is not a housing program. It’s just more fake incrementalism. Because we live in a country where so many people lack healthcare, housing, adequate food, high-quality education, and labor that pays a dignified wage, it’s always going to be easy to justify some form of incrementalism or minor tinkering with eligibility requirements for various provisions. But we need to remember that if an action is not actually a step in the direction of obtaining the desired goal or outcome, and if the action does not do anything to change the underlying structural factors keeping people from attaining the needed thing, then it’s fake incrementalism and ought to be called out as such. There’s no reason for anyone to be denied basic goods and services, and we need to be pushing for changes that actually go in the direction of making that happen. Another way to think about this comes from abolitionist teaching. The goal of prison and police abolition is to do away with these systems as we know them and to create new ways of responding to harm (“crime”). But many criminal punishment “reforms” only serve to further reinforce the power of this system and should be guarded against. Only if the reform serves to decrease prisons and policing should it be considered a good reform. For example, building prisons for specific populations (prison nurseries, for instance, for women who give birth while imprisoned) is not abolitionist. But shutting down prisons is. Giving police new technology or training with which to do their jobs is not abolitionist. But reducing the amount of police contact with people who are mentally ill, for instance, is. We need to apply this reasoning to any “solution” that purports to address basic human needs. If the Sedona parking lot program were indeed a kind of temporary holding spot for people who will definitely be given housing as soon as it can be built, that would be acceptable. (Well, sort of. One wonders why the car-dwellers cannot simply be put in hotels, as was done during the pandemic in some cities.). But that’s not what this parking program is. Meanwhile, bad ideas that purport to address homelessness abound. In Portland, Oregon, philosophy professor Paul Schofield recently tweeted about a “pretty dystopian” “homeless encampment that’s sanctioned by the city” that’s run by a nonprofit. It’s physically isolated and a long walk from downtown, surrounded by barbed wire, and has a “real POW [prisoner of war] camp feel to it.” Schofield notes that the city plans to open five more of these camps even though people are reluctant to move into them. The local news has described them as a “tiny home village.” One homeless man said the villages “ain’t cutting it” and that it’s like a “minimum security prison.” One commenter online, political scientist Rana Khoury, said, “I study forced displacement and, to put it simply, this looks similar to a refugee camp.” Would you want to live here? It’s clear that many leaders in our society wish to do anything but give unhoused people normal housing with all the rights and freedoms that that entails. It’s about control, and it’s about doing things that make people’s situations only slightly less worse for them. Those of us on the left who call for radical change are sometimes accused of having “pie-in-the-sky” ideas by milquetoast liberals. Well, if it’s pie-in-the-sky to want everyone to have their basic human needs met, then so be it. Anyone who is unhoused cannot thrive. Being unhoused significantly raises one’s risk of mortality and lowers one’s life expectancy. We have to care enough about unhoused people to demand they get what often seems unthinkable: housing! Incrementalist change is often rotten. It’s the natural outcome of a politics that refuses to see people’s human rights as nonnegotiable and that lacks a fundamental willingness to challenge structural causes of injustice. We need to have a pie-in-the-sky dedication to creating a society with zero homelessness and zero hunger, to ending poverty and unmet healthcare needs once and for all. Our society needs to center human needs, not private profit. We need to be a society that truly allows people to thrive—not one that, as Malcolm X said, merely pulls the knife in people’s backs out by a few inches. And though the ACA is supposed to provide consumer choice, in reality it’s a scam. As Nathan J. Robinson concluded after using it for the first time to sign up for a health plan, it is virtually “impossible for consumers to make rational choices” on the exchange because of how opaque this information is on the site. ↩

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Former Syracuse and Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams is on life support in the intensive care unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital due to injuries from a construction accident, the mother of his 8-year-old daughter told the Tampa Bay Times on Wednesday. Tierney Lyle and their daughter, Mya, visited a “mostly non-responsive” Williams on Wednesday afternoon. Lyle said the plan is for the 36-year-old to be removed from life support but it has not happened yet. “He was asleep when we went in there and he woke up when he heard our voices and his daughter’s voice,” Lyle said. “And he looked around, and he blinked and he was crying but he can’t move.” Tuesday night, Spectrum Sports in Buffalo reported that Williams was dead. The news was picked up by multiple outlets. According to a GoFundMe set up by his parents, Wendell Muhammad and Latrina Moore, Williams suffered a serious head injury when a steel beam fell on him during a job at a construction site that resulted in swelling on his brain as well as a ruptured spinal cord. He was left completely paralyzed in his right arm and below his waist. More from Williams’ parents: “On Friday, Sept 1, 2023 around 9pm Mike Williams passed out. According to doctors, he suffered from severe breathing problems and had to be rushed to ICU. This time the doctors found that his diaphragm was pressing on his lungs and subsequently caused complications with his breathing. They reported that his lungs were filled with water. The doctors were able to free the diaphragm from pressing on his lungs, removing the water and allowing him to breathe a little better. Sadly, my son Mike Williams never gained consciousness. He never woke up from the night of Sept 1, 2023 from what was reported to me as of Sept 4, 2023. Reportedly, on Sunday Sept 3, 2023 he was induced and the Doctors have him on a scheduled time to try to wake him up in 3 days (God Willing).” Williams had two great years at Syracuse, first with a career-best 837 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior in 2007. He followed it up with 746 receiving yards and six touchdowns in 2009, which came after he was suspended for the 2008 season over an academic issue. Williams spent five years in the NFL, first with the Buccaneers after they selected him in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He had a dominant three-year run in Tampa, where he racked up a career-best 11 touchdowns and 964 yards as a rookie and came up just 4 yards shy of the 1,000-yard mark in 2012. Williams signed a five-year extension with the Buccaneers in 2013, but had a string of off-field issues and was eventually traded to the Bills in 2014. Former NFL defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, who spent four seasons with Williams in Tampa from 2010 to 2014, tweeted his thoughts and prayers: The Buffalo native appeared in nine games for the Bills that season, but was waived later that fall. After a brief suspension in 2015, he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2016, though he didn’t make it back onto the field. In total, Williams had 3,089 receiving yards on 223 receptions and 26 touchdowns in the league.

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After seven years spent studying and working in the country, including three years with a green card and over a year studying American history and preparing for a test that would be difficult for most people who were born and raised in the U.S. to pass, SilcsBio’s Oliver Tao was granted U.S. citizenship in February this year. Tao, 33, came to the U.S. from China in 2015 looking to expand his education in the pharmaceutical science space, after earning a bachelor’s degree from Xiangtan University and spending nearly two years working at a drug company in China. He applied to several graduate degree programs in the States, and ultimately decided to pursue a Ph.D. at Idaho State University. He didn’t know much about the Northwestern states, but recalled that the advisor who interviewed him assured him the weather in Boise was similar to that in China. Turns out, that weather assessment was off – Tao said he was used to California-ish weather living in southern China, and “Boise is pretty cold” – but the program was still worthwhile. (Plus, being in Idaho allowed him to connect with his wife, whom he met online in 2016 and married in 2017.) His research work at ISU focused on computational chemistry, or computer-aided drug design. This field allows him to combine his knowledge and experience in pharmaceuticals with his love of computers, which he said began when he was very young. Tao was in elementary school when he first started trying to take apart and reassemble computers, he said. He and a friend would often try to hack computer games like “Command & Conquer.” That combined skill set helped Tao land a job as an applications scientist for SilcsBio, an Early Charm portfolio company that builds software tools designed to accelerate the development of new pharmaceuticals. He got the position after exiting his graduate program into the strained economy and job market that characterized the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Tao said he applied for more than 100 jobs before getting hired by SilcsBio and moving to Maryland last summer. He prepared for the job interview by assembling a 30-slide “Why Me” presentation, which spelled out in great detail all of the qualifications, skills, and unique personality traits he would bring to the job. Tao said it was kind of a last-ditch effort to prove his hirability before he considered an entirely new life path, like joining the military. It turned out to be a memorable and convincing demonstration of his creativity and commitment, traits which Ken Malone, Early Charm’s CEO, said continue to be apparent in his work for SilcsBio. Beyond his role building drug design software, Tao has become known as resident office techie, storyteller, and wearer of quippy t-shirts (most of which were gifted to him by his wife or one of his three kids) at Early Charm. Notably, he was among the first employees to attain citizenship while working at the venture studio – an accomplishment which was aptly celebrated with a burger and a day’s work at a desk decked out with American flag decorations. The studio employs a handful of others who are not yet citizens. Malone said there is tremendous value in the creativity and diversity of thought that people from various countries and backgrounds bring to Early Charm’s ventures. Tao said his citizenship was a long time coming, but he is extremely proud of the accomplishment – not to mention his new life in Maryland, his job in Baltimore, and new family home in Carroll County.

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Father’s Day continues to be the holiday most people would like to fast forward through. That’s a bold statement but it’s true. Think of it this way: Two out of every four boys will grow up without their biological father in the home. Of the ones whose father is present many will experience abuse by their father. So, if the man who is designed by God to protect and lead you does the opposite what reason would you have to celebrate him? Next month we will “celebrate” Father’s Day one more time. It is my desire to transform this day and I need your help to do it. We need to begin by making sure we are educated. Father’s Day was started 108 years ago to highlight the great contribution men make to the family unit. As our country denigrates both marriage and men we see this focus diminishing daily. In contrast the Bible tells us that our Heavenly Father is “a Father of the fatherless” and calls His people to be the same. So no matter what our country says about men or fathers we need to encourage them to do what God says is their role. Men are the pastor, provider and protector of the home and their absence is felt by both the family and society. So let’s transform Father’s Day into a day where we encourage men to be the spiritual leaders of their homes. Then let’s go one step further. We need to make it a day where we encourage Christian men to step significantly into the lives of fatherless boys to lead them to a deeper understanding of the love of their Heavenly Father. Go to your Pastor, Elders, and Church Leaders and plead the cause of the fatherless. Help them understand that fatherlessness is an epidemic with 27+ million fatherless children in our country. Talk about the 90% of fatherless boys who will be incarcerated; about the 63% that will commit suicide; or explain that 75% of the school shootings since Columbine were done by fatherless boys. Help them see the death and destruction wrought by father abandonment in our country and how they can help. How they can help: - Use the tools and training provided by Fathers in the Field. We will provide them with everything they need to equip the men in their church to matter greatly in the lives of fatherless boys. - Preach about fatherlessness from the pulpit. Both informing their congregation about the need and demonstrating how God is the champion of the fatherless and so are His people. - Show our Hero to the Fatherless video. Each year we highlight a Christian man who has stepped mightily into the life of a fatherless boy to help him see the love of his Heavenly Father. Downloads of this year’s video are free for Churches. Let’s use Father’s Day 2018 as the jumping off point to changing the lives of the fatherless boys in our city, state and country. Let us stand together and declare that God’s Church is alive and that His people are the Champions of the fatherless. Contact me today and let’s get going! P: 1-844-472-4241 e:[email protected]

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Christopher Nixon Cox Engages with Franklin Pierce University Community Nov 8, 2013 Christopher Nixon Cox opened the fall 2013 Fry Lecture Series, sponsored by the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce University, on Nov. 7 with his lecture “The 40th Anniversary of President Nixon’s Trip to China – Moving Forward.” Earlier in the day Cox and his wife, Andrea Catsimatidis, spent time on campus with University students, staff, faculty, and community members in various interview sessions and around the table during lunch and dinner. Several Pierce Media Group scholars and other student leaders interviewed Cox and his wife in the Fitzwater Center TV studio in the afternoon; the interviews will be broadcast at a later date on FPTV-25. Cox, a New York attorney and grandson of former President Richard Nixon, recounted several personal anecdotes of times spent with his grandfather. “Being around him was always a privilege,” Cox said. At the Fry Lecture Series presentation in the evening, Cox spoke of his trip to China in May 2013, during which he and his wife retraced the path of his grandfather’s historic 1972 trip to China. Cox said he was “amazed at the speed at which China has developed.” He emphasized how the new Chinese regime wants to “engage with the world,” giving Cox “a lot of hope for a bilateral relationship between China and the United States.”

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This week, we’re exploring body language – the eyes, smile, posture and energy that attracts you to other! It’s a combination of biology and psychology, with body scent, hormones, chemicals – and even our gene sequence – coming in to play. But first... Are pheromones legit? Pheromones are a body’s chemical release that elicits a response in other organisms, usually with sexual benefit. They’re a big deal in the animal kingdom – but their efficacy in humans is debated. Sure, a female silk moth can secrete a chemical that attracts mates over 10km away – but us? Some people aren’t even born with the glands receptive to them. Instead, scientists believe that attraction is based on a suite of chemicals called the ‘histocompatability complex’ (MHC). MHC are a set of immune system genes that give us our unique ‘odorprint’ (think fingerprint but for smell). The more varied a set of MHC genes are, the more attracted we are to that other, with one study showing people prefer the musk of sweaty T-shirts worn by those with the most different MHC gene sequence (Larsen et al., 2017). In this case, opposites quite literally attract. And now? Some body language cues to try... Make eye contact. Our eyes may as well be a sexual organ for all they make us feel. A slow gaze, prolonged eye contact, smize (smile with those eyes), wink or glance up and down can do wonders for a lil’ flirty attachment and connection. Turn your body towards them. Facing someone shows you’re attentive, open and interested. Active listening, engaging conversation and genuine interest should go hand-in-hand. Not to be confused with being ‘proper’ or a series of power stances (though if that’s your thing, do you). The way you hold your body can not only support you in feeling more confident, but can also cue that you’re into them. Bring your awareness to the posture/shape that makes you feel most comfortable – and do that. Bridge the gap, lean in and get closer to them. Note: physical touch can be enticing AF but give the other some space to think. Connection and closeness are possible without breathing down someone’s neck (unless you’re both into that). Subtle or playful touch can be incredibly fun and flirty – that zing you feel when you touch someone you're into is the stuff of melting dreams. Try a gentle knee-graze, hand stroke or hover over the lower back. The anticipation of touch can also be as good – try having bodies/hands close but not touching. Note on all of the above These cues are only hot if everyone involved is into it. Sensitivity to other is paramount – take a sense check, be receptive to verbal and non-verbal cues on how they’re responding and make sure they’re as into it as you are. Always always treat your partner/date and their boundaries with the utmost respect.

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Haggling, the age-old art of negotiating prices, holds a special place in many cultures around the world. Whether you’re exploring bustling markets in Marrakech or shopping for souvenirs in Bangkok, mastering the art of haggling can not only save you money but also provide a unique cultural experience. Here are some tips to help you navigate the world of bargaining in different countries. Understanding Cultural Norms Each country has its own customs and expectations when it comes to haggling. In some cultures, such as those in the Middle East and Asia, bargaining is a common practice and is expected in most transactions. However, in Western countries, haggling is less common and may even be seen as rude or disrespectful in certain settings. Before engaging in haggling, take the time to observe the local customs and determine whether bargaining is appropriate. Start with a Smile A friendly demeanor can go a long way in the world of haggling. When approaching a vendor, always start with a smile and a polite greeting. Building rapport with the seller can help create a more positive negotiating environment and may even lead to a better deal. Remember, haggling should be a fun and interactive experience for both parties, so maintain a positive attitude throughout the process. Do Your Research Before entering into a haggling situation, it’s essential to have a good understanding of the item you wish to purchase. Researching the market price and quality of the product can give you a bargaining advantage and prevent you from overpaying. Additionally, knowing the local currency and exchange rates can help you negotiate more effectively and avoid being taken advantage of. Master the Art of Patience Haggling is a game of patience, and it’s essential to take your time and not rush the process. Sellers may start with an inflated price, expecting you to negotiate, so be prepared to counteroffer with a lower price. Remember, haggling is a back-and-forth conversation, so stay calm and composed throughout the negotiation. If you reach a stalemate, don’t be afraid to walk away – sometimes, this can prompt the seller to offer a better deal. Embrace Local Language and Customs In many countries, speaking a few words in the local language can help endear you to the seller and show respect for their culture. Learning basic phrases such as “hello,” “thank you,” and “how much?” can go a long way in establishing a rapport with the vendor. Additionally, understanding local customs and traditions can help you navigate haggling situations more effectively and avoid any unintentional cultural faux pas. Adapt to Different Styles of Haggling Haggling styles can vary greatly from country to country. In some cultures, such as those in the Middle East, haggling is a lively and animated affair, with vendors engaging in playful banter with customers. In contrast, haggling in Japan is more subdued and formal, with a greater emphasis on mutual respect and politeness. By adapting to different styles of haggling, you can better connect with the seller and enhance your bargaining skills. Conclusion: The Thrill of the Bargain Mastering the art of haggling is more than just about getting a good deal – it’s about immersing yourself in the local culture, connecting with people, and experiencing the thrill of the bargain. Whether you’re exploring the markets of Marrakech or negotiating prices in Beijing, haggling can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience that adds a unique dimension to your travels. By following these tips and embracing the challenge of bargaining, you can become a savvy negotiator and make the most of your shopping adventures around the world.

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By Jake Johnson, staff writer. | ( Commondreams.org ) | – – Breitbart’s piece on the accusations more closely resembled a “press release” for Moore than a news story, argued one journalist. Minutes before the Washington Post on Thursday published a bombshell report detailing allegations by a woman who claims Republican Senate nominee Roy Moore sexually assaulted her when she was 14, the Steve Bannon-directed outlet Breitbart News ran a story that spotlighted Moore’s denials of the claims against him and attempted to “undermine the Post‘s credibility.” “The story detailed some of the allegations, but with a distinct twist,” notes Business Insider‘s Maxwell Tani. “Breitbart included five paragraphs of denials from Moore, which were placed above many of the details of the allegations.” Headlined “After Endorsing Democrat in Alabama, Bezos’s Washington Post Plans to Hit Roy Moore with Allegations of Inappropriate Relations with Teenagers; Judge Claims Smear Campaign,” Breitbart‘s piece more closely resembles a “press release” for Moore than a news story, argued the Washington Post‘s Aaron Blake. David Uberti of Splinter News echoed Blake, calling the piece “transparently disgusting spin.” “Breitbart News obtained details of the forthcoming Post story” “Roy Moore’s campaign asked us to do a preemptive press release for them” — Aaron Blake (@AaronBlake) November 9, 2017 According to the Post’s account of the allegations, Moore approached 14-year-old Leigh Corfman in 1979 when she was sitting outside of an Etowah County, Alabama courtroom with her mother in 1979. Moore offered to watch Corfman while her mother went inside the courtroom for a child custody hearing, and proceeded to ask her for her phone number. Just days later, the Post reports, Moore . . . took off her shirt and pants and removed his clothes. He touched her over her bra and underpants, she says, and guided her hand to touch him over his underwear . . . Three other women have also alleged that Moore pursued them when they were between the ages of 16 and 18, the Post reported. One of the women, Wendy Miller, said Moore first approached her when she was 14 and began asking her on dates when she was 16. Lawmakers were quick to respond to the allegations, and many Republicans called on Moore to step down as the party’s Senate nominee. “If there is any truth at all to these horrific allegations, Roy Moore should immediately step aside as a Senate candidate,” Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said in a statement. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) called the allegations “deeply disturbing and disqualifying.” “He should immediately step aside and allow the people of Alabama to elect a candidate they are proud of,” McCain wrote on Twitter. Moore has been labeled a “bigot” and a “theocratic crackpot” for his record as an Alabama Supreme Court judge. In 2003, Moore garnered national attention when he had a 5,280-pound monument of the 10 Commandments built inside Alabama’s state judicial building. He has also suggested that Muslims should be barred from serving in Congress and that homosexuality should be outlawed. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License Related video added by Juan Cole:

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This month legendary radio DJ Tony Blackburn celebrates his 80th birthday, and nearly 60 years on air. Since the Pirate Radio days of the 60s Tony’s unmistakable voice has gone onto broadcast thousands of radio shows to a growing army of loyal listeners. From Radio Caroline through to launching the BBC Radio1 Breakfast Show and his current role presenting across the BBC Local Radio Network and, of course, Sounds of the 60’s and The Golden Hour on Radio 2. But what is the secret to Tony’s silky radio voice as he celebrates such a milestone? “Some of my shows can be 4 hours long, which takes its toll on the voice. My good friend suggested I try Manuka honey to keep things in good order and it’s been simply fantastic”. “I just mix a spoonful of Manuka honey into some hot water every morning. Add a little turmeric and a squeeze of lemon and drink it down. I’ll always have porridge for breakfast with it too so it’s become my morning routine. A vegetarian since he was a boy, Tony has always looked after himself and takes a daily Vitamin D supplement along with a Multivitamin. He certainly looks very healthy for 80, his face breaking into a smile with every joke. “In fact I eat so much honey I should be flying really” he tells our interviewer! Luckily for his listeners Tony embraces the early mornings. He doesn’t sleep very well so getting up at 3:15AM to present his weekend radio show at 6AM is no problem at all. In fact his enthusiasm is boundless as followers to his Twitter account will see thanks to his selfie videos. But it wasn’t always that way. When he was younger Tony Blackburn was quite a shy person. His father – a Doctor – had got him into Motown music, and as someone who always liked jokes, mixing his genuine love of music with radio led him down a career path that’s served him well. Not that he has ignored TV. From appearances on Top of The Pops through to his friend Noel Edmond’s “House party” programme and even winning the first ever series of "I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here”, meeting Tony face to face he comes over as someone who is always willing to give something a try. But his true love is the Sixties and he talks with a real passion about the era. “The 60s was a revolution, not just in music but everything that came with it. We’d gone from the crooners to rock and roll in the late 50’s to an amazingly vibrant decade for music. With that came the fashion, flower power and with the pirate stations a real sense of freedom. I’m so pleased that our radio show continues to be popular with millions of listeners every week and it’s a real privilege to be able to do it. We’re also getting out to perform live to the listeners with our Sounds of the 60s Tour which has been going brilliantly.” Everyone at Manuka Doctor is very pleased to be working with Tony this month to celebrate his 80th birthday. We wish you many more happy and healthy years on the airwaves, Tony Blackburn’s Top 3 favourite artists of all time: - Diana Ross - Alicia Keys - Marvin Gaye And his favourite song: “Love is the Answer” by England Dan and John Ford Coley

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March 2020 brought a seismic change to Jamaica when it was announced that the COVID-19 virus had reached our shores. I know that each and every one of you would have been affected by the pandemic in ways that challenged you like you had never been challenged before. Certainly, the Mona Campus was not immune to the upheavals that took place. But here we are! Congratulations to you for managing to stay the course! As you tackle the challenges of registration, course selection and scheduling, and later, the hard work required for optimal performance in your courses, it may not feel like it, but you are at a pivotal moment in your lives. You have become a member of a scholarly community and this is a wonderful opportunity to expand your intellectual horizons, discover your passions, meet new people and develop what may become life-long relationships. You have a responsibility to yourself, and to the community of which you are a part, to strive to be the best that you can be. We have learned from the experience of the pandemic that communication is key and that it is essential to be well-informed. Bear this in mind as you begin your academic journey at The UWI. Go to the department website and use this handbook to learn more about the programmes and courses we offer, the requirements for your programme and how to contact academic staff and administrative staff in the department. Make contact with your academic advisor and your programme coordinator and stay in touch with these important people throughout your stay at The UWI. We encourage you to be active members of our community and to make your mark here at your university. The Department of Literatures in English wants to help and support you in this quest. Pandemic or not, we continue to respond to the changing needs of the communities we serve as part of our mission of excellence. Schedule consultations with your lecturers, get to know us and help us get to know you. Senior Lecturer & Head of Department

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Band Crush: Angus & Julia the coolest aussie brother/sister band ever. If there was ever a model for the most idyllic brother-sister relationship, it would look a lot like Angus and Julia Stone. At the onset of their careers, the singing-songwriting duo would support one another by singing backup for each other's shows before deciding to perform under one moniker. "Most of our early shows were in London," says Julia. "We would catch the red bus with our gear and play open mic nights around the place." You could safely call it a true paradigm of a most organic (and successful) music partnership ever: One that has continued over ten years, throughout multiple solo excursions and international tours, and has defined the folk pop-fusion genre. "I think the more honesty we have in the group, the more we can explore musically and creatively," says Julia. "I guess that goes for everything.... except politics. You think you’re being totally real about something and then another veil is pulled away. I like that about being in a band. We keep learning new things about each other." Last August, the group recently released their third studio album, the self-titled Angus & Julia Stone. With it, they debuted a fresh new sound, due in part to super-producer Rick Rubin, and perspective—lyrics like "I met your parents / They were lying about falling in love" setting them far from their previous records—making them more relatable and band crush-worthy than ever. But, after months of promotional appearances and a transcontinental tour, the Aussies aren't rushing to create another super-successful album. "We have March off to write and hang out so I guess we’ll just hang out on Angus’s farm," says Julia. "He’s got a good little set up... we’ll play some music and see what happens." It goes alongside the band's laid-back sound and mindset—one that is free of all music industry ugliness, like gluttony and greed. But what's perhaps most refreshing about Angus & Julia is their individuality. When asked whose career they'd like to emulate, Julia comes back with the ultimate A&J response: "Not sure about that. I guess i’m just happy to take it as it comes." Watch footage of the band on tour in Brussels and Amsterdam below, and be sure to catch the band at Coachella and Governor's Ball.

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Like humans, trees can become weak and unhealthy, suffer injury, and die. People have learned to read the symptoms of unhealthy trees to help them. In this activity, students will examine trees for signs of damage or poor health. They will also conduct a series of experiments to determine the conditions that may cause plants to become unhealthy. This is one of 96 activities that can be found in PLT’s PreK-8 Environmental Education Activity Guide. To get the activity, attend a training either in person or online and receive PLT’s PreK-8 Guide. Below are some supporting resources for this activity.

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We are a fan run site, and are not affiliated with Richard Rankin or his management. All content is for the purposes of comment and discussion only. We make no claims to ownership of any material or content copyrighted by others, nor do we represent them in any way. If you are a copyright holder, and have any questions, concerns, or would like media removed, please contact me personally. I'm just a fan. We are officially Richard's first website run by fans. Go big or go home, right? Sit a spell and lose yourself in all things Richard Rankin. Richard is known for his roles in Outlander (Roger Wakefield MacKenzie), Crimson Field (Dr. Thomas Gillan), Thirteen and the Syndicate, amongst others. Our contributing Reckoneers scour the web and social media, gathering information and content, and crediting it back to it's source. We hope you'll enjoy your visit with us, and return often. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to chat and meet the other Reckoneers. Click on thumbnail image below to link to complete article. These are all pretty much the product of my meandering mind, and what it gets up to when the creatively bug kicks in (many times late at night) and there's nothing else to productively occupy it. I let my imagination run amok and don't question where it takes me, why it took me there, or the end result. It's about the journey for me. It's cathartic. Give me a couple of apps and I can play for hours. Charitable Events - Cons & Gatherings - Interviews - Public Appearances The Celtic Lass (by Amanda Doyle) - Upcoming Roles

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Travelling solo in your 20s is definitely an adventure, a chance to explore the world and find yourself amidst diverse cultures and stunning landscapes. It can be both an exhilarating and daunting journey, but armed with the right tips and tricks, it can become one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Whether you're planning to trek through the mountains, explore bustling cities or lie on sun-soaked beaches, this list will give you 20 actionable tips to make the most of your solo travels in your 20s. 1. Embrace Solo Dining Travelling solo doesn't mean you can't enjoy a good meal. It's a chance to experience new cuisine without any distractions. Find a local restaurant or street food stall, and sit by the bar or at a communal table. Engage with the locals or the staff - they might recommend their favourite dishes that you might miss on the menu. It’s also a chance to sit by yourself and reflect. 2. Opt for Hostels Over Hotels Hostels are the heart of the solo traveller community. You'll find fellow adventurers from all around the world, exchange stories, and make friendships that can last a lifetime. Look for hostels with high ratings, communal spaces, and organized activities. They're much cheaper than most hotels, so that's why solo travellers usually opt for hostels over hotels. 3. Pack Light Packing light is an essential skill for solo travellers. It allows you to be more mobile and flexible with your plans. Choose multi-purpose items, limit the number of shoes and remember you can always buy most things at your destination. The last thing you want is getting stuck paying overage fees at the airport, or having so much to wear that you literally don't know what to wear. 4. Take Care of Your Health Staying healthy during your trip should be a priority. Make sure you have travel insurance that covers your health, carry a basic first aid kit, stay hydrated, eat properly, and don't skip on sleep. Regular exercise, even just walking, can help keep you fit during your travels. Chances are, you will be doing a lot of walking so make sure that you're also staying hydrated. That is just as important as remembering to stop and eat. 5. Learn Basic Local Phrases Even a basic grasp of the local language can go a long way. It helps you connect with the local community, bargain at markets, and navigate public transportation. Learn basic phrases like "hello", "thank you", "please", and "how much"? Who knows, you might even learn a thing or two while you're abroad. 6. Budget Wisely Budgeting your trip beforehand will give you a clear picture of your expenses and help you avoid any unpleasant surprises. Keep track of your daily spending and always have a backup emergency fund. Budgeting for things such as hotel costs, transportation, attractions, and daily food spending can only help you while you're away. Make a mental note to do it before you leave for your trip. 7. Always Have a Plan B Solo travelling can be unpredictable. You never know what could happen. Flights get delayed, hotels get overbooked, and the weather changes. No matter the case, you want to make sure that you're always prepared, that way you can effectively handle anything that comes your way. Having a plan B will save you stress and time. 8. Use Technology From language translation apps to navigation and budgeting tools, technology can make your solo travel a lot easier. Make sure you have an offline version of maps and language translation apps. You should also make sure that any apps you want or need are downloaded before you leave, so that you can avoid any issues with internet connection while you're away. 9. Stay Safe This is one of the most important tips. Research the safety aspects of your destination. Know the local emergency numbers and always let someone know your plans. Keep your important documents and money in a secure place. Know where to go or what to do in case of an emergency. 10. Explore Local Culture Travel isn't just about visiting places, it's about immersing in a different culture. Attend local festivals, visit museums, and try local cuisines. Embrace and learn more about where you're visiting. Do something you might not otherwise do if you weren't wherever you are. 11. Stay Flexible One of the perks of solo travel is the freedom to change your plans on the fly. Don't stick rigidly to your itinerary - stay open to new opportunities and experiences. You don't have to answer to or consider anyone else, you can just do as you please, whenever you please. 12. Don't Rush You can't see everything, so don't rush. Take your time to appreciate the places you visit and the people you meet. Take your time and live in the moment, you never know if you're going to be where you are again. 13. Connect with Other Travellers Travel groups on social media platforms can be a great source of tips, companionship, and support during your travels. One of the benefits of travelling solo is getting to meet all the people you encounter. You might not have the same opportunities if you were travelling with someone else. You never know, maybe you'll form some lifelong friendships and relationships. 14. Try Something New Put yourself out there. Whether it's trying a new cuisine, learning a new language, or trying a new activity, travelling solo gives you a unique opportunity to step out of your comfort zone. Again, you might experience something you never would have if you didn't have the courage to put yourself out there. 15. Take Lots of Photos Photos are a great way to capture your travel memories. They don't have to be professional-grade, just something that would make you smile years later. You can even print them out and put them together in a photo album or scrapbook, that way you can showcase them or look back at them whenever you feel like reminiscing. 16. Stay Eco-Friendly Travel responsibly. Limit your plastic usage, respect the local flora and fauna, and consider using public transportation or walking instead of taxis. Don't do anything you wouldn't do at home, like litter. If you're visiting somewhere near water, make sure you're not putting anything in it. The oceans have enough garbage to deal with. 17. Have Patience Not everything will go as planned and that's okay. Breathe, stay calm, and enjoy the journey as much as the destination. While you should have a plan in place, sometimes you're going to need to improvise and go with the flow. And that's okay, if you remember to stay calm and you know how to handle the situation. Remember to expect the unexpected. 18. Learn from Locals The locals are your best source of information. They have a lot to teach you. They can guide you to hidden gems that aren't in any guidebook, whether it’s places to see, restaurants, or places to stay. Chances are, they know the best places to go, which may even includeoff-the-beaten path places if that's what you're looking for. Sometimes the touristy destinations can be a lot to handle. 19. Respect Local Customs and Laws Do your homework about local customs and laws. Dress appropriately and respect the local way of life. It’s best to try and blend in with the locals. Again' don't do anything you wouldn't do back home. 20. Enjoy Your Own Company Solo travel gives you the chance to be with yourself. Use this time to reflect, grow, and enjoy your own company. Remember, you're never truly alone when you're comfortable with yourself. The whole point of travelling alone is to be alone and enjoy doing it. To sum it up, solo travel in your 20s is an incredible adventure. With these tips, you're ready to make the most of it. Let us know how it goes!

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Dear Editor – “How best could energetic Solomon Islanders men and women, boys and girls on gender balance” address pressing national issues? It is always my prayer and hope, that in order to shoulder this nation ahead, we need to be more careful, generous and responsible citizens, right across this diverse scattered isle of the Solomons. Of course, we had economic and uneconomical zones in some parts of our provinces that we still had enough rooms to reflect on the Bible stories of the “good Samaritan”, rich man and Lazarus. In Psalm 24: verse 1 and I quote: “The earth is the Lord’s and that is it: the world and all the people that live in it.” These islands are so mix in race; colour, qualifications, cultures and traditions with Christian values and ethics of doctrines. Thus politics alone is not enough at all. The mass media both print and air reminding all of us regarding demanding pressing national issues that may at risk only if we forget God and follow negative ideas. Where there is need the government must decide on suitable projects that people generate incomes into their homes. There were others looking at money matters alone beyond what land use development itself could provide to earn better standard of living. We all understand the virus of migration and employment that appears to be the main source of trying to invest carefully and widely that people need to work extra harder sustainably on land use development. Again this nation must be seen as industrious, economical, and more generous in mind when God-given resources are shared and distributed according to the will of the good Lord. Again Melanesians enjoy the blessings of sharing and caring. Solomon Islands is only an island nation that we don’t need to enter into large scale development to destroy our God-given natural resources both the land and sea. Sustainable development approach is the way forward to development. Some parts of these scattered chain of islands and create an avenue to control and minimise migration and employment. Those who are blessed with lands must love God and love their neighours as they love themselves. Together as one we could manage the natural resources that were already running down. It was my sincere view that it is not right and proper to enter into large scale logging operations and abuse the blessings of sustainable development. Above all it is not the question of poverty that is; but poor management of our natural resources and traditional values and principles of Christian ethics. Matt. N. Waifo

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Minneapolis chef partners with Spokane casino to highlight Native food "The Sioux Chef" and Northern Quest chefs cooked a special dinner to honor Native American Heritage Month. Native American cuisine received the spotlight Thursday night at Northern Quest. Sean Sherman, known as the Sioux Chef (he’s a South Dakota native from the Oglala Lakota Sioux nation), collaborated with Masselow chefs Tanya Broesder and Brendan Neeson to create what they called a Heritage Dinner to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. “We have all sorts of stuff on the menu. There’s rabbit. There’s bison. There’s smoked trout,” said Sherman, whose Minneapolis restaurant Owamni specializes in Native American food. As for Thursday’s special menu at Northern Quest, “We tried to focus on all the ingredients that we could get primarily from here,” he said. He even brought a recipe from the upper Midwest. “There’s a squash dish. We use all native squash because we’ve got a lot of agriculture in our area, particularly. But a lot of it we just tried to focus on what is the flavor right here.” Northern Quest, in its promotional materials, labels Sherman as a celebrity chef. The resort’s executive chef, Brendan Neeson, says he and his co-workers enjoyed working with him. “They’re learning new ingredients. Not many of them think to braise bison with conifer leaves. They’re excited,” Neeson said. “We’ve had Sean’s book (“The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen”) here for the past few years, so we’ve seen some of his recipes. We’ve tried a few here and there on specials and so it’s good to have him here and show his process and how things are done. He was foraging this morning (Wednesday) for conifer leaves and white cedar root and stuff like that.” Neeson says his team has also been out collecting ingredients for the feast. “Chef Tanya was out last week. She was fishing for trout. She caught about 30 trout and we smoked them today,” he said. “She got some rose hip buds, tart and sweet, depending on the size. That will be part of a tea.” Thursday’s heritage meal was one of several public events planned by Northern Quest during Native American Heritage Month. You can find a list at the resort’s website. Northern Quest is a financial supporter of Spokane Public Radio. Sherman’s Native food mission Sean Sherman works to bring attention to Native foods and culinary traditions through his non-profit, North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems. “We want to see tribal communities especially get these foods back into their communities. So we just try to make the food really simple and beautiful and clean,” he said. “We cut out colonial ingredients of things that didn’t exist on these lands before. So we removed dairy, wheat flour, cane sugar and, typically, beef, pork and chicken, and just really focus on wild game, wild birds, all the fish and seafood, all the native agricultural products that are out there, all the wild foods that are out there and just really try to create dishes that really represent a particular region and culture,” he said. During the Covid pandemic, Sherman says his non-profit was busy providing food for people who needed it. “We were doing 10,000 meals a week, sending food to nine out of 11 tribes across Minnesota,” he said. Sherman has become an influential voice in the culinary community. His book won the James Beard Award for Best American Cookbook in 2018. Owamni, which opened in 2021, won this year’s James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant. He says Owamni has gotten off to a good start, sold out every night since its opening. Sherman hopes, someday, to see Native-themed bistros all over the country. “We’ve seen a couple opening just in this last year and, hopefully, we’ll see more,” he said. “Because everywhere you go you’re on Native land and there’s Native history and all the history begins with Native history. So we just want to showcase that and then people can start to see all the amazing diversity that’s out there,” he said. “We shouldn’t be continuing to homogenize and try to assimilate everything. We should be focused on celebrating all this amazing diversity.” Sherman’s non-profit developed a kitchen, the Indigenous Food Lab, that’s set up to help develop and support indigenous food entrepreneurs and food producers “or even tribes just wanting to have food operations within their community, creating a support center for that.” He says he’s also working to develop a supply chain of businesses that grow and develop the specialty foods used in Native cooking. “Even in Minneapolis, with just one restaurant and one non-profit kitchen, our purchasing power has gotten so big, so we’re able to spend tens of thousands of dollars on indigenous food products for all the pieces that we’re offering. We’re going to see that ramp up and we’re helping to create a demand that wasn’t really there and it’s going to help a lot of these indigenous food producers make a living doing something they believe in and keeping some of these food strains alive,” he said. After Spokane, Sherman will be in Seattle for a Friday evening speaking engagement. He says he did a lot of traveling and speaking, pre-Covid pandemic, and is now getting back on the road, promoting Native foods and cuisine. Hear Fresh Air’s interview with him.

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Win a bundle of books from Usborne - by Teachwire Win a bundle of books from Usborne, in support of Mental Health Awareness Week. From EYFS to KS3, this super prize bundle covers a wide range of topics to support your students and will provide a valuable resource for use in your classroom and library. The chosen books: - will help children to understand and recognise their feelings - include activities to calm and unwind - feature insightful guides exploring friendships and social media - will empower children of all ages to express and manage their emotions and develop a range of social, emotional and life skills Visit usborne.com/mentalhealth to explore Usborne’s full range of books supporting mental health. 2023 also marks Usborne’s 50th birthday – 50 years of creating brilliant books for curious children of all ages. To discover more just look for the Usborne balloon and visit usborne.com

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I ended my last article in The Occidental Observer focused on the current campaign against the “Jewification of Britain” and on some similarities between Islam and Judaism as well as between Muslim and Jewish communities living in the West. Nevertheless the Jewish and Muslim questions have very different repercussions for Whites, and this topic has been regularly and repeatedly discussed. How in my opinion these two questions should be treated is the subject of this article. I have observed a regular divergence of opinion on it. There is a spectrum of positions, at one extreme are those who think that Muslims are the real and sole problem, while at the other extreme end are those who believe that Muslims are innocent and only used as scapegoats. In my view neither claim is entirely right or entirely wrong. Muslims are a real problem, although they have been scapegoated. Islam is at war with the West, it’s always been, there’s no denying it. Islam indeed is at war with the rest of the world. Islam divides the world into two parts: Dar al-Islam (which in Arabic means “house/abode of Islam”, also called Dar as-Salam, “house/abode of Peace”); and Dar al-Harb (in Arabic “house of war”, also referred to as Dar al-Garb, “house of the West” in later Ottoman sources), which is applied to the whole part of the globe where Islam has not yet triumphed and Islamic law is not in force. The word ‘Islam’ means ‘submission’. The language is clear, the doctrine behind it even clearer: where Islamic rule has been imposed through whatever means, there is peace — but bear in mind that practically every single population and nation in the world that is Muslim now has become so through initial military conquest and subjugation. Where Islam has not yet been imposed, there will be war. Islam is at war with us, whether we like it or not. Furthermore, even a cursory glance at the violent history of Islam, characterised by wars of conquest and conflicts with its non-Muslim neighbours, will show that this doctrine has been constantly put into practice. Look at a map of the world and you’ll see that the borders around the Islamic part of it are in a state of continuous hostility and warfare with its neighbouring infidels. As James Murray describes: My Spanish ancestors fought for 700 years to free Spain of Muslim (and Jewish) rule. In that struggle, the first great Holocaust in history, the mass murder of Mozarabs (Spanish Catholics culturally assimilated by Islam) in Spain was undertaken by Muslims: One third of the Spanish nation was exterminated. (In the last thousand years, only the Qing extermination of the Dzhugarians was more complete.) The reconquest of Spain for Christendom secured it for half a millennium, a period of security that has ended with the collapse of Christendom and the triumph of the ideology of Cultural Marxism known as Multiculturalism, everywhere in the West. So, to talk about Muslims as just innocent victims of Jewish power and nothing else doesn’t hold water; such talk is not supported by empirical evidence. On the other hand, Islam, although it has the potential of being extremely violent and dangerous for non-Muslims (and for Muslims too), was sleeping before the last few decades of the 20th century, undergoing a relatively peaceful period in its history; many parts of the Islamic world had even become relatively moderate and more secular — which, in the case of Islam, means less intransigent and aggressive. A major event and a major process have shaken Islam and awakened it from its slumber. The event is the birth of the state of Israel, which was the result of violence and dispossession against Palestinian Muslims as well as (often forgotten) Christians. The process is the series of wars, invasions and aggressions against Muslim countries that followed America’s declaration of “War on Terror” after 9/11, and which we have every reason to believe were only fought in the interest of Israel, living a precarious life surrounded by enemies and people with a justified grievance towards it. To all this we have to add the process of mass immigration from the Third World to the West, that has been populating Europe with Muslims from Asia and Africa in vast, unprecedented numbers, which paradoxically, while generously offering them opportunities they previously couldn’t even have dreamt of, has also ungratefully “radicalised” them, due (among other reasons) to the sheer contact with the decadent, degenerate West which Muslim culture has always despised. Unwanted immigration, more correctly called “invasion,” has in this way imported the Muslim problem — which could have remained confined to the Islamic parts of the world with their unfortunate, innocent Christian victims living in those hellholes — to Western shores, therefore making it impossible for Whites not to deal with it. All this doesn’t alter the fact that Israel and Jewish interests have made use of false flag strategies to make Western powers wrongly believe that Muslims were guilty of acts of aggression or terror orchestrated by themselves to scapegoat Muslims, or failing to provide U.S. with forewarning of 9/11. But here we come to another problem. Europe’s Muslim immigrants are sometimes described as a powerless, disenfranchised, non-privileged minority, and attacking such dispossessed people, for example through the Charlie Hebdo cartoons, is claimed to be therefore unethical, the lowest limit of moral behaviour. Typically, people who say this don’t utter a word about the “disenfranchised” Christians of Western Europe, odiously vilified and venomously offended by the same little pornographic rag. The reality is that Europe’s Muslim minority is not powerless. Europe’s Muslims have protectors and supporters in high places: just ask the survivors among the thousands and thousands of British White girls who have been abused, raped and even murdered in the last 20 years. These crimes have been overlooked by police, social services, media and politicians (except the BNP’s Nick Griffin, one of the first to raise the alarm but his claims were ignored, and he was even prosecuted for his efforts because he’s “racist”). The perpetrators were let off the hook exactly owing to the fact that they were Muslim paedophile rings and nobody in the UK wants to be called “Islamophobic.” Have we all forgotten the power of victimhood in our societies? And a “disenfranchised minority” that is prepared to kill for a series of cartoons? Wouldn’t that be a murderous minority, rather? You have to consider the things that Muslims want to do to our countries and our people. One of them is to silence us — another similarity they have with the Jewish lobby. Muslims in Europe — where they have much more power than in America — don’t want to stop only Muhammad cartoons; they want to stop any rational discussion and criticism of Islam, impose their dress code in every circumstance, make polygamy part of the law, enforce halal meat as well as many other aspects of sharia law, and much more. They are an aggressive, bullying, uncompromising minority. Many of Europe’s Muslims — especially women — don’t even learn the language of the country they live in. Christian and other non-Muslim children are regularly forced to eat halal meat at school; but, if some pork is found in the meal of a Muslim pupil, the dinner lady responsible is immediately sacked, even if it was just a mistake on her part. Is this a powerless minority? There is a clear divide between North American and European Whites, as the two groups experience a different situation vis-à-vis these non-Whites and non-Christians: in the US Muslims are not very influential while Jews hold an enormous power, whereas in Western Europe something close to the reverse is true, with Muslims’ numbers high and increasing and their power growing, while Jewish power (although strong) is much less visible than in America. I disagree with the position of those who say that to criticise Islam and Muslims is inappropriate because it increases support for Jews and their wars. You cannot lie to the people about the nature of Islam and its threat just because it could theoretically benefit the Jewish and Israel lobbies. Our task is to make people aware of both menaces from two hostile groups. I also suspect that some people who take the above position are not aware of what Islam really is and their view is not based on Islam’s objective reality as much as on the way they see it as a force opposing Jews. Even if we decided to ally ourselves with Muslims, we should be well aware of who our allies are, not blind to it. I have even read comments that postulate a similarity between Christianity and Islam, which undoubtedly reveal profound ignorance of one, the other, or both, as they stand for diametrically opposite views of everything important, from human nature to ethical goals, from concepts of freedom to what salvation means. You can see the enormous differences between these two religions from the results they’ve produced. It is no coincidence that only the part of the world that became Christian has made gigantic progress when compared to the rest of the globe, including the nations populated by races with higher average IQs. In addition, we Whites of different continents are in this together, should form an alliance and find a common ground. Americans would also be wise to see the Muslim danger in Europe as a sign of things probably to come for them too, a warning for their own future. There is already in Western countries — especially in Europe — a widespread dislike for Islam. It may not be mainstream, but it involves significant numbers of people. What is true is that, when problems associated with mass immigration and different, conflictual ethnic communities (in the UK for instance) are discussed, Jews are hardly ever mentioned — while Muslims loom very large, under the common assumption that Jews are not really an ethnic group and that they are undistinguishable from native Whites. While in Europe there is a growing awareness that Muslims mean trouble, that they don’t belong in Western or indeed any modern society, and even that they are bound, due to the supremacism in-built in their doctrine, to be in constant conflict with any other group they happen to live with, a substantial — if not overwhelming — majority of British and European natives in general consider Jews as not different from themselves, part of the social fabric of their continent. They think of Jews as a group with fundamentally the same interests as the rest of the community rather than a group that has consistently pursued interests that conflict with the traditional peoples of Europe. In short: not alien, not foreign, not ghettoised, not hostile, not dangerous. In fact this impression is mistaken even at a superficial level: ultra-Orthodox Jews like the Hasidim can cause problems for the community they live in, described in my previous article. Besides, over 1 in 10 of Jews living in Britain are ultra-Orthodox, and they have large average families of 6-7 children, thus representing the future Jewry of Europe. The overcrowding created by them puts them in conflict with all other local residents, due to building in violation of planning regulations. Ultra-Orthodox Jews, like Muslims and other Third World immigrants, are also overrepresented among welfare claimants. However, since Jews in Europe, partly because their small number and relative low involvement in street crime, do not produce the highly visible problems caused in certain areas by the ever-multiplying, relatively impoverished, uneducated Muslims, they constitute a challenge that goes largely unrecognised. Anyone with eyes, ears and a modicum of brain can see the Muslim threat. Granted, sometimes — as possibly in the case of 9/11 — the threat is not genuine and Muslims are the designated scapegoat. But at other times it is. But to be able to spot the way in which Jewish organisations and intellectual movements have managed to transform our civilisation, culture, consciousness, way of thinking, laws and institutions to the point of devastating them and turning them upside down to suit their own community’s perceived needs, to discern all that requires much more acumen, power of observation, ability to see links and connect the dots, capability for independent thinking, and then work and research, not to mention courage. In a way, to see Islam as an enemy is the direct result of what we’ve been led to believe. Make no mistake, though. It is an enemy, although innocent on particular occasions. That’s why, if we could show the public that behind 9/11 there was someone very different from Al-Qaeda, many other pieces of the puzzle would start falling into place for many people. The reason why in Britain the so-called counterjihad movement, whose main force has been the English Defence League (EDL), has achieved practically nothing, despite having had a certain following, is twofold. The first element is that it doesn’t have long-term goals, a vision. It’s not enough to be against something, you need to propose a positive solution. And in my view Christianity is the answer. The second aspect is that the West’s Muslim presence and Islamisation are only the last link of a long chain, the most visible symptom of an underlying, profound disease. What the EDL has not understood is this disease, and how it is interrelated to the Jewish question which I briefly summarized above, and which is at the root of all the current problems. Enza Ferreri is an Italian-born, London-based Philosophy graduate, writer and journalist. She has been a London correspondent for several Italian magazines and newspapers, including Panorama, L’Espresso, La Repubblica. 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MOVING TO FRANCE: Some Dos and Don’ts for the First Week This week I joined my girlfriend in Aix-en-Provence in the south of France where I will be staying for at least a year. It's been a crazy week, from the transatlantic flight to hectic transit in Paris and a 6 hour road-trip across the country, but I've finally made it here. Every day has been a learning experience and I'd like to share a few dos and don'ts with anyone who might be dreaming of moving to France. DO take a flight to Paris rather than a less common destination. It will cost less and probably be more direct. Besides, you can visit Paris! DON'T take a taxi from Charles de Gaules airport. There is a perfectly good suburban train called the RER that will take you to the heart of the city where an elegant and efficient metro, bus, and tramway system is just waiting to be discovered. DO plan on getting a furnished apartment if you're moving to the central area of any city small or large in France. Imagine backing up a rental moving truck into 10 feet wide streets and levering a queen-size bed up to a third story balcony in 32º C (very hot). Not fun! DON'T bother trying to make calls with pay-phones. Europe sort of stopped using them around the time cell-phones came out. They're few and far between, they don't accept coinage and a 7,50 Euro calling card will buy about 35 minutes of local calls. Try to have a cell-phone will some kind of international minutes. After you can switch to a French phone. DO make sure you have credit or debit card that works in France. VISA is the best bet as AMEX and MC are not accepted in many places. Look into money transfers between Europe and your country (Paypal costs next to nothing). It will take about 3 weeks to get a French bank account as there is lots of paperwork to fill out and they do extensive identity checks. Also you need a French bank account before getting a cellphone or internet subscription so get on that fast! Of course I also suggest a few leisure activities to lighten the mood in between all the stressful bureacracy : DO check out covoiturage.fr to find out about rideshares around the country. It costs less than the TGV (fast train) and you get to see the countryside. DON'T wait an hour and a half at the main entrance to the Louvre (the one under the giant glass pyramid). Use the little known porte des lions (smaller entrance with lion statues guarding it that most people don't know about). This is top secret. Now that I'm settled in the south and the paperwork is well underway I can sit by the window, listen to the bustle of the térasses in the street below and enjoy some Côte de Provence rosé. Next week, job hunt ! This was a guest post by Tripper Robert in Aix-en-Provence. You can connect with Robert via hisTripping profile. Happy travels!

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COLLECTIVE INFORMATION PROCESSING – COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE? Life hinges on information processing: to navigate the world, animals rely on their brains – and thus on the fine, collective interactions of millions or billions of neurons. Importantly, these networks can learn in a self-organized manner, i.e., they update the connectivity and information flow between the neurons without any explicit teacher signal. We aim to understand the basic principles of this emergent information flow or “infogenesis” using the approaches from statistical physics and information theory. Understanding the emergence of infogenesis is very interesting per se; in addition, as evolution has optimized brains over >250M years, our studies can also inspire novel, robust, and energy-efficient compute principles for AI. Information also spreads in social networks, when people meet, via the press, but also via online platforms. The recent availability of immense online data enables us now to study the spread of information and disinformation in social networks, in the context of the COVID pandemic and beyond. To that end, we gather large data sets from the online platforms. Interestingly, the online information spread reveals principles akin to the ones that determine activity propagation in the brain, suggesting that similar principles shape information spread on these very distinct scales – on the micro-level of neural networks, and on the macro-level of societies. Viewed through the lens of statistical physics, the dynamics and self-organization observed in social and neural networks exhibit notable similarities: Both feature non-reciprocal, non-local, and non-static (i.e. learning, adaptive) interactions. Thus, both present prime non-equilibrium systems, and in both, information (and misinformation) spreads largely in a decentralized, emergent manner. By studying neural and social networks side-by-side, and abstracting from their domain-specific features, we carve out the basic principles that determine their function and dysfunction. Even more, by abstracting from their specific details, our long-term goal is to develop a general theory of living adaptive networks.

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All buildings need a little touching up every now and then, and a new paint job breathes fresh life into the exterior of any home. Picking a colour can be a bit of a stumbling block, though: Should you stick with what you've always had or go for something new and interesting? If you're considering having your home repainted, here are the five questions you should ask yourself to help you decide. Why are you having your home repainted? If you're repainting your home because you're preparing to sell it, you should stick with white or other relatively neutral tones that blend in with the other houses nearby. If you're simply sprucing your home's exterior up a little, go with a colour you know you'll love coming home to at the end of every day. How are other nearby homes painted? Some people like to blend in with the crowd, and love the idea of a uniform street where everything looks like it works harmoniously together. Other people enjoy standing out, and would like their home to be one that catches the eye of passers by. Have a look at your neighbours homes for inspiration, and think about how closely you'd like to match them. What is your house surrounded by or near? Another good trick is to take inspiration from the landscape. If your home is near a park, for example, accents of green or brown can be a great way to get a harmonious look. If you're in a busy metropolitan area, you could consider matching local colours or street signs for an interesting twist. Is there a particular shade your home has always been? Many buildings have had the same paint colour for decades, and some people develop a sentimental attachment to that colour. There are some architectural styles that tend to come with a certain palate, too, and particularly for period homes it can be a good idea to stick with that. How much blank space do you have to work with? If you live in a terraced home, it can be a good idea to stick with just the one standard colour for the front and then white or an accent hue for windows and decorations. If you live in a detached, semi-terraced or end-of-terrace building, however, you'll have at least one large blank wall to work with--and that wall can be a great spot to let your imagination run riot! Murals and other decorative elements are popular additions to buildings like these. When considering house painting services, talk with the painters to learn more about how your home should be decorated.

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January 18, 1930-January 9, 2021 Mr. William H. (Bill) Hunter of Winston-Salem died January 9, 2021. He was born January 18, 1930, at Henderson NC, the son and sixth child of the Reverend Raleigh A. and Della Lowrey Hunter, and moved with his family to Winston-Salem at age one. He attended Old Town Elementary School and graduated from Pleasant Garden High School in Guilford County, where he was president of the senior class and president of the student body. He was editor of the yearbook and received the award as the most outstanding student in the graduating class. Mr. Hunter graduated magna cum laude from High Point University in 1952. He was president of the senior class and was named the most outstanding male graduate of his class. After college he served in the United States Army for two years, where he was a member of the first established guided-missile battalion in the United States. He was stationed at El Paso, Texas and at Detroit, Michigan. He was married on June 22, 1963 to Sandra Calaway of Winston-Salem, who survives. Bill and Sandra were married for 57 years, sharing their love of the beach and the mountains, through the planting of flowers and trees, and through trips to beautiful and historic places. He was for many years an active member of Maple Springs United Methodist Church, where he was a charter member of the United Methodist Men, a member of the Board of Trustees, and chair of numerous committees. He sang in the chancel choir, and taught church school classes for many years to high school students. He served as an adult counselor to the United Methodist Youth Fellowship. In recent years, he was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, serving on the Administrative Board, the Commission on Evangelism, and the World Outreach Commission. Mr. Hunter was strongly supportive of college students, teaching them in church school classes at Maple Springs, on the Wake Forest University campus, and at Centenary Church. He provided transportation for Wake Forest students to Centenary for twenty years. He served on the Board of Directors of the Wesley Foundation student organization for more than twenty years, chairing the group on five occasions. He was a member of the North Carolina Commission on Campus Ministry and a member of Council for Higher Education of the United Methodist Church. He was employed at Hunter Publishing Company of Winston-Salem for more than thirty years serving as a production supervisor, Assistant Vice President for Customer Service, and Director of Training. For five years Mr. Hunter was associated with Forsyth Technical Community College, teaching and serving as head of the Department of English and General Studies. During this time, he completed graduate studies at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. After retirement, Mr. Hunter worked as an information specialist and tour guide for the Winston-Salem Visitor Center, and later as a volunteer historic interpreter at Old Salem Museum and Gardens. As a volunteer, he received awards from the President, the Governor, and the Mayor. Besides his wife, surviving are children, Noel C. Hunter (Nathan Lee Koontz), and Allison H. Hall, grandchildren Cameron Hall and Thomas Wells, all of Winston-Salem. Other survivors include numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents, two sisters, Hyacinth Hunter Diamont and Thelma Hunter Totherow, and by three brothers, Raleigh A. Hunter Jr., Charles L. Hunter, and James C. Hunter. The family will hold a private graveside service. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the “Love Thy Neighbor” program, sponsored by the youth of Centenary Church, 646 West Fifth Street, PO Box 658, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. The family thanks Medi Home Health & Hospice of Lexington, and Diane Harper of Visiting Angels, for their care. via Facebook https://ift.tt/3bX1INM

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Right from childhood, moms used to teach us the word of Alphabet A, that’s Apple. Being one of the world’s popular healthy fruits, some think this nutritious fruit can also be fatal to life, do you know why? I’m damn sure it’s not about the fruit or its outer skin but the inner seed. You might think, what can a small seed do to me? Don’t be wrong, apple seeds contain amygdaline substance which releases cyanide when comes to contact with the human digestive system. The toxic content in apple seeds will make you sick or even take off your life. These small seeds are light bitter in taste and occasionally eaten instead of spitted out. Not to fear, eating the small quantity of seeds are harmless but might bring in symptoms like nausea, headache, vomiting, stomach cramp, dizziness and confusion. When are the seeds dangerous? Usually, you may find one gram of amygdaline in a single seed, that seems harmless when crushed n’ chewed. But taking 2 cups of grounded apple seeds might be fatal. Tip: do you know, swallowing the whole apple seed causes no symptoms because the outer seed coat protects the digestive enzyme while passing through. So, it’s better to take off the seeds while giving them to children’s or pets.

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Lacrosse is often referred to as the “fastest game in two feet,” and for good reason. It’s played between two teams with each team having 10 players on the field at a time. The team who scores the most goals wins the game. The primary object of the game is to advance the ball into the offensive end of the field and get off a shot and score a goal. The game begins with a face-off which takes place at the center of the midfield line. There is also a face-off to start each quarter, and after each goal. During the face-off, the referee places the ball in between the sticks of two opposing midfielders and, when he blows the whistle, two guys facing off fight for the ball. At the same time, each face-off guy has two teammates, sometimes called “wingmen,” which start on the wings on either side of the center of the midfield line and come in on the whistle to help their team gain possession of the ball. The wingmen try to get in position to get the ball once it is released from the face-off; they are not allowed to check the opposing face-off player while he is still engaged in the face-off. All of the other players on the field have to until one player has gained possession and the referee yells “possession.” The ball is most often moved up and down and across the field by one player passing to another, but in boys’ lacrosse, the ball can also be kicked or swatted at with the stick. Players can carry and run with the ball their stick, technically known as the “crosse,” and to maintain possession of the ball while running or being checked by an opposing player, the ball carrier will “cradle” the ball in the pocket of his stick. Cradling forces the ball through centrifugal force to the back of the pocket, thereby making it more difficult to for the ball to fall or be checked out. The only player who is allowed to touch the ball with his hand is the goalie. Depending on the age and/or skill level of the players, the ball will be on the ground a certain amount of time, and groundball play sometimes provides the most exciting moments of a game. Players try to get possession of a groundball by scooping it up into the pocket of their sticks, and usually that player has to do that while in the process of being checked by players from the other teams. Once a player has possession of the ball, the opposing team will try to dislodge it and take it away by checking the ball carrier with slap, poke or other checks or by controlled body checks. As a general rule, a player can only body check the player who has the ball and, in most leagues, can only take one or two steps before body checking. Although in some leagues and summer tournaments, a game will be divided into two 20 or 25-minute halves, most lacrosse games have four quarters as well as a halftime. Different times apply to different age levels, with some youth leagues playing 8-minute quarters, and most older guys playing 12 minute quarters. As a general rule, lacrosse games usually last about one hour, but the length of the game is affected by the number of time outs each team can take, with leagues allowing anywhere from one to two per half. One of the rules that makes lacrosse different is possession after a shot. When a shot is taken and misses the cage or is deflected away from the goal and goes out of bounds, possession is awarded to whichever player is closest to the ball when and where it went out of bounds.

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One year of war in Ukraine. What has been the impact on global trade? Over the past year, the war in Ukraine has caused immense human suffering. It has also had major economic repercussions, especially on trade. However, trade has performed a lot better than first feared, with many economies most affected by the conflict finding alternative sources of supply.

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Prince Airick is a American rapper with the world at his feet. Equipped with some of the cockiest metaphors to enter the void in current popular music since Minaj’s ‘Playtime is Over’, the Ballroom inspired artist possesses both a timeless personality and song-writing ability that has underpinned his rapid ascension into the rap game with just two released single’s alone. The 26-year-old strikes a delicate balance with his offensively tenacious attitude and cunningly commercial lyrics, which has lead him to receive support from an international audience very quickly. After putting out his first single online, the musician started a viral dance challenge called the #GoAwfChallenge, appropriately named after his first single ‘Go Awf!’ that has since gained millions of views throughout social media, launching him into the music arena. But that hasn’t changed Prince one bit. He remains completely focused on not only bringing forth his debut EP but also connecting personally with his growing online audience as he continually receives fan mail from new listeners dancing to his songs either in their living room or places like the Great wall of China. As he navigates through the intricate NYC musical landscape in hopes of finding all the right elements to launch him into stardom, I talked to Prince about how he feels about new-found fame, his musical influences and the internet. Talk me through your first single, ‘Go Awf!’ and a little about the process that lead to the visual. Well, I came up with the concept for the song while listening to the beat repeatedly. I had one of those Oprah “ah-haa” moments and was like, wait… this the kinda shit make a bitch go awf. Lol. With that, the bars just kinda fell into place. Everyone I rehearsed it in front of was enthralled, and all the excitement and energy I received carried over into the visual. There were specific concepts I envisioned like the hands holding the gold frame, hot guys, and the throne. I brought these concepts to my bestie Ali who does photography/creative direction, and we brought it to life! How would you say your musical sound was influenced? It’s influenced by classics firstly, considering I played the clarinet for 6 years. I learned terms and execution of things like staccato, crescendos, etc. And my lyrics and overall sound are an infusion of the ballroom scene, hip-hop and pop culture in general – as well as my everyday life being black, gay, and a contemporary artist living in Brooklyn. Woop, woop! With that being said, how do you feel about the resurgence of Ballroom culture in the media as seen with Ryan Murphy’s ‘POSE’ and Calvin Harris & Sam Smith’s ‘Promises’? I love it. I love seeing these concepts brought to the forefront with QUA-LI-TY. That is the ultimate goal, and to see it coming to life before my very eyes, let alone being a part of it means the world to me. I am deeply in love with our culture and want to see IT as well as it’s prominent members THRIVING. The more the merrier, sis. Who is an artist you listen to that people wouldn’t expect you to? I listen to Corinne Bailey Rae day in and day out. She’s one of the loves of my life. Who’s your biggest musical inspiration? Nicki Minaj. Her drive, style, and lyrical composition is what I aspire to every time I put the pen to the pad. Iconic shit. I know you’re just at the beginning of your career, but I’m sure you’ve already begun to experience some sentiments of e-fame. What are your thoughts on fame and the industry so far? Fame seems to be very fickle. I’m not chasing it at the moment. It’s more to me about executing goals that are spiritually delivered to achieve and maintain both happiness and success. As far as the industry, it’s a tough one. Haha. But I think anything worth having is worth the fight to get to it. Y’know ? What’s been your favorite moment so far? I feel so peculiarly validated from that one minute floor performance that it’s crazy. I’ve been on a permanent high ever since. Another Icon. What’s in store for you the rest of the year? Finishing up this project, definitely! I’ve got some really cool features I’m hoping to secure & help me complete the sound Quality sound I was talking about earlier. Hm, Continuing to build visually, and more LOVE!

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Thursday, February 7, 2008 4 Months 3 Weeks and 2 Days. Trading Sex. Person A asks person B for X. If B gives X to A, B will go to jail for 10 years, maybe even life. Person A offers B money. B doesn’t want money. B wants sex. They have sex. B gives X to A. Fair? As long as X is not essential to A’s life, I think so. No injustice has been committed. The genders in this scenario are kept neutral because they shouldn’t matter. It happens in Hollywood and corporate America every day, and the genders are interchangeable. People trade sex for all sorts of things. For example, wannabe star wants a part. Producer and Wannabe decide the part will be given in exchange for sex. Or middle manager seeks promotion. Middle manager trades sex for promotion. It’s all very gross, but it isn’t called the oldest profession for nothing. An argument can be made regarding the effect of prostitution on communities, but at its core, prostitution is a personal choice and not injust or unethical. In 4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days, a pregnant student seeks an abortion in communist Romania where they are illegal. If the technician is caught, he will serve ten years in prison. If the pregnancy is terminated after five months, he’ll be tried for murder. We don’t know under which circumstances she conceived, but we have no reason to believe it’s the result of rape or incest or a life-and-death situation. What’s clear is that the pregnant student and her friend want to finish school so that they won’t be sent to the countryside to work. The students have options, but they find the cheapest person who will perform the abortion. But he’s cheapest because he doesn’t want any money at all. The only thing he’ll risk his freedom for is sex with two college students. The girls are faced with a new decsion, and I won’t tell you how they decide, but the writer has produced a perfect fork; no matter which way the story goes, it will be interesting. The writer has taken something fairly common in film and intensified it by loading the variables with emotionally charged and politically sensitive topics. What’s remarkable is the American audience’s reaction. While I was thinking about the Marxist idea that prostitution would be non-existent in communism and how an oppressive Marxist government in this case was turning people into prostitutes, while I was comparing the story to Of Mice and Men, the rest of the audience was blaming the abortion technician, which I think is odd. Should he have done the job for free? Why should he accept the money if he doesn’t want it? Does anyone expect a criminal to risk his freedom out of the goodness of his heart? The situtation is quite disgusting, but the film is merely depicting the desperate measures people will take to obtain what a ridiculous law prohibits. I wish I could talk with a Romanian about their reactions to 4 Months; Americans always seem ill-equipped to talk about why they feel certain ways or why things are happening the way they are. They get all riled up when things happen that offend them, but they never take it a step further. They just get really upset and angry. A great film.

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Hailee Steinfeld’s song “Starving” featuring the duo Grey and Zedd was released a few months ago and it immediately became a hit which was pretty evident from its ranking on Billboard. The song is already one of top 40 tracks on Billboard Hot 100 and we wouldn’t be surprised if it became one of the top 10 tracks. Since its release, fans have been waiting for a music video and the much-awaited video is finally out! Hailee Steinfeld, like always, has done an impressive job and she’s looking stunning in the video. The song expresses the loss of innocence and getting vocal about desires. The song also talks about love and desires in a really positive way. “Starving” is about a person who has finally met someone whose presence seems eternal like he/she was always there. In short, it is a song about beautiful transition a person goes through when he/she is in love. When asked in an interview, Steinfeld described “Starving” as a song about “sort of knowing someone, or getting to know that certain someone, to the point where even though you were somebody before that person came along, they have given you this whole new outlook on yourself and on life. It’s this idea that since you came into my life everything is different, and I didn’t know that it could be this different since you came into my life.” Check out the video here: Did you like the video? Tell us @CelebMix .

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It’s that time of year again! Warmer weather has arrived, and with it, my summertime songs. We return to my Covers Corner feature with the version of “Surfin’ USA” that The Jesus and Mary Chain did back in 1987. It’s classic Mary Chain, with blistering guitar and Jim Reid’s rough voice. The combo is an excellent continuation of the sound they established with their debut Psychocandy: pop music that’s layered thickly with a fuzz of feedback echoing the Kinks. Their version also sets up an intriguing contrast. A band from Scotland is singing about “Californ-i-a” and “waxing down our surfboards/can’t wait ’till June.” It’s not funny, exactly, but I love it just the same. The cover has a rebellious vibe. When Jim Reid sings, “tell the teacher we’re surfin’,” I picture a group of kids skipping class to head to the beach. Meanwhile, the Beach Boys’ version is squeaky-clean a capella. You immediately want to jump on a surfboard yourself, or at least hang out on the sand with a radio playing. The best part, in my opinion, is towards the end with the high, ever-so-slightly nasal “yeah, everybody’s gone surfin‘” onto the fadeout. It’s youthful and sweet. The kids in this song aren’t skipping class; they’re waiting until the weekend or until the summer surf season begins. Spend some time in the sun by listening below:

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3. What You Looking At? A lesson exploring the impact bystanders have on bullying behaviour. Lesson Plan, PowerPoint, Teaching Guide This lesson encourages students to explore their own behaviour when it comes to witnessing bullying, and offers them guidance and encouragement to intervene in bullying situations, when appropriate.

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Dramatic changes in the economy could lead to dramatic changes to your career, especially if you’re trying to stop living paycheck to paycheck. But what happens if you realize you may have jumped ship too early? It may not be too late to take back your resignation letter. However, you might have to put some pieces together to get your old job back. Here are some steps you can take if you want to keep a job you’ve already quit. 5 steps for un-quitting your job So you’ve realized that you don’t want to quit your job after all. Maybe the new job you were expecting to move to fell through. Or you may want to stay at your job since you’re still working on ways to crush your debt. Whatever the case, here are some steps to take to rescind your resignation letter. 1. Discuss it with your manager The first person you may want to talk about your change of heart with is your manager. They’re likely the first person in the process who needs to decide whether to accept your retraction and who to talk to if you want to stop the process. Before you go into your meeting, it may be a good idea to outline some talking points about why you’ve changed your mind. You might not want to go into details about your personal decision-making process, but assure them that you are taking this decision seriously. 2. Talk to human resources Human resources may be another department you need to touch base with before anything can be changed. After all, the HR department is the one that deals with any paperwork you may need as you depart the company, as well as the process to fill the position you would have left. They also may have specific steps that you need to take to officially rescind your resignation. Make sure you clearly understand the process so there aren’t any stumbling blocks as you move through it. 3. Outline your goals with the company Any encouraging words that show you’re taking your current decision seriously could help you get back in the good graces of your employer. You may also make a quick mention of what you want to do in the future to further your career with the company. This could include asking for a mentor or taking classes to grow your skill set. A brief mention may be enough to persuade them. 4. Make a formal request Your manager or company’s HR department may ask you to make a formal request to take your resignation back. This may be a simple form that the human resources department needs you to fill out or a formal letter withdrawing your resignation. Regardless of the format, remember to write a professional request and carefully consider the words you choose. You may even want to ask HR for suggestions or an outline for the format of your request. Finally, check over your work before you turn it in to catch grammatical issues and make sure you use a business tone in your writing. 5. Stay professional While the company is making its decision, know that they’re probably watching you during your day-to-day work. Continue to act professionally even though you might be nervous or on edge about their decision. Take directions with ease and ask questions when necessary to get your work finished on time and professionally. These little things could help make their decision easier. How to write a retraction letter As part of the process of formally rescinding your resignation, your employer may require you to write a business letter detailing your decision. Ask human resources for the specifics involved before writing your letter to make sure you adhere to their standards. Here are some things you may want to consider including in your formal letter of retraction. Even though you may still be on friendly terms with your boss, this isn’t a casual letter. Start it with a professional format, including addressing your boss by their title and surname. Clearly start in the first paragraph what the letter is about and end it with a formal salutation to wrap up the letter. Make it to the point without pages of description or flowery language. End your letter by telling them you appreciate their consideration on this matter. It may be a good idea to let them know you understand that this is a difficult decision for them. Or you might want to formally mention the meetings you had with them earlier to discuss the change. Whatever route you take, try to end it on a professional but positive note. Stick with a structure It may be easier to write your retraction letter if you have a basic structure. Remember you want this to be short and professional, not long and drawn out. Address your boss or supervisor with a professional title and use your first paragraph to state the need for your letter. In this case, you are retracting your retirement. You probably don’t need more than a sentence or two for this opening. Explain your reasons Your second paragraph may be about why you’ve made the decision. Perhaps you had a family issue come up, or you reassessed your career goals after handing in your resignation. Highlight your history A third paragraph might cover your previous successes with your company or your team. You may want to include client work or awards that you were a part of. Reassure your supervisor that you appreciated the work you were able to do to achieve these company goals and how you look forward to continuing these successes into the future. Finally, wrap it all up by explaining that you are available to discuss this issue further if needed and that you hope to continue working on success in your position with your company. Again, try to keep it short and succinct to quickly get your point across. You also may want to limit your letter to one printed page in order to have some restrictions on yourself. Know that your retraction may not work It’s important to understand that by accepting your retraction, your company will be doing you a favor. That’s because they don’t legally have to honor your decision. Even if you’ve offered a good explanation for why you’ve decided to un-quit, there’s no guarantee that they’ll accept it. There are plenty of legitimate reasons to quit a job and plenty of reasons to try and get it back, even if you’re just looking for ways to reduce your money stress. Don’t be afraid to approach your manager as soon as possible to stop your resignation process and be professional throughout the process. It could be helpful when they make their final decision. More from FinanceBuzz: Connect with paying families looking for care and service-related work. 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I want to share with everyone and also find out how you all do it. We all know that sometimes when we need to purify our altars and sacred spaces, we use smudging as a purification ritual. In my own rituals, I often use white sage or palo santo for purification because of their particularly effective properties. Sometimes I’ll mix in a little cedar or lavender, as the scent is like a little comfort to me! Before purifying, I make sure to set my intention. Whether it’s to remove negative energy, to welcome new beginnings, or just to make the space feel fresher. After lighting the white sage, I’ll walk around the space clockwise, sometimes I’ll go around once or three times depending on how much cleaning the space needs, then I let it burn slowly until enough smoke is produced. I like to use my hands to guide the smoke. I’ll cover the entire space with smoke, especially those corners where energy tends to accumulate. Sometimes I even waft it gently around my body, like giving myself an energy shower. After the purification, I express gratitude to the Earth and Mother Nature and make sure to completely extinguish the white sage in a sand bowl. After purifying, I feel more relaxed and my thoughts are clearer. And I have to say, the whole room feels much fresher after the purification too! But I know everyone’s experience is unique. I’m curious, how do you go about purifying your space? What are your favorite herbs to use for purification? Please share your story below, and let’s learn and grow together. Each purification is a process of transformation, not just of the space but also of ourselves. I look forward to hearing your stories of transformation, so we can create more positive energy together! May love and light be with you I’ve only tried bundles of these once, but I had trouble keeping the thing smoking. Do you have any suggestions on how to do this properly? I watched a video and the person in it seemed to have no trouble. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. Because of my struggles, I’m currently just using stick incense. I really like it though – it reminds me of the smells at my maternal grandparents’ home. Whatever I use, the smell will be a lot and my partner is sensitive to smells, so I have to be careful to not overwhelm them. I have to ensure that there’s fresh air blowing through pretty hard and that I’m working in rooms they aren’t currently in. So, for example, waiting until they’re asleep to do the room we sit in all day, and then doing the bedroom when they’re up. That is like… The most perfect scenario for setting up a fire. I think you could still use fire, just not go near such flammable areas! Unless your whole home is like that. Then you’re living in a literal tinderbox and might need to increase the overall safety of the place. Seriously, though. You never know what could spark and start a fire. As I have cats and a fussy SO (who doesn’t like incense or similar burning scents), I only cleanse with palo santo when the time is right. Otherwise, I use salt, crystals, or blessed water. I will say that I don’t purify my space or home routinely. Whether that’s right or wrong, I should or it doesn’t matter, I don’t know but that’s where I am right now Which is why I don’t use it much. I adore fire but I also have a friend named Murphy who likes to make things interesting so I try to cut him off at the pass and not tempt fate too often I use a lot of sound to cleanse myself and my space because I have a cat, 6 snakes, and a dog. Incense and burning herbs have to be done very selectively because of their sensitive noses and respiratory systems I have several little bells I like to use, I’ll clap, or even play some fun music! Ahh!! I’m glad you’re safe, but sheesh!! That would scare the crap out of me Yep! Even when you’re careful! The smoke bothered me a lot too so I think we’ll do a spray and/or sound next time

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I wrote about this a month ago: In the Supreme Court’s white marble courtroom, the nine sitting justices are not the only presiding presence. At the center of the nation’s legal system, high above the justices’ mahogany bench, the great lawgivers of history are depicted in marble friezes. From Hammurabi to Moses to John Marshall, the stone sculptures commemorate written law as a force for stability in human affairs. The larger-than-life artworks, designed by architectural sculptor Adolph A. Weinman as the courthouse was being built in the early 1930s, convey the idea that, while the law begins with individuals, its principles never die. The 18 lawgivers looking down on the justices are divided into two friezes of ivory-colored, Spanish marble. On the south wall, to the right of incoming visitors, are figures from the pre-Christian era — Menes, Hammurabi, Moses, Solomon, Lycurgus, Solon, Draco, Confucius and Octavian (Caesar Augustus). On the north wall to the left are lawmakers of the Christian era — Napoleon Bonaparte, Marshall, William Blackstone, Hugo Grotius, Louis IX, King John, Charlemagne, Muhammad and Justinian. Today rioters i Indonesia attacked the US embassy, because of thies frieze, which justice Renquist last year would not remove, after truble with US-moslims. In Muslim tradition, this great prophet received the sacred scriptures of the Koran from God. The fundamental tenet of Islam, which covers all private and public behavior, is submission to the will of God. After last year’s controversy about the image of Muhammad, the Supreme Court included this explanation in tourist materials: “The figure is a well-intentioned attempt by the sculptor to honor Muhammad, and it bears no resemblance to Muhammad. Muslims generally have a strong aversion to sculptured or pictured representations of their Prophet.” Mohammed is seen in the middle. The North Frieze on the Supreme Court building in Washington, DC features a bas-relief sculpture of Mohammed, among several other historical law-givers. He is in the center of this image holding a curved scimitar; on the left is Charlemagne, and on the right is Byzantine Emperor Justinian. You can download a detailed pdf of the Supreme Court friezes here. The urban legend site Snopes.com has info about the frieze in this entry. Via among others: http://www.zombietime.com/mohammed_image_archive/misc_mo/

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Daniel Arsham is one of the most exciting and expressive artists working today. His work captures the rich and detailed textures of the world, often in a state of semi-decay, a theme that continues through his collaborations with Mattel Creations. Daniel Arsham x Hot Wheels Lap Three Drop is the latest – and final – release in this impressive series that has seen Arsham reimagine several iconic vehicles. After the corrosion-inspired design of the 1973 Dodge Charger SE and the Porsche 930 Turbo from Lap One, and the Deora II and the Porsche 356 Speedster from Lap Two, the final lap is here. This time, Arsham constructed new designs, delivering the Hot Wheels 1989 Porsche 930 and the Twin Mill vehicles. Each car, built at 1:64 scale, has been reimagined with Arsham’s signature futuristic relic style, adapting the landmark designs and drawing on inspiration from the 1980 Porsche driven at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Exceptionally detailed, each piece is a superbly crafted homage to one of the most iconic sports car manufacturers of all time. Urged by Mattel to think outside the box, Arsham’s creative vision and experimental approach to the use of materials has resulted in a truly unique Hot Wheels design. The set, which also comes with a license plate inspired by the California Sunshine Plate of the 1980s, comes bundled with a series of exclusive posters. It’s a must-have limited edition set for any dedicated Hot Wheels collector. All will be available for purchase starting February 23 via Mattel’s official site. In case you missed it, check out the Amalgam Collection Ferrari 250 GTO Limited Edition.

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By; Niyi Ogungbola, Abeokuta. A member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Honourable Olayiwola Ojodu yesterday escaped being lynched by the angry workers who stagged a protest rally round Abeokuta, the state capital against the “no work, no pay” policy of the state government. Honourable Ojodu, had attempted to deliver the Assembly’s “Letter of Appreciation” to the leadership of the striking workers for allowing the lawmakers to intervene on the matter before the angry workers attacked him and destroyed his car. The workers had earlier convened at the State Secretariat of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) located along the Abiola Way in Abeokuta for an onward peaceful protest round the Abeokuta metropolis to drum up the supports of members of the public for their course. But while being addressed by the state Chairman of the state NLC chapter, Comrade Akeem Ambali, the Lawmaker surfaced and headed straight towards meeting the leadership of the protesting workers, and was attacked by the already charged protesters who stoned him with pebbles and sachets of water. The development however, forced the state Chairman of NLC, Comrade Ambali to quikly moved in and shadowed the lawmaker into his official car which was letter vandalised by the angry workers. Honourable Ojodu had confidently entered the midst of the protesting workers erroneously hoping to deliver the said letter of appreciation from the state House of Assembly in furtherance to the earlier two meetings between the leadership of the State Assembly and the leadership of the striking workers. The NLC Chairman, Ambali however, hurriedly approached Ojodu and collected the letter as the crowd chased him out of the premises. When contacted on phone to comment on the incident, Ojodu acknowledged that he was at the NLC state Secretariat to deliver the letter as requested by the workers. “I don’t want to talk because we are looking for peace and not trouble, the House is intervening and what they demanded for is what I came to give them. They demanded a letter and that is what I come to give them, the letter is with them and they will read and reveal the content.” A Member the State Assembly who commented about the letter on condition of anonymity said, “we met them and the meeting was held twice. At the meeting, we appealed to them to call off the strike and allow the House of Assembly to intervene and they agreed. “But what we’ve done is to give them, as requested, a letter of appreciation and to restate our position that we will be open to mediate between the Executive and the workers towards finding lasting solution to the strike.” Meanwhile, the striking workers have insisted that they would not back out on the industrial action as the strike enters the second week. An earlier proposed peaceful protest to the State Secretariat slated for yesterday was cancelled because of the alleged unruly behaviour of the workers. The protest however took place from the NLC Secretariat in Abiola Way and ended at the Secretariat of Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) under the watchful eyes of the stern-looking security operatives. Visit to the State Secretariat in Oke – Mosan showed that a handful of workers defied the workers leadership as they were seen at their duty posts. Heavily armed mobile Police as well as personnel of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) mounted the two entrances to the state secretariat. Speaking during the protest, the NLC Chairman who demanded apology from the state government for allegedly lying against them said the action would have been unnecessary if the government had been responsive. “This action would have been unnecessary if the government had been responsive, behave responsibly to the expectations of the Ogun State workers. “When an ultimatum is served, that doesn’t mean we are in war, we want to use the opportunity to negotiate and dialogue but when the government shut her doors on collective bargaining and dialogue, what we are witnessing now will be the repercussions.” By; Niyi Ogungbola, Abeokuta.

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Among the many items on Brian Cashman’s off-season to-do list is hiring a new pitching coach to replace Dave Eliand, and the Bats blog at the Times outlines the system Cashman has devised to test those interviewing for the position. On the first day of the two-day process, Cashman will screen a specially designed DVD of Yankees pitchers and opposing batters — one that includes things the team wants candidates to notice, be it a pitcher’s awkward arm angle or an inconsistent landing spot. (One imagines that A.J. Burnett will be the star of said video.) Then as part of the interview on day two, they’ll be tested on what they saw, and if they fail to spot certain points that Cashman and Joe Girardi consider important, it could eliminate them from consideration. Cashman explains that the Yankees won’t let the candidates take the video home with them. Says the GM: “I don’t want to put them in a position where they can have someone in their hometown wherever they live, if there are some real good baseball people, and say, ‘Hey, what do you think of this? Can you give me your views on this?’ ” You can never be too safe, we suppose, but here’s the real question: Who are these local baseball gurus, and how do they apply for the job?

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Poetry Simplify- dignify-design transforms Welcome to my Poetry Site! This site is dedicated to my family, friends, and anyone that appreciates life's joys. I hope these pages make you smile, reminisce, and perhaps shed a tear. Please visit often for changes and updates. Don't forget to bookmark this page and thank you for visiting! The flower of poetry reproduction eternal seductiveness of life. Like a Robin recollected in tranquility. What we hear Echo shadowing Miss Snow White she takes off with dignity and flight words lift the dance.Poetry to address a caress were writers so blessed. Poetry pure to the highest happiness full force so driven in us.Illuminates our faces words come like fate it's never too late to say what you need to say you're like a collection of words what a special bear hug day.

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Recently we replaced a roof damaged by hail in August 2018 in Colorado. The homeowner was eager to have the work completed as the one year anniversary was approaching, and they didn’t want to lose the depreciation value benefit. However, her neighbor had a roof that was in far worse shape. One didn’t need to even bother getting on the roof to determine this neighbor’s roof was in trouble. Yet remarkably, when approached by our project manager, the homeowner, who was very nice and cordial, declined our offer to take pictures of the roof to show her the damage. She was fully aware that her 20 year old roof was in need of repair, and that her insurance company would cover it with roof insurance in Denver. She argued that if she filed a roof insurance claim, she might get dropped by her carrier, and even she wasn’t dropped, then her premiums would go way up anyway. Both objections are common to a homeowners’ refusal to file an insurance claim for a damaged roof. And both are flat wrong. First, an insurance company cannot, by law, raise your premiums because you suffered a loss under an “Act of God” occurrence, which is what a hail storm is. Of course, an insurance company can increase premiums for a hail storm that occurred in a neighborhood – regardless if you filed a claim or not. So think about it – if a hail storm damaged roofs in your neighborhood, and you didn’t file a roof insurance claim in Colorado, you are still paying higher premiums, and are therefore helping the insurance company pay for everyone else’s new roof! Second, maybe it is possible she will get dropped by her carrier – although that is far rare than people think. Why? Because having just paid for a new roof, the insurance wants to collect some money back, which it can only do be collecting future monthly premiums. Further, if you are dropped, then you simply get a new roof insurance policy, with a decent premium since your roof is brand new and less likely to be replaced.

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Who do you trust – Nostradamus or the Bible? Why is there renewed interest in Nostradamus and the Bible? And can we trust either to tell us what the future holds? In the Aftermath of Horror There have been many consequences of the events of September 11. 2001, from the galvanizing of the Middle East peace talks to a shortage of gas masks. More recently, acts of terrorism have become common place in Russia, Spain and the Middle East. Many people have tried to find answers to what these terrorist attacks mean for them on a personal level. Most notably sales of the prophetic writings of Nostradamus, and also of the Bible, have rocketed. For the first time ever, “Nostradamus” became the most popular word entered in Internet search engines: “Robert Carroll, who runs the Skeptic’s Dictionary Website, reported… ‘I usually have about 300-400 hits a week on the Nostradamus entry. I’ve had 140,000 in the past three days'” (Roland White, The Sunday Times, 30.09.01) Why, then, is there renewed interest in Nostradamus and the Bible? And can we trust either to tell us what the future holds? Who was Nostradamus? Michel de Notredame (Nostradamus) was born in 1503 to a French Jewish family who had converted to Christianity. He studied medicine and astronomy, and rose tofame when he gained a measure of success in treating plague victims in Aix and Lyons in 1546. At the age of 44 he began to dabble in the popular art of prophecy, going on to write around 1200 short, four lined prophecies. Obviously these predictions must be fairly vague, as it is simply impossible to go into any degree of detail in just four lines. Nostradamus gained much credibility when Catherine de Medici, wife of Henry II, believed that he had predicted her husband’s death. His fame continues to escalate One of Nostradamus’ Most Famous Prophecies Most of Nostradamus’ followers are united in their interpretations of the following prediction: At night they will think that they have seen the sun, When they see the pig-like half-man, Noise, shouts, battles seen in the heavens: Brute beasts will be heard speaking. Just pause for a moment and ask yourself some specific questions about this prophecy: - Who is the message from? - Who is the message to? - For what reason is the message being given? - What does it mean? The prophecy is so vague there is no answer given to the first three questions. As to what this actually means, it seems to suggest that: it will look like the sun is shining at night time; there will be some sort of battle; and animals will talk. What on earth could this mean? Well the interpreters of Nostradamus, believe that this forecast found its fulfillment in aerial battles, from the first and second world wars, to the present raids on Afghanistan. The sun at night would be the flashes of anti aircraft missiles; the pig-like half-man would be the pilot with his helmet and oxygen mask; and, finally, the brute beasts heard speaking would be the pilots talking into their radios. A concluding point to make at this stage, is that it is obviously nigh on impossible to state beforehand what Nostradamus’ prophecies actually mean. His interpreters often make claims that a prophecy has been fulfilled after certain events have taken place. When the interpreters try to predict the future using these prophecies, their predictions do not come to pass. According to Roland White, one Nostradamus scholar predicted the following events: - The world would end in 1999; - Prince Charles would be crowned in 1994; - Prince William would take the throne before the age of 18. We all know that these things have not happened. Can you honestly still trust Nostradamus? Nostradamus and September 11 Almost immediately after the attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York, an E-mail was circulated highlighting the following prediction: In the year of the new century and nine months From the sky will come a great king of terror The sky will burn at forty five degrees. Fire approaches the great new city In the City of York there will be a great collapse, Two twin brothers torn apart by chaos While the fortress falls the great leader will succumb Third big war will begin when the big city is burning. The first line was thought to indicate the month of September 2001 – the month of the attacks. In terms of line two, the hijacked planes obviously came from the skies. “Forty five degrees” was thought to have been a reference to New York – with its line of latitude of forty degrees. The “twin brothers” were thought to be the twin towers of the trade centre, and so on. Pretty conclusive stuff hey? Nostradamus must have known what he was talking about….. Well, maybe we would give him some credence – but, and it’s a very big but, the E-mail was a hoax. One of Nostradamus’ quatrains does have a reference to “45 degrees” and the “great new city” but that’s where the similarity ends. To crown it all, the final four lines are not from Nostradamus at all. They were written five years ago by Canadian High School student, Neil Marshall. In his paper Critical Analysis of Nostradamus he explains the “infinite monkeys principle”: “If I make say a thousand prophecies that are fairly abstract, for example: ‘In the City of God there will be a great thunder, Two brothers torn apart by chaos, While the fortress endures the great leader will succumb’, [then some are bound to come true, as they could be interpreted in many different ways].” The terrorist attacks on New York have proved Marshall’s thesis to be true. The Verdict on Nostradamus So then, a summary of what we have seen so far is now needed: - We do not know who Nostradamus’ prophecies are from; - We do not know who the message is being given to; - We do not know why the message is being given; - It is virtually impossible to interpret Nostradamus’ prophecies in advance of the event which they are said to predict. Interpretations are usually made to fit afterwards; - Neil Marshall’s “infinite monkeys principle” has been proved true: the laws of probability dictate that if anyone makes a thousand or so vague prophecies, then some of them are bound to “come true”. By stark contrast, Bible prophecy is completely different from Nostradamus’ vague predictions. The Bible gives very detailed and specific prophecies about people, places, and nations. The Bible’s prophecies are fulfilled against all odds. One such prophecy will be studied here to prove the point. Attention has been drawn to the fact that the Bible has accurately and repeatedly predicted that the Jews would be: - Scattered: Deuteronomy 28 v 64 (fulfilled in AD 135 by the Romans), - Persecuted: Deuteronomy 28 v 65 – 67 (fulfilled down the ages, and most notably by Hitler), - Regathered: Deuteronomy 30 v 1-5, Ezekiel 37 v 6, 13; 38 v 23 (fulfilled in 1948 when the state of Israel was once again declared), - Have ongoing conflicts with the Arabs: Ezekiel 36, Obadiah, Psalm 83. It is this third point which will be focused on – the regathering of the Jews to the land of Israel after almost two thousand years of dispersion. It must be emphasized that no other nation in history has been: driven out of its homeland, persecuted wherever its people went, and finally regathered to its original homeland after a period of nearly 2000 years. Other nations which have been driven out of their lands, or their empires have been defeated, and they have simply ceased to exist. When did you last meet a Roman, a Babylonian or a Phoenician? You never have, and you never will, for these nations have gone the same way as the dodo. But not Israel. Israel is unique. A few verses from this chapter will demonstrate key points about Bible prophecy: “‘However, the days are coming,’ declares the LORD, ‘when men will no longer say, ‘as surely as the LORD lives who brought the Israelites up out of Egypt,’ but they will say, ‘as surely as the LORD lives who brought the Israelites up out of the land of the North and out of all the countries where he banished them.’ For I will restore them to the land that I gave to their forefathers… Then they will know that my name is the LORD'” (Jeremiah 16 v 1 4-16, 21). If we ask the same questions which we asked about Nostradamus’ prophecies, the answers are now much more satisfactory: - Who is the message from? - Who is the message to? - For what reason is the message being given? - What does it mean? The message, Jeremiah claims in verse 14, is from God. The message is given to Jeremiah to give to the Israelites (v 1, 10). The message is given to them so that they will know that God does exist, and is in control of their futures (v21: “Then they will know that my name is the LORD”). As for the meaning of the passage, this is very clear. The Jews would be brought back to the land of “their forefathers”, namely Israel. This happened in the last century, when, against the laws of probability, the nation of Israel was once again declared in 1948. Which seems the more trustworthy so far? Nostradamus or the Bible? Made to Fit? The point was made that Nostradamus’ followers often try to make his prophecies fit events after they have happened. This is not true of the prophecy which we have just looked at. In 1849, after reading passages like Jeremiah 16, a Bible student wrote the following words: “There is.. a… restoration of the Jews before the manifestation [i.e. return of Jesus]… The… colonization of Palestine will be on purely political principles; and the Jewish colonists will return in unbelief of the Messiahship of Jesus, and of the truth as it is in him..” (John Thomas, Elpis Israel, 1849). The writer of these words clearly expected the Jews to return to Israel, or Palestine as it was then known. He did not claim to be a prophet, he merely stated what the Bible had clearly said would happen. Note that he wrote these words almost one hundred years before the state of Israel was established, and well in advance of the Zionist movement. Unlike Nostradamus’ interpreters then, Bible students are often able to accurately say what will happen before it happens. This is not due to any skill of their own, but because many Bible prophecies are so very specific, detailed and clear. So Who Do You Trust? Nostradamus cannot be trusted, but the Bible can. The reason God gives us so many predictions is that when we see that they have happened (as is the case with the restoration of Israel) we will believe that God exists. Not only this, but the fulfillment of these prophecies gives conviction to believers, and also warns unbelievers to repent before it is too late. The Bible clearly tells us that we must be baptized to be saved (Jn3 v 5, Mk 16 v 16). For Jesus will soon return to judge the world and set up God’s kingdom of peace (Acts 1 v 6 – 11; Acts 17 v 30 – 31). Why do so many people so readily believe that Nostradamus has the key to the future? Could it be that if we believe Nostradamus then we do not need to change our behaviour or life-styles in any way? Yet, if we believe the Bible there is a moral imperative – we must change our lives and put God first. Sadly, then, many people choose to ignore the Bible, and refuse to consider overwhelming evidence (countless fulfilled prophecies; archeological evidence; scientific proof; internal coherency; and personal experiences) that it is the Word of God. Please look into this further – for David, one of the kings of ancient Israel, did not lie when through him God said: - “You will show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Psalm 16 v 11). If you would like to find out more about the Bible’s message for you, then please go to our website and explore the True Bible Teaching concerning the Purpose of Almighty God with this earth and your opportunity to be a part of it.

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1. "Have you tried eating meat?" This was my partners Dad who struggles to comprehend how any meal can be complete without meat (imagine a thick Serbian accent but the kindest man you would ever meet). Although he was joking, I do think he secretly holds on to the belief that if I ate less carrots and more steak I would be better! I was also told by someone else that being vegan would cure me. I have been plant based for 2 years and I got Lupus so not holding out hope for that one. 2. "You should have more turmeric" I think at the time turmeric must have been the 'in' food in Sydney as everyone was telling me to have it. Apparently I could stop my immune system from attacking my organs if I just had MORE of this -stains everything orange -powder. Insert apple cider vinegar, zinc, supplements, vitamins etc. I think I have been recommended & tried most things. They all have their place, but it won't cure me as much as I wish it did. 3. "Drink more water" Apparently water washes away all your problems if you drink enough of it. Or maybe my organs just start to drown and then the Lupus bullies can not longer attack it. I am not sure on the exact science but if I drink any more water it might start leaking out of my pores. Water is great and I never go anywhere without my water bottle (thanks to dry mouth problems due to meds side effects) but I wish getting better was as easy as a few extra sips. 4. "Have you tried taking paracetamol?" This particular one caused great upset whilst I was in a Sydney hospital. I was in agony (due to a bladder infection they didn't pick up) and lupus flare. I had taken Endone/oxycodone which wasn't covering it, so when the Doctor who came on duty the following morning was going to send me home with a paracetamol I was in disbelief. Annoyingly, she took my reaction to mean I didn't understand how paracetamol worked and proceeded to 'educate' me in great detail how I had to take it every 4 hours and could I count to 4. 5. "You've got to think positively" A positive mindset can be powerful but that alone will not 'cure' me. I am a lover of quotes (as I am sure you would know from my Instagram) and I sometimes find comfort in words inspiring me that better days are ahead. However, no motivational quote can help me through a bladder instillation or stopped my constant nausea and vomiting which I had for months. I have been 'manifesting' that I want to be better for almost a year now, so here's hoping it kicks in soon... 6. "I think it's your medication making you worse" I wasn't sitting there one day thinking, you know what my day needs, a good 20 minutes every morning and night taking over 20 different drugs as a new hobby, bonus if they give you fun side effects like weight gain, hair loss and nausea. And although Carlos (my pharmacist) and I are on first name basis I would love to not see him quite so often. The reason I take medication is based on myself working with my team of doctors to support my body by using the least medical intervention possible. I cannot wait for that number to decrease, but that decision will not be influenced by the non-medical opinion of someone who occasionally takes an ibuprofen. All these were said by well-meaning kind friends, colleagues and Doctors. I know everyone says these things to help, as they like me, just want the illness to go. We as a community, try our hardest to eat well, workout, follow doctors instructions and have a strict medication regime etc. We do everything within our power to support our bodies and we do not need extra 'guilt' from those around us. It's great to hear your friend's sister's auntie found Tumeric helped her disease that is nothing to do with mine, but please don't judge me if I don't follow your kind advice. What are the best worst 'cures' people have given you? Lots of love,

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My experience tells me that I am suitable for the work in my applied experience. I have acquired skills, such as critical thinking, group communication, understanding of personal behavior, organization skills, and accepting criticism. Moreover, I take orders well and can work in a stressful environment. I was efficient in what I put in at the homeless shelter and left with an experience of providing a public service within the community. In addition, I learned that I have quality traits, such as compassion, patience, and interpersonal skills to work around others. I was confident enough to approach the families at the shelter and made friends. I was there to listen without judgment, and they appreciated that I took the time to hear what they had to say. For example, I heard the different reasons why these individuals ended up at the homeless shelter and how they feel stuck in their situation. I heard testimonies from families who have undergone many tragedies and were fortunate to have the support that the BHC provides. Lastly, the area that I could improve on is conflict prevention among adults. I experienced watching some fights at the shelter, and I do not have the skills to stop it without getting physically involved. Furthermore, my site supervisor believed that I showed exemplary abilities with the families. I would have to say that the five main role of ethics that were involved at the center included fidelity and responsibility, integrity, respect for people’s For a start, as my social and human capital assignment, I will be focusing on homelessness and the associations it entails. Through exploratory research, via peer reviewed journal articles and one in-person interview, I have collected data to see what social disparities and/or oppression the homeless population face from day-to-day. Furthermore, I had the pleasure of conducting my interview with a 62-year-old chronically homeless male originally from Nigeria. The location of the interview took place at a homeless shelter in Dallas, TX. Through the duration of this assignment, my participating interviewee will be identified as Bingo for confidentiality purposes. Equally important, as the interviewer – I was sensitive to the participant’s responses As a kid I had always lived in well diversified areas. I didn't care who you were or what you looked like, I was raised to treat everyone the same. I wasn't personally exposed to the idea of inequality until I was in middle school. I had always imagined that everyone just had jobs and lived their daily lives. I didn't quite grasp the extent of the idea that people can die, be homeless, be criminals, or racists. I also didn't grasp how great the people of our society can be. That was until my parents told me about the first times they had in America coming from Mexico. I don't remember what I said or did to provoke these stories, but they were surely eye opening. Ben joined the Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County in 2013 as a part-time Facility Manager. Through his hard work and dedication, he was promoted to the Case Management Department as a Men’s Case Manager by the end of 2013. Having acquired his Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington, Ben’s attentiveness in serving the homeless population advanced as a team-player and recognized this was where he belonged. Strong-minded to further pursue his passion in serving others, learn administrative roles, and community advocacy, Ben enrolled back into the School of Social Work – at the University of Texas at Arlington, as a Community and Administrative Practice (CAP) student, and will be graduating December 2017 with How I found 1 million dollars I was walking down the street with my friend Nate and we went to a crack house and smoked a big rock of crack then has sex with some nasty 12 year olds then we went to the park and touched some children inappropriately and then we went back to the crack house and did more crack and stole a backpack from a dirty hobo sleeping on the couch and ran out of the house. Usually the fieldwork clinical experience is done in which a student is placed under the direct supervision by an established on-site occupational therapy practitioner (Mattila & Dolhi, 2016). Over the past ten years, there has been a shift in occupational therapy concerning emerging practice areas and non-traditional settings, where occupational therapy services are not currently provided (Mattila & Dolhi, 2016). These various types of settings support the shift toward wellness and recovery, psychosocial services, and community health.(Mattila & Dolhi, 2016). In this study, five graduate students were assigned to an emergency homeless shelter for young men in a suburban community for their fieldwork clinical experience (Mattila & Dolhi, In the year 2011, homeless people were many in number, about 8,538. But according to the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston and Harris County, in 2015, there was a forty-six percent drop. From eight thousand, five hundred thirty-eight to about four thousand, six hundred and nine. According to Marilyn Brown, president and chief executive officer of the association said, “When we see the result, that the number of homeless has been cut in half, we see we have gone from managing homelessness to ending it.” This groundbreaking information is the product of homeless individuals’ programs working. In the county of Houston/Harris County, someone is considered homeless if they have been homeless for over a year or had four episodes of homelessness HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: This patient is a 40-year-old male. Industrial injury, he got his finger caught in something at work. He sustained an open fracture, distal phalanx of the left small finger. He was seen in the ER. The finger was sutured in the ER. He presents for followup here. This experiment wasn’t really successful because we chose a place right next to the White House. But anyway, that was interesting to see the reaction from two points of view. Homelessness and periods are not something that is new to us. It is a concept we are aware of, but do not take much action on. I have came up with an idea to create a “care package” specifically designed for homeless women. Instead of carrying the usual necessities you would typically find in a care package, this one would carry the necessities women needed for periods. I got this idea when I thought of the time I volunteered for NJHS. The community service hour task was to pack food within medium sized boxes. So I started to wonder how homeless people took care of their bodies, since food was being delivered once a month. On the blog call Ignite living a man called Charlie talks about three conversation he had with the homelessness. The first one is called “the unicycle guy” a guy who was tired of being homeless because he said that asking for money does not help you, it makes you worse. One day this guy got tired of begging for money and he started to perform on the sidewalks. Charlie said “by performing I mean he’d ride his unicycle back and forth. He’d end off each performance by doing his trademark back flips off a wall (Charlie, 2011).” This made the children happy and of course their parents. The second conversation was with “the joke guy”, a man who loved to tell jokes. At the beginning this man looked depressed, but he called the attention of many people The egregious aroma of enervated, underprivileged citizens filled the air as I unloaded packages of food at Saint Mary's Food Bank on a stifling summer day in 2014. Alongside fifteen other altruistic volunteers, I unloaded towering stacks of dusty boxes and placed their perishable contents into other boxes that would soon be delivered to the sea of homeless people waiting outside. Three hours into my volunteer work, I promptly took the opportunity to go into the lobby and give the homeless people the boxes I put together for them. The extensive line outside the door of the lobby was a sluggish moving snake inching closer and closer to besiege its prey. Their clothes were like Swiss cheese on their destitute bodies, all ragged and antiquated. The researcher anticipated a strong correlation between the life experiences and homelessness, in regards to PTSD development among the homelessness population age 13-18. It was the goal of the research study to identify which experience encompasses the traumatic event that develops PTSD in homeless adolescents. More so, it is hypothesized that males correlate life experiences as the traumatic event that develops PTSD, while females attribute homelessness as the traumatic event that triggers the development of PTSD. Help! 90% of our idea is to get a food truck, or at least find a way to give food to the homeless and low income families in a way that will benefit them and bring in enough money for us to continue buying food and helping the homeless. We need your help and support to help get the homeless off the street and into where they belong. We students at Helen C. Pierce have decided that the homeless have starved for long enough, and that they deserve the chance to make some money for their own, even if it’s no more than enough to buy themselves some food when they need Thirty-two percent of families facing homelessness were rejected by homeless shelters because of “a lack of resources” (Gerges 19). If city officials don’t formulate concise response plans, homeless shelters won 't be able to accommodate the influx of people without access to other shelters. Some of these people are forced to stay in the cold or other harsh weather conditions. As a result, numerous homeless people suffer from conditions like frostbite and hypothermia during the winter due to the lack of precautions and treatment in addition to the lack of shelter. Most homeless people are dependent on their resident city’s shelter system to protect themselves from severe weather conditions. Reducing homeless deaths caused by harsh– though primarily cold– weather conditions can be solved by moving the homeless out of the street into either temporary shelter programs using spare storage units and trailers for emergency circumstances or a permanent housing initiative. Now that the effects are finished, it’s time for the past solutions like having people live in homeless shelters, well, first of all how do homeless shelters work? In the website “How homeless shelters work” published on 2013, in a homeless shelter they have a process for the homeless to check in, just like a hotel. They would have the homeless people meet at the shelters at a specific time, you have to pay the people that run the homeless shelter, and sometimes they have to show your ID. Then the homeless would be sent to this big room that are full of beds, that is where the homeless would sleep but before they do anything most homeless shelters would like them to shower first, so they would go to the showers and be provided with soap, clean

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Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Amalfi Spritz This unique non-alcoholic aperitif has been crafted to capture the essence of a sparkling Spritz with flavors that are distinct & contemporary. Lyre’s spirits don’t just mimic, they have their own distinction as a premium non alcoholic beverage. A rich mix of aromas jump out including classic rhubarb & bitter orange along with mediterranean herbs. Flavors of bittersweet orange, peach, rhubarb, and elderflower lead to a crisp and dry finish. Simply enjoy chilled from the can, or if you’re looking to go a little fancy and want the full aperitif experience (and of course you do), pour the Amalfi Spritz into a bulbous wine glass with lots of ice and a slice of orange, or perhaps even an olive for a savoury element.

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An American born to a French mother. Nicole Miller was trained at the Rhode Island School of Design and the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in Paris. RISD inspired her sense of freedom and creativity while Chambre Syndicale gave her a mastery of the classic French techniques of haute The author's path Evident in Miller's silhouettes is skillful draping that highlights a dynamic body consciousness, echoes of art, her travels, and popular culture are combined in unique prints, wildly imaginative use of color and innovative silhouettes. The non-conformist glamour of Millers creations has earned her many fans in Hollywood. Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Beyoncé, Peyton List, Ashley Benson, and Carrie Underwood are among those who have appeared in her designs. Nicole is a CFDA board member, and has been the recipient of numerous industry awards such as the Legend of Fashion Award (2006), Fashion Group International Lifetime Achievement Award(2012), and the Visionary Woman

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WHY THIS MATTERS IN BRIEF Social media algorithms are made to show you more of what you’ve seen before so it’s easy to get stuck in an internet echo chamber and radicalised. This algorithm breaks those chambers. It’s no secret that today’s big tech giants use Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms to figure out what we like, and then show us more of it. It’s the main reason why we’re all stuck in different echo chambers – whether you’re always being shown pet photos or right wing extremist conspiracy theories. Social media today depends on building echo chambers, AKA “filter bubbles,” that wall off users into like-minded digital communities. These bubbles create higher levels of engagement, but come with pitfalls – including limiting people’s exposure to diverse views and driving polarisation among friends, families and colleagues. This effect isn’t a coincidence either. Rather, it’s directly related to the profit-maximising algorithms used by social media and tech giants on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. Now, in a refreshing twist, a team of researchers in Finland and Denmark has a different vision for how social media platforms could work. They developed a new algorithm that increases the diversity of exposure on social networks, while still ensuring that content is widely shared. The algorithm in action. Courtesy: Aalto University Antonis Matakos, a PhD student in the Computer Science Department at Aalto University in Espoo, Finland, helped develop the new algorithm. He expresses concern about the social media algorithms being used now. While current algorithms mean that people more often encounter news stories and information that they enjoy, the effect can decrease a person’s exposure to diverse opinions and perspectives. “Eventually, people tend to forget that points of view, systems of values, ways of life, other than their own exist… Such a situation corrodes the functioning of society, and leads to polarisation and conflict,” Matakos says. “Additionally,” he says, “people might develop a distorted view of reality, which may also pave the way for the rapid spread of fake news and rumors.” Matakos’ research is focused on reversing these harmful trends. He and his colleagues describe their new algorithm in a study published in November in IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering The approach involves assigning numerical values to both social media content and users. The values represent a position on an ideological spectrum, for example far left or far right. These numbers are used to calculate a diversity exposure score for each user. Essentially, the algorithm is identifying social media users who would share content that would lead to the maximum spread of a broad variety of news and information perspectives. Then, diverse content is presented to a select group of people with a given diversity score who are most likely to help the content propagate across the social media network, thus maximizing the diversity scores of all users. In their study, the researchers compare their new social media algorithm to several other models in a series of simulations. One of these other models was a simpler method that selects the most well-connected users and recommends content that maximizes a person’s individual diversity exposure score. Matakos says his group’s algorithm provides a feed for social media users that is at least three times more diverse, according to the researchers’ metric, than this simpler method, and even more so for baseline methods used for comparison in the study. These results suggest that targeting a strategic group of social media users and feeding them the right content is more effective for propagating diverse views through a social media network than focusing on the most well-connected users. Importantly, the simulations completed in the study also suggest that the new model is scalable. A major hurdle, of course, is whether social media networks would be open to incorporating the algorithm into their systems. Matakos says that, ideally, his new algorithm could be an opt-in feature that social media networks offer to their users. “I think [the social networks] would be potentially open to the idea,” says Matakos. “However, in practice we know that the social network algorithms that generate users’ news feeds are orientated towards maximizing profit, so it would need to be a big step away from that direction.”

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Star Fox Adventures is a 3D sci-fi fantasy action-adventure game developed by Rare and published by Nintendo for the GameCube on September 27, 2002. A spin-off of the Star Fox series of spaceflight combat games, Star Fox Adventures focuses on 3D exploration and combat similar to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, with some segments based on the series' traditional Arwing on-rails flight sequences. Taking place eight years after the Lylat Wars, Adventures is set on a remote world at the edge of the Lylat star system known as Dinosaur Planet (which is inhabited by tribes of anthropomorphic creatures resembling real-life prehistoric animals and is somehow breaking apart). The game's prologue stars Krystal, a mysterious blue fox sent to investigate a distress call only to become trapped in a floating crystal after learning that the SharpClaw tribe, led by General Scales, is beginning their conquest against the other tribes. Players then begin the main campaign as legendary pilot Fox McCloud, who is contracted by General Pepper to investigate the planet. Armed with Krystal's magic staff and aided by Prince Tricky of the EarthWalker tribe, Fox must scour the planet, fight General Scales' forces, and find a way to keep the planet from exploding (which threatens the entire star system). The game is known for its original development as the Nintendo 64 title Dinosaur Planet, which had no reference to Star Fox at all. Although few pieces of promotional content of the original exist, a development build of the game was leaked on Feburary 2021. Star Fox Adventures is Rare's last game developed for a major Nintendo console, as they were acquired by Microsoft as a first-party developer for their Xbox console. The gameplay mechanics of Star Fox Adventures have been compared to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, due to a number of gameplay similarities that both titles share. Unlike other Star Fox titles, the player character Fox McCloud is on foot for nearly the entire game, though Arwing sequences are used for traveling between different parts of the planet. Early on, Fox discovers a staff that belongs to Krystal and is encouraged to use it over his blaster. The staff can be used for attacking enemies with physical melee strikes, but is also used for firing magic attacks, such as ice, fire, or various others. As in Ocarina of Time, Fox cannot jump. Instead, he jumps automatically when the player runs toward an obstacle that he is capable of leaping over. He can also roll at the end of a fall to reduce the impact and avoid taking damage. Also like Ocarina of Time, Star Fox Adventures features a lock-on system, but while Ocarina of Time forces the player to manually lock-on, Fox locks onto his enemies automatically. The game opens with a prologue that serves as the introduction of Krystal, a vixen who has received a distress call from the planet of Sauria. She lands in Krazoa Palace, and quickly learns that the planet has been captured by General Scales and his SharpClaws. A wounded dinosaur begs Krystal to collect all of the Krazoa Spirits in the palace, which supposedly can change the course of the war. After collecting the first one, she is pushed up into a floating crystal and trapped inside. She remains here for the majority of the game. The game then transitions to the Great Fox, where it becomes apparent that the Star Fox team has fallen on hard times and seen little action as of late. Falco Lombardi has left the team, and the Great Fox is in need of repairs, which the team doesn't have the money to buy. Thus, when General Pepper contacts the team asking them to investigate Sauria, Fox jumps at the chance to help. Upon arriving on Sauria, Fox meets with the queen of the Earthwalker tribe, who informs him that General Scales has stolen the planet's Spellstones from two Force Point Temples. As a result, Sauria is literally falling to pieces. To prevent the planet's destruction, Fox must restore the Spellstones, and the queen enlists the aid of her son, Prince Tricky to assist his efforts. However, after restoring the Spellstones, it becomes apparent that the Krazoa Spirits are also needed. After collecting all but one of the Krazoa Spirits, Fox finds himself face to face with General Scales. Fox and the general prepare to fight when a mysterious voice commands General Scales to give up the Krazoa Spirit. After taking all of the spirits to the Krazoa Palace, Krystal is freed. The spirits then all enter a Krazoa statue, who is revealed to be Dr. Andross, the Star Fox franchise's main antagonist. Fox flies after Andross in his Arwing. During the long battle, Falco Lombardi makes an entrance. He aids Fox in defeating Andross, and with their archenemy defeated once more, rejoins the team. The Krazoa spirits fly back to and restore the planet to its natural shape. Fox McCloud is back to investigate the planet of Sauria. Unfortunately, Fox can't use his trusty blaster this time around, but nonetheless, Fox is still resourceful. He utilizes Krystal's staff, learning magic attacks and more. Unlike with previous Star Fox games, Fox is operating without the rest of his team this mission. They are still there, but they can only assist Fox from the Great Fox. Krystal's past is a mystery to everyone. She could be from a completely different system, although it is never clearly stated where she is from. What is known is that she is from the destroyed planet of Cerinia and is investigating the murder of her parents. In the opening sequence of Star Fox Adventures, Krystal is answering a distress call originating on Sauria. Despite some great skill with her staff, she is quickly defeated at the hands of General Scales. She later becomes Fox's love interest; this is hinted at during the ending of Star Fox Adventures and during a mission in Star Fox Assault, but they develop a real relationship in Star Fox Command. Krystal is capable of speaking Dino; a fictional language created for the game. Slippy Toad is the engineer for the Star Fox team. His inventions come in handy for Fox during the course of the game, with such inventions as R.O.B. 64 and a translator for the Dino language. Slippy can provide hints at any time during gameplay, triggered by the player asking. However, many players find him quite irritating. Peppy Hare has aged since his last appearance; he is now 49 years old. He is now in charge of mission status and tactical information. By contacting him during gameplay, the player can save, change options, etc. He is an essential part to the team. General Scales is a major antagonist of Star Fox Adventures. He terrorizes Sauria by stealing the Spellstones and Krazoa Spirits. He is also the ruler of the SharpClaw race, which follows his every command. However, he is not the primary antagonist. He is merely a pawn being used by Andross. Prince Tricky is the son of the King and Queen Earthwalkers. To follow commands, Fox must feed Tricky mushrooms. These mushrooms then count as a "power meter" so that Tricky can follow commands, such as breathing fire or even menial tasks such as fetching a ball. Tricky can attack using his abilities, but it is complicated, as the player must simultaneously fight and select the command. Tricky ends up appearing in later games as well, including an appearance in Star Fox Assault. Falco Lombardi, despite his large popularity, doesn't appear in the game until the final battle with Dr. Andross. Falco also appears in the ending cutscene, rejoining the Star Fox team. He aids Fox by dropping power-ups for use during the final battle. He is rendered differently than in his previous incarnations; he now has a more black, mercenary feel, and he has sunglasses. It is notable that his feathers received no rendering, while other characters' fur and scales were rendered. There are eight dinosaur tribes that range from good to evil. RedEye and SharpClaw are the only truly evil tribes; the rest are generally benign. Star Fox Adventures began its long and storied development history as a Nintendo 64 game called Dinosaur Planet. During an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto at E3, he joked that the hero of Dinosaur Planet bore a resemblance to Star Fox's own Fox McCloud, and suggested in jest that Rare make a Star Fox game instead. Rumors had been circulating at E3 that Nintendo was shopping around for a team willing to make a new Star Fox game, either for the Nintendo 64 or the upcoming Nintendo Gamecube. Not long after that E3 comment, Rare and Nintendo penned a deal to convert Dinosaur Planet in to "Star Fox Adventures: Dinosaur Planet". Not all of the team at Rare was willing to make the change, however. Nintendo's often vague (but strict) guidelines regarding the Star Fox universe and canon meant a vast majority of the characters and storyline of Dinosaur Planet had to be heavily reworked or removed entirely, which did not sit well with those who had spent months crafting the game's original world and plot. As the game (now renamed simply to "Star Fox Adventures") neared its release date, rumors began to crop up regarding strife between Rare and Nintendo. The founders of Rare, the Stamper Brothers, had been known to sell stake in the company to Nintendo in order to drum up additional development funds, and by the time work was underway with Star Fox Adventures, Nintendo owned 49% of Rare - just 2% shy of owning a controlling portion of the company. Once again needing money in order to finish Star Fox Adventures, the Stampers offered to sell the entire company to Nintendo, but at a price Nintendo was not comfortable paying, and they were told to find other buyers. Two weeks after Star Fox Adventures hit retail, Nintendo and Rare announced that they would be parting ways; Microsoft had bought the entire company, including the 49% Nintendo owned. The Original Dinosaur Planet Members of the Star Fox Online forums discovered that a decent portion of the original Dinosaur Planet script is still contained within Star Fox Adventures. A file on the Star Fox Adventures disc called GAMETEXT.bin contains all of the text ever used in the entire game, both for the Nintendo 64 version of Dinosaur Planet and the GameCube version of Star Fox Adventures. Though not entirely complete, many scenes from Dinosaur Planet's storyline remain fully intact. Dinosaur Planet's plot involved the war between a dragon-like race called "Kamerians", and the Krazoa. The Kamerians had existed on Dinosaur Planet for centuries, and were originally worshiped as Gods by the lesser species. The Kamerians created the powerful and dangerous Spellstones. According to the Krazoa, the Kamerians intended to use the Spellstones to destroy Dinosaur Planet, and a war began between the two species over their creation. Though, to the player, the Krazoa are introduced as "Peace Spirits" that bring life to the planet, characters throughout the game hint that they have a more sinister purpose. A boss in Star Fox Adventures described simply as a "Mutant" was originally named "Drakor", a key character to Dinosaur Planet's storyline, and General Scales' father. Before fighting Drakor in Dinosaur Planet, he would relay a key piece of dialog to the player: "Do not believe everything the Krazoa have told you. We Kamerians did not start the Great War." He declares that defeating the Krazoa Spirits is the key to destroying Dinosaur Planet, and that there is no task more important to him. In Dinosaur Planet, players controlled one of two characters: Sabre, a wolf boy who lived on Dinosaur Planet all his life, or Krystal, a feline girl who was orphaned on the planet after her home world was destroyed. Both Sabre and Krystal were raised by a wizard named Randorn, who used to know Sabre's father. When playing as Sabre, the player would be tasked with collecting the Spellstones. When playing as Krystal, the player would instead collect Krazoa Spirits. Switching between Sabre and Krystal could be done at any time by talking to the Swapstone (later renamed the Warpstone for Star Fox Adventures). Sabre would be accompanied by Prince Tricky, and Krystal would be accompanied by Tricky's brother, Rocky (though later on, Krystal would be instead paired up with Princess Kyte of the Cloudrunner Tribe). It would eventually be revealed that by joining all Krazoa Spirits together at the Krazoa Shrine (originally called "Warlock Mountain" in Dinosaur Planet) they would form the ultimate weapon in the galaxy. Not enough of the Dinosaur Planet script remains to describe what happens after that. - "Bafomdads", items used to bring Fox back to life after dying, are a jumbled way of saying "Back from Dead". - In Dinosaur Planet, Bafomdads were called "Dusters". - Warlock Mountain, Golden Plains, Golden Plains Shrine, Diamond Bay, Discovery Falls, Swapstone Hollow and Willow Grove are all names of locations that are present in GAMETEXT.bin and were either changed or are not present in the final game. - Tricky was to have extra commands: DISTRACT, which distracted SharpClaw guards from certain locations, and RIDE, which apparently allowed Fox to ride Tricky. In addition, the STAY command was originally named GUARD, which explains why Tricky takes a defensive position and growls when Fox tells him to stay. - A Cinema Viewer, Big Head Mode, and Giant Head Mode were to be unlocked via Cheat Coins, but never were implemented. - In addition to listing where the player was when they saved, Save Files were to have descriptions of recent plot events tied to them. - The Final Krazoa Spirit test was cut, known as "The Test of Sacrifice". It's save file description simply says "Would you put yourself before your friends?" - As the game was being converted to a Star Fox title, Falco was intended to show up earlier in the storyline. He would bail Fox out in the Walled City, after he unexpectedly encounters General Scales. - Fox originally offered Krystal a position to join the Star Fox team, but Krystal would only agree to if Fox gave her a kiss. Dialog for this scene was recorded and exists on the Star Fox Adventures disc, but is not used.

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Cases of doping are infrequently reported or discovered in association football, unlike other sports such as cycling and athletics that have been rocked by major scandals over the years. There have only been a handful of high-profile cases involving players who have been alleged to use illegal substances for doping purposes. But what exactly is doping in football, how prominent is it within the sport and how is it different from recreational drug activity? How severe is the punishment for players who have been found guilty of consumption of performance-enhancing materials? Goal takes a look. What is doping in football, and what are its effects? Doping is the consumption of performance-enhancing materials and banned substances that are designed to improve sporting performance. In football, that could mean increased stamina or strength. A player who is doping may have the edge in extra time, or be able to increase their sprint speed for crucial matches thanks to their use. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) defines doping as "the intentional or unintentional use of prohibited substances and prohibited methods on the current doping list". Since 2004, the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) definition in the World Anti-Doping Code has been accepted as the international standard. Doping has been banned in sport by FIFA Athletes who consume banned stimulants are risking their emotional, mental and physical health with long-lasting damage. Several doping substances not only negatively impact the physicality of the athlete, but can also impair the mental state of the player – with side-effects including anxiety, hallucinations and psychosis. Many athletes will feel under considerable pressure to constantly perform at the highest levels – both by themselves and their peers – and, as shown by cases across sports, some will be tempted to resort to doping to enhance their chances of winning. Young athletes at the start of their career are especially prone to this pressure. Athletes who have suffered substantial injuries will be tempted to dope in the hopes of accelerating their healing process. Doping testing out of competition - when an athlete is injured and not training - is a challenge for some sports. Ignorance, peer pressure and a lack of insight about the negative effects of doping leads to some athletes taking substances that they don't know are banned. They may not be aware that the substances that they have chosen to take are forbidden, leading to positive doping tests through wrong diet or food supplements, but ignorance often doesn't prevent lengthy bans. What are FIFA's rules on doping in football? The consensus among major sporting governing bodies and organisations has been to strictly regulate the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport, in order to prevent the health risks, promote equal opportunity for athletes, and to maintain a drug-free image of sport for the public. Prior to the 2010 World Cup, WADA announced that they would be doubling the punishment for first-time offenders from two to four years in the fight to prevent doping in sport, although there are exceptions. A new regulation was added that offered athletes accused of doping possible 'immunity' from punishment should they return 'substantial' information on knowledge about other instances of doping. As per FIFA guidelines, all players are obliged to undergo doping controls that consist of urine samples and blood samples. The biological passport was introduced during the 2014 World Cup and continues across FIFA and UEFA competitions. FIFA rules state that each player bound by anti-doping regulations be made to undergo doping controls requested by FIFA or another governing association, with a player able to be tested at any time, as often as desired and in any place out of competition. The doping officer’s instructions must be followed, and refusing a control can lead to a ban lasting several years. Players must also submit to all medical examinations that are deemed necessary by the officials. FIFA states that players are not required to undergo the doping procedure alone. They can be accompanied by the team doctor or a team-mate when submitting samples. What are FIFA's punishments for doping? If athletes are found guilty of taking performance-enhancing drugs, they are subject to a ban from the sport from as much as several months to a lifetime, based on the severity of the individual cases. If the consumption of the banned substances was not intentional, bans can last for up to two years. However, if the player knowingly participated in illegal doping, they will be banned for up to four years. FIFA describe the method of 'intentionality' as players who are purposely looking to cheat when consuming the substances. Participating in the trafficking or administration of illegal doping substances will lead to a lifetime ban. In addition to being guilty of doping, athletes can also face bans when committing the following: - Missing doping tests (a maximum of three times) with doping control officers - Possessing prohibited substances or passing on a prohibited substance - Working with or encouraging a third party to violate anti-doping rules - Failing to provide general whereabouts information every three months - Whereabouts failures through ignorance - Refusing a control - Non-availability for the officers - Failing to follow doping officers’ instructions during the control - Engaging in or attempting to engage in fraudulent conduct during doping control Is doping a wide issue within football? Doping is not widely associated with football due to lack of evidence, unlike its presence in other sports such as cycling, weightlifting and track and field. That's why when such allegations and cases do surface, such as those denied by then-Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos in 2018, or the charges successfully leveled against Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana often draw huge attention due to their irregularity. Figures within the sport are both dismissive and wary about the presence of doping, with some insisting that there is no such issue. Meanwhile many others believe that FIFA is not doing enough to fight doping within the sport. According to FIFA, 33,227 doping tests were carried out worldwide in 2016 – keeping in mind that there are 65,000 professional male and female soccer players in the world – with only 97 samples (0.29 per cent) testing positive. Comparatively, nine athletes tested positive for doping during the 2012 Olympic Games in London out of a pool of 5,000 tests (0.81%), though the IOC later announced that a further 23 competitors failed their retrospective doping tests. In Hajo Seppelt's 1999 documentary "Indictment Doping: The Legacy of East German Sports," he put forward his suspicion that footballers were partaking in the use of illegal substances. "People who say that there is no doping problem in football, that's bull**t," Seppelt told CNN. "People say the drugs have no benefits, but look at the science and the distances covered by players in the game today." Former Spain coach Vicente del Bosque dismissed questions of doping in football in 2013, stating: "It is a subject that I prefer to ignore." Arsene Wenger, former manager of Arsenal, has spoken frequently about his cynicism with FIFA's methods of dealing with doping following ex-Dinamo Zagreb player Arjan Ademi having tested positive following his side's Champions League win over the North Londoners in 2015. The Frenchman lamented that his Arsenal side had "played against many teams" using performance-enhancing drugs and stated later: "I'm not satisfied with the level of testing." Which footballers have been accused of doping? One of the most prominent cases of substance abuse in football from recent times is the case of Diego Maradona at the 1994 World Cup in the United States. The former Argentina international only played two matches before he was sent home from the tournament after testing positive for five variants of ephedrine – a banned stimulant. After scoring against Greece, his celebration was iconic for all the wrong reasons when he ran towards one of the sideline cameras, shouting, with a distorted face and bulging eye. Maradona denied that he was taking illegal substances, stating that his personal trainer gave him the power drink Rip Fuel which skewed the results of his test sample. The game against Greece ended up being his final appearance for the Argentina team. In 2001, during his time as a player at Brescia, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was handed a four-month ban for the use of nandrolone, a type of anabolic steroid - though the Spaniard ultimately saw his sentence overturned and the charges dropped six years later. The first Premier League player to have been banned for using performance-enhancing substances, and not recreational drugs, was former Middlesbrough player Abel Xavier, who was banned for 18 months in November 2005 after test results showed that he took anabolic steroids following a UEFA Cup match. Ex-Chelsea midfielder Adrian Mutu was banned from football after failing a test for cocaine in the 2003-04 season, leading him to be banned for seven months and released by the club. After a Europa League fixture in 2016, former Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho was alleged to have taken a banned fat-burning drug, although UEFA subsequently decided to dismiss the charges against him. Samir Nasri was banned for 18 months in another substance abuse-related case after it was discovered that he had breached doping violations when he was on loan at Sevilla in 2016. The ex-France international was initially given a six-month ban but had it later extended by a further 12 months after a UEFA disciplinary hearing. One of the most recent instances related to doping were the allegations made by German newspaper Der Spiegel against Real Madrid captain Ramos, which claimed that he failed a doping test before the Champions League final in 2017 – something that both Real Madrid and Ramos have categorically denied. Peru captain Paolo Guerrero tested positive for a substance associated with cocaine and was banned from playing for his country at World Cup 2018, overruling his legal team's claim that the test stemmed from drinking traditional coca tea. However, veteran Guerrero was subject to a high-profile appeal that led to the temporary pausing of the doping ban to allow him to feature for Peru at Russia. But the biggest charge in recent years was when Ajax shotstopper Onana was handed a one-year ban by UEFA in February 2021 after he tested positive for furosemide. The 25-year-old subsequently managed to get his sentence commuted to nine months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in June and is set to resume his career shortly.

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August is here. Seasonal fruits and vegetables in this month are pretty similar to July’s. As in July, you’ll find summer squash, tomatoes, corn, melons and stone fruits. But by August, tomatoes really come into their own. Tomato season in California is May-November, but midsummer is when they hit their peak. There are two types of tomatoes- heirlooms and hybrids. The terms have nothing to do with size or shape or color. Heirlooms are open-pollinated varieties that pre-date modern industrial agriculture and have been passed down through generations. Open-pollinated means that the crossbreeding happened naturally; birds and bees did the pollinating and new varieties were born. And because nature is resilient, these plants are able to keep themselves alive. A seed saved from an open-pollinated plant will produce a replica of the parent plant. Hybrids are hand-pollinated crosses of varieties that have been chosen for specific tray. These are produced by seed companies and plant breeders, and they can’t reproduce like open-pollinated plants do. Putting this into the simplest possible terms: heirlooms are made by nature. Hybrids are made by humans. There are heirlooms and hybrids of every type of tomato. It’s not possible to know every variety and hybrid that belongs to each group, and it’s hard to tell all of them apart because so many look exactly alike, but don’t get caught up over any of that. The only important thing is to find what you like and enjoy it. Picking a good tomato is easy if you’re buying in season and getting them from a good source. Look for tomatoes with healthy-looking skin that has no dark spots or punctures. A good tomato should feel heavy, and it should be fragrant at the stem end. If you are not sure which one to pick, simply ask your produce person for advice. One of the best things to do with these peak tomatoes is a simple Caprese Salad. You can find all the ingredients for this summery dish at Howie's! Insalata Caprese (serves 4) 3 to 4 medium ripe tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds (or you can use ciliegine, the smaller balls of mozzarella) 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves Coarse sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (or to taste) 2 tablespoons good balsamic vinegar (or to taste) Place the tomatoes and mozzarella on a platter & arrange in a pleasing pattern, alternating cheese and tomatoes in a spiral or in rows. Scatter the basil leaves over the tomatoes and mozzarella. You can shred the basil or leave the leaves whole. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper, to taste. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.

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A hostile arid terrain with rugged mountains characterizes the geography of the region of Baluchistan. The region is sparsely populated and spread over three countries sharing border with each other. The land of the Baloch is divided among the countries of Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Spread in almost equal proportion between Pakistan and Iran, are known as provinces of Baluchistan and Sistan-Baluchistan respectively. Within Afghanistan, a small portion of the Kandahar, Helmand and Nimruz provinces are also part of Baluchistan. Amongst these, Pakistan holds the majority of the Baloch population. This spread weakens the strength of those struggling to protect their rights, their nationality and the unique Baloch culture from oppression by Pakistan. Baluchistan is inhabited by tribal and nomadic people who are the most deprived, oppressed and cheated communities living in this region. They have been on the wrong side of history and the circumstances. To understand the magnitude of this human catastrophe, one needs to fathom the fact that out of a population of 18 million, it is estimated that six million are forcibly missing people in Pakistan. Likewise, these people have suffered prosecution and oppression in Iran and Afghanistan, but unlike what they suffer in Pakistan. In the cities of Islamabad, Karachi and Quetta in Pakistan, scenes of people protesting with placards and photos against forced disappearances, are common. These men, women and children are the next of kin of the victims of forced disappearances. Chiefly, these victims are social activists, journalists, students and writers. Even the elderly, women and children have not been shown mercy. Tens of thousands of Baloch people have been abducted since the year 2000. The state and its security agencies have responded to the separatist movement with a ‘kill-and-dump’ policy and are forcibly making students, lawyers, doctors, political activists and their sympathizers disappear, according to prominent activist, Sammi Deen Baloch. Since the year 2000, the Pakistani Army and the powerful ISI have been following this policy of ‘kill-and-dump’ in Baluchistan. Through this policy, they intend to suppress dissent and popular opinion. However, the voice for justice is simply getting louder by the day. The extra judicial agencies are failing and they are becoming the sole reason for the overall declining security situation in this region. As per the human rights activists, there may hardly be any house left from where someone has not disappeared in Baluchistan in the past twenty years. The organisation, Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP), claims that more than 53,000 Baloch people have been abducted so far since the beginning of the crackdown and this list is only increasing. This claim, however, is refuted by the Pakistani government, but interestingly, not altogether denied. The issue of forced disappearance is considered extremely sensitive by the Pakistani establishment. No media dare cover these issues without risking serious consequences. This sensitivity is not without reason. Ever since its creation, Baluchistan has never considered itself to be a part of Pakistan and it seeks independence from Pakistan. In fact, Baluchistan had revolted against the Pakistani state and the insurrection continues since its annexation in 1948. Convinced of having been historically wronged, the Balochis view their fight as one against repression and for self-determination. The fragile security dynamics of Pakistan e has forced the authoritarian state on a path of ultra-nationalism. This has led to marginalisation of all other ethnic groups, now struggling to preserve their identity. The most adversely affected are the Balochis. The sense of insecurity of the state drives the Pakistani army and the establishment to conduct in a draconian manner. They see many of the Baloch nationalist groups as terrorists, and hence, they have crushed any opposition or demand that calls for reform and justice. The resultant deteriorating human rights scenario has further cemented Balochi opposition against Pakistan. Across the border in Iran, the Balochis face a similar fate, with extreme deprivation and marginalisation by the Iranian theocracy. While undoubtedly possessing unique identities and aspirations, repression and ignorance on both sides of the border have resulted in a common desire for liberation. The leaders of the organisations seeking independence and the mainstream Balochi politicians historically consider Baluchistan or more specifically, the Khanate of Kalat as separate. As per them, it was never a part of British India and, thus, should not have been treated as a part of Pakistan. For them, treating Baluchistan as a state of the erstwhile empire is a violation of the treaty and agreements between the Kalat state and the British Raj. The aforementioned treaty is that of 1876 between the Viceroy and Governor General, Lord Lytton, and the Khan of Kalat, Mir Khudadad Khab. The treaty states that the British government would respect the independence of Kalat as long as it acted in “subordinate coordination.” In accordance with this, the Balochis observed that the Kalat state had had a different direct relationship with the British government, and that they were separate from the British Raj in India. Nonetheless, during the process of Indian independence, before the Partition was decided upon, even Indian leaders such as Jawaharlal Nehru held that Baluchistan was an integral part of undivided India. In this context, the independence of Pakistan in 1947 brought increased pressure on the Khan of Kalat to accede to the merger with the state of Pakistan. However, the lower house of the Baluchistan parliament unanimously passed a resolution declaring that relations with Pakistan should be established as between two sovereign states and not by accession. Thus, it was not a mere coincidence that Khan of Kalat declared independence for Baluchistan the very same day when Pakistan declared her independence on August 14, 1947. Pakistan, undeterred of this unified Balochi dissent against accession to the Pakistani state, dismissed the latter’s independence outrightly. Largely motivated by the fear of Indian influence in a strategically critical region, Pakistan sought to carry out the accession forcefully. Till date, they continue to be nervous about any such imagined possibility. The paranoia of Indian support to the Baloch independence also fuels enhanced human right violations by Pakistan in its efforts to consolidate this region played by inter-tribal rivalries between Kalat and the surrounding areas. Paksitan has also succeeded in motivating many of Kalat’s feudatories to join it. This, along with the mounting pressure of a possible military offensive against Kalat, served as the final straw. The fear of isolation led the Khan to eventually sign the Instrument of Accession in March 1948, less than a year following Baluchistan’s declaration of independence. This forceful accession brought an end to the brief period of national sovereignty for the Balochis, and immediately engulfed Baluchistan in anti-Pakistan protests. This marked the beginning of a struggle that has endured for decades. In the latter half of the twentieth century, Pakistan’s proclivity for ignoring the basic human rights concerns increased, they continued trampling upon the rights and identities of the minor ethnic groups fueling rebellion and restiveness throughout, spreading over from Baluchistan to Sindh to Bengal. Eventually, this led to unrest, and the dismemberment of Pakistan which gave birth to Bangladesh in 1971. Mass scale human rights abuse by Pakistan army in East Pakistan was a common template applied all across in these three distinct areas. The geography and the state dynamics were contrastingly too different for this template to succeed in the East but somehow it has so far managed to work in Pakistan’s favour in Baluchistan. So shocked and scared was the Pakistani establishment after the massive defeat in the 1971 war that Islamabad quashed the limited autonomy provided to the Baloch in the 1970s. The 1970 election that brought to power the prominent National Awami League, a coalition of Baloch parties, which began to make significant structural changes in the promotion of the Baloch people, was ousted by the government of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto in Islamabad after the 1971 defeat. This act of belligerence on the part of Islamabad sparked a renewed rebellion in Baluchistan, which resulted in the loss of 3,000 Pakistani soldiers and about 5,000 Baloch guerrilla fighters, a conflict that lasted nearly four years. Though the Pakistani army and establishment were able to suppress the freedom movement in the 1970s, they failed to win over the Baloch. The simmering dissent erupted once again and led to an uprising against the quasi-military government of Pervez Musharraf in the early 2000s. For decades, Pakistan has suppressed and used violence of extreme levels upon the Baloch people, infuriating them further. Though they have managed to reduce their capacity to protest in the classical sense, but on part of the Baloch people, they have also evolved their methods and tactics to deal with the Pakistani aggression reasonably. Out of fear of losing its grip over this region, the government in Islamabad has sought to consolidate power and maintain complete control of the region through Pakistan’s security forces. However, this has resulted in a deplorable human rights situation in Baluchistan. Having failed to learn right lessons from the loss of East Pakistan, they have continued to peruse similar military approach. The heavy-handed policy of using force adopted by the Pakistani state towards any dissent in the region has crossed all the limits. This use of force has often been disproportionate to the threat. Using the military to quell any Baloch uprising into submission has become a norm, and any attempt at protest is crushed with a heavy hand. The main reason for the lack of success of the Baloch freedom fighters to launch an all-out offensive against the Pakistani army has been their shortage in numbers. Undoubtedly empowered by a strong feeling of commitment to the Baloch nationalist cause, the fact is that the Baloch comprise less than five percent of the total population of Pakistan. This has resulted in numbers heavily skewed in Pakistan’s favour. And this hinders any tactical or strategic progress on the ground for the Baloch freedom fighters. The best case and example is the triumph of Taliban over the US-supported forces last year, where the justness of the cause and the numbers favoured the Taliban. Though the province of Baluchistan accounts for nearly 44 percent of the Pakistani state, its population is equal to only 12.3 million as compared to approximately 200 million in the rest of Pakistan. Such a contrast in the numbers means that none of the uprisings against the state will be able to sustain by itself. Additionally, not only is the overall region of Baluchistan sparsely populated but the fact that the Baloch in Pakistan occupied areas only account for 60 percent of the total Baluchistan population. The rest of the population consists of Pashtuns, Sindhis and Punjabis. A demographic aggression planned over years since 1948 helped consolidate Pakistani control. In countering such contrasting difficulties, the Baloch have adopted tactics of guerrilla warfare drawn out of the Taliban’s blue book. The tactics of suicide attacks employed by them in lowering the US-led coalition’s morale led to their humiliating withdrawal. The Majid Brigade is the most feared name in this region. They have proven their ability to carry out punitive strikes in the recent past. The Pakistan army has yet to field a counter strategy to this new form of offensive effectively. However, in dealing with various insurgent groups, the Pakistani government could have sought methods of mediation or resolution but instead once again delegated the task to the military. It appears that Pakistan has lost this opportunity to negotiate across the table as the struggle enters a new phase. To this end, activists and politicians like Naela Qadri Baloch, who fled Pakistan in 2016, have accused the Pakistani government of committing genocide in the region. Even though such accusations are plentiful, the international community has largely ignored the Baloch cause. Currently certain activities occurring in Baluchistan lend support to such accusations. There is a two-pronged strategy of repression adopted by the Pakistani state – demographic aggression and simultaneously, an all-out bludgeoning of the Baloch. The military has thus been accused of destroying and de-populating Baloch as well as being responsible for a multitude of forced disappearances in urban and rural Baluchistan. Any person suspected or found to be a supporter or a sympathizer of the Baloch freedom movement is considered a threat, hence kidnapped, tortured, or killed. This has not only affected the common people but also high-ranking officials of Baloch ethnicity. The manner in which the Pakistan army orchestrated the 2006 assassination of Akbar Bugti is a glaring case study. How they bribed and coerced the tribal leaders and engineered Bugti’s isolation followed by his killing. If it could happen with him, then who is safe? Only months before Akbar Bugti’s assassination by General Musharraf’s troops, in 2005, he had said, “…there are two or three tribal chiefs and feudal lords behind what is going on in Baluchistan. The past governments have made deals with them and indulged them. My government is determined to establish its writ. It will be a fight to the finish”. Here Musharaff was referring to the Marri, Mengal and Bugti tribes and specifically Akbar Bugti who was the most powerful of all. Musharraf’s comment had come after months of failed attempts of the armed forces to capture Bugti in his town of Dera Bugti. The Pakistani army had bombed Dera Bugti which resulted in indiscriminate killing, and the displacement of approximately 160,000 people in the region, a figure quoted by independent agencies. This siege forced Bugti and his supporters to shift bases to the Bhamboor hills where he was finally killed by the Pakistan army. The Pakistani English daily, the Dawn reported that the operation to capture Bugti went on for three days before it achieved its goal. Bugti’s death united all factions of the Balochi people in Pakistan. Baluchistan erupted in spontaneous protests throughout; local politicians, lawyers, doctors, journalists, university students to separatist leaders, all united against the Pakistani regime. All opposition leaders cutting across party lines throughout Pakistan condemned the killing. Bugti was not simply a separatist leader heading an anti-regime movement; he had once been at the heart of mainstream politics, having served as Governor and Chief Minister of Baluchistan. He was secular and had been known for his anti-Taliban views. However, since his death, the number of cases of disappearing Baloch being attributed to either Pakistan’s security forces or Inter-Services Intelligence agency (ISI) has been steadily on the rise. Many political activists, members of the Baloch Students Organisation, and journalists have been abducted in broad daylight by Pakistani secret service agents and security forces. A classic case in point is that of Hamid Mir, a senior Pakistani journalist and news presenter with Geo TV. He was hosting a programme on Baluchistan in 2014, and was warned against doing so. Undeterred, he continued but ended up close to losing his life. He was shot at in a suspected assassination attempt by ISI gunmen. Luckily, Hamid Mir survived. This case highlights Islamabad’s extreme sensitivity on Baluchistan and for that reason, their all-out effort to censor media coverage of tensions in Baluchistan. A year later, a famous human rights activist, Sabeen Mahmud, was killed by gunmen in Karachi for hosting an event called ‘Take 2 of Unsilenced Baluchistan’. Not only have the ISI carried out assassinations within Pakistan, they have done so in foreign lands as well. In 2015, Karima Baloch, a renowned human rights activist, went into exile following terrorism charges filed against her by the state. A year later, in 2016, she was granted asylum in Canada where she lived until her disappearance and death in December 2020. The ISI’s hand was suspected in her murder. Sabeen and Karima are just two cases in a list of thousands of Baloch and other activists fighting for their rights killed by the Pakistani state. This has continued to such an extent, that with hundreds of bodies being uncovered every year, Baluchistan is now being viewed as Pakistan’s land of mass graves.

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Struggles by Nate Gerry and Duke Riley may give more time to Alex Singleton and other Eagles linebackers | Film review Gerry has become the poster boy for the Eagles' linebacker issues so much that when the defense allows a big play and he’s in the vicinity, the public blame is often pointed in his direction. Nate Gerry has become the poster boy for the Eagles' linebacker issues so much that when the defense allows a big play and he’s in the vicinity, the public blame is often pointed in his direction. Jim Schwartz would never single out one player for a mistake. Football is a team sport, of course, and on any given play 11 players could factor into its success or failure. But there are as many moments when an individual can affect the outcome both good and bad. Gerry has had more of the latter than the former this season but not as many as some fans think. “There’s probably a lot of plays that people outside of our building think might be his fault, that he just happens to be the closest guy when someone else made a mistake, and I think they end up blaming him a lot of times,” Schwartz said Tuesday. “He’s sort of the closest guy just from plays, and I mean that’s just sort of the way the ball bounces.” Case in point: The 49ers dialed up a play-action pass early in Sunday’s game that was clearly designed to take advantage of the Eagles' undisciplined linebackers. Quarterback Nick Mullens faked a handoff to the running back while fullback Kyle Juszczky feigned a lead block and released into a passing route. No one covered him, but Mullens overthrew him by five yards. Juszczky (No. 44) was so wide open that he might have gone 86 yards for a touchdown. The Eagles dodged a bullet, but because Gerry (No. 47) tried to recover and was the closest to the fullback, many assumed he was at fault. He was not, specifically. Linebacker T.J. Edwards (No. 57), who had bit hard on the fake, was, and Gerry was simply covering for his teammate’s mistake. It may not explain why Gerry remains Schwartz’s No. 1 linebacker, but it does offer more perspective on the defensive coordinator’s playing time decisions. “Nate has been a very solid player for us,” Schwartz said, “and has helped us win a lot of games. … We just need to be more efficient overall, and more consistent overall, and he just plays his part in it.” The Eagles' personnel at linebacker, for whatever reasons, is maybe the worst it’s been in years. Gerry has struggled, but so have Duke Riley and Edwards. Rookies Davion Taylor and Shaun Bradley are still primarily special teams contributors. The highlight from the position thus far came Sunday when Alex Singleton – pressed into duty after Edwards left with a hamstring strain – returned an interception for a touchdown. As Schwartz noted, Mullens' ill-fated pass was thrown right to him, but Singleton was in the right spot, which can’t always be said of the other linebackers. Riley (No. 50), on this Jerick McKinnon (No. 28) run, was fooled by Mullens' pump fake and out of position on a 9-yard gain. Gerry, to his credit, is typically where he needs to be. It’s one reason why Schwartz has given him play-calling responsibilities and has him as the only linebacker on the field on all three downs. But finishing can be a problem. He flowed a little out of his gap on this shovel pass but still should have tackled McKinnon. Riley was a little late to react to tight end George Kittle (No. 85) off this play-action, but he caught up and could have kept the catch to a relative minimum. But Kittle cut, Riley ran by, and a 9-yard gain became a 17-yard one. Kittle was a handful. He had one of the best games a tight end has ever had against the Eagles. He caught 15 of 15 targets for 183 yards and a touchdown. Schwartz tried an assortment of zones and players to slow Kittle, but nothing worked. “He made plays against our quarter’s coverage, against our three, against man-to-man, against blitz,” Schwartz said. “He was just a tough matchup for us, and he got the ball a lot of different ways. But we were still trying to stop him. He’s an outstanding player.” Kittle beat slot cornerback Cre’Von LeBlanc down the field for a 38-yard catch at one point, so linebackers stood little chance to match his speed in man coverage. Riley probably needed additional help on Kittle’s touchdown grab. It wasn’t all bad. Gerry made a good read on this McKinnon carry, came in unblocked, and notched a tackle for loss. Edwards, as the middle linebacker in base personnel, continued to display a knack for shedding blocks and flowed to the ball, as he did here on this run stop. And the Eagles, ultimately, won behind another strong outing from their defensive line. The front four’s performance supported Schwartz’s philosophy and the team’s distribution of resources. But even the coordinator seemingly knows that in some scenarios he’s better off with no linebackers on the field. Or maybe not. Schwartz employed five lineman and six defensive backs on this first-quarter third down. A screen pass to receiver Brandon Aiyuk (No. 11) turned into a 38-yard touchdown when the Eagles missed several tackle attempts. The Eagles may have gone light investing in experience at the position, but they did expend two draft picks on linebackers, third rounder Davion Taylor and sixth-rounder Shaun Bradley. Only Bradley has played about a dozen snaps on defense. And when Edwards went down, Singleton got the call. His road to finally earning NFL snaps on defense has been a long one, and first started with practice squad stints with the Seahawks, Patriots and Vikings in 2015. He left for the CFL a year later and had three strong seasons in Canada. The Eagles signed him in January 2019, waived him before last season, brought him back to the practice squad and in October he was promoted to the 53-man roster. But he played exclusively on special teams last season and early this season, even though he continually made plays on defense in training camp. “It’s been a long time to obviously get to the point where I have any defensive snaps,” Singleton said after Sunday’s game. “First time in the league was six years ago. To be able to finally have that come, and to be able to make a play for this team, is what you do it for.” Schwartz downplayed the pick six but only to highlight his production elsewhere. On this McKinnon rush, Singleton (No. 49) showed the “good instincts” his coach said he had, and knifed into the backfield to drop the tailback. “He made a couple plays in the run game I thought that were probably better plays for him, and he does have some flexibility as a player,” Schwartz said. “He can play outside. Can also play inside. Took advantage of the time that he had.” He should get more with Edwards out at least another week, and arguably more ahead of Gerry and Riley.

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LAKE HARTWELL COUNTRY, SOUTH CAROLINA The flavors of Lake Hartwell Country are sure to make your mouth water. We have delectable southern fare that will send you into a food coma as well as international cuisines you might expect to find in a big city. Pendleton District Archives Itinerary & Blog Food and Beverage

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In today's episode Sara and Jen respond to a letter writer who is struggling to decide whether or not their business should be more niche. Together they explore why they don't believe in forcing yourself to find a niche, and instead why they believe in leaning into what makes you and your work special and unique. They share their own approach to niching in their business and their encouragement for anyone listening who is unsure of how to approach this in their own business moving forward too. More from Sara More from Jen Letters From A Hopeful Creative is produced by Sonics

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In the competitive arena of aviation, it takes audacity to challenge the status quo. Fiji Airways has taken that daring step into the future with the Airbus A350 "Island of Vatulele"—the airline's first aircraft to operate on a blend of conventional jet fuel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This groundbreaking achievement not only shrinks Fiji Airways' carbon footprint but also sends a powerful signal to the green aviation industry at large. Shaping the Future: Sustainability as the Competitive Edge: Using SAF propels Fiji Airways to the forefront of environmental responsibility in aviation. It's a commitment to sustainable travel that goes beyond mere compliance, potentially attracting eco-conscious consumers and investors alike.

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A swimmer who went missing Wednesday in Newbury, Massachusetts, has been found dead, authorities confirmed. The U.S. Coast Guard said in a tweet around 9:30 p.m. that the body of the missing man who had been sought in the Parker River had been found. The Coast Guard sent a rescue boat to help in the search. Coast Guard officials said police were initially called for two people going into the water about 4:30 p.m. The other swimmer is safe, the Coast Guard said. Get Boston local news, weather forecasts, lifestyle and entertainment stories to your inbox. Sign up for NBC Boston’s newsletters. State police say the man is believed to have jumped from his boat to swim in the river.

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Depression is a serious mood disorder that affects more than 16 million adults every year and hinders their ability to perform daily activities like working, eating, and sleeping. Board-certified adult and child psychiatrist Sarah Gatumu, MD, of New Direction Functional Psychiatry in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, specializes in treating patients with depression using psychotherapy to address symptoms and their causes. To start treatment today, call the office, or use the online scheduling tool to make an appointment. Depression is a mood disorder that causes feelings of sadness and a loss of interest in everything around you. Clinical depression affects the way you think, feel, and behave, and leads to a range of emotional and physical problems. Depression isn’t just feeling blue and being unable to snap out of it. But most patients benefit from psychotherapy that helps them understand and work through their depression. Depression causes you to feel unhappy without knowing why. As a result, your productivity at work, your relationships with others, and your physical health go into decline. Along with a persistent feeling of sadness that you can’t shake off, you may also experience some of the following symptoms: Patients don’t experience all symptoms at once, but if you have these feelings for more than two weeks, get counseling at New Direction Functional Psychiatry. As with many mental disorders, the exact causes of depression are unknown, but there are many factors that can increase your chances of having it: Some patients are more prone to depression because of their genetic makeup. Large hormonal changes often trigger depression like during pregnancy or menopause. Traumatic events, especially if experienced as a child, are known to trigger depression in some patients. Often it’s a combination of factors that cause your depression, but the practice is experienced in helping patients discover the root causes of their illness in order to address their symptoms. Using evidence-based therapy, the practice creates customized treatment plans based on an individual patient’s needs. The practice uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a type of talk therapy, to treat depression in patients, TMS, ketamine therapy, and the holistic optimization of micronutrients to help your body heal. In addition to medication management and therapy, the practice utilized gene site testing to make sure your plan is the best for you. During your sessions, your provider works with you to identify negative thought patterns and replace them with healthier ones. Doing this changes your attitude, which leads to changes in your behavior. After a few weeks or months, the changes in your outlook and behavioral habits help ease your feelings of depression. Beyond talk therapy, your provider may also suggest some small lifestyle changes like being more active, keeping a journal, and spending less time alone. If you are suffering from an unexplained sadness or feelings of worthlessness, call the office, or use the online scheduling tool to make an appointment to get counseling today.

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Cosy holiday home for couples, Anglesey Red Robin is our home away from home that we want to share with you. We live in Manchester but spend as much time on the Isle of Anglesey as possible, as it's such a beautiful part of the world. We think you'll love it too. This cosy, warm and welcoming retreat is complete with a wood-burning stove and a beautiful garden, meaning it is the ideal break no matter what time of year you visit. Whether you prefer snuggling up on the sofa, wrapped in a blanket playing a board game or sitting out on the patio as the sun sets with a glass of wine, Red Robin is your dream getaway. A home away from home...kick off your shoes and relax in the comfy sofa. The cottage is well equipped, the decor is clean and simple with lots of cottage appeal. Time to sleep... The bedroom is large and spacious with lovely bedding. Past guests say how comfortable the bed is and what a good night's sleep they get. Cosy log burner. Super king-size bed. Bed linen and towels included. Huge bedroom taking up the entire first-floor. Views of Snowdonia from the front window. Fridge with ice compartment. Freeview TV and DVD player. Free car park 45 yards away or easy road parking. Beautiful sunny enclosed garden Accessed straight from kitchen Views over snowdonia Table and chairs for outdoors dining Deckchairs in the summer house

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The American black bear is found in disjointed populations from Alaska to Mexico. Black bears are omnivorous feeding on plants, berries, insects, small vertebrates and carrion. Black bears grow to reach six feet tall and can weigh over 300 pounds. It is a skillful climber and can run up to 25 miles per hour. Also available, black bear articulated fore paw. This specimen is perfect for comparative anatomy with a human hand.

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*Slightly Bumped Corner - Reduced Price* **English edition. 272 pp., Large format. Hardcover** A catalogue book about the Wuppertal 'universal artist' Hans Reichel, the third in the triumphant marriage with Peter Brötzmann and Peter Kowald. Hans Reichel was a musician, composer, improviser, instrument inventor and builder, sound engineer, typeface inventor, game designer, graphic designer, photographer and much more. His music, which cannot be confined to any genre, was of „complex beauty“. As a sound researcher, he developed instruments such as the Daxophone, which sounds out of itself. His music, whether improvised or composed, is recorded on numerous discs and performed again and again by ensembles. It has lost none of its power and effect, with which it has put our listening habits to the test and at the same time opened up a new cosmos of sound for us. The catalogue presents his entire world of artistic creation in numerous contributions and is a treasure trove for musicians, typographers and designers alike.

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Day 1 Amman Airport – Amman Hotel (+/- 40km) Meet & Assist upon arrival at the gate of the flight, finish the formalities, luggage pick up and transfer to Amman Hotel for overnight. Day 2 Amman City Tour – Desert Castles – Amman (+/- 190km) Amman: Tour Jordan’s capital city. Explore the citadel, beautiful temples, churches and visit the museum of Amman. Later, the perhaps best preserved Roman city of the Middle East. See the impressive hippodrome and at the imposing South Gate, admire sites such as the Temple of Zeus, the Roman theatre, The Cardo “Colonnaded Street” and the Temple of Artemis. Then Proceed to the eastern desert to see the ‘Desert Castles’ where Umayyad remains from the early days of Islam date back to the 8th century AD. Visit the Kharanah Castle, a Hotel built in the middle of the desert, and see the charming Amra Castle, its buildings and luxurious bath house are decorated with frescos depicting life during this era. Further east, Azarq is home to the castle where Lawrence of Arabia resided and wrote a part of his book “Seven Pillars of Wisdom”. Day 3 Amman – Jerash – Ajloun – Amman (+/- 100km) The ancient city of Jerash boasts as an unbroken chain of human occupation dating back more than 6 500 years. The city’s golden age came under the Roman rule and the site is now generally acknowledged to be one of the best preserved Roman provincial towns in the world. Hidden for centuries in sand before being excavated and restored over the past 70 years, Jerash reveals a fine example of the grand, formal, provincial Roman urbanism that is found throughout the Middle East, comprising paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, handsome theatres, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains and city walls pierced by towers and gates. Beneath its external Greco-Roman veneer, Jerash also preserves a subtle blend of east and west. Its architecture, religion and languages reflect a process by which two powerful cultures meshed and coexisted, the Greco-Roman world of the Mediterranean basin. The marvels of nature and the genius of medieval Arab military architecture have given northern Jordan two of the most important ecological and historical attractions in the Middle East: the sprawling pine forests of the Ajlun- Dibeen area, and the towering Arab-Islamic castle at Ajlun, which aided in the defeat of the Crusaders eight centuries ago. Ajlun Castle (Qal’at Ar-Rabad) was built by Saladin’s general in 1184 AD to control the iron mines of Ajlun, and to counter the progress of the Crusaders by dominating the three main routes leading to the Jordan valley and protecting the communication routes between Jordan and Syria. A fine example of Islamic architecture, the fortress dominates a wide stretch of the northern Jordan Valley. Day 4 Amman – Pella – Um Qais – Amman (+/- 230km) Amman to Pella: Pella is a favorite of archaeologists as it is exceptionally rich in antiquities. Besides the excavated ruins from the Graeco-Roman period, including an Odeon (theatre), Pella offers visitors the opportunity to see the remains of a Chalcolithic settlement from the 4th millennium BC, the remains of Bronze and Iron Age walled cities, Byzantine churches and houses, an early Islamic residential quarter, and a small medieval mosque. Pella boasts many interesting sites, several of them still under excavation. Important are the 6th century West Church, 6th century Civic Complex Church, 1st century Odeon, Roman Nymphaeum and East Church. Site of the famous miracle of the Gadarene swine, Gadara (known today as Umm Qays) was renowned in its time as a cultural centre. It was the home of several classical poets and philosophers, including Theodorus, founder of a rhetorical school in Rome; one poet called the city “a new Athens”. Perched on a splendid hilltop overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Sea of Galilee, Umm Qays boasts an impressive colonnaded terrace and the ruins of two theatres. Take in the sights and then dine on the magnificent terrace of a fine restaurant with a breathtaking view over three countries Day 5 Amman – Madaba – Mount Nebo – Wadi el Mujib – Kerak – Petra (+/- 280km) Amman to Petra: Visit Madaba and the Basilica of St. George. On the floor of the church is the remarkable 6th century mosaic map – its two million pieces of coloured stone depicting the hills, valleys and towns of the Holy Land. Travel on to Mount Nebo, 800m above sea level, where you can stand on the spot where Moses looked out over the “Promised Land”. Then visit the best preserved crusader castle in Jordan – Karak. The Mujib Reserve is the lowest nature reserve in the world, with a spectacular array of scenery near the east coast of the Dead Sea. The reserve is located within the deep Wadi Mujib gorge, which enters the Dead Sea at 410m below sea level. The Reserve extends to the Karak and Madaba mountains to the north and south, reaching 900m above sea level in some places. This 1,300 meters variation in elevation, combined with the valley’s year-round water, means that Wadi Mujib enjoys a magnificent bio-diversity that is still being explored and documented today. Day 6 Petra visit (+/- 0km) Petra: Take a fascinating tour to admire the natural beauty and breathtaking architecture of this ancient city. Walk through the Siq, a colourful narrow gorge over a kilometre long which leads to the magnificent Treasury. See royal tombs, the Roman-style theatre, beautiful temples and museums. Take an optional walk to the monastery or the high place of sacrifice. Often described as the eighth wonder of the ancient world, it is without doubt Jordan’s most valuable treasure and the greatest tourist attraction. It is a vast, unique city, carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab civilization who settled here more than 2000 years ago, turning it into an important junction for the silk, spice and other trade routes that linked China, India, and southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria, Greece, and Rome. The Nabataean Kingdom existed for centuries, and Petra became widely admired for its refined culture, massive architecture and ingenious complex of dams and water channels. Ultimately, however, the Roman Emperor Trajan annexed the Kingdom. By the 14th century, Petra was completely lost to the West, and so it remained for almost 300 years. Then in 1812, a Swiss traveler, Johann Ludwig Burckhardt persuaded his guide to take him to the site of the rumored lost city. Secretly making notes and sketches, he wrote, “It seems very probable that the ruins at Wadi Musa are those of the ancient Petra.” Day 7 Petra – Wadi Rum – Aqaba - Wadi Araba – Dead Sea (+/- 350km) Petra to the Dead Sea, through Wadi Rum and Aqaba: “Vast, echoing and God-like”. These are the words T. E. Lawrence used in describing Wadi Rum. The largest and most magnificent of Jordan’s desert landscapes, this is a stupendous, timeless place, virtually untouched by humans. A maze of monolithic rocks capes rise up from the desert floor to heights of 1,750m creating a natural challenge for serious mountaineers. Hikers can enjoy the tranquility of the boundless empty spaces; explore the canyons and water holes to discover 4000-year-old rock drawings and the many other spectacular treasures this vast wilderness holds in store. Also known as ‘The Valley of the Moon’, this is the place where Prince Faisal Bin Hussein and T.E. Lawrence based their headquarters during the Arab Revolt against the Ottomans in World War I, and their exploits are intrinsically woven into the history of this amazing area. Greatly prized as Jordan’s window to the sea, Aqaba brings a refreshing release from the rose-colored desert to the north. Its sandy beaches and coral reefs are the most pristine on the Red Sea, and Jordanians continuously work hard to preserve it as such. Indigo-colored deep water lies just off shore in Aqaba, offering kaleidoscopic marine life within easy reach. The Dead Sea has an historical and spiritual legacy of its own. It is believed to be the site of five biblical cities: Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, Zeboiim and Zoar (Bela). Today its eastern shore is sparsely populated and serenely quiet. With much of the landscape virtually unchanged since ancient times, this is a favorite spot for a holiday drive. Spend the day sunbathing, swimming, or dining. 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"Personal perspective of the world surrounding us creates what we see, feel and experience on our journey down this path. Each event, situation, or relationship we encounter offers multiple views and a new set of choices. Art is my mind’s interpretation of my intuitive visions, experiences, fascinations and emotions. It has helped guide me through the maze of my life and given me fresh insight to new perspectives while allowing me to be true to myself. I create art with the feelings I have in the moment and my environment fuels the creative flow. Through the collectively creative, healing energy of music, movement and the interconnective patterns nature and life offers, I find inspiration to create art that is as colorful and happy as life can be if we perceive it that way." Adrianna Auriemma is best known for her shiny, mostly abstract paintings that invoke emotions of fun and love of life through bold use of color, flowing lines and suggestions of realism. Her artwork weaves themes of music, nature and love through abstract landscapes in a way that often reveals multiple perspectives. Viewers often say that they see new things every time they look. She works with Acrylic, UV, and glow paints mixed with various textures and embellishments to create art that shines brilliantly both in the light and the dark. Adrianna is a multi-disciplined artist yet self-taught painter. She was born and raised outside of Philadelphia where she developed an obsessive passion for drawing and sketching as soon as she could hold a crayon. She developed fundamental art skills all the way through her early education. She moved to Tampa at the age of 18. She attended I.A.D.T. and achieved an A.S. degree in Interactive Media. The artist then went on to acquire an A.S. degree in Film Production from Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida where she focused on art direction and photography. During these years she experimented with paint and found this to be her medium of choice. In 2013 she was selected to participate in a digital exhibition titled The Story of the Creative, where her work was viewed in the See.me gallery in NYC. The following year her work was chosen to be projected onto buildings in Times Square as part of a group exhibition titled Creatives Rising, Times Square Takeover. Later that year her work was digitally displayed at the Art Takes Miami exhibit hosted by See.me and SCOPE Miami during Art Basel week. Her paintings were on display at the Ale and the Witch in St. Petersburg, FL for 2 months at the end of 2017. Adrianna was selected to do her first live art performance at the Brainquility Music and Arts Festival in 2018. She was asked to paint an 8’x8’ mural on a plywood installation next to the stage alongside other muralists. This led to many more live paint performances. She loves every aspect of the creative process and loves a creative challenge. She has recently been creating hand- made jewelry focusing on resin and wire-wrapped crystal pendants. When she is not creating custom Art, she can be found instructing/performing painting parties at Painting with a Twist in Clearwater, FL where she helps novice painters unleash their own creativity.

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Wake County says books in its schools are carefully reviewed before they are put on the shelf, Therefore, it takes a lot to get them off the shelf. Tara Britt is not deterred. She says the book her daughter brought home fromWest Lake Elementary Schoolis not appropriate for a 9-year-old. "One of the main chapters of the book was labeled sex," she says. This got Britt's attention. When she started reading the book, more sexual references caught her eye. The "All But Alice" series by Phyllis Naylor was the second-most-challenged set of books nationwide in 1999. The publisher says it is appropriate for fifth- through eighth-graders. Britt wants to know why her fourth-grader had access to it. "It's very important to me. While I don't believe in censorship as a whole, I believe in books at a public school, they should be age-appropriate for that school," she says. Media Services Director Jane Parker says the books on school library shelves are carefully chosen by a committee which relies on of reviews. However, she says parents have the right to challenge any book. "We really welcome parents to be involved in students' education," Parker says. "We want parents to know what their children are reading and to read with them." Britt says her goal wasnotto have it banned completely. "I think it's age-appropriate for a middle school, but not for an elementary school," she says. Book-reconsideration forms are available at all Wake County Public School libraries. A committee made up of librarians, teachers, and parents review the requests and makes a decision. Copyright 2024 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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I very much enjoyed my time as a UNBC Research Ambassador. I did not realize how much insight and passion I had for research experiences at UNBC until I was able to share it with other students. I learned that there are so many keen students curious about research, but unsure where to begin. Talking one on one with other students about their research or helping to dissuade their fears and misconceptions was one of my favourite parts of this position. Research can benefit everyone regardless of their discipline or future goals, and I loved encouraging other students to take up research and helping them to find a place or opportunity they might enjoy. Something I really appreciated about the research ambassador position was the flexibility to carry out a project of my choosing. I had the opportunity to create a large-scale art piece which showcased research happening at UNBC. Creating the art piece and compiling photos from a huge diversity of research fields was a fantastic experience, and I hope it shows other students just how many unique experiences they can gain from research at UNBC. I was really excited to share these photos with students and hopefully give them a broader view of what research can look like or inspire them to get involved. One thing I found particularly challenging about the research ambassador position was the public speaking. We presented in several classes which I at first found very challenging, but became comfortable with by the end. I believe this position has improved my public speaking skill and comfort, which is hugely rewarding for my future public speaking endeavors. I would encourage anyone who is passionate about sharing their research experiences, helping others get involved in research, and prefers a somewhat more autonomous position to apply for the research ambassadors program. I am so grateful to have worked with a wonderful team, who have now become my good friends, and to feel that I held a part in building a stronger research culture at our university. Overall, I enjoyed being part of the RA program. I am grateful for the opportunity to have been part of the inaugural cohort, and look forward to seeing what the next cohort accomplishes. I really liked the hoodies as well as the creative freedom that was given to us to take this program in any direction such as with the art project that Katie did as well as the interviews and events that we had. I also liked the opportunities offered to attend some of the other functions held at the university such as with the Science Fair as well as being able to meet the Lieutenant Governor.

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Texas Best Lobbyist News: Gov. Perry Awards Audie Murphy Texas Legislative Medal of Honor On Tuesday October 29th, Governor Rick Perry awarded the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to deceased veteran Audie Murphy. Mr. Murphy remains the most awarded American soldier of World War II. The Texas Legislative Medal of Honor is the highest award that can be given to a member of the State Military Forces. Murphy joined the Army in 1942, leaving behind his hometown of Kingston, Texas. He experienced his first combat in July of 1943 in Italy. He was awarded 28 medals before his 21st birthday, including some from Belgium and France. The majority of these were recognizing his valor, bravery, and strength of character. In 1950, Murphy joined the Texas National Guard. He eventually earned the title of major. He later transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve. He remained a member until 1971 when he passed away. In addition to the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor, Audie Murphy has also been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Congressional Medal of Honor, two Silver Stars, two Bronze Stars, the Legion of Merit, and three Purple Hearts. Read original release here.

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