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What story lines will dominate the discussion as NFL teams get back on the practice field as training camps open for rookies and veterans? Will the Los Angeles Rams see a drop-off on offense? The Sean McVay-led Rams were tough to stop last season — until a 13-3 Super Bowl loss to the New England Patriots. The offensive issues amplified during that loss could carry over to this season. The health of star running back Todd Gurley is a concern. He has an arthritic knee and probably will need to take on a greatly reduced workload, possibly ceding snaps to third-round draft pick Darrell Henderson. Not only will Gurley almost certainly sit out the preseason, but it's going to be tough for him to handle tight turnarounds — such as the Oct. 3 Thursday night game at the Seattle Seahawks, which comes just four days after a home game vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He's not the only injury concern on offense: Wide receiver Cooper Kupp is recovering from an ACL tear. The offensive line lost Rodger Saffold and John Sullivan this offseason, too. McVay is one of the best coaching minds in the NFL, but he will be tested this season — as will fourth-year quarterback Jared Goff, who completed just half of his pass attempts in the Super Bowl defeat. Who will be the starting quarterbacks in Washington and Miami? The NFL's best quarterback battles involve Josh Rosen and Ryan Fitzpatrick of the Dolphins, and Dwayne Haskins, Case Keenum and Colt McCoy of the Redskins. Good preseasons could give the edge to Rosen and Haskins, given their youth and upside, but if they aren't ready, the veterans could get the nod, at least in Week 1. How will the Kansas City Chiefs adjust? It is unrealistic to expect quarterback Patrick Mahomes to match last year's total of 50 touchdowns, given that when Dan Marino, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady produced 50-plus-touchdown seasons, they dropped into the 30s the next year. Despite the Chiefs' aggressiveness in acquiring edge rusher Frank Clark, safety Tyrann Mathieu and others, they are still challenged enough on defense that the offense might again need to score more than 30 points per game. What will a healthy Cam Newton mean for the Carolina Panthers? It's unlikely that Newton plays much in the preseason, but as he returns to the field following two shoulder surgeries over the past three seasons, he has to decide whether he's ready to play a different type of football. The quarterback loves using his 6-foot-5, 245-pound frame to punish the opposing defense in the running game — he has averaged more than 100 rushing attempts per season — but he must avoid making contact so often if he is to stay healthy. Last season, the extra contact caught up to him, and he could no longer throw deep. Newton is a career 60% passer, but he has the creative mind of offensive coordinator Norv Turner working for him, and if he's healthy, Carolina could surprise in the NFC South. What will the New York Jets get out of Le'Veon Bell? After missing last season with his holdout, Bell stayed away from organized team activities to get his body ready for the season, and he only attended two minicamp practices. That makes him something of an unknown as training camp starts, and he hasn't had any time to work with second-year quarterback Sam Darnold. Bell is 27, so he should still be in his prime, but if he didn't do a good job of preparing himself for the season, he could be vulnerable to an injury. Coach Adam Gase probably won't play him in the preseason, but the Jets have to figure out how he fits into their offense. How will Kliff Kingsbury's Air Raid offense — and Kyler Murray — work in the NFL? Each year, NFL coaches incorporate more plays from college spread and Air Raid offenses. But the Arizona Cardinals are making the most dramatic jump yet behind Kingsbury, a first-year head coach with no NFL coaching experience, and Murray, the first pick of the draft. Since 2012, nearly two-thirds of all rookie starting QBs completed less than 60% of the passes. That won't work in the Air Raid, which requires a high completion percentage to operate effectively, meaning Kingsbury will need Murray to be on target from the start. Some are skeptical, but if this works, it could lead to more owners trying to lure college offensive coaches to the NFL. It could make Washington State's Mike Leach a popular target. Will HBO's "Hard Knocks" have a negative impact on the Oakland Raiders? Jon Gruden has his hands full. He's got to make things work with veterans Antonio Brown, Vontaze Burfict and Richie Incognito, in addition to getting an early impact from the team's three first-round draft picks. The Raiders have the toughest schedule in the NFL, including a brutal road slate that has them playing away from home for two months. The presence of HBO cameras will make things more difficult. The Raiders were a no-brainer pick for the show from a fan and league perspective, but for the team, it's a different story. We'll see how Gruden and the Raiders handle the spotlight. Will the Buffalo Bills' new additions help quarterback Josh Allen? The Bills may have four new starters on the offensive line after signing six linemen in free agency and drafting Cody Ford in the second round. They also added three wide receivers, two tight ends and two running backs. All of the moves were geared toward getting help for Allen, the second-year quarterback who was considered the most raw passer in his draft class. The good news for coach Sean McDermott is that Buffalo's defense, which finished second in the league in yards allowed last year and added defensive tackle Ed Oliver with the draft's ninth pick, should again be very good.

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The C.E.O. of Anti-Woke, Inc. One of the opinions he wished to air to those assembled was that “woke-ism”—a belief system that Ramaswamy sees as an insidious secular creed—has overtaken religious faith, patriotism, and the work ethic as a key American value. Corporate virtue-signalling and hypocrisy are everywhere, he told the audience. “Let’s muse about the racially disparate impact of climate change as you fly on a private jet to Davos,” he said, to laughter from the nearly all-white crowd. C.E.O.s were recruiting “token” people of color for their boards in the name of diversity while refusing to seek out diverse points of view. The Walt Disney Company was self-righteously protesting Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law after cutting deals with the repressive Chinese government to film footage for “Mulan” in Xinjiang. To Ramaswamy, such corporate do-gooderism—and especially environmental, social, and governance investing, known as E.S.G.—is a smoke screen designed to distract from the less virtuous things that companies do to make money. Amazon donates to organizations that aid Black communities while firing workers trying to unionize. Nike produces advertisements with the civil-rights activist and former N.F.L. quarterback Colin Kaepernick while exploiting workers in Asia. Many such companies, he intimated to the audience, were building tacit alliances with the Democratic élite. The three top asset-management firms collectively hold more than twenty trillion dollars in retirement funds and other capital, about the same as the national gross domestic product. And the stocks that the firms control give them extraordinary influence over almost every public company in the world. “It’s not a right-leaning issue, it’s not a left-leaning issue,” he said. Private-sector attempts to address climate change are not only laughably insincere, he argued; they’re encroaching on work that should be done by the government—and only if the citizens agree. Ramaswamy’s crusade against E.S.G. is based on a pair of seemingly contradictory ideas: that attempts by companies to address societal problems are cynical and ineffective, and that those attempts also pose an existential threat to the democratic process. But such inconsistencies are often obscured by Ramaswamy’s frictionless oratorical style—a brisk patter, peppered with references to Hobbes and Hayek, that wends toward well-modulated moments of outrage. In Dublin, his words had gray and blond heads bobbing in agreement. Ramaswamy’s mother worked as a geriatric psychiatrist; his father was an engineer and a patent lawyer at General Electric. They came to the U.S. from South India before Vivek was born, in 1985. Growing up in the Cincinnati area, Vivek established himself as an overachiever: an accomplished pianist, a nationally ranked tennis player, and the valedictorian of his Jesuit high school. He graduated from Harvard College and Yale Law School, worked at a hedge fund, then started a pharmaceutical company, Roivant Sciences, where he made hundreds of millions of dollars. That a chunk of this wealth derived from a failed effort to bring an Alzheimer’s drug to market is something he doesn’t dwell on in speeches. After Ramaswamy emerged from that failure, his cutting one-liners, which he deployed in “Woke, Inc.” and on Twitter, attracted notice at Fox News, and last year he left his pharmaceutical venture behind. His mother, Geetha, had never heard of Tucker Carlson or watched Fox News before her son started showing up on the network. “I wish he could be on other channels as well,” she told me. But, to her chagrin (and to his, though he’s slower to admit it), other networks weren’t biting. In recent years, Ramaswamy has contemplated a move into politics—something he discussed with a friend from law school, J. D. Vance, a venture capitalist who was just elected to the U.S. Senate in Ohio. But if the event in Dublin, organized by a marketing executive, felt vaguely like a campaign stop, Ramaswamy was there to promote more than policy ideas. Although he’d begun his talk by saying “there’s no agenda,” it eventually turned into a sales pitch for an investment company he’d just started. The company, Strive Asset Management, had the financial backing of the billionaire Peter Thiel, Vance’s V.C. firm, and other investors, and intended to compete with BlackRock and its peers. Although Ramaswamy was still hiring and searching for office space, he told the audience that Strive would soon offer investment funds, at fees competitive with BlackRock’s, that wouldn’t ask the companies it invested in to “push political agendas.” It would ask them only to deliver quality products and services and to make money for shareholders. Ramaswamy’s Strive isn’t even the only “anti-woke” asset-management firm to launch in the past few years. In 2020, the money managers William Flaig and Tom Carter started the American Conservative Values E.T.F., a fund that boycotts companies deemed to be supporting a liberal agenda. 2ndVote Funds, which offers two products and emphasizes conservative and faith-based values, appeared the same year. Last month, Strive surpassed both outfits in size, announcing that it had more than five hundred million dollars in investment assets after its first three months. What Strive sells are E.T.F.s—exchange-traded funds, which consist of a basket of stocks or bonds, similar to a mutual fund. The first E.T.F. that the firm introduced invests in energy companies. It was soon followed by an E.T.F. that focusses on the semiconductor industry. Strive also began a publicity campaign targeting seven companies—Amazon, Apple, Chevron, Citigroup, Disney, ExxonMobil, and Home Depot—that Ramaswamy claims would be more profitable if they abandoned their E.S.G. goals. The creation of firms like Ramaswamy’s represents a countermovement to a phenomenon that itself was a countermovement. E.S.G. investing arose in part as a response to the concept of shareholder primacy, which Milton Friedman famously articulated in a 1970 essay in the Times. Corporations should not be concerned with the public interest, such as reducing discrimination and pollution, he argued. Managers’ only duty was to maximize the profits of shareholders, the company’s true owners—an idea that, for obvious reasons, was instantly appealing to many investors. The opposing argument, which came to be known as stakeholder capitalism, contended that when companies made decisions they had a responsibility—financial as well as ethical—to everyone affected by their dealings. As such, they might weigh factors other than profit, such as environmental impacts and the well-being of workers and communities. The term “E.S.G.” was first formally proposed in a 2004 U. N. Global Compact report. Specific ways of measuring a company’s E.S.G. performance have since been refined into a scoring system. Pension-fund managers, for example, might use the scores to evaluate long-term risks such as climate change and demographic shifts, to avoid squandering the money of workers who would depend on their retirement funds in the future. Some companies game their E.S.G. scores and exaggerate their “responsible” choices as a cynical marketing strategy. But even companies that take the goals seriously aren’t motivated primarily by virtue. Rebecca Henderson, a Harvard Business School professor who consults with companies on sustainability, said, “I promise you, these companies want to make money.” But, she added, executives are also eager to stay viable in a future in which carbon might be taxed and more employees and consumers will avoid companies that pollute heedlessly or mistreat their workers. Larry Fink, BlackRock’s C.E.O. and a proponent of E.S.G. investing, is a favorite target of Ramaswamy. As a shepherd of around eight trillion dollars in investor money, Fink has urged companies to adopt plans to become carbon neutral and ultimately transition to a post-carbon economy. Ramaswamy contends, without citing specific evidence, that Fink is collaborating with political élites on such matters: promoting environmental policies that they have failed to push through Congress. He has attacked Fink’s supposed liberal agenda so assiduously that a newcomer to U.S. politics might, after imbibing conservative media, mistake the BlackRock C.E.O.—one of the most powerful men on Wall Street—for a darling of the American left. BlackRock’s business is more complicated than Ramaswamy suggests. For instance, not all of its funds are E.S.G.-based. (A company spokesperson notes that less than six per cent of its assets under management are in “dedicated sustainable investing strategies.”) Last year, BlackRock announced that it would allow investors in some of its funds to participate in company shareholder votes on matters such as executive compensation and climate policies, rather than BlackRock voting on their behalf. Some skeptics of Ramaswamy speculate that, for all his insinuations about Fink’s alliances, he’s part of a well-established campaign that is guided by right-wing mega-donors and is intent on sabotaging climate-change measures. Ramaswamy dismisses such notions; he’s down, he says, with the “grassroots” people—conservative patriots who are fuelling anti-E.S.G. backlash that has reached Republican-controlled legislatures from Texas to West Virginia. In October, Louisiana announced that it would withdraw nearly eight hundred million dollars from BlackRock. Similarly, Florida later declared that it would divest two billion dollars from the company. Bill Ackman, the founder of Pershing Square Capital, a fifteen-billion-dollar hedge fund, was, behind Thiel and his affiliates, the second-biggest seed investor in Strive. Still, he told me, he disagrees with much of what Ramaswamy says: “My experience, at least with the companies we know, is that being thoughtful with everything from packaging to environmental considerations is generally something that’s good for business. If Exxon were smarter, they probably should have made some earlier-stage investments. They should have put up capital in the first round of Tesla.” Nonetheless, Ackman appreciates Ramaswamy’s emphasis on what he thinks is an unhealthy concentration of capital in the asset-management industry. “A world in which three fund managers are controlling corporate America is not a world that’s good for America,” Ackman said. Because BlackRock and its competitors make most of their money through fees, he said, and don’t own the stock they control on behalf of their investors, they have little at stake in the outcome of policies that they’re promoting. Tariq Fancy, who until 2019 worked as BlackRock’s global chief investment officer for sustainable investing, has doubts about both Ramaswamy and E.S.G. He has concluded that sustainable investing, at least as BlackRock was practicing it, is counterproductive. E.S.G. creates an illusion of progress that allows people to avoid harder, more meaningful ways of addressing climate change and other problems. He said that most E.S.G. investing (which he differentiated from corporations trying to make themselves “greener”) takes the form of divestment—choosing not to put money in, say, fossil-fuel companies. Such discrete redirections of resources, he suggests, are unlikely to build into movements powerful enough to provoke broad policy change. “Look at the Middle East,” Fancy said. “They’d talk about not having investments in alcohol, but they never thought that it would stop people in France from drinking wine.” He also noted that Ramaswamy and other conservatives say that the government, not people like Larry Fink, should address climate change, but fail to acknowledge that the political and regulatory process has been distorted by corporate interests. “If they were serious, they would follow the argument to its natural conclusion,” he said. “You would want to get money out of politics. ” The more likely reality, Fancy believes, is that the Ramaswamys and Thiels of the world would prefer to see little to no government action on climate change, labor practices, diversity in boardrooms, or other issues. When I asked Ramaswamy why he ignores how money in politics compromises the regulatory and legislative process, the issue seemed to bore him. People had been fretting about getting money out of politics for years, he said. His Larry-Fink-as-left-wing-bogeyman theory, by contrast, felt fresh. Shortly after Ramaswamy was born, his family commissioned his horoscope, which predicted that he was destined for greatness. He would later say that his family bestowed on him, their firstborn, a sense of “deep-seated superiority” and an expectation that he would outperform the “average mediocre Joes” with whom he went to school. Geetha told me that she and her husband, known as V. G., believed that Vivek and his younger brother, Shankar, as children of immigrants, would have to work harder to succeed than the children of American-born parents. “There are a lot of things we didn’t know, being from India,” she said. A strain of animus toward Black Americans runs through much of Ramaswamy’s public commentary. After a foundation that has been linked to Black Lives Matter was discovered to have spent donations on high-end real estate, he started to quip that B.L.M. should stand for “Big Lavish Mansions.” In our conversations, he could be similarly antagonistic, as when he discussed how today’s civil-rights activists—a group he defined as comprising Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, and Ibram X. Kendi—had “sold out” to corporate America. He couldn’t say exactly how Kendi had sold out, but he believed that Jackson, the Baptist minister and former Presidential candidate, who is now in his eighties, had profiteered on his standing as a civil-rights leader. Ramaswamy likened this to extortion, but later clarified that the extortion attempts he meant to criticize were racial-equity audits conducted by the former Attorneys General Eric Holder and Loretta Lynch and their law firms. Corporations such as Starbucks and Verizon, he said, felt that to avoid accusations of racism they had to hire the firms, often at great expense, to assess their diversity policies. “I definitely find the idea of systemic racism revolting,” Ramaswamy told me. He allowed that it had existed in the U.S. at moments in the past, offering the era of slavery as one example. But racism was atrophying, he said, so societal goods should not be unevenly distributed on racial grounds. He mentioned a white, heavyset conservative male classmate at Harvard who was considered uncool, and argued that the social pecking order was stacked against him “more than some athletic Black kid who came and got a place on the basketball team.” Ramaswamy blamed affirmative action and similar policies for forcing élite institutions to lower their standards, and said that the current narrative of systemic racism creates more racism than would otherwise exist. “Affirmative action is the single biggest form of institutionalized racism in America today,” he concluded. Ramaswamy’s political awakening began not at home but in the company of a conservative-Christian piano teacher with whom he took private lessons from elementary through high school. As he worked his way from the easy Bach preludes to Mozart’s “Rondo Alla Turca,” the teacher, who became something of a godmother, railed against Hillary Clinton and extolled the virtues of free speech, patriotism, and Ronald Reagan. After graduating from Harvard, Ramaswamy took a job as a biotech-stock analyst at QVT, a hedge fund in New York City led by physicists he considered brilliant. He learned about financial engineering and how to evaluate investment opportunities, but after a couple of years he got restless. In 2010, he spent a day auditing classes at Yale Law School, where he’d previously deferred enrollment. Sitting in on a criminal-law course taught by Jed Rubenfeld, Ramaswamy was mesmerized. “I am inherently interested in questions of justice,” he told me. “It was a disciplined way to explore and figure out what I believed about things. I thought, I have to do this.” While continuing to work at QVT, he enrolled at the law school. In the years he was there, he said, he made around ten million dollars. At Yale, he established important connections: with Vance, a fellow Cincinnati Bengals fan; Thiel, who hosted an intimate lunch seminar for select students, and who later staked him on a venture helping senior citizens access Medicare; and his future wife, Apoorva, who lived across the way from him while attending medical school. Ramaswamy stayed at the hedge-fund job after getting his law degree, and also took a standup-comedy class. The course was “traumatizing,” he said—he wasn’t any good. But he did learn a trick that stuck: carrying around a notebook to capture passing thoughts or jokes as soon as they arose. While researching biotech companies for QVT, he began filling the notebook with ideas and with impressions of executives he met. In 2014, these scribblings became the basis for Roivant, his pharmaceutical venture. It was a fine time to start a company. Venture-capital investors were flush with cash and searching for ambitious young men with startups that they could invest in. The pharmaceutical-development process, which involves moving drugs through rounds of testing and approvals, is slow, and drugs are often abandoned along the way. Sometimes a drug doesn’t work. Other times, the decision to drop a product is economic: executives determine that the drug, no matter how effective, won’t be profitable, or won’t align with their business strategy. Ramaswamy’s idea was that Roivant could license drugs that had been left languishing, take them through the rest of the development process, and share the proceeds with the original manufacturer. Ramaswamy had no experience running a company. Nonetheless, he’d soon declare that Roivant would be the “Berkshire Hathaway of drug development.” He raised approximately ninety-three million dollars from investors, among them QVT. Roivant had around ten employees at the start, including Ramaswamy’s mother and brother, and was organized in the spirit of a hedge fund, with subsidiaries that each specialized in a single medical issue, such as women’s health or urology. Scientists and pharmaceutical experts hired for a subsidiary were offered equity in the company as an incentive to leave jobs at more established drugmakers. Ramaswamy’s advisory board included several well-known Democrats, including Tom Daschle, the former Senate Majority Leader; Kathleen Sebelius, the former Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Barack Obama; and Donald Berwick, the former administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Berwick was attracted to Roivant, he told me, because of its commitment to improving access to critical medicines. “I thought he had latched on to an important problem in that there are important drugs that don’t get developed because they don’t fit in the business model of the company, so these assets stay on the shelf,” Berwick said. “His idea was to get them off the shelf by making them attractive. ” In discussions with Ramaswamy, “politics never came up,” Berwick said. What the founder did talk about was pricing drugs reasonably so that they’d be accessible to patients who needed them. At the end of 2014, Roivant acquired one of its first drugs, an experimental Alzheimer’s medication, from GlaxoSmithKline, for five million dollars up front. There is no effective treatment for Alzheimer’s, and drug companies have spent billions of dollars trying to develop one. Geetha Ramaswamy had worked for pharmaceutical companies that were developing treatments for Alzheimer’s and other cognitive disorders, and had clinical expertise that would be valuable to her son’s company. The drug that Roivant bought, known as SB-742457, had been shelved even though in early trial phases it had shown signs of reversing mental decline when paired with an older drug called Aricept. Ramaswamy’s company would owe G.S.K. a 12.5-per-cent royalty on net sales and other possible payments should it manage to bring SB-742457 to market. In 2015, the biotech industry was in the midst of a boom—or, some might say, a bubble. Stock prices had been skyrocketing in an environment full of hype. Ramaswamy took advantage of the moment. He created a subsidiary in Bermuda to own the drug, and prepared to sell shares to the public before the medication, in combination with Aricept, began the pivotal Phase III clinical trial. That June, the subsidiary, Axovant, raised more than three hundred million dollars through an initial public offering—a remarkable amount given that the subsidiary’s value was based solely on the potential of one untested drug. As the drug, since renamed intepirdine, proceeded through the clinical trial, with around thirteen hundred patients, Forbes put Ramaswamy on its cover and called him “The 30-Year-Old CEO Conjuring Drug Companies from Thin Air.” In the accompanying article, Ramaswamy declared, “This will be the highest return on investment endeavor ever taken up in the pharmaceutical industry.” The following year, Forbes named him one of the richest entrepreneurs in America under the age of forty. But in September, 2017, with Axovant reportedly valued at around $2.6 billion, Ramaswamy received an unpleasant phone call. Intepirdine was a bust. It had failed to meaningfully improve the health or cognition of the patients in the clinical trial. A book seemed like a natural next step. Seeking advice, he turned to Rubenfeld and his wife, Amy Chua, who is also a professor at Yale Law School and whose book “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother,” about spurring her two daughters to become overachievers, had been a best-seller. (Chua had also mentored Vance at Yale and advised him on the writing of his memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy.”) Around the time they met, Rubenfeld was under investigation by Yale for sexual harassment—a charge that he denies and which led to a two-year suspension from the faculty. He heard out Ramaswamy’s somewhat scattered ideas and suggested a tauter study of capitalism, democracy, and the changing culture of the American workplace. Rubenfeld said of Ramaswamy, “He is one of the most skilled people I know in terms of listening to criticism and learning from it.” Ramaswamy accepted the advice, began writing trenchantly about his experiences in the Ivy League and the corporate world, and eventually took his proposal to a publisher of conservative authors, Center Street. In the aftermath of the January 6th attack on the Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump, Ramaswamy co-authored a Wall Street Journal op-ed with Rubenfeld. They called the assault on the Capitol “disgraceful,” but sounded more exercised that Twitter, Facebook, and other tech companies had suspended Trump’s accounts on the ground that he had incited violence. The op-ed contended that the tech companies’ decisions about whom to ban were politically motivated. Members of Roivant’s advisory board were following Ramaswamy’s new career as a cultural critic, and some were distressed. In Berwick’s view, Tucker Carlson and Fox News were toying with American democracy. Moreover, Berwick thought, Ramaswamy’s regular public statements about how corporations did not exist to deliver social benefits ran counter to Roivant’s original mission—to bring reasonably priced medicines to people who needed them. The day after the Journal piece appeared online, Berwick resigned from Roivant’s advisory board. Daschle and Sebelius quit, too. Ramaswamy was startled by the departures, particularly Berwick’s, but he was unrepentant. A week and a half later, he went on Carlson’s show to call on President Joe Biden to pressure Twitter to reinstate Trump. Just a few weeks after January 6th, Ramaswamy announced that he would step down from the business he’d founded to focus full time on his writing and political interests. Roivant had recovered from its Alzheimer’s-drug failure, and he told me he realized that he “couldn’t be a free-speaking citizen without hurting the company.” He was also mulling a run for the Senate seat in Ohio held by Rob Portman, who said that he would not seek reëlection, in large part because of the polarization in Washington. The Republican Party was perennially in need of candidates of color to diversify its ranks—especially those with stage presence and a good origin story. Ramaswamy was invited to a dinner attended by Kevin McCarthy, the House Minority Leader, and took the opportunity to raise the subject of his political future. He recalls McCarthy saying that he could do more good as a thought leader for the Party than as a junior member of Congress. Others he consulted suggested that a life in politics would be a source of misery and frustration. Ramaswamy was also casting about for another business to start—maybe an anti-woke shoe company to compete with Nike, or an anti-woke beverage company to take on Coca-Cola. But conditions seemed more propitious for an “anti-BlackRock”—something much bigger than the anti-E.S.G. companies that had already formed. At the time, a wave of anti-E.S.G sentiment was taking hold at the local level. States including Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Texas passed bills that allowed their officials to restrict the activities of financial institutions if they were determined to be limiting their dealings with the fossil-fuel or firearm industries. The lobbying arm of the Heritage Foundation, which has received funding from the billionaire Koch brothers and other allies of the fossil-fuel industry, is an enthusiastic supporter of such anti-E.S.G. endeavors. (Ramaswamy has appeared frequently at Heritage functions.) Heritage also has ties to the State Financial Officers Foundation, a group that includes conservative state treasurers and has promoted anti-E.S.G. efforts. Ramaswamy spoke to a gathering of the group this past February. A few months later, he was collaborating with one of its rising stars, Riley Moore, the West Virginia state treasurer, on a Wall Street Journal op-ed. The piece criticized the disproportionate power of the “big three” asset managers over public companies. Moore told me that, after he took office in January, 2021, he heard that coal, gas, and oil companies with operations in his state were struggling because some banks had made it more difficult for them to borrow money. (He declined to name any of the companies.) “I immediately started to dig in and wonder about how we could push back,” Moore said. West Virginia was one of the country’s largest energy producers, with some seventy-two thousand workers in the sector, and the industry generated millions of dollars in revenue for the state. Moore wrote to Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, and U.S. Bank, warning that they might lose state contracts should they be found to be boycotting fossil fuels. Some states that pass anti-E.S.G. legislation could face a new set of economic difficulties, according to a recent study by Daniel Garrett, an assistant professor of finance at Wharton, and Ivan Ivanov, a senior economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. They found that in Texas five banks paused or halted their underwriting of municipal bonds after anti-E.S.G. laws were adopted in September, 2021. The experts’ estimate suggests that a loss of competition in the market cost Texas municipalities an additional three to five hundred million dollars in interest on bonds in the first eight months. Earlier this month, the anti-E.S.G. movement gained ground in unexpected territory. Vanguard withdrew from a large climate-finance alliance, the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative, which aims to encourage fund companies to reach net-zero carbon targets by 2050. The company, which had been under pressure from Republican politicians, stated that it would track its own climate progress instead. Critics immediately accused the company of giving in to the anti-woke movement. Ramaswamy filed the news away as another victory. He was also gratified, this fall, by the response to a public letter he’d sent the C.E.O. of Chevron, urging him to reject calls by BlackRock and other institutional shareholders to reduce carbon emissions and to increase investments in renewable energy. When I met Ramaswamy for dinner one night in Manhattan at his favorite Mexican restaurant, he told me he’d be meeting later that evening with Chevron’s C.F.O. Ramaswamy seemed exhilarated by the thought that he, like Larry Fink, could start telling business leaders what to do. He’d been on a round of speaking engagements and was in the city with his body man to promote, among other things, a new book with a self-explanatory title: “Nation of Victims: Identity Politics, the Death of Merit, and the Path Back to Excellence.” As he tore into a plate of quesadillas with huitlacoche, I asked Ramaswamy if his burgeoning reputation as a conservative firebrand had taken a personal toll. He chose his words carefully. A family member no longer spoke to him, and he’d been ghosted by a close friend. Although he’d forged new relationships with conservatives, none of the connections had turned into friendships. “I feel like the public advocacy, or whatever you call what I’ve been doing in the last couple of years, has eroded more friendships than new friendships made up for it,” he said. Fear of the label did not stop Ramaswamy from travelling to Washington, D.C., a few weeks later to receive the Gentleman of Distinction Award at the annual gala of a right-leaning organization called the Independent Women’s Forum. The unofficial theme of the event, which took place in the great hall of a museum, seemed to be outrage about transgender athletes in women’s sports. Still, the mood in the room was exuberant. The midterms were imminent, and Republicans were anticipating big gains. Ramaswamy had flown in from an investment conference in Las Vegas, where he had been interviewed alongside Mike Pompeo, the former Secretary of State, at an event entitled “ESG for Thee, China for Me.” Somewhere along the way, he had upgraded his footwear to black brogues, and when he took the stage he delivered a speech less folksy than the one he’d tried out months earlier, in Dublin. He shared his child-of-immigrants story; quoted Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr.; slammed E.S.G. and tech censorship; and then got to the self-mythologizing portion of the narrative—that he had stepped down from his company, where he’d been working to develop a cancer drug, to fight a new kind of cancer afflicting our culture. The following month, the Republicans’ disappointing performance in the midterms led to furious intraparty debate over whether to remain loyal to Trump or to move on. But a point of consensus seemed to be that the quality of the Party’s candidates mattered. After people started suggesting that Ramaswamy run for President, he found it hard to shake off the idea. Maybe he was the right person to unify the country around shared values—values that, at the D.C. gala, he underlined in a pounding conclusion.

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/12/19/the-ceo-of-anti-woke-inc

Currently, the average gas prices in Mammoth, California is $3. 115 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to GasBuddy. com. Prices may vary from station to station, but this is an average of the current going rates. Where in California is gas $8 a gallon? Why is gas $6 a gallon in California? What town in California has the highest price of gas? How much is gasoline in CA today? What is the price of gasoline today in California? How much is gas in Illinois right now? How much is the gas in Hawaii? Who qualifies for $400 gas in California? Currently, there is no location in California where gas is being sold for $8 a gallon. Considering that the average cost of a gallon of gas in California is $3. 62 as of May 2021, as reported by the American Automobile Association, this is highly unlikely. Moreover, California has some of the highest gas prices in the country, as reported by Gas Buddy’s 2021 rankings which compiled prices from the week of April 26th. The most expensive gas can be found in Orange County, where prices average $4. 01 per gallon, and the least expensive in Imperial County, where prices average $3. 32 per gallon. The high cost of gas in California is due to several factors. First, the state’s taxes on gasoline are among the highest in the nation. This includes the state’s excise tax, the transportation improvement fee, and the sales tax, which all contribute to the overall cost at the pump. Additionally, other costs like the refining process and the costs associated with shipping, regulation, and compliance also factor into the final price. As the costs associated with these factors rise, consumers in California are forced to pay higher prices. Further, the transportation of gasoline into the Golden State from other regions is often complicated, leading to delays and higher costs in the distribution process. All of these factors contribute to the already high prices in California. According to the California Energy Commission, the town of South Lake Tahoe has the highest price of gas as of February 2021. This is due to its location in the Sierra Nevada mountains and its status as a tourist destination, which drives up the cost of petroleum products. As of February 2021, South Lake Tahoe was charged an average of $4. 13 per gallon, while the statewide average was $3. 81 per gallon. South Lake Tahoe is a popular tourist destination known for its crystal clear blue lake, ski resorts, and outdoor recreation opportunities. With a relatively small population and limited access to petroleum refineries, the town’s gas station operators have no choice but to charge higher prices for their products. It’s important to note that California’s gas prices can vary significantly from city to city due to local taxes, so while South Lake Tahoe may currently be the most expensive, prices could vary with the region. The most expensive gas in the US varies from place to place, and at any given time prices can fluctuate. Generally speaking, the states with the priciest gas include California, Hawaii, Washington, Alaska, Oregon, and Idaho. Within these states, gas prices are typically higher in and around major cities, and can be especially expensive in more densely populated areas. According to the American Automobile Association, the average price of a gallon of gasoline in the US was $2. 42 in March of 2021, but in parts of California it averaged as high as $3. 77 that same month. Ultimately, the best way to find the most expensive gas in the US is to search real-time prices in your area. As of April 11th, 2021, gasoline prices in California range from $3. 04 to $4. 04 per gallon. Generally, gas prices in the state have been steadily increasing over the past few weeks, with some locations experiencing higher prices due to supply chain issues and marketing dynamics. Prices can also vary greatly depending on the area and city, so it is important to know the average price in your area when purchasing gasoline. Additionally, some locales may be subject to taxes that add to the overall price of gasoline at the pump. It is always a good idea to shop around for the best prices to maximize the value of your purchase. The price of gasoline in California today is relatively high, with prices ranging from $3. 49 to $3. 69 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This is slightly higher than the US average of $2. 29 per gallon, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). Factors such as the season and local area influence the price of gasoline in California, so prices may vary from region to region and from city to city. In recent years, California has seen an increase in the price of gasoline due to taxes, fees and regulations, which have all raised the cost of production. In addition, certain areas in California are subject to additional taxes on gasoline, such as in San Francisco. As such, their prices tend to be even higher than the rest of the state. As of February 24, 2021, gas prices in Illinois range from $2. 44 to $2. 79 per gallon, depending on the area. The statewide average is currently $2. 58 per gallon, which is a 1. 8 cent decrease from the week before. The national average for regular unleaded is currently $2. 62 per gallon, which is 0. 3 cents lower than a week ago. Gas prices in Illinois have been on the decline throughout February as the recent Energy Information Administration report showed a surge in gasoline supply across the country. Prices in the midwest, in general, tend to be lower than the national average, due in part to the region’s abundance of refineries. The cheapest state to buy gas varies from month to month. However, according to AAA’s October 2020 Gas Price Report, the states with the lowest average gas prices are: Missouri (average of $2. 07/gal), Oklahoma ($2. 08/gal), Texas ($2. 09/gal), Kansas ($2. 12/gal), Arkansas ($2. 12/gal), Mississippi ($2. 13/gal), Louisiana ($2. 13/gal), South Carolina ($2. 14/gal), Alabama ($2. 14/gal), and Tennessee ($2. 14/gal). The most expensive states to buy gas in October 2020 were Hawaii ($3. 19/gal), California ($3. 13/gal), Washington ($3. 03/gal), Nevada ($2. 87/gal), and Alaska ($2. 84/gal). In addition to location, there are a variety of factors that can influence the price of gasoline, including the cost of crude oil, the availability of fuel, changes in supply and demand, refining costs and profits, local competition, cost of taxes and regulations, and seasonal maintenance. Therefore, it’s important to be aware of the factors that may influence gas prices and to shop around for the best prices. The average price of gasoline in Hawaii, as of March 2021, is approximately $3. 00 per gallon. However, individual prices may vary depending on location, with some areas charging as much as $3. 50 per gallon. Generally, the higher gas prices are found on the Big Island, with some areas in Honolulu and Maui seeing upwards of $3. 20 per gallon. Additionally, credit or debit cards may also incur additional fees, ranging from 2-8%, based on the station. For more information on gasoline prices in Hawaii, you can check with AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report. California residents who are lower income and/or have a larger household could be eligible to receive $400 in gas relief funds. To qualify, California residents must meet certain eligibility requirements and be enrolled in CalWORKs (California’s version of the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program) or receive one of the other forms of financial assistance. To be eligible, households must have a combined income no higher than 80% of the state’s median income, must have a U. S. citizenship or eligible immigration status, must have a valid Social Security Number and must be able to demonstrate automobile proof of ownership. Eligible individuals must also provide a valid driver’s license and proof of residency in California. Additionally, the household must not have received a gasoline discount previously within the last 12 months, must not exceed the allowable vehicle capacity, and must meet the eligibility criteria established by CalWORKs. Households must also demonstrate a need for a fuel discount. Once eligible criteria is met and requirements are submitted, households can receive a gas relief voucher that can be used to pay for a maximum of $400 in eligible gasoline costs up to two times per calendar year. How much does the Hennessey Mammoth 1000 cost? Can you just walk into Mammoth Cave without a tour? Do tall people suffer from high blood pressure?

https://www.newzealandrabbitclub.net/what-are-the-gas-prices-in-mammoth-california/

If you are about to sell your house, you might want to learn about the expenses associated with selling your home on the traditional market. Because every step in selling your home comes with a cost, you must be aware of these costs and have realistic expectations before moving forward. Keep reading to know more! A mortgage balance is the amount of money that you still owe on your home. This amount will need to be paid off at closing before getting your hands on all the cash from selling your house. Remember, though, that sometimes you might not have enough money to cover it, so you will either have to pay it hard cash or take out a new mortgage. Selling a house is always expensive, and you will always have to pay a commission on your sale. Most often, these commissions are around 6 or 7% and deducted from the net proceeds of your sale. However, there are other types of fees that you might be charged as well, such as title insurance costs, document preparation fees, recording charges, etc. Any transfer or document fee that is associated with the sale of your home will be paid by you, as well. That includes property taxes not already paid up to date and any other government fees that might apply according to your state’s laws. The title insurance is a fee you will need to pay to ensure that the buyer gets a clear and marketable title when they purchase your house. That is because there are situations where you might have an unknown lien or claim against your property, which needs to be addressed before the actual sale takes place. If this happens, you might be able to negotiate the cost with your buyer or even eliminate it. You will also have to pay legal fees associated with closing your home sale. It is possible that these fees can be worked into your mortgage, so don’t hesitate to ask. However, most often, you will need to pay them in cash at closing, and they are usually around $1000 to $2000. In addition to the above-mentioned expenses, you might also have other closing costs. These can include anything from paying for pest inspections to inspections and repairs of things like HVAC systems, plumbing, or electrical problems in your home, which are all sure to add up quickly. Selling a house is never easy, but it is manageable if you know what to expect. By understanding the fees and costs involved with selling your home, you can prepare yourself for any potential surprises. At OC Home Buyers, we are a family-owned and operated business in Orange County, California. We buy houses in Orange County, CA, renovate and resell them to families looking for the perfect home. Our goal is to help you sell your house hassle-free, saving you time and money in the process. It doesn’t matter if your property needs repairs or a fresh coat of paint; we will buy it just as-is. With us, the process is as simple as snapping your fingers. You just need to give us a call and provide us with the address of your property and your contact information, and we will get back to you with a fast cash offer. We promise no pressure or hassle, so you can sell on your terms. Plus, when you work with us, you don’t need to wait 6 – 12 months for your house to sell; we are direct homebuyers and can close on your sale when needed.

https://www.ochomebuyers.com/blog/closing-costs-101-all-you-need-to-know/

Gas prices pushed the sale of economy cars in 2011 but if it seems like all you see are pick-up trucks out on the road, it might interest you to know that the number-one selling vehicle in the United States this year is the Ford F-series truck — by a mile (or a couple of them). Through the first 11 months of 2011, the F-series truck has racked up 516,639 sales, well ahead of another truck in the number-two spot, Chevrolet’s Silverado with 367,343 units sold, according to the latest figures from the Automotive News. The Toyota Camry comes in third at 275,004 vehicles sold. So the number-one selling vehicle, a truck, has outsold the number-one car two to one in this country. Of course, this shouldn’t come as any surprise. Ford introduced the F-Series in 1948, creating a brand that has become Ford’s all-time best selling vehicle. That’s ahead of the Model T, Mustang and Galaxy, folks. You need a scorecard to log all the changes and adjustments that Ford has made since the first F1 came off the line but, whatever the F-series generation, it sells. What you never have to worry about is how Ford and Chevy market those pick-ups: pour on the machismo, baby. Whether it’s Denis Leary providing tough-guy narration for Ford or Sam “I will pitch for anyone” Elliott, you’d think you’re back in 1955 when those truck spots come on. It’s all crew cuts, chewing tobacco and cowboy hats. The Japanese automakers have caught onto this gambit, driving their pick-ups through fire or leaving them on cliffs in various TV commercials. Things you can expect to see and hear in a pick-up TV commercial: farm country, country music and guys out-Marlboroing Marlboro men out on the plains. But look at those sales figures; apparently it works.

https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/columns/2011/12/02/what-vehicles-sell-in-usa/42526244007/

Haley Lebermann (Cinderella), Annalise Foxx (Little Red Riding Hood), Emily Rader (The Witch), Joyelle Watkins (The Baker’s Wife) and Sam Garrett (The Baker). PUBLISHED: May 2, 2018 at 6:02 p.m. | UPDATED: August 22, 2021 at 3:14 a.m. Because the show follows well-known fairytale characters, the production feels familiar and nostalgic at times; however, the original storyline, the lively soundtrack, and the creative wordage of the script create a fresh spin on these tales for the viewer. Lunger is joined by a creative team including music director and producer Hannah Stone, stage manager Janna Hertzler, and set designer Adam Lunger. The cast includes 18 middle school and high school students, and they will be assisted by a student team of stage and tech crew members. The cast will be accompanied by a 15-piece pit orchestra made up of students, parents, and community members. Parent volunteers, school staff members, and outside volunteers have collaborated with students in set design and painting, staging, lighting, sound, costumes, and hair and makeup. CCS students perform a play each fall and a musical each spring. Their most recent productions were The Miracle Worker; The Secret Garden; Harvey; You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown; and A Christmas Carol. CCS is located on Route 23, west of Morgantown. Each performance will have a 15-minute intermission, during which refreshments will be available for purchase. The doors will open 30 minutes before curtain times. Reserved seating and general admission tickets can be purchased on the school website at conestogachristian.net. Alternatively, ticket order forms can be mailed in, along with the payment, to be held until the night of the show. Ticket order forms are available on the school website. Tickets will also be sold at the door, depending on availability. For additional information, please call the school at |||PHONE_NUMBER||| or visit the website.

https://www.readingeagle.com/2018/05/02/conestoga-christian-school-presents-into-the-woods/

A realization that appears to be taking hold in corporate America today is that the answer to increased productivity and higher profits lies not in downsizing or even computers. Rather, it is the people who operate our plants and build our products who are our most precious assets. As such, they must be nurtured, encouraged, and supported. Managers must create cultures and environments that unleash the power of learned skills, innate intelligence, and natural instincts. Properly instilling this new culture requires a radical shift in the way the role of the manager is defined. We must understand what workers need to perform and provide it. Training, incentives, rewards, and recognition are only a few of the ways to promote this culture. Workers must also be given the freedom to think, and the time to do it. Managers must be willing to abandon rigid traditions that hinder worker creativity, initiative, and productivity. Once expectations have been set, we must serve the needs of our workers rather than expecting them to fulfill subservient roles. Managers can serve their workers and their companies in several ways. Train workers to think logically and provide them with the analytical skills needed to identify and solve problems. Know what employees are learning and support them by creating an environment that encourages problem solving. Provide champions to remove barriers as they surface and mentors to guide and reassure employees as they begin to implement new ways of thinking and working. Eliminate rigid systems that waste time and hinder innovative thinking. Replace them with systems that support creativity and initiative. Recognize and reward those who have embraced the new culture and achieved success. Every worker possesses the innate ability to be a problem-solver and most want to bring more to their jobs than the routine tasks they are asked to perform day after day. Solving problems efficiently and consistently through the application of analytical thought processes requires learned skills. When workers acquire these skills and apply them routinely in the field, the results can be remarkable in terms of increased productivity, reduced downtime, and higher profits. Nowhere is this more demonstrable than in root cause analysis. It is estimated that maintenance could be reduced 40% to 60% by eliminating chronic equipment and system failures. Employees trained in basic analytical skills can better identify and eliminate these chronic failures. Trained workers develop more confidence, a stronger sense of self-worth, and a feeling of contributing to the company’s growth and well- being. At some point in almost every training class, students ask, “Have our managers attended this class? Do they know what we are leaning here?” When the answer is no, enthusiasm drops. The students know from experience that what they learn in class is unlikely to be applied in the field, because management has had little or no involvement in the process and has not supported it. Management must serve employees by setting up and supporting an infrastructure (including management systems) to facilitate the application of training in the field. Employees may embrace new skills enthusiastically, but hesitate to use them because they are uncertain of success. To eliminate the fear that their efforts will not be supported, they need a management-level champion to oversee the failure analysis/problem-solving efforts, provide resources, and eliminate organizational barriers to success. They also need mentors to reassure and guide them toward robust and powerful solutions. Mentors and champions are people who oversee the training and assist in its implementation. Although this task sounds easy and logical, it is often a paradigm shift, because it puts management in a position of serving the educational and analytical needs of its workers. When the newly trained employees and their champions and mentors work together, they produce what may be called trophies or models of success that serve as standards for the rest of the organization. One difficult challenge in establishing this new environment of worker initiative and creative thinking is removing the barriers that impede performance. Too often, managers recognize and act on mechanical failures but ignore process and administrative failures. These failures may range from outmoded and time-consuming chores to administrative processes that promote competition rather than cooperation. Remember, many systems and processes used today were instituted to serve perceived administrative needs. In a new environment of worker-generated innovation and creativity, they are not outmoded. If they get in the way of progress, they should be eliminated. New systems should be implemented that support employees’ new skills, enthusiasm, and initiative. Rewards and recognition are distinctly different but equally important ways to reinforce management support. Rewards do not have to be financial. If they are, they must be given uniformly regardless of the dollar impact of an action. Reward an employee for implementing a process successfully, however big or small the result may be. While rewards add something to the pocketbook, recognition nurtures the heart and soul. It builds pride and self-esteem. It reassures and affirms to workers that management genuinely understands, appreciates, and supports their efforts. Recognition takes many forms, but whatever it is, it should be genuine and consistent. Workers are the most important assets in any company. When managers realize the potential for savings that exists from optimizing processes and minimizing costs is far greater than that achieved by reducing the workforce, genuine quantum leaps in profitability can be made. Then we will all serve our companies and ensure a profitable, competitive future for all.

https://www.reliability.com/resources/articles/workers-are-industrys-most-important-resource-harness-their-power-by-mastering-the-art-of-serving/

Despite his youthful adulation of The Coral Island and his invocation of “Ballantyne the Brave” at the beginning of Treasure Island, R. L. Stevenson’s The Ebb-Tide reconfigures R. M. Ballantyne’s classic boys’ adventure novel, disorienting its idealization of British heroism and civility in the process. The Ebb-Tide is thus the far end of a trajectory that begins with The Coral Island and the juvenile missionary periodicals Stevenson read as a child: Stevenson journeys from avid consumer of exotic adventure, to critic of Western imperialism and missionary efforts in the Pacific. The moral uncertainties that plague The Ebb-Tide’s central character, Herrick, and that result in an ethical state of arrest, are located in the collapse of the apparent certainties of empire from which Ballantyne was able to draw. As long as the imperial system divided the civilized from the savage, peoples or races could be clearly located on one side or other of the fence, but what happens to the justification of imperialism as the dissemination of civility when “savages” are civilized? When Sally Day, the presumed cannibal in The Ebb-Tide, is a better Christian than his white captain, and Attwater, the self-styled Western missionary, is a tyrannical despot? A reviewer dismissed The Ebb-Tide as “a picture of the fag-ends of certain useless and degraded lives,” but I argue that this is the strength, rather than weakness, of the text—Stevenson presents empire not as the realm of boys’ adventure heroism, but rather as the site of violence, self-interest and rapaciousness. Repositioning The Ebb-Tide in the context of The Coral Island demonstrates both the ambivalent relationship between missionary culture and empire threaded through the boys’ adventure novel as a nineteenth-century genre, and that The Ebb-Tide provides an important counterpoint to the imperial hubris of the late-nineteenth-century boys’ adventure novel.

https://www.rls2010.stir.ac.uk/2010/03/05/michelle-elleray-university-of-guelph/

Tom Nekouei, vice president of the airlines' pilots association, told Reuters he was among union leaders in a conference call with Chief Executive Bob Jordan on Monday to discuss the disruption after a winter storm forced cancellation of nearly 16,000 flights. "They don't know what it is that they're going do in terms of corrective action because they haven't sat down and run the post-mortem on it," he told Reuters. Later on Thursday, Jordan posted a video to the company's website inviting the union to participate in a thorough review of the disruption that he said would be completed "swiftly." Brokerage Raymond James estimated the meltdown could cut Southwest's projected revenue growth by more than half in the fourth quarter, equivalent to a hit of about $515 million in lost revenue. The White House has said Southwest "failed its customers". Citing the carrier's meltdown, lawmakers have been pressing the Biden administration to hold airlines accountable for mass flight cancellations. The pilots union, which is in heated contract negotiations with Southwest, on Dec. 31 published a letter signed by Nekouei, denouncing company leadership as a "cult" that has spent the last 15 years destroying the airline's legacy. Before the recent crisis, Southwest had cultivated a reputation for reliable customer service, humorous flight crews and low-cost flights. Southwest unions have blamed the company's "outdated" technology and processes for the biggest operational meltdown in its five-decade history. Nekouei said the company's failure to revamp its dated scheduling system that sends crews around the country as passengers for their flying assignments left it vulnerable to "more frequent and more severe" meltdowns. The pilots union has called that so-called "deadheading" practice fatiguing and inefficient. Nekouei said the same issues led to a major meltdown at Southwest after a thunderstorm in Florida in October 2021 that cost it $75 million. To be sure, the airline has been upgrading its technology in phases. In 2017, it replaced its entire reservations system, and four years later it enhanced technology at its maintenance department. Recently, it has made investments in digital scanners to make its baggage handling system more efficient. Jordan said the company spends about $1 billion a year on technology and will continue to upgrade the tools and processes its employees use to deliver "reliable and low-cost air travel." Union officials, however, have called the pace of investment too slow. "Every meltdown that we've had, it's gotten more severe," Nekouei said. "It's become more frequent now and it takes longer and longer to recover from them."

https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/business/southwest-vows-review-of-meltdown-after-union-blasts-lack-of-plan-100811361/

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Do you know this class ring? SHELBY - It was spring when Lisa Johnson, of Shelby, found it. A piece of someone’s history lying in the grass in Shelby City Park. A class ring. Found near the City Park Girl Scout Hut, the ring belongs to a 1976 graduate of Chase High School in Forest City. The initials J.E.Y. are emblazoned on one side. With those clues and the help of Mitchell Owens, father of The Star’s own newsroom clerk Michelle Owens, there is a possibility we know the owner’s name. James Eric Young. Owens had the 1976 yearbook and matched the initials to Young. As it turned out, they had played football. Johnson has no expectations for a reward. “I just want to get it back them,” Johnson said. This is especially important to her now since she was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney disease. “I’d like to get it back to the owner or their family before I get too sick to find them,” she wrote in an email. If you are the owner or know him, call reporter Ann Dwyer at |||PHONE_NUMBER||| , via e-mail at |||EMAIL_ADDRESS||| or on Twitter at annmdwyer.

https://www.shelbystar.com/story/news/2014/11/12/do-you-know-this-class/34122515007/

Jeremy Brandt · Founder, WeBuyHouses, com — Entrepreneur, Lender, Angel Investor with a Focus on Real Estate Technology. We Buy Houses is a slogan used by a company that offers people cash for their homes. But it can also refer to a branch of direct homebuyers. Knowing the difference between the two is key. If you accept, we will buy your house quickly and without complications. The We Buy Houses team helped me sell my rental property with ease. They even bought it when there was a tenant who was still renting the house. Thanks to them, I was able to pay off my debt. The process was quick and easy, Eric went out and looked at the property and instantly made me a cash offer. We have always heard of this type of service and all its negative aspects. However, we got to a point where it was an option to consider. Turns out we must have found the best WBH service out there. They are reliable, responsive and very fair to deal with. I can honestly say that if you need their services, you can trust that they will serve you fairly. That's all you can ask for. We've helped hundreds of New York homeowners sell their homes “as is,” which means you don't have to do any repairs. Next postAre we buy houses for cash legit?

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a. Change Orders which result in a net decrease in the contract amount may be authorized by the Superintendent. b. Change Orders which result in a net increase in the contract amount of $20,000 or less may be authorized by the Superintendent. c. Change Orders which result in a net increase in the contract amount if greater than $20,000 shall require prior approval by the Board of Education, unless such prior approval is not practicable. In the event prior approval is deemed impractical by the Superintendent, no approval to proceed shall be authorized until the Superintendent has conferred with the Board President and forwarded a notice to the Board that the Superintendent is issuing an authorization of the change order. Whenever Change Orders are authorized by the Superintendent, the log of such Change Orders shall be provided to the Board of Education in the next construction report.

https://www.spencerportschools.org/district/board_of_education_/board_of_education_policy_manual/policy_series_5000/policy_5324

This week we have talked about following Jesus and how we can show other people that we love the Lord. We have thought of all the ways we can show we are followers of Jesus and are now working hard to do what we say and follow the Lord. Even Jesus’ closest friends, his disciples, were not perfect, but they always ensured that they worked together for the good of their community. A community that is grounded in love, friendship and honesty is one that can always grow and continue to evolve. We constantly hear stories in the bible about people who have listened to God’s call and become people who have changed their ways to live life as better versions of themselves. We are all trying to do this here at St Clare’s. Being around school this week, I am looking forward to seeing so many kinds of acts of love and compassion from our children. Not acts that need to be shouted about or witnessed, but acts that have been done so very subtly – not needing to be seen. These are the acts that tell me that our children are trying to bring the Kingdom of God alive.

https://www.st-clares.lancs.sch.uk/come-follow-me-jesus-said/

The Art of John Alvin. A Review. Check Out These Amazing Jurassic Park Concept Drawings. Titan Books were kind enough to send me a copy of the book, The Art Of John Alvin. John Alvin was an American cinematic artist and painter who illustrated some of the 20th century's most iconic movie posters. Alvin began his poster career with Blazing Saddles in 1974, and went on to produce the posters for several Disney blockbusters and numerous other smash hits. His most recent work was on the campaign for Disney's Enchanted. John's wife, Andrea, also a painter, lives in California and his Broadway actress daughter, Farah, lives and works in NYC. John has produced some of the most famous paintings for the likes of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg including E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, The Color Purple, Empire of the Sun, Always and Jurassic Park. It really is a wonderful book and packed full of John's work with insightful information to accompany each poster. I thought I would share some of John's lesser known work. These two painting of the Star Wars droids were done for a series of John Williams concerts, however and unfortunately the concerts never happened and so the poster never used. Concept work for Revenge of the Jedi. John's famous work for E.T. and concept artwork. In the book it explains how John was told by Steven Spielberg that he was inspired by the light and colours emerging from the clouds in one of John's paintings and how it influenced the scene in the film. Also worth mentioning is the film was so top secret that the only piece John was allowed to see was in fact the arm of E.T. and no other parts. The famous "hands touching" poster has John's daughter hand as the model he used for reference. Concept artwork for Jurassic Park. John was allowed to visit the Stan Winston studios where the dinosaur models were being designed and built. John was called upon to do artwork for Star Wars Celebration and this one celebrates Celebration IV. "We are so fortunate to count John's talent among the treasures of the saga's legacy." The book is beautifully put together and with John's wife, Andrea writing, it tells a personal story with information you wouldn't necessary get with any other writer.

https://www.thebeardedtrio.com/2014/08/the-art-of-john-alvin-review-check-out.html

Every last Wednesday of the month ChessPlus holds a Discussion Group meeting for chess educators to share and discuss their experiences, ideas, and knowledge on different topics. This event is supported by the European Chess Union. Open discussion hosted by John Foley (London) with Etienne Mensch (Strasbourg), Rhys Edwards (Coventry) and fellow coaches. Founding and running a local chess club for children. Comparing ideas on how to run after-school clubs most effectively?

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/chessplus/814330

Bulgarian blind mystic Baba Vanga who is said to have correctly predicted the 9/11 terror attacks made five shocking predictions for 2023 . Baba Vanga, known as the "Nostradamus of the Balkans", claimed that she was given a very rare gift from God to see into the future after she mysteriously lost her vision at the age of 12 during a massive storm. Baba Vanga, whose real name was Vangelia Gushterov, began "predicting" the future as a local soothsayer. Soon, the news of her "psychic ability" spread and hundreds of people started queuing up outside her home. NASA’s ‘smiling’ sun brightens internet : What is the science behind the viral picture? Some of Baba Vanga's predictions include the Brexit, the Chernobyl tragedy, the death of Princess Diana, the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the 2004 Thailand tsunami and Barack Obama’s presidency. Baba Vanga's visions are said to be 85 per cent correct. Two of the six predictions Baba Vanga made for the year 2022 are believed to have come true. One of Baba Vanga's 2023 predictions is that somehow the Earth's orbit will "change". Our planet remains in a fine balance in the cosmos, with even the slightest shift potentially massively changing the climate. If this prediction for 2023 comes true, there could be devastating consequences. If the Earth move any closer to the sun, we would face increased radiation and a massive increase in temperatures. On the other hand, if the planet moves further away, the world could plunge into an ice age and increase hours of darkness. Baba Vanga's second prediction for 2023 is said to be a solar storm on a scale never before seen. Solar storms are bursts of energy from the sun which send electrical charges, magnetic fields and radiation toward Earth. They can be as powerful as billions of nuclear bombs. However, the space weather is often simply seen as a pretty phenomenon in the sky such as the Northern Lights. The more powerful storms predicted by Baba Vanga could result in damage to technology, and could even lead to mass blackouts and communication failures. Such events have often been described as the "Dark Ages". Baba Vanga is also claimed to have prophesied that a "big country" will carry out bioweapons research on people. The Biological Weapons Convention of the United Nations effectively bans such experiments. Despite this, there are some countries that are feared to be running potential bioweapons divisions secretly. Baba Vanga is also claimed to have warmed about a nuclear power plant explosion in 2023. There are fears of a disaster in Ukraine as Kyiv accuses Moscow of "nuclear blackmail". Russia remains in control of the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) as the war continues to unfold around them. In her last prediction for 2023, Baba Vanga is said to have claimed that natural births could be banned and humans would grow in labs. Leaders and medical experts would be able to decide who is born while parents would be able to customise their traits and appearance - like hair colour and eye colour. This is definitely one of the more outlandish predictions from Baba Vanga. The Bulgarian mystic also claimed that in 2025, Europe will be left mostly uninhabited; in 2028, mankind will discover a new power source and walk on Venus and sea levels will rise in 2033. She further claimed that 2288 will see the creation of time travel, by 3797 all humans will have left Earth, in 4599, mankind achieves immortality, and humanity leaves the known universe in 5078.

https://www.timesnownews.com/viral/baba-vanga-predictions-2023-earths-orbit-to-change-solar-tsunami-nuclear-explosion-and-much-more-article-95245384/amp

RMD said the most exciting thing to him as an actor is to contribute to the growth of the industry. Veteran actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, has disclosed that he would like to play the role of God in his next project. The thespian said this while reflecting on his movie career in a chat with Netflix Naija. “The most exciting thing for me about being an actor in Africa would be the privilege of contributing to the growth of the industry while fulfilling my lifelong dreams of being an actor. It is also the fact that it opens me up to a world of friendships and connections even the most unlikely people,” he said. When asked what role he would like to take up in his subsequent projects, the ‘Diamond Ring’ star said he wants to feature as God. “God, just give me the role of God but seriously I find every role as peculiar and dynamic as the next irrespective of how challenging or not it might seem. I approach every role with a fresh perspective,” he said. RMD added that his ambition is to sustain his personality in the industry and life generally. “To consistently be an ‘oh wow’ person, not just in my craft but in all ramifications. I want to not be a typical Nigerian in the negative light that we have sadly been stereotyped but to shine forth as a beacon of integrity and honesty as much as it is within my capacity to,” he said.

https://www.tonygist.com/2023/01/i-will-like-to-feature-as-god-in-next.html

Find out more about BAE Systems apprentices here. Consultation has started on plans to improve how qualifications tie-in with apprenticeships with the aim that mandatory qualifications work well with all apprenticeships. The reason for the review is to ensure that apprentices have the qualifications they require to take up a job, or progress in the role once the apprenticeship is completed. Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IFATE) want to ensure that qualifications align with apprenticeship training and end point assessments (EPAs). What do different generations value at work? Recent research from Moneypenny looked at UK employees over the age of 18 to find out what they value most in an employer and how many are having their expectations met. They also determined which factors are the most important to different generations. Respondents were asked what style of work they favoured and hybrid working topped the poll; discounts on supermarkets, leisure facilities and the like was the most popular free benefit an employer could offer, whilst the most popular on-site facilities were free parking and subsidised restaurants. Analysis of 10 years’ worth of Forbes covers by New Street Consulting Group sees shifting attitudes in how entrepreneurs are represented in high-profile business publications. The findings show that the ‘face of Forbes’ is becoming younger, with cover entrepreneurs having an average age of 41 years old in 2022 – an almost 20-year age gap compared to 2013. The industry representation was led by tech (13%), fintech (8%), social media (8%) and entertainment (8%). Over 30 different nationalities were showcased in the last decade alone. One disappointing result was that only 17% of covers included women, averaging less than three issues a year.

https://www.trainingjournal.com/articles/news/tj-newsflash-23-december

Baum previously served as vice president of investor relations and Whittemore was the chief investment officer. Florida Funders, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage tech companies in Florida and beyond, has promoted Saxon Baum, Ryan Whittemore, and Michael Kadow to partner. Baum previously served as vice president of investor relations. Whittemore was the chief investment officer. And, Kadow was vice president of finance and operations. Last year, Florida Funders closed their second fund at $60 million. Over 40 investments have been deployed from Fund 2.

https://www.venturecapitaljournal.com/florida-funders-promotes-baum-whittemore-and-kadow-to-partner/

The New Frankfurt Old Town (also known as the Dom-Römer Quarter) is the centre of the old town of Frankfurt am Main, which was reconstructed from 2012 to 2018 as part of a major urban development project called the Dom-Römer Project (German: Dom-Römer-Projekt). The project redesigned and developed a 7,000 square meter property between Römerberg in the west and Domplatz in the east, delimited by Braubachstrasse in the north and the Schirn Kunsthalle in the south, in an effort to remake the old city centre, the Altstadt (old town) of Frankfurt am Main, Germany, which was severely damaged during World War II, in the style of the pre-war architecture. View from Frankfurt Imperial Cathedral to the Dom-Römer area (April 2018), on the left the town house on the market. It aims to give the old town quarter between the Römerberg square and the Cathedral (Dom) new life. The old city had already been thoroughly changed in 1904 by hewing several aisles for wide streets into the medieval cluster of insalubrious houses and small alley ways, clearing the way for a tramway line through the historic centre. Due to the heavy bombing of Frankfurt am Main in World War II with many timber-framed buildings, most of the city's old town was destroyed. The efforts to rebuild parts of it began in the 1950s with the Römer city hall, which was built as a modern office building behind the old façade still standing after the war, and parts of the surrounding Römerberg square, building an underground multi-storey car park, and on top of that the modern Technisches Rathaus[1] (Technical City Hall, built 1972–74), whose façade paid homage to the historic context of the city with the timber frame design (Fachwerk) of the pre-war architecture, but within the context of "Brutalist architecture". The Historisches Museum (Museum of city history) was also built, including a cinema. In its entrance way, the museum displayed a model of the old centre as it looked at the end of World War II; in ruins. The anti-brutalist movement continued in a public campaign to demolish the Technische Rathaus and to make the old city look like before the war. This did finally succeed, the Technisches Rathaus and the Museum of City History were demolished in 2010–2011, and the reconstruction of the old town core began. The project is being built on top of a 1970s underground multi-storey car park and the U-Bahn Line B station underneath. Because of the demolition of the Technisches Rathaus, the underground moved and the tunnel had to be monitored closely and corrected several times.

https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Dom-R%C3%B6mer_Project

In April 2021, a columnist for the Albany-based newspaper, The Times Union, wrote that liquor store owners were “pissed” that supermarkets, convenience stores, and gas stations had started stocking mini-bottles of Fireball — despite the fact that in New York state, only liquor stores are allowed to sell spirits. But that’s because what was selling in gas stations isn’t actually Fireball at all. As a result, the lawsuit says that Marquez is “unable to rely on the labeling of not only this product but other flavored malt beverages which use the names of distilled spirits.” (That line may be a reference to another of Sazerac’s malt-based beverages, the 20% ABV version of Southern Comfort.) The lawsuit is seeking “unspecified statutory and punitive damages” for anyone in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Carolina, Utah, or Wyoming who has purchased Fireball Cinnamon. In the FAQ section of the Fireball website, Sazerac describes Fireball Cinnamon as “malt-based [...] alcoholic beverages that are made using our proprietary recipe, capturing the essence of the Fireball taste experience consumers love.” And in response to a question about how one can tell Fireball Cinnamon from Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, the company says that Fireball Cinnamon can be recognized by “the words Fireball Cinnamon on the front label, without ‘Whisky’.” Whether or not that’s enough of a distinction may be up to the courts to decide.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/fyi-those-mini-bottles-fireball-205436302.html

“1 One Sabbath, when he went to dine at the house of a ruler of the Pharisees, they were watching him carefully. 2 And behold, there was a man before him who had dropsy.” In the gospel reading today [from Luke 14:1-11], we find a delicate situation over dinner. The pecking order seemed to be … the elites of Jerusalem. Some among the Pharisees felt threatened by Jesus. He didn’t play favorites [Mt 22:16b; Ac 10:34]. He didn’t seem to be impressed by how rigorously they showed off righteousness to others. Jesus had called them all – everyone really, to repentance and faith. The pharisees in particular had become increasingly antagonistic, and had recently tried to scare Him away from Jerusalem [Lk 13:31]. But He was undaunted. Rather than risk embarrassment by engaging Him in open questioning while He taught publicly, these big fish in the small city thought to invite Him to a private dinner party. They want to sort out the pecking order, but are at cross-purposes with Jesus who is here to seek and save the lost. So Jesus asks a question: “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath, or not?” Jesus had the power to heal him, to do a good work according to the fifth commandment by helping and supporting his neighbor in this physical need, as it is written: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Mk 12:31,et al). Yet it was also the sabbath day, and the Law commanded that no work be done on this day of rest. Exodus 20[:8-11 esv] says: “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.” So by asking the assembled group a question about the Law, He’s giving them a chance to distinguish themselves. Yet they are trapped by His question, ‘is it lawful.’ They cannot recommend healing the man without also suggesting a break in the rigorous sabbath protocols they have added to distinguish themselves. And if they recommend ignoring the man, they fail to love their neighbor as themselves. 1 The answer is obvious: heal the man! But they couldn’t say anything: “5 [H]e said to them, “Which of you, having a son or an ox that has fallen into a well on a Sabbath day, will not immediately pull him out?” 6 And they could not reply to these things.” Their motivation had been pride, using the Law to gain advantages over one another for status or pride of place. Jesus reveals how impossible this is in the end. They cannot help but fall short of one commandment or another. The Law sheds light on our poor miserable condition. It always shows what is good. It does not change, it is not taken away, and this reveals that we are sinners and that Christ Jesus alone is righteous. Self-aggrandizing pride tries to use the Law to gain status and distinction among our neighbors. Our era is not a stranger to this temptation. Beware the temptation to broadcast your superiority; such is no different than the Pharisees. It is self-aggrandizing pride that tries to use the Law to gain status and distinction among our neighbors, whereas self-giving Love acts within the Law for the good of our neighbors. That’s what Jesus did – He took the diseased man and healed him. Jesus gives with self-giving love, keeping the commandment to protect human life, and bringing rest and restoration to the weary on the sabbath day. It is written in Romans 13[:10b]: “love is the fulfilling of the law.” Jesus Himself fulfills the law by His perfect Love. He took on human nature, laid aside His godly majesty for a time, was crucified and died and buried. He perfectly fulfilled the Sabbath by His three-day rest in the tomb, that we might have rest and peace in Him. He gave of Himself so that we poor miserable low-status sinners would receive His righteousness by faith. Your sins are forgiven. That’s the status that matters. Rather than put all our trust in what the world thinks of us and how we can brag about being the biggest fish in a little pond, we are most secure by being made to stand rightly before the Lord God almighty. We cannot put ourselves forward in His presence as if our good works could ever make us righteous. Rather, in repentant humility we let the Lord of the Feast put us in the place we should be. Jesus points this out with the example of the seating arrangements: “8 “When you are invited by someone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in a place of honor, lest someone more distinguished than you be invited by him, 9 and he who invited you both will come and say to you, ‘Give your place to this person,’ and then you will begin with shame to take the lowest place.” Rather than assigning yourself a place, grant that our Lord, the Host, put us where we ought to be. This means we are free to love one another without all the baggage of self-aggrandizement. We can maintain the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace, walking together humbly because we have been called together by the same Lord: one Lord, one faith, one Baptism. We have Him in common. At Heaven’s high feast, none are greater or lesser than another. For all of us have sinned, and yet we are brought forward to a good place by the blood of Christ Jesus, shed for us to forgive our sins. All who are brought near to Christ in the holy communion this day, who gather around this altar in common confession of faith … we kneel at the same level, humbly to receive the mercy and good place that He gives. Perfect love has fulfilled the Law. He says to you, o repentant believer: “friend, go higher.” In the name of + Jesus. Amen. [1] It ought to be pointed out that they seem fixated on the particularities of the Law, and so miss the purpose for each of these commandments. They focus on ‘no work’ and miss the ‘rest,’ or potentially fret about the burden of healing, and miss the ‘restoration’ that comes from finding our Sabbath Rest in the restorative Word of God. The Letter of the Law is not abolished, but neither should we ignore the purpose and spirit of it. The Letter of the Law and the Spirit of the Law are not opposed to one another. Only in Christ Jesus can the letter-particulars of the Law and the Spirit of the Law be kept.

https://www.ziongarrett.org/pulpitandpen/sermon-for-trinity-174272329

Runo rugs are made using the highest quality organic certified wools from Europe and New Zealand. Tightly hand-tufted to the highest standard of craftsmanship, Runo rugs have great acoustic properties and bring exceptional comfort and luxury to spaces. The first collection of Runo rugs plays with simple geometry, exploring the idea of accidental folds and rugs being thrown one on top of another. To achieve that effect they come in two different colors and are trimmed in two pile heights. With regard to global sustainable development goals, particularly sustainable consumption and production, using wool for carpet manufacturing is the logical and optimal choice when taking price, quality and the environmental effect into consideration. Wool is a natural and renewable raw material, and as such is particularly environmentally friendly, while also displaying special characteristics that offer important advantages, such as the effect on human health and recyclability. Runo is a design studio based in Zagreb, while the entire production process, from own felted yarn preparation, production of original dyes in own laboratory to dyeing, manufacturing and finishing takes place in Croatia by local first—rate master carpet weavers. Roberta Bratović, a founder of Runo holds an MA Design from Central St Martins College of Art and Design, London and an MA Design from the University of Architecture, Zagreb. Having worked as a designer at Liberty London taught her to appreciate creating products with the highest level of craft and material quality.

https://zagrebdesignweek.com/en/sudionici/runo-2

Permanent court of international justice. Paged in duplicate; French and English on opposite pages. A "revised and corrected" text of Chapter III of "Ten years of international co-operation", published, 1930, by the secretary-general of the League of nations. cf. Note by the registrar of the court. Permanent Court of International Justice, Ten years of international jurisdiction (1922-1932) (Leyden : A. W. Sijthoff, 1932).

http://books.presidentwilson.org/cms/items/show/7083

Olympic and World champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is greeted by Christopher Zacca, president and CEO at Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited, during the launch of the 25th Sagicor Sigma Legacy Run at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Tuesday. Dr Carl Bruce (left), medical chief of staff, University Hospital of the West Indies, smiles along with Mark Chishlom, director, Sagicor Foundation Jamaica. Sprint legend Shelley-Ann Fraser-Pryce has challenged Jamaicans from all walks of life to support the Sagicor Sigma 25th Legacy Run on Sunday, February 12, 2023, and in so doing, contribute to Jamaica’s development. She made the call during Tuesday’s launch at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston, in light of the ambitious and unprecedented target of $75 million set by the organisers to raise funds for the Paediatric Unit at the University Hospital of the West Indies and the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts. Registration is now open for all categories and will close on January 27, 2023. The 5.5-kilometre event will revert to its full in-person format, taking the original route starting at Emancipation Park then onto Trafalgar Road to Waterloo Road, left onto West King’s House Road, left onto Constant Spring Road, then left onto Hope Road and right onto Winchester Road, then right onto Ruthven Road, left onto Half-Way Tree Road and finishing at Oxford Road. “You are not just running for a medal; you are not just running for the title; you are not just running for personal bests; you are running for the building of a nation. She further encouraged participants to donate to run, wheel or walk. Chairman of the Sagicor Foundation Jamaica, R. Danny Williams, in a video presentation, said that the legacy they want to be remembered for is the fact that the race set an example of what can be done when people get together to do something to help Jamaica and Jamaicans. Meanwhile, Sandra Shirley-Auxilly, who is credited as the conceptualiser of the Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run, explained that the idea behind it was to bring people together. Community members, corporate executives, professional athletes and people who just love to run for the fun of it, as well as people in wheelchairs. Over the past 24 years, it has indeed lived up to and surpassed those expectations, she reported. President and CEO of Sagicor Group Jamaica Christopher Zacca reminded the audience that Sagicor does not take one dollar of the money raised to pay for anything to do with the race, but funds it entirely out of pocket. The company will host some special events leading up to race day which will allow for greater support from the public, including a Sigma Run Legacy Dinner to recognise and honour key stakeholders who have been instrumental to the success of the race over the past 25 years. They will also host a Sigma Run fête as an additional way of raising funds. Those who want to support this worthy cause but can’t make it in person, can participate by way of a virtual run option form anywhere in the world. For further information on the Sagicor Sigma Legacy Run, ways to donate and all other related details, persons may visit the website at www.sagicorsigmarun.com or call |||PHONE_NUMBER||| -2.

http://cmslocal.gleanerjm.com/article/news/20221208/you-are-running-impact-peoples-lives

More and more couples are divorcing at an older age. Why do people decide to divorce after many years of marriage? Psychologists and sociologists have different hypotheses about why this happens. Divorce after marriage. The news that Bill and Melinda Gates are divorcing after 27 years of marriage shocked the world. This couple seems to be a symbol of marital stability and longevity. Together they raised three children, made a fortune, and founded the prestigious Humane Society. However, like them, there are many lesser-known couples, our neighbors or relatives. Statistics show that more than a quarter of divorcees in the United States are over the age of 50, and more than half of these divorces occur after 20 years of marriage. In my country, the average age of spouses at the time of divorce last year was 43.6 for men and 40 for women. Married life lasts an average of 9.5 years. In the second half of life, there are definitely things that happen between people and they reconsider the choices they made earlier. There are a number of factors that cause more older couples to divorce today than in previous generations. One reason may be that the meaning of marriage has changed. People no longer primarily need financial security and mutual assistance, but a happy relationship that contributes to self-actualization. Additionally, more and more women are becoming financially independent. Therefore, they will not stay in a marriage that is not satisfactory to them because they have no other way out. After all, divorce in old age may be more common than at any point in history, for one simple reason: People are living longer. Just when you think you might have 20 to 30 years to live, you realize you can spend a lot of time with people you’re no longer happy with. At the same time, fewer and fewer people are willing to work hard for “shaky” marriages. They thought that swapping partners with someone else might be the most convenient solution. Psychotherapist Tedy Creştin notes: “Sometimes a couple doesn’t get along well for a long time and the problems accumulate, but the partner still benefits from the relationship and doesn’t give up. In some cases, his partner There was a certain fear and apprehension about being alone or finding another partner. Maybe he just felt bad, that the known was better than the unknown.” So, after years of living together, the divorce came to fruition. “Other times, couples’ problems build up over time, only to erupt due to a small misunderstanding or some other big issue. It doesn’t matter what triggers the desire for divorce, it depends on the relationship with the couple. What the passage of time actually builds. We often see endless fights stemming from a small trigger point, but partners bring up conflicts that have not been resolved for years, a sign that they are alive and present in the partner. These issues have It builds up for years, sometimes decades, and doesn’t get resolved in days or weeks,” the expert observed. “Before taking the step of divorce after many years of marriage, it can be helpful for partners to begin couples therapy or a recovery process that involves personal development. Higher levels of understanding, acceptance, empathy and compassion will help resolve issues. Very important What matters is how motivated they are to try to resolve their conflicts, and how aware they are that they have to make an effort and make a change. Couples therapy doesn’t guarantee that the spouses will stay together, but it certainly has a better chance than no therapy. Additionally, partners will be able to learn more about themselves, their current relationship, what they really want and what is best for them. If they decide to divorce at the same time, it may be as amicable as possible,” says psychotherapist ..

http://nigfba.com/divorce-after-marriage/

Lee, A. J., Seamons, K. E., Winslett, M., Yu, T. Secure Data Management in Decentralized Systems, Advances in Information Security Volume 3, 2007, pp. 217-258. To trust an entity means to have strong confidence in the integrity and ability of that entity to perform according to one’s expections [24]. Trust relationships between entities are particularly important when one entity’s action or service may have a great impact on the interests of others. In this chapter, we study how to establish such trust relationships between entities. In particular, we are interested in the establishment of trust relationships between service providers and service requesters in open distributed computing environments.

http://tcipg.org/publications/automated-trust-negotiation-open-systems.html

I think that the reason why all of those others who have suffered/are suffering are rarely even acknowledged in the media so most people don’t even know about them. Matthew made national news and shocked and appalled many — and not just the LGBTI community. Here was this clean cut college kid who was brutally killed. Many people (inhumanely, of course) try to find reasons to blame LGBTI victims… that somehow their “lifestyle” provoked it. So here was a kid who was doing what all kids his age “should be” doing (ie. going to college)… and he was killed anyway. I think it was wise to use the widespread media and recognition as a platform for education. Which is what his mother has done (and done well). Others who use Matthew’s name just are playing off that notoriety. I don’t think referring to Matthew when talking about LGBTI violence devalues anyone else who has suffered violence and/or death at the hands of homophobia. As for hate crimes legislation, there is already hate crimes legislation for other groups. We just want to be included – which we should be. We need both hate crimes legislation and ENDA. I don’t think they are mutually exclusive. We can have both, no? This is really simplistic commentary. Obviously the purpose of hate crimes laws is to deter future crime, not to undo past crime. Laws against murder don’t bring back the dead either but they’re still essential to an ordered society. I’m surprised anyone doesn’t understand that. I tend to agree that ENDA is not given the attention it deserves relative to DADT and hate crimes, but they’re all extremely important. Hate crimes legislation is a done deal. It’s in conference right now, and there is no doubt that it will pass and be signed by the President. Matthew Shepard’s murder shocked my community because he was from my community. We all knew him. He’s a face of hate crime legislation because he was one of ours. As was Angie Zapata, a trans Latina teenager murdered last year about half an hour away from the hospital where Matt died. And as we did with Matt and his family, we all turned out for vigils and the trial and to support her family in every way we could. Matt has been deified because he’s dead. We deify dead people. Michael Jackson has been cleansed of all his sins. As has Ronald Reagan. And Matt’s the face of the hate crime push nationally because of one person–Judy Shepard. Her entire purpose in life is keeping Matt in our collective consciousness for the purpose of passing hate crime legislation. And then there are people like you with an apparent ax to grind, who kick dirt on the gravestones of the dead because they don’t fit your personal ideal of a martyr, and who make baseless claims about Faustian bargains to hide the drag queens and trans people, something that’s a load of horse manure. People have prejudices, yes. Even especially gay people, as those who are wronged by society tend to find someone else more specific to blame. It’s something we need to work on constantly to become better people and build our collective power. And it’s something you’re guilty of throughout your article. I agree that he was just an everyday college kid, but as far as I know, he was also deeply depressed, involved with drugs, and (i THINK) HIV positive – which means he was not devoid of the demons that plague the queer community thanks to stigma and hate. Can you please provide links to your assertions about Matthew Shepard? It’s because he was young, white and cute. If Shepard’s been deified, it’s because he could be – because his death would touch straight middle-Americans in ways that their subconscious prejudices would prevent them from doing if he’d been old, black &/or ugly. He had the magic combination that could unlock their sympathies. The rest of us would just end up as a footnote – if we were lucky. “New Details Emerge in Matthew Shepard Murder”. ABC News Internet Ventures. 2004-11-26. http://abcnews.go.com/2020/Story?id=277685&page=1. Retrieved 2009-06-07. I think russ has the right link. I tried to post comments a couple of times but they are in the hinterland of the internet of in the que of the comments policy. Having worked with people (men & women, gay & straight) who have been targets of harrassment and assault, I do know that there is often reluctance to ‘come forward and make public’. . .Matthew’s mother, Judy, put Matthew up onto the rally placards. Matthew was not a party to the decision. Much like many people who are taunted, scolded, attacked and . . .there is often a strong tendency not to come forward. Of the 1400 reported cases of hate crimes, one should consider that old ‘iceberg’ notion that many crimes (and even incidents of discrimination in the workplace) go quietly away. Many fear of additional publicity, harrowing court experiences, and in the case of workplace issues, glass ceilings or worse yet reassignment or the inevitable placement on those priority lists of workforce reduction. Do we need folk on the placards? And so, who do we choose. . .funny, witty charming folk ELLEN or brash, sometimes harsh folk like Rosie. Do we look to our clergy as allies. Or do we expect people in power to speak for us. How do we find someone with a voice and image that will represent the diversity of the LGBT community. I would like to turn to the story of the X-Men. (LOVE IT) but in the X-men there are mutants who can pass, and then there are those who image draws attention. Much like the story of the X-Men, the GLBT community is diverse and gifted. But EDNA and Hate Crimes are both well deserving of our attention. But the other issue is, that for some there is a prioritization. There are many in the GLBT community that may feel that these issues are not relevant to their lives. Having worked with children for over 20 years, it is all too true that reminders are needed: hitting is not okay — and — teasing and taunting is not okay. With the unending work of creating a world of tolerance and acceptance of differences, constant coaching/directions, even legislation, and supportive allies will help eliminate the continuation of disparaged groups of folk. But the most empowering effort is to elevate our peers, family and friends to a level to become advocates of social justice. I see the new Governor of Utah Gary Herbert is using a nom de plume of Gabriel Arana and writing on this blog? Ah, yes. The notorious 20/20 “expose” which pretty much argued that Matthew caused his own death and it was all just a drug deal gone wrong. On November 26, 2004, 20/20 will air a piece that promised ‘new information and facts’ about Matt’s beating and subsequent death. Dennis and I reviewed an advance copy of the show and were dismayed and saddened by the tabloid nature of the show, its lack of serious reporting of facts in evidence, and the amateurish nature of asking leading questions to the people who were interviewed. of hate crimes in general, and in debunking 20/20’s attempt to rewrite history. As you may or may not know, Sean was deleted from the interview entirely. The editing by 20/20 of my interview seems to leave out all of my relevant comments regarding the potential bias of the show and my deliberate restating of the facts of the case clearly ended up on the cutting room floor. My remarks were reduced to a few very personal maternal comments taken out of context to make it appear as if I agreed with 20/20’s theories. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. Dave gave Ms. Vargas a detailed account of the case. He described the elements of hate and gay bias that were found during the extensive investigation and were substantiated in the large body of evidence collected for this case. Dave’s comments were severely edited. Perhaps they were left out because he did not give Ms. Vargas the answer(s) she needed to maintain her ‘new’ theory concerning the murder. One of the most glaring omissions in the piece was the transcript of Aaron McKinney’s in-custody interview which took place a few days after the murder. This occurred before any ‘line of defense’ had been established by legal counsel for the two defendants. Had that document been included, it would have shown an un-rehearsed and unemotional anti-gay account of the events before, during, and after leaving Matt tied to the fence. Despite their promotional efforts to the contrary, 20/20 has not presented a ‘new’ theory. Much of this information was included in a Harpers Magazine cover story in 1999. What is new is the unfortunate downslide of a reputable news magazine show when its highly respected host retires. 20/20 has sacrificed years of professional journalistic ethics and values for a stab at revisionist history … and ratings. But really, how many college students haven’t? But as far as that ABC expose is concerned, it was nothing but a self-serving attempt by Matthew’s killers to shift blame from themselves. The Laramie lead investigator was outraged and spoke out against the sensationalistic and one-sided ABC story. But it has continued to percolate as a favorite urban myth among anti-gay activists ever since. A much better perspective is this one. Interestingly, it’s his own mother who wants to keep him from becoming larger than life. And that’s as it should be. I think if there is to be a poster boy for hate crime legislation — which I do wholeheartedly support — Matthew Shepard is as good as any. He’s just as human as the rest of us — as is his mother, who is as much a poster girl for the same cause. If it can happen to Matt, it can happen to any mother’s son. I always figured thats just the hate crime story the media paid the most attention to, just like how AMBER alerts could have been named after a thousand other kidnap victims but Amber’s story became the most well known. but he DID come up HIV+ in the test administered at the hospital where he was admitted. So that is correct. We don’t know how/when he contracted the disease but the point is an HIV+ gay man is indeed the poster child. LIke it or not, most people are introduced to the issue of LGBT hate crimes murder through the story of Matthew Shepard. Acknowledging the status his memory holds is not a “deification” of him or of his family. Hands down, no one has done more for the cause of hate crimes legislation than Judy and Dennis Shepard, but does anyone really think that they were looking for national recognition the way that they and their son got it? Of course not. Matt Shepard captured the national imagination because of who we are, not so much because of any attributes of his. The focus placed on him was and is because of how we prefer white, young, slim males to other race/gender/body types. It isn’t fair, but there it is. What we must work on is our tendency in the LGBT community to tumble into the same biases that the larger population does. We must combat racism, gender discrimination, ageism, and class prejudice in all their forms. We do that in part by remembering other people who have died for being LGBT, those who may not conform to Matthew Shepard’s iconic image, especially the shockingly large number of trans people of color who are dying in American back alleys today. Meanwhile, we need to support the Shepard family in their quest to win equality for all of us. I’m calling your bluff. Kindly post documentation of the creed or religious texts, descriptions of the sacraments, liturgy, vestments and other indicators of a religion based on Matthew Shepherd. Follow that up, of course, with sworn testimony from “many gay rights supporters” that attesting that they worship Matthew Shepherd. Your premise is false, and it appears to be little more than a constructed invention fabricated solely to prop up an even less credible false choice. It is possible to fight for both hate crimes laws, and ENDA, and Same-sex marriage, and the environment, and any other issue that GLBTQ people, and our allies, deem worthy. We are not a monolithic totalitarians your premise supposed – that would be the Republicans. I don’t have too much of a problem with it, except that I think that people probably incredibly underestimate the extent of hate crimes against LGBTs when we focus so much on this one most notable case. We should be inundating people with case after case so that people realize how pervasive this violent, criminal hatred is.. This was a very interesting article, but the above paragraph contains some far-left queer-activist fallacies. “A willingness to appeal to mainstream tastes,” for instance. There’s an underlying assumption to this paragraph that drag queen types are the “real,” “authentic” gays, and that gay people who are more or less “mainstream” are somehow inauthentic, or repressed, or conformists suffering from false consciousness. Maybe drag queens and leather daddies haven’t become “deified,” as you put it, because the vast majority of gay people do not see that kind of theatrical behavior as “authentic.” As, indeed, it’s not meant to be, right? Maybe Matthew Shepard types are more likely to be deified not because they’re more salable to straights, but because the majority of gay people, themselves, are not nearly as radical as queer activists would like them to be? There’s a kind of disdain coating the phrase “mainstream tastes,” but arguably most gay people (outside of the queer left) see the main issues facing us as marriage and ending Don’t Ask Don’t Tell – i.e., commitment and service – and I don’t know how much more mainstream you can get. I concur with Matt on that point. I also concur with Matt. I don’t know if people would call me “mainstream” when they see my yarmulke or hear some of my opinions; but by most appearances I’m one of those “mainstream-looking” gays. I don’t troll for booty, nor do I typically participate in the stereotypically queer activities… I pretty much lead a chaste life, literally and figuratively; I don’t drink or smoke and spend my days quietly working; much of the time by myself. I’m a part of the greater queer community too. And I guess I’m also part of the “mainstream” queer community. We haven’t brought up Matt Shepard in a long time. But I can concur with Tim K’s post. A few weeks after Matt’s killing, I sought out several of his closest friends, and eventually met Dennis and Judy nearly a year after the murder. A literary project brought us very close together and I was given access and Dave O’Malley is one I can count as a very good friend too. Matt’s friends were not media shy, and his parents were drawn into the media fray reluctantly, but they also worked very hard at keeping the facts of Matt’s life before the public too. His murder galvanized the nation, much in the way Emmett Till’s murder did in 1955. Emmett was a young boy, not very big. And Matt, the size of an adolescent himself. HARMLESS, and essentially as NON THREATENING as a human being can get. But the torturous nature of Matt’s killing, as well as his own personality as being a simply friendly person, got more people thinking that such casual violence CAN come about and be exacted on an innocent gay man. I don’t have to tell you, to some there is no such thing as an innocent gay person, period. As you know, Matt isn’t discussed as innocent. Fact: Yes, he was HIV+. But how he contracted it isn’t known. It could have happened during the rape. He was only three or four years from that assault when he died. FACT: That traumatic experience did lead to depression and panic attacks. Fact: Matt did smoke weed very occasionally, but he was not an addict and he didn’t use hard drugs. He was on a prescription med for anxiety and even then, was reserved about how much he drank because of that. Were he a harder drug user, Dave O’Malley would have known about it. He knew every meth head and dealer in town and Matt didn’t know any of them, nor did he associate with them. Matt’s friends were the political activists and theater people in town. We know that young teens like Sakia Gunn, Scotty Joe Weaver and Freddy Martinez all met brutal deaths too, subsequent to Matt. We know that perhaps their murders might have gone unnoticed were it not for Matt’s brought to the fore. More’s the point, the judge and jury in Matt’s case worked very hard to bring his killers to justice, I think in part precisely because the whole world was watching. It was an UNPRECEDENTED sentence and verdict. Something else most are not aware of. Matt’s killers were local boys his age, with fine young faces like his. The jury likely wouldn’t have wanted to go so harsh on them if no one was looking. This cannot be said for other anti gay killers such as in the case of Sean Kennedy’s killer. Matt’s killing brought just how often, and how innocent the victims and how little justice there is after the fact into the consciousness of this country. He actually was a sweet and harmless young person. He couldn’t have put up a fight if he tried. That Matt is still discussed as if responsible in part for his own murder proves how much work is ahead of us. I’m still close to the folks I mentioned and the killings of Lawrence King, and Angie Zapata as well as the suicides of Jaheem Herrera and Carl Walker Hoover brought fresh grief and more determination. Matt’s life and death brought much needed AWARENESS of what happens, why and how. It’s ugly, but one can’t look away. Some might resent the Shepard’s activism as exploitation. But many resented Mamie Till having her son in a glass coffin for the world to see just what hate was willing to do to a child. The horror of the condition of his face and body, brought home the mission. If knowing what Matt went through does the same thing. Too bad if that’s what it takes for people to WAKE THE FU*K UP! Nutjobs will find all kinds of flaws in people (even victims) and portray them as frauds or even monsters. They even do that with Anne Frank and Emmett Till. They even do that with Anne Frank and Emmett Till. Bingo. And also what Pender said about this being a very simplistic commentary. Shepard, like Frank and Till, are victims who large numbers of people, the “public” so to say, came to associate a struggle with and in one way or another relate to. Racism. Antisemitism. Homophobia. Why it’s one face that history remembers and not another in these situations is a question I don’t think anyone can answer. But nobody is “deifying” them. Remembrance and mourning, and bearing their memory while committing yourself to fight against oppression, is not deification. And one other thing: this rhetoric about “why are we fighting for A when B is so important too” is also a tad simplistic. First of all, there is no Central Gay Agenda Committee that sets the goals and issues directives for all of us. A large community of many diverse individuals is going to have people in it that focus on one thing while others focus on something else. The single gay person living in a state with no job protections will see one pressing need, while the gay couple raising kids in a state with those protections, but no adoption or marriage rights, will see another. So much so obvious. Who is this “we” you speak of? Secondly, the journey to equality is not a direct route from point A to point B. It is not a row of dominoes that fall down one after the other. The battle waxes and wanes across the entire landscape of society and community and family. We are not fighting for A or B, or even C or D. We are fighting for equality. It is a fight for all those things. Sometimes it has to be more one thing then the other, but you can’t set its course with any great precision. History sets its own course. We just have to keep our eyes on the prize. I’ve resigned myself to the fact that, no matter what I write, I’ll be misunderstood. First, all the unflattering details about Matthew’s life come from Judy Shepard’s book, which came out Friday. Part of what I was trying to say is that it is not necessary for Matthew to be perfect in order for his murder to be a tragedy, or for his story to “work”; people are imperfect — it’s what it means to be human. One of the things I appreciated about his mother’s book is her frank acknowledgment of her son’s flaws. If I am guilty of “trashing Matthew Shepard’s memory,” as one blogger out there put it, then his mother is guilty of the same crime. As far as the commentary being “simple”: the gay rights movement has finite financial and organizational resources, so in fact one does have to choose where to allocate them. It is of course possible to fight for “A and B,” but whatever resources are allocated to one cannot be allocated to the other. And my broader point is that I don’t think hate crimes legislation are worth fighting for at all. One final point — the year before Matthew was murdered, a 15-year-old queer girl was stabbed to death on her way home form the Greenwich Village pier. She was black and from an urban area, and she was not elevated as a gay Everyman. Who society and the gay rights movement have chosen to do this with reflects our “tastes.” There are of course other reasons — the timing might be right, and if you’re going to choose someone that means necessarily excluding others. But pointing out that Shepard is white, young, and attractive is of course not an attack on white, upper-class people (which includes me), but an acknowledgment of the fact that cultural representations reflect underlying power structures. How many times are minorities and those not in power excluded from prevailing narratives? As far as my being called things like a far-left queer-theory crazy, or a radical, or Gary Herbert’s alter ego, all I can say is that these make the mundane details of my life seem a little less boring. I don’t think you are queer-theory crazy, I agree with you on hate crimes, and I don’t think you were unfair to Matthew. But the article does feel a little bit like it’s pushing a particular agenda. For instance, most people – gay or straight – do not care about upending “underlying power structures.” The world isn’t academe. And why does everything have to be about racism? Why does Matthew Shepard’s story ultimately have to be reduced to omg Racism! I appreciate your response. I am of course aware that not everyone cares about “underlying power structures” — it’s just a perspective (mine). And of course I’m not straightforwardly saying that this is all about racism. It’s more a commentary on what Matthew Shepard says about us and society — about who we erase and who we promote. Notice I mentioned older gay men with AIDS, etc. — it’s broader than just racism. Of course some people will always be tired of hearing about racism, in the same way that people with the gay rights movement would just go away and that it makes everything about excluding gay people. But I think these are valid criticisms. It’s easy for racism, homophobia, etc. not to matter to someone who doesn’t have to deal with them. but he DID come up HIV+ in the test administered at the hospital where he was admitted. So that is correct. We don’t know how/when he contracted the disease but the point is an HIV+ gay man is indeed the poster child. Again, Emily, I ask for your source. The ABC piece used third hand gossip and ran with it like it was fact. There is a very clear, and I’m inclined to think obvious, reason why the face of anti-gay violence isn’t black, female, a drag queen, or a leather Daddy. It’s very simply because Matthew’s story doesn’t lend itself easily to a dilution of the issue. When dealing with harsh brutality, we have an inclination to find a reason, some explanation that give us a measure of safety. Well, I wouldn’t be there, or I wouldn’t do that, or I’m not like them so, whew, I’m safe. Was she killed solely because she’s gay or can we find some other reason to give us a sense of safety? But for most of America, there were no extenuating circumstances to dilute Matthew’s story. It isn’t racist of me to say that I think it appropriate that the face of anti-gay violence is a young white boy in a rural state. The story isn’t muddled by other issues: racism, sexism, big city crime, anti-semitism, transphobia, fear of leather fetishes, or anything else. It just a pure example of a human targeted for violence because he was gay. Which is, of course, why anti-gays cling to the 20/20 “expose” and seek so desperately to muddy the issue. Timothy, my source was BTB’s article on the subject. Jim Burroway provides the link in a preceding comment. Of course not; I think they’re both a big deal. Obviously it reflects prejudice. But that’s my point. You yourself see her story and find racism in the lack of coverage. So already, just in our conversation, the issue has become diluted. Instead of our talking about anti-gay violence, the topic has shifted to prejudice. It isn’t that she’s less of a big deal, it’s simply that – as a cultural landmark – Matthew Shepard’s story is less complicated. It doesn’t lend itself readily to a change of topic. And that is why it is a better symbol than the girl’s. Interesting point. I do think it’s problematic that black victims of anti-gay violence are too “complicated” to garner public attention. Ultimately, we might be saying similar things? I agree that it “complicates” the issue and lends itself to people saying the sort of stuff we talked about, but I think that’s a problem. In a way, I am a bit resigned to it, but I wish I lived in a world in which people didn’t dismiss victims of gay violence just because they fell out of the mainstream. Consider, for a moment, if instead of Rosa Parks being sent to the back of the bus it had been a young strong male labor activist. All of a sudden there could be other “reasons” for the discrimination and the issue becomes muddied. “Oh he’s a man, he should let women have the seat” or “he’s big, he probably frightened the other passengers” or “well, he’s an agitator, he probably was bothering others”. All of which are just covers for racism, but still take away from the message. Is discrimination against Rosa Parks any more of a big deal than against a strong young male African American? Obviously not. But symbols work best when they are clear. A hard-working woman who was tired at the end of the day made a very good symbol. And that is why her story resonated. I too wish I lived in a world in which people didn’t dismiss victims of gay violence just because they fell out of the mainstream. I hope that none of our readers behave that way. I know that at BTB we all try and report stories and issues without regard to race. I know that none of us want to exclude stories or diminish the importance of anyone based on their race. I hope we are successful in that. Actually, Rosa Parks was herself quite a fervent activist. The fact that she’s been portrayed as a simple woman who was just too tired to give up her seat that day is — as with Shepard — a simplification. My point is that even if the person isn’t “clear,” we make them so, and in doing this you really abandon their real biography. All people are complicated: I can handle that, but maybe the public can’t. Yes. Symbols often have little to do with the actual person who lends their name and picture to the image. Thus we have Washington who “cannot tell a lie” about chopping down a cherry tree. A fallible founding father wasn’t of much use during certain periods of distress in the Nation. Our community is currently in the process of mythicizing Harvey Milk. So certain less savory facts are slipping into the mist while other more noble actions and intentions are standing out. An argument can be made that this is a disservice to the real person. But perhaps Milk himself (or Parks) would sell themselves the way that best accomplished their goals? Would Washington be pleased with a fabrication that semi-deified him if it helped give the nation a shared identity? It’s hard to say. You hit the nail on the head the first time around: he’s an icon. Like Madonna, Jesus, Anne Frank, Joe The Plumber, Paris Hilton, and even Rosa Parks. You mention an icon, it’s social shorthand. A way of talking about something without having to give the whole story again. Just because Jesus and Matthew Shepard are both icons doesn’t mean that Matthew shares JC’s religious significance. Matthew Shepard is no more a religious figure than Joe My God. I think the “diety” status almost seems like a backhanded compliment. Much how the Right likes to say that Obama is our “messiah” —- when no one on the left actually ever called him that or even suggested we worship him in any way shape or form. Pelosi said something along the lines of him being a blessing or gift — hardly the same as a messiah. I’ve gotten lots of gifts over the years, and I have yet to find myself praying to a Best Buy Gift Card even the fancier ones. Really, Matthew Shepard has more in common with Mark Bingham, one the 9/11 victims who fought back. There isn’t a religious wrapper around either of them, but there is a sense of respect and solemnity because both were victims of horrible tragedies. I think that Matthew Shepard’s iconic position has far less to do with gay people than the general population at large. He was small, obviously not very strong, and didn’t represent much of a threat to anyone. The fact that he was crucified on a fence and left freezing in the now was a picture that could resonate in many people’s mind. Because he struck a cord with straight Americans, gay folks are of course going to use him to illustrate the horrors of anti-gay violence. Emmitt Till, Anne Frank and Matthew Shepard had something in common. Two of them were children, and though Shepard was an adult, he wasn’t much bigger than the average 8th grade boy. Incidentally, Emmitt Till’s original coffin is going to the Smithsonian, according to a report I heard last week on NPR. No matter who you pick they’re not going to accurately represent a lot of people. Given that Matthew Shepard represents just as good an option as anyone else. The reason Matthew Shepard became a gay icon, to a degree, is simply the way he died and the coverage it received. Why does anyone become an icon? James Dean was not a great actor (3 films under his belt), neither was Marilyn Monroe, but they are considered film icons. Rock Hudson is now known more for dying of AIDS than his film roles. Would Harvey Milk be an icon if he wasn’t murdered? Should we or anyone use Matthew Shepard as a “gay everyman”, YES! Name recognition is everything. Matthew’s story is known by people from all walks of life — and that’s a good thing. I even used him in a YouTube video I did called “One Voice” @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbibzeSR_-o and one of Sean William Kennedy @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig7TFphtqOQ —- ALL, in those two video’s, died too young because of who they were. I think I agree with the suggestion of the author, that perhaps more focus should be put on supporting an ENDA, rather than hate-crimes legislation. I have yet to see any solid evidence that having hate-crimes legislation (HCL) on the books has any significant effect on the rate of hate crimes. I do think that HCL are something we should work towards, but if our goal is to help and protect LGBT people (as it should be), then ENDA would be more practical. Gabriel, I see your point. I guess every movement needs a concrete symbol/martyr to hang the cause on. Unfortunately Mathew Shepard happened to be have an image that was sell-able to a mass audience. He was white, appeared to be non-flamboyant (from pics), college student, clean-cut and seemed upper middle class. So technically he could’ve been anyone’s child. Maybe that’s why Mathew became such an icon. I believe that our community realized that here was an opportunity to present someone who couldn’t be blamed for the attack (even though it was tried). I certainly don’t agree with it, but I understand why it comes to be. Unfortunately, the news media will only pick up on stories they feel are “news” worthy and that further creates an aura about the victim. But the Internet, blogs and sites like Box Turtle Bulletin are changing the focus. And people like yourself and others are raising those very questions, which brings up the conversation. By talking about it we can create awareness and with awareness, we can create change. It is of course possible to fight for “A and B,” but whatever resources are allocated to one cannot be allocated to the other. And again, who is this “we” you seem to think exists. Allocate? Allocate? By whom? The same sex couple raising children? The single gay person working in a state with no job protections? The gay kid getting the crap beaten out of them in a state where justice tends to look the other way at anti-gay violence? The money goes where the people spending the money want it to go. And that’s okay. Winning equality isn’t a matter of tipping over dominoes one after another in a certain order. it is not a single front war. We put all our eggs in one basket, that makes our struggle a smaller target for our oppressors. And my broader point is that I don’t think hate crimes legislation are worth fighting for at all. Would this explain your apparent disdain for all the attention Matthew Shepard’s brutal murder has gotten? Your assertion that those of us who think its worth remembering are deifying him? Yes, it’s inconvenient when something like that gets so much attention when you want that attention directed elsewhere. Some of us would rather not see the case for same-sex marriage go before the Supreme Court just quite now either. But as I said, history set its own course. The rabble has a way of ignoring both the self appointed generals and the haters. And that’s why the rabble is eventually going to win this. One thing that struck me reading the histories of the Stonewall Riots, was how so many older, more established gay people stood on the sidelines and were angry with the street kids and drag queens who were rioting those nights. Give us all a bad name they said, from the safety of their well established closets. And it changed the game. Had they listened to the wiser, more tactical and strategic council of their elders who knows how much further away equality would be, then it is now. There is no Gay Agenda in the sense that the bigots say. There are a lot of gay folk out there who are tired, very very tired, of being stepped on. And they’re not listening anymore to the people who say they should just put up with it. I don’t think you can get them to march together in lock-step. And if you could, it wouldn’t be wise. That is a meaningful insight, but, one that reflects not on the audience, but on the author. However, it is clear that here, at least, the issue is not that people do not understand what you have written. People do not agree with you. Understand and agree are two very different concepts, and presuming that lack of agreement indicates lack of understanding, is wrong at best. The premise you have put forth doesn’t match people’s experiences or understanding of this issue. The use of inaccurate or misleading expressions, like “I know Shepard has become a religion” detracts significantly from your text’s ability to persuade and convince. The red herring about race becomes simply another distraction weakening the piece. But, your disparaging ‘maybe’, and your premise, reduces ‘the public’ and its response to every aspect of this issue, not just the iconization of Matthew Shepherd, to a gross over-simplification. His murder resonated for all kinds of reasons, including when it occurred, its location, the horrific brutality of it, his parents devotion, but your argument reduces everyone’s response to one factor – his skin color. That is neither fair, nor accurate. Really, your premise does not account for, much less “handle” how complicated people are. The fatal flaw here is the zero sum nature of your perception of these different goals – in the sense that your premise hangs on the assumption that advances in one area, like hate crimes, do not contribute to, but actually take away from, advances in other goals. That is false. Each of these goals – ENDA, hate crimes, same-sex marriage, address specific expressions of the same ugly social illness, the same prejudice. Hate crimes laws send the message ‘prejudice is not an excuse’, and bear in mind, hate crimes laws already apply to people of color, one might conclude that you only oppose broadening those laws to include GLBTQ people. Equal employment laws send a parallel message ‘prejudice is not an excuse’ regarding employment practices. Each advance in any arena strengthens the others, because each advance, in hate crimes laws, employment, marriage, etc. sends the same core message “prejudice is not an excuse”. Something else to consider as well – advances in the civil liberties for one minority contribute to advances in the civil liberties for others, and, advances in prejudice against one minority, bolster prejudice against other minorities. Clergy of color, for example, who teach homophobia are simultaneously encouraging racism, because bigots of any kind recognize that all prejudice is the same emotion, only the target changes. By the way, where is the evidence for your assertion about people worshiping Matthew Shepherd? You made an “I know” statement, and I for one would like to see the evidence to back it up. I think you have missed the really huge difference, the one factor that truly made Matthew’s murder stand out. Bear in mind, that there had been, and continue to be many white, young, attractive, gay men who get killed, often brutally, and their stories didn’t get as much attention either, as well as people of color, women, and transgendered people who are bashed. I know of a couple of victims just as telegenic as Matthew Shepherd, just as “mainstream”, whose deaths were ignored. There was one factor that was novel, new, unique, and exactly on time. For the first time, America noticed the parents. Matthew’s parents were on tv, expressing their love, their pain, and most of all – they accepted Matthew as he was. That was new. That was different. And it came at a time when society was just starting to realize that GLBTQ people actually had parents, and that some of those parents actually loved them. PFLAG had been around for awhile, but it was finally being acknowledged in the mainstream culture. It dramatically reframed the issue. Fag-bashing wasn’t something that only happened to anonymous men in dark alleys, it was something that happened to someone’s kid, grown up kid yeah, but still, someone’s kid. Americans finally saw what we all knew – GLBTQ people come from families, there are families who love us and grieve when we are murdered. And frankly, for a lot of GLBTQ people at the time, it was a first as well; the first time we saw parents, the peers of our parents, grieving the death of their gay son. I have just learned that WBC will be staging their “Love-Ins” in Indianapolis on Sept 24. Two of the three locations are in my neighborhood. First they will be on the south side; then at the Jewish Community Center and later at North Central HS to protest another production of “The Laramie Project”. A “Phelps-A-Thon” has already been started to support the GSA at NCHS and to support the Indiana Youth Group, a United Fund supported organization for LGBT teens. I’m not sure how I will stomach seeing them ‘up close and personal’ but will definitely give my support to the counter-protest.

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They are attractive and durable, resembling a soft-sided briefcase that is typically big enough to accommodate books, periodicals, and laptop computers. Wear one to dress up your on-campus appearance or to make a business suit stylish while remaining functional (think smooth, high-quality leather). Consider this to be the solution to your daily scavenging. A tote is a big, single-compartment bag that typically does not have a closing, which makes it convenient to toss things in and pull them out while on the go. Even while totes are often made of a tough, casual fabric such as canvas or nylon, they are available in a variety of materials and may even be a sophisticated choice for the workplace when made of structured, high-quality fabrics like leather. These glitzy handhelds are often used as evening accessories, but the level of formality may vary from modest to very upmarket. A sequined or beaded handbag is appropriate for an elaborate ball or perhaps a wedding, while a low-key design is appropriate for happy hour or a date night with the significant other. Smaller bags like this one may contain a lot of versatility—some come with detachable shoulder straps, and some can even be used as wallets. This utilitarian design is not only appropriate for students, but it is also a refined version of the campus classic that allows you to live your best adult life without the burden of carrying a purse. Backpacks come in a variety of sizes—some are very tiny, while others are big enough to accommodate tablets and computers. This laid-back look is ideal for travelling, doing errands on the weekend, and having informal coffee meetings with friends. Jane Birkin was the first to popularise this style in the 1960s, and it has come back into vogue many times since then. Organic fabrics like rattan, straw, wicker, and raffia continue to be popular choices for boho wardrobes. This purse is ideal for vacation, even if it isn't in your regular rotation because of the sandy-beige colour and embellishments like beads, fringe, and seashells it has (though it does pair well with everything from maxi dresses to jeans). The minimalist's best buddy is the minimalist himself. It's tiny and unobtrusive, and it's the ideal size for storing a debit card, identification, lipstick, keys, and a few dollars. Some of the designs are even tailored to fit particular devices. When you don't want to be bothered with non-essentials, such as an evening spent bouncing from one place to another, a weekend festival, or a short stroll or errand, wrap one around your wrist. An ard choice that can be worn in a variety of situations, including casual weekends, travel, and evenings with friends. The beauty of this purse is that it seems fashionable without ever being ostentatious. You should keep in mind that certain designs are more rigid in nature, keeping the soft crescent form with little fabric if you want to get a feel for the aesthetic without committing fully to the look entirely. The stitching should be symmetrical and uniform throughout the bag, both inside and outside. This shows that it has been carefully built and will not break apart even in the most susceptible and wear-prone locations. Hardware (which includes clasps, zippers, feet, ornamental components, and sections of the handle) is very essential to the overall look of the bag. Locking mechanisms must be easy to use, zippers must glide smoothly, feet and ornamental elements must be secure, and the metal itself must be free of flaking or corrosion. The importance of comfort cannot be overstated. This demonstrates the care and consideration that went into the design, as well as the fact that you will reach for the purse on a regular basis. Hopefully, you were able to get a bit of inspiration from this list.

http://www.ecstasycoffee.com/40-best-large-handbags-ideas-women/

Lagos State Education Districts in Nigeria was created in 2005 by the Lagos State Government for the purpose of ensuring higher degree of efficiency and effectiveness within the educational system. Ensuring efficiency and effectiveness is a function of teacher quality. Teacher quality as considered by the study was made up of academic qualification, teaching experience, trainings received, and the level of ICT compliance by teachers in relation to work efficiency. Guided by one hypothesis, the study sought to find out if there would be any significant difference in teacher quality among the Education Districts in the State. With school population of 333 and sample size, through the simple random technique of 97 and analysis based on Analysis of Variance, it was established that a significant difference existed in terms of teacher quality among the Education Districts, a phenomenon that is not ideal for a structure established on a democratic principle on the side of the Government. The difference in teacher quality was due to the differences observed in the trainings given to teachers by Districts. Based on this, some implications of the findings for educational planning were drawn alongside with recommendations. Some of these include implementation of first degree (education) certificate as an entry qualification into the teaching force, establishment of a structure to improve teacher quality among others.

http://www.nigeria-education.org/content/state-teacher-quality-lagos-state-senior-secondary-schools-nigeria-implications-educational

A beautiful beach with shallow water, it is perfect for families with children. It is operated by the Royal Thai Airforce. This the site of the Japanese invasion of South-east Asia on December 8,1941. There are several attractions such as a Historical park, Jao Po Khao Lom Muak shrine, Khao Lom Muak that has stairs half way up to the shire. There is accommodations and a food center on beach.

http://www.rockypointresort.net/travel-ao-manao.php

It may just be the start of 2017 but MCT is well into their season. As we just wrap up the holidays, I am reminded of how much fun it is this time of year to take in some theater fun. From October to Christmas, MCT had something for you to see and enjoy. Winter months are the best to be cozy inside Missoula Community Theater and we still have a few more to go! The halls of MCT downtown Missoula was filled with cheers as ' A Christmas Story' The musical was on stage for the month of December, a hard one to top. Now looking forward to the schedule for 2017, what do they have on tap next? Premiering Jan 19th is a story unlike the ones onstage the last few months at MCT, this story isn't necessarily for the young kids. " Imagine a world where a 20-year drought has made water so scarce that private bathrooms are banned by the government, public toilets are tightly regulated and Megacorporation Urine Good Company charges for “The Privilege to Pee.” What happens, though, if you can’t afford to pay? This satirical musical is full of outrageous and contemporary “PeeG-13” humor, yet still tells a compelling story appropriate for high school ages and older. The Broadway production received numerous accolades, including three Tony Awards. " January 19-29 is when you can check out 'Urine-Town the Musical'.

https://969zoofm.com/mct-drought-and-laughter-on-the-horizon/

“Misinformation. Loss of employment, an overabundance of information monetary disparity, digital dependency, the erosion of truth itself, civility, and democracy. The norms, beliefs, and traits that shape behavior in Silicon Valley, the world’s high-tech epicenter, as well as the industry it represents, are examined in this open access book. It has become clear how little we know about the companies driving these developments in an age where the scope and influence of a single industry have the power to determine the course of our planet. The Psychology of Silicon Valley is an insightful look at the most powerful industry in the world and how Big Tech’s identity, culture, myths, and goals are affecting society.

https://abakcus.com/book/the-psychology-of-silicon-valley-ethical-threats-and-emotional-unintelligence-in-the-tech-industry/

What we are experiencing now was predicted back in 1972, in the first report to the Club of Rome, The Limits to Growth. Who will come to replace us? A report of a Bigfoot sighting in the Leningrad region. Interview by blogger and singer Marina Tikhonova with lawyer Evgeny Levit. Environmentalist and publicist Yuri Shevchuk sees two ways forward as the country enters a global climate and socio-economic crisis. "Sustainable development will not be achieved ... And it's time to think about how to live in a phase of decline, not growth". Interview of blogger and singer Marina Tikhonova with writer and environmentalist Yuri Shevchuk. How far will a Person advance in the era of digitalization to reveal his essence? Does the future control us, or do we control the future? Svyatoslav Zabelin invites you to discuss and develop theses about the present and the future. Interview of blogger and singer Marina Tikhonova with representatives of the company “LR - Health and beauty systems".

https://acmc.info/en/novosti-2?ccm_paging_p_b227=2&ccm_order_by_b227=cv.cvDatePublic&ccm_order_by_direction_b227=desc

When I saw another mother clearly exasperated with her kids, I couldn’t help but sympathize … yet, there is a better way! On a sunny Wednesday I met my good friend at a local park where our kids could run and play in cool water fountains and on the playground. It’s a place that swarms with moms and their children all summer long; an escape from the house and a nice change of scenery for the kids. Now, most of us tend to behave ourselves in public. When our children act out or don’t follow instructions in public, we don’t act as we would behind closed doors because we don’t want to cause more of a scene, and quite frankly, we don’t want to come across to others as bad, impatient parents. Though her behaviour was certainly not appropriate and there were definitely better ways to handle the situation, I couldn’t help but sympathize with this angry, frustrated mother. I recognize those exact same feelings and tendencies in myself on a daily basis, and though I maybe don’t yell profanity at my children, the feeling of everything inside of me welling up into ill-controlled anger is not totally unfamiliar to me. Why is this? What can be done about it? Some more than others are born with an angry and impatient nature. The situations of life, whether it’s dealing with my children, spouse, or people at work, or when things simply don’t go my way cause this anger and impatience to rise up within me. Why do I get angry? Because my will is crossed. The way that I saw the situation playing out is not happening. My peace and quiet, my comfort was disrupted, and there it is, this gripping frustration at things not working out the way I wanted. It’s important to know that the way I react to situations is NEVER the fault of the others. My reaction is based completely on my own decision of how I will take it when others do or say things that bring up all the ugly that is in my nature. God’s word makes it clear that if I want to be a disciple and live a Godly life, this tendency in me needs to be dealt with. This is something that, from experience, I know I cannot do in my own strength. But there is a way! Grace means help. If I acknowledge my weakness in this area and pray to Him for help, I can get strength from God to react differently, regardless of what tendencies or nature I was born with. By faith that He will help me and give me the strength I have asked for in His name, I no longer have to react in anger. This is not to say I will not be tempted to it any longer. But when I believe in God’s word and make use of it faithfully, I can come to the point where the temptation to react in anger is no longer even a temptation. In it’s place will be peace and patience! By walking in the Spirit (having a continual acknowledgement of my own wretched condition and actively pursuing grace from God to help me), these fruits of the Spirit can be my very own. I can be transformed from someone who is always on edge to someone who has peace and warmth toward those around me.

https://activechristianity.org/moms-pursuit-patience

College graduates: TAKE RISKS! Saturday night, Paul was in the lobby of his parents’ hotel, opening graduation gifts and spending quality time with family when Canon White walked in and approached him, noting Paul’s Wheaton College t-shirt and mentioning the fact he would be speaking at commencement the following morning. One thing led to another, and Paul found himself explaining his passion for history, and more specifically, Modern Middle Eastern history, to the President of the Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East – also known as the “Vicar of Baghdad,” or, vicar of St. George’s Church, the biggest church in Iraq. Before Saturday night, Paul was a history major with plans to work on campus until August, and then, a big “?”. Now, come August, he will be leaving everything familiar for the chance of a lifetime – the opportunity to travel the world with one of the most influential church leaders in the world.

https://adailymiracle.com/2012/05/07/college-graduates-take-risks/

According to former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, the United States stands by Ukraine and helps it, but it should do more so that Ukraine repels Russian aggression. Condoleezza Rice told the Ukrainian editorial office of “Voice of America” about this. As an example, Rice cited a need “that wouldn’t have been difficult to identify a few months ago,” namely providing Ukraine with more air defense systems to deter Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure. The former secretary of state called on the West to step up and give Ukraine what it needs most. “I will tell you frankly, I believe we stopped Russia’s ambition to take over Tbilisi. “Russia definitely wanted to overthrow Saakashvili,” Rice said. The former state secretary also commented on the imprisonment of the former president of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili. “Let me use this opportunity to appeal to Georgia on behalf of Saakashvili, who is sick and in prison. He is someone I hope we fully understand his historical role and his humanitarian situation now,” Rice said.

https://antibellum679354512.wordpress.com/2023/01/16/maternal-solicitude-condoleezza-rice-demands-morganatic-offspring-saakashvili-be-released/

This series contains minutes and records kept by the Preservation Commission of Washington City. The minutes contain an agenda, a summary of the commission's discussion and any actions taken, a list of members in attendance, and the date and time of each meeting. Minutes are signed by the chairman. Also included are any supplementary materials shared with the commission. Topics covered include ordinance amendments, definitions of historic sites, coordination with the mayor and city council, long and short range goals, and specific preservation projects. Records in this series dating prior to 1994 and after 1996 are not in the holdings of the State Archives.

https://archives.utah.gov/research/inventories/30206.html

What strategies do I have to keep legal fees down and reclaim expenses from a neighbor's negligence in producing some water damage to my home? A lawyer has been contacted, but I am surprised at the information related. The Setup: The new neighbor next door appears to have inherited some issue with the drainage of the gutters on his home. One of the downspouts empties right out into the strip between our houses, which is a code violation. From the looks of the gutters overflowing in general, the underground drains on the back of the house may have failed in some fashion. After months of repeated nudging about how the downspout failed and the "hey look our lawn is underwater here" was ignored, I was able to get the county to issue a citation about the downspout. Reluctantly, the neighbor capped the downspout but water continues to flow over the gutters and right into my lawn. Not that I am brimming with experience, but the new neighbor seems to have little experience with maintenance, or perhaps no inclination to deal with it. The Damage: October gave my area roughly thirteen inches of rain. The area between our two houses is quite soggy, all the time. The January freeze caused quite a bit of movement, including busted concrete. The damage includes a cracked carport, cracked driveway, and a now crumbling retaining wall. Thus far, the foundation is still intact. A walkway has begun to come apart. Various concrete people and inspectors have documented what was going on and that the foundation has yet to crack, but repair estimates are hovering around five to seven thousand dollars. My insurance, of course, excludes this kind of water damage (nice to know), and that is fairly par for the course in this area. Neighbor's insurance is no longer responding to calls. The neighbor also hasn't noticed how his property is beginning to shift, either. More To Come: Obviously, more rain is coming and with it, more damage. Talking to a real estate lawyer has given up a two thousand dollar figure (urk!) just to file an injunction to force the neighbor to fix the drains. Then there will be court costs and additional legal fees. The lawyer figures that it might take as much as two years to resolve and that the damaged area will have to be left "as is" until the court case is resolved. This almost sounds as if as much will eventually be spent on the lawyer as could be reclaimed in damages, which is a little disheartening. 1) I gather that an injunction of this sort is not something you want to file pro se. Is this true? 2) Before the actual injunction, I would like to visit and say, "I thought I would chat with you before I have a lawyer issue an injunction to get you to fix the drains. What will happen, if the injunction goes through, is that you will have to fix the overflow issue, fairly quickly. Or you can go ahead and fix it now. You'll most likely end up having to fix it either way. If I have to go through with an injunction, that will be expensive for me. I will probably try to reclaim those legal fees, as well. I may or may not be successful in that." I consider this probably friendlier than getting served with legal papers out of nowhere, but is it a good idea? I would like to resolve this with as few bad feelings and expenses as I can. 3) The real estate lawyer claims that while damages can be recouped, legal fees cannot. Is there any way out of this, in Missouri? 4) If legal fees cannot be recouped, then the break-even point ends up coming somewhere before what it would cost just to pay to repair the damage and be done with it. How can legal fees be kept down? The engineering aspect I think I have a handle on — at some point a French drain sounds like a good idea to deal with overflow and drain the excess water away from the area, after the legal stuff is wrapped up. Obviously, I'm rather sad that someone else's negligence may end up costing me money. Legally, I have no clue and figures like two grand just to get started are a trifle daunting. Best answer: The American rule is that each side has to pay his own attorneys' fees. But a contingency fee is commonly used when money damages are sought. Given the fact that you are also considering an injunction, perhaps the lawyer would agree to a hybrid fee, capping his hourly fees at, say, $750 in light of the contingency recovery of damages. The contingency fee, of course, means that you only get 2/3 of your proven damages. Best answer: Although I am an attorney in Missouri, I am not your attorney, and this is not legal advice. You should consult an attorney before making any decisions. I'm not exactly sure what you mean by this question. It would require a great deal of your time and quite possibly not work out. You'd have to spend a lot of time in the law library, as this isn't the sort of thing that there's likely to be an easy to use form for (not like, e.g., writing a simple will). The risk/reward calculation as to whether it's worth saving $2000 is up to you. As a point of clarification: the lawyer may request the injunction, but it's the judge who issues it. Not normally, no. There are special circumstances that can sometimes result in being awarded attorney's fees, but it's a question for your attorney as to whether any of them apply in this case. Indeed, you'll also have to pay the expert witness fees, which will be significant (on the order of $1000). An expert will probably be necessary to prove that the neighbor's gutter problems caused the water damage to your home. There will also be court costs (filing fees, etc), photocopying fees, etc that will come out of your award. You must consider whether the cost of an attorney, the time involved, and the enduring animosity it will produce are worth it. Ultimately, you may recover very little. How likely do you think it is that your neighbor has $5000-$7000 he can pay out as damages on top of the cost of fixing the underlying issue? Sometimes, even when the law provides a remedy, it is not necessarily efficient to seek it, and sometimes defendants are judgment proof. I would recommend considering engaging an attorney to speak with your neighbor about a settlement. It will probably be cheaper, faster, and less adversarial for everyone involved. The basic approach is to say "Look, we both know that if you fight this I will ultimately win. Why don't you just pay me $X now" where $X is roughly how much you'd expect to get at the end of the day after a lawsuit. Now, of course, your neighbor may tell you and your attorney where to stick it, and then you can think about a suit. Response by poster: Yeah, I sort of figured that an injunction is too big to tackle on my own. Well, what I'd prefer is if his homeowner's insurance paid it out, rather than out of his pocket. I have no idea how that works, either. Honestly, I'm coming up against the legal stuff simply because nobody seems willing to communicate or fix anything, which is rather frustrating. Best answer: Well, what I'd prefer is if his homeowner's insurance paid it out, rather than out of his pocket. It's possible that his homeowner's insurance covers this kind of thing, but it's also possible it doesn't. Or that it only covers so much. In any event, the insurance company will have an incentive to fight it, of course, but they may be amenable to settlement. It all depends on the particulars of the law and the facts. You should talk to an attorney (maybe the same one, maybe not) about the costs & probably outcome of trying to settle with the neighbor and/or the neighbor's insurance company. I'm a little surprised that the attorney you spoke with jumped directly to discussing a lawsuit. The vast majority of civil cases are settled out of court. Best answer: IANYL, and TINLA, but I would get a second opinion. Especially if you are interested in working civilly with the neighbor or dealing with his insurance. Meet with another couple lawyers to get a sense of what they can offer you beyond going straight to court. Another lawyer may be happy to take on a negotiation with a lower starting cost. Also, you didn't mention what your relationship with the neighbor himself has been. If this is an issue which is affecting his property as well, and if you have a cordial relationship, you may be able to succeed with option #2 on your own. Best answer: You should consult several different attorneys before you decide on an outcome. The consultation should be free or low cost. Get the fee agreement in writing once you decide on a lawyer. The other option you might consider is small claims court, at least for the damages portion. I'm not sure what the law is in Missouri (and check with your local court on this), but in Oregon at least, you can sue someone in small claims court if dollar value is under X amount. Then there's voluntary mediation that brings both sides to the bargaining table. If that fails, there's a trial by judge. No attorneys are allowed, so it helps to keep expenses down. I don't know if small claims would be very useful for the injunction, but it might resolve damages. I gather at this point you're not too worried about future relations with the neighbor --- otherwise you probably wouldn't have ratted him out to code enforcement. Response by poster: Given that the problem was pre-existing, but unfixed, there's actually two insurance companies which I might petition for some kind of redress, so small claims might not be unreasonable. Missouri's limit appears to be $3,000. Times two, that would more or less cover things. Looks like I'll be shopping for lawyers. Any particular kind to ask for? Best answer: Looks like I'll be shopping for lawyers. Any particular kind to ask for? Talk to more real estate lawyers. You could also try a tort lawyer, since it's likely that the cause of action will be based in torts (trespass, negligence, etc). Either way, make sure to ask if the attorney has ever handled something like this before. If not, ask if they could recommend someone who has.

https://ask.metafilter.com/155522/NeighbortoNeighbor-Property-Water-Damage-Recovering-Repair-Expenses-and-Legal-Fees

What were the first words you learnt in English? We will give you an overview of bad words in English but beware: It is not appropriate in certain settings to use those! When swearing in English – what is offensive and what isn’t? Very few swear words are truly offensive in the UK nowadays. Swearing is acceptable in workplaces and among friends, even in families. It’s up to you on an individual basis to work out when you can use these words. Never forget culture and context when learning a language. It all depends on the context and how you say it. But this phrase makes you sound like an overexcited teenage boy, so it’s one not to use. Learn more about the use of diverse English words that might not always make sense. However, it’s still probably not one to use in front of grandma. It usually means go away, but your tone of voice has a big impact on its meaning. When a Brit says this to an American it usually causes them to giggle and swoon over the accent rather than be offended. And again, it can be used forcefully to tell someone to go away, or playfully to flirt with someone. Don’t forget to put on your best British accent for this expression! This is another very British swear word. Learn how to gossip in English and get all the juicy details! If you want to experience bastard in a strong northern accent, see this video featuring the brilliant actor, Sean Bean. These are more swear words which are usually directed at men. And it can be used as a verb, to mean a telling off. A more American swear word, although it is used in other countries too, is motherfucker. This is not a word that’s used literally (not very often, anyway). We use it to talk about someone we really dislike or who has made us angry. We don’t just use it for people, we can use it for things and situations too. You can also use motherfucker affectionately, especially when you’re impressed with something someone’s done. And it can be turned into an adjective. You can also use it as an exclamation. And you can use it to say that a man is impressive or that you admire him, often grudgingly. Asshole is another American swear word that is more often used for men. It’s not a particularly strong swear word and like all of them on this list, there’s a time and a place to use it, and it’s not in class or at family dinner. In British English, you’re more likely to hear someone being called an arsehole. Just to be clear, we are not encouraging you to start swearing at your lovely English teachers (‘bugger off, I’m not doing that homework,’ is actually quite offensive). But now you should be able to enjoy some great British banter with a side of swear words thrown in.

https://blog.lingoda.com/en/how-to-swear-in-english/

The trend of giving out long term deals to premium young players continued today, as the Giants locked up Madison Bumgarner through at least 2017, and the deal gives them team options for both 2018 and 2019. In exchange for long term control over Bumgarner’s future, the Giants guaranteed him $35 million over the next five years, with an additional $5 million possible if it turns out he would have qualified as a Super Two after this season. As the very useful Transaction Tracker at MLBTradeRumors shows, the five year extension for quality young pitchers has been quite popular in recent years, but in general, teams have waited until they’ve had two years of strong performance before giving them this kind of contract. This deal looks very similar to the ones signed by Jon Niese, Derek Holland, Gio Gonzalez, Trevor Cahill, Yovani Gallardo, and Jon Lester, but in each case, those pitchers had already accrued 2+ years of service time. Bumgarner’s deal tops Ricky Romero’s as the largest contract ever given to a pitcher with just 1+ year of service time under his belt, and reflects the fact that Bumgarner has been excellent at a young age and that prices for talent in Major League Baseball look to be going up. With the recent extensions signed by Joey Votto, Matt Cain, and Ryan Zimmerman – each of whom got over $100 million in guaranteed money despite not being free agents – teams are beginning to take steps to get cost certainty through the best years of their core players. The dramatic escalation in salary once a player reaches arbitration can make it prohibitive to keep players on board beyond their first six years, as the Giants are experiencing right now with Tim Lincecum. Bumgarner wasn’t going to break arbitration in the same way that Lincecum did, but with continued health and strong performance, he likely could have landed a significantly larger contract in several years. However, he was willing to take the security of a guaranteed $35 million now in exchange for divesting himself of the risks associated with being a big league pitcher. This is the kind of win-win deal that is growing so quickly in popularity that is becoming rare to not see a team and a premium young player not pursue this kind of path. By signing these deals early, the player ensures that he’ll get at least one really significant contract in his career, and also maintains the ability to reach free agency at an early enough age to get a second long-term contract if they stay healthy and perform well. Even if the Giants exercise both options and keep him under contract through 2019, he’ll still be eligible for free agency headed into his age 30 season. For Bumgarner, this doesn’t preclude another big payday at some point in the future if his career goes as well as he hopes. The Giants potentially save significant dollars and get to keep one of their best young players in the organization through most of his expected prime. Bumgarner becomes a very wealthy man and sets himself up for a potential bite at free agency at an age when he could still command another large contract. These deals make so much sense for both sides that the growth in popularity of the early career extension is only going to continue. The Giants had to pay a small premium to Bumgarner over what other comparable pitchers have received, but the extra cost is not so high that the team should have balked at the price and gone year-to-year instead. This is a wise move for their franchise, and with the escalating price of extensions, this deal may very well look like a relative bargain by the time next year’s round of long term deals are completed. Bumgarner gets the security that young pitchers should be seeking, and the Giants get to keep a talented young arm in the fold for the next five to seven years. It’s a win for everyone involved, and another sign of the increasing understanding of risk and reward in both the front offices and among representatives of Major League players. #27 Front Office!

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/giants-extend-madison-bumgarner/

translation of the Holy Scriptures into the idioms of the country, are likely to conduce to this desirable object." There are those who would tell me, that I am committing myself on the very threshold of the discussion; for that, to assert the possibility of converting the natives of India to the Christian Faith, is to betray a total ignorance of their character. I have studied their character; and could, from my own experience, give a description of their moral depravity that would afflict the Christian's soul. But I find that the Abbé, if he thought it convenient to his purpose, would not hesitate to deny the accuracy of any description, how closely soever resembling his own: p. 145, &c.-I shall not, therefore, expose myself to the charge of drawing "exaggerations and misrepresentations respecting the Hindoos," but will describe them in his own terms. "The Hindoos may be divided into two classes the impostors, and the dupes. The latter include the bulk of the population of India; and the former is composed of the whole tribe of Brahmins." p. 87. voice of truth, and to the rays of light; and their judgment is led astray by their passions, and most of their public and private institutions. I have, alas! nowhere met, among the Hindoo Brahmins, another Cornelius, whose prayers and alms are come up as a memorial before God.' I have, to this day, remarked amongst them nothing but pride, self-conceit, duplicity, lying, and every kind of unnatural and anti-Christian vices." p. 92. "A Hindoo, and, above all, a Brahmin, by his institutions, his usages, his education and customs, must be considered as a kind of moral monster-as an individual placed in a state of continual variance and opposition with the rest of the human race,' &c. &c. pp. 100, 101. be their importance and value, as his strict due." "A Brahmin is, moreover, obliged, from duty, to be selfish, intolerant and proud, insolent and forbidding." p. 102. At pp. 103 and 104, after comparing the Brahmin to "those false philosophers of whom Paul speaks (Rom. i.)," he adds, "In reading this chapter of our holy books, and the forcible style in which the Apostle treats the subject, one would fancy that he had in view the Hindoo Brahmins, when he wrote it. If one would draw up the character of this caste of Hindoos, it could not be better done, than by literally transcribing the 29th, 30th, and 31st verses of this very chapter." The inferiority of the Hindoo Brahmins to all other Pagan Nations, with respect to religion, is the more striking, as they have not been able to distinguish what is a virtue, and what is not; since they in general suppose it much more meritorious to render service to beasts than to men. A pious Hindoo Brahmin, who will make it his imperative duty to share his frugal meal with fishes, snakes, monkeys, and birds of prey, will, on the other hand, behold, with the coldest indifference, a poor wretch starving at his door, without thinking of assisting him." For an exposition of the inconsistency between the Author's description of the immoral character of the Hindoos given in his former publication, and that drawn in many parts of the present Letters, see the Eclectic Review for Oct, and Nov. 1823. that the Hindoo is, indeed, sunk into the depths of depravity. He will know, also, what degree of credit is due to the representations of the man, who can himself at one time describe the Hindoo in such appalling characters, and, at another, affect to have his "indignation roused to a high degree," by, what he calls, "the exaggerations" &c. of the late Mr. Ward of Serampore, who nowhere represents the Hindoo as worse than a "moral monster." pp. 145,149,&c. Taking, then, the natives of India as the Abbé Dubois himself describes them-and in more terrific colours they need not be depictured!-I nevertheless maintain the possibility of converting them to Christ: for the Gospel has been proclaimed to as bad a people, and that with success. I will not fetch my proofs from Ancient Greece or Rome, Britain or Gaul, the Sarmatæ or Daci, Scandinavians, Goths, or Vandals; though all these, and many other people converted to the Faith, were, as might be easily shewn, as unpromising subjects for the Gospel as the inhabitants of Hindoostan.

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In a society whose wealth rests upon prompt adaptation to constantly changing circumstances, the individual can be left free to choose the directions of his efforts only if rewards fluctuate with the value of the services he can contribute to the society’s common pool of resources. If his income is politically determined, he loses not merely the incentive but also the possibility of deciding what he ought to do in the general interest. And if he cannot know himself what he must do to make his services valuable to his fellows, he must be commanded to do what is required.

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In light of recent developments, Cold Lake First Nations is ensuring that our Fire Emergency Services Dept is intact and band members’ safety is not compromised. CLFN is not in a position to comment on the situation as our information is the same as the public’s. CLFN is committed to handling this situation appropriately, professionally and with as much sensitivity as possible. Masi Chok.

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San Bernardino, CA- The Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino dropped a hard-fought contest 8-7 in 11 innings to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on Wednesday night at San Manuel Stadium. The Sixers (53-54) dropped their second consecutive game to the Quakes in the series and third straight overall. Jose Ramos was the star of the game for the Quakes (61-49) as he tagged a two-run homer in the third inning to tie the game 2-2. Sam McWilliams drilled a homer off Sixers’ starter Julio Goff the very next batter making it 3-2. Both Ramos and McWilliams homered on Tuesday as well. The Sixers retook the lead in the bottom of the third on an RBI triple from Kevin Watson Jr., playing in his first game with the Sixers, and an RBI ground ball from Myles Emmerson. The teams traded runs in the in sixth with Inland Empire recapturing a 5-4 lead on Gabe Matthews’ RBI single. Inland Empire made it 6-4 in the seventh when Jose Guzman doubled and then scored an error in attempt to catch him stealing third. Inland Empire had a chance to add to the lead in the eighth, but Quakes LF Ismael Alcantara threw out Edgar Quero at the plate as he tried to score on Carson Matthews single. The play loomed large in the ninth as Ryan Costeiu came tried to close out the game but a bloop single by Jake Vogel was followed with another Ramos bomb to tie the game 6-6. Ramos was three-for-four in the game with two homers and two walks; he has three homers and five RBI in the first two games of the series and eight dingers on the season. The teams each scored a run in tenth inning. In the 11th McWilliams delivered a RBI single making it 8-7; it was his third hit of the game giving him six hits over the two games of the series. Inland Empire failed to score against Daniel Cruz (3-2) in the 11th. Andrew Peters was charged with the loss for the Sixers and fell to 1-2. Arol Vera had three hits, a walk, one RBI and a stolen base in the loss for the 66ers. The series continues Thursday at 7:05. The contest can be seen and heard live on 66ers.com.

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The websites and business activities of the international healthcare group Keralty and its subsidiaries were affected by a RansomHouse ransomware attack on Sunday. The Colombian healthcare company Keralty has a global network of 12 hospitals and 371 medical facilities across Latin America, Spain, the United States, and Asia. More than 6 million patients are served by the group’s 24,000 employees and 10,000 doctors. The company also provides additional healthcare services via its subsidiaries, Colsanitas, EPS Sanitas, and Sanitas USA. Keralty and its affiliates EPS Sanitas and Colsanitas experienced disruptions in their IT operations, the planning of medical appointments, and their websites during the past few days. Colombia’s healthcare system has been affected by IT disruptions. According to local media, patients had to wait more than twelve hours in line to obtain care, and some fainted from a lack of medical attention. On Monday, Keralty acknowledged having technical problems but could not specify what was causing them. According to the company’s recently-released statement, the disruption was brought on by a cyberattack on Keralty’s network, which resulted in technical issues with their IT systems. The Keralty Group has been contacted by the media with inquiries on the attack, but as of right now, no answer has been given. Alexánder, a Twitter user, tweeted a screenshot of the VMware ESXi server with a ransom letter reading, “Dear Keralty,” indicating that the healthcare provider had been the target of a ransomware attack, as was first reported by Camilo Andrés Garca. The RansomHouse ransomware organization, which initially dubbed its malware “White Rabbit,” has been recognized as the source of this ransom note. The threat actors used the name “Mario” throughout their attacks on eight Italian towns as a nod to the Super Mario Bros. video game’s Italian hero. In addition to encrypting Windows and Linux devices and adding the “.mario” extension to encrypted data, this new encryptor also drops “How To Restore Your Files.txt” ransom notes. The RansomHouse threat actors claimed responsibility for a November 27th attack and the theft of 3 TB of data. The allegations that data, if any, was taken have not been proven. In the past, RansomHouse has claimed to have attacked AMD and ADATA to steal their data. ADATA, on the other hand, said that the data was from a prior RagnarLocker ransomware assault in 2021 and denied having been hit by RansomHouse.

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Tiger Woods‘ kids are rising up quick—no ifs, ands or putts. On March 9, the 46-year-old skilled golfer was induced into the World Golf Corridor of Fame with these closest to him by his facet, together with his mother Kultida Woods and his longtime girlfriend Erica Herman. Additionally in attendance for the momentous event was Tiger’s two youngsters, Sam, 14, and Charlie, 13—whose mother is Tiger’s ex-wife, Elin Nordegren. However not solely was Tiger’s daughter, Sam, there to cheer him on, however the 14-year-old additionally highlighted her dad’s triumph in an introductory speech earlier than Tiger obtained his honor. In February 2021, the well-known golfer was involved in a car crash that left him hospitalized with “non-life-threatening” injuries.

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Q: Will we have to undergo the fruits of our present karma in the next birth or not? M: Are you born now? Why do you think of other births? The fact is, birth and death are not real. The thoughts of rebirth are the thoughts of ignorance. Through the thoughts of Self-knowledge the thoughts of birth and death get snapped and one gets established in the Self. Truly, actions do not trouble us. It is only the sense of performing actions that does. The idea of doing the actions or leaving them is false. Think of the one who does the karma. Q: We should make all men the same. M: Put everyone to sleep and everyone will be the same. Q: Who is sleeping? M: The knower, pramata, is sleeping. Adhistana does not wake up or sleep. During sleep, the knower, the means of knowing and the known get dissolved, leaving the activityless state of Atman. Q: If the Atman is without activity at that time, how then does it know itself? M: For the Atman there is nothing to know or be known. It is the one who has no knowledge who has to make an effort to gain knowledge. This is what takes place in the waking state. Anatman, which is the not-Self, which can also be called chidabhasa, the reflected consciousness, has the ignorance, so this reflected consciousness has to make an effort for jnana, or knowledge. Knowing and not knowing happen in the not-self. The Self does not have to obtain knowledge, for it is knowledge itself. When the knower, the reflected consciousness, is felt, at that time ajnana or ignorance is present. The one who feels this ignorance then makes an effort to attain jnana, which is knowledge. When the reflected consciousness gets the knowledge, it no longer remains. This is because the reflected consciousness always remains with ignorance or mityajnana [false knowledge]. During sleep there is no reflected consciousness. So, [at that time], the false knowledge is not to be obtained. To know the Self means to know the form of the Self. This [explanation] is all from the point of view of the current conversation. In reality, there is only the Atman. Because this is so, there is nothing to know and nothing to be known. Q: In Mysore State somebody has written a book called Mulavidyanirasa [The Removal of Basic Ignorance]. Have you seen it? M: In the Self there is no ignorance, so there is no need to remove it. Q: I do not know how to give up karma. M: Why do you believe that you are the one who does the karma? Let me give you an example: think of how you came here. You got into a bullock cart at your house, reached the station and boarded the train. Then the train started and eventually reached the station where you got down. Then you got into a bullock cart again and now you are sitting here. When I ask you [about your trip] you say, ‘I came here from my village’. Is this true? The cart and the train moved, not you. Just as, through a mistake, you believe the movement of the cart and the train to be your own, so also all other actions, through a similar mistake, you believe to be yours. These actions are not yours, they are Bhagavan’s. Q: If one were to keep such a state of non-action, the mind would become void and no worldly activities could be done. M: First obtain this state where no differences arise and then tell me whether actions can be done or not. Truly speaking, so long as the body is there, some activity is bound to happen. Only the attitude ‘I am the doer’ has to be given up. The activities do not obstruct. It is the attitude ‘I did’ that is the obstruction. Q: If such a sight of unity is given to everyone, they are likely to remain in this mode and fall into immorality. M: Misconduct, hatred and attachment are the result of the differences caused by the discriminative intellect. When the proper sense of oneness comes, thoughts of misconduct will not arise. Q: In the nirvikalpa state [the state in which no differences arise], if there is nothing there except the Atman, how does one get ananda [bliss]? M: You think that you can only get happiness when there is contact with something separate from you. But that is not the truth. Ananda is the very nature of the Self. The happiness that you get from other things is part of the happiness of the Atman, but it is not the complete happiness. So long as an external object is required [for happiness], incompleteness is felt. When it is felt that the Atman alone is there, permanent happiness stays. If it were not so and if happiness were to be obtained from external things, then, to give an example, as the number of people in a family increases, and the amount of one’s wealth increases, happiness should increase to the same extent. And as the quantity of these things decreases, happiness should decrease by the same amount. Furthermore, during sleep, when external objects have all gone away, at that time unhappiness should be felt. In sleep, though, you feel that there is nothing. Yet, when a man wakes up from sleep, he says, ‘I slept very happily’. So, when nothing exists except the Atman, then there is happiness. Whenever the things we like appear before the Atman, at that time the mind feels the Atman. Truly speaking, ananda exists only within the Atman, and apart from it there is no other ananda. And that ananda is not separate or far away. If you are in a state that is giving you the experience of ananda, at that time you are actually diving into the Atman. It is because of this diving into the Atman that you get the bliss of the Atman. However, because of your association with incorrect thoughts, you project [the cause of] the ananda on to external things. When you experience ananda, you are unknowingly diving into the Atman. The truth of one’s own real nature, which is the Atman, is that it is an undivided oneness. One’s own reality is ananda. That is what you are. If you were to dive knowingly into the Atman, with the conviction born of this experience, then the state of Self would be experienced. Q: Worries of worldly life trouble me much and I do not find happiness anywhere. M: Do these worries trouble you in sleep? M: Are you the same person now as you were in sleep, or are you not? M: So, it proves that the worries do not belong to you. Those who believe the mind to be real will not be able to subdue it. In the state in which the mind appears to be real, the thief, [the mind] cheats by putting on the dress of the policeman [in order to pretend to catch himself]. Hence, we must know how to destroy the mind by knowing its real nature. People ask me how to control the mind. The answer is, ‘Show me the mind’. It is but a bundle of thoughts. How will the mind, which is a collection of thoughts, come under control by a thought of controlling it? Reach its source, therefore. Seek the Atman. All misery will come to an end if you turn your mind inwards. If you feel that the world is created by the imagination of the individual soul, then that imagination must be given up. If you think that God has created the world, then surrender to Him all your responsibilities and leave the burden of the whole world to Him.

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Home » Resource Center » How High Is a Deadly Fall? Home / Industry Solutions / How High Is a Deadly Fall? In 2016, there were 991 construction-related deaths, according to OSHA. Of those 991 deaths, falls account for 38.7 percent. That means for every one worker struck and killed by an object, more than four others fell to their deaths. When imagining a fatal fall, some might imagine falling from 50 feet or more. But according to OSHA and NIOSH, nearly 40% of all fall-related deaths happen below 15 feet. That’s the average size of a one-story house. Falls are one of the most common causes of workplace deaths and injuries and can be deadly in certain circumstances. The height at which a fall becomes fatal can vary depending on many factors, including the type of surface a person is falling onto and their body size. Generally speaking, if a person falls from 6 feet or more they have a higher chance of sustaining serious injury or death due to the increased force with which they will hit the ground. Falls from 10 feet or higher is often fatal, as the impact force is so great that it can cause internal organ damage and other severe trauma. The chances of survival and extent of injuries increase for taller individuals due to their body size, but even then fatalities can still occur in some cases. Additional risks also exist from falling onto hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt, compared to softer surfaces like grass. Falling from greater heights increases these risks even further. Therefore, it’s important for employers to take all necessary precautions to ensure their employees’ safety when working at heights and provide appropriate protective equipment whenever possible. What can employers do to prevent these accidents? Are you doing enough to keep yourself safe? Construction workers must wear fall protection equipment on the job site to protect them from serious or fatal injuries in the event of a fall. This may include items such as hard hats, safety goggles, work gloves, and specialized harnesses with lanyards attached to secure points on-site. These provide workers with an extra layer of security by keeping them linked to the surface they are working on and preventing them from falling off or over an edge. It is important for employers to provide their employees with the correct type of safety equipment for their particular job to make sure that it is effective in protecting them from falls. There should also be a comprehensive training program so that workers understand how to use the equipment properly and safely. Additionally, regular inspections should be done to ensure that all safety equipment remains in good condition and is up-to-date with current standards. When construction workers wear proper fall protection gear while on the job site, they can avoid serious harm and even death if an accident were to occur. Most importantly, get training!!! SST training can help, contact Defender Safety today for more information. Defender Safety is a leading innovator in the industrial safety and PPE space. Our products are designed to help workers stay safe while performing their duties. We specialize in safety helmets, fall protection, and gloves, and our products are trusted by professionals all over the world. At Defender Safety, we believe that safety should be a top priority for everyone, and we’re committed to providing quality products that keep people safe.

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Over the years, Lisa Marie had revealed her angst about the “fucking backyard” at Graceland. After all, it’s where her own father, Elvis, is buried, along with her parents Vernon and Gladys Presley, and her grandmother Minnie Mae. But no one could have expected that Lisa Marie’s only son would join them in the special Meditation Garden plot. Last August, he wrote a special article for People magazine on the occasion of the National Pain Awareness Day, describing how her grief over Benjamin’s death had never abated and left her “destroyed”. However, Lisa Marie stood on the grounds of Graceland before a throng of fans and thousands of viewers online to give a little speech to celebrate her father. Even so, the 54-year-old was clearly happy to be a part of her father’s annual celebrations and carried out the ceremonial cutting of a huge birthday cake. Two days later she was at the Golden Globes with her mother Priscilla, helping support Luhrman’s film, which won Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for lead Austin Butler. Lisa Marie has expressed her praise for the biopic, which has brought her back to public attention. She’ll almost certainly feature heavily at the upcoming Oscars, but Lisa Marie tragically won’t be there to see it. After going into cardiac arrest at her home on January 12, Lisa Marie was rushed to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.

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Whether we speak of a believer’s body or a body of believers similar principles for gaining a powerful body apply. Allow for me to share in a fresh way a message that I have been heralding since 1990. FAITH THAT HAS GREAT POWER. Very few Christians have had glimpses of the power of the Body of Christ moving in a strong pure love & faith & unity. I have been blessed to glimpse this power on a few occasions, enough to realize how far short we fall in what could be experienced. Our groups of believers are often anemic. On a number of occasions Christ said things like: “I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain “Move from here to there”, and it will move.”(C) Now some brothers in Christ were discussing this verse; and one said, “These mountains in this verse must be figurative and not real mountains because you’d move the mountain over here but I would move it another place.” But the brother lacks understanding. This type of deep faith requires one to line up with the Spirit totally in faith & love & unity. If 2 or more brothers did go to move a mountain with this deep faith, they’d want to move the mountain to the same place! UNITY THAT PROTECTS US FROM THE WORLD ORDER. This unity is the fullness of the “unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (EPH 4:3) and the “unity of faith” (EPH 4:13) spoken about. Soon after mentioning such unity, the book of Ephesians encourages us to walk in love (EPH 5:1-7), walk in light (EPH 5:8-14), and walk in wisdom (EPH 5:15-21). In 1990, the answer the Spirit gave me when I asked, “What is the answer to the NOW? was that the Body of Christ should function properly as a body with Spirit-driven unity, faith & love. I called this “Christian community” when I spoke to people, but the words “Christian community” tended to evoke thoughts of some Jim Jones compound rather than a highly powerful love and faith that could move mountains & encourage the brethren to incredible feats. I’ve witnessed the power of love to inspire people to do normally impossible things. We are to “encourage one another and build each other up.” (1 THES 5:11) An example of this is Barnabas, whose name means “son of encouragement, who lived up to his name by encouraging Paul. (D) Maybe you & I will encourage a Paul-like brother or sister. These kind of acts (of faith, love & unity) are Christ-like answers to the World Order.

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of diagnosed skin cancers continues to grow yearly. In fact, statistics reveal that one out of three cancers diagnosed is skin cancer. With people’s awareness of the harmful effects of sun exposure, beauty regimens involving topical protection and vitamin gummies for skin care supplementation remain popular. People with lighter complexion are more at risk, but even those with comparatively higher skin pigmentation can have skin cancer, too. The only good news is that this type of cancer has a low fatality rate, thanks to early detection and treatment. The first signs of skin cancer often seem like insignificant blemishes. Sometimes, they may even get masked by conditions like rosacea and melasma. If you’re worried about moles, small lesions, or skin inflammation, read on to learn how the different types of skin cancer appear during the early stages and how to distinguish them from other skin conditions. Considered the most common of the different types of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) begins at the bottom of the epidermis (the outermost skin layer). It usually develops in areas exposed to sunlight, though basal cell carcinoma in more hidden parts of the body is not unheard of. Dubbed the second most common type of skin cancer, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) begins along the flat cells near the skin surface. This type of skin cancer is non-life threatening but can be quite aggressive. If left untreated, it could spread to other areas and cause severe complications. SCC may take on different appearances but usually begins around the genital area (e.g., cervix, vagina, vulva, and penis). This skin cancer is also associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Some women with a history of lichen sclerosus can also develop this type of skin cancer. While it is not as prevalent as other forms of skin cancer, melanoma has the highest fatality rate among all three, probably because it is challenging to diagnose. A for asymmetry: Place an imaginary line in the middle of the mole and check whether one side does not match the other. B for border: See whether the edges are poorly defined or shaped irregularly. C for colour: The mole has more than one colour, including black, blue, red, pink, or white. D for diameter: The mole diameter is about the size of a pencil eraser or more, which is roughly a quarter of an inch across. E for evolving: The mole grows in size or changes in shape and colour. The “ugly duckling rule” is another way you can check for melanoma. The idea is to check whether a suspected mole looks similar to others. If it stands out, it would be better to have a medical professional look at it. Sometimes, skin cancer can hide behind other skin conditions. There are also cases where certain chronic diseases impede accurate diagnosis of this type of cancer. This inflammatory condition is characterised by visible blood vessels, bumps, and redness on the skin, which often appear on the face. As such, rosacea can imitate and mask the two most common types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. But while the red patches that come with skin cancer typically bleed from any minimal external force (e.g., towelling or washing), those that signal rosacea do not. Eczema is a skin condition characterised by scaly areas on the skin. It can also form nodules on the skin surface, with long-term patients reporting itchy and thickened skin. Besides looking a bit like SCC, eczema can impede accurate cancer diagnosis because of the extent of the skin scaliness and inflammation. The surest way to get a precise answer is to visit a dermatologist or any other expert on skin cancer. They can determine if it’s skin cancer from the scales on the lesions, which are usually firmer, thicker, and more adherent with cancer than eczema. Psoriasis comes with symptoms similar to eczema, in addition to blister-like sores on the hands and feet. Because of this, people may also mistake psoriasis symptoms for skin cancer. While they may share similar features (i.e., discolouration or bleeding areas), skin cancer emerges as an isolated lesion rather than several sores spread across different body parts, as in psoriasis. Skin cancer does not respond to usual psoriasis treatment. Again, it’s best to consult a skin specialist to be sure. People with melasma have large brown spots on their skin, which usually appear after pregnancy, sun exposure, or hormonal changes. It’s more challenging to treat than other forms of hyperpigmentation, but it’s still not as scary as skin cancer. The thing is, skin cancer may hide within patches of melasma. If this happens, the former may be hard to spot, especially if the hyperpigmentation is treated with a brightening agent that makes the borders of cancer less distinct. The only notable difference an untrained eye can make between the two is that melasma feels flatter than cancer and appears symmetrically (i.e., on both sides of the face). Many consider a cancer diagnosis as a death sentence, but that’s not always the case. It all depends on how soon it is discovered and treated. Remember: Skin cancer has a high survival rate because of early detection. Learn how to distinguish cancer from other skin conditions using this article. And if you suspect anything abnormal in your skin, take the best course of action: Have a doctor look at it.

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Rep. Jeff Van Drew Monday on Newsmax lambasted Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for insisting over the weekend that the Biden administration is "doing a good job" on the border when the situation there is so dire. "My take is Mayorkas is a jackass and he also doesn't tell the truth," the New Jersey Republican said on Newsmax's "American Agenda," when asked to comment. "He also doesn't tell the truth. I hope I'm being clear. I have very little use for him." Van Drew said he's asked Mayorkas several questions during House Homeland Security Committee meetings, and "he looks at you, dead-on, straight in the face, and tells you there are no problems, that everything is going quite well." But, it's not going quite well, said Van Drew. "People are bringing diseases into this country," he said. "People that are on the terror watch list are being caught. The worst part of it is some of them aren't being caught. We're paying for the illegals. We're paying for their legal care. We're paying for their sustenance. We're paying for their residences. We are paying for their transportation and we're transporting them all over the country." And then, the immigrants are suffering as well, said Van Drew. "There are tons of horrible things going on, like rape, and all kinds of terror, and when I say rape, I mean that these illegals are raping their own women and their own people as they cross the border," said Van Drew. With the drug cartels being involved, the number of deaths from fentanyl overdoses in the United States is climbing as well, the congressman said. "That is due to Secretary Mayorkas and his plans and the way that he's dealt with this issue, as well as the president's and the majority in Congress," he said. "They should be ashamed of themselves, what they've done to this country. This isn't complicated. Close the border." Van Drew also commented on former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson's statements on Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press" that he does not know if President Joe Biden has made up his mind about running for reelection, but if he is not going to run, he should announce that before the midterm elections. With Biden's numbers dropping, Democrats are, afraid and "they want to parachute him out as quickly as they can, even before the midterms, to show people it's not the direction they're going to continue to take," said the congressman. But, he added, that would be a lie. "They're going to continue to take the direction whoever they put up, whether it's Biden again or whether it's somebody else," he said. "It's going to go to the far extreme left of where they are, and they're not going to mend their ways and they're going to take this country down. So this is just trying to save their own hide. I don't think it's going to work."

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Home Technology How is CrowdStrike Holdings Inc.’s (NASDAQ: CRWD) stock expected to perform amid... How is CrowdStrike Holdings Inc.’s (NASDAQ: CRWD) stock expected to perform amid current market woes? After finishing at $99.85 in the prior trading day, CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWD) closed at $103.41, up 3.57%. In other words, the price has increased by $+3.56 from its previous closing price. On the day, 4126342 shares were traded. CRWD stock price reached its highest trading level at $103.76 during the session, while it also had its lowest trading level at $99.62. Our goal is to gain a better understanding of CRWD by taking a closer look at its different ratios. It provided that stocks Price–to–Cash (P/C) ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is standing at 9.49 whereas its Price-to-Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) for the term is 37.68. For the most recent quarter (mrq), Quick Ratio is recorded 1.80 and its Current Ratio is at 1.80. In the meantime, Its Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.56 whereas as Long-Term Debt/Eq ratio is at 0.56. In addition, analysts’ ratings and any changes thereto give investors an idea of the stock’s future direction. In the most recent recommendation for this company, BMO Capital Markets on January 18, 2023, initiated with a Outperform rating and assigned the stock a target price of $120. On January 05, 2023, Jefferies Downgraded its rating to Hold which previously was Buy and also lowered its target price recommendation from $175 to $120. On December 15, 2022, Wedbush started tracking the stock assigning a Outperform rating and target price of $135.Wedbush initiated its Outperform rating on December 15, 2022, with a $135 target price. The insider trade also gives investors a glimpse into the future direction of stock prices, which can be beneficial to investors. A recent insider transaction in this stock occurred on Jan 05 when AUSTIN ROXANNE S bought 35,000 shares for $96.19 per share. The transaction valued at 3,366,700 led to the insider holds 100,419 shares of the business. AUSTIN ROXANNE S bought 10,000 shares of CRWD for $993,100 on Dec 28. The Director now owns 65,419 shares after completing the transaction at $99.31 per share. On Dec 27, another insider, AUSTIN ROXANNE S, who serves as the Director of the company, bought 15,000 shares for $100.03 each. As a result, the insider paid 1,500,400 and bolstered with 55,419 shares of the company. Over the past 52 weeks, CRWD has reached a high of $242.00, while it has fallen to a 52-week low of $92.25. The 50-Day Moving Average of the stock is 116.63, while the 200-Day Moving Average is calculated to be 161.97. The stock has traded on average 5.02M shares per day over the past 3-months and 5.59M shares per day over the last 10 days, according to various share statistics. A total of 233.78M shares are outstanding, with a floating share count of 215.39M. Insiders hold about 0.70% of the company’s shares, while institutions hold 76.20% stake in the company. Shares short for CRWD as of Oct 13, 2022 were 9.41M with a Short Ratio of 7.89M, compared to 14.18M on Sep 14, 2022. Therefore, it implies a Short% of Shares Outstanding of 4.03% and a Short% of Float of 4.45%. Its stock is currently analyzed by 30 different market analysts. On average, analysts expect EPS of $0.31 for the current quarter, with a high estimate of $0.38 and a low estimate of $0.28, while EPS last year was $0.17. The consensus estimate for the next quarter is $0.34, with high estimates of $0.41 and low estimates of $0.32. A total of 36 analysts have provided revenue estimates for CRWD’s current fiscal year. The highest revenue estimate was $2.25B, while the lowest revenue estimate was $2.23B, resulting in an average revenue estimate of $2.23B. In the same quarter a year ago, actual revenue was $1.45B, up 53.60% from the average estimate. Based on 35 analysts’ estimates, the company’s revenue will be $3.06B in the next fiscal year. The high estimate is $3.22B and the low estimate is $2.85B. The average revenue growth estimate for next year is up 37.00% from the average revenue estimate for this year.

https://dwinnex.com/2023/01/23/how-is-crowdstrike-holdings-inc-s-nasdaq-crwd-stock-expected-to-perform-amid-current-market-woes/

Steering wheels and pedals have also been added to the design, which goes against the rumoured self-driving ambitions Apple had for its first step in the electric transport sector. There are many white whales in the electric transport market, but none as large as the highly-anticipated Apple Car, a vehicle that is still yet to be confirmed by the tech giant. There might be a reason for that, with news that Apple has scaled back its ambitious self-driving plans and has pushed the launch date back to 2026, according to sources. Apparently, the project dubbed ‘Titan‘ internally, has been in a state of limbo for the past several months due to how complex it is to craft a fully autonomous vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals. In other words, the current tech isn’t at that point yet, which has forced Apple to pivot. The original goal was Level 5 autonomy — the pinnacle of self-driving tech, which no automaker has been able to attain. The brand is now looking at producing a much less ambitious design that will include a steering wheel and pedals, and will only support full autonomous capabilities on highways. Again, this information comes via those close to the project — people who have asked not to be identified, for obvious reasons. Project Titan has been in development for years now and has proven a lot harder than anticipated. But this isn’t an Apple-exclusive issue, countless electric car brands have run into similar problems, Tesla being the obvious one. Apple wants to develop a vehicle that lets drivers perform a variety of other tasks while mobile — tasks that cover everything from watching a movie to playing a video game. The idea is that drivers can then manually take over the vehicle when entering cities, or during bouts of harsh weather. Apple has discussed launching the feature in North America and then slowly implementing it elsewhere as it develops. Will the Apple Car ever come out? It’s a question many Apple fanatics are asking themselves, not to mention, the majority of voices in the EV market.

https://e4tp.com/the-apple-car-is-delayed-to-2026-apparently/

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Home / WooCommerce / What is a WordPress WooCommerce? WordPress WooCommerce is a popular eCommerce platform that enables businesses to sell products and services online. WordPress WooCommerce is built on top of the WordPress content management system, which makes it easy to use for those familiar with WordPress. In addition, WooCommerce offers a variety of features and plugins that make it a powerful ecommerce solution. WordPress WooCommerce is a powerful eCommerce plugin that enables you to sell products and services online. It offers a flexible platform for businesses of all sizes to create an online store. WordPress WooCommerce is built on top of the WordPress content management system, which means it inherits all the benefits of using WordPress. Overall, setting up a shop with WordPress Woo Commerce is quick, easy and customizable making it a great choice for businesses wanting to establish or enhance their web presence! If you’re new to the world of WordPress and WooCommerce, then this blog post is for you! We’ll give you a quick overview of what WordPress and WooCommerce are, how they work together, and how to get started using them. WordPress is a content management system (CMS) that enables you to create a website or blog from scratch, or to improve an existing site. It’s free and open source software released under the GPLv2 license. WooCommerce is an eCommerce plugin for WordPress that allows you to turn your WordPress site into an online store. It’s free and open source software released under the GPLv3 license. 1. WordPress WooCommerce is a powerful ecommerce platform that enables businesses to sell online. It offers a wide range of features and benefits, making it an ideal choice for businesses of all sizes. 2. WordPress WooCommerce provides users with a flexible and user-friendly interface that makes it easy to set up and manage your online store. It also offers numerous features and plugins that allow you to extend the functionality of your store. See also How do I use classes in WordPress? 1) WordPress is a Content Management System (CMS), which means it helps you easily create and manage your website’s content. WooCommerce is a plugin for WordPress that turns your site into an online store. 2) Together, WordPress and WooCommerce make it easy to create a beautiful and functional online store. With WooCommerce, you can sell physical or digital products, take payments, ship orders, and more. 3) To get started with WordPress WooCommerce, all you need is a domain name and hosting account. Once you have these set up, you can install the WordPress software on your server and start adding plugins like WooCommerce. When it comes to setting up an online store, there are many different options to choose from. One popular option is WordPress Woocommerce. Woocommerce is a plugin that turns a WordPress site into an ecommerce store. 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WordPress Woocommerce is a popular eCommerce platform, but it’s not the only one out there. If you’re looking for alternatives to Woocommerce, here are a few options worth considering. Shopify is a fully-fledged ecommerce platform that offers both online and offline sales capabilities. It includes everything you need to run an online store, from hosting and payments to marketing tools and logistics support. Shopify also has a wide range of themes and plugins available, so you can easily customize your store to match your brand identity. See also How do I add barcodes to WooCommerce products? 1.Wordpress WooCommerce is a popular eCommerce platform for small businesses and entrepreneurs. It’s user-friendly interface makes it easy to set up an online store, and its built-in features provide everything you need to run a successful business. While WooCommerce is a great platform for many businesses, it’s not right for everyone. In this article, we’ll take a look at seven case studies of businesses that decided to use WordPress WooCommerce as their ecommerce solution. WooCommerce, an ecommerce plugin for WordPress, works well. WooCommerce transforms your WordPress site into an online shop where you can sell products. Both options are easy and free to use. Can I use WooCommerce with WordPress com? WooCommerce can be used with all other WordPress plugins in our Business Plan. WooCommerce is part of the WordPress company. The Business Plan includes tech support for any issues with WooCommerce. Which one is cheaper WooCommerce or Shopify? WooCommerce, although technically it is the most expensive solution, is actually the best as the software is completely free. However, WooCommerce is almost as expensive to run an eCommerce shop than Shopify. Is WordPress free with WooCommerce? WordPress can also be used as a free platform but does not offer all of the WooCommerce features. You can add WooCommerce-like features to WordPress by using plugins. PRO TIP: WooCommerce is not free. However, WordPress requires you to buy a domain and web hosting. Yes. WordPress plugins can be used to add ecommerce functionality. Even the most powerful ecommerce plugins can’t match the rich experience that a dedicated platform offers. WooCommerce SEO is crucial for any eCommerce business. This can make your business appear higher in search engine result pages (SERPs). High-ranking products in search engine result pages (SERPs), reach more users. Shopify can be a great fit for small ecommerce shops, while WordPress works better for bloggers. Shopify was built to be used as an ecommerce platform and offers features like discounts, gift certificates, unlimited products and fraud analysis. Shopify allows you to create a blog, just like WordPress. Is WooCommerce dropshipping free? WooCommerce can be a fantastic platform to set up your online shop. However, dropshipping is not possible with this platform. When calculating your profit, you will have to account for shipping costs. Multichannel Sales and Point of Sale Integrations WooCommerce work in conjunction with the Multichannel Extension for simple listing and sales across a range of third-party sites such as Amazon and eBay. com. It is free! This allows small businesses with limited budgets to scale up and launch more efficiently. Is WordPress secure enough for eCommerce? Can I sell services on WooCommerce? WooCommerce can be used to both sell products and services. Before you purchase anything online, make sure to do your research! Go to trusted websites like ours and read reviews from other customers. This will help ensure that you’re getting a quality product from a reputable source. WordPress WooCommerce is a great platform for creating online stores, but be sure to know what you’re doing before diving in headfirst. See also Is WooCommerce global? 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An employee of a political subdivision is prohibited by Florida Statute s. 112.313(3) from acting privately to sell services to any agency of that political subdivision. The Code of Ethics further provides, however, that it is not the intent of the law to preclude private pursuits which do not interfere with the full and faithful discharge of public duty. Where an employee of a municipal parks and recreation department is the low bidder on a contract with the city for providing trash pickup in city parks, and where the employee's duties in no way involve approval of or the giving of advice or recommendations as to such contracts, there is no interference with the discharge of public duty. Accordingly, no prohibited conflict of interest is deemed to be constituted by such contractual service. Does a prohibited conflict of interest exist where a city contracts for sanitation service with a city employee who was the only bidder or low bidder for the contract? You advised our staff by telephone that you recently accepted bids for a contract to provide trash and garbage pickup to your city parks. The only bid received, and therefore the lowest bid, was submitted by an employee of the city's parks and recreation department who serves as a toll attendant on the city fishing pier. The city council entered into the above-described contract and now wishes to know if such action created a conflict of interest for the subject employee. The emphasized portion of this provision prohibits a public employee from acting in a private capacity to sell services to any agency of his political subdivision. However, s. 112.313(3) must be read in light of the following section of the Code of Ethics. This provision makes it clear that no provision of the code shall be construed to prohibit a public employee from following any pursuit that does not interfere with the full and faithful discharge of his public duties. Each standard of conduct must be read with this qualification in mind. The subject city employee is not in a position to supervise or regulate the city council, which enters into such contracts for the city. Nor do the employee's duties in any way involve approval or the giving of advice or recommendations as to contracts relating to sanitation service. Furthermore, the use of competitive bidding procedures gives additional insulation against the possibility of improper self-dealing. This being the case, we find that the subject contract does not interfere with the full and faithful discharge of the subject employee's duties. Thus, said contract does not create a prohibited conflict of interest for the employee. This provision first prohibits a public employee from having employment with a business entity which is doing business with the agency by which he is employed. As owner/operator of the sanitation service, the subject employee does have employment with a business entity doing business with the city council. [See Fla. Stat. s. 112.312(3)(1975).] However, the employee's public agency is the parks and recreation department rather than the city council; therefore, his business entity is not doing business with his agency and this prohibition becomes inapplicable. The above-quoted provision next prohibits a public employee from having a contractual relationship with an agency which is subject to the regulation of his public agency. Of course, the parks and recreation department is subject to the regulation of the city council rather than vice-versa. Consequently, this prohibition does not prohibit the contractual relationship you describe. In summary, the subject employee is not prohibited by any provision of the Code of Ethics from simultaneously being employed by the city's parks and recreation department and having the above- described contract with the city council.

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Outlot is a tribute to Healdsburg’s Magnolia Peninsula, an area brimming with stories of historic ranches and pastoral farmland. Threatened by development in the early 1970s, farmers fought to protect the land, which stands as a testament to stewardship to this day. Outlot wines aim to capture the spirit of the land and the sentiment of preservation.

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Why Didn’t the Ctc Get Included in the Omnibus Spending Bill for 2023? The Democrats in the United States managed to get their $1.7 trillion Omnibus Spending Bill past the Senate with only three days left before the House was set to begin debating it, just in time for the upcoming winter closure of Congress on Friday. The American Rescue Plan included an increase in the Child Tax Credit for 2021 and 2022, which helped bring the poverty rate among children down from 9.7 percent before the plan was adopted to 5.2 percent by the end of that year. Read more:Shocking news: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is resigning! It was a primary objective for Democrats to negotiate an extension through 2023, but they were met with a resounding “no” by Republicans, so the measure wasn’t included in the massive 4,155-page bill that ultimately passed the Senate. As a nation, we know that expanding the Child Tax Credit is the single most effective policy change Congress can make for the children of the United States. In 2021, when Congress finally acted on this issue, we were able to halve the rate of child poverty in the United States. Republican leaders in Washington have been stonewalling for weeks on an agreement that would help American students and businesses. The next year will be considerably difficult for American families since they were not present at the negotiating table. In 2023, what is the amount of the child tax credit? There are concerns that the nearly 50 percent drop in child poverty, as a result of the migration and the country’s ongoing recovery from the pandemic, is merely a temporary blip. The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act raised the Child Tax Credit from $2,000 to $3,000 for children over the age of six, and from $3,600 to $4,050 for children under the age of six. However, beginning in 2023, the Child Tax Credit will once again be a flat $2,000 per child, regardless of age. In 2023, the Social Security Benefit Will Be Raised. How Much Will Your Child(Ren) Be Eligible for in Tax Credits in 2023? When It Comes to the CTC, Will There Be an Increase in 2023? Can We Expect a Child Tax Credit in 2023?

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Emasesa, the municipal water company of Seville, Spain, has designed a programme to create clean energy to run a water purification plant—using the juice from leftover bitter oranges normally strewn throughout the city's streets. Seville, with its intricate architecture, friendly locals, and tantalizing cuisine, is one of the jewels of southern Spain. Its streets are lined with trees filled with bitter oranges and fragrant Azahar (orange blossoms), which are harvested to make jams, perfumes, essential oils and flavourings enjoyed throughout the world, as well as the Cointreau and Grand Marnier liqueurs. However, the city’s 48,000 trees create 5.7 million tonnes of orange waste that falls onto the streets, according to The Guardian. These oranges create a walking hazard for pedestrians and end up getting smushed under cars. To put this waste to better use, Emasesa, the water treatment entity serving the Seville metropolitan area, has launched a pilot project to create biogas from the juice of leftover bitter oranges. The programme will initially use 35 tonnes of oranges to generate clean energy to run a water treatment plant. The fruit will be sent to a facility that is currently being used to create energy using organic matter. As the oranges ferment, the emitted methane will be gathered and used to run the generator. While the biogas will be used to run water purification plants, the eventual aim is to generate electricity for the city’s residents. According to a press release, 1,000 kilogrammes of wasted oranges could generate enough energy to power five homes for a day. “We hope that soon we will be able to recycle all the city’s oranges,” said Benigno López, the head of the environmental department at Emasesa. He estimates that such a feat would require an investment of about €250,000. If all the city’s discarded oranges could be converted into energy, Emasesa predicts that the resulting electricity could power 73,000 homes. “Emasesa is now a role model in Spain for sustainability and the fight against climate change,” Seville mayor Juan Espadas Cejas told a press conference at the launch of the project.

https://globalshakers.com/how-a-city-in-spain-is-making-electricity-out-of-oranges/

If you have high cholesterol, you may notice xanthelasma, which are slightly elevated or flat yellow-tinged growths on your skin. These are cholesterol deposits, and they generally accumulate on or around your eyelids. They are a common side effect of high concentrations of lipids in your blood. While cholesterol deposits aren’t harmful, they can get worse over time and may cause some pain and discomfort. If you notice these deposits, consult your doctor. Cholesterol deposits could sometimes be a sign of other more serious health problems. Cholesterol deposits on or around your eyes appear as soft yellowish lumps, or papules, that are flat or slightly raised. You’ll notice them on your eyelids, around the corner of the eye, as well as closer down toward the nose. They usually appear in a symmetrical arrangement surrounding the eyes. These bumps tend to remain about the same size, but can also grow gradually over time, sometimes merging to form larger lumps. Xanthelasma aren’t dangerous in their own right, and treatment is usually for aesthetic purposes only. That being said, you may find them to be itchy and uncomfortable. Depending on where they are, they can sometimes cause your eyelid to droop. While you can develop xanthelasma at any age, they are most commonly found in middle-aged and older adults. There is a wide range in the age of onset, with reported cases from people ages 15 to 73 years old. They are also more often found in women than men. Dyslipidemia is a condition characterized by an abnormal level of blood lipids. The most common form of dyslipidemia is hyperlipidemia, which occurs when too many lipids, or fats, are present in a person’s bloodstream. Two common examples of these fats are triglycerides and cholesterol, which will build up in your arteries and block proper blood flow, increasing risk for serious conditions like stroke and heart disease. Dyslipidemia is one of the main underlying factors for developing cholesterol deposits since it causes a significant buildup of cholesterol in your system. Lipid disorders that can cause cholesterol deposits are the result of genetics. They are common in people of Mediterranean and Asian descent. Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency: This is characterized by a lack of creation of the protein lipase, which breaks down lipids. Familial hypercholesterolemia: This is a common condition that causes high cholesterol. While often considered an “invisible” disease, a common sign is the presence of cholesterol deposits. Familial hypertriglyceridemia: This is a common genetic disorder that results in a high amount of triglycerides in the blood, and as a result, high cholesterol. Since cholesterol deposits are noticeable to the naked eye, your medical provider can diagnose them through a physical exam. Your medical provider will also ask you questions about when you first noticed the deposits, whether they are causing discomfort or pain, and if the deposits have grown or changed in shape. Your provider may take a sample of the deposits for further testing. To diagnose hyperlipidemia, your provider will perform a blood test called a lipid panel. This is to check the triglyceride and cholesterol levels in your blood. This will be to definitively determine whether these deposits are the result of elevated lipid levels. Surgical removal: In general, a simple excision with a small blade, accompanied by a traditional eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is the norm. It’s the easiest way to remove xanthelasma from the eyelid. In more advanced cases where the lesion is more difficult to remove, skin grafts or local flaps, where tissue is moved from one part of the body and transferred to a surgical site, are performed. Chemical cauterization: This involves applying a chemical agent like chlorinated acetic acid to the skin tissue that needs to be treated to remove the lesion. This is also a common method for xanthelasma removal. Cryotherapy: Cryotherapy refers to controlled freezing of specific tissues. While using this technique repeatedly can effectively remove cholesterol deposits, it can cause intense swelling as a result of lax tissue in the eyelid and scarring. Laser ablation: Laser-based procedures have proven to be less invasive than traditional surgery and carry relatively minimal scarring risk. Keep in mind that it all depends on what laser is used. The Er:YAG laser, for instance, comes with higher scarring risk than other types of lasers. Lasers could potentially cause skin pigmentation changes. Electrodessication: Electrodessication is a procedure usually performed to treat skin cancer. It involves burning and scraping away unwanted tissue growth. This is usually performed along with techniques like cryotherapy to remove cholesterol deposits. Like a stye or some other bump that appears on or near your eyelids, do not attempt to pop xanthelasma on your own. While there is little medical information out there specifically on popping cholesterol deposits, trying to remove them on your own can potentially damage your skin and eye, and may cause infections. Consult a dietitian: You may want to work with a dietitian or nutritionist to embrace a healthier diet to lower your cholesterol. This means a low-saturated fat, low-cholesterol meal plan that includes less than 7% calories from saturated fat and less than 200 mg of dietary cholesterol per day. This kind of diet would help you maintain a healthy weight and avoid extreme weight gain. Embrace healthier options: You should increase the amount of soluble fiber you take in by eating foods like oranges, beans, and oats. You could also consume food products that contain plant stanols or plant sterols, like margarines. Cut down on smoking and drinking: Reduce alcohol consumption and quit smoking or chewing tobacco products. Consult with your healthcare provider about programs for quitting smoking or reducing or completely quitting alcohol if you are not sure where or how to start. Exercise: Try to aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days. This could be running, walking, swimming, or even dancing. Start gradually if you are not used to physical activity, and consult your healthcare provider about strategies for introducing exercise into your regular routine. Cholesterol deposits usually cause no symptoms and are not dangerous. Their only real medical significance is to alert your doctor that your cholesterol levels are likely to be significantly elevated. It can, however, be upsetting to notice them forming around your eyes or on your face. Generally, people who seek treatment for these deposits are looking for a cosmetic treatment. Xanthelasma can reappear. Ensuring permanent treatment may entail getting to the root of the issue and finding a way to keep your cholesterol and lipid levels in control. If you notice an unusual or abrupt shift in your physical health like the sudden appearance of cholesterol deposits, consult your healthcare provider. While xanthelasma deposits are generally benign growths, they can signify more serious underlying health issues. High cholesterol, when unchecked, can result in increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Will cholesterol deposits on the skin go away on their own? Cholesterol deposits generally don’t go away on their own. They tend to stay the same size or may grow larger. There is the chance that treating the underlying cause could reduce them, but if they are a big concern for you, you may want to reach out to a healthcare provider about options for removal. Can you remove cholesterol deposits on the skin at home? It is not recommended that you try to treat, pop, or burn away cholesterol deposits at home. This could lead to infection, scarring, or injury. Reach out to your healthcare provider to devise the best course of treatment for your xanthelasma. How can you hide cholesterol deposits on the skin? Cholesterol deposits tend to be very noticeable. They generally look like raised yellow-tinged bumps on or around your eyelids. If you are concerned about how these cholesterol deposits look, you should reach out to your healthcare provider to find the best treatment option. Don’t attempt to experiment on your own with skin creams or other at-home treatments. The presence of cholesterol deposits, or xanthelasma, on your face can be upsetting. The raised, bumpy, yellow-colored growths around or near your eyes are usually very noticeable. While they don’t generally cause intense pain or discomfort, they can be a cosmetic concern and could also signify underlying health issues, such as high cholesterol. You should consult your physician or healthcare provider about the best course of treatment, which may include minimally invasive surgery to minimize the appearance of the deposits. They may also recommend lifestyle changes or medications for addressing the high cholesterol that led to the formation of the growths in the first place.

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You will experience unique moments with activities to do with kids in Istanbul. No matter what anyone says, Istanbul is great for families with children. Intertwined with history but also keeping up with modernity, it can give unforgettable impressions of everything seen and heard. 5.1 Is Istanbul a child-friendly destination? 5.2 Are there child discounts in Istanbul? For children, Istanbul is a city box filled with many unusual, new, and mysterious things. We bring to your attention attractions and parks that will be a great addition to your program of staying with your family in this beautiful city. Here are the activities to do with kids in Istanbul! There are many activities to do with kids in Istanbul. You can’t imagine a better place for a child to learn about Turkey and its history. Located on the shores of Golden Horn, the open-air Miniaturk Park will allow you to take express tours in many parts of the country and different periods. This place is among the activities to be done with kids in Istanbul. This is an unusual and even mystical place that you should show to kids. When you enter an inconspicuous building with the Basilica Cistern inscription and go down the stairs, you will find yourself in a dungeon. Authorities once stored a reservoir of drinking water in the Basilica in case of drought or siege of the city. The Great Imperial Palace used its waters and watered the Topkapi gardens. Thanks to the light effects, the pillars mystically reflect on the water, creating the feeling that there is another hall under the water. Classical music plays in the dungeon, which only adds to the mystery of the cistern. Walk along the pillars, find the stone heads of the Gorgon Medusa, watch the fish swimming in the water, and don’t forget to flip a coin in the Wishing Pool. It is the most crucial attraction of the city, one of the world’s wealthiest museums, and the sultans’ primary residence until the middle of the 19th century. This vast palace complex has a parking area where you can spend the whole day. When we say activities to do with kids in Istanbul, this place should come to your mind first. It’s no secret that the aquarium and fish are children’s favorite subjects. There are two aquariums at your service in Istanbul. The first of these is located on the territory of the Forum Istanbul Shopping Center, which has an area of ​​8000 square meters. The second is the Istanbul Aquarium, with an area of 23,000 square meters. Both feature a rich collection of marine flora and fauna and an exciting event, fish feeding. Even if you don’t consider yourself a car fan, we highly recommend visiting this Istanbul museum with the whole family. An exciting collection of retro cars, decorations, and friendly staff will make you fall in love with what you see from the very first minute. Well, it will be interesting for children to look at cars from the past. Of course, activities to do with kids in Istanbul aren’t limited to this! Is Istanbul a child-friendly destination? Istanbul is an excellent destination for families and children. There are unique activities and fun places for kids in this perfect city. Are there child discounts in Istanbul? Of course, discounts are available at many museums. In addition, museums generally take children between the ages of 0-6 free of charge.

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Mobility and living on the move are very important themes of our fast-moving age. People want to be mobile but at the same time, have a strong desire for a lasting home and their own personal four walls. In the camper market there is strong demand for new design and personalized, tailor-made solutions. Individualist tourists want a caravan that is made just for them. The solution to the problem is offered by the “Mehrzeller” – the multicellular caravan. Using their Configurator, they set up a design that is unique for their customers, including their own layout that they can identify with. The configuration is generated by a computer using the customer’s inputs, and then the final design is done by parameters from the architects to yield an attractive and practicable result. The caravans are produced using the principles of “mass customization”: this allows both the individual wishes of the customer to be accommodated while producing the caravan with series methods. The Mehrzeller thus introduces a new generation of mobile living.Caravans are cool again!

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Using singing techniques can help you improve your health and even enhance your overall sense of well-being. It can also boost your immune system, improve your literacy skills, and provide a sense of camaraderie and bonding. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned performer, you can benefit from using singing to help you reach your goals. Using the best online singing lessons to teach literacy skills is a beautiful way to engage students and enhance their learning. Whether leading a kindergartener to read or a fifth grader to write, music can improve literacy skills and make learning fun. Among the many benefits of singing is that it improves a child’s listening abilities. The brain works better when the listener pays attention. In addition, singing is a great way to strengthen a child’s vocabulary, auditory discrimination, and phonological awareness. Teachers can play a song incorporating rhyming words during an early reading lesson. This teaches the children to recognize letters and sounds, and it helps them learn the names of the different parts of the alphabet. Songs are also an excellent way to introduce new words. They give the children a taste of the word in a song, which can help them remember it when they encounter it in a text. Several studies have reported a link between singing and a boost in the immune system. For example, a University of Frankfurt study has found that the immune system responds to a song with increased protein levels. In addition to its physiological benefits, singing has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety. Tenovus Cancer Care in Wales has choirs with over 1,000 members who sing weekly. The groups increase energy, decrease depression and improve the overall quality of life. Among the researchers’ findings, they found a correlation between the activity of cytokines and cortisol. It may be because cortisol suppresses the immune system. Taking up singing can be an excellent way to improve your health. It provides enormous benefits to your memory, mind, and heart and is also fun! It can also help with depression. Singing helps to boost your immune system, which in turn can reduce your risk of getting sick. It also strengthens your vagus nerve. In addition, music can have a positive effect on your social life. When you sing with others at Forbes Music Company, for instance, it’s easier to bond and feels closer. In addition, research has shown that you are likely to meet people with similar interests when you sing. Singing can also reduce your stress. This is important because stress can cause heart disease and diabetes. In addition, singing will lower your cortisol levels, which is nature’s built-in alarm system. It can also reduce anxiety, which is a significant cause of depression. Several studies have examined the impact of singing on lung health, with some findings showing that the activity positively impacts the mood of participants. The British Lung Foundation recommends that singing therapy be used to treat breathlessness. This activity has been associated with better sleep and less shortness of breath. A pilot study was conducted to assess the effects of an online group singing course on the health of COVID-19 patients. The program consisted of nine singers and nine controls. It was delivered using an unusual method, with the singers performing the exercises in a virtual video conference with a music educator. A more extensive, more comprehensive study should be conducted to determine the impact of online group singing on the entire population’s health. In addition, a qualitative study of participant experience would also be valuable. Several studies have shown that group singing promotes camaraderie and bonding. In addition, singing is a universal human behavioral capacity in all societies. Singing may also have been one of the evolutionary adaptations that allowed modern humans to survive in a range of environments where their evolutionary relatives would not. Research has shown that laughing leads to the release of neuropeptides that enhance positive affect and increase pain threshold. In addition, these neuropeptides are associated with the release of endorphins, which are known to improve positive feelings and facilitate willingness to cooperate. Singing has been proposed to facilitate social bonding and is a critical adaptive mechanism in large human groups. However, previous studies have not investigated the emergence of social bonding over time. This study used a three-layer research design to examine the effect of group singing on social closeness.

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There's this app called Vine that allows you to share videos that are up to 6 seconds in length. You can post your own "Vines" and even like, comment, and share Vines submitted by other users. The app has a Popular Page which allows you to see top Vines within a certain time period, but to my knowledge, there's no way to see the top Vines of all time. Once I realized there's a Vine API, I took matters into my own hands... I created a very simple Python script to crawl the Vine API and collect as much data as I could. After running it for a few days, I had a decent amount of Vine data to work with. For this initial post, I ended up ranking the collection of videos by attributes such as likes, reposts, comments, and loops. I plan to do some data mining on what I've collected, but in the mean time, I'll be posting the source code to GitHub for people to take a look at and use!

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Abán is a calm and serene name commonly used for boys. It originates from Persian, and the meaning of Abán is ‘water’, ‘clear’, and ‘eloquent’. Since it’s a name for a precious resource that is often hard to gather in the Persian region, Abán represents hope for travelers who often ... The name Adish is of Persian origin as well as Sanskrit. The meaning of Adish is 'fire' or 'of fire'. In Sanskrit or Hindu it means 'supreme leader', one who is equated with 'wisdom and intelligence’. An alternate spelling of the name is Aadish, of the same meaning. ... Afsar arises as a Persian name and is popular among Muslim communities worldwide. The root language of the term Afsar is Urdu. The meaning of Afsar is unique to how the name sounds. The word articulates as light as a feather but has a rich cultural significance of a royal crown. The word is typicall... Allyssiah is a gorgeous name usually kept for girls which sounds unique. It has Persian roots but variations of the name can be found across Old German as well. The meaning of the name ‘Allysiah’ is ‘kind’ and ‘distinguished’.This name also means 'noble'. This name is great for children ... Amanee is a popular name commonly kept for girls. If you are a parent or soon-to-be parent of an adorable baby girl, Amanee can be a perfect name! The meaning of Amanee is 'hope', wishes', 'faith', 'belief', and 'aspirations'. Plural of 'Umniya', a Quranic term. It can be considered a variant of a p... Amaney is a popular name traditionally kept for girls but is not uncommon among boys. If you are a parent of a girl or even a boy, Amaney can be a perfect name! The meaning of Amaney is 'hope' or 'wish' as well as 'fancying something or someone'. The name is a variant of the feminine name Amani or A... The meaning of Amani is 'security, trust' and it is of Persian origin. Amani, in Arabic, means 'desires, yearnings, wishes'. In Swahili origin, the meaning of Amani is 'agreement, harmony'. The African meaning of Amani is 'adherent' or 'harmony'. Amani is mostly used as a girls name. In Jamaican anc... The name Anahi is of Persian origin. The meaning of Anahi is 'immortal'. It is traditionally a girl's name. The Hebrew meaning is 'speaker' or 'someone who answers'. Alternate versions of the name are Anah and Anai. ... The meaning of Anahita is 'virginal, ure' and it is of Persian origin. Anahita also is the name of an Iranian goddess. The name Anahita is traditionally used as a girls name, and can also mean 'a river', 'water', 'war' and 'patroness of women'. Anahita is an Avestan name meaning 'pure', 'innocent', ... Andia is a famous baby name. The exact meaning of Andia is 'little angel', 'the angel of love', and 'pure'. Andia's meaning also involves hope and wish in Persian origin. Andia was also well-known as Andia of Babylon or a Babylonian wife. Some sources suggest that Andia means pure girl. Andia's alte...

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Romario Facey’s Texas Kill City, a movie he wrote, directed, produced, and stars in, is extremely smart and one of the best-made films of the new year. The crime-thriller film, inspired by true events is also one of Romario Facey’s soaring directorial achievements with its strong influence on pop culture and the collective cinematic imagination. Texas Kill City is a searingly powerful thriller that manages to keep the adrenaline flowing from beginning to end. Texas Kill City takes viewers through an epinephrine rush as a crime-thriller film, based in Dallas, during a time when gangs ruled Texas. Skillfully directed and produced by Facey releases on RFPFilms.com January 14, 2023. The ‘much anticipated’ film stars Romario Facey, Lucretia Johnson, Aubrey Kayo, Lioness Telaine, Patrick Murrell, Christi Lux, Brooklyn Johnson, Dominic Bonsignore, and Michael W. Green. Romario Facey is the CEO of Romario Facey Productions, an actor, writer and director, born in Jamaica. As a young man Romario was ambitious about making movies, he was 15 when he wrote, directed and filmed his first movie, which motivated him to create a few local productions, from there the seed was planted. At the age of 20 years old, he entered a performing arts competition in Jamaica, and was one of only twenty-five talents who landed an opportunity to head to Los Angeles and compete in an international competition. The 6’2 multi-talented actor-producer-director spends his time in-between Los Angeles and Dallas, Texas producing movies. In 2017, he penned a deal with YouTube due to his tremendous number of hits that he received from his US debut ‘Texas Trap’ where he has over 24 million hits. Since moving to the USA, his plethora of film releases includes One More Chance at Love, Texas Trap, Insincere Twins, Forceful Touch and Texas City Kill. “Put your mind and actions towards your dreams. Work hard and be genuine with your work. Research people who have achieved what you aspire. Learn from their success and mistakes. – Romario Facey.

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The conference was not called by the Prime Minister, al. though he was present at it. The.proposal, put forward by the manufacturers was submitted to the representatives of the Ministry of Munitions who gave it their consideration. Ultimately, as the Government understands, the representatives of the Ministry of Munitions concluded that it would be impracticable to carry out the proposal with the expedition necessitated by the urgency of the requirements. Subtopic: CONSTRUCTION OF ORDNANCE IN CANADA. INTERCOLONIAL RAILWAY-PURCHASE OF ROLLING STOCK. Did the Government purchase any rolling stock from the Northern New Brunswick and Seaboard Railway Company for the Intercolonial railway? . Subtopic: INTERCOLONIAL RAILWAY-PURCHASE OF ROLLING STOCK. No rolling stock has been purchased from the Northern New Brunswick and Seaboard Railwiay Company for the Intercolonial Railway. 1. How many men are employed by the Public Works Department in Charlottetown, P.E.I.? 2. What are the names of the men so employed, what positions do they fill, and what salary does each receive? o.c. Dec. 11, 1913, $950. John White, general foreman, May 16, 1911, $90 per month. 2 and 3. Ed. Flynn, caretaker, Old .Bank Building, $50 per month; Oct. 1, 1911. Angus McKenzie, caretaker, Dominion Building, $58.33 per month; Oct. 31, 1896. John Savidant, assistant caretaker, Dominion Building, $50 per month; Dec. 9, 1912. E. Cameron, messenger, Dominion, Building, $41.66 per month; Nov. 15, 1906. M. A. Allan, messenger, Dominion Building, $50 per month; Jan. 26, 1898. J. J. MeDuff, tuperintendent Dominion Buildings, $75 per month; Jan. 1, 1913. salary, $900 per .annum. FIREWOOD FOR TRACADIE LAZARETTO. 1. Is firewood for the Tracadie Lazaretto procured under the responsibility of the sisters in charge or by contract? 2. If by contract, to whom was it awarded, and at what price per cord? 3. Were tenders asked for? Subtopic: FIREWOOD FOR TRACADIE LAZARETTO. 1. By contract. 2. Contracts 'were given to: David Basque, Joseph A. McLaughlin, Tranquil Brideau, Joseph B. Losier, Joseph 0. Caughlan, Mat. Savoie, Fabien Basque, Sr., Fabien Saul-nier, Bastian Russel, John D. Young. Hardwood, $4 per cord; softwood, $3.50 per cord. LETHBRIDGE POST OFFICE. 1. What is the total amount paid at the present time to the postmaster and the acting postmaster at Lethbridge, Alberta? 2. What is the salary in each case? 3. Is the postmaster drawing pay as an officer of the militia? 4. If so, at what rate per day? 5. What was the salary of E. N. Higginbotham at the time he was removed from the position of postmaster at Lethbridge? Subtopic: LETHBRIDGE POST OFFICE. 2. The postmaster, who is on active service, and who enlisted before the 1st of November, 1915, receives a salary of $2,200. He is replaced temporarily during his absence by the assistant postmaster of Calgary, whose salary is $2,400. 4. $5 a day. 5. $9,945, out of which Mr. Higginbotham had to pay the wages of his staff and other expenses connected with the running of his office. GUYSBOROUGH-CANSO MAIL CONTRACT. Subtopic: GUYSBOROUGH-CANSO MAIL CONTRACT. 1. William McDougall. 2 and 3. Tenders were last invited for this service in January, 1911. The tenders received were: James Sullivan, $2,290 per annum; John C. Myers, $2,375 per annum; William McDougall, $2,400 per annum. The prices were considered too high, and the post office inspector- was instructed to obtain lower offers, with the result that the two lowest tenderers declined to reduce the amounts of their tenders, but William McDougall reduced his tender to $2,300, and later to $2,270. The contract was awarded to William McDougall at $2,270, on the 24th March, 1911, and the contract dated from the 1st April, 1911. This contract was renewed on the 1st April, 1915, for a further period of four years at the same rate. 4. By the' post office inspector with the tenderers. INDIAN DEPARTMENT CLERKS. 1. How many clerks are there In the Indian Department who belong to and are paid from the outside service vote and who work in the inside service? Subtopic: INDIAN DEPARTMENT CLERKS. 2. Messrs. D. C. Chene, L. H. LaMothe and J. A. Robertson. 3. Mr. Chene, $2,000 per annum; Mr. LaMothe, $1,500; Mr. Robertson, $1,300. 4. Mr. Chene was employed at intervals from 1907 until 1911, and continuously since the latter date; Mr. LaMothe since 1910; Mr. Robertson, since 1909. . 5. They have not passed any examination. Mr. Chene is a civil engineer and architect. AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT CLERKS. 1. How many clerks are there in the Agriculture Department who belong to and .are paid from the outside service vote and who work in the inside service? 5. Have all or any of these clerks passed! any examination? If so, what examination and on what date or dates? Subtopic: AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT CLERKS.

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COMMITTEE NAMED TO CONSIDER CORRECTNESS OF AN ENTRY IN THE VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS. have a correction made by entering an erratum; but where some time elapses before the error is discovered, such a correction could only be made by order of the House. It is not only important that the records of the House should be exact, but there is the further consideration that a member ought not to be prejudiced by an act of an official of the House. To submit a motion that such correction be made, without proper evidence, might involve a debate without advantage. In m:y judgment, the matter is of sufficient importance to call for an inquiry by a select committee, which could, be appointed forthwith, with permission to sit during the sessions of the House, and to which instructions should be given to report at the next sitting of the House, recommending an alteration in accordance with the facts. I have therefore placed a motion in the hands of the right hon. the Prime Minister (Sir Robert Borden). Subtopic: COMMITTEE NAMED TO CONSIDER CORRECTNESS OF AN ENTRY IN THE VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS. That a special committee of five members, to be named by Mr. Speaker, be appointed to inquire into the correctness of the entry of the amendment to the amendment moved by the hon. member for Berthier to the second reading of Bill No. 75, Military Service Act, 1917 as entered in the Votes and Proceedings of June 20 ; that the said special committee have leave to sit during the time the House is in session, with power to send for persons and papers; that it be instructed to recommend such alterations in the Votes and Proceedings as the facts may warrant; and that it be further instructed to report at the next sitting of the House. I name Messrs. Northrup, Boys, Barnard., Pugsley and Boivin to constitute this committee, and I would ask Mr. Northrup to convene the committee at the earliest passible moment this afternoon. I understand that the hon. member for Guysborough will resume the debate. I would like to suggest to my right hon. friend the Prime Minister that the House might fairly consent to the hon. member for Laprairie-Napierville (Mr. Lanc-tot) resuming his speech, which was interrupted by the sudden counting out of the House. He is not here to-day. Certainly, that would go without saying. Of course, it would be most unfair to place any obstacle in the way of his speech. It would seem to the onlooker that this conscription proposal is not very popular with the supporters of this Government; otherwise, the House would not have been counted out for want of a quorum at the session on Friday night. Even the ministers themselves appear to have given up all hope of passing this Bill, or, apparently, they have lost interest in it; otherwise they would have prevented that catastrophe happening. We have about fourteen members of the Cabinet, and we have, I do not know how many, under secretaries besides; so that if we had had a full meeting of the Cabinet on Friday night, as we ought to have had when a vital question of this kind is before the country, the disaster would not have happened. But, Mr. Speaker, I am glad to see that they have rallied and that there is a better attendance here this afternoon. It looks to me as if, notwithstanding what happened on Friday night, the Government may still be able to carry on. It is in compliment to my hon. friend. I know of only two ways by which society can be governed-by public opinion and by the sword. My leader is making a sincere attempt by this amendment to reconcile contending interests and parties and to govern this country by public opinion, and so far as this amendment is concerned I intend to stand by him. If the amendment carries, if it should be accepted by the Government, it will become part of the Bill. If on the other hand, the amendment is defeated, I do not intend to offer any opposition to the Bill going to committee. There are some important objections that I have to certain clauses of this Bill, and I hold myself free, when the Bill is in committee and on the third reading, to give such a vote and to take such a course as in my judgment will be in the public interest. I may say further that, if the sub-amendment moved by the hon. member for Ber-thier (Mr. Barrette) is voted on, I will vote against it. I was somewhat surprised to see the six months' hoist to a Government Bill moved by an 'hon. gentleman who is -such an enthusiastic supporter of this Government as is the hon. member for Berthier. There is an added reason for this surprise when we remember that the mover and the seconder of this motion were both recently honoured with commissions in His Majesty's forces by the present Government. There is reason to belieye, however, that the action of these two h.on. gentlemen will not in the least disturb the entente cordiale which has existed between the two wings of the Conservative party ever since the alliance between the Prime Minister and the leader of the Nationalist party in 1911. Mr. SINCLAIR-and it is their motto to-day. I believe that Nova Scotia was the first province in Canada to gain this boon of responsible government; but the gospel spread to other provinces, the good work was taken up by such men as Baldwin, Lafontaine and Bro-wn, and after a time all the provinces of Canada secured and now enjoy the great boon of responsible government. It looks to me now as if we would have to fight all this battle over again. Will any man say that we are today living under responsible government in this country? We are not, we are living under a government of party bosses that, in secret conclave and behind closed drfors, decide what we shall have or shall not have, and it seems to me that it is our first duty to restore in this country responsible government. Do not imagine that the people of Canada do not prize the privilege of being consulted upon their own affairs. For one hundred years the Canadian people have striven to win the rights of a free democracy, and they have succeeded and what they have they will hold. I say that no far reaching measure like this should be enacted without some kind of an appeal to the people. I find it hard to understand the attitude of some hon. gentlemen on my own side of the House. The hon. member for West Lamb-ton (Mr. Pardee) seems to hold the view that a majority of the people of Canada are opposed to this measure, and that if we submitted it to them they would defeat it. That is what he said. I differ from my hon friend. I believe, Sir, that if this question was submitted to the people of Canada in a right manner, by the leaders of both parties, that it would not be defeated. But, in any case, what right have we to dictate to the people of Canada? Who are we that we should force our opinions and our will upon the people of this country against their will? Have we, Sir, some sort of divine right like that which is claimed by the Kaiser of Germany or by the late King of Greece? A great deal has been said about the solid vote that would be given in Quebec against the referendum. If the principle of this Bill is defeated on a referendum in this country, it will not be by Quebec, because Quebec has not enough votes to defeat it. The blue-books show that the total registered vote in the Dominion in 1911, in all the provinces, was 1,820,742. The total registered vote in Quebec was only 455,288, or less than one-quarter of the whole registered vote of Canada, so that even if every elector in Quebec voted against conscription, which of course would not occur, you would still have 1,365,454 electors in the other parts of Canada to deal with. The total vote in Quebec, after all, is only about equal to the soldiers' vote, and everybody says that the soldiers are in favour of conscription. Thus the soldiers' vote, if taken, would offset the total vote of Quebec, and if it be true that we could not carry this measure by the majority of the rest of Canada, then, if you did pass it, it would be an absolutely dead letter, and so it should not be passed. It has been said that there would be difficulties about taking the votes of the soldiers, and that argument appeals to me. The soldiers ought to have an opportunity of voting upon this question. There would be no difficulty in taking the -soldiers' vote in Canada or in England; but there are over 100,000 soldiers in France where there might be difficulty in taking their votes. I would propose, and I think it is a reasonable proposal and one that should be accepted, that it would be fair, if the Government decided to refer this matter to the people, to insert a clause in the Bill providing that the votes of soldiers on active service whose votes could not be conveniently taken at the front, should be counted as in favour of conscription. I make that proposal and I think it a fair one that could not be objected to by members of this House on either side, although I am only speaking for myself. Then the delay that would be involved in taking a referendum has been dwelt upon. The right hon. the Prime Minister (Sir Robert Borden) himself has settled that question because he has made a proposal that we should pass this Bill with a rider saying that it should not come into force until after a general election. If there is time for a general election-the Prime Minister knows more about the- circumstances than anybody else-I submit that there is time for a referendum. The press supporting the Government and some hon. gentlemen also have tried to put forward the idea that our soldiers at the front are crying out for support, that they are in great straits, and that if we do not send them support, they will be overwhelmed at the front. Do you think, Sir, that this is true, or is that cry raised for political effect? I submit that there is no evidence on which to base such a statement. Do you think that, with a total battle line extending over five hundred miles, defended by six or seven millions of the best fighting men and the biggest guns in the world, our little bunch of four divisions are feeling anxious about their support? Why, Sir, the statement is not true, and if it were true, it would be a very severe reflection on the British command. Such statements as that should not be made, because they are mischievous and tend to do harm. Surely our case for recruits is strong enough, without indulging in an exaggeration of that kind. Let it not be said that there is danger of Canadian soldiers being left to their fate, and being_ denied the necessary support by the British and French high commands at the front, for such is not the case. There is not the slightest danger, and there never was any danger, of our soldiers being deserted in that way. How is it the Canadians had to hold their lines for nearly twelve days, without support, at the battle of Ypres? I was there and I know. cussion, and each man to say what he thinks. It is results we are after, and we cannot get results by quarrelling among ourselves. The way to get results is to keep cool, and to cultivate a spirit of unity and toleration. My honoured leader has spent the greater part of a long and useful life in a sincere effort to weld together the two great races in this country, and to create a vigorous Canadian sentiment, not only in the province of Quebec, but in the other provinces. Seven or eight years ago we all thought that he had succeeded, but a change came for the worst. An enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat. The enemy that sowed the tares was the Bourassas, Lavergnes, the Blondins and the Sevignys, at the time of the election in Drummond-Arthabaska, and I am sorry to say that the evil seed was blessed by my hon. friend the Minister of Trade and Commerce, when he gave voice to the slogan: "Anything to beat Laurier." I wish my hon. friend would give us the ipsissima verba of that blessing. I have asked for it before, but I could never get it. 1. What has been the total number of casualties in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces since June, 1916, to date? 2. What has been the total number of recruits enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces from June, 1916, to date? The number of recruits enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force from June 30, 1916, to May 31, 1917, was 74,510. do not place much dependence upon these figures, because there is the wildest confusion in connection with all the information that we get on this question of recruiting. I could show you returns, Sir, which have been placed on the table of this House by the Government which prove that 70,000 men have disappeared altogether. They have enlisted, but they have not been killed; they are not wounded, they are not in the hospitals. They are not prisoners; they are not on the other side of the Atlantic, and they are not on this side of the Atlantic. They have disappeared as completely as the army of Sennacherib referred to in Bible story and the Lord knows where they are. That is an illustration of the kind of information that we are getting from the Militia Department. The whole matter of getting men comes down to a question of method. Speaking for myself, I do not like compulsion. It may be necessary; if it is necessary I am going to support it, but I prefer the voluntary system. A similar preference prevails among the people of Australia-even among the soldiers of Australia, I am told; as was evidenced by their vote some months ago on the question of a referendum. The gaps in the ranks of the immortal Anzacs have so far been filled and will be filled by voluntary recruiting and no one will say they are not doing well. There is not much glory in fighting for King and country when you have to at the point of a bayonet. Napoleon Bonaparte is credited with saying that one volunteer is worth three conscripts, and I believe that he was right. A few days ago I read a report in the press that a Canadian soldier somewhere in France had captured seventeen armed Germans in a trench or dug-out and single-handed drove them into camp as prisoners. I do not know whether or not the story is true, but very likely it is. Does the Minister of Militia suppose that one German could capture seventeen Canadians?

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As the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) enters the twenty-first century of healthcare, it is getting smarter in its uses of the electronic databases of other federal agencies to the benefit of our veterans and their own work processes. Effective March 2014, almost all veterans enrolled in the healthcare system are no longer required to file an annual VA Form 10-10EZR, a change in policy which affects many veterans in the system. Instead, the VA will automatically match income information obtained from the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security Administration. The new “means test” policy is more customer-centric and ensures healthcare eligibility is kept up to date. The new policy also follows on the heels of an earlier decision on the same topic made in December of 2012 with regard to annual Eligibility Verification Reports for both veteran disability and survivor pensions. As to the initial financial assessment itself, those veterans who are not receiving a service-connected compensation or a disability pension payment, or have special eligibility – such as a Purple Heart – must continue to complete it at the time of application for enrollment in the VA’s healthcare system, using the VA Form 10-10EZ. – those who served at least 30 days at Camp Lejeune between January 1, 1957 and December 31, 1987. Those veterans who complete a financial assessment to determine their eligibility for cost-free medications or beneficiary travel only will still be required to submit their income on an annual basis, for some unexplained reason. Perhaps this is because they are not considered enrolled? Frankly, these are atypical circumstances. Therefore, for most veterans, the health benefits renewal form, VA Form 10-10EZR (available online or at their local VA medical facility), is now to be used only to report changes in their personal information, such as address, phone numbers, dependents, next of kin, income and health insurance. For more information, visit the VA’s health benefits cost webpage or call Veterans Health Administrations toll-free line at 1-877-222-VETS (8387). PrevPreviousForward Observer — Their American Dream is Homelessness?

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Online casinos have become increasingly popular in recent years, and as such, promoting them has become an essential part of any successful business strategy. If you like to play at online casinos, you might be wondering how online casinos promote their business and attract customers. There are many different ways for online casinos to promote their business, ranging from traditional methods like print advertising and radio spots to more modern approaches such as social media campaigns and online marketing. One of the most effective ways to promote an online casino is by creating engaging content that speaks directly to its audience. This could include blog posts about upcoming promotions or bonuses, video tutorials on how to play certain games, or even live streams of tournaments and other events that may attract new players. Social media campaigns are also effective at helping spread awareness about an online casino’s presence since they can be easily shared among friends and followers. Why is establishing a positive brand image important? Establishing a positive brand image for an online casino is essential to its success. The first step is to ensure that the website is secure and trustworthy. This means having a secure payment system, clear terms and conditions, and customer service that can be easily reached. Additionally, it’s important to create content that resonates with customers. This could include blog posts about gambling tips or strategies, as well as videos or podcasts discussing the latest news in the industry. It’s also important to have a presence on social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook so customers can interact with the brand directly. Last but not least, offering promotions or bonuses can help attract new customers while rewarding existing ones for their loyalty. By taking these steps, an online casino can establish a positive brand image and build trust with its customers. How can an online casino use social media to increase visibility and generate interest in its services? Social media is a great way for online casinos to increase visibility and generate interest in their services. One of the most effective ways to do this is by creating engaging content that will draw people in. This could include videos, blog posts, or even infographics about different casino games and strategies. Additionally, online casinos should use social media platforms to interact with their customers and answer any questions they may have. This will help build trust between the casino and its customers, as well as create a sense of community around the brand. Moreover, online casinos should take advantage of paid advertising on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram to reach more potential customers. By targeting specific demographics with ads tailored to them, online casinos can ensure that their message reaches the right audience and increases visibility for their services. How can an online casino measure the success of its marketing campaigns? Measuring the success of online casino marketing campaigns can be done in a variety of ways. One way is to track the number of new players that sign up for an account after seeing a particular campaign. This can be done by tracking the source of each new player, such as through a unique URL or coupon code associated with the campaign. Additionally, casinos can measure how much money each new player deposits into their account and how often they play games on the site. This will give an indication of whether or not the campaign was successful in attracting high-value customers who are likely to remain loyal to the casino over time. Casinos should monitor their return on investment (ROI) for each marketing campaign to determine which ones are most cost-effective and worth continuing in future efforts. Online casinos generally promote their business through online advertising, social media campaigns, and email marketing. They may also offer bonuses and other incentives to attract new customers.

https://marketbusinessnews.com/how-do-online-casinos-promote-their-business/318451/

As one of Hot House West’s founding members, James has been providing the driving rhythm for the band since 2011. James began playing guitar when he was in high school and graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Performance in 2014. He has since performed all over the U.S. and parts of Europe with Hot House West and has performed alongside artists such as Gonzalo Bergara, Frank Vignola, Olli Soikkeli, and Tcha Limberger.

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Self-confidence is the key to success on every level! Posted byMarco January 18, 2022 January 18, 2022 Leave a comment on Self-confidence is the key to success on every level! A saying that is an integral and almost inevitable part of everyday life. Numerous thinkers have emphasized self-confidence as a powerful weapon, and it seems to be at an even higher price today. The assessment of our own value depends on the criteria we take into account, the moral values we have, as well as the assessment of the significance of certain characteristics and achievements. Thus, for some, the basis for self-confidence and self-esteem can be material wealth, for others, academic achievement, status in society, physical appearance, or self-realization. Self-confidence and self-esteem, which is based on good knowledge of oneself, one’s qualities but also one’s shortcomings, which relies on one’s own strengths and values, is much more stable and resistant to changes in conditions and quality of life. It can be said that today we are bombarded by the phenomenon of self-confidence in the media. It is presented as a sine qua non (a condition without which one cannot live) of every activity and striving for success, even the quality of life. Numerous methods, tips, courses are offered… Self-presentation, highlighting, proving and self-promotion are brought to the fore. It seems that only what is in the foreground is important, the prominent SELF that is presented as important, strong, valuable, and desired. The basic question is whether this media and general offer really speak of the development of true, stably based self-confidence or the construction of a mask, form, image with which we present ourselves in the world, but behind which is not the same quality. The same media, on the other hand, have a strong influence on creating a bad image of themselves and feelings of inferiority in most people, because they force success, image and lifestyle as well as physical appearance that most do not have and will not have. In a modern consumer society, self-confidence is seen as a product, sought after and offered as something that has a high value and price, and can be bought and mastered through a two-day course or book. Numerous self-help books offer advice on how to reach the holy grail of positive psychology – high self-esteem – self-confidence. It presents itself as a powerful tool for success and happiness. Let’s consider it a little. Self-confidence is not something we are born with and inherited. It is being built and developed. The very concept of self-confidence is related to our cognitive assessment of ourselves. Assessment and opinion are formed in accordance with the information we receive primarily from the primary family, and then from the wider social environment. Based on all this, we create a healthy or dysfunctional image of ourselves. Personal assessment (self-assessment) is not an isolated process but is in constant interaction with our feelings and behavior. And just as our thoughts manifest on our emotions and behavior, so do they affect our thoughts, that is our self-esteem and thus the development or reduction of self-esteem. Through the process of growing up, without experience, we make uncertain steps. Parents, as the most important support in the beginning, play a decisive role in building a personality. The idea of ourselves is how we see ourselves, how we describe ourselves, including our inner states, where we begin with cognition in the first months of life. The relationship with oneself is built mostly on the basis of parental reactions, comments they send us, how they think and verbalize about us, when and how they praise us… These parental comments, compliments, insults, opinions, and remarks, are actually decisive for the child’s view of himself. They are decisive for creating the very foundation of self-confidence. We build a picture of ourselves through our experiences with other people, the way we were treated, in addition to parents, and by the wider environment: relatives, neighbors, teachers, coaches, colleagues, friends… Also, we build a picture of ourselves through activities we engage in because the level of self-confidence depends on our early successes and failures. In general, a positive attitude towards oneself brings self-confidence as well as self-esteem. Our mood is a changing category and changes in accordance with everyday situations, while the issue of self-confidence is a much more stable and complex thing. True self-confidence implies the absence of anxiety, self-depreciation, and rigid self-examination as a person, which leads to the person behaving spontaneously, authentically (as he really is), without fear of others, potentially negative evaluations (criticism, ridicule, or insults). That a person behaves naturally, that he feels calm (without anxiety and shame), and instead of being primarily focused on what others think, he is mostly focused on the task (action) he is performing at a given moment. Self-assessment leads in the direction of complete inadequacy of the person, where achievements are minimized, while mistakes are exaggerated. The complete thought construction is negatively directed, and thus conditions the appearance of various negative emotions. This is most often followed by the lack of an assertive way of communicating, which creates problems in relationships with other people, and the consequence is passive, passive-aggressive as well as aggressive communication. Low self-esteem has very undesirable consequences, increases emotional vulnerability, leads to fear, shame, anger, hurt, feelings of loneliness… leads to underestimation of personal abilities, increased anxiety and depression. In any case, the quality of relationships with others decreases. When we have a sense of inferiority, we tend to value others more. This leads to meeting the expectations of others, we are obedient, submissive. However, it can also manifest as competition and boasting, then the tendency to provoke admiration from others by surrounding yourself with less successful people, or quite the opposite – socializing exclusively with successful people, because it creates the illusion that we are like that. Also, a low level of self-confidence is manifested through a tendency to focus too much on ourselves, where we become blind to others, which automatically disrupts communication. And there are too many expectations from others… Feelings of inferiority, it is widespread and there are many ways to try to hide. Thinking all the best about yourself and glorifying yourself is not self-confidence, it is narcissism or a false belief in our own superiority, in the idea that we are better than others and that we are worth more. Behind this narcissistic facade, there is a lack of self-confidence. As we have seen, low self-esteem is often manifested and its manifestations are manifested in different ways. And one of its key features is the need to deceive others, to propagate self-confidence that it really isn’t (and it’s not always easy to recognize). Self-confidence is not some invisible fluid that can fluctuate and vary depending on what a person is doing or experiencing. Stressful situations and events can spoil the mood or can lead us into a depressive episode, but that is by no means a drop in self-confidence. These are the phases and reactions that happen to everyone to unpleasant situations and circumstances. Mood swings should not be associated with one’s own personality. It is important to keep in mind that self-confidence is not mixed with a good mood, which is actually a common misconception. Namely, our mood is something that is a changing category and changes in accordance with everyday situations. And discontent is something that occurs to everyone. The issue of self-confidence falls into a much more stable and complex category, as we have seen. Paradoxically, many companies encourage a sense of inferiority, because the only thing that matters is the success, image, and lifestyle that most people will not have, as well as the appearance of the models on the front pages. Therefore, it is very difficult to be at peace with yourself and all your qualities. The tendency towards prosperity and success in life is a model of Western society and is the aspiration of all of us. And self-confidence in the whole story is presented as an inevitable element for a successful and satisfying life. People with a low level of self-confidence are traced in the direction of anxious, insecure, and vulnerable people, while the opposite increases the likelihood of successfully “coping” with stress in life-unfavorable situations. However, one should know that successes and failures in something sometimes have nothing to do with a person’s personality, but with what that person does, his strategy, approach, motivation, knowledge, circumstances, etc. It is often a matter of confusing this notion (self-confidence) with the certainty and ease with which an action or skill is performed. An individual who successfully performs a certain action or skill, confirms his focus, as well as persistent repetition and practice. He may be highly confident when performing that skill, however equally insecure when performing another, which is not sufficiently automated. This example indicates that self-confidence or lack of self-confidence in performing a certain action or skill is associated with practice and experience. A person may be self-confident when performing one action, and insecure when performing another action that he or she has not practiced enough. However, a truly self-confident person knows the level of training, dedication, or training in a certain field and, accordingly, expects the results of his own activity, as well as the reaction of others. Possession of certain skills (communication, organizational, commitment to goal or success, etc.) does not automatically mean that there is stable self-confidence and real self-esteem, but at the same time, developing these skills not only for formal progress but also for personal development and development our values, abilities and hard work, really leads to the development and strengthening of self-confidence and self-esteem. Essentially, there is a cognitive conflict between false and true self-confidence. Once a well-built mask, position, self-image that we show to others, as well as blindly following the values and criteria of greater transience on the ladder we set out on, can have form, and even a true experience for the person wearing it, real, constant self-confidence, if it depends on the role, criteria, and criteria of the current situation, with the passage of those conditions and that situation, it falls like a tower of cards. True self-confidence, based on real abilities and characteristics, as well as a willingness to make an effort and overcome obstacles and circumstances, is much less influenced by changing external conditions. The solution to the dilemma is not in the approval and acceptance by others, but in the unconditional acceptance of oneself. And often in the time in which we live by society, it is implied that self-confidence comes from outside, that is, from how others evaluate us. People often feel inferior or superior in the opinion of others, and rarely give themselves that power. And unconditional acceptance of oneself is actually the key to true self-confidence, which means knowing one’s own values and shortcomings. I hope you liked the content about self-confidence?

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Hall Island State Forest (Oswego #10) is located along the south shore of the Salmon River Reservoir in the town of Redfield in the northeastern portion of Oswego County. It is a great place to visit to enjoy recreational activities such as hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, bird watching, nature viewing, fishing, picnicking and camping.

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I began my career in Admissions in 2020 (Bemidji State University) after being a university instructor in English and in Women & Gender Studies (University of Cincinnati, University of North Dakota) for many years. I joined the NMU Admissions team in July 2022. My most memorable college experience was definitely study abroad! I was lucky enough to study at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. I loved my experience so much that I was inspired to live abroad during grad school as well - I taught at the American College of Norway in Moss, Norway for a semester and lived in Dunedin, New Zealand for a whole year! Study abroad sparked a lifelong passion for travel in me, and I am so grateful for the experience. Anything on the beautiful lake – going to the beach, swimming, kayaking, and paddle boarding are a few of my faves. My advice would be to get involved in clubs and organizations and find your people! Academics are important and working to earn money is often necessary, but college is special because it gives you the time and space needed to grow and develop personally as well. Let yourself have fun and make connections.

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I am observing a global telephone game. Even people that I wouldn’t expect seem to want to play. I can still remember the first time I played the telephone game in fifth grade. The teacher put the entire class in a circle that pushed out to the perimeter of the classroom. One person whispered a simple phrase into the ear of the person next to her, and the message was off. It traveled around the group. The last person in the circle presented the message to the sender — it was a garbled mess. Each telling, each pass from person to person distorted the simple phrase. That is the current game being played by all of us in our classroom of life. We are gambling our existence and our humanity on multiple and conflicting messages that are passed along and continually distorted and garbled. Let’s pause and examine two diseases that are ravaging humanity. It is important to understand that Corona and COVID are lumped together and discussed as one thing — that is a critical error. SARS-CoV-2 is the designation of a novel virus, recently identified. But we already know about Corona viruses. We understand the epidemiology that defines how these viruses travel through populations, how they infect, how the infected person reacts to and clears the viral infection. This new variant can be understood. We already have the tools to deal with it. How about this thing called SARS-CoV-2? This thing is a virus. It is nothing special. Yes, people are getting sick and some are dying, but I set my flag in the ground on this prediction — when mortality statistics are reviewed for this time-frame, all-cause mortality will not have changed significantly. Remember SARS and COVID are being lumped together in the telephone game. The virus is not the disease. We (the medical and scientific experts) don’t really even know what a virus is. People are presented with beautiful pictures of “the corona virus (CDC image)”. What an amazing picture — it gives you depth of field with the closest knobs on the ball in focus and the periphery blurred due to the high magnification. It’s a lie! Those pictures, presented to the public to help them visualize “Corona” are cartoons. They might as well be drawings of a mean predator with blood dripping from its fangs. Here is the best we can do (electron micrograph) in visualizing what a corona virus looks like. I point this out to suggest that, just like the cartoons used to give us a picture, the narratives being presented to help understand this virus and disease are approximations, stories told in an attempt to get closer to the truth that we really don’t know. So, what is the disease that we ought to focus on? It isn’t COVID. It is pandemic FEAR. It too is a viral disease. We can work to understand this FEAR disease through the principles of Epidemiology: the study of the complex relationships among hosts and infectious agents. This is what I am concerned about. Our experts and authorities talk the war that the global population is engaged in. They tell us, it’s a pandemic! Yes, it is. But it is not a war, it is a subterfuge. Regardless of motive, the results count. The results that I see are human beings avoiding one another. I see individuals so gripped by FEAR that they have stopped living a normal life. I count on the people around me to create the community that I live in. My community has been shut down. Outside forces have attacked and prevailed. The virus didn’t do that — the experts and authorities did. Regardless of motivation or intent the results speak clearly. The experts exhort us to “shelter in place” until they come up with a solution. A solution to what? The Corona virus infection? That has never been done, and it won’t be. In the meantime, the authorities force us into isolation through color of law. This novel virus will eventually fade into the background of our daily lives, just as every other virus has. Morbidity and mortality will continue, just as it always has. What might be lost, though, is the full extent of humanness that we seem to value less than we realize. Our lives cannot be mere virtual representations of the rich, complex interactions of people. The virus is not the cartoon that we are presented with, and neither are our lives the social distancing/online gaming/dating app/delivery service meals/virtual conference calls imitations of how humans live. Kill the FEAR. Get out and live your life with other people. Use the tools we already have to avoid viral infection. You can choose to do that, but not by yourself. Unfortunately, the war we must all now fight is the one waged against our communities. The enemy is isolation. We cannot win that war if we allow ourselves to be engulfed by the enemy. I find it ironic that even our trained warfighters have ceded the battlefield. Military members, who signed up to fight and die for their homeland, are giving it away: Sailors slam Navy for virus response on ships, Naval Base San Diego. That is because this is not a war to be waged as a military campaign. Because, in the end, this is a war that is won with interaction and connection, not battles. We understand the virus well enough to deal with it. We need to better understand how dangerous isolation is.

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To meet the anticipated growth in Lake and Orange counties, Duke Energy is rebuilding a 6.6-mile section of a single-circuit, 69-kilovolt transmission line through Oakland. The work will be conducted between the existing Montverde and Winter Garden substations. Most of the transmission line will be rebuilt in place using right-of-way along State Road 50. Other areas along the route will use private easement. Oakland residents will likely see Duke Energy and contractor crews replacing the existing structures with new concrete and steel poles that are approximately 100 feet above ground. This may require trimming and/or removal of vegetation on or near select parcels. The purpose of the project is to enhance the ability of Duke Energy and neighboring utilities to provide safe and reliable energy to homes, community facilities and businesses in the area; increase capacity to continue delivering reliable electricity to meet the region’s growing energy needs; and maintain a robust energy delivery system which is integral to the continued economic prosperity of the region. Construction is expected to be completed by November 2021. Duke Energy representatives and the Town of Oakland will continue to inform the public with updates throughout the project. For more information, call Duke toll-free at |||PHONE_NUMBER||| or email [email protected].

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Quotes About Gambling – Interesting Wisdom About Casino Gaming! It is important to understand the terminology and vocabulary of certain wisdoms and sayings. Some of them are quotes about gambling. There are countless clichés and sayings about casinos that, if misunderstood, can be misleading. The beauty of language and the power to concisely communicate complex ideas is often a wonderful skill. A lot of true wisdom can be drawn from simple phrases. This work of philosophical wisdom comes from the mind of Nikolai Vasiljevic Gogol, a Russian writer born in Ukraine. In addition to writing dramatic screenplays for theater, novels and short stories, he is also known for creating critical contemporary commentaries on the most important political and social topics of his time. In his quote about gambling: “Gambling is a great game and all men are equal in cards“, Gogol clearly emphasizes the balanced and impartial nature of gambling. This basically means that no one is more fortunate than another, regardless of rank or title. Although this is a simple saying, it has an incredible purpose and importance for modern gambling theory. Excessive self-confidence and elements of delusion often lead to bad consequences. Those who pay attention to the lessons of this quote are often more likely to make smarter bets and ultimately make more money. This optimistic view of the gaming industry is more complex than it seems at first. In this quote, we are reminded of the real reason why people gamble. What many critics in the entertainment industry forget is the entertainment factor that underlies gambling. Sometimes it is likely that casino players will lose money, but the reason why people decide to travel to Las Vegas is to experience a world-class atmosphere. This gives you a fun factor that can be an invaluable experience for players. In that sense, the losses from the dice can be reduced in relation to the costs of the entertainment that was obtained. This most prominent piece of wisdom given by Ian Fleming again reminds us of the falsity of believing in our own unique strengths or gambling skills. Ian Fleming was an English author, journalist and the most famous creator of a series of novels about James Bond. This quote about gambling: “In gambling, it is a sin to play a bad game wrong” mainly refers to card games. If you want to improve your knowledge of card games, read our tutorials on Blackjack and Baccarat. Bad luck and bad play can often be combined and misinterpreted. Every frequent poker player proves that the more he practices and improves his skill in interpreting the cards, the higher the probability of winning. Which, practically, means that there is no bad luck, you just need a good knowledge of the rules of the game and an understanding of correct mathematics. Poker players who use statistics have an advantage over other players who do not, and they also have an advantage over the casino itself. Following the beginning of this quote is difficult, but it is known that it was a common mantra in Victorian England. This refers to the type of gamblers who invest money without keeping an accurate record or any basic tracking mechanism to understand the true nature of their long-term profit or loss. This type of player celebrates their victory loudly and presents themselves as capable of making huge gains. They often introduce themselves and offer to be expert advisors. In that case, they should offer a transparent view of their betting history. To show the true picture of gains and losses, so that they can become “expert advisors”. For many gamblers, this quote gives a clear picture of why they gamble. It’s not just about the money itself, but about the joy of getting it. The quote is from the movie “Color of Money”, which presented the character of Fast Eddie, played by Paul Newman. There are many sayings about gambling and it is impossible to cover them all. In most mantras and philosophies about gambling, there are basic themes and lessons that remain consistent. Carefulness and prudence are often emphasized so that they are aware of their chances, without deception. Also, it is necessary to avoid the temptation of greed, if you successfully resist the urge for ever-increasing gains and play wisely, you are winning in the long run. Register yourself on the meridianbet online casino and enjoy great games! History and origin of roulette – from the advent of roulette to online casinos!

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SANTA ANA – A former doctor faces trial today for sexually assaulting three female patients by touching their breasts and vaginas under the guise of performing routine medical exams. David Hung Do, 42, Riverside, is charged with three felony counts of sexual battery by fraud and faces a maximum sentence of six years in state prison if convicted. Opening statements began this morning, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, in Department C-35, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. At the time of the crime, Do was a general practitioner at Kaiser Permanente. Between July 2007 and June 2008, Do is accused of sexually assaulting three women, ages 21 to 31 years old, at Kaiser hospitals and urgent care facilities. He is accused of abusing his position of trust by sexually assaulting the victims under the false pretense of performing routine medical exams. Do is accused of touching the victims’ breasts and vaginas under their clothing. The sexual touching was unnecessary and unrelated to the medical treatment needed by the women. Two victims, who did not know each other, complained about the sexual assault to Kaiser and the Anaheim Police Department (APD). APD identified the third victim in the course of their investigation.

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How Do Silverfish Damage Clothes? If you have seen a large amount of silverfish on your clothes or carpet, you might be wondering if it is just a case of a pest control issue or a more serious infestation. Silverfish are a species of Lepisma, a family of insects that feed on human food and clothing. They are about 1 cm long and have a silver body. Silverfish have a wide range of foods they are attracted to. These include sugary beverages, cereals, and paper. In addition, they like to eat wallpaper curtains, carpet, and book bindings. Clothes moths are another insect that can destroy clothes. This particular species of insect is very destructive to homes, especially if left unchecked. The best way to get rid of these little pests is to contact a registered pest controller. Generally, these specialists can safely treat areas that are infested with them. To reduce the likelihood of silverfish damage to your clothes, try storing them in airtight containers. Also, avoid storing your clothes in dark, damp areas. You can also help lower the number of silverfish in your home by avoiding high-starch foods. Instead, use cereal, fruit, and vegetables as your main sources of nutrition. Another way to keep silverfish from causing damage to your clothes is to wash your clothes regularly. However, you should check for small holes on your clothes, as this could be a sign of a silverfish problem. If you see an infestation, try removing the items, and wash them in hot water. If you do not have a washing machine, you can put them in the dryer at a high heat setting for 30 minutes to kill the silverfish eggs. PreviousDo Silverfish Live in Carpets? NextWhat Can You Use to Kill Silverfish at Home?

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P. S. I Love You is a Romance film; drama; soap opera that debuted in 2011 on The 5 Network. P. S. I Love You stopped airing in 2012. P. S. I Love You aired for 63 episodes. It features Veronique Del Rosario-Corpus as producer, and Willie Revillame as theme composer. P. S. I Love You is executive produced by Vicente "Vic" Del Rosario, Jr.. P. S. I Love You is created by TV5 Network (company). P. S. I Love You is recorded in Tagalog language and originally aired in Philippines. Each episode of P. S. I Love You is 30-45 minutes long. P. S. I Love You is produced by Viva Television.

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The Magic Bow is a TV show that appeared on TV in 1970 . The Magic Bow stopped airing in 1970. It features R.J. Minney as producer, Henry Geehl in charge of musical score, and Jack Asher as head of cinematography. The Magic Bow is recorded in English and originally aired in United Kingdom. Each episode of The Magic Bow is 106 minutes long. The Magic Bow is distributed by General Film Distributors (UK).

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Focusing her practice on employment discrimination, retaliation and other workplace law, Amy P. Maloney is a partner at Maloney O’Laughlin, PLLC. Based in Seattle, Washington, she provides dedicated representation to clients throughout the metropolitan area and across the state. She is admitted to practice in Washington and Missouri. Ms. Maloney has over twenty years of experience in employment law. She represents workers who have been the victims sexual harassment and assault, pregnancy discrimination, disability discrimination, whistle-blowing retaliation, and other forms of prohibited retaliation and discrimination. Ms. Maloney's experience encompasses claims of violations of several federal laws, including the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Washington Law Against Discrimination, and other similar state laws. Ms. Maloney has also represented students who have suffered sexual harassment or assault at school or in college. Her successful outcomes and dedication in all of these matters, as well as her high degree of ethics, have earned her a 10.0 "Superb" peer review rating through AVVO, inclusion in The National Advocates Top 100, National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers and Top 25 Women Civil Trial Lawyers, and Appellate Advocate of the Year 2013, among other awards. Ms. Maloney attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, where she was the lead literary editor on the UMKC Law Review and graduated with distinction. Ms. Maloney clerked for the Honorable Fernando G. Gaitan, Jr., federal judge for the Western District of Missouri. She has also been a member of the Eighth Circuit Civil Jury Instructions Committee, where she worked with federal judges and practitioners to draft model jury instructions for civil trials. She was the Editor in Chief of the ABA Treatise supplement on the Fair Labor Standards Act for three years. Ms. Maloney has successfully tried numerous employment cases in different jurisdictions, and has handled several important appellate cases that have led to greater protections for employees.

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#My5XYZ #CyberSecurity Wednesday I talked about how we are creating a huge amount of data and raised the question of how is it being protectected and how has cloud computing changed the security needs. Today I talk about 4 companies within the Cyber Security space that I evaluated to decide whether or not I wanted to invest in them. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YZaor4HPiE Pt 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2N0TVpsRIE P.S.: Thank you Public for the shirt.

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Are you wondering why your cat has been acting so weird lately? Well, it’s normal for a cat to be horny, but when it becomes too frequent, then it’s a problem. So, why is my cat so horny? Well, there are several reasons behind a cat’s excessive sexual drive. However, the most common ones include hormonal imbalance, stress, and boredom. Keep reading to know in detail all the possible reasons behind your cat’s excessive sexual drive. Why is my cat so horny? What turns my cat on? How can I tell if my cat is turned on? What are the signs my cat is horny? Is there anything I can do to help my cat get turned on? What happens if my cat doesn’t get turned on? How can I tell if my cat is enjoying getting turned on? What are some things I should avoid doing when my cat is horny? There could be several reasons why your cat is acting extra horny. Cats are known to have high libidos, so it could just be a sign that your cat is healthy and happy. If your cat has recently been spayed or neutered, it may also be experiencing a surge in hormones as its body adjusts to the surgery. Certain medical conditions can also cause increased libido in cats. For example, hyperthyroidism (a situation where the thyroid gland produces too much hormone) can lead to higher testosterone levels, making cats horny. If you’re concerned that your cat’s increased libido might be due to a medical condition, it’s best to consult your vet. Whatever the reason for your cat’s horniness, there are several ways to help them calm down and relieve some of the built-up sexual tension. For example, you can try petting or brushing your cat more often, which can help them feel relaxed and comfortable. You can also try playing with your cat using toys or lasers, which can help redirect their focus and energy into something less sexual. If all else fails, you can always consult your vet about giving your cat medication to help lower its libido. Several things can turn your cat on. For example, being in heat, the presence of another cat, or even certain types of food can all be stimuli that cause your cat to become aroused. If you’re unsure what’s causing your cat’s arousal, it’s best to consult a veterinarian to rule out any medical conditions. Several physical and behavioral signs can indicate whether or not your cat is turned on. For example, cats who are feeling sexually aroused may start to purr loudly, rest their chin on you, knead their paws against you, or rub their body against yours. They may also start to groom themselves more frequently than usual, or they may begin to solicit your attention more regularly. If you notice any of these signs, it’s likely that your cat is feeling sexually aroused and is looking for a way to release that energy. There are a few signs that your cat may be horny. They may become more affectionate, rubbing against you or other surfaces more frequently. They may also start to make loud vocalizations, called yowling, which is their way of trying to attract a mate. Their genitals may also swell and appear redder than usual. If you notice any of these changes in your cat’s behavior, it’s likely that they are feeling frisky and need a mate! First, you should understand that cats have a very different sexual anatomy than humans. For example, male cats have a penis, but female cats do not have a vagina. Because of this, it can be difficult to tell if your cat is turned on or not. However, some signs you can look for may indicate that your cat is in the mood for love. Your cat may start to rub against you more frequently. This is called “bunting” and is a way for cats to mark their territory with their scent. Your cat may start to make more vocalizations than usual. This could be anything from meowing to purring to howling. Your cat may start to lick and groom you more often. This is another way for cats to mark their territory with their scent. Your cat may start to walk with her tail held high. This is called “flagging” and signifies that your cat is ready to mate. If you see any of these signs, it’s possible that your cat is horny and looking for some action! However, there’s no guarantee that your cat will want to mate with you; after all, they are animals, not humans! If you want to help your cat get in the mood, you could try placing her in front of a mirror so she can see herself or providing her with toys to play with (such as a scratching post). You could also try spraying some catnip around – this herb is known to have an aphrodisiac effect on many cats! If your cat doesn’t get turned on, it may be at risk for several health problems. For example, unneutered males can develop testicular cancer, and unspayed females are at risk for uterine cancer. Cats who don’t get turned on also tend to spray urine around their territory more frequently, leading to behavioral problems. First, they will start to purr loudly. This is a sign that they are enjoying the sensations they are feeling. Second, they may start to knead their paws against you. This is another sign of pleasure. Finally, they may start to exhibit what is known as the lordosis reflex. They arch their back and raise their rear end in the air. This is a sure sign that your cat is enjoying getting turned on and is ready to be taken to the next level! Don’t let your cat outside. This is because cats in heat are more likely to get pregnant, and you don’t want that to happen. Don’t let your cat roam freely around the house. Cats in heat can be quite vocal and may try to escape to find a mate. Don’t handle your cat too much. Cats in heat can be irritable and may scratch or bite if they feel provoked. Cats can be extremely horny, especially during the breeding season. This behavior can be triggered by certain reasons, including stress, illness, or hormonal changes. However, if your cat is horny all the time, then there may be an underlying issue. Read this blog to know why your cat is horny all the time. We have discussed all the possible causes and hacks to deal with it.

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The Schönbrunn Palace. This is the second in the yearly review series. You can read last year’s essay here. Getting people together to do anything is quite hard at this stage. I realized that time and again. As the first year at IIMA drew close, we took group photos to mark the last day of PGP1 (the first year of the two-year MBA program). We were heading to various firms for our internships, and we would meet only after two months. It was one of the most beautiful days of my time at IIMA. Last day of PGP1, with a few friends from NE. A lot of friends missing! My friends and I went to Pune shortly before heading to Chennai for my internship. NH7 Weekender was lovely. As luck would have it, I met my first-year roommate from IITK and a few more people I met in college. I sang along to Prateek Kuhad, listened to some comedian tell lame jokes about Ritviz, and ate a lot of non-vegetarian food. The trip’s highlight was perhaps the return train journey, where I wrote formulae in Excel to keep score of a card game we played. To top it all – my best friend kept saying “fuck” by accident in front of a kid whose mother clearly wished to throw us out of the moving train. I showed up in a suit and tie on my first day of internship. That’s when I learned that the Weather app is useful and that I should have talked to other people about the dress code before showing up to work. I also learned in Chennai that the world still runs on cash, and cab drivers can refuse to pick you up no matter which fancy app you use. Apart from occasional hiccups, I had a lovely time in Chennai. When I was not working or writing something, I went on long walks along the Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), dancing to various songs. I was overjoyed when I received my first-ever salary. It does not make much sense if you think about it. I have been working towards it for quite some time, and I knew my employer would pay me on time. And yet, when the bank system messaged me about it, I lost my sleep. I bought some (I strictly mean a very few) stocks just to see how the graph would look over time. Spoiler: It looks beautiful, with a few ups and many downs. I would not say it was my best purchase ever, but I can now say I own stocks and sound very MBA-like. In all honesty, I gave up all hope and was about to resume my classes at IIMA. Then one day, the authorities said they approved my application and that I could come to Vienna. It was so random – my girlfriend and I were walking back to our dorms after a date when they sent me that email. Of course, I was overjoyed. I joined my classes a few weeks late, but the university and the Professors were kind enough to let me attend the first few weeks of classes online. They did not have to do it. But they did, and I am grateful. Seeing my sister grow up is perhaps the highlight of every year. She reminded me my favorite color is not purple, as I’d thought, but Lilac. “Lilac is lighter and looks like your jersey and this frock. Purple is darker.” None of that made much sense to me. But I learned a lot of things, in explaining things to her. She asked me about LGBT rights – and had a wide range of questions. “If I like my friends, does that make me a lesbian? You have a best friend, you love him, don’t you? Does that make you gay?” I ended up reading the entire Wikipedia page. I learned about things that I previously would not have bothered to learn. Just recently, we had a debate over whether the toy I got for her was a hamster or a mouse. She said it was a hamster. She even tried to convince mom that it was a hamster. Unfortunately for her, dear mother did not side with her. That’s been the theme; my mother always sided with me and stood by me no matter what. Have a look at the following photo — you can decide for yourself. I still think it's a mouse. Did you know I have a constitutional right to consume non-distilled alcoholic liquor? I did not know that either until this year. I am only half-serious, of course. Look at the following clause from the 6th Schedule of the Indian constitution. Pretty cool, isn’t it? Pretty neat isn't it? My identity did not matter much a few years ago. Still, I am starting to feel otherwise, primarily due to the pandemic and subsequent racism against people from the Northeast. To be clear, I am very proud of my identity – an Indian citizen who calls Tripura his home. I wish to educate more people about my state and the Northeast region. Practically, it would be impossible to convince or inform everyone about the Northeast. Still, I shall at least try to tell those I come across. In the words of a dear friend – chesta nahin karenge to kaisa hoga? How can you expect change without even trying? As I reflect on another year, it seems even crazier. I am typing these words in Vienna, 6000 km away from home. But what do I call my home? I wish I had a clear answer to that. I was talking to a few Indian friends a few nights ago, and they asked me about my hometown. I told them I was born in a remote village, showed them the sub-divisional hospital on Google Earth, and told them a story. Mom delivered me somewhere in the middle of the road on a vegetable cart before they ever got her to the hospital. We did not have suitable transport connectivity back then. While things have improved significantly now, the healthcare situation in Tripura is very questionable. I’m told they cut the umbilical cord in the middle of the road, aided by the mustard oil they borrowed from some lady returning from the market. Of course, they did not use surgical blades; they used sharp bamboo skin or something. It’s funny thinking about it 23 years later, but things could have gone very wrong, LOL. “You’re born on a thela gaadi” is a running joke in the family. Thela gaadi loosely translates to vegetable cart, but back home, it is mainly used for carrying rice sacks or firewood. But I was sunkissed as soon as I surfaced on Earth; that’s so cool xD. I had not told the story to anyone before, but my friends found it fascinating, so I thought I’ll share it. My essays reflect my experiences, and this assertion seems more plausible if I look back at the essays. I wrote 14 essays in 2022, including this one. I list them below in no particular order. Studying legally in Vienna is a guide for students coming to Vienna to study. It is the sort of guide I wish I had while figuring out the paperwork. I am proud of myself for seeing through the whole thing and getting better at handling paperwork. What my IITK-IIMA journey taught me about India, the world, and myself. The title is quite self-explanatory – I talk about my experiences and how the journey shaped me. For some reason, many people found it relatable and said sweet things about it. It makes me very happy to see comments/emails from readers. CAT Q&A contains a list of questions people asked me on the Common Aptitude Test and my responses. It is an evolving list, so make sure to drop your questions. It’s not a conventional essay, but I wish to uncover the mystery surrounding B-School admissions in India as best as possible. That’s my way of paying it forward because countless seniors helped me out when I reached out to them. Review of every first-year course at IIM Ahmedabad is a collection of my honest feedback on every course that IIMA offered me during my first year. Some reviews might sound a little harsh, but I think they capture what I felt. But, on the whole, the first year at IIMA was a wholesome experience. I made friends amidst all the coursework and grew a year older. Review of Term 4 courses at IIM Ahmedabad is an honest review of Term 4 (my last term at IIMA) courses. I enjoyed all the classes I chose, except for Strategy Capstone, which I had to take as part of my coursework. I spent much of my energy and time getting my paperwork to come to Vienna. Everything worked out well in the end, so I am happy. Confession of a so-called CAT expert resulted from my own insecurities. In fact, most words in this blog result from my insecurities. I had barely prepared for CAT, and when IIMA did not seem all that different from IITK. So, getting into IIMA did not feel like a big deal for me. When people ask me how it feels and what I went through to get to where I am, I usually do not have much to offer. Putting that feeling on record would be better for everyone. Dear IIM Ahmedabad was inspired by a few experiences I had on campus at IIMA. They sounded quite non-sensical to me at the time – the “sign the register to meet your girl friends” rule still seems very non-sensical to me. For an institute claiming to be expanding the frontiers of management research, leadership, and education it seemed a little regressive to me. Don’t get me wrong, IIMA is a magical place, but some practices within its magical walls are worth pointing out. I wrote something similar about IITK too. Read Dear IITK. Artificial Intelligence and Digital Platforms also called AIDP is one of the best courses I’ve taken at IIMA. But, the essay is not a review of the course. Instead, I talk about the strange experience I had during biometric verification as part of IIMA’s admissions process. Lessons from my first-ever corporate internship outlines the few lessons I took away from my internship. I had a lovely time in Chennai, and I am ever grateful to Tata Consultancy Services for taking a chance on me. A few years ago, I was pretty sure about continuing in academia and becoming a professor, pushing the boundary of human knowledge. While I still have that dream, my first corporate experience helped me dream about things other than academia. Let’s see where life takes me! Of Luck, Ancestors, and Descendants is my little tribute to my ancestors and a deep acknowledgment that whatever I am today is because of a fair bit of luck. My friends tell me that it may not be all luck and that I should give myself some credit for getting to where I am today. That is fair, but I will never forget how many things had to align for me to do reasonably well in life. I mean, the few stories I shared above should make that plenty clear. Year 1 of MBA at IIM Ahmedabad sums up my experiences during the first year of my MBA at IIMA. The essay surprisingly resonated with quite a few people. The article reflected my sentiment at the time – it seems very hard at times. Still, I was fortunate to be part of a supportive group of friends. And eventually made it. Although, I was like to point out that it is not as hard as people go around saying. Certain things are expected of you, and you can get by quite decently. Some people just know came from my insecurities and admiration for people who seemed to have things sorted in life. Some people just seem to know what they have been doing (technically, all of us do but still) and what they want to do in the future. I am not one of those people – my life is chaotic, but sometimes I find meaning in the chaos. IIM Interview advice for people exactly like me attempted to inform B-School aspirants a little better about what happens in IIMA/IIMB interviews. A lot of advice seemed to paint an inspirational and rosy picture. I wished to write an honest essay without any BS. I’d be happy to know if it helped you somehow; please leave a comment. 2022 is like any other year, in all honesty. I spent most of my time in academics (like every other year since I started school). But I also learned a lot of things, managed to do something that I only dreamt of, and when all doors seemed to be closing, things worked out in my favor. I do not expect things to get easier from here. But, as I am growing up, my experiences – both good and bad, instill a sense of confidence in me. No matter how bad things go, a few things actually work out in the end. And that is all I wish for – for things to work out in a few crucial cases. I do not have any resolutions for the new year. My life seems stable – I am happy to have a supportive family, a close-knit circle of friends, an adorable girlfriend, and a few degrees to validate my claims – that I know a few things. I hope my first-ever corporate internship will not be my last dance in the corporate sector. I will hopefully work at an organization in 2023. As for my dreams, I would keep dreaming for as long as life allows me. After all, what are we without dreams to look forward to? Lastly, I hope to be kind to everyone I come across, treating everyone fairly and with dignity. Happy New Year to you and your family. Thank you so much for reading till the end. May the year 2023 be a prosperous year for you, and if things do not work out, I hope you will be kind to yourself. I hope you get a lot of rice this year. Have a great year!

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(RepublicanJournal.org) – A Hollywood actress has launched an astonishing Twitter attack on the US. Mira Sorvino, the star of Woody Allen’s 1995 comedy, “Mighty Aphrodite,” mentioned white supremacism, 18th century slavery, and even convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein in a rant that somehow ended up comparing America to the Third Reich. On December 31 Sorvino opened Twitter and sent a pair of tweets that, in two short paragraphs, made the over-the-top false comparison. Asking if anyone else felt “shellshocked” that the US’ “hideous wrongs” hadn’t been completely eradicated, the actress — who won an Academy Award for her role as a prostitute in Mighty Aphrodite — went on to claim we’re “only 1 degree” from the series of rapes and sexual assaults perpetrated by Weinstein, the “genocide” of Native Americans (who mostly died from the same diseases that killed many early settlers), George Washington’s “thousands of slaves” (whom historians think probably owned around 125 slaves) or, incredibly, the Auschwitz extermination camp, where an estimated four MILLION Jews and other enemies of the Third Reich were murdered. Sorvino herself narrowly escaped becoming one of Weinstein’s victims. She says he propositioned her, and when she turned him down, he retaliated by harming her career. Director Peter Jackson says Weinstein barred her and another actress from being considered for parts in the “Lord of the Rings” movies. When Weinstein was convicted of rape in Los Angeles last December, she said, it was “triggering and re-traumatizing” for her to relive memories of the incident. The US — like most countries — has episodes in its past that as a nation we should look back on as lessons on what not to do. Does that really merit a comparison with Hitler’s most notorious death camp? There are racists and sexual predators in every nation, but Auschwitz was an evil unique in its size and callousness. Sorvino is right to think we could do better, but many people might be thinking we’re already doing a lot better than she implied.

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India is becoming an increasingly powerful force in sports. From cricket to badminton, the country is producing world-class athletes competing at the highest levels and winning medals on a global scale. The government of India places a high value on sports and physical education, which has led to a surge in Indian athletics. Moreover, with the legalization of many sportsbooks, gambling on sporting events has also gained appeal in India. Bettors interested in signing up with a sportsbook to wager on their favorite games can learn more about the process by visiting https://bonuscodeindia.com/parimatch-registration/ to get more information on the sportsbook’s account registration process. The Indian government has made significant investments to support and develop sports in the country. Regarding improving sports in India, nobody does more than the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS). It helps fund sports advocacy groups, including state governments and national sports governing bodies. The MYAS manages several programs which aim to find promising young athletes living in underserved communities and provide them with the resources they need to succeed. In addition, the government funds several sports organizations to host national and international contests. Sponsors and advertisers play a key role in Indian sports. Sponsorships help pay for things like uniforms, practice space, transportation to and from contests, and the salaries of coaches and managers. Marketing the sport via advertisements is effective since it raises its profile and helps establish its reputation. It’s a way for clubs and players to boost their revenue. Examining how governing organizations like the Board of Control for Cricket in India handle sponsorship and advertising is crucial for understanding the function of these practices in Indian sports. The media has influenced how the general populace thinks about and reacts to sports in India. Millions of people’s perspectives on sports have been shaped by the media thanks to its widespread distribution over television, newspapers, magazines, and the internet. As a result of television broadcasts, many people feel a heightened feeling of anticipation and excitement whenever they tune in to watch games of popular sports like cricket, football, and hockey. Moreover, information on sports teams and athletes from around the globe is now easily accessible to anybody with an internet connection. Overall, India has developed rapidly in recent years, and the country is now well-positioned to become a worldwide powerhouse in the sporting arena. The nation has the potential to be a global superpower for years to come if more resources are allocated to grassroots initiatives and infrastructure.

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What went wrong for India at the Adelaide Oval in the knockout stage of the T20 World Cup? Senior cricket writer R Kaushik shares his thoughts from the stadium in this podcast. India was knocked out of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 on Thursday (November 10) in Adelaide as England thrashed the Rohit Sharma-led team for 10 wickets. Across formats, this was India’s fourth straight loss in the knockout stage of a World Cup since 2015. After posting 168, India was blown away by the onslaught of openers – captain Jos Buttler (80 not out) and Alex Hales (86 not out). The lopsided contest just lasted 16 overs. In the final on Sunday, England faces Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). In this podcast, Aprameya C of The Federal talks to senior cricket writer R Kaushik from the Adelaide Oval. Kaushik says Buttler and Hales made it a no-contest of the semi-final, and Indian bowlers failed to execute their plans. He said India, at the start, did not have the best batting conditions after losing the toss. How did India fare throughout the World Cup? What next for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and other seniors? Will they feature in the T20 World Cup in 2024? What next for Rahul Dravid? Kaushik shares his thoughts. Listen to the full podcast here. The Federal · T20 World Cup: Why India failed to cross semi-final hurdle?

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Mikel Arteta is wary of the threat posed by Manchester United as the two sides renew rivalries in the Premier League this weekend. After spells out of the limelight, both sides appear to have somewhat turned a corner this season, with Arsenal coming into the game five points clear at the top of the table and Manchester United currently sitting in third. United won the first meeting between the two sides back in September, and in Marcus Rashford, they have one of the form players in the division in their ranks; the England international having scored eight goals and provided two assists in the eight fixtures since the World Cup. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was asked about Rashford’s form, but warned that United have a lot of dangerous players as well as a ‘collective organisation’ that makes them a threat. One player who has been influential to United this season is Casemiro, though the Brazilian will be missing for the clash at the Emirates after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season in United’s 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace. However, Mikel Arteta was again quick to downplay the 30-year-old’s absence, especially given that he didn’t play in United’s 3-1 win over the Gunners earlier this season. “Again, it’s something that we can’t control,” said Arteta. “He didn’t play in our first game either and we still didn’t do enough to win that match. One player who could be involved, however, is Arsenal’s new signing Leandro Trossard who joined the club from Brighton on Friday.

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Kailash Satyarthi is a popular child rights activist in India. He is also one of the most prominent education advocates and an activist against child labours in India. He worked very extensively in many parts of India. Due to his contribution for the welfare of children, he was awarded Nobel Peace Prize for 2014, which he shared with Pakistan’s education advocate Malala Yousafzai. Due to his extensive contribution for the children rights and welfare, he was awarded several national and international prizes and awards. Some of them are, Nobel Peace Prize (2014), Medal of the Italian Senate (2007), Harvard Humanitarian Award (2015), Defenders of Democracy Award (2009), Alfonso Comin International Award (2008), The Aachener International Peace Prize, Germany (1994), Robert F Kennedy Human Rights Award (1995), and more. The discussion and debate started after Kailash Satyarthi received the Nobel Prize. A discussion was carried out about illegalization of child labour but many people raised voice against it. They have argued that, child labour go underground with low wages if things get illegal label. Satyarthi written several book, such as, Globalisation, Development And Child Rights, Zutshi, and many others. He is widely respected social workers and child activists in India. Kailash Satyarthi worked extensively against child trafficking in India. Due to his contribution, thousands of children have been saved till date. It’s a vast issue in India where millions of child suffering from various issues especially child trafficking. Important Note: An Essay on Kailash Satyarthi could be translated in Hindi, English, Gujarati, and other languages. However, this essay could not be copied without kind permission from us. Article last re-published on March 30, 2020. Original.

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Junior track and field athlete Isabella Lambert said she has to find alternative training methods during winter break because it can be too cold outside to run. It is the most wonderful time of the year, but it interrupts winter sports seasons. Before Ithaca College athletes settle into their holiday plans, they need to consider how they will stay in shape before their return to campus and keep the season from slipping away during a hiatus. Many coaches at the college give their athletes a recommended set of workouts to complete during the Thanksgiving and winter breaks that take place in the middle of the winter season, which lasts from November to March. For most members of the campus community, winter break lasts over a month — from Dec. 14 until Jan. 23 — while Thanksgiving break lasts 10 days at the end of November. Kevin Markwardt, head coach of the men and women’s swimming and diving teams, sees his athletes every day when classes are in session at the college. The swimming and diving teams have two-hour practices every weekday with one-hour weightlifting sessions three days a week and meets on most Saturdays of the season. During previous Thanksgiving breaks, Markwardt used to keep his athletes on campus until the Wednesday before the holiday, but it is now optional for the swimmers to stay. Markwardt said some of his athletes stay until Wednesday if they do not have a place at home to train and some return on Friday to continue their training. As a coach, Markwardt said it can be very obvious how much athletes train when they are away from campus. He said it is important for the athletes to be honest with the coaches when they are asked how much they trained over break. For the winter break between fall and spring semesters, the swimming and diving teams return to campus Jan. 1 to resume training with the coaching staff. For the three weeks before spring semester classes begin, the swimming and diving teams have practice twice a day and lifting once a day. Sophomore swimmer Kerry O’Brien said the winter break is not an issue for training since the team is not off campus for a long time. O’Brien said winter break happens at the peak of the season while the team is preparing for championship meets. “It can be challenging when you have a long semester; you’re very tired but you don’t want to lose everything you’ve worked really hard for, [so] it keeps a lot of us motivated,” O’Brien said. O’Brien said that during breaks, her coaches suggest workout plans and training goals, from the weight room to the pool, but it is up to her to actually do them. Practices and workouts are optional for the swimming and diving team during finals week. The day after finals end, the teams go to Florida for training. This excursion to Florida is a yearly occurrence for the team, where the athletes spend a few days between the end of finals and returning to campus, usually two days before Christmas. The athletes have to pay their way to Florida, but the team fundraises in preparation. The swim and dive teams are not the only ones that split up their season. Junior track and field athlete Isabella Lambert said that during the regular season, the team practices every weekday and goes to lift sessions twice a week. But during breaks, Lambert said she has to find alternatives to stay in shape. “It’s too cold to run outside on a track over the winter break, so I mostly do biking and weights,” Lambert said. Lambert said the track and field coaching staff also recommends workouts to the team and gives multiple alternatives based on what the athletes have access to. She said the coaches refer to the break as a maintenance period because the athletes are maintaining the skills they have but are not getting stronger. Lambert said she stays motivated during the breaks by sharing her workouts with her friends and teammates online through apps like the Apple Watch fitness app, which helps them hold each other accountable. However, she said the breaks do feel like the season is being dragged to a halt. Markwardt said he has no control of the work his athletes do over the breaks. He said some athletes are very dedicated to their exercises and have a facility to train in while others do not train very much at all over the break, taking the time away from campus as a mental break. “You can tell them what they need to do, what you’d like them to do, but it’s all on them,” Markwardt said.

https://theithacan.org/sports/athletes-look-to-stay-warm-during-winter-break/

THE recent flood disaster that began at the end of last year and went on until earlier this year has led to losses amounting RM6.1 billion. Deputy Environment and Water (KASA) Minister Datuk Dr Mansor Othman said the crisis had caused various damages on public infrastructure as well as private homes and vehicles. “Based on the research done by the Department of Statistics Malaysia, the total amount of losses caused by the floods that took place in several states in the country from end-2021 until early-2022 amounted to RM6.1 billion. “These include losses of properties, vehicles, manufacturing sector, businesses and agricultural sector,” he said in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday. He was responding to a question from Teluk Intan MP Nga Kor Ming who asked for the total losses suffered by the nation due to the floods and steps taken by the government to mitigate future disaster. Among the public infrastructure that were destroyed in the floods include hydrological structures and flood reservoirs as well as erosion of river banks which is estimated to be RM640 million. To ensure works after the floods can be initiated immediately, KASA has realigned the existing internal allocation for repair works to reduce the impact of floods throughout the country. “For areas that require comprehensive solutions, the ministry will apply for long term allocation through the five-year Malaysia Plan parked under the ministry,” he said. He said the measures are taken to ensure every structural as well as non-structural approach to deal with floods can be implemented by taking into account various factors such as climate change in the planning, design and implementation of projects involving infrastructure and water sectors. He added that Cabinet ministers have also decided to enhance and expedite flood mitigation projects by providing additional allocation of RM15 billion from 2023 until 2030. “KASA will include climate change factors in increasing the level of Average Recurrence Interval (ARI) for drainage and coastal infrastructure from 100 years to 200 years of ARI. “The ministry had also formulated a long-term mitigation framework for 50 years which will be done in phases starting 2023 to reduce the impact of floods onto sea level until 2100,” he said. The Malaysian Meteorological Department had previously announced that Malaysia will experience a transitional phase of the monsoon from March 14 until mid-May. This marks the end of the northeast monsoon that began in November last year.

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