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Unified Past is a power progressive rock band from Syracuse, New York. Their new recording, "Shifting the Equilibrium", was released on September 15, 2015 . The recording contains 6 power prog compositions,clocking in at 56 minutes, and has been getting rave reviews from the international progressive rock community. The addition of grammy award winning vocalist Phil Naro show’s that the band is continuing to grow and evolve and that they are a band that prog rock fans should really get to know. Guitarist Stephen Speelman possesses a master’s degree in classical guitar performance, bass player Dave Mickelson is currently a member of Joey Belladonna's Cheif Big Way and thunderous drummer Victor Tassone has appeared on several independent artist releases as well, including C orvus Stone and Andy John Bradford's Oceans 5. While there is most certainly plenty of chops to be found in this band’s music, their overall sound focuses more on melody an
George Tandy, Jr's debut radio release "March" was ranked #3 on the Billboard Adult R&B Chart. "March" is taking the airwaves across the country by storm and is currently a Top 10 song at more than fifty radio stations, currently in rotation in major markets such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Miami, Detroit, SiriusXM - Heart and Soul, as well as, The Steve Harvey Morning Show and The Tom Joyner Morning Show. The recent premiere of the official video for "March" has the record industry and airwaves buzzing with intrigue. And, this is just the beginning... George Tandy, Jr. creates brilliant music that is rich with honesty, vulnerability and raw emotion. He is not your typical church singing choir boy or even a classically trained vocalist or pianist, but his messages are conveyed clearly and powerfully. Fans often refer to his voice as hypnotizing and pure. Ea
A breaking new artist from Sydney Australia, Taylen Delgado is the new girl on the scene. Taylen articulates her emotions through her music. At age 13, Taylen begin her singing journey which has earned her a nomination for Pop Song Pop Female and a nomination for pop female Artist by the L.A. Music Awards. Today, Taylen is steady gaining fans on her YouTube channel with her music videos with 1,280 subscribers and 70,255 views. She released her single, “Drive”, a fun summer music video. Taylen’s music influences include Talyor Swift, Janet Jackson, Kate Perry and Aliyah.
J.P. Edwards is a singer/songwriter originally from Texarkana, Texas. Much of his childhood was spent traveling around the country with his family. These experiences and the solitude they often demanded cultivated in him a desire to write as a means of processing his emotions and describing his ever-changing environments. He began singing and writing music at an early age and has worked for the greater part of his life to refine and develop his craft. Today, he maintains the standard of honesty with his art that he had as a child. This translates well into a vulnerable authenticity that endears him to his listeners. With meaningful lyrics aimed at exploring the mind as well as the heart, his hope is to articulate those thoughts, emotions, and experiences that others may have difficulty expressing. His smooth, soulful voice and innovative musical style make exploring the themes of his music an engaging and enjoyable experience. This is only the beginning of his career, but momentu
LeonDee: “Stay” brings us into the realm of exquisitely superior chill-out pop music! Singer-songwriter LeonDee ’s thoughtful melodies are based on real life events and situations. Through the music he asks questions and finds the answers, he tries to communicate with the listener. The ability to sing in English, Russian, Spanish, German, Turkish and French is one of Leon’s great characteristics and his multi lingual songs have a great universal appeal. With the desire to take his music to the next level he has participated in the songwriting competitions across the country and now he is widely recognized as the fresh face with the big sound. LeonDee recently his 8-track album entitled “Stay” . His voice is so enchanting, all the songs on it are simply superb and I love not having to use the skip button on it. LeonDee sounds like a sea at midnight in a dreamy moonlit atmosphere with sweet undertones. “Stay” is so full of soul and so mesmerizing that it will stick in yo
Jason “Gabbo” DupreeJason Dupree a.k.a Gabbo was born and raised in East Baltimore Maryland to a family of poets and musicians. Jason’s love for rap music began in the fourth grade and by the age of 16yrs old Jason was known to be one of Baltimore’s best MC’s. After countless school yard battles and dominating free- style ciphers his reputation increased which lead to him getting a record contract with Rough House Columbia however, the deal fell through. Shortly after Jason recorded two songs on a LL-Cool J compilation but, was never released.In 1999 Jason gained the attention from Jazz recording artist Kim Waters. “ Gab is the most talented artist I have ever worked with” stated Kim Waters. After developing a friendship with Kim, he began recording records with her along with other big name artist such as Dru-Hill’s Ruff Skolla to Def Jam producer J Funk who once stated “Gab has a good balance of commercial and street in his music adding to his incredible
Take Weezer and Super Furry Animals sprinkled with some Bowie, and then add confessional lyrics ala John Lennon and you have Strangely Alright, a 5 piece Power Pop Band from the Seattle, WA area that has, as Rockford Rowley from The Weekly Volcano says, “an undeniable emotional appeal. Ringing, triumphant chords and lyrics that allude to conquered tribulations immediately make the music relatable to everyone. Time can have a tricky way of beating people down and telling them to forget who they wanted to be and who they are. The fact that some members of the strangely clan are in recovery brings to mind the reality that people can find what was once lost. Their song, “Crying Shame” was nominated for the 2013 NWME Song of the Year in the alt/classic rock category and recently SA's music was included on the hit Seattle sketch comedy show "The 206".. Critical acclaim for their recent singles along with shows at the prestigious Art On The Ave and The Western Washi
E-Reign Artist Bio Emile Lapaix Jr., better known as E-Reign, is a hip hop artist from Long Island, New York. Introduced to hip hop culture at age 10, E-Reign began writing raps after being profoundly influenced by Nas, 2Pac and LL Cool J. Regardless of their career trajectories, all of these artists were born in New York and implemented that Big Apple flavor and mentality in all of their work, teaching E-Reign to keep the city close to him as he ventured out into the music industry and the world at large. After originally starting out as part of a group recording in its basement with accessible resources, the rapper decided to take his solo career seriously, beginning to record hungrily and performing to improve his skill. Since then, E-Reign has been on a constant grind to establish himself in the industry, and lately the public has started to take notice; he was the recipient of the 2014 Forbes Music Inc. “Performance Artist of the Year” Award, was featured in The Sour
Meresha - "New Revolution" Genre: Electronica, eclecto-pop Alien-loving vegan singer, songwriter, musician, composer and producer – at only 18 years old, Meresha recently launched her EP “new revolution”. She is a force to be reckoned with. Many artists talk about chasing their dream and following whatever path is laid out in front of them. Truthfully, though, most of them never leave their hometowns and cities and expect it all to come to them. Then you have Meresha. She was born and raised in Warsaw, Poland, and was influenced deeply by artists such as Robert Plant, Joss Stone, Freddie Mercury, Björk, Hayley Williams and James Blake as she honed her craft. By the age of 15, she knew it was time to put her money where mouth is and uprooted her life and her family and relocated to sunny Florida in order to pursue her music career. With her “New Revolution” video, it’s very apparent that she is “in it to win it,” and cuts no corners in her pursuit of per
Beginning in its infancy around 1994, Squanky Kong is the musical vision of composer/producer James M. House (JMH). Comprised of bass and guitars played by JMH himself, various musicians are brought in to complete the musical vision. Some of those musicians in past and present include Joseph Wooten on Keyboards (Joseph and the Hands of Soul, Steve Miller Band, and Victor Wooten Band), Joseph Michael on Vocals, Danner on Vocals (Domeshots), Halie Loren on Vocals, Paul Biondi on Woodwinds, Drummers Paul Smith and Erik Avery, and many more. JMH pursues his mix of Rock music, dubbed "Hybrid Rock", a majority of the time, with experimental excursions into other styles on occasion. Initial album releases by Squanky Kong were done with a mix of this diversity, a natural point to avoid being pigeon-holed. Subsequent releases have been intended to keep more focused on the Hybrid Rock while saving the all-out experimentation and exploration for separate side rele
Starflight is a studio band from Sydney Australia, lead by singer, songwriter, multi instrumentalist, and producer Jib Khan., Originally formed earlier this century as a duo act comprising of Jib along with keyboardist/backing vocalist Damien Spanjer, their mission statement was to bring back the vintage sounds of the 60s, 70s, and 80s for a new age. They released their debut album ‘Adventure Beyond’ and first single ‘Phasers On Stun’ in 2013. The year was rounded out with Starflight nominated in no less than four categories at the Australian Indie Music Awards. In September 2014 Damien announced his departure from the band, leaving Jib firmly at the helm. Created in Sydney, Los Angeles, Reykjavik, Islamabad & New York, Jib has just released Starflight’s second album ‘World Premiere’ with lead single ‘Wicked Woods’.
DJ Buddy Holly (David Charles Kramer) attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, and received BMs in Songwriting and Music Synthesis. He appeared as DJ Devious on Cyberfest 2000: Sounds of the Digital Revolution, Volume 1 along with DJ Dan, Moby, Mix Master Mike, BT, Paul Oakenfold, Paul Van Dyke, Carl Cox, and Christopher Lawrence. In 2002, he appeared again as DJ Devious on the Epic Records release Shekinah: 13 Artists. DJ Buddy Holly received a Master of Music degree in Music Technology from Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit in 2010. David is now working towards a Master Certificate in Guitar at Berklee Online and an AA degree in Business Administration at Cañada College.
Morgan’s Road is a funk-infused jam band representing the best of South Carolina's sultry rock sound. Featuring frontman Ben Woodruff, master-class guitarist Cameron Allen, bassist Matt Chmielecki, drummer/vocalist Tyler Perry, Justin Banks on keyboards and percussion and Jeff Springs on lap steel and electric. The members of Morgan's Road are noted for their outstanding musicianship and camaraderie in sharing stage with other bands and special guests. Like many bands today, Morgan’s Road is a collaborative effort between artists who wear varied professional hats to maintain their momentum. In spite of this, they share a passion for all things related to music and an all-hands-on-deck mentality for establishing the band’s presence on the jam band circuit. Ben, Tyler, Cameron, Justin, Matt and Jeff have decades of collective performing experience, each with past engagements and bands throughout the Southeast. From jam band and beach music to straight-ahea
Tricky Mandrake came up from a rough background. My life has always been crazy growing up. So i had to find an escape and that was music. He started playing instruments at the age 12 and rapping at 13. At 15 he started learning how to produce and make his own beats. He hales from the state of Casper Wyoming. He has many different forms of genres he can do other than hip hop https://twitter.com/TrickyMandrake https://www.facebook.com/TrickingMandrake https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUrzdOkUhzYi4z1F9JVKpw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA-hJtEoLlE There will be a video for the song bout us coming out not yet , but its in the works. .
With the temperature outside slowly but surely dipping into winter levels, that annoying little tradition otherwise known as hindsight starts to rear its unabashedly annoying head. 2015, though we still have a little less than three months to completely upend this assessment, has given us the rise (or, in the case of these two gentlemen, the rebirth) of many a legend of pop culture, though two titans of headlines snatching reign bafflingly supreme: Donald Trump, that guy you kind of recognize from that one reality show you could never really bring yourself to watch, is still running for president. El Chapo, that guy whose life is so undeniably similar to the plot of the greatest AMC series you've never seen, is still running from those not keen on his most recent prison escape. Combining these two highly tweetable figures, of course, results in some obvious fireworks. As previously reported, El Chapo and his family are not huge fans of Trump's laughably stupid statement
That was queen JLo dominating at the 2013 American Music Awards and get excited guys because I’ve got the best news you’re gonna get all day! Clevver’s Trophy Life has your hook up. And you all know I’m biased because I’m obsessed with Jennifer Lopez, but getting word that she’s set to HOST and PERFORM at this year’s AMAs is pretty much the biggest mic drop I’ve ever experienced! The American Music Awards, which are set to go down on November 22nd and air on ABC, just made the massive announcement that the show will be a JLo takeover and the world is rejoicing. The annual awards show is one of the best concerts each year, with the music industry’s crème de la crème coming out in full force. Coming up on October 13th, Joe Jonas and Charlie Pluth are expected to stop by Good Morning America to announce the next wave of nominees. But, back to my girl Jennifer Lopez – the triple threat will give AMA viewers the gift of a lifetime with her stage performance which will kind of be a
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During a performance on Oct. 4 at the UKA Festival in Trondheim, Norway, rapper Action Bronson was forced to leave the stage after a health scare. The festival's Twitter page tweeted an update stating that the rapper had to cancel his performance due to "medical reasons." Grunnet medisinske årsaker har konserten med Action Bronson blitt avlyst. Mer informasjon vil komme på http://t.co/jqfHcGlYza . — UKA (@UKA) October 4, 2015 The rapper later took to Twitter himself, saying he "had an issue" but he would be "all good." This has been one of the most satisfying tours I've ever done. Had an issue the last night smh but I'll be all good. MUCH LOVE!! — MR. WONDERFUL (@ActionBronson) October 5, 2015 Now it's back to work. F**K, THATS DELICIOUS AND NEW ALBUM COMING!!!!! — MR. WONDERFUL (@ActionBronson) October 5, 2015 This is the second time the rapper has cancelled a perfor


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|Kottarashky & The Rain Dogs Cats, dogs and ghosts (CD)|
|Kottarashky is back with album number three, this time taking us deep into a New York district called Sofia and introducing us to its street corners brimming with rock, blues, Balkan-style funk and jazz-flavoured rhythms. At first, "Cats, Dogs and Ghosts" sounds as if the band has set out on the road to rock 'n' roll. But then Kottarashky sets the pace with those tight groove collages and Balkan samples we're familiar with.
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Seattle is located in the northwest of the US and is the last major city before the border with Canada. It is one of the most beautiful cities in America, beautifully situated on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. The Space Needle towers above the skyscrapers as the hippest symbol of a city that likes to set trends. Although few people visit Seattle as a city trip and most people only know the city from the film ‘Sleepless in Seattle’, there are many fun things and beautiful places worth seeing. Moreover, it is the ideal base for those who want to explore the northwest of the US. You can even travel further to Canada and the Rocky Mountains. What should you see and do? Which sights should you not miss in the city?
- The success of the city of Seattle (USA)
- What are Seattle’s sights and beauty spots?
- Pike Place Market
- Space Needle, Seattle’s tower
- Downtown Waterfront
- Pioneer Square
- Washington State Ferries
- International District
- Museum of Flight
- Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI)
- Woodland Park Zoo
- Golden Gardens Beach in Seattle
The success of the city of Seattle (USA)
The site had been inhabited by Native American tribes for more than four thousand years when the first Europeans settled there at the end of the eighteenth century as a stop on an exploratory expedition. The Duwamish Indians were a friendly tribe and they soon made friends with the first white settlers.
Foundation and growth
On February 15, 1852, Europeans founded a colony there, named after Sealth, the chief of the Duwamish. At first, Seattle was an insignificant place. Only from the end of the nineteenth century and after the two world wars did the city grow into an important metropolis and a hub of trade and economy.
In 1916, William Boeing started his aircraft factory in Seattle. The company contributed greatly to the growth of the city. In the decades after World War II, the ‘Emerald City’ continued to attract young people, thanks to its mix of career opportunities with its beautiful waterfront and mountain location. Seattle became one of the hippest cities in the US, known for its progressive policies and open culture.
Starting point of trends
Many new trends, with Starbucks coffeehouses as the best-known example, started in Seattle and spread to the rest of the world. Numerous technology companies are also based in Seattle. You will find the headquarters of giants such as amazon.com and Microsoft.
What are Seattle’s sights and beauty spots?
The city has a lot to offer. You will find pleasant squares and beautiful neighborhoods to stroll around. Seattle also offers a number of fascinating museums, such as the Museum of Flight and the Museum of History and Industry. Sun worshipers shouldn’t miss the beautiful Golden Gardens Beach. A visit to the Space Needle, the high tower and the symbol of the city par excellence, should also not be missed.
Pike Place Market
Pike Place Market is a popular public market in the heart of the city. It is one of Seattle’s main attractions. It has been buzzing with activity since 1907. The main access is between First Avenue and Pike Street.
Pike Place consists of several buildings. The most important are the ‘Main Arcade’ and ‘North Arcade’. All year round you will find stalls with vegetables, flowers, souvenirs, goodies from the sea and much more. Pike Place Market also has the craziest fishmongers in the world. They literally perform acrobatic feats with the fish. Stairs lead to Down Under, the market below the above-ground part. It is a labyrinth of nice shops and stalls.
Pike Place Market can be very busy on weekends. It is therefore best to visit the market during the week.
On the corner of Pike Street and 1st Avenue you’ll find the original Starbucks, opened in 1971 and the first branch of what would become the world-famous chain of coffeehouses.
Space Needle in Seattle / Source: Skeeze, Pixabay
Space Needle, Seattle’s tower
A UFO on stilts
The Space Needle is the symbol of Seattle. The 184-meter-high monument was built for the 1962 World Exhibition and resembles a UFO on two large stilts. From the Westlake Center in Downtown you can reach the Space Needle in a few minutes via the Monorail.
The view from the deck at the top is impressive. There is also the slowly rotating, pricey SkyCity restaurant for those who want to eat well and enjoy the view at the same time. If you have a reservation for the restaurant, you can take the elevator up for free.
At the foot of the Space Needle lies the Seattle Center, a large cultural complex with exhibition halls, food stalls and more. Like the Space Needle, it was built for the 1962 World’s Fair.
It is pleasant to stroll in this part of Downtown along the water. Alaskan Way is the main street. Shops, food stalls and wooden jetties on the water form the backdrop here. On top of that there are beautiful views over Elliott Bay. There are also a number of nice attractions such as an impressive aquarium and the Omnidome.
Are you curious about what’s swimming in the local waters? Then you shouldn’t miss this attraction. You will see many impressive fish and other inhabitants of the sea. Sharks, octopuses, jellyfish in all colors and even catchy sea otters will cross your path.
Next to the aquarium you will find the Omnidome Film Experience, a cinema with a completely circular screen of one hundred and eighty degrees. Check which films are showing on the days of your stay in the city.
Seattle Great Wheel
A ride on this enormous Ferris wheel is also recommended. The spectacular view is not limited to the city. On a clear day, the Olympic Mountains are also visible in the distance.
This Downtown Seattle neighborhood was once the heart and birthplace of the city. The founders of the city settled here in 1852.
Pioneer Square is a pleasant neighborhood with historic buildings, totem poles, art galleries, nightclubs, cafes, bookstores. You’ll also find some of the city’s best restaurants there. The Waterfront Streetcar on Alaskan Way also stops near Pioneer Square.
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Seattle played an important role during the ‘Gold Rush’ of 1897 towards Alaska and the Yukon. The Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is a small attraction that keeps the memory alive with slide shows, gold prospecting demonstrations and exhibits from the era.
Washington State Ferries
Ferries are part of Seattle’s public transportation system. A fun side trip is a thirty-five minute ride on the boat ride from Seattle to Bainbridge Island. Along the way you will enjoy a beautiful view. On a clear day you can even see Mount Rainier looking south.
The ferry departs from pier 52 along the Downtown Waterfront. On Bainbridge Island you can get off and walk to the town of Winslow. On the return trip to Seattle you will get a beautiful view of Downtown Seattle and its skyline.
Like many other major cities, Seattle also has its own Chinatown. It was founded in the 1880s, making it almost as old as the city itself. In Seattle people speak of the International District rather than Chinatown. In addition to Chinese, many other population groups such as Japanese and Vietnamese also live in the district.
Of course you will find Asian restaurants and shops in abundance. There is also the Wing Luke Museum. It tells the history of the Asians in the region. Also visit Uwajimaya, a large Asian supermarket with food and gifts.
Concorde / Source: Daniel Morrison, Flickr (CC BY-2.0)
Museum of Flight
It sounds a bit boring, but it certainly isn’t. Even more, this is one of Seattle’s best museums.
The museum provides an overview of the history of aviation. It starts with the ideas of Icarus and Leonardo da Vinci, shows the first attempts of the Wright brothers and ends with NASA’s space program. The museum is especially interesting for aircraft enthusiasts, but even those who are not ‘freaks’ will find this a fascinating excursion.
You will find aircraft from different periods in history, such as aircraft from the First and Second World Wars, a former Air Force One aircraft and a shuttle used by NASA to train astronauts. A copy of the legendary Concorde, the passenger plane that flew from Europe to New York faster than the speed of sound, can also be admired here.
Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI)
Seattle has a very interesting history. This small, modern museum brings the city’s story to life in a fascinating way, from the first European George Vancouver to sail on Elliott Bay in 1792 to the present.
The presentation is unique and very interactive. This makes the museum very popular. Allow about two to four hours to see everything. It is an ideal excursion for a rainy day. The location of the museum, on the shores of Lake Union, is also beautiful.
Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo is a world-renowned zoo in the middle of the city. More than a thousand animals from more than two hundred and ninety different species attract more than a million visitors every year.
The natural environment of the animals has been simulated as closely as possible. This zoo was one of the first in the world where animals were no longer kept in cages but in their natural habitat.
Golden Gardens Beach in Seattle
One of the best-kept secrets among Seattle’s beauty spots is Golden Gardens Beach, west of Ballard.
From the beach you have a beautiful view of the waters around Seattle and the Olympic Mountains to the west. There are picnic areas and hiking trails. In short, a nice place for a relaxing moment.
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PARK CITY, Utah – A fresh round of snow blankets the amber-colored fall foliage in Utah's first October scene.
On Monday, Park City experienced the collision of autumn and winter as the first fall storm brought snow to the western region. The snowfall has continued into Tuesday, with the heaviest amounts occurring in the mountains of Wyoming, northern Utah, and Colorado due to the low-pressure system.
"A wonderful blend of colorful, fall foliage with a fresh, white snowfall," the Utah Department of Natural Resources said. "Utah's pretty good at this, don't you think?"
Nathan Spight, who was visiting Utah from Alabama for the first time, spoke to FOX 13 in Salt Lake City about the rare sight he was seeing.
"I didn't think I was going to see any snow this early," he said. "You go to the bottom of the mountains, you still get to see all the fall colors, and then up here is like all winter colors and stuff."
Ski resort operators celebrating
Ski resort operators were excited as snow covered Lake Solitude in the Big Cottonwood Canyon. A video posted by Solitude Mountain Resort on social media shows snowflakes falling on trees.
"It’s a winter wonderland at Lake Solitude right now!" said the resort, which is scheduled to open for winter on Nov. 17.
"After last season's record-breaking 838 inches of snow, our snowstake needed some love," Snowbird said. "Last week, our teams went out to repair it just in time to record the first 6 inches of snow for 2023-24 season."
As people enjoy skiing and sledding in the early snow, it's important to remember that the snow also serves as a signal for the Utah Department of Transportation that winter is approaching.
"It was just a while ago we were cleaning up avalanches in Little Cottonwood Canyon, and now we had a hot summer, and now we're back at it," said Jake Brown, a supervisor for UDOT's Region Two. "Every once in a while you get a freak storm that comes through, but nothing to be panicked about, you know, really wet snow."
On Tuesday, partly cloudy skies are expected in southern Utah while northern Utah will see scattered rain showers and snow above 8,500 feet.
"It's that surface trough which is allowing for a whole lot of cooler Canadian air to really just pour into the region," FOX Weather meteorologist Michael Estime said. "You get that cold Canadian air mixing with some moisture and what do you get? You get the rain, you get the showers, you get the thunderstorms, but you also in the highest of elevations get that snow."
The same system is also expected to bring heavy rain and severe storms to the Plains, along with a significant decrease in temperature.
Meanwhile, the National Weather Service anticipates a drying and warming trend to begin across Utah and southwest Wyoming on Wednesday.

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Despite the predominance of agriculture in subSaharan economies, the skyrocketing need for increased agricultural productivity to accommodate population growth, the promising innovations fueled by digital technology, and the growing proportion of women in the smallholder farmer workforce, female farmers remain persistently underbanked, overlooked and underserved by financial service providers, agribusinesses and other key actors in the rural economy.
The UNDP estimates that women’s economic exclusion costs Sub-Saharan African countries $95 billion in lost productivity per year, and the FAO asserts that if female farmers had the same access to financial, training and agricultural resources as men, their productivity would increase by 20%-30%. The substantial gap in women’s access is a critical hurdle for continued agricultural and financial inclusion progress and the attainment of sustainable development goals across Africa. In the context of its support for improving services for African smallholder farmers, AGRA engaged its partners in an interactive study and a learning event on expanding outreach to and inclusion of women.
AGRA contracted Ayani and its team of experts to conduct a study of five AGRA FISFAP partners, focusing on their current approach to women’s inclusion and the business case for enhancing outreach to female smallholder farmers. AGRA selected five partners for the in-depth case studies, drawn from Kenya (ACRE and East African Farmers Federation), Ghana (Success for people and Advans), and Tanzania (SELF /Mucoba). These five partners offer a variety of solutions targeting smallholder farmers, such as warehouse receipting systems, village-based crop insurance, and nonfinancial awareness-raising services, and are at various stages of the product life cycle— primarily in the development and growth stage. Following a literature review, desk study, and field research, AGRA convened all of its FISFAP partners for a collaborative review of the results and to engage them in a broader, analytical learning discussion of the rationale, costs, and benefits of increasing outreach to women.

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The Nuraghi, enigmatic and fascinating, are a crucial chapter in Sardinia's history. This article explores their history, architecture, and significance, revealing Sardinia's rich heritage.
The Nuraghi, ancient megalithic wonders, stand among the most enigmatic and captivating structures in Sardinia's historical and archaeological heritage. These impressive stone constructions constitute a significant chapter in Sardinian history and captivate enthusiasts of archaeology, history, and culture. In this article, we will delve into the history, architecture, and meaning of the Nuraghi, offering a glimpse into Sardinia's rich legacy.
The history of Nuraghi in Sardinia is a fascinating narrative spanning millennia of cultural and archaeological evolution. These ancient megalithic structures represent a unique chapter in Sardinian history. Here is an overview of the history of Nuraghi in Sardinia:
Bronze Age (circa 1800 B.C. - 1000 B.C.) - The origin of Nuraghi can be traced back to the Bronze Age. During this period, the Sardinian populations developed a distinctive culture and constructed the earliest forms of Nuraghi. These structures were simple stone towers, often circular or elliptical at the base, primarily used for defensive purposes. The construction of these towers underscores the engineering prowess of the Nuragic people, who managed to position stone blocks without the use of mortar.
Iron Age (circa 1000 B.C. - 200 B.C.) - During the Iron Age, Nuraghi became more complex in terms of architecture and function. Some Nuraghi consisted of multiple towers connected by courtyards and corridors. Many were multi-story structures with stacked chambers accessible via internal staircases. Their exact purpose remains a subject of debate among scholars, but it is believed that they may have been used as residences, fortifications, centers of power, or places of worship.
The Nuragic Civilization - The Nuragic civilization, named in honor of the Nuraghi, developed in parallel with the evolution of these structures. The inhabitants of Sardinia constructed fortified villages, honed their skills in agriculture and craftsmanship, and engaged in trade with other Mediterranean cultures. Extraordinary Nuragic art objects, such as the famous "bronzetti," testify to the high artistic skill of this civilization.
Decline and End of the Nuragic Civilization - The Nuragic civilization gradually declined between the Iron Age and the final Iron Age due to external influences and internal conflicts. The arrival of the Phoenicians, followed by the Carthaginians, and later the Romans, had a significant impact on Sardinia and its Nuragic structures. Many Nuraghi were abandoned or transformed into fortifications.
Heritage and Preservation - Despite the decline of the Nuragic civilization, the Nuraghi have remained as physical testimonies of a glorious past. Today, they are an invaluable historical and archaeological heritage for Sardinia. Many Nuraghi have been subjected to excavations and archaeological studies, and some are open to the public, allowing visitors to explore these ancient structures.
Nuraghi are characterized by their unique architecture, primarily composed of carefully positioned stone blocks. Their most common form is that of a truncated conical tower, with a central chamber and an internal staircase leading to the upper floor. Some larger Nuraghi can reach heights of over 20 meters. These constructions are a remarkable example of ancient engineering, considering that they were built without the use of mortar.
The exact purpose of the Nuraghi remains a mystery. They are presumed to have had defensive roles, serving as fortifications or watchtowers during periods of conflict. Some scholars suggest that they may have also served as religious centers or places of worship. The lack of written documentation makes it challenging to draw definitive conclusions, leaving ample room for interpretation.
Today, Nuraghi are one of the primary tourist attractions in Sardinia. Numerous sites are open to the public, providing opportunities to explore these ancient structures. Among the most famous Nuraghi are the Nuraghe of Barumini, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Nuraghe Santu Antine, with its three-story structure.
One of the most well-known and best-preserved Nuraghi, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. The Barumini complex includes the main Nuraghe, a reconstructed Nuragic village, and a series of "tomb of the giants" structures.
One of the largest and most imposing Nuraghi in Sardinia, also known as "Santu Antine" or "Sa Domu 'e S'Orcu." This complex features a three-story structure and is renowned for its advanced architectural features.
Located near Abbasanta, Nuraghe Losa is known for its majestic structure and surrounding archaeological complex. This Nuraghe is well-preserved and offers a fascinating insight into Nuragic architecture.
Located near Barumini, this Nuraghe is famous for its central quadrifoliate (four-leafed) plan. It is another remarkable example of Nuragic architecture and is part of the UNESCO site along with the Nuraghe of Barumini.
Situated on the northwestern coast of Sardinia, near Alghero, it is particularly known for its surrounding archaeological site, which includes a series of "domus de janas" (tomb of the giants) structures.
This Nuraghe is located near Arzachena in Gallura and is known for its panoramic location and well-preserved architecture.
Situated in Orroli, this Nuraghe is known for its imposing structure and its reddish color due to the local granite. Its name means "red Nuraghe" in Sardinian.
Located near Bitti in the Gennargentu region, this Nuraghe is famous for its complex structure with a system of towers and courtyards.
Nuraghi represent a fascinating enigma in the history of Sardinia. These megalithic constructions testify to the greatness and complexity of the Nuragic civilization, and their architectural beauty is an irresistible attraction for visitors from around the world. Sardinia holds an extraordinary heritage, crafted from stones and mysteries, continuing to inspire and captivate anyone who approaches these ancient treasures.
For more information about the Nuraghi and to plan your visit, do not hesitate to consult the official tourist resources of Sardinia. The discovery of these historical wonders will be an unforgettable experience.

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Washington, June 28 (ANI): Researchers are using software used to process satellite images from space to establish a method for wide-scale screening for Alzheimer's disease.
Used in analysing magnetic resonance images (MRIs), the AlzTools 3D Slicer tool was produced by computer scientists at Spain's Elecnor Deimos, who drew on years of experience developing software for ESA's Envisat satellite to create a program that adapted the space routines to analyse human brain scans.
Carlos Fernandez de la Pena of Deimos said that if a person has a space image and they have to select part of an image - a field or crops -they need special routines to extract the information.
Working for ESA, the team gained experience in processing raw satellite image data by using sophisticated software routines, then homing in on and identifying specific elements.
Fernandez de la Pena said that looking at and analysing satellite images can be compared to what medical doctors have to do to understand scans like MRIs.
Adapting the techniques for analysing complicated space images to an application for medical scientists researching into the Alzheimer disease required close collaboration between Deimos and specialists from the Technical University of Madrid.
The tool is now used for Alzheimer's research at the Medicine Faculty at the University of Castilla La Mancha in Albacete in Spain.
Using AlzTools, Deimos scientists work with raw data from a brain scan rather than satellite pictures. Instead of a field or a road in a satellite image, they look at brain areas like the hippocampus, where atrophy is associated with Alzheimer's. (ANI)


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Michelle Pentz is one of those women you can't exactly define. With a strong out-going personality and 'art' flowing in her veins. This artist creates her own path, whether on a college campus or while welding a rusty pile of metal.
She has taken her life's experiences, coupled them a positive outlook, and by 'welding' with a plasma cutter, she is creating artwork for the community and satisfying her creative urge at the same time. She is a woman on the cutting edge....of art and life.

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Just a quick entry today, while it still is September 8th in my part of the world.
As this entire blog focuses on Star Trek, I would be remiss in my duties as the blog host if I didn’t make an effort to commemorate the 45th anniversary of my beloved sci-fi franchise. It was, after all, on this very date in 1966 that the original, and still best IMHO, Star Trek series premiered on NBC with the episode “The Man Trap”.
As anyone reading this who hasn’t been living under a rock these past 4 decades knows, that original show struggled to survive while it was on network television and was cancelled after a mere 3 seasons. Interestingly, it took a monumental effort by fans even to keep it alive for its third year. Yet, the simple fact that I am writing this over 40 years later is a testament to the staying power of the show’s concept and the depth of its fans undying devotion to it.
That devotion was never more keenly felt than in 1973, for it was in February of that year that the first fully realized International Star trek Convention was held in New York City. As far as I am aware, similar large conventions were held in other major cities, too. Yes, there had been smaller gatherings of fans in previous years, but 1973 saw thousands show up when only hundreds were expected. I believe it was that outpouring of affection for Star Trek that led its creators to try once again to “boldly go” to the final frontier; this time in animated form in a Saturday morning, half hour cartoon format.
I don’t know how long it took for Gene Roddenberry and company to go from concept to production but I do know that the bulk of the original cast was reassembled and was in the studio doing their voice-over recordings for several episodes at a time by early summer. In addition, many of the great writers who had worked on the original live-action series returned and contributed scripts to the new animated version. Even Walter Koenig, who had portrayed Ensign Chekov in the original series and was the lone original actor not to return, wrote a story for the cartoon show. In an elegant twist of fate, the 8th of September 1973 fell on a Saturday. At 10:30 that morning, I and many other devotees like me had the great pleasure of seeing the first brand new Star Trek show in nearly 5 years.
Although the animated series was very much aimed at children, it did appeal to adults on many levels and even won an Emmy. There are questions to this day how much of it, if any, is considered canonical by the producers and fans. Nevertheless, it was extremely and indescribably significant because it was the first of many re-imaginings of Star Trek and, as such, proved that it could be done and done well. For my money, that’s worth celebrating almost as much as the “birth” of the original live-action show.


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I have been advised by Epilepsy Research UK, that we have now managed to raise more than £21,000 over the years for this good cause. We hope that this goes some way in funding more research into this debilitating illness. Thanks for your continuing support.
Epilepsy Research UK supports and promotes basic and clinical scientific research into the causes, treatments and prevention of epilepsy. They are the only national charity in the UK that is exclusively dedicated to funding independent research into this condition.

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Uganda Signs Oil Pipeline Agreement With Total
The Ugandan government and Total have signed the Host Government Agreement (HGA) for the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project.
Uganda has reached a deal with Total that will guide the participation of the national oil company in the crude (oil) export pipeline. The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) will hold a 15% stake in the project.
The agreements spells out how UNOC will finance its participation and operation of the over 1,400km Uganda-Tanzania pipeline.
In a September 11 statement issued by Total, the French oil giant said that the decision to allow UNOC to participate in the pipeline project was reached between President Yoweri Museveni and its chairman and chief executive officer, Patrick Pouyanne, at State House Entebbe on Friday.
Speaking shortly after the signing ceremony, President Museveni said Uganda is a very peaceful and attractive investment destination.
He said proceeds from oil will be used to further develop the country’s other important sectors like infrastructure, education and health.
“Our oil will be used to develop our infrastructure, and ICT to enhance durable capacity of our country,”Museveni said.
“I am glad that Total and other companies licenced in the country are taking bold steps to quickly commence the production of petroleum,” President Museveni said.
Museveni reassured the exploration company of government’s support during their work.
“It has taken long, but it was a deliberate move, I can assure you Ugandans,” said the President, adding that Uganda is a rich country with oil as a small fraction of this natural wealth.
He pointed out that other potential lies in Agriculture, Tourism, Services, and Human Resource among others.
The President promised to get in touch with his Tanzanian counterpart, John Pombe Magufuli, to resolve other pending issues, especially concluding the Host Government Agreement in Tanzania.
“I congratulate Total and our Ugandan team on this milestone. We have been slow but steady and sure,” the President said.
Total CEO Pouyanne said this is a great achievement between the Total and the Government of Uganda.
“It was a bumpy road but I am glad we have overcome the challenges. I thank the teams from both sides that have worked tirelessly,” he said.
He commended the Ugandan President for his leadership and promised that the project would be executed successfully.
The Total E&P managing director, Pierre Jessua, said the decision is a major milestone that will lead to the Final Investment Decision (FID) for Uganda’s oil projects in the coming months.
“We now look forward to concluding a similar HGA (Host Government Agreement) with the Government of Tanzania and to completing the tendering process of all major engineering, procurement, and construction contracts,” he added in the statement.
He added that the conditions are “set for the ramp-up of project activities”, and added that land acquisition will resume. This, the statement added, will be undertaken in accordance with the “highest human rights standards”
“Total E&P reiterates its willingness to pursue a constructive dialogue with the communities and NGOs regarding all project activities,” the statement said.
The meeting between Museveni and Pouyanne follows the purchase of Tullow’s final 33.33% stake in Uganda’s oil sector by Total. The deal was announced by the buyer and the seller in April. The purchase has been approved by the seller’s shareholders.
Total purchased the assets for $575m. Total, together with its Chinese partner, Cnooc, had agreed to buy Tullow’s 21.57% for $900m in 2017 to facilitate the long-awaited FID for the oil projects. But the deal collapsed last year after Uganda and the oil companies failed to agree on the tax treatment of the transaction.
Also signed between government and Total in relation to the Uganda National Oil Company was the Deed of Assignment in Relation to the Block 1, 2 and 3A Production Sharing Agreements and the Deed of Novation and Amendment with the Uganda National Oil Company in relation to the Joint Operating Agreement in respect of Exploration Areas 1, 2 and 3A
The East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline will start in Buseruka sub-county, Hoima District, and run for 1,445km to the Tanzania port city of Tanga.
When complete, it will be the world’s longest heated oil pipeline.
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Effects of unemployment and factors of activism in re-employment
Keywords:unemployment, GHQ, SEM, perception of financial situation, activism
AbstractOn the sample of 187 unemployed people in Serbia it has been carried out a preliminary study of the level of psycho-physical health, as well as an analysis of certain psychological factors significant for the level of activism with which unemployed are seeking new jobs. The results uncover symptoms of deteriorated psycho-physical health among unemployed, primarily symptoms of an increased anxiety and social dysfunctionality. SEM modeling reveals that declining psycho-physical health is most probably an effect of a job loss but, also, that bad health does not affect the level activism in finding a new job. The final model clearly shows that the higher work centrality in the value system of unemployed is the main factor which significantly contributes to the greater frequency of psycho-physical health disorder symptoms, to the perception of the financial situation as harsher, and to a higher level of flexibility in re-employment. Finally, this model reveals that only flexibility in re-employment has a significant impact on the total level of activism with which unemployed individuals look for a new job.
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Majstorović, N. (2011). Effects of unemployment and factors of activism in re-employment. Primenjena Psihologija, 4(3), 205–227. https://doi.org/10.19090/pp.2011.3.205-227

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Our members are currently producing beef, lamb, pork and some chevon. The firm criteria for all our products is: Feed must contain no antibiotics, hormones, steroids, or animal content. Beef and lamb are grown out with grass and/or legumes only. Those farmers which raise animals to organic guidelines are noted below:
SKAGIT RIVER RANCH
Skagit River Ranch is a small, family–owned organic farm in the fertile Skagit Valley about 1.5 hours north of Seattle. We have spent 15 years dedicating ourselves to providing our customers with the most wholesome, best tasting organic 100% grass-fed beef, pork, pastured chicken and fresh eggs available. (We sell what we feed our family!) Our farm store is open Saturdays from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm all year. We have eggs, individual cuts of beef & pork, sausage, honey from our hives, and organic produce in season.
28778 Utopia Road • Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 • Tel: 360-856-0722 • Fax: 360-856-1372
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Our Angus-cross cattle are grown entirely on the sunny fields of Lopez Island. Their diet consists of grass and grass hay or baleage. The are never treated with chemicals or given growth stimulants, hormones or antibiotics. Our all-natural grassfed beef is available in retail cuts, wholesale and by custom order at: Lopez Island and Orcas Island Farmers Markets, Blossom Organic Grocery (Lopez), Islandale Market (Lopez), Orcas Homegrown Market, Island Flavor (Orcas), Roses Bakery & Deli (Orcas), Shaw Island Store, Anderson's Market (Guemes). You can taste our meats at: Cafe Adrift (Anacortes), Roses (Orcas), the Gallery (Lopez), Christina's (Orcas), New Leaf Cafe (Orcas), Doe Bay Cafe (Orcas), and Steps Wine Bar (San Juan). See us at the Lopez Harvest Festival in October.
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Lopez Island Farm is blessed with a climate that is perfect for raising grass-fed livestock. Even in the middle of winter, some days are warm enough for the grass to grow. Our sheep are on pasture all year and lambing is timed to take advantage of the spring flush of grass. The breeds we have selected were developed to finish on grass and are lean with a delicate flavor. Our pasture-raised pigs live outside where they can forage and root to their hearts' content. In addition to the health and nutritional benefits from pasture grazing, they just enjoy digging, and happy pigs are healthy pigs. All our lamb and pork is produced without the need for antibiotics or hormones. Our meats are available in our farm store, at the Lopez Farmers Market, Proctors Farm Market in Tacoma and by special arrangement.
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Desi is a wonderful senior girl!!! She is nine years old and is one of the very best greyhounds our group has taken in. We have had Desi in our program since November 2010. She was born October 1, 2001 and she weighs approximately 70 pounds.
We took Desi in from a Florida farm when her owners decided that she deserved a life in retirement after being a brood mom. She had a number of puppies that are either currently racing or have been adopted after their racing careers ended. Desi was a great racer herself as well.
We can’t brag on Desi enough! She is just the perfect dog. She settled in to her foster home in record time and has been no trouble since her arrival. In fact, she is such a good dog that we sometimes have to remind ourselves that she is here! She is not demanding in the least; has a load of self confidence; gets along with all of the other dogs; loves taking walks; is perfect in the house; is low key and laid back to the maximum; loves to eat!; and, she is beautiful!
We do not understand why Desi has not found her forever home yet. We love her and feel that she is a treasure waiting for someone to discover her. Perhaps because she is not cat safe she has been over looked. But surely there must be a home for her where having a cat safe dog is not important.
Desi is such a great dog that we are sure she could be an only dog and be contented to be at home while her adopters work all day. She goes into her crate perfectly when she needs to be crated but can certainly live without one. This attribute is something special to us as she is a dog that is flexible in all respects.
After working so hard to earn a living racing and then producing new racers for her owners, Desi certainly has earned her right to her own home for the rest of her life.
Desi is on our Craiger’s List and her adoption fee will be donated to the Morris Animal Foundation for cancer research if she finds her forever home.
Desi’s racing name is Finaldestination. Will her final destination be your couch! Please give Desi a chance. You will NOT be sorry.
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May 3, 2011, 11:33 AM EDT
Last we heard of Drayton McLane’s efforts to sell the Astros, he was speaking to three potential bidders. The only one whose identity we knew was Jim Crane, the Houston businessman who (a) at one time a couple of years ago tried to buy the Astros; and (b) last year almost landed the Rangers in a partner-up deal with Mark Cuban. Now, however, there is a sole bidder and it’s just Crane. Zach Levine reports.
It’s been a while since we had a quick, seamless and drama-free transfer of ownership. But it looks like we’re going to get it here.
Note to Jim: If you take over, go back to emphasizing orange and blue. Maybe even using the logo to the right, with Minute Maid Park’s picture replacing the dome. And even if you don’t go that far, at least give them back the caps with the capital H superimposed over the star. Classics never go out of style, man.
- Video: Rusney Castillo notches his first major league hit 3
- Michael Wacha cleared to return Saturday vs. Reds 1
- Marlins officially shut down Giancarlo Stanton for the season 6
- Umpire Joe West suspended for one game for his part in the Jonathan Papelbon incident 56
- And That Happened: Tuesday’s scores and highlights 83
- Jose Altuve breaks Craig Biggio’s franchise record, tallying his 211th hit of the season 13
- Orioles beat Blue Jays to clinch AL East title 38
- Tanner Roark dominates as Nationals clinch NL East 22
- Chris Davis suspended 25 games for amphetamine use (92)
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- A couple of initial thoughts on the Chris Davis suspension (83)
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What makes people so different in their style, perceptions, and approaches to things is defined in the social style matrix. The social style matrix is an established method of identifying patterns of communication and behaviour. It helps you understand how people behave so you can adapt your selling style accordingly. The matrix is based on patterns of communication behaviour identified by David Merril and Roger Reid (Castleberry & Tanner, 2022, p. 155). It plots social behaviour based on two dimensions: assertiveness and responsiveness. In the figure below, the x axis is assertiveness, which indicates the degree to which a person wants to dominate or control the thoughts of others. The y axis represents responsiveness, which is the degree to which a person outwardly displays emotions or feelings in a relationship. Each quadrant represents one of four social styles:
Analyticals – a social style that describes people who focus on facts, details, and analysis to make decisions;
- Drivers – social style that describes people who like to have all the facts and make decisions quickly;
- Amiables – social style that describes people who focus on personal relationships in their decision making;
- Expressives -social style that describes people who rely on their feelings to make decisions. Each of these styles describes a different type of behaviour (Castleberry & Tanner, 2022, p. 151).
Each of the social styles has specific characteristics that are important to keep in mind as you prepare and present your sales presentation. Adapting to someone’s social style demonstrates the law of psychological reciprocity, which says that when you adapt to someone’s style, that person will move toward your style. So, whether you are asking to borrow your mother’s car or asking someone on a date, understanding the social style matrix is important to get the result you want.
Analyticals: They Want to Know “How”
Do you know someone who only wants the facts to make a decision? Perhaps it’s your father or mother or a professor. Analyticals are all about the facts. They are defined by low responsiveness and low assertiveness. In other words, they like to hear about the pros and cons and all the details before they decide. They are likely to have a financial or technical background, and they pride themselves on being an expert in their field. They want to hear about the tangible results, timelines, and details before they make a decision. In fact, they are the ones who will actually read the directions before they put together a new grill or set up a wireless home network. They are so focused on facts that they prefer to disregard personal opinions in their decision making. They like to understand all the facts before they decide so they know exactly how the product, service, or contract arrangement will work (Castleberry & Tanner, 2022, p. 158).
You might have some visual cues that will help you identify an analytical. They probably dress conservatively and have achievement awards proudly displayed on the office wall (Castleberry & Tanner, 2022, p. 159).
If you are selling to a customer who is an analytical, they will ask you very specific questions about all the details, and they will respond positively if you make them feel right. In other words, don’t challenge their facts and point of view. Rather, provide history, data, financial details, and other facts in an organized, structured format. They will ask many questions so that they clearly understands the product or service. Since it’s important for them to make the right decision, they will take the time to gather all the facts. Because they put so much effort into making the right decision, they tend to be loyal, believing they don’t need to reevaluate the same facts. Adapt your style to an analytical by focusing on the “how.” Don’t rush the customer and provide all the information they need to make a decision.
Drivers: They Want to Know “What”
Drivers have some characteristics that are the same as analyticals in that they like to have all the facts to make their decision. However, drivers are different from analyticals because they make decisions quickly. On the social style matrix, they are in the low responsiveness, high assertiveness quadrant. These are the people who are “control freaks”; they are decisive and controlling. They work with people because they have to; they see other people only as a means to their end of achievement. They are smart, focused, independent, and competitive. They have little regard for the opinions of others; a driver is rarely described as a “people person.” They are high achievers who are in a hurry to meet their goals. They don’t want facts just for the sake of having them; they want relevant information that will help them decide quickly.
Like the analyticals, drivers dress conservatively and display their achievement awards on the wall of their office. A calendar is usually prominent to keep focus on how long it will take to achieve something. Because they are not focused on the feelings or attitudes of other people, drivers usually do business across the desk rather than on the same side of the desk (Castleberry & Tanner, 2022, p. 158). The best way to adapt to a driver is to be professional and to the point. Don’t spend too much time on small talk; get to the point quickly. Provide options so that he can feel as if he is in control. Include a timeline so he can see how quickly he can get results.
Amiables: They Want to Know “Why”
An amiable is most likely to be described as a “people person.” Amiables are team players who focus on innovation and long-term problem solving. They value relationships and like to engage with people whom they feel they can trust. They are less controlling than drivers and more people oriented than analyticals because they are in the low assertiveness, high responsiveness quadrant of the matrix. Amiables provide some visual clues because their offices are typically open and friendly. They often display pictures of family, and they prefer to work in an open environment rather than sitting across the desk from you. They tend to have a personal style in their dress, being casual or less conservative than analytics or drivers (Castleberry & Tanner, 2022, p. 159).
When you are presenting to an amiable, establish a personal relationship. When you demonstrate your personal commitment, they will be open to doing business with you.
Expressives: They Want to Know “Who”
An expressive is intuitive, charismatic, persuasive, nurturing, and engaging. Oprah Winfrey is an expressive; she has excellent rapport with people, even people she has never met. Relationships are important to her, but only to help her achieve her higher goal of giving her viewers inspiration and a better way to live their lives. Expressives are creative and can see the big picture clearly; they have a vision and use their style to communicate it and inspire people. They don’t get caught up in the day-to-day details. Expressives build relationships to gain power, so people like employees, viewers, or voters are very important to them. Status and recognition are also important to them.
Since expressives are not big on details, you might find their offices to be a bit disorganized, even cluttered and messy. Their offices are set up in an open format, as they would prefer to sit next to you rather than across the desk from you. They avoid conservative dress and are more casual with their personal style. They want to engage with you and talk about the next big idea (Castleberry & Tanner, 2022, p. 159).
When you are selling to an expressive, take extra time to discuss everything. Give them recognition and approval. Appeal to their emotions by asking them how they feel about the product or service; focus on the big picture of what is possible as a result of buying your product or service. If you try to dazzle them with facts and figures, you won’t get very far.
Table 1.7.1 Selling Style Summary
Social Style You're Selling To
How to Adapt
|Source: Duncan, 1999, pp. 64–66
What Is Your Selling Style?
Before you think about the social styles of other people, you might find it helpful to think about your own social style. Are you very emotional when you express your opinions, or are you more reserved and formal? Are you the type of person who agrees with everyone, or are you extremely interested in the details? You might want to take a few minutes to take the Keirsey Temperament Sorter to understand your social style. But don’t stop here; visit your campus career center as it most likely offers several assessment tools that can help you identify your social style.
It would be easy to get stuck in your own style preference. But getting out of your comfort zone and adapting quickly to your customer’s style preference can make the difference between a sale and a “no thanks.” It’s important to note that most people are a combination of styles, but when you understand the basic behaviours of each style and how to adapt, you can increase your chances for success (Duncan, 1999, pp. 64–66).
“3.2 Putting Adaptive Selling to Work” from Selling For Success 2e by NSCC and Saylor is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

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7-ish Layer Almost-Vegan Dip
• 6 oz. Guacamole • Salsa • 1 can refried black beans (Amy's Refried Black Beans recommended) • 1/2 - 3/4 lb. browned taco beef • Cheese (Cheddar, Colby Jack), shredded or diced • 2 Roma Tomatoes, diced • Sliced Olives, 1 small can • Shredded Lettuce (only if expected to be eaten all at once) • Hot Sauce (Valentina preferred)
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder • 1/2 teaspoon cumin • 1/2 teaspoon paprika • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper • Hot Sauce
- Begin pan frying can of refried beans (or use thrice-fried beans, I suppose). This is a good time to season the beans to taste (see note below). You want to cook most of the free moisture out of the beans.
- Spread layer of Guacamole.
- Spread layer of Salsa.
- When done frying Beans, spread layer on top of Salsa.
- Brown and break apart beef with Oil, Chili Powder, Cumin, Paprika, Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper, and optionally Hot Sauce.
- When done frying Beef, spread layer on top of Beans, trying to smoosh into the beans without squeezing the Guacamole and salsa from the bottom.
- Spread layer of Cheese.
- Spread layer of Lettuce.
- Spread layer of Tomatoes and Olives.
I typically make this in a 8x6x2" dish, and it just fits.
Given the viscosity of beans and beef compared with Guacamole and Salsa, so my first iteration I made it with the beans on the bottom, and smooshed the beef into it, with cheese on top of that, then the rest of the ingredients layered on top. While it tasted fine, having the bottom layer be so thick and heavy made it nearly impossible to scoop a chip directly into the dip. Without heavy-duty chips, they would often break, or you would have to spoon dip out.
The way that I typically serve and eat this now is to scoop into a dish, sprinkle sauce, and then stir/mix vigorously until it's all pliable and won't destroy the chips with it's viscosity.
Guac on the bottom layer with salsa on top helps to keep the guac from oxidizing.
Be careful with adding more salt for flavor. Sometimes the beans could use a little additional seasoning, but be conservative. The taco seasoning, cheese, salsa, tortilla chips, and sometimes guac all contribute salt.


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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
LESS IS MORE--Masculine
This card started out with the Hero Arts woodgrain background stamp over which I stamped the tool box. The tools were colored with SU markers and Spica glitter pens. The top edge of the paper was torn, a red cardstock piece was added and torn, the greeting was stamped and the brads "screwed on." *wink*

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Friends of the Cato Institute who closely follow the news about search and seizure and other civil liberties issues will probably know that there are simple, practical steps one can take to exercise our constitutionally guaranteed liberties, even when confronted by the police.
For everyone else, there’s Flex Your Rights. Founded by former Cato intern Steven Silverman, Flex Your Rights aims to teach ordinary citizens how to make good use of their civil liberties:
The vast majority of people are mystified by the basic rules of search and seizure and due process of law. Consequentially, they’re likely to be tricked or intimidated by police into waiving their constitutional rights, resulting in a greater likelihood of regrettable outcomes.
The sum of these outcomes flow into all major criminal justice problems — including racial and class disparities in search, arrest, sentencing and incarceration rates.
In order to ensure that constitutional rights and equal justice are upheld by law enforcement, we must build a constitutionally literate citizenry.
“Regrettable outcomes” aren’t limited to time behind bars for breaking the drug laws. Consider also damage to property during searches, loss of dignity and privacy, wasted law enforcement time, and police violence during what’s sure to be a nerve‐wracking encounter. All of this can happen even when you’re not violating any laws at all, and that’s reason enough to refuse a search.
The police, and the laws themselves, should work for us, and if we don’t require their help, then that should usually be for us to decide. Flex Your Rights is here to help you do so. They’ve just launched a revamped website, which looks great, and they also have a new film in production titled 10 Rules for Dealing with Police. I look forward to seeing it!


TWILIGHT’S KELLAN LUTZ: SWEETER THAN HE LOOKS
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Twilight star Kellan Lutz says the best thing about his newfound fame is how it changed HIS GRANDPARENTS’ lives. His grandparents are retired in Arizona and because they’re related to Kellan, they’ve become mini-celebrities. Kellan’s fame has made them the talk of the town, and their lives are WAY more interesting. They meet new people every day are invited to new places. Kellan’s happy to see the excitement in his grandparents lives and says he’s grateful that THEY can enjoy his success. Sweet.


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Coming from Miami, Florida, recording artist Ray Guell has been collaborating with dance music producer Giuseppe D. via his new imprint SRM. With his new house music direction, his earlier release titled "Don't Wanna Cry” hit Top 20 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart as well as #13 in Music Week UK Commercial Pop Dance Chart. His latest single “You Don’t Know Me” features killer remixes from the likes of Stonebridge & Damien Hall, Until Dawn and Steve Smart.
And here are the first set of remixes from Steve Smart, KC Anderson and Until Dawn for you to smash out to the max
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It’s been almost a month since I started my official sabbatical from writing so I thought I’d update you about the books I’ve been reading as well as an update on my writing. Let’s start with the books I’ve read.
Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben–This is a mainstream suspense, I enjoyed it and was pleasantly surprised to find very little bad language or objectionable scenes. I can’t speak to his other books but this one is “safe” to read.
Voices by John Michael Hilman–This was a sequel to Messages. I would call this a supernatural Christian thriller. I enjoyed this one.
Donna’s Detour by Jo Huddleston–I have a full review on this one but if you don’t want to look for it I’ll tell you that this is a sweet and sassy Christian romance set in the fifties. Good for those who enjoy straight romance.
The Bitter Season by Tami Hoag–I used to love Tami Hoag novels so this came as quite the disappointment. Within the first few pages there were a number of vulgar words including the F word. I read a few more chapters and the vulgarity continued so I quit reading and took it back to the library. The story itself was good but I couldn’t get past the offensive language. I don’t know if she’s changed or I’ve changed but I couldn’t finish the book.
The Devil and Pastor Gus by Roger Bruner–Another book I did a full review on. Scroll down to find it.Great book that was fun to read with lots of subtle and some not so subtle spiritual lessons.
Waking Up by Ted Dekker–This is a non-fiction book by one of my favorite Christian horror writers. It did not disappoint and I’m in the process of reading it for a second time. Don’t be impressed; it’s a short book
Bloom Within My Heart by Nadine Hapaz–Another non-fiction book that I’m not quite finished with so more on this one later.
Magnolia Moonlight by Mary Ellis–A Christian mystery. I’ll have the full review up soon.
Right now I’m reading ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER DALI by Sandra Orchard. I’ll let you know about this one when I’m finished.
So I’m proud of the progress I’ve made on my reading. I’m definitely enjoy taking time off to read but… I’ve started a few new writing projects but only work on them for a short time each day. Still it feels good to feel good about writing again.
Along with that I got the good news that my publisher accepted another one of my manuscripts to be published. I’m quite excited about this book. It’s completely different from my other books. It’s NOT a mystery, suspense or a thriller. I would call THE PUZZLE HOUSE simply Christian Fiction. Here’s the blurb thought it might change in the future:
Life isn’t a box of candy—it’s a puzzle!
Rachel Summers was all about Rachel Summers until the day she crashed headlong into a truck. While unconscious she has a very special guest who asks a very special question–Do you want to be healed or be a healer?
Years later Rachel runs The Puzzle House—a place of healing and miracles. Guests come for one reason and one reason only—to be healed. Sometimes they receive their miracle and sometimes they discover there’s more than one kind of healing.
Nia Johnson is a fourteen-year-old African -American girl who is dying. The doctors have told her there is nothing else to be done. No more treatments. No more hope. No more life. No future and she’s angry about that.
Together they work on Nia’s puzzle as Rachel shares what she’s learned about puzzles, life and God.
Looks like you are enjoying some great reads. Thanks for sharing the list. 🙂
Glad to see there is another book in progress !
Thanks Kay, I’m hoping to see you next week.
Glad to hear you are enjoying your sabbatical. Sounds like you have read some good books. Keeping you in my prayers.
Thanks Ann. I’ve had a rough few weeks but feeling slightly better today. Hopefully that will continue.

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COVENTRY City head to former landlords Birmingham City this weekend, seeking to end their six-game winless run in the league.
City showed signs of improvement away at Luton Town in midweek but are still awaiting their first win of the campaign having endured a difficult start to the season.
And the Sky Blues should be full of confidence for the trip to St Andrew’s having played home matches at the ground for two seasons from 2019 to 2021 in which they achieved promotion to the second tier.
Their opponents Birmingham have made an indifferent start to the campaign and find themselves in mid-table after a summer of change in the West Midlands.
The club is now under new ownership and have a new manager in place this season as they look to avoid being dragged into another relegation battle.
City remain bottom of the Sky Bet Championship table after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 at Kenilworth Road on Wednesday night.
However, the performance was an improvement on their recent outings as Viktor Gyokeres and Gus Hamer struck to end a five-game losing run in all competitions.
Birmingham have won their last two matches in the league but have tasted victory just once on home soil this season – a 2-1 success against Huddersfield Town last month.
Blues won a five-goal thriller against West Midlands rivals West Bromwich Albion in midweek with Scott Hogan netting a hat-trick.
The Sky Blues lost defender Michael Rose to injury in midweek and will also be without Liam Kelly and Callum O’Hare with the latter set to be available soon after the upcoming international break.
Birmingham made some eye-catching signings in the transfer window including experienced goalkeeper John Ruddy and Manchester United pair Tahith Chong (permanent) and Hannibal Mejbri (loan).
Blues are set to be without Marc Roberts (hamstring), Harlee Dean (leg) and Przemyslaw Placheta (ankle).
Coventry – Gus Hamer – The Brazilian looked back to his best in midweek and rounded off a fine display with a trademark goal from distance.
Hamer was on target against Blues when the teams met in January 2021 and needs to be at the heart of Coventry’s play this weekend to inspire City to victory.
Birmingham – Scott Hogan – The Republic of Ireland international has scored in two of Birmingham’s four home games this season and has five goals to his name overall after a hat-trick in midweek.
Hogan is in red hot form and will look to cause the Sky Blues plenty of problems with Coventry yet to record a clean sheet this season.
The two teams last met in April earlier this year when the Sky Blues romped to a 4-2 win at St Andrew’s with Ben Sheaf at the double as City came from two goals down to claim victory.
Coventry are unbeaten in their last five league matches against Blues with three of the last four meetings ending in draws.
City have a worse overall head-to-head record against Birmingham having won 18, drawn 19 and lost 24 games across 61 meetings.
Birmingham 1-2 Coventry – The Sky Blues need a win to breathe some life into their season and should be confident of taking the points at a ground they know well.
Coventry’s clash with Birmingham takes place on Saturday, September 17 with kick-off at 3pm at St Andrew’s.


Italian insurer Fondiaria-Sai is prepared to go ahead with initial plans to merge with Unipol Gruppo Finanziaria, together with its parent company, Premafin Holding di Partecipazioni and its subsidiary Milano Assicurazioni.
Fondiaria-SAI said that the decision was taken assuming that the two clauses in the deal, which were opposed by some members of the Ligresti family that controls FonSAI through Premafin, will be soon cleared by Unipol.
As per the merger deal, 61% stake in the unnamed merged business will be acquired by Unipol, FonSAI will get 27.45%, Milano Assicurazioni will hold 10.7%, while Premafin will have 0.85%.
An offer received by investment funds Sator Capital and Palladio Finanziaria will also be assessed and board of the insurer has agreed to provide them access for due diligence at an undetermined date, according to FonSAI.
A proposal has also been submitted by the two funds to FonSAI’s board that would raise EUR800m in fresh equity representing more than 50% of the company’s current market capitalization for the insurer.
The proposal will also raise its regulatory solvency ratio and help other investors and creditors to recover value.


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Deutsche Boerse will probably raise its offer for NYSE Euronext to fend off Nasdaq OMX Group’s unsolicited bid, three shareholders told Bloomberg News.
The FTC is consider ing a broad antitrust probe of Google’s domi nance of Internet search, sources said. The FTC is waiting to see if the Jus tice Department will challenge Google’s pro posed acquisition of ITA Software.
In an internal memo yesterday, Citibank said it will process checks starting with the small est amounts first as of July 25. Most banks pro cess larger checks first, a practice that increases the potential for over draft charges.
Texas Instruments said it will buy National Semiconductor for about $6.5 billion in cash.
The SEC is preparing to file civil charges against Wachovia for al legedly overpricing col lateralized debt obliga tions, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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In Norway, Healthcare Worker Died After Being Vaccinated with AstraZeneca Vaccine
OREANDA-NEWS. One in three doctors hospitalized in Oslo after being vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine has died, experts are studying the possible connection of the lethal outcome with the vaccine. This was announced by Steinar Madsen, Medical Director of the Norwegian Medicines Agency.
"On Saturday, the medical agency and the National Institutes of Health reported that three of the patients who received the vaccine were hospitalized due to blood clots. The university clinic said one of the hospitalized died," Madsen said at a news conference.
According to him, experts are now studying all reports of blood clots in everyone who has been vaccinated, regardless of the manufacturer of the vaccine. "We ask that the medical staff report such cases immediately. The university clinic is investigating whether there are common characteristics between the three hospitalized patients who developed blood clots. They also compare these cases with others identified abroad," the agency spokesman explained.
He clarified that experts agree that 14 days after vaccination, the risk of side effects is extremely low. The patients received only one dose of the vaccine, they were healthy and had similar symptoms. Madsen explained that investigations of side effects are ongoing at both the national and European levels.
Norway has suspended vaccination with AstraZeneca. It is known that more than 120 thousand Norwegians have already been vaccinated with this vaccine.


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NHS England has paid £165,000 for a contract that has seen a private provider carry out just one out-of-area GP patient home visit and 18 phone consultations since last July.
The West Midlands local area team awarded a contract to health and social care provider Primecare in July last year to provide home visits to patients who are registered in practices outside of their area as part of the GP Choice scheme.
The contract was worth £165,253 upfront, with an extra £80 agreed for each GP visit and £30 for phone consultations, NHS England confirmed.
But Primecare was only required to carry out a single home visit during that time, NHS England admitted, with the contract expiring yesterday…read more
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