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All humans in this world are temporal beings whose lives have a beginning and end. Their past reaches oblivion and so does their future. The span between the beginning and end, which is the repository of one’s life, is surrounded by nihility. We experience life and existence but we have not experienced oblivion and never shall.
Our experiences are restricted to our existence. Thus, we learn from experience that, “No human life is permanent and it has a finish just as it has a start”. Even though we have not reached the end of our lives (i.e. death), we realize from the deaths of our fellow humans that there is no escape from this unavoidable juncture. The two points of start and finish draw our attention; two disparate and sensitive phases or rather—two extremities.
People see their inception as a transferal from inexistence to existence and the opposite point as a transferal from existence to inexistence. However, in becoming existent, we traverse an eternally long path—what distance is longer than the gap between nullity and reality?
This apparently impassable distance brings up various questions. Such as, how is our genesis possible? Where have we come from? Who is our originator? We cannot find the efficient cause for our existence and continuity either in ourselves or in the beings around us. The intellect drives us to seek the entity that has invited us into existence—an entity to which the whole world is indebted for their existence; an entity who is sufficient of all others and who is untainted by any restrictions and conditions.
Endeavoring to understand and contemplate our end makes the question of our origination more sensitive and important, and it suffuses every moment of our lives. The Master of the World has made all beings in existence His guests; He maintains this feast, and has made humans exempt from facing oblivion. This end has confronted us with oblivion and the span between existence and inexistence. It has made us aware that not only are we needy in our genesis, we are also needy in our continuation. We humans believe that the gap between existence and nonexistence is miniscule. However, coming into existence out of the void is a miracle that has removed humanity’s genesis from the restrictions of nature.
On the other hand, the eventide of our existence, as opposed to our dawning, is a terrifying and macabre juncture. We humans live and relish our lives and existences. We have tasted of the exotic drink of existence and thus, all our endeavors are based on preserving it. We guard our existence against anything that will bring about our ends. Our aspiration is to eradicate exterminative factors and their symptoms (such as weakness and frailty). We dream of finding the elixir of life. We aim at the ideal of freedom from the constricted and impenetrable prison of time. We wish that our past and future sorrows would not hurt us. We abhor this final juncture, thus, we ask ourselves:
Is there a way to cheat death? Will I continue to exist after death? Moreover, if I am not obliterated after death, where shall I be and where shall I go from there?
These questions confront the human identity. Hence, thoughtful people cannot disregard such questions and cannot delude themselves into believing that they are exaggerated. This essential quality has released these questions from historic and geographic boundaries. Archeological and anthropological studies have attested to the fact that understanding our beginning and end has always been a universal issue. For instance, the relics of ancient graves and primitive customs regarding the method of interment of the dead are telltales of their particular beliefs about life after death and the state of the dead.1 Modern humans also seek answers to these questions in both their personal lives and scientific and philosophic studies.
Whenever a question agitates the sea of our intellect, our mind’s ambition is to reach the truth even though in this context the obscure truth of creation is not easily discerned. The deeper a question penetrates into the profundity of existence, the harder it is to determine its answer. Existence is profound, complex, involute, exquisite, and tenacious. Thus, even discovering all facets of its most apparent layer has no end. We must have perceptive eyes and acute ears and think straight. All fantasies regarding existence will be repelled some day. Even though it may be hard, we must understand the language of existence. The world is not mute. It speaks and does not allow any utterance to be forced upon it.
Due to various mental-spiritual reasons, in order to answer their complex questions, many people seek refuge in delusive thoughts and fabricate beliefs by fantasizing and making groundless suppositions. Sometimes these superstitious beliefs turn into incontrovertible and dogmatic beliefs in future generations due to the predominance of followership mentalities. Thus, these beliefs dominate the minds and souls of a people for centuries. Doubtless, many weak and superstitious beliefs about death and the afterlife are thus originated.
Two repositories of knowledge open the path for human understanding:
In modern day, we divide this repository into science and philosophy. Science comprises empirical knowledge or knowledge based on inductive syllogism and philosophy comprises non-empirical knowledge or knowledge based on intellective syllogism. The common attribute of these two divisions is that the scientist or philosopher endeavors to arrange and prove a hypothesis according to logical principles. Whether its accordance with actuality is proven or its fallaciousness is revealed, both have a great part in human knowledge. The caravan of human knowledge has traversed many treacherous and unpredictable paths in order to reach its contemporary state while accelerating every moment. However, our lack of knowledge is indubitably incomparable with our knowledge.
Obviously, in order to attain stable and trustworthy knowledge regarding life after death, we cannot utilize empirical knowledge. Even if science can successfully present a natural explanation of life and death, it cannot reveal knowledge of the state of death and the dead. This is because, empirical knowledge relates to perceptible and repeatable phenomena and it is mute regarding other phenomena. Those who have gone are silent and those extant are unaware of these tidings.
Various thinkers have attempted to answer questions regarding our finale using their intellectual findings and rational contemplation of humanity and the cosmos. Varieties of philosophical schools have presented diverse theories on this issue. However, these theories are typically general and can at most prove the continuation of individuals. The intellect cannot depict postmortal spiritual incidents or even the experience of death. In order to advance in this field the intellect has fixed its eyes upon a different source. This source must present the intellect with conceptual and factual intuitional elements so it can begin its progress in this field.
Revelation is knowledge that has been given to humanity freely and that is not a result of human toil. Thus, it does not have the limitations and flaws of human knowledge. This cascading fount of knowledge has set forth the main lines for all exterior and interior discoveries regarding existence and has presented a solid image of the whole truth or, in other words, the big picture. Without this knowledge, humans can neither truly understand their current state nor their continued existence. Divine prophets and messengers have bestowed this vital knowledge upon humanity. They are the first to whisper the song of eternality in our ears. They have reminded us that the thirst for everlastingness is a true thirst and can only be quenched with the elixir of eternal life.
The prophets have illustrated our beginning and end, and our fall and ascension. They have engraved absolute perpetuity and immortality in our minds. Knowledge of our origin and destination is an element of guidance that may only be found in the teachings of divine prophets. The result of this knowledge is true self-awareness; it is never falling astray in the world; it is precise awareness of one’s path and destination. Prophets are experienced voyagers who warn travelers of the dangers and deviations of the path and guide them to the depths of existence. We humans may learn endless knowledge and wisdom from the prophets. With the aid of these immaculate souls, we may purify all aspects of our existence and attain perfection.
In exchange for these blessings, all they ask for is faith. The messengers of God (‘a) bestow something upon humans that they can never attain on their own and all they ask for in return is what logically entails from their enjoinment. Faith [īmān] is a process in which all human systems—such as the system of knowledge or emotions—participate. Faith in our origin is faith in prophethood, and faith in our destination is faith in returning to our origin. Faith in the Prophet (S) is faith in God and faith in God and the prophet is faith in life in the Hereafter.
Denying the Resurrection and life after death is denying our origin, both of which are denying prophethood. By disseminating divine messages, the prophets show us our true station and shed us of the stain of negligence towards God and ourselves. By aiding our intellect, they purify our worldly lives. They increase our passion for righteousness and free us of despair, fear, and anxiety; thus, they swiftly guide us to the harborage of tranquility.
They present us with the past and future of existence and from within nature, they make us a guest of the supernatural. These experienced voyagers reveal the essence of natural phenomena through their divine identities. In other words, prophets tear the veils between nature and the extramundane. Thus, the paths between the heavens and earth are opened and earthly humans can perceive the supernatural just as they see nature.
The teachers of logic and certitude and the deniers of blind advocacy present their enjoinment such that it leaves no intellectual justification for doubt or refutation, unless mental states or psychological conditions interfere to simulate inner doubt.
Revelation has specific attributes that differentiate it from the first source of knowledge (human knowledge):
Freedom from all errors and faults
Benefiting from the divine fountainhead of absolute knowledge and the prophets’ needlessness of methods of knowledge acquisition that have the possibility of fault
The Noble Qur’an and the compendium of the teachings of the Prophet (S) and the Immaculate Imams (‘a) have provided us with a valuable treasury of truths regarding death and life in the Hereafter. Researchers must have the same attitude towards revelational and religious statements as they have towards all other aspects of existence. These descriptive revelational statements explain reality and accurately report the past, present, and future of existence. Thus, any researcher who knows the laws of apprehending and discovering truths can theorize regarding religious statements, including statements about death and immortality, and attempt to prove their theories. Interpretation and elucidation of religious propositions and concepts is a scientific endeavor. In scientific research, we must prevent influence of personal and psychological conditions that separate us from the path of truth. This is not easy, but it is possible. We must not forget that we humans are subject to errors and the probability of these errors is high. However, we must not let this discourage us; rather, we must increase our resolve and precision. Therefore, even though this second source is complete and infallible, our scientific knowledge is progressive (not absolute) and sometimes erroneous. Our cognitive system acknowledges its limitations; however, it does not tolerate a standstill.
Reliance upon revelation does not mean that the intellect is faulty and must be put aside; rather, correct understanding of revelational concepts requires reason. We mean to say that without the aid of revelation and by utilizing only reason, one cannot fathom life in the Hereafter. Even with the guidance of religion, reason cannot answer all its questions at once. Thus, many illuminated philosophers—while they have been successful in philosophical research about various issues regarding death and life in the Hereafter—have found themselves at an impasse regarding other philosophic issues on this subject. As a result, they have sufficed themselves with faith in the concepts and teachings in the Qur’an and Hadith2 or have organized their philosophic theories with inspiration from divine revelation.3 It must be reminded that the path of discovery of truth, like all human affairs, is progressive.
عـقل، چـون جبريل گويد احمدا
گـر يكـي گـامي نـهم سوزد مرا
تو مرا بگذار زين پـس پيشـران
حدّ من اين بـود اي سـلطان جـان
As Gabriel says O Ahmad, reason;
Burns me if I (revelation) take a step.
Hence, set me as the navigator;
This is my station O leader of hearts (reason). 4
Eschatology and Anthropology
Since death and life in the Hereafter deal with human states, understanding humans and humanity has a direct effect in eschatological discussions. To state the matter differently, we must first harmonize our opinions on immortality with our views regarding the nature of humankind. Therefore, anthropology is an important prerequisite of eschatology. Accordingly, it is befitting that we first take a glance at several important anthropological principles that have a close link with immortality. Then, we shall commence the discussion on death and eternality.
- 1. - In their findings from primitive peoples, researchers have encountered issues that reveal various types of beliefs in life after death; regardless of whether these beliefs are superstitious or not. For example, they state that primitive humans have devised plans in order to ease the transportation of the dead that have various forms all over the world. For instance, they would cover the dead with heaps of stones, or they would tie their dead with strong ropes. In some places, they would even impale their dead into the ground with sharp poles through their chests. Moreover, mummifying the dead; placing pictures, icons, and food in graves; burying the friends and family of the deceased in its grave; etc. were various ancient customs that reveal early humans beliefs. For more information, see: Will Durant, The Story of Civilization, vol. 1, pp. 49, 155, 180, 283, 429, 851, 925; vol. 2, p. 18; vol. 3, p. 9; and Nass, John B., The Comprehensive History of Religions.
- 2. - Ibn-e Sīnā (Avicenna), Ilāhiyāt-e Shifā’ (Healing, Theology), disquisition 9, chap. 7.
- 3. - Mullāsadrā, Asfār (Journeys), vol. 9, p. 179.
- 4. - Jalal ad-Din Maūlavī, Mathnavī-e Ma‘navī (Spiritual Couplets), Book I, verses 1069-1070.

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Something I get asked a lot is how I protect myself when working as an energy medicine practitioner. Protecting oneself from the dense energies that can be released during a session is important. But here’s the thing… the word protection is often served with a side of fear. And judgement. And exclusion. All are words, in the world of family constellations and consciousness medicine, that tend to cause more disruptions than harmony.
So, in my years of training, I was always aware of how to be able to ‘protect myself’ without engaging fear-based energies. The solution is a presence of being that activates the full power of the energy body to create a vibrational boundary for support that shields and secures a harmonious state of being.
It serves as a field of discernment and selection of the energies my field interacts with. A kind of energetic membrane that served as a buffer between my vibrational being and other vibrational beings.
In a few minutes, I’ll take you through a guided meditation so you can experience this state yourself. But first, we need to include and potentially heal the other aspects of the body matrix related to having healthy boundaries.
Our childhood experiences and conditioning play a huge role in our relationship with boundaries. Particularly between the ages of 8 – 12 years old, when the solar plexus chakra in the abdominal area of the body, is coming online. It is this energy center that holds many of the traits needed for healthy boundaries including power, ambition, will, responsibility and control.
Take a moment to think about this age range (8-12) in your life and what was happening for you at that time. Is there a memory that comes into your mind straight away? If so, let that memory have in its place on your timeline as you observe it from your current day self position on the timeline.
If no memory comes, that’s ok, simply picture an image of yourself at that age perhaps from a family photograph.
Take a moment to let that younger version of you see the adult version of you now. As you welcome that child into your embrace and tell them they are safe, supported and loved. This allows that younger version of you to know not only did you survive this period of life, but you’ve been thriving for several decades onwards! As you look at that younger version of yourself send some healing energy to the solar plexus, and visualize it forming in a healthy fulfilled way.
Staying in your present day self, allow your child version to skip away happily down the timeline to come to peace at that age. Look at the healthy, flowing full solar plexus chakra forming on that younger version of you. When you do this you may notice a lightness in your belly or middle back as your system heals from any imprint you may have carrying from childhood.
From the emotional body perspective, I use anger as an indicator for someone’s relationship with boundaries. The healthy emotion of anger is used to set boundaries. Like the cat that hisses at you if you come too close, and in the next moment resumes their self-grooming routine as if nothing happened.
Next time you feel anger ask yourself: is there a boundary here that needs to be set or reset in this situation? If our boundary-setting abilities are not empowered, we will feel powerless in these situations which leads to rage or withdrawal.
The energy body must have a clear and balanced solar plexus and solid root chakra to know you are safe enough to set a boundary. The throat chakra is also important to be able to speak our truth when setting boundaries. Speaking up can be important, but sometimes can cause drama.
When you find yourself in a situation where boundaries are needed, ask yourself how you can say it, without saying it. Explore how can you adjust your energetic stance, thoughts and presence to inform the world of your boundaries. It takes practice, but once you get the hang of it, life becomes more drama-free.
In order to feel empowered enough to set a boundary, it’s important to know that it takes two to tango. What you may feel is crossing your boundary is interacting with a part of you who is choosing to engage with it. Like when the vampire needs to be welcomed over the threshold, what part of your system is inviting this in? This is usually tied to unconscious ancestral entanglements to suffering that we carry for our family soul, or our ancestral past. By taking your appropriate place in the system, you take full responsibility for your own life allowing you to simultaneously include the energy and release the need to engage with it anymore. In other words, to set a boundary.
From the physical body perspective when we want to heal issues with boundaries, it’s good to support the gut microbiome with pro-biotics and minimising foods that upset its balance such as sugar, wheat and alcohol. The gut microbiome is rich with wonderful microorganisms but can also harbour more unfavourable or parasitic organisms that weaken the system. Nurturing a healthy gut helps set a healthy boundary for gut microbes to flourish and unfavourable ones to leave.
Boundaries from a spiritual body perspective is best served by knowing that the universe always has our backs. That there are higher powers that always support us. You don’t need to see, name or converse with these if you don’t want to, but trusting they are there will help keep perspective on when boundaries need adjusting. We can also call upon spiritual energies such as archangels, spirit guides or ascended masters to help us keep the boundaries needed for health, happiness and harmony.
Now that we’ve done healing for your body matrix around boundaries, you can fortify this with a guided meditation in the associated podcast to allow you to reach an embodied place of fortified boundaries through aligning, balancing and healing the central channel, auric layer, chakras and physical body temple. If any of these elements struck a chord, I encourage you to hold them in your heart as you listen to this healing activation meditation.

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Del. Johnson: Legislation to improve Maryland's standing among retiree-friendly states
By Del. Steve Johnson
Mar 28, 2019 at 11:00 AM
One of a series of weekly commentaries from Harford County state legislators regarding the 2019 Maryland General Assembly session.
When I started campaigning to represent District 34A as a delegate in Annapolis, I detailed several issues of importance on my website and on the trail. They became the core of my political agenda in Harford County. One of which was retirees and seniors residing here in our state.
Maryland ranks as one of the least "retiree friendly" states in the country in terms of taxation, energy costs and housing. We have almost 1 million retirees residing in Maryland. They create jobs and provide hundreds of thousands of hours of volunteer work in schools, nonprofits, hospitals, libraries, museums and cultural venues each year.
Retirees also make up a large part of Maryland's' population that has expendable income, yet we are pushing them out to spend that income and support other states' economies. For instance, Pennsylvania retirees are tax exempt from pension and Social Security taxes as well as other types of retirement income. Delaware retirees are not taxed on Social Security and railroad benefits. Their pension is excluded from taxes up to $12,500 for ages 60 and older. Virginia retirees are not taxed on their Social Security and withdrawals from pension and retirement accounts are tax deductible up to $12,000. Finally, North Carolina is also retirement tax friendly. It does not tax Social Security retirement benefits and the state has low property taxes. By creating a competitive tax exemption, we can help Maryland be more of an attractive state for retirees to continue to live.
As a delegate I have vowed to work with other legislators and take a look at equalizing tax subtraction from income, restoring itemized deductions and equalization of senior taxpayer deductions. I feel that addressing these three issues can help Maryland be an attractive state for seniors and retirees to continue to live, create jobs and volunteer.
That is why I have introduced the Income Tax Subtraction Modification bill. This bill has bi-partisan support and gives a subtraction modification of the Maryland income tax under certain circumstances. For instance, a certain amount of retirement income attributable to a resident’s employment as a correctional officer, a law enforcement officer, or a fire, rescue or emergency services worker could be exempt.
In a hearing before the Ways and Means Committee, Jeffrey Buddle, President of the IAFF Local 1664 stated “If enacted, this legislation would put Maryland in a much better position with neighboring states and provide an incentive for retired public safety employees to remain in the state in which they faithfully served the community over the course of their careers.” And Michael Rund, President of the Professional Firefighters of Maryland, added “Making our state as welcoming and friendly as possible to retirees is simply the right thing to do. After years of our members retiring out of state, this tax modification is a great step to ensuring that the people who spend their lives in service to others are given the support and tax relief that they deserve to stay and retire in Maryland.” I was honored to have these gentlemen testify on behalf of my Hometown Heroes Bill and look forward to working together in keeping retirees in Maryland.
In addition to this legislation, we have worked in a bipartisan way to make Maryland a leading state by funding education and increasing the minimum wage. We have worked on a budget that offers record spending for school construction while also implementing the first steps of the Kirwan recommendations. And we have worked on offering legislation that addresses minimum wage while factoring in the concerns of the business community. I feel the strides we have made in Annapolis will make for a stronger Harford County and State of Maryland.

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The column that hopes we get a motive on that Elmer Street murder.
Come back on Tuesday.
“Jack, Thanks for clearing up the confusion with the two programs.
“If Kenny is around Sunset Lake and gives me a call on his cell phone, I'll go down to the beach area and meet him.
“Can’t imagine how I can help.
“I miss the water as much as he does!’’
Gov. Chris Christie fully admits it: He can’t stand being governor in June, when budget battles and horse-trading over the year’s biggest bills bring Trenton politics to a fever pitch.
At a recent town hall meeting, Christie said he told his wife: "I love this job 335 days a year, but these last 30 days … are insane. I hate this job right now. It’s crazy."
With the tough budget and the fate of much of what he wants — from tax cuts to teacher tenure reform — up in the air, Christie has a lot at stake this month.
After that, the focus turns to the presidential election and then next year’s governor’s race, and getting Democrats to hand him victories becomes far tougher.
Purchase a two-day ticket to "The All-American Race Weekend" at the New Jersey Motorsports Park and be entered to win a Yamaha Zuma Scooter valued at $3,000.
The Thomas Edison museum, located near the site where historians believe Edison had his original laboratory in Menlo Park, will reopen.
The museum was closed because it wasn’t safe and efforts began to raise enough money to build a new one.
Edison’s friend was Oberlin Smith, who invented down the road at a place called Ferracute in Bridgeton.
They saved Edison’s digs.
Ferracute is still rotting away.
The IHOP on Broad Street in Bloomfield caters funeral receptions.
Aug. 14, 2009:
Cheers & Jeers
CHEERS: To recasting Bridgeton as a dining hotspot. City council recently designated a portion of downtown Bridgeton as a culinary arts district. The idea here is to develop restaurants that reflect the ethnic diversity of our area and to market the city to visitors as a place to sample tastes from around the world. Bridgeton Main Street Executive Director Carola Hartley talked about the idea of uniting Bridgeton's various cultures through food. We should hear more about just what's cooking (sorry) come October, when Main Street unveils plans for this new marketing effort. It's an interesting concept and one we look forward to hearing detailed in the fall. With the Rutgers Food Innovation Center located in Bridgeton, we have a basis on which to build this food identity. Too many are too quick to laugh and dismiss every idea that comes down the pike for improving Bridgeton. "That will never happen," we are told. We are getting creative ideas here, so we shouldn't shove them aside. Let's see how this develops. It is a reason for hope.
Sept. 29, 2009:
The city is poised to receive more than $100,000 in Urban Enterprise Zone funds toward establishing a culinary arts district along Laurel Street, among other Main Street Bridgeton projects.
The money will also go toward to redevelopment of the old Laurel Theater site.
The funds will be split into three separate awards:
* $49,500 allotted to support the Laurel Theater renovations.
Current plans include turning the property, as well as the current BridgeWater Pub nearby, into a three-story restaurant/bar/banquet hall.
The plan was presented by brothers Bahri and Yavuz Yilmaz, who own the Green Olive Restaurant, in Hopewell Township, and the BridgeWater Pub.
* $65,000 in revenue-matching funds to Main Street Bridgeton for their efforts serving the downtown area.
* $50,000 for streetscape improvements for the newly announced culinary arts area on Laurel Street.
City council in July stated the district will encompass East Commerce, between Atlantic Street and North Pearl Street, and the area of Laurel, from Washington Street to Broad Street.
"As former Bridgeton City Council president, I am excited for the direction my local community is heading," said Third District Assemblywoman Celeste Riley in a statement with fellow district legislators Sen. Stephen Sweeney and Assblyman John Burzichelli.
"I take great pride in working toward a better future for historic Bridgeton, and the progress being made around the city is something that will truly improve the lives of residents and visitors alike."
Main Street Bridgeton Executive Director Carola Hartley stated she knew the funding had been coming their way.
However, she added she was not "exactly sure" when the money will arrive.
She said the culinary arts district will not only feature a variety of different cultural foods and restaurants, but also kitchen-ware and supply stores.
She added that any business moving into the city as part of the plan would establish itself within the existing infrastructure — as oppose to knocking buildings down and building anew.
June 13, 2009.
While it's still in the earliest stages of planning, the River Front Cafe is by all accounts an upcoming downtown anchor.
The project, undertaken by Green Olive Restaurant owner Bahri Yilmaz has, nonetheless, been a long time coming, and it has taken some creativity.
For one, Yilmaz tried without success to buy two sublots at 28 and 30 South Laurel that lie between his lots. Those properties are owned by Antonio and Rosalba Puentes, proprietors of La Cabana there and Mexico Lindo Restaurant Buffet on East Commerce Street.
Theodore Ritter, the attorney representing Yilmaz in applying for major site plan approval from the city planning board, said the result will be a U-shaped complex.
The plan is to operate the cafe in conjunction with the Bridgewater Pub on that site, which Bahri and his brother, Yavuz Yilmaz, also own.
While the site is divided by La Cabana on South Laurel, the Cafe and Pub would connect in back, Ritter said.
Ritter also said no variances, whether for height, facade, or setback, are needed, and the plan "meets all current zoning criteria."
There is no need to provide off-site parking either, he said.
"The planning board can ask for modifications if they wish," Ritter continued. "But I expect the board to enthusiastically accept this development plan."
"There will be no battle about (site) use," he later added.
The brothers also plan to renovate the Pub's facade, Ritter said.
Current plans for the three-story Cafe, meanwhile, call for a restaurant, banquet halls and several bars. A children's play area also contains plans for several rental "party rooms."
"The impact it can have on the downtown would be real hard to calculate," Ritter said of the business. He foresees a very visible building that would attract clientele to the Cafe itself and to the downtown area overall.
Sept, 23, 2010:
As was announced last year, the city is continuing to seek downtown investment by designating portions of the downtown a culinary arts district.
The district includes portions of North Laurel and East Commerce streets.
With colorful, distinctive banners in place, the culinary arts district is poised for another stride.
Black wrought-iron cafe style tables and chairs are now available to any certified/compliant Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) business.
UEZ businesses can also obtain umbrellas and plant stands through this initiative.
Starting the week of Sept. 27 (2010), grant agreements between the city and eligible UEZ businesses will be available by contacting the Department of Development and Planning at 856-451-3407, or by stopping at the Tourist Center, 50 E. Broad St.,, Bridgeton, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Furniture will be issued on a first come, first serve basis.
There is no cost to the UEZ businesses thanks to a UEZ grant.
To learn more about the city of Bridgeton, visit www.cityofbridgeton.com or call 856 451-3407.
June 9, 2012:
Where do we stand?
"Your help in publicizing these workshops is appreciated.
www.ShopLocalCumberland.com is a new, free Economic Development and Business Assistance Project of Bridgeton, Deerfield, Hopewell, Lawrence, Maurice River, Shiloh, Stow Creek and Upper Deerfield.
"For more information, contact the Chamber at 856-455-1312 or www.baccnj.com or CDC at 856-451-4200, www.cdcnj.com. Businesses from the area are invited to learn more about this project and how it can benefit their businesses at a special training webinar and news conference on Wednesday, June 13, 5 to 6 p.m., at Bridgeton Public Library.
"WebQA will conduct a 30-minute training session for businesses live at the meeting site or businesses may join the session online from home or business.
"If you cannot attend the meeting at the library, you may join the webinar online.
"Call the chamber at 856 455-1312 or get the online webinar information online at www.ShopLocalCumberland.com.
"If you cannot participate in the June 13 session, there will be another Shop Local Cumberland training session June 20, at 9 a.m., at Upper Deerfield Municipal Building or online.''
— Tony Stanzione,
Cumberland Development Corporation
MY KIND OF TOWN: Where we don't know where we're going until we know where we stand.


Oh, the joys of a ping pong table!
Carnell got me a ping pong table for our anniversary - do we play ping pong heck no but I sure am going to put it to good use or spray basting my quilts. I am getting too old to get down on the floor to tape and spray and smooth my quilts. I rarely do anything smaller that a queen size quilt and it is just to hard on my aging body.
In this picture you can see the backing is clamped down to the table and I have laid my batting down. I have it taped the backing to the table on the far end to keep it taunt. The is enough room to walk around the quilt on 3 sides.
Now you can see that I have added the quilt top and have it laid back, I have already spray basted the batting to the back and now working on the top to the batting. This quilt is queen size , so I will have to unclasp, move the quilt over and then clamp it again to finish the spray basting.
Can you see how nice and flat things are turning out?
I was able to spray baste 5 quilts in one afternoon using my ping pong table! I have Planter's Facsits in both feet and this new table has been heaven sent. Thanks Carnell, you are an amazing husband!
Another nice feature of the table is bonus storage space underneath !


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The Hamiltons is a 2006 horror movie that tells the story of a peculiar family that experiences some strange occurrences in their new neighborhood. The movie follows the four Hamilton siblings as they move to the suburb of Playa del Rey after their parents died, in a quest to start a new life. The eldest of the siblings, David Hamilton (played by Cory Knauf), takes over the role of being the head of the family and begins to look after his three siblings: Wendell (played by Joseph McKelheer), Darlene (played by Mackenzie Firgens), and Francis (played by Samuel Child). The Hamiltons are no ordinary family, as they have a dark secret about their true identities that they keep to themselves. In their new neighborhood, the Hamiltons had to keep up a faÃ§ade of normalcy to avoid arousing suspicion among the people. However, it was clear that they were not like everyone else. They were reclusive, and their activities gave the impression that they were hiding something. David, who had the most reservations about their new lifestyle, began to struggle with his role as the head of the family. He tried to take care of his siblings, but he couldn't seem to shake off the feeling that they were hiding something terrible. Darlene, the only girl among the siblings, struggled with her identity, having to be the mediator of the group. However, things take a turn for the worse when the Hamiltons' neighbors start to go missing. The people in the neighborhood become increasingly suspicious, and the Hamiltons had to do everything in their power to avoid detection. The children's activities point to something sinister happening within the household, and their neighbors start to act on their suspicions. As the story unfolds, the Hamiltons struggle to keep their dark secrets hidden from the people around them. The stress they undergo as they try to keep their cover ultimately affects their relationships with each other. The secrets that they have kept for so long start to unravel, and their once-cohesive family begins to fall apart. The film takes the audience on a suspenseful journey as they try to understand the true intentions and identities of the Hamiltons. It's a story of the lengths that some people will go to in order to protect their family's secrets. In conclusion, The Hamiltons is a gripping horror movie that is bound to keep its audience on edge with its suspenseful storyline. With a talented cast and a well-executed plot, it's sure to keep viewers engaged from start to finish. It's a must-see for lovers of the horror genre, and anyone who is looking for a chilling experience that will leave them questioning who the real villains are.

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Chalk up another customer for the ViaSat-2 network. JetBlue confirmed upgrades for all of its Airbus aircraft in a recent internal company memo. Those upgrades allow the planes to talk to the new satellite. The necessary hardware swaps will begin in 2018.
The move is not a surprise given that a company representative attended the launch of the ViaSat-2 earlier this summer. Still, this appears to be the first public confirmation that the carrier will upgrade its aircraft to use the new system. Only the Airbus fleet will see the upgrades. This makes sense given the aircraft route profiles. A few Embraer 190s fly offshore (out of the ViaSat-1 coverage area) but not nearly as often as the A320/321s.
The carrier also confirmed in the memo that the A320 retrofit will include the AVANT platform from Thales InFlyt. This IFE shift first came to light – unconfirmed – in June of this year. Sharing it broadly with employees confirms the move.
Alas, not all the aircraft will receive Avant. The first tranche of retrofits will see the LiveTV4 kit installed on the A320s. This matches the system currently flying on the A321 fleet. Switching from LTV4 to AVANT will take place at Q3 2018 based on current plans. The carrier expects the A320neo orders will get the AVANT system when those deliveries begin.
JetBlue initially announced that the A320 retrofit program would include Thales’ STV+ product. It is unclear what the future of that offering is given that JetBlue is no longer implementing it. Thales indicated over the summer that Azul is still a candidate customer but it is unclear what the timing or certainty of that move is.
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Delivering a mixed solution on the fleet is not ideal, either from a passenger or an airline perspective. It means an inconsistent passenger experience and maintenance challenges along the way. Still, both systems are miles ahead of the LTV2 kit that is flying on the A320s and E190s today. With the interior retrofit now nearly a year delayed waiting even longer for a unified in-seat screen option would be even worse for passengers and for the business.
JetBlue already is catching heat from Wall Street analysts on the retrofit delays. The work adds 12 seats to each A320, reducing CASM with a relatively low CapEx. It also increases capacity in a controlled manner that doesn’t involve buying additional aircraft. The work is nearly a year late, however. That’s proving hard for some investors to handle. Those same investors won’t care so much about the minor inconsistency in on-board product, especially if JetBlue finally delivers on the $100mm annual incremental revenue bump the program is expected to deliver.
The retrofit delay did prove slightly useful to the company in an unexpected manner. It turns out the Space-flex v2 lavatory experienced build quality issues. The company is addressing the problems on its A321 fleet now. The A320s will get the newer, more reliable version of that galley/lav combo when the retrofits start. The most recent word from management on timing is a “decision point” set for later this month. The delay saves an extra trip to the hangar for adjustments had the retrofits started earlier this year as initially planned.
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Managing your personal art collection is a beautiful interest and in many cases a lucrative investment. As ownership has its responsibilities we need to think about the protection of our assets. Hence, insurance is an integral part of the deal. Iris Handke from ARTE Generali is an expert in this field and she gives answers to the most important questions with regard to art insurance.
About the expert
As Head of ARTE Generali Germany, Iris Handke is responsible for the German business – from business development to risk management and art expertise. Handke began her professional career in 2006 as a fine art underwriter and art expert in the Munich branch of Axa Art. Most recently, she was chief underwriter in Germany for Axa Art’s exhibition business in the Central European countries before moving to Canada in 2016 as a managing director. As an art historian and lawyer, Handke combines her passion for art with 14 years of experience in the German and international art insurance business.
What are the key things I need to keep in mind when it comes to art insurance?
Art insurance is a highly specialized segment of the insurance market that is necessary, because artworks and collectibles are unique pieces that require special coverage and knowledge when it comes to underwriting, i.e. assessing the insurance risk. For this you need underwriters who know art and its intricacies, such as what is important to observe when it comes to handling, transporting or storing.
Insuring art is not only about paying a claim, but about helping clients prevent damage. If an artwork gets destroyed, it can’t be replaced. The piece itself is gone and, with it, a piece of cultural merit that does not only have a financial value, but also a highly emotional one.
In a nutshell, I would recommend making sure that your insurer has art expertise, offers service and advice around your collection before the claim itself, as well as a broad coverage.
From the collector’s point of view, keep your values updated so as to avoid being underinsured and, most importantly, document your collection! The Object ID standard can provide guidance when it comes to that, for example, so that in case of a claim the adjustment is as smooth as possible. The Object ID is a standard of describing works of art and cultural heritage by compiling comprehensive information about the respective object. For more information, you can check the ICOM (International Council of Museums) website http://archives.icom.museum/object-id/checklist.html
It is also worth keeping in mind that art insurance is usually defining „art“ rather broadly to take the various forms of collectibles into account. A collection of rare wines and spirits, for example, deserves the same security and coverage as a painting, a photograph or antique furniture.
What risk incidents does an art insurance policy cover?
The coverage needs to be based on a so-called “All-risk” coverage. This means that your artworks are not only insured against the usual suspects like water, fire, burglary or storm, that we find in a normal content insurance that is based on named perils. A specialized art insurance needs to cover normal damages as well, which is what statistically occurs most frequently, such as damages in course of a transport, by everyday handling, or by accidents like inadvertently dropping the glass object or inadvertently damaging the canvas of a painting, the baroque credenza or whatever you collect and value.
In this context, it is important that the settlement for a partial loss not only includes the costs for conservation and what is associated with that, but also a possible depreciation that might remain even after being professionally restored.
Does the piece of art need to have a certain value in order to insure it?
If it is precious to you as a collector and you want to secure it, you should.
However, insurance companies usually work with minimum premiums or minimum sums for the whole collection that is to be insured. At ARTE Generali we take insurance underwriting decisions on a case-by-case basis, but we cover collections with a cumulative value of €500,000 or above.
What role does provenance play when it comes to the insurance policies?
Provenance plays an important role when it comes to determining the value for example, and, with this, of course, the insurance premium, which is based on said value. It should be carefully and comprehensively documented by any collector, as it is an important part of the object.
How does the digitalization affect art insurance?
Digitization is an amazing trend that has been even further accelerated by the Covid-19 crisis in a lot of aspects of all our lives. ARTE Generali wants to spearhead this in the art insurance world thanks to its unique expertise. We believe that digitization is key to evolve art insurance, combining service and expertise with 21st-Century technology.
ARTE Generali’s digital ecosystem features an app that enables customers to catalog their artworks in a digital gallery, to have access to their insurance documents and to report a claim in case of damage with just a few taps on the screen.
Furthermore, we are combining these features with third-party services, like for example obtaining the evaluation of an artwork remotely – including an unalterable certificate – by submitting images and relevant information to a team of experts online.
We launched the app mid-May and we are in the process of integrating more and more features in it, to the benefit and support of our customers.
What can you say about the partnership with Pinakothek in Munich?
ARTE Generali’s premiere in Germany took place in the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich, during a fantastic night at the museum’s Rotunda with the presence of, among others, the world-renowned photographer Oliviero Toscani and the contemporary art genius Maurizio Cattelan.
Furthermore, ARTE Generali supports the “DesignBuild” initiative in cooperation with the “PIN. Freunde der Pinakothek der Moderne” (the association of supporters of the Pinakothek) and the Architekturmuseums of the T.U. Munich. This consists of an exhibition, currently ongoing, in the Pinakothek der Moderne and a temporary building outside the museum serving as a hub open to the community for events and lectures in the fields of art and culture, to be constructed later this year.
As the Covid-19 crisis is expected to discourage social events for the foreseeable future, interesting digital formats are also being currently discussed and developed together with the PIN. Freunde.

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text: Hours after Honor announced its first punch hole display smartphone – the Honor View 20, Samsung launched the long-time rumoured Galaxy A8s, which also comes with the similar in-display selfie camera. Samsung has launched the Galaxy A8s at an event in China today. The Galaxy A8s is the first ever smartphone from the South Korean smartphone manufacturer to come with the Infinity-O display, which was unveiled alongside several other Displays at the Samsung Developers Conference last month. At the same event, Samsung announced the coming of its foldable phone in 2019.Coming back to the Galaxy A8s, the phone becomes the first phone to officially launch with the in-display selfie camera. The front camera on the Galaxy A8s is placed inside a punch hole on the top right corner of the display. Compared to the Honor View20, the Samsung Galaxy A8s comes with a slightly bigger punch hole on the front. Samsung says that the front camera hole on the front of the Galaxy A8s is about 4.8mm, which in comparison to Honor is slightly bigger. Huawei sub-brand Honor has announced that the punch hole on the View20 will be 4.5mm in dimensions.As rumoured, the Galaxy A8s is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 octa-core processor coupled with Kryo 360 CPU and Adreno 616 GPU. The smartphone has been launched in two variants in China. The base model comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage, while the top-end model comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. On the software front, the Samsung Galaxy A8s runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box with Samsung Experience UI 9.5 on top.advertisementThe Samsung Galaxy A8s comes with a 6.4-inch display with Full HD+ resolution and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. As far as the camera setup of the phone is concerned, Samsung uses the same camera system in the Galaxy A8s as seen in the Galaxy A9. On the rear panel, the Galaxy A8s sports a triple rear camera setup, while on the front there’s just a single camera for clicking selfies. As for the camera configurations, on the rear panel, the Galaxy A8s includes a primary sensor of 24MP paired with f/1.7 aperture, the secondary sensor of 10MP, while the third camera includes a 5MP depth sensor. The primary camera of the Galaxy A8s on the back is dedicated for ultra-wide angle lens, while the second sensor is a telephoto lens. Right below the rear camera setup, there’s the fingerprint sensor for unlocking the phone with a finger touch.ALSO READ | Samsung Galaxy S10 render suggests dual rear cameras, in-display fingerprint sensorAs far as the overall design of the phone is concerned, the Galaxy A8s comes with a glossy finish body with Aluminum frame. As of now, Samsung hasn’t revealed the pricing of the Galaxy A8s, and there are also no details about the India availability of the phone as of now.

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The deep freeze that plunged millions of Texans into darkness is rippling through energy markets in unexpected ways, producing a financial windfall for an Australian bank and severe pain for other companies caught up in the disruption.
The extreme weather froze wind turbines and oil-and-gas wells, closed oil refiners and prompted power stations to trip offline, sending a jolt through energy markets. Wholesale power prices rocketed, as did spot prices for natural gas in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Arkansas.
The turbulence led to a bonanza for commodity traders at Australia’s Macquarie Group Ltd., whose ability to funnel gas and electricity around the country enabled them to capitalize on soaring demand and prices in states such as Texas.
The bank bumped up its guidance Monday for earnings in the year through March to reflect the windfall. It said that net profit after tax would be 5% to 10% higher than in the 2020 fiscal year. That equates to an increase of up to 273.1 million Australian dollars, equivalent to around $215 million. In its previous guidance, issued Feb. 9, Macquarie said it expected profits to be slightly down on 2020.
“Extreme winter weather conditions in North America have significantly increased short-term client demand for Macquarie’s capabilities in maintaining critical physical supply across the commodity complex, and particularly in relation to gas and power,” the bank said.
Macquarie’s windfall shows how big profits can be made wagering on relative scarcity of natural gas in a country awash in the fuel.
The U.S. shale-drilling boom unleashed so much gas over the past decade that prices have been depressed to the point that producers with gushers have gone bankrupt. Yet gas buyers, such as power plants and manufacturers, are routinely left paying surging prices when demand peaks during winter storms.
Behind such instances of energy feast and famine is a gas infrastructure system that has failed to keep up with all the drilling. Pipelines laid decades before the shale boom are often in the wrong places, or too small to meet today’s demand. Having space reserved on certain pipelines can become incredibly lucrative when uncharacteristic weather causes swells in demand.
Scarcity in Texas and the Great Plains was amplified last week when temperatures dropped low enough to freeze shut many of the region’s gas wells and other energy infrastructure. Capacity on pipelines into the region became precious. Traders and energy firms that had paid in advance for the right to use these supply routes were suddenly in position to rake in huge profits as utilities vied for fuel deliveries.
Macquarie describes itself as the second-largest marketer of physical gas in North America behind BP PLC, with a team in Houston and access to 80% of pipelines spanning the U.S., according to a person familiar with the matter. The business, which Macquarie has built out for over a decade, received a boost from the acquisition of Cargill Inc.’s…


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Gans notes the case of one of her patients who was told to eliminate dairy after taking a personalization test.The Chicago Bulls have already shut Lauri Markkanen down for the season, and Zach LaVine, Otto Porter Jr.Hopefully by taking the time to outline some of the things that have transpired and our attitude and spirit regarding it, it will minimize some of the questions moving forward.But Alonso insists he has no regrets about his career and points out there are many highly-talented drivers on the grid who have not even achieved his level of success yet.
Malik Monk 5.U18 Euro Championship B.The Monsters did receive some reinforcement as the Jackets have officially assigned highly touted prospect Vitaly Abramov to Cleveland now that his junior season has concluded.About Barrett Hayton A two-way forward who has a high ceiling and an even higher floor, Hayton has the ability to play up and down the lineup and do The Edmonton Oilers officially hold the 10th overall selection in the 2018 National Hockey League Entry Draft.The hope is last year’s second-round pick Jaylon Smith can help after his redshirt rookie season.
Orson Charles re-signed with the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.The Browns will bring Charles back at a lower price after they declined to extend him a restricted free-agent tender.The intent of the statistic is similar to other efficiency stats, but assists, shot creation and offensive rebounding are given greater importance.Drifts of up to five feet in height were being reported in some areas.UPDATE: The Lions signed Flowers to a five-year, $90 million contract that includes $40 million fully guaranteed at signing, Pelissero and Rapoport report.
The two NBA insiders discuss how these deals immediately change the league, when Leonard targeted George as the guy he wanted to pair with, Oklahoma City’s cloudy future, who could be in the market for Russell Westbrook if he’s made available, how Toronto will move forward and more.New Orleans’ roster stands at 13.Though the Capitals maintained the majority of zone time, their offensive sequences became somewhat predictable with a number of passes to the high slot through traffic.Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of AP is strictly prohibited.But luck was not on United’s side as the Frenchman’s drilled effort came out of the inside of the post, hit the back of Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny and rolled wide.
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has not ruled out David Price returning this weekend in time to pitch Sunday against the Padres, Jason Kates of reports.Price tossed a bullpen session Tuesday and will be evaluated Wednesday.announced today that the Dakota Wizards, the Warriors NBA D-League affiliate, will relocate to Santa Cruz beginning with the 2012 season.With a 24 percent fly-ball rate that is below league average , Moncada hasn’t turned into an all-or-nothing type of hitter to attain his newfound clout.Ellenson will rejoin the on Sunday and will be available to play in Monday’s matchup versus the Nuggets if called upon.To find all players born within a certain month and year, for example all players born in December of 1985, choose the month and year with the drop down boxes and then choose the ‘Month and Year Search’ option.
It made me see that football players are just people, like me and you.Since entering the league as a second-round draft pick in 2013, Bell ranks first among running backs in touches , rushing yards , receiving yards and yards from scrimmage per game.With Bynes having been placed on injured reserve, Hodges could see a starting workload for the rest of the 2018 season.The hike to High Dune, en route to Star Dune, is a good intermediary step, with the option to continue to Star Dune from there.Over his past two appearances, Chirinos has compiled a 3 ERA, 0 WHIP and 13 K:BB in 14 innings.That’s a much greater pace than the 1 he averaged in 141 games played with Detroit over the last five seasons.
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Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) has again released the NC-54 West Corridor Study for another round of public comment, along with the Phase 2 supplement that was recently drafted.
In addition to the public workshop, a round of public meetings are scheduled over the next few weeks, as well as a public hearing on the item at the next DCHC MPO Board meeting.
- Oct. 15 - Carrboro Board of Aldermen
- Oct. 24 - Public Meeting, Carrboro Town Hall
- Oct. 30 - Chapel Hill Town Council
- Nov. 7 - Orange County Board of Commissioners
- Nov. 13 - MPO Board Public Hearing
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The increasing Covid-19 infections are worrying India. From commoner to celebrities, the virus is not sparing anyone and many celebs in the country have died of Covid.
Now, Mega fans are concerned about the health of the stars after many in the family tested positive for Coronavirus. During the first wave, the house staff of Chiranjeevi tested positive and his son Ram Charan contracted the virus a few months ago.
The second wave, which is much worse, has left the Mega family in sorrow. Today, Ram Charan’s vanity driver died of the virus. He had been associated with the family for a long time. Following this incident, Ram Charan has gone into complete isolation.
We are aware, Powerstar Pawan Kalyan had recently tested positive and recovered now. Besides them, Chiranjeevi’s younger son-in-law Kalyan Dev was recently admitted to the hospital with Covid-19. With many of Mega family members contracting the virus, fans are concerned over their safety.
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Iíll just say what half of you are thinking Ö Honey Boo Boo is a harbinger of the coming Apocalypse.
If you donít know what a Honey Boo Boo is, thank your lucky stars. Iíll do you the courtesy of not explaining to preserve your blissful ignorance. Unfortunately, there are probably very few people who can genuinely say that, just as there are probably very few people who have to earnestly ask, ďWhatís a Snooki?Ē You think Iím joking, and I am but the joke is really on you.
We are unfortunate enough to have Honey Boo Boo in our collective awareness because, Iíll just say it, so many of you are uncultured boobs. Someone, somewhere is thinking of calling The Rubeís Dagger Ė Sound Off! Ė and bellowing in rage about how this paper is filled with such awful snobbery. Fine, have at it.
Now, Iím somewhat saddened to have to tell you that there wasnít some Golden Age of entertainment during which low brow drek like Honey Boo Boo didnít exist. What we had were standards, however, and a sense of decorum. The likes of Honey Boo Boo were allowed to degrade the species. They were just expected to do it in the comfort of their own homes where no one else had to look at it.
Turns out, however, that there are lots of people who like watching it. So many people, in fact, that the spectacles of human decline represented by the fame of Honey Boo Boo is something it is now impossible to escape unless youíre smart enough to put a bullet through your Tee Vee set.
You can blame the network all you want, but the people who run the network have a very simple mission: Make money. They do that by reducing costs and maximizing viewers. Quality costs money and doesnít bring the right number of viewers to make it the most profitable way to do business. So, we get Honey Boo Boo.
I suppose I ought to point out that this is now how we also discuss important issues. The reason I bring all this up is because Wednesday morning I read three stories that left me deeply despondent about the future of Western Civilization. In one, Honey Boo Boo pretended to fall asleep during a Tee Vee interview. Think about this: Not only did someone think that Honey Boo Boo was someone to interview on Tee Vee, but someone else thought that her reaction to it all was newsworthy.
In another, professional gasbag Donald Trump disclosed that Michelle and Barack Obama once had marital troubles. In another, people were outraged that Ann Coulter called the president a ďretard.Ē
All three of them are related, and not because all three of the main characters act like children. All three of them have helped to suck all the oxygen in our public space leaving very little for things of genuine value. Entertainment networks have done away with actual programming and replaced it with reality shows (Honey Boo Booís show ironically appears on The Learning Channel). Our news networks have done away with actual journalism and replaced it with shows featuring people like Ann Coulter where they talk about the impact of people like Donald Trump on the electoral process. To give you a good idea how easy and seamless it is to slide around in this environment, before becoming a disgrace to the electoral process, Trump had his own reality show.
As for Coulter, you may count me among those who find the use of the word ďretardĒ offensive. Itís also ignorant. But, what you canít be is surprised that Coulter would use it. The womanís entire career has been built on outrage. Not her own, but the sort that she provokes in others by continually saying stupid and egregiously offensive things. This was the same woman, mind you, who once suggested that she was sorry that Timothy McVeigh Ė the guy who bombed the Murrah building in Oklahoma City Ė hadnít blown up the New York Times building. That was 20 years ago, and she hasnít gotten any classier.
But, she generates ratings because she makes people angry. People tune in to see what stupid, awful thing she says next, so Tee Vee producers keep bringing her on. Itís cheaper than paying a reporter to do journalism. Itís also more cost effective. And, despite the name, cable news networks exist to make money for owners, and if they do that by giving a lot of airtime to someone whoís never had anything of value to say, then thatís what they do. Itís Honey Boo Boo repackaged and presented as something serious.
Someone described this the other day as bread and circuses. Itís more like deep-fried Twinkies and WWE. If you know anything about classical history, you know where the phrase comes from. If not, well thatís kind of the point.
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The Transport Law Commission is delighted to invite you to this year’s Pre-Congress seminar in the magnificent city of London on Tuesday, 1 September 2015.
When London was chosen as the venue for the 53rd annual congress of AIJA on 2-5 September 2015, we could not find a better opportunity to organize a marine insurance seminar. As home to Lloyd’s and the headquarters of many P&I insurers as well as prominent marine insurance brokers and others in the marine insurance industry, London is a centre for marine insurance like no other city on the planet.
Under the title “Marine insurance: covering the vessel’s life from cradle to grave” we will explore key aspects and current developments within marine insurance from the very beginning of a marine insurance contract (duties of disclosure and terms of marine insurance), during its life (the potential for direct actions and dealing with major casualties) and to its ending (salvage, wreck removal and dismantling of vessels).
We are proud to present former Law Commissioner David Hertzell and a director of prominent marine insurance brokers as keynote speakers, who will open the seminar with insights into the new English Insurance Act and marine insurance broking in the London market, and to have an array of expert practitioners of marine insurance law from a great number of jurisdictions as speakers.
The seminar will be take place at Grange St. Paul’s Hotel, which is also the venue of the annual congress, and will be followed by an enjoyable optional dinner in a spectacular maritime setting on the HMS Belfast.
By joining us for this seminar, you will not only enhance your knowledge and understanding of marine insurance and be able to obtain CLE credits in several jurisdictions, you will have the chance to meet and network with fellow practising or inhouse lawyers from around the globe.
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Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan registered a thumping 3-0 win over defending champions Bengaluru FC to close in on leaders Aizawl FC in the I-League title race.
A brace from Katsumi Yusa and a goal from Darryl Duffy helped clinch the margin for The Mariners, who moved to within a point of city rivals East Bengal, and four points off of leaders Aizawl.
Sony Norde was the most impressive player on show as the Haitian did not show any signs of jet lag, and worked relentlessly to tear apart the Bengaluru FC defence.
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The first goal came from Yusa after he was played in by Norde. His shot from distance proved too much to handle for Amrinder Singh in the Bengaluru goal as he could only get a weak hand to it.
The home side's second goal came from a free-kick. The Haitian winger's delivery was perfect as he put an inviting ball right into the danger area, where striker Duffy did not make any mistake with his header.
The crowd at the Rabindra Sarovar stadium were in full flow and were treated to another masterpiece by Norde who went on a mazy run from inside his own half, held off challenges from multiple defenders, before finding the Japanese who scored the third goal.
The loss officially eliminates The Blues from the title race. Albert Roca's team selection saw captain Sunil Chhetri rested, along with midfielders Eugeneson Lyngdoh and Lenny Rodrigues. It could be that Roca wanted to focus on their AFC Cup match away in Maldives against Maziya R&C.
Bagan now sit in third spot in the table with 25 points from 13 games while Bengaluru FC have 18 points from their 14 matches.


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Imagine … a lone rider stares out at the horizon and the trail that lay before him. It will be a long day challenging the elements, climbing and descending summits, and facing the solitude of the wide-open spaces. He takes a long drink of water as a welcomed breeze greets the beads of sweat on his brow and the fragrant smell of sage and juniper fills the air. As he mounts up, he glances back from where he has already come. As far as he can see, he is surrounded by the awesome beauty of the Great Basin … massive mountain ranges that rise from wide valley floors. It is this panorama that reminds him of what it was that brought him west in the first place. As he rides out, visions of a hearty meal, a cold drink and tales of the day’s adventure shared with other riders, is what he looks forward to at the end of the day.
This annual epic cycling journey — dubbed “America’s Loneliest Bike Tour” — across the Silver State is not just a bike tour but is more like a personalized bicycling vacation tour offered to bicycling enthusiasts from all over the world. Produced by TGFT Productions and Bike The West, this ride promises to be one of the best fully-supported multi-day tours you will ever experience.
OATBRAN founder and TGFT Productions/Bike the West Event Director Curtis Fong aka “The Guy From Tahoe” continues to personally direct the journey along with his seasoned, professional Bike the West team. Fong’s experience with and knowledge about Nevada gives this event a truly authentic and unique feel, and his team offers the utmost in professional service and genuine western hospitality.
Be sure to sign up early as the ride is limited to just 50 participants.
Learn more and register at bikethewest.com/oatbran-one-awesome-tour-bike-ride-across-nevada.
About Bike the West
Bike the West has been producing quality cycling events since 1989 in around the Lake Tahoe area Northern California and in the State of Nevada. The Comstock Silver Century premiered in 1989 followed by America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride and Oatbran in 1991. Our other popular events include Tour de Tahoe which is an early fall bike ride around Lake Tahoe. All Bike the West bicycling events are fully supported with Welcome Packet / Goodie Bags, Event T-shirts, Event Water Bottles & other premium items, Rest Stops with Food & Beverage including lunch and after ride meal, First Aid, Tech Support and SAG Transport Services. Bike the West provides fun cycling activities in South Lake Tahoe.


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By Brian Ives
Rule No. 1 for being interviewed on the radio: what you say may be repeated for weeks, months, or even decades to come. This was especially true in the pre-social media (and pre-Internet era).
Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees learned that the hard way, as he recently revealed on “Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast.”
“I just made a joke: ‘Everybody auditioned for the Monkees, Stephen Stills, Paul Williams and Charlie Manson!'” he said. “And everybody took it as gospel, and now it’s an urban myth!”
He did confirm that Peter Tork got his gig in the Monkees at Stephen Stills’ recommendation. Stills apparently tried to sell some of his songs to the Monkees’ management, but never seriously tried out for the group (urban legend has it that he didn’t look right for the role).

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Beginning Thursday, Coeur d’Alene seniors can finally say goodbye to books, classes and high school.
Commencement ceremonies will begin with Project CDA Alternative High School’s graduates crossing the stage at North Idaho College on Thursday to receive their diplomas.
Graduation ceremonies will continue on Friday with Coeur d’Alene High School seniors receiving their diplomas at their school, and Lake City High School seniors will hold their commencement ceremonies on Saturday in their gymnasium.
Grants will enable hands-on learning
Local high school teachers in North Idaho were recently awarded grants from the Idaho National Library to upgrade classroom equipment and materials to improve education in science, technology, engineering and math.
One grant was awarded to Kristie Goodan of Lake City High School. She received $1,932 to upgrade the freshman biology lab for hands-on discovery and lab experiments.
Pamela Gomes, also of Lake City High School, was awarded $1,956 for microscopes to increase opportunities for interactive lab activities and investigation.
And Salvatore Lorenzen of Post Falls High School received $1,929 to purchase software and equipment for students to design, build and program autonomous robots.
Grant applications were evaluated on how learning objectives and curriculum concepts would enhance students’ education and how the project or program would assist students’ interests and achievement.
For more information, visit www.inl.gov.
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HERZOGENAURACH: Adidas, the sportswear group, is targeting older consumers in advanced markets and younger shoppers in fast-growing economies as it seeks to drive revenues upwards.
One customer segment attracting the company at present is the ageing population in many Western countries, often boasting impressive levels of disposable income.
Herbert Hainer, CEO of adidas, told the Wall Street Journal: "Thirty years ago, the average person retired at 63 and died at 65."
"Today, people retire at 60 or 61 and then live till 74 or 76. People go walking, jogging, to the mountains; people of 70 or 75 go to the gym today. They're doing sport and they're buying sports products."
Alongside this audience, young shoppers in emerging markets are another appealing demographic, as their purchasing power is rising rapidly, a shift benefitting firms like adidas.
"We don't sell highly expensive investment goods. We sell consumer goods that cost around €50 to €150," Hainer said. "If just 10% of the Chinese population can afford them then we're talking about 130m to 140m consumers."
Adidas expects to record a double-digit expansion in Chinese sales in each of the next five years, and is especially optimistic regarding Brazil, Russia and, to a slightly lesser extent, India.
More broadly, it believes a combination of North America, Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States and China will supply 50% of growth to 2015.
Hainer has established the aims of boosting sales from €12bn in 2010 to €17bn in 2015, and delivering a compound annual growth rate of 15% across this timeframe.
Major events including the Olympic Games and UEFA European Football Championships next year, as well as the 2014 FIFA World Cup, should all provide a short term lift in sales.
Taking a long term view, Hainer argued the sportswear sector is more resilient than many other categories in periods of economic stress, as shown by the fact adidas' sales only fell by 4% in 2009 and reached a new peak in 2008.
He said: "Our products aren't that expensive, and people can still afford to buy them because they're more concerned about their health, appearance and fitness, and sport is the best option for that."
Data sourced from Wall Street Journal; additional content by Warc staff


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“SHINE” – which marked the premiere release from Grammy Award-winner John Legend’s Homeschool Records label, in partnership with Atlantic Records – was without question one of 2008’s most compelling releases. Executive Produced by Legend and Atlantic Records Chairman/CEO Craig Kallman, the album proved Estelle’s global breakthrough, fuelled in part by the phenomenal hit single, “American Boy (Feat. Kanye West).”
In addition to hitting #1 in the UK, “American Boy” topped the European Airplay Chart, along with airplay charts in the UK, France, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, and Ireland. In the US, “American Boy” has been certified 2x-platinum by the RIAA for digital sales exceeding 2 million. And in 2009, the track earned Estelle her first-ever Grammy Award, among many other prestigious honors.


Thursday, February 24, 2011
Kanye's "All of the lights" video causes seizures and gets pulled??!!!!!!!!!
Kanye released his video "All of the lights" from his latest album "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy". It is said that from All of the lights the video is a hazard to people with photosensitive epilepsy. Which is a disease that causes seizures due to excessive light!!! A few people called complaining of the problem because a few people did have seizures due to this video. You tube did take the video down as well as a few other online sites. They have resently put it back up with a warining explaining the harm of the video to viewers. Of course I will post the video for you guys because this is my favorite song off of the album. I must admit the video is very bright and flashy and it may hurt your eyes or give you a headache. Beware!!!! If you have PHOTOSENSITIVE EPILEPSY PLEASE!!!!!!!PLEASE!!!!!!DO NOT TUNE IN TO THIS VIDEO!!!!!THNKS!!!!!


Rings with stones cannot be stretched on a mandrel because of the stress this puts on the stone. There is a danger of breaking the gem, or at least popping it out of its setting. When stones are involved, and if the enlargement is slight, a tool like the one shown at figure 13.8 is recommended.
The device has a number of dies of different shaped grooves that mimic the cross section of the ring shank. Select the one that corresponds to the ring being stretched and attach it to the vertical post of the machine. The ring is then forced against this to locally “forge” the shank. As mentioned above, the action exchanges thickness for length, pressing the ring in such a controlled way that the change is unnoticeable. Of course there is a limit to the stretching that can be done this way, not only because the metal hardens at it is stretched, but the shank could eventually be made too thin.
If the ring contains heat sensitive stones then this complicates soldering. Amber, coral and pearls are so sensitive that such stones need to be removed if a normal soldering flame is used. Other sensitive stones should be taken out if possible. If this is not possible, then they need to be protected against heat. Numerous possibilities have been recommended, all of which are based on the concept that the stone is packed in moist material so that the heat of soldering boils the water instead of being transmitted to the stone.
Sizing Down Plain Bands
When a basic wedding band or similar ring needs to be made a little smaller, the first method of choice is to compress it. Like its corresponding partner, stretching, this is fast, efficient and the least intrusive process. And like stretching, it can only be used when the change in size is small.
If the ring is made of several metals, for instance of white gold and yellow gold, this method is limited and might even result in breaking the two metals apart because they have different rates of compression. If the outer surface of the ring is faceted, chased or engraved, protect it by putting a copper band around the ring to absorb the stress at the point of contact figure 13.12b). A variation on this device, shown in figure 13.12c uses a bushing to protect the ring’s outer surface.
Sizing Down Gem Rings
The stone or stones are taken out and the ring shank cut, again exactly where previous joints have been made if there are any. Remember to check the inside of the band for hallmarks and engraving and to work around them. The shank is bent so the ends come together to make a tight seam, and here again it is important to file the surfaces so they make a clean joint. Failure to do this will make an imperfect soldering that will leave irregularities or pits; in the process of filing these away it is easy to make the shank too small. In the case of thin shanks, file the two butting surfaces at an angle to increase the surface contact and thereby make a stronger joint.
With larger stone settings and delicate ring heads there is a danger that the head of the ring will be bent out of shape and deformed on any of the methods described above. The shanks can break off at the head of the ring or from its shoulders where the solder joints are stressed. It also happens sometimes that a thin shank is simply worn so thin it can no longer be repaired with an isolated joint.
No matter what your needs are for gem ring enlargement, come in a we will take care of them all.


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TV presenter and broadcaster Nelson Valley today he says goodbye to what was his home for a decade, to the program “Día a Día”, which he broadcasts on Telemundo.
Through his social networks, along with several photos of his experience in the television program, the actor also revealed the news of his departure to dedicate himself to new work experiences, although he did not specify what direction his career will take.
“They say that changes are good and that they are challenges that open the door to other opportunities. But, the biggest challenge will be not missing my Day to Day family for all the learning and growth during these past 10 years. Today, with great gratitude, I share with you that, in order to gain new work experiences, I have decided to leave the show that gave me the opportunity to bring so much joy and healthy entertainment to homes. of my beloved Island, Puerto Rico. What an enriching experience, accompanied by a unique group that touched my life and gave me invaluable learning! Ray and Dagmar were my teachers and dear co-workers. I will always be grateful for this wonderful school. It was an honor to work with two great pillars of television in Puerto Rico”, he indicated at the beginning of his publication.
Similarly, he thanked his co-workers Gil López, Carlitos Ramírez, chef Noelian, Luis Enrique Falú and Sylvia Hernández, whom he said he admired and respected, as well as the channel’s technicians. Similarly, he extended his gratitude to the president of Telemundo, José Cancela, and producer Tony Mojena.
“To the wonderful audience of Día a Día and Telemundo PR, I would be speechless to thank you for the immense love and support you have given me over the last 10 years. I feel so lucky and blessed! Every message on the networks, every hug on the street, is of GREAT VALUE to me. For this reason, I wanted to improve myself more every day to be able to return to them, through the screen, all that love that they give me daily. Thank you so much, my people! The show must go on. We will see you very soon. I love you! ”He concluded his communication.


Details surrounding 15 ‘opportunity sites’ and their potential to deliver ‘transformative change’ in Huyton are highlighted in the report.
Here is a closer look at some of the major proposals and changes.
Improvements to the thoroughfare are central to the masterplan.
Roads and junctions around this area as well as the frontage of buildings have been repeatedly highlighted for improvements, with the report saying the current condition of the road ‘contributes to a poor quality environment’.
However, it adds: “New development along the road should help to develop attractive commercial frontages which are well used and safe routes through to the centre.
“Improvements to the public realm and pedestrian environment should be prioritised to improve the arrival experience into Huyton Village.”
Derby Road will remain the core high street retail axis.
Sherborne Square - east and west
A blunt assessment of the square is given in the document.
It reads: “The building undermines the attractiveness of the village as whole.”
The site was developed in the 1960s, with retailers using the ground floor, but the report states: “There is a fair degree of vacancy on the upper floors.”
The upper floors were designed for homes but were more recently used for offices. Proposals to turn the upper floors back into residencies are being considered.
The plans make it clear that the area should be redeveloped to provide ‘active and good quality frontage’ that contributes to Lathom and Derby Road with a well-lit route between the locations.
Police station, former magistrates court, ambulance and fire station
The police station and court, also located on Lathom Road, should be ‘relocated elsewhere in the village’ says the plan.
These will make way for ‘a combination of food retail with parking and, if appropriate, housing’.
Relocation is also proposed for the ambulance and fire station, situated on nearby Archway Road.
This site will be used for a gateway development that makes transport through the area easier.
ASDA petrol station and Archway Road car park
The council are suggesting an ‘appropriate relocation of the petrol station and public parking’.
The masterplan says a site close to the ASDA car park entrance is considered a better location for the petrol station.
If it is moved, the space would be developed into a better street network into the town and a new civic square for the war memorial.
Archway Road, north
Due to the barriers on Archway Road the report says the village feels ‘somewhat divorced from the wider Huyton area’.
Huge improvements to pedestrian routes and a new cycle route across Huyton are included in the proposals.
Yorkon and Civic Way IT sites
New council buildings coule be built in this area to increase space and to reflect that for Huyton, ‘being the administrative centre of the borough is one of its key assets’.
Former InShops, multi storey car park (MSCP) and Huyton Hey Road office sites
The masterplan states: “Taken together, the sites represent a major redevelopment opportunity.”
The sites include the InShop shopping arcade, the four-storey Huyton Hey Road office and the car park which the report says is a ‘visual blight on the village’.
Major development proposals for this area includes ‘parking, retail uses both small, large and food’ plus a leisure and evening centre built with housing ‘above commercial and retail uses across the site’.
Formerly known as the Huyton Suite, the report says it could be redeveloped ‘for commercial leisure or offices as part of a mixed use scheme’ and the new development should ‘directly address the extended Civic Way and new civic square’.
Post office and BT site
The masterplan suggests moving the post office depot facilities out of town and redeveloping the whole site.
It suggests the site would be more ‘suitable for leisure and evening economy uses’ with upper floors being turned into flats.
Seven weeks of public consultation on the draft Huyton Village Masterplan started today and will run to 5pm on January 11, 2017.


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Div 3 Semi Final: St. Josephs D/B V Broadford
St. Josephs 0-3
Broadford took the points on home soil on Sunday morning in the junior b semi-final against St. Josephs in warm conditions. Scores from Aoife O’Brien and Aoife Dillon in the opening quarter gave the homeside a comfortable start. St. Josephs kept the pressure on adding two points to the scoreboard from Hannah Meaney as the half time whistle sounded the scoreline read 2-8 to 0-2.
At the start of the second half, Broadford increased their advantage with a converted free by Aoife Dillon. Ciara Whelan replied with a point for the parish mid way through the half. In the remaining nine minutes further goals from Aoife Vaughan and Dillon was enough to seal victory on the day and a place in the final against Kilmaley. Best on the day for Broadford was Aoife O’Brien, Aoife Dillon, Niamh Mulqueen, with Orla Moloney, Orla Hoey, and Michelle McMahon impressing for St. Josephs.
St. Josephs: Karen McMahon, Michelle McMahon, Orla O’Neill Capt. Orla Hoey, Orla Moloney, Ellen Meaney, Aoife Shannon, Laura Hayes, Mary O’Connor , Áine Meehan, Hannah Meaney (0-2), Keira McGrath, Ciara Whelan (0-1).
Subs: Ciara Duggan for Mary O’Connor inj. Emily Williams for Ellen Meaney, Orla Meehan for Emily Williams, Michelle Nihill for Orla Hoey inj.
Referee: Tommy Minogue Scariff
St. Josephs D/B Junior camogie will take on Broadford in the semi final of the 2016 Div 3 league. This is a fantastic achievement for the Club to fielding two adult teams. Best of luck to the management and players.


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VTC10 TELEVISION: The Unique culture of Muong Thang
Hanoians will soon get a chance to experience ethnic Mong people’s traditional New Year dances and games.
The programme Xyoo Tshiab Nram Nroog (The Mong’s New Year Celebrated in the City) will take place on January 13 at the Hanoi University of Culture.
(HBO) – The provincial Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and Department of Education and Training of Hoa Binh have co-organised the 2019 Hoa Binh Student Singing Festival. The event gathered more than 500 students and teachers from 35 boarding secondary schools, high schools and colleges across the province.
The northern province of Phu Tho will launch a short film in Vietnamese and English to introduce and popularise the Hung King Temple and traditional Vietnamese beliefs.
(HBO) – In the cultural heritage of Vietnamese people, the culture of Muong ethnic group is imprinted in various fields.
(HBO) - Every year, the province’s photographers have brought their art works to the photo contest of 15 northern mountainous provinces.
Since 1998, as many as 1,800 works by local photographers have been sent to the contest. The works mainly feature the culture, customs, practices and landscapes of the Muong land.
For photo contests in the province, local artists often participate irregularly, because there are few photo contest in the locality. From 1998 to 2018, only six contests were organized. However, the contests gathered many high-quality photos.
(HBO) The promotion and development of mass cultural movements at the grassroots level has created a healthy entertainment playground among the people, contributing to preserving and promoting the national cultural identity.

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The first public transportation in Knoxville was started in 1876 when the Knoxville Street Railway Company inaugurated horse-drawn trams along Gay Street. Electric streetcar service began in 1890 and by 1910, Knoxville's streetcars extended over 42 miles of track and carried 11 million passengers annually. Buses entered service in 1929 and by 1947, the streetcar lines had all been replaced by buses. Today, the buses are operated by Knoxville Area Transit (KAT). There are about 25 routes, including 3 fare-free "trolley" routes connecting downtown Knoxville and the University of Tennessee campus.
Gillig Advantage 4019 on West Summit Hill Drive, November 28, 2014

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