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Posted by Brad SmithGeneral Counsel & Executive Vice President, Legal & Corporate Affairs, Microsoft
This has been an important week for immigration reform efforts in Congress. Reflecting the rising recognition that our country wins when we invite the world's best minds into the American community, two important new bills were introduced in the Senate. These bills would put into action the words that have become a growing chorus in the immigration policy debate: It makes no sense to educate top students from around the globe in our universities, only to send them – and their brainpower and U.S. training – off to compete with us from abroad.
This week, Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced the Securing the Talent America Requires for the 21st Century, or "STAR" Act. This bill would reallocate 55,000 immigrant visas per year to those who have earned a master's degree or a Ph.D. in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (the STEM fields) from a U.S. university. Also this week, we saw the bipartisan introduction of the Sustaining our Most Advanced Researchers and Technology (SMART) Jobs Act of 2012, by Senators Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.)
Today, we are releasing our 2012 Law Enforcement Requests Report. This is our first Law Enforcement Requests Report. It provides data on the number of requests we received from law enforcement agencies around the world relating to Microsoft online and cloud services and how we responded to those requests. All of our major online services are covered in this report, including, for example, Hotmail, Outlook.com; SkyDrive; Xbox LIVE; Microsoft Account; and Office 365. We’re also making available similar data relating to Skype, which Microsoft acquired in October 2011.
We will update this report every six months.
In recent months, there has been broadening public interest in how often law enforcement agencies request customer data from technology companies and how our industry responds to these requests. Google, Twitter and others have made important and helpful contributions to this discussion by publishing some of their data. We’ve benefited from the opportunity to learn from them and their experience, and we seek to build further on the industry’s commitment to transparency by releasing our own data today.
Posted by Laura IpsenCorporate Vice President, Worldwide Public Sector, Microsoft
Over the past week I have had the honor to represent Microsoft at two events on opposite sides of the globe, specifically focused on empowering women and girls, an issue that is critical for both countries and global companies like Microsoft.
On May 25, I participated in a panel discussion led by Irina Bokova, Director-General UNESCO, to mark the first anniversary of the launch of “Better Life, Better Future”, UNESCO’s Global Partnership for Girls’ and Women’s Education at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.
Posted by David HowardCorporate Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Microsoft
Today’s FTC statement filed in the International Trade Commission adds to the growing chorus of regulators and other government officials around the world who agree that injunctions and exclusion orders based on standard essential patents jeopardize competition and the availability and price of consumer technology.
From China’s Ministry of Commerce, to the EU’s Directorate-General for Competition, to the U.S. Department of Justice, and now the FTC, the world’s regulators are speaking clearly and consistently: companies should not misuse standard essential patents.
Posted by Andrew KoGeneral Manager, Microsoft Partners in Learning
For many of us, there has been at least one special person who has had a significant impact on our lives, and has inspired us to reach where we are today. It may be a parent, relative or a friend, but for many, it’s a teacher. Today is Teacher Appreciation Day, a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives.


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Vocabulary instruction is such an important part of our reading block. These four vocabulary games are hands on and engaging and perfect for practicing any set of words. They can also be played in 20 minutes or less!
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A Close Read poster for the classroom is great to guide students through the reading and writing process. This aligns with the Common Core ELA Standard Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digita

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Nintendo may have the best holiday lineup. But it may not matter...
I feel kind of sorry for Nintendo. They don't have drm, offer free online and you can trade games freely, yet Sony is treated as a hero of the people for doing it, regardless of how good their games are. I think people have kind of lost perspective because has anybody looked at the launch line-up for either the Xbox One or the PS4? In terms of games you can only get on those consoles, you are talking 2-3 games tops.
If you haven't gotten into the next generation and want a ton of games to play, The Wii U makes a hell of a lot more sense than the PS4 or the Xbox One this holiday season. It will actually have big third party titles such as Watch Dogs and Assassin's Creed 4, Batman Arkham Origins (and possibly COD Ghosts) along with more unique titles than anybody else. You have a new Mario, Donkey Kong, Windwaker HD, Pikimin, Scribblenauts Unmasked and arguably my most anticipated 2014 Wii U title-The Wonderful 101. That's an incredibly strong line-up and I don't think anybody would be bored or disappointed with it.
But I feel like Nintendo has missed their big opportunity here. The rest of this year seems comprised of things that shoud've been out already (Pikmin, Rayman, Wonderful 101) and extremely safe bets. Mario 3D World looks fun, but its also basically 3D Land ported. The other big holiday release, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is an extremely safe game that basically looks the same as Donkey Country Returns. It's a great line-up but no stand out title that will really move systems. Hopefully they will realize they need a price cut because even with a better line-up I don't think anyone will look at them and look at a PS4 and not pay the extra $50. Which admittedly now might not be the best move because their exclusive offerings seem to pretty much be Knack (which does look amazing though) and a new Killzone. That's not worth $400 frankly.
That's it for today, I should be be back this weekend with a list of my most anticipated titles from E3.

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The cost of feed in chicken production accounts for 60% to 70% of the total cost. In the current situation where feed prices remain high and chickens are thin, reducing feed waste is particularly important for reducing production costs, increasing farm income, and increasing economic efficiency. The article discusses the causes of feed waste in chicken farms and how to save feed.
In the production practice of raising chickens, the cost of feed accounts for 2/3 of the total capital cost, so reducing feed waste is to reduce the cost of farming and increase profits. In the chicken industry, feed waste is particularly serious. Here are the reasons for the waste of chicken farms and their solutions.
1 Causes of feed wastage
(1) Direct waste. The direct waste caused by unscientific feed management in chicken farms generally accounts for 5% to 15% of the annual feed consumption. The structure of the trough is irrational, the height of the trough is not proper, or 2% to 6% of the material is excessively wasted. 0.5% of the fly is consumed because of excessive fine feed, 1% of the pheasants and rats are infringed, 0.5% of the waste is thrown, and no break or break occurs. Improper waste of 3%.
(2) Indirect waste. Indirect waste due to low feed efficiency accounts for 11% to 22% of the total feed. Among them, environmental temperature is too low to waste 4% to 6%, incomplete feathers are wasted by 2% to 6%, intake is excessive and wasted by 3% to 5%, and parasites and diseases cause wastage of 2% to 7%. To save feed and reduce costs in production, we should pay more attention to the indirect waste of feed. Because such waste is not easily found in the short term.
2 Ways to save feed
(1) Choose a good breed of chicken. In addition to the advantages of high production performance, high growth rate, high egg production, large eggs, and strong disease resistance, the excellent breed chickens have higher feed utilization rates. For the same age of chickens, the same feeding environment consumes exactly the same feed, and the production performance of the fine varieties is much higher than that of other breeds of chickens. Under the same feeding conditions, egg production of high-laying laying hens can be increased by 20% to 30% compared to ordinary laying hens. Feeding chickens with high production performance is an effective way to reduce material costs.
(2) Timely interruptions. Chicken gizzards easily hook feed, causing feed wastage. Chicks are generally cut at 6 to 9 days and repaired at 12 to 16 weeks of age. Not only can cutting off effectively reduce feed wastage, but it can also prevent the occurrence of chicken gizzards.
(3) Choose the right feed shape. The feed is divided into three types: powder, granular, and granular. The pellets have good palatability and are easy to eat. The chicken can eat fully and prevent waste. It is especially suitable for feeding broilers. If the feed is raised on the net, raised and raised in cages, the feed does not contain grit and is regularly supplemented regularly. The digestibility of the feed will be reduced by 3% to 10%. Therefore, gravel should be regularly fed, single feed or add 454g per 50kg of feed, can help the chicken stomach mechanically grated feed, make feed easily digested and increased utilization. The powder should be prevented from being too fine, and the fineness is not only poor in palatability, but also easy to fly and cause loss. If the chicken is fed with a wet mix, it should be mixed and fed, otherwise it will be rancid in summer and easy to freeze in winter. When adding green feed to the feed, chop it short to prevent it from being wasted when the chicken picks up on the food.
(4) The trough structure and placement height should be reasonable. Unreasonable feed trough structure and placement heights can waste as much as 15% of the feed, so it is important to select a trough with the right size. The chute should have a bottom, a large belly, and a small mouth. It is advisable to place a height of 2 cm above or above the chicken's back and above the chicken's back so that the chicken can eat the feed without forcing the feed to feed it. Slot outside. If the feeding trough is too small, too shallow or placed too low, the chicken can easily dial the feed out of the trough. If it is too large, too deep or placed too high, it will affect the chicken's feeding and growth. Therefore, the appropriate chute should be selected according to the age of the chicken and the height should be adjusted at any time.
(5) The influence of drinking water devices. Using a nipple drinker can save 2~3g of feed per day compared with the sink. When the sink is used (water supply by long flowing water), the water depth in the tank is 1cm to 2cm, which saves the feed. Therefore, the water level in the sink should not be too high. High, especially when feeding dry powder, the feed on the chicken's mouth will be wasted as water flows out.
(6) Adjust the feeding method and change the feeding method. Feeding too much feed at one time is the main cause of feed wastage. Feeding should follow the principle of less feeding, regular ration, feeding in different times, and no material left in the trough after feeding. One feeding amount should not exceed 1/3 of the trough depth. The flattening is cage culture. The caged chicken has less activity than the flat chickens. It needs less maintenance and eats less. Since the feeding trough is outside the cage, it is not easy for the chicken to trample the feed when it is eaten.
(7) Grasp the amount of food. Different breeds and different uses of chickens, using different feeding methods, that is, free or restricted feeding; different age groups of chickens, using different diets, and in accordance with body weight standards or egg production rate in time to adjust . Chickens are mostly free-feeding. Chickens and breeders are restricted from feeding during the rearing period. They are limited in quality or in limited quantities. Feed restriction can save about 10% in feed and prevent overweight in the body. Affect the future production of eggs.
(8) Rodent killing against wild birds. Wild birds and rodents not only consume feed and cause waste, but they also release heat and excrete feces. As a result, the local temperature of feeds increases, the humidity increases, and feed forms become moldy, and it can also spread diseases.
(9) Elimination of sick or low-quality chickens. If there are roosters in the flocks that consume more feed and increase production costs, they must be eliminated in time;
Diseased chickens unable to stand up, kicking their legs, covering their mouths and blinding their eyes, weed out particularly lean chickens and sick chickens before laying eggs, eliminating egg-producing chickens at the peak of egg production, and eliminating laid eggs during mid-production. Low rate chickens. Breeding farms for roosters should eliminate cockerels with poor semen quality and loss of breeding ability.
3 Improvement measures
Feed full price feeds; Reasonably control the temperature of the house, the temperature in the house cannot be lower than 12°C; Carefully store and store feed; Strengthen feeding and management, Reduce stress factors, Save feed, Increase remuneration, Increase the economic efficiency of chicken farm .

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Heart ailments on rise in Kashmir
Expert Blames Sedentary Lifestyle, High Consumption Of Red Meat
ARIF SHAFI WANI
Srinagar, Dec 2: Sedentary lifestyle, stress and high consumption of red meat and junk food have emerged as main contributors for rise in cardiac ailments in Kashmir in past few years.
“On the basis of my study, I can say with authority that high consumption of red meat, junk food besides sedentary lifestyle coupled with continuous mental stress are main contributors for rising number of cardiac patients in Kashmir,” Dr Rajneesh Kapoor Director Medanta The Medicity Heart Institute Gurgaon Haryana told Greater Kashmir on sidelines of a function here.
Dr Rajneesh who is a cardio interventional surgeon said that a large number of cardiac patients from Kashmir visit the Medanta for treatment. “However the number has witnessed a sharp increase in past few years”.
He said in winter people are more susceptible to develop cardiac problem mainly due to less physical movement. “It has been observed that most of the people in Valley confine themselves to their homes during snowfall or cold climatic conditions. They also consume high quantity of red meat in various forms in winter. In absence of exercise or normal physical activity these factors gradually increase cholesterol levels and this ultimately gives birth to various cardiac ailments,” he said.
Dr Rajneesh said regular exercise and management of blood pressure can help to prevent occurrence of various cardiac problems. “If people can’t venture out in winter they can at least move for 15-20 minutes a day in a room. This will help to maintain blood circulation, burn calories and prevent fat depositions,” he said.
Dr Rajneesh also inaugurated the Medanta’s Cardio Clinic in collaboration with Khanam Hospital and Nursing Home here. He also highlighted latest trends in treatment of cardiac ailments.
“But in most of the cases the treatment cost is too high for common man. So prevention is better than cure. Regular exercise, stress busting activities and check-up can help to keep the cardiac ailments at bay,” he said.
He said the main objective of opening the Cardio Clinic in Srinagar was to treat patients of Kashmir. “Patients and their attendants from Valley have to incur hefty amount to travel to our hospital.
So the Medanta management decided to reach out to the patients in their homeland. In the first phase we will be offering non-invasive treatment to the patients. Besides we will also facilitate video-conferencing through which the patients can directly interact with cardio specialists at Medanta,” he said.
Dr Rajneesh also offered specialized training to doctors from Kashmir in latest procedures in Cardiology at the Medanta.
Earlier Dr Javid Iqbal vice-principal of Khanam Hospital and Nursing Home assured full cooperation to Medanta in its endeavor in Kashmir.
“We are confident that this tie up will go a long way for helping the needy patients, who crave for latest facilities in medical expertise,” he said.
On the occasion veteran physician and civil society member Dr. G Q Allaqband expressed serious concern over lack of proper infrastructure and medicos in government and private hospitals in Kashmir.
“People of Kashmir are suffering for want to basic medicare facilities. Government hospitals including prestigious SKIMS Soura are overloaded. Private hospitals too don’t have proper infrastructure. In absence of basic facilities and opportunities our talented medicos are forced to venture in greener pastures outside the state. In this situation patients are at the receiving end,” said Dr Allaqband.
“My concern is that Srinagar should not become catchment areas for known tertiary care hospitals situated outside the state. People (medicos) from Delhi and other states visit Kashmir and take patients to their state-of-the-art hospitals. And there most of the patients who have to undergo cardiac or oncological procedures face immense problems as they can’t afford the high treatment costs.
“Kashmir needs such a hospital with all the latest facilities so that it can serve as a model for government hospitals,” he said.
He hoped that Medanta would take utmost care to provide best treatment to people of Kashmir.
Dr Allaqband said that well off people and corporates are constructing mall, shopping complexes and palatial houses. “Ironically nobody including big corporates in Kashmir are building hospitals as it has does not have high returns. If some conscientious corporates or people care to provide better healthcare, banks can give them soft loans. But it seems nobody is interested in this noble endeavor” he said.
He said it is the responsibility of people as well as government to think seriously to provide better healthcare to patients. “There is no dearth or good doctors in Kashmir. We need to provide them with proper environment and infrastructure to work. The civil society of Kashmir can come forward and pool resources so that people of Kashmir can avail world class healthcare facilities in the Valley,” he said.
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Meijer is seeing rising momentum for COVID-19 vaccinations as the nation’s supply of vaccines continues to build.
The Grand Rapids, Mich.-based supercenter retailer said it registered over 35,000 people in less than 24 hours after opening enrollment for a federally run, mass COVID-19 immunization clinic starting next week at Ford Field stadium, home of the Detroit Lions pro football team.
Meijer said its goal is to register, schedule and submit data for 5,000 vaccinations per day at the Ford Field event, which kicks off on March 24. The retailer's online registration launched just after 4 p.m. on Monday and immediately drew an “extremely high volume” of people looking to sign up for a COVID shot, and the registry grew by 2,000 people per hour yesterday.
Since launching its coronavirus vaccine registry in January, Meijer has enrolled more than 1.7 million people across its Midwestern market area.
“Our stores and pharmacies have played a pivotal role throughout the pandemic, helping customers at the store, building an online vaccine registry and administering more than 201,000 doses to Michiganders so far,” Meijer President and CEO Rick Keyes said in a statement. “I couldn't be prouder of our quick response, but the work isn’t done. We’re excited to bring that technology, and our expert teams, to Ford Field to support the state of Michigan and FEMA in this critical endeavor.”
In addition to Meijer’s COVID vaccine website, people who want to register for free vaccinations at upcoming clinics can text “EndCovid” to 75049 and select Ford Field as the location. Invitations to the clinics will be sent directly to registrants later this week. The retailer noted that it will send out invitations based on the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) to vaccinate people most vulnerable in Detroit — Michigan’s hardest-hit city during the pandemic — as well as in Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties. People also can register by calling the state health department hotline at 888-535-6136.
Meijer said it will manage the check-in process for those getting COVID-19 vaccines at Ford Field and provide on-site pharmacists for clinical reviews and vaccine security and stability. The retailer also plans to deploy IT development teams and infrastructure, coordinate data submission to the Michigan Care Improvement Registry and preserve patient immunization records. Published reports said state officials expect to administer about 250,000 doses during the eight weeks that the high-volume vaccination site will be open. Earlier this month, Meijer held a two-day COVID vaccine clinic at Ford Field for Michigan teachers and other school staff.
“Meijer cares about the communities we serve, and our teams have come together with such sincerity to lend a hand during this challenging time,” Keyes added. "Through this continued partnership at the state and federal level, we’re able to keep doing our part to help finally put an end to this pandemic.”
In January, Meijer was named as a federal retail pharmacy partner for COVID vaccinations in Michigan and has since been named as a partner in Indiana, Wisconsin and Ohio. Soon after, in February, the company administered 25,000 doses of the vaccine in a series of clinics at stores in Michigan. That was followed up later in the month with another 17,000 doses administered in a round of more than 60 clinics at stores across Indiana and then more than 10,000 inoculations for teachers and school staff in a dozen clinics in the state.
Meijer reported that, to date, it has conducted more than 2,060 clinics — large and small — through which it has administered 309,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Overall, the chain operates 256 supercenters and grocery stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin.
President Joe Biden announced March 2 that the U.S. will have enough COVID-19 vaccinations for all adults by the end of May. His projection reflects an expected supply of 100 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and a combined 600 million doses of the two-shot Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines. So far, those three vaccines were the only ones to receive Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorization. Biden also has directed his administration to procure another 100 million J&J vaccines for the latter part of the year.
Through the morning of March 17, 22.2% of the U.S. population had received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, with 12% fully immunized, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More than 113 million of the 147.6 million vaccines delivered by manufacturers have been administered.

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When in the market for a new pool for your property, you'll need to choose between in-ground or above-ground models, and between concrete, fibreglass, and vinyl or acrylic liners. Each type of pool will have its own advantages and disadvantages, and there is no pool that is the absolute best choice, as you will need to choose something that fits your property, budget and overall swimming needs. To make that choice easier, note a few advantages and disadvantages of some of the most popular pool types.
An above-ground pool can be installed very quickly, often within the same day; there are even smaller, inflatable above-ground pools that a homeowner can install on their own. They may not be large enough for swimming, but they can be used for lounging and relaxing.
Some above-ground pools can also be disassembled and taken with you to a new property when you move. However, the disadvantage of above-ground pools is that they may be considered an eyesore, even with a wood deck around them. They also require climbing up a ladder for use, which can be challenging for anyone with physical limitations.
In-ground pools are not an eyesore and don't interfere with the view of your property, and they may be easier to access for many people. They do require excavation, so this can add to the cost and time of installation.
A fibreglass pool is created in a factory and shipped to your home, so it can be dropped into the ground easily and used very quickly. However, this does limit the shape and size of the pool to what is commercially available in your area.
A concrete in-ground pool can be shaped and poured in any size you prefer, but the concrete needs time to dry and cure before water can be added. A concrete mixer also may not be able to easily access your property if it's surrounded by woods or hills or is in a very small lot.
Your other option for an in-ground pool is a vinyl or acrylic liner. This is a large liner that is placed over the excavation and then pulled and stretched to hold its shape. The liner is very soft underfoot and very durable, and it can also cover just about any shape and size of excavation you prefer. This liner is also typically easier and faster to install than concrete, and it can be more affordable as well.
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This time I decided to play with texture polishes...and a fan brush. I saw a sneak peak of a fan brush gradient my good friend Jacki from Adventures in Acetone did earlier in the week and I thought I'd try it with textures.
And it all ended up looking like this:
I used these beauties for this gradient:
|Sinful Colors Blue Persuasion, OPI Tiffany Case Julie G Blueberry Fizz|
I really like the fluidity of this in particular the transition from the dark to the lighter polish.
It is difficult to see the transition from Tiffany Case to Blueberry Fizz, but that is mostly due to my inexperience with the fan brush and how to align it on the nail to get all colours placed correctly. And my nails are really small which I also didn't take into account when I layed out the colours. Note to self: the stripes of polishes need to be much thinner than I think!!
I found the technique itself a good alternative to spongeing.
I will definitely try the fan brush for a regular gradient - perhaps for the challenge later this week...and if you want to try this yourself there is a great tutorial for this at the Neverland Nail Blog.
If you want to see the colours of the other Fancy Friday girls, hurry on over to check out their blog posts.
Hurra for endnu en udfordring hvor jeg kan lege med blå neglelak :D. Jeg har denne gang kastet mig ud i at lege med en viftepensel til en teksturgradient, overraskende ok resultat synes jeg. Det er dog lidt svært at se overgangen mellem de to lyse lakker, men det er mere fordi teknikken er helt ny for mig og mine negle ALT for små til de ret tykke streger jeg fik påført penslen :D.

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‘Baby Steps: A Guide to Maternity Leave and Maternity Pay’ by Leah Waller
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Are you a new or expectant mum wondering how to navigate the realms of maternity leave and maternity pay?
This book is a brief one-stop practical guide for new and expectant mums on Maternity Leave, rights during Maternity Leave and Statutory Maternity Pay for employees with a brief explanation of Shared Parental Leave as another consideration.
You will find a Maternity Leave Timetable to guide you through the key stages of your pregnancy and Maternity Leave and information in relation to:-
• Who is entitled to Maternity Leave;
• Giving your employer notice of your pregnancy;
• Working whilst pregnant;
• Pregnancy-Related Illness;
• Ordinary and Additional Maternity Leave;
• Keeping in Touch Days and Contact with your employer during Maternity Leave;
• Dismissal and Redundancy during Maternity Leave;
• Returning to Work and Flexible Working;
• Breastfeeding when Returning to Work;
• Statutory Maternity Pay
Finally; the book concludes with some Frequently Asked Questions that have been compiled from new and expectant mums.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leah Waller is Employment Law Specialist and Head of the Employment Law Department at Lennons Solicitors in Chesham. She has dealt with a variety of areas of law including Personal Injury, Dispute Resolution and Litigation, Debt Recovery, Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney and Possession Claims but has always had a passion for Employment Law and began her legal career training under the supervision of a former Employment Tribunal Judge.
Leah runs a seminar programme holding Employment Law seminars for both employees and employers offering practical advice and legal rights updates.


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Hey there The hunter appears to be paying a very high penalty for moving across wheat fields: My guess is that is is paying the higher move cost for every piece of wheat across the frontage. Moving diagonally is much worse, as you will be paying 5 penalties, while moving orthogonally you only pay three.
I got a hunter to finish while the drop ship was almost to the target and i assigned it to that drop ship then it was magically at the mission but when it died and i went back to base there was another one and i didn't have a hunter building

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Eggs contain a variety of vitamins including vitamin A, which assists with the healthy development of eyes, skin and a healthy immune system. They also contain other important nutrients for pregnancy, such as iodine, folate, and iron. Required for growth and development of infant.
What does eggs do to a pregnant woman?
Eggs. Eggs are versatile and a good source of protein that provides amino acids you and your baby need. They contain more than a dozen vitamins and minerals, including choline, which is good for baby’s brain development.
Is it OK to eat eggs every day when pregnant?
But pregnant people have a weaker immune system — meaning harm could come to you or your baby from consuming unpasteurized or undercooked food. So the short answer is yes, eggs are safe to eat during pregnancy — as long as they’re pasteurized and cooked. The key is safe preparation.
How many eggs a day should a pregnant woman eat?
They promote baby’s overall development.
A pregnant women should get 40 to 70 grams of protein, and one egg contains 7 gram. So eating 2 hardboiled eggs a day is an easy way to up your protein intake without adding fat to your diet. Plus, eating a protein-rich diet can help you keep your blood sugar levels stable.
Is it safe to eat boiled eggs during pregnancy?
Yes, pregnant women can eat boiled eggs as they are filled with minerals, vitamins, and good fat. Eating boiled eggs in pregnancy will provide all these crucial nutrients to the mother and the baby.
Is rice good for pregnancy?
Starchy carbohydrate-rich foods include potatoes, rice, pasta, and bread. Carbohydrates are high in energy, and are therefore an important component of a good pregnancy diet.
Is banana good for pregnancy?
Bananas. Bananas are another good source of potassium. They also contain vitamin B6, vitamin C, and fiber. Constipation is very common during pregnancy.
Can boiled eggs cause miscarriage?
Any food that isn’t handled or refrigerated properly, including eggs, can harbor bacteria that cause an illness called listeriosis, which can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature delivery.
What should a pregnant woman eat for breakfast?
Each of your daily meals should contain protein (aim for 75g a day), because your baby needs those amino acids to grow strong. Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, tofu, eggs, peanut butter, omelets with Swiss or Cheddar cheese and dairy-infused smoothies are all solid, tasty options.
What food should not be eaten during pregnancy?
Foods to avoid when pregnant
- Some types of cheese. Don’t eat mould-ripened soft cheese, such as brie, camembert and chevre (a type of goat’s cheese) and others with a similar rind. …
- Pâté …
- Raw or partially cooked eggs. …
- Raw or undercooked meat. …
- Liver products. …
- Supplements containing vitamin A. …
- Some types of fish. …
- Raw shellfish.
Is fried egg good for a pregnant woman?
In the case of boiled, poached or fried eggs, this means until the white has set and the yolk has started to thicken. This means that pregnant women can enjoy cooked eggs however, should be aware to avoid raw eggs in foods such as aioli, homemade mayonnaise, cake batter or mousse.
Can we eat bread in pregnancy?
Starchy foods should make up roughly one-third of a woman’s diet during pregnancy. Starchy foods – such as bread, sweet or regular potatoes, pasta, rice, cereals, noodles, oats and legumes like lentils or beans – help to fill a person up without containing too many calories.
Can you eat mayonnaise when pregnant?
The jars of mayonnaise you’ll find on the shelf at your local grocery store are actually safe to eat — at least the vast majority of them. That’s because commercially produced foods that contain eggs — mayonnaise, dressings, sauces, etc. — must be made using pasteurized eggs to be sold in the United States.
What vegetables should be avoided during pregnancy?
Eating a healthful diet is essential during pregnancy, but there are some foods that pregnant women should avoid altogether.
Avoid raw or undercooked sprouts, such as:
- mung beans.


As shared by CalPeek, this past legislative cycle resulted in Governor Gavin Newsom signing AB 275 into law, which would establish a 10-member Fast Food Council that would set minimum standards for wages, hours and workplace conditions. All of which could result in a new $22 an hour minimum wage for fast-food workers by the end of next year. The International Franchise Association (IFA) and National Restaurant Association quickly filed a referendum seeking to overturn the law. Qualifying the referendum by collecting the 623,000 required signatures by December 5 would suspend the law until voters could weigh in. Now, SEIU California, has asked Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber to look into the tactics being used by the fast-food industry to collect signatures. SEIU California is claiming that signature gatherers are misleading those signing the petitions by positioning their signature as raising fast-food worker wages. The fast-food industry says it collected nearly a million signatures so far and dismisses the claims as being frivolous. However, fast-food workers are planning to strike across the state on November 15 in protest to the alleged signature gathering tactics.


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Hell's Kitchen is a neighborhood in New York City, New York with a population of 52,837. Hell's Kitchen is in New York County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Hell's Kitchen offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Hell's Kitchen there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Hell's Kitchen and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Hell's Kitchen are above average.
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Hell's Kitchen is a great neighborhood. It's in close proximity to all major public transportation routes: Port Authority, Penn Station, ACE/7 Trains, Bolt Bus; it is also in walking distance to the mecca of shopping in Manhattan: Hudson Yards, Herald Square, Times Square etc. There are lots of restaurants in the area, however my only critique is that there aren't enough vegan / vegetarian restaurants. There is only one supermarket in the area that I use called Brooklyn Fair. Though expensive, their selection is robust-- they also have the friendliest staff I have ever encountered. The area is quite loud, but living in Manhattan you can not expect any thing less. I always feel safe in my neighborhood, plus there is a precinct in the area on 35th and 9th avenue, so no worries on that front. With the opening of Hudson Yards and the extension of the Highline, the area's traffic will pick up a bit, however it's not overwhelming. Generally a great area to live in.
I was born and raised in Hell's Kitchen and it will always be close to my heart. There is a large Puerto Rican population here and is full of culture. The annual 9th avenue festival just passed which is an international food festival. Hell's kitchen is also very close to Broadway, so you have easy access to it without constantly being surrounded by tourists.
I've lived here in Hell's Kitchen my whole life. It's a great neighborhood as within it are so many options for entertainment and fun, but as well as around it. There are many parks, restaurants, just places in general that you can enjoy yourself. Just a great place to live and be in, in general.

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3. DEATH (MARANA) IS SUFFERING
The thought of leaving the present existence and the uncertainty of the future is very frightening. As death draws near, all mortal beings are subjected to severe attacks of disease and illness, which rack the body with unbearable pain. Death, being the basis for all such physical and mental agony, has thus been named dukkha by the Buddha.
4)Sorrow (Soka) is suffering
Sorrow is the burning in the mind of one affected by the loss of relatives, destruction of property or possessions, deterioration of health and longevity, lapses in morality, deviation from right view to wrong view, any other loss, ruin or suffering. This sorrow is a form of mental displeasure (domanassa) but has inner consuming as its characteristic and as such is intrinsic suffering, dukkha-dukkha. Overwhelming distress occasioned by sorrow can cause heartburn leading to premature ageing and even death. Being thus a basis for other physical pains too, sorrow is fearsome and is therefore named dukkha by the Buddha.
5)Lamentation (Parideva) is suffering
Lamentation is wailing by one affected by loss of relatives, property and any other losses or suffering. Absent-mindedly and hysterically, the distressed one clamours, proclaiming the virtues of the dead and the quality of the lost property or denouncing the enemy or agency responsible for the loss. In reality, lamentation is merely the material quality of sound and therefore not suffering in essence. But such wailing and hysterical proclamations produce physical discomfort and pain. The Buddha had therefore declared lamentation as suffering. To cry is to be subjected to pain which is therefore suffering.
6)Physical pain (Dukkha) is suffering
Bodily pains such as stiffness, aches, soreness, tiredness, itchiness, feeling hot or cold are suffering. These physical pains are true intrinsic suffering called dukkha-dukkha. Even animals flee to safety at the slightest hint of getting beaten or shot at because they are afraid of physical pain. It is important to know that sickness and disease come under this category of physical pain. Physical pain is generally followed by mental distress and for thus serving as a cause for mental pain, it is named dukkha, dreadful suffering.
7)Mental displeasure (Domanassa) is suffering
The Pali word "domanassa" means bad-mindedness or mental pain. It denotes all sorts of mental aversion or displeasure such as worry, anxiety, depression, dislike, hate, fear, misery, etc. Mental displeasure also is intrinsic suffering which not only oppresses the mind but also tortures the body such as causing stress, insomnia, and loss of appetite with consequent impairment of health and even the advent of death. It is a truly formidable dukkha.

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Island - Turistický průvodce Rother
A new edition of the popular guide to Iceland with 50 selected hiking trails through the island of fire and ice. Recommended tips, travel advice and photos include a small travel atlas. Booklet, 149 pp., 11.5 x 16.5 cm.
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The guide presents 50 selected hiking trails with the island of fire and ice. The description of each route provides all the important information about the nature of the trip, time consuming and attractions. There is a detailed map. The publication also provides a general overview of Icelandic hiking, local nature and sports opportunities. The reader will also get acquainted with the different areas of the island, find important contacts and practical advice and register. The atmosphere of Iceland is illustrated by rich images.


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For our 21st Anniversary, we drove to Osoyoos (20 minutes away) to dine at The Patio. It was hot (33 degrees) and in to the evening and let me assure you, the view is beyond breathtaking. The Patio is at the edge of the mountain and the view encompasses the lake, vineyards, and orchards as far as the eye can see. http://www.nkmipcellars.com/The-Winery#patio
Some of the tables are on the grass and the remainder on the ‘patio’, but everyone has a 180 degree view.
Our server, Lorene, was truly delightful. She never missed a beat. The Cellar is offering a weekend (3 days) to eat, sample wine and stay at the resort and she explained this to us.
Don ordered the Smoked Salmon on a bagel with a herbed cream cheese, red onion slices and a bit of greens to start and I ordered the Tomato/Chardonnay Soup. Believe me, we didn’t leave anything on the plate.
The entree for Don was the Venison Meatballs with baked Polenta, baby carrots, green beans and grilled zucchini. He really enjoyed it saying the meatballs were tender and not dry.
My entree was the free-range Chicken with blue potato salad and almonds. Now this surprised me….I didn’t know it was a salad (cold) and when I put a potato in my mouth, it was cold. This was a delightful meal. The chicken was pure perfection and the baby blue potatoes with green beans and almonds was yummy. I also enjoyed a glass of Pinot Blanc. I am of the opinion, mine of course, that they have some of the best wines in the valley.
Now, of course, dessert. We could hardly move but ordered the dark chocolate pate with our coffee. OMG it simply melted in your mouth.
When Lorene brought us the bill, she also offered to include a bottle of their wines to take home with us. Great marketing.
If you are in the area, please be sure to drop in and enjoy the view, the servers, and of course, the great meal.


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Early team news
Tottenham Hotspur (Spurs) Football Club is located in North London. The club is also known as Spurs. Tottenham's home ground is White Hart Lane. The club motto is Audere est Facere (To dare is to do).
There is no further news on Gary Doherty ahead of the visit of Chelsea, while a late decision will be made on the fitness of Darren Anderton.
Doc was stretchered after ten minutes of the Worthington Cup win over Torquay, having sustained suspected ligament damage. Darren did not feature in midweek and Glenn will assess his Achilles problem on Saturday.
"There is no change on Doc," said Glenn. "We’ll know a lot later today, he is still having scans.
"Darren has been training today, he is still managing his Achilles problem and we’ll see how it is on Saturday."
Good news for Glenn was the appearance of both Anthony Gardner and Ben Thatcher in a private reserve team friendly against Gillingham.
However, Glenn feels that the duo need to get some competitive action under their belts before they are considered for first team duty.
"Tony and Ben haven’t played a competitive reserve game yet and it would be asking too much for them to come back against Chelsea."
Glenn explained that his methods of injury management have been successful so far, with most of the injuries sustained having come in the midst of combat.
"We’ve had no control over the injuries we’ve picked up this season," he refelcted.
"Gary Doherty was injured in a tackle, so was Stephen Clemence, and Steffen Iversen wasn’t even playing for us.
"We haven’t had one strain or pulled muscle, but what we have had is the aftermath of matches."
Stephen Carr, Chris Armstrong, Tim Sherwood and Willem Korsten are unavailable for Sunday, while Gus Poyet is suspended.
Team (from): Sullivan, Taricco, King, Perry, Bunjevcevic, Ziege, Anderton, Thelwell, Freund, Sheringham, Rebrov, Ferdinand, Davies, Etherington, Keller.
Defender Celestine Babayaro is back in contention for a place in Chelsea's side to face that travels to White Hart Lane on Sunday after a hamstring injury.
Striker Mikael Forssell is still likely to be ruled out with an ankle injury, while Winston Bogarde picked up a slight groin problem in training recently and Albert Ferrer and Sam dalla Bona will not be considered.
Winger Jesper Gronkjaer was wearing strapping on his knee after training but is still in contention, while Ed de Goey will continue in goal although Carlo Cudicini is now fit again to rejoin the squad.
Team (from): De Goey, Cudicini, Bosnich, Melchiot, Gallas, Desailly, Terry, Bogarde, Le Saux, Babayaro, Lampard, Petit, Morris, Jokanovic, Zenden, Gronkjaer, Stanic, Hasselbaink, Zola, Gudjohnsen.

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Gakken magazine featured a miniature wind-powered Strandbeest recently, converting it to run on everything from rubber bands to solar power. [Crabfu] thought it would be worthwhile to hack the Strandbeest kit that shipped with the magazine as well, so he started to brainstorm. Well-known for his steam powered hacks previously featured here, he did originally consider adding a steam plant to the walker. In the end, he scrapped that idea due to concerns about heat and weight. Thinking about it further he settled on something he considered ridiculous, even stupid: A hamster powered Strandbeest.
[Crabfu] added a few components including a hamster ball and a simple chain drive from a Meccano building set before testing the device with a toy train as the power source. Once he was certain that he had the proper gear ratio set, in went a friend’s hamster. The device worked wonderfully, much to the delight of his nieces, as you can see in the video on his site.


New iPhones and Apple Watches made up all the announcement at Apple's September Wonderlust event, as the company put the focus on rolling out updates to popular products just in time for the holiday shopping season to begin.
The iPhone 15 Pro models saw the biggest changes, especially the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which gets an updated 5x telephoto lens to better compete with the best camera phones out there. But the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9 both saw some significant changes as well. Apple even trotted out an update to the Apple Watch Ultra that it introduced a little more than a year ago.
Below you'll find a summary of the announcements from the September 12 event, as well as the latest iPhone 15 and Apple Watch news.
What Apple announced
As expected, Apple kept the focus on smartphones and smartwatches during its September 12 event.
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus: Apple's standard iPhone keeps its $799 starting price, while gaining features introduced last year with the iPhone 14 Pro. Specifically, the new phone features an A16 Bionic chipset, plus a 48MP main camera and a Dynamic Island cutout to replace the notch on the front display. In a new development, the iPhone 15 replaces the Lightning port with a USB-C port.
Additional iPhone 15 features include improvements to Portrait mode, Night mode and Smart HDR, as Apple looks to boost the cameras on its flagship phones. The displays are brighter than last year's iPhone 14 models as well.
Read more about the iPhone 15.
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max: The bigger changes happened to Apple's Pro phones, which also now feature USB-C connectivity. In addition, a powerful A17 Pro chip is the driving force behind these phones — it's faster and more efficient than the A16 Bionic, while also boasting better gaming features.
On the camera front, the same computational photography improvements found on the iPhone 15 come to the Pro models, which also benefit from a larger main sensor. The iPhone 15 Pro Max gets a new telephoto lens which uses a tetra-prism design to support a 5x optical zoom.
The new Pro models feature titanium, which is lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro's stainless steel frame, and a customizable action button replaces the mute switch.
Apple Watch Series 9: The latest version of Apple's smartwatch gets a new S9 SiP chip promising performance improvements. On-device Siri is now part of the watch, which also features an upgraded U2 ultrawide-band chip for precision finding and a brighter display.
Our favorite feature is a double-tap gesture where you tap your index finger and thumb twice to control apps. It can pick up and end phone calls, control playback and more.
Thanks to a series of environmentally-friendly changes, the Apple Watch 9 is the first carbon-neutral product released by Apple.
Read more about the Apple Watch Series 9.
Apple Watch Ultra 2: All those Apple Watch 9 improvements find their way to the Apple watch Ultra 2 as well, which also reaps the benefits of that S9 chip. In addition, the display can get as bright as 3,000 nits and the watch supports wider elevation range.
Read more about the Apple Watch Ultra 2.
Apple Event video
Did you miss the September 12 Apple event or just want to go back to rewatch key moments? No worries. The event remains available on Apple's YouTube channel; we've also embedded the stream above.
Good morning! It's Richard Priday (TG's Assistant Phones Editor) here kicking off the live blog for the day of the Apple Wonderlust event.
Our team on the ground in Cupertino is hopefully still resting up for later today, but in the meantime let's take a look at some of the rumors that have appeared in the past few months about the main devices expected to arrive today: the iPhone 15, Apple Watch 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.
One of the iPhone 15 Pro's features that everyone is going to be talking about is the rumored Action button. Yes, Apple is set to replace the ringer / mute switch with a button that can mute sounds and do a heck of a lot more.
Based on all the leaks we've heard, this button will be able to perform all sorts of tricks, from launching the camera and opening the flashlight to starting a voice recording and pulling up a digital magnifying glass. Plus, you'll be able to customize the Action button to do almost anything you want via the iOS Shortcuts app.
Let's talk about the the iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Pro rumors more generally. If you've not been following along up to now — and that's okay — there's a lot of expected differences. In a nutshell, the iPhone 15 is supposed to offer USB-C connectivity, the Dynamic Island from the iPhone 14 Pro series and a new 48MP main camera.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are tipped to feature lighter and stronger titanium designs, a new Action button and a powerful new A17 Bionic chip. And the Pro Max should get an exclusive periscope zoom camera with 6x optical zoom — double the range of the regular Pro.
Looking at the iPhone 15 colors — at least in their rumored phone — don’t they strike you as a bit dull? The colors Apple uses for its standard flagship phone tend to be brighter than what you get with the Pro models, though based on leaked images thus far, they appear more muted than what we’re used to seeing from Apple.
To be clear, the current rumors suggest that you’ll be able to get the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus in black, white, blue, pink and yellow. It’s unclear if there will be a [Product] Red iPhone 15 as there have been for recent models.
Another iPhone 15 color change that could be changing our perception: instead of the usual glossy colors, we’re supposed to see frosted colors on the iPhone 15. We hope the end result is a little brighter and more vibrant than what we’ve been treated to so far in leaks.
Okay, let’s turn our attention to something that could prove very unpopular and trend on X for all the wrong reasons. The iPhone 15 Pro series is tipped to get a price hike, but the amount varies based on who you’re talking to. The iPhone 15 Pro Max could cost anywhere from $100 to $200 more, which would mean it could start at $1,199 or even $1,299. My money is on $1,199, so it’s on a par with the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — but you never know.
A separate report by market research firm Trendforce says the iPhone 15 Pro will be starting at $999, the same as the iPhone 15 Pro. So it’s possible the Pro Max is the only iPhone that will command a higher premium.
I don’t know if you play Apple product launch bingo, but here’s one of the next best things you can do to amuse yourself during Apple’s iPhone 15 launch. We’ve gathered together the rumored iPhone 15 specs in one place. Turn that report into a checklist and mark off what Apple actually announces and what turns out to be a flight of fancy on the part of some leaker.
I know, I know. Not everyone is in the market for a brand new iPhone. Some people just want a great deal. Well, I have good news. The iPhone 15 launch should bring price drops to the older models in Apple’s lineup. For example, we expect the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus to both see discounts of $100, which means you’ll be able to pick up last year’s “new” iPhone starting at just $699. Prefer a bigger screen and longer battery life? The iPhone 14 Plus should start at $799.
Get ready to trash all your Lightning cables! Seriously, the new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro series are both expected to finally embrace USB-C charging. Apple did not want to go down this road but is being compelled by EU regulators.
The good news is that you’ll be able to use the same cables to charge your iPhone, MacBook and iPad. The bad news is that Apple may reserve faster charger and/or transfer speeds for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.
The iPad mini 7 may or may not be among the products Apple shows off today. (The latest iPad rumors say nay.) And if it does appear, rumors for the updated tablet suggest a specs bump at the most.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. My colleague Jeff Parsons has an iPad mini 7 wishlist that includes everything from more storge to MagSafe connectivity. And why not throw in a faster refreshing display and an M-series chip while you’re at it? That’s an announcement that would probably be greeted with a warm round of applause instead of an indifferent shrug.
Zoom, Zoom Zoom! The iPhone has long trailed Samsung Galaxy phones in this department, but the iPhone 15 Pro Max could finally do enough to challenge the champ. The Pro Max is tipped to feature a new periscope telephoto lens, which uses folded optics to achieve a longer zoom range. How long? We’re heading 6x optical zoom, which would be double the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has dual telephoto lenses of 3x and 10x, but we’ll see how well the new iPhone stacks up in our testing. The Google Pixel 7 Pro has a 5x periscope zoom, and Pixel 8 Pro should be similar.
The modem isn’t the most exciting part of the iPhone, but it’s still a crucial component — how else are you going to connect to those 5G towers out there? All signs point to Apple going with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X70 modem, the same part Samsung used in this year’s Galaxy S23.
Released more than a year ago, the X70 modem is highlighted by a 5G AI processor. That feature allows the modem to use artificial intelligence to better manage the 5G beams coming to and from the phone.Sadly, this year’s iPhone is going to miss out on the more advanced Snapdragon X75 that Qualcomm released earlier this year, and as for an Apple-built modem, well, those plans appear to be on ice until after 2026.
We’ve talked a lot about the new iPhone so far, but what about the new Apple Watch 9? Well, here’s a tidbit that could get your heart racing. The Apple Watch Series 9 is tipped to feature a fourth-generation optical heart rate sensor, which should improve accuracy over the Apple Watch 8. In addition, the Apple Watch 9 will reportedly pack a faster processor and a new U2 ultrawide-band chip for an improved Find My experience.
Here’s a case where I would not get your hopes up. Literally. Yeah, there’s rumors of new AirPods being introduced at the Apple event, but it could just be Apple rolling out an updated charging case with USC-B charing for the AirPods Pro and AirPods 3. The AirPods Max 2 may just have to wait, though they are certainly long overdue.
A last-minute iPhone 15 leak for you! Despite rumors that a huge 2TB storage option would be offered on the iPhone 15 Pro, it looks as if that's not actually happening.
2TB is a lot of storage for a regular computer, let alone a smartphone. No doubt some iPhone users keen on capturing lots of high-quality photos and video would make use of such a large storage capacity, but it looks as if they'll have to stick with the already large 1TB model that we've seen on the past few Pro iPhone generations.
We're expecting Apple to offer different chips in the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models. So pay attention to what Apple announces later if you're interested in your iPhone's performance.
If the rumor mill has it right, then the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will use the A16 Bionic chipset, last seen in the iPhone 14 Pro. So it'll use an older chip but it'll still be more powerful than the majority of other phones on the market.
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max on the other hand will apparently get a new A17 Bionic chipset. This chip is apparently made with a more efficient and more powerful 3nm process, which should mean even better performance for users going for Apple's new top-tier phones.
Things have been quiet on the iPad front lately, aside from the rumors of the iPad mini getting a refresh. But one more iPad could get an update before the year's out, if not at today's event.
The iPad Air, last updated in 2022, could be getting a specs bump in the near future. It may only be moving from an Apple M1 chip to an Apple M2 chip to keep its performance ahead of the competition, but anyone looking to buy one of Apple's mid-priced tablets soon may want to wait a couple of months before making a purchase, in case Apple does shake things up.
If you have already made your mind up and plan to buy the iPhone 15 as soon as it's available, here's what we expect for iPhone 15 pre-orders.
Assuming Apple keeps to its usual timings, pre-orders will open on Friday, September 15, likely at 5:00 a.m PT / 8:00 a.m. ET. Open sales will come the following Friday, September 22, with the first pre-ordered units also shipping out that day.
Like clockwork, the Apple Store site is now offline prior to Apple's upcoming event.
Sometimes Apple refreshes its store pages outside of events to prepare for unexpected product announcements or promotions. But if you wanted yet more evidence that Apple's going to be announcing new products later today, here it is.
More breaking news for the iPhone 15, this time for the iPhone 15 Pro Action button, the new rebindable key thought to be replacing the mute switch on the side of the phone.
Phone accessory company Spigen posted a teaser image of what we can assume is one of their new iPhone 15 Pro cases, including a button above the volume keys. Case makers don't normally get any insider information from Apple, but if Spigen's willing to go public with this before any official announcement, we can be reasonably confident that the Action button is real.
Now a last-minute Apple Watch leak! Kosutami over on Twitter/X has posted an alleged image of the new FineWoven Link strap that will be available for the Apple Watch 9.
It looks to be a magnetic strap like several other Apple Watch strap options, but is made of fabric rather than plastic or metal. This light brown color looks rather sophisticated too, although Apple will no doubt offer a range of color options if this band is the real deal.
The Dynamic Island replaces the Face ID notch, giving users more screen space and dynamic widgets for several different apps. Meanwhile, the 48MP camera should offer improved detail for photos, although we can't be sure if Apple will share its full 48MP ProRAW camera mode too, or keep that a feature for just Pro phones.
The launch of the iPhone 15 is a good thing even if you don't plan to buy it, since it heralds the incoming launch of iOS 17 as well.
Apple's newest iPhone software, compatible on iPhones all the way back to the iPhone XS, brings features like StandBy mode, a Journal app, a Check-in safety feature and upgrades to AirDrop to your iPhone. iOS 17's not got a confirmed launch outside of Fall 2023 yet, but going by Apple's previous launch plans, it likely won't be long until it's out of beta.
The Apple Watch 9 will most likely be bringing watchOS 10 along with it, meaning upgrades for any recent Apple Watch user even if they don't buy one of Apple's new smartwatches.
Among the changes to watchOS are new watch faces, mental health and vision health tracking, improvements to the Maps app to help navigating while hiking, and Smart Stacks for organizing widgets.
RIP. The iPhone 15 Ultra could be toast. There had been rumors for a long time that Apple would be replacing its usual Pro Max model with an iPhone 15 Ultra this year. But that may not be happening any more, according to Apple expert Mark Gurman.
It would certainly make sense for Apple to introduce an Ultra model. We've already got the Apple Watch Ultra and the Apple M2 Ultra chipset, and other companies like Samsung sell ultra-branded phones like the Galaxy S23 Ultra. But we may have to wait until the iPhone 16 launch to see the first ultra iPhone, complete with larger displays.
It's Philip Michaels, managing editor for mobile, and I'll be seeing you through the Apple event, which starts in a mere three hours. And while we're busy saying hello, let's also make sure to say goodbye.
The iPhone 15's arrival means that Apple will shuffle up its iPhone lineup, keeping some older models around at reduced prices while dropping other phones entirely. One of those phones will surely be the iPhone 13 mini — it's already in short supply, according to reports. And its departure will leave Apple without a small screen phone other than the iPhone SE (and that device's chunky bezels and outdated design almost disqualify it.)
I wrote how the departure of the iPhone 13 mini from Apple's lineup marks the end of the era of small phones once and for all.
My colleague Kate Kozuch is in Cupertino for today's event, but she filed a report on what to expect from any Apple Watch 9 announcement that summarizes the expected changes. The big story — the new watch is likely to feature a new processor and an updated heart rate sensor. It could be built out of new materials, too.
In other words, if you've already got an Apple Watch 8, your FOMO should be at very low levels later on today.
Meet the iPhone 15 Pro color pallete. Thoughts? Blue looks the best to me. pic.twitter.com/RCxWjrUasCSeptember 6, 2023
Let's not forget about iPhone 15 Pro colors — or at least the rumored color options. In keeping with Apple's tradition, these are a bit more staid than the standard iPhone color options. Leaked images show off white, black, blue and gray colors.
Missing in action is any gold color, which would be the first time a high-end iPhone hasn't featured that shade since 2017. Does this have anything to do with the rumored titanium materials the iPhone 15 Pro could be using in its frame?
It’s almost Time! See ya soon! #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/gy47f9ZBjUSeptember 12, 2023
Good news, everyone — Tim Cook remembered he has an appointment in about two hours. Now if only he can find his way down from the roof.
Tom's Guide has arrived in Cupertino for the big event. From left to right, that's John Velasco, Mark Spoonauer and Kate Kozuch, who are on hand to report live from the scene and go hands-on with whatever devices Apple shows off today.
If there's an iPhone 15 Pro rumor I'm interested in hearing more about, it's the titanium sides that are reportedly replacing stainless steel in Apple's high-end phones. Titanium is not only more durable than stainless steel, it's also lighter. So we should have a phone that survives drops better than its predecessor, while also weighing less.
How much less? A while back, 9to5Mac did the math and calculated that the iPhone 15 Pro models would lose more than half-an-ounce from the weight of the equivalent iPhone 14 Pro models. Now, the new iPhones might pick that up in other areas — denser batteries, anyone? — but lighter is almost always better when it comes to portable devices.
Time for some predictions/previews from our crew in Cupertino via the TikTok.
Buying accessories is a key part of upgrading your phone or smartwatch. But if you're intending to get a case to protect your iPhone 15, or a new strap for the Apple Watch 9, be aware that there may not be the selection you're used to.
Allegedly because of environmental concerns, Apple's going to stop making new silicone accessories for its new devices. There may be some still available while stocks last, but instead look out for new "FineWoven" cases and bands launched alongside Apple's latest devices.
Mark Spoonauer sends this photo from the lobby of the Steve Jobs Theater on the Apple campus, and this gives me hope that we'll actually see a live event today. Since the pandemic, Apple has used prerecorded videos for its product launches, and while those are fine and good, you miss the crowd's reaction — like the audible gasps at WWDC when Apple announced the $3,500 price for the Apple Vision Pro.
On the fence about whether to upgrade to the iPhone 15 or not? Perhaps a report on rumored iPhone 16 specs will help you decide.
Wait a year, this new report claims, and you'll get a phone with more RAM and an A17 Bionic chipset that's supposed to be improved from the silicon Apple is going to use in this year's iPhone 15 Pro models. (Presumably, the iPhone 16 Pro will have moved on to the A18 Bionic by then.) Whether that's enough to convince you that the 48MP main camera, USB-C port and Dynamic Island cutout reportedly coming to the iPhone 15 aren't enough is a matter for your own conscience.
Less than an hour to go now, so why not bide the time by making your most outlandish prediction? Here's mine — I think Apple announces some sort of Lightning cable collection program to ease the transition to USB-C and mitigate some of the environmental impact of Lightning's approaching obsolescence.
Kate Kozuch is inside the Steve Jobs Theater to give you a rundown of everything that could be announced when the iPhone 15 event gets underway at 10 a.m. PT.
We could get a ship date for the full release of iOS 17 today, since that update is likely to arrive right before the iPhone 15 models arrive in stores. Or, this could be one of those announcements that Apple makes quietly via press release after the event. Apple's gone both ways with news of its software releases.
Whatever the date ends up being for iOS 17, you can also expect watchOS 10, iPadOS17 and tvOS 17 to arrive at the same time, as those updates have interconnected features.
When you do upgrade to iOS 17, I've got a list of the new features and enhancements to try out first.
Getting ready for the #AppleEvent and @gregjoz is in the house… Stay tuned for my iPhone 15 impressions pic.twitter.com/fgxzHQ4JtWSeptember 12, 2023
Courtesy of Mark Spoonauer, we have a Greg Joswiak sighting at the Apple event. Shouldn't that dude be backstage?
Pretty good turnout for today's Apple event, judging by the size of the crowd in the Steve Jobs Theater.
There are two schools of thought about the likely upgrades to the iPhone 15, which figures to get a 48MP camera, Dynamic Island cut-out nd A16 Bionic processor. You'll notice that all those features debuted with the iPhone 14 Pro last year, which is why Mark Spoonauer calls the iPhone 15 a "hand-me-down upgrade."
My counter-argument: Yeah, but those are all good features that make the iPhone 15 a better device than the base model iPhones that came before it. And you get USB-C connectivity as part of the mix. That's a fine upgrade for a $799 phone that doesn't purposrt to be Apple's top-of-the-line model.
So which one of us is right, and why is it me?
Here's another TikTok, with Mark Spoonauer discussing the likely changes coming to the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. Our iPhone 15 vs. iPhone 15 Pro comparison offers a good breakdown of what we're expecting to see.
And we’re in! #iPhone15Pro reveal coming up at the Apple event pic.twitter.com/srdzOPIWpTSeptember 12, 2023
Tom's Guide crew is inside the theater now, as the 10-minute countdown is about to begin.
Meanwhile, those of us not in the Steve Jobs Theater are streaming the Apple Event on our Apple TV. (Go to the TV app to find the live stream.) Is... is that a shattered iPhone display?
And we're underway, with a pre-recorded video, alas. Those in Cupertino get to be greeted by Tim Cook.
Our pre-recorded video shows us people who were saved by Apple technology, whether it was the Apple Watch or the SOS/crash detection features on the iPhone. This has become a staple of recent Apple events.
Indeed, it's another pre-recorded Apple event for us in streaming land. Tim Cook greets us from the campus promising to talk more on what's coming to the Apple Watch and iPhone.
But first: an update, including a recap of the Macs Apple's released this year and the Apple Vision Pro preview we got in June. Apparently, developers are very excited about the headset. "They're creating truly amazing experiences that wouldn't be possible on any other platform," says Cook, adding that the product is on track for an early 2024 release.
Apple Watch is the first product announcement of the day, with Jeff Williams, Apple COO, bringing us the deets.
Specifically, we're getting Apple Watch Series 9. It's got new Apple silicon along with some new features, which we'll hear about shortly.
The Apple Watch 9 is redesigned on the inside and powered by the S9, which has more transistors than the S8 and a faster GPU. There's a four-core neural engine that processes machine learning much faster. That should make dictation using Siri more accurate, incidentally.
It's impressive and all, but I'm not sure a new chipset is going to be enough to get recent Apple Watch buyers to upgrade. If you've got an older watch, though...
You can request health queries from Siri on the Apple Watch. That feature's coming later this year.
There's a second-generation ultrawideband chip that enhances the Apple Watch's iPhone finding feature. You'll get more precise feedback on the direction to go find your phone. And that works with the HomePod too.
Introducing Double Tap on Apple Watch 9. Answer calls, hang up, launch widgets and more just by bringing thumb and index finger together #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/sYeUS3zyACSeptember 12, 2023
There's a new gesture called double tap. You tap your thumb and index finger on your watch hand twice. Jeff Williams demos how double-tap can answer calls. It also lets you control playback and silence alarms. It's a S9-powered feature because of the neural engine.
OK, OK, I take it back, the new chip is pretty significant.
Double tap launches next month.
Pink, starlight, midnight, silver, and [Product] Red are the Apple Watch 9 colors for aluminum models. Stainless steel comes in gold, silver, and graphite.
There is a very lengthy sketch in which Octavia Spencer plays Mother Nature and Apple talks about its environmental efforts, particularly as it pertains to the Apple Watch. Lisa Jackon, the VP of Apple's sustanability efforts, is also recapping Apple's progress on being carbon neutral by 2030 and getting the carbon footprint of all Apple prodcuts down to net zero.
Apple Watch Series 9 is the first carbon neutral Apple product, by the way.
Apple is no longer going to use leather in any of its products, including watch bands as part of its environmental effort.
Instead we're getting a new material called Fine Woven. It's making its debut as an Apple Watch 9 band. Hermes and Nike are also participating in making more environmental friendly bands.
Apple Watch Ultra is next on the agenda. Apple Watch Ultra 2 also features the S9 SiP and on-device Siri. Brightness hits 3,000 nits, making the watch more readable. There's a new watchface called modular ultra to take advantage of the Ultra's new display. Night mode uses the ambient light sensor to automatically turn on in the dark.
The Depth app on the Ultra saves a log of each diving session with the Apple Watch Ultra 2. The watch's altitude range has been expanded as well. Battery life is unchanged — 36 hours of typical use on a single charge.
Your Apple Watch lineup: Apple Watch 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. The Apple Watch 9 starts at $399 and the Ultra is $799. You can pre-order today and the watches go on sale September 22.
It's iPhone time. Let's start with the iPhone 15, and right away, the teaser video gives away the fact that the new phone now has the Dynamic Island cutout in lieu of the notch.
Meet the iPhone 15! #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/rxl5HtlyjPSeptember 12, 2023
Super Retina XDR display on the iPhone 15 can hit 1,600 nits of peak brightness in HDR. Peak outdoor brighness is 2,000 nits — twice as much as the iPhone 14.
You're getting the same sizes as before — 6.1 inches on the iPhone 15, and 6.7 inches on the iPhone 15 Plus. The edges of the phone are now contoured instead of straight and the color is in the material itself.
Colors are pink, yellow, blue, green and black. You've got a textured matte finish on the back.
Apple redesigned the iPhone 15's camera system, and that means a 48MP main camera. You'll be able to shoot at full resolution if you want, but you can also balance detail and light capture to bin together four pixels into one. You get a 24MP photo in those instances.
There’s also a 2x telephoto option enabled by the iPhone 15's main camera without a dedicated zoom lens. The camera offers continuous zoom capability as well.
Portait mode is getting an enhancement, including features that let you shift the focus of the shot even after you've taken it. Portrait shots should offer better colors.
Night mode gets an improvement as does Smart HDR. The end result should be brighter highlights.
As expected, the iPhone 15 gets the A16 Bionic from the iPhone 14 Pro. Sounds like it's the same chip Apple used in last year's phones, though it's a step forward from the iPhone 14's A15 Bionic chip.
Like the Apple Watch, the iPhone 15 gets a second-gen Ultra Wideband chip. It can connect with other UW devices from farther away, which will help find friends and objects.
The iPhone 15 uses a more advanced machine learning model to prioritize your voice on phone calls for improved audio. There's a voice isolation feature, too.
Emergency SOS is available in 14 countries and soon Spain and Switzerland will join the mix. Apple's introducing Roadside Assistance via Satellite. You can connect to a roadside assistance provider when your call breaks down outside of cellular connectivity. It's launching in the U.S. with AAA.
"USB-C has become a universally accepted standard," Apple says, so it's coming to the iPhone 15. It's coming to AirPods too, so that it can work with iPhones seemlessly. As expected there's no mention of the EU requirements forcing Apple's hand on this issue.
Fine woven accessories are joining Apple's accessory lineup for the iPhone, too.
Prices are unchanged — $79 for the iPhone 15 and $899 for the iPhone 15 Plus with carrier activation.
"Our Pro models represent the very best of Apple innovations," Tim Cook says, which means it's iPhone 15 Pro time. First feature is the new titanium materials.
Greg Joswiak calls titanium the most premium material Apple's ever used. It's also lighter, making the iPhone 15 Pro models the lighest Pros ever. Edges are the thinnest ever, too.
Sizes remain 6.1-inches for the Pro and 6.7 inches for the Pro Max. (So no iPhone 15 Ultra, it sounds like.)
Apple didn't use anodized coating, instead going with PVD. (I might have misheard that.) Anyhow, that's allowed for the colors to be black, white, blue and gray.
The ring/silent switch is giving way to an Action button. It still handles silencing your phone, but you can use the button to customize actions.
Apple is talking about the Standby feature in the context of the iPhone 15 Pro's always on display. That would seem to suggest no AOD feature for the iPhone 15 models, which is a bummer, if true.
Time to meet the A17 Pro (and not the Bionic which is what I thought had been called), which is powering the iPhone 15 Pro models. Performance cores of the CPU are 10% faster, and the efficiency cores have been sped up, too. The Neural engine is 2x as fast as before, can can process 35 trillion operations per second. That allows for on-device features that don't require contacting the cloud. GPU is redesigned with new rendering features. It's a 6 core design that's 20% faster for peak performance.
So the watchword is faster and more efficient.
The iPhone 15 Pro offers USB 3 speeds so transfer speeds are faster, too.
Apple is talking about gaming now. That's likely to tout the GPU on board the A17 Bionic, which now supports ray tracing. We get to see some game makers show what they're building for the iPhone and how the A17 Bionic improves the quality of gaming.
Camera time: Joswiak says it's the best camera system yet on the iPhone 15 Pro. The 48MP main camera is more advanced, thanks to a larger sensor and a coating to fight against lens flare.
Users can now shoot in a 48MP mode that offers 4x the resolution as before. Camera cand shot in different focal lengths, too (24mm, 28mm, 35mm). Portrait and Night mode improvements are coming to the iPhone 15 Pro, as is an updated Smart HDR feature.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a new 5x telephoto lens. It uses a tetra-prism design to mimic a 120mm focal length. Optical image stabilization is improved, allowing the lens to move in three directions.
A lot of features for Pro users, like being able to transfer photos and video more quickly via USB. iPhone 15 Pro can capture spatial videos using the main and ultrawide cameras — a tie-in to the upcoming Apple Vision Pro.
iPhone 15 Pro is $999, the same as the iPhone 14 Pro. The iPhone 15 Pro Max gets the $100 price hike, though. It's now $1,199, though on the bright side, you get 256 storage.
Phones hit stores on September 22. Pre-orders start this Friday (Sept. 15).
Tim Cook recaps everything Apple announced today — two new watches and four new iPhones. "These are the best and most capable iPhones we've ever made," Cook said.
And that is that.
It didn't merit a mention during the Apple event itself, but we do now have a ship date for the iOS 17 update. In the press materials detailing today's iPhone 15 announcement, Apple mentions that iOS 17 will be available to download next Monday (September 18). Presumably, iPadOS 17 — essentially the same software, but for tablets — is coming then, too.
The press materials on the Apple Watch 9 also confirm a September 18 release for watchOS 10.
Hello also means goodbye in the world of smartphones, and the arrival of the iPhone 15 lineup means the departure of some old friends. We've got a look at the discontinued iPhones in the wake of today's news, but to sum up, bid a fond adieu to the iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 12, which are all gone from Apple's lineup.
The A17 Pro chip powering the iPhone 14 Pro models sounds like a pretty big step up from the A16 that came before it. How big? Read our overview of the A17 Pro to find out what it means for the iPhone 15 Pro's performance.
Mark Spoonauer is at Apple HQ in Cupertino, and he's had a chance to use some of Apple's new phones — enough to give us an iPhone 15 Pro Max first impressions.
It's too early for a verdict, but Mark seems thrilled by how light the phone is and how the new telephoto lens works. He's less enamored with the higher price Apple is charging.
Don't let the pink exterior fool you — this latest Apple Watch is more than just a pretty face. That's the opinion of Kate Kozuch in her Apple Watch Series 9 hands-on.
The real story of this watch occurs under the hood with the S9 SiP chipset that's powering the show and behind many of the most important improvements to the Apple Watch.
John Velasco spent some time with both the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro after Apple's product launch, but he felt like he was using an iPhone Pro model. Find out why in his iPhone 15 hands-on.
It's easy to write off the iPhone 15 as a warmed over iPhone 14 Pro from last year. But that's actually not a bad thing. As you'll see in our iPhone 15 reasons to buy and skip rundown, there's plenty of reasons to pick up the new iPhone.
The iPhone 15 offers a sharper 48MP camera, complete with 2x optical zoom, as well as the same handy Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro series. You also get USB-C charging and a fast-enough A16 Bionic chip. But there's also reasons to think twice. See our pros and cons overview to learn more.
Good morning! Richard Priday (TG's Assistant Phones Editor) here again as we continue to digest the Apple event news.
Although Apple's told us a lot about the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch 9, more details are appearing as journalists and influencers get hands-on time, or small print gets scoured on the various specs pages. So let's see what else we can learn!
The iPhone 15 Pro is an exciting phone, even if it didn't get all of the upgrades that its big brother got. Have a read of our iPhone 15 Pro hands-on for our first thoughts.
If you're confused about the iPhone 15 USB-C port, we've got a whole guide for you to explore on the topic.
Apple's sort of been forced to add USB-C to the iPhone because of incoming EU laws, but the benefit to the user is more convenient charging (lots of other devices use the same plug) and faster data transfer speeds for the iPhone 15 Pro. It's just a shame that without adapters, your Lightning accessories are likely defunct.
If the iPhone 15's price seems too much for your budget, then it's worth turning your attention to what's happened to the iPhone 14.
As expected, an iPhone 14 price drop occurred as soon as the iPhone 15 arrived, meaning it now costs $699/$799 to buy an iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Plus. You can also get a $599 iPhone 13 if you don't mind using older hardware, although sadly there's no longer a way to buy the small but mighty iPhone 13 mini from the Apple Store.
Say goodbye to the iPhone mute switch, as the iPhone 15 Pro now features an Action button with customizable functions.
The only problem is, as TG's Mark Spoonauer notes, you can only use the Action button for one action. Apple could surely offer multiple commands at once via different tap-and-hold patterns on the button, so why isn't it? Perhaps that's something the next iPhone or iOS version can address.
Also available on the Apple Watch Ultra 2, this could prove very useful for when urgent notifications like a phone call appear when you've got your hands full, or you're busy tracking a workout, something the new Apple Watches have also gotten better at.
With Dynamic Island coming to the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus, we thought it best to reacquaint you with this feature — particularly how it works with Live Activities. So we've updated our guide to some of the apps offering Live Activity support if iPhone 15 owners want to see the newly added Dynamic Island feature in action.
iPhone 15 preorders don't start until Friday, but you can put in your preorder for one of the new Apple Watch models announced by Apple right now. That includes the Apple Watch 9 as well as the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Our Apple Watch preorder guide as all the details, including some early deals on the new smartwatches.
Apple's got two new watches — the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. Wondering how long they can last on a charge? Kate Kozuch has the deets.


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The General Superintendent’s Office is honored to welcome Dr. Kristen Welch as the new part-time Director of the IPHC Archives & Research Center.
Kristen received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Central Oklahoma, both in English, and in 2007, she completed her doctoral degree from the University of Arizona specializing in Rhetoric, Composition, and the Teaching of English. It was during her doctoral work that she met Dr. Harold Hunter, former Director, and began working in archival research.
Kristen has been a college professor for 25 years and will continue her position as an English professor for Spartanburg Methodist College in South Carolina.
Kristen is also a published author. Her four novels focus on the role of women within the PH denomination. These titles are Women with the Good News: The Rhetorical Heritage of Pentecostal Holiness Women Preachers (2010), Deep Roots: Defining the Sacred Through the Voices of Pentecostal Women Preachers (2013), The Role of Female Seminaries on the Road to Social Justice for Women (2015), and This Present Darkness: Meet Me on the Battlefield (2021).
Along with being a professor and published author, Kristen is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She and her husband will celebrate 25 years of marriage this year, and she has a daughter, son, stepson, and three granddaughters.
IPHC has been a constant in Kristen’s life. Her grandfather, Rev. R. L. Rex served as World Missions and Evangelism Director for the IPHC, and she is proud to continue contributing to IPHC’s legacy through her own work. As the archivist, Kristen plans to build upon what Dr. Hunter created by increasing digital archives and expanding them through interaction and engagement by anyone in the denomination. She wants to make the information more easily accessible so people can learn more about the denomination, as well as the “smaller” stories that make IPHC unique, along with its living history of 21st Century events.