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I have been reading Bill Clinton’s memoirs, My Life, and am pleasantly surprised. He has an easy conversational style and there are charming vignettes in the book. His love for his mother and his grandparents — “Mammaw” and “Papaw” — his feelings about his stepfather, whose surname Clinton he took, all come through.
What were the most popular songs constantly on air 50 years ago? These were the Top 10 songs in Britain and America at the end of December 1969.
Once upon a time, there were more Indian than Chinese voters in Singapore. Hard to believe but true.
Indians outnumbered the Chinese when the first general election to the Legislative Council was held in 1948. Only British subjects were eligible to vote. Out of a potential electorate of more than 200,000, only 23,000 registered to vote, and more than 10,000 of them were Indians, recalled CM Turnbull in A History of Modern Singapore, 1819-2005.
It’s amazing how much data has been preserved from the past. While listening to music today, I wondered what were the most popular songs during this week in 1966. That year came to my mind because it was such an exciting time in pop music.
When a young man came to Singapore from Calcutta many years ago, he didn’t know he was following in the footsteps of Sir Stamford Raffles. The one difference: He came by air. Raffles came by sea — on the ship Indiana, with his deputy, Major William Farquhar, on board another vessel, the Ganges.
Cherubic Cupid, winging his way with bow and arrows to shoot at hearts, graces countless valentines. The little Roman god of love has proved more durable than the Roman empire. What explains his lasting appeal when another god of love languishes in relative obscurity?
Naipaul was “the greatest prose writer in the English language of the last 60 years”, wrote Amit Chaudhuri in the Guardian when Naipaul died at the age of 85 on August 11. Others were more measured in their praise. They could not overlook his flaws and prejudices. Naipaul himself provoked criticism by what he said and wrote, admitting he had been a “big prostitute man”, ill-treating his first wife, Patricia Hale, and his long-time mistress, Margaret Gooding née Murray, and offending blacks and Muslims among others.
Shakespeare Basics for Grown-ups comes with the subtitle: Everything You Need to Know about the Bard. That sounds rich, but the authors E Foley and B Coates deliver. Concise, comprehensive, it’s a great briefing on the Bard.
Lavishly illustrated, The Globe Guide to Shakespeare is a joy to behold and a pleasure to read. Written by Andrew Dickson, with contributions by Joe Staines, this isn’t a musty, fusty academic treatise thick with jargon. As the authors say in the introduction, “Above all, this isn’t intended to be a textbook, and we hope it’s fun to read: our ambition throughout has been to demystify Shakespeare, to show there are interesting ways of thinking about his works without saturating them in academic jargon.”
The first regular UK singles chart was published on this day, November 14, in 1952 by the New Musical Express, reminds the website On This Day. Someone has duly posted that on Twitter including even a scanned copy of the newspaper clipping “announcing the first record hit parade”. Yes, that’s what we called weekly lists of bestselling pop music records — “hit parades”.

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An allergy to cigarette smoke strikingly resemble the symptoms of asthma. Those who are exposed to second-hand smoke face a higher risk for developing respiratory ailments, allergies and asthma.
It is important to note that cigarette smoke can disrupt the overall functionality of the epithelial layer of the lungs and allows the infiltration of allergens by disrupting the defense structures in the lungs.
The particulate matter released by indoor cigarette smoke can worsen airway inflammation, chronic coughing and wheezing among non-smokers.
Increased risk for respiratory ailments
Take note that prenatal and early childhood exposure to second-hand smoke increases the likelihood for children to end up with respiratory ailments.
Due to this, cessation of smoking and avoidance must be strictly observed by women of child-bearing age and those with young children.
Allergies to cigarette smoke
Being exposed to environmental tobacco smoke heightens the risk for respiratory ailments and allergies among children.
In studies conducted, exposure to tobacco smoke in the environment during the initial months of life was linked with a drastic increase in developing allergies and respiratory conditions among children.
Compromised lung functioning
The particulates present in tobacco smoke are prevalent yet avoidable airborne toxins that have a clear link with wheezing, disrupted growth of the lungs and increased vulnerability to bacterial lung infections.
It was discovered that being exposed to cigarette smoke detrimentally alters the function of TLR (toll-like receptors) which are proteins that intercede the immune response to bacterial infections as well as inhibits the inborn immune function. Understandably, this puts children at higher risk for infections.

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by JOANNA ZEGARRA
Aydian Ethan Dowling of Eugene, Oregon might be the first transgender man ever to grace the cover of Men’s Health Magazine. He is winning the Men’s Health’s “Ultimate Guy Search” with more than 34,000 votes, a nationwide contest looking for a man that “possesses all of the qualities that make up today’s well rounded, active, health conscious and thoughtful guy.”
Aydian Dowling is a transgender man and activist for the transgender community. He has documented his story on his YouTube account in an effort to support other transgender people in their transition phase.
As this news is released into the media, it had both positive and negative responses from the public. Being that Dowling is winning the competition by a landslide of votes, it is apparent that many are thrilled at this milestone for the transgender community and are open minded to new things. While others argue that they do not want open acceptance and tolerance of transgendered individuals in the media because it “contributes to the erosion of family values” says one anonymous critic. An ignorant statement and insufficient argument since nobody I have ever heard of has ever complained that equality for others has somehow harmed their “family values.” The only reasonable critical arguments might be that Dowling may not technically be a man, and therefore may not qualify as a spokesperson for a magazine that covers nutrition, fitness, and medical information specifically for male bodies.
Voters have until June 21 when Men’s Health will decide who makes it to the next round of the competition. Regardless of the decision made, it should be made based off of reason and not idiotic ideas of intolerance.

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The Original Dry Bag Steak | Make Artisan Dry Age Steak at Home › Forums › Dry Aging Steak › Dry Aging Steak with UMAi Dry® › Question about freezing. › Question about freezing.
Using the bark to help prevent freezer burn is what I was thinking as well.
I’m looking to get a stockpile of aged beef for the summer bbq season and i already have some steaks already cut and trimmed.
I think I’ll try this method and let everyone know how it turned out.
Another question. If I were to vacuum seal and freeze the entire chunk, as one piece, would you remove the dry bag?
I’m thinking that just freezing the entire piece may have its advantages.

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(Reuters) – When Ohio voter Paul Presta opened his door to two election canvassers one recent Saturday he interrupted them in mid-sentence and asked Jim Lewis about an issue close to his heart.
“Do you support the second amendment?” he asked, referring to the U.S. constitutional right to bear arms, and pointed at Lewis.
Lewis grinned and lifted up his shirt slightly to give a glimpse of a Glock 9mm pistol tucked into his belt, for which he has a concealed carry permit.
Presta, 72, a semi-retired businessman, instantly relaxed, cheerfully telling them he had already voted for Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney.
Lewis and his fellow activist Ann Becker are a new breed of canvassers going door to door along a sloping street full of modest and mostly well-kept homes in this declining steel town in Butler County. This is the first presidential election since the founding of the Tea Party movement which aims to reduce the size of U.S. government.
The two activists are not beholden to any campaign – some would say they are a rogue force – nor do they mention Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney by name.
While they differ with former Massachusetts governor Romney on many policies and suspect his conservative credentials, they are working independently to help him win over undecided voters in swing states such as Ohio.
Fiercely opposed to the reelection of Democratic President Barack Obama, conservatives are trying to employ technology they used successfully earlier this year in a recall vote in Wisconsin to help Romney overcome Obama’s narrow Ohio lead in the polls.
Conservative group American Majority Action trains volunteers such as Lewis and Becker to target “low-propensity” voters, or people who are not very interested in politics. They use Gravity, a mobile get-out-the-vote app that aims to filter out regular Republican voters and those who have already voted.
Read more on Reuters.com.

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It is the last weekly Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge ever and so to commemorate this sad occasion I managed to make a card. I will miss the weekly inspiration. Although I often did not have time to enter I always checked it out and enjoyed seeing the creations by the Mischief Makers and fellow WMS fans.
The 129th sketch is courtesy of Edna Morrisedie:
Here is my card:
My daughter requested a birthday card for a friend who likes all things French and feminine, so I was able to have some fun with a number of Waltzingmouse stamps.I even made a beaded stick pin, with a hanging doodad. This was from a deconstructed wine glass marker found in the big box store clearance bin.
The paper flower is a dollar store find, and I sprayed a wee bit of shimmer mist across it. A little peek inside to show that I sometimes dress up the insides of cards, too. Farewell, WMS Weekly Sketch Challenge. I look forward to seeing what Claire dreams up for 2013 to keep us busy.

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Customers in the future will benefit from lighter weight, more efficient and lower cost solar thermal panels as a result of an exclusive, worldwide agreement between SABIC and VU University Amsterdam (VU). The objective of the collaboration is to develop and commercialize the university’s technology invention to keep the temperature in solar energy collectors under control.
Over the course of the last decade, as Europe’s energy market has diversified, solar energy has become a vital source of clean energy for many households. By the end of 2011, over 50 gigawatts of PV systems and 26 gigawatts (solar thermal energy) had been installed in Europe - enough to supply electricity to over 15 million households and provide domestic hot water to 12.5 million households with an average sized solar thermal system1. As demand for solar energy rises, SABIC and the VU University are collaborating to develop a new, more efficient solar thermal technology to harness sunlight to collect heat. The energy from sunlight generates temperatures in solar energy collectors that often exceed the melting point of plastic materials, requiring the collectors to be constructed from expensive metals and glass that are heavy and restrictive in their design freedom. The concept developed and patented by VU University uses an “optical switch” by creating a prismatic structure of the thermoplastic panels made from SABIC’s Lexan* polycarbonate sheet in such a way that, the sunlight can be reflected before the panels get too hot.
Professor Ronald Griessen and Martin Slaman of the department of physics at VU University have been looking for solutions to the problem of overheating in hot-water solar collectors and conceived the idea to limit the temperature by the use of geometric surface structures. In their search for an industrial partner, VU Technology Transfer Office came readily to the conclusion that SABIC, as a leading, global supplier of engineering thermoplastics with an 80-year history of breakthrough solutions, provided the ideal collaboration opportunity.
Professor Ronald Griessen said: “The agreement we have entered into is a milestone in the development of this new technology and can revolutionize the way in which solar collectors and similar applications are manufactured in the future. The experience and scope of SABIC will bring a greater level of security to the outcome of this project.”
“Solar thermal energy is one of the most promising and dynamic energy sectors in the world – and growing,” said Elly Burghout, Application Technology Leader of Innovative Plastics at SABIC. “For SABIC, this invention paves the way for new, practical solutions for our customers and we are very happy that we can support to make solar thermal more effective, practical and affordable through designing with engineered thermoplastics.”
Lexan* polycarbonate as base material for solar energy collectors can offer customers exceptional ease of use due to its lightweight and greater cost-efficiency by replacing metal to consolidate parts, reducing maintenance and simplifying installation. This technology can also be applied to greenhouses.
“It is fantastic that a practical, useful idea relating to sustainability was conceived in an environment of fundamental scientific research”, says Steven Tan, Manager Technology Transfer Office VU University & VUmc (Medical Centre). “We are extremely pleased that SABIC has embraced this concept and will develop it through to commercial success.”
The concept has already been awarded the EUREKA Climate prize by the province of North Holland in 2009 which contributed to funding further development together with The Institute for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM).


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Significance and Use
The composition of a lubricating oil has a large effect on the characteristics and uses of the oil. The determination of saturates, aromatics and polars is a key analysis of this composition. The characterization of the composition of lubricating oils is important in determining their interchangeability for use in blending etcetera.
1.1 This test method covers the determination of total aromatics and total saturates in additive-free lube basestocks using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with refractive index (RI) detection. This test method is applicable to samples containing total aromatics in the concentration range of 0.2 to 46 mass %.
1.1.1 Polar compounds, if present, are combined with the total aromatics. Precision was determined for basestocks with polars content < 1.0 mass %.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D4177 Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D6299 Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assurance and Control Charting Techniques to Evaluate Analytical Measurement System Performance
aromatic; aromatic hydrocarbons; basestock; high performance liquid chromatography; HPLC; hydrocarbons; liquid chromatography; lubricating oil; polars; saturates; total aromatics; total aromatics plus polars; total saturates;
ICS Number Code 75.100 (Lubricants, industrial oils and related products)
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The Hello World anime movie is one of the top-notch movies in animation and storyline. Recently this original animated picture by director Tomohiko Itō and studio Graphinica has debuted in the world largest populated country China on Friday last week, accomplishing and breaking the records in the box office, coming in the #1 spot on Friday, #4 on Saturday, and Sunday again coming in top 3 achieving #3 spot.
The movie first appeared in Japan in September 2019, The picture has earned a lot of praise in japan also, the movie earned a net profit of 40million yuan, which is nearly 687million yen in Japanese currency. This profit has been made during the entire run of the picture in japan, furthermore, the picture has hit the top ten list of anime movies in japan also coming on the spot #6 in the Japanese box office.
Reasons to watch The Movie
By the looks of the trailer, it may look like the movie “Your Name” but who knows what is upcoming in the movie. Maybe it is a love story with a lot of twists, thrills, action, and many more…
The use of 3DCG
The fans who love the taste of the traditional style of anime, might not like the plot of this, but by using the 3DCG the aura of the movie is so good that it has used its full potential to use the technology and make it super cool. For sure it has loads of super fantastic action and scenes.
Kyoto as it is….
Tomohiko Ito and its team have done a wonderful duty displaying the beautiful city of Kyoto in the Hello World anime movie, if anybody has been to Kyoto before you would love to see the great ancient temples, towers, and all the famous places in Kyoto in 3d for the first time.
Great efforts of the creative team
From the creator of the top anime series” SWORD ART ONLINE”, this movie is in the hands of great artist Honcho TOMOHIKO with “lucky star” and “ Tamako Market” and great animator Yukiko Horiguchi, IF You like the animation, action the sense of character building in such big animes than you surely will dig deep into the Hello World anime movie. The quality of the anime creators is fantastic.
A mixture of Shonen Genre
The director of Hello World anime movie is a genius, as he included time travel as well as love at the same time in the story, which is a stepping stone for the movie.
For sure the movie revolves around the romance and love theme particularly. Fortunately, the biggest element for the interest in this anime movie is the sci-fi genre, having mixed with the computing world and cheesy lines the movie is set to roll out in the cinema also.
Release of movie internationally
Hello World anime movie is in the top league. Rather it is games or any field, it’s better to watch such amazing movies like “Hello World” at this time. Hello World has been a success in Japan and China, but it has been released internationally in the Philippines also.
It is not confirmed that more countries will get the famous movie on the screen, movie distributors may face a challenge to ignore such a sci-fi romance-based picture.
I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TO WATCH A SCI-FI STORY WHICH HAS A LOT OF ROMANCE, LOVE WITH TWISTS. You can watch the Hello World anime movie on Netflix right now.

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Advocacy Alert: NYC Council Hearings, including March 18 Oversight Hearing "New York Works, But for Whom? Examining the New York Works Jobs Plan
Below are NYC Council hearings taking place this month that are relevant to the workforce and non-profit communities. March is a pivotal time for advocacy and engagement with the NYC Council as preliminary budget hearings take place that will inform the way the City and Council fund programs this year. We encourage members to attend and testify. For meeting location, click on "hearing details." For full Council hearing calendar, go here.
Of particular note is the March 18 oversight hearing titled "New York Works, But for Whom? Examining the New York Works Jobs Plan." This will be a joint hearing by the Oversight and Economic Development Committees, and are a direct result of our advocacy efforts to ensure that the City Council is thoroughly examining the de Blasio administration's jobs promises and how they will ensure that they support low-income and marginalized communities. NYCETC will be testifying at this hearing and will be mobilizing members to do so as well. Please contact Annie Garneva by replying to this email if your organization is interested in testifying.
Committee on Finance and Subcommittee on Capital Budget - March 6 / 10 am Preliminary Budget Hearing - Finance and Capital Budget. Hearing Details
Committee on Higher Education - March 7 / 10 am Preliminary Budget Hearing - Higher Education. Hearing Details
Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations - March 11 / 10 am Preliminary Budget Hearing - Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations. Hearing Details
Committee on Youth Services - March 11 / 2 pm Preliminary Budget Hearing - Youth Services. Hearing Details
Committee on Aging - March 12 / 10 am Preliminary Budget Hearing - Aging. Hearing Details
Committee on Economic Development - March 15 / 10 am Preliminary Budget Hearing - Economic Development. Hearing Details
Committee on Small Business - March 15 / 1 pm Preliminary Budget Hearing - Small Business. Hearing Details
Committees on Oversight and Investigations, and Economic Development - March 18 / 1 pm Oversight - New York Works, But for Whom? Examining the New York Works Jobs Plan. Hearing Details
Committees on Justice System and Public Safety - March 19 / 2:30 pm Preliminary Budget Hearing - Justice System. Hearing Details
Committee on Education - March 20 / 10 am Preliminary Budget Hearing - Education. Hearing Details
Committee on Immigration - March 20 / 2 pm Preliminary Budget Hearing - Immigration. Hearing Details
Committee on General Welfare - March 25 / 10 am Preliminary Budget Hearing - General Welfare. Hearing Details
Committees on Juvenile System and General Welfare - March 25 / 1 pm Preliminary Budget Hearing - Juvenile Justice. Hearing Details
Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction - March 26 / 10 am Preliminary Budget Hearing - Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction. Hearing Details
Committee on Finance and Subcommittee on Capital Budget - March 27 / 10 am Preliminary Budget Hearing - Finance and Capital Budget. Hearing Details
JobsFirstNYC Outlines Single-System Strategy for NYC's OSOW Youth
JobsFirstNYC has published the first in its Policy Memos series, “Developing a Single-System Strategy for New York City’s Out-of-School, Out-of-Work Young Adult.” The mini series is designed to provide guidance to New York City policymakers, including the recently created New York City’s Disconnected Youth Task Force led by Deputy Mayor Phil Thompson, to fully address the needs of today’s untapped young adult population. This first memo outlines a single-system strategy that supports young adults across a continuum to ensure the successful integration of OSOW young adults into the economic life of the city. Specifically, the continuum outlined (1) intervenes before a young person becomes OSOW, (2) engages and connects OSOW young adults to opportunities, and (3) supports the career development of young adults who are marginally connected to the labor market or pursuing postsecondary education.
NSC Poll Finds Overwhelming Support for More Funding for Skills Training Nationwide
The National Skills Coalition released a new poll that shows voters across the country overwhelmingly support increasing public investment in skills training. The poll, conducted by ALG Research, shows that voters across parties, racial/ethnic groups, and education levels, want to see more investments in skills training – the most popular of the eight economic policy proposals tested, including free tuition for four-year public colleges, Medicare for all, and a middle-class tax cut. By a 50-point margin, voters are more likely to vote for a candidate who supports increasing government funding for skills training.
The results come at an opportune moment for newly elected Governors and members of Congress, as well as political candidates, already staffing up for 2020 races, who are looking to understand voter concerns. Key findings include:
93 percent of voters support increasing investment in skills training
There is strong, bipartisan support for a range of proposals related to skills training. At least 80 percent of voters support each of the eight skills training proposals tested in the poll.
By a 50-point margin, voters are more likely to vote for a candidate who supports “increasing government funding for skills training.”
FPWA Federal Funds Tracker
FPWA has created a very handy tool - the Federal Funds Tracker - which demystifies the federal budget’s impact on New York City’s social service agencies. The Tracker provides actionable information to engage in the federal budget process by organizing federal budget data into interactive visualizations and by bringing the data to life with stories of New Yorkers whose quality of life was improved by federal grants.
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Stories & Reports for the Workforce Community
Popular discussions about technology and the Future of Work often reference robots in manufacturing, but the introduction of automation to the manufacturing industry in the 20th century is likely quite different from how new technologies will be introduced into other industries here in the 21st century. This event will focus on how the introduction of AI, automation, and digitization look different between different sectors and ask how Washington stakeholders should respond to these changes, including through industry-specific policies around workforce re-skilling that complement universal approaches to assist workers and firms across industries. Register today.
Webinar - WIOA Title I for VR Professionals: Shared Goals and Potentials for Partnership
Wednesday, February 27 / 2– 3 pm
More info and RSVP here.
Webinar - Serving Out-of-School Youth for VR Professionals: Outreach, Engagement, and Support
Thursday, February 28 / 2– 3 pm More info and RSVP here. NSC Discussion Series: Tech’s Workforce Impact Across Different IndustriesThursday, February 28 / 9 amMore info and RSVP here.
FPI’s FY 2020 Budget Briefing in New York City
Monday, March 4 / 8:30 - 10:30 am
More info and RSVP here.
Quarterly Workforce Development Board Meeting
Thursday, March 14 / 8:30 - 11:30 am More info here.
UNLIKELY: New York City Red Carpet Premiere and Discussion Thursday, March 14 / 6 - 9 pm More info here.
NYATEP 2019 Youth Academy: Excellence in Youth Programming
March 18 - 20
More info and tickets here.
CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies: OUR ECONOMY! Economic Democracy & System Change
Friday, April 12 / 9 am - 6 pm
More info and RSVP here.
SUNY MEOC 4-day Security Officer Training
Admission Sessions held every Wednesday at 10 am or 6 pm. Visit website or read this flyer for info.
Henry Street Settlement: Intern & Earn Spring Cohort (starts March 18)
See flyer for info and register here for info session.
Queensborough Community College: CUNY TechWorks - Applied Software Development Program
Application deadline: March 31 for cohorts beginning in summer 2019.
Info sessions take place every Tuesday in February and March.
More info here and sign up for an info session here.
Retraining Program For Immigrant Engineers @ Camba & The Cooper Union Registration now open for spring semester 2019. For more info, see this flyer and register here.
Woodlawn & The Door Preservation Training Program
More info and RSVP for info sessions in brochure and website
NMIC - multiple programs currently recruiting
YouthBuild Business Bootcamp - more info here
Security Guard Training - more info here
Home Health Aide Training - more info in English and Spanish
Customer and Food Service Training (adults) - more info here
Train & Earn Food Service & Training and Career Counseling - more info here
StreetWise Partners Mentorship Program
13 week mentorship program that assist participants who are un/underemployed gain the tools, skills, network and resources needed to obtain and maintain employment. Sign up for an info session here.
NADAP Comprehensive Employment Services (CES)
3-week job readiness workshops & pipeline to employment for youth/young adult between the ages of 16 and 24 who are TANF eligible.
More info, see the brochure or contact 212-986-1170 or firstname.lastname@example.org
CPC Education and Career Services Brooklyn Information Session Every Friday at 10 am
More info here.
LaGuardia Community College: CUNY Fatherhood Academy
Currently recruiting for the 16 week HSE prep program, which prepares fathers for the TASC exam and provides a range of academic and personal supports including tutoring, individualized counseling, financial literacy workshops and parenting workshops. Next cohort starts in January. Learn more here.
Professional Development + Trainings
WPTI: Foster Care Roundtable Series 2019 - Session 2 Thursday, February 28 / 9:30 am - 1:30 pm More info here.
SeaChange Collective: Grounded Program Design -Incorporating Anti-Oppression Approaches to Social Justice Work
Thursday, February 28 / 9 am - 5 pm
More info here.
WPTI: Roundtable on Advising Non-Traditional Students on College
Wednesday, March 6 / 9:30 am - 12 pm
More info here.
SeaChange Collective: Amplifying Youth Engagement in Social Justice Work Friday, March 1 / 9 am - 5 pm
More info here.


24 Feb 2021
WA Election an opportunity for industry-led recovery
This year’s Western Australian State Election is coming at a crucial time. Early voting will open just a few weeks on from the COVID-19 case that sent nearly two million people into lockdown, and the next State Government will face some important challenges ahead to stabilise the economy.
The oil and gas industry in Western Australia has faced its share of challenges over the past 12 months. Powering Western Australia: APPEA’s State Election Platform outlines how the industry and Government can work together to boost the state’s economic recovery and support local jobs.
APPEA Director for Western Australia Claire Wilkinson explained that the election presents an opportunity to unlock policy that will strengthen the economy, build regional communities, reduce emissions, and continue to capitalise on the state’s natural gas potential.
“The ongoing effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in a tough year for Western Australia, and the nation in general,” Ms Wilkinson said.
“But Western Australia has tremendous potential to bounce back, and our work throughout the pandemic has put us in an enviable position. Local oil and gas companies have worked closely with the State Government and Opposition to protect jobs and maintain critical energy supply to our homes, hospitals, mines and manufacturers throughout the pandemic.”
Western Australia’s oil and gas industry has seen success in its collaboration with Government on initiatives such as the LNG Jobs Taskforce and the Jobs and Skills WA website, which have helped identify contracting and workforce opportunities to stimulate the economy.
There is an opportunity, however, for further consultation and collaboration with the next State Government, particularly on matters of industry policy.
While large offshore reserves dominate Western Australia’s oil and gas industry, there are also significant opportunities to support jobs and regional development onshore.
The next State Government should finalise any outstanding policy implementation and regulatory requirements from the Independent Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracture Stimulation that concluded over two years ago to allow the industry to attract investment, support responsible onshore development, and create local jobs.
The next government should also ensure consultation with industry to reduce the risk of impromptu decision making. From the current McGowan Government’s abrupt changes made to the Western Australia Domestic Gas Policy in August 2020, to the Opposition’s recent energy announcement, decisions made without industry consultation pose a genuine risk to our state’s energy security and economic recovery. Such shifts in regulatory and policy settings made without the consultation of industry — especially during a time when competition for global capital is high — can deter long-term investment.
Many APPEA members are also supportive of climate change policies consistent with delivering emissions reductions in line with the Paris Agreement.
Natural gas, as a lower emissions fuel, is currently the most practicable energy source to complement the continued uptake of intermittent renewables such as wind and solar by providing baseload power. The industry is also taking considerable efforts towards implementing lower-emissions technologies such as solar, wind, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage technology, which will all contribute to Western Australia’s journey towards a low-carbon economy.
“Oil and gas developments benefit regional communities, not only through direct employment, but also by supporting the wider supply chain,” said Ms Wilkinson.
“By supporting secure, local jobs, responsible development and innovative lower-emissions technologies, the oil and gas industry can help contribute to Western Australia’s economic prosperity as it recovers from COVID-19.”


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Handwoven Llama Wool Throw Rugs
Gorgeously soft and snuggly, handmade llama wool throw rugs.
Traditionally hand-loomed and knotted in Argentina, these rugs make faithful companions for curling on the couch, light enough to take on travelling adventures.
llama wool is sheared, spun and woven within a small community in Jujuy, Northern Argentina, these beautiful textiles are the product of generational wisdom and traditional skills.
Warm and soft, llama wool has been used in Argentina for centuries, being naturally durable, stain-resistant, flame-resistant and moisture-wicking.
Measuring 200 x 100 cm (78.7″ x 39.4″) - choose from two colours - grey and cream.
Handmade in Argentina for Campal
Now based in Australia, Argentinian friends Camille and Paloma, started Campal with a dream of authentically sharing their culture with the world, with a love for sustainable design and quality Argentinian artisanship.


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Some baking for the weekend, which Miss B and I will enjoy. This time Mr J and The Scout are at a Cub camp. These biscuits are very yummy, so I'll share the recipe here:
Fudgy Chocolate Chip Cookies
175g butter - melted
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla esssence
2 cups plain flour
1/2 teaspoon each - baking soda and salt
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 170C/325F
Whisk together cooled melted butter, sugars, egg and vanilla.
Mix in flour, baking soda, salt and chocolate chips.
Place large spoonfuls on lined baking tray.
Bake 12-15 minutes.
Cool on trays then transfer to a cooling rack.
Best enjoyed with a glass of milk.
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Paarl Museum celebrates 75 years
On Friday, 14 August 2015, the Paarl Museum celebrated its 75th year in style with a masquerade ball.
The event was well attended and was organised by the museum as an opportunity for all those who support the museum to celebrate the occasion. The current building was proclaimed as a museum in 1940, and endeavours to reflect the inclusive as well as diverse history of Paarl through its exhibitions, programs and activities.
Museum Manager Michael Jonas said that the event was a huge success. “We brought together different cultures to celebrate our museum and the cultural expression which it brings to the town. It was a true night of celebration, with local food and music adding to the success.” he said.
Head of Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Brent Walters, attended the evening and applauded the museum for their efforts. “Congratulations on creating a museum that reflects the diversity of origins and history of the people of Paarl. May you grow from strength to strength and may you continue to build a rich tapestry for all future generations to enjoy in awe and wonder. ” he said.
The museum is going through a process of regeneration, including upgrading its gardens, and the staff are eagerly looking ahead to the new exhibitions opening in the next few months.


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Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) November 13, 2012
Life is Beautiful, a new two-day music, food and arts festival plans to attract thousands of locals and tourists to Downtown Las Vegas in the fall of 2013. L.I.B. is being developed by Aurelian Marketing Group in partnership with Another Planet Entertainment, MAKTUB Marketing and Downtown Project.
“We’re incredibly excited to be bringing this unprecedented lineup of partners, together,” stated Rehan Choudhry, CEO of Aurelian Marketing Group. ” This group of first class producers will make Life is Beautiful an incredible first of its kind festival.”
Aurelian Marketing Group is a Las Vegas-based marketing strategy company specializing in branded entertainment & event experiences. Choudhry is the former Director of Entertainment for The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas and was recognized by event trade publication, BizBash as an Event Innovator for 2011.
Bay Area based Another Planet Entertainment will be responsible for music booking and stage production for L.I.B. Another Planet also produces the annual Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival and the Treasure Island Music Festival in San Francisco.
MAKTUB Marketing is headed by Joey Vanas, a managing partner of First Friday Las Vegas and the Executive Director of the First Friday Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting local and civic art. Vanas has overseen the growth of the First Friday event to 20,000+ people while creating positive media attention and awareness for the Downtown Vegas Arts scene in markets across the country and around the world.

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In the 1800s Skylarks used to be sold in London’s Leadenhall Market by the tens of thousands. “Lark-eating, which revolts us even more than Wheatear eating, is alas! too common and wide-spread in the country to be suppressed…..It will not soon be ended” (from William Henry Hudson quoted in The Skylark by Paul Donald). By the 1890s between 20,000 and 40,000 larks were sold in London markets alone every day! To put this in perspective, even at the lower estimate of 20,000 birds per day, a number equivalent to the entire present British population would have been consumed by Londoners in a little less than three months1. More than 100 years later, a few Londoners are on the verge of consigning one of the Capital’s last remaining Skylark populations to the history books.
The song of the Skylark is one of the most easily recognised and well-loved of all the British breeding birds. When I first started birdwatching as a child it was a song that you would hear over every field, not just one singing male, but an exaltation! The spread of intensive agriculture, especially winter cereal, has seen the breeding population decline by more than 50% since the 1970s and it is now Red-listed in the UK. There are places where you can stand on a warm spring day and you won’t hear a Skylark sing – they must be very sad places indeed. In London, there aren’t many places where you can watch a male Skylark ascending to dizzying heights whilst singing his virtuoso song. One of those few remaining places is Wanstead Flats. The Flats has a pretty impressive list of birds that have occurred there over the years, observed and documented by a dedicated bunch of local birdwatchers – their web-site – Wanstead Birding has a wealth of information. It even has a web-page – “iconic birds” – dedicated to the Skylark. Not so long ago, in 2009, there were 16 Skylark territories on the Flats – pretty impressive for an area with only a few 10s of hectares of suitable rough grassland habitat. It must have been quite magical listening to 16 male Skylarks singing on a calm, sunny spring morning on Wanstead Flats in 2009. Since then they have been declining year on year – last year there were just 3-4 territories. Tim Harris has been putting a lot of effort into establishing their numbers this year and so far 4-5 territories looks like the breeding population for 2018. We are at the point where in the next few years the song of the Skylark will disappear from Wanstead Flats, maybe from the whole of London.
Why? The problem on Wanstead Flats isn’t intensive agriculture. The Flats has an area of rough grassland that looks like pretty good habitat for nesting (and feeding) Skylarks. Lots of tussocky grass in which to hide their nests and raise their young. Skylarks lay 2-6 eggs (usually 3 or 4) and incubate them for about 10-13 days. Chicks leave the nest after about 8 days but the parents continue to feed them until they are about 20 days old (they can then pretty much fly). I haven’t estimated how much suitable Skylark nesting habitat there is on the Flats, but I doubt that habitat is currently limiting – although the rough grassland does need management to keep the vegetation turning to scrub. At the heart of the problem seems to be disturbance – the Flats are enjoyed by a large number of local residents, all with their own demands of this small patch of green space. Footballers, joggers, those just enjoying a walk with their family, birdwatchers and dog-walkers. During the nesting period from the end of March until August, ground-nesting birds such as the Skylark can be very susceptible to disturbance. That disturbance can come in many forms, but one of the main ones on the Flats and as far as the Skylark is concerned, is dogs, or more correctly dogs off the lead and running in areas where the Skylark has laid their 3 or 4 eggs. Dogs off the lead are an everyday hazard when we’re out birdwatching on the Flats – on many occasions I’ve had dogs jumping up at me; “he likes you,” “he’s only playing.” Over the last few weeks as the Skylarks have been singing more and more, I’ve witnessed dogs running through the Skylarks preferred nesting areas, I’ve seen a pair of Skylark flushed by a wandering Collie. Scenes observed by all the Wanstead birders on a daily basis.
It is a problem that the City of London, owners of Wanstead Flats and the wider Epping Forest are aware of. Over the years they have put up signs politely asking that dogs are kept on a lead during the breeding season. They are strategically placed so that it is difficult to not notice them. Dogs regularly run passed them, off the lead! Recently some new signs have been put up, partly designed by local school kids – a welcome initiative in the struggle to keep Skylarks singing over Wanstead Flats. “In June 2017, year 1 pupils from Woodgrange Infant School visited the Flats to hear the Skylarks and learn about their habitat. Back in class they created clay models and pictures of the birds. They hope that seeing their work will inspire others to look after the Skylarks by keeping their dogs on the lead in this area…..” Wouldn’t it be sad if in a few years’ time, Woodgrange schoolchildren could no longer hear the wonderful sound of Skylarks on Wanstead Flats?
What is particularly frustrating is to see some of the signs that the children had helped design recently damaged. An act of vandalism, or a not so subtle message from those unwilling to control their dogs in a small area of Wanstead’s public space? A number of the Wanstead birdwatchers have politely asked some dog walkers to keep their dogs on a lead – they are usually met with a volley of abuse. Is it really too much to ask to have dogs on a lead in a public space that is supposed to be used by everybody? Could the City of London designate certain areas ‘dog exercise zones’ where dogs can run freely, elsewhere on a lead? Should owners be fined for having dogs off the lead? Or should we just preside over the inexorable slow death of Wanstead’s exaltation of Skylarks? Londoners no longer eat Skylarks, but their impact is just as devastating.
Photo credits: Header photo (Tony Brown: The Cowboy Birder), damaged sign photo (Nick Croft).
1Quote taken from the Poyser monograph of The Skylark by Paul Donald (2004).

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If you are looking for an Alleppey backwater resort that allows you to experience the rich culture of Kerala, look no further than Punnamada Backwater resort. Sitting on the edge of Lake Vembanad, surrounded by lush green trees and tropical flowers, Punnamada Resort is a gateway to heaven. The resort offers luxury amenities and affordable tariffs. It also offers Ayurveda healing and yoga sessions to its guests.
The resort has a variety of accommodations to choose from including the lake view, garden view, and even disabled-friendly rooms. All the rooms are furnished in traditional Keralite style with all modern amenities. The resort offers a variety of activities like mini golf, basketball, a swimming pool, boat rides, houseboats and many more. You can even hire boats to go sightseeing. The resort is about 5 km away from the Alappuzha bus stand.
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Agartala: Agartala city on Sunday witnessed yet another ugly show of post-poll violence as clashes broke out between the supporters of Congress and the BJP hours after the declaration of by-poll results.
Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee president Birajit Sinha had been hospitalized as the senior Congress leaders sustained injuries on his head during the violent face-off.
Several political party activists of both sides sustained injuries during the clashes. To control the situation from spiralling further, central armed forces were deployed and tear gas shells were fired to disperse the angry mob.
Leaders of both the parties accused each other for provoking the violence. The Congress claimed that one of their workers was stabbed by BJP-backed miscreants, while the BJP leaders claimed that a gang of Congress-backed miscreants assaulted one Yuva Morcha activist. He had received 10 stitches on his head, the BJP has claimed.
Later, the residence of BJP corporator, Shilpi Sen, also came under attack and her daughter was allegedly manhandled by the assailants. Both the groups pelted stones at each other, leaving people from both the parties injured.
The rival parties maintained that the clash was a result of retaliation. Police sources said several people were injured during the clash and many of them are undergoing treatment now.
“Tripura Pradesh Congress resident Birajit Sinha also sustained injuries as he was hit by a piece of brick on the forehead. Bleeding profusely, Sinha was shifted to a private hospital for treatment,” said a police official.
To disperse the irate political supporters of both the sides, the police fired tear gas shells and resorted to mild lathicharge. Although the situation was brought under control, a sense of tension continued to prevail across Agartala city.
As soon as the news reached BJP state headquarters, senior BJP leader and law minister Ratan Lal Nath reached the spot along with Information and Cultural Affairs Minister Sushanta Chowdhury.
A delegation of the BJP also met West Tripura Superintendent of Police (SP) Bogati Jagadishwar Reddy and sought his intervention to restore peace.
After the meeting, Nath said, “The by-election results are declared today. The Congress party won one seat with the back-hand support of the CPIM, and the BJP performed exceptionally well as per the expectations. As the results largely went against them, they (Congress) hatched a well-orchestrated conspiracy to disrupt the peace.”
The law minister said they had appealed to the police officials to take immediate action against those who were involved with the crime and the whole Congress Bhavan be cordoned off as soon as possible.
“Criminals accused in several sections of NDPS Act are camping inside Congress Bhavan. Their faces should be unmasked before the public,” added Nath.
Tripura Information and Cultural Affairs Minister Sushanta Chowdhury said, “The Congress should be ashamed of the rejection it has faced in the by-elections. They have attacked our party workers, and the residence of our elected corporator was ransacked. These people need to be taught a lesson.”
Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman, however, said, “The source of these clashes was an incident of stabbing. One of our Congress workers was grievously stabbed by miscreants that led to this whole violent face-off. We shall reveal everything very shortly.”
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Windmill Hill Primary school has recruited a team of ‘slybrarians’ who are determined to bring a love of reading to children in Chapeltown and beyond.
Reception pupils at the school have each received a book and the first part of their mission is to take their book home and read it.
They are then encouraged to either pass on the book to another child they know, or slip the book back into its protective packaging and leaving it somewhere in the community for another child to find.
Sarah Reynolds, Assistant Head in charge of Reading at Windmill Hill said, “At Windmill we love reading and as teachers we know how key it is that children have positive early experiences to nurture their love of books. We are very proud of our first group of slybrarians who have been very enthusiastic about the project.”
"Students are very excited about reading their books and taking them home. It promotes reading in an exciting way. Students learn about reading but also sharing and caring about other people in the community. We have started with reception students. If it is a success we can look into promoting it with different age groups.”
According to the Literacy Trust, over 380,000 UK children did not have any book of their own at home in 2019. Through this project, Windmill Hill aim to promote reading and help to provide students across their community with a book to read.
Simon Plant, head of school at Windmill Hill, said: “We hope that most of the children who read these books will pass them on for others to enjoy, but if they do fall into the hands of a child who has few or even no books at home, we are happy for them to keep hold of their book for as long as they wish, so they can enjoy reading them again and again.”
Parents and carers can help the slybrarians to track each book’s progress by tweeting the school when their child finds one of the books @Hill_Windmill so the original pupils can see the progress of their project. More information can be found on the school’s website: https://www.windmillhill.sheffield.sch.uk/.


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When it was once first published, the long-rumored Demon’s Souls remake was once met with nice enthusiasm, together with from me. The unique recreation’s servers are down and it stays trapped at the PS3. There was once no method it could keep there without end, alternatively. This can be a particular identify, one thing of a cult vintage that helped spawn all the “Souls” franchise (and style) and increased FromSoftware’s title with non secular successors in Darkish Souls and Bloodborne.
This was once a recreation in determined want of a remake, however Bluepoint Video games and Japan Studio have long gone above and past in remaking it. Enemies, bosses, spaces, armor, guns and extra have all been lovingly redesigned, concurrently honoring the Gothic, oppressive tone of the unique recreation whilst raising the visuals, audio, and gameplay to a degree befitting the word “next-gen.”
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I have spent smartly over 30 hours with this recreation and I am certain I’m going to be spending 4 instances that on next playthroughs within the months to come back. It is virtually the entirety a fan or newcomer may just hoipe for, with only a handful of items performed too protected preserving it from sheer perfection.
Final analysis: Worm fixes, suave DualSense improve, and in reality surprising graphics flip this iconic PS3 identify into the PS5’s standout must-play. Whether or not you are a veteran or new to the sector of Boletaria, you will not wish to leave out this particular recreation.
- Stellar graphics
- Unbelievable audio design
- Makes nice use of latest DualSense options
- Worm fixes and high quality of lifestyles enhancements
- Adjustments to recreation design are too protected
Disclaimer: This evaluation was once made imaginable by means of a evaluation code equipped by means of Sony Interactive Leisure. The corporate didn’t see the contents of the evaluation prior to publishing.
Demon’s Souls is a vintage made fashionable
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Demon’s Souls is a role-playing recreation, the place avid gamers customise a hero that should save the land of Boletaria from the specter of Demons who declare males’s souls in provider of the Previous One. You’ll make possible choices, achieve distinctive guns or spells, and tackle increasingly-difficult bosses all whilst rising more potent because of providing your individual captured souls to the mysterious Maiden in Black. If you have not skilled it prior to, I would possibly not cross additional into the tale, as there may be somewhat a little bit of refined lore very best liked as you find it.
You do not wish to perceive the tale to look one of the vital spectacular issues about Demon’s Souls proper off the bat: the visuals. Dank, moldy overgrowth creeps on fort ruins all over Boletaria. Slime and sludge are rendered in disgusting element within the Valley of Defilement, and flashes of lightning remove darkness from horrors within the Tower of Latria. This is likely one of the maximum detailed video games I have ever performed and it appears surprising, particularly operating at 60 FPS in efficiency mode.
The blocky, near-textureless foes from the unique develop into nightmarish abominations directly out of The Factor. The armor of fallen knights flickers and shines within the daylight as you traverse blood-spattered streets. I simplest ever encountered one spot the place the framerate felt volatile, and it was once on a bridge stuffed to the brim with enemies and explosions. Differently, all the recreation can play out silky easy, which makes the gameplay so stress-free.
Alternatively, struggle is the secret and should you’ve performed Darkish Souls or any of its sequels, you already know what you are in for. Struggle is grounded and brutal, the place enemies can and can combat unfairly with glee. The sense of achievement from in spite of everything beating a difficult foe or finding a hidden space is immense.
All of that is taken to new heights of immersion during the DualSense controller. The haptic comments adaptive triggers pair with the 3-d audio in very good model. It is something to observe as your personality moves down the undead and impales a skeleton, it is any other to totally listen and really feel the adaptation. Each sword strike and spell blast really feel immediately recognizable, whilst even the creaking of a chain-operated elevator or the pattering of rain upload to the entire immersion. It truly must be felt to be understood however the DualSense finalizes this recreation as having the most efficient gameplay of any “Souls” identify.
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Additionally it is price bringing up that the ultra-fast SSD within the PS5 is put to excellent use right here, because the longest loading time I ever skilled whilst touring during the Archstones was once round 3 seconds and it was once typically a good bit shorter. On-line play works smartly and the servers appear strong: even with a few of us having deficient web connections, myself and a bunch of pals have been simply in a position to summon each and every different for co-op classes, which I extremely counsel in case you are discovering the sport too demanding.
The soundtrack has been rerecorded with a complete orchestra, which means that it loses a large number of the brass and general sounds some distance awesome to me. Lots of the iconic tunes are nonetheless there however there is a newfound epic scale directly out of Bloodborne, one thing that provides a brand new creative invigoration to each boss you combat.
Demon’s Souls assists in keeping to its roots, most commonly
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Whilst those overhauls are spectacular, you must acknowledge that lots of the recreation’s code has long gone unchanged. Enemy AI hasn’t been tweaked in any respect so in case you are a veteran who has long gone thru Demon’s Souls prior to, you’ll be expecting a large number of the similar methods and builds to paintings, barring system defects and exploits, that have been fastened. If you are a veteran of the unique recreation, bear in mind cheesing Maneater during the fog door at the bridge? That isn’t taking place anymore.
Now, I did come upon one attention-grabbing exchange that makes a specific sidequest quite extra sophisticated. I would possibly not wreck right here however you’ll examine what has modified, if you wish to have. There is additionally a mysterious new door that avid gamers have not discovered, which may well be one thing or not anything in any respect.
Most likely Bluepoint performed issues just a little too protected.
The one actual lawsuits I will be able to muster about this recreation are that in all probability Bluepoint performed issues just a little too protected. The implementing and debatable Global Tendency device — a type of morality device that adjustments the trouble of the sport, opens up new pieces and pathways, or even distinctive NPCs — returns necessarily unchanged, when some tweaks or extra detailed explanations and tactics of fixing it could’ve been a good suggestion. I am additionally within the camp that may’ve liked to have observed new content material within the type of a restored 6th Archstone. The sport is already being remade: seeing new enemies, bosses and areas would’ve been in reality thrilling.
The large new function to comprehend is picture mode, which can be utilized to seize some in reality impressive photographs and highlights simply how excellent this recreation appears. So far as picture modes cross it is one of the vital higher ones I have used and I discovered myself pressured to pry clear of it merely to development within the recreation, somewhat a excellent downside to have.
Final analysis: must you purchase Demon’s Souls?
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Demon’s Souls is not only a excellent recreation — it is one of the vital very best PS5 release video games to be had and one of the vital very best release titles ever. If you are nervous concerning the problem, attempt to discover a buddy for some co-op as a result of this is not an revel in to fail to spot. Bluepoint Video games’ earlier paintings was once smartly accomplished however that is in reality stellar. I do not envy the group making an attempt to determine how their subsequent mission will likely be even higher however I indubitably sit up for it.
Actually, the one reason why I will be able to to find that you should not purchase Demon’s Souls is that you want to have a PS5 first, so in case you are nonetheless making an attempt to shop for one, you will be ready a month or 4. It is fairly becoming that the sport which began the “Souls” development has now been remade, each opening and shutting a specific bankruptcy in gaming historical past.
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In recent months, the term “Bidenomics” has become a buzzword in political discussions, often used to describe President Joe Biden’s economic policies and their potential impact on the American people. One area that has garnered significant attention is the administration’s approach to energy. Critics argue that Bidenomics is nothing more than a ploy to destroy American energy, with costly consequences for ordinary Americans.
The President’s energy policies have undoubtedly come at a price. The implementation of new regulations and the push towards renewable energy sources have led to increased costs for American families. According to recent reports, the average American household now pays an additional $2,800 per year due to these policies. For many, this is a significant burden on already stretched budgets.
However, it is essential to approach this issue with a critical eye. While the impact on individual households cannot be ignored, it is equally crucial to consider the long-term benefits of Biden’s energy policies. The transition towards renewable energy sources is not only necessary to combat climate change but also presents an opportunity for job creation and economic growth. By investing in clean energy technologies, the administration aims to position the United States as a global leader in the industry, potentially creating millions of new jobs.
The discussion around Bidenomics and its impact on American energy is a complex one. While the costs borne by ordinary Americans cannot be dismissed, it is imperative to consider the long-term benefits of transitioning to renewable energy sources. The President’s energy policies may be seen by some as a ploy, but they also have the potential to drive economic growth, job creation, and provide a more sustainable future for generations to come.


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Laing O'Rourke group tax strategy
Laing O'Rourke is committed to global compliance in its financial and tax affairs. Our tax strategy is aligned with our Global Code of Conduct on tax compliance and transparency, ensuring that the Group maintains its reputation for integrity and that everyone in the Group acts honestly, fairly and with transparency. It is designed to operate in accordance with the LOR values and compliance regimes.
We pay tax in all of the countries in which we operate, in accordance with local laws and international guidelines and we seek to maintain the highest standards of tax compliance in those countries.
Our tax strategy will always support the execution of the Group strategy whilst managing our tax affairs in full compliance.
Our tax strategy is underpinned by the following principles:
Low tolerance for tax risk
The Group has a low tolerance for tax risk and proactively engages with both advisors and tax authorities to achieve certainty on our tax positions. We seek to ensure we have the appropriate capabilities within the Group to deal with our tax affairs supplementing this with external advice where appropriate. The Group Legal and Tax Director is also a member of the Group Executive Committee.
Approach to tax planning
The Group does not enter into artificial arrangements, instead our tax activities are governed by a commercial purpose.
Relationship with tax authorities
We look to develop and maintain positive working relationships with all tax authorities, particularly focusing on our relationship with HMRC, whilst seeking to resolve issues proactively, promptly and in an open and transparent manner.
This tax strategy has been approved by both the Board of Laing O’Rourke Corporation Limited and by the LOR Group Executive Committee, and is compliant with the UK’s publication requirement set out in Part 2 of Schedule 19 Finance Act 2016. The strategy is in effect for the current financial year to 31 March 2024.
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Brothers Tony and Terry Pearce started their own manufacturing business in 1989 making wheelchairs and carbon fiber sporting goods. Over the years, the brothers developed 23 patented items for cushioning materials, fluids, and hyper-elastic polymers used in the manufacturing of shoes, toys, and medical devices.
In 2013, they created a machine called Mattress Max, which both manufactures and molds large pieces of elastic polymers into mattresses. Thus began the creation of the Purple Mattress.
The company also makes pillows, seat cushions and back cushions for chairs and other purposes, along with adjustable beds, platforms for their mattresses, sheets, and mattress protectors.
On July 27, 2017, Purple announced a merger with Global Partner Acquisition Corp (GPAC) with a value of $1.1 billion. Purple sells mostly online, but competition is stiff. In early 2018, the company began offering their product at Mattress Firm locations.
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An Antique Rose is easy to grow and disease resistant, it takes little time and money to have bountiful blooms. The rose can be purchased from a nursery, there are a variety online. Make sure you purchase a rose that will grow in your climate zone, if you purchase one that is out of your climate zone the plant will not usually survive the cold temperature change.
Once you have purchased a rose from your climate zone, then the planting process begins. You will need to find a sunny spot in your yard, roses normally like full sun. Read the description of your rose: what type of sun allowance it thrives in, to make sure you’re planting in the right area. Dig a hole approximately double the width of the plant and approximately twice as deep. Break up the soil at the bottom of the hole with your shovel, so the soil is loose, this will allow for good drainage. Fill half the hole with cow manure, this will give the plant extra nutrients. Place the plant in the hole and fill in around it with either loose soil or top soil and pack down the soil firmly around the plant. Lastly, water the plant generously. The plant may look “wilty” the first few days, most newly transplanted plants go through a “shocky” stage before their roots become established. The first year, the plant will grow some, and may have only a few blooms. The following year the rose should double in size and continue growing/spreading thereafter.
How to maintain your antique rose: This type of rose is relatively low maintenance, usually these roses are disease resistant, very hardy plants, however, they may get infected by unwanted pests/insects. If you find this is a problem look for my next blog “How to get rid of unwanted pests in the flower garden”, I will give you holistic remedies for this problem. The next and final step to maintaining this rose, is to cut it down every couple of years. The best method is to just weed whack the whole rosebush to the ground in the fall, the following spring it will come back healthier and stronger than before.

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- What is a 3 figure salary?
- What is a 7 figure salary?
- What does 8 figures look like?
- What is the highest paying 4 year degree?
- What does a 6 figure salary mean?
- What are 7 figure jobs?
- How much is 4 figures salary?
- How can I become a 6 figure earner?
- What is a 8 figure income?
- What job pays 100k a year?
- What is the biggest figure?
- What is an example of a 6 figure salary?
- What does 7 figures look like?
- Are six figures Rich?
- Do plumbers make 6 figures?
What is a 3 figure salary?
The woman with the “3 figure salary” is a full-time professional with an advanced degree..
What is a 7 figure salary?
$1,000,000 per yearSo, a seven figure salary means earning over $1,000,000 per year. To get specific, anything from $1,000,000 per year to $9,999,999 is a seven figure income. (Eight figures means over $10,000,000, and six figures means $100,000 to 999,999.)
What does 8 figures look like?
Eight figures is anything between the numbers of 10,000,000 and 99,999,999, given that there are eight digits in these amounts. So the answer to the question “how much is an eight-figure salary?” is definitely “quite a lot”.
What is the highest paying 4 year degree?
Are you ready to discover your college program?RankJobMedian Annual Salary1Chief Executives$189,6002Computer and Information Systems Managers$142,5303Architectural and Engineering Managers$140,7604Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$140,3406 more rows•Mar 19, 2020
What does a 6 figure salary mean?
a salary of between 100,000 and 999,999 pounds, dollars, etc. a year: As a lawyer she can earn a good six-figure salary. … What is the pronunciation of six-figure salary?
What are 7 figure jobs?
Here are a few jobs that pay a seven figure salary without a college degree.Small business owner: … Air traffic controller: … Plumber: … Power plant operator: … Real estate broker: … Ultrasound Technologist: … Fashion designer:
How much is 4 figures salary?
That’s how many figures, or how large a salary they earn. 1000 = 4 figures. 10,000 = 5 figures, 1,000,000 = 7 figures. So, for an example: 2,000 = 4 figures.
How can I become a 6 figure earner?
To earn a six-figure salary and earn more than $100,000 per year, you need to find a career that pays over $8,333 per month. Careers in engineering, tech, real estate, and many others offer 6 figure salaries. To many people, a six figure income is the mark of success.
What is a 8 figure income?
A figure is a digit in your annual income. … 8 figures mean that annual income has 8 digits, which is a minimum of $10,000,000, and it goes up to $99,999,999. 9 figures mean that annual income has 9 digits, which is a minimum of $100,000,000, and it goes up to $999,999,999.
What job pays 100k a year?
There are so many other career options with an annual salary of $100,000 in fields such as health care and fire fighting or through job titles such as engineering technician, computer programmer, landscape architect, writer and even criminal investigator.
What is the biggest figure?
A googol is a 1 with a hundred zeroes behind it. We can write a googol using exponents by saying a googol is 10^100. The biggest named number that we know is googolplex, ten to the googol power, or (10)^(10^100). That’s written as a one followed by googol zeroes.
What is an example of a 6 figure salary?
Meaning of six-figure salary in English a salary of between 100,000 and 999,999 pounds, dollars, etc. a year: As a lawyer she can earn a good six-figure salary.
What does 7 figures look like?
7 Figures means more than 1,000,000 …. So anything over $1 million to 9,999,999 a year is a seven figure salary. 8 Figure income means more than 10,000,000.
Are six figures Rich?
Six figures can be anywhere between $100,000 – $999,000. Depending on where you live, six figures is considered rich by many people’s standards. A top 1% income earner in America makes about $400,000 a year. Therefore, if you want to be certain you are rich, you might as well shoot to make at least $400,000 a year.
Do plumbers make 6 figures?
A few of his plumbers earn six-figure incomes, he said, but a typical workweek is around 50 hours, and the jobs are often physically demanding. … After four years, his plumbers can make a very good income as long as they don’t “have a mind-set of working 8 to 5,” he said.


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Both artistes effortlessly flow with each other to craft a collaborative project, a rarity in the competitive Ghana music industry…
By Emmanuel Daraloye
Shatta Wale and Medikal are uncommon collaborators. The Ghanaian duo met in October 2021 during their self-inflicted fiasco with the Ghana Police Force. Shatta Wale, on one hand, was arrested after he created a fake story about being shot. Medikal, on the other hand, was arrested for brandishing a gun on social media. Coincidentally, Shatta Wale and Medikal were in the same cell. They connected, and took it a long way after they left the cell by linking up to record an extended project which documents their lives, tribulations, victory, and many more.
Shatta Wale is an icon in the Ghanaian music industry. He reached higher heights when he featured on “Already,” a track from Beyoncé’s The Lion King album which also featured Major Lazer. Wale was one of the few African artistes featured in the music video alongside Queen B. Wale’s life took a turn for good ever since then, and beyond some controversies, he has been an awesome artiste.
Medikal has released five projects since he started music about a decade ago. Born in Accra, the 28-year-old rapper and songwriter won MTN 4Syte Video Award in 2016, and currently boasts more than 74,000 monthly listeners on Spotify.
Cross Roads was announced while both artistes were on their US tour two weeks ago. The EP was exclusively licensed to BoomPlay, a platform that had been at the forefront of Africa’s music distribution. However, Cross Roads had been sparsely promoted. Beyond one or two posts on the artistes’ pages, nothing much can be found about the project. It makes you wonder about the expediency of the project. Is this a song dump? Are they up to something? Why, really, was the project released?
Shatta Wale and Medikal kick bars on the piano-pivoted opening track, “Too Stubborn.” It is familiar terrain for Medikal as he takes the first 16 bars. They are braggadocious, uplifting, and mocking, all in the same breath. No doubt, he is in his feelings. The years of hard work already paid off; just like he said, he is not rich, but wealthy. Starting the album with a gooey sound gently eases the listeners into the album, and almost all the follow-up tracks follow this template.
Wale’s proclivity for controversial, needless beef is legendary. He knows when to strike the bee’s nest, and he is unconcerned if he gets stung. It is believed that most of his actions are a ploy to stay in the news, maintain his status, and win him new fans. “Why Always Me” is a play on words of the saying of the Italian footballer, Mario Balotelli. The song serves as a plea for mercy, a retribution to the enemies, and a pacifier to aggrieved fans. Its rhetoric, nevertheless, offers Shatta Wale an opportunity to express some of his points.
On “Small Nyash,” Wale and Medikal take it to the club. The song is a recollection of an encounter with a lady of the night. The minimalist lyrics swiftly flow into the superb production.
“DTB” which stands for Deeper Than Blood is a copious tribute to Dancehall with both artistes coming with their vocal onslaughts. The production is minimalist, with drums, sticks, and baseline highlighting it. It’s a fine-toned piece of work. Medikal and Wale complement each other, but as expected, Wale had the upper hand on this song.
“Lover” taps inspiration from Wizkid’s “Joro,” and Gyptian’s “Hold Yun.” The lyrics are flat. When they both try to win the girl over, they struggle with it. “Lover” is spiced with low tempo instrumental with the kick poignantly serving as the lead. By the time they come to the end, it is glaring that it was something of a “Joro” cover.
“Religion” is a nod to drill, a track tailored to show Wale’s versatility with the genre. Medikal’s menacing lyrics take you off guard; “F-ck the system/ I am the system.” The lines are cocky, but you’re going to love it. “Religion” is a fine offering that exposes a new dimension to both artistes’ artistry.
Cross Roads is sonically varied, calm on one end, and chaotic on another. A glaring example is “Sweety.” Its mixing and mastering make the track less desirable. While it is club-tailored, it needs more production tweaks. Wale and Medikal are proud artistes, and here they show it from a different perspective. Rising over an industry that constantly gave them nos, to reaching their current status requires some level of stubbornness, tenacity. Both artistes have an ungodly dose of this.
“Takashi” is a Japanese word that means dutiful, ambitious. On this penultimate track, both artistes revel in their successes; features on CNN, more money, cars. It’s a bittersweet retelling of a story with a happy ending. The project ends with a child-like conversation between Wale and Medikal.
Spread across ten tracks, Cross Road is a bubbling body of work that seamlessly sashays between Dancehall, Afrobeats, AfroPop, and HipHop while wrapping reflective, celebratory stories about friendship, life, love, and values.
Both artistes effortlessly flow with each other to craft a collaborative project, a rarity in the competitive Ghana music industry. Shatta Wale and Medikal deserve all the praise for producing a superb project. Its conciseness aids its replay value. In all, rather than compete, they both complement each other.
Emmanuel Daraloye is a Music critic with over 300 album reviews in his archive. His bylines have appeared in The Cable Newspaper, The Lagos Review, Vanguard Newspaper, Legit News, Rank Magazine, Independent Newspaper, Modern Ghana Web, Nigerian Tribune, and others.


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Pat Emery, a developer who has been instrumental in the growth of Williamson County’s Cool Springs, has endorsed the controversial May Town Center proposal for Nashville’s Bells Bend area.
In a letter today to Metro Planning Director Rick Bernhardt, Emery wrote, “Davidson County lacks a large campus-style setting, and May Town Center would fill that need.” He added that the proposed $4 billion development is “a remarkable project and will succeed because of its ambitious design, sustainability and town-center concept.”
“As a Nashvillian (with extensive experience developing in Williamson County), I believe this project is important for our future,” Emery concluded.
The Metro Planning Commission is holding the first of two public hearings on the proposal this afternoon. It plans to vote on June 25.


Wildfire Protection Plan
The lush forests that surround Kimberley make a beautiful setting for our community. But forests come with a risk of wildfire, especially in dry seasons. The City of Kimberley has prepared a Community Wildfire Plan to help keep us safe from forest fires.
The City of Kimberley lies at the boundary of two fire regimes:
- The frequent, low-severity fire regime that characterizes open, dry ponderosa pine grassland ecosystems; and
- The frequent, but mixed-severity, fire regime that characterizes the foothills of the east slope of the Purcell Mountains.
The term ‘fire regime’ refers to the nature of fire occurring over long periods of time and reflects the fire environment (weather, fuels and topography. The temporal component used to define a fire regime is linked to distinct climatic characteristics and the vegetation communities associated with them. This constant in the definition of fire regimes is used to associate the connection of fire to specific vegetation composition and climate/weather variables.
For more information, please download Kimberley’s Community Wildfire Plan. Please note that these are very large files and may take a few minutes to download.


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“The aim is to reopen to visitors from foreign countries which have reached a high level of vaccinations, loosening some measures as early as mid-May,” he said after talks with Health Minister Roberto Speranza.
“We are working to overcome the ‘mini quarantine’ for those who come from European countries, the United Kingdom and Israel, if they have a negative test, proof of vaccination or have recovered from coronavirus in the last six months.”
The current rules on EU arrivals expire on May 15th.
The UK has placed Italy on its ‘amber’ travel list, which does not prohibit travel but means that people will have to quarantine and test upon return to the UK.
Di Maio said Italy would also be working to increase the number of “Covid-free” flights to and from the United States, and is looking at putting an end to the quarantine requirement for US travellers from June.
He highlighted the importance of getting the EU’s planned “Green Pass” up and running, which would allow travel within the bloc to those with immunity, vaccinations or a negative coronavirus test.
For now, the Italian government says it will launch its own version of the travel pass in May, though few details about the scheme have yet been published.
Italy began a cautious reopening on April 26th after months of coronavirus restrictions, with bars and restaurants permitted to serve customers outdoors.
Italy recorded another 10,000 new cases of Covid-19 on Saturday and 224 deaths, taking the total to more than 122,000 – the highest rate in the EU.
“I, like I think most Italians, want to reopen, I want people to go back out to work, to have fun, to be together,” Prime Minister Mario Draghi told reporters Saturday after an EU summit in Portugal.
“But… we have to do it safely, that is, calculating the risk that we run.”
Italy had been the world’s fifth-most visited destination, but visitor numbers collapsed by more than 60 percent from 2019 to 2020.


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The Memphis Grizzlies have acquired forward and former lottery pick Josh Jackson and backup point guard DeAnthony Melton to the Phoenix Suns for veteran swingman Kyle Korver and point guard Jevon Carter, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
The Grizzlies will also receive a 2020 second-round pick and a conditional 2021 second-rounder, Wojnarowski reported. Also, according to Chris Herrington of the Daily Memphian, the Grizzlies will only receive the 2021 pick if it falls between 31-35.
This was the second trade of the day for the Grizzlies, who earlier sent forward Chandler Parsons to the Atlanta Hawks for Solomon Hill and Miles Plumlee.
Unlike Hill and perhaps Plumlee, Jackson joins a younger core that includes second overall pick Ja Morant, first-rounder Brandon Clarke and second-year man Jaren Jackson Jr. The Grizzlies have some older veterans, too — with center Jonas Valenciunas agreeing to re-sign with the team and wing Andre Iguodala being acquired in a trade with the Golden State Warriors on Monday. Melton, too, played an underrated role with the Suns last season.
Meanwhile, the Suns were mostly making this deal as a way to clear salary, as Korver is expected to be waived, per Wojnarowski. If that’s the case, the 37-year-old sharpshooter is expected to be courted by the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers.
Korver’s contract is partially guaranteed for $3.4 million, provided he’s waived by Sunday.
“Because Korver is part of the Mike Conley trade with Utah that hasn’t yet been completed, this deal can’t be made official until after the one is finalized,” Luke Adams of HoopsRumors explained. “Once both deals are done, the Grizzlies will pick up a former No. 4 overall pick (Jackson), as well as a second-rounder from last year’s draft (Melton), along with at least one future second-round pick.”


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Ask the Counselor: Aging parents, sibling disagreement
Question: My siblings and I visited my parents recently, and I was shocked at how they were confused and weak they had become. I feel like my siblings and I need to do more to help them, but none of us seem to agree how. It’s causing arguments, not only among us, but between us and my parents. How can we navigate this?
Answer: Difficulties with aging in the family is common. In the age of modern medicine and increasingly health-conscious attitudes, many of us live longer. Thus we encounter a two-fold problem: 1) living longer does not necessarily mean the extra years are spent in healthy and productive ways; and 2) the younger generation is not always equipped with knowledge or experience required to make a difference.
Although we cannot easily solve the first part of the problem, we can gain the skills for peaceful, joyful aging.
Finding that parents are rapidly ailing can be a shock to adult children who live away. Subtle changes can go unnoticed by a constant observer more easily than to an occasional one.
This can be a source of contention between siblings. One sibling is disturbed, worried and full of anxiety by the changes while another is hurt and angry that their parents are not as emotionally available or able to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Arguments typically follow about affording care, who is going to be the one to “break it” to the aging parent and, ultimately, who will be the primary caregiver.
Adult children argue, not from lack of concern or love for their parent but from the anxiety of the unknown and the inevitability of a parent’s death.
When faced with such a profound, emotional passage, siblings frequently revisit childhood feelings and unresolved conflicts.
As the Family Caregiver Alliance puts it, “Consciously or unconsciously, needs arise for love, approval or being seen as the most important or competent sibling.”
Often the aging parents are aware of the unrest and in danger of increased depression and guilt seeing themselves as the cause of fights.
Becoming a team, not just as siblings, but as a family unit, is key to avoiding these pitfalls.
- Be honest and open about family roles and dynamics over the lifespan.
- Making a genogram, together or with a therapist, can be a good first step to team-building.
- Try not to frame one sibling as “the caregiver.” Parents share responsibility caring for their children; children must share the care of parents.
- Stage a family meeting, not just for siblings, but where parents and other family members are all welcome to join in the decision-making process.
It is OK to disagree about care and love, but it is important not to prevent family members from sharing that care and love.
Drew Colbert is on staff at Sturgis Consultation Center in Sturgis.

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Portmarnock Musical & Dramatic Society presents All Shook Up
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6 April 2010
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About the Event
“All Shook Up” is a musical based on the songs of Elvis Presley and tells the story of a young man who rides into town on his motorbike and the town is never the same again. In all there are 24 songs including Jailhouse Rock, Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog, Teddy Bear, It’s Now Or Never, Don’t be Cruel, Love Me Tender, Can’t Help Falling in Love, Devil in Disguise and many more. This is a fun show with all the music that everybody knows and you’ll be dancing in the aisles. So book early!


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-- Bass-touting avant-songwriter/Dirty Projectors collaborator Nat Baldwin has a new album, People Changes, on the way May 24 via Western Vinyl (that's the cover art above). Listen to a song from the record, "Weights", above.
-- Kansas art-punks Ssion self-release their new album, BENT, on June 28. The record features collaborations with Azari & III and Nick Weiss of Teengirl Fantasy, among others. (Listen to the album's first single, "Listen to the Grrrls", here.) Ssion will also perform at New York museum MoMa PS1 on May 13-15; Fischerspooner's Casey Spooner and Sky Ferreira are among those scheduled to appear along with the band.
UPDATE: "Listen to the Grrrls" is no longer available.
-- Slow-motion house producer Mark E.'s new album, Stone Breaker, is set for release May 16 in the UK and May 17 in the U.S. via Spectral Sound. Listen to the extended version of album cut "Deny This" at RCRD_LBL.
-- The Secret Stages festival takes place May 13-14 in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. Crooked Fingers, the Love Language, G-Side, and Jacuzzi Boys are among those scheduled to perform. Get more info on the fest here.