By Aaron Glantz
Sen. John McCain unloaded on Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting and the Defense Department in a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing today, accusing the Pentagon of a “gross abuse of power” when it placed the for-profit University of Phoenix on probation last year.
“This hearing is about accountability,” McCain, R-Arizona, said in his opening remarks, “because if the University of Phoenix could be singled out in this flawed and suspect way, this indicates a deeper failing of the Department of Defense that requires oversight of this committee.”
For two hours, McCain and his colleagues grilled officials in an otherwise empty chamber. The hearing focused on the Pentagon’s treatment of the for-profit college, which was the focus of an investigation into predatory recruitment practices by Reveal and PBS NewsHour.
The Department of Defense subsequently launched its own investigation, confirmed our story’s findings and barred the University of Phoenix from military bases around the world for three months until outstanding issues could be resolved.
At the time, the Pentagon’s action drew praise from consumer advocates and veterans groups, including Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Student Veterans of America and Vietnam Veterans of America, who joined in a letter to then-Defense Secretary Ash Carter, thanking him for taking action to “protect service members from deceptive recruiting, including surreptitious recruiting on military installations.”
But throughout today’s hearing, McCain, who is the committee’s chairman, cast the Pentagon’s action as the sort of bureaucratic overreach that he hopes will end after Donald Trump takes office in January.
“This kind of abuse of power is something that I hope in a new administration will be totally unacceptable,” McCain said.
McCain also said he hoped Trump – who earlier this month settled multiple lawsuits claiming fraud at the now-defunct for-profit Trump University for $25 million – would consider rolling back an executive order by President Barack Obama that the University of Phoenix was found to have violated. The order was designed to prevent members of the military from being unfairly targeted by for-profit colleges.
In an extreme example that Obama said “should never happen in America,” recruiters from one college were caught enrolling Marines from a medical unit at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, with head injuries so severe that they did not know what courses they were taking.
Other Republican senators suggested this could be the first of many hearings targeting not the for-profit sector, but the enforcement actions against it.
”The tuition assistance program is far too important to lack accountability and oversight,” said Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas – oversight that he said should be targeted at “protecting freedom of choice of our servicemen and women.”
“At what point are we overregulating?” asked Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska. “Are we to the point with this program where we are harming the people we are supposed to benefit?”
As an industry, for-profit colleges are known for low graduation rates and high rates of student loan defaults. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the University of Phoenix’s graduation rate currently is 17.5 percent.
Throughout the hearing, McCain argued that the Pentagon had perpetrated a “gross and grave injustice” against the for-profit college, condemning Reveal and the Defense Department for causing the stock price of the University of Phoenix’s parent company to plummet from $16 a share when our investigation was published last June to $6 a share after the Pentagon put the school on probation in October 2015. (It now is trading at $9.50.)
The Arizona senator grilled a panel of three Defense Department officials who testified, rebuking them for not reaching out to the University of Phoenix before punishing the school for breaking the law.
Pentagon officials stood by their decision to place the school on probation but said they regretted not tipping off the for-profit college.
“The process was crappy,” said Peter Levine, acting undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness.
Levine’s top deputy, Stephanie Barna, told senators that the department already was crafting new regulations that would require such notice be granted in the future.
But McCain, who counts the University of Phoenix’s parent company among his top contributors, was not satisfied. (Officials from Apollo Education Group gave him $10,000 in the most recent election cycle.)
“I truly hope we will never see anything like this again from the Department of Defense,” he said. “But as long as I am chairman of this committee, there will be accountability.”
- Originally appeared at revealnews.org


The first prototype Spitfire Mk VB floatplane conversion, EP751, pictured at Folland Aircraft’s Hamble works after modification. The aircraft still retains the original fin and rudder; a four-bladed propeller was fitted.
Spitfire VB EP751 or EP754. Note retention of original fin shape but with additional under-fin.
Jeffrey Quill taxying the first Spitfire floatplane, W3760, in 1942. Following trials, W3760 was shipped out to Alexandria.
Три Spitfire Mk VB были переделаны в поплавковые гидросамолеты. Они имели четырехлопастные винты, увеличенный киль и большой подфюзеляжный гребень. Самолет оказался неудачным, и проект закрыли в начале 1944 года.
The first Spitfire floatplane to fly, although not the first built, was this Mk.Vb, W3760. The floats of this aircraft were designed by Supermarine and built by Folland. Built at Southampton in July 1941, the aircraft was ready for trials in September 1942.
Another picture of W3760 taken at MAEE Helensburgh during sea trials.
One of Folland's Spitfire VB conversions that operated from the Great Bitter Lake in Egypt at the end of 1943.
Spitfire floatplane EP754 was originally a Mk Vb, converted by Folland Aircraft at Hamble. EP754 is seen here on Great Bitter Lake, Egypt, in 1943.
The third of the Spitfire VB floatplane conversions in the Middle East in early 1944
Spitfire floatplane EP754 was another Mk VB conversion. Intended to operate against Junkers Ju 52s on refuelling missions from Greece to Crete, the Spitfire's floatplane variant did not see operational service flying from salt water caused galloping corrosion, and the engine torque made take-offs exceedingly dicey.
Один LF.Mk IXB летом 1944 года был переделан в поплавковый гидроистребитель с целью исследования его возможностей в этом качестве для использования на Тихом океане. После испытаний машину опять "поставили на колеса". От гидросамолетов-истребителей англичане отказались.
The prototype Spitfire F Mk IX Spitfire floatplane, MJ892. Converted in May 1944, it was first flown on July 6, from Beaumaris, by F. C. Furlong.
The only fault found with the floatplane as far as handling was concerned was a slight tendency to “patter” or wobble from float to float when landing. The armament of W3760 was of “B” wing standard; two 20mm cannon and four 0-303in machine guns. One feature of the flying characteristics was that the floatplane could be made to roll successfully for combat purposes.
Spitfire Mk.IX, MJ892, converted into a floatplane by Folland Aircraft at Hamble. This was the last of five conversions, although only four of these flew, mid-1944.
An Experimental Spitfire IX Float Seaplane.
The sole Spitfire IX converted - by Folland Aircraft - to be the last of the Spitfire floatplanes.
Mr Hiett’s picture of the surviving Fairey Seafox float which was installed on Spitfire floatplane MJ892 by Folland.


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Welcome to the Elks Lodge #520, Sheridan Wyoming
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America is one of the oldest and largest fraternal organizations in the country. Since its inception in 1868, the Order of Elks has grown to include nearly 1.2 million men and women in almost 2,200 communities.
The Elks are involved in a wide variety of programs, from scholarships to drug education to Veterans Services. Of everything that the Elks do, perhaps nothing is more important than their work with the country’s youth. Since 1917, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has demonstrated its compassion for the veterans of our armed forces through a number of programs and activities, including Sheridan’s Youth Rodeo.
Visit the Elks Veterans Memorial
We are located one block off downtown Main Street.
45 W. Brundage Street, Sheridan Wyoming

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The main lounge area is new and pristine, especially with the elegant infinity pool and the shiny fitness machines located nearby. It’s a great place to pass the day.
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The Kolea at Waikoloa Beach Resort is a beachfront property with 136 units across 16 buildings. It is a gated vacation resort. The units are either one or two bedroom apartments, each with a full kitchen equipped with all the pots and pans and utensils one may need to cook and serve a big meal. The bathrooms were well-maintained and clean. The apartment was nicely decorated with updated and comfortable furniture throughout. Both the living room and each bedroom has its own TV for separate viewing.
The facility has an impressive infinity swimming pool and a well-equipped gymnasium to strengthen the body. This resort is located it the beautiful Waikoloa resort area with two shopping malls close-by. The Kings’ Shops and the Queens’ Marketplace satisfied all our shopping and dining needs.
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The spacious condo resort features an infinity pool and a fitness center in its main public area. Parking is available for guests.
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The Burnout Furnace is used to bake casting rings. The machine runs periodically and the controlling system is embedded in the machine. The housing is made of high quality bent and welded steels. The electrostatic coating gives it a delicate appearance. It is a small size and easy-to-operate machine.
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Some consumers focus on the exterior design of a watch when buying. But like everything else, a timepiece needs to be examined from the inside and out. It may be overwhelming to know the intricate parts of a watch but makes you more informed on how it properly works. You will have an idea of why some watches are more expensive than others.
Moreover, when your watch stops working, you know which watches parts for sale you have to buy.
Internal Parts of a Watch
We all know how complicated and small the interior of a watch is, but these watch parts are perfectly crafted. Watches are a horologist’s most significant achievement that comes from the smallest scale.
Balance Spring (Hairspring)
A Balance spring is found inside a mechanical watch. It is also called a hairspring as it is thin and delicate like a hair strand. The balance spring is responsible for time regulation when it recoils and coils, the balance wheel swings back and forth, regulating time accuracy.
The balance wheel is the second internal component that regulates the time. It is attached to the hairspring, and when it coils, the balance wheel sways and divides the time into equal segments. The wheel is a vital component in providing an accurate time.
Mainsprings are housed inside the barrel, where the power reserve of the watch is contained. Some luxurious watches have double-barrel providing a longer power reserve.
Base Plate / Main Plate
The main plate is the base of everything else. It holds each component to create a synchronized movement.
You will notice the bridge fixed to the base plate or main plate. It helps the frame formation of a watch movement that holds other parts.
The caliber refers to the hand movement of the watch and manufacturer origin.
Any watch needs an escapement. It maintains the swinging motion of the balance wheel. After this, the wheels and hands revolve.
A gasket is a small ring installed around the case back, crown, and crystal of the watch to provide an air-tight seal. Usually, these gasket rings are rubber. Watch owners needs to check the gaskets every few years to maintain its water-resistance feature as it may wear out over time.
Geneva Seal is not an actual physical part of the watch. It is a stamp on the watch movement. The seal is awarded to manufacturers by an independent bureau of Geneva. A watch that is granted by the bureau means it underwent and passed 12 different tests to prove its quality, materials, and finish. Moreover, the movements of the timepiece need to be manufactured in Geneva.
Incabloc is a trademarked term for a shock-absorbing mechanism. Mechanical watches have an Incabloc to prevent damage to the sensitive parts of the watch when it falls.
A synthetic gemstone is found inside a luxurious watch. You might be wondering why, but jewels reduce friction on the gears. It helps to maintain the time accuracy and reducing the wear and tear on the internal components. Thus, gemstone increases the longevity of the watch.
When the mainspring is coiled, it unwinds and provides power to the gear making movement.
A repeater is a complication that functions like a gong. It strikes hours or minutes. The wearer can use this complication by activating the button on the side of the watch.
Automatic watches have a rotor. It oscillates the mainspring by moving when the wearer moves, the watch automatically wounds.
Watches have a shock absorber. It pacifies the shock and vibration of the balance staff. The shock absorber is a crucial component to prevent movements from damaging. This feature is best for sports watches.
As the balance wheel and escapement mounts in the rotating cage, a tourbillon is made. It is essential to prevent errors with arm rotation. A typical tourbillon rotates once every minute. But, some manufacturers produce tourbillons, which can take four to six rotations. Horologists know how complicated the movement is, making it hard to create.
External Parts of the Watch
From time to time, we always look at our watches. But, did you ever wonder what the names and functions of their parts are?
A bezel on a watch is like a lid of a jar. It holds the crystal in its designated place. Most round watches have a bezel, and it is a ring that surrounds the watch face. Some watches have plain designs, some are elegantly decorated, and others have functional bezels. Diving watches have rotating bezel for its additional function.
The case houses the internal components of the watch to protect and hold each component in place. Watches are often cased with gold, platinum, plastic, rhodium, or steel. Usually, the type of case a watch uses dramatically increases its value.
Most watches use stainless steel because of its resiliency. It can manage to receive light shocks, and its color does not fade. Watch cases have their unique style making it more luxurious.
Did you see a little knob at the side of the watch? That’s what you call the crown. You can command the watch and make adjustments through the crown. For those who use a mechanical watch, they wind the mainspring through the crown.
Some watches have a date window and seconds indicator. Users can adjust these functions by pulling the crown out. Expensive watches have precious stones to highlight the luxury and its fine details.
Crystal refers to the transparent screen of the watch where you can view the time. It protects the hands, dials, and other components from debris and dust. Moreover, some modern watches use acrylic, glass, sapphire, or mineral crystals for their screen. Acrylic crystal is cheap plastic, and it needs to be buffed to remove scratches.
Mineral crystal has a scratch-resistant feature, which makes it unique. Meanwhile, the sapphire crystal is mostly used in luxurious watches as it is the most expensive and durable kind. It is more durable than the other types.
A dial displays the time on the watch. A digital watch expresses the time in a numeric display. Meanwhile, a traditional watch shows time through hour markers and hands.
Hand and Hour Marker
Over the dial, the hand moves to point at the hour marker to express the actual time. The hour marker is broken down into hours and minutes. Most watches have two hands. The more extended hand tells the minutes, while the shorter one indicates the hour. Moreover, some watches have additional hands or complications to provide other functions.
You may think that a watch has several components, but these are only the basics. Each of these components, when assembled, creates an impeccable timepiece. We hope you have known better about the inside and out of the watches. Take care of your timepiece religiously to avoid expensive trips to the repair shop, and prevent the hassle of buying new watches parts.


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Rib Eye Steak Recipe Charleston SC
Rib Eye Steak Recipe
Steaks are among the most mouthwatering dishes ever. Although the extremely health conscious would definitely avoid a good steak, everyone else wouldn’t. After all, what’s better than a properly grilled steak? Steak cooking isn’t exactly the easiest thing to do, and there lies the problem—especially when making rib eye steak. How can you cook the perfect rib eye steak and what should you do in order to ensure the steak is indeed worthy of your plate’s and stomach’s space? Here are so steak cooking recipes and tips to ensure making rib eye steak will be easy, or at least properly done.
Making rib eye steak
Of course, when making rib eye steak, you first need to prepare the ingredients:
The marinade is optional because it’s not exactly required. As with most recipes, it depends on your preference. Without the marinade, you can use the oil, salt and black pepper on the steak. First, you need to dry your steak to make sure it will absorb the spices properly. Rub the canola oil then season the steak with the salt and the pepper (quantity according to preference, although a tablespoon of each would be sufficient). Rub the spices into your steak so it’ll be able to absorb the flavor, and then let it stand for at least an hour in room temperature.
If you want to use a rib eye steak marinade, you need these ingredients: 12 ounces of red wine vinegar; a teaspoon of ground black pepper, minced garlic, and Worcestershire sauce; and half a tablespoon of minced onion. Of course, the direction for making the marinade is simple: mix all the ingredients and place your rib eye steaks on the marinade. Marinate the steak for at least one hour inside the refrigerator. Then, you’re ready to grill.
How to Make Rib Eye Steak
The cooking of the rib eye steak itself should be simple just as well. If you’re using an oven, heat it to 500 degrees Fahrenheit with the cast iron skillets inside. After 20 minutes, remove the skillet (without turning the oven off). Place your steaks in the skillet and sear it for two minutes. Flip the meat and sear the other side for the same amount of time. The steaks should have been browned properly at this point. After which, return the skillet inside the oven and continue the cooking. Three minutes per side should be good enough for medium rare steaks.
What many people do not realize is this: you can check the steak through its temperature. A negative 140 degrees temperature should mean the meat s rare, negative 150 medium rare, and 160 well done. If you do not have a kitchen thermometer, assess the meat by touching it. The steak is still rare if it’s soft, while medium well steak should be firm. In any case, let the meat settle first before serving.
If you plan to use an outdoor, simply preheat the grill (should be done while the steak is marinating) in high heat and grill the rib eye steak for at least seven minutes per side (or until you achieve your desired steak doneness).
Tips for cooking steak
Judging from this recipe alone, it would seem as if making rib eye steak is so easy. However, this is more than just knowing how to make rib eye steak—or any steak, in particular. It’s really all about the method when cooking the steak.
For instance, it should be noted that making rib eye steak is all about patience. Do not try to hurry the process; otherwise, you’d end up with a barely cooked, ill-tasting rib eye state. When using an outdoor grill, light the briquettes way before the grilling—an hour before would do. Why? Because you cook the steak using indirect heat and not direct flames. And if you want the steak to be cooked properly, you need the indirect heat to be intense all around and not just in a particular area. Patience should be practiced when seasoning as well. When seasoning (or marinating), give the meat at least an hour so the meat will be able to absorb the ingredients properly. These two tips for cooking steak are actually the most basic of them all. If you do not follow these, you cannot expect to have great tasting, mouth watering rib eye steaks.
Another one of the tips for cooking steak that requires patience: do not cook cold meat immediately. This means, after the marinating, let the steak come and settle to room temperature. With this, the steal cooks evenly. If you cook it immediately, the outside of the steak will probably be cooked, but the inside will be raw or dry. As the recipe above dictates, you should season or marinate your steak properly—rub it with fingers rather than just sprinkling it. Add some oil when you grill or oven-cook your meat.
Lastly, do not serve or cut the meat immediately. Let it simmer for at least 10 minutes (or more, if possible) to allow the steak to lock in the flavor and the juice. When you cut it right away, the juices will seep out, and you will lose most of the steak’s flavor.
When serving, do not be worried about the doneness of the steak. Many people are worried that raw rib eye steaks are not properly cooked enough to get rid of the germs or bacteria lingering on the meat. However, what you should know is this: as long as the outer layer of the stake has changed from pink to brow, it’s ready to be served. Again, doneness is a preference. As long as you followed the tips and recipe cited here, your rib eye steak should be perfect.
It can be quite hard to cook steak (any kind of steak) properly. It requires patience and a bit of skill. However, the rib eye steak recipe here should be easy enough for anyone without an expansive background in cooking.

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Several First Nation groups and organizations are offering their input into yesterday’s federal budget.
The National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples says the budget is a “disappointment” for off-reserve Aboriginal people.
Chief Betty Ann Lavalleee says the budget did include language to address the economic needs of Aboriginal people, but she says there is little there in the way of actual help.
“I’m disappointed to see there is no new money for housing or for missing and murdered Aboriginal women,” said Lavallee. “There is so much that could have been done to help our people, but unfortunately it’s not going to happen.”
Lavallee says there is not enough funding in this year’s budget to actually change the economic disadvantages faced by Aboriginal people across Canada.
“As we all know more than a third of Aboriginal people living off-reserve are living in poverty and right now with this budget we are looking at less than $70 per year for Aboriginal people off-reserve and that is not going to help lift people out of property.”
According to their calculations, the $341.8 million invested in programs for off-reserve Aboriginal people over the next five years, will give a total of less than $70 a year per person.
A couple other First Nations organizations are responding more positively to the budget.
The First Nations Financial Management Board says they were glad to see the feds include amendments to the First Nations Financial Management Act. They say these changes will lead to an increase in economic opportunities for First Nations on-reserve.
The amendments will see increased participation in the Fiscal Management Act as well as a reduction of administrative burdens for participating First Nations.
The Indigenous led charity Indspire also says they welcome the $12 million dollars in funding coming their way.
The funding will be spread out over 3 years and will be used for scholarships and bursaries for First Nations and Inuit Students.
Indspire says the primary barrier keeping Indigenous students from competing schooling is a lack of finances.


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Are you thinking about to quit smoking in 7 day?
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First of all we discuss
Why Do People Start Smoking And What Are The Causes Of Smoking?
There are a plenty of causes of smoking
1 – Stress in The Life
This is the most effective cause of smoking for any human to start smoke weed. If people are in stress they usually do smoke for decades. They believe that smoke decrease their nervousness and feel free of stress and tension. Read more about Quit smoking timeline day by day
2 – Failed to Maintain a Balance Between Personal and Professional Life
This is another cause of smoking because in this competitive era every human being can not maintain balance between their personal and professional life. The have a tension about their job, family, finance etc. Due to this they start smoking.
3 – Behavior of Risk Taking
Nowadays we all are more tend towards to take risk because of rules, legal, restrictions and many more. All humans have a natural tendency that they push the limits of rules imposed by communities.
4 – Increase Smoking Advertising
Lot of advertising persuade people mostly young generation to do smoke. These type of advertising show that smoking is cool and shows in effective way. That is way people easily encourage to start smoking.
5 – Pressure From Family ( Responsibility)
This is also one of the cause of smoking because it is not easy to handle all the responsibilities of family. They allow stress, tension and negativity in their life. At the end people start smoking.
So the next question is
Why Is It So Hard To Quit Smoking?
Well, it is hard to quit smoking because cigarettes contain nicotine. Nicotine is one type of drug. This is the reason that people addicted towards smoking and difficult to quit smoking.
According to the American Cancer Society, it is thought to be as addictive as heroin or cocaine.
Small amount of nicotine can cause pleasant feeling because when people do smoke, nicotine spread in our blood.
After that nicotine reach in the brain in few seconds and the mind produce dopamine hormones. This is the reason for that happiness feeling.
There’s More to It Than The Addiction:-
We all know the story of the physical and psychological addiction of smoking. Nicotine makes you feel good, but leaves you craving for another cigarette.
This is the physical addiction. Smoking is also deeply ingrained in your daily routines. It’s difficult to change these routines. This is the psychological addiction.
But there is actually another side of the story. It’s about how your brain makes decisions.
How Do We Make Decisions?
Every decision you make is influenced by the two parts of your brain, the conscious and the subconscious mind. The decision to quit smoking is made by your conscious mind.
This part of your brain makes logical and rational decisions. But the subconscious mind influences your decisions in a very dominant way, even if you’re unaware of it.
You’re Sure You Want to Quit?
The subconscious mind isn’t logical or rational. It simply works the way it’s been programmed by the way you’ve lived your life.
Smokers have programmed their subconscious mind to do whatever it takes to keep smoking. So, when your conscious mind decides it wants to quit smoking, your subconscious mind absolutely disagrees!
The subconscious mind is like a guerrilla fighter. It ambushes you in your weak moments with the perfect excuse at the perfect time. Do this sound familiar?
Now is not the right time to quit smoking, I’ll gain weight, I’ll get stressed or the damage is already done. In order to quit smoking, you have to reprogram your subconscious mind.
But that takes so much time and hard work that most attempts to quit are doomed to fail. 93% of all attempts actually fail!
Due to this unpleasant feeling, people do smoke again and again. It is very difficult to stop.
of course it is difficult to quit smoke but not impossible.
So the next question is
How To Quit Smoking Weed?
According to research nearly 70% of smokers say they want to quit. But the success rate of quitting smoking weed without medication is as low as 3-5%.
Very few people are successful to quit smoking weed without help.
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Learn how to quit smoking in seven days with the help of The Smoke-free-life program. The most effective way to quit smoking.
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Here I will introduce one of the best program that help you to quite smoke with some physiological facts of human brain.
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How The Smoke-Free Life Program Works?
The Smoke-free life program is designed to be simple and easy for anyone to follow. The program consists of two phases to Quit smoking timeline.
- Preperation Phase
- The Ouit Smokinf Phase
The preparation phase and the quit smoking phase. Your willpower and determination will get an extreme boost by following the program.
Smoking has become part of your daily routines. So, to quit smoking is a huge change in your life. Since change is difficult for most people, we start with a preparation phase.
- The Prepare For Change Phase
In the preparation phase, you’ll put on your headphones and listen each day to the ‘Prepare for change’ audio track.
This audio track is specifically engineered to open your mind for positive change. It will reprogram your subconscious mind to firmly believe that you are ready for change and a healthy way of life.
With the program comes access to an online personal workspace with specific assignments to further prepare yourself.
In this phase, you don’t have to quit smoking yet. The preparation phase lasts for seven days, after which you’re ready to quit smoking.
- The Quit-Smoking Phase
On day 8 your Smoke-free life officially begins. Promise yourself that you’ll never smoke again. Throw away all cigarettes, lighters, and ashtrays.
Then put on your headphones and make yourself comfortable. Listen for the first time to the ‘Quit Smoking’ track.
While you listen to the track for 15 minutes, think about all your reasons why you’re never going to smoke again.
In your online personal workspace, you can monitor your progress and health improvements and keep working on the assignments.
Beat the Cravings!
You will experience strong cravings for a cigarette. So, keep your headphones with you for the rest of the day.
Every time a craving feels too strong to resist, simply put on your headphones and listen to the ‘Stop the Craving’ track.
The craving will disappear. Listen to it as often as you want to or need to.This will be your routine for the coming period. Make sure you have the tracks and your headphones available all day.
Start each day with the ‘Quit Smoking’ track. And listen to the ‘Stop the cravings’ track whenever you need it.
Complete the assignments on your online personal workspace.
Enjoy Your Smoke-Free Life
You’ll soon notice that the number and intensity of the cravings will diminish very quickly. Until they completely disappear. This happens often in just a few days and sometimes in a few weeks.
You will reach your Smoke-free life faster and easier than you ever believed possible. The quality of your life will improve greatly, so don’t forget to enjoy your smoke-free life!
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We’ve developed a fast and effective way to reprogram your subconscious mind with the cutting-edge technologies of Theta frequencies and Neuro Linguistic Programming.
There are five brain waves frequencies: Beta, Alpha, Theta, Delta, and Gamma. Everything we do or say is regulated by the frequency of brain waves. For example, when you listen to other people, your mind is in a Beta state.
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This is exactly what you need to reprogram your subconscious mind. But I’m quite sure you’re not thinking about quitting smoking while you’re asleep!
Reprogram The Subconscious Mind
Fortunately, Theta brain waves can also occur when you’re awake. However, for a trained person it takes several hours to reach the Theta state by way of MEDIATION.
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Specifically, the power of positive affirmations.
Positive affirmations are simple sentences that people use to describe how they want to be, or how they want their circumstances to be.
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You may have seen my writing on many other reputable websites (McSweeney's, The Huffington Post, Hello Giggles, xojane.com, The Hairpin, Splitsider, The FW, etc.). I also write crazy blogs about Game of Thrones, Magneto and Jeff Goldblum.
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- Should a 4 year old still nap?
- What is toddler sleep regression?
- How long should a 4 year old nap?
- At what age should a child put themselves to sleep?
- How do I know if my child has a sleep disorder?
- What do you do when your 4 year old won’t go to bed?
- What causes sudden inability sleep?
- Why does my 4 year old wake up crying?
- What is a good bedtime for a 4 year old?
- Why do my kids wake up so early?
- What is sleep anxiety?
- Is there a sleep regression at 4 years old?
- Why is my 4 year old waking up at night?
- Can I give my 4 year old melatonin?
- Is there a 3 year sleep regression?
Should a 4 year old still nap?
“Your child will stick to an afternoon nap until they are anywhere from 2 1/2 to 4 years old.
Some 3- or 4-year-olds still take an afternoon nap, but 6-year-olds don’t nap.”.
What is toddler sleep regression?
A sleep regression is when a toddler who is normally a great sleeper suddenly refuses to go to sleep, has frequent nighttime awakenings, or wakes up during the night and will not go back to sleep.
How long should a 4 year old nap?
Sleep guidelines for preschoolersAgeNight-time SleepDaytime Sleep2 years10.5 to 12.5 hours1 to 3 hours (1 nap)3 years10.5 to 12.5 hours1 to 3 hours (1 nap)4 years10 to 12 hours0 to 2.5 hours (1 or no nap)5 years10 to 12 hours0 to 2.5 hours (1 or no nap)1 more row
At what age should a child put themselves to sleep?
Although every child has individual sleep needs, most kids are not ready to give up naps until age 3. Going napless before that just makes them cranky and adrenalized, making bedtime much more challenging.
How do I know if my child has a sleep disorder?
Talk to your pediatrician if your child exhibits any of the following signs of a sleep problem:Snoring.Breathing pauses during sleep.Difficulty falling asleep.Problems with sleeping through the night.Difficulty staying awake during the day.Unexplained decrease in daytime performance.More items…•
What do you do when your 4 year old won’t go to bed?
What you can do about bedtime battlesSet aside some time to talk to your child about her day. … Stick to a bedtime routine. … Motivate her. … Offer choices. … Be calm but firm. … Teach your preschooler to fall asleep alone. … Take the stepladder to success. … Problem solve.
What causes sudden inability sleep?
Common causes of insomnia include stress, an irregular sleep schedule, poor sleeping habits, mental health disorders like anxiety and depression, physical illnesses and pain, medications, neurological problems, and specific sleep disorders.
Why does my 4 year old wake up crying?
There are many things that can cause a child to wake up during the night. Most of these happen when children are overtired or under stress. Keeping your child on a regular sleep schedule may help prevent many of these problems. If your child’s sleep problems persist or get worse, talk with your child’s doctor.
What is a good bedtime for a 4 year old?
Other kids might do better with a later bedtime, although Driscoll says she rarely recommends putting young kids to bed later than 8 p.m. Weissbluth agrees that the ideal bedtime varies by child; a good way to tell if your kid is going to bed too late, he says, is by watching his behavior between 4 and 6 p.m. (if he’s …
Why do my kids wake up so early?
Bedtime is too late – Going to bed in an overtired state is one of the most common reasons children wake too early the next morning. … Too much day sleep – When children take too many naps for their age, or sleep too much during the day, this can lead to shortened night sleep and an early wake up call.
What is sleep anxiety?
Anxiety is frequently connected to sleeping problems. Excess worry and fear make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep through the night. Sleep deprivation can worsen anxiety, spurring a negative cycle involving insomnia and anxiety disorders.
Is there a sleep regression at 4 years old?
Your 4-year-old now One of the biggest sleep problems among preschoolers is refusing to stay alone in their own bed at night. If this sounds familiar, it helps to have an idea of what’s causing the problem. Sometimes a child is jealous of a new or younger sibling.
Why is my 4 year old waking up at night?
There are other reasons why your child might wake up at night. These include illness, being too hot or cold, hunger, nightmares, and night terrors. These tend to get better with time and don’t last. To learn how to deal with this see Nightmares and Sleep Terrors.
Can I give my 4 year old melatonin?
In general, melatonin should not be given to healthy, typically developing children under age 3, as difficulties falling and staying asleep in these children are almost always behavioral in nature.
Is there a 3 year sleep regression?
But the rapid pace of developmental changes — and sleep regressions — that babies experience in their first 2 years has slowed by now. Even so, the 3 year sleep regression is one last classic sleep interruption that may have you and your child up at all hours.

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Self-care Useful Tips
SELF-CARE: Well-being Awareness Happiness Preventative care Emotional Intelligence
This area explores how well you treat yourself. From selfrespect through to pampering. Self-education and personal development.
Why to we avoid or delay caring for ourselves? We do so much for others, why do we neglect ourselves? Often this may be misinterpreted as self-indulgence or selfishness, however this is far from the truth. A relevant analogy comes from the airline steward’s advice in an emergency to put on your oxygen mask first before you are able to help others. The same applies with self-care.
Self-care can be divided to include your emotional wellbeing as well as your personal development. Each area is as important as the other to achieve that elusive holistic balance. Like anything worthwhile it takes conscious effort to plan and do things for yourself. It may require scheduled time-out away from distractions.
Whatever it takes, know self-care is one of the most beneficial ways to improve your confidence and happiness. It is not optional it is actually essential to your health.
Try these tips:
- Feel good check, What things make you feel good? Do a self-check and list the activities you enjoy the most. It may be as simple as a long relaxing soak in the bathtub with the candle fragrance, soft music and all the pamper items needed. What about that inspiration book you started and never seemed to find time to finish. Just get started.
- Get outdoors, Where is that favourite spot where you can just sit and calmly think or admire the scenery? Find that special place in the city, forest, mountain or beach and just…be!
- Yoga, Centuries of tradition has proven mind body activities as an essential method to boost your mood. Natural feel-good body chemicals are released when performing yoga. These also help lift your spirits to a more calm and peaceful state of mind.
- Breath, Find some breathing exercises that are simple and quick. The benefit of leaning this technique is that it can be done anywhere, which is particularly useful in stressful situations.
- Emotional Intelligence (EQ), We all understand intellectual intelligence, yet not so many have learnt about emotional intelligence, referred to as EQ. Research it and start checking your mood periodically through each day. You will be surprised how it helps smooth out any daily mood swings.
- Self-love, Be kind to yourself. There are no negatives to self-love. Take a close look in the mirror and speak you praises about everything you are so good at. Applaud your uniqueness and special traits, tell yourself in a firm confident voice just how much love you have inside.
- Give yourself permission, One of the reasons we struggle with self-care is obligations. Time constraint or habits often get in the way, so stop occasionally and give yourself a break. Give yourself permission to have that catnap in the middle of the day if you can or that extra treat you have been putting off. Don’t feel guilty you deserve the best.


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At Max & Co you can go for beautiful, contemporary bouquets with the most beautiful seasonal flowers. Whether it's wild field bouquets or a DIY bunch of flowers? Each bouquet is composed here with great love and passion for you. The flower corner in this shop is really beautiful, full of beautiful flowers that you can make your own choice!
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(4-traders) A delegation from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has arrived at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP23) in Bonn, Germany. While at the event, which runs until November 17, the Bank will join other regional stakeholders in reiterating the urgent need for climate action and resilient recovery in the Caribbean. Against the backdrop of this year’s devastating hurricane season, CDB will also underscore its commitment to mobilising highly concessionary resources for regional countries to tackle the impacts of climate change.
‘We are pleased to add our voice to the global conversation on climate action, given the vulnerability of the low-lying and coastal states in the Caribbean Region. At COP23, our priority is to continue to draw attention to the very real challenges our small states are facing as a result of climate change; to strengthen partnerships to combat those challenges; and to further engage stakeholders as our Region seeks to ‘build back better’,’ said Dr. WWarren Smith, President of CDB.
While in Bonn, the Bank will sign a USD24 million (mn) agreement with the European Investment Bank for post-disaster reconstruction. It is an addition to the USD120 mn Climate Action Framework Loan II signed in May this year.
The President will speak at a session titled, Confronting the 1.5 Degree Challenge and Accelerating NDC Implementation in the Caribbean at which technical experts will present scientific evidence on the implications for the Region if global warming reaches or exceeds 1.5 degrees Celsius.
In addition, Smith is scheduled to deliver remarks at the following high-level events:
During his visit to Bonn, Smith is scheduled to hold meetings with officials from the Government of Germany to discuss Germany-CDB relations as well as opportunities for increased collaboration and partnership.
The Bank’s delegation at COP23 is being led by the President and includes Johanna Brueggemann, Director for Germany to CDB; Dorla Humes, Advisor to the President; Cheryl Dixon, Coordinator, Environmental Sustainability Unit; and Valerie Isaac, Operations Officer (Environment).
COP23 is being presided over by Frank Bainimarama, the Prime Minister of Fiji and the first small island developing state to hold this role. The Conference takes place two years after the landmark adoption of the Paris Climate Change Agreement, and will further build momentum among cities, states, regions, territories, business and civil society in support of national climate action plans, the internationally agreed temperature goal and the wider objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
This article was posted in its entirety as received by www.onecaribbeannetwork.com. One Caribbean Network does not correct any spelling or grammatical error within press releases and commentaries. The views expressed are not necessarily those of One Caribbean Network, its sponsors or advertisers.


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Types of Trees
The Creston Region is home to two major Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem (BEC) Zones – the low-mid elevation Interior Cedar-Hemlock (ICH) zone, as well as the high elevation Engelmann Spruce-Subalpine Fir (ESSF) zone. With Creston residing within British Columbia’s Interior “Wet Belt”, these two zones provide Creston with high tree species diversity – also known as the “Kootenay Mix”. This creates highly resilient forests that are well adapted to a variety of conditions. While these two zones are very distinct from one another, there is often strong overlap within what are known as “transition areas” which host a mix of species from both zones. These transitional areas further enhance the diversity of Creston’s forests.
Interior Cedar Hemlock
The ICH zone of the Creston Valley resides typically at low-mid elevations, and host forests that are generally more moist than forests seen outside of the Kootenays. This occurs due to the region’s historical late snow-melt dates, short growing seasons, and temperate climate. One may find the following trees: Douglas Fir, Ponderosa Pine, Black Cottonwood, Lodgepole Pine, Paper Birch, Western Hemlock, Western Larch, Lodgepole Pine, Western White Pine, Grand Fir, or Western Red Cedar. Drier portions of the ICH typically are dominated by Douglas Fir, Ponderosa Pine, and Western Larch, while wetter portions (such as around a creek or gully) will be dominated by shade-tolerant species such as Western Hemlock, Grand Fir, or Western Red Cedar.
A lower elevation stand within the Interior Cedar Hemlock zone. The lower elevation stands are often comprised of Western Larch, Interior Douglas Fir, and Ponderosa Pine. The warmer and drier climate creates open stands that are dominated by a low intensity high frequency fire regime. These tree species are well suited to these conditions due to their thick bark and resinous cones. Wetter spots (such as around a creek) within this region may also see some Western Red Cedar, Western Hemlock, and Grand Fir.
A relatively higher elevation stand within the Interior Cedar Hemlock zone. The higher elevation host cooler temperatures, allowing shade tolerant species such as Western Hemlock and Western Red Cedar to dominate the canopy. From Creston, this would typically be at about mid elevations, almost near where one may see a transition into the Engelmann Spruce-Subalpine Fir zone. These stands may also be found near creeks at low-mid elevations where moisture content is higher and temperatures are cooler due to downstream winds.
Engelmann Spruce – Subalpine Fir
The ESSF zone may be found within the subalpine-alpine regions of our valley. This region boasts very short growing seasons and long winters. Due to the high amounts of snow this region typically receives, the trees that make up the forest are typically Subalpine Fir and Engelmann Spruce. These two trees are specially adapted to survive harsh winters. This includes conical crown shapes and wax-coated needles to easily shed snow and reduce moisture loss.
A lower elevation stand within the Engelmann Spruce-Subalpine Fir zone. These stands consist of a wider variety of tree species than higher elevation stands within the same zone due to the warmer temperatures relative to a higher, more exposed site. The tree species composition may include Subalpine Fir, Engelmann Spruce, Lodgepole Pine, Interior Douglas Fir, and Grand Fir. The stand pictured above may also be closer to what the transitional area between the Interior Cedar Hemlock and Engelmann Spruce-Subalpine Fir zones may look like.
A relatively higher elevation stand within the Engelmann Spruce-Subalpine Fir zone. These higher elevations provide poor growing sites for trees, and such trees are very slow growing. Taller trees such as those pictured may actually be much older than they appear. Soils are generally very rocky, and slopes are subject to high winds creating high amounts of erosion. At these higher elevations, the trees are much more exposed, thus also receiving a large amount of snow cover. This forest will typically be dominated by Subalpine Fir and Engelmann Spruce.

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We have chanced upon a video of a man who impersonated popular renowned comedian, Rowan Sebastian Atkinson who is known as Mr. Bean.
The video captured the moment this man who is an actor in Pakistan stormed Zimbabwe and actually held a show pretending to be Mr. Bean.
The incident happened in 2016 and the astonishing part is that Zimbabweans paid to watch him perform before they later realized that it wasn’t Mr. Bean.
This fake Mr. Bean was even given an escort during all the rounds he made in Zimbabwe as he was heavily guarded.
One undeniable fact is that he has a very striking resemblance with the real Mr. Bean that was what actually prevented these vulnerable Zimbabweans from finding out that it wasn’t the real Mr. Bean.
His plane tickets, accommodation as well other expenses paid for as tickets to the show was also sold out.
Watch the video below;
The post Man Who Impersonated Mr. Bean Hosts Show In Zimbabwe As People Paid To Watch Him Perform [Video] appeared first on GhGossip.

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Wednesday, 9th November 2016 — Science and Health
FTN Daily #32 — How Earworms work — Tailored microorganisms — Your pet’s health insurance — And more
Super Moon Alert
2016 has a little astronomical treat up its sleeve. A super moon. Bec Crew for Science Alert.
Your Dog’s better Insured than You
Health insurance for pets is largely unregulated — and much better than humans’. Alex Mayyasi for Pricenomics.
Anatomy of an Earworm
Songs that get stuck in your head have a pattern. And a remedy. Amanda MacMillan for Time.
Biologists try to design bacteria to fight disease. Despite obstacles the approach looks promising. Antonio Regalado for MIT Technology Review.
WHO reduces harm?
The FTN video team collaborated with Students for Liberty at the WHO FCTC Conference in Delhi, India and created this activist video.
They asked whether government regulation or private innovation is more effective in reducing harm caused by smoking.
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Every upgrade of communication technology will lead to huge changes in the global mobile phone landscape, from Motorola to Nokia.
According to foreign media MacRumors, Apple will launch its first 5G iPhone in 2020.
According to the First Mobile Research Institute, Apple plans to use Intel's 8161 modem chip in its 2020 5G iPhone, and Intel will become the sole supplier of iPhone modems.
If the message is true, then this would mean that Apple might miss the opportunity to become the first wholesale 5G mobile phone camp in 2019.
Missed 5G starting?
"The official 5G chip is commercially available in 2019" has become a recognized time node in the industry.
As an important promoter of 5G, Qualcomm announced that this time is expected to be advanced.
However, for Apple, which broke with Qualcomm, Apple may have missed the first opportunity to enter the 5G market.
As the world's largest mobile chip supplier, since 2011, Qualcomm has been Apple's chip supplier. However, in 2017, both parties had disputes due to patent fees.
In January 2017, Apple sued Gao to report its cooperation with the anti-monopoly department and refused to return the promised $1 billion. Subsequently, Qualcomm denied Apple’s allegations and sued Apple in various countries for infringing its patents.
This dispute made the relationship between Apple and Qualcomm once stagnant and continued until October of this year.
In October of this year, Qualcomm officially sued Apple for arrears of patent fees of 7 billion US dollars, which means that the relationship between the two sides broke, and in the three new products released this year, Apple also began to switch to Intel chips.
However, consumers' evaluation of Intel chips is not optimistic. It is understood that from the feedback of users, Intel chips have problems such as poor signal.
Signs of decline
From 2G to 3G, 3G to 4G, once the global mobile phone fascinators Motorola and Nokia have fallen into the altar due to the upgrade of the system, which has become a big curse in the mobile phone industry.
In the face of the upcoming 5G era, can Apple break this "magic"?
Judging from the performance of this year's iPhone, it is not difficult to find some clues.
On September 21st, Apple's new iPhone XS was officially launched, and it was only less than a week after its launch, and it ushered in price breaks. In addition, the first mobile phone industry research institute learned from a number of offline channels, the first sale of the iPhone XR online channel fell below the official price again.
In addition to price breaks, the supply chain has also been affected.
The first mobile phone industry research institute learned from reliable channels that due to the sluggish sales of all new products such as Apple iPhone XS, MAX and iPhone XR, Apple has already ordered 10% of iPhone XS and MAX orders from Foxconn, which may cause Foxconn to be forced to lay off employees. The layoffs may be close to 100,000.
At the same time, Apple also cut 10% for Heshuo, and should reduce the iPhone XR order by 15%.
The poor sales were further reflected in the stock price.
On November 2, Apple shares fell 6.63%, the biggest single-day decline since January 2014. On November 5, Apple's stock price still fell 2.84%, once fell below $200.
As a global mobile phone weather vane, Apple has suffered from innovation in recent years, and has encountered the joint efforts of domestic mobile phones such as Xiaomi, Huawei, OPPO and vivo. Missing the 5G starter, once again gave the new opportunity for domestic mobile phones.
According to the first mobile phone research institute, Xiaomi founder Lei Jun announced that the 5G version of Xiaomi MIX 3 will be available in the first quarter of 2019; OPPO Global Vice President Shen Yiren revealed on Weibo that OPPO mobile phone successfully achieved 5G Internet access for the first time, striving for 2019 In the year, it became the first batch of 5G smartphone manufacturers. Vivo plans to complete the development and mass production of the world's first 5G mobile phones in 2019, launching the first 5G pre-commercial mobile phone; Carl Pei, co-founder of one plus mobile phone, said that one plus successfully connected 5G in the US laboratory in August this year. At present, it is increasing its 5G investment, and it is expected to be the first to release 5G commercial mobile phones in 2019.
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Hello everyone and Happy Monday :) I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and that your week is off to a great start. For my card today, I decided to ink up this gorgeous fairy, Bryony, from Susana's Custom Art and Card Design. I love all the fairies that Susana carries, but I think Bryony is my favorite :) I inked the image with Memento Black Ink and stamped her onto PTI cardstock. I colored her with copics and added glitter to her wings. It's hard to tell in the picture, but I actually stamped her a second time and popped her out so it really looks like she's sitting on the mushroom in 3D. I then inked around the image with Versamagic Pretty Petunia Ink.
Next, I created my card base, which measures 5 1/2 by 5 1/2, out of SU's Pretty in Pink. I layered Perfect Plum on top of that followed by my design paper from Basic Grey. I used my SU ticket corner punch on the corners and added purple rhinestones. I added a purple ribbon, and then adhered my image to the cardstock and then to the card base with dimensionals. The sentiment is from one of the new Studio G stamps from the fairy collection that just came out. For a finishing touch, I added Primas and mini roses to the card. What do you think?
I'd love to see what you think of my card. Thanks so much for stopping by. Hope you have a wonderful day and I'll be back tomorrow with another project.
Unless otherwise stated all content is by Christine Riley. Please do not copy my work for submission for publication or contests. However, please feel free to copy/lift my cards or layouts for your own personal use. Thanks so much.
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Fri Jan 26th, 2007 at 10:18:16 AM EST
From No Right Turn - New Zealand's liberal blog:
Earlier in the month, Britain's House of Lords passed the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations (Northern Ireland), forbidding discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation in Northern Ireland. This week, the UK cabinet has been wrestling with a similar provision for the rest of the UK. The Catholic Church - backed by the Prime Minister and Equality Minister Ruth Kelly - wanted a special exemption for Catholic Adoption Agencies to allow them to continue to turn away gay couples as adoptive parents.
From the diaries -- whataboutbob
Today, their proposal was rejected by cabinet. And so it should have been - these agencies receive public money to operate a public service. To allow them to use this money in a bigoted manner would be simply intolerable in a modern, secular society. As Polly Toynbee said earlier,
public services paid for out of general taxes can't be held to ransom by the weird sexual fantasies of unelected service providers
The debate is now about how long they will have to either accept the law or close down. But despite the latter being threatened by church authorities, it is not much of a threat - Catholic agencies handle a mere 4% of adoptions, and it seems likely that many will simply secularise and continue their work, rather than close their doors. Meanwhile, the British churches have once again exposed themselves as havens of homophobic bigots (the Archbishop of Canterbury's betrayal here is particularly nauseating). Is it any wonder that most UKanians now think they're toxic?
As for Ruth Kelly, she has shown conclusively through her advocacy for bigotry that her private religious beliefs are incompatible with her duties as Minister for Equality. She should resign.


Metal Deck Roll Forming Machine
Description:The metal deck roll forming machine uses new station to increase the strength of the machine. It commonly applies to be used in floor flat. The friction between the steel and concrete can be increased after making dots of the sheet, so that the floor of the fastness is also increased.
Widely used for floors construction of structural steel buildings, workshops, super markets, warehouses, etc.
The floor decks are combined with concrete to form steady strong structure. Floor decks specification: 0.80-1.20mm thickness 688-940mm width and 50-76mm height.
Main Technical Specification:
plate material: galvanized steel plates.
Material width: 1250 mm
Material thickness: 0.8-1.5mm
Work speed: 12-15m/min
Roll station: 32 stations
Main power: 22KW (two 11KW)
Hydraulic station power: 5.5KW
Control system: Panasonic brand PLC
Drive: by chain
We design and make the metal deck forming machine according to customer who should provide the metal deck drawing or sample.
The floor deck machine will be firstly tested before shipment, customer should send his own steel strip material to our factory for the test.
Shanghai Ivy Import & Export Co., Ltd is a professional manufacturer and supplier of metal deck roll forming machine in China. Apart from roll forming machine including cap ridge forming machine, rack shelf plate roll forming machine, etc, we still have other products: metal cut to length line, including thin coil cut to length line, middle thick coil cut to length line and thick coil leveling cut to length line; metal coil cold rolling mill like 2 Hi cold rolling mill, 4 Hi cold rolling mill, etc; welded pipe making machine like Φ25 high frequency welded pipe production line, HG32 HF welded pipe making machine etc. With good quality and affordable price, our products has been exported to many countries, such as Germany, Holland, India, Indonesia, New Zealand, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Russia, Kuwait, South Africa, and Bangladesh.
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The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly changed how work is performed in many industries. Thanks to social distancing protocols, many workers now perform their job from home or other remote office environment in order to prevent spreading of the virus. Heavy equipment manufacturer Liebherr has worked on remote technology for years but is now expanding applications.
Hoist Magazine recently highlighted this in an article posted at their website. Three areas that Liebherr has excelled in remote technology development include its Remote Service app, smart glasses, and Remote Operator Station (ROS).
Remote Service App
This app diagnoses Liebherr’s cranes, excavators, and other machines for needed repairs or recommended maintenance. It can be used worldwide to transmit visual information in real time resulting in fast customer service. For Liebherr’s newest generation of cranes, the app works with built-in remote diagnosis technology and allows a service technician to connect to the crane via encrypted cell phone to troubleshoot problems.
Ideal for customers who work in remote locations where sending a specialist is time consuming or costly. Smart glasses are worn by the customer while surveying equipment and a live image is transmitted to a Liebherr service technician who can help diagnose the issue at hand. Additionally, smart glasses can be used for aerospace applications such as final inspections of landing gear assemblies. A three-dimensional model is sent to the glasses and superimposed on reality to assist with the inspection process.
Remote Operator System
Liebherr’s ROS works with all its container crane products. The multiple displays and ergonomic design allow an operator to perform normal driving tasks from a remote location, and to operate several cranes simultaneously. This can allow for fast and easy shift changes and a more attractive work environment.
Click here to read more at Hoist Magazine. Images above courtesy of their website.
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Coach hit with big ban over explosive tantrum
Wanderers manager Marko Rudan will face time on the sidelines after he went on a long rant, targeting a referee and the A-League following a loss.
Player contracts, fan data leaked by Football Australia
Football Australia has allegedly accidentally leaked secret keys online that threatens the personal information of players and fans.
'Bloody mess' leads to mass job losses at A-Leagues
Australian football is entering a "truly dark" period, with almost half of the staff at the A-Leagues set to be axed amid financial concerns.
'Devastating blow' rocks Matildas with Kerr's season over
Sam Kerr's struggles with injuries have continued with confirmation she has suffered a season-ending ACL rupture.
Socceroos hero calls it quits after spirited comeback
Massimo Luongo made his name known on the international stage in the 2015 Asian Cup. He's now reflected on that triumph after retiring.
Matildas coach 'fully focussed' despite 'speculative reports'
Tony Gustavsson has denied reports linking to another vacant head coaching role while still contracted to the Matildas.
Gustavsson linked to Sweden job despite 'unfinished business'
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson has been linked to the vacant Swedish men's coaching job, despite pledging his loyalty to Australia.
Nike's pledge as 'unprecedented' Matildas move revealed
The sports apparel giant has vowed to correct an oversight that led to a fan petition during the FIFA World Cup.
Hat-trick hero's scary prediction after big win
Despite a huge 7-0 win over Bangladesh, Jamie Maclaren is demanding more from the Socceroos after his three goals.
Socceroos coach's cheeky dig at FIFA over Saudi call
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has taken a thinly-veiled swipe at FIFA over its decision to hand the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia last month.


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Gratitude is one of the most under-used leadership competencies yet we know how motivating and empowering it can be. Showing appreciation for the contributions of others has been closely linked to increased employee engagement and retention. Competent leaders know that expressing gratitude is important for personal and professional reasons. Personally, by spending time being thankful for what we have, we harness the ability to feel good and appreciate our lives as they are. Professionally, gratitude allows you to recognize the contributions of others, which are often overlooked in the day-to-day scramble for results. As we enter the holiday season we are more inclined to power down professionally and ramp up personally so how do you tap into an attitude of gratitude?
Practicing gratitude requires staying in the moment and being intentional about your thoughts, feelings and actions. It’s a habit that needs to be cultivated on a daily and weekly basis. One-way to do this is to start or end your day with 5-10 minutes of gratitude. Jotting down 2-3 things you are grateful for can help you stay focused on what is working and not dwell on what isn’t. Human beings function more optimally when we can experience gratitude mentally and physically. Physical benefits include stress relief and lower blood pressure. Mental benefits include enhanced well-being and positive affect. It is equally important to share our gratitude with others who make it possible. Thanking friends, family and colleagues for what they do to make your life more productive and enjoyable is important for their own well-being. Consciously, making time for gratitude is a win-win proposition both personally and professionally.


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London in the Blitz. Fred French, 66 Chestnut Road, Raynes Park, Wimbledon, London SW20 kept this diary, blogged 69 years later, during WWII and peacetime. He loves music, model aircraft, radios, railways, roses. His sister Theresa (Ciss) goes out to work - Fred does the shopping, etc.
'On this day' and other notes by Tony French.
By the same editor Poems Please Me
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Tues 18th Nov 1941:
Mild for season, a little hazy sunshine. In afternoon to Colins to buy tissue, balsa cement and a pair of celluloid wheels for Williams aero. Did a bit more work on same. Also shopping in Wimbledon and home along rail path. .


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A look at some of the highlights of the child-actor-turned-rapper’s career so far. Basically, he started at the bottom — and you know the rest.
Drake performs at the Verizon Center in Washington as part of his “Would You Like a Tour?” tour. “For 90-plus minutes, Drake was a superstar itching to unload his heart, delivering moody hip-hop anthems with restless energy and coltish physicality,” wrote Chris Richards in his review of the show. Kyle Gustafson/For The Washington Post Buy Photo


On Feb. 15, more than 100 local newspapers across New York state launched The Empire State News Coalition in an effort to approve a legislative package that several news organizations say would bring relief to the struggling local journalism field.
The Local Journalism Sustainability Act, S625B/A2958C, would provide tax credits to local news outlets for the employment of local news journalists. Local print and online newspapers with 100 employees or less would receive a 50% tax credit against the first $50,000 of each employee’s salary, with a maximum of $200,000 per organization.
Just two weeks after the bill was introduced in the Assembly, The Empire State News Coalition launched with newspapers and media organizations from across the state, uniting to advocate for the bill’s swift passage through its respective chambers.
The bill’s Senate sponsor, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, D–Manhattan, said, “A thriving local news industry is vital to the health of our democracy, and we should do everything in our power to ensure that New Yorkers have access to independent, community-focused journalism. I’m proud that so many publications from every corner of the state have come out in support of this critical legislation.”
According to the Hussman School of Journalism and Media at the University of North Carolina, the number of newspapers in New York state have decreased by 40% from 2004 to 2019, with a 63% decrease in circulation. New York’s Orleans County became the first in the state to go newspaper-less, and 13 of the state’s 62 counties are down to just one newspaper.
“Professionally-reported, fact-checked local news forges community, keeps elected officials in check, and strengthens democracy. This important legislation would help fortify our business and allow us to keep reinvesting in high-quality local journalists,” said Adam Stone, publisher at Examiner Media in Westchester.
A study by researchers from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota found a plausible connection between rates of newspaper circulation and voter turnout for that area. Local journalism has long been attributed to increasing votership and creating a greater community understanding of local politics and elections.
“News and information from local sources about our communities and community institutions help us to trust and understand our world and our place in the world. It is a terrible irony that as the ability to communicate information increases, our ability to know and trust the sources of communication has precipitously decreased,” said Carrie Woerner, D–Saratoga, Assembly sponsor of the bill. “Whether small towns or big cities, New Yorkers need local journalism to reliably monitor and report on uniquely local concerns from school board policy and the actions of municipal boards to the volunteer organizations and activities that enrich our lives.”
Woerner and Hoylman-Sigal had previously introduced the Local Journalism Sustainability Act together in 2021, but it died in the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee, and the Senate’s Budget and Revenue committee.
“Our coalition’s unprecedented mobilization of more than 150 New York local news outlets in just a few months sent a clear message to Albany: it’s time to support local journalism,” said Zachary Richner, one of The Empire State News Coalition’s founders in a statement.
The bill was included in the Senate and Assembly’s one-house budgets that were released on March 11, providing hope that the bipartisan legislation will be passed this time around.
“All New Yorkers deserve to have their voices heard, and hometown newspapers are key to that mission. We urge government officials and local stakeholders to rally behind us, safeguarding democracy and bolstering the future of local journalism in New York,” added Richner.


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Nature As Privilege: How Environmental Racism Changes The Access To Fresh Air And The Effects On New York City’S Communities, Sarah C. Morrison
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This paper serves to addresses the issue of environmental racism in relation to New York City, and more specifically comparing the South Bronx and Central Brooklyn, often characterized as low-income and high-minority populations with their white counterparts. New York, among other urban centers in the United States serves as an example of environmental racism because of the discrepancy in high air pollution levels in marginalized communities, the subsequent negative health effects (specifically asthma), and the lack of green spaces. The root of this issue is prominent in the history and construction of New York during the 1900s. The construction of ...


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5 places, to celebrate New Year and 5 places you should run away from.
If we forget about arousing public predictions about the end of the world, in anticipation of the new year, the world is ready for the holiday rush.
Depending on your relationship this holiday routes can also be different.
Places for the New Year
Rome (Italy) The capital of the Catholic world begins preparation for the main holiday months in advance. In addition to the Christmas Mass at St Paul’s Cathedral and other religious processions, covered with centuries-old tradition, guests can visit a craft fair, a lot of cafes and markets. However, the majority of local residents is guided by the old proverb, “At Christmas, with his, for the New Year with whom you want,” so to Rome in those days left to the plunder of the tourists.
Lapland (Finland) is the home of Santa Claus. The village is surrounded by the main character of Christmas hundreds of hotels and entertainment complexes. And where else can you ride with the wind sled dog, to take part in races on a snowmobile or reindeer enough to eat in the woods in this plague.
Seville (Spain) Sevilla claimed the second capital of the Nativity. Tourists are attracted by the music of flamenco, continuing indefinitely holidays. And here Andalusian cuisine! In a word – new resort in Spanish.
New York (USA) During the holidays the city lives exactly 24 hours a day. On the streets every day, you can find hundreds of Sants, smiling reindeer (in the sense of the most fabulous animals) and the elves. America turns into Christmas show.
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) Those who think in white pants celebrate Christmas in Europe or Russia, would be quite surprised by local customs. There is no snow, but there is a Christmas tree. It goes on every year by volleys of fireworks ,it is launched at a special raft. Instead regulated stages of the holiday residents of Rio de Janeiro just arrange something like a carnival, where the whole process is accompanied by fireworks, loud music and crazy flurry of fun.
Places where you can escape from the New Year
Bora Bora (French Polynesia) island is located off the coast of Tahiti. Surrounded by coral reefs, Bora Bora (Bora Bora) is an old volcanic crater, protecting this piece of land from the violence of the elements of the Pacific. Instead, trees are offered 5-star hotels, chic beaches and golf courses.
Dubai (UAE) in this town nice to celebrate any of the 365 events, and to find a name it . In Christmas Town includes regular shopping fever. Trees do not have, but in the presence of a huge number of shares and discounts. Night life is returning to normal: clubs, restaurants and a lot of fun.
Havana (Cuba) Liberty Island is not much, departs from the traditions of the Catholic world. We’d call it a Christmas-light. The holiday takes place here in the summer, the resort option. And if you do not need, you will not see it.
Tanzania – a land of majestic mountains snows of Kilimanjaro and vast national parks. The resort is built around the industry of the country of wildlife. Tourists love to spend the holidays here, watching the lions, leopards, rhinos and other exotic animals. Regardless of the season, the trees are not included.
KambodzhaDlya Europeans in South-East Asia remains a mystery country. Like all heard about it, but that there is no one knows. For example, Cambodia. Here, low prices, exotic cuisine, the dominant religion is Buddhism, in the south, there are many beaches. Some people believe that this is the place for sex tourism, but because they say the same thing about Thailand. Nevertheless, those who still dare to buy a ticket here, the more striking the surviving monuments, impassable jungle and calm mentality of people who managed to survive more than one war. Holiday in Cambodia can be likened to a journey into another dimension.


Some ATLET Forklift Truck Service Manuals PDF, Fault Codes DTC above the page.
Founded as Elitmaskiner in 1958. Since 1966, Elitmaskiner became known as Atlet.
The company's first products were manual pallet trucks. Since 1960, electric stackers and reach trucks with telescopic forks have dominated the market.
Since the 1970s, Atlet has trained loader operators. Technical developments led to the creation of warehouse management solutions based on computer modeling, automatic forklift trucks and mobile terminal systems, and from 1988 to 1994, Atlet took part in scientific and technical development in collaboration with physicians and occupational therapists.
As a result of this collaboration, the Tergo®, a telescopic reach truck with ergonomic solutions such as a small steering wheel and a floating armrest, was created.
Nissan Forklift, a subsidiary of Nissan Motor Company, acquired Atlet AB in 2007. Nissan Motor Company founded a new company, Nissan Forklift Co., Ltd., which has been active since October 1, 2010, based on its industrial equipment division.
Now is a part of UNICARRIERS.


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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to our most frequently asked questions below. If you can't find what you're looking for please contact us and we'll get in touch with 24 hours.
Our flower pressed shortbread cookies are made by hand with love and care in our LA bakery. We thoughtfully design each cookie before packaging them up and shipping them-- from our West Coast bakery in Los Angeles to all the way across the country.
Our edible flowers are grown organically, sourced from local California farms.
We take immense pride in the quality of our ingredients and our partners who we source them from. We use organic flour, organic sugar, organic eggs, organic chocolate, and organic edible flowers. Here are a few of our favorite partners:
- Santa Barbara Chocolate
- Mizuba Matcha
- ForA Vegan Butter
- Mountain Rose Herbs
You can place the entire clear cookie box in the freezer for up to 1 month. You can also remove the cookies and put them in a glass airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. 2 hours before you're ready to serve the cookies, you can take them out and put them on the counter, they will thaw and be delicious. You can also re-toast them in the oven directly from the freezer until they are toasty and warm. We recommend toasting them in the middle rack of the oven at 300°F.
We source sustainable and/or recycled packaging as much as possible! We limit our plastic packaging and are currently working on new, more sustainable cookie boxes. Stay tuned! We like to keep things natural around here and avoid any man made chemicals-- from our counter spray to parchment baking paper, to our flowers, everything is chemical free and natural.
Our shortbread is pressed with flowers and herbs that are seasonally available. Aside from what is on our shop, we don't do custom orders. Be sure to keep an eye out for our seasonal shortbread offerings!
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Every cookie is different and pressed with its own design of unique botanicals. Due to seasonal availability, cookie designs shown online may look different than ones you receive. Don't worry though, your box of cookies will have a beautiful mix of bright and one-of-a kind flowers!
We have special recipes and have developed secret baking and flower techniques so every cookie bakes beautifully. Now, you can learn how to make them in Loria’s virtual cooking class here!
We are a small (but growing!) team and ship our orders out every Tuesday. Place your order by Monday 10am PST the previous day. If you barely miss the cutoff, shoot us an email and we'll see what we can do! :) Head over to our Shipping & Returns page for more information on all things shipping.
We offer a 16% discount on orders of 50+ dozen cookie packs. Email us at email@example.com with details.
Cookie crumbs are a natural occurrence from shipped cookies. We pack our treats super tight yet this is simply the nature of the product. We suggest using a towel to gently blot the crumbs off of the cookie. Set them out on a platter and they will look gorgeous as ever!
If the customer has not chosen next day shipping, we will not return or refund broken cookies. If If you want to ensure your cookies arrive in perfect condition, we recommend spending the extra money on next day air. If the customer chooses next day air delivery and their cookies arrive cracked, we will offer a new free batch of cookies. Email us a photo and your order number and we'll be in touch shortly.
It is very rare but occasionally we accidentally ship out the wrong order. If this happens to you, email us a photo of your wrongly shipped items and write your order number. We'll ship you the correct items ASAP.
Local LA orders over $500 can be delivered for a flat fee of $150 during our delivery times Monday- Friday, 12pm - 4pm. Deliveries outside of these days and times begin at $250.
Yes! We offer free pick up from our Highland Park, Los Angeles bakery Tuesday-Friday, 12pm-4pm. If you want to pick up an order, please email us at least 48 hours before you want to pick up, include your order number and the date and time you would like to pick up. Your order is confirmed for pick up if we email you back with confirmation. If you purchased shipping, your shipping will be refunded after your order is picked up.
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Hello Year 4,
We hope you managed to have a fun and relaxing half term and that you are ready for the next half term where we will be looking more at North America! We are very excited about this topic, we did some work on it before half term as well as looking at rivers and this half term we will continue looking at the history and geography of North America!
Zooms will still be at 1:30 each day and we hope to see lots of your faces on these again this week! Please be aware that the Tuesday zoom will be the Tuesday English/History session so please DO NOT do this session before the zoom! Instead, you could try the Spanish and PE work in the morning and the English/History in the afternoon on zoom. The Zoom teachers this week are- Mrs Reed for 4L and 4P and Mrs Jenkins and Mr Murray for 4T. The teachers in school this week are Madam Cameron and Mrs Jenkins in Bubble A and Mr Murray in Bubble B.
There is only one TEAMS assignment this week- the spelling activities, we look forward to seeing your work on these by Monday at 3:30pm.
Well done for all working so hard last half term, you have all coped brilliantly with online learning and we have been so impressed by you all! Keep up the hard work, you are all fantastic!
Mrs Reed, Mr Murray, Mrs Jenkins and Miss Goswami :)


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TDCJ Inmate Sentenced To Federal Prison For Threatening Federal Judge
HOUSTON - George Yarbrough, 43, a former resident of Houston, has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of mailing a threatening communication, announced U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson.
Today, U.S. District Judge Nancy Atlas, who accepted the guilty plea, handed Yarbrough a 21-month sentence. Yarbrough’s sentence was ordered to being after he finishes serving his current sentence in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).
As part of his plea, Yarbrough admitted that on or about Sept. 26, 2014, he knowingly mailed a communication threatening to kill a specific federal judge in Houston. The communication was received at the Bob Casey U.S. Courthouse at 515 Rusk St. in Houston and had a return address implicating Yarbrough, who was an inmate serving a sentence within TDCJ.
In the letter, Yarbrough warned the judge that he intended to kill him as soon as he got out of TDCJ. Yarbrough claimed the judge had ruined Yarbrough’s life and that he had lost of his loved ones. Yarbrough repeated the threat throughout the letter with a final note that “…I’m coming to get you and your family!”
Yarbrough was interviewed on two occasions and never denied sending the letter.
Yarbrough indicated the basis for the threat was because the judge had had dismissed a civil rights lawsuit Yarbrough filed against TDCJ personnel several years earlier.
He will be returned to state custody. Upon his release from state custody he will be transferred to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future. Yarbrough was also ordered to serve a three-year term of supervised release upon his release from federal prison, during which he will participate in mental health counseling.
The FBI, U.S. Marshals Service and the TDCJ-Office of Inspector General investigated the case which is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Mel Pechacek.