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مجلة أداء المؤسسات الجزائرية
Volume 4, Numéro 2, Pages 221-231
This study aims to determine the effect of organizational citizenship behavior on the employees' performance in mobile communications corporation, Mobilis Ouargla Unit. After the previous studies survey and the theoretical rooting of the subject, we move to the field study through access to official documents related to the study as well as personal interviews with some human resources managers in addition to a questionnaire. The collected data was processed by Excel and SPSS 19th version. The most important results of the study were the presence with a high degree of organizational citizenship behavior in employees' performance، and a medium influence of organizational citizenship behaviors on the employees’ performance of in Mobilis Ouargla Unit.
Organizational citizenship behaviors, employees’ performance, Performance improvement, corporation.
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The call to adventure beckons once again. I have gone into Egypt to recover the knowledge of the Great Goddesses of the past and then came multiple trips descending into the Lower Water World of the Amazon to snatch the pearl from the dragon at the behest of the aforementioned Goddess. My friend Ganesha closed the path back down into the Water World and has steered me in the direction of the Upper World to ascend into the mountains.
I was well aware the Middle World of the earth where I spend the majority of my time is for all intents and purposes ego world. It's all about the individual self and constructing identity. Adventure called to a place I could go to find the higher self. I would find this elusive character and bring him back to the ego world and the quest would be satiated for I am jaguar and I traverse the three worlds. I knew the next step after the Upper World is ultimately death and a physical release from this world into the next, though using past experience as a guide high adventures awaits. Anyway that's the plan.
I'd heard a particular Alan Watts lecture a few times that describes the elusiveness of the ego. It's a well told comparative story where the police respond to a robbery at a residence and the ego as the perp simply escapes up to the higher floor. The gist is the higher self you seek is of the same essence as your ego. You think you can transcend the ego but in actuality you can't because it is a generated feedback attachment of your own making and it fluidly morphs into the higher self and hangs out at the higher level subtly infecting that aspect of your psyche which eventually manifests in your presentation to the world as being an 'enlightened' being; the pioneering psychologist Carl Jung coined this process inflation. This recent listening to the metaphor somehow triggered within the understanding of the interconnectedness of the ego and the higher self. The catalyst was I thought the opposite must be true then - the higher self must be able to descend down to the main floor where the ego makes its home and hang out there. This moment of clarity hit me while I was in the kitchen preparing the evening meal and it stopped me in my tracks. Aha that's it, the higher self I seek I already know very well, he has just been playing along in a game of hide and seek in this great drama all the while. I had a chuckle over that. I've known for a while the seeking I have been obsessed with, which has taken me afar, will lead back to the self but this time it felt really ridiculous. I get on airplanes and fly around the world just so I can find what was me all along! It's preposterous but it's the only way. Practically what a real waste of effort and money but in the end this part of the journey is priceless. I must continue to persist in my folly in order to complete the quest.
The Roman god Mercury and his element's elusive liquid nature with mysterious alchemical properties became illuminated as an apt symbol describing the fluidity that occurs between these two natures of self.
I meditated on this later in the evening to discern the relationship between the ego and the higher self and the role wisdom plays in mediating between the two. The brain is a physical model of universal consciousness to a proportional scale in order to localize it and in the human brain nature achieved the greatest expression of this project. This mechanical model of consciousness generates self centeredness because consciousness innately projects the idea it is the all so naturally when consciousness is generated via the workings of the brain and you become aware of other entities you truly believe in your uniqueness and separate self. This perception leads to self awareness as you compare yourself to other conscious beings and also self reflection from individuated consciousness existing within universal consciousness and the byproduct of these processes is the formation of ego; the ego being the psychic centre of the generated consciousness we access and experience. Lost within this structure is the ability to reconnect with universal consciousness. We are utterly lost within the universe of our own making and it is suggesting we did this on purpose in order to peer in a detached manner into the all. Universal consciousness tricks sentient aspects of itself into believing they are outside of the all in order to look in upon itself; this relationship is illusory but is essential for universal self knowledge. It would have to be understood by the originators of this construct that there would always be shards of consciousness that would eventually see through this ruse. Whether awakening from the dream or snapping out of the hypnosis is the goal of this game is debatable. At what point would the all be satisfied in an inquiry into its fundamental nature? I tend to believe it is a win win situation where the realization of the separate self of their true origin despite heavy odds of it happening, elevates all forms of consciousness to greater heights and reveals an insight into the nature of consciousness that yes it will seek and aspire to greatness despite the traps and detours encountered along the way.
In the world I currently find myself in I will never completely transcend the relationship between ego and the higher self but will only get glimpses of which I have previously attained. Through the use of cactus juice (Huachuma) I fully realized how essential Love is to the process of elevating your consciousness from self centered ego awareness to cosmic oneness - experiencing the light within; a kinship with all life; the Goddess telling me your it; sitting in a boat on the Amazon river fully connected to the all which was this Love I cannot put into words; and there was the moment sitting in the Maloca in the jungle where I became disassociated with identity along with a vision of a closet full of suits, representing identities, which were available for me to try on and assume whatever personality I wished. I already know what I'm seeking on my next adventure so it feels like I seek confirmation of something metaphysical I have now grasped on an intellectual basis and in fleeting transcendental moments. I will fluidly transcend ego self and become the cosmic higher self I am sure of but it is lacking without the heart. There's a reason I had to recover the heart (I called it the pearl earlier in this post) because without the heart the journey stalls. You have to go down, down, down into the depths of darkness to save the princess and establish the relationship between the heart and the conscious self once again in an union that will propel you soaring into the clouds.
A word about wisdom to end this post. The Roman god Mercury is an expression of the Greek god of wisdom Hermes and the roots of this deity travel down into ancient Egypt to their wisdom god Thoth (Djehuty through transliteration of the hieroglyphics).
Thoth from Book of the Dead of Amen-em-hat
Thoth mediates between the warring brothers in the story of the Contendings of Horus and Set. Thoth acts as both scribe and messenger, can perform great feats of magic, and is depicted at times as a baboon as well as an ibis stork. The baboon is of the earthly Middle World but can reach the limits of the sky while swinging through the trees while the ibis is of the airy Upper World but can descend down into the earth and also spends time fishing in the watery Lower World. What I'm describing here is the fluidity that Thoth as wisdom generates to enhance his ability to seamlessly bridge the divide between the metaphysical worlds that encompass the sum total of our psyches. His mysterious and elusive nature allows us to freely move between being self conscious and an enveloping all persuasive consciousness with ease which we can recognize as distinct modes of cognition. It is through worldly experience and the trials of life that this wisdom is attained and finally allows you to profoundly see what is going on. Wisdom comes in a flash and it is very mysterious. You can't bottle it up and contain it so the element of mercury is used to try to describe it as it can easily change shape and mould itself to be present where and when required. The Greeks incorporated an element of a trickster into their conception of Hermes. This is because we tend to over think situations and then start to second guess ourselves leading to confusion. As well by this time in humankind's evolution the Greeks had become aware of the inherent ability to use abstract language, language a gift originally from the gods based on pictograms, to hypnotize and deceive. Hermes is also a very phallic masculine god which delineates him from the intuitional wisdom of the feminine that is very well described in Greek as Pistis Sophia which translated is ‘faith in wisdom’ and from the translation you can derive the intended meaning being essentially intuition from wisdom. To sum up in order to come to terms with the higher self you need the help of Thoth, who is the bridge and the ladder and he will lead you to your destination and once discovered then you will always know.

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A recent shoot with Kirsty. I personally like the distant expression and use of negative space. Hope you like it too. C&C always welcome.
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27 Mar March Casitas update: Draft EIR Workshop and Comment Letter Extension
Over 60 community members gathered on a Wednesday night in early March for the Casitas Lofts Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) Workshop, assembling a diverse array of opponents who believe this project is the wrong development at the wrong place. The event, hosted by FoLAR and including partners at Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Clockshop, LA River State Park Partners, and other concerned neighbors, provided attendees with the opportunity to engage with the specific areas of contention our coalition is raising as we prepare our official response to City Planning.
Briefly these areas included:
- Traffic increases on already congested streets.
- A woeful absence of affordable units in a burdened community.
- Choking access to future park land on the River.
- Providing a private access road at the cost of public lands, which State Parks has already denied, read more.
- Loss of opportunity to expand open space related to adjacent State Park.
After providing an overview of the project status, attendees circulated through break out groups on each of the above listed subjects. Each breakout group was staffed with knowledgeable facilitators who both presented our strongest issues and received insights from community members with specific knowledge of their own streets and community. Armed with this knowledge, community members filed comment letters online using NRDC’s action portal and placed calls to their councilmembers and City Planning. To date, and with digital promotion after the event, FoLAR and our partners have generated over 200 comments of opposition to this project.
We hardly knew this would be one of the last public gatherings before increased social distancing and #SaferAtHome restrictions would force our community to protect one other by keeping our distance. Since the Mayor imposed those protections, all public meetings have gone remote and online, and all non-essential businesses have been ordered to close. COVID-19 restrictions have caused confusion as to how communities can properly engage with proposals like Casitas Lofts under diminished capacity to meet in public or access the DEIR at public libraries. The wrong project at the wrong place now became a consideration being held at the wrong time.
With City Council meetings available only online and remote, and extreme cautions in place to stem the spread of coronavirus, allies, like our friends at UCLA, have called on the City to halt Planning Department comment periods. City Planning demurred and granted an extension until April 13th, 2020. While this is an awkward time, and many among us are facing new challenges, it is imperative we continue to encourage opposition letters to be submitted online. YOU can still raise your voice and join in this community effort from the safety of your home – we need one another more than ever, and thank you for taking the time to join us in opposing Casitas Lofts.


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On November 25th the Galloway Motorcycle Club held their annual AGM. Due to Covid-19 restrictions the AGM was attended by Board members and shareholders only although proposals and questions were enco
The Club are delighted to be able to offer all those who took out membership in 2020 FREE membership for 2021, as a thank you for your support during this very difficult year.
Please note our Heart of Galloway Road Run scheduled for Sunday 27th September 2020 is CANCELLED. The decision has been taken due to recent Covid-19 changes in group gatherings in addition to a report

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Belfast paramilitary-style attack condemned by councillors
A man has been shot in both legs in west Belfast in a paramilitary-style attack.
The victim, who is in his 30s, was shot in both legs in an alleyway close to the Westrock Gardens/Springhill Drive area of the city at around 10.30pm on Saturday.
He was taken to hospital for treatment.
Detective Inspector Paul Wright said: "While this man's injuries are not life-threatening, they may well be life-changing.
"This was a brutal attack and yet another example of how criminal groups seek to control communities through fear and violence."
He added: "I would appeal to anyone with information about this attack to contact detectives at Musgrave on 101, quoting reference number 1506 of 4/8/18."
Resident Angela Whelan told the BBC: "At 10.30pm I heard the big bangs and I thought it was fireworks," she said. "Then I heard people shouting so I went up the stairs and looked out the bedroom window."
She said she saw the victim lying injured on the ground, bleeding heavily.
SDLP councillor Tim Attwood said: "These types of attacks have no place in a civilised society, nobody has the right to take the law into their own hands.
"The SDLP's message is clear, groups carrying out such attacks need to get off the backs of communities.
"We would ask that anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers on 101."
Sinn Fein councillor Steven Corr told the BBC: "What we have here is a multitude of armed groups in our area, small groupings, small factions who sometimes take it on themselves to be judge, jury and executioner.
"There's a strange numbness when it comes to these shootings. People just go 'there's another one' and one of these shootings is too many for a normal society."


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While Zynga works on building volume, rolling up hundreds of millions of players a month, niche developers like Kabam are showing that "it's possible to do very well with a smaller number of players," Smith said.
Chou said Kabam was profitable in 2010 but declined to elaborate. The company is privately owned and does not release its financial data. He also declined to discuss whether Kabam plans to go public or is interested in being purchased, saying: "We're focused on being the best company, long-term."
Other companies are pursuing a similar niche strategy, rather than going head-to-head with Zynga, which has declared its intent to sell its shares on the stock market in an initial public offering later this year and has been on an acquisition binge, snapping up 15 companies in the last 14 months.
Ubisoft Entertainment, based in France, has released a number of social games aimed at a targeted audience, including Assassin's Creed Project Legacy and Crime Scene Investigation: Crime City. Later this year, it plans to release Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Commander, based on its stealth shooter franchise.
BioWare, a studio owned by Electronic Arts, this year released Dragon Age Legends, a social game on Facebook that tied into Dragon Age II, a role-playing game with a hard-core fan base. And Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. this summer released on Facebook Civilization World, a version of its popular strategy franchise developed by veteran game designer Sid Meier.
"Kabam has managed to take a good spot in this niche," said analyst Macchiarella, but "I expect more companies to compete in this space in the future."


The Decatur School District will hold an election from 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 17 at the city’s designated polling places.
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Book of the Moment: The Carrie Diaries by Candace Bushnell
The Carrie Diaries is the story of the iconic Carrie Bradshaw BEFORE Sex and The City, by the amazing writer, Candace Bushnell.
It senior year for Ms. Carrie Bradshaw and she is STILL yet to have an official boyfriend and to feel like she is an actual writer. Senior year just looks another year down the boring drain of high school. But then Sebastian Kydd moves back into Carrie's life, causing cases that Carrie never would have seen her self in before. He has a bad boy swag and looks that could kill and slowly, Carrie seems to realize that maybe this little bad boy may have the hots for her...
With a new cast of characters and problems that eventually make Carrie, Carrie, Ms. Bradshaw discovers that sometimes the oldest of friends can betray you and that you must believe in your self in order to always reach the top. This is the story of how one of the most influential characters of our century came to be.
Admit it. We've all seen at least ONE episode of Sex and The City. I mean, to live and breath in this world, everyone has at least seen or heard of Sex and The City. Some people in this world say that Carrie Bradshaw is even as influential as Obama. Some say maybe even more influential.
I am definitely going to admit that I have seen MORE than a few episodes and have watched both the movies in joy! I love Carrie Bradshaw and it was awesome to know that she was created first by the author Candace Bushnell. With out her, there would be no Sex and The City. GASP. How could the world revolve with Ms. Bradshaw? Hopefully, we will never find out.
I loved reading about Carrie's origin and how she eventually came to New York to start her buzzing single lifestyle! Carrie wasn't the popular girl per say, but more of the intellectual girl that would "go places" later in life. And indeed she did. Carrie is a smart ass, different, and relatable to any girl! Then there is Sebastian Kydd...
Oh Mr. Kydd. I also got to see how Ms. Carrie acquired her taste for men and what her preferences were long ago! And let me tell you...they were dirt bags.
You can also see Carrie grow and mature through this book because of the choices she makes. The good and the bad.
I admit that I thought the book was kind of slow in the beginning but then it picked up towards the middle and totally captured me! It's in first person narrative, so that also helps. This book was easy to read and I had so much fun doing so! Plus the ending of this book is probably one of the best endings I have EVER read. It was so good! Just a few sentences wrap up so many little surprises and fun.
This book is definitely worth reading. especially to all of those legions of Sex and The City fans!
I give it a 5 out of 5 CHEWS.

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Today I went to Devil’s Tower in northeastern Wyoming.
According to the pamphlet I received upon entering the park, One day an Indian tribe was camped beside the river and seven small girls were playing at a distance. The region had a large bear population and a bear began to chase the girls. They ran back towards their village, but the bear was about to catch them. The girls jumped upon a rock about three feet high and began to pray to the rock, “Rock, take pity on us; Rock, save us.” The rock heard the pleas of the young girls and began to elongate itself upwards, pushing them higher and higher out of reach of the bear. The bear clawed and jumped at the sides of the rock, but broke its claws and fell to the ground. The bear continued to jump at the rock until the girls were pushed up into the sky, where they are, to this day, in a group of seven little stars (the Pleiades constellation). The marks of the bear claws are there yet, too. As one looks upon the Tower and contemplates its uniqueness, it isn’t hard to imagine this legend as fact.
I’m sure there’s some scientific reasoning behind the tower’s formation, but I find the above story much more interesting.
I first learned about Devil’s Tower from TV. I was watching some nature show on cool things to see in the U.S. or something like that. Supposedly, TV ads 10 pounds. This may be the case when it comes to people, but not when it comes to Devil’s Tower (meaning the tower looked a hell of a lot bigger in real life than on TV).
And yes, this is the tower from Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
A 45 minute trail surrounds the entire tower.
On the backside of the tower there were mountain climbers. I’d love to do that but don’t have the time or money to train.
Opposite the tower were some terrific views:
I saw this weird looking bug on the trail. I took its picture and then pushed at it with a leaf. It started moving. A man began walking towards me. I dropped the leaf and started moving too.
Prairie dog time!
The speed limit in Wyoming is 80.
I go 99 and drive on E.
I talked on the phone with my friend while driving through Wyoming. I told him about Devil’s Tower and how it was one of the coolest things I’d ever seen.
We also talked about driving across the U.S. and how many amazing sites there are to see.
I love driving across the country. It helps me process things. I get in a rhythm while driving and zone out. Watch the road. Stare at the scenery. And forget about things like the 19 year-old who was murdered right outside my old Chicago apartment.
Being away from Chicago makes me feel less connected with all the world’s problems, issues, etc., but more connected with nature and people. I don’t know where I’ll end up living for the rest of my life, but I think I’ll be happy living out west for the next three years.
I’ve killed a lot of bugs on this trip.
We interrupt this blog post for some Major Montana Mountainage:
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Major Montana Mountainage 3
I ended up booking another room from that website Air BnB.
$62 / night
I love the houses in this neighborhood. They all have a unique look to them. Anyway, here’s the bedroom.
Copper Whiskey Bar and Grill.
After I got back from dinner, I talked a bit with the man and woman who own the house. They are very nice. I gave them a copy of my book. I love meeting genuinely nice people. I don’t feel like I ever really do. But they’re out there. Living seemingly happy lives in cities that offer them the lifestyle they enjoy.
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Discovery amazing sunrise view points in Bali. Without climbing, just sit down on the classic 4WD car to the hill top (approximately 1.200m above sea level).
KOMODO - WAE REBO VILLAGE 5D4N is the tour package combination of Komodo and Waerebo Village allows you to greet the great Komodo Dragon and trekking through the jungle of Flores
KOMODO & MANTA POINT 4D3N is a trip to Flores and the nearby islands combines magnificent landscapes of nature with antique traditions that still thrives today. From Labuan Bajo, you enjoy 3 days Komodo cruises
Enjoy 3D2N KOMODO TOURS get Boat to Rinca Island, sunrise in Padar Island, sailing to Komodo Island as home of Komodo Dragon, Pink Beach for snorkeling excursion to Batu Cermin cave
Enjoy 2D1N KOMODO TOURS start to Bajo Harbor get on Boat to Rinca island as second home of Komodo Dragon & excursion to Batu Cermin cave

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Aliyah Boston headlines the invitees to USA Basketball’s national team training camp next month as the only college player alongside the nine other Tokyo Olympians that were also invited. Boston is a rising senior at South Carolina and is the projected No. 1 overall pick for the 2023 WNBA Draft.
Cheryl Reeves is the head coach of the World Cup team and will be joined by Mike Thibault, Kara Lawson, and Joni Taylor as her assistant coaches.
The training camp will take place September 6-12 in Las Vegas. An intrasquad Red-White game will headline the camp on Sept. 10 before the final roster comes out for the FIBA World Cup that runs Sept. 22-Oct. 1 in Sydney, Australia.
The following is a complete list of expected training camp participants: Ariel Atkins, Shakira Austin, Boston, Kahleah Copper, Elena Delle Donne, Diamond DeShields, Stefanie Dolson, Allisha Gray, Chelsea Gray, Dearica Hamby, Myisha Hines-Allen, Natasha Howard, Rhyne Howard, Sabrina Ionescu, Brionna Jones, Betnijah Laney, Jewell Loyd, Kayla McBride, Angel McCoughtry, Arike Ogunbowale, Kelsey Plum, Aerial Powers, NaLyssa Smith, Breanna Stewart, Alyssa Thomas, Courtney Williams, A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young.
Invitees will report “pending the conclusion of their WNBA seasons and the progression of the national team selection process,” USA Basketball said in a release.
“I am looking forward to welcoming this amazing group of athletes to a productive training camp as we prepare for the 2022 FIBA World Cup,” national team coach Cheryl Reeve said in a release. “These athletes will report to camp having just completed their WNBA seasons, and it says a lot about their competitive drive and commitment to USA Basketball that they will come to Las Vegas prepared to participate at the highest level.”
Atkins, Chelsea Gray, Loyd, Stewart, and Wilson won gold with Team USA in Tokyo. Alisha Gray, Dolson, Plum, and Young — members of the gold-medal-winning 3×3 team — will be headed to Vegas. Wilson, Stewart, Delle Donne, Loyd, Plum, and Young were members of Team USA’s World Cup team that won gold in Spain in 2018.
Delle Donne and McCoughtry didn’t play in Tokyo due to injuries but were contributors to the 2016 Olympic team in Rio de Janeiro. McCoughtry had appeared in three WNBA games in two years due to knee injuries and is currently a free agent after the Lynx bought her contract out before the season started.
This will be the first Team USA roster that won’t feature Sue Bird, and Sylvia Fowles is retiring. Tina Charles, Diana Taurasi (season-ending quad injury), Skylar Diggins-Smith (personal reasons), Napheesa Collier (played one week of basketball after giving birth in May), and Brittney Griner, who is controversially imprisoned in Russia due to drug possession and smuggling charges.
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As the hands of the clock perpetually sweep forward, the ideals of allure continue to evolve, creating a tapestry of Father Time and Beauty woven with the changing threads of societal preferences. In the pursuit of understanding beauty's perennial nature, one must look through the multifaceted lens of history—acknowledging how the definition of Timeless Eye Candy has been both malleable and constant across the centuries.
The shifting sands of Time-Influenced Trends not only reflect advancements in art and science but also underscore the socio-cultural shifts that dictate what is revered as beautiful. As we stands at the junction of retrospection and foresight, we unravel the intricate patterns that depict the narrative of Beauty Through Ages, spotlighting how epochal moments and iconic figures have left an indelible mark on today's beauty standards.
The Evolution of Beauty Standards Over Centuries
Tracing the lineage of Historical Aesthetics reveals the profound impact of time on defining beauty. As the wheel of fashion turns, the epochs of history—from the gilded canvases of the Renaissance to the glossy pages of modern magazines—have all contributed to a rich mosaic of Beauty Through Ages.
Art, literature, and historical records each tell a story of transformation, depicting Father Time and Beauty in constant dialogue. The Renaissance with its cherubic forms and baroque era's ornate flourishes give way to the minimalism of modern design, evidencing the dynamic play of Time-Influenced Trends.
The Influence of Historical Aesthetics on Modern Perceptions
Mirroring the sculpted statues of antiquity, today's beauty standards are still anchored by historic ideals of symmetry and proportion. What was once captured in marble now graces the billboards and screens, as historical motifs are reprised in contemporary culture, manifesting a kind of timeless eye candy that persists even amidst ever-changing fashion sensibilities.
Cultural Shifts and Their Role in Shaping Beauty Ideals
Globally, beauty is far from monolithic. Cultural shifts usher in an abundance of perspectives, subtly blending traditional concepts with emerging trends. These transitions showcase beauty's fluidity and its unique evolution within various societies, illustrating how epochs and locations fashion distinct hallmarks of allure.
Profiles of Timeless Eye Candy: Icons Throughout History
From Cleopatra's kohl-rimmed eyes to Marilyn Monroe's signature red lip, certain individuals have become emblematic of beauty that defies their era's clock. These icons serve as touchstones, each echoing the timeless eye candy of their day while continuing to inspire and resonate within modern aesthetics, much like an immortal melody threading through centuries of evolving symphonies.
Father Time's Role in Shaping Beauty and Fashion Trends
In the ever-evolving landscape of style, Father Time and Beauty have engaged in an elaborate dance, influencing each other in a symphony of change and constancy. The concept of timeless eye candy becomes particularly striking when we examine pivotal moments where fashion upheavals were mirrored by shifts in beauty paradigms.
Historically, each era has left a unique stamp on what we consider aesthetically pleasing. The voluptuous figures that symbolized wealth and prosperity during the Renaissance period made way for the lithe and languid forms of the Roaring Twenties. Similarly, the bold power suits of the 1980s signaled a new age for women both in the workforce and in the lexicon of beauty, reflecting confidence and strength as the new cornerstones of allure.
The cyclical nature of Time-Influenced Trends is nowhere more apparent than in fashion's fondness for revivals. Vintage styles are often resurrected with a contemporary twist, as seen in the re-emergence of flapper dresses with modern fabrics and cuts or the resurgence of grunge aesthetics tempered by a polished finish for the 21st-century wearers.
Designer insights reveal a respectful nod to Historical Aesthetics, where creative minds delve into the past for inspiration. From the intricate laces of the Victorian era to the streamlined silhouettes of mid-century couture, yesterday's trends are re-imagined into today's must-have items. This homage to the past enriches our understanding of beauty's legacy and its ongoing evolution.
Market research confirms our collective fondness for what's been labeled timeless eye candy—that irresistible charm of styles that transcend the era in which they were born. Nostalgia, it appears, plays a critical role in fashion, with many of us drawn to pieces that hark back to a bygone era, infusing them with modern sensibilities to ensure relevance in the contemporary panorama.
Indeed, Father Time does not merely march us forward; he encourages a retrospective glance that informs and shapes our current aesthetic choices. In this temporal tango, beauty and fashion trends are ever-present partners, mirroring and informing one another as they journey through the ages. The result is a rich dialogue of styles that refuses to be muted, continuously adding to the grand narrative of Father Time and Beauty.
As our exploration of Father Time and Beauty reaches its culmination, we stand at the crossroads of reminiscence and innovation. Our journey through the ages of Historical Aesthetics to the vogue of today presents an enduring narrative of Time-Influenced Trends that shape our perception of beauty.
The Future of Beauty: Trends Recycled or Reimagined?
The beauty industry's horizon is perennially abuzz with predictions from futurists who dissect past patterns to forecast the adornments of tomorrow. Whether reviving the flair of vintage fashions or pioneering avant-garde looks, the balance lies in a fusion of Timeless Eye Candy with contemporary ingenuity. Experts in fashion and beauty, equipped with data and analytics, project a future where recycling and reimagining will go hand in hand, suggesting that while styles will echo the familiarity of bygone trends, they will simultaneously take bold strides into uncharted aesthetic territories.
Embracing Change While Honoring Timeless Appeal
Amidst the constant ebb and flow of styles, the psychological allure of the familiar contends with the excitement of the new. As society leans into the future, it is imperative to embrace the progressive shifts in beauty standards, yet without discarding the essence of Timeless Eye Candy that has enchanted generations. In this delicate dance with Father Time and Beauty, our cyclical romance with the past adds depth to the contemporary canvas, ensuring that the soul of historical beauty endures even as we relentlessly innovate.


With the deep depression over southwest and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal intensifying into cyclonic storm ‘Mandous’, an alert for heavy rainfall has been issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
As per IMD, it is very likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify further into a Severe Cyclonic Storm during the next 6 hours. It will maintain its intensity of ‘Severe Cyclonic Storm’ till the early morning of December 9 and then weaken gradually into a cyclonic storm tomorrow.
“It is very likely to cross north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts between Puducherry and Sriharikota, around Mahabalipuram with a maximum sustained wind speed of 65-75 kmph gusting to 85 kmph around midnight of December 9,” said IMD.
December 8:- Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places very likely over coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal and isolated heavy rainfall over adjoining areas of south coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema.
December 9:- Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places and extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places very likely over north coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over adjoining south Coastal Andhra Pradesh and north interior Tamil Nadu and Rayalaseema.
December 10:- It is likely to reduce to Light to moderate rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places likely over north Tamil Nadu and Rayalaseema and south Andhra Pradesh.


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Music has always played a major role in African American culture.
At a time when the country was divided, jazz brought people together here in the Midstate.
“It is a music that demonstrates the democratic process better than anything we have ever seen, most certainly more than Congress,” said Dred “Perky” Scott, a local jazz musician.
Jazz is more than just music for Scott.
“Everybody, everybody, Janel, has a soundtrack. Mine is just music and jazz.”
Jazz was very popular in the Harrisburg area starting in the 1950s and during the Civil Rights Movement. Artists used their music to send a message about the injustice happening across the country.
Ron Waters is a jazz musician from Harrisburg who experienced racism firsthand.
“You see, a lot of people didn’t want to be in the company of black people, so if the owner felt like it was jeopardizing his business, he wouldn’t hire you,” Waters said.
However, musicians pushed for change.
“Many of the artists that performed refused to perform to segregated audiences and pushed the envelope to integration which was occurring already,” Scott said.
Decades later, Scott still performs at age 71. Waters does too, serving as the youth band director for Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz at 84.
The jazz scene isn’t as popular now but can still survive.
“It takes organizations that promote jazz on a yearly or monthly basis to come out, and then you have to have an audience and that audience has to grow to say alive,” Waters said.


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In the News: Lung Repair, License Suspensions, Lymphatics Disorder, Friedreich’s Ataxia, Racism
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Driver’s license suspension disparities, the discovery of a “druggable” cellular pathway, and a declaration to support equitable healthcare are all top of mind this week in our research highlights. Learn how our researchers identified a target to stimulate tissue repair in lung disease, reported disparities in the prevalence of non-driving-related license suspensions, treated a severe lymphatic disorder using precision medicine, and joined a network of fellow institutions in a statement to address the impact of structural racism in our communities.
Signaling Pathway Stimulates Lung Tissue Repair, Points to Treatment for COVID Complications
The discovery of a cellular pathway involved in lung tissue regeneration by researchers at CHOP and the University of Pennsylvania could lead to new treatments for patients with lung disease, including complications of COVID-19 like acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). In a paper published in Nature Cell Biology, the team describe their identification of a signaling pathway that can be targeted to stimulate lung regeneration. The team also identified a naturally-occurring compound, 7,8-Dihydroflavone (7,8-DHF), that targeted a receptor in the pathway and prompted the acceleration of tissue repair in animal models of lung injury.
“These findings provide identification of precision targets and thus allow for rational development of therapeutic interventions for lung disease caused by COVID-19 and other illnesses,” said senior author G. Scott Worthen, MD, physician-scientist in the Division of Neonatology. The study’s first author, Andrew J. Paris, MD, instructor of Medicine at Penn, added that “based on the results of this study, we think 7,8-DHF is an excellent candidate for entering clinical trials for patients with lung diseases.”
No drugs to date have been developed specifically to treat ARDS in COVID-19 patients, so finding such pathways involved in tissue regeneration is key to developing effective therapies. In this study, the researchers elucidated on previous research that shows cells called type II alveolar pneumocytes (AT2) play a role in lung repair. Dr. Worthen and his team explored what changes occurred in AT2 cells after disease-related injury to promote repair, and how regenerating AT2 cells might influence interactions with nearby cells also important in tissue repair, mesenchymal cells.
Learn more in the press release.
More Than 90 Percent of License Suspensions Not Related to Traffic Safety
New research utilizing data from the New Jersey Safety and Health Outcomes Data Warehouse shows that the majority of license suspensions are from non-driving related events, such as failure to pay a fine, according to a study team from CHOP and Brown University. Furthermore, the study published in the Journal of Transport & Health documents widespread disparities in the prevalence of these suspensions, finding that they disproportionately affect those living in low-income communities and communities with a greater percentage of Black and Hispanic residents.
Among more than 7.6 million licensed NJ drivers, 5.5 percent of the state’s driving population had a suspended license in 2018. Of those with suspended licenses, 91 percent were given for a non-driving-related event. The prevalence of these non-driving-related suspensions was seven times greater in the lowest income neighborhoods versus the highest income neighborhoods, and five times greater in neighborhoods with the highest percentage of Black and Hispanic residents versus the lowest percentage of Black and Hispanic residents.
“What is particularly concerning is that the communities most burdened by license suspensions are already facing heightened barriers to employment and healthcare,” says Allison E. Curry, PhD, MPH, senior co-author of the study and a senior scientist and director of Epidemiology and at the Center for Injury Research and Prevention. “We’re also conducting a complementary study to learn firsthand from individuals whose licenses were suspended about how this transportation barrier affects their health and well-being.”
Read more about this work in the press release. Learn more about the NJ-SHO on Cornerstone.
Precision Medicine Reverses Severe Lymphatic Disorder in Patient
In Kaposiform lymphangiomatosis (KLA), a complex lymphatic disorder, lymphatic vessels around a patient’s heart and lung leak fluid, causing breathing difficulties, infections, and sometimes death. For one patient with KLA, Brenna, who is described in a recent EMBO Molecular Medicine paper published by CHOP researchers, the disorder can involve trying of a variety of therapies with symptoms continuing to persist. In the paper, however, the researchers describe a success story for Brenna: Using genetic sequencing and targeted treatment, they were able to completely resolve her symptoms and fully remodel her lymphatic system.
The researchers used a drug called trametinib, a mitogen-activated protein kinase (MEK) inhibitor, previously used in another patient with a different severe lymphatic disorder and a mutation in the NRAS gene. Since many patients with KLA share this mutation, the team wondered if trametinib might improve Brenna’s rapidly deteriorating condition. Genetic sequencing showed Brenna did not, in fact, harbor a NRAS mutation, but confirmed she had a mutation in CBL, a gene that operates along the same pathway. Mutations along this particular pathway result in the overproduction of MEK, prompting the uncontrolled proliferation of lymphatic vessels. MEK inhibitors like trametinib, however, can bring MEK production under control.
Within four weeks of starting a low trametinib dose, Brenna’s shortness of breath, coughing, and difficulty breathing while lying flat disappeared. At 20-years-old, Brenna continues to take a dose of trametinib, and her symptoms are kept at bay. In follow-up tests, her overabundant lymph vessels remodeled themselves and now behave normally.
“The resolution of lung disease with lymphatic remodeling is remarkable and potentially should change how we evaluate and treat lung disease in this patient population,” said first author Jessica B. Foster, MD, physician in the Division of Oncology. “These results offer hope to other patients with lymphatic-induced lung disease and warrant further investigation.”
Learn more about Brenna’s story and the targeted treatment in the press release.
CHOP Joins Worldwide Consortium to Study Biomarkers, Natural History for Friedreich’s Ataxia
Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA) is a rare neurogenetic condition that causes progressive nervous system damage and movement problems, often beginning in childhood and leading to impaired muscle coordination over time. CHOP joined the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) alongside several institutions in the most extensive worldwide neuroimaging study in FA to date, TRACK-FA. TRACK-FA will track brain spinal cord changes in individuals with FA, with 200 children and adults expected to enroll in the study. The study will explore the natural disease history of FA and aims to determine biomarkers that could help in the development of new therapies and the creation of a comprehensive database for researchers around the world.
“Together, we aim to identify and validate neuroimaging biomarkers indexing disease progression in FA; an important first step toward developing a treatment for this rare and debilitating disease,” said William Gaetz, PhD, research scientist in the Department of Radiology, in a press release.
CHOP Joins U.S. Health Systems Network to Declare: Racism is a Public Health Crisis
In a collaborative commitment to take action and address the impact of structural racism in our communities, CHOP joined its fellow members of the Healthcare Anchor Network in the publication of a statement, “Racism is a Public Health Crisis.” The statement comes from the 39 health systems in 45 U.S. states that are part of the Healthcare Anchor Network, a national collaboration of leading healthcare systems.
In the statement, the network writes: “Our society only truly thrives when everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live a healthy life. We are committed to moving forward together. By harnessing the collective strengths of our organizations, we will help serve our communities as agents of change.”
Gilbert Davis, vice president and chief diversity officer at CHOP, commented in a CHOP press release: “No one individual or institution can do this alone, and we are committed to listening to our neighbors of color and implementing initiatives that will help to eradicate all forms of discrimination. CHOP is committed to being intentional, and we will partner with others in the community to address the social injustice and systemic racism that contribute to disparity of care across our region.”
Learn more in the press release and read the full statement online.
Catch up on our headlines from our Sept. 25 In the News:
- Handheld Device Facilitates Concussion Diagnosis in Teen Athletes
- Most Mass Shootings Occur Within a Mile of Places Children Gather
- Modern Techniques Assist in Diagnosing Lymphatic Disorders in Infants
- Key Genetic Differences Observed in ADHD Between African American, European Ancestries
- COVID-19 Incidence May Resurge With Cooler Weather
- Lab Features May Distinguish MIS-C From Kawasaki Disease, Mild Inflammation
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Two men had to be taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital on Friday afternoon following a six-vehicle pile-up on the A34.
One man suffered injuries to his leg and foot, while another had a possible chest injury, according to a spokeswoman from South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS).
Five others were treated on the scene but did not require hospital treatment.
The accident happened just after 2pm and involved four cars and two vans on the A34 northbound between A44 Woodstock Road and Bicester Road near Kidlington.
SCAS sent one ambulance crew and a further two officers to the scene, while Thames Valley Police also attended.


So I'm keeping up so far. But I'm glad that I didn't make the 2 socks a month goal. I love knitting socks but I'm really aching to get something else on my needles. SSS seems to be creeping up with each pair I knit.
Pattern: Embossed Leaves by Mona Schmidt
Yarn: The Knittery 4ply Sock: Merino Cashmere (OLD)
color: Lakeside Flora
Start: April 7
Finish: Not yet this is only sock 1
This yarn is thicker than what I'm use to. which makes knitting with it seem odd to me. But its super soft. Justin loves how the "stripes" spiral around. I'm not as fond of that. But its not horrible I guess. These colors knit up totally make me think of the Grinch.


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I wish I could say that I made this from scratch, but I didn’t.
It was all from the store (chicken dishes from Sam's Club), and it was actually very tasty, flavorful, and spicy.
Chicken with Moroccan seasonings and finger potatoes with carrots and pearl onions.
Indian Chicken Tikka Masala over white rice.
Stir-fry vegetables, seasoned.
My family and I ate this for one of our Ramadan iftars. We already enjoy eating seasoned, spicy food from various places around the globe, even if they are just inspired, so of course we’d have to have this during Ramadan :)

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The Influence Of Interstitial Impurities On Temperature Ranges Of Deuterium Retention In Austenitic Stainless Steel 18Cr10NiTi
The influence of nitrogen, oxygen and helium on the temperature range of deuterium retention in 18Cr10NiTi stainless steel (of AISI304L type) has been investigated. It is demonstrated that the introduction of oxygen, nitrogen or helium into 18Cr10NiTi steel extends the temperature range of deuterium retention up in temperature. It has been found that for 18Cr10NiTi stainless steel, pre-irradiated with helium ions, the increase in the temperature range of deuterium retention occurs in steps: on attainment of helium concentration of ˜0.5 at.% He the temperature range increases by ˜150 K, and on attainment of helium concentration of ˜2.5 at.% He the temperature range increases by ˜200 K. The introduction of oxygen into 18Cr10NiTi stainless steel results in the increase of the temperature range of deuterium desorption in the direction of rise in temperature. In the deuterium thermodesorption spectrum, this manifests itself by the occurrence of an additional low-amplitude peak with the maximum temperature ?? ˜ 560 K. The introduction of nitric impurity into 18Cr10NiTi stainless steel results in the extension of the temperature range of deuterium retention towards higher temperatures.
Keywordsdeuterium retention 18Cr10NiTi stainless steel interstitial impurities oxygen nitrogen helium ion implantation thermodesorption
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- 1.F.A. Garner, B.M. Oliver, L.R. Greenwood, D.J. Edwards, S.M. Bruemmer, M.L. Grossbeck. Generation and Retention of Helium and Hydrogen in Austenitic Steels Irradiated in a Variety of LWR and Test Reactor Spectral Environments. 9th Meeting on Environmental Degradation of Materials, Tahoe, Utah, August, 2001. P. 54–72Google Scholar
- 3.A.N. Morozov, I.M. Neklyudov, V.I. Zhurba, V.G. Kulish. Hydrogen retention in austenitic corrosion-resistant steel preimplanted with helium ions. Materialovedenie, 2006, 3: 47–50 (in Russian)Google Scholar


Yang Ming International Corporation Datasheets for DC Power Supplies
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Samsung UR59C 32-inch 4K UHD Curved Monitor for Content Creators
The Samsung UR59C is a new 32-inch monitor that features a UHD curved display with a 2,500:1 contrast ratio and a full 3840×2160 4K UHD resolution with support for up to one billion colors.
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UR59C 32” Monitor: World First 32-inch Curved 4K UHD Designed for Content Creators
Ideal for content creators that seek both versatility and performance, the new UR59C 32-inch monitor features a UHD curved display with a 2,500:1 contrast ratio and a full 3840×2160 4K UHD resolution with support for up to one billion colors. The 1500R curvature delivers a truly immersive experience optimized for creating content and art, watching videos or gaming while reducing the eye strain typically associated with long periods of traditional monitor use.
Available in Dark Blue Grey, the UR59C has a super-slim design, with a depth of only 6.7mm with a fabric-textured rear casing. Its 3-sided bezel-less screen is attached to a slender yet sturdy V-slim metal stand with two-prong base that encases cables and reduces its footprint on work space.
Experience this monitor at Samsung’s CES booth #15006 at the Las Vegas Convention Center from January 8-11, 2019.
For more information about Samsung’s new monitors, please visit http://displaysolutions.samsung.com/ces2019.


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Paulo Dybala will miss Juventus' Serie A meeting with Roma on Sunday and he is a doubt to face reigning champions Inter next weekend.
A thigh injury has sidelined Dybala since the 3-2 victory over Sampdoria on September 26, though he was still called up to the Argentina squad.
The 27-year-old did not meet up with the squad after being assessed by Argentina and it was reported he would be fit for the visit of Roma to the Allianz Stadium this weekend.
However, Juve boss Massimiliano Allegri insisted that is not the case and suggested Dybala could yet miss the Derby d'Italia against Inter at San Siro a week on Sunday.
"During the week I was reading that maybe Dybala could play against Roma – maybe the return match! I think he will be available in a week, or 10 days at most," Allegri said in a news conference.
"There's no problem with his recovery, he's on schedule. It was thought that maybe he'd need a few days less, but these things happen.
"With muscle injuries you think one thing and believe you can do less. It always depends on the evolution of the situation."
Roma have gained four more points from seven matches this season than Juve and will be out to avoid suffering a 10th away loss in Serie A in the calendar year - something that has not happened to them since 2012.
The match will see Jose Mourinho in the dugout at the Allianz Stadium for the first time since November 2018, when he celebrated leading Manchester United to victory over Juventus by cupping his ear to the crowd.
Allegri has only won seven of his 20 Serie A games against Roma as a coach - a win percentage of 35 that is his worst against teams he has faced at least three times.
"Mourinho is a coach who has won a lot and I respect him a lot," said Allegri.
"It's in his character to, every now and then, do something like he did with Manchester United a few years ago.
"It pleases me to have a coach of his standing back in Italy."
Mourinho: "These are the sort of games you love to be a coach for. We want to go there and play the way we know we can. When the whistle blows everything is forgotten and the best team will win."— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) October 16, 2021
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Mourinho is hopeful of having Tammy Abraham available for the game after the striker limped off during England's 1-1 draw with Hungary on Tuesday.
"He will travel with us. We'll decide tomorrow whether he'll be on the pitch, the bench or in the stands. He's improving," said Mourinho.
Juve have won three straight Serie A games to climb up the table after a woeful start and will be seeking to make it four in succession for the first time since July 2020.
Mourinho believes the depth in Juve's squad means that – despite them already being 10 points adrift of unbeaten leaders Napoli – they remain strong contenders for the Scudetto.
"They're a very strong team and they always play to win games and the league. It's not a team of 11 good players, they have more than 20 good players with experience," said Mourinho.
"The coach also has a lot of experience. Juve are a strong candidate [for the title]."

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On Monday, Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) had launched rating system for houses developed under the governement’s affordable housing scheme, indicating their level of sustainability.
Sanjay Seth, CEO, Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) Council said, there would be ratings between one and five stars. This would help customers know about the sustainability of the houses.
According to GRIHA release the Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said affordable, climate resilient and sustainable buildings are the need of the hour.
The new rating would facilitate the integration of relevant features for optimal sustainability in the affordable housing segment, the minister said.
He said, under affordable housing scheme, the government targets to develop around 1.2 crore houses for the urban poor.
The release said Ambassador of Switzerland to India and Bhutan Andreas Baum said the Indo Swiss collaboration is working with the Indian Bureau of Energy Efficiency in the development of guidelines for energy efficient housing.
The GRIHA Council is a not-for-profit society jointly set up by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to promote green buildings in India.


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Last spring, the Youngstown State University baseball team experienced a magical late-May run. After finishing the regular season with a 12-36 regular season record, the Penguins swept through the Horizon League Tournament in four games to capture the conference championship and earn a bid to an NCAA Regional in Bloomington, Indiana. There, YSU lost to host Indiana University in its first game before upsetting Indiana State University, 5-2, in its second contest. The Penguins 13-day run, in which they went 5-2, finally came to an end with a loss to Stanford. Now midway through their fall practice season, head coach Steve Gillispie recently took some time to discuss last season’s incredible ending, the benefits that have resulted from that run and where the team goes next.
How surprising was the Horizon League championship and NCAA Regional run to you?
I felt that all along that the ability was there and that maybe we just didn’t show up on a day-in day-out basis in the regular season. But watching the way we played, it wasn’t too surprising because several of the young guys played really well at the end and that’s one of the reasons we recruited them. We thought they the ability to do those kinds of things. Then some of the older guys really accepted the challenge to go out with a bang.
What did those accomplishments do for the mindset of the program?
I think we kind of broke the ceiling that maybe we can now push through a little easier, not looking around and wondering if we belong and can compete. I think our guys now see with who we played there at the end — and it wasn’t like it was a bad year in the league — to do that with those teams, hopefully it will show that we turned the corner.
Having took over the YSU head coaching position two years ago, is the timeframe of the rebuilding process on schedule with what you initially imagined?
It was probably a little quicker to get to some of the achievements that we had — some of the wins we had and some of the people we’ve met — than what I thought. But I think it’s been a fairly decent timeframe of what we thought we can do. We thought we could at least improve the talent level in a short period of time. Then it would just be a matter of how we played. So it’s happened maybe a little more quickly, but about what we thought.
What are the goals for the program moving forward?
Obviously the goals are a regular season championship in the league, having a winning record overall and then down the road, hopefully we can compete in Regionals and have a chance to win it. So there are still goals ahead of us, but I think as long as we keep striving for those, we’ll be more consistent in what we’re doing. We want to be a program that nobody’s going to look at and say ‘That was a fluke. They just got hot at the right time.’ We want it to be a thing where there’s day-in day-out, year-in year-out respect for the program.
Coming soon: The full, in-depth story of YSU baseball’s revitalization.


Autopilot, The New Artificial Intelligence Platform Is Announced By Twilio
Developers can now create custom bots and automated assistants that deliver an omnichannel self-service option
Global cloud communications platform vendor, Twilio, has launched Autopilot, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform designed to let users create custom bots, IVRs and home assistant apps for use in low-level consumer interactions.
Announced at Twilio’s Signal Developers Conference, Autopilot is described as the first fully programmable, conversational AI platform and uses best-in-class conversational patterns to automate the initial, information-gathering conversation with customers. Should it then be required, Autopilot can then hand over to an agent, the Autopilot bots share the context of that initial interaction, so customers never have to repeat themselves.
Designed with Twilio’s build once and deploy approach, developers can integrate with any channel including IVRs, SMS, chat, Alexa, Slack and Google Assistant without the need for additional code.
“Machine learning is the most transformative technology of our time”
“However, until now, the tools available for building machine learning-powered conversational experiences have been too complex and not optimised for developers, which has led to poor customer experiences. We built Autopilot to make companies successful in building bots that delight users, instead of frustrating them,” said Nico Acosta, Director of Product & Engineering at Twilio.
Bots and automated assistants are starting to gain traction, particularly with the relatively simple initial information gathering requirements, as consumers look for an ‘always-on’ customer experience (CX). However, they can often be left frustrated when that experience does not connect them to the information they need which Twilio argue is due to the current technologies available not being designed with the user experience in mind. Twilio Autopilot solves this challenge for businesses by providing a platform that can be deployed across nearly any channel and is embedded with logic that helps ensure the most natural interaction from start to finish.
Twilio Autopilot enables businesses to:
- Develop intelligent bots faster by taking care of the Natural Language Understanding and Machine Learning
- Personalise the tone and conversational style of the interaction, including the tone of voice, language and error and success messages of the bot, giving businesses complete control of the experience they deliver to customers
- Use their own data to train bots that get smarter over time to trigger actions or replies based on actual conversations
- Bots can automate information gathering and respond to frequently asked questions, and then transition the conversation to a human agent for more complicated queries. Autopilot passes along all the context of the automated interaction (name, account number, reason for calling, etc.)
- Autopilot’s responses are adapted to provide the best experience on nearly any channel including IVRs, SMS, Chat, Alexa, Slack and Google Assistant
According to Gartner, “With only 4% of enterprises having deployed conversational interfaces but 38% planning to or actively experimenting, this market is set for growth.” The report goes on to say, “By 2021, 15% of all customer service interactions will be completely handled by AI, an increase of 400% from 2017.” (Gartner, Market Guide for Conversational Platforms, Magnus Revang, Van Baker, Brian Manusama, Anthony Mullen, 20 June 2018).
Twilio Autopilot is available for developers to begin using in public beta today via the Twilio Console, via a widget in Twilio Studio and integrated into Twilio Flex.


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UK - The plight of scheme members who lost their pensions when their firms collapsed spurred the government to protect others, pensions minister Malcolm Wicks.
But he repeated that the new Pensions Protection Fund could not be used to help the workers whose problems were the driving force behind it.Wicks says people have a right to expect security in old age and have every right to be angry when that is “suddenly taken away”.
But he adds: “The PPF is an insurance scheme – and no insurance scheme can cover against events in the past.”
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has announced it will shrink its board by more than one-third as part of a governance overhaul to make it "agile and more appropriate".
Smaller FTSE 350 defined benefit (DB) schemes were nearly 15 percentage points less well-funded than larger schemes in 2017, according to a Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) analysis.
The advent of collective pension systems could help the UK avoid demographic challenges which will make it "impossible" for society to help savers in retirement, experts say.


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Couples and other Relationship Counselling
It may be that you landed here as you are facing difficulties in your relationship. I know it takes courage to seek help and the prospect of you and your partner seeking relationship counselling can seem quite daunting.
I am a person-centred counsellor and I will work with you with warmth, empathy and without judgement. I will not be taking sides but helping you work through your concerns at your own pace.
I provide counselling for individuals, couples, and other relationships where things just may not be working out any more. Counselling can help with understanding, provide clarity and assist in helping you both find out what you want or what you need.
How it works:
I will always see both partners together to explore the basis of the relationship and to agree on the next steps of counselling.
My role is not to judge you but to provide an environment where you will feel safe and free to talk openly in confidence.
Please do not hesitate to contact me and we can discuss in confidence the next steps.
Couples counselling is provided in a different Holborn location.

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Ghanaian cedi is a currency of Ghana.
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Nissan Ariya All Electric Crossover Competes With Tesla
Nissan has long endured the annoying conundrum of market perception that Tesla has always been the hands down leader in the electric car market. In fact, until a few months ago the all-electric Nissan Leaf was still the global electric car sales leader, with more than 450,000 vehicles on the road.
As part of the embattled Japanese carmaker’s return to its previous status as a styling, technology and performance innovator, electrification plays a major role, with a slew of new charged up models on deck.
And Nissan makes a significant splash with its new all electric Ariya Crossover due out soon as a 2021 model.
In addition to its 300 mile range per charge and impressive 214 horsepower zip, the Nissan Ariya certainly takes top marks for overall design and consumer pleasing flexibility.
Up against the roughly comparable Tesla Y crossover model, the Ariya is an aesthetic triumph, with smoothly sculpted modern skin with a variant of Nissan’s distinctive variant of the V-Motion front grille. Inside a clean convenience focused interior is highlighted by dazzling twin 12.3” command and control and infotainment screens.
Though the Tesla Y has a slight range and power advantage, neither justify the roughly $10,000 additional price.


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Fairfax developer The Peterson Cos. has reeled in a big retail attraction for its National Harbor complex, announcing Monday that it had signed a deal with Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc. to open a $100 million outlet shops emporium at the Prince George’s County convention center and resort.
Tanger Outlets at National Harbor is expected to be home to about 80 outlet designer and name brand stores in a 350,000-square-foot center on about 40 acres at National Harbor. No leases with retailers have been signed yet.
The retail project was hailed as a big step forward for Prince George’s County by County Executive Rushern Baker. "This is a great announcement for the residents of Prince George's County and the region,” he said in a statement. “Our residents have yearned for diverse shopping opportunities for years and this will boost their options."
The center is expected to create more than 400 construction jobs and about 900 full-time and part-time ongoing jobs within Prince George's.
The project will be co-owned by Peterson and Tanger Factory Outlet Centers. The parties expect to break ground later this year, assuming that at least 50 percent of Phase I of the project has been preleased. The grand opening is expected about 12 to 15 months after the start of construction.
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers (NYSE: SKT) has ownership interests in a portfolio of 34 upscale outlet shopping centers in 22 states totaling about 10.3 million square feet. The centers are leased to more than 2,100 stores that are operated by more than 370 different brand name companies including Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Nike, Gap, Brooks Brothers, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour and J. Crew.
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Ariel Winter's mother recently attempted to leak nude photos of Ariel's sister Shanelle Gray through a Hollywood publicist -- this according to the publicist himself, who could end up playing a critical role in the battle for custody of Ariel.
Jonathan Hay tells TMZ ... Chrystal Workman -- the "Modern Family" star's mother -- contacted him this week, and said she had nude photos of Shanelle she wanted to secretly release to the public.
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Dragon dances. Red envelopes stuffed with money. A sparkling clean house.
Chinese New Year kicks off on Saturday, Jan. 25, and with it, a slew of traditions that are meant to bring good luck, wealth, and abundance into the new year. It’s also an incredibly hectic time for Boston’s Chinese restaurants — both in Chinatown and elsewhere — with many places adding auspicious items like whole fish or holiday pastries to their menu.
These four local chefs and restaurant owners grew up celebrating Chinese New Year, and have incorporated special dishes and traditions into their own restaurants in honor of the new year. From whole fish platters to pastries meant to bring prosperity, here’s how some of your favorite Chinese restaurants — and the chefs and owners behind them — are participating in the Year of the Rat.
Gloria Chin, co-owner of Bao Bao Bakery and Double Chin
Chinese New Year is one of the busiest times of year for Bao Bao Bakery and Double Chin. Owned by Gloria Chin and her sister, Emily Chin, the eateries are in the path of Chinatown’s annual Chinese New Year parade, which draw in hungry revelers in search of baked goods and Double Chin’s famous cube toast.
Gloria, who grew up Brookline and Chinatown, remembers fervently cleaning her house on Chinese New Year’s Eve to bid farewell to the old year and usher in the new one with a clean slate. She also remembers cleaning with citrus.
“I think they were pomelos,” she recalled. “They were twice the size of grapefruits, and it had a really thick [rind]. We would shower like we normally do, and then we would use that peel to rub on our body.”
Citrus plays an integral role during the holiday, promising luck, wealth, and prosperity; along with red envelopes, they’re often given as gifts when visiting family and friends.
“And Ferrero Rocher,” Gloria added. “I don’t know if this is an American-adapted tradition, but Ferrero Rocher is a part of Chinese New Year. Maybe because of the golden wrapper?”
While Double Chin won’t be offering any specials this year, Bao Bao Bakery will sell a handful of pastries throughout the holiday, including Fa Gao, a cupcake-like pastry who’s name plays on the sound of ‘fa,’ which can mean both “to rise” and “be prosperous.” Nian gao — a gluten-free pastry that is also known as Chinese New Year cake — will also be available, in addition to more decorative cakes boasting bold red and gold accents.
While Gloria said that she’s lost touch with some of the traditions she followed as a child, she still leaves at least one light on overnight in her restaurants when heading into the new year, a practice that she said goes hand in hand with settling your debts as the year comes to a close.
Irene Li, chef/co-founder of Mei Mei
At Mei Mei, Li’s Chinese-American restaurant in the Fenway/Kenmore neighborhood, you’ll often find locals gathered around tables on the weekends, pinching together dough during the eatery’s dumpling classes. So when asked about her own Chinese New Year traditions while growing up in Brookline, it makes sense that Li focuses on dumplings.
“In our family, we definitely did a lot of cooking together and convening people,” she recalled of the holiday. “Of course, dumplings were a huge part of that — getting everyone together at the house, putting a big bowl of dumpling filling in the middle of the table. Everyone folded dumplings, and then we cooked some of them and we froze some of them — so at the end of the party you’ve got a bunch of dumplings in your belly, and then you could take home frozen ones for later. That’s kind of like the best party concept ever.”
Though Li’s parents met in Boston’s Chinatown while working at a community health center, the chef said her family didn’t have much of a connection to the neighborhood. Instead, her parents would take a day off during Chinese New Year and come to Li’s school, making dumplings with her classmates or teaching everyone calligraphy.
“I’ve always appreciated the holiday as an opportunity [to learn] something educational about Chinese culture,” she said.
This year, Mei Mei will host a couple Chinese New Year-themed dumpling classes, and plans to offer whole steamed fish — a sign of abundance — from Red’s Best.
Can’t make it to one of the dumpling classes? Stop by one of Mei Mei’s dumpling pop-ups at Lamplighter Brewing on Feb. 2 and 12 and March 26 and 27, when Li says they’ll be “exploring what doing more dumpling-centric production looks like.”
Brian Moy, owner of Ruckus, Shōjō, and Shōjō at Boston Logan International Airport
Ham hocks with black moss. A whole fish. Fried sesame balls with lotus cakes.
These are some of the dishes Moy remembers from his childhood Chinese New Year celebrations, a time when his family would gather at his grandmother’s house where she had prepared a feast inspired by dishes from her hometown in Guangzhou, China.
“Towards the last couple years of her life, we started to realize that the dishes she makes, you can’t find anywhere,” Moy said. “It’s only grandmothers and people like that that make them.”
Moy started spending more time with her in an effort to learn her signature dishes: A soft, pudding-esque daikon cake covered in diced Chinese sausage, Chinese bacon, mixed vegetables, and turnips; and sesame dumplings made with tapioca flour.
Today, Moy continues some of the traditions from his childhood — including the preparation of both a Buddhist altar and an altar devoted to his ancestors — but he has also adopted traditions from his wife, who is Vietnamese.
“It’s funny how two different cultures that share so many similarities also have some separate things [when it comes to] food,” he said. “For instance, my mother-in-law makes a certain dish [for Tết, Vietnamese New Year]. It’s a sticky rice and it’s coated with mung bean and Vietnamese ham, and the key is that every single grain of sticky rice needs to be coated with the mung bean.”
For the next two weeks, Shōjō will offer a handful of special dishes, including Shanghai-style braised pork belly with XO congee, crispy leeks, and mustard greens; and spicy rice cakes with lobster, Chinese bacon, and bok choy. The pork belly is a riff on a Vietnamese dish that Moy was introduced to, while the spicy rice cakes are an homage to a brown sugar sticky rice cake dish that his mother, who is from Taiwan, made for Chinese New Year.
Both are intended to provide good luck and prosperity for the new year — which bodes well for Moy, who plans on opening a new concept underneath Ruckus in the spring. Details are still being sorted out, but Moy shared that his vision is to create an Asian-stye diner for breakfast and lunch during the day and a cocktail bar at night, one that works as an incubator for local talent who are hoping to open their own bar in the future.
Ivan Yuen, chef at Red 8
One of the 15 restaurants and bars to open at Encore Boston Harbor last year, Red 8 blends traditional Chinese cuisine with Western techniques — a melding of cultures that Yuen developed during his previous role as chef de cuisine at Shanghai Terrace, a fine-dining Chinese restaurant at Chicago’s The Peninsula hotel.
Growing up in Guangzhou, China, Yuen’s cooking was largely informed by his grandmother, who cooked dishes native to the south. She was also in charge of the majority of the cooking over Chinese New Year, serving abalone, whole chickens, pork feet, and fried oysters.
“She cooked a lot of dumplings,” he said, explaining how the table would fill with dozens of small dishes to snack on before dinner. “Everybody would talk together, share bites, and small snacks. I would [help with the] prep and then I’d watch on the side.”
In addition to a ceremonial dragon dance performance on Jan. 26, Red 8 is currently offering a special Chinese New Year menu until the end of January, with à la carte items that touch on Yuen’s childhood, like braised pork feet with sea moss and abalone with oyster sauce. A double boiled fish maw soup is cooked almost like a consommé, featuring a clear broth filled with mushrooms, Chinese herbs, and cognac. In the spirit of the family-centric holiday, Yuen has also come up with a Yu Sheng salad, made with raw seafood, peanuts, sesame, and plum vinaigrette and designed to be assembled as a group at the table.
“It’s a good idea to get people together,” he said.


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