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These are tough times for the endangered species of Professional Centrists: pundits (and a shrinking cadre of politicians) who are deeply invested in the idea that deep investment in ideology is ruining the country; passionate advocates against passionate advocacy; a small and often self-righteous party of nonpartisans. They have a new piece of research evidence to bolster their case for a-plague-on-both-houses politics: a typology of Americans conducted by an international group called More in Common that is engaged in a worthy effort to tease out areas of political collaboration across the usual partisan and ideological lines.
Their latest handiwork, however, is dealt from a very stacked deck: it posits that various groups it labels “The Exhausted Majority” are being manipulated and even silenced by “The Wings,” which it identifies as Progressive Activists on the left and Devoted Conservatives (supplemented by Traditional Conservatives, who have come to resemble their hard-core allies) on the right. Together “The Wings” represent only a third of the population, but they control political discourse for the time being.
As you can imagine, this portrait of America is catnip to New York Times Columnist David Brooks, who undoubtedly sees “The Exhausted Majority” as forming a mass base for the revived centrist party of Latter-Day Whigs he wants.
The researchers asked a wide variety of questions, on everything from child-rearing to national anthem protests. In many cases, 97 to 99 percent of Progressive Activists said one thing and 93 to 95 percent of Dedicated Conservatives said the opposite. There’s little evidence of individual thought, just cult conformity. The current situation really does begin to look like the religious wars that ripped through Europe after the invention of the printing press, except that our religions now wear pagan political garb.
The good news is that once you get outside these two elite groups you find a lot more independent thinking and flexibility. This is not a 50-50 nation. It only appears that way when disenchanted voters are forced to choose between the two extreme cults.
You notice immediately that Brooks views strong beliefs as “cult conformity.” That is reminiscent of the viewpoint of many of the actual historic Whigs in the early nineteenth century, who considered opponents of and defenders of slavery as fanatics, and those who sought compromises over slavery as wise expositors of, well, independent thinking and flexibility. But Brooks considers mental or moral coherence a bad sign:
[P]eople in the exhausted majority have no narrative. They have no coherent philosophic worldview to organize their thinking and compel action. When they get one I suspect it will look totally unlike the two dominant narratives today. These narratives are threat narratives. But the people who make positive change usually focus on gifts, not deficits. They tell stories about the assets we have and how we can use them together.
An ex-Whig named Abraham Lincoln once described this sort of thinking as the impossible (and immoral) desire to maintain a country as half-slave and half-free.
I do not expect the house to fall—but I do expect it will cease to be divided. It will become all one thing, or all the other.
The desire for compromise above all things, and the associated refusal to make distinctions between those who feel strongly about their principles, is carried even further by another professional centrist, the Washington Post’s Charles Lane. He looks at the More in Common typology and seizes on a particularly telling sentiment common among the Exhausted Majority:
[W]e are, apparently, living among many millions of citizens who routinely lie or dissemble about their political opinions out of fear.
And what do they fear? Not necessarily government repression, the report suggests, but ridicule and harassment from their fellow citizens, which is often magnified by social media and can sometimes lead to trouble at school or work.
Large majorities of the public — 80 percent or more — see both hate speech and political correctness as problems plaguing American politics.
Ponder that argument for a moment: Americans are equally repressed by bigotry and efforts to prevent bigotry. Yes, of course, “political correctness” can go too far, but the idea that it’s morally equivalent to the ancient evils it exists to inhibit is as horrifying to me as the extremism Brooks and Lane fear. Some Americans feel repressed by “Happy Holidays” greetings that don’t reflect their particular faith tradition. The idea that this is as legitimate a concern as the desire to end millennia of actual persecution in the name of religion is morally obtuse.
The desire to compromise with evil in order to reduce conflict is as primordial as good and evil themselves. So is that the only alternative to total civic and political warfare that rends the nation for generations?
Not necessarily. People evolve as well. It’s reasonably well established that today’s era of intense ideological and partisan polarization stemmed initially from a radicalized conservative movement conquering one of our two major political parties, as part of a steadily building (and global) backlash against recent cultural, economic and demographic trends. If, as Barack Obama once publicly hoped, the “fever breaks” and the right adapts itself to some of those changes (e.g., racial and gender equality, acceptance of sexual minorities, a minimally egalitarian political and economic order) then we can have a robust but civil political competition that doesn’t feel like civil war. Many of today’s conservatives, unfortunately, would consider adjustment to a society in which equality is a value as fundamental as property rights or the traditional family as a full surrender–which is why they so proudly call themselves “politically incorrect.” And that’s why they must be fought in an uncompromising manner, even if that offends the sensibilities of those for whom denying “irrepressible conflict” is second nature. America has been trying to repress the conflict over equality for most of its history. It clearly has not worked.

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By Stephen E. Ambrose
In Nixon: damage and restoration, 1973-1990, Stephen E. Ambrose completes his acclaimed biography of the guy many historians name the main interesting flesh presser in American heritage: Richard Milhous Nixon.
Rarely sooner than at the level of world politics has one guy, revered and reviled, blessed and cursed, held us in such rapt recognition. utilizing Nixon’s personal phrases, deepest writings, and tape-recorded conversations, Ambrose captures the fellow and all his contradictions as he faces the ordeal of Watergate and its aftermath, the lengthy highway again to public life.
Watergate is a drama with excessive stakes and coffee skullduggery, of lies and bribes, of greed and lust for strength.
At its middle is the obsession of the rustic and lots more and plenty of the area with President Richard Nixon himself. it's a outstanding play of foolhardy heroism as Nixon risked every thing attempting to continue dignity and his activity, whilst he on my own had the ability to figure out the end result of the scandal, no matter if by means of resigning,...
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Navigating the Storm Within
Anxiety is a normal part of life, helping us stay alert in challenging situations. But when anxiety takes on a life of its own, interfering with daily activities and well-being, it can be classified as an anxiety disorder. Let’s delve into the world of anxiety disorders, exploring their main features and shedding light on what you or your loved ones might be experiencing.
Anxiety with Panic
1. The Overwhelm of Panic Disorder
Picture a sudden rush of fear, heart pounding, and a sense of impending doom. That’s a panic attack, a hallmark of panic disorder. People with this disorder may encounter recurrent, unexpected panic attacks, often accompanied by a fear of having more attacks or even a change in behaviour due to these episodes.
2. Agoraphobia: Fear of Escape
Imagine being terrified of places where escape might be difficult or help might not be available. This is agoraphobia. People with agoraphobia might avoid crowded spaces, public transport, or even leaving their homes, leading to a constrained life.
3. Specific Phobia: Facing Fears Head-On
Do spiders, heights, or flying evoke intense, irrational fear? That’s a specific phobia. Individuals with this disorder experience overwhelming anxiety in response to particular objects or situations, often going to great lengths to avoid them.
4. Social Anxiety: Battling the Fear of Judgment
Think about feeling extremely anxious in social situations, fearing judgment or humiliation. Social anxiety disorder encompasses this apprehension, leading people to avoid gatherings or even day-to-day interactions.
5. Constant Worry with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Imagine feeling worried about numerous aspects of life, from work to relationships, and struggling to control these anxious thoughts. GAD is like a constant cloud of worry, accompanied by physical symptoms like restlessness, fatigue, and muscle tension.
6. OCD: Obsessions and Compulsions
Ever experienced intrusive, unwanted thoughts that lead you to perform certain actions repeatedly to alleviate anxiety? That’s obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Whether it’s washing hands excessively or checking things repeatedly, OCD can be challenging to manage.
7. PTSD: Overcoming Trauma
Imagine reliving traumatic events through nightmares or flashbacks, constantly on edge and emotionally distant. This is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Individuals who have experienced trauma may struggle with these symptoms, impacting their daily lives.
8. Seeking Help and Hope
If you or someone you know experiences intense anxiety that affects daily life, seeking help is crucial. A healthcare professional can provide an accurate diagnosis and guide you toward effective treatments. Therapy, medication, or a combination of both can often make a significant difference.
Remember, You’re Not Alone
Anxiety disorders are more common than you might think. Millions of people around the world face these challenges, but many find relief and regain control of their lives with proper support and treatment. So, don’t hesitate to reach out for help—there’s a path to managing anxiety and rediscovering a sense of calm and well-being.
Homeopathic medicine has centred its understanding of treatment on psychological characteristics and emotional states we are faced with throughout life. It is through this understanding that we apply medicines that help restore balance within the body and facilitate the healing response.
Here are some of the Homeopathic medicine we use for anxiety and their more commonly associated characteristics:
Aconitum Napellus: For sudden and intense panic attacks, restlessness, and fear of death.
Argentum Nitricum: For anticipatory anxiety and nervousness, especially before important events. As a more generalised anxiety with impulsive and rushed behaviour.
Arsenicum Album: For individuals with perfectionistic tendencies, restlessness, and fear of losing control, of death, of being left alone.
Gelsemium Sempervirens: For anxiety associated with trembling, weakness, and avoiding situations due to fear, for example before an exam.
Ignatia Amara: For anxiety related to grief, loss, and emotional sensitivities, feeling overwhelmed and consumed by emotion.
Lycopodium Clavatum: For performance anxiety, low self-esteem, and fear of public speaking, feelings of inferiority and compound into anxiety.
Natrum Muriaticum: For anxiety related to grief, past emotional hurts, and difficulty expressing emotions, desire to be alone and generally avoiding company or connection.
Pulsatilla Pratensis: For separation anxiety, clinginess, and shifting moods. Great need to be supported and connected.
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| Nov 29, 2010
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WGNTV's Jackie Bange traveled to Green Bay where the ships were last docked for a preview...
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Hemodialysis: Acute Complications - Seizure
Does this patient have seizure?
Focal or generalized seizure
Dialysis disequilibrium syndrome
Hard water syndrome (high calcium or magnesium in dialysate)
Cerebrovascular accident (ischemic or hemorrhage)
Malignant hypertension (hypertensive encephalopathy)
Cerebral anoxia due to sustained hypotension
Suboptimal anti-convulsant plasma level (removed during dialysis)
Acute aluminum intoxication
Drug-induced neurotoxicity (theophylline, meperidine, and anti-microbial agents [e.g., penicillin, cefepime, imipenem
What tests to perform?
Laboratory tests should be ordered to identify causes
Blood glucose to exclude hypoglycemia
Serum sodium to exclude hyponatremia
Serum calcium to exclude hypocalcemia or hypercalcemia
Serum magnesium to exclude hypomagnesemia
Neuro-imaging study (CT scan or MRI) should be obtained to exclude intracranial pathology especially in the setting of focal or refractory seizures
Electroencephalography and lumbar puncture may be required
How should patients with seizure be managed?
Maintain airway patency and protection (in case of prolonged postictal state)
Intravenous benzodiazepine such as lorazepam (first choice), diazepam, and midazolam
Intravenous phenytoin if uncontrolled by benzodiazepine
Intravenous 50% dextrose in water if hypoglycemia is suspected
Identify causes and correct causes
What happens to patients with seizure?
Need for hospitalization
Risk of aspiration pneumonitis
Risk of permanent neurological damage (especially in status epilepticus)
How to utilize team care?
1. Specialty consultations – Neurologist
2. Nursing - Close monitoring of high-risk patients with frequent neurological assessment
Are there clinical practice guidelines to inform decision making?
2013 updated evidence review of antiepileptic drug efficacy and effectiveness as initial monotherapy for epileptic seizures and syndromes (Published by The International League Against Epilepsy, ILAE)
Limitations: Focused on long-term efficacy as initial monotherapy for patients with newly diagnosed or untreated epilepsy (not dialysis patients).
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code R56.9: Unspecified convulsion
What is the evidence?
Glauser, T, Ben-Menachem, E, Bourgeois, B, Cnaan, A, Guerreiro, C, Kälviäinen, R, Mattson, R, French, JA, Perucca, E, Tomson, T. "ILAE Subcommission on AED Guidelines. Updated ILAE evidence review of antiepileptic drug efficacy and effectiveness as initial monotherapy for epileptic seizures and syndromes". Epilepsia. vol. 54. 2013. pp. 551-63.
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Baptism of Karol and Franciszek Kacprzak (1819)
This is my translation of the Latin language baptismal record of Karol and Franciszek Kasprzak a.k.a Kacprzak, from the Bardo Parish.
Chwalibogowo, No. 30, 1819
On August 29th, 1819, I, Rev. Erazm Taylor?, Pastor of the Bardo Parish, baptized the infants named Karol and Franciszek. The children were born on August 24th, 1819, at 3 p.m. Their parents were Walenty, a laborer, and Franciszka Kasprzak nee Czajczyk, the legally married couple. The Godparents were: Karol Kremski, from S? in Gmina Września, and Julianna Kamieńska, from Chwalibogowo.
Baptismal Record of Karol and Franciszek Kacprzak (1819)
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AUSTIN (KXAN) – A group of Latino community advocates are calling for more resources and accountability from the city of Austin amid a growing number of cases among the Hispanic/Latinx community.
According to Austin Public Health, most recent data from July 7 shows that 52% of confirmed cases and 41% of deaths in Travis County are self-identified as Hispanic.
The data also shows that the Hispanic/Latinx community makes up 59.8% of hospitalizations in the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area.
“I’m not sure who’s giving advice to the city but the numbers show it hasn’t been working,” said Frank Fuentes of the U.S. Hispanic Contractors Association of Austin.
At a recent pop-up testing site, Fuentes said 50 construction workers out of 300 tested positive for COVID-19 which he believes has an impact on the Latinx community as a whole.
“We all know that not only are we multi-generational, living under one roof, we are also interconnected with other industries,” said Fuentes. “Perhaps dad works in the construction industry, mom works cleaning hotels or hospitals or homes. And the children might work in retail, all while grandma takes care of the younger kids all living under one roof.”
From zip codes 78753 to 78741 to 78744, the Latinx population is seeing hundreds of cases in their neighborhoods. The green line on a COVID-19 Tracking Digital Dashboard on the city’s website shows the trajectory of hospitalizations among Latinos is consistently rising. It was at nearly 70% just last week.
“We are unmasking the inequities that have existed in the Latino, African-American and economically disadvantaged communities and so people don’t have choices and they fear that they are going to lose their job or get fired and that is certainly a concern,” said Paul Saldana of the Austin Latino Coalition.
Representatives from the City of Austin’s Equity Office, APH, the University of Texas Dell Medical School, and CommUnityCare make up the Austin-Travis County Latinx Strike Team.
KXAN obtained a 12-page draft of the strike team’s recommendations which include better messaging and access to bilingual and financial resources not tied to one’s immigration status.
Although community leaders say the new testing sites and financial assistance from the city have helped the community, they believe more needs to be done.
Some of the community advocates general recommendations/feedback to Mayor Steve Adler include:
1) The lack of Latino community representatives on the Strike Team
2) Lack of cultural relevance in recommendations especially in the areas of outreach, communications, prevention and barriers in access to testing and resources
3) Lack of industry expert representatives i.e. construction, frontline workers, etc.
4) Lack of mental health professionals and experts with proven cultural relevant experience
5) No prioritization of recommendations
6) No timeline to implement
7) No measurable goals and/or outcomes to prove success
8) No accountability
The group expressed overall concerns that the City is investing more invaluable time on developing strategic plans rather than focusing on saving lives in the Latino community.
About eight weeks ago, the leaders recommended the creation of a Latino Task Force with the goal of developing a mitigation plan. They have also created their own volunteer task force to help the Latinx community.


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Accession Number : ADD017415
Title : Demodulators for Optical Fiber Interferometers with (3 x 3) Outputs.
Descriptive Note : Patent, Filed 17 Aug 92, patented 17 May 94,
Corporate Author : DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC
Personal Author(s) : Keolian, Robert M ; Garrett, Steven L ; Cameron, Charles B
Report Date : 17 May 1994
Pagination or Media Count : 41
Abstract : A highly sensitive optical fiber interferometer sensor comprising a laser light source, a (2 x 2) optical fiber coupler to split the beam in two, a differential transducer which converts a signal of interest into optical phase shift in the laser light transmitted through the two optical fibers in the interferometer and a (3 x 3) optical fiber complex which recombines the two beams, producing interference which can be electronically detected The use of the (3 x 3) coupler permits Passive Homodyne demodulation of the phase-modulated signals provided by the interferometer without feedback control or modulation of the laser itself and without requiring the use of electronics within the interferometer.
Descriptors : *FIBER OPTICS, *OPTICAL INTERFEROMETERS, *DEMODULATORS, *PATENTS, OPTICAL EQUIPMENT, PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS, PASSIVE SYSTEMS, LASER BEAMS, LIGHT SOURCES, FEEDBACK, DEMODULATION, DIFFERENTIAL ANALYZERS, PHASE MODULATION, PHASE SHIFT, HOMODYNE RADIO RECEIVERS, WAVEGUIDE COUPLERS
Subject Categories : Fiber Optics and Integrated Optics
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In order to obtain long-term services and supports, many middle-income people “spend down” their assets until they qualify for Medicaid. Is there a social insurance alternative to this system? Kristina Bas Hamilton works for UDW, which will co-sponsor, with the Academy and Caring Across Generations, a virtual forum on Strengthening California’s Care Infrastructure: Poverty, Inequality, and Universal Long-Term Care. The forum will bring together legislators, government officials, and advocates to discuss the caregiving crisis and stakeholder’s recommendation to adopt a social insurance-based program for long term services and supports (LTSS).
Q: How can this forum help in your efforts to improve life for low-income elders, people with disabilities, and the direct care workforce?
A: The forum, ideally, will capture the imagination of legislators and the administration as they go into the final stages of developing California’s Master Plan for Aging. We will begin the forum with a family caregiver telling her story about the financial hardship experienced by her family paying out of pocket for services needed for an aging parent. It will then segue into a discussion among panelists about the lack of access and affordability of LTSS, issues facing caregivers, and the proposal to create a new LTSS social insurance program. California Senate President pro tempore Toni Atkins will participate as a panelist along with Kim McCoy Wade, Director of the California Department of Aging, and distinguished advocates and experts in the field. Our goal is for this to be more than just another conversation between policy wonks who already agree with each other. We want to attract the attention of members of the Legislature and Administration and the press.
Last year, when Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order mandating the creation of a state Master Plan for Aging (MPA), I was honored to be appointed to the MPA Stakeholder Advisory Committee and LTSS Subcommittee. The subcommittee released a stakeholder report with extensive recommendations, including “advancing a statewide public LTSS benefit to help the ‘forgotten middle’ avoid spending down to poverty when LTSS becomes a need”. The report was supposed to be issued in March, but the COVID 19 pandemic disrupted timing of its release. The report was eventually released in May, and is available online. However, the state has been in crisis for months, not only with COVID, but also with the terrible wildfires, homelessness and other issues. There’s a lot dominating the attention of the administration and the legislature right now.
My goal with the forum is to get LTSS financing back on the radar again. Lack of affordable and available LTSS contributes to increasing rates of poverty and homelessness among seniors and people with disabilities. A social insurance program for LTSS – and ultimately for Universal Family Care -would help alleviate poverty, economic inequality, and homelessness. Now is the time to make our case.
More about Kristina Bas Hamilton
Kristina Bas Hamilton is the legislative director for UDW/AFSCME Local 3930, which represents approximately 118,000 home care workers in California. UDW members provide critical services through the state’s In-Home Supportive Services program (IHSS), which allow over half a million seniors and people with disabilities to remain in their homes with dignity and independence. Kristina Bas Hamilton holds a Master of Labor and Industrial Relations degree from Rutgers University – New Brunswick. She has been a Member of the Academy since 2019.


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You can get to know the Slovenian castles with the help of virtual reality tours. Stay in front of your device and start a virtual tour of the most famous Slovenian castles. Keep them in your heart and look forward to the day when you can get to know them to live. Let some of Slovenia enter your home, thanks to virtual reality. We have chosen for you the following Slovenian castles:
1. Predjama Castle (Predjamski grad)
The Castle of Predjama, built around 1200, is located a few kilometers from the Postojna Caves. It stands right at the entrance to a network of karst tunnels, on a 123-meter high rocky wall. The stronghold, directly adjacent to the mountainside, is about 9 kilometers from the city of Postojna. Predjama Castle is an intertwining of man’s work and the creativity of nature. It is one of the most famous Slovenian castles and, unique in its kind, it is among the ten most fascinating castles in the world.
A world-famous cave castle
This is the only castle in the rock in Europe and it is the largest cave castle in the world. It looks like a fairy-tale castle, embraced by rock. But the part of Predjama Castle that most fascinates visitors is the cave behind it.
The castle is open to the public and the visit allows you to discover many original pieces. You can discover the charm of medieval life. Visit the living room, the kitchen, the chapel, the prisons, and the torture room. The attic of the castle offers a wonderful view over the valley and houses a rich collection of medieval weapons and armor, from spears and halberds to swords, hammers, bows, and crossbows.
Erazem of Predjama
According to legend, the rebel knight Erazem of Predjama used tunnels and secret passages behind the Castle for his supplies. And thanks to these tunnels he withstood for more than a year to the siege of the imperial army. Erazem of Lueg is the most famous inhabitant of the castle, and he is an essential part of the history of the Castle. Although brave and almost invincible, Erazem died while he was in his personal bathroom after betrayal by his servant.
The carousel of Erazem
The Castle of Predjama every summer in July becomes the stage of the Erazem tournament of chivalry, during which knights, archers, and swordsmen show off their fighting skills. In this period, the village and inhabitants dress up in medieval clothes.
The second-longest tourist cave in Slovenia
The cave under Predjama Castle is the second-longest cave in Slovenia and extends over four floors. In summer you can visit the underground cave with its 14 km in length. The tourist section, open to the public, is 700 meters long and includes the Stables, the Main Passage, the Cave of Names, the Great Hall, and Fiženca where the access to the surface is located. Inhabited since the Stone Age, the cave also hides Roman artifacts. There is no electric lighting inside the cave, so the visit takes place with torches. Comfortable clothes and shoes are required to visit the tourist part of the cave.
For the more adventurous adrenaline lovers
The bravest visitors, adequately prepared, can visit the Erazem’s and Eastern Passages. They can also participate in a guided tour of the Wind Hole. The most adventurous visits are for those who want to visit the parts of the caves normally closed to mass visits, to experience the most difficult passages, cross the water barriers and try the experience of caving. These visits are possible on reservations for small groups, accompanied by qualified guides, and are divided into different levels of difficulty. In the winter period, the cave offers shelter to a colony of bats and, therefore, during their hibernation the cave remains closed to the public.
The Castle, inspiration for movies creators
Predjama Castle was the scene of filming of the documentary and cinematographic movies. Additionally, the Discovery Channel staff also discovered the presence of spirits.
Source: YouTube – Ghost Hunters International S01E13 Tortured Souls
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2. Bled castle (Blejski Grad)
Bled Castle is one of the most famous Slovenian castles and it is the oldest castle in Slovenian territory. He was named for the first time in 1011, in an act of donation with his name in German form: Castellum Veldes. The castle, symbol of Bled and Slovenia, located on a very steep and imposing cliff at 130 meters, dominates the Lake Bled. The image of the castle above the lake, with the romantic islet and the church, is the characteristic of Bled known all over the world.
Many eminent travelers have spread the fame of the beauty of Bled and its castle; for example Janez Vajkard Valvasor and his Glory of the Duchy of Carniola of 1689. Bled, thanks to its favorable position, in all historical periods has been the scene of diplomatic and protocol meetings at the highest levels. Important statesmen visited Bled Castle and enjoyed its unique panorama.
The castle buildings are arranged around the courtyards on two levels, the lower and the upper ones. In the past, on the lower level, there were the service buildings, while on the upper level there were the houses. During the summer, the castle courtyard hosts numerous cultural events, including the medieval historical recalling.
In the lower courtyard, there is the well carved into the rock, 12 meters deep. There is also the Stolp gallery which houses exhibitions and the room dedicated to the museums of the Gorenjska region.
The Castle printing works
In the building for servants in the courtyard below, there is the castle printing works with a reconstructed Gutenberg’s printing machine.
The upper courtyard houses the museum, in the baroque part of the castle, which illustrates the history of Bled.
In the museum of the castle in a showcase, there is the Bird of Paradise, a peacock-shaped brooch, one of the most beautiful findings of the 6th century. According to tradition, the peacock is a symbol of life and wealth, so much so as to populate the Garden of Eden.
Castle wine cellar
The cellar attracts visitors with tastings of its top-quality wines and a demonstration of bottling of wine from oak barrels.
The Gothic chapel
Visitors to the upper level can also see the Gothic chapel, built in the century XVI. The chapel is dedicated to the bishops St Ingenuin and St Albuin. Inside there are interesting frescoes; on the sides of the altar, there are the images of Emperor Henry II and his wife Cunegonda.
The legend of the castle widow Poliksena
Around the year 1500, the administrator of Bled castle was Hartmann Kreigh. He was not a good owner and the farmers rebelled against him by resorting to the bishop and the king. One day Master Kreigh suddenly disappeared, maybe killed by brigands. Perhaps the farmers had done justice on their own, but we’ll never know.
The widow Poliksena remained crying at the castle. She was a very sad widow, who in memory of her husband, took all the gold and silver in her chests and melted a small bell for the chapel on the Bled island. During transport, a storm broke out, and the boat with the boatmen and the bell sank. Poliksena abandoned the castle and became a nun in Rome. After hearing his tragic story, the Pope melted another bell and sent it to the island.
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3. Ljubljana Castle (Ljubljanski grad)
Among the most famous Slovenian castles, we find the Castle of Ljubljana. It stands on the hill above the city and is one of the symbols and major attractions of the city. Ljubljana Castle, built around the 11th century, is located on one of the most beautiful viewpoints. In the beginning, it was a defensive structure, today it is used as an important place of attraction and culture.
The viewing tower, which is also the highest point in the city, is exactly 400 meters above sea level. Climb the observation tower and enjoy the most beautiful views of Ljubljana and its surroundings at 360 degrees.
The original entrance was on the north side of the Castle. The municipal players, every day at 11 on the corridor that surrounded the tower, trumpeted by three trombones and a cornet. The players also played the role of city fireguards. When they saw a fire, they hung a red cloth during the day and a lit lamp at night.
The Gothic Castle Chapel of St George
The seventeenth-century Gothic Chapel of San Giorgio houses heraldic paintings. Try to look up, it will seem like you are traveling back in time when the aristocracy dictated the law, and for the honor, people fought and died.
Ljubljana Castle has a dark side that still hides where, in the past, there were prisons. Visit the permanent exhibition “Penitentiary” if you want to know what happened and why people ended up there.
The exhibition, located in the penalty cells, illustrates the role of the penitentiary in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The spaces, narrow and gloomy, with doors and grilles, presented in the first cell, is a prototype of the other cells. The second and third cells accommodate the chronological presentation of the penitentiary phases. In the fourth cell, there are prisoners, who appear in virtual reality (hologram). Observe the prisoner in solitary confinement through a small hole in the door and listen to the names of the prisoners. You will have the impression of being in contact with real people and events.
Exhibition “Slovenian history”
The exhibition illustrates all Slovenian history from the oldest traces of human presence in the Slovenian territory of around 200 000 years ago.
In the museum, there is a permanent exhibition presenting the history of puppets in Slovenia, as well as the creation of modern puppeteers, set up by the Puppet Theater.
You can enter your virtual tour here.
Plan future visit
Slovenia is rich in extraordinary human creations. Take part in some virtual tours of the most incredible Slovenian castles. So you can plan a future visit.
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This pretty belle sweater is the sweetest thing on any baby! What’s even sweeter is that the pattern comes with 2 options for the ruffle edging. The two edges are shown in the photos, and the sweater itself is completely reversible. What’s even better is the sweater is knitted all in one piece! Completely seamless and all you need are two straight knitting needles. So put away all your knitting knick-knacks, sit back and enjoy some sweet knitting!
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- Pattern is e-mailed in PDF format with easy to follow, step by step instructions.
- Pattern includes color photos to help you along the way.
- Size of Pattern: (0-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-2 years)
- Measurements for around chest are: (18, 20, 22) inches
- You will need straight knitting needles, yarn, one button, and a yarn needle.
- Skill level - Easy Plus to Intermediate, you will need to know the following stitches: K, P, Kfb, YO, BO, K2tog.
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DENVER (CBS4)– The Denver Broncos are being recognized for their video featuring former quarterback Peyton Manning. It won a Webby Award in the Sports Social Video category.
The Broncos 2021 schedule release video is titled “Peyton ‘The Intern’ Manning.” It shows the Super Bowl 50 champion conducting mundane tasks at the Broncos headquarters, like fertilizing the grass on the training center field, delivering mail and dusting footballs.
The Webby Awards are hailed as the Oscars of the internet.
The Broncos are the first-ever NFL franchise to win the prestigious award. The video received more than 2 million views across all social media platforms.

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I love the way you put it on your eyes the roses on your face light up the sky those lips are colorful all of the time and girl that s fine but i wanna know do.
Songs about makeup. Nina simone black is the color of my true love s hair in case you didn t know black is the color of my true love s hair is actually a traditional folk song that originated in the. Make up is the seventh track from ariana s 2019 album thank u next. 12 2015 a whopping.
No makeup her vice lyrics. Without any make up on you think i m funny when i tell the puch line wrong i know you get me so i ll let my walls come down down katy perry tags. Music video by ariana grande performing make up audio.
Berrien springs based singer jackson kerr released let beauty awake an album of songs about traveling by composers ralph vaughn williams and john ireland in november. 35 songs by black women that will have you feeling good as hell. There are great rock songs about hair country tunes about hair and rap songs about hair.
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Hi my name is Rodrigo Osorio founding member of Cryptos Tabasco a blockchain community in México, we been working for 4 years organizing meet ups, events, airdrops and many other events about blockchain technology and the benefits of this digital economy.
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Build a workshop for developers previously selected and incentivize them to learn more about this technology and his code, and the tools to recognize the reach of each one.
smart card and the best way to solve the problem and the link between cryptos and fiat, so that way the merchants can be more
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The Government has adopted cluster initiative in a bid to boost productivity and competitiveness by applying the Triple Helix collaboration, which brings together government, business firms, research organisations and academic institutions to enhance growth.
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The flagship project at the Port of Mombasa âwhich has been identified by the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) to be among 12 priority clusters for the initial implementation of the cluster strategy â will be an excellent starting point.
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The port continues to struggle as traffic passing through it increases yearly. Congestion is also a big hindrance to the portâs efficiency, which has impacted the international trade negatively.
But on the other side of the world, Singapore maritime industry has capitalised on her strategic position by adopting the cluster strategy. The cluster comprises more than 5,000 maritime establishments, and provides employment to over 96,000 people. The creation of the maritime clusters will allow the port to operate more productively in sourcing inputs, accessing specialised information, technology, while co-ordinating with related companies.
Clusters provide better access to employers and suppliers, due to the availability of an existing pool of experienced employees.
In addition to enhancing productivity, clusters play a vital role in the formation of new businesses. Many new companies grow up within an existing cluster rather than at isolated locations. Therefore individuals working within a cluster will benefit from identifying gaps around which they can build businesses.
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Will Smith and Martin Lawrence go Sneaker Shopping with Complex’s Joe La Puma. This all wenr down at Stadium Goods in NYC.
There they talk about setting trends on their sitcoms and getting their own sneaker collabs. They also talk their footwear choices in “Bad Boys For Life.”
The new film will be in theaters later this week. Watch the full interview below.


Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Thursday night, June 16th was a hectic one. Rushed from an late downtown work shift over to Cambridge's Central Square area in the rain, hoping to arrive in time to catch not only NYC's Dirty On Purpose at TT's, but as much of Drew O'Doherty and Tom Thumb's sets as I could around the corner at ZuZu.
DoP hadn't hit the stage yet, so I was lucky to see Mr. O'Doherty play a few songs from his still-in-progress solo record. One of 'em was the beautiful 'Oneway', which you can stream over at Drew's MySpace page, another was called 'Angels Live In Your Town'. Really looking forward to the album, and to seeing Drew again when he opens for Joel RL Phelps and his Downer Trio at TTs on August 2nd.
As much as I wanted to stay at ZuZu, I had to get back to TTs in case Dirty On Purpose were up, and luckily I wandered in as their first song started. The rest of the set brought to mind lots of influences; from early-era Slowdive, to shades of Jersey City's brilliant Spent, from Stars to a touch of Yo La Tengo. The mix was occasionally rough, as it can be at TTs, especially when a band's vocals are on the softer side. The drums were also near the front right of the stage, so the cymbals often drowned out the guitars. Still a really good show, although I look forward to their return to Boston and another chance at a better mix.
I recorded all but the first song, and the band has kindly given me the ok to share 'em up...
A couple more photos here. Once they finished up (and once I bought my own copy of their excellent 'Sleep Late For a Better Tomorrow' EP, which you can grab here), it was back over to ZuZu to see if Tom Thumb & the Latter Day Saints were still playing. They'd been kind enough to send me their new 'Kindermusik' EP, and I wanted to see 'em in person. I was able to hear a few songs before the long work day caught up with me (and before a very talky, super-drunk, and seriously obnoxious girl showed up and sat next to me), and I headed home.
Tom Thumb singer/guitarist Andy Arch said it was cool to post a couple tracks from the set, so here ya go...
Tom Thumb & The Latter Day SaintsHead over to their site and click the 'new songs' link to download 3 songs from the EP, or pick yourself up a copy for a mere 6 bucks.
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Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and Rihanna were all on hand at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday for the American Music Awards, but the night belonged to Justin Bieber, who took home four trophies including the show’s highest honor, Artist of the Year.
Usher, whose endorsement helped turn Bieber from viral video sensation to emperor of the mall set, wore Dior and waxed philosophical on his fashion choices.
“If I find something that’s suitable for my swag that day, I’ll rock it,” the singer said.

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I’m also hesitant to see Blizzard’s adding choice to the game as a BAD thing. I mean, yes it’s to the Horde (whose favouritism is arguable from a story perspective, in that, while they do get a lot of narrative focus, it’s not very pleasant narrative focus most of the time… getting hit with the villain stick AGAIN isn’t fun) But… we’re allowing character choice, in some way, to have an impact without disrupting the overall narrative. If this is a precedent going forward then I’m VERY pleased about that.


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Experience is key for the success of physical retail, states Silvio Liedtke, CEO, Landmark Leisure. Around the world, as the physical retail environment is rethinking to stay relevant, the role of experience, entertainment and services is becoming increasingly crucial.
“Being a ‘fun’ business, we add significant value to the brick-and-mortar environment. And as a leisure and entertainment operator, our success has and always will be determined by the level of safety and fun we offer to our young guests,” Liedtke adds. “Irrespective of COVID-19, we have always followed health and safety guidelines stringently. We only had to make these guidelines more watertight along with additional measures, such as our staff wearing protective gear like face masks and gloves, operating at reduced capacity and more frequent cleaning and sanitising of the facilities.”
Since July, Landmark Leisure has reopened over 13 facilities in the UAE. “It is really heartening how our staff and guests have dealt with the safety and hygiene protocols, as our facilities reopened. We are seeing a double-digit growth in traffic week-on-week since reopening our facilities. The dwell time has increased, as our guests are spending 14% more time on each visit to our facilities, since reopening, compared to the same period last year,” Liedtke shares. “Having that said, the leisure and entertainment industry is still far away from the previous peak.”
Also read: Fun business requires a serious strategy
Collaboration to facilitate recovery
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Middle East and Africa was expected to be the fastest-growing region in overall spending in the leisure and entertainment sector, with a projected 18% CAGR increase, according to Wilkofsky Gruen Associates (WGA). The report had estimated that spending in MENA’s theme parks, amusement parks and family entertainment centres will more than double from $266 million (AED976 million) in 2018 to $609 million (AED2.23 billion) by 2023. The theme and amusement park market in the Middle East and Africa was expected to grow 33.77% from $302 million (AED1.1 billion) in 2019 to $404 million (AED1.48 billion) in 2020.
Owing to the COVID-19 outbreak, the regional leisure and entertainment industry lost an average of $6.71 billion (AED24.64 billion) per month, as businesses were temporarily closed. The industry’s recovery, thus, in many ways will now depend on a collaborative approach among stakeholders.
“Our industry has had to deal with a period of low revenue generation, coupled with relatively high fixed costs. We have suffered collectively as an industry. But the good news is our guests are starting to return to our facilities. In addition, most landlords have understood our tough situation and are willing to support us. They realise the importance of a trusted indoor leisure operator in their properties amidst considerable pent-up demand,” Liedtke observes.
Liedtke feels that, today the retail real estate developers understand that an organised, high-quality and safe indoor amusement facility is a “much-needed commodity,” which can’t be found at every corner.
Relevance and resilience are key for recovery
Prior to COVID-19, there was an issue of oversupply in the GCC leisure and entertainment market, varying in degree across the countries. Has COVID-19 complicated the situation further, prompting consolidation?
“It is probably fair to say that the speed of cannibalisation and fragmentation will reduce compared to the pre-COVID days. We may not see too many new players entering the market in the next two-three years. It is difficult to forecast what will happen to the existing leisure and entertainment operators,” Liedtke states.
As consumption behaviour has undergone massive transformation amidst job losses and reduced salaries, consumers are looking for greater value for the money spent. In this regard too, Landmark Leisure has been value-centric in its approach.
“Our ‘Funday Monday’ promotion at Fun City is still very popular. In fact, we have had to close our doors on Mondays at some of our facilities to not exceed the maximum allowed capacity. Our Play and Rides memberships are selling very well. Above all, it is great to see so many parents trusting us to let their children return to our facilities,” shares Liedtke.
Going forward, Landmark Leisure is on track with its expansion plans in the MENA region and India. Currently, two facilities at Sharjah in the UAE and Oman are at the fit-out stage. In India, one facility is being refurbished, while fit-out is on-going at two more.
“At the moment, we are not considering aggressive expansion. We will wait and watch what the ‘next normal’ entails and as new dynamics develop, we will plan our future business strategy,” observes Liedtke. “Our foremost goal is to build a sustainable business, while retaining our talent even amidst a crisis like the current one.”
The brick-and-mortar retail environment has to rethink its proposition experience is key for the success of physical retail. “As long as we are able to offer what children and adults are not able to replicate at home, we will be relevant and therein enhance the brick-and-mortar retail environment,” he concludes.
Landmark Leisure, part of the retail conglomerate Landmark Group, operates indoor entertainment facilities including Fun Block, Fun City, Fun Ville, Fun Works, Jumble and Tridom.


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Mohammed Shami, India’s premier fast bowler and Delhi Daredevils player has been ruled out of the entire IPL due to a knee injury.
Shami, who has missed all the 3 games for Delhi till now, was being monitored by experts and physios, only to be confirmed as unavailable for the tournament.
It comes as a major blow to Daredevils as Shami was India’s second highest wicket taker in the tournament with 17 wickets, only one behind Umesh Yadav.
He had also complained of knee trouble in the World Cup as well due to which he was rested for India’s match against the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
A BCCI official was quoted as saying, “Shami is out of the tournament. He might have to go for operation. He should not have gone for IPL. He will take at least two months for recovery.”
Shami was one of the few star players the Delhi Daredevils had retained from the last season when they had let go of players like Ross Taylor, Kevin Pietersen, Murali Vijay and Dinesh Karthik.
The Daredevils fans were looking forward to an impressive new ball combination with both Zaheer Khan and Mohammed Shami in the ranks, but with Shami set to miss out, the team management and fans will expect veteran Zaheer Khan to step up.
A sports enthusiast since 2003 with my first experience of connecting with sports being the Cricket World Cup 2003. Studying Engineering in Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, University of Delhi, but pretty sure will not become an Engineer.


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News Corp Australia has released Brain Gains, a standalone games product that reimagines the puzzles experience.
The all-new Brain Gains app brings together hundreds of games to make it easy for consumers to play their favourites online and in one place. From crosswords and quizzes to word and numbers games, Brain Gains is social, smart and satisfying.
New Corp Australia managing director – consumer Mark Reinke said the launch of Brain Gains was part of the company’s subscription strategy, to deliver engaging content and attract new audiences through new media channels.
“Crosswords and puzzles have always been a popular part of our company’s consumer offering and by creating a compelling digital format Brain Gains builds on this rich legacy to tap into new audiences,” Mr Reinke said.
“Our extensive research for this new product confirmed that the popularity of digital puzzle content is increasing and a gap in the market exists for a destination that delivers the best in puzzles with the option to play with friends.
“A huge amount of innovation is being driven in our business and bringing together the best games and puzzles in a beautifully simple user experience has resulted in Brain Gains. The app is world-class, it’s witty, challenging and rewarding and allows users to gain knowledge, sharpness, and peace of mind.”
Mr Reinke said the company’s research revealed Australians play puzzles both for fun and for a range of health benefits. Top of the list is cognitive development, followed by relaxation and entertainment.
“Learning new information or challenging your mind in some way every day is incredibly beneficial for the health of your brain,” Mr Reinke said. “As our knowledge of diseases such as dementia increases, awareness is growing that keeping your mind active through puzzles and quizzes is a great way to build mental agility.
“Australians will be looking to have a well-earned break over the festive season and Brain Gains is being launched to coincide with the Christmas and New Year downtime.”
Brain Gains allows players to choose from word quizzes, number quizzes or general knowledge quizzes and will feature 15 new games every day.
Itis available to download now from iTunes with an introductory 30 day free trial, subscriptions will begin at $7.49 a month. For more information visit braingains.com.au
The launch of the app is being supported by a significant promotional campaign across News Corp Australia’s network to encourage consumers to download the app and start playing today.
As part of the launch, the daily puzzle pages in the company’s state-based and regional mastheads will now carry the Brain Gains branding.


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