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Title: Between Shades of Gray
Author: Ruta Sepetys
Publication Date: March 22, 2011
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Lina is just like any other fifteen-year-old Lithuanian girl in 1941. She paints, she draws, she gets crushes on boys. Until one night when Soviet officers barge into her home, tearing her family from the comfortable life they've known. Separated from her father, forced onto a crowded and dirty train car, Lina, her mother, and her young brother slowly make their way north, crossing the Arctic Circle, to a work camp in the coldest reaches of Siberia. Here they are forced, under Stalin's orders, to dig for beets and fight for their lives under the cruelest of conditions.
Lina finds solace in her art, meticulously-and at great risk-documenting events by drawing, hoping these messages will make their way to her father's prison camp to let him know they are still alive. It is a long and harrowing journey, spanning years and covering 6,500 miles, but it is through incredible strength, love, and hope that Lina ultimately survives. Between Shades of Gray is a novel that will steal your breath and capture your heart.
Review: Most of what I'm going to say about Between Shades of Gray has probably already been said but this book is amazing. It can be heart-breaking, tear inducing and sometimes just plain hopeful.
Lina was one of the most heart-breaking characters I've read about in a long time. She can be stubborn. The way she holds on to drawing was what made her most admirable to me. She was able to latch on to her drawings and her family and friends to try and survive in the harsh and painful cold of Siberia and up into the Arctic. Lina's voice was just as relatable as she was. Even though she's a girl from a very different time period and very different surroundings then readers she still struggles with the same things people do today.
There's many supporting characters in this one. The range from Lina's actually family to the ones that she sticks with till the very end in camps in Siberia. Every single one of them was memorable, no matter how much page time they got. I loved and hated some but you can't help but want the best for everyone.
Between Shades of Gray has fantastic historical elements as well. Usually I read historical fiction just for the fun of it and because I love it. But Between Shades of Gray was something different. There's barely anything about what happened to the tiny countries of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and many others in my current world history book. I've heard of Stalin and "The Great Purge" but I never thought of what actually happened after that. Between Shades of Gray makes collectives and work camps even more real then they are in many textbooks. This book does a great job focusing on what happened to the actual people and it makes what happened seem almost palpable.
I devoured Between Shades of Gray in a single afternoon and I held back tears often. Between Shades of Gray contains a powerful story, one that I'm not sure that I'm going to be able to ever forget.


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This is a basic pneumatic cannon, an excellent starting point for the novice of PVC mechanics.
Potato Cannon Plans
- 1" Pipe (short sections for use as nipples)
- 1 1/2" Pipe
- 1 1/2" Coupling
- 1 1/2"x1" Reducing Bushing
- 2" Pipe
- 2" Street Elbows (Male and Female connections)
- 2" Endcap
- 2"x1" Reducing Bushing
- 1" to Male Thread x2
- Tire Valve
- 1" Ball Valve
- Large block of wood and tie strap for spacer
ALL PIPE IS SCH 40! DO NOT USE DWV PIPE!
This cannon is very simple to build. The 2" Chamber should be cut around 4 feet, but can be as short as 3 feet and still perform well. It is a matter of preference. The barrel should also be around 4 feet. Drill a hole for the tire valve and attach it to the endcap, before it is glued in place. When all pieces are arranged, prime and glue. Let them sit overnight or you risk destroying the seal of the glue.
Adaptations of this cannon abound on the Internet. One cannon is 10 feet long and shoots 3" wide bean cans of concrete!


Credit card solicitations more than doubled in the fourth quarter of 2010 to 1.4 billion, up from 551 million in the same period of 2009, according to Chicago-based Mintel Comperemedia, and eight in 10 of those offers were for reward cards. EastValleyTribune.com reports that card issuers are going after customers with new vigor.
“It is getting to the point where, in some cases, the incentive is so attractive that consumers may as well apply for a card to cash in on its incentive, regardless of whether they have any serious intent to use the card in the long term,” said Andrew Davidson, Mintel senior vice president.
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My name is Grace Gibson, and I am a senior English literature major and biology minor at Elizabethtown College. In the spring of 2019, I studied abroad in Florence, Italy. I detailed the beginning of that experience in a blog post for CIS Abroad.
Despite anxieties about going abroad and difficulties in the application process, I did eventually follow through with my decision to go to Florence for a semester. It was a decision both incredibly easy and hugely difficult to make – who wouldn’t take the opportunity to live in Italy for a few months? But, then again, who would leave behind their friends, family, and responsibilities at home to run around Europe for a semester? I would, apparently. It was an emotional transition into my new life in Italy, but I was aided in feeling better by the beauty of the places I visited early on. Cathedrals, museums, landscapes, ruins – it was all stunningly and surreally beautiful, a catalog of images I thought I’d never see in person.
During my first week abroad, I participated in a travel course that involved excursions to multiple cities and sites around central Italy. While it was amazing to see so much of my host country in just a week, it was also a fairly rushed experience, and I ended up still feeling like a tourist. Most of my observations were superficial, and I was excited when we finally settled in Florence, where I would come to have a much deeper understanding and appreciation of my surroundings.
Though life calmed down once I wasn’t traveling every day, living in a new country had a measure of excitement in itself. Having to adapt to new ways of communicating, shopping, eating, and even just living brought new challenges every day, and even tasks that would seem simple at home in the States became difficult. Still, it was thrilling for me to be in such a new and unfamiliar environment. I had never before lived in a city, and despite Florence’s small size, it truly is a metropolitan area. I found it continually exciting to live with such beauty, history, art, and culture surrounding me.
I still can’t always grasp the enormity of what I did in going abroad. It was such a huge step outside of my comfort zone, and I’m grateful now that I perhaps didn’t know how difficult it would be – I don’t know that I would have taken this step had I known. But, for all the difficulties, it was still a rich and invigorating and beautiful experience that makes up part of who I am today. My time in Florence changed who I am in ways I am still discovering, and I’m excited to see what my next big adventure might be.
To read my full blog post, visit CIS Abroad and check it out! It was originally published by CIS on April 5, 2019. You can read further about my study abroad experience here. To learn more about CISabroad and their Florence program, click the hyperlinks above.
About the Author – Grace Gibson ’20, Spring 2019, Semester in Florence, Italy alumna
Grace is studying English literature and biology at Elizabethtown College. Outside of those disciplines, she also enjoys drawing, painting, music, and theater, and she hopes to spend the rest of her life creating art in various forms.
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On the occasion of the exhibition Nonument, Sitesize, together with Jeffrey Swartz and Ferran Aisa, presents the publication ¡Cataluña termina aquí! ¡Aquí empieza Murcia! , accompanying their work included in the exhibition.
¡Cataluña termina aquí! ¡Aquí empieza Murcia! is a research piece based on experiments in popular knowledge conducted in various parts of Barcelona and its surrounding areas, which is presented as an open and incomplete itinerary. The banner ‘¡Cataluña termina aquí! ¡Aquí empieza Murcia!’ – installed in the district of Torrassa-Collblanc, on the outskirts of Barcelona, at the time of the Republic – was proof of the feeling of exclusion experienced by a parallel society. Under this title Sitesize brings together an ongoing project, a series of locations where collective knowledge showed both its strengths and its contradictions. A free popular knowledge that runs through the city of Barcelona and its periphery and has often acted as a form of active resistance against the threat of annihilation and repression.
The project proposes the actualisation of this research in various places and circumstances favouring its contextualisation, the widening of references and a revision of the current dynamics of artistic creation with the elaboration of new narratives, specific creative works and associated activities. The itineraries included in this publication, made during 2012 and 2013, represent common places, events and organisations. They involve free people who create and recreate the serene yet agitated construction of a knowledge linked to a direct manifestation of nature and a collective transformation of things; a knowledge that, with shared consistency, rewrites a continuous thread of energy that runs through, communicates and becomes settled, while welcoming creative fertility and liberation.
The current edition includes texts by Manuel Delgado, Isabel Segura, Gerard Horta, Jeffrey Swartz, and collaborations by Nelly Peyró, Eduard Masjuan and Produccions Nòmades.
THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2014 7 pm: Free admission to the exhibition Nonument 7.30 pm: Presentation of the publication Venue: convent dels Àngels Forum Fee: free admission. Limited places


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Offensive coordinator Robert Anae stopped by the BYU football offices lobby Tuesday night to talk about the upcoming game against Texas.
Anae started his comments off by sayng he really didn't want to talk a lot more about Saturday's loss to Virginia. Later, he acknowledged some shuffling would take place along the offensive line this week as coaches try to find the right combination of blockers.
At the end of the interview, Anae is asked about his own son, Famika, who was in BYU's program last year but had to give up football because of chronic knee injuries.
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And Claudia Karvan also plays both characters, because an extraordinary thing happens one night while they're asleep: they switch bodies.
Tash had been wishing Brett could be in her shoes, see things her way. But in the process, she is landed with his body..his job as a host on a tv music show, and his everything.
After a shaky, nervous two weeks in rehearsals, Guy and Claudia welded as actors.
"I had to be talked into doing it," Guy admits, "so I was always on the edge, feeling I couldn't do it.
They were first seen together in January, and made their romance public when Greg accompanied Sheridan to the National Television Awards in London.
Of course, during filming, Guy was acutely aware of the irony of making a film about a relationship in danger as a result of a lack of communication, of understanding the other's point of view. And then there was the Priscilla factor: "My initial reaction was, oh god, they're going to see this and think 'Priscilla... I was also aware of the marketing aspects, the image...ooh, I can't be seen in a dress again, I must go and do something butch.According to reports, the dedicated duo designed their own "All in" pair of aces, which Sheridan had inked on her ribs and Greg on his upper arm.


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1. The fact that, without her, there would be no The Blind Assassin, or Oryx and Crake, or A Handmaid’s Tale, and that very terrible idea is enough to ensure my long-lasting devotion.
2. How she isn’t confined to one voice, or one time period or even reality. She can write for women and for men, in the future or in the past, with old characters and young ones, historical fictions or future predictions.
3. Her effortless characters who jump up from the page and drive through your skull and into your brain and roost there like chickens waiting out a long winter.
4. Her books are usually long enough that when I get them in hardback, I can get a small arm workout as I read.
But on to the good stuff.
Alias Grace is Really Really Good
I may be a little biased here because I love Margaret Atwood, even though I, admittedly, kind of struggled to make it through Cat’s Eye. But overall I love her and everything her curly head thinks up. Alias Grace is no different.
The historical fiction focuses on Canada’s most illustrious murderess, Grace Marks, who at the age of 16 may or may not have killed her employer and his mistress. Her “accomplice” was hanged, and little Gracie was sent to prison for life. No one knows if she actually was a killer, least of all the reader, and perhaps even more least of all Simon Jordan, the doctor who takes it upon himself to determine if she suffers from lunacy or is just evil.
Simon is attempting to break into the fledgling profession of clinical psychiatry, which in the mid-1800s consisted of upper-middle class white men traveling to various countries to investigate the “humors” of crazy people. If Simon puts enough root vegetables in front of Grace, will she finally recover the repressed memories of the murders which took place in the cellar?
He sure hopes so.
Even more so, Simon hopes that he can finally get a little action (if you know what I mean) because he has been so sexually repressed every lady who catches his eye sends him into ecstatic, hyper-sexual dreams. Is it possible to, rather than sleep walk, sleep sex? Yes.
By the end of the novel you just want the poor sap to get lucky with old Grace, uncover her innocence, and whisk her away to America where they can live happily ever after.
But that wouldn’t be very Atwood, would it?
- The fluid exchange of perspective between Grace and Dr Jordan.
- Breaks of espistolary brilliance, with valuable back story and a hint of what happens to little Grace.
- No punctuation. Well, there is some punctuation. But Atwood avoids quotation marks so what is being thought and what is being said is awfully ambiguous. And delicious.
- Small font and lots of pages.

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The sunny slopes of Vignamaggio are covered with more than 7000 centuries-old olive trees. As the first autumn mists roll in, the branches of these small, silver-leaved trees are laden with juicy, green fruit. The olives are handpicked and pressed within a few hours, keeping the oil’s freshness intact. Its unmistakable peppery bite, intense flavour and fruity fragrance make Vignamaggio’s extra virgin olive oil a delicious ambrosia to enjoy at any time.
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Emin Alper’s Beyond the Hill gets Best National Film Award; Oslo, August 31st wins Special Jury Prize in international competition; Wuthering Heights and Just the Wind also among winners.
Julia Loktev’s drama The Loneliest Planet was awarded the Golden Tulip International Competition Award at the Istanbul Film Festival closing ceremony on Saturday night.
The award comes with a €20,000 monetary prize split between the director and distribution for the film in Turkey.
Joachim Trier’s Olso, August 31st was awarded the Special Jury Prize, which comes with a €5,000 award, while Emin Alper’s Beyond the Hill (Tepenin Ardi) took the top award (worth 150,000 TL) in the national film category.
The Golden Tulip Best Director Award was given to Zeki Demirkubuz for Inside (Yeralti) and M. Tayfur Aydin’s Trace (Iz–Rec) received the Special Jury Prize in the National Competition.
Sanem Oge scooped Best Actress for her performance in Present Tense (Simdiki Zaman) and Engin Gunaydin took Best Actor for his turn in Inside(Yeralti). Best Screenplay wenrt to Beyond the Hill and Orhan Eskikoy’s Voice of my Father.
Türksoy Golebeyi won the Best Director of Photography Award for lighting Inside (Yeralti) and the same film also saw a Best Editing award for Zeki Demirkubuz. Best Music went to Mustafa Biber for Trace (Iz-Rec).
Andrea Arnold’s Wuthering Heights and Elper’s Beyond the Hill took home FIPRESCI awards while the Film Award of the Council of Europe (FACE) worth €10,000, given in cooperation with the Council of Europe and Eurimages, was awarded to Bence Fliegauf’s Just the Wind. There were People’s Choice Awards for Albert Nobbs and Inside.
In the Human Rights in Cinema competition the Special Jury Prize was shared by Anca Damian’s Crulic –The Path to Beyond and Emanuele Crialese’s Terraferma.
The Golden Tulip International jury was headed by director Nuri Bilge Ceylan and comprised actor Alexander Fehling, director Brillante Mendoza, director Corneliu Porumboiu, and journalist Elcin Yahsi. Director, scriptwriter, poet and writer Murathan Mungan headed the jury of the Golden Tulip National Competition.
The 31st edition of the festival quite literally closed with a bang as storms prevented some industry from getting home on time but spirits were high throughout the fortnight which hosted a packed and diverse programme, an expanded Work in Progress sidebar as well as a number of well-attended industry networking events.


Real Housewives of Atlanta star Phaedra Parks was fired from the show after last season’s reunion and wrongly implicating Kandi Burruss for sexually abusing Porsha Williams, but according to a new report, Parks may be back to film one last scene.
AllAboutTheTea is reporting that Parks will film one last scene with Porsha Williams where she apologizes to Porsha for misleading her.
“An ATL snitch tells AllAboutTheTea that Porsha finally cracked and has agreed to film with the ostracized reality star,” an insider says. “Porsha has agreed to have a sit-down with Phaedra,” the insider explained. “Porsha is the only one agreeing to film scenes with Phaedra. Bravo wants to tie up loose ends before Phaedra exits the show.”
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The Illinois College community is mourning the death of a student-athlete. Soccer player Robbie Lopez passed away on Sunday.
Lopez joined the Blueboys men’s soccer team in 2016 after graduating from University High School in Normal, Illinois. He appeared in 28 matches with 20 starts in his collegiate soccer career. Robbie was diagnosed with brain cancer during the summer of 2019, right before his senior season. He was on course to earn his degree in communications and rhetorical studies before his illness put his schooling on hold.
Lopez remained on the team during the 2019 season, although he did not compete. He regularly attended matches and practices between getting chemo treatments to support his teammates as much as he could. He was also there to support his younger brother, Christian Lopez, a junior at IC and current member of the Blueboys men’s soccer team. The team also supported Lopez in his ongoing fight against brain cancer by holding several benefit events in his honor.
Blueboys soccer hosted a fundraiser for Lopez during a home match against Beloit in the 2019 season. The “Rally for Robbie” raised funds to help the family with any medical bills and expenses. The team posted flyers all over campus and sold T-shirts before and at the match. Lopez was acknowledged before the start of the contest and the crowd of teammates and the IC community showed overwhelming support for him.
Lopez will be awarded his Illinois College degree posthumously, with special recognition at this spring’s Commencement.


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By now, everyone has heard about the shooting at Oikos University, a small private school in Oakland, that left seven dead. The suspect reportedly sought revenge against a school administrator, after he was expelled, and when she wasn’t on campus upon his visit, a rampage ensued....
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The Pulitzer Prize-winning author talks to Gulf Coast about trees, the transformative power of storytelling, and how writers might respond—and stay responsive to—the unique demands of this moment in both human- and tree-time.
It’s still a question of how queer exhibitions can function within certain institutions without assimilating, without petrifying living works in order to propose additions to “the” hegemonic canon, but Tag proposes ways forward that walk indeterminacy with confidence.
Slower & slower & then, for one/
Whole month, it spun so fast/
It was impossible to be jealous/
Or afraid or lost. Pants flew/
Off of strangers. Lapdogs floated/
Away, zigzagging across/
The sky like balloons.
Touch them, the tesserae, the shards of floating
glass, which skim the rain-full gutter. Not dead:
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peel back your veil. Now, see? See it again: To be dead
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The event dubbed as National REDD+ Congress: A Platform for Learning Experience was graced by DENR Undersecretary for Field Operations Isabelo Montejo, representing DENR Secretary Gina Lopez. In his message, Usec Montejo acknowledged the determination and support of the civil society for the successful implementation of the REDD+ which serves as a strategy for addressing climate change.
He also emphasized that the Philippines has seen a dramatic reduction of its forest cover in recent years due to activities such as slash-and-burn practices, illegal logging, mining, and other forms of activities that release greenhouse gases..
In enjoining the REDD+ practitioners to work together to mitigate the impacts of climate change, he said, “the knowledge and expertise of the different CSOs who are in the forefront of social justice shall be tapped for the success of the REDD+ project in the Philippines.” He also emphasized that a project, such as REDD+ becomes meaningful, only when it is tagged by the civil society as their own.
The REDD+ Project is an international mechanism to help stop deforestation and mitigate climate change by reducing emissions of greenhouse gases through enhanced forest management. The office of the National REDD+ System Philippines Project states that when implemented, it can quickly reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and provide significant benefits to people’s organizations, indigenous peoples, and local landowners and forest communities, as well as for biodiversity in the forest areas.
The REDD+ Project sites in the Philippines are located in three regions - region 5, region 8, and Region 11. The project started in April 2013 and will end in April 2017.
REDD+ is being implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in partnership with the DENR-Forest Management Bureau, Biodiversity Management Bureau, Climate Change Commission, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, and other stakeholders, including local government units and local communities. ###
Area Development, Subsidiarity and Federalism
by USEC PHILIP CAMARA
(Published in The Manila Times, 05 January 2017)
TIMES of crisis are windows for great opportunity. That is an old Chinese saying. But in these troubling times (for many), what opportunities indeed lie ahead? There are quite a few and the promising thing is they seem to be opportunities that would open up given current trajectories or the way things are unfolding. Indeed, 2017 may be the year that developmental change finally proceeds.
The world is shifting away from the international policies of recent decades that, while they have created well-being for unprecedented billions of people, have likewise resulted in great tensions. Not just tensions between peoples but tensions between people and their environment and even tensions inside people due to an identity overly linked to consumerism rather than their inherent truths; consumerism that threatens the very sustainability of Mother Earth.
One such opportunity is the re-emergence within government of the area development paradigm or development framework under Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Gina Lopez. While Sixto K. Roxas was its initial advocate in the late 1960s it had unfortunately been bastardized in several big government projects that went puff! (just as the autonomous regional experience is going puff!) due to wrongful implementation, which in turn was due to a misunderstanding of what area, development is basically about.
With Secretary Gina at the helm of a major government department that has a direct and meaningful role in national development, the area development paradigm is set to take off and this time under the leadership of a capable and knowledgeable environment and natural resources secretary. For one, Secretary Gina has been a practitioner of area development approaching the various undertakings of the ABS-CBN Foundation in Palawan and other provinces wherein the local people were the implementers and the beneficiaries of the eco-tourism projects that simply highlighted the potential of their area (thus the term area development).Read more...
- Area Development, Subsidiarity and Federalism
- DENR apprehends unfinished 5K board feet wooden boat in Tacloban
- DENR 8 spearheads National Cleanup Day celebration
- DENR, GIZ hold National REDD+ confab
- LAWIN protection system to conserve forest and biodiversity
- DENR confiscates snakes from Kerwin Espinosa’s house
- Volunteers Plant over 5,000 Trees in Samar
- DENR Distributes Free Patent Titles in Northern Samar


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Outsourcing payroll in Moundsville, West Virginia just got a little easier. Read our payroll guide before you select your Moundsville, WV payroll service.
Processing payroll can be difficult.
Payroll outsourcing takes the headaches out of processing payroll for your small business.
After you get started with your selected payroll service, it can be problematic to switch over to another payroll service, especially switching mid-year. So it's important that your business chooses a payroll service that won't disappoint you. To make a smart choice, it's best if you learn as much as you can about payroll processing before you get too far along in the process.
At gaebler.com, you'll find many articles on payroll and payroll services. One that we recommend you read is the Outsourcing Payroll article.
Payroll Services in Moundsville
So, it's time to get to our list of payroll services. Below, you will find suggestions for a Moundsville payroll outsourcing firm that can free you up from the pains of payroll.
National Full-Service Payroll Services
You can choose a local Moundsville payroll service or you can work with a national payroll service that serves Moundsville small business owners. Here is a list of national full-service payroll services that we recommend you consider:
- SurePayroll - SurePayroll is a national online payroll service. Now part of Paychex, they won our Best Payroll Service for Small Business award in our small business payroll service category.
- ADP - ADP is a traditional payroll service that has been operating for more than 50 years. They are a public company. They service very big companies and smaller firms. ADP is a New Jersey company.
- Paychex - Paychex is the second largest payroll service in the United States. They are based in Rochester, NY and are a viable solution for payroll preparation.
- Intuit Quickbooks Payroll Service - Intuit, which makes Quickbooks, has a strong payroll offering. If you use Quickbooks, this one is worth considering simply because your accounting integration challenges will be greatly minimized.
Local Moundsville Payroll Services
If you are not looking for a national payroll service, here are some local payroll services in Moundsville.
- Sorry. Our researchers have not yet added local Moundsville payroll services recommendations. If you would like to suggest a Moundsville payroll bureau that you would recommend to other entrepreneurs, please contact us.
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My paintings can be found in collections across the U.S. and internationally, including Australia, Canada, Colombia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Japan and The Netherlands. Here are few of the kind words others have shared about my portraits:
Your paintings seem to develop a poignancy only hinted in the photos, Each painting's cat wraps around my heart and pulls."
~ K.S., Maryland, via Instagram
I have no idea how you manage to do it. Each one tells a different story. The light is fantastic."


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Mohammed Ahmed Ibrahim (1962) was born in Khorfakkan, UAE. He carries a degree in Psychology from Al Ain University, and completed a residency at Le Consortium Art Centre in Dijon, France.
His work has been exhibited internationally, including the Sharjah Biennial in 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003 and 2007, the 2009 Venice Biennale, the Kunstmuseum Bonn in 2005, the Sharjah Art Museum in 2005 and 1996, the Dhaka Biennial in 2002 and 1993, Germany’s Ludwig Forum in 2002, the 2000 Havana Biennial, the 1998 Cairo Biennial, the Institut du Monde Arabe in 1998, Holland’s Sittard Art Center in 1995, and Moscow’s 1990 “Exhibition of the Emirates Fine Art Society in the Soviet Union.”
Mohammed Ibrahim received the First Prize for Sculpture at the Sharjah Biennial in 2001 and 1999. His work is in significant collections, including Qatar’s Arab Museum of Modern Art, the Sharjah Art Museum and Holland’s Sittard Art Center.


text: This mid century in Encino CA by James W. Larson is on the market. The house was commissioned by the Saxon Family in 1957 and were the only owner until the updates were done. I think the updates are perfect. It looks like they left the original cabinets, that is key to me as long as they are in good shape. The two wood walls in the middle of the house add a much needed bout of warmth. This is exactly what I would do if I needed to update a MCM home. The back yard is amazing and just as good as the architecture.

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Multifunctional GPS/BeiDou/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS antenna is the role of receiving GPS/BeiDou/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS combined satellite signals, a full range of environmentally friendly materials, in line with ROSH, SGS and other international standards. Internal devices all use the international first-line brand, the design program using bipolar tube and filter. High gain, Low power consumption, ans Strong anti-interference are GPS Antenna
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The small-area-plan meeting today for Etowah has been postponed because of the likelihood of bad weather. The meeting was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Etowah Elementary School cafeteria. The new date will be Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Henderson County planners are looking for input from residents to design a long-term plan for what the community should look like. A volunteer group of residents will be asked to meet for a year to create a planning document that the county Board of Commissioners will use when making decisions about zoning, sidewalks, landscaping and other issues.
For more information on the small-area plan, call the county planning department at 697-4819. A map of the planning area is available online at www.hendersoncountync.org. Anyone needing special assistance getting to the meeting can contact the planning department at least a week before the meeting.


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Greek unemployment nears record high
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Greek unemployment figures in September hit a near record high at 27.4%, reports Kathimerini. The record is 27.5%, reached in May. Greece is in its sixth year of recession and has 1.37 million people officially out of work. The youth remain the worst affected with a 51.9% jobless rate.

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Minnesota's wolf hunters and trappers have killed 199 wolves so far in the late-season, and, including 147 wolves killed in the early season, now are 54 wolves shy of the DNR's 400-wolf target quota.
The total wolf kill for the early and late seasons now is 346. The late season ends Jan. 31, unless the target is reached before that date.
Hunters during the late season, which began Nov. 24, have killed 132 wolves in the northwest zone, where the target quota is 187. That is the only zone still open. The northeast zone is closed because hunters killed 58 wolves there, two above the 56-wolf target quota. And the east-central zone closed after hunters in that zone killed nine wolves. The target quota was 10.
Hunters registered 147 wolves during the early portion of Minnesota’s first wolf season that ended Nov. 18, 53 fewer than the statewide harvest target. That means hunters and trappers in the second season can take up to 253 wolves.


Amid plummeting temperatures, Delhi's peak power demand soared to 5,104 MW on Friday night and crossed the high of last year's winter, discom officials said on Saturday. The peak power demand in the winter of 2021 was 5,021 MW.
The dip in the temperature has led to power demand in the city soaring. The plummeting temperature on Friday raised Delhi’s peak power demand, which crossed 5,000 MW for the first time this winter season. Officials said that by logging 5,104 MW on January 14, the season has pipped the peak winter power demand of 2021, when 5,021 MW was the highest demand.
With winter setting in, discoms expect Delhi’s peak power demand to go up to 5,400 MW this season, surpassing the peak winter demand of both 2019 and 2020.
At 3,831 MW, the capital's peak power demand this November was the highest ever recorded for the month, discom officials said on Thursday. While last year's November peak was 3,769 MW, the figure stood at 3,631 MW for the month the previous year.
While the Covid-19 outbreak and the lockdown in 2020 had resulted in Delhi’s power demand dipping significantly after a constant rise for many years, last year saw the demand rising again and almost come close to the all-time high.
The Union power ministry on Monday said that peak power demand deficit in the country was almost wiped out in 2020-21 period.Providing statistics, the ministry said the deficit stood at 0.4 per cent in 2020-21 compared to 16.6 per cent in 2007-08 and 10.6 per cent in 2011-12.
Delhi saw a record jump in peak power demand this monsoon season. The demand, however, tapered off by September, which saw several rain records being broken. Between July and September 2021, the national capital’s peak power demand was 53% higher than on corresponding days of 2020, and 34% higher than the corresponding days of 2019.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) issued directions on Tuesday to shut down six of the 11 thermal power plants within a 300-km radius of Delhi.
Anticipating a harsher winter this year, discoms have estimated that the national capital's power demand will go up to 5400 MW, surpassing the peak winter demand in the previous two years, officials said.


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BON JOVI 2015 吉隆坡 演唱会 BON JOVI 2015 吉隆坡 演唱会
日期: 2015年9月19日, 星期六
时间: 08:30 pm
地点: Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur
票价: RM888, RM628, RM488, RM388, RM288, RM168 (票价不包括RM4.00手续费)
票价咨询热线: +603 9222 8811
BON JOVI 2015 吉隆坡 演唱会
BON JOVI LIVE
in KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
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Tickets On Sale June 10th, 2015 from 10am!
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MONDAY, 8TH JUNE 2015– Bon Jovi returns to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!
We’ve toured around the world since 1995 and are excited to reunite with our Malaysian fans again! See you on September 19th! -Jon Bon Jovi
One of the most important bands in the history of rock and popular music returns to Kuala Lumpur. With the most spectacular tour of this season, Bon Jovi will perform at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, Saturday, 19 September 2015 at 8.30pm. Tickets go on sale to the general public on June 10th, 2015 from 10am at www.ticketcharge.com.my.
Bon Jovi carries a history of success for over 30 years. The band became an icon of American rock music, and will shake Kuala Lumpur with this spectacular show. Fans will be treated to an unforgettable night of Bon Jovi’s huge arsenal of worldwide hits, including ‘Livin’ On A Prayer’, ‘You Give Love A Bad Name’, ‘It’s My Life’, ‘Have A Nice Day, the Grammy winning ‘Who Says You Can’t Go Home’, and many more.
With the iconic frontman Jon Bon Jovi, 130 million records sold, performing over 2,900 concerts, the endless list of hits, the fact of having one of the best singers of popular music, and the strength of a band that won a place among the greatest through their excellence, all come together to make this a concert experience not to miss.
BON JOVI BY NUMBERS
130,000,000+ Albums Bon Jovi has sold globally
37,000,000+ Fans who have seen a Bon Jovi concert
2,600,000+ Tickets sold in 2013
2,900 Shows Bon Jovi has performed worldwide
900 Cups of coffee made on tour daily
425 Meals prepared and served to the crew daily
100+ Local crew hired daily
78 Fulltime touring crew members
55+ Number of countries Bon Jovi has performed in
7 Guitars Jon uses on tour including 3 electric and 4 acoustic
4 Number of drumsticks Tico Torres breaks per show
4 Number of keyboards and pianos David Bryan has on stage the last 5 years
BON JOVI, LIVE IN MALAYSIA:
Date: 19th September 2015, Saturday
Venue: Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur
Ticket Prices: RM888, RM628, RM488, RM388, RM288, RM168
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Ticketing: www.ticketcharge.com.my or Hotline +603 9222 8811
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Myopia -- or nearsightedness -- used to mean thick glasses, contact lenses, and progressively worse vision. But that may be changing. Duke Health pediatric optometrists now use specialized soft, multifocal contact lenses and prescription eyedrops to slow -- or even stop -- the advancement of myopia. That’s an important development because as myopia progresses, it can increase your child’s risk of developing serious eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal detachment when they are older.
Does My Child Have Myopia?
For people with myopia, distant objects appear blurry, while near objects look clear. If your child holds books, tablets, or homework close to their face, sits too close to the TV, or squints or closes one eye to read, they may have myopia. And they would not be alone.
Watch this video to learn about new treatment options for nearsightedness and other ways children with myopia can practice good eye hygiene and care for their eyes.
A Nearsighted Nation
Over 40% of the U.S. population has myopia, and the problem is getting worse, explained Yos Priestley, OD, a pediatric optometrist at the Duke Eye Center in Durham and Holly Springs. “We’re seeing an increasing number of myopia cases in younger children.” Children with a parent who is nearsighted have a higher risk for developing myopia. Other risk factors, such as too much screen time and less time in the sunlight may also be to blame.
COVID Pandemic May Be a Culprit in Increasing Number of Myopia Cases
The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the problem. “With more children indoors and on screens, we’ve seen an uptick in the progression of myopia,” said Dr. Priestley. “Others didn’t realize they were nearsighted because they were behind a computer all day.”
Duke Offers Innovative Myopia Treatments
Children who are nearsighted are traditionally prescribed glasses or contact lenses that, in most cases, increase in strength every year. Now, doctors are using low-dose atropine drops -- commonly used to dilate the eyes -- to stop myopia from worsening. Studies show the drops, typically given at bedtime, are slowing the rate of myopia by about half. Research has also found that children who start wearing multifocal contact lenses as early as age seven experience a slowing of myopia progression as well.
Getting a diagnosis of myopia and starting treatment as soon as possible is one way to stop the condition before vision worsens. Dr. Priestley and her colleagues at Duke’s pediatric myopia clinic at the Duke Eye Center offer longer appointment times and advanced testing to ensure their young patients get the most appropriate, tailored treatments.
So far, families are pleased with the results. “Every child has different needs and responds differently to treatment, but we do everything we can to slow myopia progression as much as possible,” said Dr. Priestley. “Given the increased rate of myopia, it’s beneficial to offer these new treatments to our patients.”

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Canoes have been a popular form of transportation and recreation for centuries.
From fishing to exploration, they have been used in many ways.
But do you ever wonder if you can motorize a canoe? In this article, we’ll take a look at the different types of canoes, the advantages and disadvantages of motorized canoes, what to consider when deciding if you should motorize a canoe, safety tips, and the cost and regulations associated with motorizing a canoe.
So lets dive into what you need to know about motorizing a canoe!
No, a canoe is not motorized.
Most canoes are propelled through the water using a paddle, but some may have a small electric motor for power.
Canoes may also have sails, or even outboard motors, but these are not common.
Generally, a canoe is powered by a single person using a paddle.
Types of Canoes
When it comes to canoes, there are two main types: motorized and non-motorized. Motorized canoes are powered by an outboard motor and are typically used for long-distance travel or fishing. These canoes usually have a flat bottom and are capable of reaching speeds of up to 10mph. Non-motorized canoes, on the other hand, are propelled by paddles and are used mainly for recreational purposes or navigating in shallow waters. They are typically pointed at the front and back with a flat bottom, making them more maneuverable than motorized canoes.
In addition to these two main types of canoes, there are also specialty canoes such as whitewater canoes, racing canoes, and even folding canoes.
Whitewater canoes are designed for navigating rough water, while racing canoes are lightweight and designed for speed.
Folding canoes are designed for portability and can be easily folded up and stored away.
No matter what type of canoe you choose, its important to consider the intended purpose of the canoe before deciding to motorize it.
Motorized canoes are great for long-distance travel, but they may not be suitable for navigating in shallow waters or for recreational purposes.
Non-motorized canoes are the perfect choice for recreational activities and navigating in shallow waters, but they may not be ideal for long-distance travel or fishing.
Advantages of Motorized Canoes
When it comes to the advantages of motorized canoes, perhaps the most obvious benefit is the ability to travel longer distances.
With a trolling motor, you can cover more ground in less time, allowing you to explore larger areas.
This is especially useful for those who enjoy fishing or hunting, as they can move to various spots without having to paddle.
In addition to being able to travel further, motorized canoes are also able to move at a much faster pace.
This feature is great for those who are looking to get to their destination quickly, such as for a race or competition.
Another advantage of motorized canoes is that they can be used in shallow waters, where paddling is often difficult or impossible.
Motorized canoes can easily maneuver over shallow waters and even cross through marshes and swamps with ease.
This makes them ideal for exploring areas that would otherwise be inaccessible.
Finally, motorized canoes are easier to use, as there is no need to paddle.
This eliminates the need for a large crew, as the canoe can be operated by just one or two people.
This makes motorized canoes a great choice for those who are looking for a more comfortable and less strenuous experience.
Advantages of Non-Motorized Canoes
Non-motorized canoes have a number of advantages over their motorized counterparts.
For starters, they are much easier to use and require much less maintenance than motorized canoes.
Not only do they not require fuel or oil, but they also don’t require regular maintenance such as oil changes or spark plug replacements.
This makes them a great choice for anyone who is looking for a canoe that is easy to use and maintain.
Non-motorized canoes are also much quieter than motorized canoes, making them ideal for navigating in areas with a lot of wildlife.
This can be especially beneficial for those who are looking to observe nature or go on a quiet fishing trip.
Furthermore, non-motorized canoes are much lighter than motorized canoes, making them easier to transport and store.
In addition, non-motorized canoes are typically much more maneuverable than motorized canoes.
This makes them ideal for navigating in tight spaces and shallow waters, where motorized canoes would be unable to go.
They can also provide a great workout, as paddling a canoe requires a good amount of physical effort.
This can be especially beneficial for those looking to stay active while out on the water.
Factors to Consider When Deciding Whether to Motorize a Canoe
When deciding whether or not to motorize a canoe, there are a few key factors to consider.
First, you should consider the intended purpose of the canoe.
If you plan to use your canoe primarily for recreational purposes, such as fishing or sightseeing, a motorized canoe may be the best choice.
However, if you plan to use your canoe for racing or whitewater paddling, a non-motorized canoe may be a better choice.
Next, you should consider the type of water youll be navigating.
If you plan to navigate in shallow waters, such as streams or rivers, a non-motorized canoe is ideal.
This is because motorized canoes are more difficult to maneuver in shallow waters, and can easily run aground.
On the other hand, if you plan to navigate in deep waters, such as lakes or oceans, a motorized canoe may be a better choice.
Motorized canoes are able to travel longer distances and can travel at a much faster pace than non-motorized canoes.
Finally, you should consider the cost of motorizing a canoe.
Motorizing a canoe can be relatively expensive, depending on the type of motor you choose.
Trolling motors are more affordable than outboard motors, but outboard motors are more powerful and can travel at higher speeds.
Additionally, youll need to consider the cost of fuel for a motorized canoe, as this can significantly add to the overall cost.
Safety Tips for Operating a Motorized Canoe
When operating a motorized canoe, safety should always be a top priority.
To ensure a safe and successful journey, make sure to take the following steps.
First, make sure that the boat is properly equipped.
Motorized canoes must have several items on board in order to be legally operated.
This includes a fire extinguisher, life jackets, a whistle, and navigation lights.
Additionally, the motor should be properly mounted and securely attached to the canoe.
Next, make sure that the motor is properly serviced and in good working condition.
The motor should be inspected for any signs of wear or damage before each use, and any necessary repairs should be made as soon as possible.
Third, make sure that the canoe is properly loaded.
The canoe should be loaded evenly on both sides, and heavy items should be placed lower in the canoe to help maintain the center of gravity.
Additionally, the canoe should not be overloaded, as this can increase the risk of tipping or capsizing.
Finally, familiarize yourself with local boating regulations.
Each state may have different laws and regulations regarding motorized canoes, so make sure to check with the local authorities before heading out on the water.
By following these simple tips, you can ensure a safe and enjoyable experience while operating a motorized canoe.
Cost of Motorizing a Canoe
When considering whether to motorize your canoe, it is important to consider the cost associated with motorizing a canoe.
Motorizing a canoe can be expensive, as it requires purchasing a motor, a battery, a propeller, and other necessary components.
Additionally, you may need to purchase an appropriate mounting system for the motor and other items.
Depending on the type of motor and the quality of the components, the cost of motorizing a canoe can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars.
In addition to the upfront cost of motorizing a canoe, you may also have to pay for ongoing maintenance and repairs.
Regular maintenance and repairs are essential for keeping your motorized canoe running safely and efficiently.
This includes checking the motor and battery regularly, replacing or repairing worn or damaged parts, and keeping the propeller clean.
Depending on the type of motor and the frequency of maintenance and repairs, the cost of motorizing a canoe can quickly add up over time.
Finally, it is important to consider the cost of fuel when motorizing a canoe.
While some canoes may use electric motors, many motorized canoes use gasoline-powered motors.
This means that you will have to pay for fuel when operating your motorized canoe, which can add to the cost of motorizing.
In short, motorizing a canoe can be a costly endeavor, and it is important to consider the upfront costs, ongoing maintenance and repair costs, and fuel costs when deciding whether or not to motorize a canoe.
Availability and Regulations on Motorized Canoes
When it comes to motorized canoes, availability and regulations vary by region.
In the United States, motorized canoes are available in most states and can be used on both public and private waterways.
However, there are certain regulations that must be followed in order to use motorized canoes.
Depending on the state, motorized canoes may need to be registered, have a valid boat license, or meet certain safety standards.
Additionally, certain waterways may have restrictions on motorized canoes, such as speed limit restrictions or age requirements.
It is important to research the regulations in your area before operating a motorized canoe.
In addition to local regulations, motorized canoes are also subject to federal regulations when used on navigable waterways.
Coast Guard requires that motorized canoes be equipped with a minimum of two life jackets and sound-producing devices such as whistles or horns.
Additionally, the Coast Guard also requires that motorized canoes be operated in a safe and responsible manner.
Finally, it is important to note that there may be additional regulations or restrictions on motorized canoes in certain areas, such as national parks or wildlife refuges.
Therefore, it is important to check with local authorities before operating a motorized canoe in these areas.
In conclusion, the answer to the question of whether or not a canoe is motorized depends on the type of canoe.
Motorized canoes can provide an effective way to travel long distances, while non-motorized canoes are ideal for navigating in shallow waters.
When considering whether or not to motorize a canoe, it is important to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each type of canoe, as well as consider factors such as cost, safety, and availability.
Now that you have a better understanding of motorized and non-motorized canoes, it’s time for you to make an informed decision about what type of canoe is best for you and your needs.

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Atlanta-based Heroes X Villains have returned with a bone crushing remix of Major Lazer & Flux Pavilion‘s Jah No Partial. The duo received much praise within the trap community for their Run The Trap EP, and this remix picks up just where the EP left off. They do a good job of keeping the song’s original reggae and island vibe while adding some well placed snare rolls and titanic 808 kicks, as well as dicing up the vocals. I have really been into Yellow Claw & Yung Felix‘s remix for a while now but this might have overtaken their’s as my favorite. Check back for the official release soon on Mad Decent.
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At its monthly meeting, the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) approved updates to four projects in the region’s Constrained Long-Range Transportation Plan (CLRP).
The changes include:
- Addition of a new I-95 Northbound HOT lane Exit Ramp at Russell Road in Prince William County
- Modifications to the I-66 Outside the Beltway HOT lanes project in Northern Virginia
- Modification of the completion date of the widening and replacement of the Governor Harry Nice Bridge in Maryland to 2023 instead of 2030
- Addition of the I-270 Innovative Congestion Management Project, which includes fourteen roadway improvements and innovative technologies and techniques, such as adaptive ramp metering, active traffic management, and virtual weigh stations
The project updates, submitted by the Virginia and Maryland departments of transportation, were released for a 30-day public comment period in September along with the results of the corresponding air quality analysis. Staff performed the air quality assessment and found that the projects meet all clean air requirements. Following a discussion of the public comments received and recommended responses, the board approved the results of the air quality analysis.
“Accepting these project updates in the region’s long-range transportation plan and ensuring that they meet air quality requirements is an important step,” said TPB Chairman and City of Rockville Mayor Bridget Donnell Newton. “In order for projects to receive federal funding, the TPB must approve their inclusion in the plan.”
MORE: For the agenda, informational documents, and more, view the meeting page.


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Australia flank Michael Hooper will be able to face New Zealand after being suspended for one week by a SANZAR Judicial Hearing.
Saturday's clash between the world's top two teams in Johannesburg represents a critical chance to lay down a pre-World Cup marker.
Lima Sopoaga and James Broadhurst will make their All Black debuts against South Africa after being named in their starting XV.
Zac Guildford is enjoying the quiet life with Hawke's Bay but still hopes to play Super Rugby again in the future.
New Zealand assistant coach Ian Foster hinted the centres for their clash with the Springboks will be Malakai Fekitoa and Conrad Smith....
All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster believes his team's discipline must improve when they face the Springboks on Saturday.
Cory Jane is the latest winger to give the All Blacks a scare after picking up an injury for the NZ Barbarians on Saturday.
The New Zealand Barbarians outscored the Maori All Blacks five tries to two to secure a 34-17 win at Eden Park on Saturday.
Dan Carter and Sonny Bill Williams will not travel to South Africa for Round Two of the Rugby Championship next weekend.
New Zealand wing Waisake Naholo has been ruled out of the World Cup due to a cracked fibula suffered in Friday's win over Argentina.
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has hinted that several top All Blacks could be rested against Argentina.
The New Zealand Barbarians have named a strong squad to face the Maori All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday, July 18.
The British and Irish Lions will play two of their three Tests against the All Blacks at Eden Park on their tour in 2017.
Maori All Blacks coach Colin Cooper praised his side's drive and culture as they recovered from 10-26 down to beat Fiji 27-26 in Suva....
All Black lock Brodie Retallick urged his side to improve their performance or risk losing to the Pumas in their Rugby Championship opener....
All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen is keen to give chances to most of his 41 players in their five matches heading into the World Cup....


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You Shall Be Holy!
1 Peter 1:14-16 holds truth that gives a child of God knowledge and at the same time sets him on a pathway in this life which enables him to achieve God’s best. “As obedient children; do not be conformed to the passions of former ignorance, but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy.’” (1 Peter 1:14-16 NAS)
Considering that Hebrews 12:14 says, “Make every effort… to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” It is a good idea to gain Biblical understanding of holiness. “Holy” (ἅγιος hágios) is a religious awe, something or someone sanctified for the Lord’s use. Practical application: It is devotion to the service of God, sharing in God’s purity and abstaining from earth’s defilement.
To live a life of holiness is to have Holy Spirit illumination of the truths found in the whole counsel of God’s Word. It is to live a life that indicates that the sinful nature has been overcome, the influence of this world’s system has been cast off, and the lies of the devil fall on deaf ears.
Most Christians do well at avoiding lifestyles of murder, homosexuality, adultery or thievery. However, bitterness and a critical spirit keep them from continued fellowship with God, Christ and the Holy Spirit. The vice-like grip of anger and resentment often comes from nursing bad attitudes towards work, disappointment in friends and family and having wrong expectations of this life. Surrender to our temper and persistent sin keeps us from enjoying the victorious birthright of holiness that is promised to the children of God.
The worldly view that holiness is shown in plain hairstyles, long skirts and black stockings is not a Biblical precept, nor is someone with a holier than thou attitude necessarily a holy person. Holiness is very much a Scriptural truth. The whole book of Leviticus is devoted to the subject. The word “holy” in various forms appears in the Bible at least 600 times. Leviticus 11:44 says, “I am the Lord your God, consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy.” In writing about “Living as Children of Light” the Apostle Paul writes, “You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds, to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” (Ephesians 5:22-24)
Holy Spirit illuminated Christians understand that their desire to overcome sin is not for themselves, but rather from a longing to avoid breaking the heart of God. They know that living by faith is both knowing the Word of God and then trusting Him to provide the ability to live out His precepts. They do not categorize sin as either unacceptable or tolerable. They see the whole counsel of God’s Word as coming from a holy Lawgiver. Thus, His children are bound to conform to His will. They know that there are only two choices, obedience or disobedience to the Lord, Jesus Christ. Let it be said of you, “That person is hungry for the holiness of God!”


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President Joe Biden used an address to the American public on Monday afternoon to defend his alleged decision to withdraw militarily from Afghanistan, just hours after approving a 6,000-troop deployment to the country and nearly four months after the date U.S. troops would have withdrawn if he had not changed the deadline.
Biden took a brief respite from his vacation at Camp David on Monday after Taliban jihadists surrounded Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, on Sunday, prompting now-former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to flee the country. Ghani’s whereabouts remain unknown at press time, though reports indicated he fled in a helicopter with more cash than what could fit in the aircraft. The swift collapse of the U.S.-backed Kabul government officially concluded with a Taliban press conference held at the Afghan presidential palace on Sunday evening in which the jihadists urged Afghans to accept their radical Islamist rule and not flee the country.
While much of Kabul appeared calm on Monday, dramatic scenes unfolded at Kabul’s international airport following the cancelation of all commercial flights. Desperate Afghans attempted to board U.S. military planes to flee the country, resulting in some reports of individuals grabbing the outside of airplanes as they took off and plunging to their deaths. Mobs flooded the tarmacs seeking an escape from the country. The White House’s full plan for evacuating Americans and Afghans in mortal danger due to their ties to the U.S. government remain unclear at press time.
Biden largely did not address the chaos at the Kabul airport, only vaguely lamenting the “scenes” out of the capital. He instead forcefully made the argument that the United States should not have a military presence in Afghanistan – a presence Biden extended in April.
Under former President Donald Trump, the U.S. government had signed an agreement with Taliban forces that would have seen American forces completely withdraw from the country by May 1, 2021, in exchange for Taliban jihadists cutting ties with international terrorist groups like al-Qaeda and ceasing attacks on Americans. Biden chose to break that agreement, extending the Afghan War. Biden initially set the full withdrawal date to the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, but then revised the date to August 31.
The Taliban announced following Biden’s extension of the war that it did not consider itself bound by the provisions of the agreement anymore since Biden had broken it. It launched 22,000 attacks between April when Biden broke the deal, and July, according to the now-defunct Afghan government.
“Our mission in Afghanistan was never supposed to be nation-building,” Biden told the public. “As president, I’m adamant we focus on the threats we face today, in 2021, not yesterday’s threats.”
“American troops cannot and should not be fighting in a war and dying in a war that Afghan forces are not willing to fight themselves,” Biden argued, adding that the flight of top Afghan officials, including the president, from the country “reinforce that ending U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan now is the right decision.”
Biden decried “endless military deployments” and asked the public, “How many more generations of America’s daughters and sons would you have me send to fight Afghanistan’s civil war when Afghan troops will not?” He continued, “How many more lives, American lives, is it worth? How many endless rows of headstones at Arlington National Cemetery? I am clear on my answer.”
“I stand squarely behind my decision,” Biden said, apparently referring to a decision to withdraw, not to remain in Afghanistan. “After 20 years, I’ve learned the hard way that there was never a good time to withdraw U.S. forces. That’s why we’re still there.”
In the same speech, he identified exactly one time that was particularly worse than all others for the withdrawal: May 1. He claimed that “no ceasefire” would have occurred after that date if he had withdrawn all forces as the Trump agreement required, thus putting the American forces, which presumably would no longer be there, in danger.
“U.S. forces had already drawn down during the Trump administration from roughly 15,500 American forces to 2,500,” Biden admitted, without noting that Biden himself was vice president prior to that drawdown.
“The choice I had to make as president was either follow through on that agreement or be prepared to go back and fight the Taliban,” Biden argued. He did not elaborate on why he believed U.S. troops would have to reenter the country to fight the Taliban after the withdrawal, a confusing argument given his repeated assertions that Americans should not fight wars on behalf of the Afghan people.
The speech concluded with assurances that Biden would aid the departure of “vulnerable Afghans” from the country.


The local loop, often termed the “last mile” or “final mile,” is more than just a stretch of wires connecting homes and offices to the telecommunications world. It’s the lifeline of communication, a foundational element in the vast web of telecommunication. This article delves deep into understanding its significance, evolution, and current relevance in our constantly evolving digital era.
In this article:
- What is a Local Loop?
- Historical Context of the Local Loop
- The Core Function of the Local Loop
- The Technological Landscape Then and Now
- Adapting to New Technologies and Standards
- Challenges and the Path Forward
- References & Video
1. What is a Local Loop?
Local Loop is the portion of the telephone system that connects your home or office to the nearest central office (CO) of your local telco.
The wiring used in the local loop is usually unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cabling, the transmission method is analog transmission, and the maximum distance from the telco’s CO to the subscriber’s customer premises is about 5 kilometers.
2. Historical Context of the Local Loop
The foundation of telecommunication is built on connections, and for the longest time, the local loop provided this connection, acting as the bridge between individual premises and the broader telephone network.
In the early days, when the Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) reigned supreme, the local loop was a simple copper line. This analog system relayed voice via electrical signals. As the need for internet access grew, dial-up lines became a household necessity. Here, the modem at the user’s end would communicate with the modem at the central office of the telco. This handshake, facilitated by the local loop, was the precursor to the world of online connectivity we now know.
3. The Core Function of the Local Loop
The primary role of the local loop has always been to provide a direct, physical connection between the user’s premises and the nearest telco’s central office. Through this connection, voice and data signals are transmitted, making services like voice calls, faxes, and eventually, internet access possible.
However, it’s not just about physical connectivity. The local loop plays a pivotal role in signal modulation and demodulation. When you used a dial-up connection, for instance, the modems at both ends relied on the local loop to modulate (send) and demodulate (receive) signals. This functionality, although taken for granted, was revolutionary, setting the stage for the digital age.
4. The Technological Landscape Then and Now
While copper wires dominated the local loop landscape for many decades, the relentless march of technology ensured the loop’s evolution. The first significant shift was from analog to digital, which provided clearer voice communication and paved the way for DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) services, offering faster internet speeds.
Fiber optics marked the next big leap. With the ability to transmit data as light signals, fiber-optic lines boasted significantly higher bandwidths and lower latency compared to traditional copper lines. This transformation was especially vital in urban areas where the demand for high-speed internet, VoIP, and streaming services surged. With fiber, data could travel longer distances without much degradation, making it the medium of choice for modern local loops.
Furthermore, the development of technologies such as FTTH (Fiber-To-The-Home) and FTTB (Fiber-To-The-Building) further emphasized the shift to fiber optics, ensuring that individual homes and offices could directly benefit from the superior capabilities of fiber.
5. Adapting to New Technologies and Standards
In the dynamic world of telecommunications, the local loop has continually evolved to meet both user demands and the ever-changing technical landscape. Beyond the transition from copper to fiber optics, the local loop’s adaptability is evident in its embrace of new protocols and standards.
With the rise of broadband, DSL technologies utilized the existing copper infrastructure of the local loop to provide faster internet connectivity. This adaptation, while resourceful, was only a stepping stone. Today’s local loop is increasingly integrating with technologies such as G.fast, which amplifies the data-carrying capabilities of existing infrastructure.
Furthermore, with the rollout of 5G, the convergence of fixed-line and wireless connectivity is now in focus. The local loop is pivotal in this fusion, aiding in the creation of hybrid networks that leverage the strengths of both wired and wireless technologies. Standards like NG-PON2 (Next-Generation Passive Optical Network 2) are setting the pace, offering multi-gigabit speeds over the local loop.
6. Challenges and the Path Forward
While the local loop’s journey has been impressive, it’s not without challenges. As urban areas enjoy the benefits of high-speed fiber connectivity, many rural regions grapple with dated infrastructure. Bridging this digital divide remains a top priority.
Additionally, the local loop faces hurdles in integrating with emerging technologies. The proliferation of IoT devices, for instance, demands ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). Ensuring the local loop can provide such capabilities while handling increased data traffic requires continuous innovation.
The path forward is a blend of modernization and inclusivity. Infrastructure upgrades are essential, but so is ensuring that every user, regardless of their location, benefits from the advancements in the local loop. Collaborative efforts between policymakers, service providers, and tech innovators are the key to a future-ready local loop.
The local loop, often termed the unsung hero of telecommunications, remains as relevant today as it was in the era of POTS. While its form and function have evolved, its essence as the vital link connecting users to the wider world remains unchanged. As we stand on the brink of new technological frontiers, the local loop’s journey of adaptation and growth serves as a testament to the resilience and innovation inherent in our communication networks. As history has shown, no matter the challenge or change, the local loop adapts, ensuring we remain connected today, tomorrow, and beyond.


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Incredible Custard Cake Recipe – It’s Like Magic!
This easy custard cake recipe is really a little bit magical. What starts off as one cake batter magically turns into three layers of cake and custard when it bakes – you really have to try it to believe it!
- 4 eggs – room temperature
- ¾ cup of caster sugar
- ½ cup of melted butter
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ¾ cup of plain flour – sifted
- 2 cups of milk – lukewarm
- ¼ cup of icing sugar to decorate
- Preheat the oven to 170 degrees and line a 20cm square cake tin with baking paper. Don't forget to leave plenty of paper hanging over the sides to help you remove the cake from the tin once it has cooked.
- Separate your eggs and place the egg whites into a CLEAN and DRY bowl and using an electric mixer beat until stiff peaks form. Transfer the egg whites into a separate bowl and aside until needed.
- Place the egg yolks and caster sugar together in a large bowl and use an electric mixer to beat until they have combined and are light and frothy.
- With the electric mixer still going on a low speed, gradually add the melted bitter and vanilla extract before adding the sifted flour a few spoonfuls at a time.
- Gradually add the lukewarm milk and continue to beat on a low- medium speed to combine all of the ingredients.
- Add the egg whites to the bowl and gently fold together the mixture.
- Pour the batter into your prepared cake tin and place into your preheated oven and cook for 35 minutes or until a golden crust has formed on top of your cake.
Easy Custard Cake Tips
– The cooking time will vary depending on the temperature of your ingredients, it may take up to 50 minutes for your cake to cook.
– Make sure your bowl is clean and dry before you start beating your egg whites, otherwise you will not get the stiff peaks you need.
Have you made this Easy Custard Cake before?
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Greek government proposes deep cuts to foreign lenders
ATHENS, Greece — Greece’s government submitted its 2013 draft budget Monday, outlining enormous spending cuts as the country’s foreign lenders returned to resume talks over a broader austerity package in exchange for the rescue money the country needs to meet expenses.
The draft budget spells out about $10 billion in spending cuts and savings for 2013. About one-quarter of that would come through reductions in civil servants’ salaries and social welfare benefits, and about 15 percent through cuts in spending on health, defense and local authorities, the government said. It also stipulates raising the retirement age to 67 from 65, but that is not expected to alter the bottom line in 2013.
The draft budget is expected to be revised significantly because it must be approved by the country’s troika of foreign lenders — the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund — before it can be submitted for a parliamentary vote.
The troika is insisting on further cuts in the public sector — including laying off public servants, a political third rail in Greece and other European countries — while the coalition government has been pushing back. The coalition, which consists of the conservative New Democracy, the Socialists and the smaller Democratic Left party, is asking Greece’s lenders for more time, saying such cuts are not politically or socially sustainable in the face of growing social unrest.
Labor unions said Monday that they would plan new protests as a follow-up to a 24-hour general strike Wednesday, while the leftist Syriza opposition party said that overturning the conservative-led coalition government had become “a battle of life or death for society.”
The negotiations are taking place against a backdrop of unrelenting depression-level conditions in the Greek economy, which the draft budget predicted would contract by 6.5 percent this year and by 3.8 percent in 2013 — far more than the troika’s earlier estimates and about 25 percent below its peak before the crisis struck. The budget says unemployment is expected to rise to 24.7 percent from 23.5 percent this year.
But the blueprint also predicts that the country will post a primary surplus of 1.1 percent of gross domestic product next year after consecutive deficits since 2002.
Deputy Finance Minister Christos Staikouras, of New Democracy, said Monday that the government would be in a position to pay off debts to third parties, estimated at some $9 billion, using money from rescue loans for 2012 and 2013. That would be a significant development because many private businesses are on the brink of bankruptcy as a result of the state being unable to pay them.
Earlier in the day, Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras resumed talks with visiting troika officials on a broader package of $17.4 billion in austerity measures that Greece must put in place in exchange for a $40.6 billion rescue loan. Stournaras said the troika had asked for clarifications on the measures proposed by the government. “They asked for details, and we’re providing them,” he said.


“The new Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2019) would be powered by a more powerful Exynos 7885 chipset, as compared to its predecessor, Galaxy Tab A 10.1, which was launched back in 2016.”
Last month a Samsung tablet, with the model number SM-T515, was spotted on Geekbench with Exynos 7885 chipset. Now a new Samsung device has been spotted on the Geekbench listing with a model number SM-P205, and it is believed to be the successor of the Galaxy Tab A 10.1.
The Galaxy Tab A 10.1 was launched back in 2016 and is powered by Exynos 7870 chipset, which has two quad-core Cortex-A53 processors with different clock speeds of clock speed 1.6GHz and 1.0GHz each. Now, according to the Geekbench database, the new Galaxy Tab A (2019) would have more powerful Exynos 7885 than the previous model.
Speaking about the Exynos 7885 chipset, it is also a 14nm SoC like the previous 7870, but it would come with dual-core Cortex-A73 processor having the clock speed of 2.2GHz and a hexa-core Cortex A53 processor with clock speed of 1.6GHz. Apart from this information, the Geekbench result has also revealed that the Galaxy Tab A (2019) would run the latest Android Pie version.
Reportedly, the new Galaxy Tab might have 3GB RAM and internal storage of 32GB. It is also expected to come with a stylus because the model number starts with a ‘P’. Usually, the Samsung tablets, with the model number starting with ‘P’, have a Stylus.
Last month the firmware of the SM-P205, P205DXU0ARL4 was surfaced online. It was also rumoured that the new Galaxy Tab A would come in two colour options – black and grey.
The SM-P205 Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2019) is expected to go official in the first quarter of this year, and as per recent leaks, Samsung might disclose it at the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2019 later this month.


Pardoned rapper Kodak Black‘s freedom may not last long — because prosecutors in South Carolina want him transferred there to face ongoing sexual assault charges, according to reports.
The “Roll in Peace’’ rapper had his 46-month prison sentence for firearms offenses commuted by President Donald Trump during his last-minute pardoning spree before leaving the White House.
But at the same time as Black was tweeting thanks to Trump, prosecutors in Florence County were moving to make sure the performer faces trial for allegedly forcing himself on a woman in a hotel in 2016, according to Courthouse News.
Ed Clements, the 12th Circuit solicitor in Florence County, said he already has a detainer on file against the 23-year-old rapper — and plans to “aggressively” go after him, he told TMZ. Courthouse News said it was unclear if it would stop the rapper from being freed.
Trump’s clemency does not influence the first-degree criminal sexual conduct charge, which is state, not federal — and carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.
Black — who recently changed his legal name from Dieuson Octave to Bill Kapri — is accused of forcing himself on a woman in a hotel room in February 2016, at one point biting her neck and breast, Courthouse News said.
The woman “repeatedly told [him] to stop” during the sexual encounter, according to a police affidavit.
Clements told Courthouse News his office will “move forward as fast as we can” in the case, which he said was delayed by the pandemic.
The rapper’s attorney for the South Carolina case, Beattie Ashmore, was dismissive of the threat, however.
“Aggressively prosecute? It’s been four years. That speaks volumes,” the lawyer told TMZ.
“Kodak was on bond and on tour for two years before his federal case even began.”
He called Clements a “very fine and experienced prosecutor” and said he looked forward to “once again speaking with him about this case” — adding sarcastically, “It’s been a while.”


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You love Cape Town and you love Instagram. And who wouldn't? This city was made to photograph! Join the local Cape Town Igers for a #LoveCapeTown Instagram Walk on Monday, the 23rd of September at the Clock Tower at the V&A Waterfront at 4:30pm.

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The call and commitment of Congress president Rahul Gandhi on the first day of Congress convention for broader anti BJP opposition unity with indications of not even worried for leading it, if need arises, is an extremely positive sign of reallignment of all the non BJP forces at the national level particularly when the general elections of 2019 are fast approaching and the combination of long time bete noire BSP and SP had proved to be successful in the recently held by elections in Phoolpur and Gorakhpur where the BJP lost badly at the hands of the Samajwadi party on the seats earlier represented by the present Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Aditya Nath a d deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya. Both these losses are incomprehensible to (for) the party, prime minister Modi and the commontariat never ever expected of.
There is however no doubt that the by election results are not always the barometer to test a party’s future performance but the way despite extremely positive outcome in 21 states since 2014 where the ruling BJP is in power wresting majority of the states from Congress and even the left from their traditiinal bastions, the way the BJP has lost in over ten parliamentary by elections since 2014, after assuming power at the centre, it unambiguously speaks of the fact that the ruling party’s increasing popularity and Modi charisma is on a down slide and can prove fatal for the ruly party in 2019 if the anti BJP opposition really unites credibly and with consolidation keeping aside their squeezed political interests.
Meanwhile, the TDP leader and the chief minister of Andra Pradesh Chandra Babu Naidu who’v recently severed ties with NDA on the issue of not being granted the special state status to AP by also withdrawing his two union ministers from yhe BJP led central cabinet is going to Calcutta on 19th/ 20th March to meet the Bengal CM Mamta Bannerjee to seriously deliberate on fructifying the consolidated broader non BJP alliance at the national level. The UPA advisory council’s chairperson and former Congress President Sonia Gandhi had also accorded a dinner to the leaders of non BJP opposition parties in New Delhi on 13th March in her bid to form a credible national forum of all the progressive, democratic, left parties and regional parties, the response for which have been outstanding.
The Congress president Rahul Gandhi too held two rounds of parleys in an extremelycordial atmosphere with the NDA chief Sharad Pawar to arrive at a broad based understanding of anti BJP unity. The way Modi charisma, the election organisational skills of BJP chief Amit Shah and saffronisation of majoritarianism has led to the incessant winning spree of the BJP in 21 states of the country through the unstoppable Modi juggernaut has demoralised the entire opposition forces, its mandatory on their part to unite selflessly and with special zeal before 2019 lest they are bound to face terrible defeat again at the hustings. Meanwhile, the saffron clad seer turned MP and UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath has while accepting the defeat in phulpur and Gorakhpur his home turf due to the complacent and ignorant attitude of the hard core RSS and BJP workers who deliberately did’nt come to polling booths to vote said that these two defeats would hardly put any impact on the party’s chancesof victory in 2019 as the BJP has devised a very cohesive and strong strategy to overcome these shortcomings not to be disclosed in the public and that the Modi charisma and jaggernaut will crush the opposition in 2019 as well comfortably thus coming out victorious again with flying colours. What do you say friends?

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