The iPhone lineup has finally graced us and I must say, despite the “courageous” omission of the headphone jack, I am quite impressed with what the Cupertino giants had to offer this time around. Sure, the iPhone 7 could have been given a sceen bump up to at least 5 inches, but hopefully Apple will realise that and the next family of iPhones will give us what we need in terms of ስክሪን size. The iPhone 7 Plus though, is a whole other monster, and that is what we will be reviewing today.
When Apple first announced their intentions to መልቀቅ a phablet መሣሪያ, ሕዝብ had a mixed reaction. Instant comparisons were drawn with the dominant series, with some going as far as saying that a phablet was just Apple trying to catch up with the market. Now, while that claim isn’t completely false, we must admit that despite facing the harrowing Android threat, Apple, with its small family of smartphones has managed to stay alive in the competition, while giving its users a bang for their buck all the time.
While the iPhone 6 Plus got Apple a taste for the phablet competition, the snappier iPhone 7 Plus is here to finally take a shot at the title of phablet king. Does it have what it takes to win?
ለማወቅ እንሞክር -
ዲዛይን እና አሳይ
አፕል ከጥሩ ዲዛይኖች ጋር ተመሳሳይነት ያለው ኩባንያ ነው ፡፡ ለበርካታ ዓመታት በኩይpertንቲኖ የተሰራ የቴክኖሎጂ ግዙፍ ሰው ሰዎች መግብሮችን የሚመለከቱበትን መንገድ ይለውጡታል እንዲሁም ለአለም አዲስ ነገር ባመጡ ቁጥር በዲዛይን ደረጃውን የጠበቀ ንድፍ አውጥቷል ፡፡ የ iPhone 7 መስመሩ ምንም እንኳን በዲዛይን አንፃር አዲስ ባይሆንም አሁንም በእይኖቹ ላይ የተደረጉ ጥቂት ንፁህ ለውጦች አሉ ፡፡ አዲሱ የአንቴናዎች ማሰሪያ የመሳሪያውን የላይኛው ክፍል እቅፍ ለማድረግ አሁን ተወስ haveል ፣ አዲሱ ሴራሚክ የማጠናቀቂያ አማራጭ ደግሞ የአማልክት ዕቃዎችን ይመስላል ፡፡
The iPhone 7 Plus stands at the phablet standard of 5.5 inches diagonal, but what I notice is that although the 5.5 inch tag is perfect, the screen to body ratio is around 67% which means that the device itself is a tad ቢት on the bigger side. The display itself is Full HD IPS LCD ፓነል ጋር ፒክስል density of around 400 ppi, which is decent enough to keep your text nice and sharp despite those zoom ins. The iPhone 7 Plus is IP67 certified, which means that it is water resistant and dustproof. Apple has also announced that the glass panel on the front is a special ion-strengthened glass ,with the standard oleophobic coating. This put together is apparently at par, or even better than Gorilla Glass protection. As far as the display performance is concerned, the Wide colour gamut is surprisingly apparent on use, and the colour accuracy is also quite a talking ነጥብ. The taptic engine has been improved, making the force ባህሪ seem a lot less experimental than before. The Touch ID has also been given slight tweaks to improve the overall accuracy of the sensor. All in all, the iPhone 7 Plus comes out strong in terms of display and overall design. Sure, Apple can work on their screen to body ratio, but seeing as they are finally listening to the fans and critics, I will let that one slide for just this once.
Camera and Storage
I have been a huge fan of the cameras on the iPhone devices, and when I saw the dual camera setup on the iPhone 7 Plus, I was sold at an instant. Don’t get me wrong, I know dual camera setups have been around for a while now, and companies like HTC have already settled that technology in nicely in their devices, but Apple seems to have done its homework, which is why, when you see a dual 12 MP rear camera setup coming from Apple, you know its going to blow you away. So coming to the camera on the iPhone 7 Plus, we have the all new dual 12 MP rear camera setup. The first sensor is a 28mm unit with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS. The second sensor is a 56 mm unit with an f/2.8 aperture. Other features include phase detection autofocus, 2x optical zoom and a stunning quad LED flash setup. The picture quality is stunning and I can safely say that the camera setup on the iPhone 7 Plus will surely be one of the best setups of the year. When it comes to selfies too, the iPhone 7 Plus has an enticing setup on offer. What we have is a 7 MP HD facetime camera sensor with a solid f/2.2 aperture. The front camera too features Autofocus and panorama. Video recording on the iPhone 7 Plus maxes out at 2160p, which is at par with current standards. The video recording samples are under way, and you will get to see some samples soon.
ገጠመ UP SHOTS
When it comes to Storage, Apple got a lot of stick from the fans when they gave up on the 32 GB variant . The argument was that when users are ready to pay the exorbitant price for the iPhone lineup, they deserve atleast 32 GB of space minimum, more so since Apple doesn’t allow አእምሮ expansion. This year, Apple announced a revamp in their storage schemes, which is why, to the joy of us all, the iPhone 7 Plus will be available in new storage options. We have the basic model with 32 GB, the mid level model with 128 GB and the upper end model with 256 GB storage. Another new addition is the 3GB of on board ራንደም አክሰስ ሜሞሪ. With the light nature of the iOS software, the 3GB RAM will surely make your multi tasking experience a breeze.
በአጠቃላይ ፣ አፕል ከካሜራ እና ከማጠራቀሚያው አንፃር በአሁኑ ጊዜ ሁሉንም ትክክለኛ ማስታወሻዎችን የሚመታ ይመስላል ፡፡ አንድ አዲስ አዲስ ካሜራ ፣ የተሻሉ የማጠራቀሚያዎች አማራጮች እና 3 ጊባ ራም ይህን መሣሪያ ለመግዛት ጠንካራ ምክንያት ይሰጥዎታል።
በሁሉም የ Apple A7 Fusion chipset ውስጥ የ iPhone 10 Plus ጥቅሎች። ይህ አዲስ ቺፕስ ከቀዳሚው በበለጠ ፈጣንና ፈሳሽ እንደሆነ ይነገራል ፡፡ በአፕል ሰዎች መሠረት አዲሱ A10 Fusion chipset በ 2.23 ጊኸ / ሰአት ውስጥ ሰዓት ያለው የ Quad ኮር አሃድ ነው ፡፡ የመነሻ ነጥቡ ከጨዋታ አፈፃፀሙ ጋር በቅርብ ጊዜ ይቀመጣል። አፕል በተጨማሪ በ iPhone 7 Plus ወደ ስድስት ኮር ጂፒዩ አስገብተዋል ብሏል ይህ ማለት የጨዋታ አፈፃፀም በእርግጠኝነት አስመሳይ ይሆናል ፡፡
ከአስደናቂ አፈፃፀም ማቋረጡ በተጨማሪ አፕል እስከ አሁን ድረስ ካሉ ምርጥ የ iPhone መሣሪያዎች አንዱ እንዲሆን በማድረግ ስቴሪዮ ድምጽ ማጉያዎችን በ iPhone 7 Plus ውስጥ በማካተት አድናቂዎቹን በድምጽ ዲፓርትመንቱ ውስጥ ትንሽ ለየት አድርጎ ለመስጠት ወስኗል ፡፡
በአጠቃላይ ፣ በ iPhone 7 Plus ፣ ከሁሉም ማሻሻያዎች ጋር በእውነቱ በሁሉም አካባቢዎች ላይ አዎንታዊ ለውጦች እየተደረጉ ያሉ አስደናቂ መሣሪያዎች ናቸው። እስከአለፈው ዓመት ድረስ አይፎሮቶች ከቀሪዎቹ ውድድሮች በስተጀርባ ከኋላ ቀርተው ነበር ፣ ነገር ግን በ iPhone 7 አሰተዳደር ፣ እነዚያ ቀናት በመጨረሻ ከአፕል በስተጀርባ ሊሆኑ እንደሚችሉ ሪፖርት ማድረጌ ደስተኛ ነኝ ፡፡
የዋጋ አወጣጥ በአሁኑ ጊዜ በከፍተኛ አናት ላይ ትንሽ ነው ፣ ይህም የቅርብ ጊዜውን የአፕል ቴክን ለመጠቀም ፍላጎት ላለው አንድ ሰው ብቸኛው የግዥ ውል ነው።


Advisors on hand to help Lincolnshire households save big on energy bills this winter
The timely and welcome offer during the uncertain times of the pandemic is being made by Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire, which covers Boston, Sleaford and North Hykeham, as well as Sleaford-based YMCA/Community Lincs.
Their teams will be helping people reduce their energy bills and save money as part of the Big Energy Saving Winter campaign, running from November to January.
Staff and volunteers across the Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire region and from YMCA/Community Lincs will be supporting local people to follow three simple steps to prepare for the winter ahead:-
○● Check to see if they are eligible for discounts, grants and support
○● Switch their tariff or energy supplier to get the best deal
○● Save money by becoming more energy efficient
Citizens Advice are offering individuals and groups the chance to join in with a specially designed online presentation that will lead you through the check, switch and save messages. They can tell you whether a cheaper tariff is available or whether you can save money by switching suppliers. They can check whether you are available for a discount or grant and explain how to make your home more energy efficient. And they will talk to you about Smart Meters and some quick and easy ways of saving money within the home.
YMCA/Community Lincs will be attending virtual outreach sessions organised by partner organisations during the next three months to take the check, switch, save message out to the local community. As well as providing information and advice through their websites, Facebook and Twitter.
If you are holding virtual community sessions for your group and would like the advisers to attend contact: [email protected]
This year, Big Energy Saving Winter is also calling on energy super savers, who have made savings to their own bills, to help their relatives, friends and neighbours to check, switch and save on their energy bills. Free resources and advice will enable energy super savers to help protect the UK’s most vulnerable people.
As Big Energy Saving Winter 2020 kicks off, new research shows that one in three (35 per cent) bill payers say they are using more energy than they usually would at this time of year. This is likely due to so many people working from home or on furlough due to the coronavirus restrictions.
Janet Clark, Senior Rural officer at YMCA/Community Lincs, said: “With many people using more energy than normal it’s crucial no-one is paying more than they need to for their energy.”
Kingsley Taylor, chief executive of Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire said: “Energy is an essential service and everyone should be confident they can adequately heat their home and protect their health. It’s crucial no-one is paying more than they need to for their energy especially during this global pandemic when many of us are spending more time at home.
“Switching energy suppliers is one of the quickest ways for us all to make sure we’re not paying more than we need to. But our advisers are also on hand to help make sure people are getting any extra grants and benefits they might be entitled to and to look at ways to make people’s homes more energy efficient.”
Like so many other organisations, Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire have devised new ways of working and can offer the Big Energy Saving details via an online presentation. They are offering the presentations at various times throughout
the winter months and in order to join them and take advantage of this free impartial advice, people simply need to contact: [email protected]
The Big Energy Saving Winter is delivered by Citizens Advice, Energy Saving Trust and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).


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A City Night by Kathy Graves
The inscense burned a light musky scent in the room. The TV screen flashed images and voices flittered in the air. Another average night at Daniel’s apartment and she was there. Lisa exhaled the smoke from her lungs and watched Daniel put the blunt out. The ashtray was from her last trip to Miami, and it was the most hideous thing she had ever seen. But the little brown Rastah man lounging on the marijuana leaf made her think of no one but Daniel. And he certainly made good use of it by the amount of ashes and roaches it held. Daniel choked on the exhale, reached for his signature rum and coke and took a slow swallow.
Lisa relaxed into the groaning couch, her head feeling light, her mood mellow. She sighed, feeling calm and at peace in his studio apartment. Her eyes too in her small sanctuary; the green leather loveseat she relaxed on in the living room; a tan office chair; the cherry wood entertainment stand with a large flat screen TV and shelves full of miscellaneous junk; a light colored wood desk that looked homemade and a small green and white area rug. His queen size bed swallowed the space next to the one person kitchen. She chuckled knowing it was there for convenience because he can reach the refrigerator when laying there. The walk in closet, with all of his clothes hung neatly, a dresser tucked in the back and shoes spewed across the floor was right next to the bathroom. Anyone else would feel trapped but Daniel didn’t care.
It was simple and cozy, and to Lisa, that’s what made it so nice. It stood as a reflection of him, no pretense. You get what you see, nothing more and nothing less. That is what drew her to him, his complex simplicity. Daniel was unlike any man she had known or been involved with. For that reason Lisa always found herself right where she was that night.
“You know how to play chess?” He asked pulling Lisa from her hazy thoughts.
“Huh? No. I don’t even remember how to play Chinese checkers.”
His mood flipped and he looked like a kid fresh off of punishment. His eyes were wide and eager.
“Well I’m gonna teach you.”
“Are you serious?” She laughed at how much his eyes lit up.
“Yeah. It’s easy, and you’re a smart girl so you’ll catch on.”
He pulled himself to his knees from the floor and reached for a box beneath some dusty books on the dusty shelves. From the thick layer of dust on the box, it looked like it hadn’t been played in years. His biceps peeked out from his shirt and his muscles contracted as he maneuvered the box out. His contorted body looked unnaturally graceful and languid, and heat rushed through Lisa. He had that affect on her; the way he moved, his voice, looking into his eyes made her stomach leap in circles. And when she was high it was so much more intense. He crawled over to the couch and placed the box on her lap and she couldn’t contain her amusement.
“Ok, red or black?” He asked, setting the board up on the cushion beside her.
“I don’t care.” Her voice rose and fell like a bass line, “Whatever you want. I can’t believe you’re for real right now.”
“You’re red, I’m black. This is how it works.”
His mouth started moving but Lisa couldn’t grasp his words. He was explaining how the pieces move and her mind was gone. Daydreaming about them being in bed, kissing and touching made it impossible for her to listen. His words sounded like gibberish and hung in the air in front of her.
“What?!” Her face frowned in confusion, “I don’t even know what you’re saying.”
“Look and listen. Damn, girl, I swear you are slow sometimes.” His deep laughter fell over her like a snowdrift.
“I agree! Which is why you are so wasting your time.”
A heavy knock sounded from the back door and Lisa’s paranoia instantly kicked in making her heart race. Daniel looked out the corner of his eye and laughed out loud. She looked like she was about to jump out of her skin.
“That’s the weed man,” he chuckled. “About damn time, I’ve been waiting since like five.”
He rose slowly, turning the corner and his flat feet slapped the linoleum floor. Six steps and then the blinds crinkled open. Daniel peeked through to see his neighbor on the other side. He mumbled what may have been English, but Lisa couldn’t tell, and opened the door.
“What up man?” They shook hands.
“Nothing,” he said, dropping his head. “Dude, somebody got shot out front.”
“What the fuck?” Daniel’s head snapped up.
“Yeah. You didn’t hear it?” He crossed his arms over his chest, “The police are out there now.”
“Naw, man, I didn’t hear nothing. Let me get some shoes and I’ll come check it out.”
Daniel rounded the corner and slid his feet into his Nike sandals. He looked at Lisa, surprised to see her eyes almost bugged out of their sockets and her mouth hanging open. He could see the water pooled in the corner of her eyes and avoided her gaze.
“I’ll be right back.” He turned quickly.
Before Lisa could form words in protest, he was gone. Double footsteps trotting down the three flights of wooden stairs rippled through the air until they sounded like faint echoes. Oh my god, what is he thinking? What if something happens to him? Her breathing became heavy and her nerves made her legs antsy. If he gets hurt what will I do, what can I do? Nobody even knows I’m here! Her high had her brain fuzzy, making it hard to focus. Unconsciously, she slid the chess pieces into the box, folded up the board and put it away.
Lisa tried to look through the blinds but his apartment was in the back on the third floor, giving no view other than the building across the courtyard. She stood in the living room absorbing the quiet. Then suddenly it was too quiet. The thud of her heart and her thoughts reverberated off the walls. Distant footsteps came from the stairs, louder, louder, then he opened the door breaking her trance. It felt like hours had passed and she breathed for the first time.
Everything in the room slowly came back to life. The voices from the television murmured the light in the bathroom buzzed, and the refrigerator hummed. Daniel entered the living room with a somber face.
“The police are everywhere. He was just a kid, they think like sixteen. All I saw was his feet.”
“Wow.” Lisa fell onto the foot of the bed, watching Daniel pace in front of her.
“I know. You should probably wait a little bit before you leave. They have the street blocked off.”
Daniel sat on the bed, so close she could feel his body heat. Neither of them spoke; what could be said? Daniel reached for her hand and she held tight to it. Neither could comprehend the thought of a dead body laying on the ground just outside the big iron gate they walked through every day. Daniel kept thinking that the young man had a mother and a father, maybe even sisters or brothers, and he wanted to punch something. It made him sick to his stomach. Made him angry at society and the system that let young men fall through the cracks. He saw kids every day, had their best interest in mind eight to ten hours a day. It was his job, but at the moment it was so much more.
“You ok?” He squeezed her clammy hand.
“Yeah, I guess. Just shocked. What if I had been leaving when it all happened?” She looked at him, “I don’t understand it.”
“That’s why I don’t want you walking to your car alone.” Their eyes connected and the air became charged with emotion.
“Ok, but then you have to walk back here alone. I don’t want anything to happen to you.”
“You know I’ll be ok Lisa, I’m a grown ass man!” He laughed, trying to ease her angst.
“Even grown men get shot,” she sighed and lowered her gaze. “You can walk me to my car, but if I’m far I’ll drop you back off.”
“Ok. If it will make you feel better.” He shrugged.
Lisa smiled past her trembling insides. Daniel let go of her hand, wrapping his arm around her, pulling her closer to him, against him, and squeezed. He should have told her how he felt but the words never came, so he made the choice to show her. In the way he cared for her, looked out for her; in the late night intimate calls filled with laughter and conversation. Or the secret nights they spent in his apartment. In his mind Lisa knew because his actions told her more than any words ever could.
Daniel had always said their situation was complicated. He was involved with another woman and Lisa had recently ended a three-year relationship. Their relationship was easy, comfortable. Each finding a piece of themselves in the other. There was an undeniable, unspeakable magic that both had finally stopped fighting. And it was the way it all fit and felt so right that made it hard. Hard to not blur the lines and confuse their fantasy with the reality outside of those walls.
Lisa stopped asking questions and pushing for answers about them. Daniel had begun to let down his guard and expose himself. He told her to relax and let it flow. And now they were best friends, each others confidant, and lovers. Daniel feels something deep, an emotional river, running through him. She relaxed into him and he smiled.
Their mood weighted heavier with sadness and time ticked at an agonizing pace. Lisa sat up, adjusting her shirt when he leaned over and kissed her. Her breath caught, allowing him to devour her mouth with his. Their lips parted and neither spoke, the silence speaking their thoughts. He interlocked their hands and pulled her body closer, touching his lips to her cheeks, ears, neck, momentarily escaping the thoughts that haunted them.
“I should probably go,” she said in a whisper. “I need to get my mind and my papers ready for tomorrow. Can’t let the kids know I’m a mess.”
“Ok,” he pulled back, “where’d you park?”
“Right across the street.”
They sat for a moment, fingers locked, breathing in sync. Breaking the connection, Lisa grabbed her purse from the chair and walked the few feet to the door. Daniel came up behind her, touching his body to hers. Lisa leaned back resting against him, wanting to melt into him.
“Come on,” he said, nudging her limp body out the door with his chest.
Walking down the stairs Lisa felt like she was headed towards the unknown. Something in the air said life would be very different after this experience. They stepped into the courtyard to see the blue and red lights from several police cars flashing against the buildings. Lisa hoped it was the last of everything, but as they stepped quietly closer to the gate it was clear things were just beginning. Although it appeared as if the whole neighborhood was outside, it was absolutely quiet. The trees would not have even rustled if the wind blew. He pushed the heavy gate open and they walked through, letting it slam lightly behind them. The street and sidewalks were filled with people. The coroner’s truck was parked on the corner, halfway in the middle of the intersection, just under the viaduct. The street was still blocked off on either end by unmarked police cars.
The sky was silky navy blue, and so clear the stars looked like glass teardrops. In the still darkness, the air was sat heavy with sadness. Daniel led her through a group of people whispering about the dead boy on the sidewalk. Two more steps and she paused, jolting Daniel to a stop. Her eyes focused on the sidewalk and he followed her gaze. The body looked like a life-size ragdoll thrown to the ground. There was a frenzy of activity around the body and he lay lifeless. The bottom of one white gym shoe and the other leg bent inward at a right angle with a white sock stood out against the backdrop of people buzzing around it. His pant legs were up, and Daniel was thankful that they couldn’t see more from where they stood. Trembles rolled up and down Lisa’s body and he put his arm around her.
A loud wail came from the corner and drizzled over the crowd. More people, family Lisa thought, began to huddle in a group screaming and crying. Daniel tried to pull Lisa along but she wouldn’t move. He wanted to get her in the car and was angry with himself for not making sure the scene had been cleared before bringing her out. As Lisa pried her feet from the cement, the back of the coroner’s truck opened and two men hopped out. She and Daniel stopped paused knowing what was happening next. The Red Line chugged by slower and quieter than normal. It too seemed to be having a moment of silence.
A soft breeze floated through as the officials unfolded a blue tarp. It crackled and snapped with the wind picking up and flowing around it. More cries pierced the clear sky, shattering the calm that had settled. Two men held the front corners and walked with it open, flying in the wind like a flag hanging listlessly on a pole. The gusts of wind came stronger and more frequent and the artificial material is howled. It’ screamed to the heavens in unison with the family. The sounds bounced off each other, sending the yelping cries one way and the ripple of the tarp another. The cloth was restless in their hands, trying to escape them. Like it was protesting the life that had been taken too soon.
Daniel tightened his hold on Lisa. If he were not the man that he was, trying to be strong at that moment, the tears clinging to the whites of his eyes would have fallen down his cheeks. His face was stone looking toward the scene, not willing to crack. Not wanting to break that damn of emotion that was wavering inside of him. Lisa stared up at him, touched by the sadness in the lines above his eyes. The tarp blew in the suddenly endless wind, now cool and sharp, as the officials cover the body. A high pitched scream caused goose bumps to travel over Lisa’s arms and she tucked her head into Daniel’s shoulder. Her mind tore through images of the kids she saw at the high school. The kids she tried to put on the right track so they wouldn’t end up in the street or another statistic. Faces and names popped up like fireworks behind her eyelids and she sank deeper into Daniel’s chest.
Daniel led her to the car and stopped. She wasn’t sure she could feel, or breathe again. She wasn’t even sure she was thinking. Then he hugged her tight to him, kissing her forehead lightly. It was like a drizzle of rain on a sunny summer day, making her aware of the present. She blinked up at Daniel peering at her. Looking at her. Inside of her.
“Hey,” his voice a soft, husky whisper of concern.
“Yeah,” she squeaked, trying to smile, her resolve dissolving as she stared into his eyes. “He can’t be more than sixteen.”
“I know. This shit is fucked up. They’re saying it might be gang related.” He tilted his head back and gave a sad smile, “This is not for me. I need to move from over here.”
“I agree. This is too much.”
Daniel hugged her again, and Lisa wished they could always be that way. They had never been closer, and she hated to leave. She closed her eyes and breathed him into her. The tarp gurgled, doing the wave over the body. The cries hiccup through the sky and their grip on each other tighten. She wanted to tell him she loved him, she needed to. Her mouth opened but words escaped her. She was stuck, just clinging to him, not wanting to let go. Daniel leaned down the six inches, kissing her lips gently, longingly. He took her key, unlocked the door and opened it.
“Call me when you get home. As soon as you get in. Don’t be waiting like you usually do,” he ran his thumb down the side of her face.
“Ok. I promise,” she nods, eyes still closed.
Daniel grabbed her hand and gently kissed her cheek. He has never been this affectionate and Lisa is very aware of his closeness. She decides that it’s the mood of the night that’s causing him to act this way. Whatever the reason, she was grateful. It was a small glimpse of his feelings but enough for her. These occasions of raw emotion were few and far between, so she didn’t push the moment any farther. He had comforted her and she had to bank on that.
Lisa folded her body into the car and he closed the door. Daniel motioned for her to lock it, winked and walked away. Waiting for the roadblocks to be moved she watched him pause on the curb, look down the street and drop his head. His shoulders slumped like the weight of the world was on them. If she had the strength she would have jumped out of the car and run to him. She shook the thought from her mind. Her life was no movie and would never play out like one, or have that happy ending.
Exhaling the roller coaster of emotion from the night’s events, Lisa took one last glance back at him. The stars illuminated his skin, making his bald head glow a polished chocolate brown. She licked her lips trying to taste what remained of him. When he approached the gate, he looked back at her and smiled quickly, a flash of white stopping time.
“I am so in love with him,” she whispered aloud for the first time.

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St. Luke’s Commons & Plaza: What’s in a name?Published 5:56pm Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Project work moving along
A crew and a crane hoisted trusses atop the St. Luke’s Commons building under renovation in downtown Tryon last week and continue to make progress on the historic building’s facelift.
Tryon Economic Development Director Crys Armbrust said as construction moves along so does the town’s effort to secure grants for funding of the new plaza.
“It will certainly spur economic development and encourage increased activity in adjacent businesses. It increases opportunities for street festivals and music events. It too creates a convivial atmosphere for families and larger gatherings,” Armbrust said.
Armbrust said he submitted a grant proposal Friday, Feb. 4 to the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Main Street Solutions Fund (MSSF). Proposal specs requested $50,000; the maximum Tryon can receive under this grant cycle. Last year the town was awarded a $150,000 MSSF grant for the Depot plaza project. Armbrust said that work is tentatively scheduled to begin in April with hopes for it to be completed in tandem with the plaza work.
This new grant, if awarded, would fund new sidewalks, curb and gutter work, plaza paving materials and utility upgrades.
“We want some aesthetic continuity and some visual cluing that this is all tied together,” Armbrust said of the parallel projects. “These two efforts will also be tied together through the Rotary clock plaza.”
Armbrust said he and the town are appreciative of the cooperation from and contribution of Bob Lane. He said St. Luke’s Commons & Plaza would, “create a downtown gathering place for present and future generations of Tryonites.”

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ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by OpenAI. The chatbot has a natural language processing (NLP) system that can analyze the context of a conversation and generate human-like responses. It has been trained on a massive dataset, allowing it to process and analyze large sequences of data and recognize patterns. While chatbots have existed for a while, ChatGPT is one of the first to generate such in-depth and human-like answers. This creates vast opportunities for organizations and the technology industry as whole, potentially shaping the future of business. Below we discuss 3 ways AI software like ChatGPT will impact the technology space:
1. The Future of Business Intelligence and Business Analytics
In the next few years, ChatGPT will have a large influence on business intelligence and business analytics. Many companies will integrate AI Chatbot technologies to process and analyze large amounts of data to save time from manual processes, gaining immediate and real-time insights. Rather than having to do your own research, you can potentially ask a chatbot complex data questions and receive detailed answers in a matter of minutes. Similar to voice assistants on your phone or in your home, you could have chat assistants that can fetch business analytics reports or perform batch operations on your command. In the accounting and financial space, many cloud accounting solutions already incorporate advanced automation, however we will begin to see an integration of chat software like ChatGPT to help improve the user experience and streamline interactions. Imagine being able to ask a chatbot to provide real-time data back to you rather than having to dig into the reports manually on your own. By integrating these advanced chatbots, financial platforms will have the ability to quickly solve more complex data-related questions to save time and reduce errors.
2. Communication and Collaboration
As AI Chatbots continues to advance, it has the potential to help organizations enhance their communication and collaboration. The system’s ability to automate tasks and create human-like responses will help increase efficiency and user-experience. For example, in the next few years email communication could become more productive for individuals and teams by automating responses. The system will analyze your email data and create tailored response suggestions to send, helping to improve the quality and clarity of emails. These automated responses can save employees’ time with more seamless communication. Microsoft solutions already do this in a limited way by providing short, prewritten responses in Teams and Outlook. Future iterations of this service could analyze the received message, retrieve the requested information automatically, and provide a complete pre-written email response based on your language patterns and communication habits.
As discussed above, solutions like ChatGPT will have a significant impact on the way organizations operate, and this transformation applies to security as well. An interactive chatbot will improve communication around security by providing a more efficient way to monitor and address potential threats. It will help improve user–experience by detecting security threats, actively reaching out to users, and providing initial troubleshooting support. By automating low-risk security tasks, such as data collection and monitoring for false alarms, AI solutions will save your team time to focus on more critical security issues. Security software today already reacts in real-time to threats, but Security Operation Center (SOC) teams are still operated by humans and can suffer from delays and poor communication habits. AI powered chatbots could use their advanced capabilities to quickly analyze vast amounts of data to identify patterns and detect outliers much faster than a human individual. It can then automatically begin communicating with the impacted end-user to triage the issue, collect further data, and provide a detailed report to the engineering team within minutes.
As organizations begin to evaluate how to leverage AI technology like ChatGPT , it’s important to recognize that there is still a need for human decision-making. While ChatGPT is a great resource to compile, summarize and analyze data, AI technology still lacks the ability to think for itself, operating strictly based off the data at its disposal. There are many other outside factors that are essential when making important business decisions.


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Solera Bar, a new luxurious venue with a focus on boutique Champagne and bespoke cocktails is opening next week.
L-R: Scott Bayly, Roman Kristek, Ty Van Emden
Located on the street level of a historical heritage building along Hickson Road, Solera is a 100 person capacity venue that brings modern elements of design to the heritage setting through drink and food offerings.
The venue by owners Scott Bayly, Ty Van Emden and Roman Kristek is made up of two indoor spaces and an outdoor area with views facing Barangaroo. The design by Steel and Stitch (The Lobo Plantation, Chula) features velvet couches, marble bar tops, elaborate chandeliers and a blue and gold bar with 500 spirits framed by two large champagne fridges either side.
Solera Bar is the first venue in Australia to boast a built-in table cooling system, Kaelo, which takes the Champagne drinking experience to a new level.
Kingfish Ceviche with Gazpacho
The food menu by Chef Tony Gibson (formerly of Ruby and Rach, Astral) has been designed to complement the bespoke cocktails and the boutique Champagne offerings.
Prosciutto and Mozzarella Toasties
Bar bites include Kingfish ceviche with Gazpacho and Basil Oil, and Prosciutto and Mozzarella Toasties drizzled with honey.
Marian Beke of The Gibson, London
Internationally renowned bartender Marian Beke (The Gibson, London) has created the innovative cocktail list inspired by classics with a touch of local flavour. Presentation, glassware, garnish and an element of theatrics play a key part in delivering creative, well-balanced cocktails that bring the wow factor to the guest experience.
The Snuff Daiquiri is a take on the classic using popular Thai flavours. Spiced rum is infused with lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves to enhance the citrus flavour, galangal is used for its gingery note, and honey water with roasted cacao and coffee play well with the rum. The drink is shaken and strained through a torched cigar to impart a light cigar smoke.
Hand chipped ice, termed Golden Ice, is “deep fried” in coconut oil and turmeric powder which coats the uneven surface of the ice and gives the drink a creamy texture and coconut favour as it melts. The glass is branded with chocolate using an ice stamp and sprayed with edible paint.
The result is a layered drink with complexity and familiar flavours. The brightness and freshness of the kaffir lime and lemongrass are at the forefront, encouraging another sip, and as the ice begins to melt, the drink develops a subtle coconut note with a creamy texture.
Based on the Mint Julep, the Herky Herky is a savoury style of drink with beef jerky as a nod to the traditional Aussie steak.
The drink is built in a beautiful copper mug with beef jerky washed bourbon (refer to fat-washing here), pickled mint sauce for savoury acidity, fresh lemon juice for brightness, fresh orange juice for a marmalade note, candied mint syrup and kombucha. Eucalyptus leaves are blow-torched to activate their minty note and bring a touch of Australiana garnish the drink. The leaves are dusted with copper edible glitter, and the cocktail is finished with mint candy and a cone of beef jerky.
Unlike many Mint Juleps which tend to be sweet, this version beautifully balances the sweet with the savoury elements. The Herky Herky is a cocktail that engages all senses. Admire the aesthetics, inhale the eucalyptus aromas, take a sip then chew on the beef jerky.
Apple of Louisiana
A cross between an Old Fashioned and a Sazerac, the Apple of Louisiana is an approachable take on the classic spirit-forward cocktail.
Laird’s Applejack is infused with toasted Australian rye. Absinthe jelly is set in half the glass which imparts absinthe flavour with a lavender note. Rock candy (boiled sugar that is dried into a lump) is flamed over the drink until it drips, adding sweet caramel notes.
The drink is stirred with ice and strained into a pipe-shaped glass and served with a shortbread cookie and shot of cider in a pineapple shot glass as a palate cleanser.
A beautifully crafted drink, The Apple of Louisiana brings together the brandy sweetness with the pepperiness of the rye in a balanced spirit-forward cocktail. About two minutes into the drink, the absinthe jelly plays its part and imparts another flavour dimension making it a fine and elegant sipper.
Solera Bar opens to the public on Friday 15 December 2017.
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36 Hickson Rd
Millers Point NSW 2000
Hours: Monday – Saturday from 4pm
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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken admitted on Tuesday that he did not know whether an ISIS member or a relief worker had been killed in a US drone strike in Kabul a few days ago.
Rand Paul asked Blinken at a congressional hearing about developments in Afghanistan that the person Biden's government was targeting with a drone was a relief force or an ISIS operative, to which the secretary of state replied:
The government will definitely review this attack and I am sure a full assessment will be obtained.
Paul then asked Blinken, "Do you not know if you killed a relief worker or an ISIS element?" The US Secretary of State also replied: I do not know because we are reviewing this issue.


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- Is SIDS just suffocation?
- How common is SIDS 2020?
- Where do most SIDS deaths occur?
- What is the biggest risk factor for SIDS?
- What age is SIDS most common?
- Are there any early signs of SIDS?
- Does tummy time help prevent SIDS?
- Why is SIDS more common in males?
- When can I stop worrying about SIDS?
- Does formula really increase risk SIDS?
- How many babies died in SIDS 2019?
- What country has the lowest SIDS rate?
- Does breast milk reduce SIDS?
- Does having a fan on reduce SIDS?
- Why does sleeping in the same room as baby reduce SIDS?
- How does a pacifier prevent SIDS?
- Can a SIDS baby be revived?
- What time of day do most SIDS deaths occur?
Is SIDS just suffocation?
Strangulation is when something presses on or wraps around the baby’s neck, blocking the baby’s airway.
These deaths are not SIDS.
Other things that SIDS is not: SIDS is not the same as suffocation and is not caused by suffocation..
How common is SIDS 2020?
About 2,300 babies in the United States die of SIDS each year. Some babies are more at risk than others. For example, SIDS is more likely to affect a baby who is between 1 and 4 months old, it is more common in boys than girls, and most deaths occur during the fall, winter and early spring months.
Where do most SIDS deaths occur?
In 2009, SIDS was responsible for 57 infant deaths in Illinois, compared with 106 infant deaths in 1999. SIDS occurs more often in males and in African-American and American Indian or Alaskan Native infants. More SIDS deaths occur in the colder months.
What is the biggest risk factor for SIDS?
Risk factorsSex. Boys are slightly more likely to die of SIDS .Age. Infants are most vulnerable between the second and fourth months of life.Race. For reasons that aren’t well-understood, nonwhite infants are more likely to develop SIDS .Family history. … Secondhand smoke. … Being premature.
What age is SIDS most common?
Most SIDS deaths happen in babies between 1 month and 4 months of age, and the majority (90%) of SIDS deaths happen before a baby reaches 6 months of age.
Are there any early signs of SIDS?
SIDS has no symptoms or warning signs. Babies who die of SIDS seem healthy before being put to bed. They show no signs of struggle and are often found in the same position as when they were placed in the bed.
Does tummy time help prevent SIDS?
While it’s recommended that you place your baby on his or her back to sleep to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), tummy time gives a baby the chance to experience a different position. This can help reduce the risk of flat spots.
Why is SIDS more common in males?
The results suggest that the increased rate of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in males may not reflect a pre-existing vulnerability involving arousal responses.
When can I stop worrying about SIDS?
When can you stop worrying about SIDS? It’s important to take SIDS seriously throughout your baby’s first year of life. That said, the older she gets, the more her risk will drop. Most SIDS cases occur before 4 months, and the vast majority happen before 6 months.
Does formula really increase risk SIDS?
Formula-fed babies are sicker, sick more often, and are more likely to die in infancy or childhood. Compared to exclusive and extended breastfed babies, formula-fed babies have a doubled overall infant death risk, and 4-fold risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
How many babies died in SIDS 2019?
About 3,500 babies in the United States die suddenly and unexpectedly each year. About 1 in 1,000 babies die from SIDS every year. There were 3,600 reported deaths due to SUID. There were 1,400 reported deaths due to SIDS.
What country has the lowest SIDS rate?
Denmark. Denmark has a low SIDS rate (0.09 per 1,000 live births in 2015) (Figure 20.1).
Does breast milk reduce SIDS?
Breastfeeding May Cut SIDS Risk A new review of recent research studies shows that infants who were breastfed were about 60% less likely to die from SIDS than infants who didn’t receive any breast milk. This protective effect increased the longer the baby was breastfed and if the baby was exclusively breastfed.
Does having a fan on reduce SIDS?
Oct. 6, 2008 — Young infants who sleep in bedrooms with fans have a lower risk of sudden infant death syndrome than babies who sleep in less well-ventilated rooms, new research shows. Investigators concluded that sleeping with a fan lowers SIDS risk by more than 70%.
Why does sleeping in the same room as baby reduce SIDS?
Goodstein said, when babies sleep in the same room as their parents, the background sounds or stirrings prevent very deep sleep and that helps keeps the babies safe. Room sharing also makes breast-feeding easier, which is protective against SIDS.
How does a pacifier prevent SIDS?
Sucking on a pacifier requires forward positioning of the tongue, thus decreasing this risk of oropharyngeal obstruction. The influence of pacifier use on sleep position may also contribute to its apparent protective effect against SIDS.
Can a SIDS baby be revived?
They found the survival rate for SIDS was 0%. Although 5% of infants had a return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), none ultimately survived.
What time of day do most SIDS deaths occur?
Results The majority of SIDS deaths (83%) occurred during night-time sleep, although this was often after midnight and at least four SIDS deaths occurred during every hour of the day.

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Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above
Love this challenge. Just returned from Italy where we spent most of our time looking up at the grandeur of Rome, Naples and Pompeii. There were three occasions in which looking down FROM ABOVE made my heart sing. Hope you enjoy as well.

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If you own a husky, no doubt you have wondered why they tend to pant. Sometimes, it can even appear to be excessive and even may be concerning you. Is a lot of panting to be expected in this breed and should you ever be worried? Well here is everything you’ll want to know.
So, why do huskies pant so much? Huskies are known to pant a lot because they are a large and very active dog breed with a thick double coat. Panting is their natural way to cool down and regulate their temperature, as just like all dogs, they do not possess sweat glands and cannot cool in this way.
While some panting, and drooling, are normal (such as following exercise or in warmer temperatures) prolonged or unexplained panting can be a sign of a medical issue.
If you suspect your dog is suffering from illness, you should consult a vet at the earliest opportunity.
If you feel your husky pants too much, it’s natural to worry as you try to figure out why it’s happening.
Once you understand what’s causing your husky to pant, it will become less daunting and give you some practical ways to deal with the situation.
It’s important to know that panting is a way for dogs to regulate their body temperature when they get too hot.
Their sweat glands do not function in the way that human sweat glands function.
Panting allows dogs to transfer the hot air in their bodies for the colder outside air.
The bigger the canine, the more they pant, especially if they have double coats.
Bigger dogs breeds exercise more, becoming hotter, and so the need to pant is more than that of smaller dog breeds.
This couldn’t be more true than for the Husky breed.
Let us now take a closer look at the most commonly asked questions regarding huskies and their panting behaviors.
We’ll also look at some signs that could indicate your dog is panting too much and some things you can do to help control and comfort them during any episodes.
Why Do Huskies Pant A Lot?
Huskies are a large and active dog breed, so, naturally, they need to pant more than other breeds of dogs to keep themselves cooler.
It’s also important to consider their heritage. Huskies were bred for extremely cold climates. They were, and are still used, as working dogs in harsh conditions.
As such, they have developed a thick, double coat that consists of an upper and under element.
Each plays a key role in protecting the dog’s skin and helping them to preserve a sufficient body temperature.
You must remember that when owning a husky, you have taken them out of their natural environment in which they evolved for.
For this reason, you are likely living in a much warmer climate than they are accustomed to. While the environment can change, their genetics do not.
For this reason, a husky simply relies on panting more often than not in order to accommodate for their thick double coat.
The size and coat of these dogs are not the only factors that will cause panting; there are others to be aware of; some are less worrying than others.
Let’s examine them:
Separation anxiety is common in many breeds of dogs because they don’t like being alone and without their owners.
For a social breed like a husky; who are commonly raised and kept in packs, it can be an issue.
Separation anxiety often occurs when they are left alone for too long a time, or they do not have a sufficient amount of stimulus in their environment to keep them occupied.
Signs like crying, pacing, and generally being destructive often accompany separation anxiety.
We’ve already discussed separation anxiety, but fear can also bring about a lot of panting. This is a very unpleasant experience for your dog.
A certain person or situation might frighten them – often leading to pantinf as a stress response.
In this situation, panting is not likely to subside until your dog feels calm and comfortable again, or they have been removed from the situation entirely.
Your Husky Is Excited
Equally, its normal for a husky to pant when they’re excited. Again, this could be when visitors come to the house or they are playing with another dog.
Alternatively, it could be in response to an owner returning home.
It’s completely safe and normal for your dog to pant here, as long as it doesn’t continue for hours after.
Your Husky Is Exercising Or Running
As previously mentioned, huskies are a highly active dog breed, so panting is natural for them if they have been exercising or running around.
If your husky is playing outdoors on a hot day or indoors and the temperature is high, they are likely to pant more than usual.
As long as panting doesn’t continue for hours, it’s perfectly normal.
Heatstroke is very dangerous and occurs when a dog is playing or exercising too much in hot temperatures, without a chance to cool down.
Other signs that accompany heat stroke include vomiting, seizures, and diarrhea.
You need to ensure that your dog has sufficient access to cold water and time in the shade o warmer days.
Your Husky May Be Unwell
An illness or injury can cause your husky to pant more than usual.
This type of panting is a significant concern for many dog owners, especially when there are no apparent reasons for them to pant.
Here are some symptoms and signs that could indicate that your dog may be unwell:
- Panting when sedentary in cold conditions,
- They have excessive thirst,
- They have dry skin or a loss of hair,
- Appear lethargic or depressed
- Has a purple or white tongue,
- Glassy eyes
With any of the above, it is recommended to consult a vet at the earliest opportunity.
They will be able to conduct a thorough examination on your dog and test for potential health complications.
From there, you will be able to advise you on an appropriate course of action.
Is It Normal For Huskies To Pant A Lot?
Yes, for the most part, it is completely normal for a husky to pant – and quite a bit.
As we have already mentioned, panting is typical for all dogs; this is how they cool down.
Huskies, being a larger breed that likes to run around and who carries a thick coat, will pant much more than smaller, less active dog breeds.
If your husky is acting normally and not displaying any signs of sickness, injury, or heatstroke, you have nothing to worry about; your dog is just cooling himself.
However, if your husky is panting is very heavily, it comes on all of a sudden, is unexplained, or if it is not stopping even after some time has passed, this is not normal.
How Do I Know If My Husky Is Panting Too Much?
To understand when panting is abnormal or too much, you must consider the situation where your dog is panting. You need to be able to distinguish whether it is ‘excessive’ compared to their normal panting behaviors.
You must consider the behavior of your husky before, and around the time that they began to pant.
If your dog is behaving out of character and the panting is sudden, and out of place, this is usually a sign of a more serious matter.
Examine your husky’s tongue and gums, if it changes color becoming either blue, purple, or white, this is a definite health concern. It is indicating that they are not getting sufficient oxygen.
Ultimately, your dog should be displaying in its appearance or behavior that something is not quite right.
Panting is in response to something; so if you believe it is excessive or too much, you need to identify the cause before you can reach the solution.
Upon successful removal of the cause, you can then observe patterns to prevent it from re-occurring going forward.
What To Do If Your Husky Is Panting?
There are many ways you can help your husky feel more comfortable during episodes of panting.
Let’s look at some of the things that you can, or perhaps should do if your husky is panting:
Help Your Husky Cool Down
If your husky’s panting is brought on by heat, then you should take steps to help cool them down.
If you are on a walk, take your dog to a shaded area for a quick break and rest.
If you are at home, you should ensure they have access to shaded areas at all times and be sure to regularly bring them inside.
Additionally, you should ensure they always have access to water. In times of panting, take your bowl over to your dog. This will help prevent dehydration and heatstroke.
Another option is to give your dog a cold bath – this can be a really effective way of cooling them off.
Give Your Husky Exercise Daily
A large dog breed, such as a husky, needs daily exercise to become fit and healthy. This will also help to stop excessive panting whenever they do exercise.
It is recommended that this dog breed receives one hour of exercise daily.
You should, of course, be careful of when you take them out – the time of the day and the temperature.
Never do so in the heat of the day (stick to morning and evenings if possible).
Additionally, never take your dog for a walk on textured surfaces like Asphalt. This can get very hot, especially in the summertime.
Walking on this kind of surface can lead to your husky overheating and also burning its paws.
For this reason, on hotter days stick to grass over concrete, sidewalks, and streets.
Remove Your Husky’s Undercoat
Removing your husky’s undercoat is an excellent way to help keep them cool, especially when the weather becomes hotter.
You can use a de-shedding brush, like this best-selling FURminator tool from Amazon, to safely and carefully remove the undercoat.
Avoid shaving your husky’s fur; this is not recommended as it can actually increase the likelihood of your dog getting heatstroke!
Take Your Husky To A Vet
If you suspect your dog’s panting is abnormal, then take them to the vet.
This is to determine what’s causing your dog to pant so much and also to help you implement the right solution and course of action.
Equally, it will help you to understand how to care for your dog if they are ill or have a medical condition that needs to be treated.
While it’s perfectly normal for huskies to pant a lot, there are times when panting may seem excessive.
You must consider the situation, context and your dogs behavior before you can determine whether their panting is normal or abnormal.
Huskies always pant for a reason; and these can vary quite dramatically.
However, with all being said, panting is the main way that huskies and other dogs can regulate their body temperature.
Normal panting, at specific times, is usually a sign that they are either hot or uncomfortable.
Hopefully, from reading the above, you will understand when panting is abnormal for your dog and how to tackle each situation in the right way.
Most dog owners have excellent instincts when it comes to knowing their dog’s needs, and that comes from having a good bond with your dog.
Be sure to remember that all dogs pant, and do so regularly.
Some dog breeds do pant more than others because of their coats, energy levels, and size. Huskies are one of them.
If you have properly comforted and helped your dog cool down and they still pant heavily, it may be time to consult a vet.
Related Husky guides you may want to read:
- Do Huskies Like To Cuddle?
- Do Huskies Drool?
- Do Huskies Bark A Lot?
- Are Huskies Aggressive?
- What Size Crate For A Husky?
- Best Heavy Duty Dog Crate For Husky
I am an experienced pet owner with decades of experience owning a number of different pets, from traditional pets like dogs and cats, to the more exotic like reptiles and rodents. I currently own a Cockapoo (pictured) called Bailey. I am also the main writer and chief editor here at Pet Educate; a site dedicated to sharing evidence-based insights and guidance, based on my vast pet ownership knowledge, experience, and extensive research.

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Taking the time to say farewell
Why funerals matter
Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be one of the hardest things you’ll ever experience. That’s why it is so important to take the time to celebrate their life and grieve for your loss.
A space to share memories and tell stories
The funeral is about your loved one, but it’s for you, their family and friends. It’s a chance for everyone who knew them to say goodbye. A time for you to give and receive support, to share memories and tell stories together.
A funeral gives others who cared for your loved one a space to pay their respects, share their grief, and let you know they care.
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Taking part in a funeral helps counter our initial feelings of shock, numbness, and disbelief. Funerals reinforce the reality that a death has happened, and this acceptance, however painful, is a necessary part of grieving.
The only way out of grief is through it. We must allow our grief to surface, and a funeral is a safe place to show and share our feelings with others.
A funeral allows us to be real about how we feel. It can help us say; “Thank you.” “I love you.” “I’m lonely without you.” “I’ll always remember you.” “You meant a lot to me.” “Goodbye.”
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Six years after its enactment, Obamacare remains one of the most controversial, divisive, and enduring political issues in America. In this much-anticipated follow-up to his critically acclaimed Unprecedented: The Constitutional Challenge to Obamacare (2013), Josh Blackman argues that, to implement the law, President Obama has broken promises about cancelled insurance policies, exceeded the traditional bounds of executive power, and infringed on religious liberty. At the same time, conservative opponents have stopped at nothing to unravel Obamacare, including a three-week government shutdown, four Supreme Court cases, and fifty repeal votes. This legal thriller provides the definitive account of the battle to stop Obamacare from being 'woven into the fabric of America'. Unraveled is essential reading to understand the future of the Affordable Care Act in America's gridlocked government in 2016, and beyond.
Josh Blackman is a constitutional law professor at the South Texas College of Law, Houston. He is the author of Unprecedented: The Constitutional Challenge to Obamacare (2013). Professor Blackman regularly provides public commentary on constitutional matters, and his work has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, and other national publications.
Prologue; Part I. The Promise of Obamacare: 1. 'If you like your insurance, you can keep your insurance'; 2. Federal and state exchanges; 3. Life and religious liberty; Part II. Conscience and Contraception: 4. The contraception mandate; 5. Election slowdown; 6. Faith in the courts; Part III. Shutdown: 7. Exchanges 'established by the state'; 8. Tea party summer; 9. 'Train wreck'; 10. Filibuster; Part IV. Obamacare Unravels: 11. Lights out; 12. Canceled; 13. Government by blog post; 14. Crashing into the deadline; Part V. Religious Liberty: 15. New year's resolution; 16. Substantial burden; 17. 'Glitch'; 18. Between two ferms; 19. Corporate prayer; 20. Notorious RBG; Part VI. Nuclear Fallout: 21. Circuit split; 22. Dueling petitions; 23. 'So sue me'; Part VII. Subsidizing Obamacare: 24. #GruberGate; 25. King v. Burwell; 26. Gridlock; 27. 'Unravel what's now been woven into the fabric of America'; 28. 'Improve health care markets, not destroy them'; Part VIII. The Nuns: 29. Make health care great again; 30. Short-handed court; 31. 'Hijacked'; 32. 'Accommodation'; Epilogue.

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Heymat up for prize in New York
Our sustainable collection Heymat+ is nominated in the prestigious NYCxDesign Awards.
The event is part of the NYCxDesign festival, where industry people from across the world gather in New York to celebrate the very best of international design. The award ceremony takes place May 20th, and Heymat+ is nominated in the Residential Flooring category.
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“We developed Heymat+ to show that it’s possible to make a sustainable product without compromising functionality and aesthetics. The NYCxDesign Awards is a fantastic opportunity to promote our product and our ambition to contribute to a more environmentally friendly design industry to a global audience.”
Heymat+’s coarse pile is made from 100% recycled plastic. The quality is equivalent of an industrial mat, with particularly high absorption capacity. The creative mind behind the collection is Kristine Five Melvær. Inspired by nature, the award-winning designer has created the mats’ organic, three-dimensional patterns in delicate, versatile hues.
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Paul Gessner has joined Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog in the firm’s Raleigh office as of counsel and will join its municipalities and public entities practice group and employment law practice group. Gessner previously served as a superior court judge, a district court judge, and an assistant district attorney for Wake County.
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Benjamin Morrell and Kyle Watson have joined Fisher Phillips, a national labor and employment law firm serving employers, as associates in the firm’s Charlotte office.
Michelle McMullen has joined Polsinelli, a national law firm, as a shareholder and will join its intellectual property department in Raleigh.
Poyner Spruill has announced that Cheslie Kryst will serve as the firm’s first diversity advisor to help advance and sharpen its diversity and inclusion development. Kryst was previously part of the firm’s litigation team, focusing on complex civil litigation, and had been on sabbatical during her reign as Miss USA 2019.

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Supersedes BS EN Please see the National Foreword for information from the UK committee about voting against approval as a European . Find the most up-to-date version of BS EN at Engineering BS EN specifies rules for designating steels by means of symbolic letters and numbers to express application and principal.
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EN steel for q EN Hot rolled st NF EN 1 Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the e versions. Steels for pressure purposes Steels for line pipe Steels for reinforcing concrete Steels for prestressing concrete Steels for or in the form of rails Flat products for cold forming except those in Table High strength steel flat products for cold forming Tin mill products steel products for packaging Symbols for steel products indicating special requirements Symbols for steel products indicating type of coating Symbols for steel products indicating treatment condition Conventional designation of steel?
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by Februaryand conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by February This European Standard supersedes CR A system of numerical designation of steels known as steel numbers is specified in EN For dated references, eb the edition cited applies.
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For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document including any amendments applies. Numerical system EN In order to avoid ambiguity, it may be necessary to supplement these principal symbols by additional symbols identifying additional characteristics of the steel or steel product, e.
These 10072-1 symbols are given in 7. Unless otherwise specified in this European Standard the symbols used in the steel name shall be written without spaces.
So as to avoid a variety of steel names being assigned to essentially the same steel, the European Registration Office as provided for in EN shall, when a steel number is applied for, cooperate with the national standards body concerned to ensure uniform steel names.
For steels specified in standards this shall be the reference number of the relevant product standard. Details of the structures of the steel name for the steel or steel product shall be provided in the relevant product or dimensional standard.
Principal symbols for steels designated according to the chemical composition of the steel shall be assigned in accordance with 7. Where a steel is specified in the form of a steel casting, its name as specified in Tables 1 to 15 shall be preceded by the letter G. Where a bbs is produced by powder metallurgy, its name as specified in Tables 14 and 15 shall be preceded by the letters PM.
Additional symbols are divided into two groups, i. If the symbols for group 1 are inadequate to describe the steel fully, then additional symbols from group 2 may be added.
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Symbols of group 2 shall only be used in conjunction with and follow symbols of group 1. Further additional symbols for steel products may follow the additional symbols of group 1 and group 2 and shall be selected in accordance with 7.
Structural steels Principal symbols Additional symbols for steel n an Steels for pressure purposes Principal symbols G P n n n Additional symbols for steel an Steels for line pipe Principal symbols L n n n Additional symbols for steel an Steels for engineering Principal symbols G E n n n Additional symbols for e an Steels for reinforcing concrete Principal symbols B n n n Additional symbols for steel an Steels for prestressing concrete Principal symbols Additional symbols for steel n an Steels for or in the form of rails Principal symbols Additional symbols for steel n an Cu, together, where necessary, with a single digit representing 10 x the average rounded to 0.
Flat products for cold forming except those in Table 9 Ba symbols Additional een for steel an High strength steel flat products for cold forming Principal symbols Additional symbols for steel n n n an In order to keep the steel names of alloy steels as short as practical, some digits or symbols may be omitted as long as there is no risk of confusion with a similar grade.
Where the carbon content is not specified by a range, a suitably representative value shall be selected by the responsible body see 4. Additional symbols for steel an?? Where the carbon percentage content is not specified by a range, a suitable representative value shall be selected by the responsible body see 4.
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Asaduddin Owaisi’s challenge to Rahul Gandhi
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All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday challenged Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections not from Wayanad but from Hyderabad.
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The AIMIM chief was addressing a public meeting in his parliamentary constituency Hyderabad. On this occasion, Owaisi said that Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh was demolished during the rule of the oldest party of the country.
He said, ‘I am challenging your leader (Rahul Gandhi) to contest elections not from Wayanad but from Hyderabad. You keep making big statements, come into the field and fight against me. Congress people will say a lot, but I am ready. He further said that Babri Masjid and Secretariat Mosque were demolished during the Congress rule.

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- The Song of Pelinal, Book I
- The Song of Pelinal, Book II
- The Song of Pelinal, Book III
- The Song of Pelinal, Book IV
- The Song of Pelinal, Book V
- The Song of Pelinal, Book VI
- The Song of Pelinal, Book VII
- The Song of Pelinal, Book VIII
- Leyawiin in Southern Books.
- Top floor of the Mystic Archives, Arcane University.
- Bottom floor of the Priory of the Nine, next to the basement door, in the bookcase along with all the other volumes after the Priory is reinstated.
- Can be bought from Urag gro-Shub in The Arcanaeum.
- Bards College in Solitude – Upstairs, in an open box directly across from the staircase.
- Blacksmith Quarters, Windhelm, on a bookshelf.
- Inside Bloodlet Throne, on a bookshelf at the second floor.
- Fellglow Keep, on a shelf near the two Frostbite Spiders.
- Palace of the Kings – In Ulfric Stormcloak's room.
- Temple of the Divines, Solitude – Every volume is in here
- Temple of Kynareth, Whiterun – Two copies are in the office area.
- Temple of Mara – All eight volumes can be found on a bookshelf.
[Editor's Note: Volumes 1-6 are taken from the so-called Reman Manuscript located in the Imperial Library. It is a transcription of older fragments collected by an unknown scholar of the early Second Era. Beyond this, little is known of the original sources of these fragments, some of which appear to be from the same period (perhaps even from the same manuscript). But, as no scholarly consensus yet exists on dating these six fragments, no opinions will be offered here.]
[And then] Perrif spoke to the Handmaiden again, eyes to the Heavens which had not known kindness since the beginning of elven rule, and she spoke as a mortal, whose kindle is beloved by the Gods for its strength-in-weakness, a humility that can burn with metaphor and yet break [easily and] always, always doomed to end in death (and this is why those who let their souls burn anyway are beloved of the Dragon and His Kin), and she said: "And this thing I have thought of, I have named it, and I call it freedom. Which I think is just another word for Shezarr Who Goes Missing...
[You] made the first rain at his sundering [and that] is what I ask now for our alien masters... [that] we might sunder them fully and repay their cruelty [by] dispersing them to drown in the Topal. Morihaus, your son, mighty and snorting, gore-horned, winged, when next he flies down, let him bring us anger." ... [And then] Kyne granted Perrif another symbol, a diamond soaked red with the blood of elves, [whose] facets could [un-sector and form] into a man whose every angle could cut her jailers and a name: PELIN-EL [which is] "The Star-Made Knight" [and he] was arrayed in armor [from the future time].
And he walked into the jungles of Cyrod already killing, Morihaus stamping at his side froth-bloody and bellowing from excitement because the Pelinal was come... [and Pelinal] came to Perrif's camp of rebels holding a sword and mace, both encrusted with the smashed viscera of elven faces, feathers and magic beads, which were the markings of the Ayleidoon, stuck to the redness that hung from his weapons, and he lifted them, saying: "These were their eastern chieftains, no longer full of their talking."

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Tehran Times - Iran national football team will face African nation Togo in a friendly match in late September.
The match has been scheduled for Sept. 29 in Russia.
Team Melii will also play Russia six days later in St. Petersburg.
Iran football team, which hold 24th place in the most recently published FIFA World Rankings list, have already passed the qualifying round for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Head of Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) Mehdi Taj has confirmed the two friendly matches.
“Team Melli will play Togo and Russia in Russia. We’ve chosen Togo since we will likely face an African team in the 2018 World Cup group stage,” Taj said.
“We are going to arrange eight warm-up matches ahead of the World Cup. Iran will probably play Sweden in a friendly match,” he added.
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text: The future smart grid can have an AC/DC hybrid structure that enables the integration of AC/DC energy supply and demand, thus permitting the formation of AC/DC hybrid microgrids (HMGs). The AC/DC HMG is a promising concept that provides the envisioned smart grid with the plug-and-play feature. Nevertheless, understanding such hybrid systems, especially during islanding, require an accurate and robust load flow program. To this end, this paper proposes a novel robust power flow algorithm for isolated AC/DC HMGs. The power flow problem is formulated as a least-squares minimization problem, and solved using the Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm. The accuracy of the proposed load flow algorithm is validated against time domain simulation results, while its robustness is demonstrated on a highly-resistive network. The proposed load flow algorithm is expected to reveal the light for further studies on AC/DC HMGs.

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- Love, hate and revenge behind double murder
Revenge and an illicit relationship were behind the double murder in which 38-year-old Sadhna Parmar and her 11-year-old daughter Rubina were killed during the early hours of Wednesday. Odhav police, who solved the murder case, have arrested one Javed alias Rohit Qureshi, resident of the same Baldev Rabari Chawl where the deceased used to live. The police are hunting for the co-accused named, Kripal, and also Javed’s wife Kajal who had frequent quarrels with Sadhna over a period of one-and-a-half months.
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With the arrest of 20-year-old Prasanjit Mandal, a native of Murshidabad in West Bengal, the special operations group of city crime branch has solved the double murder of Bhanvarsinh Solanki and his nephew Jagan, who were bludgeoned to death on Diwali night. Both victims, from Jhabua in MP worked at construction site.


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Hi Guys, Due to the recent discussions in other threads in relation to the latest HTA results, Lithium and I decided it was time to create a new discussion thread as i do believe these will be a big part amongst the SAU community based on the results possible on the RB engine. Forced Performance are normally associated with EVOs and STi's which results in them often being overlooked as an option for the general turbocharged world but they actually do a bunch of Garrett based upgrades for a variety of applications (not all are listed here): http://store.forcedperformance.net/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=FP&Category_Code=Turbo-FP And http://www.ringer-racing.com/category.sc?categoryId=180 A lot of these turbos have been around for years, and proven time and again to perform - it is a bit of a shame they aren't more known about in our area in the world. The HTA range came out in the late 2000s (before the Garrett GTX range) and as a general rule provided compressor wheels which made the equivalent GT units completely redundant, typically having physically smaller inducer dimensions (smaller trims tend to mean better response, and safer margain before surge) and the ability through design to flow over 10% better than the GT equivalent, without carrying the extra 25-30% mass the cast GT wheels have... so also great improvements to transient response. Over the years they've been used on a variety of serious cars in single and twin form, and often FP/HTA technology don't get the credit for it as they will be referred to in articles or the workshops who have supplied kits using them as "custom Garrett" units - key examples for these are Porsche and R35 GTRs, where FP turbos are one of (if not THE) turbo to use on those cars. They also supply an upgrade service which I am sure means they can built a custom version not listed on their site - which would mean there are the options of a HTA3071R, HTA3073R, HTA3076R, HTA3582R, HTA3586R, HTA3786R, HTA3794R, all the way up to the HTA4505 - so if anything there are actually more sensibly spaced options than currently available from Garrett themselves, and without the design compromises Garrett had to do in order to make them suit the OEM market - such as forfeiting compressor efficiency to be quiet, packaging reasons, and optimising low pressure ratios. This isn't to say the HTA turbos aren't only good at high pressure ratios, they are just more focussed on performance from 1.5-4 bar instead of .8-3 bar - generally speaking. End effect is they suit most of our purposes very well Boost Logic R35 GTR - 8.9 @ 180mph on its first outing, still on low profile radial tyres (AMS downsized brakes and rims): http://www.gtrlife.com/forums/topic/85461-boost-logic-89s-180mph/ And vid: AWD Motorsport radial tyred/stock ECU EVO - 9.0 @ 160mph (it hit high 8s but the video is cr@p): Eddie Bello's Texas Invitational winning Porsche from 2013 - And plenty of time attack, circuit and rally cars have used them to great effect as well. After researching this turbo in great detail it was decided the HTA3076 would best suit my car as the GT3037-56T compressor was maxed out. Initially i was skeptical about the turbo as it is hard to get your mind around a setup with similar dimensions being capabale of so much more, after numerous discussions the decision was made to test one out and the results were nothing short of amazing! The turbo not on provided more peak power and torque, but the response was dramatically different, on paper it looks impressive but once in the drivers seat, its a totally different beast! I will have all the results on both fuels (E70 and pump 98) and also varying boost levels to post shortly but for now i have a direct back to back full power comparison from a GT3076 vs a HTA3076 - And the video provided by JEM of the dyno runs - The HTA is certainly an impressive turbo and i think with the options of a HTA3073 & HTA3076 for RB25 they have nailed it! The old GT compressor had no answer for the newer HTA design. I must say a big thanks to LITHIUM as without his help and data i would not have made the choice to choose the HTA turbo, and again another big thanks to Just Engine Management for the awesome tune! Adam Neish knows how to get the best out of any given setup Discuss
Wrecked R34 GTT HTA3076 twin scroll rebuilt gearbox E85 fuel setup R34 GTT wreck Car has a lot of great parts on it with very low klms HTA3076 with Sinco twin scroll manifold and two turbosmart external gates along with screamer pipes and dump - fitted may 2016 (Amazing turbo, Total cost $5000+ Had to buy the turbo then get the twin scroll housing separately from GCG then get screamer pipes and dump made up) rebuilt rb25 gearbox (have receipt for $3800 from last year - very low klms) Big fuel set up - ID1600cc injectors, 1000hp external fuel pump, surge tank - all suited for E85 (Injectors were $1200 by themselves) power fc ARP head stud kit, Nitto head gasket, Tomei type B cams, performance valve spings - fitted august 2016 Greddy radiator Wilwood big front brakes (I believe around 350mm? - require an 18" wheel minimum) RB25 Neo internally standard Those are the parts I can think of right now. My preference is to sell the whole car as is. This is due to the fact that I fractured my humerus in the crash, otherwise I would part it out. If I cannot sell it whole, I will store the car for a while until my arm gets better and take all the parts off and sell them separately. Asking $8000 which I think is a pretty good deal when you consider just the cost of the turbo kit and gearbox were actually higher than this by themselves.
Hello skyline community up for sale is my Force Performance (FP) HTA 3582 FP turbos come with billet comp wheel for quicker spool and response (like gtx) Comes with t3 .82 garrett rear housing Brand new turbine wheel which i replaced after taking off my t4 rear housing and found that something went thru the wheel. Used but re balanced with no shaft play Has anti surge comp housing $1500 Contact Noah 0421087774


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Bad Habits That Lower Metabolism – The body’s metabolism play a role and duty to convert food into energy, in addition to the metabolism also plays a role in the use of the food you eat as optimal as possible so that your weight can remain ideal. The better your metabolism, the more calories are burned.
On the contrary, if the body’s metabolism slows down it will be many processes in the body are obstructed and delayed. More slowed metabolism, the more work the body are pending and can cause various health problems such as obesity. The slow body metabolism caused not only by genetics but also can occur because of the following bad habit.
4 Bad Habits that Lower Body’s Metabolism
1. Lack of sleep
The Lack of sleep is a bad habit that is inappropriate maintained. Lack of sleep, according to a study can damage cells. This could lead to insulin resistance and lead to weight gain. This factor can also cause a reduction in the body’s metabolism.
2. Often not eat
Eating is an important activity for health. Body’s Metabolism uses the foods that you eat to produce energy for the body’s functions. So, if you too often do not eat the body’s metabolism will decrease.
3. Eating processed foods
Processed foods also can be confounding the body’s metabolism so that the body’s metabolic rate disturbed.
4. Lack of drinking
A study showed that people who drink 12 glasses of water each day will have a faster metabolism and faster in burning calories anyways. People who drink less water have a slower metabolism.
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In this section, you'll find all of our quantitative analytics jobs within the financial services sector.
In financial markets worldwide, the most successful trading strategies are developed by highly educated, mathematically skilled financial engineers nicknamed "quants." Quants write financial theories, computer models, valuation techniques and trading programs used by hedge funds and investment banks.
Quants employed in the financial sector usually have higher degrees and Ph.D.s in demanding subjects such as physics, economics or computer science, or any of several particular mathematical specialties like multivariate calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, probability theory and statistical inference.
For success in a quant job, you'll need to be familiar with common programming languages such as C++. You should also read and understand the work of economists Myron Scholes, Fischer Black and Robert C. Merton. Scholes and Black are synonymous with options pricing theory, having developed the famous Black-Scholes equation. The model they developed provided the fundamental conceptual framework for valuing options, and is now the de facto standard in international financial markets for valuing those instruments, alongside many different types of bonds and derivatives that contain embedded options.
Beyond qualifications, many employers expect candidates for quant jobs to pass a rigorous vetting process which includes verification of references and, in a more competitive role, published research.
A quant career might have a focus on designing and trading complex structured products such as derivatives. Hedge funds also hire a large number of quants.
To handle the bulk of daily trading volume, the use of computer-driven models or algorithms to both identify and rapidly execute profitable arbitrage opportunities has expanded in the past few years. In order to continue executing trades for funds that rely on those models, broker-dealers hire quants to refine the platforms and programs that communicate orders.
Risk-focused quants also work for specialized software vendors that handle the creation and production of risk management products.
Quantitative analytics is one sector of finance where a prospective employee with a Ph.D. isn't considered overqualified, although a master's degree in one of the subjects above is sometimes enough. Unlike with MBA candidates, the quality of your university isn't always a hiring consideration. When applying for a junior quant job, it's more important to show that you have the expertise needed to succeed in the job, demonstrated through a higher degree in mathematics, economics, physics, computer science or similar subjects, the ability to program complicated financial models and excellent communication skills. Many quants also aim to pass the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF), designed by Dr. Paul Wilmott, as another demonstration of skill.
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