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Have you been concerned that your mental state might be deteriorating? Whether or not you have a mental illness, everyone is impacted by mental health, much like physical health.
Your emotional and mental well-being can change periodically based on the stressors in your life. Therefore, it’s a good idea to periodically assess your mental health and try to determine what direction it’s heading. Having said that,
there are 9 indicators that your mental health is deteriorating.
The little things are no longer interesting to you.
Do you find that your favorite pastimes are suddenly boring? Your mental health is at danger if you’ve begun to lose interest in life’s small pleasures. A warning sign of depression may also be present when you stop enjoying your previous interests and pastimes. Should you believe that this is possibly what’s going on with you, remember that assistance is readily available and you are not alone. See a mental health professional, a trusted friend, or a family member to get the support you need to get through these trying times.
It’s easy for you to become overwhelmed. Have you noticed that you’re feeling overwhelmed more frequently than usual? Does it seem like you have ten things to do when you have two or three activities on your to-do list?
If you find that daily tasks are overwhelming you more often than not, this may indicate that your mental health is deteriorating. Psychotherapist Sheri Jacobson suggests that experiencing mental overload may be an internal response to too much external stress. You can keep a journal, meditate, or engage in mindfulness exercises to help you deal with this overwhelming emotion.
You no longer feel the need to socialize as much. Does interacting with people these days feel more draining? Everybody has a normal comfort level when it comes to social interaction, regardless of whether they are introverts, extroverts, or somewhere in between. Take note of this if you sense that you are losing your comfort level. Recall that engaging with others can improve your mood, even if it doesn’t feel like it right now.
If you’re having trouble controlling your sleep, consider establishing a daily schedule where you wake up and go to bed at the same time. This will help your body return to a regular sleep and waking cycle, hence eliminating sleep disruption.
You’re always exhausted. Do you feel worn out or depleted all the time, even after getting enough sleep and eating a healthy diet? Chronic stress can cause mental weariness, which can make you feel as though you’re climbing a mountain. This is according to Healthline. When you’re this depleted and worn out all the time, it’s not just that you’re tired; you could find it difficult to accomplish anything.
Healthline advises talking to a mental health specialist who can prescribe medication if necessary, as well as engaging in yoga, relaxation techniques, and thankfulness exercises. Everybody will have a different treatment plan, but there is always a solution to assist you get out of this tired state of mind that is most effective for you.
It appears like your anxiety is becoming worse. Do you have crippling anxiety when you get up in the morning and it lasts the entire day? Does this anxiousness interfere with your day-to-day activities? A decline in mental health is frequently accompanied by an increase in anxiety. Whether or whether you experience a specific anxiety disorder, anxiety impacts everyone.
It’s critical to keep an eye on your anxiety levels because any discernible shift in them might reveal a lot about your mental health. Stress can trigger anxiety, which can result in a range of mental and physical symptoms. An excessive amount of anxiety can cause your heart rate to rise, your breathing to quicken, and you may feel sick to your stomach
You experience emotional and mental disarray. Do you find it difficult to concentrate on anything since there seem to be so many things going on around you? Then you are not by yourself. It is common to experience this kind of feeling from time to time, particularly during periods of increased stress. On the other hand, if you feel disorganized and as though things are getting out of control, it can indicate that your mental health is suffering. According to Psychologist Rick Hanson from Psychology Today, you probably feel scattered because you are struggling to find your center.
This means that in order for your brain to feel more organized, you need to feel at peace within yourself. Practicing mindfulness, such as yoga and meditation, are great places to start on the road to inner peace.
You can’t seem to pay attention. Do you have a harder time focusing and staying on task? When you’re reading, is it hard to comprehend? Do you have to reread the same passage over and over again? Though it could relate to potential psychological disorders such as ADHD, depression, or anxiety, it is also likely that a lack of focus can be due to stress or poor self-care.
It can be frustrating to start losing focus so frequently and those feelings are valid and normal. Remember to take care of yourself and, as you recover, know that help is available.
You might be struggling with your impulse control. Are you acting more on impulse? Are you possibly indulging in things you shouldn’t? Whether it’s retail therapy, or binging all of your shows, or playing video games for hours, when you act more on impulse like this, it can signify worsening mental health. You might pick up some unhealthy habits as a way to cope with life stress, fulfill yourself, or distract yourself from a major issue going on in your life. Journaling, mindfulness, and therapy are great ways to start uncovering some of these issues!
You are struggling to feel grounded. Similar to feeling centered, when you are grounded, you are feeling confident and balanced within yourself. Energy worker and meditation teacher Irene Langeveld says that grounding begins with the root chakra, which is located at the base of the spine and is known to provide a sense of security. Hiking, meditation, and outdoor walks are just a few examples of activities that help you find your sense of grounding since they allow your body to become more connected to the environment!
Do you believe that your mental well-being may be declining? If so, be aware that you can get assistance. For help, speak with a dependable friend, relative, or mental health professional.

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While many people come for the stunning beaches and ancient Old Town, there’s so much more awaiting you in Rhodes! Monolithos is a small village located on the hills of Akramiti Mountain. The very moment we arrived, we knew it would be a unique experience compared to other places we’d been on the island. From exploring the Fourni Beach caves to hiking up to Monolithos Castle for sunset, this is truly a different side of Rhodes!
About Monolithos Rhodes
Monolithos Rhodes is home to just over 100 residents, and you can definitely feel the local vibes as soon as you arrive. The town gets its name from the massive Monolith stone on which its famous castle is built upon.
With its many hikes, beaches, scenic chapels, and viewpoints, Monolithos Rhodes caters to all different types of travelers. We felt it was the perfect breakaway from Rhodes Old Town, while also still having amazing beaches and history to enjoy!
This small and picturesque mountain village is about two hours from the city of Rhodes. You’ll need a car to drive to the village and to get around to Fourni Beach and the Monolithos Castle. Be sure you’re confident in your driving skills as the roads wind through the steep cliffs over the sea!
Staying in Monolithos Rhodes
After a long drive through the mountains from Lindos to Monolithos Village, we were so happy to check into Limeri Traditional Guesthouse. As soon as we walked up the stairs and through the gorgeous restaurant we felt right at home.
It’s not often that a place with such traditional characteristics is also equipped with modern amenities. Our room had a balcony with a view of the ocean and even a jacuzzi!
One of the best parts about staying at Limeri Traditional Guesthouse is the restaurant. We ate dinner there both nights in Monolithos Rhodes and the food was so delicious!
The pork and goat are slow-cooked for 12 hours overnight and falls right off the bone. We recommend spending a couple of nights in Monolithos. Yet, even if you’re just passing through make sure to stop in for a meal at Limeri.
Hike to Plaka Beach
There are three beaches in Monolithos Rhodes that are an absolute must-visit! On our trip to town, we started with Plaka Beach. From the top of Monolithos village, you’ll start driving down the twists and turns of the road towards the ocean.
After passing the Monolithos Castle keep going until you come to a small turn-off. The path down to Plaka Beach is steep, and definitely not as fun on the way back up. However, once you reach this beautiful beach you’ll have no regrets about your hike!
Alki Beach in Monolithos Rhodes
Just a couple more minutes drive down the hill you’ll find the stunning Alki Beach. Alki is the second most popular beach in Monolithos Rhodes due to its accessibility. It’s just a quick hike down from the road and because of the limited parking, it often feels like you have it all to yourself.
Fourni Beach & Caves
Don’t worry, we saved the best for last! Fourni Beach is at the very bottom of Monolithos Village and has two separate sides to it. Closest to the parking lot you’ll find a sprawling rocky beach that’s perfect for an afternoon of swimming.
A quick jaunt up the hillside will take you to a viewpoint where you can see golden sand on the other side of Fourni Beach. Look down and you’ll see some caves hidden deep under the rocks.
At the time of our visit, there was a makeshift rope going down to the Fourni Beach caves. Still, be warned as it is steep and may be difficult to get back up!
Monolithos Rhodes Castle Sunset
As we were driving down the road towards Fourni Beach we looked out to the right and caught our first view of the Monolithos Castle. It was such a jaw-dropping sight!
We really couldn’t believe someone built a castle on the rocks over 300 feet high. As much as we wanted to hike up it right then and there, we knew saving it for the sunset would be so much more magical.
The main attraction in Monolithos Rhodes is this historic castle, and what draws most people to the village. It was built in 1480 by the Knights Hospitaller, and also includes a beautiful white chapel dedicated to Saint Panteleimon. It will be an incredible end to your day here among the ancient ruins as you watch the sunset over the Dodecanese Islands.
Visiting Nearby Siana Village
Just a quick three-minute drive from Monolithos is the colorful village of Siana. The small mountain town is famous for its Souma liquor and sweet honey.
The best place to stop in and try these local products is at the Ladomilos Olive Oil Factory next to the 19th-century church of Saint Panteleimon. There are also some great local tavernas and cafes along the main street to enjoy.
More Places to See Around Monolithos Rhodes
There are a few other amazing places to see around Monolithos Village. St. George Monastery is worth a visit after you’ve gone to Monolithos Castle if you have time.
If wine is your thing, the town of Embonas is just a 20-minute drive. We stopped at Alexandris Family Winery and had a fabulous tasting!
Kritinia Castle is just past that to see history and get some spectacular views of the Rhodes coastline. Also, Prassonissi Beach is about 45 minutes away and is the most famous spot for windsurfing. Clearly, Monolithos Rhodes is a great town to base yourself to explore this part of the island!
Have any questions about this special mountain village, or want to tell us about your sunset at the Monolithos Castle? Leave us a comment below!
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After the volcanic eruption on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands was officially declared over on Saturday 25 December, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called its end ‘the best Christmas present’ and vowed to ‘continue working together, all institutions, to relaunch the marvellous island of La Palma and repair the damage’.
The Cumbre Vieja volcano first erupted on 19 September and then on the eve of 14 December, it finally fell silent after spewing lava for 85 days and 8 hours, making it La Palma’s longest eruption on record.
Volcanologists said they needed to certify that three key variables – gas, lava and tremors – had subsided in the Cumbre Vieja ridge for 10 days before declaring the volcano’s apparent exhaustion, and which they did on Christmas Day. Previous periods of reduced activity had been followed by new eruptions.
The emergency in La Palma is not yet over, however, due to the widespread damage that the eruption has caused, Julio Pérez, the director of the Canaries’ volcanic emergency committee, PEVOLCA, said when announcing the much-anticipated milestone.
Pérez also said there was still a danger from ‘ash, heat and gases’, which still posed a risk. He stated that this would remain the case during January, although it might be possible to begin returning people to their homes and re-establishing basic services such as power and water by the 15 January.
Molten rock flowing down towards the sea destroyed around 3,000 buildings, entombed banana plantations and vineyards, ruined irrigation systems and cut off roads since mid-September – although no injuries or deaths were directly linked to the eruption. Farming and tourism are the main industries on the Canary Islands, a popular destination for many European holidaymakers due to the good climate.
Visiting La Palma on Monday, Pedro Sánchez also said that ‘the emergency continues’ and reiterated his government’s commitment ‘to continue working on rebuilding the island’. He added: ‘Aid for an amount exceeding 138 million euros has already been mobilised.’
Estamos ante el fin de la erupción del volcán de La Palma, pero la emergencia continúa. Debemos seguir trabajando en la reconstrucción de la isla. Se han movilizado ya ayudas por importe superior a 138 millones de euros. No vamos a olvidarnos de la realidad de los palmeros/as. pic.twitter.com/FWxWX1uCB0— Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) December 27, 2021

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|Eudoxia Muller Woodward|
|Born||Eudoxia M. Muller
June 14, 1919
Flushing, New York
|Died||January 20, 2008
|Spouse(s)||Robert Burns Woodward (m. 1946)|
Eudoxia Muller Woodward (June 14, 1919 – January 20, 2008) was an American artist and chemistry researcher. She was known for her work with Edwin H. Land at the Polaroid Corporation, where her research helped produce the Vectograph and the earliest forms of Polaroid instant photography.
Education and personal life
Born Eudoxia M. Muller in Flushing, New York to Olga Popoff Muller, a sculptor, and John Muller an architect, she grew up in New York City. She attended St. Agatha’s School for high school and went on to receive her bachelor's degree from Smith College. She then settled in Boston, Massachusetts.
The title of Woodward's 1977 art show in Boston, "Flowers - Art or Science?", exemplified the contradictions in her work. Her watercolor Pentagonal Red Hibiscus, displayed at a show in 1995 at the Francesca Anderson Fine Art gallery in Lexington, exemplified the unity she found in the two approaches to experience. For the Pentagonal Red Hibiscus she said she had plotted four views of the blossom against a pentagon. Her works have been shown in exhibitions at, among other sites, the DeCordova Museum and her alma mater, Smith College.
Variously, Woodward served on the boards of the Boston Museum of Science, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and the Cambridge Art Association. In 2002, the New England Watercolor Society awarded Woodward the "Stanhope Framers Prize".
- Marquard, Bryan (2008) "Eudoxia Woodward, 88; painter merged science, art" The Boston Globe January 22, 2008 accessed October 18, 2008
- Staff (2008) "Eudoxia M. Woodward, Watercolorist, lecturer and teacher" The Cambridge Chronicle January 22, 2008 accessed October 18, 2008
- Nicolaou, K. C. and Montagnon, Tamsyn (2008) Molecules That Changed the World: A Brief History of the Art and Science of Synthesis and Its Impact on Society Wiley, New York, p. 5 ISBN 3-527-30983-7
- Woodward, Crystal. The Geometry of Flowers: Eudoxia Woodward. Self-published, 2012.

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Waiting for Godot. A Tragicomedy in Two Acts by Samuel Beckett. London, Faber & Faber, 1978. 94 pp. Paperback
Christian Yde Frostholm / CYF / C. Y. Frostholm: TRÆMUSEET. Forlaget Tiderne Skifter / Rævens Sorte Bibliotek, 2020. 568 sider. Hft. NYT EKSEMPLAR.
London: Collins Harvill, 1990. Publishers hardcover w jacket. 221 pages. With A Man Asleep. First UK edition. Fine clean copy.
Gyldendal / Samlerens Bogklub, 2001. 319 pp. Hft. Nyeste oversættelse ved Villy Sørensen
Soft Cell recorded a song that nicked its title from this book, a song about a man “who goes to Los Angeles and just sees how many people he can have in a weekend. It’s a soundtrack of loveless sex…”
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A series of SDSU Extension Winter Wheat Tours start next week and will highlight various cover crops and varieties. The tours will be held in Leola on June 12 at 9:30 a.m.; later that day in Clark and in Faulkton on June 14-starting at 1:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend. Each plot will feature Hard Red Winter Wheat variety plots and either starter or nitrogen fertility demonstrations. The Faulkton plot will include a cover crop demonstration featuring radishes seeded into winter wheat. Speakers that have been asked to make presentations include Bill Berzonsky, SDSU winter wheat breeder; Ron Gelderman, SDSU Extension Soils Specialist; Mark Rosenberg, SDSU Agronomy-Weeds Field Specialist and Bob Fanning, SDSU Plant Pathology Field Specialist. Plots were set up with help from Ducks Unlimited and Bayer CropScience and SDSU Research and Extension also are assisting with the project. For more information, visit the SDSU Extension website at www.iGrow.org.
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Traditionally, resin 3D printers are small-scale printers that have tiny print areas compared to their FDM cousins. We've been blessed with some truly massive 3D resin printers like the Peopoly Phenom, but they tend to cost a lot, too.
We've recently started to see some appealing mid-sized printers that are large enough to make some serious models but small enough to keep the cost hobbyist friendly. Anycubic has slid into this mid-sized space quite nicely with the Mono X, a mid-sized printer that is as capable as it is striking.
Bottom line: The Mono X is a fantastic mid-sized resin 3D printer capable of some beautifully detailed prints. It offers a great balance between size and cost but needs a bit of fine-tuning to get it perfect.
- It's really big
- Works very fast
- It looks great
- 4K means no loss of detail
- Smooth buildplate can create errors
- The Wi-Fi refused to work
Anycubic Photon Mono X: What I like
I'm not normally one to go directly for looks — after all, it's the personality that counts — but the Anycubic Mono X's design is different enough from the competition to stand out nicely. The black case with silver accents looks really clean, and the etched title bar at the bottom of the machine is a nice touch. Even the bright yellow acrylic lid is cut with angled corners that give it an industrial feel. Anycubic is also using this design language in the Wash and Cure Plus, and I like the direction it's heading.
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It's good that the Mono X looks so sleep because it's big — like, really big. The build area is a respectable 192-by-120-by-245mm, giving you a little more height in the Z-axis than the Elegoo Saturn, the Mono X's biggest competitor, but it's a massive 3.5 times bigger than the Anycubic Mono SE. The Mono SE is a typical size resin printer, so you can see how much more real estate you get with the Mono X.
As you can see from the images above, the Mono X is capable of some fantastic prints. While you can see some banding on the Vision bust from Fotis Mint, that was mainly my fault since I didn't support the model correctly, Even so, it's still a beautifully detailed print, and you can see the detail the Mono X is capable of. The Miles Morales Spider-Man is even more detailed, with each tooth on the zipper visible. There are even strands on the pull strings. Even smaller prints like the Bernie meme from Chaos Core Tech didn't lose definition, and the glasses that are always difficult to print came out really well.
Lastly, let's talk about speed. 3D printing has always been a pretty slow way to manufacture anything, and while resin printing is often faster than FDM, it can still be painfully slow. It often takes 7-9 seconds per layer, and with models consisting of thousands of layers, that can mean day-long prints.
The Mono X mono screen allows you to print considerably faster — around 1.5-2 seconds per layer, which considerably reduces your print time. Even against other mono screened printers, 1.5-second layers are impressive. I printed the Vision bust on two different printers; one took 12 hours, while the Mono X only took eight.
Anycubic Photon Mono X: What could be better
There are very few things that I can complain about with the Mono X. The price point is not cheap, but a mid-sized printer priced below $1,000 is a good deal in my book, and the build quality is excellent. I have two main bones of contention: the "Wi-Fi connectivity" and the shiny buildplate.
Anycubic advertizes the Mono X has Wi-Fi connectivity — it even comes with a little ariel for you to attach inside the enclosure, allowing you to monitor the printer from an app it's developed. Still, I'll be damned if I could get it to work even once. The setup is confusing, involving printing .TXT files to the printer then connecting an app, but the app just wouldn't connect with any regularity. Wi-Fi is one of those gimmicks that seems like a great idea but often fails in execution. The only real benefit is knowing when your print is finished, and let's face it, you can do that with a stopwatch just as easily.
The other slight problem I had was with adhesion to the bed. This issue can often be found in 3D printers, and having a level bed is often the most likely cause. This time around, though, I struggled to get any resin to stick to the bed, even with it level and ready to go. In the end, I used a little 220 grit sandpaper to rough up the surface of the buildplate, and that seems to have sold the problem. The bed was just too slick for a lot of the resins I use. Like the Elegoo Saturn, other printers use a sand-blasted bed that has a far more grippy surface, and I would love to see Anycubic adopt that technique in the future.
What you need to know about the Wash and Cure Plus
One of the issues you get when you start printing larger 3D resin models is how to clean and cure them. With the Wash and Cure Plus from Anycubic, you won't need to worry about that at all. Like the Wash and Cure 2, the Plus takes you through the steps to get your model from raw off the printer to fully cured beauty. The, frankly, giant tank can be filled with IPA to clean the prints, while the metal cage stops it from hitting the propeller in the bottom of the vat. The propeller agitates the IPA, so it cleans the model, and you can set your own time as to how long it does that.
After the washing, the vat can be removed (remember to put the lid on first, kids; you don't want to be splashed with it), and the curing wheel can be put on. The curing platform has been improved over older iterations, with a raised bumps all over it. This stops the print from curing to the platform as the lights are shining. The Light array has also been improved with side-by-side UV lights and a cool hinge near the top. This lets you bend the light array down to cure your models' top or have it upright if your model is particularly tall.
Yes, you can make your own curing station, and that works fine, but the Wash and Cure Plus makes your entire 3D printing workflow infinitely easier and saves you the most precious thing you have: time. If you are looking to buy the Mono X, then I highly recommend ordering the Wash and Cure Plus to go with it. They are a match made in heaven.
The Anycubic Wash and Cure Plus will be available to preorder on April 16, 2021, with a special $169 price tag for the first 1,000 units. Then, it goes back down to its normal price of $249.
Keep it clean
The Wash and Cure Plus is the perfect partner to the Mono X. It is designed to fit those huge models you'll be printing with ease.
Anycubic Photon Mono X: Competition
The mid-sized resin printer space is a sparse one. There are very few printers in direct competition with the Mono X, though are a few alternatives out there.
The Elegoo Saturn is certainly a contender when choosing a mid-sized 4K printer since it's almost identical to the Mono X in every way. The Mono X does have about 45mm in extra Z height, which can make all the difference in some models. I've also found in testing that the Mono X is slightly faster than the Saturn, operating at about 1.5 seconds per layer, rather than 2.5 for the Saturn.
That being said, the Elegoo is several hundred dollars cheaper than the Mono X, at least when you can find one. The Mono X is readily available almost every day, whereas the Saturn is almost always out of stock.
Anycubic Photon Mono X: Should you buy?
You should buy this if ...
- You want to print larger models than a standard resin printer.
- You want to print more models per buildplate.
- You want fast, reliable prints.
You shouldn't buy this if...
- You have limited space.
- You're on a budget.
These affordable mid-sized resin printers are going to be game-changers for a lot of people. Being able to print a resin model of comparable size to an FDM printer means you can create prints with a far greater level of detail without the added irritation of cutting them up first. The Mono X, especially coupled with the Wash and Cure Plus, is the perfect choice for this mid-size market. It's striking to look at, prints exceptionally detailed models, and does so at speeds I wouldn't have thought possible.
You should buy the Mono X if you are looking to expand on your resin printing empire or if you want to be able to produce larger models than you have seen before. The buildplate size also allows you to print nearly three and a half times more miniatures in one batch, improving your output if you are a small business. In fact, if you are a small business, then picking up a couple of these, as well as the Wash and Cure Plus, is a no-brainer in my eyes.
James built his first PC when he was 13 and has never looked back. He can be found on Windows Central, usually in the corner where all the 3D printers are, or huddled around the Xbox playing the latest games.


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This book honours Christian Dior’s influence by celebrating the elements of style for every generation since 1947, through inspired pairings of classic and contemporary photographs. Six thematic chapters express outstanding Dior characteristics, including the silhouette, the evening gown and the eternal muse - in short, the aspects of the House that lend it unique distinction both then and now. The most beautiful fashion plates from Dior’s own time sit beside examples of the house’s creations through the decades. The resonance between classic archive photographs and the latest most up-to-date frames is clear and compelling.
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New EP from Canvas Wall
In anticipation of the long-awaited follow-up to their debut album, Thinking Out Loud, Indie pop rock four-piece Canvas Wall headed home to Malta to launch their new EP Mannekind last weekend, with a headline show at Funky Monkey on Manoel Island yesterday.
Formed 10 years ago by close friends Simon and Craig, the pair left the Mediterranean heat in order to carve out a place for themselves in London’s thriving music scene. There they joined forces with friends Dean and Matteo to form the band we know today.
The band have never lost sight of their humble beginnings back home, stating that “we have a lot to thank Malta for and we enjoy coming back to perform – any excuse to come home and we are there!”
With interviews lined up with Michael Bugeja, Radio 101 and XFM Radio, the boys are certainly going to be kept busy during their time there.
However, this won’t stop them from giving back to the place which first sparked Dean and Simon’s initial passion for music.
Whilst back in Malta, they will also travel to Santa Theresa Girls School to take part in a Stage Coach-led workshop that aims to encourage aspiring musicians and songwriters.
Holding true to their initial promise of producing diverse, genre-blending beats that appeal to a mixed bag of music-lovers, Canvas Wall enjoy dedicating time to the next generation in the hopes that they may inspire Malta’s musical export in years to come.
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Wednesday, July 2, 2008
I have been sharing something of Paul's own transfiguration from Cardinal Martini's book and today I will continue with his thoughts on how we attain and maintain our own transfiguration as this is important for all of us. Martini says that the path to transfiguration is to recognize that it is God who, in his mercy, transfigures us. Then he tell us that the first way of receiving this divine gift is a contemplation of the heart of the crucified Christ that pours out the spirit.
The second way comes through the intercession of Mary. Cardinal Martini says that the gift of a heart transfigured in joy, in praise, in thanksgiving, in perseverance, and in freedom comes through the intercession of Mary. It is Mary who sustains and nourishes the liveliness of faith in us.
The third way to receive the gift of transfiguration comes from sharing, from stretching out a hand in the dark and placing it on the shoulders of someone who sees the light...This is the role of spiritual direction or of conversations in the confessional that are so important because they involve extending hands to one another.
And, finally, the gift of transfiguration needs vigilance. We are limited humans who "grow weary and are not capable of persevering on our own."
Let us pray for our own transfiguration remembering the inner attitudes of Paul, his modes of action, and then the ways to attain and maintain the gift for ourselves!

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The Library appreciates gifts to provide additional materials, perhaps not otherwise available which will enhance the collection and support the academic programs of the university. Potential donors should understand that any donated materials become the property of the Congressman Frank J. Guarini Library.
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With the tailwind of a home building rebound from low 2012 base levels, U.S. demand for landscaping products is projected to grow 6.9 percent per year through 2017, to $6.5 billion—a welcome projection for producers and suppliers who have seen a slow recovery from the 2007-2009 recession.
An acceleration in sales of existing homes, growth of consumer disposable income, and a rebound in construction expenditures in the office and commercial segment will also support gains, according to Landscaping Products, a new study from market research firm Freedonia Group. Authors estimate a 58/42 split in the residential and nonresidential landscaping products market, which is trending from $4.6 billion in 2012 to a projected $6.5 billion in 2017.
In their five-year outlook, researchers track 2012–2017 gains in the two largest segments: decorative products, 42 percent share (2012 market), $1.9 billion to $2.5 billion; and, hardscape products, 28 percent share, $1.3 billion to $2.1 billion. The latter are projected to exhibit the fastest annual growth rate, 9.8 percent, through 2017 owing to a wide range of applications, from patios and walkways to edging and walls that form the basis of outdoor rooms. Other products such as outdoor heating elements will also post strong gains over the next five years, due in part to their ability to extend spaces’ useful season.
Ongoing development of environmentally friendly hardscaping products will also boost overall gains, contend Freedonia researchers, who find permeable concrete pavers rapidly gaining popularity over flatwork due to their ability to reduce water runoff. Landscaping Products (published 07/2013, 275 pages) is available for $5,100. — Freedonia Group, 440/684-9600; www.freedoniagroup.com.


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Manchester United followers just lately had their say on a ballot performed on Twitter about who the subsequent everlasting supervisor of the membership ought to be.
At present, the squad have an interim supervisor in cost in Ralf Rangnick till the top of the present season.
The German himself may take over completely, as occurred underneath Ole Gunnar Solskjaer when he took on a caretaker function again in 2018.
Tom McDermott performed an interview on Twitter the place United followers had the choice to choose between Erik ten Hag, Mauricio Pochettino and Rangnick.
Subsequent everlasting #MUFC supervisor. You resolve 👇🏻
— Tom McDermott (@MrTomMcDermott) February 2, 2022
3,109 folks took to Twitter to vote on a query that requested them who they would like to be appointed in the summertime.
A transparent winner in Erik Ten Hag with 79.4% of the general vote implies that the Dutch supervisor is a transparent favorite amongst United followers.
The present Ajax supervisor is prime of the listing of many prime European golf equipment who will probably be interested by securing him in the summertime.
Mauricio Pochettino got here second within the ballot with an underwhelming 15.8% of the vote, with Rangnick reaching simply 4.8%.
This will likely come as a shock to some after the Argentinian, who’s presently underperforming at Paris Saint-Germain, is seen as the highest goal behind the scenes at United.
It’s clear to see that followers have one particular person in thoughts for filling the function in the summertime.
Rangnick has been partly profitable within the first couple of months answerable for the squad however from this ballot, it’s clear to see he’s the least favorite.
The present interim supervisor will probably be taking up a consultancy function in the summertime as soon as a brand new long-term supervisor is appointed.
The summer season continues to be some time away but however the membership may even rent a brand new supervisor earlier than the season is over to supply stability for a few of the sad squad members.
United followers will probably be desperate to see who will take the reins heading into the 2022/23 season.


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My students need five laptops in order to replace old and broken computers in our classroom.
This project expired on May 23, 2018.
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Our school is located in the rural south. Most of our students are African-American, and many would be considered at-risk for one reason or another. Many of our students live in dire poverty. As a result, learning is not always the biggest issue in their lives.
For many of my students, it is hard for their families to provide the basic materials they need for class.
Since most of my children come from impoverished backgrounds, it is understandable that this can happen. In some cases, their parents have to choose between buying school supplies and putting food on the table. Because of this, we need help to make sure these students have the items they need on a daily basis.
Our school serves students who have been removed from their normal school setting. Because of this, all our students do their work on computers. This is done in order to insure that they are still given the same materials as their peers.
Currently, many of our computers are old and outdated.
This set of computers that will be replaced are over ten years old. As you can imagine, there are many issues with them. These five computers will serve all the needs of the students that use them. The students will use them to complete all of their assignments for all subjects during the day. Since we are on this set up, you can probably see why this is so important.
In most cases our students are discipline problems. In many cases, this comes from being academically behind. These computers will help to insure that they get the education that they need to be successful.
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I’m Megan LaPlante, Sports Writer for Capital Sports Media Network (CSMN). I am very excited to be a part of a local organization bringing attention to sports in the Capital Region. Being able to work alongside others who also enjoy watching, talking, and living sports is very inspiring.
I will be covering female sports within Section II and colleges across the Capital Region. I hope to bring more attention to these athletes who work hard on the field, specifically those who play softball. While I do feel most comfortable in this area, I am more than willing to learn some new sports by listening to contestants and their love for the competition.
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RC Android is the first robot is shaped like the logo of the Android operating system and is controlled by the operating system Android. Android robot was exhibited at the recent Google Developer Day 2010 in Tokyo, Japan.
This robot was developed by RT Corp (Japan) and Brilliant Service (Japan) as a software developer, and can do several things such as walking, swaying, waving, moving his head and also spoke.
Quoted from Tech On Thursday (30/09/2010), this robot was built based on the RIC (Robotic Inside Character) system which is owned by RT Corp.
Equipped with speakers, RIC Android could make a sound or play music. This robot can not move alone but must be given commands via a wireless LAN network.
Both companies plan to develop a system that can extend functionality by giving the robot motion control in April 2011.
The RIC Android Robot in the future can be rented starting at U.S. $ 6,266 per day.
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Nigeria’s Military Command Centre has moved from Abuja to the country’s northeastern largest city and capital of Borno state – Maiduguri.
Following arrangements between President Muhammad Buhari and Nigerian Army authorities, the move is reported to have taken effect today Tuesday June 9th.
The Military Command and Control Center for Operation Zaman Lafiya, will harmonize the fight against terrorism and insurgency.
“From now on the fight against terrorism and the Boko Haram insurgence will be monitored, coordinated and controlled from this centre.” Nigeria’s military spokesperson Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman confirmed.
The Military command team is led by a two star general who is already mobilizing efforts under the command and control centre. This action calls to mind the promise by President Muhammad Buhari during his inaugural speech last May to move the centre.
“The command centre will be relocated to Maiduguri and remain until Boko Haram is completely subdued. But we can not claim to have defeated Boko Haram without rescuing the Chibok girls and all other innocent persons held hostage by insurgents.”
The Boko Haram Insurgence has since its operations early this year made attempts to set up a caliphate. It is reported to have occupied large portion of northeastern Nigeria, but pushed back with the joint effort of the Nigerian army together with its military counterparts from Cameroon, Chad and Niger.
The news is greeted as a bold step, drawing the military closer to the place of battle. The people of Nigeria are expecting much from their newly elected president as far as the eradication of the Islamic sect is concerned.
According to The Reuters Magazine this group has killed about 1.5 million people in Africa’s most populous state, in an attempt to establish an Islamic emirate.
- Former African Head Of State Sentenced To Life Imprisonment - June 1, 2016
- Conflict In Burundi: One Year Later - April 27, 2016
- Mozambique Victoriously Declared Free from Land Mines - September 18, 2015


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This study explored whether an outcome evaluation of the Centers for AIDS Research was warranted and feasible and made recommendations regarding the design of such an evaluation. The Centers for AIDS Research is a long-standing program funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The Centers provides administrative aid, shared research support, and coordination of AIDS research projects funded by other NIH grants and contracts. In 1998, the program was redesigned as a cross-NIH effort that provided both fiscal and scientific flexibility for the grantee institution. The scientific focus was expanded to include all basic, translational (taking research from the laboratory to the community), and clinical AIDS research. The feasibility study included consulting with key workers at the Centers (including the steering committee and principal investigators) and program staff at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The investigators developed a provisional logic model that described inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, impacts, and external influences of the Centers for AIDS Research program. Investigators reviewed existing data on the Centers and potential comparison groups.
The study concluded that an outcome evaluation was needed and would be useful based on strong support, availability of investigator progress reports that could be used as a primary data source, and descriptive and anecdotal data useful for providing context. Challenges to the design of an outcome evaluation would include variations of individual Centers' grant awards. This was the possible explanation for the finding that there were detected no differences in research productivity or research character between Centers institutions and likely comparison groups. The feasibility study supported conducting an outcome evaluation using a cross-sectional design based on data about the program, institutions, and individual awards. No distinct comparison with external institutions or programs was recommended. The results of such comparisons could not be interpreted with confidence. Data collection would likely require Office of Management and Budget clearance. The proposed design also recommended a case study component in order to gather qualitative evidence on how Centers for AIDS Research activities lead to outputs, outcomes, and impacts.
Report Title: Feasibility Study for an Evaluation of the Centers for AIDS Research http://aspe.hhs.gov/pic/fullreports/06/8462.pdf
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Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky pdf free download. A few words about Dostoevsky himself may help the English reader to understand his work. Dostoevsky was the son of a doctor. His parents were very hard- working and deeply religious people, but so poor that they lived with their five children in only two rooms. The father and mother spent their evenings in reading aloud to their children, generally from books of a serious character.
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Known as the "Him" from the popular folk/pop band She & Him, M. Ward has recently released yet another wonderful solo effort. From his melancholic ballads that resonate with all of his fans, to his other poppy rhythmic creations, M. Ward's new album appeals to everyone and converts new listerners to M. Ward groupies. Also, She & Him fans will be pleased by Zooey Deschanel's guest vocals on a few songs on the album. Here is a link to the song "Crawl After You". Enjoy!


By BEN SHARPLES and CHOU HUI HONG
The three-year rally in liquefied natural gas (LNG) is cooling as Asia-Pacific supplies jump and demand slows from Japanese utilities preparing to restart nuclear reactors.
LNG shipped to northeast Asia next winter may be sold at the lowest price since 2012 for that time of year, when demand typically peaks, according to a Bloomberg News survey of traders and analysts. ExxonMobil and BG Group are bringing new supplies to Asia this year before at least four projects start in 2015, including the first US exports.
Prices have doubled over the past three years since the Fukushima disaster in March 2011, as utilities turned to fossil fuels such as LNG to compensate for the loss of the atomic plants. Japan is preparing to restart at least two of 48 nuclear reactors that were shut in the wake of an earthquake and tsunami that hit the country.
“We have quite a lot of new supply capacity coming on,” said Tony Regan, an energy consultant at Tri-Zen International in Singapore who predicts LNG prices may be at $17/MMBtu in the first quarter of 2015. “There are a number of things that will moderate the upward potential of prices this winter. The regular one is nukes.”
Supplies may cost $18/MMBtu in the first quarter of 2015, the median estimate of 13 traders and analysts in the Bloomberg survey shows. That’s 9% lower than a record $19.70 in February, according to data from Energy Intelligence Group in New York. The fuel has averaged $16.18 this year, compared with $16.51 in 2013.
Exxon started sending cargoes to Asia from its $19 billion Papua New Guinea project last month, while BG Group is due to begin exporting from its Queensland Curtis plant in Australia at the end of 2014. Santos, Chevron and Houston-based Cheniere Energy are among producers scheduled to start shipping LNG from new operations next year.
Global gas exports are forecast to increase by 18 million metric tons, or 7.5%, to 257 million tons in 2015, Energy Aspects, an industry consultant based in London, said in a report on May 28. The increase would be enough to meet China’s LNG requirements for a year.
Imports to Japan, the biggest buyer of LNG and once Asia’s largest nuclear-power producer, may rise 1.4% in 2014 before falling by 1.28 million tons next year as the nuclear plants restart, according to Energy Aspects.
LNG sold into Japan averaged $7.64/MMBtu in 2010, the year before the earthquake and meltdown of Tokyo Electric Power Co.’s Fukushima Dai-Ichi plant, according to estimates from Tri-Zen International. Forecasts in the Bloomberg survey ranged from $16.50 to $19.50 for the 2015 first-quarter high.
Delays to restarts in Japan, which is facing public opposition to atomic power, may boost LNG demand. Two units may resume this year, Cantor Fitzgerald said in a June 12 report. This compares with a January forecast for 12 to start.
Japan has been without atomic power since September, when the last of its 48 reactors shut for checks. Utilities including Tokyo Electric, the country’s biggest, have applied for the Nuclear Regulation Authority’s safety review of 19 units, according to the regulator’s website.
“The underlying market tightness will cause average Asia spot prices for 2014 to remain robust,” said Andrew Walker, the vice president of global LNG at BG in Reading, UK. The early start of Exxon’s Papua New Guinea project, some buyers holding high inventories and the weather outlook in key markets have caused prices to slip recently, he said.
LNG into northeast Asia has dropped to $11.95/MMBtu in the week ended June 16, the lowest since April 2011, amid “continued weak buying interest and a comfortable supply outlook,” according to the Energy Intelligence Group’s World Gas Intelligence publication. Prices may decline next week on more spot cargoes in the market, four of six traders said in a Bloomberg survey.
Japan, the world’s third-biggest economy, imported a record 87.49 million tons of LNG last year. The country may reduce consumption of the fuel this year as nuclear production resumes, Yoshihiko Sakanashi, the executive vice president of Electric Power Development, or J-Power, said in an interview on June 1.
The average price of spot LNG cargoes imported by Japan in May was $14.80, down from $16 a month earlier, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said in a report.
The restart of the reactors in Japan “will change the mood of the market,” Hiroki Sato, the general manager of Chubu Electric Power Co.’s fuels department in Nagoya, said in an interview. “Spot prices will be stable at current levels in coming months and rise somewhat, but not to levels close to those of last year during the winter-demand season.”
Asia’s LNG buyers, accounting for about three-quarters of global consumption in 2013, are also considering North American supplies after a surge in extraction from shale deposits.
Cheniere Energy’s Sabine Pass terminal in Louisiana, scheduled to start producing LNG by the end of next year, is the first to win full approval for US exports from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission since ConocoPhillips’s Alaskan Kenai plant in 1967.
Sempra Energy won final US approval this week from the FERC to build its Cameron export terminal. The project in Louisiana will start operations in 2018, according to the San Diego-based company’s website.
In addition to LNG from Australia and the US, Mozambique and Russia will add to supplies in the global market, said Osamu Fujisawa, a Tokyo-based independent energy economist who has worked for Royal Dutch Shell and Saudi Arabian Oil Co. “So there will be a lot of supply, and this will not be good for spot LNG prices.”


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Last year was my first QuakeCon and I’ve been waiting for the next one ever since. Luckily, it’s been a year and QuakeCon 2012 will kick off tomorrow!
Though Bethesda’s line-up isn’t quite as full of heavy hitters as last year — how can you compete with Skyrim, RAGE, and Prey 2 — there will certainly be a lot to talk about over the next couple days. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- New Dishonored and Doom 3: BFG previews.
- Interviews with Arkane Studios and id Software
- Impressions of the cutting-edge Oculus Rift VR goggles
- New info on Doom 4
- Previews of various upcoming indie games
- More awesome features like this and this
- CORGIS! (Dale’s promise, not mine)
- Impressions on a new, major game that hasn’t even been announced yet
You can hear about what that new game is tomorrow. Be sure to follow me and Dale North on Twitter and check back here for breaking QuakeCon coverage.


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Zero-delay buffers (ZDB) provide a synchronous copy (no propagation delay) of the input clock at the outputs, usually without frequency translation. The Renesas ZDBs are PLL-based devices that regenerate the input clock signal with fanout to drive multiple loads offering various signal levels, including LVPECL, LVDS, HCSL, CML, HSTL, SSTL, or LVCMOS. ZDBs are ideal for applications requiring synchronized clocking for FPGAs, CPUs, logic, and synchronous memory.
Most zero-delay buffers allow the delay through the device to be adjusted through an external feedback path. This allows precise control of the timing of the clock signals to the loads. Simple frequency translation is possible with a ZDB when a single divider is used for all outputs, including feedback output, to maintain clock synchronization.
Hint: If more than one unique output frequency is required (eg. 100MHz and 125MHz), make use of the “Output Banks” parametric selector. Each bank corresponds to a unique output frequency.
Industry-Leading Zero-Delay Buffer Solutions
The Renesas zero-delay buffer (ZDB) IC families are available with a wide range of options and features. Differential outputs such as LVPECL, LVDS, HCSL, CML, HSTL, SSTL, as well as selectable outputs, are supported for output frequencies up to 3.2GHz and single-ended LVCMOS outputs for frequencies up to 350MHz. In addition, Renesas' PLL portfolio has devices supporting supply voltages from 1.2V up to 3.3V and that are available in the commercial and industrial temperature ranges.
Using a Renesas PLL product has many benefits. Reducing the number of quartz crystals on a board improves reliability because crystals are highly susceptible to shock and vibration. Using a clock signal generator also reduces a customer's board cost and space, bill of materials (BOM) and inventory levels by replacing multiple crystals and oscillators with one device. They are ideal for use in a large variety of systems, from personal computers to consumer electronics or industrial systems, as well as high-performance networking and communications systems.
Selecting a Zero-Delay Buffer (ZDB)
There are many important factors when choosing a ZDB for a particular application. The following parameters will give users a basic starting point to narrow down the potential solutions:
- # of outputs: choose a ZDB with enough outputs to simplify your clock tree. Fewer components simplify the design and procurement process for faster time to market, and can even improve reliability for better production yields. Renesas offers some of the industry’s most integrated solutions for highly-complex systems, along with right-sized solutions for those that fall in between.
- Output type: this is the signaling type of the output that is required of the zero-delay buffer. Renesas offers LVPECL, LVDS, HCSL, CML, HSTL, SSTL, or LVCMOS.
- Input/Output frequency range: the valid range of input and output frequencies. Renesas offers zero-delay buffers to address the frequency needs of all popular applications.
- Core voltage: the supply voltage used to power the ZDB. This is typically defined by the power rails available in the system, and often has implications on voltage levels of the output. Renesas zero-delay buffers are offered in voltages from 3.3V down to 1.5V.

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Tim Curtis was appointed to the Board in 2004. He was chief executive of Zetex plc (formerly Telemetrix PLC), and is non-executive chairman of RaceCourse Technical Services Ltd. Former non-executive directorships were with IBS OPENSystems plc between 2005 and 2008, TVS Entertainment plc, Dobson Park Industries plc and Pace Micro Technology plc. Tim was previously a director of Unitech plc.
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Hubli-Dharwad, a twin city located in the state of Karnataka, has implemented an online platform for its citizens to pay their water bills. The onl ine payment method is a convenient way to avoid standing in long queues and saves time. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to pay Hubli Dharwad water bill online.
Step 1: Visit the official website
To pay your water bill online, visit the official website of Hubli Dharwad Municipal Corporation at http://www.hdmc.mrc.gov.in. On the homepage, you will see a list of services, including the water bill payment option.
Step 2: Select the Water Supply option
Click on the Water Supply option on the homepage, and it will direct you to the payment page.
Step 3: Enter the Water Connection ID
On the payment page, you will be required to enter your water connection ID. This ID is a unique number that is assigned to every consumer, and it is printed on your water bill. Enter the ID carefully in the space provided.
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Once you enter your Water Connection ID, your water bill details will be displayed on the screen. Ensure that all the details are correct, such as the consumer name, address, and amount to be paid.
Step 5: Choose Payment Method
After checking the bill details, choose the payment method you prefer. The online payment options available include credit cards, debit cards, net banking, and UPI.
Step 6: Confirm payment
After selecting the payment method, enter the payment details and confirm your payment. Ensure that you provide accurate payment details to avoid any payment errors.
Step 7: Print or Save the Receipt
After successful payment, you can save or print the payment receipt for future reference. The receipt contains important details such as the transaction ID, amount paid, and date of payment.
Paying your water bill online is quick, easy, and convenient. The Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation has provided its citizens with an online platform to make payments from the comfort of their homes. By following the above steps, you can pay your water bill online and avoid standing in long queues.


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Dino Ranch is a new Disney Junior series (licensed from Boat Rocker Studios) that has aired 19 episodes of its first season. Disney+ today has added the first 13 to get you started.
Synopsis: Two young cowboys and a young cowgirl travel lands where modern-day dinosaurs roam around.
Trailer: Enjoy the trailer for this cute series below.
Drew Ryan is a film, TV, and Disney geek. He has degrees in English, Student Personnel Administration, and Library & Information Science from Lawrence University, Concordia University-Wisconsin, and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Interested in the minutia and licensing of streaming service content, he is always publishing lists, suggestions, and advocating for Disney’s missing library to be added to Disney+. Drew subscribes to Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, and Paramount+. You can find him waxing nostalgic over classic Disney Channel or geeking out over Marvel, CW shows, & Disney on Twitter.


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The INFP Book: Learn More About Yourself and Your Personality Type with This Insightful Book
The INFP Book: The Perks, Challenges, and Self-Discovery of an INFP book pdf
If you are an INFP or know someone who is, you might be curious about this personality type and what makes it unique. INFP stands for Introversion, iNtuition, Feeling, and Perceiving, which are four core personality traits based on the work of psychologist C.G. Jung. According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), a popular personality assessment tool, only about 4% of the population has this personality type. This means that INFPs are rare and often misunderstood by others.
The INFP Book: The Perks, Challenges, and Self-Discovery of an INFP book pdf
But being an INFP also means that you have a lot of potential and gifts to offer to the world. You are creative, compassionate, and idealistic. You have a deep sense of values and a strong inner vision. You are always looking for ways to grow and improve yourself. You are not afraid to follow your own path and pursue your dreams.
However, being an INFP also comes with some challenges. You may struggle with self-doubt, sensitivity, and perfectionism. You may find it hard to communicate your thoughts and feelings effectively. You may have trouble making decisions or sticking to a plan. You may feel lonely or misunderstood by others.
So how can you make the most of your personality type and overcome your difficulties? How can you discover your true self and live a fulfilling life? How can you connect with other people who share your values and vision?
One way to answer these questions is to read The INFP Book, a comprehensive guide for INFPs and those who love them. Written by Catherine Chea, an INFP herself, this book covers everything you need to know about this personality type. It explores the perks, challenges, and self-discovery of being an INFP. It also provides practical tips and advice on how to deal with common issues that INFPs face.
In this article, we will give you a brief overview of what you can expect from The INFP Book. We will also tell you how you can download the book pdf or buy the paperback version online. Whether you are an INFP or not, we hope that this article will help you understand and appreciate this personality type better.
The Perks of Being an INFP
One of the main benefits of being an INFP is that you have a rich and vivid imagination. You are always coming up with new ideas and possibilities. You enjoy expressing yourself through writing, art, music, or other forms of creativity. You have a unique and original style that reflects your personality.
Another perk of being an INFP is that you have a lot of empathy and compassion for others. You can easily sense the emotions and needs of other people. You care deeply about the well-being of others and the world. You are always willing to help those in need or support a good cause.
A third perk of being an INFP is that you are idealistic and optimistic. You have a strong sense of values and a vision for the future. You believe that anything is possible if you work hard and follow your heart. You are not afraid to challenge the status quo or stand up for what you believe in.
These perks make you a valuable and inspiring person to be around. You can use your strengths to make a positive impact on the world. You can also find fulfillment and happiness in your personal and professional lives.
The Challenges of Being an INFP
However, being an INFP also has some drawbacks. One of the main challenges that you may face is self-doubt. You may often question your abilities, choices, and worth. You may have high expectations for yourself and others, which can lead to disappointment or frustration. You may also compare yourself to others and feel inadequate or insecure.
Another challenge of being an INFP is sensitivity. You may be easily affected by the moods, opinions, and actions of others. You may take things personally or feel hurt by criticism or rejection. You may also struggle with expressing your emotions or setting boundaries with others.
A third challenge of being an INFP is decision-making. You may find it hard to make decisions, especially when there are many options or factors involved. You may worry about making the wrong choice or missing out on something better. You may also procrastinate or change your mind frequently.
These challenges can make you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or unhappy. They can also interfere with your goals and relationships. However, they are not insurmountable. You can overcome them and grow as an individual.
The Self-Discovery of Being an INFP
One way to overcome your challenges and make the most of your personality type is to engage in self-discovery. Self-discovery is the process of exploring your inner world and discovering your true self. It involves understanding your personality traits, strengths, weaknesses, preferences, values, motivations, goals, and purpose.
Self-discovery can help you in many ways. It can help you:
Accept yourself as you are and appreciate your uniqueness
Recognize your potential and talents and use them effectively
Identify your areas of improvement and work on them
Find meaning and direction in your life
Make decisions that align with your values and purpose
Build confidence and self-esteem
Improve your communication and relationships with others
Achieve your goals and dreams
One tool that can help you with self-discovery is the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator), a popular personality assessment tool that identifies your personality type based on four dimensions: Introversion/Extraversion, iNtuition/Sensing, Feeling/Thinking, and Perceiving/Judging. By taking the MBTI, you can learn more about your preferences for how you energize, perceive information, make decisions, and organize your life.
Another tool that can help you with self-discovery is the cognitive functions model, which is based on the work of psychologist C.G. Jung. The cognitive functions model explains how you process information and interact with the world using eight mental functions: Introverted Feeling (Fi), Extraverted Feeling (Fe), Introverted Thinking (Ti), Extraverted Thinking (Te), Introverted iNtuition (Ni), Extraverted iNtuition (Ne), Introverted Sensing (Si), and Extraverted Sensing (Se).
According to this model, each personality type has a dominant function, an auxiliary function, a tertiary function, and an inferior function. These functions form a hierarchy that determines how you use each function in different situations.
The INFP Book: A Guide for INFPs and Those Who Love Them
If you are interested in learning more about the INFP personality type and how to make the most of it, you might want to check out The INFP Book by Catherine Chea. This book is a comprehensive guide for INFPs and those who love them. It covers everything you need to know about this personality type, from its perks and challenges to its self-discovery and growth.
The author, Catherine Chea, is an INFP herself, so she knows what it's like to be one. She shares her personal experiences and insights as well as research and expert opinions on various topics related to the INFP personality type. She also provides practical tips and advice on how to deal with common issues that INFPs face, such as self-doubt, sensitivity, decision-making, communication, relationships, career, and more.
Some of the main topics and themes covered in the book are:
The origins and history of the MBTI and the cognitive functions model
The characteristics and traits of the INFP personality type
The strengths and weaknesses of the INFP personality type
The cognitive functions of the INFP personality type
The development and growth of the INFP personality type
The compatibility and relationships of the INFP personality type
The career and work preferences of the INFP personality type
The hobbies and interests of the INFP personality type
The challenges and solutions for the INFP personality type
The resources and references for the INFP personality type
The book is written in a conversational style that is easy to read and understand. It is also filled with examples, anecdotes, quotes, quizzes, exercises, and illustrations that make it engaging and fun. The book is suitable for anyone who wants to learn more about the INFP personality type, whether they are INFPs themselves or have a close relationship with one.
In conclusion, being an INFP is a unique and rewarding experience. You have a lot of perks that make you a creative, compassionate, and idealistic person. You also have some challenges that make you struggle with self-doubt, sensitivity, and decision-making. But you can overcome these challenges and discover your true self by engaging in self-discovery. You can also benefit from reading The INFP Book, a comprehensive guide for INFPs and those who love them.
If you are interested in downloading the book pdf or buying the paperback version online, you can visit the author's website at https://www.catherinechea.com/the-infp-book/. You can also follow her on social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Thank you for reading this article. We hope that it has helped you understand and appreciate the INFP personality type better. If you have any feedback or questions, please feel free to leave a comment below. We would love to hear from you.
What does INFP stand for?
INFP stands for Introversion, iNtuition, Feeling, and Perceiving. These are four core personality traits based on the work of psychologist C.G. Jung.
How common is the INFP personality type?
According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), a popular personality assessment tool, only about 4% of the population has this personality type. This means that INFPs are rare and often misunderstood by others.
What are some famous INFPs?
Some famous people who are believed to be or have been INFPs include William Shakespeare, J.R.R. Tolkien, George Orwell, Vincent van Gogh, Audrey Hepburn, John Lennon, Kurt Cobain, Tim Burton, Johnny Depp, Emma Watson, Tom Hiddleston, Lana Del Rey, Florence Welch, and Lorde.
What are some good careers for INFPs?
teacher, counselor, psychologist, social worker, humanitarian, activist, editor, librarian, curator, or researcher.
How can I download the book pdf or buy the paperback version online?
You can visit the author's website at https://www.catherinechea.com/the-infp-book/ to download the book pdf or buy the paperback version online. You can also follow her on social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.


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From Monday all bars, restaurants and cafés across Belgium will be forced to close for a period of one month. The length of the enforced closure will be reassessed in two weeks’ time. As during the lockdown in the spring those in the hospitality industry will receive a grant from the state to compensate them for at least some of the losses incurred due to the enforced closure. Bars in hotels will be open for hotel guests only.
Take away meals may be served and collected until 10pm. A ban on the sale of alcoholic drinks will be in force from 8pm every day from Monday. Night shops must close at 10pm.
Food markets and small travelling fun fairs at which no more than 200 people attend will be allowed. However, Christmas markets and other larger event will not be allowed to take place.
A night curfew like the ones already in force in Walloon Brabant and Luxembourg Province will come into force across the entire country. With the exception of those with a valid reason (travelling to or from work, urgent medical reasons, force majeure…) no one will be allowed to leave their home between midnight and 5am.
Home working will be mandatory for all those that can work from home. Employers must take every possible measure to ensure the safety at the workplace of those that are unable to work from home.
Cultural and sporting events for which safety protocols are in place will be allowed to continue opperating under the conditions of these protocols for at least another week. All other events will be limitted to just 40 spectators. 40 is also the limit for the number of people allowed to attend funeral wakes.
The number of people from outside our respective homes with whom we are allowed so called “close contact” (no social distancing, embracing, physical contact, etc..) will be reduced from three persons over the age of 12 currently to just one.
The number of people we are allowed to invite into our homes, for example for a meal, a drink or to watch a film, football match or other sporting evening on TV will be kept at 4. These 4 people must remain the same for a period of at least 2 weeks. However, social distancing, the wearing of face masks and other preventative rules to arrest the spread of the virus should be upheld throughout any such visits.
De Croo “We all know someone that is in quarantine or has become ill”
At the start of the press conference the Federal Prime Minister Alexander De Croo (Flemish Liberal) explained that extra measures were required as there is great pressure on our country’s hospitals and medical staff.
He added that the big difference between now and the situation in March is that the virus is much closer to us all. We all know someone that is in quarantine or has become very ill.
The Prime Minister went on to say that the aim of the measures is to reduce the number of our social contacts. The measures are being taken to prevent worse from happening. Mr De Croo thanked those that had made an effort to uphold the measures that were already in force.


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A worker in Hà Nội's Đông Anh District gets free rice provided by local authorities to help local citizens overcome difficulties caused by COVID-19. — VNA/VNS Photo Danh Lam
HÀ NỘI — Despite difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, an opportunity is emerging for Việt Nam to build the foundations of a more inclusive growth path which would leave no one behind once the recovery begins, according to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Việt Nam.
The organisation made the statement on Tuesday in a note on the impacts of COVID-19 on economic activity and employment in Việt Nam.
As the COVID-19 situation has developed, the Vietnamese Government has implemented increasingly stringent measures that have proven effective in containing the crisis.
The country’s economic performance, however, was being affected by measures adopted to confront the pandemic in Việt Nam and across the world, as similar measures taken by other countries across the world had large-scale, indirect effects on Việt Nam’s economy, said the ILO.
The organisation added that the reduction in economic output expected per sector over the first two quarters of 2020 was influenced by the vulnerability of each sector to the direct effects of COVID-19 containment, or indirect, or both.
“By the end of the second quarter, the crisis could affect the livelihoods of 4.6 to 10.3 million workers, whether through a decline in working hours, in wages or, ultimately, job loss,” the ILO forecast.
It also envisaged two scenarios: one lower-impact scenario in which containment measures were eased during the second quarter, and one higher-impact scenario where the measures remained largely in place.
Workers in the informal economy would be severely affected due to the lack of State-funded social safety nets. Vulnerable workers were especially exposed to economic risks, since most of them worked informally in low-paid occupations, and were unlikely to be able to count on savings. Female workers were over-represented in most sectors experiencing widespread reduction in economic activity.
The actual extent of livelihoods lost would depend on the evolution of the pandemic and the measures taken by the Vietnamese Government and other countries. The unprecedented nature of the shock created by the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult to predict its developments by means of comparison with any past crises. Countries were finding themselves in uncharted territory, taking a variety of approaches to containment, and adjusting themselves based on their own experience and that of others.
Last week, Việt Nam had been working to ease restrictions in some parts of the country. The measure excluded several provinces and the country’s main economic centres of Hà Nội and HCM City. And where it applied, it did not remove social distancing rules altogether. Still, this measure should bring some relief to the direct channels of economic shock.
The IMF expects negative economic growth for 2020 in over 170 countries, with a partial recovery in 2021. However, countries across the world are taking bold actions to support their respective economies.
In Việt Nam, the Government is unveiling a range of monetary and fiscal measures to keep enterprises afloat and safeguard incomes in the short term. Plans to push economic recovery in the medium and long term are taking shape.
In the meantime, however, Việt Nam’s trade partners are in the midst of the COVID-19 fight.
In the medium term, even if Việt Nam should choose to lift social distancing measures for the whole country, the crisis (whether directly or indirectly brought to the country’s economy) may affect overall consumption by eroding the financial means of individuals, and therefore the ability of domestic demand to sustain the economy.
Việt Nam had addressed the COVID-19 health crisis with resolve and strength, and most importantly, with the aim of protecting all women and men and leaving no one behind. The same approach needed to be directed at economic, social and labour market challenges.
This was a critical time to ensure that socio-economic policy response was designed to be inclusive, based on tripartite consultations, and reached the most vulnerable on the labour market, the ILO noted. — VNS


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1. Kauai: Private Jungle and Rainbow Eucalyptus Hike
Join a private guided hike of Kuilau RidgeTrail to get a complete jungle experience while you learn about the history and culture that gave birth to the pristine land on eastern Kauai. Take in all the exotic flora including rainbow eucalyptus, and albizia trees, along with panoramic views jungles, waterfalls, and mountain range. Walk the same path that the ancient Hawaiians used to build their communities. The word kuilau (koo-E-lau) means “to string together leaves or grass.” Plant fibers were used for everything from thatching roofs (pili grass huts) to making large sails for ocean voyaging canoes (from the hala three-leaf). After a quick stop at the impressive and beloved ‘O’paeka’a Falls, the hike will begin as a gentle climb up a trail that is lined with impressive Sydney blue gum trees (Eucalyptus saligna). Growing over 150 feet tall the eucalyptus in this area can tower over the massive albizia trees. You may feel yourself shrink as you hike through. As you make your way higher, views of several mountain ranges begin to emerge, including the Kahili Mountain to the south, Wai’ale’ale Mountain and Mount Kawi to the west and the Makaleha Mountains to the north. On overcast days, you’ll still be rewarded with dense, green views of the gulches that dominate the area; their abundant native and introduced plant species offer much to discover. These plants include wild orchids, ‘ohi’a lehua blossoms, gala, and the la’i or ti plant (a popular material for making hula skirts, among many other uses). Back at the arboretum, you will take a short stroll through the famous “rainbow eucalyptus” trees (Eucalyptus deglupta). If time permits, you will have the option of taking a quick dip in a cool mountain stream and/or walking up a small hill to once again see the cloud-covered Wai’ale’ale Summit, known as "The wettest place on earth" (averaging over 450 inches of rainfall annually). This is a private tour — it will just be you and your private group. Because of this, you are free to go at your own pace and hike as much, or as little, as you would like for the duration of the tour you have selected. Your guide will contact you before the start of your tour to help plan a custom itinerary.

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Mustang Mach-E homeowners can get extra information and discover out if their car is affected by checking the NHTSA recollects website. In addition to the windshield concern, thirteen,544 Mach-Es are additionally recalled for the same issue that affects the SUV’s glass sunroof. In that submitting, Ford indicated that if loose, the SUV’s roof glass may probably fly off while the car is in use, causing a road hazard. In a submitting with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration , Ford says impacted house owners shall be notified beginning October 27. Owners of the autos are suggested to take it to their local vendor for restore. The windshield recall applies to 17,692 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built between February 24, 2020, and June 18, 2021; the sunroof recall impacts thirteen,544 items built during the same dates.
Why Do My Rear Lights Keep On When The Automotive Is Off?
Listen for adjustments in the sound between injectors, see if this offers you any clues as to what’s going on. If they’re firing, you need to hear a little click periodically. If one click on is louder than the rest, I’d begin investigating what could possibly be the cause on that cylinder. Can agree with all given above besides no examine engine light. Using non-OEM components can prevent some money whereas sure makes/fashions of autos can run upwards of $2,000 for a replacement. Either method, you’ll wish to care for the problem soon or the engine shall be susceptible to overheating or different problems … Read More


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The Bimini Slough Ecology Park was flowing mightily under this week’s rains. Federico wrote about this park earlier at the Eco-Village Blog, referencing my long piece about it at L.A. Creek Freak. It’s located at the end of the Los Angeles Eco-Village block at the corner of Bimini Place and 2nd Street. It was created and is maintained by the Bresee Foundation. Continue reading
Second in a scintillating series on flora and fauna of the Bimini Slough Ecology Park – Oh Boy!
I mentioned them in the comments of the last post about the Bimini Slough Ecology Park, so here are a few shots of the Matilija Poppies. Matilija are native California poppies – actually a really tough, nearly-invasive (look out – they spread and get big!) plant… with big dainty beautiful yellow and white flowers. (See the earlier post for some explanation of the park, links, and more second rate photos from Joe’s cell phone.)
They’re in full bloom right now – at the east end of the park. In the background of these photos you can kinda see the opening where the park’s creekbed enters the storm drain system.
At the south end of Bimini Place, there’s a small park called the Bimini Slough Ecology Park. It used to be called just “2nd Street” until the Bresee Foundation, with some help from Los Angeles Eco-Village, got the street closed… or should I say opened?
The Bimini Slough Park probably deserves its own blog entry at some point, but I will give a brief background here, and maybe do another entry later. You can get more information and see videos, etc. at the link. The park was designed by North East Trees, and includes a creekbed running though it, where street runoff gets cleansed before entering a storm drain, then on to Ballona Creek and the Santa Monica Bay. The Bimini Slough was a historic wetland in this area, and part of Arroyo de la Sacatela – a creek that ran through here. Each of those deserves their own blog entry too.
The bushtit is a small brownish-gray bird – not much bigger than a hummingbird – I’d say about 3 inches from head to tailfeather. The bushtit nest is about 10 feet off the ground, in a willow tree, very near the front entrance to the park. The nest is made mostly of small branches and leaves, but being an urban bird, it also incorporates small bits of paper and other trash. The wholes nest is maybe 8-12 inches tall, and shaped like bag. There’s an entry hole in the side that’s propped up by the nest being woven through a small branch.
There were two bushtits (a mated pair) going in and of the nest this afternoon, so there are probably already baby birds inside the nest.
Here’s a story I like to tell about the willow trees there. When the park was opened in, I think 2002, it included three large sycamores – probably 12+ feet tall when they were planted. There weren’t any willows, but thanks to urban runoff water soaking into the creekbed, willows have sprung up – probably the seeds were brought there by birds, who pooped them out and they just grew. Within 4-5 years, the willows are as tall as the sycamores.
I also spotted a hawk nesting in a tall ficus tree at Shatto Park. It’s a good day for bird nest spotting! Thanks to my friend Vicki for some background on bushtits. Here’s one more shot (apologies for the mediocre cell-phone photos) of the bushtit nest:

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