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You’ve probably been seeing Iceland pop up on your news feed a lot lately – it seems like everyone and their mother is packing their bags and heading over to this beautiful, idyllic, most picturesque of countries (myself included). Iceland had never really crossed my mind as a place to go on its own, but when my boyfriend and I found a SUPER cheap Icelandair flight to Amsterdam offering a 1-3 day stopover in Reykjavik at absolutely no extra charge, we jumped on it. Since this was my boyfriend’s first big trip outside of the US, and I had never been to Iceland, we figured, “Why the hell not?” Let’s see what’s in Iceland.
Up to a few weeks prior to our trip, neither of us knew anything about Iceland. I had never even heard of the Golden Circle, let alone know if I wanted to take a tour of it. Since we were only there for two days, I just wanted to know what were some of the essential things that one should – and realistically, could – see in a short amount of time.
So if you find yourself in the same boat – having booked a 2-day stopover in Iceland on your way to or from some other destination, and are not sure what to do with your time – then this guide is for you! This is the second part of a 3-Part Series on what to do and how to prepare for a 2-Day Stopover in Iceland. Click here to read Part 1 and here for Part 2!
Day 2: South Coast Tour
So you’ve survived the red eye, spent a day exploring Reykjavik on foot, and even braved the Northern Lights Tour? Great. Now, it’s time to really sink your teeth into what Iceland is known for – its incredible natural landscape – and embark on a full-day tour of the South Coast with GeoIceland.
Again, having no preconceptions about Iceland to go off of, we did a ton of research prior to the trip to see what we might find the most interesting given that we could realistically only take one tour. Having narrowed it down to the Golden Circle (most popular) and the South Coast (most “unique”) regions, we ultimately ended up deciding to take the South Coast Tour.
Well, to reduce it down to the pen-on-paper list I quite literally wrote down to show Kyle before booking a tour, Golden Circle = geysers, craters, and waterfalls; South Coast = glacier, black sand beaches, possible puffin sightings, waterfalls. We were both pretty intrigued by the idea of seeing a glacier up close and the potential to see puffins nesting on the beach, so we ultimately opted for that one. I also read a couple of blogs (one by my favorite paleo food blogger) that all agreed that the South Coast tour, while slightly less popular, was more “beautiful.” Totally subjective and I feel like anything in Iceland would be beautiful, but nevertheless, that was our decision making process.
We ended up going with GeoIceland tours because our hotel recommended them when I called them a few weeks prior to our trip and I am SO happy that we did! Our guide – an Iceland native – was incredibly knowledgeable and interesting, explaining not only the geography of the country, but also giving us cultural insight into the people and customs of the country (i.e. our guide “Wally” was mostly responsible for furnishing me with the information about size, population density, etc. in my first post about Iceland).
I also really liked the small group size of our tour – we were on a large minibus with about 15 people. This drastically reduced the time between stops (and our group was “exceptionally timely”), meaning our tour guide was able to squeeze in several extra sites that weren’t advertised on the tour.
This is a tour best explained through pictures, but first, a few logistics:
- Wear WARM clothes
- Make sure you have a poncho and waterproof shoes with a good grip, especially if you want to go on some of the more adventurous walks
- Be forewarned that unlike in the US, Iceland sort of…assumes that people are going to have common sense and not get too close to the edge of a cliff, the precipice of a waterfall, walk on an unstable glacier, etc. Guard rails and chained off areas are merely precautionary and you shouldn’t expect one to prevent you from plunging to an unpleasant death
- Pack a water bottle for the road and maybe bring a few snacks so you don’t take out of your 401(k) to purchase some coffee
- Make sure you bring a camera bag or protective case with you if you are bringing your professional camera and plan to shoot any of the waterfalls, etc. They will get wet!
- Everyone wants the cute pictures, but I can guarantee you it is a waste of time to do anything with your appearance other than a ponytail and your comfiest/warmest clothes…comfort/safety over fashion, or as they say in the Great British Baking Show, substance over style
This was our first stop on the trip, and one that was totally unplanned. Our guide made the impromptu decision to stop and said we had just enough time to squeeze it in if we were quick, and our group happily obliged. I am so glad we did as this was one of my favorite sites – so beautiful and impressive, with the lush greens contrasting so eye-catchingly with the bright blues and grays of the water.
In Icelandic, “foss” means waterfall, and this particular waterfall is located near the Skoga River, hence the nomenclature. You can walk practically right up to Skógafoss, so that the sounds of the water pounding down in buckets is deafening and awe-inspiring. You can also climb up the (many) stairs to see it from the top, but our guide said that the views are much more impressive from the bottom, so we saved ourselves the hassle and admired it from below.
Vik is a small fishing village on the South Coast of Iceland near the black sand beaches.
There’s not much to do or to see in Vik – it’s mainly a residential area and a pit stop for food before continuing to Reynisfjara. Along the way, we stopped to take some pictures of the incredible landscape, including remote hamlets or hotels stowed away in the looming mountains…
…and the natural hot springs emitting steam from the cracks in the very ground we were walking on.
We had our lunch break in Vik at a local rest stop area – I spent over $20 on the equivalent of a gas-station chicken salad – so definitely don’t come here for the food!
Reynisfjara is Iceland’s beautiful – and deadly – black sand beach. It is here that the puffins nest and lay their eggs – though they only do so in the summer months (apparently the last of the puffins had left the week before we got there, alas!). You can also find the striking basalt stacks that rise out of the sea, and make up the jagged cave that provides a stunning photographic backdrop.
For all of its beauty, why is Reynisfjara known for being so dangerous? Reynisfjara is dangerous because it is home to a very particular type of wave known as a “sneaker wave,” or a wave that comes up suddenly and swiftly and drags you out to sea. In “sneaker waves” or “rogue waves,” the sand underneath the wave often turns into a sort of quick sand that sucks you down and under, while the unusually strong undertow pulls you out. Often times, a massive amounts of water without much rise – usually caused by a groundswell – will come forward and rapidly flood an area. Without a warning and with very little hope for survival, family and friends often rush to save the person (usually a tourist) who has been dragged out…often at their own demise. Local Icelandic blogger Regina Hrönn has an interesting post about the dangers of Reynisfjara here.
Long story short – if you look down and the sand by your feet is wet – you’re too close! And never turn your back on the ocean. You can watch a video of a sneaker wave here:
After admiring (albeit tentatively) the black sand beach of Reynisfjara, we made our way up to a beautiful, mountainous outcropping overlooking the North Atlantic.
The views were spectacular and some of Kyle’s favorites from the trip.
And I mean…who wouldn’t be completely awestruck by such rugged, natural beauty? (Fun fact – Iceland is an extremely popular location for shooting films/TV shows like Game of Thrones!).
From Reynisfjara, we turned back to make our way once more towards Reykjavik, but with a couple more stops along the way. The first one was about 10 minutes north of Vik to see the magnificent ice cap, Mýrdalsjökull, that engulfs part of the massive volcano of Katla.
Katla is not to be confused with Eyjafjallajökull, the volcano that grounded European flights in 2010! Katla is one of the most active volcanoes in Iceland, having erupted an average of once every 50 years since the year 930 AD. To get up close and personal to Mýrdalsjökull, you can book a glacier walk with a professional guide if you wish to skip the black sand beach and reconvene with the group later on.
Like much of Iceland, glaciers are also extremely dangerous, as they are unstable and large chunks of ice meters long can break off at any second. The glacier itself is receding at great lengths yearly – nearly the length of a football field each year as the glacier continues to melt. In fact, the parking lot that was originally built at the “entrance” to the glacier is now a good 30-minute walk to it due to such erosion. It was still an incredibly impressive sight to see and one of the main reasons we chose the South Coast tour.
After Mýrdalsjökull, our guide drove us to our third waterfall for the day, Seljalandsfoss.
This waterfall was incredibly beautiful, and a particularly unique experience because you could actually walk behind the waterfall and see it from that perspective.
It was a bit of a precarious walk and certainly not for the feint of heart, but definitely worth it for the incredible view!
The last stop we made was another “bonus stop” courtesy of Wally right before we began our 2 hour bus ride back to Reykjavik. “You guys are quick and this is a real treat – not for the feint of heart, of course.” The phrase “not for the feint of heart” could probably be the national anthem of Iceland, and Gljúfrabúi was no exception. A waterfall hidden behind a narrow rocky opening through which a channel of icy cold water ran, to see Gljúfrabúi we had to gingerly tiptoe through the crack opening up into a large cave with a pool of water, were the waterfall ended. Because the opening was so narrow, you had to take turns with people coming out of the cave – each person hugging the rocky edge of the wall to leap frog from unstable rock to unstable rock in order to avoid falling into the water. Given my level of coordination, it’s honestly a miracle that I made it out alive!
Needless to say, we returned back to the Storm Hotel utterly fatigued, hungry, and ready for another round of Fish & Chips + gelato after a nearly 12-hour day. It was absolutely worth the marathon 48 hours, though if I had unlimited vacation days, I would’ve stayed for a walk (and packed my own food – Top Ramen, here I come). As a person primarily interested in art/culture/museums/food, I’ve never visited a country solely to explore its impressive landscape and outdoor activities. That is my limitation on travel, per se, and stepping out of my “European city comfort zone” is something I aim to do as I plan my travels in the future. I’ve never been so awe-inspired and dumbstruck at the sheer beauty of a place quite like Iceland, and can’t recommend a 2-Day Stopover highly enough! Until next time, thanks for the memories, Iceland.
Have you ever been to Iceland? Did you ever plan a trip to a country you knew very little about? Where is one place you’ve traveled to that is outside of your “comfort zone”?


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Regulation of National Bank of Ukraine on banks’ financial monitoring takes effect allowing online opening of bank accounts
Regulation on exercise of financial monitoring by banks has provisions that allow opening bank accounts online.
Ministry of digital transformation announced upcoming technical capabilities to open bank accounts based on a remote identification and verification of clients. Remote identification could be performed via teleconference or via BankID system by affixing electronic signature to the copy of the identity document.
Simplified system of verification: by pre-authorisation with first minimal amount payment, by reading data on ID-card or biometric passport with smartphone, will be available additionally for risk-free business relations.
New application forms for state registration of companies and private entrepreneurs are approved
Ministry of justice has approved new application forms to be submitted for state registration that are effective as of June 1, 2020.
Instead of 24 application forms, now only 9 are used, being group based on the type of entity that is subject to registration proceedings. Information on the ultimate beneficial owner is among the application forms as well.
Information on ultimate beneficial owner should be filled and be renewed in case a legal person is listed among the founders/members. In addition, the information on ultimate beneficial owner should be filed at state registration of changes or reorganisation of a legal person, provided such an information requires renewal because of certain changes in information about ultimate beneficial ownership.
Information on ultimate beneficiary and beneficial ownership structure should be submitted to a state registrar within 3 months as of the approval date of the form and contents of the beneficial ownership structure.
Currently, only the form of information on ultimate beneficial owner has been approved, whereas Ministry of finance has yet to approve the contents of beneficial ownership structure. Ministry of finance informs that contents of beneficial ownership structure will be approved until July 28, 2020. Therefore, the 3-months term for renewal of information has not begun yet.
Owners can ban re-registration of their real estate
Regulation of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine as of 13th May 2020 No. 399 “On amendments to certain regulations of Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding state registration” (“Regulation”) took effect.
Regulation provides for amendments to be introduced to Rules of proceedings in state registration of property rights to immovable property and encumbrances thereof. Notaries and state registrars now shall immediately register applications of real estate owners for prohibition to perform registration proceedings and applications for revocation of previously submitted applications for prohibition to perform registration of property rights to their property.
Henceforth, upon the owner’s application, state registrar will impose the ban on registration proceedings regarding the real estate. The mandatory condition for consideration of such an application is information on the registered ownership being available in the state register of property rights to immovable property and prior identification of the owner.
State registrar will stop state registration of rights to real estate if there is available information on the abovementioned owner’s ban, while referring to the registered owner’s application in the database. State registration of rights as to the real estate will be resumed subject to available owner’s application for revocation of its own application banning performance of registration proceedings.Additionally, state registrar will notify real estate owner on stoppage or resumption of state registration of rights. Notice to the owner will be send on the phone number and/or on email.


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Ah running gear. It’s one of my all time favorite things. From technical materials, GPS watches that can calculate your VO2 max, feather-light shoes, headphones that are absolutely guaranteed not to fall out of your ears, compression garments, and t-shirts with sarcastic sayings; I love it all! Now if only it weren’t all so darn expensive…
Haha I’ll admit it, I can go a little bit overboard when it comes to gear. But come on, I absolutely need 3 more pairs of running shorts. You can never have too many pairs of running shorts! Oh and while we’re at it, I could definitely use 5 more pairs of brightly colored compression socks. I want to be able to mix and match them. Ooooh and look at this tank top! I know I already have 8 million of them shoved into my closet, but this one is purple! And race shirts totally count as gear right? Yeah, so I’m going to need to run ALL of the races in order to obtain ALL of the t-shirts.
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Nevion Virtuoso is our latest generation of Media Node platform fulfilling the highest requirements of broadcasters and service providers. Virtuoso is designed to meet the challenges of an IP-based live production environment where the distinction between facilities and contribution is blurring, and where virtualization will play an increasing role, leading to faster time-to-production and greater cost-effectiveness.
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Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kailash Vijayvargiya on Tuesday expressed his confidence over winning Chhindwara parliamentary seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections saying the lotus would bloom here.
The BJP leader has also said that people are fed up with the dictatorship of one family, the hooliganism of one family, the pressure of one family and they (BJP) will provide them protection.
“The lotus will bloom 100 per cent here. People are now fed up with the dictatorship of a family (Nath family), the hooliganism of a family and with the pressure of a family. We have said that we will provide them protection. Anyway, there is a BJP government at the centre and in the state. If the BJP MP wins, then development will definitely happen. People have understood this and this time they are joining the BJP willingly for development,” Vijayvargiya told ANI.
When asked about the lone Congress MP from state, Nakul Nath claiming Congress will again win from Chhindwara, the BJP leader further said that whatever he may claim but the reality is that last time even after having the government in state, he had won by 35,000 votes and now the situation is different.
“Whatever he (Nakul Nath) may claim, the reality is that last time even after the government in the state, he had won only by 35,000 votes and that too creating hooliganism. Now that is not the situation and neither has the government in the state. People want freedom from the Congress. Many people, including over 100 sarpanches, district panchayat members, MLAs have joined BJP,” Vijayvargiya said.
When questioned about what is the reason for Congress claiming BJP government putting pressure on their workers, Vijayvargiya refuted the claim and said no pressure is being put on anyone.
“No pressure is being put on anyone. They themselves are joining the BJP. They call us and say that they want to join the BJP. This is the wonder of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his leadership, the development being done and the wonder of the way our Chief Minister is doing development in the state,” he added.
Chhindwara is considered a stronghold of Kamal Nath and during the previous Lok Sabha election, the Congress party managed to win the only seat Chhidndwara in the state.
The lone Congress MP in the state and Kamal Nath’s son, Nakul Nath is again contesting election from the seat while BJP has fielded Vivek Bunty Sahu from the seat.
The election will be held here in Chhindwara in the first phase on April 19 with five other parliamentary seats which include Sidhi, Shahdol, Jabalpur, Mandla and Balaghat in the state.
The Lok Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh is scheduled to be held in the first four phases of the total seven phases dated April 19, April 26, May 7, and May 13. (ANI)
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A Lebanese judge charged the country’s central bank chief with “illicit enrichment” and money laundering even as Lebanon undergoes a deep financial crisis, Agence France-Presse reported Monday.
Judge Ghada Aoun had been investigating Riad Salameh for alleged financial misconduct and ownership of apartments in Paris. She previously imposed a travel ban on the bank director and ordered authorities to bring Salameh in for questioning.
The recent charges came after the top banker failed to appear in court for the fifth time.
Last year, Lebanon launched an inquiry into Salameh’s fortune after Switzerland’s top prosecutor’s office requested assistance in an investigation into more than $300 million which he allegedly embezzled from the central bank with the help of his brother, Raja.
Lebanese authorities arrested Raja last week and charged him with “facilitating money laundering.”
The central bank chief has repeatedly denied the charges. He has accused Aoun of “personal enmity” and said the prosecution is politically motivated.
Even so, Salameh faces legal trouble in other European countries.
Salameh has been Lebanon’s top banker for three decades and has been blamed for the policies that contributed to the country’s financial collapse.


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Edward Gibbon (1737-1794), English historian. It was on a visit to Rome that he conceived the idea of his magnificent and panoramic history The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (6 vol., 1776-88) which won immediate acclaim, despite some harsh criticism. Gibbon himself was assured of the greatness of his work, which is, indeed, one of the most-read historical works of modern times.
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This widely acknowledged classic work of English literature should be required reading for any class on Ancient History. The story of the Roman Republic and the early years of the Empire are widely known. However, the slow death spiral beginning after the reign of Augustus is not nearly as well known as it should be.
I confess to knowing only part of the story prior to hearing Gibbon's narrator recite the repeated murders and intrigues visited upon Emperor after Emperor. To have been Roman Emperor from the years 100 A.D. to 400 A.D. was to enjoy the life span of a mayfly.
To read a roll call of Emperors during the period is to go through dozens of short lived leaders (some of mere weeks and months), mostly murdered and replaced by the Praetorian guard, with a smattering of competent longer lived leaders such as Clodius, Marcus Aurelius, Domitian and Constantine.
Such a disfunctional method of leadership selection, coupled with repeated incursions by Goths, Vandals and Huns ultimately spelled an end to the Western Roman Empire.
The audio version of this work is very well presented in its abridged form through the use of two narrators, one to read the actual words of Gibbon, while the other summarizes the abridged text. Despite the slightly dated form of English used by writers of Gibbons' age, the work was quite easy to follow with the possible exception of the chapter dealing with the rise and spread of Christianity throughout the Empire.
While I cannot pass upon the readability of the unabridged text, I can highly recommend the abridged audio version which I enjoyed.
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First one thing: do not, on any account, get the abridged version. If I could take one book to a desert island, it would be this one. That's because it is extremely long, and every word of it is worth it.
Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire remains as relevant as ever. And this is in spite of its hugely ambitious scope, treating of the history of the Roman and Byzantine empires (both considered Roman by Gibbon) from the end of the 1st century AD to the 15th. Gibbon is a modern historian. He is shrewdly selective of his sources, judiciously reserved, and coldly analytical. He differentiates between proximate and ultimate causes. He has a humanistic but impartial point of view. At the same time, he is an 18th century Englishman. While this is reflected in some of his opinions, such as that the extinction of republican freedom was what determined Rome's decline, it makes them no less valid and often the more interesting; it is hard to imagine anyone today being able to treat the early Christian controversies with the same tact and humour, for example.
And Edward Gibbon wrote like an enchanter. I read somewhere that his style was an inspiration to Churchill. No wonder. Every line of this tome of perhaps a million words is a delight to read. You will laugh out loud. His thought is clear and convincing. And there are simply magical moments, such as when he produces that mythical animal that appeared in the Roman circus, an animal no one in Europe has seen since then... a giraffe. Or the dissertation on whether Europe remains at threat of invasion from the Mongols.
The Decline and Fall is full of telling anecdotes, and yet it always holds to a general picture. It is filled with detail and colour but never loses the reader. It is packed with events, and it offers discussion of longer trends - notably those that participated in Rome's decline and led to its eventual fall - political, religious, military, economic. And it is even more impressive when one thinks of the modern tools its author did not have at his disposal, in particular archaeological and numismatic. Approximately half of the book is dedicated to the Roman Empire proper, up to the late 5th century. This is where Gibbon is at his strongest, his research the most thorough. The rest deals with Byzantium, touching heavily on European history up to the fall of Constantinople, and has a broader sweep. His work ends with a description of Rome as it looks today (i.e. in the late 18th century).
I finished reading my copy (after several happy months) in Rome itself, in a little place with a view of the Pantheon. If you have the luck of being able to do that, you will never forget it.
History of Rome May 15, 2008
I have not yet read the books ( they were bought as reference material). They came well packaged, clean, pristine and look very good in my library. Delivery was promt and hassle free. I would definitely purchase from this vendor again.
Excellent Audio Book for History Buffs May 4, 2008
What a classic. This is an excellent listen for history buffs and those that want to learn what precipitated the fall of the great empire.
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very good detail on the history , most Caesars were killed and the army rulled.

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Echeveria Simulans Ascension Succulent with classy white ceramic pot
Echeveria are popular ornamental hobby Succulent plants. The species of Echeveria is variable, which can be either evergreen or decidious.
Echeveria are also popular pot plants and appear in most succulent collections. They can be easily propagated by separating offsets (pups), from leaf cuttings and by growing from seed.
Echeveria Simulans Succulents are small to medium sized plant rosette, leaves ovate to obovate, mucronate at the front, thin margin with transparent white edge, fine wrinkled contorted margin, pink blue color. Echeveria simulans is in the state, the leaf margin is clearly distorted, and the periphery of the leaf is slightly pink.
Echeveria simulans blooms in late spring and early summer, This Succulent are small bell-shaped flowers, yellow petals at the front.
The Echeveria Simulans are easy to maintain succulents.
The lovely leaves of echeveria are greyish green, sometimes with a hint of pink. Echeveria Simulans Ascension succulent is suitable for even the smallest of spaces, and they're not at all difficult in terms of care.
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SINGAPORE - The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) has arrested two suspected Singaporean drug traffickers who allegedly sold adulterated Ecstasy tablets.
They are believed to have crushed ecstasy tablets into powder form before adding other substances to reproduce more tablets for higher profits.
Different types of drugs in small quantities were found on a 46-year-old male suspect when he was arrested at West Coast Ferry Road.
The second trafficker, a 57-year-old male, was later arrested in a housing block at North Bridge Road. Another male drug abuser, 55, was also arrested in the unit. About 25 grams of powdered Ecstasy, 88 Ecstasy tablets, eight Erimin-5 tablets and a small amount of Ice were seized.
Various drug packaging paraphernalia including a tablet press machine and metal moulds were also seized from the unit.
If convicted of drug trafficking, both the 46-year-old and 57-year-old will face a minimum of five years of imprisonment. The 46-year-old suspect could also be caned. The drug abuser was sent to a drug rehabilitation centre.
CNB said in a statement that unscrupulous traffickers often adulterate illicit drugs with unknown substances to increase their profits. Abuse of illicit drugs could result in serious damages to health or even death.

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Most abusers are members of the victim's family, either a caretaker or parent or a close relative. This includes physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and child neglect.1,2,10,27 90% of confirmed physical abuse and neglect cases involve caretakers of children.10 Contrary to common belief, males and females perpetrate abuse against their own children at surprisingly similar rates. "Among all abused children, those abused by their birth parents were about equally likely to have been abused by mothers as by fathers (50% and 58%, respectively), but those abused by other parents, parent-substitutes, or other, nonparental perpetrators were much more likely to be abused by males (80 to 90% by males versus 14 to 15% by females). Children who had been physically abused by their birth parents were more likely to have suffered at the hands of their mothers than their fathers (60% versus 48%), while those who had been physically abused by other parents or parent- substitutes were much more likely to have been abused by their fathers or father-substitutes (90% by their fathers versus 19% by their mothers)."27 On the whole, children are somewhat more likely to be maltreated by female perpetrators than by males: "65 percent of the maltreated children had been maltreated by a female, whereas 54 percent had been maltreated by a male."27 This last statistic is unfair because it includes child neglect, in which mothers are named at rates that are absurd given that women accused of child neglect are almost always single mothers. The fathers who abandon their children are almost never convicted of child neglect. Still, the statistic shows the current state of affairs.
Though there is no "cause" of abuse and no specific profile of abusers, many factors contribute and make abuse more likely to occur. Pressures on the family, alcohol and drug abuse, and social isolation can all lead to parental stress and increase the chances that a parent will strike out at their child. If an adult expects too much of a child or if a child has learning or behavior problems, or mental illness, or is the result of an unplanned pregnancy, the child is much more likely to be abused or neglected. If the adult was abused as a child or has psychological or medical problems, he or she is much more likely to abuse or neglect.
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Some people experience an immediate and dramatic improvement when they give up animal foods and their toxins, but the truth is that, along with the toxins, animal foods have been providing important nutrients which must be replaced with food from plants.
Giving up animal products and consuming only plant food does not guarantee good health. Optimal health requires choosing and balancing high-quality plant foods every day. There are a number of effective eating plans for general good health as well as treating specific conditions.
- BEANS (3): baked beans, soybeans, chickpeas, peas, kidney beans, lentils, tofu, hummus
- BERRIES (1): grapes, raisins, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, raspberries, strawberries
- OTHER FRUITS (3): apples, tomatoes, avocados, bananas, oranges, grapefruit, melon, lemons, limes
- CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES (1): broccoli, cauliflower, kale, arugula, brussels sprouts
- GREENS (2): spring greens, kale, spinach, swiss chard
- OTHER VEGETABLES (2): carrots, sweet corn, zucchini, garlic, mushrooms, onions, pumpkin, sweet potatoes
- FLAX SEEDS (1): 1 tablespoon daily
- NUTS AND SEEDS (1): peanut, almond, brazil, walnut, pumpkin seed, sunflower seed
- TURMERIC (1): 1/4 teaspoon daily, plus any other spices you love
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Most Inappropriate Emojis at Work, From ‘Peaches’ to ‘Eggplants’
Workplace communication has evolved into a more loose and casual way of speaking that often goes beyond words. Conversations once only meant for social media or chatting with a friend have worked their way into professional workspaces.
WordFinder, a subscription-based dictionary service, conducted a survey to find out how emoji impact tone and emotions in professional emails and messages. To get these insights they surveyed over 1,000 employees who work from home (WFH). They explored the nuances of emoji use in their work communications to uncover patterns in their perceptions. Additionally, they examined whether emojis should be reserved for fun or if they hold deeper significance in conveying emotions, clarifying messages, or even shaping workplace relationships.
Are emojis in work communications unprofessional?
The survey revealed that 44 percent of WFH employees think using emojis in work communications is unprofessional. It also found that Gen Zers and millennials are more comfortable using emoji than their older colleagues.
If you’re curious about how often emojis are used at the workplace, the study points out that only 8 percent of people always use them. On the other hand, only 29 percent never use emojis, and 63 percent sometimes use emojis. It’s worth mentioning that 84 percent of those surveyed often use emojis when communicating with peers versus clients (20 percent) and supervisors (39 percent).
According to remote workers, a beer mug is the most inappropriate emoji to use at work. The face with rolling eyes takes the top spot when it comes to the most passive-aggressive emoji. Meanwhile, the most confusing emoji, according to the survey, is the upside-down face.
Looking at gender perspectives, women ranked the eggplant and peach emoji as the most inappropriate choice. However, men considered the beer mug and kiss mark emoji the least suitable for work.
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Climate change is real and, as usual, its consequences hit the poorest people hardest. Many of the young people with whom and for whom we work are affected. Be it through droughts that affect agriculture or cyclones that destroy livelihoods. This is why terre des hommes switzerland is committed to climate justice.
Since the young people have been parading through the cities with their Fridays for Future demonstrations, it can no longer be ignored, it has reached politicians and the general public: climate change is real and its negative consequences for people and the environment are massive. As usual, it will hit the poorest people fastest and hardest, while the rich industrialised countries - the main sources of CO2 emissions - will continue to do as they have done up to now.
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Many of our project partners live and work in areas that are highly sensitive to global warming and environmental change. Many of the young people for and with whom we work have long been affected by this. In the northeast of Brazil, where we support young people in building a livelihood in agriculture, the worst drought in 80 years occurred in 2015. In the Sahrawi refugee camps in the desert of Algeria, where people have been waiting for 45 years for a solution to the conflict over the occupied Western Sahara, the temperature rises to 50 degrees Celsius in the summer. In Mozambique, several cyclones in 2019 destroyed the livelihoods of thousands of people in the area where our partner organisations work. We responded with emergency relief measures.
Engagement in the South and measures in Switzerland
We are therefore committed to climate justice and support young people in Switzerland and in our project countries in their commitment. In the South, we support young people in creating a sustainable basis for their lives through farming that is as ecological as possible. In Switzerland, we are a member of the Climate Alliance and are calling on Swiss politicians to take measures: higher taxes on fuel and air ticket levies. Internationally, as a member of the Ethos Foundation, we support the Carbon Disclosure Project, which requires listed companies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
We have joined forces with over 90 civil society organisations in Switzerland to form the Climate Alliance allied. Together, we call for an ambitious, fair and sustainable climate policy for Switzerland, based on scientific results and committed to implementing the goals of the international climate agreements.


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Definition of 'transfer window'
Example sentences containing 'transfer window'
Times, Sunday Times (2010) Times, Sunday Times (2015) Times, Sunday Times (2016)
What is the point in having a transfer window if clubs are going to miss deadlines and still have moves ratified?Times, Sunday Times (2014) Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But which ones will have a debut to remember and who will be shipped out at the first sign of a transfer window?The Sun (2014) The Sun (2014) The Sun (2013) The Sun (2015) Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Premier League clubs completed more business before the final month of the transfer window than in previous years.Times, Sunday Times (2015) The Sun (2009)
It's not an ideal situation for managers because in my opinion the transfer window should finish before the season.Times, Sunday Times (2012)
WE'RE standing at the transfer window, signalling all over the place for a player or two to join us in this hour of need.The Sun (2011)
First, 11pm is no time to be closing a transfer window.Times, Sunday Times (2011) The Sun (2009)
But City boast the stronger squad and have the cash to add to that in next month 's transfer window.The Sun (2009)
This ignominious defeat underlines the club's urgent need to sign a striker before the transfer window closes on Thursday.Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Many will be selling key players in this month 's transfer window - players they cannot afford to lose but cannot afford to keep.The Sun (2010)
The Qatar transfer window is still open but there is no chance of him going anywhere after netting four goals in three games under Pulis.The Sun (2015)
Definition of transfer window from the Collins English Dictionary
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I recently read an article on designing with foliage in the garden by a local author, Christina Salwitz. She has written two books: “Fine Foliage” and “Gardening with Foliage First.” Her main point is that while flowers are ephemeral, foliage can last all season, and therefore should be the first consideration in any garden design – be it in the landscape or in containers.
As we move into the fall and winter seasons, her talking points become more relevant considering there are fewer blooming plants to choose from. Here are some thoughts on creating interesting container plantings for winter:
•First and foremost, ditch the earth tone pots and replace them with vibrant colors. Lime green, blood red, dark blues and even orange will all “pop” during the dark days of winter. As a bonus, you can often find pots on sale in September.
•Then start looking for the centerpiece of your new arrangement. Evergreen ornamental grasses, such as the many forms of sedges, will look fabulous all winter. Upright growing evergreens, like Sky Pencil Japanese Holly, Irish Juniper or Lemon Cypress, will work as well. For larger pots try a Camellia, Fatsia or some clumping bamboo.
•For some filler I prefer hardy evergreen perennials and broadleaf evergreen shrubs, such as Bergenia, Euphorbia, Heuchera, Leucothoe, Wintergreen, Skimmia, Sarcococca or ferns. Short grasses, like black Mondo or yellow Japanese Sweet flag, make good fillers, too. Garden centers bring in “starter” shrubs in 4-inch pots that are perfect for containers.
•Try a few hardy evergreen groundcovers like nonaggressive ornamental ivies, trailing Euonymus, wire vine or creeping Jenny. One of the beautiful things about winter containers is that we don’t have to worry about sun or shade, so we can combine sun-loving and shade-loving plants into the same container.
In spring when we dissemble the arrangement, we simply put the plants into the appropriate areas of our garden. Another little trick is to take twigs of contorted willow or red twig dogwood (without roots) and shove them into the soil as accents. Often by spring they will have rooted and will be ready for transplanting elsewhere. Of course, pieces of art or garden ornamentation are nice accents, too.
While your focus should be on foliage, don’t be afraid to use some seasonal color, like mums, asters, pansies or violas. You can always replace them later in the fall once they have faded.
As far as maintenance is concerned, as long as you use some fresh potting soil and apply a little fertilizer the first month you should be good for the whole winter.
So rip out those tired summer annuals and surprise yourself this fall with a long-lasting winter interest planter.
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The H1N1 Influenza Virus commonly referred to as Swine Flu is a human respiratory infection that is caused by a virus. It was first identified in the spring of the year 2009. A few months post the initial swine flu cases that were reported, the rates of spread confirmed that H1N1-related illness was increasing in most parts of the world.
How it spreads or causes –
These Influenza viruses infect the cells linings in your throat, nose, and lungs. Then the virus enters your body as and when you inhale contaminated droplets or transfer the live virus from a contaminated surface into your nose, eyes, or mouth. However, you cannot catch swine flu by consuming pork.
Prevention Methods –
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is shown to have recommended flu vaccination for all those who are older than six months of age as means to prevent the virus from quickly entering the body in the future. The flu shot itself contains an unharmful portion of the H1N1 virus as one of its components. This flu shot is helpful in protecting an individual against two or three other influenza viruses that are expected to be one of the most common.
This vaccine is available in the form of an injection or a nasal spray. However, this nasal spray is only approved for use by healthy people between the age group 2 to 49 years, barring pregnant women. For those older than 50 and younger than 2, this spray is not recommended.
Some other measures to help prevent swine flu are as follows :
- Stay home and keep away if you’re sick –
Swine flu spread through the particles in the air and it is entirely possible that your presence in a public place can result in spreading of the virus. For this purpose, it is recommended for you to stay at home and keep away from people to avoid such a situation.
- Wash your hands thoroughly and regularly –
Whenever you are affected by a virus, it is best to take all measures to reduce the number of germs in your body. Ensure you regularly wash your hands with soap or if you please, even use sanitizers to clean your hands.
- Contain your coughs and sneezes –
As mentioned in the earlier points, this virus can commute through the air and needs to be contained. If you are affected by this virus, it is advised to cover your mouth while sneezing or coughing to avoid contaminating the air. It is also recommended to cover your mouth using either a tissue or a handkerchief to avoid spreading germs on to your hands.
- Reduce exposure within your household –
Even while at home, limit your contact with loved ones and others to brief meetings so as to avoid any unfortunate spread of viruses. Remain contained in your designated area and ensure you assign one person the job to look after any emergency requirements and other personal care.

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The Inter-Agency Task Force has approved the Philippine Olympic Committee’s request for the resumption of training.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon.
“The request of the Philippine Olympic Committee to resume the training of national athletes vying for the Tokyo Olympics in a bubble-type setting has been approved,” read IATF resolution 88.
The POC recommended that the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna be the host of the bubble for both the athletes that have already qualified for the global meet and the ones taking part in qualifiers.
Inspire also hosted the 2020 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3×3 President’s Cup and Gilas Pilipinas’ camp in preparation for the 2020 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.
Athletes that have already qualified for the quadrennial meet scheduled from July 23 to August 8, 2021 are Eumir Marcial, EJ Obiena, Caloy Yulo, and Irish Magno. Out of the four, only Magno is in the country.

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Here’s some good news for Apple TV owners. Hulu has just announced their premium subscription program Hulu Plus is now available for Apple TV. Hulu serves up current and classic TV shows, feature length movies, and short films. Non-members who want to try the service (which costs $7.99 per month), can do so free-of-charge for one week. Hulu Plus is also available for iPad, iPhone, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii, TVs, PCs, and other devices.
Hulu is owned by NBCUniversal, Fox Entertainment Group, Disney-ABC Television Group, and Providence Equity Partners. The service currently has between 1.5 and 2 million paying subscribers, with approximately 31 million users overall. Their website, hulu.com, was launched in 2008.


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Fortune Well January 7, 2024
Apple cider vinegar has long been a pantry staple, thanks to its versatility as an ingredient in everything from salad dressings to sauces and stews. More recently, this vinegar made from fermented apple juice has also gained a reputation for its medicinal properties.
The tart-tasting liquid has been promoted for accelerating weight loss, lowering blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and boosting energy. Which of the claims are backed up by science? Fortune asked two nutritional experts to dig into the evidence surrounding apple cider vinegar’s potential benefits.
Apple cider vinegar does have certain healthful properties, which are largely due to its acetic acid content. “Acetic acid is a really important metabolite in our bodies, and the only dietary source of acetic acid is vinegar,” Carol Johnston, Ph.D., professor of nutrition and associate dean in the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University, tells Fortune.
But as a cure-all, apple cider vinegar doesn’t hold up to scientific scrutiny. “We don’t have evidence to back up a lot of the claims,” says Johnston. She should know, since she’s been studying vinegar—and not just the apple cider variety—for decades.
The most “robust” evidence is for apple cider vinegar’s effects on blood sugar, Johnston says. In a 2021 review of nine studies published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, apple cider vinegar lowered fasting blood sugar and HbA1c (an average of blood sugar levels over three months) in people with type 2 diabetes. It also brought down their total cholesterol.
How might apple cider vinegar lower blood sugar? Three mechanisms are likely involved, says Johnston. One is by slowing stomach emptying after a meal, which delays the movement of glucose (sugar) into the bloodstream. The second is by blocking the breakdown of starch into glucose. And the third is by increasing the amount of glucose muscle cells take in. “The result is you have less glucose in your blood,” Johnston says.
Some studies have suggested that apple cider vinegar can boost weight loss by increasing feelings of fullness after a meal. But any weight loss it might bring about is minimal—a pound or two per month.
“If you are already implementing diet and lifestyle changes, apple cider vinegar may be able to give you a slight advantage by helping you control your hunger while you eat less food. The scientific evidence falls short of indicating that apple cider vinegar is a magic bullet to produce weight loss on its own,” Kristine Dilley, a registered dietitian at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, tells Fortune.
Other potential applications are intriguing, but the research is still preliminary. For instance, vinegar might have a future role in treating depression because of its effects on brain metabolism. It’s also a good source of polyphenols, plant-based antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties.
Johnston sees the potential. “I think there’s going to be a lot more that we’re going to learn from vinegar in the future,” she says.
She also notes that vinegar doesn’t need to be of the apple cider variety. Any vinegar with a concentration of at least 5% acetic acid should offer the same benefits—including red wine and balsamic vinegar.
Our experts recommend taking one to two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar daily—and no more than four tablespoons in total. “The easiest and safest way to consume apple cider vinegar is to work it into your daily diet by adding it to foods you already consume,” Dilley suggests. Apple cider vinegar makes a good addition to salad dressings, marinades for chicken or fish, pickled vegetables, soups, and stews.
If you want to take it on its own, Dilley recommends diluting it with eight to 12 ounces of water. Apple cider vinegar is highly acidic. Drinking it straight as a “shot” could irritate the lining of your mouth or damage your tooth enamel.
Dilley doesn’t recommend using apple cider vinegar capsules or gummies, which aren’t regulated by the FDA. These supplements may not contain the amount of vinegar listed on the label.
Check with your doctor before you take apple cider vinegar, because it can interact with certain medications—especially drugs that lower blood sugar or potassium, Dilley says. Cooking with it shouldn’t pose a problem with your medications.
Avoid apple cider vinegar if you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) because it can irritate sores in the lining of your esophagus, advises Johnston.
Vinegar also isn’t recommended for people with slow stomach emptying, called gastroparesis. Because vinegar also slows stomach emptying, it could make the condition worse.
For now, the best-researched health benefit of apple cider vinegar is for lowering blood sugar. Still, Johnston considers vinegar a worthwhile addition to the medicine chest. After all, it’s been part of medicine since Hippocrates used it for treating wounds. “Anything that has been in the medicinal world for 2,000 years has to have some legitimacy,” she says.
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Howdy scummers! It’s Monday, and that means another edition of Necromunday. This week we are putting the spotlight on some gorgeous models from a community member! I’m an active member of the Necromunda Underhive discord server (Hi James!), where Darren’s amazing Escher Death Maidens caught my eye. You can find him posting models on that Discord, Twitter, and Instagram as Highly_Entropic.
How did you get into the hobby?
I’ve been into 40k since 1996, but Necromunda is a relatively new hobby for me. I got into the hobby late 2019, as 40k was proving too time consuming with my work schedule and I wanted something a bit closer to the pen and paper roleplaying games I used to play. I haven’t been disappointed, Necromunda has quickly become my favourite tabletop wargame!
What’s your story with Necromunda?
I consider myself a lore vet, but relatively new player. I’ve always loved everything about the setting, especially with the most recent updates in the “House of” books, so when I was looking for something a little more narrative it made sense to give Necromunda a go. I’ve also always been a bit of a slow and fussy painter which means that I have a large stack of unpainted Primaris Marines from my last attempt at a 40k army! The smaller scale of Necromunda has allowed me to go nuts on painting and (in some small way) conversion work. It is technically the first wargame I have every finished an ‘army’ for!
It’s also been my gateway into terrain making and painting: I used to consider this a chore for other wargames but the dark industrial themes of Necromunda really brought my imagination to life and I’m looking forward to building a Zone Mortalis terrain set over the summer.
As I started getting into Necromunda just as COVID-19 lockdowns were starting to happen, I haven’t had much chance to play beyond a few skirmishes, but my first Dominion campaign with some fellow newbies will kick off in July!
Do you have a backstory for your gangs?
I’m working on backstories for each of my House gangs, but my house of choice is Goliath: these short-lived brutes have always been of interest with their high-tech origin story and low-tech day-to-day existence. As a result, they have the most developed backstory out of my attempts so far.
The Hellpit Overlords are an outlaw Goliath gang clinging on to a small settlement near Fallspire, a collapsed dome in the underhive of Hive Primus. Their Tyrant, Sakran, has been disowned by his House for his open and violent dealings with the Narco Lords. With his characteristic pig-headed swagger, and (more often than is needed) swing of a power hammer, he’s built a fearsome but tenuous reputation as an enforcer in the local chem dealing business. This brutal and simplistic attitude is shared by his gang in all regards but one: living on the edge, without access to their clan’s resources, has led to an unusual number of unborn claiming high rank in the gang. The Overlords demand gruelling proofs of loyalty, strength and endurance, but if prospects can survive this and the subsequent ministrations of a rogue doc with too much time and too few ethics, they’re treated like any other full member of the gang. Now he’s got a crew and the beginnings of a reputation, Sakran’s starting to ask himself why his crew act as muscle for a cut of the profit, when they could run the show themselves. Encouraged by his few remaining advocates in House Goliath, he’s ready to make his mark: be it as the next drug lord of Fallspire, or blood stain against the rivets and steel of the underhive.
I’m currently working on Escher and Van Saar gangs, as part of my House Gang project.
Can you tell us about your painting process?
For my Goliath I have tried to go with an approximation of box art colours, with some over-emphasised corrosion. There are countless brilliant resources on how to use Typhus corrosion and inks to get a textured, worm look on metals. But the thing I struggled with the most was the skin.
My first attempts at light skin tones were a little ‘cell-shaded’ which was completely unintentional: I used a Bugmans Glow base with thinned Kislev Flesh added in progressively more focused layers until I built up the gradient I wanted from a raw-looking soft-flesh between muscles and in joints and a Caucasian skin tone on the topmost surfaces, finally washed with Reikland Fleshshade. I liked the result, but have been improving by using black-and-white reference photos so I can figure out the smooth gradients between shadow and light. After all, who doesn’t want to curate greyscale pictures of bodybuilders as a part of this great hobby!
I have recently started adding a bit of matte medium to any light or white layers (Kislev/pale flesh tones, whites and greys) so they don’t pool or get too chalky: this technique has saved me a lot of time and led to much smoother transitions.
My dirty metals are a recipe that most readers will be very familiar with: a dark iron base (Leadbelcher) layered with a mid-steel of some kind (or Iron Breaker), followed by an initial wash of Nuln Oil, then Agrax Earthshade (I tend to leave a couple of hours between each to ensure they’re dry). Then pick out edges with Runefang steel and finally dab on a bit of typhus corrosion in the areas that wouldn’t see a lot of movement or abrasion. Add layered Sepia and Fleshshade (big area of the former, with the latter layered close to the joins and recesses) if you want an oiled look for a piston or motorised blade.
What’s next in your queue?
Goliath and Escher reinforcements are my current focus. Different loadouts and a few more bodies (to bring each gang up to around 26 members + pets) and they’ll b complete. After that I have a brand-new gang to work on: Van Saar.
Thanks a million for sharing your work with us, Darren! We’re excited to see some reinforcements in the future.
Thanks for reading, scummers. We love playing, reading, dissecting, and generally sharing all things Necromunda. Got a question for us? An idea for us to cover? Want to show us some kickass pics of your Delaque gang? Drop us a line over at firstname.lastname@example.org. Same time next week!


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An online casino is a web-based gambling site that provides customers with a wide range of games. These include slots, blackjack, poker, roulette, and more. While some of these games are available for free, the best online casinos allow you to play for real money.
Online gambling is legal in some countries, but illegal in others. There are a variety of factors to consider when choosing a casino, including licensing, taxation, and payment options. It is also possible to get into trouble for accessing an unlicensed casino. Depending on your jurisdiction, you could end up with steep fines or even jail time.
To find an online casino, you can simply type in your location and a list of sites will pop up. Each of these websites will have a different range of games and options. Most offer free demos. This gives you a chance to test out the games and decide whether or not you would like to play for real money. If you win a prize, you can easily withdraw it through PayPal or one of the other payment methods available.
The most popular online casino game is the slot machine. With multiple varieties to choose from, they are fun to play, easy to learn, and profitable. They are also great for mobile devices. Many online slots come with wild bonus rounds and stunning graphics.
Baccarat is another game that is widely available in most online casinos. It’s a good game for those on a budget, but the house edge isn’t as big as some might think. In fact, Baccarat is often the favorite of those with deep pockets.
A newer innovation in online gaming is the Live Dealer. This is a mix of real time and in-person gameplay. These games are hosted by a professional streaming studio, and a real dealer is on camera to facilitate the game.
Another feature of an online casino is an online bill pay feature. This allows you to transfer money from your bank account directly to your online casino account. Using a credit or debit card is the most popular deposit method. However, you can also use a Prepaid Play+ Card, which can be redeemed at local stores.
One of the first states to legalize online casino gaming was New Jersey. In February 2013, the state passed a bill that authorized the creation of licensed online casinos. Not long after, wagers began being placed from across the Garden State. Eventually, West Virginia followed suit, allowing for the launch of its own online casinos.
In order to play for real money at an online casino, you will need to make a deposit. Some casinos offer several methods, and you can always check their rules. When choosing your online casino, look for a license, fast payouts, and a variety of deposit and withdrawal options.
For example, if you are playing blackjack, you might want to try a variation that offers higher odds. Similarly, video poker offers a large return to the player and is also a lot of fun.

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Dispute over details delays Magic City Classic funding
Birmingham City Councilors have twice delayed a funding vote for the 2013 Magic City Classic. They say they won't approve $590,000 in funding without a detailed look at where the money is going.Mayor WillamBell says he will give councilors the details. ABC 33/40 obtained a spreadsheet with line items for each spending option. Along with the usual costs for the participating schools, shuttles and caterers, Bell also wants to provide additional funding for a marketing plan and tent and light rentals.Several councilors tell ABC 33/40 they support the Classic however they want to know how each dollar is spent.Bell's Chief of Staff Chuck Faush says councilors have every right to request details, but he insists funding is critical since the city is entering its last contract to host the game.The 2013 Magic City Classic match-up between Alabama A & M and Alabama State Universities is scheduled for October 26.In 2012, the game and its festivities made an economic impact of more than $20 million for the city of Birmingham.For more information:http://www.themagiccityclassic.com/
ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, Alabama offers news, sports, and weather reporting for the surrounding communities including Tuscaloosa, Anniston, Cullman, Gadsden, Talladega, Sylacauga, Carbon Hill, Jasper, Hoover, Bessemer, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Trussville and Homewood.


Assi Hilani wanted in Italy
Lebanese singer Assi Hilani has announced that he has received an offer from an Italian production company to sing a duet with female Italian singer, whom he is being secretive about mentioning her name. the company had requested Assi to present his portfolio and he requested that of the female singer in order to learn more about her and her style in singing. It has not been revealed what language the duet will be sung in.
According to the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />London based weekly, Laha, Assi is also preparing to release his latest album “Izgheeri El Dinia” (It’s a Small World) under the production of Rotana. A release date has not yet been decided on nor the kind of ceremony the singer will hold for the occasion.
Assi revealed that he plans on shooting the main song of the album in the form of a music video under the direction of a Lebanese director, whose name was not revealed, but the singer stressed that he is a very talented director who is filled with new and interesting ideas.
Recently, Hilani and Egyptian singer Shireen Abdul Wahab have recently held a tour around Canada that was marked with remarkable success. The two singers had mesmerized their Arab audience by singing a collection of their most popular songs.
The Montreal Arts Association held an honorary ceremony for the two singers and presented them with awards for the great success they achieved. Both singers had previously held tours around Canada separately, but this time more success was witnessed by the number of people who came to hear them.


Non-Contact Simultaneous Measurements of Electrocardiogram and Respiratory Movements Using Capacitive Sheet Electrodes
Mayuko Takano, Shinsuke Yamagishi, Takao Ohmuta, Yutaka Fukuoka, Akinori Ueno
Vol. 6 (2017) p. 28-36
In this study, we improved upon a high-input impedance monitoring device comprising capacitive sheet electrodes placed under a bed sheet, aiming to detect all ECG waves including T waves. To accomplish this, we widened the passbands for ECG and respiratory movement (RM) signals. However, because this widening may lower noise tolerance, we substituted conventional front-end buffers with buffers able to discharge DC potential. Further, the backside of the modified electrode was doubly shielded by using the electric potential of the buffer’s output and ground. We also introduced a virtual midpoint circuit to realize stable ECG and independent RM measurements of the chest and abdomen with the goal to detect obstructive sleep apnea in future applications. We tested our device on seven healthy adults during a six-hour sleep experiment. In all subjects, we detected T waves and observed ECG and RM signals in supine and lateral positions. In experiments in which respiratory rate was changed at regular intervals, the RM signal was synchronized with the simultaneously measured reference signal. The sensitivity and accuracy of R waves averaged over all subjects were 93.2% and 92.9%, respectively. Both averaged sensitivity and accuracy for T waves were 94.5%, while averaged accuracy of chest and abdominal RM was 70.9% and 74.0%, respectively. The results for ECG signals indicate that our improved system is applicable to unconstrained monitoring of vital signs in adults. Although there is still room for improvement in RM measurements, the results suggest that our system may also be used to detect variations in breathing.


Rob Wtenweerde recently launched his album. At the party to celebrate this milestone Dutch Cassidy and Mark Werkman were two of the artist supporting him. For those who missed it, like me, they did the encore in Lokaal. Mark Werkman shared covers writen by artists who wear hats.
Ma Ai Ke was supported by Jorinde Raps on vocals and David Leuverink on cajon. Her summerstyle music got extra sunshine with Frederik on flute. Jasper Schalks, who hosted the evening, makes creating music look easy. He shared three songs within 24 hours of writing them like they are on his repertoire for months.
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So for the new Touhou fighting game everyone was expecting the new character to be from the 15th game. I mean, it is 2hu 15.5, so might as well, right?
Well, they did. Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom confirmed. So who did they bring?
The hell fairy? The all-pure embodiment of rage? The goddess? The other goddess?
Nah, who wants those? Let in the dream-eating tapir.

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The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Memphis Grizzlies due in large part to getting outworked and drastically losing the non-Embiid minutes.
The Philadelphia 76ers received another dominant MVP performance from Joel Embiid in their 104-101 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
The heavily shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers fell to the Charlotte Hornets 107-101 despite a strong effort from Shake Milton.
The Philadelphia 76ers, without Embiid, Harden and Maxey, still managed to beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-106 in a wild one at Wells Fargo Center
The Philadelphia 76ers announced Joel Embiid will miss at least the next two games with a left mid-foot sprain and will be re-evaluated in the coming days.
Joel Embiid scored a season-high 42 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 121-109 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
The shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers let some opportunities slip as they fall to the New York Knicks 106-104.
The Philadelphia 76ers got their first win of the season, 120-106 over the Indiana Pacers, behind another strong performance by James Harden.
The Philadelphia 76ers moved to 3-0 this preseason, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-97 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Monday night….
3 observations as Tyrese Maxey once again led the way for the Philadelphia 76ers in their preseason win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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According to a report from Ian Begley, some ‘high-ranking members of the Sixers’ are interested in pursuing a Kevin Durant trade.
Breaking down the options the Philadelphia 76ers have heading into free agency
According to a report from Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer, James Harden is expected to opt into his player option and the Philadelphia 76ers are likely to sign him to a shorter-term extension.
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The loss to the Miami Heat in the second round exposed a clear and major flaw in the Sixers’ roster: A lack of mental toughness.
The Philadelphia 76ers won Game 3 over the Miami Heat 99-79. Here are three observations from the win
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The Philadelphia 76ers dropped Game 1 to the Miami Heat 106-92. Here are three observations from the loss:
The STP staff gives you their predictions for the Philadelphia 76ers’ second round series against the Miami Heat.
Here is a series preview of the second round matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat.
The Philadelphia 76ers are moving onto the second round. They closed out their series with the Toronto Raptors in an emphatic fashion. Here are three observations from the win:
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The preparation of charged anion receptors to bind anionic components of bacterial membranes
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Koralegedara, Manjula B. (2010). The preparation of charged anion receptors to bind anionic components of bacterial membranes. -- In Proceedings: 6th Annual Symposium: Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects. Wichita, KS: Wichita State University, p. 39-40
A receptor able to selectively bind a phosphatidylglycerol (PPG) head group is an attractive synthetic target as a modular component of an antimicrobial therapeutic. The major challenge to the preparation of such receptors, able to exclusively recognize this bacterial membrane component, is to create a binding motif that will complex a phosphorus anion, along with hydroxyl functionality, strongly and selectively in an aqueous environment. Herein we report the synthesis and binding studies of a family of charged hydrogen bonding receptors, with phosphate anion and with PPG anion monitored with proton NMR spectroscopy and Isothermal Calorimetry (ITC) to reveal the best fit with the anionic phosphate head group of the PPG.
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Hawaii island will receive more than $30 million to repair water delivery systems that were damaged during the 2018 Kilauea eruption.
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz announced today the new federal disaster relief funding coming to the county, which comes via a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
“As Hawaii Island continues to recover from the 2018 Kilauea eruption, more federal funding is on the way,” said Schatz, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, in a news release. “I will continue fighting for federal resources to assist in our state’s recovery efforts.”
The funds will go to the county’s Department of Water Supply.


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HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW
Book: The Purple Patchett
Author: Jarrod M. Jacobs
Publisher: Jacobs Publications, 2018
Language level: 1
(1=nothing objectionable; 2=common euphemisms and/or childish slang terms; 3=some cursing and/or profanity; 4=a lot of cursing and/or profanity; 5=obscenity and/or vulgarity)
Recommended reading level: Ages 12-15
Rating: ***** 5 stars
(5 stars=EXCELLENT; 4 stars=GOOD; 3 stars=FAIR; 2 stars=POOR; 1 star=VERY POOR; no stars=NOT RECOMMENDED)
Reviewed by Wayne S. Walker
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Jacobs, Jarrod M. The Purple Patchett (published in 2018 by Jacobs Publications, Morgantown, KY). Jordan Thompson is a seventh grader at Woods Edge Junior-Senior High School who lives with his father Harold, mother June, younger sister Lisa, and dog Jim. Jordan is constantly being bullied by a couple of ninth graders Billy Morris and Jimmy Neff. However, one day the two older boys don’t tease him. They are more interested in a piece of paper that they were looking at. When Jordan finally asks them why no laughing at him or insults, they seem rather frightened of something, and all Jimmy does is to whisper the words, “P…Pur…Purple…Patchett.” The next day the two freshmen are both dead. It is rumored that they were found in the woods as pale as ghosts as if all the blood had been drained out of them.
Later, when Jordan tells the school counselor Mrs. Alsend what Jimmy had said to him, she becomes very angry at his using that kind of talk in her office and throws him out. Then she reports it to the Principal, who expels Jordan from school. Even his best friend Sammy Hoyle avoids him. That night, his dad, having received an e-mail from the Principal, yells and screams at Jordan that he is never to utter those words again. What or who is this “Purple Patchett”? How does it affect the rest of Jordan’s life? And will he ever discover its meaning? The author calls this short, suspenseful book a “ghost story.” All I’m going to say is that if you like to read tales from the macabre that leave you hanging in mid-air, The Purple Patchett is for you.

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