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Asian Convenience Store Industry is Witnessing Robust Growth
Noida, UP -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/19/2013 -- According to our new research report, “Asian Convenience Store Market Outlook 2015”, the Asian convenience store industry has seen a huge transformation over the past few years. Growing popularity of modern retail formats, changing preferences of people, desire for one stop shopping and increase in the per capita income of people have propelled the growth of the convenience store market in Asia. According to our analysis, the total Asian retail sale is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of around 12% during 2013-2015.
The booming convenience store industry in Asia is also attributed to efforts on the part of major retailers to increase the number of convenience stores across various Asian countries. Various players have ventured into several business tactics like franchising agreements and collaborations to name a few, to establish their foothold in other countries. Further, they have also made substantial investments to increase the range of products and services offered at stores to cater to the need of a larger customer base.
Research Analysis & Highlights
The report, “Asian Convenience Store Market Outlook 2015” by RNCOS, provides a detailed analysis of the Asian convenience store industry. The report has incorporated a detailed study on the retail markets of major Asian countries, by highlighting their current and future market forecasts till 2015. In addition, it has also provided a brief outlook on the convenience store industry of these countries with an emphasis on the number of convenience stores and the major players.
Further, the report has given a brief outlook of the industry trends observed in the industry. In addition, major convenience store operators have also been identified with a focus on their recent developments.
Some of the key findings of the report are:
- South Korea, Indonesia and Japan witnessed majority of convenience store openings in 2011
- Modern retail outlets are gaining wide popularity across Asia
- 7-Eleven has emerged out to be a dominant player in the Asian convenience store industry
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) doesn’t care for nuclear engineer/whistleblower Arnie Gundersen, seen here speaking on Three Mile Island Accident Reconsidered
on March 27, 2019 (video link below)
This Week’s Featured Interview:
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff and management don’t like whistleblowers, and somebody who probably ranks as their least favorite one is this week’s Nuclear Hotseat guest. Arnie Gundersen is a former nuclear industry executive and nuclear engineer with more than 44 years of nuclear industry experience. He became a whistleblower in 1990. Gundersen has written dozens of expert reports for non-government organizations and the state of Vermont. His curriculum vitae shows Gundersen is a licensed Critical Facility Reactor Operator from 1971-1972. He is Chief Engineer at Fairewinds Energy Education.
In this extended interview with Nuclear Hotseat Producer/Host Libbe HaLevy, Gundersen goes into his history as a nuclear industry insider, the consequences of his bringing safety considerations to the attention of his boss, and the personal and professional “fallout” that resulted from his standing up for the truth. Included is Arnie’s update on what can be shared thus far about the Woolsey Fire at the Santa Susana Field Lab and the challenges faced in trying to learn more from ash and soil samples.
- CNN video of Arnie Gundersen’s presentation during the 40th anniversary of TMI: Three Mile Island Accident Reconsidered – March 27, 2019:
- PETITION: Demand the presidential candidates oppose the first use of nuclear weapons – petition from WinWithoutWar.org. Add your name to demand a public commitment from every 2020 presidential candidate to institute a policy against the first use of nuclear weapons if elected president.
Numnutz of the Week (for Outstanding Nuclear Boneheadedness):
It’s easy to use scatalogical terms for highly radioactive nuclear waste — but what happens when that turns out to be the literal problem?

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ISLAMABAD, May 14, 2020: The requisitioned Session of Senate was prorogued on Thursday after two days debate on measures to tackle COVID-19, observes the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in its Daily Factsheet.
Following are key observations of the proceedings of the second & last sitting of 298th session requisitioned by the opposition lawmakers:
- The Senate met for six hours and 34 minutes.
- The sitting started at the scheduled time of 1200 hours.
- The Chairman presided over the entire sitting.
- The Deputy Chairman did not attend the sitting.
- The Leader of the House was present for 53 minutes while the Opposition Leader attended the sitting for two hours and 11 minutes.
- Parliamentary leaders of PPPP, PkMAP PML-N, BNP-M, MQM, JI and PTI attended the sitting.
- Twenty-one members (20% of the total membership – 104) were present at the outset and 16 (15%) at the end of sitting.
- Two minority lawmakers attended the sitting.
- Tabled by the Leader of the Opposition, the House unanimously adopted a joint resolution to express gratitude to China over strong support and timely assistance to Pakistan during COVID-19.
Representation and Responsiveness
- The House concluded discussion on five clubbed Motions under Rule 218 related to situation arising out of the coronavirus and the government’s response as well as policy to tackle issues emerged after this pandemic in Pakistan. Twenty-three lawmakers, Advisor to Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs and Minister for Foreign Affairs spoke on these motions for six hours and seven minutes. The lawmakers debated government strategy and also proposed some recommendations to combat this pandemic.
Order and Institutionalization
- A PML-N lawmaker spoke on a point of personal explanation for three minutes.
- Two lawmakers spoke on points of order for three minutes.
- The Session was prorogued sine die.
- ‘Orders of the Day’ was available to the legislators, observers and public.
- The attendance of lawmakers is available on the website.
This daily factsheet is based on direct observation of the Senate proceedings conducted by Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN). Errors and omissions are excepted
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Nestled in the picturesque Dumka district of Jharkhand lies a hidden gem that has long eluded the spotlight. The Maluti temples, with their awe-inspiring terracotta architecture, stand as a testament to centuries of history and spirituality. While their magnificence deserves wider recognition, these temples have remained obscured, primarily due to their location in the Naxalite region of Jharkhand. In this article, we unveil the enchanting story of the Maluti temples, where history seamlessly blends with architectural brilliance.
A Glimpse into Maluti’s Mystique
The Maluti temple complex boasts over 72 terracotta temples, a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region. Surprisingly, these architectural marvels date back to the 17th century, a fact that leaves visitors in awe of their timeless beauty. Located in the quaint village of Maluti, most of the village’s charming houses are constructed from mud, adding to the unique ambiance that pervades the area.
Terracotta Wonders and Historical Significance
While the complex currently houses 72 temples, historical records indicate that there were once 108 temples gracing the landscape. The terracotta designs adorning these temples are nothing short of breathtaking, earning Maluti its well-deserved place as a historically significant destination in Jharkhand. Positioned on the border of West Bengal and Jharkhand, the majority of tourists flocking to Maluti hail from these neighboring states.
Goddess Mauliksha and Divine Diversity
Among the 72 temples, one holds special significance – the temple dedicated to Goddess Mauliksha. While Goddess Mauliksha may not find mention in Hindu mythology, the locals revere her as a form of Goddess Durga. The Maluti temple complex also pays homage to more widely recognized deities like Vishnu, Kali, Shiva, and others. It’s worth noting that many of these temples have fallen into disrepair, prompting the Global Heritage Fund to initiate restoration efforts, recognizing the complex as one of the world’s most endangered heritage and cultural sites.
Unraveling the Mysteries of Maluti
To fully appreciate the allure of the Maluti temples, it’s essential to delve into their intriguing history. The region itself, nestled on the Jharkhand-West Bengal border in Santhal Pargana, has long held the fascination of Bengali people. Archaeological evidence suggests human habitation in Maluti dating back to the Paleolithic age, adding an extra layer of mystery to this captivating place.
A Royal Gesture and the Birth of Maluti
The temple complex’s history traces back to the 15th century when Sultan Alauddin Hussain Shah, the Sultan of Bengal, found himself hunting in the area that would later become Maluti. During his hunt, he lost his prized falcon, only for it to be found and returned by a young man named Basanta Roy. Grateful for this act of kindness, the Sultan gifted the entire surrounding land to Basanta Roy. This gift laid the foundation for Maluti, and Basanta Roy ascended to become Raja Baj Basanta, establishing his dynasty’s capital in this very region. Over two centuries, the Baj Basanta dynasty meticulously crafted the Maluti temple complex, resulting in the masterpiece we marvel at today.
The Art of Terracotta
Maluti’s artistic heritage shines through its extensive use of terracotta, a prestigious and common design in the region. The clay used for these intricate creations was sourced from the nearby Chila river, and keen observers will notice the absence of significant stonework in these temples due to limited stone resources in the area. Today, only 72 temples remain standing, a testament to the passage of time.
Intriguing Deities and Tantric Influence
A unique aspect of Maluti’s temples is the presence of Goddess Mauliksha, a deity absent from Hindu mythology but revered as a form of Goddess Durga. This intriguing blend of beliefs likely arose during the 15th century when Buddhism held sway in the region. While exploring the temples, visitors will also encounter a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, worshiped in the form of Bhairava. This reflects the prevalence of tantric rituals and spirituality in Maluti’s folklore.
Unveiling a Hidden Treasure
It’s astonishing to think that the Maluti temple complex remained hidden from the world until 1979. Reports by AK Sinha, the Director of Archaeology of Bihar, brought this remarkable site to light. Sadly, the complex’s location in a Naxalite hotspot deterred most from visiting. It was the dedicated efforts of local villager Gopaldas Mukherjee that spurred the rejuvenation and restoration of Maluti’s temples. In recognition of his tireless work, the Chief Minister of Jharkhand featured the Maluti temples prominently in the official tableau for the 66th Republic Day.
Plan Your Journey to Maluti
For those seeking a weekend adventure steeped in history and mystique, a visit to the Maluti temples promises an unforgettable experience. This travel guide provides all the essential information you need to embark on a captivating journey to these enchanting temples.
In conclusion, the Maluti temples are more than just architectural wonders; they are a testament to the enduring spirit of a region rich in history and spirituality. Their intricate terracotta designs and captivating stories make them a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and travelers alike. Don’t miss the opportunity to uncover this hidden treasure in Dumka, Jharkhand, where history seamlessly meets architectural brilliance.


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Public art encompasses countless forms, serves many purposes and is
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As the official arrival of flu season draws closer, NSW Health is reminding people that winter is the busiest time of the year for hospitals and more serious illnesses will be treated as a priority over minor ailments which a GP could treat.
Influenza Surveillance Weekly Report for the week ending 22 July reveals 246 new cases, well below the 3,282 notifications in the same week in 2017.
However Dr Vicky Sheppeard, Director Communicable Diseases NSW Health, said even though we are seeing less influenza cases, our hospitals are already very busy.
“Our hospitals plan for increased demands on their services each winter due to a range of illnesses, not just the flu.” Dr Sheppeard said.
“Influenza symptoms include a sudden high fever, cough, headache, muscle and joint pain, feeling unwell, and sore throat. If these symptoms develop, people should seek advice from their GP or HealthDirect Australia (1800 022 222), a 24 hour helpline that provides advice from registered nurses.
“It’s important to do this before calling 000 to avoid placing unnecessary demand on hospital emergency departments.”
Dr Sheppeard said the flu season is likely to commence in the next couple of weeks so there is still time for those eligible for the free flu vaccine, to be vaccinated.
“We particularly urge pregnant women and children from 6 months up to 5 years of age to get vaccinated as soon as possible.”
The NSW Government is spending a record $22.75 million on state-wide immunisation programs which will assist with flu prevention this season. This includes $3.5 million for free flu shots to children up to five years of age and a $1.75 million immunisation and influenza prevention campaign.
Flu shots are also free under, the National Immunisation Program, for pregnant women, people over 65 years of age, Aboriginal people and those with medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart problems.
NSW Health has distributed 2.288 million doses of government funded flu vaccine to hospitals, GPs and other immunisation clinics since April this year, fifty per cent more than was distributed in the entire year in 2017.
NSW Health is issuing an Influenza Surveillance Weekly Report every Friday to keep the community up to date on influenza activity.

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· referencing Falling Together, 12", Promo, W/Lbl, HOPE aL This is such an amazing record. It took me years to hunt this wax down, due to the very limited number of promo pressings available, but it's so worth it for the song "Skyline" Techy, Forward, Epic, soulful.. it's definetly my favorite max graham song of all time/5(73).
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Our group was on a short timetable between shows in Branson. Montana Mikes has our table ready with salad and dessert ready and the shortened menu was prepared quickly and we were on our way. Food was excellent service fast. Nothing to lower rating.
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Counterpoint: Lesson from Nandigram
The lesson of Nandigram is about the true nature of the CPM, writes Vir Sanghvi.india Updated: Nov 18, 2007 19:22 IST
Judging by the things I have seen and read over the last week, there are two broad responses to the events that occurred at Nandigram. Both responses are reasonable and fair — even if they contradict each other — but they seem to me to miss the point, nevertheless.
The first response is the one that emanates from those who may be described as Left-leaning intellectuals and fellow travellers. A variation of this argument is also advanced by the CPM’s political enemies.
According to this position, the poor people who were attacked in Nandigram were asserting their fundamental rights to hang on to their property and to prevent their farms from being seized. It is shocking that the CPM — long regarded as a friend of the poor — should have been so unsympathetic to their cause. And it is appalling that brute force was used to make some of India’s poorest people give up the little pieces of land that they could call their own.
An extension of this response relates to the methods that were used to recapture Nandigram: the allegations of rape, the violence against journalists, the charges of murder etc. These have been widely condemned and the condemnation is understandable.
The second response is unusual in that it unites two completely different ideological groupings: the CII and the CPM. Many industrialists and hardcore party members believe that there was no alternative to the events of last week, no matter how shocking they seem to liberals.
If the CPM had not acted in Nandigram then the entire process of industrialisation would have been halted. It would have become impossible for any state government anywhere to have acquired any land for industrial purposes. The SEZ proposals are already on hold.
But now, no new factory could have come up because farmers and activists would have prevented the acquisition of the land it needed.
Moreover, you have to look at the forces that were active in Nandigram. It is always tempting to attack the CPM given its self-righteous air and the spoilt-brat behaviour it has exhibited as part of the UPA coalition. But Nandigram was controlled by extremist outfits that were so far beyond the pale that they posed a threat to India’s democratic system. Islamist elements were present in large numbers as were Maoists who are committed to overthrowing the Indian state.
There was no alternative to the operation that allowed the CPM to regain control of Nandigram. To have allowed the extremists to flourish would have been to threaten the very foundations of the Indian state.
As I said, both positions have their strengths. On balance, however, the second position has much more merit. None of us is ever happy about the forcible acquisition of land. Equally, we have to accept that it is exactly through such methods that industrialisation and development have taken place all over the world. The best we can hope for is that anybody who is made to give up his or her land — for a factory, for a road, for a railway line etc — is adequately compensated and offered alternative land somewhere else.
The argument about extremists is also well taken. Whatever our views on the CPM, it can never be right for a district to declare itself autonomous of the Indian state and under the control of revolutionary elements. At some stage, the rule of law has to be reimposed and the extremists have to be thrown out.
So why do I think that both responses miss the point?
Well, because they are based on a fundamental misunderstanding of the true nature of the CPM. I wrote, some months ago, about the gulf between the way in which anybody who has ever lived in CPM-controlled Calcutta views the party and the glamourised notion that liberals with no real experience of CPM rule have of the hard Left.
Sitting in Delhi or Bombay, we see the CPM as a bunch of democratic communists, of overgrown student leaders who may be committed to an outdated and obsolete ideology but whose hearts are in the right place and who are deeply committed to the plight of the less fortunate.
If you live in the CPM’s Bengal, however, you recognise the party for what it truly is: a rigidly disciplined totalitarian outfit which depends on murderous cadres and which has no real patience with democracy or dissent. When we treat the CPM as just another political party, we make a serious mistake. The Congress may have been inspired by the Fabians and the British Labour Party. The BJP may seek inspiration from Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative Party.
But the CPM’s models all come from deeply undemocratic regimes. The CPM began as part of the CPI, a communist party which first venerated the murderous Josef Stalin who killed 20 million people and then went on to support succeeding Soviet regimes that sent dissidents to Gulags. When the CPM broke away from the CPI, it was largely because it supported China rather than Russia (even when China was fighting India). And Chinese communism was as undemocratic as the Russian version. I am not sure if Mao Tse Tung killed as many people as Josef Stalin did but my guess is he came close. Chinese communism led to massacres, tyranny, the complete suppression of human rights and to totalitarianism on a level that was previously unimaginable.
These are the CPM’s models. These are the murderous dictators that its leaders worshipped when they were growing up. And it is this legacy that the CPM epitomises.
Integral to the communist notion of governance is that there is no difference between the party and the state. In Russia and in China, party designations counted for much more than government posts. Even here, the CPM Politburo has more clout than elected chief ministers. When Jyoti Basu wanted to accept the prime ministership, it was the Politburo that had the power to stop him. And two months ago, Prakash Karat, a man who has never won any democratic election outside of his own party organisation, nearly forced India into a general election that two of his party chief ministers wanted desperately to avoid.
You need to understand this background to recognise what really happened in Nandigram. Yes, it is true that land acquisition is a fact of life. And it is as true that the state had to reassert control over the troubled district.
But that doesn’t explain the events of last week. If it was the state that had to impose the rule of law, then why didn’t the West Bengal government send in the police? Instead, it was armed CPM cadres who went into Nandigram and fought pitched battles with the extremists, killing and raping villagers in the process while simultaneously assaulting the media to prevent their violent acts from being recorded.
All this was because the CPM, in the manner of all communist parties, sees no distinction between the party and the state, between the cadres and the police and between the enemies of the party and the enemies of the nation.
Even if Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee had been unable to regain control of Nandigram, he could have done what any other chief minister would have and asked Delhi for central forces or, even, the army. But that is not the CPM’s way. It treats any threat to the order in West Bengal as a threat to the party. And like all totalitarian parties, it uses its cadres to re-impose its dominance on wayward elements.
Anybody who thinks that the true lesson of Nandigram is about the poor man’s right to hold on to his land or to the imposition of the rule of law on extremists misses the point. The debate about acquisition is an old one and there can be no dispute over the need to fight extremism.
The lesson of Nandigram is not about any of those things. It is about the true nature of the CPM, a totalitarian party that does not recognise the difference between the rule of law and the rule of the Politburo. If Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee had used the instruments of the state to regain control of Nandigram, many of us would have supported him.
But at the end of the day, he is a communist by instinct and training. So, he fell back on his cadres. And now, he has only himself to blame as he is forced to defend their murders and rapes. In the process, he has transformed what should have been an operation by the Indian state against extremist elements into a fight between two communist outfits: the powerful CPM and the less powerful Maoists.
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Woman Stands By Husband After He Confessed to Raping Her Daughters
Stacy and Travis Yates adopted 6 children through the foster care system over the past 10 years. Travis was a Sergeant in the Air Force and Stacy is a stay at home mom. Stacy currently resides in Nixon, TX where she lives with the 3 remaining children ages 16, 14, and 11. Travis was convicted last week on multiple counts of sexual assault on a child and rape. He was sentenced to 37 years in military prison. The victims of his crimes are non other than his own adopted children. The two victims have since moved out of the home and are now 18 and 20 years old.
Travis confessed to the crimes to the Air Force in February 2014 after he was confronted by the children and grandparents. The Air Force OSI headed the investigation and took the statements as well as Texas Child and Family Services. Travis fully confessed in a taped interview with OSI. The two victims had already moved out of the home to live with Stay Yates’s parents in California. However, Travis was not arrested or charged until last week. For over a year after he confessed he was allowed to live in the home with his 3 adopted children. Stacy Yates allowed him to live with her and the children and the Air Force and CPS said there was nothing they could do about it. The biological family tried to get CPS and the Air Force to remove him from the home but they said they were working the investigation and refused to do so. Even though they had a taped confession they could do nothing until JAG decided to prosecute him. CPS said there was no substantiation to remove the kids from the home because the 3 children in question had not made an outcry of abuse. Stacy stood by Travis and supported him throughout the investigation and said he was getting therapy and is being rehabilitated. Their church, First Baptist Church of Nixon, also supported Travis after his confession and frequently posted on their Facebook page, which has since been taken down, to pray for Travis and Stacy. The page was noticeably lacking any request to pray for his victims or the children still under his care.
The public outrage began when KENS5 in San Antonio broke the news of his sentencing three days ago.
People immediately questioned who was protecting the children over the past year when they were forced to live with a child molester. Why did the wife not make him leave to protect her children from a sexual predator? Why did CPS not remove the children from the home and why did the Air Force not require that he move out of the home during the investigation. The Air Force has refused to issue a statement on the matter. A complaint has been filed with CPS and an investigation is underway to discover if there was any mishandling of case.
Now that Travis is behind bars the children are left living in a converted school bus and shipping container parked off of County Road 484 in Nixon, TX with Stacy Yates. They are said to be home-schooled by Stacy. Stacy receives Foster Care compensation from the Federal Adoption Assistance Program in excess of $3,000 per month. Now, with Travis out of the picture this is her only income. There has been a public outcry to get the children out of that home. The foster care support funds are not intended to be used as the sole source of income for the provider, but rather to subsidize the cost to care for the children and provide them with a suitable home, clothing, food, and education. Complaints have been filed with the SSI and CPS to have the funds revoked and the children removed from the residence as it is an unhealthy environment. Many people believe a woman who stands by her husband after he rapes her daughters is not a suitable caregiver. She failed to protect her older children from horrific abuse and knowingly exposed her younger children to the confessed abuser for over a year. The community strongly feels that we need to demand more from our foster care system in America and prevent these children from being placed in abusive homes. Many feel that better screening and background checking need to take place and more oversight on the proper use of support funds needs to be implemented.


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Marco Argiro (left) and Subodh Samudre of Marco with Love.
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Marco with Love members (from left) Blaine O'Brien, Peter Landi, Marco Argiro, Subodh Samudre
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"In the Shade," by Marco with Love
For Richmonders looking for love this weekend, there’s a double serving at two local venues.
Brooklyn-based indie rock outfit Marco With Love will perform Saturday at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery as a part of a six-act lineup for the Richmond Spoke and Hop Fest, as well as Sunday at The Broadberry. The shows come on the tail end of the five-piece group’s 10-stop East Coast tour ahead of a new EP, due out later this year. It’s also a homecoming of sorts for bassist Subodh Samudre, who was raised in Richmond and attended Virginia Commonwealth University. He used to play shows in the Fan (with bands like Peru and Planar) when he was in college, and says he’s looking forward to performing in the city where he first cut his teeth in the music scene.
“It’s exciting to get to play for my friends down there and all the people I grew up playing with,” Samudre says. “It’s kind of full circle for us.”
Samudre will be joined on stage by Peter Landi on drums, Blaine O’Brien (a fellow Virginian, who hails from Roanoke) on pedal steel, Richard Maheux on piano and guitarist/vocalist Marco Argiro. The group will also have a special guest, Patrick Bates, who is an ex-bandmate of Samudre’s. Fans can expect to hear songs off of the group’s album, Love, as well as some new material.
Admission to the Richmond Spoke and Hop Fest is $40 at the door. Broadberry: Doors at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5.


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Date(s) - 06/04/2021 - 06/05/2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Bowen Center for the Arts
Jill Haack will instruct you with the most creative ideas on a visual diary. Express your thoughts and emotions • create a travel log with special events and places • record your year with special moments in time.
Workshop begins at 9:00am and runs until Noon. Bring your supplies: An old, small book that you will alter • A journal for mixed media 138lb or more, bound or unbound • Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Tubes 24 or 48 piece sets or acrylics you have (not craft paint) • watercolors • brushes (round, flat and angle-most preferable • color pencils, markers, or whatever medium you prefer • U.S. Art Supply Clear Gel Gloss Acrylic Medium 200ml tube • Scavenger hunt to fin right pieces for your creation such as bits and pieces for collage, magazines, old books, packages, dried flowers – you choose.
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The important role connected technologies play in safeguarding manufacturing resilience has been highlighted with the global predictive maintenance market set to grow exponentially over the next five years.
Contrary to popular speculation that robots could take British jobs, new data exclusively shared with The Manufacturer has revealed that the majority of industry professionals (63.3%) have never witnessed job losses as a result of the introduction of robots or automated processes.
An IoT solution implemented at car parts manufacturer, Arlington Automotive, has gained recognition from the European IT & Software Excellence Awards 2017. Andy Gough, general manager at Datawright, discusses the project.
Achieving the United Nations’ Global Goals for Sustainable Development could create market opportunities worth US$12 trillion. A collaborative platform has been launched to help businesses realise those opportunities. Jonny Williamson explains how.
As the concept of Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things, smart factories, big data and digitalisation makes headlines, will manufacturers realise the full potential of the available technologies, and use them to their full advantage?


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It goes without saying that there are a lot of ways to play Minecraft. One of the most popular is the Survival mode, where monsters and other forces of nature try to slow your progression towards defeating the Ender Dragon. One of the best ways to counter these challenges is with enchantments, a feature typically unlocked when a player finds their first few diamonds and builds an enchanting table.
The enchanting table lets you spend glowing green orbs of experience to make some sections of the game much easier, or even possible outright! Players can even store XP for later by enchanting books. It can be quite the ordeal to get the necessary experience to make an enchantment, though. Today, we’re covering the best ways to get XP in Minecraft.
Let’s get started!
Best Way to Get XP in Minecraft, Ranked
We’ve ranked the best ways to get XP in Minecraft based on what we think is good, to what we think is the best use of your time.
In Minecraft, it takes 1395 points of experience to get all the way from Level 0 to Level 30, the maximum level that can be spent on a single enchantment. That equates to the XP reward from nearly three hundred standard monsters like Zombies, Skeletons, or the dreaded Creepers!
You can see why this common method of XP generation might be less than desirable early on unless you’re truly certain of your combat skills. Even a well-armed and experienced player can get caught off guard by a Creeper and knocked into just the wrong spot, losing you all that hard-fought XP.
We advise not going out into the night just looking for a fight. However, if you’re going to go, take an enchanted weapon, armor, and shield with you, and keep your back to a wall.
Monster Hunting in the Nether
The same advice applies to fighting in the Nether, where risk and reward are both amplified. You should also try to get ahold of a Fire Resistance potion. It will give you immunity to the plentiful lava of the Nether, should you be knocked into it.
Another great resource to have on your side when you venture into the Nether for monster hunting is a bow with a high level of the Power enchantment attached to it.
Who should I target for more XP?
The easiest enemy to take down for XP tends to be Zombies. It helps a lot to have the Smite enchantment on your sword if you’re going after them. Smite works on Zombies, Skeletons, and Nether Skeletons. An efficient alternative once you’re used to the pacing of fighting mobs is taking on the Slime mobs that spawn in swamp areas and deep underground.
They split into smaller versions of themselves each time they are killed. The biggest Slimes are actually worth a total of 16 xp, and can be brought down without too much difficulty if you know how to watch your back.
Once you’ve “beaten” the game, you can also re-engage the fight with the Ender dragon for 500xp every time you fight it.
Automatic Brick Furnace
When you get down into a cave in Minecraft and start looking for minerals like iron or diamonds, you’re bound to break up a lot of stone into cobblestone on the way down. You might want to just dump all that cobblestone out of your inventory so you can keep mining.
But hold on! To maximize your XP gain, instead, you need to take that cobblestone upstairs with you and put it right into an automatic furnace.
It’s easy to make a furnace automatic in the early game:
- Put yourself into sneak mode
- Place your furnace
- Put a hopper on one side of it, and another on top.
- Put a chest on top of both of the hoppers
- Fill one up with cobblestone
- Fill another with fuel like coal or charcoal.
Whenever you stop by to empty it out, you’ll have some XP waiting for you as a reward for turning cobblestone back into stone. You can now turn into stone bricks for use as a classic medieval-style building material.
Later on, when you gain access to the Nether via a Nether Portal, you’ll gather large amounts of a flammable, hard, but easily breakable block called Netherrack. You can use the same automatic furnace we built before to smelt down all this Netherrack into Nether Bricks and use these to add a dark, menacing flair to your creative designs. Plus, melting the Netherrack down also rewards XP just like smelting Cobblestone.
Villager Trading Hall
An excellent way to earn XP while staying safe, productive, and experiencing lots of parts of the game at once is to set up a villager trading hall. You get plenty of XP whenever you make a trade with a villager. You also get to shrink your piles of plenty of “junk” resources like rotten meat, extra string, or the extra coal you might have after you gain access to the Nether, with its plentiful lava acting as a replacement furnace fuel.
Make sure you have a contained area with room for at least one of each kind of villager profession. A good way to boost the value of a trading hall is to go off into the wilds and find a group of Pillagers, Villager-like mobs that carry crossbows. When you slay the leader of the group that carries a banner, you’ll get a particular status effect. This effect will trigger a raid the next time you get a certain radius from any group of villagers.
The raid will be several waves of difficult enemies. But, if you properly build your defenses and wear at least a suit of iron armor, you can fend off the raid and enjoy the Hero of the Village buff. This buff will give you discounts on all items traded with the villager trading hall. The raid itself will also send plenty of high-value targets at you. For instance, the Ravager, the highest XP-valued enemy you can encounter in the Overworld.
Which villagers should you trade with for XP?
The best villagers to start a trading hall with are a Butcher and a Farmer. You get these from having a Smoker block and a Composter block, respectively. These will allow you to trade in raw meat and farmed vegetables for Emeralds, and you can use these Emeralds to buy cooked food.
Another great starter villager is the Fletcher. Fletcher can sell you arrows once you level them up, greatly simplifying the collection of ammo for your bow or crossbow. Later on, you’ll gain access to the Priest by building a potion station. The Priest will take all the raw meat you’ve collected while fighting off Zombies at night.
Start a Ranch
Alongside your trading hall, you’re going to want to start a ranch, with a small fenced-off area containing at least a few of each kind of animal. You’ll get XP from breeding the animals together. Start a farm nearby for wheat so you’ll have plenty of food to feed the animals. Then, when you have enough gathered up at once, you can butcher the whole flock yourself for more resources and XP. Just be sure to leave a few pairs alive so it’s easy to get the farm going again.
You can use the leather, meat, feathers, and wool you’ll receive from running your ranch on various crafting projects. It’s also smart to make a smoker automatic in a similar way to the furnace from before. That way you can just deposit the meat and collect the XP it produces after it gets cooked.
Which animals should I breed for XP in Minecraft?
Cows, Mooshroom Cows, and Sheep are all bred with wheat. Chickens are bred with any kind of seed, and Pigs are bred with carrots, beetroots, or potatoes. Once you breed the animals, it takes about five minutes for them to be ready to breed again, then another twenty minutes before their children turn into adults. It’s not a bad idea to try and find another activity on this list you can pursue at the same time while your farm is active.
Ultimately, the best way to get more XP in Minecraft is just to go mining. Exploring caves is a fun way to do it, though you may encounter fewer minerals than if you were to strip-mine the walls of a deep hole. For the purposes of generating the most XP, though, finding one of the naturally-generated cave features can be a great way to mine for more XP. You’ll likely encounter numerous monsters as you do so.
In Patch 1.19, the Wild Update, you’ll want to be searching around Y -59 to find the most diamonds. Diamonds are both one of the most powerful resources in the game, and also reward the most XP upon their extraction. At that level, you can also find huge veins of iron ore. These are used for numerous projects in the game and also rewards good amounts of XP.
What to Look Out for While Mining for XP
But, you need to be careful digging that deep, as the recently-introduced enemy The Warden spawns around the new Deep Dark locations, and is extremely dangerous. This area also spawns Skulk blocks, which can be broken to reward a whole point of experience apiece. Unusually, the quickest tool to break Skulk blocks is actually a hoe. This implies they’re a sort of plant or dirt-like substance.
Just like any other part of the game, the more risk you subject yourself to, the more XP you can harvest. So take your chances but always be ready to retreat so you don’t lose your hard-earned XP!
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Matt Yglesias thinks that the HPV vaccine is the perfect moment for the democrats to play offense in the culture wars. I agree. Just get a load of this.
GlaxoSmithKline Plc's experimental cervical vaccine Cervarix provides 100 percent protection over four years against cervical lesions, according to data presented on Tuesday.
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Glaxo is competing against Merck & Co. Inc. in the race to market a vaccine against a sexually transmitted infection called human papillomavirus (HPV), which causes most cases of cervical cancer, the second-most fatal cancer in women.
This is the sort of thing that pro-business conservatives and free-market conservatives should be out in the street whooping about. The triumph of private corporations in producing a cancer vaccine! (Bonus: Bill Gates provided a lot of grant money to fund its development too) There's only one problem: the social conservatives want to stop it. At least, stop it from the way it is most effective: from becoming mandatory. Something that could kill this disease and the prevalence of it, and Focus on the Family and Family Research Council (the NARAL of the Right, heh) oppose any mandatory vaccination regime. Sayeth, TNR:
Religious conservatives are posing the debate as a choice between abstinence and safe sex. "We feel people should have the choice of abstinence as a means to avoid HPV," a spokeswoman for Christian Medical & Dental Associations told me. "Our concern is this vaccine will be marketed to a segment of the population that should be getting a message about abstinence," says the Family Research Council. And in theory, that's fine. But, like communism, certain ideas have a hard time succeeding in the real world. Studies show that not only do abstinence programs have little to no effect on rates of sexual activity, they also tend to mislead or withhold information about practicing safe sex. That's why people who pledge abstinence are less likely to have safe sex and avoid STDs when they do find partners. So while, in theory, the choice of abstinence over Merck's vaccine would be fine, in reality, it too often would mean a choice to expose oneself to HPV--and the risk of cervical cancer.
And because HPV is so widespread--absent a vaccine, 80 percent of Americans will contract it at some point in their lives--the stakes in this discussion are high. It's true that most of the hundred or so strains of HPV are innocuous, so the fact that over 20 million Americans have it at any given point is not necessarily cause for alarm. It's also true that the annual number of cervical cancer cases is relatively small--10,400, a third of which are fatal. But each year, 4.7 million American women require one or more follow-up appointments for an abnormal pap result, and at least 3 million of these cases result from having HPV. The cost of these appointments to the individual (and to our already overburdened health care system) quickly adds up. A 2003 Stanford study suggested that the cost of inoculating people against the disease would be far smaller than the current cost to the health care system associated with HPV.
It's moments like this, when a clear political strategy is sharply in focus, that depress you more. While we get Democrats seething with hatred and gesticulating violent at Iraq and talking about National Healthcare, (or Democrats in Maryland forcing healthcare on Wal-Mart) this stuff creeps in under the radar. If liberals want to engage in the Culture Wars (which they more or less will have to), they need to be painting every FOF and FRC ally as against cancer vaccines, against public health, and (if you want to be truthful) against contraception too. Let's just lean on the whole bunch. We're really seeing a War on Sex right now, and that war is extending beyond the perimeters into public health issues like preventing cancer. It's something that will stick in the public's mind, if only people would call attention to it. And it's something that truly constitutes right-wing overreach in the Culture Wars, and will be perceived as such by ordinary Americans. If they can call liberals and Democrats part of the "culture of death", calling them "anti-health", "anti-vaccine", or even "pro-cancer" is fair play.


The Audi A1 has received quite a warm welcome as the contender for the Mini and the Fiat 500, but people have been saying that the hotter versions, the 500 Abarth and the Cooper S don’t really have anything to worry about.
Until now, as the Ingolstadters have announced that they will hit the French capital motor show with a list of cars that also includes the tempting hot version of the A1 hatch, the S1.
Audi hasn’t published anything concrete on the power source for the vehicle but that isn’t such a bother for car fans as they’ve already started speculation on it. Most of them agree that the best chances point at the 1.4 liter TSI turbocharged engine that can be found under the hood of the VW Polo GTi although they estimate that there’s quite a chance the 180 horsepower it’s producing there will not be enough.
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Concerned residents who want to see more bilingual police officers
To increase the number of bilingual police officers in the County of Nassau
The Long Island Civic Participation Project (LICPP) organizes with rank-and-file union and community members in Nassau County. LICPP members develop and support campaigns that promote dignity and human rights of workers and immigrants in our society.
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She Writes Press, 9781631529214, 352pp.
Publication Date: April 21, 2015
Conversation Starters from ReadingGroupChoices.com
This is a novel about friendship among women. Is this also a novel about being friends to ourselves? If so, how?
What role does Stella’s garden play in the novel? What about The Rose Whisperer?
The dock by the lake is the setting for some important scenes. Why does the dock become the cover art and not a garden picture or an image of roses, which are also important to the story?
How are men and male relationships portrayed in this novel?
What does this novel say about mothers and motherhood?
The author has said that best friends “say yes,” that they step up in times of need. Do you agree? Would you have said yes to Stella Rose?
What role do the letters play in this novel? How would the novel be different without them?
What is the importance of names to the main characters?
Abby is surprised that Stella Rose has secrets. Were you? Do you think most people have secrets? Olivia has secrets as well but hers seem less surprising. Why?
Different kinds of love are depicted in this story. Is one more powerful than another? What does love make people do, or not do?
Part of this novel is about physical violence and gun violence. What do the characters learn about themselves as a result of these crises?
Abby overcomes several obstacles personally and professionally in the year in which she becomes a mother. Do you think she will continue to challenge herself? What do you think the future holds for her? Will she always be one of Olivia’s mothers?
Could Abby have become her whole self without the passing of Stella Rose, or without late-in-the-novel conversation with her own mother?
What did you come away with, after reading this novel?


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Why Infidelity is a Dangerous Game
Most cheaters think that infidelity, although immoral is fairly innocent form of deceit. In most cases, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Cheaters rarely consider the consequences of their actions and more importantly, the people affected by them. Infidelity can have a devastating flow-on effect to not only individuals but entire families. Going beyond heartbreak, these effects and their destructive nature can leave a permanent scar on a person’s life.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs or STDs) are diseases that are transmitted through unprotected sex. Side effects of these diseases range from mild pain during sex to permanent infertility. Most STIs can be avoided by the use of condoms but condoms can accidentally break and this can lead to infection.
Common STIs include:
- Chlamydia – No visual signs of infection but you may experience a burning sensation when urinating. Long term effects include infertility.
- Genital Herpes – Side effects include inching skin and blisters around the genital area. Symptoms may take days or as long as months after infection to appear.
- Gonorrhoea (AKA ‘The Clap”) – Symptoms are similar to Chlamydia in that you may experience pain when urinating or a discharge coming from your genitals. For women this may lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease which may make it difficult for you to become pregnant.
If your partner has engaged in an affair or you even suspect that they may have, see your doctor as soon as possible to arrange an STI/STD test.
In the heat of an affair, the idea of protection during sex may go out the window or a condom may break. This can lead to the aforementioned STIs or worse, an unwanted pregnancy. There are over 600,000 abortions each year in the United States. Even more shocking is that for every 1,000 births in America, 200 babies are aborted.
The decision to terminate the pregnancy may not be a straight forward one due to people’s religious or moral beliefs. Women may also use the pregnancy as emotional blackmail to force the potential father to stay with them or to break it off with their partner. Cheating can easily lead to accidental pregnancies and the emotional stress that may come with them.
People directly involved in an affair and their partners aren’t the only ones that are affected both emotionally and psychologically. Children must go through the intense experience of watching their parents argue and the subsequent divorce process. Around 50% of marriages end in divorce in the United States and 27% of those couples cited the reason as infidelity.
The long term effects begin to show when the child becomes an adult and starts a family of their own. Having experienced distrust and lack of a lasting family environment, they too may think that cheating on their spouse is normal. This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to prolonged damage. Studies show that children who’s parents have divorced tend to be unhappy, insecure and suffer from anxiety. Not to mention 70% of long term prison inmates grew up in broken homes.
Depression / Suicide
Depression can not only affect the person being cheated on but also the cheater and possibly anyone involved. Feeling alone and depressed after a break up is not uncommon and it’s really important that you have a strong support group to help you through those tough times. If these feelings become permanent or existing mental health issues become worse, they can lead to suicide.
There isn’t clear data on suicides due to infidelity (for obvious reasons) but if someone isn’t emotionally stable, something as dramatic and damaging as being cheated on may push them over the edge. If you see the signs of depression in yourself or others I urge you to get in contact with your local mental health service:


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“America is approaching one in every of its most contentious hours,” writes the Phildadelphia Inquirer, “and formally, it is one that does not exist.”
In keeping with the Nationwide Convention of State Legislators, lawmakers in 32 states are contemplating payments that will change the present system of splitting the yr into about eight months of daylight time and the remainder, normal. “It has been a scorching difficulty,” stated Jim Reed, an NCSL official. And it is getting hotter, he added. Yearly extra state lawmakers are contemplating altering the system.
The preponderance are pushing for year-round daylight time, though Congress has forbidden states from doing so. Pennsylvania has 4 totally different proposed time-change payments, and three of these primarily endorse year-round daylight time. But, if the problem had been put to a nationwide main, all-standard, all-the-time would win decisively, based on a ballot performed final yr. Greater than 70% of these surveyed stated, Please, cease with the modifications, interval…
DST critics have pointed to research pointing to attainable connections to a rise in coronary heart illness when the clocks go up, and the impacts of disrupted physique rhythms ensuing from disrupted sleep patterns. Proponents say later sunsets imply extra Vitamin D and extra alternatives to luxuriate within the later twilights.
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From Mohammed Nasir Shuaibu BAUCHI
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has pledged to increase the scholarship for Bauchi state indigenes by 50% with a plan for further increment as the state’s economy and sources improve.
Besides, Mohammed said inclusivity has been and will continue to be the key focus of his administration, pledging to enhance the welfare of students of tertiary institutions and their lecturers.
He was speaking today at the Saadu Zungur State University Gadau during the groundbreaking ceremony to mark the commencement of the construction of 2.6 kilometre internal road project, where he assured the gathering that his administration has since embarked on massive construction of rural and urban roads project covering the three senatorial districts of the state to address the burden of citizens who suffered neglect by the previous administrations.
While recalling the successes of his administration, Mohammed said since its inception in 2019, the commitment to education of the PDP led administration under his watch has been unwavering, and has reflected in various policies and programmes aimed at ensuring citizens are provided with conducive learning environment.
Governor Mohammed commended the traditional rulers and their institutions, religious and civil organizations for supporting his administration’s campaign which educates parent on the importance of prioritizing the enrollment of their children in schools, adding that more policies will be implemented to ensure free access to education as part of effort to alleviate the out of school syndrome.


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Death of a Salesman review at Dundee Rep – ‘compelling and powerful’
The power of this production of Death of a Salesman comes from its understanding of the little things.
A lone flautist’s melody, trailing mournfully across the desolation of Neil Warmington’s opened-up stage, sets the tone. Billy Mack’s Willy Loman emerges out of the now infertile soil of his house’s back garden, as if rising from the grave. He plays him as a man both vibrant and dog-tired.
Director Joe Douglas and his inspired team – both backstage and on – have created a wonderfully low key, crepuscular take on Arthur Miller. Impeccably clear in its narrative drive, it blends flashbacks with the present, dream and reality, with ease.
At the centre of all this is Mack’s performance. You can see his lies as he says them, a small man towered over by his sons Biff (Ewan Donald) and Happy (Laurie Scott). Yet still you believe the lies – as he and they must also believe them in order to survive.
The musicians, sounding the notes of Nikola Kodjabashia’s tingling score from the dark edges of the stage, morph into Loman’s ghostly memories. Barrie Hunter’s Uncle Ben, emerging god-like from an idyllic back garden. Antony Strachan’s neighbour Charlie, a constantly available but rejected lifeline. Irene MacDougall’s strident, enabling Linda, the one clear voice of authority on the stage, and The Woman, a cackling, unfeeling Ann Louise Ross.
This production clearly says much of the fabulist currently inhabiting the White House, and more than that – it speaks from its great, open sweltering heart to its audience’s dreams and their own faltering mortality.


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Srinagar : Asserting that the militant involved in the killing of a police officer in the summer capital, Srinagar has been identified, Director General of Police (DGP), J&K, Dilbag Singh on Sunday that the accused would be brought to justice soon.
The DGP said about a dozen modules, which were involved in pistol shootings and civilian killings in Srinagar, have been neutralized. “The new module, which is currently active in the city, has almost been identified. We will soon initiate action against them,” Mr Singh told reporters after the wreath laying ceremony of the police office.
“The preparatory involved in the crime (killing of ASI) has been identified and will be brought to justice,” he said.
Police this evening paid a floral tribute to Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) of Jammu and Kashmir police, identified as Arshid Ashraf Mir, who was shot dead by a militant in the downtown Srinagar on Sunday afternoon.
Giving details about the incident, the DGP said, “He was deputed to a hospital for checkup of an accused person. And when he was coming back from the hospital he was shot. He was immediately taken to a hospital… unfortunately he succumbed to his injuries.”
“It is a very tragic incident. We have lost a very brave officer, who was just at the threshold of the service. He was learning the nuances of policing. It is a very tragic loss for us and the family,” he added.
Answering a question, Mr Singh said that the killing of a civilian or security force personnel in his kind of attack is a cause of concern for the security agencies. “The accused involved in such crimes in the past have been brought to the justice,” he said.
The DGP said that in this case also the investigation teams are working and soon the accused will be brought to the justice.


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Check out these new and notable course offerings for Spring 2012!
The Modern Mythic Hero is a study of Star Wars and Lord of the Rings as modern retellings of the archetypal story of the hero which is the same story told with infinite variations. The power of myth is that it speaks to us in a fundamental and universal way that transcends time and place.
Spring 2012, Tuesday, 6:30 to 9:20pm
Instructor: Margaret McDaniel
Are you interested in Asian History? If so, register now for HIS 254-11 for the spring semester. You will learn about the fascinating history of China and Japan, including a glance at Korea and Vietnam. Asia awaits you!
Spring 2012, T/Th, 12:30 to 1:45pm
Instructor: Phillip Wright
This class is a survey of the history of jazz music, from its New Orleans origins to its current global appeal with a focus on listening and understanding the many styles, forms, and musicians who helped create this great American art form.
Spring 2012, Wednesday, 2:30 to 5:20pm
Instructor: Justin Craig
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Hi. I look forward to your coaching…
1) With my Silks height, I am able to do the trick where you plank then knee drop. Therefore, I am planning to do the regular-sized-rig sequence, but I will end here: knee drop / pike/ straddle down. Please confirm this is fine.
2) I tried the first part of the sequence. Please see my video to see what is wrong (note: tried it low first). After creating the loops around my feet, what’s your guide on knowing how far apart the 2 legs should be positioned before I start to rotate forward?
3) To maintain the looped tension while rotating, should it be more about pushing with the feet or pulling with my hands?
4) It seems I was not fully upright yet as I grabbed the poles. Should I be arching at a certain point?
5) After the knees/feet go through the loops, I tried the flip back action.. but no success. The more I try, the more “locked” I become as I end up with a back balance. It would be cool to have the power and technique to do it your way. Otherwise, I was thinking of just continuing to hold the poles to help me be able to straddle back.
Thanks for this month’s challenge.


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Picacho/Tucson NW KOA Journey sits smack dab in between Arizona’s two major cities of Phoenix and Tucson. While Phoenix is the largest city in Arizona, Tucson is arguably its cultural capital, where Native American and Mexican cultures mix with the free spirit of the West. Tucson is slightly closer to the RV park and will probably be where you spend most of your time when motorhome camping there.
Camping at Picacho/Tucson NW KOA is a great way to explore the gorgeous desert landscapes surrounding Arizona’s second-largest city. The park has full hookups for your RV rental, including 50-amp electrical capacity. There’s also a swimming pool to cool off in – an absolute necessity in the summer when temperatures regularly top 100 degrees. Brought a canine companion along? There’s also a dog park where they can run around and do their business without you needing to leave the luxuries of the park and your rental RV behind. Picacho/Tucson NW KOA has some of the largest sites too, able to accommodate rigs up to 140 feet long.
You’ll never be short on activities when you camp in an RV near Tucson either; national parks and monuments along with a variety of open spaces make the city a nature lover's dream. For the foodie, the Mexican cuisine, particularly the kind served from a truck, is possibly the best in the nation.
For outdoor adventure close to the RV campground, make the short trip over to Picacho Peak State Park, a few miles south on Interstate 10. The 1,500-foot peak that acts as the centerpiece of park towers over the desert plains, beckoning intrepid hikers to its summit. There are a few different trails ascending it, but the Sunset Vista Trail is its most popular, providing spectacular views after a relatively difficult climb.
When you’re RV camping at Picacho/Tucson NW KOA, you’ll also have the opportunity to visit one of America’s least-visited, but most fascinating parks -Saguaro National Park. Saguaro is split into two sections that sit on the northwest and northeast sides of Tucson, known as the Tucson Mountain District and the Rincon Mountain District, respectively. Both regions have extensive hiking trails, totaling over 150 miles. If you’d prefer the more comfortable environment of an air-conditioned vehicle, there are also a few scenic drives that can be taken while you’re RV camping at the KOA.
If you need a break from the heat in Tucson, one of the few places to get it (without stepping into an air-conditioned building) is Mount Lemmon, about an hour's drive to the north of the city. At its peak, temperatures are nearly 30 degrees cooler than in the city thanks to its 9,000-foot elevation, so you may even need a jacket to ward off the chill. A vast trail network surrounds the mountain, so hiking is one of its most popular activities. However, snow blankets the peak during the winter, making skiing and snowboarding a possibility. There’s also an observatory operated by the University of Arizona that sits on its summit, taking advantage of southern Arizona’s incredibly dark skies and mostly cloudless nights. Check their calendar to see if any star parties are happening while you’re motorhome camping near Tucson.
If you want to get away from the crowds and truly experience the desert landscapes, head south the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, just north of the U.S./Mexico border. Hours from civilization and one of the only places in the world where the Organ Pipe cactus grows, the monument is a sight to be seen if you’re up for the challenge of hiking or camping in such a remote region.
One of the first things many tourists do when visiting Tucson is walk the Turquoise Trail, a 2.5-mile loop through some of the city’s most interesting downtown sights. Catholic cathedrals, Civil Rights monuments, and historical railway depots all dot the route, and it’s the perfect way to get a sense of the city’s culture. Just be sure to bring plenty of water, as an hour of walking can be pretty dehydrating in the summer heat.
The Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum just outside Saguaro’s western half is also an absolute must when you book an RV in Pinal County. The sprawling museum features an aquarium, reptile garden, desert cat exhibits, nature walks through native plant life, and all sorts of displays explaining the complex web of desert ecology. If you believe that only cactuses can survive in the hot, dry conditions of the Sonoran Desert, this museum will really open your eyes to the richness of life contained within it.
One idea for a short trip outside the city is to check out the Mission San Xavier south of Tucson. The 18th-century church is an excellent example of Spanish colonial architecture, complete with ornate carvings and colorful frescoes. It’s considered a “live” church, so don’t be surprised if a service is happening during your visit.

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