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NEW PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF CAMEROON PRESENTS CREDENTIALS
(Based on information provided by the Protocol and Liaison Service.)
The new Permanent Representative of Cameroon to the United Nations, Tommo Monthe, presented his credentials today to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Prior to his appointment, Mr. Monthe served as Vice Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) from 2006. Before that, he was Special Adviser to the President of the fifty-ninth session of the General Assembly from 2004 to 2005.
From 1996 until 2004, he was Inspector General in Cameroon’s Ministry of External Relations, responsible for inspections of central services, diplomatic missions and consulates abroad, as well as coordinator of all files relating to multilateral cooperation, particularly those relating to the United Nations.
From 2000 to 2004, Mr. Monthe chaired the Anti-Corruption Unit in the Ministry, prior to which he was the Secretary-General responsible for the general coordination of its various services. Between 1990 and 1992, he served as Chargé de Mission in the Diplomatic Division of the General Secretariat at the Presidency. From 1989 to 1990, he was a Technical Adviser in the Ministry of External Relations, having previously been responsible for consular affairs in the Protocol Department from 1975 to 1977.
Mr. Monthe served a previous term in New York from 1977 to 1989, holding the posts of Second Secretary, First Secretary, Second Counsellor and First Counsellor at his country’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations.
He holds Bachelor of Arts and Master’s of Arts degrees from the University of Yaoundé, Cameroon, as well as a doctorate in international relations from the International Relations Institute of Cameroon, University of Yaoundé II.
Born on 26 March 1947 at Bana, Cameroon, Mr. Monthe is married and has six children.
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Advanced manufacturing has long been a key driver of the local economy, with aerospace a logical extension of our advanced manufacturing capabilities. Innovative companies are driving the Windsor-Essex Region's economy with superior technology, exceptional performance, and high quality products. In the Windsor-Essex Region our innovative technology and quality standards for the manufacturing of automotive and related products are winning important new contracts and increasing industry market share.
Considered pioneers and leading edge, our companies have gained international recognition throughout the automotive sector, in agriculture, aerospace and the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Dimensional vision gauging systems, robotics intensive automation machines, laparoscopic surgical instruments, pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, super light aluminum engines and controlled environmental technology are just a few of the concepts developed and perfected here for worldwide applications.
Windsor-Essex Regional suppliers are well regarded for their highly specialized manufacturing and increasingly in demand by OEMs and Tier 1 companies worldwide.
More recently, the area's activity in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) segment has expanded. This expansion is supported by the University of Windsor's development of an Aerospace Engineering stream. Advanced technology and a highly-skilled workforce are Windsor-Essex Region specialties. Manufacturing for key components for the aerospace industry is one example of the diverse capabilities available in our Region. Designing, developing and processing high precision components to meet the rigid demands of companies like Bombardier, Boeing, MacDonald Dettwiler and Rolls Royce have won the confidence and respect of these world-class leaders and impressive contracts for our companies.
L&H Diversified Manufacturing's president Ethen Laing said the fact his new customer chose a Windsor firm to complete the project "speaks volumes not only about our company but also for the auto industry's continued interest in utilizing the experience and skills of the Windsor area's workforce. Our employees are among the best in the industry from project management and engineering all the way to their skills on the manufacturing floor."
The Windsor-Essex Region is the automotive capital of Canada and a strategic North American centre for automotive parts and equipment.
The commitment of companies like Chrysler, Ford and GM for infrastructure and technology in the billions of dollars and thousands of square feet of advanced manufacturing facilities in this Region, combined with exceptional labour-management relations and a dedicated, highly-skilled workforce has attracted key Fortune 500 companies, created plant expansion and encouraged new start-ups amongst the private sector as well as Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers.
The Region is a manufacturing powerhouse with hundreds of companies specializing in advanced technology for auto related parts and equipment, just-in-time response and quality product and systems meeting the highest ISO criteria. More than 2/3 of all auto parts suppliers perform R & D, supporting the Windsor-Essex Region's position as the 'Intellectual Capital of Canada's Automotive Industry'.
Machine, Tool, Die & Mold (MTDM)
The Windsor-Essex Region is Canada's strategic location for Machine, Tool, Die and Mold companies.
Superior technology developed through advanced and experimental research has led to the emergence of a highly specialized network of suppliers. Hundreds of manufacturers supply tool and die, mold making, machining, automation transfer equipment, machine building, deep draw metal stamping, micro-electronics and laser guided robotics systems to meet the demands of leading manufacturers worldwide.
At the heart of this dynamic industry is a highly sophisticated, highly-skilled workforce of designers, engineers and technicians assuring quality, productivity, innovation and profitability.
Whether it is blow-molded plastic auto gas tanks, delicate laparoscopic surgical instruments or five-storey, 100-tonne presses, our imagination and determination have won global acclaim.
In the Windsor-Essex Region, plastics technology for manufacturing products ranging from automotive components and toys to shopping carts and life saving medical devices is among the most advanced worldwide.
The Windsor-Essex Region's manufacturers launched Canada into the plastics revolution in 1970 with innovative mold making technology for the manufacture of automotive plastic parts. Today the industry has grown to Canada's largest and one of the world's most powerful with local moldmakers widely recognized as the preferred choice for their expertise and diverse capabilities, product quality and innovation. In an intensely competitive marketplace, our companies large and small focus on teamwork and partnerships with their customers to develop the competitive edge for their products from design and prototyping, to testing, mold making and high volume production runs.


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Richard Henry Pratt writes to Thomas J. Morgan to provide an update on various aspects of the Carlisle Indian School including the construction of the Girls Quarters, the Hospital addition, and the barn. In addition, he provides an update on the status of the number of students at Carlisle and on outing, the harvest from the farms, and the laying of pipes for steam heat. Lastly, he notes that the appropriation be increased in order to provide additional transportation funds in order to increase the enrollment at Carlisle to 1,000 students.
September 21, 1891
Standard Forms & Transactions
National Archives and Records Administration
RG 75, Entry 91, box 990, 1893-#21475

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Editor’s Note: F. King Alexander joined California State University, Long Beach as its sixth president in January 2006. In July he will depart the campus to take the reins as the president of the Louisiana State University system and chancellor of Louisiana State University A&M.
Shortly after arriving at Cal State Long Beach, President F. King Alexander promoted two important themes that clearly articulated and expressed his goals for the university.
The first, “Among the Nation’s Best,” acknowledged the university’s reputation and accomplishments and promised that recognitions would continue to accrue and be recognized in the national arena. The second was an explicit expression of Alexander’s beliefs and expectations; “Graduation Begins Today” was a message to all students, faculty and staff that at this university, student success is the first and most important goal.
As he considered the past seven years at CSULB, Alexander said, “We’ve become a national model of student success, access and affordability. Our facilities are much better, which has created an environment so that our students eagerly spend more time together on campus. CSULB students are part of a bigger and enhanced university, thanks to our faculty and staff and their dedication to the mission of this great university.”
In addition to consistent recognition for academic excellence in rankings offered by so many national news sources, Cal State Long Beach became increasingly mentioned as among the nation’s most affordable and accessible universities with high academic standings. A report by the Southern Regional Education Board included CSULB among 15 universities nationwide that outperform others in helping students from all socioeconomic backgrounds to stay on track and graduate. In another national report, The Education Trust included the campus among its collection of only five institutions that met a conservative set of criteria on affordability, access and quality.
These recognitions caused Alexander to be among six public university presidents from across the nation invited to the White House to meet with President Barak Obama and Secretary of Higher Education Arne Duncan to discuss the important issue of affordability of higher education in the U.S. “We were asked to explain how we’re able to achieve so much more for so much less than other universities nationwide,” he said.
To Alexander, the ability to attend a university is as important a consideration as the attainment of a college degree, particularly as students and graduates are faced with an increased demand for degrees to qualify for positions in the workplace.
“Graduation is the number one issue in higher education and we were five years ahead of the national interests,” Alexander said. “Graduation is accepted not only as our university culture, but as both a moral obligation and an economic necessity that benefit our students and our society. The importance is not just in the grad rate, as many institutions proclaim, but it’s the number of students and the type of students a campus graduates. This is where we shine. Anyone can graduate a high school valedictorian, but it’s the students who need us most who are the graduates who benefit most.”
That prospective students and their parents and school counselors are paying attention to CSULB’s focus on student success is clear. The campus continues to be noted as among the most popular in the nation in terms of applicants and this year CSULB received more than 88,000 applications from students hoping to begin their Cal State Long Beach academic pursuits next fall.
Alexander’s advocacy on behalf of students has been a mainstay of his work while at CSULB. He has particularly focused on state funding declines, financial aid and student loan issues that impact students across the nation while working with elected representatives in Sacramento and in the nation’s capital to develop more effective policies in these areas. In response, the California State Students Association, representing the student leadership of the entire California State University system, has twice recognized Alexander as CSU president of the year.
“The most meaningful part of my last seven and a half years was being honored by CSSA twice as president of the year for the state of California,” he said. “I can’t think of a higher honor or more important recognition from student leaders.”
Alexander also points to the increased funding CSULB has received through philanthropic donations to the campus. During his administration, nearly $200 million was raised in private support to the university, and the university’s endowment has doubled.
Also increased two-fold has been funding realized through university research. “With the help of our faculty and staff we have doubled our research capacity and played an important role in answering the important question of whether CSU institutions are engaged in valuable research impacting our society and community. Teaching and research are not dichotomous enterprises because both areas are enhanced when they function together,” Alexander said.
As he considered the campus’ growth and accomplishments over the past seven years, Alexander flatly stated, “This is not about me but attributed to an engaged and caring faculty, staff and student body.
“Cal State Long Beach is a wonderful place, second to none, and it’s because of its people—students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. It gives me great pride to know how well our university has succeeded in a state and national contest. As simplistic as it may sound, it took a lot of hard-working people who believed that this is what a great public university should be.”
For more about President Alexander’s tenure at CSULB, see the Alexander timeline.


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Hi everyone, I want to thank you all for joining me this week to celebrate my anniversary. I know the actual anniversary date is May 1 but unfortunately I won’t be online then, so I’m glad you helped me celebrate a little bit early. Despite not being around next week I have content scheduled to go out as normal so hopefully you will enjoy and I’ll be sure to catch up and reply to comments once I have internet again.
All of the anniversary posts including the contributions made by Scott, Mei, Rossi, Irina, Remy, Arithifis, and Aldael can be found using the link below. Be sure to check them out as they shared some great blogging advice and there are links to their blogs if you are not following any of these amazing people.
Now, to finish off the anniversary week, I have my second attempt at an introductory video for Patreon. The original one was up a few weeks ago for feedback and I was given some incredibly helpful advice from a number of viewers and I really thank them for the feedback. The original video is below:
Now, I haven’t changed the music, because despite the feedback, I like the music and the video is introducing me and I kind of think it suits what I was looking for. However, I have been working on it off and on in-between everything else and I think the second video is a lot better. I’m still not entirely happy with it and I know there’s a sound glitch toward the end where a word is cut off and I still haven’t figured out how that happened. However, I would appreciate feedback if you have the time (the video is less than a minute).
While I’m probably not going to rework an introduction video straight away as I’m going to attempt to start working on a video for Patrons as we’re getting closer to the first goal of $50 a month where I am supposed to be delivering some video content to patrons, I would appreciate the feedback as I will apply it to my next project and I will eventually, once I’ve gained some more skill and confidence, come back and redo the introduction video yet again.
Here is the updated video:
With that, the anniversary celebration is officially over and hopefully you will all still be reading next year and will join in the third celebration of 100 Word Anime.
Thanks for reading.
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5 thoughts on “Anniversary Special – Thanks For Joining Me This Week”
Another year to work with and another year to spread more awesomeness 🙂
It’s a great development for the intro-video so far! It might help to cut-paste edit to include some timed gaps between sentences (which could accommodate slower scrolling?) to make it sound less rushed – I think the general speech pace is good and clear though. Since its less than a minute I think a couple seconds longer would be fine for the intro still 🙂
All the best!
Once again, Happy Blogiversary!
Much like Play-san said, I think it’s a bit fast, else it was pretty good Karandi-san!
That was a shocking voice reveal, to say the least XD
You have a great voice, and while you said the things a little fast(nervousness maybe?) and the texts also scrolled past fast, I can see the amount of effort put into it. Well done.
Here’s to more journey ahead 🙂
Work on pacing.
That’s actually me reasonably slowed down though probably not as much as I have been for the few audio posts I’ve done. I know I speak really quick so I’ve been making an effort to slow it down.
Thanks for taking the time to listen and provide feedback.
happy blogging anniversary!

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A live stream will be available online
July 16, 2021 6:26 AM
Posted: Jul 16, 2021 6:26 AM
AUSTIN, Texas – On Friday, July 16, the Texas Senate Republican Caucus will hold a press conference on the thirteenth checks for retired teachers and property tax relief for taxpayers. The conference begins at 10:30 am at the Texas State Capitol in Austin.
A live stream will be available at: https://www.senate.texas.gov/av-live.php
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Why the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Matters
Millions of people are working hard and still struggle to make ends meet. Working families living in poverty need both immediate relief and support that will help increase their children’s chances to move out of poverty in the future. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) puts money back into the pockets of working families to help them to reduce the impact of poverty today— so that they are able to buy groceries, pay utility bills, and buy school supplies—and also helps them begin to break the cycle of poverty for future generations by getting additional education and training, better transportation, and saving for their children’s education.
Erica Williams, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
How does the EITC improve the lives of working families?
Don Baylor, (formerly) Urban Institute
How do families use the EITC to improve their lives?
Anita Garrett, United Way Association of South Carolina
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal tax credit for people who work and have low to moderate earned incomes. The EITC reduces the amount of federal taxes owed and may also provide a refund.
Because the EITC puts money back into the pockets of low-income families, the EITC has been called one of the largest and most effective poverty-reduction programs in the nation. Each year, the federal EITC lifts millions of people out of poverty. In 2018, the EITC lifted about 5.6 million people out of poverty, including about 3 million children.
When filing taxes for 2019, working families with children with annual incomes below about $41,100 to $56,000 (depending on marital status and the number of dependent children) may be eligible for the federal EITC. Working people without dependent children who have incomes below about $15,570 ($21,370 for a married couple) can receive a very small EITC. Read more about EITC eligibility in this report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
There are now 29 states and the District of Columbia with a state EITC. Learn more about state EITCs from Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ reports and access Tax Credits for Workers and Their Families’ state-by-state data and resources.
Research shows that the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) provides work, income, educational, and health benefits to its recipients and their children. Recent research indicates the income from these tax credits leads to benefits at virtually every stage of life. In addition, tax credits can be a tool to advance equity.
Read more about the impacts – including the two-generation impacts – of the EITC below:
- State Earned Income Tax Credits Help Build Opportunity for People of Color and Women, CBPP, July 2018
- The Earned Income Tax Credit: A Key Policy to Support Families Facing Wage Stagnation, University of California at Berkeley’s Institute for Research on Labor and Employment, January 2017.
- EITC and Child Tax Credit Promote Work, Reduce Poverty, and Support Children’s Development, CBPP, October 2015.
- Two Generation Approaches to Poverty Reduction and the EITC, EITC Funders Network, Grantmakers Income Security Taskforce (GIST), and Grantmakers for Children, Youth and Families (GCYF), Fall 2015.
To help improve the efforts to protect current and create new state EITCs, Economic Opportunity Funders (formerly known as GIST) and the EITC Funders Network administer and oversee the EITC Rapid Response, Campaign and Policy Development Fund. The three funds are guided by an advisory group, supported by two national funders and administered by EOF and the EITC Funders Network in partnership with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) and The Hatcher Group.
The Tax Policy Center’s EITC Interactive Database provides users with access to IRS data on federal individual income tax filers. Data are available for all ZIP codes, cities, counties, metropolitan areas, states, state legislative districts, and congressional districts in the United States.
- The IRS site provides information on volunteer tax preparation services and EITC eligibility criteria.
- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities provides research on the EITC as well as overviews and policy basics.
- Tax Credits for Working Families includes resources at both the national and state level related to EITC and other tax credits for working families.
Use this worksheet to begin internal conversations about adding the CTC and EITC to your list of organizational priorities. Answer the questions as a team and identify where your organization would be on the wheel.
Keep in mind, organizations can enter anywhere on the wheel based on focus areas and priorities because we need funders from each part of the ecosystem to contribute in order for the wheel to keep spinning and moving forward.
EITC Case Studies
One of the priorities of the EITC FN is to support state expansions of the Earned Income Tax Credit. These two case studies explore the pathway that New Mexico and Washington State took to make it happen for their families.

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There's change in the air for the first wave of mommybloggers. They don't complain about their kids much anymore. In fact, they don't write about their kids as much as they used to. Have they lost interest? Lost their edge? Or are their kids just old enough to read?
I started blogging in 2004, when my daughter was a newborn. I've felt the tide turn in my own writing even as I've noticed some of my favorite writers turning away from the old stories of havoc and poop and focusing back inward on themselves or outward on the external world of pop culture, politics, fashion, jobs and social issues. Why?
Allan is a daddyblogger, but I was struck by this:
While that's already a bit of an issue with regard to adult friends and relatives, what about the people in my life for whom I currently make those decisions, but who will eventually be making their own? I have devoted an entire section of my website to each of my three sons... but what happens as they get older, and assume more responsibility for their own image?
I don't write less about my daughter because she's any less funny or adorable than she used to be. I write less about her because I'm having more and more trouble discerning between where my observation ends and her story begins. I'll always document our lives, but I find myself giving her the same benefit I give anyone else -- any story they tell me is theirs, not mine to recount. It has to be safe for my friends and colleagues to talk to me without worrying I'll print their every word on the Internet, and I'm beginning to extend that rule to my daughter, too.
Grace Davis has written about making her teen daughter an editor after unintentionally causing a rift.
I won't take down the posts, but I will take on Molly as the Official State of Grace Editor for Adolescent Affairs. I'll be showing her any blog entries related to her prior to publishing.
I suspect my daughter will become an editor at Surrender, Dorothy at about the same time that I stop referring to her as "the little angel" and start addressing her by name. Until then, I continue to struggle online and offline between wanting the world to see her as I do -- vibrant, beautiful, intelligent, funny -- and wanting to never give her friends anything more to Google.
Some prominent mommybloggers have taken the latter so far as to drop out of the blogosphere temporarily. Chookooloonks went photoblog for a time when Karen's daughter turned three, and another Karen pulled The Naked Ovary offline for a year to protect her oldest daughter's privacy.
I can't imagine shutting down my blog, my outlet, my record, but I can and do imagine shifting its subject matter permanently from my daughter as main character to my daughter as Best Supporting Actress in our little sitcom of three.
When did I steal the blog back for myself? About six months ago, I think. Will she ever get it back? No -- she'll have her own.
And I can't wait to read it.
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Just over a week ago, thousands of Apple employees, including CEO Tim Cook, took to the streets of San Francisco to take part in the Pride Parade. The company has not been hesitant to share its views on LGBT rights, and the parade was yet another instance of that. This evening, Apple uploaded a video to its official YouTube channel showing off all of the effort that went into the Pride Parade last week and its “unwavering” support for equality and diversity.
The video, simply titled “Pride,” shows Apple employees and their families preparing for the Pride Parade. The montage is set to Coldplay’s new single, “A Sky Full of Stars,” and ends with a shot of the thousands upon thousands of people in the streets of San Francisco celebrating Pride. The final shot reads “inclusion inspires innovation.”
On June 29, thousands of Apple employees and their families marched in the San Francisco Pride Parade. They came from around the world — from cities as far as Munich, Paris, and Hong Kong — to celebrate Apple’s unwavering commitment to equality and diversity. Because we believe that inclusion inspires innovation.
You can view the full video at the top of this article.
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Betta Devil Skull has more than a spooky feel. This will provide your fish or other creatures with plenty of places to hide explore and even breed. This scary looking piece of decor will look great in any aquarium vivarium or terrarium. Approximate dimensions 14.5cm (l) x 12.5cm (w) x 12cm (h).


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Set of 2 Lightweight Food Sacks Perfect for your Pack
These bags are made of 4oz waxed canvas cotton/nylon blend which holds up great to the elements. This bag was designed to hold a lot of stuff. The bag itself measures approx 9.25" with by 13.5" tall. It comes in field tan pulls shut with paracord and plastic toggle. It has a french hem and was created with outdoor thread so it holds up. The second smaller bag is designed and created the same way and measures 7.5" x 9.5" and would work perfectly for keeping your smaller items together inside your bigger bag.
We love this size because it seems to be a perfect fit for keeping all your food in one place in your pack. It is also great for carrying your lunch. This is a great addition to any backpack or a gift for that outdoor enthusiast you know.
Wash with damp cloth or hose
Do Not use soap
Do Not machine wash
Do Not dry clean
Each bag is designed, created, and assembled in our small shop in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. No two bags are exactly alike but all are made with great care and the intent that the item will be with you for a long time. We value traditional skills and a beautiful handmade product. Our goal is to create items you can pass down to your children. We value each customer and want them to be 100% satisfied. We are building a tradition of quality handmade goods brought to you, from our family to yours.
I'm using them for fish food rather than people food, but these bags have already been added to my tackle bag for fishing. The smaller one is handy for my forceps, pliers, and clippers and the other for soft plastic baits that tend to get everywhere. They've held up to being knocked around and are great for easy grabs from the main bag when I'm handling other things. The waxed canvas keeps out the wet and the rain as well.
I've purchased a few items from PNWB and they are always top quality. These bags are light weight and well waxed making them multifunctinal for many uses beyond just a food sack.

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NEW FROM AMBER QUILL PRESS
Dressed For Dying
by Janet Quinn
ISBN-13: 978-1-60272-462-4 (Electronic)
ISBN-13: 978-1-60272-897-4 (Paperback)
Genres: Historical / Mystery
Length: 95k words (TBD paperback pages)
Description: New from Janet Quinn, author of Betrayals and The River’s Treasure…..
In 1892, reporter Sean Madigan is pitted against the New York police when he’s assigned his first high-profile murder story, the slaying of the wealthy Marshal Haversham, clothing industry mogel and sweatshop owner. While Sean hunts for the killer in order to prove his worth to his newspaper editor, the madman goes on a violent spree, burning down Haversham’s warehouses and sweatshops and killing young women who work within them. Each victim is found dressed in a fancy ball gown that was secretly made within the sweatshops themselves. When Madigan’s sweetheart, Bridget, becomes the killer’s next target, Sean determines he will find the man and his connection to the ball gowns. But the murderer has other designs, and it soon becomes a race against time and the police to discover the fiend’s identity before he silences Sean or Bridget…permanently.
NEW FROM AMBER HEAT
Behind The Black Door
by Darcy Abriel
ISBN-13: 978-1-60272-453-2 (Electronic)
Genres: Dark Fantasy / Shapeshifter / Werewolf / BDSM (Light) / Ménage (M/F/M) / Group Sex / Voyeurism / Exhibitionism / Public Places
Heat Level: 3
Length: Extended Amber Kiss (15k words)
Description: New from Darcy Abriel, author of Siren’s Nocturne and Vampires of Noctra: Blood Bounty…..
The lovely and seductive Gulietta requires sex on an inhumanly frequent basis. It isn’t until the Roman immortal, Quintus, barrels into her life, revealing the identity of her father, that suddenly she’s dropped into a magical world populated with satyrs, fairies, and shapeshifters. It seems her “problem” is not rooted in human sexual dysfunction after all. Gulietta finally discovers who and what her father is–as well as what she is. And Quintus has made it clear he is the man who can provide exactly what she needs. That is, if her father’s game plan doesn’t get in the way. Nothing is what it seems in the satyr Antius’s domain. And a game that will change everything is about to begin. But Antius just may have underestimated his satyress daughter. And he may find the tables turned by the very female he thought to manipulate. Especially when Gulietta discovers the trick of lovers he’d tried to play on her. Lives and freedoms hang in the balance. Gulietta is the hope for the future of the Sabine females in Antius’s court. Will she also be the savior of the immortal warrior, Quintus? If so, the biggest prize in the game may just be love.
NEXT WEEK FROM AMBER HEAT
On The Follies Tour by Shara Bloodstone
(Contemporary / The Arts / Ménage [M/M/F] / Group Sex / Bisexual [M/M])
NEW FROM AMBER ALLURE
However Long The Night (Book IX in The Master Chronicles)
by Jamie Craig
ISBN-13: 978-1-60272-463-1 (Electronic)
ISBN-13: 978-1-60272-895-0 (Paperback)
Genres: Gay / Dark Fantasy / Vampire / BDSM / Ménage (M/M/M) / Group Sex / Voyeurism / Series
Heat Level: 3
Advisory: This book contains graphic violence, hardcore bondage and punishment, and blood play. May not be suitable for the more sensitive reader.
Length: Extended Novel (76k words / TBD paperback pages)
Description: New from Jamie Craig, author of the Amber Allure best-sellers Stealing West and The Calendar Boys…..
Jesse Madding finds himself caught between three gorgeous men, an ancient demon, and a dedicated group of cultists……A simple case for Gideon Keel and Jesse Madding turns into something far more complicated when they discover their friend’s trouble-prone nephew was doing a lot more than just studying demon history. Jonah stole a holy book, and now the cultists he stole it from want it back. Protecting Jonah becomes even more vital when Jesse learns just who it is the cultists worship–Castelain, an immortal demon who walks between worlds. Jesse finally has a name for the creature that stole Black John’s power, the creature that wiped Gideon’s memory, and the creature that possessed Emma. Might he also have a name for the being that nearly took his life and kidnapped Emma?
Playing The Field: Faceoff
by J. M. Snyder
ISBN-13: 978-1-60272-465-5 (Electronic)
Genres: Gay / Contemporary / Sports / Athletes / Series
Heat Level: 3
Length: Extended Amber Kiss (13k words)
Description: New from J. M. Snyder, author of the Amber Allure best-selling series The Positions Of Love…..
Christian “Magic” Magdziuk is a minor league hockey player with dreams of someday heading to the NHL, and he’ll do whatever it takes to make that dream come true. So he plays with the Richmond Rebels for only one short season before he asks to be traded to the Bedford Blizzard, a farm team for the American Hockey League, where he might get a little more notice from scouts. His attitude on the ice left him few friends among the Rebels…that is, until teammate Ronnie took a liking to him. One thing led to another and the two men became lovers during the time Christian played with the team. But when he transferred to the Blizzard, he left the Rebels–and Ronnie–behind. Now it’s the first game of a new season, and Christian’s facing off against his former teammates in the season opener. But after all this time, does something still smolder between Christian and Ronnie?
The Wolfe Proxy
by T. D. McKinney & Terry Wylis
ISBN-13: 978-1-60272-464-8 (Electronic)
ISBN-13: 978-1-60272-896-7 (Paperback)
Heat Level: 2
Length: Novel (63k words / TBD paperback pages)
Description: New from T. D. KcKinney & Terry Wylis, authors of the Amber Allure best-seller Portrait Of A Kiss……
Ruthless CEO Quinton Wolfe sets off every alarm on sculptor Max Bowman’s warning system. No way is that playboy getting near Max’s sister, the newest shareholder in Wolfe’s multinational corporation. No matter Quint’s charming smile and sexy form, Max won’t let his kid sister get taken in by that Lothario. Even if it means Max cuts a deal with Big Bad Wolfe himself. And what a deal! Max becomes Quint’s play toy. Good thing Max enjoys it. He’ll just play the game until he can turn the tables on the CEO. Or that’s the plan. But somehow, even knowing the CEO is a ruthless snake at the core, Max still lets Quint worm his way right into Max’s heart. Cutting Quint out of his life is the best thing Max can do. So why does it feel like Max might never be able to breathe again? It doesn’t help that Quint’s every bit as heartbroken and miserable. So maybe Max’s view of Quint was skewed by the media. But can he separate the ruthless CEO from the gentle, caring man who loves him? And can he trust either one?
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Wild Carrot and Fern Glass Tea Light Holder
A lovely autumnal handmade piece that has been decorated with real wild carrot flowers and fern leaves. The wild carrot and fern glass tea light holder has been frosted to give it a mystical wintry look, and the plants have been lovingly handpicked from the in-land port of Lechlade-on-Thames, which is situated in the Cotswolds.
The handmade glass tea light holder measures approximately 10 cm’s in diameter, and comes complete with a white tea light candle.
This would make a wonderful Christmas gift!
The Flowers and Foliage
The Wild Carrot plant which can be found growing in grassy areas, is also known as Daucus carota or Queen Anne’s lace. The dainty frothy wildflower is shaped just like a snowflake, so looks fabulous as a seasonal decoration.
The fern leaves are from the Yarrow plant Achillea millefolium. Yarrow plant flowers come in many different colours, but here the leaves have been used because they look like mini fir trees!
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Get your event groovin' with a great variety of dance music from Hi-Fi Allstars! From Disco, Rock, Pop, Classics, and Country, this band will have your guests on the dance floor all night! Book early for major Holiday events.
For all Country Music Fans, the "That's Country!" series of shows features a variety of productions including the LEGENDS OF COUNTRY MUSIC featuring artists like George Strait, Garth Brooks, Glen Campbell, Brooks & Dunn, Dolly Parton, and Shania. CASH & COMPANY - THE OUTLAW SHOW features Johnny Cash and his outlaw friends Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, and Charlie Daniels. Both shows are guaranteed to please!
Americana is a show that features 4 fantastic vocalists performing timeless songs from North American singers and songwriters like Simon & Garfunkel, Mamas & Papas, James Taylor, The Carpenters, Jim Croce, Linda Ronstadt, Eagles, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and many more. A show that celebrates an era of lasting classics.
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The timeless music of Frank Sinatra is brought back to life by Charles Moses and his orchestra in this 90 minute tribute to ol' Blue Eyes.
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Since 2006, Greg Ansel has been chasing severe weather in Tornado Alley. This 1 hour presentation includes his footage of tornadoes, hail, severe winds as well as Arizona Monsoon weather. He has been seen on The Weather Channel, National Geographic, and the Discovery Channel. This has been a hit in many communities and makes a great lunch or early afternoon presentation. Available In Nashville location only.
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Worryingly, the number of independent bookshops in the UK has dipped below one thousand. Those that manage to continue thriving are said to have diversified, working with schools and community hubs. The article below makes the economic case for sustaining High Street shopping, but I also think a good bookshop is a cultural and health necessity for any decent size town. Reading is good for people’s wellbeing. And in some places, the best range of books locally now is at the Oxfam shop.


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Kari ZimmermanTeacher & Voice Instructor
A professional singer, actress and educator with 2 decades of experience in New York City, Kari has recently relocated back to her Northwest roots after living and working in New York as a performer, teacher, musical director and accompanist for adults and children, novices and professionals. As a performer she sings cabaret, opera, operetta, jazz, theatre and pop genres. She has performed in jazz combos in New York City and Beijing, China as well as opera and operetta in Washington State and at the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival in Buxton, England. As a cabaret artist she has performed at Birdland, Don’t Tell Mama’s, Comix Comedy Club, Eighty Eights and The Knitting Factory in New York City as well as Rutgers University in New Jersey. In 2010 she won the New York City singing competition: Take 2! She has directed and musical directed numerous children’s workshops and productions including one staged reading and a fully staged performance of Bye Bye Birdie, as well as workshop productions of Wide Awake Jake and How to Eat Like a Child. She also taught specialized programs for at-risk students in both New York City & Jersey City, and has worked with children with Asperger's and Downs Syndrome in addition to other learning and behavioral disabilities; she believes anyone can benefit and thrive from the study of music.

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Lusaka: Zambia has urged foreign investors to invest in a sugar plantation in the rich vast plains of Manyinga District in North-Western Provinces to boost economic growth in the rural part of the southern African country.
International investors should consider partnering with Zambians by investing in Manyinga plains through the setting up of a sugar plantation, said Manyinga Town Council Chairperson Henry Sakuwaha.
The council is ready to work with would-be investors and would provide them with an enabling environment for their investment, said Sakuwaha.
The council has set up a district-integrated development plan and is expecting investment through this, he said.
Local people are ready to partner with foreigners in the sugar sector, he added.


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Song.org.in will be a domain perfect for those music enthusiasts, who have the desire to be updated with the latest music news from india. From Country music to Rock & Pop ones, you will find the information of all their chart busters in this domain.
Apart from information on top songs, you will get the latest news of your favorite singer and musician in this website. If it is connected to the stars in your favorite music genre, it will be posted in songs.org.in. This website is going to be a complete package for all music lovers.
|Kashmir’s all-female FM station - Saturday, June 28, 2008|
The FM station in Kashmir, India is unique in its own sense. Kashmir has seen tough times. However, music is now been played over the FM station and is actually acting as a healer for people in Kashmir.
|The changing taste of a musical world - Saturday, June 28, 2008|
World’s music tastes continues to change and evolve. We can easily recall the past for inspiration. For example: The 60’s had the rolling stones and the Beatles. The 70’s had zeppelin, Queen, Kissete. The 80’s had Defleppard, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue and a lot of “hair spray” bands and the 90’s came up with rock music, featuring Nirvana, Pearl Jam and sound garden. Each of them was then known to be guitar heroes. But today even the best ones need to still get inspired by the past.
|From the heart of Rabbi - Saturday, June 28, 2008|
A singer appears on music channels singing a Punjabi song and the entire nation sits up and takes notice about it. Rabbi aka Gurpreet Singh Gill sang songs in Punjabi and yet managed to appeal to the masses.
|Gulf Malayalam Music Awards 2008 - Friday, June 27, 2008|
The Dubai Airport Expo Centre, on May 9, 2008, housed the third annual Gulf Malayam Music Awards 2008. The West Hall function presented awards to those Malayalam singers, musicians and entertainers, whom, admirers across the Gulf have selected through votes, based on the previous year’s releases.
|Sunfeast Tamil Music Awards - Friday, June 27, 2008|
The Sunfeast Tamil Music Awards, for the very first time this year, are going to present special awards to deserving Tamil Music personalities. June 8, 2008 saw the esteemed director Mani Ratnam unveil the new trophy and the cinematographer Rajiv Menon caste the opening vote. The public will, caste their votes, in favor of the singer and musician they think to be the most deserving, and the ones receiving the maximum number of votes will be adjudged the winners.
|The Blackout the band - Friday, June 27, 2008|
“The Blackout”, the band from the South Wales valleys will give their premiere Irish performance, in the later months of 2008. The creators of “We Are The Dynamite” will play at Dublin on October 7. The music sextet will have support from “From First To Last”. The tickets will be priced at €24 and are available currently.
|Telugu Cine MAA Awards - Friday, June 27, 2008|
The year 2008 saw the Telugu Cine MAA Awards being given away in a prestigious function, held at the Gachibowli Stadium of Hyderabad. The viewers had chosen few very deserving candidates as the music award winners, through their SMS votes.
|country music single releases for the week - Friday, June 27, 2008|
“Chicken Fried”, is the premiere single released by the Zac Brown Band. The touching song talks about the plain things in the life of a country boy. The country song listeners will love the lyrics, being able to relate to them. The music has a fusion of Country and Folk with a touch of Southern Rock.
|Indian Film Academy Awards - Wednesday, June 25, 2008|
The Idea International Indian Film Academy Awards, 2008, held in Bangkok, was staged with its usual pomp and glitter. The colorful IIFA weekend of 6th-8th June gave out some deserving music awards.
|Asha Bhosle becomes the first ever Indian - Wednesday, June 25, 2008|
Asha Bhosle becomes the first ever Indian to participate in a prestigious international event like the World Music Concert staged by Spain and Portugal. 17th and 18th June 2008 saw the legendary singer perform in Madrid and Lisbon.

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Parra for Cuva returns back on the Délicieuse, and with a sound far surpassing our expectations. Just in time to put winters encroach on the back burner, comes our label’s twelfth release.
To supply you with some warmth for these upcoming months, we deliver you an EP which radiates a surreal and melancholic ambiance. We’re first met with « Luhya » the very title of this EP, as well as the piece which opens the door into Nicolas’ world of « down-tempo ». These solemn rhythmic beats have had a profound influence on the artist ever since his debut (take for an example, Bonobo). Paying attention to detail, can we hear a cohesion of ethnic and tribal sounds, adding a subtle refinement to the production. A true cream of the crop, this track blurs the boundaries of genre specifications, showcasing both the talent and many inspirations of our Berlin friend. Following comes "The Fifth Hand" which combines classical sounds (piano, clarinet) with Parra’s sensual vocals; resulting in pure indulgence. Once again, we’re met with consistency. Regardless of the artist’s usage of variating sounds, he manages to maintain a solid sound identity. His conglomeration of influences have created in their own way, an overpowering sense of individuality. This EP dives into the depths of an eclectic universe, beautifully composed, and with rhythms that flow flawlessly.
At last, we’re left enraptured by the voice of Anna Naklab in « True Thoughts ». Our two friends meet again after collaborating on the Fading Nights EP, as well as the classic « Wicked Games » released on Spinnin Records. As always, sublime.
There are so many amazing pieces on this album, fusing acoustic Kora, mbira & guitar fingerstyle with modern dancefloor production aesthetics, dwarfing the Afrohouse attempts of much better known artists. ruoho ruotsi


The end of February is here, but the grind of winter weather hangs on for a while et. Much of the country is battling snow and cold. Grit your teeth and hang in there—warmer days are coming. Meanwhile, be sure that your workplace keeps on top of snow removal, ice treatments, and keeping employees that must work outdoors safe and warm. Just a little longer, and we’ll be heading into spring. Here’s the week’s regulatory news:
The agency published a notice announcing that PHMSA’s Office of Hazardous Materials Safety will host four US based public meetings during 2023 in advance of certain international meetings. For each of these meetings, PHMSA will solicit public input on current proposals. Each public meeting will take place approximately two weeks preceding the international meeting.
• The first meeting will be held in preparation of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Dangerous Goods Panel (DGP) Working Group 23 (WG/23) scheduled for May 15–19, 2023, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
• The second meeting will be held in preparation of the 62nd session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UNSCOE TDG) scheduled for July 3–July 7, 2023, in Geneva, Switzerland.
• The third meeting will be held in preparation of the 29th session of the ICAO DGP (DGP/29) scheduled for November 13–17, 2023, in Montreal, Canada.
• The fourth meeting will be held in preparation of the 63rd session of the UNSCOE TDG scheduled for November 27–December 6, 2023, in Geneva, Switzerland.
Further details and exact dates for the US pre-meetings will be forthcoming as the actual meeting dates approach. For now, see further details here:
Semi-Annual Regulatory Agendas
With the new year rolling along, a number of federal agencies have released their new semi-annual regulatory agendas setting forth their goals for the first half of the year. See the relevant agency links below:
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- 1 Is PETG ESD safe?
- 2 Is PLA fire safe?
- 3 What material is used for 3D printed homes?
- 4 How thick should 3D printed walls be?
- 5 Is PETG anti static?
- 6 Is PLA anti static?
- 7 Does PLA catch fire?
- 8 Can you live in a 3D printed house?
- 9 Are 3D printed homes safe?
- 10 What is the minimum recommended wall thickness for unsupported walls in 3D extruders FDM printers )?
- 11 Which is the best type of filament to use in a bed?
- 12 Which is the best material model for filament?
- 13 What can you use nylon filament for?
- 14 What kind of filament should I use on my printer?
Is PETG ESD safe?
ESD-safe filament is designed for use in critical applications that require electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. Thanks to additives in the base material, usually ABS, PETG, or PC, the surface resistance of the printed part fall in the range of ESD-safe or dissipative material category (105 to 1012Ω/sq).
Is PLA fire safe?
Flame Retardant PLA has flame retardant additive that can inhibit or delay combustion and do not burn themselves easily. Flame Retardant PLA is approximately 90% PLA, and 10% flame retardant additives. The appearance is light yellow with. When removed from a flame source, the material could be extinguished itself.
What material is used for 3D printed homes?
Since the vast majority of 3D printed houses are made from concrete, they should last a decent amount of time. With proper maintenance and continuous habitation, there is no reason they shouldn’t last as long as more traditional concrete constructions.
How thick should 3D printed walls be?
In 3D Printing, wall thickness refers to the distance between one surface of your model and the opposite sheer surface. For ABS, we recommend a minimum wall thickness of 1.2 mm.
Is PETG anti static?
PET-G-32 is an anti-static material. The filament is supplied on a 1Kg reel.
Is PLA anti static?
As PLA has no conductive characteristics, it requires the addition of conductive carbon black to make the polymer less resistive as the dissipative material and making it suitable for the manufacture of antistatic packaging. The addition of carbon black in the PLA increases the thermal stability of nanocomposites.
Does PLA catch fire?
Among the most popular filaments used in 3d printing, PLA is by far the most flammable. Additionally, parts made out of ABS will also catch on fire if exposed to high temperatures for prolonged periods of time. The most flame-retardant filaments readily available for 3d printing are TPU and PETG.
Can you live in a 3D printed house?
3D printed homes are similar to traditionally built concrete houses in a variety of ways. Concrete is completely sound and has been used in architecture for centuries. In other words, these homes are required to be up to code in order to live in, like any other home.
Are 3D printed homes safe?
To move beyond a niche market, construction firms will need to significantly ramp up production and persuade home buyers, developers and regulators that 3D printed houses are safe, durable and pleasing to the eye. They’ll also need to train workers to operate the machines and install the homes.
What is the minimum recommended wall thickness for unsupported walls in 3D extruders FDM printers )?
Minimum Wall Thickness by 3D Printing Process
|Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)|
|Supported Wall||Minimum Thickness||1 mm|
|Unsupported Wall||Minimum Thickness||1 mm|
|Vertical Wire Diameter||Minimum Diameter||3 mm|
|Engraved Detail||Minimum Recession||0.6 mm wide & 2 mm deep|
Which is the best type of filament to use in a bed?
CPE. CPE, also known as PET or UPET, is an extremely strong, high temperature filament. It prints at roughly 250 C, and we recommend 90 C for the bed. As a high temperature filament, it has very good durability. It doesn’t shrink or warp any more than PLA, making it a good choice for a high temperature, durable filament.
Which is the best material model for filament?
Filament materials can use one of the following material models: The lit model is Filament’s standard material model. This physically-based shading model was designed after to offer good interoperability with other common tools and engines such as Unity 5 , Unreal Engine 4, Substance Designer or Marmoset Toolbag .
What can you use nylon filament for?
Nylon filament is best used for projects that see a lot of wear and tear or require strength. Things like cable ties, plastic gears, or other service parts are great examples of builds where Nylon shines.
What kind of filament should I use on my printer?
Nylon filament is best used for projects that see a lot of wear and tear or require strength. Things like cable ties, plastic gears, or other service parts are great examples of builds where Nylon shines. Nylon filament also has some severe cons that can make it a tough choice, especially for home printers.


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Join us for our First Thursday Reception at the Broadway on January 5, 5:30-7:00 pm.
Kory and Rachel Dollar exhibit their mosaic glass of nature scenes and abstract designs. Enjoy speaking with the artists, visiting with friends, having great refreshments and listening to the music by Brad Matthews.
Kory and Rachel Dollar- Mosaic Glass
Kory and Rachel are two Dollar sisters on a creative journey together. They own and operate Marvelous Mosaic, a studio and gallery in Rainier, Oregon and a retreat center in Deer Island, Oregon and an e-commerce website for mosaic tools and supplies.
The two began their love for art at a young age, helping with grandpa in the rock studio and participating with their dad in woodworking and potter projects throughout childhood and teen years. They were constantly encouraged to be creative by family and friends. “Artistic Freedom without Self-doubt,” Kory proclaims, is something that was installed in them from birth. Allowing the two to create without worrying what everyone else is thinking.
It is that spark that drives the girls’ passion for success. The two are bringing access to mosaic and fusion to Columbia County, they have classes for children and adults of all abilities and skill levels. The sisters want to empower others with art, just like their parents did for them. The two create large scale mosaic murals, both public and private, mosaic and fused glass art. In addition, they teach all skill levels of stained glass on glass mosaic and fusing.


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Gasunie's hydrogen pipeline between Dow and Yara has been brought into operation.
The pipeline from Terneuzen and Sluiskil represents the first time that an existing main gas transported pipeline has been modified for hydrogen transport.
Hydrogen for industrial use will be exchanged via the pipeline, which is no longer being used to transport gas.
The 12km pipeline was the subject of agreements signed in March between Dow, Yara, ICL-IP and Gasunie Waterstof Services.
In the summer of 2017 connections were made at Dow and Yara and the gas transport pipeline was modified at a few points making it suitable for transporting hydrogen. The pipeline was then filled with hydrogen. It is now being used commercially for transporting more than four kilotons of hydrogen per year. Transporting hydrogen to ICL-IP at a later stage is also part of the plan.
Gasunie CEO Han Fennema says: 'This hydrogen pipeline highlights an important point in our history. This is the first time that an existing gas transported pipeline has been modified for transporting a different gas to natural gas.
'Gas infrastructure plays a connecting and facilitating role in the energy transition. We will be transporting different energy carriers, such as hydrogen and green gas, increasingly through our pipelines in the future.'
He adds that the network may have a capacity of 10 gigawatts or more by 2030.
A new deepwater midstream frontierRegulatory update for US tank terminal operators Capturing hidden storage opportunities Make room for the boom From short to long - the US oil revolution Optimising the US Gulf Coast energy potential Storage stability amid a mixed production picture in the Americas Storage for Europe's energy transition Storage for a growing product market Should the industry rethink storage tank fire protection

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Paroc, one of the leading manufacturers of energy-efficient insulation solutions in Europe, published its Sustainability Report 2015 in April. Along with the company’s approach to corporate responsibility and the innovations implemented throughout last year, the publication touches on the overall insulation market trends for Europe. What major challenges lie ahead of the manufacturers, contractors and lawmakers? How should these challenges be addressed?
Change the experience and experience a change
For Paroc, 2015 marked the beginning of a different market approach as a reaction to four megatrends that, according to the report, drive the modern construction market: These megatrends include rapid climate change, progressing urbanisation, current economic uncertainty and the customer experience as crucial factors for the manufacturers operating in the ever-competitive insulation market. "The construction industry as a whole has traditionally been slower to adapt new trends well-established in other markets", says Marja Jakola, Business Development Director at Paroc. "Customer experience and digitalisation are fine examples of how the construction brands can differentiate themselves in a highly competitive environment", Jakola continues.
Sustainability starts at home
Last year brought a new resolutions regarding EU’s energy policy. President and CEO of Paroc Group, Kari Lehtinen, sees the improvement of buildings’ energy efficiency not only as a potential, but also as duty: "2015 was turning point in the climate change discussion due to the COP21 climate change agreement in Paris. There is a need for robust climate action on a national level, and I am cautiously optimistic to believe that the COP21 agreement leads to more concrete actions such as changes in regulations. Even though energy consumption in new buildings is on a good level, there is still a lot of work to be done with the most of the existing building stock", he commented.
In 2015 Paroc continued to increase operational efficiency while decreasing its environmental footprint. The company progressed towards the goal of reducing energy consumption by 30% by 2020 in comparison to 2011 and the amount of waste to landfill, as followed by the increased amount of recycled raw materials in the processes. In 2015, Paroc’s plants cut energy consumption in megawatts/hour per ton by an average of 4,5%. This has contributed to a diminished carbon footprint, as the company substituted oil with the use of natural gas while also decreasing the use of coke in melting.
Sustainability through innovation
The best way to promote sustainable development is to continuously innovate and strive towards a better built environment. 2015 saw a number of Paroc innovations which helped to create more value from proven materials. One of them is PAROC Delign, a concept of a complete integrated facade system with user-friendly mounting and flashing system, without unwanted vertical stripes in prefabricated building’s facades allowing a horizontal line to continue over the seam.
For the first time, the report content has been defined according to Global Reporting Initiative’s G4 methodology, thus disclosing company’s most critical impacts on the environment, society and economy in a reliable and standardized way. Read more from Paroc Sustainability Report 2015.


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When you’re growing up, you hear stories about why the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. You hear that the Japanese are a proud people and that it was the only way to end the war. The museum provided some interesting views on this and talked about how to justify the investment in the Manhattan project, the bombs needed to be dropped and additionally, no prior warning was given that the bombs would be dropped.
It’s hard to say why and whether the bombs were needed to be dropped to end the war but the museum offered an insight into the impact that they had on civilians and how the fallout affected people long after the bombs were dropped. I had to Google if the radiation was still detectable (luckily its not) but it was very somber to see the impact the fallout had on the city.
For visiting Japan, Hiroshima and this museum was a must and was a very moving experience.

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If your car have a warning light comes on you want to know what that warning light means? Is it safe to keep driving or what do you think need help? Dashboard warning lights help you quickly diagnostics or known about a warning light.
Basic Information about a warning light color:
Green or blue(A system is on or operating).
Yellow/orange(You needs to be serviced or repaired soon).
Red(serious problem or safety issue).
You can search light name or characters. Select a light image and answer the question
The result will help a warning light solving.


The river sounded, and indeed, water carried. Apple announced a few hours ago the acquisition of much of the mdems business for Intel smartphones for 1,000 million dollars.
The agreement includes a portfolio of 8,500 patents and a staff of 2,200 Intel employees. Precisely that patent catalog is one of the key elements of that acquisition, and now it remains to be seen if Apple is able to develop competitive chips in a market dominated by Qualcomm. Intel, meanwhile, lets out another mobile segment in which he never succeeded (and there are already a few).
Apple pursues such an agreement for years
In 2009 Tim Cook an was not too well known outside the Apple scene. However, he already pointed out ways when they gave him the opportunity. With Jobs still alive he held a conference with investors after the presentation of tax results and made a particularly relevant comment.
Cook said that he and the people in charge of Apple "believe that we need to be owners and control the primary technologies that are behind the products we manufacture. "
That appointment has been confirming the Philosophy of a relentless companyAt the time of first developing its own processors (the Apple A4 was the first of a triumphant lineage), then its graphics processors (after abandoning the agreement with Imagination Technologies) and now, apparently, its own 5G modems for its future iPhone and iPad
The Cupertino firm already created an office in San Diego near Qualcomm last year, but also hired former Qualcomm and Intel employees for its own division and finally taking the final step to reach an agreement with the first to end the long legal battle that both have.
I can imagine how this negotiation went.Intel: How about $ 10 billion? Apple: Well give you $ 2 billion.Intel:Apple: (Settles with Qualcomm, yanks the rug out from under Intel.) Its now $ 1 billion. Take it or leave it.Intel: Deal.https: //t.co/8ZYWHEJRC1
– Kyle Wiens (@kwiens) July 25, 2019
That agreement precipitated the events, since Intel lost the negotiating power it had during the litigation. He could have pressed Apple to get a better price for your modem division during that legal battle, but once the situation was resolved, it changed for Apple, which was able to push down.
The price of 1,000 million dollars is not bad, but it seems of course much better for Apple than it was a few months ago – Intent to perform this operation last year – when his dependence on Qualcomm was more pronounced. The first iPhone 5G to appear in 2020 will use the company's modems, although Samsung could also participate in those components according to Ming-Chu Kuo, a specialized analyst.
Intel loses another mobile battle
In fact, the division that Apple has bought from Intel is the same as Intel had bought Infineon in 2011 for $ 1.4 billion: The accounts do not seem to have gone out to this company, which once again loses battles in the field of mobile phone.
Meanwhile, Apple prepares that transition to its own modems. Bloomberg already pointed it out in November 2018, and this movement gives the reason for a strategic purchase that the Cupertino company will give the control over a fundamental component of your mobile devices in the future.
Here is curious how Intel has sold most of its mdems business to Apple, which has kept the part dedicated to other products: continue developing these chips, but to allocate them to computers, IoT devices and autonomous cars.
Intel's new failure in this sector is unique: the company abandoned the development of ARM chips with the sale of XScale, they did not reach an agreement with Apple to provide their x86 chips on the iPhone -That could have changed everything- and they have never managed to attack a segment in which ARM designs have evolved so noticeably that they now threaten desktop computers.
There is even talk that the first MacBook based on Apple ARM chips will appear in 2020, and of course the benefits of the latest Apple A11 or A12 Bionic made clear the potential of these models. Intel has not only not won the mobile battle, but now its relevance in PCs and laptops is in danger.
Defend and then attack
In that strategic acquisition there are two distinct parts. The first, that of the aforementioned 5G patent catalog. The second, the technology and talent that Apple has bought with those 1,000 million dollars.
That portfolio of patents – about 8,500 related to the field of mobility, which add up to another 8,500 that they already had – look in the short term and allows Apple to defend itself before possible legal threats when developing products that use this technology. As they point out in VentureBeat, this patent catalog is a powerful defensive weapon.
It is above all considering that patent legal battles They are very frequent in the United States and there are those who see potential attacks by companies such as Huawei – things are not precisely relaxed with this Chinese manufacturer – that owns 15% of existing 5G patents.
The second part of the agreement, the one focused on technology and the employees that develop these modems, looks more to the future in the medium and long term. It is the key to get the firm to achieve design modems that compete with Qualcomm's, something that is difficult for them to do soon but they certainly have resources to do in a period that experts claim to be less than five years.
In fact, the agreement that Apple has reached with Qualcomm, and for which it has paid 4,700 million dollars, allows to license and use its 5G modems for the next 6 or 8 years, margin more than enough in order to develop competitive chips.


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Terahertz pulse imaging spectroscopy and pharmaceutical applications - a review
*Corresponding Author E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.org
The terahertz region of the electromagnetic spectrum spans the frequency range between the mid-infrared (IR) and the millimeter/microwave. THz spectroscopy or imaging can be utilized for improving quality and uniformity of pharmaceutical products, such as identifying polymorphic forms, measuring tablet coating thickness, and 3D chemical mapping. These properties contribute greatly to drug dissolution and bioavailability. This review outlines some of the recent pharmaceutical applications of terahertz spectroscopy and imaging.
The following application areas are highlighted:
1. Discrimination and quantification of polymorphs/hydrates.
2. Analysis of solid form transformation dynamics.
3. Quantitative characterization of tablet coatings: off-line and on-line.
4. Tablet coating and dissolution.
5. Spectroscopic imaging and chemical mapping.
This review does not attempt to offer an exhaustive assessment of all anticipated pharmaceutical applications; rather it is an attempt to raise the awareness of the emerging opportunities and usefulness offered by this exciting technology.
Introduction, Principle, Instrumentations and Pharmaceutical Applications.


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BATON ROUGE - Three protesters were arrested after an attempt to close Airline Highway near Baton Rouge Police Headquarters early Wednesday morning.
Kiara Jones, 19, was charged with Aggravated Obstruction of Highway, Battery on Police Officer, Failure to Disperse, Resisting an Officer. Jones was charged with simple obstruction of a highway last summer.
Deon Fountain, 33, was charged with Failure to Disperse, Aggravated Obstruction of a Highway, Resisting an Officer. Wednesday, a judge said there was no probabe cause against Fountain and she was released.
Kystal Sonia, 45, was charged with Failure to Disperse, Aggravated Obstruction of a Highway, Resisting an Officer, Illegal Carrying of a Weapon. Sonia was charged with simple obstruction of a highway last summer.
The three women will be booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Jones and Sonia were released on bond Wednesday.
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It is Sunday evening as I write my reflection for tomorrow. I am sitting in my room; it is peaceful and quiet with a beautiful breeze blowing. It is a perfect setting to contemplate God’s Word. I was blessed today to be asked to fill in musically as a replacement at the 1pm Mass. Though I have a great choir of men that I direct, God has blessed me with the ability to play and sing on my own if the need arises. With that blessing, receiving the Eucharist and spending almost a couple of hours in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, I am very peaceful in the love of Christ.
My neighbor from across the street, yes my neighbor who I am called to love, just arrived home with his speakers blaring punk rock. The screaming, the screaming, the screaming of words I cannot understand but sound like a demon trying to run me out of the neighborhood. Ahh… he turned off his vehicle. Peace again.
Matthew 12:38-42 is the Gospel reading today. Jesus says … “An evil and unfaithful generation seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it except the sign of Jonah the prophet.” I am not one who asks God for a sign. But I do think I am given them often. Today while driving home, I saw three beautiful white birds following a dark black bird. I thought of Jesus telling me, “You came to me with your sins today. The Father, I and the Holy Spirit have driven the darkness out of your life. Be at peace.”
And what about Jonah the prophet? I think of St. Augustine saying that the New Testament is concealed in the Old and the Old Testament is revealed in the New. Jesus tells the sign-seeking Pharisees that Jonah was in the belly of a whale for 3 days and 3 nights and that so will the Son of Man be in the heart of the earth for 3 days and 3 nights which we now know to be true. Jesus tells them that “there is something greater than Jonah here.” I believe fully in the greatness of Jesus. He continues to love me, an unfaithful sinner, so I pray for the grace to love my Lord, love my neighbor, repent, go and sin no more. Thank you Lord. Amen.


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Create the first vegetable garden
One of the most important steps to a new and better world, if you manage to secure enough food of good quality for all people. What could be nicer than in this regard as wonderful vegetables from our own garden with a personally controlled character?
Target: Vegetables from our own garden
Moreover, that the gardening has a fun and beautiful page. Just remember the excitement that children could have! If this is not a good way to take away from your PC!
What you need to do this?
The most difficult question for the garden equip is deciding what you should plant precisely. You need the best much of it, what one in fact also consumed. Because otherwise it’s a waste.
If you buy more vegetables from the supermarket…
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Allow enough space for the products that you can preserve for the winter period.
What vegetables would you plant like?
Also, the garden must be not too crowded. The plants are living beings like ourselves. You need their private space to breathe freely.
Fresh salad, Basil and parsley
Best you should create the first garden with smaller amounts. After some time, you have still the opportunity to employ even more vegetables in your great garden.
Looking for gardening?
Gardening should be fun definitely you, so that you can create a beautiful vegetable garden
Basic rules for the plants
After you have decided which plants you should create the garden, it’s about the process of growth itself. Here, there are some additional rules that have to adhere to:
The beautiful vegetable garden
Secure your plants enough Sun
The most vegetables need light to the seven hours per day. If it is less, then these are vulnerable to pests and other negative impact. The leafy vegetables would be quite suitable for the shadiest sites.
The factor of “Sun”
The vegetables up to 70% consists of water. Like the human organisms too. If you plan the garden – create, you should also consider how you create enough to water the garden.
Irrigation systems in the garden
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Keep the soil in good condition
Find out what fertilizer for your region are suitable. Be sure to get and insert it into the Earth according to the specified rules. The good condition of the Earth secures the appropriate quality of your vegetable production.
Properly fertilize the Earth
We wish you lots of fun in your garden and a successful harvest!
Red beets from the garden
Healthy vegetable juices
Eat salad with spinach, carrots and mushrooms – healthy!

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We also liked that the laptop, despite its very thin 0.8 inches, features a lot of connectivity. You get two USB 2.0, two USB 3.0, a LAN jack, HDMI, plus a card reader. It's a great setup, leaving no modern ports left to be desired. Speaking of modern, the ASUS Metal also sports a very good anti-glare display, plus dual fan cooling to keep the laptop running smooth during gaming sessions.
The Full-HD display offers vibrant colors and sharp details for casual gaming and multimedia. While many laptops under $500 feature a lower resolution display, the HP 15-ay011nr boasts a maximum resolution of 1920×1080. Ample storage space is offered by the 1TB mechanical hard drive, but due to its price users will have to make do with the slower 5400rpm drive speed, But the hard drive can easily be swapped out for a solid state drive or a 7200rpm mechanical drive.
Under $1,000: While you might see a few notebooks with Intel Core i5 processors at this price range, there are plenty with 7th-generation Intel Core i7 CPUs and at least 8GB of RAM. Display-wise you can expect a 1080p display with average color reproduction, accuracy and brightness. Now that SSDs are becoming more commonplace, you can get a solid SSD at below $1,000. However, it's unlikely that it'll be a slower configuration instead of a high-speed PCIe device. Your rig will probably be outfitted with 1TB HDD (usually 5,400-rpm) and a Nvidia GeForce 1050 or 1050 Ti GPU with between 2-4 GB of VRAM. A laptop with these specs can play most titles at a solid frame rate at medium settings, but you can expect some trouble at higher configurations. (See our favorite sub-$1,000 gaming laptops here.)


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The perfect hunting dog
During the nineteenth century there was an ongoing quest among English country gentlemen to breed
the perfect hunting
dog. Many sought this holy grail by acquiring and breeding good hunting dogs, and using outcrosses to other breeds in an effort to achieve their aim. The result was that the exact origins of several of the retriever breeds were unclear due to these somewhat haphazard or occasionally secretive methods.
Not so the Golden Retriever! One man – the first Lord Tweedmouth – like many of his sporting counterparts, set out to breed a good gundog, but in contrast to the others he carefully documented his breeding strategy. He began by buying a yellow retriever-type called ‘Nous’ from an unregistered litter of otherwise black wavy-coated
retrievers. ‘Nous’ was later bred to a Tweed Water Spaniel by the name of ‘Belle’. The resulting litter produced four bitches who became the basis for a breeding
programme. Over the years several outcrosses, to black wavy-coated retrievers, an Irish Setter
, and later a sandy-coloured Bloodhound, occurred as Lord Tweedmouth sought to improve and fix his new breed. His vision was to produce a more vigorous and powerful dog than previous retrievers, but one that would still be gentle and trainable.
The first Goldens were accepted for registration by the Kennel Club of England in 1903. At that time they were known as ‘Flat Coats – Golden’. By 1904 the Golden was beginning to make his mark in field trails, and in 1908 the first examples stepped regally into the show ring. In 1911 he was recognised as a separate breed, being described as ‘Retriever (Golden or Yellow)’. In 1913 the Golden Retriever Club was founded and the breed name was officially changed to Golden Retriever in 1920.
Active and fun-loving
Although the Golden has been bred through the years to make an excellent companion to people, a prospective buyer needs to bear in mind that a Golden puppy can be pretty unruly, chewing and retrieving anything he can get his little teeth
on. Once he reaches maturity, however, although remaining active and fun-loving, he will also develop an exceptionally patient air about him as befits a dog bred to sit quietly for hours in a duck blind until it is time to retrieve. Because of this, perhaps more so than many other breeds, he needs to interact with his people and it is important that he lives with his owners. A Golden relegated to the backyard while his family is in the house is a very unhappy dog.
Bring in the clowns
As is common with the retriever breeds, the Golden is slow to mature fully both mentally and physically. At a year he will have his full height, but his full weight will be another year or two in coming. Mentally he will remain a puppy for possibly up to two or three years and may retain a playful and clownish personality for most of his life.
Although he takes a while to ‘grow up’, a Golden is highly intelligent and exceptionally trainable due to his desire to please. As with most dogs, however, harsh and rough methods of training will cause a Golden to ‘shut down’, whereas a positive method of training will reap huge rewards.
Because he is a sporting breed, an adult Golden will need plenty of exercise in order to help prevent his tendency towards obesity. Due to his hunting background most Goldens love to swim
and it’s an excellent form of exercise. Remember though that if he is using your pool you will need to clean the filter more often due to the hair, and be sure that he knows how to get out of the pool. It’s not a good idea to leave him unattended with access to the pool either.
A Golden’s crowning glory is his dense and waterproof coat which may be straight or moderately wavy. This coat must be groomed regularly to help reduce the amount of overall shedding and prevent painful mats from forming. If groomed
regularly, once or twice a week, the whole procedure should only take 30 minutes. A daily brush while he is shedding will not only control the amount of hair left to fall on the furniture but also make your Golden feel like a Golden! When it comes to colour
the standard allows for ‘any shade of gold or cream’ but frowns on the colours of white, red or mahogany.
Easy does it
Because of his kindly and easygoing nature, the Golden is a popular breed not only with families but puppy farmers as well, who breed without regard to temperament or good health
! When seeking a Golden puppy be very selective as the choice you make now will be one you live with for the next decade or so, so choose carefully.
Before getting your Golden Retriever you will need to:
Seek out reputable breeders – go and see their dogs, ask plenty of questions, and meet the prospective parents (or at least the mother) of your puppy.
Once home your Golden will need:
• An appropriate diet
, rich in all the essential vitamins, minerals, proteins and fats needed by a rapidly growing puppy.
• Your puppy’s breeder
should provide you with a diet sheet, and it is wise to follow this to start with. As the puppy grows older it is a good idea to seek advice from your veterinarian
on the right diet to feed your dog.
• You and your veterinarian will need to complete your puppy’s course of vaccinations that will protect him against several fatal diseases.
• Socialising classes – vital for meeting people, dogs and other animals and building a well-balanced dog both physically and mentally.
Famous Golden Retriever owners
Oprah Winfrey – Luke, Layla and Grace
Pamela Anderson – Jo Jo
Robin Antin of Pussycat Dolls – Sugar
Jackie Chan – Kones and JJ
Tom Cruise – Chloe and Luke
America Ferrera – Buddy
Nick Jonas – Elvis
Ashton Kutcher – Mr Bojangles
George Michael – Hippy
Golden Retriever fact file
Gundog – FCI Group
Flushing and retrieving
Seek a reputable breeder
Average life span:
10 to 13 years
Dogs 56-61cm, Bitches 51-56cm
Is the breed a natural watchdog?
Attitude to strangers:
Flat or wavy with good feathering. Dense water-resistant undercoat
Any shade of gold or cream. Not red or mahogany!
Does coat mat or tangle?
Yes, if left unattended
Special trimming for show ring:
A little judicious tidying up
Regular brush to remove dead hair
Is professional grooming needed?
Moderately active requiring exercise every day
Adult quantities for dry food:
From approximately 300g daily depending on brand
Ease of training:
Eager and willing to please but needs a gentle hand
Good family dog?
Town or country?
Obesity, hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, heart problems, skin allergies
Patient, active and fun-loving
What the breeders say…
We asked the following breeders some pertinent questions about the Golden Retriever: Marycke Ackhurst of Quillquest Golden Retrievers, Lorinda van der Westhuizen of Ardala Kennels, Monica Lloyd of Lurasia Kennels, Chrisna Pienaar of Chrisri Kennels and Barbara Brown of Simaxdal Kennels.
What personality traits can our readers expect from a Golden Retriever?
Golden Retrievers are active dogs who love to interact with humans and other animals. They are loving, highly intelligent, trainable and willing to please.
Monica & Lorinda
Golden Retrievers are great ‘people dogs’ and are very good with children. They are friendly and always wear a happy smiley face. They are very easy to train because they are one of the top five most intelligent dog breeds.
The Golden Retriever is adventurous, lively and energetic, yet gentle and friendly to both friend and stranger. They are wonderful companion and family dogs, great with children and they love water and food!
A constant loving smile, endless loyalty and ever-lasting patience.
What type of person should NOT own a Golden Retriever?
They are not suitable for people who do not want to share almost every aspect of their lives with their dogs; people who prefer dogs to keep a distance; want dogs to perform a guarding duty; prefer dogs to be outside or are very house-proud and avid gardeners; people that are not willing to train and exercise their dogs regularly. And families with young children have to think VERY CAREFULLY. Although Golden Retrievers are generally well suited to children, a young puppy and child is a challenge most people should think about twice. Not only will the puppy knock over small children (or even big ones), but they may mouth hands, bite clothes, destroy toys
, dummies, bottles and everything that gets left within reach. One has to take into consideration the amount of time realistically available to train and exercise a puppy. Also remember that children and puppies should rarely be left unsupervised; not only for the children’s sake, but also for that of the puppy. Golden Retrievers’ need for attention is very high and young, dynamic families often do not have the time this breed requires.
Monica & Lorinda
Owners should not have a prize-winning garden
– Golden Retrievers are natural diggers. Owners should not expect a guard dog when buying a Golden Retriever. Even though Goldens will protect you because they love you, they will not protect your possessions. Goldens are happiest when they can be with you, so if you do not allow dogs in the house, don’t even consider a Golden.
People that are not the active outdoor type, and people that spend most of their time at the office or at work. If you don’t have quite a large property and lots of time to devote to your Golden Retriever, it is not the breed for you.
A never-at-home workaholic.
What do you actively look for in people who buy puppies from you?
Puppy owners who want a dog to share their life; are willing to put the time and effort into training their puppy and adult dog; who are interested in the breed because of its abilities and temperament, not its reputation. People that would like to do something with their pet.
Monica & Lorinda
Someone who is looking for a companion. These dogs need to be part of the family and all family activities. Also someone who knows and understands the breed and who doesn’t just want a Golden because of their good looks.
Homes where our puppies will be treated as a part of the family, homes where the family members are animal lovers and will have lots of time and energy to invest in their puppies. They must be responsible dog owners that will take the dog’s best interests at heart when it comes to exercise, training, feeding and veterinary care.
Kind, endearing owners with time to love their dog.
What do you do to eliminate genetic disorders in your kennel?
Hip and elbow grading, and annual eye testing including dogs past their breeding
age. Research pedigrees as thoroughly as possible.
Monica & Lorinda
We have our breeding dogs’ hips and elbows x-rayed (at one year of age) for hip and elbow dysplasia, and we do not breed with them if they do not have an acceptable score. To prevent eye disease (retinal atrophy and cataracts), which Goldens are prone to, we have our breeding dogs’ eyes tested once a year to reduce the prevalence of this eye disease in pups.
At Chrisridogs we screen our adult dogs for hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia and we have their eyes tested before we breed from them. We select our bloodlines we breed from carefully and we have also imported dogs from other countries to introduce new and better genetics to our existing bloodlines.
I do not bred from dogs with poor hip and elbow results.
Any suggestions for new Golden Retriever owners on keeping their dogs stimulated (physically and mentally)?
Training! Goldens are exceptionally clever dogs and are really eager to please their owners. Keeping their minds active is incredibly important in order to have a well behaved, happy and well balanced dog. They are happiest doing what they were originally bred to do – retrieving. They also need to be exercised regularly. I have a variety of toys available for my dogs and a regular supply of chewies of all sorts to keep them entertained.
Monica & Lorinda
Mentally: Golden Retrievers respond well to positive reinforcement obedience training. They are very easily trained because they are food motivated and ‘live to please you’. Training your Golden is fun for both parties!
Physically: Golden Retrievers are natural swimmers from a very young age, so if you have a swimming pool allow your Golden 15 minutes SUPERVISED swimming sessions. Golden Retrievers are natural retrievers and you have no idea how much fun ‘chasing a stick’ can be for hours on end. Please remember only MODERATE exercise for pups that are not fully grown, as excessive exercise may be part of the cause of hip dysplasia.
Physically Goldens are fairly easy dogs – food and water daily and a brush every now and again. Their mental needs are a different story. They need much attention and company – they do not like to be on their own, and they have a lot of energy they have to get rid of every day. Take your Golden along when possible, even if it is just a short trip to the shop. If you have to leave your Golden home for a short while, give him something nice to chew on that will last a long time; a big beef bone works like a charm. Also make sure that he has lots of toys and chew things to entertain himself while you are gone. Golden Retrievers are very clever, so take your puppy for training. The more they learn the better stimulated and socialised
they are. Repeat what you have learned at puppy school once or twice during the week at home. Allow your Golden Retriever to take part in as many family activities as possible.
Daily walks, lots of cow hooves to chew on, ball games and provide a companion dog.
Is there anything else you think is important about the breed (and specifically its care/grooming) that our readers should know about?
Please be diligent in watching your Golden Retriever’s weight. Once neutered or spayed, the energy requirements of dogs drop dramatically. Please keep an eye on your dog to maintain ideal weight, thus being able to palpate the ribs easily. Being overweight causes a number of health problems and does nothing for the wellbeing or happiness of the dog. Once spayed or neutered, Golden Retriever coats become excessive and also change in texture and lose most of its self-cleaning ability. This coat also sheds constantly and the coat requires far more regular grooming and trimming to keep a neat appearance and maintain coat health.
Monica & Lorinda
Please be mindful of ticks and fleas! Both these parasites cause potentially fatal diseases in dogs. Do NOT use tick and flea collars on Goldens. They are chewers and ingesting collars may cause poisoning. Goldens do shed much, so reduce the amount of hair in your house by brushing them often. Once a week would suffice but most Goldens do enjoy the extra attention and love being groomed.
Golden Retrievers have long coats and they do shed, so brush your dog twice a day during shedding periods to get rid of loose hair. Invest in a good quality waterproof canine car seat cover before you get your puppy so there is no excuse to leave him at home. Goldens love to carry things around and sometimes puppies will chew on anything they can find, so pack away valuables and don’t leave your shoes and underwear on the floor. Their coats need regular brushing.


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A guy at school sent out this link the other day, and after perusing it for a while, I decided that it was hysterical. So, I'm sharing. Please keep in mind that my moderately cynical, crass, and dry sense of humor is entirely normal. Here's a taste...you've got to go to the site for more.
And, I'm attempting my first knit sock where I actually have to turn a heel. It's nothing fancy and will make an ornament for someone when I'm done. But, it's greater purpose will be to give me the confidence to take on one for human-sized feet. I'm going to keep you all in suspense while I wait to post pictures of my recent knitting endeavors.


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