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I have to admit, it’s one of my favorite games. A mix of strategy and puzzle solving. It’s a game that keeps you engaged, and it’s a game that helps you develop skills in the areas of concentration, perseverance, and strategy. I’m not saying that I do it all the time. There are times when I do it. But I’m not sure these games are the reason why I do them.
Of course there’s a reason why I do it. But I’m not sure it’s the reason why I do them.
A game you can play without the knowledge of specific rules, or a game where it is easy to lose your temper. A game you can play without the knowledge of specific characters or the entire narrative, or a game where you can only play a few rounds because of time constraints.
But some games are so addictive that they’re hard to leave. And some games are so addictive that you can’t help but want to play them even though you know you shouldn’t. And there are games that are so addictive that you can’t help but want to play them even though you know you should stop. And then there are games that you can’t help but want to play even though you know you should stop.
I just got my hands on a new Game of Thrones game that I’m pretty sure I’m about to finish and I can’t wait.
Game of Thrones is still one of the best fantasy TV shows out there. It has one of the most complex and interesting plots in the history of television, it has one of the best actresses in the history of television, and it has one of the best Game of Thrones fan websites. One of the things that sets Game of Thrones apart from other shows is that you have to have a very close connection to the characters you play as.
The Game of Thrones fans have created both an online fan website and game. The Game of Thrones fan website takes the best parts of fan sites such as FanFiction.com and Game of Thrones.com, and blends them into a single fan site. Game of Thrones has a large community of fans who create online fan sites, and have created their own game.
When we talk about fan sites, it seems that Game of Thrones fans are in the minority because we have a very unique community where fans have created their own website and game. I would say that is one of the best aspects of fan sites. We have a huge community of fans who are not only willing to help each other with questions that come up about the show, but also make their own fan sites. This is a unique aspect of the Game of Thrones fandom.
When we are creating a fan site, we are essentially creating a fan forum where we can talk about our show with other fans. There are no rules for what we can or cannot discuss. Also, the site is open to anyone to join. The best part is that we are able to get the newest information out to our fans in a very timely manner.
Like many shows, the Game of Thrones fandom is split into “fans” and “fansites”. Fansites are the places where fans can talk about the show and get their questions answered. Fansites are not always the most official of fan sites, but they can be. In some cases fansites are more official than fans themselves.

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Samsung Galaxy S6 Review and Specifications
Samsung launched their latest flagship Samsung Galaxy S6 with attractive specifications and design. The phone is running on latest Android v5.0.2 (Lollipop) OS with TouchWiz User Interface. The phone is powered by Exynos 7420 chipset, which has integrated 1.5 GHz Quad-core Cortex-A53 + 2.1 GHz Quad-core Cortex-A57 processor (Octa core) and Mali-T760 GPU. It has 3GB LPDDR4 RAM for data acceleration. Samsung added many sensors in this phone for better user experience. It has accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate and fingerprint sensor. The fingerprint sensor is certified by PayPal. The phone is packed with “Samsung Pay” mobile payment service, which has certified by Visa and MasterCard.
OS, hardware and RAM
|Operating System (OS)||Android v5.0.2 (Lollipop) OS with TouchWiz UI|
|Processor||1.5 GHz Quad-core Cortex-A53 & 2.1 GHz Quad-core Cortex-A57|
|RAM||3 GB LPDDR4|
|Sensors||Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate, Fingerprint sensor|
Mobile network, SIM and Internet
Samsung Galaxy S6 is coming with 4G LTE network support. It will work on Quad band GSM (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz), Quad band WCDMA (850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz) and Penta band LTE (850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz) network. Samsung offering up to 42.2Mbps download speed and 5.76Mbps upload speed in 3G data network. It can also provide up to 300 Mbps download speed and 50Mbps upload speed in 4G Network.
|SIM Type||Nano SIM|
|Mobile Network||2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz|
|3G: WCDMA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz|
|4G: LTE 800 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 MHz|
|Internet Speed||HSDPA 42.2 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps; LTE: 300 Mbps down/50 Mbps up|
Display and camera
The phone has 5.1 Inches Quad HD Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen with 1440 x 2560 Pixels resolutions and 577 PPI Pixels resolutions. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4. Samsung used 16MP rear and 5MP front camera. Camera features, LED flash, autofocus, OIS, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, Auto HDR, panorama, dual-video recording, dual video call and 2160p@30fps video recording.
|Display Size and resolutions||5.1 Inches, 1440 x 2560 Pixels resolutions, 577 PPI|
|Display technology||Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen|
|Display Protection||Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Protection|
|Rear camera||16 MP|
|Front camera||5 MP|
Storage and local connectivity
Samsung offers 32/64/128 GB Storage variants of this phone. There is no microSD card slot. The phone has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, Infrared and microUSB connectivity for local data transferring and sharing. It has A-GPS connectivity for location positioning.
|Inbuilt Storage||32/64/128 GB Storage variants|
|MicroSD card Support||No|
|Physical Connectivity /USB||microUSB v2.0 with USB Host support and MHL|
|Wi-Fi||Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot|
|Bluetooth||Version 4.1 with A2DP, LE, apt-X Profiles|
|Navigation||A-GPS with GLONASS|
Battery, dimensions, multi-media and preinstalled applications
Samsung used 2550 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion battery in this phone with Wireless charging support. The phone measures 5.65 x 2.78 x 0.27 inches dimensions and 138 grams weight. The phone back panel is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The phone is beautifully crafted from Metal and Glass. It has Pre-installed Microsoft OneDrive 115GB app for 2 years and S Health 4.0.
|Battery capacity||2550 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion battery with Wireless charging support|
|Dimension||5.65 x 2.78 x 0.27 inches|
|Back panel||Corning Gorilla Glass 4 back panel Protection|
|Supported audio file formats||MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA|
|Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic|
|Supported video file formats||MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM, VP9|
|Available colors||White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz|
Samsung Galaxy S6 Price in India on 08 June 2017 is Rs. 49,900/-


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New Blog Features Healthy Home Cookin’ Recipes –
Supports homeless outreach and community dinners in Toronto
I launched this new blog [javabistro.blogspot.com] about a month ago for a couple of reasons – I love cooking and I wanted to share some great recipes. I also wanted to have a fun way to raise awareness about homelessness in a way that paralled one of the issues we deal with at Project417 – hunger. We have delivered over fifty thousand meals out on the streets of Toronto with our volunteers. Also over the years we have run many meal programs, both large and small and have amassed quite a lot of great recipes. Right now, we are running a community dinner every Wednesday night in partnership with Bloor Lansdowne Christian Fellowship serving about 70 guests every week.
The Restaurant at the End of the Internet blog uses Google’s Blogger platform and is integrated with Google Adsense allowing us to generate some income to fund more programs to help the homeless – or just buy more food for the sandwich runs and meal programs. So visit our advertisers and put their revenue to good use. Besides the blog listed above, which is a landing page that plays on the theme of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and the Restaurant at the End of the Universe from author, Douglas Adams, the actual recipes reside on
All the recipes will be “Canayjun Tested”. (That would be me – you can tweet me on twitter @canayjun). That’s my favorite part! Tonite for example I tried out a recipe for homemade Crusty French Bread – baguette style with healthy whole wheat and sprinkled with poppy and sesame seeds. Tried it warm out of the oven with butter and jam… Yum! My co-tester claims it is scrumptious with PB&J (Thank’s for the plug April!)
Anyway, visit the blog now and check it out. If you want you can even submit your own favorite recipes and trackbacks to your own cooking blog pages. Bookmark the site, share it and tweet it up, or sign up for the RSS feed to get updated as soon as new recipes are posted.
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Lenin (Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov). Chto dielat'? Nabolevshie voprosy nashego dvizhenija.
8vo. VII, (1), 144 pp. Original printed wrappers bound in later full cloth with giltstamped title-label to spine.
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First edition, rare. Lenin's famous political manifesto, "the founding document of Bolshevism" (Lih). Lenin prepared this oft-quoted call to arms while in exile in Munich between the autumn of 1901 and February 1902, intending it to appeal to revolutionary socialists and to urge them into taking political action. The pamphlet advocates for better organization of the Russian movement, as well as for greater centralisation of the party and a party newspaper - all considered vital means for success. Lenin harshly criticizes economism and the notion that workers were only concerned with trade union struggle, stating that "the revolutionary socialist's ideal [...] 'should not be a trade union secretary, but a tribune of the people'" (PMM). He argues that revolution could not and should not be staged spontaneously by the proletariat, as Marx had expected, but had to be effected by workers and peasants led by an elite vanguard party of professional revolutionaries - a "party of a new type".
Several largish tears, some repaired. Still a good copy of what is in its essence the "ideological keystone of the Bolshevik Party" (ibid.).
PMM 392. Lenin Collected Works 5, 347-530. Stammhammer III, 198, 5. Schwarz 428. Emig A 217. Kindler X, 198. Lih, Lenin Rediscovered 4. OCLC 34124624.
Jeppson, Morris, Second Lieutenant in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II (1922-2010). Annotated blueprint of the "Little Boy" atomic bomb.No place, probably 1970s.€ 5,000.00
[Brant, Sebastian. Stultifera navis. Tr: Jacobus Locher Philomusus. Add: Thomas Beccadelli; …Basel, 1 Mar 1498.€ 18,000.00
Nallino, Carlo Alfonso. Raccolta di scritti editi e inediti.Rome, 1939-1944.€ 4,500.00
Eccarius, Johann George. Eines Arbeiters Widerlegung der national-ökonomischen Lehren John Stuart …Hottingen-Zürich, 1888.€ 12,500.00

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Stories help move people in ways that create real change and real movements.
YesSheCanCampaign Promotional Video
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YesSheCanCampaign On the Road Program
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Mrs.Obama tweeted about Zaniya and the YesSheCanCampaign
Eligibility: Are you employed by T-Mobile or related to an employee of T-Mobile?
Website or social media url(s) (optional):
December 29, 2016
Project Stage: Select the description below that best applies to your approach.
Established (successfully passed early phases, have a plan for the future)
1. Personal Journey: What’s the story behind why you decided to start this project? NOTE: All applications must include a 1 minute video that answers: “I am stepping up to make change because..."
I am stepping to make a change because I truly believe you are never too young to make a difference. I have experienced many hardships in my life from growing in a military family to being the only African-American girl in my grade in high school, to being a victim of bullying to being rejected to my dream colleges. I experienced hardships financial, socially and emotionally. Through it all, I continued to climb and use my struggles as inspiration and motivation to create my own organization focus on sharing the stories of women who are overcoming obstacles while striving to complete their education. During my struggles, I saw the lack of community, I thought I was the only one experiencing hardships. Our organization provides girls and young women with a supportive community. Our organization is youth-led because I believe that young people have always been the forefront of movements.
Zaniya Lewis on the cover with Former First Lady Michelle Obama after winning a writing contest in 2016 that asked readers to write an essay on how they are overcoming adversity.
2. The Problem: What problem are you helping to solve?
We understand that there are many obstacles women face while they are striving to complete their education. We are helping to solve the problems of opportunity and educational resources not reaching certain girls because of their socioeconomic status. Through our programs we are helping girls gain confidence, be exposed to opportunities and navigate through college and life. Everyone should have the opportunities and resources to succeed.
3. Your Solution: How are you planning to solve this problem? Share your specific approach.
We have Spotlight Program where girls share their stories about overcoming adversity on our social media platforms. Our ambassador program gives girls an opportunity to take leadership roles in our campaign and promote it in their local communities. We have an On the Road program where our campaign host workshops and panel discussions for middle- college students. The workshops topics self-esteem, social media, finding your passion and more. Our Digital Internship Program gives girls, young women, and youth the opportunity to gain real-world experiences. YesSheCanCampaign Media, our media program consists of our virtual college tour program and our Inspire Blog. Our members record campus tours and post them on our insta-story for followers who may not be able to take a tour in person. For the Inspire Blog, our members write blogs and this gives them the opportunity for them to use their writing as a tool to enact change. We host a Sparkle Summit once a year consists of workshops, panel discussions, and service projects. The goal of the summit is to ensure that youth come out inspired and empowered to take on the world despite the obstacles that they may face.
4. Example: Please walk us through a specific example of what happens when a person or group gets involved with your project.
In January our organization was a guest on Good Day D.C. where we spoke about our organization and how people can get involved. We received messages from two girls stating that they saw us on television and that they wanted to get involved. We emailed them and they became ambassadors for our organization. A couple months later, we were looking for volunteers to attend our On the Road program and they signed up. We spent eight hours doing workshops with girls in middle school and we all got along as if we knew each other for a long time. This experience displayed that our organization bought each of us together, we never seen each other before this event and never knew each other before connecting through social media. This was a prime example how our organization is bringing women together from different places and backgrounds. Now, we all are like a family!
5. The X Factor: What is different about your project compared to other programs or solutions already out there?
Although there are many organizations that help young girls and women with building confidence, preparing them for college and more. Our organization is unique because the YesSheCanCampaign is run by ordinary high school and college students who all are currently overcoming adversity. We have all experienced similar situations. We have noticed that it is hard when adults give us advice, but with us being similar ages as the girls in our organization they tend to resonate with us more. Our organization is focused on using our stories to empower, inspire and motivate each other to keep climbing.
6. Impact: How has your project made a difference so far?
The YesSheCanCampaign was first an Instagram that shared the stories of women who are overcoming adversity while striving to complete their education. Then, we received so many emails asking what was next so we expanded. Our social media platforms have grown from 50 followers to 700+ followers. We have reached 500+ girls and young women nationwide through our programs and social media content. Over 50+ girls from across the country have signed up to share their stories on our social media platforms. We have over 30+ girls and young women who are a part of our executive team and ambassador program promoting the campaign in their local communities. Our first Sparkle Summit had 40 participants. Our second Sparkle Summit will have 110 participants. We will be opening #YesSheCanCampaign chapters across the country in the fall. Our national team has 15 team members from across the country.
7. What’s Next: What are your ideas for taking your project to the next level?
We will be launching two new programs in the next year our YesSheCanCampaign Chapters that will give youth the opportunity to bring the movement to their school, community or campus. The chapter's members can design their chapter by the needs of their community. We also will be opening a digital mentorship/tutor program where people can volunteer to mentor or tutor our ambassadors instead of our team having to do everything. We also are looking to expand our offline programs to different states and have more events in general. We are also looking to partner with more nonprofits and businesses. This year we partnered with Get Schooled Foundation, Taco Bell Foundation, 1,000 Dreams Fund and more.
8. Future Support: What are the resources needed to make your vision a reality?
The resources we need to make this a reality is a space. We have been working out of my house this past year. We need a space to actually have our programs, we pay to have programs at other non-profit spaces or at the library. We also need more technology such as ipads and printers to help us with our programs. We also need funding so we reach more people and continue our programming and are sustainable. We have received sponsorships for our Sparkle Summit from various of corporations and businesses. We have a national team of 15 young women. We also have board members because we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we received our status in March. Our real issue is funding and space so that we continue our work of empowering girls and young women.
9. Finances: If applicable, have you mobilized any of the following resources so far?
Donations between $100-$1k
10. Ripple Effect: Please share some ideas of how you could partner with other changemakers or involve other young people as leaders in making a difference.
Our organization is all about youth making a difference. Our organization is run by high school and college students from across the country. Youth have leadership roles in the organization whether it is being an ambassador or on the national team. Youth give college tours and write for our blogs. Youth also share their stories. Our organization is built by youth for youth because we believe you are never too young to make a difference in the world. We made this happen by creating roles and programs for youth. We also have adults as our board members. For our Sparkle Summit that will be held on June 2nd, we have partnered with other changemakers to share their stories on panels. We believe if we work together we can change the world.
Help Us Support Diversity! Part 1 [optional] Which of the following categories do you identify with?
Black or African American (for example: African American, Jamaican, Haitian, Nigerian, Ethiopian, Somalian, etc) (8)
Help Us Support Diversity! Part 2 [optional] Do you identify as part of any of the following underrepresented communities?
Communities of color
How did you hear about this challenge?

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No question, Hilton Head Island 2019 slot wide receiver, Sterling White, is one of the most dangerous players with the football in his hands. This young man’s stock could potentially soar in the near future, as his junior highlight reel continues to circulate around the country.
Be sure to keep an ear out for Hilton Head Island slot WR, Sterling White (pictured), during the next hot recruiting cycle.
Had a chance to chat briefly with Hilton Head Island Head Football Coach, BJ Payne, about gifted playmaker, Sterling White. “He’s about to blow up bigger and faster than Poona (Ford),” Payne said without hesitation. “have you seen his highlights? He’s the most electric kid I’ve ever coached. He’s special. He doesn’t even look like he’s trying.”
Marshall was the very first program to offer the Hilton Head Island star, which simply comes as no surprise to us, as the Thundering Herd Football program has three former Seahawks on its roster to date: CB Jestin Morrow, LB Jeremiah Maddox, and DL Joey Maddox.
It’s going to be pretty interesting to watch this young man’s recruitment over the next couple of months. We will keep you posted!
Stratford High Assistant Head Football Coach, Arthur Jashienski, calls him the hidden gem of the Lowcountry. Jashienski is referring to Knights junior running back prospect, Mario Anderson, who ran for over 1200 yards and 8 scores during the 2017 season. What’s even more impressive is that seven of Anderson’s TD runs went for over 45 yards this season, not to mention, he runs a 4.49 in the forty-yard dash…
To date, Albany State and SC State have been courting the Lowcountry junior heavily. South Carolina has also taken interest in Anderson, who was recently on campus for an unofficial visit in Columbia. “Bentley likes Mario, and told him to come up for the Spring, and to their prospect camp over the summer,” Jashienski shared.
Be sure to keep an ear out for the Lowcountry ball carrier.
Fighting to stay alive…
Four local area high school football teams within our area of coverage will take the field tonight, to earn the right to play for a state title next weekend. See match-ups below.
Fort Dorchester vs. Dutch Fork
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Designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a "variant of concern," the omicron variant of COVID-19 has raised concerns among many.
It's not clear where the new variant emerged, but scientists in South Africa were the first to alert the World Health Organization. It has since been seen in travelers to Belgium, Botswana, Hong Kong and Israel.
Dr. Michael Vollmer, a Northern California Regional Epidemiologist with Kaiser Permanente, spoke with ABC10 to break down what's known about the variant.
This interview has been shortened for brevity.
What do we know about the omicron variant?
"When we say variant, that means that the virus has changed somehow, and its ability to transmit or cause disease, or its ability to get around the immune system has changed somehow. And so public health has now labeled that as being a variant of concern or a variant of interest, and the WHO made that classification over the weekend that this is a variant of concern."
"And so how this was found out is that South Africa, their public health department, has been very active in typing viruses from around the country. They noticed an increase in transmission in a part of South Africa, and then, now this is very preliminary evidence that they're getting from the month of November, that the virus has changed. And they're correlating that with an increase in cases that they're seeing that's gone up. And they very appropriately alerted those scientific community around the globe that this was concerning, and that they were seeing this increase in cases, and it's associated with a new variant of the virus."
What kind of preparations are underway for the variant?
"We're very aligned with the California Department of Public Health, and we've participated in their testing program that helps identify these changes in the virus. So our positive isolates are sent to the California Department of Public Health to do this more specific testing, to look for these kinds of changes. So that's number one. Number two, we really urge everyone to get vaccinated against this virus. Vaccination has been far and away the best method at preventing transmission and preventing illness. And third, this really reaffirms to us the need, particularly at the holiday time, that we follow all the recommendations that have helped us get through these prior surges of disease in this pandemic and that's masking when you're around other people, and particularly when you're indoors, keeping some distance from people that you don't know or in public settings, and washing your hands. So that along with vaccination, we're re-emphasizing across our organization, and this is just really particularly important, because we've also seen nationally increased cases of influenza. And so we didn't experience that in 2020."
"There's some concern, as we've relaxed in public settings a lot of the mitigation that got us through 2020 and parts of 2021, that we may see influenza at the same time as we see COVID.... It's really important the scientific community now take that information, and and see -- does this really mean that this virus is more infectious? What does it mean in terms of the vaccine efficacy? I think we're going to get a lot more information on that over the next couple of weeks."
What should people keep in mind?
"It's really important for people to pay attention to their symptoms, particularly with vaccinations symptoms of this virus can be very mild: a chest cold, little bit of a headache, some congestion. All can be early signs of disease, and people really need to, vaccinated or not, really need to get tested, and also avoid exposing others if they have symptoms. The reason I'm emphasizing that is I know there's been a huge pent up desire to get together with people, to visit family and friends, we have millions of people traveling around the holidays, and that's just opportunity for this virus to spread -- new variant or not. I really urge people again, at this time, to check themselves before they visit or get together with people, get tested if they're symptomatic, get vaccinated, take all the opportunities out there.... Get vaccinated, protect yourself, wear a mask when you're indoors and wash your hands."

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Property Name: Residencial Las Chiquitas
Property Address: Calle Alejo Martinez Sosúa, , 57000
Property Description: Situated in Sosúa in the Puerto Plata Province Region, this detached villa is 11 km from Cabarete. The property is 47 km from Río San Juan and features views of the pool. Free WiFi is offered . A microwave and a fridge can be found in the kitchen. Towels and bed linen are available at Residencial Las Chiquitas. Other facilities at Residencial Las Chiquitas include a year-round outdoor pool. The nearest airport is Aeropuerto Internacional Gregorio Luperon Airport, 6 km from Residencial Las Chiquitas.
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Since 1980, we’ve been making our dream come true: lip-smacking food that makes animals, people and the planet happy.
As Tofurky grows, we continue to advocate for animal welfare and reinvest in a wide variety of environmental initiatives.
Our family company is still sure of one thing: that people, animals and the environment matter more than profit margins.
Who needs sandwich bread when focaccia exists? We pile on the flavor with layers of Tofurky Italian Deli Slices, vegan provolone, lettuce, tomato, hot pickled peppers, and hazelnut arugula pesto.
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It's good news week for another of our painters today! Remember Elaine T's painting from last week? The one painted in response to a night at the theater? WildClaw Theater's playwright and director saw her painting and loved it (as did we!). So well-deserved fame and approbation has come to rest on another of our painters! Congratulations, Elaine!
Besides that, we had an actual theme going today—it's "change." We suspect it may be inspired by the weather. We actually had some days this week where the temperature topped the freezing mark. It feels like spring to us and we're ready for a change!
Let's start with the Elaines. They've both gone from "eew" to "aww!"(and yes, we actually made those sound effects). Elaine T's gone from an itchy, scratchy red eyeball to Shadowcat. Can't you just feel her soft, gentle fur? And Elaine O's eerie zombie toddler has revealed his soft, gentle nature. Can't beat kittens and children, can you? Come on, say it with us.....awww!
Sara's changed from sketching to painting.
Ken's cats have changed style and color. Same cat (Annie)....totally different feeling!
Coincidentally, this is the 3-way fruit week for our newbies. Watch how their fruit or vegetable changes when it's painted wet, dry or in combination.This time around, everyone seemed to be especially good with drybrush. Look at the groupings below as they progress from wet to medium to dry and see if you don't agree. Done well, drybrush sparkles...and this group knows how to do it well!
Artist of the week. Well, Elaine T, of course. She's carving out a niche for herself with Chicago theater companies. Pretty soon, she'll be doing costume and scene design. Or maybe program covers like Hirschfield. We'd go just to collect the programs.
Ken also brought a book on Vuillard for the library table, sparking comparisons with Bonnard. We loved his style and were especially inspired by the backgrounds and the self-portraits. Tune in next week to learn more about Aubrey Beardsley and explore lines and curves. As you may have guessed, next week's artist was inspired by the carrots above. Don't they look like the essence of Art Nouveau?

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I come from the Car World. Starters can be a tricky thing. I would usually say check the brushes, but you have already done that. Is your Evo an an upgrade or did it start as an Evo? I ask to get a sense of the overall age of the Starter. The four most common fail points on a starter are in order, Brushes, Relay, Bearings, Winding.
Brushes can be a little tricky to replace. There is a little spring that holds them against the Commutator (copper cylinder on the shaft). Its usually a good idea when you have it apart to inspect the Comm for any uneven surfaces or depressions. They can inhibit the brushes from making a good connection. When installing new brushes it always a good idea to put a small dab of silicone near the top corner of the brush (spring side) to cushion some of the vibration from the engine. Vibration can damage the wire connected to the brush. You are not “Gluing” the brush in place. Just adding a dampener.
Solenoid/Relay. Pretty straight forward here. It either clicks or it doesn’t. You can check for power by putting a test light or multimeter at the harness connected to the starter (large wire connected to an insulated tab) and ground it to the engine. If you get power when you hit the switch, its not the relay.
Bearings can be tricky to diagnose. Often they are intermittent when the act up. Usually if a bearing is worn, it can cause the shaft to pull out of alignment with the brushes or bind so as not to allow the shaft to rotate. To test this, you will need someone to trigger the starter switch while the other moderately taps on the starter housing with a hard object (small hammer or medium wrench). Not so hard that you damage the casing, but hard enough to shock the shaft back into place while the magnetic field is active. Do not engage the switch for more than a second or two before allowing an equal period of rest or you risk burning up the relay. I suggest striking the support bracket rather than the starter itself so as not to damage the starter housing. If the Starter begins to spin while striking it, you found your problem.
Winding rarely goes bad except in very old starters. The internal resistance increases and weakens the magnetic field. The best way to test this is Voltage drop and Amp load. You will have to use a good known starter for comparison. On a Car Starter, it is not uncommon to see Voltage drop from near 13 V to 10.5 V on a good one. Amps varies depending on size of the motor, which is why you need to compare with a known good one.
I hope this helps you chase down your issue.


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Essential ingredients of Smart CBD Gummies
This ingredient works with the constant help of powerful formulations that have been clinically tested and safe to use. The main stabilizers used are given here:
Hemp extract: As part of cannabis it is very useful to relax the mind thus helping in treating depression. The cannabis plant is being also used to treat progeria (a rare genetic disease that causes children to age progressively).
CBD oil: CBD oil, especially when free from THC, may be successful in reducing certain types of joint pains associated with conditions such as MS and fibromyalgia. The use of CBD oil has been shown to further develop some manifestations of stress problems.
Sunflower extracts: This fix makes the product beneficial both for skin and hair development. This is a very healthy nutrient component. It acts as an anti-aging agent as well as very useful for bones.
Organic Natural Flavors: These are added to give a fruity smell and taste like fruits. This ingredient makes the Smart CBD Gummies taste just like a piece of fruit. It also gives it a refreshing odor.
Advantages of these CBD Gummies
These Gummies bears give you many health benefits:
- It is used to improve both mental and body health.
- It is a mixture of natural ingredients that are free from toxins.
- Smart CBD Gummies can treat both erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation.
- It is useful to relieve body pains.
- It assists to have better sleep.
- Also helps to control cholesterol.
- It also gives you the energy to have an active lifestyle.
Disadvantages/Side effects of Smart CBD Gummies
It can only be accessed on the web. There is no current case of misuse of these CBD Gummies.
A few precautions
If you notice any kind of change in the work of your body, then quit using this product. People who got allergies most commonly should avoid taking advantage of this supplement.
Today, it is common to locate CBD products that have received legal permission and that also contain CBD extract obtained from hemp plants. Additionally, it became legal in the vast majority of US states. CBD is the primary ingredient in the dietary supplement Smart CBD Gummy Bears.
The benefits of gummies for men in terms of sex are emphasized on the official Smart CBD Gummies website. Cannabis can also help the person with a number of other things, including pain relief. In addition, CBD has strong analgesic properties. Therefore, the creator of Smart CBD Gummies came to the conclusion that anxiety and stress were to blame for decreased libido. According to the creators, problems with aging, tension, and anxiety can be alleviated by treating these issues.

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With this stage, I look forward to another crazy March Madness. Here are some of my thoughts and analysis that explain my bracket down below:
• The Big Ten to be represented well by all 6 team, with MSU and OSU in the Final Four. My biggest concern is Michigan, with inconsistency seen recently with Burke and Hardaway.
• The Big East will once again struggle like last year, sending only Marquette to the Elite Eight, and none to the Final Four.
• Bracket Busters will include #6 UNLV, #10 Harvard, and #6 SDSU.
• First round upsets will include #13 Davidson over #4 Louisville, #14 Belmont over #3 Georgetown, #14 St. Bonaventure over #3 Florida State.
• Kentucky will be the team to go 5-0 in the tournament and win the Championship.


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Owners of The Rieger shared a statement Friday night on Facebook about "going dark" next month, calling it a "gut-wrenching" and "difficult decision." They said it makes sense financially to close, but left open the possibility of a comeback if federal relief comes their way -- and a viable vaccine.
"It was a very hard decision, and we weighed as many options as we possibly could," said Sam Hall, sous-chef at The Rieger.
For Hall, working at The Rieger was a dream come true.
"My first day in culinary school, that this was my dream job, and I’ve achieved everything that I said I wanted to," Hall said.
The news of the restaurant's closure quickly spread to its customers.
Ken Peterson said he found the news "very upsetting" because The Rieger is more than just a restaurant to him.
"Our families had a lot of auspicious occasions here, anniversaries, births of new babies, going away trips," Peterson said.
The place holding those memories will close down at the end of the month.
"I hate to see that happen down here in this neighborhood, it’s just a tragedy in a way," Peterson said.
Throughout the pandemic, the restaurant helped others in need, turning into the Crossroads Community Kitchen, serving up food for those who need it more in our community.
"Trying to sell to-go food and do very very limited stuff just didn’t make sense to us," Hall said. "It felt like there were so many more people in need."
While the pandemic has crippled many small businesses, places like the Iron District in North Kansas City are finding success in its open-air concept for customers.
"I think having an outdoor courtyard has also helped us tremendously," said Lisa Taylor, owner of Bohème. "I think people feel a little safer."
Customers are attracted to the concept.
"You’re just around people, but also you’re able to social distance so its kind of nice," said customer Tawny Birzer.
Adam Birzer had similar thoughts.
"You’re not like closed in or boxed in," Birzer said.
The small North Kansas City district, made of shipping containers, celebrated its one-year anniversary on Saturday. The district has had limited business turnover in the past year.
"We're just kind of grateful that we’re here still," said Veronica Soto, owner of Avobite.
The pandemic has served all kinds of emotions, impacting livelihoods of so many in the Kansas City community.
"It’s a hell of a blow but we’re going to get through it as a family," Hall said.


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As the name suggests, most forms of cosmetic surgery are solely about improving the cosmetic or aesthetic appearance of a specific area on the body.
Procedures such as dermal fillers or chemical peels are targeted at reducing the appearance of wrinkles by increasing or synthetically placing, natural smoothing agents in the skin. This allows a temporary reprieve from wrinkles, but aside from this, there are rarely any associated health benefits.
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It is easy to forget that the mouth is the first stop in the digestive system.
As soon as we chew food, we rely on the teeth to break it down into smaller chunks for the next step in the process; the stomach.
If you have missing teeth or a complete absence of teeth, breaking down of food is exceedingly difficult. This means that when the food reaches the stomach it is often in larger chunks, which makes it harder to digest and absorb the nutrients from it. Along with this, issues such as indigestion and acid reflux are more prevalent in those who have missing teeth.
Implants fill the gaps left by lost teeth and help any remaining natural teeth to break down food successfully.
A gap in the smile is much more than a cosmetic inconvenience.
Once the gum has healed after the tooth’s removal, it is rarely cared for as the rest of the mouth is, allowing plaque and bacteria to accumulate on top of it and on the closest natural tooth.
This can lead to inflammation and softening of the gum tissue which, in turn, can cause periodontal diseases like gingivitis.
As implants fill any gaps in the smile with a prosthetic tooth or teeth, there is no longer a way for bacteria to get access to the once exposed gum, leading to better gum health.
A varied diet is important for both physical and mental health.
If an individual has missing teeth, they are less likely to consume hard vegetables, nuts or fruit, all of which are very nutritious.
Having implants fitted improves bite strength, so once in place, wearers can bite into those once excluded harder fruit and vegetables and improve their nutritional intake.
Reduction in grinding and bruxism
A person who has missing teeth often finds it harder to relax their jaw.
This is because, unlike a mouth with a full set of teeth, the mouth no longer fits together correctly. While asleep, this misalignment can lead to nocturnal grinding of the teeth, also known as bruxism.
Bruxism causes secondary issues like headaches, but with implants filling the gaps, the jaw is able to relax and thus reduces this habitual behaviour.
All dental treatments carry potential risks. This article is not a substitute for a check-up with your dental practitioner.
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Jean Price and Mike Foley shared the spoils in our latest monthly competition, held on 26 February. Judge Bill Nairn CPAGB picked out Jean's image "Leopard on the Prowl" as the best from all the print entries, and Mike's image of a Sedge Warbler was Bill's favourite in the digitally projected category.
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By William “Skip” Deegans
Compared to commercial eastern snow skiing that began near Woodstock, Vermont in 1934, West Virginia skiing is a much younger endeavor. The first ski areas in both states began on rural farms. In 1951, skiers from the Washington Ski Club came to West Virginia in search of snow. Legend has it that an airline pilot spotted a large area of snow in Canaan Valley while flying over West Virginia and passed that information on to the ski club. Two members of the club drove to West Virginia in search of an area suitable for skiing. Noticing a large drift of snow on the Heitz family farm in the Canaan Valley, the ski club’s scouts asked if they could ski. Encouraged, the club leased part of the farm. They bought a used rope-tow and powered it with an old truck engine. The slope was called the Cabin Mountain Ski Area (pictured above) and by the 1953-54 winter it was in full swing. The daily rate was $1.00 for members, $2.00 for non-members, and 50 cents for children. That was the humble beginning of what is now a $250 million industry that supports some 5,000 jobs.
Photo courtesy of the West Virginia University Regional History Center.
Sources: Skiing from Top to Bottom: The History of Skiing in Canaan Valley by John Lutz; The Early History of Skiing in Canaan Valley by Dave Lesher; Ski West Virginia.

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With Mother’s Day approaching, the Unity Health Foundation has established its giving program to honor mothers, grandmothers and other women who have had a strong presence in the lives of community members.
“We celebrate family through donations to the Foundation, especially around Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Giving a tribute like this is a beautiful way to honor moms and carries a lot of meaning with it,” said Foundation Executive Director Cassandra Feltrop.
The mission of the Foundation is to provide support for Unity Health through purchasing the latest equipment and special projects that allow the hospital to enhance patient care. This year, gifts given to the Foundation for Mother’s Day will benefit the New Life Center at Unity Health’s White County Medical Center campus.
“This is a Mother’s Day gift that will leave a legacy,” Feltrop said. “In lieu of flowers or chocolate, we hope people consider giving a Mother’s Day gift that will last a lifetime by giving to the Foundation. Gifts can be made in honor, or in loving memory, of mothers, grandmothers or any other special women.
For more information about how to honor special women, please contact the Unity Health Foundation at 501.278.3191 or via e-mail at [email protected].
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Discover the collections of the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Nancy (France) with this mobile app. Visit the museum through the centuries, its masterpieces, a theme or the look of a writer; follow our agenda, play, explore, test and renew your visit as often as you want! The mobile app of the Museum of Fine Arts Nancy is aimed at all audiences: adults, children and disabled public thanks to its courses LSF and audiodescriptif. Temporary exhibition routes will also be available on this app.


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As mentioned in the latest post Slavery in Northampton, the town’s minister Jonathan Edwards went to Newport, Rhode Island and purchased an enslaved young girl. Historic Northampton generously shared a copy of the topmost part of the bill of sale for the “Negro Girle named Venus” dated June 7,1731. Edwards, years later, cut the receipt into three strips and used the back for notes for a sermon. Used here with the permission of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale University. Transcription below the photo is by the Jonathan Edwards Center at Yale University, New Haven CT.
KNOW ALL MEN by these presents That I Richard Perkins of Newport in the County of Newport & Colony of Rhode Island &c Marriner For & in Consideration of the Sum of Eighty pounds of lawful Current money of said Colony To me in hand well & truly paid at & before the ensealing & delivery hereof by Jonathan Edwards of Northampton in the County of Hampshire & Province of the Massachusetts Bay in New England Clerk The receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge and thereof & of every part & parcel thereof do exonerate aquit & discharge the said Jonathan Edwards his heirs Execrs Admrs & Assigns by these presents HAVE bargained sold & delivered And I the said Richard Perkins do hereby bargain sell & deliver unto the said Jonathan Edwards a Negro Girle named Venus aged Fourteen years or thereabout TO HAVE & TO HOLD the said Negro girl named Venus unto the said Jonathan Edwards his heirs Execrs & Assigns and to his & their own proper Use & behoof for Ever AND I the said Richard Perkins do hereby for my Self my heirs Execrs & Admrs covenant promise & agree to & with the said Jonathan Edwards his heirs Execrs Admrs & Assigns by these presents That I the said Richard Perkins at the ensealing & delivery hereof have in my own Name good Right, full Power & lawfull Authority to bargain sell & deliver the said Negro Girl named Venus unto the
said Jonathan Edwards in manner & form aforesaid And shall & will warrant & defend the said Negro Girle named Venus unto the said Jonathan Edwards his heirs Execrs Admrs & Assigns against the lawfull Challenge & Demand of all manner of Persons whatsoever Claiming or to claim by from or under me or otherwise howsoever IN WITNESS whereof I the said Richard Perkins have hereunto set my hand & Seal the Seventh day of June in the Fourth Year of the Reign of our Soveraign Lord George the Second by the grace of God of Great Britain France & Ireland King Defender of the Faith &c
Anno Dm 1731
Sealed & Delivered in the presence of us
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Interesting that the young woman was given the name Venus. Wonder if there’s any connection with the sad and enraging life of Saartije Baartman, born of South Africa, displayed and exploited as Hottentot Venus. More info in the link. Great research KM.
It was a racist joke to name those newly enslaved after mythological figures, mocking them with the greatness of gods n goddesses as they took peoples power from them, including their names and language. Prince and Caesar were also common names imposed on the enslaved. This was probably the Venus connection.
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Wow! Just another property transfer. What counted was that it was legal, not that it was moral.
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- Our plan for today was to follow a pretty well-documented 17km trail up to The Siestes Lagunas -a group of lagoons and their waterfalls at an altitude of 2500m which meant an uphill trek of over 1000m from the village. We had clothing for all seasons and a rucksack bursting with provisions – flask of hot coffee, bottles of water, sarnies, Christmas cake , chocolate ….the only thing missing was a proper trail map which, although we had seen one in the shop yesterday, we balked at paying €12 for! Mistake numero uno! Roy, being a seasoned hillwalker, usually insists on sussing out the starting point for a trek like this but, in this case, he didn’t, and opted to just follow the signposts! Mistake numero dos! We walked aimlessly round the town looking for a walk whilst following directions from a tourist website. Everyone knew we were tourists because like New York we were the only ones looking up! We finally latched onto signs that said “c’mon there’s a walk here!” and off we went. Over a steep hill and down the other side to see three large dogs roaming in Harley’s direction! The owner was there loading up his two mules but didn’t care what his mutts were up to. Harley made mistake numero tres-not all dogs want to play,-and, after a brief encounter and a bite on the ass and a painful yelp, he stuck to our sides like Marmite on toast! We headed on in front of the mules and mongrels train and indicated left onto the hard shoulder to let them all past, save Harley and never see them again. Not quite! We called for ‘afternoon tea’, several kilometres in the middle of nowhere, but didn’t get a great reception when we took a path past their remote abode and the three amigos barked to let Harley know that they were hungry.
Peace descended and we walked up a river valley and followed it’s course, moving from shade to sunshine. This meant at times walking over inch thick ice to feeling the heat on our backs more than Harley had a short time earlier. Not gaining much altitude, we came to realise that we were not lost but certainly not on our intended course, but stuff it, we just decided to rack up the kilometres and enjoy the views of the valley and the snow capped peaks. Water flowing in a riverbed was a novelty after spending days driving over river courses that hadn’t contained water for a long time, to the point were they had become unofficial roads or had been fully kitted out with enormous greenhouses for crop cultivation. After around three hours and after being refused afternoon tea and rejoining our original track, we came to a path that intersected with our originally intended walk. We deliberated hard over coffee and Christmas cake and decided that the possibility of a head torch decent didn’t light us up ( pardon the pun) so we did an about face and headed for base camp.
Once back in Sebo, with around 20km under our belts, we scrubbed up, had a quick San Miguel debrief and headed out for grub. Several places in town appealed but our bleating limbs wouldn’t allow us to go further than the restaurant at the entrance to our unofficial Aire car park. No bad choice though! With some pointing and strange noises, Roy ordered a local pizza, for Karen, an Alpujarrian speciality (sautéed spuds, onions, peppers, garlic, blood sausage, sausage and the local jamon) that had several defibrillators on standby. Only the Campo Viejo kept the arteries clear enough to pay the €23.00 bill and take the long, cold, lonely walk back to Sebo and a dog that looked like he had been chewing Rohypnol! He would get most of the blood sausage with breakfast as the ‘Northern Lass’ ain’t a lover of such food!!!


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Many businesses often have international colleagues visit the UK under the category of business visitor. However there are strict rules on what they can and cannot do whilst in the UK. Don’t risk having your visitor detained by immigration and know all the facts.
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The killer from the first book is back and this time it’s personal between him and Detective Alex cross! That is the biggest story within Cat and Mouse but it is not the only one, this book is definitely the most fast paced and exciting one in the series so far with huge story lines to follow.
As I mentioned in my last blog, it seems that Cross may have a love interest. Well it turns out he does but like everything else in Cross’s life is it all to good to last? The entire story of Alex Cross and his lover is heart warming and again makes him seem human because he cares for his family and he is looking for love like everyone wants to.
Sampson is of course there every step of the way helping Cross and protecting Cross’s family. In the biggest twist within the story we finally get to see a softer side of John Sampson, if that doesn’t melt your heart nothing will!
James Patterson’s stories are woven just like a fairy tale, they grab you from the moment you start reading with bated breath for a happy solution to Cross’s problems, however unlike a fairy tale they might not always have a happy ending. I thoroughly recommend giving Cat and Mouse a read as it is full of excitement, drama, romance, a touch of sadness but most of all love for Cross and his family.


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Applications are invited from qualified persons for the above vacant position.
Salary: Gross Annual Salary; Kshs. 1,547,225 per annum
Contract Type: Full Time Two Year Fixed Term Contract
Reports to: M&E Coordinator
The purpose of the job is to work with the M&E Coordinator to ensure effective planning, implementation and reporting of Monitoring and Evaluation related activities for the Cassava Value Chain Programme funded by the European Union. The overall objective of the Programme is to increase food and nutrition security, employment and income among 28,000 smallholder-farming households (at least 60% women) in Seven Counties (Kisumu, Homabay, Migori, Siaya, Busia, Kitui and Kilifi).
Specifically, the programme intends to increase income levels amongst target households through increased cassava production for both subsistence and trade; it will reduce the hunger gap amongst target households by promoting cassava, a drought-tolerant crop; Create 5,600 net equivalent jobs amongst the Farmer Business Groups supported by the programme; increase the decision-making power of female farmers through an integrated gender sensitive approach and improve on the dietary diversity of cassava-producing households through the promotion of intercropping with legumes and pulses, cassava products and nutrition education.
The Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant will ensure that all necessary M and E systems for tracking the programme, implementing learning and improving the programme are in place. She/he will build the capacity of staff and implementing partners, communicate M&E information and play an important role in documentation and reporting related to the Cassava Value Chain Programme.
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In collaboration with the M&E Co-ordinator establish a sound M&E system, including frameworks and plans that will ensure effective tracking of projects and programme progress.
Provide programme oversight on implementation of the M and E systems and tools
Ensure monitoring and Evaluation systems, tools, data collection, data cleaning, data entry and data storage are appropriately implemented by partner staff.
To support project staff and implementing partners to manage and maintain project database system.
Develop a capacity building plan. Identify the capacity needs of implementing partners and support the M&E Co-ordinator in building the capacity of implementing partners on Monitoring and Evaluation processes
Maintain a backup database as well as filling systems for all programme data, reports, photographs and documentaries for future references
In liaison with the M and E Coordinator, coordinate programme level surveys, evaluations and researches
Contribute to the preparation of programme visibility/marketing material and participate in the development of scoping document, fund raising and resource mobilization.
Support the finance team in monitoring the programme budget and ensure that programme reports are in line with financial reports
Prepare timely monthly & quarterly reports as required by SHA and the donor
Undertake visits to the field throughout the programme implementation period, as needed to support and/ or supervise data collection or verify data quality;
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Small doses of wormwood tea taken before meals can stimulate digestion and prevent heartburn and gas, and even boost energy. Is a powerful worming agent to expel tapeworms, threadworms, and especially roundworms from dogs, cats, and their humans.
Very Bitter Tasting
100% pure botanical ingredients, absolutely nothing added
It adds energy
It is anti-allergic
Acts against diseases of the sinuses
Works against embolic and thrombotic blood
It prevents coronary heart disease
It slows the aging process
It has a positive impact on quality of life
It’s highly effective drug in the case of gastro-intestinal infections
100% dried camomile.
Dried Chamomile Flowers!
These are the flowers of one of the best herbs for making a soothing and calming tea infusion. The Chamomile flowers can be steeped on their own or with other herbs such as Peppermint and Lime [Linden] Flowers. Using the whole Chamomile flower creates a fuller, richer flavoured tea.
The infusion prepared from this inconspicuous herbs will help you:
- Deal with the pain of all kinds, especially those which are caused by muscle contraction
- Lower blood pressure
- Regulate the menstrual cycle
- In the detoxification of the body
- Destroy bacteria, viruses and fungus
- Used as a compress, accelerate wound healing
Fruit of Anise plant 50g,
Do you suffer from gripping stomach pain? Or with cold and cough? Take a few sips of anise seed mixed in hot water, and you instantly feel better. Nevertheless, these, tiny aromatic spicy seeds indeed quite prevalent in many traditional cultures for their culinary and medicinal values!


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|Title:||Durable Antistatic Agents: Structure-Property Correlations|
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|Abstract:||The static charge build-up and the rate of decay of charge accumulated on polyester fabric treated with four commercial durable antistatic agents were studied. The treated fabrics at comparable add-on levels differ widely in static charge build-up, decay time, wash fastness and hydrophilicity. While some antistats improve soil removal, others increase soiling and soil retention. The gross structural features have been deduced from IR and NMR spectra of the antistats and structure-property correlations have been attempted.|
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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Southwest Airlines passengers wait in line at the baggage services office after U.S. airlines, led by Southwest, canceled thousands of flights due to a massive winter storm which swept over much of the country before and during the Christmas h
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Transportation Department (USDOT) said on Wednesday it is in the initial phase of its investigation into Southwest Airlines (NYSE:)’ massive December flight cancellations.
The department’s investigation was previously announced but USDOT disclosed Wednesday it is reviewing whether “Southwest executives engaged in unrealistic scheduling of flights which under federal law is considered an unfair and deceptive practice.”
Southwest canceled more than 16,000 flights in December citing a severe winter storm and the company’s outdated technology.


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LAST WEEK’s launching of GrabFood delivery services in Iloilo City and the neighboring towns of Pavia and Oton is an opportunity for start-ups and small- and medium-scale enterprises in the food sector to expand as well as help boost culinary tourism, according to the Department of Tourism’s (DoT) Western Visayas head. “The region is composed of eight million residents and 5.8 million (annual) tourists… This is a challenge for start-ups, SMES, and established hotels, to prepare and produce more food not only for the locals but also for the tourists,” DoT Regional Director Helen J. Catalbas said during the launching ceremony. Among the initial GrabFood local partners are Jo’s Chicken Inato, Lechon House, Loco Local Coffee, Netong’s Original Lapaz Batchoy, Lar’s Buko Batchoy Eatery, Kucho, Harry’s Seafood Bistro, Floyd Famous BBQ, JD Burger Project, and MYO Cafe.
Jo-ann Y. Yoshida, Grab Philippines’ regional head for Western Visayas, said they will continue to assess the market for opportunities in other parts of Iloilo province and the region. “There are so many things that Iloilo City is being positioned right now. From being a premiere MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions) destination to becoming a digital city and a center of culinary tourism,” Ms. Yoshida said. GrabFood Philippines Head EJ Dela Vega said they aim not just to promote the city’s culinary tourism, but also bring more livelihood opportunities for Ilongggos through technology. “As tourism continues to boom in Iloilo, we want to be there to support it. As we expand GrabFood’s operations in the country, we recognize that our job doesn’t end from delivering a meal to our consumers. We are inspired by our deeper goal of delivering positive impact into the lives of our partners and the people who take pride in the development of their city,” he said. GrabFood also participated during last weekend’s Dinagyang Festival through the Kaon, Ta Iloilo food fair. — Emme Rose S. Santiagudo


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Mr. Christmas Grand Jubilee Holiday Carousel Music Box with 40 Songs/Lights
Christmas Grand Jubilee Holiday Carousel Music Box with 40 Songs/Lights. Condition: New open box - No Imperfections: THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IS DAMAGED. This is a like new item that has no imperfections. It looks and functions just as a "New" item would. The packaging has been opened before, causing it to no longer officially be "New/Sealed".The Grand Jubilee Holiday Carousel is an intricately designed life-like table top carousel complete with 20 Christmas carols, 20 year-round classics, synchronized lights, and animation. The Grand Jubilee Carousel includes a choice between white or multi-colored lights, Christmas songs or year-round classics w/ volume control, and synchronized or steady LED lights. The carousel slowly rotates while the various figurines move up and down just like on a real carousel. Its sure to be the centerpiece decoration this Holiday season and a classic year-round. Its more than just a music box. Featuring holographic panels, LED lights throughout that dance to the music, a mirrored center, and even various unique circus-themed pieces of artwork around the rim. Christmas Grand Jubilee Holiday Carousel Music Box with 40 Songs/Lights" is in sale since Tuesday, February 06, 2018. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Holiday & Seasonal\Christmas\ Current (1991-Now)\Other Current Christmas Décor". The seller is "diversifieddiscounts" and is located in Clinton, Mississippi. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica.


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- Timeless and stylish design with concealed screws and rivets.
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- Air intake grille that can be opened makes access to the heater battery simple.
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Prefigurations of the Resurrection in the Easter Canon25 April 2023
No other text is able to express with such force and fulness the redemptive, existential and metaphysical dimension of the resurrection so well as the incomparable canon by Saint John the Damascan.
It’s a masterpiece of Byzantine poetry and one of the most wonderful texts in the whole of world literature. Full of lyrical expressions of sublime spirituality and messages of salvation, the Damascan’s canon announces to people in all eras ‘the glad tidings of the resurrection’, the abolition of death, the plenitude of life and the eschatological triumph. In particular, however, it describes the dimensions and quality of the joy of the resurrection; it points out the way and sets the necessary conditions for us to see the risen Lord; and it strengthens people in their efforts to overcome natural and moral wickedness by the vision and certainty of participation ‘in the unwaning day of his kingdom’.
Wonderful poetical expressions, the choice of the most impressive vocabulary in the rich Greek language, the fervent breath of faith and hope and, particularly, a plethora of powerful experiences of life are the main elements which form the grandeur of this wonderful canon.
A noticeable, basic element in the hymn is the prefigurations of the resurrection in the Old Testament, which are to be found throughout the troparia of the canon. It is with these what we shall deal in this present, festal article.
The first Old Testament prefiguration of the resurrection is in the irmos of the first ode of the canon and has to do with the word pascha. It’s common knowledge that the Hebrew word pesach means passover. For the Jews this meant their deliverance from slavery to the Egyptians and their establishment in the promised land. For Christians, pascha means a passover from death to life, from enslavement to sin to liberty as children of God, from the negative forces of the world to the positive forces of the resurrection. And, just as the Jews who were redeemed from slavery to Pharaoh sang a hymn of victory, in a similar manner the new Israel of grace sings a hymn of triumph, since our risen Lord ‘has led us over from death to life and from earth to heaven’. As Saint Gregory the Theologian writes: ‘This passover, this great and venerable event, pesach to the Jews in their language, denotes historically the passover, the flight from Egypt and the migration to Canaan. Spiritually, it proclaims the progress and ascent from below to above, to the promised land’.
The second prefiguration of the resurrection is the ‘new drink, not one drawn miraculously from the ‘barren rock’, as the hymnographer saint puts it in the irmos of the third ode. According to the Biblical narrative of Exodus, when the Israelites thirsted in the wilderness, Moses struck the barren rock with his staff, causing abundant water to well up, allowing the Israelites to slake their thirst. This event prefigures the ‘new drink’ which flows from the life-bearing tomb in Jerusalem and which is the source of incorruption. This is the sacrament, inaugurated by God, of the divine eucharist, the pre-eminent paschal feast of the Church, which is provided ‘for the remission of sins and life everlasting’. Through this, the faithful experience the astonishing passing over into a new reality, ‘the first-fruits of the other, eternal life’.
In the irmos of the fourth ode and with unique poetic artistry, Saint John calls upon the Prophet Habakkuk to proclaim the resurrection. In order to receive the office of prophet, Habakkuk stood at his watch and mounted a rock. Here he’s called upon to stand on a spiritual rock and show people the ‘luminescent angel’, who stands beside the empty tomb and to announce to the world that ‘Christ has risen as [being] all-powerful’.
In the third tropario of the same ode, Christ is called the ‘yearling lamb’. In order to remember their deliverance from slavery to the Egyptians, the Jews sacrificed the passover lamb, which was a yearling. This lamb was a prefiguration of the Lamb in the New Testament, Jesus Christ, who was sacrificed ‘for the life and salvation of the world’. The consumption of the passover lamb prefigures the sacrament of the divine eucharist, at which the Lamb of God is offered ‘as food and drink to the faithful’.
The fourth tropario of the fourth ode draws a parallel between the prophet-king David and the people of God. Just as David danced with joy when he brought the Ark of the Covenant from the city of Jearim to Jerusalem, so, too, the Christian congregation of the Church rejoices at the sight of the ‘fulfillment of the symbols’ being accomplished at the great event of the resurrection. The Church, as the new ark of grace, was founded on the power of the cross and the resurrection, which is why it’s unshakeable and enduring.
The vicissitudes of Jonah are presented in the irmos of the sixth ode as being one of the most important prefigurations of the resurrection. In the familiar narrative, Jonah was given a command from God to preach repentance in the city of Nineveh. But he disobeyed the divine command and boarded a ship to take him to Tarshish. For this, he was punished by God. The ship on which he was travelling was in danger of foundering, so, conscious of his sinfulness, he asked the crew to cast him into the sea, which they did. At God’s behest, a monster of the deep swallowed him and he remained for three days and three nights in the animal’s belly. In the end, the huge animal cast Jonah up on dry land, so that he was able to go to Nineveh and carry out God’s order. Jonah’s sojourn in the belly of the monster and his miraculous emergence from it are prefigurations of the three-day burial and resurrection of Christ. The Lord himself said: ‘For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a sea monster, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth’ [Matthew 12, 40].
Moses had named the great day of the Jewish passover ‘appointed’ and ‘holy’. ‘And the first day shall be called holy and the seventh day shall be a holy convocation to you’. The day of the Jewish passover is designated ‘appointed’* because it was selected by God himself. It’s ‘holy’ because it’s dedicated to him. Saint John uses the terms ‘appointed’ and ‘holy’ in the irmos of the eighth ode of the Easter canon. It’s designated as ‘appointed’ because it constitutes ‘eternal Sabbath observance, the eighth day, as the first fruits of the sacramental time of the kingdom, as the starting-point for the renewal of all things’. It’s ‘holy’ because it’s the day above all others which is dedicated to the Lord.
In the irmos of the ninth ode, the hymnographer poetically develops the prophecy of Isaiah and adapts it to the glory of the resurrection within the Church: ‘Arise, shine, for your light has come and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you’. In the irmos, this becomes: ‘Shine, shine, new Jerusalem, for the glory of the Lord has risen upon you’. The words ‘new Jerusalem’ refer to the Church and the ‘glory of the Lord’, is Christ’s glorious resurrection, from which divine glory proceeds.
Christ’s resurrection, which is depicted wonderfully in the Easter canon through prefigurations from the Old Testament, is a triumphant event of universal importance and power. Through the resurrection, the power of the devil is crushed, death is put to death, decay is no more. This is why it’s the ‘feast of feasts and the festival of festivals’. Saint Gregory the Theologian justifiably proclaims: ‘Today salvation has come to the world, to both the visible and the invisible world. Christ has risen from the dead, rise with him. Christ has returned again to himself, return also. Christ is freed from the tomb, free yourselves from the shackles of sin. The gates of hell are opened, death has been destroyed; the old Adam has been cast off, and the new has been effected. If anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation; renew yourselves…’.