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I had a great time visiting with friends and meeting other authors at the Local Authors Open House at the Daniel Boone Regional Library yesterday. It was also fun to meet so many excited readers of all ages. I'm very thankful for libraries and fellow book lovers who support them. Seeing such a great turnout at the event yesterday is an encouragement for the future.
I'm very excited about the Show Me Writers Masterclass this Saturday on the University of Missouri's campus! We're expecting a great turnout, and the day will be filled with lively guest speakers, mentoring sessions, book signings, and giveaways! It's like heaven for writers! http://www.voxmagazine.com/2015/11/showme-writers-masterclass/
I had a wonderful time discussing suspense fiction at the Show Me the Suspense event with my friend and talented author, Laura McHugh, this afternoon at Barnes and Noble. We had a great crowd, a lively discussion, and some fun giveaways. Who could ask for anything more?
This week celebrates the third year anniversary of my first novel, Therapy for Ghosts. These past three years have been amazing, and I’m grateful for the many friends I’ve made. I never thought I’d be able to connect with so many generous and passionate authors and readers. You all are truly a gift.
Just for fun, and because my wife will attest to the fact that I’m a number-crunching nerd, here are some stats from my three-year period as an author so far:
Number of books sold: 23,303
Number of website views: 71,331
Number of words written: approximately 750,000
Number of books written: 6
Number of books published: 5
Number of pizza slices consumed: unable to calculate
Number of story idea Post-It notes compiled: the calculator self-destructed while trying to add them all
Number of times I missed a turn while driving because of thinking of a story idea: nearly every day (cue wife rolling eyes)
Number of days it is worth being a writer: Every. Single. One.
Thanks to everyone for your support! Here’s to another great year ahead!
I had a great time on Saturday morning spending time with friends and fellow book addicts at the Boone County Historical Museum. I had the opportunity to discuss my latest suspense novels and try a little dramatic reading, hoping my voice wouldn't crack for the female characters. :) It was a lot of fun, and I'm grateful to everyone who crawled out of bed and showed up! I love being involved in the wonderful arts community of Columbia, and talking with so many other enthusiastic authors and readers is truly inspiring! Thank you, friends!
Here's a fun post about my odd, nocturnal writing habits on author Tierney James' blog: http://www.ptierneyjames.blogspot.com
I'm honored to be in the August edition of Inside Columbia magazine. Thanks to my author friend, Carrie Koepke, for writing a great piece and for making me sound literary. :)
This is my "suspense face." I only bring it out of hiding when writing a scene that is serious and dark, or when the photographer smiles and says, "Make a suspenseful face." :)
Photo credit: LG Patterson
The copies of The Burden of Silence came today! So exciting to hold the book after all these months. The first picture was a normal, enthusiastic reaction. In the second picture, I was going for "sinister and suspenseful" to match the mood of the book. Hmm...it just comes across as ridiculous. Moving on... I'll keep practicing my "sinister and suspenseful" face for the next book. Until then, it's all smiles. :)
It's official! The Burden of Silence, my new suspense novel, is released today! It's available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other online retailers. Here's the link to Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Burden-Silence-Eric-Praschan-ebook/dp/B012ELLVTG/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
Thanks to everyone for your encouragement and support! I hope you enjoy it! :)

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29 Parks near Smithfield, North Carolina
We did however find 29 campgrounds within 50 miles of Smithfield. You can also find a list of cities with campgrounds or RV Parks near Smithfield in the left hand column.
Nov 2015 - $22.00
Positives are close to I-95, full hookups available, and they accept Passport America. Everything else is negative. Run down park with mobile homes that have not been maintained at all, trains running right behind the park at all hours creating quite a bit of noise, a general feeling of unease, etc. We would not stay there again. - Ab and Cindy
Nov 2015 - $22.00
We stopped here just for an overnight. Many many full timers and trailers as in house trailers, and regular trailers with folks living in them. It's behind a run down no tell motel. We did not have any trouble, but the place is old and tired. The 50 amp power was good, the site was a little unlevel. The very best part about this place, aside from the PA discount, is that it is very easy on and off rt 95 less than a 1/4 mile away. - Camping USA
Jul 2015 - $40.00
Full of old run down trailers. Gives the name Trailer Trash a location. This place was not worth staying at. I will bypass this place at all cost. Electric and sewer was where they should be but the water was on the other side. Good thing I had extra water hose or I would have to buy one of theirs. - Beauregard
Oct 2015 - $36.00
Really nice updated park. Staff very helpful. Large sites, very level. Great dog run. Stayed here in a travel trailer. - fred8509
Oct 2015 - $32.00
This is a great campground for our overnight purpose. Most sites are pull-through, so we could leave our tow vehicle attached. The price is reasonable and there IS cable and WiFi! Hooray! Though I did not use it this time, there are dog parks within the campground. Also, they always invite you to breakfast! (We had to start early, so we could not take advantage, but a very nice gesture!) - Momtotwo
Sep 2015 - $32.00
This park was obviously designed and is operated by an RVer!
Spacious sites, all utilities properly placed, pull through sites, three dog parks!
Don't miss the free waffles for breakfast.
Every employee that we came in contact with was friendly and helpful.
This will now be a regular stop on our travels on I-95. - mlb
Aug 2015 - $35.00
We were here a year ago, and the recently paved interior roads are a great improvement. Sites are level with plenty of room. Large open grassy areas in park, matures trees, lovely landscaping, pond, pool, clubhouse close to completion, very friendly staff. Noise from interstate and trains doesn't really bother us. It's not as if trains run right next to the park as at some places we've been to. Would much rather stay here than at the nearby RV park with rough gravel roads, no grass, and few trees. It all depends on what factors are most important to you. - j-j
Aug 2015 - $39.00
This is a very easy to find park right next to the interstate. We stayed here about 4 years ago and had a site further away from the interstate. This time we were in a pull through in the front. There is some road noise but the trains throughout the night woke us several times. Sites are gravel but the picnic table is on a paved slab. This is a very good park for overnight or a day for rest and we will definitely stay here again. - dickens
Aug 2015 - $32.00
Overnight on our way home. Easy on-off of I 95. Very friendly and helpful employees. Escorted to our wide and long pull-thru site (toad stayed attached!). Level site with paved interior roads and packed gravel site. Bathhouse was spotless. No cable TV, good antenna reception, also great for Sat TV (probably true for all sites). Did not notice highway road noise, but train does pass nearby evenings and night time hours. Might bother very light sleepers. Very, very limited goods in "store". Local take out Pizza place had great meatball subs!! Will stay again when traveling to son's new home in VA. - pamhyatt1
Sep 2010 - $25.00
As mentioned in earlier reviews, this is a mobile home park with a few RV sites. The park was very quiet and well-maintained and there was a nice big grassy area for our dogs to run. No frills, or bells and whistles, but with the dearth of RV parks near Raleigh, it's not bad. We would stay here again. - melissab7
Dec 2009 - $15.00
Very clean. Rules are enforced. It's a mobile home park with six (6) RV sites. NO shower building or restrooms. We stayed two months and will be back. Very friendly owner and will help anyway he can to make you comfortable. Only one other RV near us during our stay. Very spacious sites with cement slab and flat gravel area for the RV. - jimdee
Sep 2015 - $40.00
Lots of grass and trees. Paved access roads. Sites close to level. Good WiFi. No one was at the office when we arrived. - ta96silver
Oct 2014 - $35.00
As noted, this was a mobile home park. Now many of the sites are available to RVs. The sites are very large. Paved roads, paved parking spots, many with concrete patios. The cleanest, best kept mobile home park I've ever seen. There were no bathhouse facilities, nor pool/playground, but that was OK with us for our stay. If visiting the Raleigh area, this is a very easy place to stay. It's on the south side of town, but you can be anywhere in the area in 30 minutes or less. Easy off and on I-40. No Wi-Fi or cable, but over the air TV was very good. We'd surely stay again if in the area. - macandphyl
Oct 2014 - $16.00
Rate based on a monthly stay ($465). Please disregard the old negative reviews here as it appears this campground has been renovated. It is a very, very lovely and pleasant place to stay. The grounds are meticulously maintained and all the sites (which are all full hookups with 50 amp service) are huge. There is plenty of space between neighbors and almost every site has a newly asphalted driveway which will fit at least 2 cars. There are several permanent mobile homes here, but they are very well kept. There are lot of trees on the property (and thus shady spots). Most of the trees are either pine or pecan trees. We arrived at a time when they are almost ripe; can't wait to gather them! Office staff is very friendly and helpful. The only thing of note is that this is not a resort (and it doesn't claim to be). There is no rec center, pool, public bathrooms & showers, or cable TV, but if you only need a nice, clean, safe place to stay, this is an excellent choice. It's about 20 miles to downtown Raleigh, about a 15-20 minute drive. - cherylbrv
Jun 2014 - $28.00
Easy access, and good signs on the way. Very rustic campground. All hookups were adequate, the water spigots are below the ground in a hole. Beware that for every two campsites, the hookups are on the same posts, therefore each camper pulls in different. And you will be facing your neighbor. Very awkward. As you and your neighbor sits under the awning, you seem like you are camping with them. Weird.
The pool was nice but dirty. Every day we took our fishing minnow net and skimmed the pool and got all the bugs out before we went swimming. Typical run down campground. The owner is extremely nice and doesn't put up with rowdy, noisy people. He accommodated every request we had.
The internet was very reliable. It was a good place to spend the night, but not an extended stay destination. If you have a visitor to visit, they will be banned from the pool, I guess liability issue? The campground needs a lot of work. We would possibly stay again if we needed a place to sleep, but not stay long. - jabberb
Jul 2013 - $28.00
Easy access off I-95. They made us feel welcome and guided us to our spot, which was level. Nice pool on premise. Spots were shaded which interfered with satellite TV reception, but kept them cooler. We will stay here again. - ournextstop
May 2012 - $27.00
This is a very rustic campground in the middle of a farming neighborhood. The owner was very friendly and helped me hook up which was necessary because the water hookup was in a hole about 6 inches below the surface and it was full of muddy water. He used a cup to bail it out and then hooked up my water hose. I'll have to do it myself tomorrow morning since it's raining hard now and the hole is bound to fill up again. We are camped in an adequate pull-through site on a muddy pad. All the interior roads are muddy and rutted. The pool is closed and doesn't have much water in it. This place is fine for an overnight stop, but I wouldn't stay here again if it was raining. - RVerMJ
Aug 2015 - $30.00
This campground is typical for a fairgrounds: no amenities beyond the basics: water, sewer, electric. Roads and sites were gravel, and a bit dusty (although a truck watered down the dust while we were there). Currently very few shady spots, but the trees are young and will provide more shade in the future. Security was good and the location was handy to Raleigh streets and highways. Very handy for getting to downtown locations or to NC State University. Wifi was acceptable, but was fairly weak in our site that was some distance from the antennas--the campground could use more antennas to provide better coverage. A price increase from $25 to $30 went into effect beginning in August. Overall, we would not hesitate to stay here again when we need to do business in Raleigh; the convenience to downtown, and to biking trails would be hard to beat in any other location. - Edistobob
Aug 2015 - $30.00
Difficult to find, on Youth Center Drive. Sign says " Horse events" below large sign is a small sign stating "Campground." Look for gate H7. Newer RV campground, young trees, little shade, no amenities , except hook ups. One way system, garbage barrels at each site. Great for big rigs, and very close to events center, State Fair. Great flea market at fair ground, huge, but take an umbrella for shade. The camp ground is big, clean, open and okay, no showers pool or anything. Just a place to rest your head at night. Security attendant will drive up to check you in once you have chosen a spot. It's first come first served. No camping during State Fair weeks. - Audrey Dunton
Jul 2015 - $25.00
We have a home in nearby Cary, and frequently use the fairgrounds as staging and shakedown before long trips. This July we camped 12 days as we transitioned to full-time RVers. This is a great place, with spacious sites. There are no amenities or activities, but in terms of value I'd give it a 10. There's no shade, which means that sites are satellite-friendly, and no bath house, although we understand plans for one are in the works. NC Fair police frequently patrol the area, which convey a feeling of safety. We understand the campground fee will increase 1 Aug. There's no doubt we will stay here again. - CO2RV
Nov 2015 - $23.00
Dont let the looks from the road fool you--this is a pretty nice park. Nice in that it is well maintained--maintenance was busy with various projects around the park while I was there-- it is older but they are not letting it feel old. The sites are roomy with a patio, picnic table and fire ring. My spot was perfectly level and hookups were easy. It is a busy park but everyone's site was tidy with no shabby looking units and it is very quiet. I was parked in the middle of the park and I could hear some of the highway noise if I was outside or had my door open but it was not intrusive. Minimal artificial light at night. Access to the park is pretty easy but depending on which direction you are coming from you might have to go several miles once you get off your highway. Nice washers and dryers in laundry room at a great price. Plenty of grassy areas to walk my dog. I would definitely stay here again if I should be coming back through Wilson. - nanzhere
Nov 2015 - $23.00
Before booking we check passport america website and their website to verify their rate. They do not give the Passport America rate, we only needed a 30 amp and paid the higher rate. Pictures not as per their website. Old campground, not well maintained. Old washrooms and not very clean. Washer and dryer newer and clean. A lot of old campers or rv's on site with seasonal friendly campers, not like the staff. Noise from Hwy 301 and from the trains running not far from the park. We would not stay here again. - Liz & Bob
Jul 2015 - $34.00
This is a basic RV Park and probably the best for the area. Not a lot of shade but sites were flat, gravel, and very decent spacing. The store was a little worn for wear but the staff is very helpful and friendly. WiFi is weak - nothing new.
My wife did laundry (no a/c) - but, got it done. Our Mini Schinauzer enjoyed the collection of Donkeys.
We stayed here mainly on reviews from this site and I would stay here again if in the area. Wilson is a great little town - love the Whirlygigs! - Larry Jenkins
Wade, North Carolina (map) | (910) 484-5500
Sites: 153 | Latest Rate: $56.00 | 129 Reviews
Nov 2015 - $56.00
A nice stopover off of I-95, very little road noise. Full hook-ups with excellent water pressure, electrical service, cable and wi-fi. With our stay being right in the middle of leaf dropping, they were thick and every where. We stayed on one of the two premium sites and everything was ankle deep in leaves. A campground worker did come on the second day of our two day stay and blow the leaves from right around our RV.
We noticed that a great deal of this campground seems to be long term campers, either by their monthly sites or by the numerous cabins that litter the campground throughout. It appears many may be workers in the area as they leave early in the morning and return later in the day. We were certainly not bothered by that at all. The campground was very quiet or at least it was during our stay.
We would stay again if in the area although we did feel the nightly rates were a bit high even for a premium site which we feel should have a complete concrete/asphalt parking pad as well as the patio area. Our site did have the concrete patio but a gravel pad. At nearly $60 per night - a bit high. - Holiday Rambling
Sep 2015 - $46.00
What a nice surprise this park was! It is located just far enough away from I-95 to be without the constant traffic noise, but it is very convenient to the highway. The sites are huge! We were only there for one night so appreciated the extra long pull through site, but unlike most pull-through sites, this one was under some big trees and was also very spacious width-wise. We were very happy to be there, and will return, next time for a longer stay. Our Verizon signal was strong here, too. The only negative was a huge blow up slide that was near our site, its noisy generator left on all night. Hopefully this was just an oversight. - dbcordello
Aug 2015 - $45.00
We were looking for a nice park close to I-95 and we definitely found it. When we called, they were very nice on the phone. I got the same when I checked in. Sites were long pull through. Easy in; easy out. Good satellite reception. Walked the whole park; all was clean and well maintained. - Couch9748
Sep 2012 - $20.00
First time camping here although it is less than 30 minutes from home. There are just a few sites that will accommodate a popup camper. We stayed on site 22 which is large enough to work for us. Fairly quiet campground other than the airplanes coming and going into nearby RDU. Overall a nice campground if you can live without electrical hook ups. - jrackley
Mar 2010 - $18.00
Nice park but not designed for campers. There are 2 maybe 3 sites that can accommodate a trailer. There are no hook ups and they close the gate at 2000 until 0600. Nice park to visit and maybe if you camp in a tent it's fine but not for a camper. No alcohol allowed in the park if that's a consideration for you. - tx_rambler
Aug 2015 - $20.00
All the lots were roomy and wooded, and very private. They had picnic tables, a fire ring and lantern hook. The beach and playground were well kept. There were hiking trails, and to get to the beach, it was quite a ways. - lynette47
Jul 2015 - $16.00
This is 4th time that we have camped at Falls Lake, Holly Point Campground. It has secluded campsites and we are close to the lake and to the beach. We were here for 3 nights for a get away in our motorhome. Close to our home, 1 hour drive. It has large wooded sites, with electricity and water at many of the sites. - BobbyH
Jul 2014 - $25.00
We have camped here many times and love this campground. Many of the sites are huge and very private. It is always very quiet, even on the busiest holiday weekends. Access is excellent for large rigs. The one negative is the small, cramped showers. But we usually find the bath houses clean. There is good lake access for boats, and there are a couple of swim beaches. There is also a playground. We will keep returning here. - Ken H.
Apr 2015 - $20.00
We were in the area for a competition and at the same time the local Nuke plant was undergoing a refitting. This essentially means that every place in 25 miles where you could park and RV was booked months in advance for extended periods. The owner was very accommodating in that he promised us that he would find us a place with a plug and water if we needed it for the three nights we'd be in the area. He did and for that I am giving him 5 stars across the board. The park is clean and I have to admit to having paid 3x this a night for not much more. The service was exactly what was promised.
The park is essentially four lanes of parking sites with a water/electric/sewer post separating them, the sites are about 40 feet deep and 35-40 feet wide. There is a large grass lawn area between the two separate areas. This is not a destination Camping Resort and it is not claiming to be. What it is is a place to park while you do what ever it may be that you are in the area to do. We found it to be quiet.
We had 30 amp service, and that was all we really needed in early April, in the summer I would definitely want 50 for the AC. I didn't try the cable, but the TV brought in maybe 20 channels. Wi-Fi was there and free, it wasn't the fastest ever, but it was there, it worked and it was free.
I would stay here again and probably will as I expect to be in this area from time to time in the future. - blues traveler
Oct 2014 - $20.00
Located on a working farm, this is a clean, quiet park with 40'x40' spaces, with plenty of open sky for satellite reception. Utilities worked fine and internet was good, although Verizion signal was weak here. This is not a resort, but an excellent place to stay while exploring the area. Lots to see and do in the Raleigh area and a short drive to golf mecca in Pinehurst and Southern Pines. The State Farmers Market Restaurant in Raleigh was very good, with all kinds of fruits, vegetables, meats and flowers just across the street. The manager here is just wonderful, escorting us to our space and making sure that all is right before leaving. We really enjoyed our time here. - ronboett
Mar 2013 - $15.00
Park is mostly gravel. However, it is great for an overnight stop. Park is fairly close to the highway but no appreciable traffic noise. Owner is friendly and makes an effort to make sure everything is OK. Also there is a camp host available to address any problems. We will definitely use this park again if passing thru the area. - rjohnso3a
May 2015 - $22.00
I stayed in Loop E which is a no reservation loop. My site was on the lake. Very large site. Small litter in the site. Fire ring cleaned out. Bathroom was out of service the entire week. No showers available in loop E.
No discounts available. - srn
Jun 2014 - $19.00
This is a nice State Park type atmosphere. We stayed in "F" loop, where there was no 50 amp service, but the 30 amp service was good, as was the water. The restrooms were OK, but could use a good update. They were pretty buggy. Our rate included a senior discount of $6 and we felt the rate was great for a waterfront site. Some sites are waterfront, some waterview and some off the water completely. The road in is paved, but sites are dirt and gravel. Some bigger rigs would not be able to get level in some of the sites. We liked it here and would return. - R&S
Sep 2013 - $22.00
We picked the best time of year to go to this state park (mid September). We were the only camper in our entire section the whole time we were there. It was less than 100 feet walk to the water to go fishing. This is not on the main part of the lake so there are not a bunch of powerboats/jet-skis flying by at full throttle. Sites were well shaded and had picnic tables/fire rings. Having walked around some I would highly recommend sites B77- B82 or B15-16. One problem with our site was a permanent lantern pole that prevented our awning from being extended. Since the site was so well shaded this was not really a big deal. The other thing is that the gates close at 8 pm, so you have to be back before then or you are locked out. - Jeremy B
Aug 2015 - $15.00
Lovely location and employees were pleasant. Sites are far apart and separated by trees. (More crowded close to the beach). Our only minor complaint was that our fire pit hadn't been cleaned in some time. We will definately return here. - SDeasy
Apr 2014 - $22.00
We stayed at Cross Winds for Easter Weekend with five other families. We enjoyed camping on the lake with a small beach within walking distance. The kids enjoyed the water, kayaking, and riding their bikes around the campground. The sites are spacious, with plenty of room and trees between them. The sites are gravel and have a large pad with light post, fire ring/grill, and picnic table. The sites were clear of debris when we arrived. Water and electric we easily accessible. Trash cans were located every few sites and emptied twice each day. The roads through all three loops were well paved and a boat launch is available near the campground. The bath house was close to our sites and well lit. They were cleaned daily, but got messy toward the evening with heavy use. The showers were warm, with a push button access. We enjoyed our stay at Cross Winds and will return. It was convenient, clean, and fun for the entire family. - dmaerz
Sep 2013 - $25.00
This was a tent camping trip with a group of 6 people. We got 2 site side by side. Lots were level and had water/ elec., no sewer. They had the normal park grills. Plenty of room for 2 tents and 2 hammocks. Bath house was clean but needed painting. Everything worked as it should. We had loud group down from us but Rrangers came by and calmed them down. We would go again. - mj1angier
Oct 2015 - $25.00
The park was full during our stay due to the NC State Fair. This was a first for us. The park is now open 24 hours which is a little confusing, but the main gate is no longer locked at dark but the campground gates are. We didn't venture out after dark but were told we could. The park is nice, clean, and quiet. But, it is 8 miles from Highway 98 at Neal Middle School on Baptist Rd with little markings. I am told due to restructuring of park operations, Rollingview may be the only park open in non-summer months for that district. Regardless, Rollingview is a good park to stay in. - Montyriley
Sep 2013 - $19.00
The signage and directions are very unclear and make it hard to find this forested campground. It is very peaceful and almost empty this time of year. - WNC Traveler
Oct 2012 - $22.00
We've always been big fans of the NC State Parks system, and we will continue to use them. It's unfortunate that budget cuts are really noticeable. The cleanliness of the bathhouses is the lowest I've ever seen at this park. I would have had to have been very desperate to use the showers. Some of the sites no longer have gravel covering them as weeds have taken over. That said, the sites are very generous in size and private. We had a great time, and we will camp here again. - EJABsAdventures
Jun 2015 - $23.00
Manager at front desk is rude. DO NOT come before 3 because they will not check you in even though park is 1/2 empty. Lake only open on weekends, the price they charge is ridiculous along with the rules. You basically pay to just stand there in the water. Sites and hookups were good. - buckingthenorm
Dec 2014 - $25.00
If you follow the directions on the Military Famcamp website, it's easy to find. We called ahead for reservations so check-in was easy. There are only 5 pull-thrus on their map. Roads are sandy. Pull-thru pads are concrete and level surrounded by sand and lots of pine trees. No wifi, no cable. No dog park but plenty of woods to walk them. Office staff was helpful & professional. Hookups were a little far. Nice place for 1-2 nights at $25 for 50 amp, full hookups. - Flippitti
Jun 2014 - $20.00
Pleasant surprise. Decent size pull thru sites super clean bathrooms/showers. Very pet friendly. We stayed there 2 nights. A bit of the beaten path and harder to access plus no identified campground hosts present with minimal office hours. We would definitely camp here again. - pinkarmygal05
Jul 2013 - $12.00
This is a small, very peaceful park; one of those parks you are comfortable in from the start. The tenants, owners, and park employees were nice and helpful. Many of the tenants are workers at the local nuclear plant, and generally stay a month-or-more. The $12 rate reflects the monthly rate. We were charged $25 extra for water usage because we had/used our own board washer and dryer. There are no pads or patios; something for which I lower my rating. Many of the lots are not completely level; I had my front wheels almost off the ground, but a park employee had a wooden step there almost before I shut my engine off. US-1 highway is close, but not a factor. I would recommend this park. - carderh
Nov 2011 - $25.00
As others have noted, the owner of this campground is exceptionally nice. He was very distraught that we had to use a less attractive site because they were booked solid the day we arrived. We weren't nearly as upset about it as he was. The CG is in a rural setting surrounding a pond. The sites and roads are gravel; they are fairly narrow and had limited area for sitting outside. There are tall trees all around the CG, but no trees in the sites themselves; satellite TV reception should be easy from most sites. Verizon service was fairly strong. - docj
May 2011 - $30.00
It has been a pleasure staying at Jordan Dam RV Park. The grounds are very well maintained- grassy meadows, a new pond with a pier, big shady oaks and friendly people. The owners, are the most down-to-earth friendly hosts you will ever meet- they even helped us set up our camper! We have never experienced better service. We love the convenience to the lake and the quiet country setting. The sound of crickets and frogs are the perfect backdrop for an evening outside. We definitely have plans to return to this campground. In our opinion it is heads above the others in the area- just check it out for yourself and you'll see why. - AreV
May 2011 - $25.00
The owner is one of the nicest, most helpful people we have come across. We stayed 5 nights. Even though he was on vacation himself, he called us, as we were arriving and guided us to the right spot. We forgot part of our sewer hose when we left. He called and then drove nearly 20 miles to return it to us. The grounds are nice and very quiet. This was the best we could find in the area and we are really glad we chose this park. We highly recommend it. - Frank and Pam Lee
Mar 2010 - $30.00
Beautiful park set in the woods. It was quiet, clean and very well kept. There is a lake on the property. Owner very helpful and knowledgeable of the area. Wonderful place close to Jordan Lake Boat access. - Roe1
Sep 2013 - $19.00
An absolutely delightful place for a night or a week. The rate is the senior rate. In September during the week the park is almost empty. Although there is no cable, it is easy to gain TV with a regular antenna. - WNC Traveler
Sep 2009 - $14.00
Very nice campground to stay for a weekend get away. Would not recommend for a long term stay. Security gate closes at 8:00pm. - grey
Apr 2009 - $18.00
We camped at Parkers Creek in the group tent area. We enjoyed the camp site. It was well organized, clean, and the trash was picked up daily. The fire ring was well positioned with benches for 40. Access to the lake was convenient from the campsite. The bathroom facilities could have used a thorough cleaning. The beach area and playground were enjoyed by the children. - dmaerz
Sep 2015 - $20.00
This park is the closest to Sanford and surrounding area. I was told that improvements are slated for next year. I pulled a 30 ft. TT up a fairly good hill with a tight turn at the top to get to the RV sites. Once there the pull thru sites are just parallel to the road. Most of the parking area for the trailer is fairly level as I only did minor adjustments with a couple of blocks under the wheels. The rest of the site is not so level. Some are better than others. 3 sites are full hook up and 3 are partial. My stay was nice and peaceful as there was only 3 other campers there ( there's only 6 sites total). All in all I liked the park but its not for those that expect the standard RV park. I was visiting family in the area and this park was the closest I could get to them. Personally, I hope they improve the RV sites and the immediate camp sites so its a little bit nicer. The RV campers have sole access to the rest rooms as they are locked and not open to the other park users. You are given the code to the locks for the park gates and rest rooms. I would use this park again. - Ken56
Jul 2012 - $25.00
This is a small RV Park in a grass field behind an extended stay motel/lodge halfway between Fort Bragg and downtown Fayetteville. The sites are on gravel and level. There is plenty of space between RVs. A few small trees are around. There are no facilities that we know of, but we didn't ask. The open field has no fence around it, or security of any kind, but we never felt unsafe and the neighbors, some of whom had been there for weeks seemed just fine. It's not a destination park but it's near everything if you are in Fayetteville for a few days of visiting. - jwillie44
Aug 2015 - $12.00
Awesome park for the price. Full hookup for $12 a night. A lot to do at the park's nature center and about town. Only one drawback is lots are first come first served and you can stay for 30 nights. I noticed some locals tend to get a lot and set on it for the summer and are not even there except for a few times a week. Would like to see the city regulate this so more people could enjoy the park and the area. - welkertp
Mar 2015 - $12.00
Park right along the Neuse River - near downtown but rural setting. Shower was available, but a long distance from campsite. A few permanent residents. - Frank Rogers
Apr 2014 - $12.00
This is a gem of a park for $12/night. Sites are large, level and plenty of space between sites. It is very clean and peaceful. The museum is worth a visit as well as a few other sights in town to visit. Camp hosts were very friendly. We stayed a week and would return again if in the area. - stella fouche
Jul 2014 - $12.00
This is a no frills campground, but I really like it. Art and his wife Bobbie are super nice and go out of their way to make you welcome. I camp here often when I work at Ft. Bragg several times a year. I love the fact it is downtown. EVERYTHING is with a couple of miles from the campground...Walmart, Kmart, malls, theaters, any place you want to eat. Great location! There are no restrooms/bathhouse/pool. Internet is good close to the office. I think he is trying to upgrade the signal to improve coverage. Passport America friendly!!! - gregwoodmbsc
Feb 2009 - $12.00
This "park" is Art's back yard at the dead end of a street. We got the last site on the day of our visit. Most of the sites appeared to be seasonal, as residences for the occupants. The nearness of an air force base and army base makes this a convenient location. Our stay was an overnight layover and we got the Passport America rate, for which there is no limitation. The location is a few miles off I-95, but we would probably stop for the night again. - Jay Rutherford
May 2008 - $13.00
This is not a campground, but rather 12 RV sites in Art's backyard. There are currently 10 full hookup sites and two W/E sites (which as of this writing 5/08 are getting connected to the sewer). Art's RV sites are very convenient to Ft. Bragg/Pope AFB as well as anything in Fayetteville. Very little street noise from the main drags of Skibo or Cliffdale. Shopping and eateries galore about 1 block away on Skibo. Propane refill is available at Owens Garden Center directly across from intersection of Windemere and Cliffdale. $12.50/night reflects Passport America rate with no restrictions. - PattieAM
Nov 2015 - $37.00
Lazy Acres is a fine place to stop on your way North or South. It is very convenient to Rt 95 without any road noise. There is an airport nearby. but it is no issue at night.
This was our second time staying there. The staff was excellent and we were guided to our site. Although it seems to be an older CG, the bathrooms/showers have been refurbished and are excellent. There are many permanent sites but they are well kept. We were in site 7. It was reasonably level with easy access, The only difficulty I had was with the 50 amp service. One line was not working and I had to use the 3o amp outlet instead.
I do not know the Fayetteville area so I cannot recommend any local attractions.
All that being said. we will definitely stay there again as a travel stop. - SchnoodleCamp
Sep 2015 - $37.00
We stayed there twice overnight passing through. Owners were nice and stayed open until 7pm. Wifi and hookups worked well. We would stay there again. - Sleeps Two
Sep 2015 - $33.00
Office staff was great and let us pick between 2 sites to accommodate our big rig. Site was shady with a lot of trees as in entire campground. Entrance wide, easy to get in and easy access off 1-95. will stay here again in our travels towards Florida. - BOBDEB01
Jan 2015 - $32.00
This place is a dump! The internet photos are misleading. If you don't mind old car and RV parts laying around everywhere, sloppy looking trailers, and an overall trashy look....then you'll be ok with it. At $32 a night it is much higher than state parks. I left as soon as possible! Definitely don't bring children here. - R Moutz
May 2014 - $14.00
I stayed here 3 months while working in Durham. I am guessing that about 75% of these sites are full of RVs that don't ever go anywhere. The manager is helpful and patrols the park endlessly. I felt very safe here. Besides the sites that have "permanent residents" the shorter term sites seem to cater to patients of Duke who come from all over the country for medical care. There are no showers. Sites are NOT level. Washers and dryers are ineffective. Electric is included. Cable and Internet are available through Time Warner Cable (ugh). This is really not much more than a trailer park. This place serves if you have things to do in Durham... It is NOT "fun camping" and certainly not an RV "resort". The rate is figured at 420/month divided by 30 days. - TravelRNFullTimer
Oct 2011 - $35.00
Others call it quirky, I thought we were smack dab in Deliverance. Many people live here in their trailers and sites and some of them appear questionable but are harmless evidently as we had no problems while there. We would leave most of the day and return in evening. The on site manager, is extremely helpful and watches over everything so it was safe despite the shady appearing surroundings including the trashy looking mobile home park on the hillside above. We stayed for a week while in the area because it was the only RV place we could find. Spaces are shady and it was difficult to get DISH reception in the woods however we could pick up some local channels. Spaces are mostly rickety and uneven but the jacks leveled it out. It is surprisingly quiet. Some people say they stay here for months on end. For us, it was OK. This area of North Carolina really should get on board and develop RV sites however it seems they prefer hotels. Birchwood takes only cash or checks and it is cheaper to stay for the week so we did so. - Pat and Jerry

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This is a simple digital voltmeter project mainly focusing on designing condition circuits and demonstrating a use of analog to digital converter (adc. Now it's easy to make digital voltmeter using 8051 micro-controller and adc- 0804.
In this project, i'll show how to design a digital voltmeter using 8051 microcontroller and also explain its working voltmeter is a measuring.
This is a simple digital voltmeter circuit diagram using 8051 microcontroller we can also call it as analog to digital converter it's range is 0v to 5v. A simple 0-5v voltmeter using 8051 is shown in this article this digital voltmeter adc and seven segment display can be interfaced to 8051 to obtain a digital readout of the of the adc is interfaced to p10 of the microcontroller control.
Here atmega16 measuring the current and voltage by inbuilt comparator previous post described how to read adc value click here two adc.


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IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals Vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 28th match of ipl
Can the Delhi Capitals win their first match?, Pitch Report, Playing 11
The 28th Match of the Indian Premier League(IPL) 2023, will be played between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on 20th April. When you have Ricky Ponting and Sourav Ganguly as your team coaching staff but still the team cannot win a single match that's the story of Delhi Capitals as they have lost 5 in 5. Batting hasn't been good as David Warner is scoring runs but at lower strike rate and other than him Axar Patel has scored runs with a good strike rate but apart from them there is dryness of runs from other batter's. Now Delhi Capitals will face KKR spin challenge at their home. On the other hand Kolkata Knight Riders have won 2 matches out of their 5 games played, in the previous match on batting first scored 185 runs as Venkatesh Iyer scored a well deserved century but apart from him the other highest score was of just 21 runs. In the second innings Suyash Sharma was again good as he picked up 2 wickets but other bowlers failed to perform as Kolkata Knight Riders conceded the runs inside 18th over and lost the match. Kolkata Knight Riders bowling is dependent on their spinners as fast bowlers have failed to make their mark till now.
Delhi Capitals Vs Kolkata Knight Riders:
Date: 20th April 2023, Thursday
Time: 07:30 PM (IST)
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi .
Live Streaming Platform: Star Sports and Jio Cinema (for online streaming).
PITCH REPORT :
This will be the third match that will be played at Delhi this season, last time fast bowlers and spinners both were effective as the ball was coming slow from the surface. Both previous matches have been won by teams chasing the target.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 11:
DELHI CAPITALS :
David Warner(C), Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Manish Pandey, Sarfaraz Khan, Abhishek Porel(wk), Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Anrich Nortje.
KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS:
Nitish Rana(C), N Jagadeesan, R Gurbaz(wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Umesh Yadav, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Chakravarthy.
HEAD TO HEAD RECORD :
Total Matches Played: 31
Delhi Capitals: 14
Kolkata Knight Riders: 16
No Result : 1

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Development of myasthenia gravis in a patient with chronic myeloid leukemia during treatment with nilotinib
AbstractWe report on a patient diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who developed myasthenia gravis while on treatment with nilotinib. Autoimmune disease, including the development of myasthenia gravis, has been described in association with CML as well as the use of tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Second generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors are highly effective in the treatment of CML, although can result in adverse effects related to off-target kinase inhibition, and longer term reporting of adverse effects is required.
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The Yellow Balloon — The Yellow Balloon
(Sundazed SC 11069, 1967/2002, CD)
by Peter Thelen, Published 2005-03-01The Yellow Balloon is basically the story of one producer & songwriter Gary Zekley who, disappointed with the results after having Jan and Dean record one of his songs, decided to record it again himself. Then, with an unexpected smash hit song on his hands, quickly recorded a full album of material with studio musicians, then contacted his friend, multi-instrumentalist & singer Don Grady (better known as Robbie Douglas from the TV show My Three Sons) to assemble a “real” five-piece band to work up a live set and make a bunch of TV appearances in the wake of the hit. Beginning with album opener “How Can I Be Down?” the material has an unapologetically positive and uplifting vibe, heavily influenced by the “Good Vibrations”-era Beach Boys sound and the sunshine pop of the period (think Millenium, The Association, Sunshine Company, etc.) full of melody, simple happy-go-lucky rhythms, fun lyrics that intentionally eschew the social consciousness of the times, and meticulously arranged elaborate multi-part vocal harmonies. The twelve songs are all short, no-nonsense pieces that concisely showcase and support the songwriting, and although musicianship is top notch throughout, there’s not a lot of room here for solos. Songs like “Follow the Sunshine,” “Stained Glass Window,” “Baby Baby It’s You,” and “Springtime Girl” are all as strong as the better known title track. Eight bonus tracks include singles, demos, and four cuts by Don Grady and his pre-YB Windupwatchband. All taken, an important, if somewhat obscure slice of 60s pop history.
Related artist(s): The Yellow Balloon
The Seventeenth Dream of Dr Sardonicus Festival Tickets Now Available – Fruits de Mer Records and their merry crew of psychedelic explorers are getting set to present the next The Seventeenth Dream of Dr. Sardonicus Festival. The dates are set for August 2-4, 2019 at The Cellar Bar in Cardigan, Wales. They've also announced that the legendary Groundhogs will top the bill. » Read more
Charles O'Meara (C.W. Vrtacek) RIP – A true musical original has left us. Charles O'Meara, who recorded under the name C.W. Vrtacek, was a wild-card musical talent, ranging from complex progressive rock to introspective modern compositions, with stops at many places inbetween. » Read more
Eurock Documentary Seeks Funding – We've been fans and fellow travelers with Archie Patterson and his Eurock project on the journey to discover great music. After many years of promoting and trying to spread the word,a new phase is beginning: a documentary film. Things like this don't just happen, and money does not magically appear to make it happen, so it's up to the fans to get it done. » Read more
Marty Balin RIP – One of the architects of the 60s psychedelic sound of San Francisco has died at the age of 76. Marty Balin was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who was one of the founders of Jefferson Airplane. After the split of the original Airplane, Balin went on to form the highly successful Jefferson Starship. » Read more


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We love robots and we love books, and we especially love books with robots in them! Here's some of what we have on our bookshelf.
And, for more books about robots and science fiction, visit our newest site: SFPaperbacks.com.
Adam Link Robot
By Eando Binder
Cover artist: Jack Gaughan*
"I am a true robot. Some of you humans still have doubts, it seems. I am made of wires and wheels, not flesh and blood."
So starts the "amazing" first-person confession of one Adam Link, robot. This story, originally titled I, Robot (an inspiration for Isaac Asimov's first robot story and the title of his famous collection of robot stories), is part of this 1965 collection of ten stories written by Otto Binder using the penname Eando Binder and originally published in Amazing Stories between the years of 1939 and 1942. Sadly, the name of Adam Link and his author are unknown by the general public in favor of better-known mass-media robots of TV and movie fame. But long before those robots captured the public's mind with their human-like mannerisms, Eando Binder had created the model for the robot that yearned to be something more than a mechanical replication of man.
*Note: We suspect the artist for this cover is Jack Gaughan but are unable to verify it. If you have any info be sure to send it to us via the feedback link. We'll be talking more about Gaughan in the coming weeks (regarding covers we're sure that he painted).

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Angel Face may refer to:
- Angel Face (1953 film), a black-and-white film noir directed by Otto Preminger
- Angel Face (1998 film), an Argentine film written and directed by Pablo Torre
- Angel Face (2008 film), a short film written and directed by Cecile Cinco
- Angel Face (2018 film), French film
- Angel Face, a 1919 Broadway musical by Victor Herbert
- Angel Face, a character in the 1996 novel Fight Club and its 1999 film adaptation
- "Angel Face", a 1974 single by The Glitter Band
- Angel Face, a 2000 EP by Eric Sardinas
- Rosa 'Angel Face' a large flowered, fragrant (hybrid tea) rose
- Angel Face (cocktail), a cocktail made from gin, apricot brandy and calvados
| disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Angel Face.
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12 Experiences to live
Enter the legend of the Enchanted Forest
Go back to childhood through the legends of the Enchanted Forest, which will amaze young and old
Waking up in the forest in the heart of the ruins of the castle of Ferrette
End the year in style with the traditional torch-lit torchlight march of Ferrette's Eve
Savor the Carp Fried, THE Sundgau specialty
Friendly, original, unmissable, a road is dedicated to it and in addition, it is tasted with your fingers!
Milking a cow before the farm breakfast
Having breakfast at the Luppachhof farm after milking cows and goats, a real experience for young and old who can continue with a donkey ride.
Go up on the roof of Sundgau
At the heart of the Alsatian Jura, the other mountain in Alsace, the Ramelsberg borders Switzerland and offers a magnificent panorama where the Alps are visible in good weather!
Go hunting for Street Art works in the Sundgauvian capital
Altkirch, a creative city: discover Street art works in the streets of the Sundgauvian capital
Enjoy a 100% craft and Sundgauvienne beer
An aperitif, a tasting or a concert evening are all reasons to discover Radwulf craft beers in a retro setting with neat decor
Stepping over the Ill at its source in Winkel
The Ill, a 217 km long river, is the backbone of Alsace. It crosses the main cities there but in Winkel you can still step over it without getting wet in a magnificent rural setting. Take the opportunity to admire the panorama of the Beech Alley
Leading the life of a castle
Between hiking and discovery, the circuit of the Three Castles of the Alsatian Jura will lead you on the most beautiful paths and trails of the territory, from one end to the other of this little piece of land forgotten by the frenzy and the ambient agitation.
Pedaling towards sauerkraut
Taste the sauerkraut at its different stages of production and even leave with a sauerkraut and small bacon pie produced in Chavannes-sur-l'Etang.
Relive the meeting of three armies at KM0 front 14-18, a unique site in the world
Symbolic geographic point, and beginning of the Western Front, the KM0 circuit travels between France and Switzerland and plunges you back into the dark hours of the Great War thanks to the trenches reconstructed identically!
Travel the whole of France through Antony cheeses in Vieux-Ferrette
Take part in the cheese ceremony organized by the master refiner Antony or simply taste a palette of cheeses, each more delicious than the other


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The IDF removed that southern command Chief, Gen. Tal Russo, each area “Kerem Shalom crossing” a closed military area starting today (Sunday), 22 Kislev, December 18, 2011 to Monday, 23 January, 19 December 2011.
The order forbids admission to any person who is not a resident of the settlement, except under permit issued by authorized by the Commander of the command, as described in the order. The order is not
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We know the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 will be announced soon, and its selling point is considered to be the LCD Infinity-O screen, which removes all bangs from the front panel, at the same time not using a sliding structure to achieve a high screen ratio. As you should know, the front camera sensor is placed under the screen. By the way, it’s called the in-screen camera. Well, yesterday, Huawei released a new poster for its upcoming Nova series handset and hinted at a similar design. The suspected Huawei Nova 4 is said to going to use the same Infinity-O screen. Today, Ben Gesking showed the first non-official rendering of this device.
However, there is still an uncertainty how this handset will be called. Though we are thinking it will be the next-gen Huawei Nova 4, there is a possibility the perforated screen will be the only enhancement in comparison to the Huawei Nova 3. So there is every reason to think it will be called the Huawei Nova 3s.
Gizchina News of the week
Well, according to this rendering, the alleged Huawei Nova 4 will come with a new-shaped screen, which is more attractive than the drops screen that has become popular recently. The back is going to use the same design elements as the Huawei P20 Pro. Thus, it is assumed to use a triple-camera design as well as a gradient back panel.
It’s also thought the Huawei Nova 4 that is aiming at young customers will not be using the Kirin 980 to maintain a low price tag. Thus, it should come with the previous-generation Kirin 970.
This new machine is going to be released in December this year. Seems it’s already in the testing phase, as it was leaked in a spy photo earlier today.


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After much thought on the matter, I have come to believe that this whole Texas FLDS raid, where 416 children were yanked from their families and are now awaiting placement in foster homes -- with state officials talking about actually putting them up for adoption -- one of the scariest things I've seen in a long, long time. For a state that's big on maintaining personal liberties and eschewing big government, Texas may have shown more redneck chutzpah than we've seen since Antietam.
Do I think the leadership of YFZ is corrupt and evil? You betcha, by golly. Do I think that somebody needs to prosecute those men for any crimes that can be proven? And how! But going into the compound, pulling away all the children from an incredibly closeted, isolated community, dragging them into foster homes, away from their mothers (plural, though those mothers may be), then ripping them away from each other and putting them in separate homes, most of them non-LDS, is just about the cruelest, most ill-thought-out plan to come along since... well... Antietam, come to that.
The first of my positions on this situation is that I don't believe that polygamy should be criminalized. Do I think it's a good idea? No. I'm not all that convinced that marriage is a genius notion to begin with. But if consenting adults want, for either spiritual or personal reasons, to enter into plural marriage, why on earth should they not be allowed to do so. If Republicans were really serious about smaller government, they'd stop this nonsense and put the world right. That way, people who were in consenting, adult plural marriages would be able to live in the light, making it that much harder for the Warren Jeffs of the world to hide behind them.
The problem with the YFZ isn't that husbands have more than one wife apiece. It's that grown men had gotten into the habit of having sex with children. And that's pretty much wrong, whether you're an atheist, a Mormon or a Catholic priest. If the state of Texas had truly wanted to right a wrong, they should have found a way -- using DNA tests on babies and mothers -- to determine how many 50-year-old men had screwed 14-year-old girls and gotten them pregnant. Perhaps they plan on doing that, as soon as the 13- and 14-year-old girls who are currently expecting give birth. But this is not why the children were taken. They were taken because the state attorney general had no case against the individual men, and used what may or may not have been an authentic call for help from an as-yet-unidentified girl who called herself Sarah to a women's shelter. So far, after collecting the 416 children, "Sarah" has not been found.
Mind you, I was one of the few people who felt that Elian Gonzales should have been returned to Cuba -- not because Cuba is better than the United States, but because stripping children away from parents who have not been convicted or even charged with a crime, but simply because we do not like the way those parents live is a violation of everything this country was founded upon. Perhaps Texas could have made a case if they'd only taken the girls at or near puberty, but taking the small children as well is tantamount to prosecuting a crime that hasn't been committed yet. Last time I looked, we hadn't quite slipped into a "MINORITY REPORT" world yet.
This tactic of rounding these kids up, yanking them away from their families and putting them with complete strangers who are undoubtedly untrained and uninitiated in dealing with the pecular problems these children face is more than just idiotic -- it's mean. It's cruel and it's mean and no amount of sweet-faced CPS media spokeswomen is going to change that. Much like Iraq, they went in without a strategy -- search warrants a-blazin' and no plan of attack. Maybe that's a Texas guy thing -- invade first, ask questions later.
And there will be questions. From high court judges, from elected representatives, but mostly, no doubt, and most disturbingly, from the children themselves, years from now, when they want to know why they were punished and imprisoned for the crimes of others.
Update: For CNN's Sunny Hostin's take on the issue -- which is WAY different than mine -- click here.

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Our land 2021.
Contributor(s): New Zealand. Ministry for the Environment [issuing body.] | New Zealand. Statistics New Zealand [issuing body.].Material type: BookSeries: New Zealand's environmental reporting series: April 2021.Publisher: [Wellington] : Ministry for the Environment and Statistics NZ, 2021Description: 1 online resource : colour illustrations.ISBN: 9781990033476.Subject(s): LAND MANAGEMENT | NEW ZEALAND | GOVERNMENT POLICIES | LAND USE | ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS | CLIMATIC CHANGES | LANDFORMS | SOILS | BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION | ECOSYSTEMSHoldings: ELECTRONIC Online resources: Ministry for the Environment website | NIWA document server Summary: Our land 2018 report presents information about the state of our land, the pressures on this state, and what that means for us and the environment.
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Our land 2021 is a joint report by the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ.
Publication number: ME 1555
Includes bibliographical references and glossary.
Our land 2018 report presents information about the state of our land, the pressures on this state, and what that means for us and the environment.


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- Energy1136kJ 272kcal
of the reference intake*
Typical values per 100g: Energy 554kJ / 133kcal
- Cooked wholewheat pasta, mixed vegetables, tomato, spinach and Italian style medium fat hard cheese, with semi dried tomatoes, rocket and a pot of pesto dressing.
- Wholewheat pasta with semi dried tomatoes, rocket and a pesto dressing. Enjoy hot or cold.
- Pack size: 205G
INGREDIENTS: Cooked Wholewheat Pasta (24%) [Water, Durum Wholewheat Semolina], Tomato (19%), Pesto Dressing (14%) [Rapeseed Oil, Water, Basil, Sunflower Oil, Pasteurised Egg, Medium Fat Hard Cheese (Milk), Spirit Vinegar, Salt, Lemon Juice, Garlic Purée, Cornflour, Sugar, Black Pepper, Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid)], Peas, Edamame Soya Beans, Semi Dried Tomato (7%), Rocket, Red Onion, Italian Style Medium Fat Hard Cheese (Milk), Spinach, Rapeseed Oil, Parsley.
- For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold.
Keep refrigerated. Once opened, consume within 24 hours and by 'use by' date shown.
Instructions: Can be served hot or cold. For best results, eat cold.
800W 1 min 30 secs / 900W 1 min 30 secs
Peel back film halfway, add the dressing to the salad and mix well. Re-cover the salad with the film.
Heat on full power for 1 minute (800W/900W), remove and stir well.
Replace the film and heat on full power for a further 30 seconds (800W/900W).
Allow to stand for 1 minute after heating.
When removing film after heating, do so with caution as hot steam may escape.
Stir well before serving.
Number of uses
Pot. Recycle Film. Don't Recycle
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Japanese convenience store operator Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd. said Aug. 3 that it has reached a final agreement regarding the transfer of business and related assets of its two Sogo & Seibu department stores to H2O Retailing Corp.
The agreement was signed by Seven & i, its subsidiary Sogo & Seibu Co. Ltd. and Japanese department store operator H2O.
Seven & i will transfer Sogo & Seibu's Sogo Kobe and Seibu Takatsuki stores through an absorption-type company split, with Sogo & Seibu as the splitting company and H2O's subsidiary H2O Asset Management the succeeding company. The agreement on the absorption-type split is expected to be signed Aug. 16 and the succession to take effect Oct. 1.
Seven & i announced the transfer of its two department stores to H2O on May 11.

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Earlier today on Facebook, the team at Milviz uploaded a preview of the FMS220 in their upcoming ATR for Prepar3D. Shown is the INIT page and the programming of an initial flight plan.
Unfortunately, there is no further information regarding the ATR shared at this time. Earlier this year Milviz shared previews of the ATR’s overhead panel, they can be found here. A few weeks back we had a live interview with Colin Pearson and were shown product previews of not only the ATR, but many other soon-to-be-released products. You can check out the interview on Youtube.


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- DescriptionThis is the first book to fully present, analyse and interpret the Chinese real estate market. Dr Junjian Albert Cao examines the Chinese real estate market's growth trajectory, unique governance and factors affecting values and investment in the context of reforms, rapid ecomic growth and urbanization. The book provides essential insights into the institutional change surrounding the development of the property market, government intervention at local and national levels, taxes and other regulatory charges, and factors such as market practices, ecomic changes, government policies and social changes that affect the value of real estate. Furthermore, the book analyses academic and policy debates on issues such as: * commercial property investment * housing price inflation * property rights protection * affordable and social housing * market practices and regulation * environment and sustainability * taxation * property-led growth * and the reliance of local ecomic growth on the property sector The book offers a comprehensive, in-depth and up-to-date account of the Chinese property market and presents a full assessment of the investment potential of Chinese real estate. It is a must read for students, academics and real estate professionals interested in this fascinating real estate market that has implications for Chinese and the world ecomies.
- Author BiographyJunjian Albert Cao is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Real Estate and Construction at Oxford Brookes University, UK. He previously lectured at Sun Yat-Sen University in China before coming to the UK to study for his PhD, and he has vast research experience on the property market and urban development in China. In addition to supervising PhD students, Dr Cao has carried out several funded research projects on China and has acted as both an internal and external examiner for PhD students in the UK.
- Author(s)Junjian Albert Cao
- PublisherTaylor & Francis Ltd
- Date of Publication13/05/2015
- SubjectFinance & Accounting
- Series TitleRoutledge International Real Estate Markets Series
- Place of PublicationLondon
- Country of PublicationUnited Kingdom
- Content Note52 black & white tables, 34 black & white halftones, 82 black & white line drawings
- Weight811 g
- Width156 mm
- Height234 mm
- Spine24 mm
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Valldemossa is located in the central part of the Sierra de Tramuntana mountain range and it is worth going to the mountains after visiting the town. You can follow the main route of Majorca GR 221 south to Esporles or north to Deia. We followed another trail leading to the peak of Puig Caragoli (945 m) towards Deia. I marked the entrance to the trail on the map at Carrer Oliveres street.
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State health officials reported COVID-19 deaths in four area counties Tuesday, as new virus cases again surpassed 2,000 in a single day. The MN Dept. of Health says in its ‘Covid 19’ report for Wednesday that a person in his or her late 70’s from Renville County was one of those who died, bringing Renville County’s official number of COVID deaths attributed to the virus up to 13. Redwood County remains at 11 official deaths.
There were 15 total deaths reported by the Minnesota Department of Health Tuesday. Those deaths included a person 50 to 54-years-old from Le Sueur County. A person in his or her 90’s died in Martin County, and an 80 to 84-year-old died in Nicollet County. Of the 15 who died, 11 were private residents; 4 were long-term care residents.


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The Lakers were defeated in the regional final for the third straight year by Forest Hills Northern.
Images from Friday's regional finals at Holland High School as Spring Lake girls soccer falls to Forest Hills Northern for the third straight year.
Spring Lake and Forest Hills Northern girls soccer are set to meet in the regional final tonight for the third straight year
The Lakers are headed to their third straight regional final after defeating Zeeland East.
Grand Haven girls soccer battled Forest Hills Central for 80 minutes through a huge first-half deficit Tuesday, ending their season with a fight
Images from East Kentwood as the Bucs face off with Forest Hills Central in the regional semifinals.
Grand Haven and Spring Lake have plenty of teams competing in regional and state final action this week.
Fruitport’s Hannah Kelly led the Trojans to Day 2 of the Division 3 tennis state finals Friday, while Laker and WMC golf had stellar outings and WMC soccer fell to top-ranked North Muskegon
Grand Haven girls soccer defeated Mona Shores to reach regionals.
Images from Coopersville High School as Spring Lake girls soccer downs Reeths-Puffer 4-0 for a district championship
Spring Lake overcame a stalwart defensive effort with a four-goal second half to win its third straight district title Thursday
The Bucs scored three goals in the second half Wednesday to upset No. 2 Grandville.
The prep postseason is alive and well as local softball and soccer teams picked up dominant wins in district tournament play Tuesday
Soccer and lacrosse tournaments continue this week with hardware on the line, while baseball and softball begin their postseasons, golf takes on regionals, and track the state finals
Fruitport girls soccer fell 4-1 to Muskegon Reeths-Puffer on Thursday night.

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This research took into account various factors, including value, funding, social following, and internet visibility, to achieve an overall Fintech index score.
OpenSea, the world’s largest NFT marketplace, ranked 2nd. FTX, Chainalysis, Fireblocks, and Circle are ranked in that order from 7th to 10th place.
Interestingly, the fintech sector is expected to be worth more than £150 billion ($171 billion) in 2022, and experts anticipate the figure will exceed £175 billion ($228 billion) by 2024.
>>> Related: How to create, buy and sell Binance NFT


The World Health Organization has backtracked on its latest statement that coronavirus transmission via asymptomatic individuals is "very rare".
Yesterday, I reported on a statement coming out of the World Health Organization (WHO), specifically from Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO infectious disease epidemiologist head. Kerkhove previously stated that coronavirus transmission via people who are asymptomatic is "very rare". This statement caused a lot of confusion, as all of the lockdown measures that were put into place were specifically designed to stop asymptomatic individuals from spreading COVID-19. If asymptomatic transmission is "very rare", then why did we have to lockdown in the first place?
Well, now the WHO and Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove have updated their statements, saying that there was a "misunderstanding" about her previous comments. Here's what she has most recently said in a Facebook Live video, "We do know that some people who are asymptomatic or some people who don't have symptoms can transmit the virus on. What we need to better understand is how many people in the population don't have symptoms and, separately, how many of those individuals go on to transmit to others."
She also discussed her comment of saying asymptomatic transmission is "very rare", here's what was said, "In that I used the phrase 'very rare,' and I think that's a misunderstanding to state that asymptomatic transmission globally is very rare. What I was referring to is a subset of studies."
It should be noted that previous reports have stated that as many as 80% of infections are mild or asymptomatic, and some other reports have estimated that about 40% of virus transmission is from asymptomatic individuals.
Unfortunately, the impact of what the WHO has said has already hit the public, and now many people are asking how the WHO can be a trustworthy source of information.
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Streaming stocks are massively out of favour right now. Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU) and Spotify are both down around 70% for the year, larger tech companies that do streaming in addition to other things are down to a lesser extent. To an extent, this selloff has been deserved. The streaming space is extremely competitive. Not only are most of the big tech companies getting into streaming, media companies like Disney and Warner Bros are, too.
So, there are many players in streaming chasing a limited amount of business. Economics 101 teaches that the more competitors there are in an industry, the lower the industry’s profits. So, it should come as no surprise that many streaming stocks are down.
Nevertheless, there are some decent buys in the streaming space. If you look at companies that do streaming as just one service among many, you’ll see that in many cases they are doing well. Using streaming services as a way to market your own content, headphones, and other services can be profitable, despite all the competition for streaming fees.
In this article, I will explore two streaming stocks I consider buyable and one I’d definitely sell.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a company that needs no introduction. It’s a diversified tech company that does streaming along with many other things. It has two main streaming offerings: Apple Music and Apple TV. Apple music is a subscription app where you pay a fee each month to listen to all the music you want. Apple TV is a similar concept but for television. Apple’s streaming services are theoretically exposed to the same issues that the smaller streaming companies are, but Apple has two main advantages:
- Apple One: this is a cloud business that lets you buy all of Apple’s streaming services, plus its game collection and extra cloud storage, for one monthly fee.
- Hardware: Apple uses its streaming apps to help sell its hardware. For example, Apple Music songs often advertise that they are compatible with “spatial audio,” a special 3D sound format only available on Apple’s AirPods.
Because of the advantages above, and because Apple has investments in many other things apart from streaming, it’s likely to make more money than the average streaming company.
Buy: Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (TSX:SW) is a Canadian technology company that develops a variety of technologies that are adjunct to streaming. It develops routers, 5G smart modules, Bluetooth modules, and more. Sierra isn’t a streaming business in itself, but it benefits from the rise of the streaming economy by building devices that people need in order to stream content at fast speeds.
Its business is doing quite well this year, unlike the big streaming companies. In its most recent quarter, revenue grew 42%, and earnings swung from a $10 million loss to a $10 million profit. That’s very impressive!
Roku is one streaming stock I would definitely sell this year. It’s not that it’s a terrible service — its revenue did grow 15% in its most recent quarter, and it keeps gaining subscribers. The problem is that it just has too many costs.
In its most recent quarter, ROKU had -$147 million in operating income and -$34 million in adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization). “Operating income” is how much money a company earns from day-to-day operations. Adjusted EBITDA is an unconventional profit metric management teams use when they think conventional accounting rules understate their profit. ROKU achieved profits by neither of these standards. So, it appears that the company has issues with cost management.


The Andrews Labor Government is helping to restore a large section of Blind Creek, at the base of the Dandenong Ranges, improving the health of the waterway and creating more green space for locals and visitors to enjoy.
Minister for Water Lisa Neville today announced $2.5 million in funding to rejuvenate 1.6 kilometres of Blind Creek as part of the Integrated Water Management program.
The project is one of 11 metropolitan and 17 regional projects receiving a funding boost under the first round of the $14.1 million program.
The Blind Creek naturalisation works will create three new wetlands, a range of paths, a boardwalk and other amenities for the community to enjoy.
The works will harvest around 250 million litres a year of stormwater that can be used to irrigate local sports ovals and community gardens. There will also be an improvement in the quality of water flowing through to Dandenong Creek.
The Blind Creek corridor forms an environmental ‘spine’ through the City of Knox, providing vital amenities for the community, connecting green spaces and providing active transport options.
The Integrated Water Management grants also include a stormwater harvesting system in Carlton, to irrigate Curtain Square, while reducing flood risks for over 200 local properties. There is also funding for stormwater harvesting at Monbulk and Moonee Ponds that will irrigate local sporting fields and keep waterways clean.
Projects in regional Victoria include a wetland development in Bairnsdale to treat storm water and improve water quality in the Gippsland Lakes, a recycled water upgrade in St Arnaud to water local parks and gardens, rooftop water harvesting in Hamilton and upgrades to the Echuca Aquatic Reserve.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Water Lisa Neville
“We are co-investing in priority projects across Melbourne and regional Victoria, such as the Blind Creek corridor, to boost our water security and improve the liveability of our cities and towns.”
“With climate change and more extreme climatic events, as well as the expected near doubling of Victoria’s population by 2051, we need to do more with less water.”
Quote attributable to Member for Bayswater Jackson Taylor
‘This is going to give our waterways back to community where they belong and unlock green open space for locals to enjoy, all while making our local waterways healthier and cleaner.”


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Sometimes it's the most simplistic and versatile items that become wardrobe favourites, especially when it's a stylish accessory you can turn to almost any outfit. This cool, sixties inspired Box Bag from New Look is a piece that could become an everyday essential, and at a price which belies its good looks.
The rounded box bag structure has a great retro feel, toeing the line between sharp lines and a more youthful appeal like so many sixties designs. The use of a mustard shade of faux leather, along with the gold chain strap and hardware, keeps the vintage colour palette in place too.
It's now available from New Look for just £15.99.


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Stay adventure bound in Vuori's most versatile lifestyle pants, made with their DuraTerra™ ripstop fabric.The Ripstop Climber Pants are a modern, slimmer fit pant crafted with a gusset for a wide range of motion, the comfort of cotton ripstop and endless style for daily wear. Great for hiking, traveling and chilling.
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In the sun or shade, this ultralightweight long-sleeve tee will be your favorite layering piece while doubling as protection from the sun's rays. With versatility in mind, built-in UPF 30+ and a breathable, quick-drying fabric, the Daydream Crew will quickly become an everyday top. Great for running, training, hiking and chilling.
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Every month I put together a mystery pack with a variety of items that are perfect for your junk journals, scrapbooking and other craft projects.
The monthly pack will follow a theme whether it be colour or trend. Every month will have a new lot of items inside. All the packs for the month are very similar but some elements may differ in style depending on my stock availability.
Each mystery pack will include at least 30 pieces of gorgeousness and it will all fit in the brown paper bag pictured. Bag measures 20cm x 25cm.
An example of items that could be in the mystery pack:
Die cuts Layered embellishments (made by me) Wooden shapes Envelopes Washi tape Card stock Patterned paper Ephemera Journaling cards Stickers Tags Ribbon Trim Embellishments
Note: not all items listed will be in the pack and some items in the pack may not be listed.
Items included in these mystery packs are from my very own stash and I use the same items in my junk journals.

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June 17, 2009
Brain volume may predict Alzheimer’s
U.S. scientists say an automated measure of brain volume may help predict progression to Alzheimer's disease.
The procedure -- volumetric magnetic resonance imaging -- measures the
memory centers of the brain and compares them to expected size.
Dr. Michael Rafii of the University of California in San Diego says baseline volume measurements of different parts of the brain -- hippocampus, amygdala and temporal horn -- were evaluated as predictors of cognitive change and patients with smaller volumes of the hippocampus and amygdala showed more rapid clinical decline.
Our goal was to find neuroimaging measures of change that reflected more than merely a person's advancing age, but instead correlated tightly with how a person's cognitive status worsens over time, Rafii, the study co-author, said in a statement.
Rafii says it is too early to draw a definitive comparison, but it appears that early changes -- especially shrinking of the hippocampus -- could serve as a biological marker for Alzheimer's disease.

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2021 is the year of the seven hundredth anniversary of Dante Alighieri‘s death, which took place in Ravenna, his place of exile, on the night between 13 and 14 September 1321. No homage to Dante, however, due to the origin of the street names dedicated to Hell, Heaven and Purgatory.
Although modern Florence loves the great poet more than his contemporaries loved him, the names of the streets don’t belong to the Divine Comedy, but mostly depend on the name of ancient and popular taverns or worse. Walking through these alleys centuries ago, we would have noticed that these streets were full of drunks who went from one tavern to another.
VIA DELL’INFERNO (HELL STREET), from via del Purgatorio (Purgatory Road) to via della Vigna Nuova. There was the Osteria dell’Inferno (Hell Tavern), with the sign of a devil who turned the roast over the flames of the kitchen.
VIA DEL PURGATORIO (Purgatory Road) (formerly called Parion Vecchio) starts from via della Vigna Nuova, and is now a blind road. Originally it started from via Tornabuoni up to Piazzetta de ‘Rucellai. The name is often associated with the name of a tavern in the place, and linked the nearby via dell’Inferno and the Chiasso del Limbo. In the Crusca dictionary, “chiasso” indicates a narrow alley, and “andar per chiasso”, go to the brothel. In other dictionaries it indicates a narrow, short, dirty and badly attended road.
PIAZZA DEL LIMBO (Limbo Square) from Borgo Santi Apostoli to Lungarno Acciaiuoli.
The name derives from a small cemetery present until the year 1000, in which children who died without receiving Baptism were buried and which, according to the Catholic religion, would have ended up in Limbo. In its place the Church of the Holy Apostles was built.
SALITA DEI MOCCOLI (ASCENT OF THE MOCCOLI) to VIA DEL PARADISO (PARADISE ROAD), from via di Ripoli to via Fortini. A peripheral road that has no particular history except that of starting from the “Salita dei Moccoli”, which from via Benedetto Fortini arrives at via del Paradiso.
The moccoli (cursing, in Florentine) were pulled by the peasants who brought fruit and vegetables from Grassina to Florence, pushing the cart overcoming the fatigue of the steep slope to the sound of cursing … and then finally arriving in via del Paradiso!
But there is also another version on the reason for this name: for the Corpus Domini procession the inhabitants of the area put the shells of the snails filled with oil with a wick, lit them like “candle ends” (moccoli di candele) and put them on top the walls of the whole climb.
Finally, there is another curiosity: it is said that the great Gino Bartali, in training, faced it so easily that he even walked it without keeping his hands on the handlebars. Yes, but he was Gino Bartali, the famous tuscan champion road cyclist!!

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The Spanish and Portuguese (Sephardi) community is both the oldest and the most heterogeneous of the Jewish communities in the UK. The founders of the community – officially the first Jews to inhabit these islands since the expulsion of the Jews in 1290 – arrived here in the middle of the seventeenth century. They were the aristocrats of the Jewish world and their pride in their ancestry was legendary. Assuring George III of their loyalty on the occasion of his accession to the throne in 1760, 250 years after the Jews had been expelled from Portugal and more than a century after they had begun to settle in Britain, they still proudly referred to themselves as the nation of Portuguese Jews. The Committee (later Board) of Deputies established that year conducted its first meetings in Portuguese. Indeed, the very term “Board of Deputies” was chosen because it corresponded to its forerunner, the Sephardi committee of deputados.
It is this community which is the setting for Rabbi Levy’s memoirs. Born into a prominent family in the heart of the community in Gibraltar – a small but extremely active outpost of the Sephardi world – Rabbi Levy’s rise to the position of senior rabbi of the community was anything but rocky. The title presumably refers to his Gibraltarian background rather than any difficulties along the way. His background was comfortable, with a long tradition of communal service in his family. His parents sent him to Carmel College, a public school that aimed to turn out alumni who would be both observant Jews and British gentlemen; at home in equal measure in a synagogue and on the cricket pitch of a gentleman’s club. He then went through the standard institutions to prepare him for the rabbinate and, more specifically, for London’s main Sephardi synagogue in Maida Vale.
The book offers an entertaining account of his encounters with the great and the good and his pastoral activities. Although not nearly as tumultuous as the period which preceded it, the half century or so of Rabbi Levy’s service saw remarkable changes in the Anglo-Jewish community in general and the Sephardi community in particular. When he set out, rabbis were usually “reverends” who dressed like English clergymen of the Jewish faith. Some of them even wore dog collars. Their lay leaders wore top hats and pinstriped suits and their services were choral. If the Church of England was the Tory Party at prayer, then the United Synagogue and the Sephardim filled that function for the upper classes of the Mosaic persuasion.
By the time Levy retired, the formality and deference which had characterized the Jewish community had largely vanished though it did still hold sway to some extent in the Sephardi community. The old Spanish and Portuguese families had been swamped by new arrivals from all over the Sephardi diaspora, from Morocco, the Levant, and particularly from Iraq. On the one hand, the descendants of the old families who had led Anglo-Jewry for centuries found the pull of assimilation in a prosperous and increasingly multicultural society too attractive and were lost to the community. On the other hand, those Jews wanting to return to the tradition found the customs and attitudes of the old community too dated and formal and reverted to the stricter, more orthodox modes of the growing right wing of the Ashkenazi community. Rabbi Levy’s work in reaching out to less committed members of his community and to outsiders was outstanding. Yet many of his protégés eventually ceased to regard him as their mentor. He eventually found himself, in his own words, in the squeezed middle.
Some of Levy’s judgments seem debatable. He claims, for instance, that, along with the silk hats and fancy robes that once characterized the community, it has also lost its ability to straddle both the Jewish and secular worlds. He puts his commitment to ensuring that his pupils, as well as being steeped in the religious sources, also received a reasonable secular education down to his Sephardi background. The Sephardim, he suggests, never entered a ghetto, whether physical or spiritual. Yet his stance is probably owed at least in equal measure to good old-fashioned English pragmatism and distrust of ideology. The modern Sephardi rabbinate, particularly in Israel, has shown itself every bit as capable of extremism as its Ashkenazi counterpart.
Levy places considerable emphasis on his endeavours to bridge the gaping chasm between Haredim and Progressives. Given that his proposals to this effect were not always acceptable to a community squeezed between an ultra-orthodox element growing in numbers, confidence, and extremism, on the one hand, and an increasingly assertive Progressive community, on the other, he seems to overestimate the success of these endeavours, though he doubtless did contribute to making the Sephardi community more open and inclusive than some of the forms of Orthodoxy currently in vogue.
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Still have money in your flexible spending account? It's not too late to use it
If you still have money in your flexible spending account that you didn't spend in 2020 due to the pandemic, it's not too late.
In a year dominated by the pandemic, many of us have put off nonessential medical care. As 2020 comes to an end, some could stand to lose hundreds of dollars of their own money that they set aside in flexible spending accounts.
"I think a lot of people are in that position of having extra stuff to spend, and it's kind of a use-it-or-lose-it type of account," says Catherine Roberts, with Consumer Reports.
The good news is that even in the last few days of the year, there's time to use your money before you lose it. And thanks to the CARES Act, you can spend flex dollars on things this year that you couldn't in years past.
If you need a new pair of prescription glasses or contact lenses, this could be the time to get them.
You can also stock up on over-the-counter medications -- they're not usually flex-eligible without a prescription, but thanks to the CARES Act, they are this year. You just need a receipt.
First aid supplies are also eligible, as is home medical equipment like blood pressure monitors and thermometers.
But beware: while you might expect to be able to spend flex dollars on things like face coverings, disinfectant and hand sanitizer, those items are generally not eligible.
"Different plans may have different rules," says Roberts. "So you want to check with your HR or whoever is administering your plan and just double check what's covered and what's not."


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I took this picture around Thanksgiving this past year. There was just something oddly beautiful about the storm clouds in the sky next to the autumn colors of the trees. I really love photos of the sky, especially the night sky and during sunrise/sunset.
There were some really gorgeous pictures from my wedding day that had the sky in the background. Since others took these photos, I will give credit below the pic. to the ones who did.
And last but not least, a recent picture from about a week ago that I took on my phone! 🙂
Hope you all enjoy and Happy 4th of July tomorrow to all my friends and family!