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“WHEN God wishes anew to teach His Church a truth that is not being understood or practiced, He mostly does so by raising some man to be in word and deed a living witness to its blessedness. And so God has raised up in this nineteenth century, among others, George Müller to be His witness that He is indeed the Hearer of prayers.... A few extracts in regard to his spiritual life will prepare the way for what we specially wish to quote of his experiences in reference to prayer.”
[Italicized paragraphs are the comments of Andrew Murray, interspersed between excerpts of George Müller’s writings.]
“I would mention, that the Lord very graciously gave me, from the very commencement of my divine life, a measure of simplicity and of childlike disposition in spiritual things, so that whilst I was exceedingly ignorant of the Scriptures, and was still from time to time overcome even by outward sins, yet I was enabled to carry most minute matters to the Lord in prayer. And I have found ‘godliness profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.’”
It was at Teignmouth that he was led to know how to use God’s word, and to trust the Holy Spirit as the Teacher given by God to make that word clear. He writes:
“God then began to show me that the word of God alone is our standard of judgment in spiritual things; that it can be explained only by the Holy Spirit...in our day, as well as in former times. He is the Teacher of His people....
“The Lord enabled me to put it to the test of experience, by laying aside commentaries, and almost every other book and simply reading the word of God and studying it.
“The result of this was, that the first evening that I shut myself into my room, to give myself to prayer and meditation over the Scriptures, I learned more in a few hours than I had done during a period of several months previously.
“But the particular difference was that I received real strength for my soul in so doing. I now began to try by the test of the Scriptures the things which I had learned and seen, and found that only those principles which stood the test were of real value.”
Of obedience to the word of God, he writes as follows, in connection with his being baptized:
“It had pleased God, in His abundant mercy, to bring my mind into such a state, that.... I could say, ‘I will do His will,’ and it was on that account, I believe, that I saw which ‘doctrine is of God’ (John vii. 17).”
We have...seen that God’s listening to our voice depends upon our listening to His voice.... When we make a special request, our whole life must be under the supremacy of the word: the word must be dwelling in us. The testimony of George Müller on this point is most instructive. He tells us how the discovery of the true place of the word of God, and the teaching of the Spirit with it, was the commencement of a new era in his spiritual life:
“Now the scriptural way of reasoning would have been: God Himself has condescended to become an author, and I am ignorant about that precious book which His Holy Spirit has caused to be written through the instrumentality of His servants, and it contains that which I ought to know, and the knowledge of which will lead me to true happiness; therefore I ought to read again and again this most precious book, this book of books, most earnestly, most prayerfully, and with much meditation; and in this practice I ought to continue all the days of my life. For I was aware, though I read it but little, that I knew scarcely anything of it. But instead of acting thus and being led by my ignorance of the word of God to study it more, my difficulty in understanding it, and the little enjoyment I had in it, made me careless of reading it (for much prayerful reading of the word gives not merely more knowledge, but increases the delight we have in reading it); and thus, like many believers, I practically preferred, for the first four years of my divine life, the works of uninspired men to the oracles of the living God. The consequence was that I remained a babe, both in knowledge and grace.... This lack of knowledge most sadly kept me back from walking steadily in the ways of God. For when it pleased the Lord in August 1829 to bring me really to the Scriptures, my life and walk became very different. And though ever since that I have very much fallen short of what I might and ought to be, yet by the grace of God I have been enabled to live much nearer to Him than before. If any believers read this who...prefer other books to the Holy Scriptures, and who enjoy the writings of men much more than the word of God, may they be warned by my loss....
“If the reader understands very little of the word of God, he ought to read it very much; for the Spirit explains the word by the word. And if he enjoys the reading of the word little, that is just the reason why he should read it much; for the frequent reading of the Scriptures creates a delight in them, so that the more we read them, the more we desire to do so.
“He should have it...settled in his mind that although the Holy Spirit is the best and sufficient Teacher, yet that this Teacher does not always teach immediately when we desire it, and that therefore we may have to entreat Him again and again for the explanation of certain passages; but that He will surely teach us at last, if indeed we are seeking for light prayerfully, patiently, and with a view to the glory of God.”
We find in [Müller’s] journal frequent mention made of his spending two and three hours in prayer over the word.... As the fruit of this, when he had need of strength and encouragement in prayer, the individual promises were not to him so many arguments from a book to be used with God, but living words which he had heard the Father’s living voice speak to him, and which he could now bring to the Father in living faith. In George Müller we have one of the most remarkable instances on record of God’s Holy Spirit leading a man deliberately and systematically, at the outset of a course of prayer, to make the glorifying of God his first and only object. Let us ponder well what he says, and learn the lesson God would teach us through him.
[The extracts are from an out-of-print work in four volumes, The Lord’s Dealings with George Müller, J. Nisbet & Co., London, n.d. TBC offers recommended in-print resources on page 9.]

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“Crimson Cascade: A Benarasi Symphony in Red and Green”
Indulge in the timeless allure of our exquisite Benarasi saree, aptly named “Crimson Cascade.” This masterpiece is a celebration of the resplendent red hue, seamlessly intertwined with a network of intricate patterns that create a mesmerizing body. The red color, symbolic of passion and vitality, dances across the fabric, weaving a tale of elegance and tradition.
The body of the saree is a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship of our artisans, who have skillfully crafted a network of motifs that seamlessly blend tradition with modern aesthetics. The intricate patterns, inspired by age-old weaving techniques, create a rich tapestry that is both regal and contemporary.
Adding a touch of drama and contrast, the par (border) of the saree is adorned with lush green intricacies. The green contrast par serves as a striking frame, enhancing the vibrancy of the red body and creating a harmonious visual symphony. Symbolizing nature’s bounty and renewal, the green par brings a refreshing and dynamic contrast to the deep red, making the saree a true work of art.
The pièce de résistance of “Crimson Cascade” is the Kalka pallu, a resplendent expanse of green adorned with traditional motifs. The Kalka pallu tells its own story, with each intricately woven element contributing to the overall narrative of the saree. The green Kalka pallu not only adds an element of opulence but also serves as a perfect complement to the fiery red, creating a balanced and visually captivating ensemble.
Wearing “Crimson Cascade” is not just adorning a saree; it’s an embrace of tradition, a celebration of color, and an expression of timeless beauty. Whether draped for a special occasion or cherished as a symbol of artistic finesse, this Benarasi saree is a tribute to the craftsmanship that transcends generations, making it a cherished addition to any wardrobe.

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This is a diary of my 12 week stint in rehab, written at the time and in full graphic detail. The experiences of my rehabilitation process are unedited and give an insight into how the 12 step process led to my recovery from drug addiction. A narrative on love, obsession, insanity and redemption. This book gives insight into the thinking of a person in deep emotional stress and with his life hanging on the end of a string.
My name is James Weston and I was born in Edgware, Middlesex and grew up in North West London.
I have lived in England and Israel and have had many interesting experiences in my life.
I am a recovered addict and have published my first book 'My Rehab Diary', in order to give a message of hope and faith to all addicts and families of addicts.


Despite the early threat of inclement weather, Sebastian Vettel was able to command the race from a comfortable P1, to claim his third victory at the infamous Italian Grand Prix. Even the power of the Tifosi was not enough to overhaul Vettel’s dominance, as Fernando Alonso could only finish second, after enjoying a race long battle with Mark Webber. Further back, it was a thoroughly disappointing day for the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen and Paul Di Resta as their luck failed to change following their less than impressive qualifying displays.
Vettel’s lights to flag victory was simply stunning. His only error came before Turn 1, as the German locked up under sizeable pressure from Mark Webber and a fast starting Felipe Massa. He managed to make the apex and retain the lead, however, a concerning flat spot on the right front prompted frequent radio communication as the pit wall evaluated the danger of the situation. Fortunately for Vettel fans, the issue was well regulated and did not cause any alterations to the target strategy. From this point forward, the victory was never in doubt.
While most of the paddock admired a stunning performance courtesy of Sebastian, the Tifosi demonstrated their passion on the podium, as a chorus of booing drowned out the defending Champion’s interview. While this has been an all too frequent issue this season, the Tifosi were predictably loud in their protest. Despite this, an un-fazed Sebastian downplayed the heckling, stating; “You can hear the difference, obviously, when you don’t win here in a red suit – you get a lot of that. It’s very nice because you mean you have done very well and beat the red guys.”
In terms of his overall race, Team Principal Christian Horner acknowledged the seriousness of the flat spot which threatened to derail the German’s race. “It was a big, big lock-up,” declared Horner. “We could see from the data on the radio that it was big and we were just trying to get to a target lap. He managed it really well and make it work. The second-half of the race was a little more comfortable.”
Meanwhile on the opposite side of the Red Bull garage, Mark Webber made it two Red Bull’s on the podium, as the Aussie claimed P3. In the final European race of his F1 career, Mark almost led into the first corner, before being passed by Felipe Massa. Later in the opening stint, Alonso fought his way past at the della Roggia chicane, clipping Webber’s wing as he passed and damaging the Aussie’s end-plate. The damage was significant aesthetically, yet the team did not feel the need to change the wing. After jumping Felipe in the stops, Mark challenged Alonso in the closing stages yet could not employ DRS to make the pass. However, Webber was pleased with his personal best performance in Italy – His first podium at the Cathedral of Speed.
Further back in the field and two results in particular stood out as impressive. Nico Hulkenberg – my personal pick for driver of the day, claimed a stunning P5 after holding off Nico Rosberg for large portions of the race. The Mercedes failed to pass the immovable Sauber, as Hulkenberg looks to attract the attention of the front running teams as decisions are made in terms of 2014 driver pairings. Following his sublime drive, Hulkenberg stated; “This is a 100% weekend for us, after yesterday we had another great day. To finish fifth was probably the right result for us because we only finished behind Red Bull and Ferrari which was great. His stock will have undoubtedly been raised this weekend, with the likes of Lotus and Ferrari having already been strongly linked with the promising German.
In addition, Daniel Ricciardo equalled his best finish with a well earned P7. While the Toro Rosso did not have the pace which many had anticipated, Daniel managed to keep both McLaren drivers at bay, as they mounted a strong challenge behind. His attitude has been impeccable since the announcement was made regarding his Red Bull future, and he appears to be relishing the opportunity to drive without pressure. “I am pleased with that!” he said of his Italian GP. “After qualifying well yesterday, it was nice to maintain that position at the end of today. In recent races where we have managed to qualify in the top ten, we didn’t have the pace to stay there in the race, but today we did. I think I got the most out of the car, managing to keep the guys behind me and the low downforce set-up certainly helped us down the straights. The others got close to me in the second sector, but I was able to pull away once we got to the high speed sections, which we knew from yesterday would be our strong point.” The crucial six points now elevate him above Jean Eric Vergne in the Championship, who had to retire following a transmission failure.
Elsewhere, Jenson Button claimed a solitary point for McLaren on their 50th anniversary weekend. However, just minutes before the race, it looked as though he would not make the start, as the mechanics frantically worked to repair a fuel pick-up irregularity. Fortunately, he made it onto the start in time, yet his fortunes did not improve throughout the race, as he struggled with gear ratio deficiencies. “Today was tough. I think our pace was better than 10th, but we got stuck behind the Toro Rosso and couldn’t overtake,” he explained. “The problem was that as soon as the fuel load comes down, the straightline speed is far greater. As soon as we followed anyone we were in a difficult position. We got it wrong with the ratios and it’s a problem we will hopefully solve for the next one. When we are ‘DRSing’ we were stuck at 331[km/h], and everybody is passing by at 340. We made a mistake.”
It was not a great day in general for the British drivers. Firstly, Paul Di Resta made an uncharacteristic error when heading into the della Roggia Chicane on Lap 1. He locked his left front, before careering into the back of Romain Grosjean. The Lotus escaped unscathed, yet Paul was forced to retire on the opening lap for the first time in his career. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton could only climb to P9 after having to stop early on lap 13 after the team detected a slow puncture. Consequently, he had to make two stops and despite a late charge through the field, Lewis could only manage to salvage two points. “It is a nightmare weekend for me,” he said. “It’s a real shame but these kind of things happen. It has been a good year, we’re just going to keep pushing.”
One man leaving Monza in buoyant mood will be Sebastian Vettel. After further extending his lead in the championship, he is in a privileged position, with little pressure from his nearest challengers. As Formula One heads to Asia, many are suggesting that Sebastian has all but confirmed his fourth World Championship crown.


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The world of beauty is ever changing, and today, natural ingredients are front and centre. Botanicals have the power to nourish and nurture our skin and hair, while providing lasting nourishment to protect and moisturize. In this article, we are taking an in-depth look at how botanicals are revolutionizing the beauty industry, and how you can benefit from their natural healing properties.
1. Unlocking the Mystery of Botanicals
Botanicals have been studied for centuries by various cultures for their therapeutic and medicinal properties. While the use of botanicals in medicine has certainly seen its fair share of skeptics, the hundreds of beneficial compounds found throughout the world of plants can no longer be ignored.
Surprisingly, many of these beneficial compounds are still relatively unknown to science with new discoveries being made all the time. From tannins to biopolymers, the complexity of our natural world is becoming increasingly apparent.
- Tannins: A type of polyphenolic compounds that bond with proteins for an astringent quality that potentially creates protective effects.
- Biopolymers: Large compounds made up of amino acids and various molecules that have therapeutic properties.
As researchers dig deeper into the mystery of the botanical world, we are starting to get a better understanding of the potential therapeutic and chemical effects of compounds such as these. With a few hardy adventurers leading the way, soon the entire world of botanical research could be revealed. As we unlock the secrets that nature holds, we may finally be able to capitalize on its beneficial properties.
2. Dispelling the Misconceptions: Nature’s Secret Weapons in Beauty Care
It’s no secret that there are loads of products on the market today containing synthetic components that are harsh on the skin. But you don’t need those chemicals! Mother Nature presents a fantastic range of natural based substances with amazing beauty benefits to offer. Let’s take a look at a few of nature’s secret weapons in beauty care.
Coconut oil is one miraculous ingredient that can give a skin a supple and healthy look. High in fatty acids, it increases elasticity while deeply moisturizing the skin. To top it off, it has shown to be a competent antioxidant, protecting skin from harmful free-radical damage.
The two components in bananas that deserve recognition for their beauty benefits are lutein and potassium. Lutein is an antioxidant that helps to shield skin against sun damage. Murad’s age reform line banana and Australian tea tree oil body cleanser is a perfect example of combining lutein with antioxidants to naturally protect, nourish and hydrate your skin.
- Castor oil
- Vitamin E oil
- Tea tree oil
- Rosehip oil
These are all natural products you can find in your kitchen or beauty stores that respectively are anti-inflammatory, a natural preservative, anti-microbial, and reduce skin discoloration. The list of natural beauty products goes on, but these few components are definitely essential when looking to enhance your natural beauty.
3. Exploring the Rise of Natural Beauty Products
The beauty industry has been undergoing some drastic changes over the past few years, with the rise of natural beauty products leading the way. More and more people are turning away from industrial, artificial ingredients, and searching for healthier, organic alternatives – and the beauty industry has been stepping up to the challenge.
The sheer variety of natural beauty products being produced now is remarkable – everything from shampoos to soaps to moisturisers can now be made with natural ingredients. Not only that, but they all work amazingly well, too. Natural aloe vera, for example, can be incredibly soothing to the skin, while essential oils like tea tree oil can have a powerful healing effect.
It’s not just the variety and efficacy of natural ingredients that makes natural beauty products so popular – sustainability is also a major factor. Many of these products are made with recyclable materials and are free from harmful polluting chemicals. This makes them more friendly to the environment and makes them a great choice for those looking to do their bit for the planet.
Overall, the rise of natural beauty products has been nothing short of revolutionary. Consumers are now more aware than ever of the need to be conscious of the ingredients they choose, and the beauty market is taking this into account. With so many natural, sustainable, and effective beauty products now available, it’s never been easier to find the perfect choice.
4. Botanical Benefits for Hair, Skin, and Nails
Your hair, skin, and nails are not only an important part of your appearance, but they’re also connected to your overall health. Many botanical extracts offer a natural, gentle way to ensure your hair, skin, and nails are healthy. Here are some of the common wonders of nature that can provide amazing results.
- Aloe Vera – Aloe Vera is an incredibly versatile plant that is renowned for its moisturizing properties. It’s great for damaged skin, to strengthen weak nails and to keep hair looking healthy.
- Chamomile – Thought to have calming properties, chamomile is full of antioxidants that can help prevent long-term damage. Chamomile is a great way to nourish dry, damaged, or color-treated hair and provide lasting hydration.
- Calendula – This flower extract helps to soothe itchy scalps and inflamed skin. It also strengthens nails and keeps them looking healthy.
- Coconut Oil – Coconut oil is known for providing much needed hydration for hair and skin. It penetrates deep to lock in moisture and helps to keep your hair and skin feeling healthy and hydrated.
- Shea Butter – This ingredient is full of fatty acids which nourish and hydrate your hair, nails, and skin. It’s also highly effective for protecting skin from environmental damage.
As with any skincare, hair care, or nail care product, it’s always best to do a patch test before using any new product. Make sure the product is suitable for your skin or hair type and contains natural ingredients that will improve the health of your hair, skin, and nails.
Natural ingredients like those mentioned above, are found in many hair care, skin care, and nail care products. They can provide your body the nutrition and hydration it needs to look healthy, feel soft, and be nourished.
5. Putting Botanicals to the Test: Unveiling Success Stories
Now that you know the basics of utilizing botanicals in lab and clinical trials, let’s dive in and explore success stories!
- Death of Alzheimer’s: A groundbreaking medical study was conducted by a team of researchers in India utilising Centella asiatica, a herb commonly known as Gotu Kola or Indian Pennywort. The botanical was used to reduce levels of Alzheimer’s disease in 56 individuals participating in the study with promising results. Out of the 56, 51 reported a significant improvement in their cognitive ability within just 10 weeks of daily dosages.
- Progress in the Prevention of Cancer: A study conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School attributed the usage of hedge mustard extract in preventing colorectal cancer cells from multiplying and limiting their occurrence. The extract, when taken orally over a 3 month period, was able to successfully inhibit the growth of cancer cells, allowing for the development of new cancer treatments.
These stories are excellent examples of the use of botanicals in medicinal science and show that there is tremendous potential to be uncovered in the botanical industry. The possibilities are endless! From the progression in Alzheimer’s treatments to cancer prevention, researchers are constantly pushing the envelope in terms of botanical experiments.
We can be sure that we will see continued progress in the exciting field of botanical research, and it will be interesting to see some of the amazing and life-changing discoveries that are sure to come.
6. Reaching for a Greener Beauty Regimen
Being environmentally conscious doesn’t just have to be limited to recycling and cutting down on car emissions. Even something as intimate as a beauty routine can be refined to be less pollutive. Here are few tips that could help you live a greener lifestyle when it comes to cosmetics:
- Find alternatives to single-use packaging. Try to incorporate products that come in reusable or recyclable containers. Additionally consider beauty products that negotiate with consumers to send back their empty container in exchange for a refill or discount.
- Look at ingredients labels. When purchasing natural and organic beauty products, you can avoid the unwanted side effects of potentially hazardous chemicals entering your body. There are a number of reputable beauty companies that create natural, ethically sourced and cruelty-free products.
- Swap out daily disposables. Though a convenient way to get rid of dirt and makeup quickly, disposable towels and tissue paper are hardly an eco-friendly solution. Replace these items with reusable towels and washcloths made of natural fibers, like cotton, linen, or bamboo.
Making a few swaps to your beauty routine can amount to some considerable eco-friendly improvements. Even if you start off small, with an eye for conscious packaging, natural ingredients, and reusable cloths, you’ll be well on your way to creating a more sustainable routine.
Botanicals have the power to heal, nourish, and improve the skin in so many ways that have been overlooked until recently. However, with the rise of natural beauty products, the power of botanicals is now being celebrated. By investigating the history, current uses, and potential of botanicals, we can unlock a world of opportunity and discover the hidden secrets of nature’s natural beauty ingredients.

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Crop rotation is one of the oldest and most effective farming control strategies. It means the planned order of specific crops planted on the same field. It also means that the succeeding crop belongs to a different family than the previous one. The planned rotation may vary from 2 or 3 years or longer period.
Some insect pests and disease-causing organisms are hosts’ specific. For example, rice stem borer feeds mostly on rice. If you don’t rotate rice with other crops belonging to a different family, the problem continues as food is always available to the pest. However, if you plant legumes as the next crop, then corn, then beans, then bulbs, the insect pest will likely die due to the absence of food.
Why Crop Rotation Is Important?
There are several reasons farmers must apply crop rotation strategies for better crop yield. Find below some of them:
- First of all, it prevents soil depletion
- Crop rotation improves the fertility of the soil and hence, brings about an increase in the production of food grains.
- Reduces soil erosion
- Controls insect/mite pests. Crop rotation as a means to control insect pests is most effective when the pests are present before the crop is planted have no wide range of host crops; attack only annual/biennial crops, and do not have the ability to fly from one field to another.
- Reduces reliance on synthetic chemicals
- Reduces the pests’ build-up
- Prevents diseases
- Crop rotation adds diversity to an operation.
- Finally, it helps to control weeds
Advantages Of Crop Rotation
There are many benefits to crop rotation including the suppression of diseases, insects, and weeds. In addition, crop rotation improves soil fertility because it is allowed to replenish naturally and soil structure improves because of the alternating between deep-rooted and fibrous-rooted crops.
Crops within a family tend to be susceptible to the same pests, therefore rotation of non-susceptible crops (or groups) for several years allows all plant material to decompose and pest cycles to become broken.
Without the presence of susceptible plant material, the number of diseases and insect organisms will begin to diminish.
Crop rotation aids in weed control because the growth habit of each crop differs, which causes a decrease in a weed’s ability to compete for space. Also, tillage practices and timing are different for dissimilar crops resulting in a decrease in the weed’s ability to permanently establish.
Another benefit of crop rotation for weed management purposes is with certain crops, there is a better chance of controlling different weeds. For example, in a broadleaf crop, grass control will be easier because of the use of grass-killing herbicides and vice versa.
How To Schedule A Crop Rotation
To create a crop rotation schedule, there are several factors you must consider.
It includes the types of vegetables grown, the size of the root, the size of planting rows, and the amount of fertility required for the crop. Additionally, a farmer can also find out how much organic matter is left in the soil by the crop. Start designing the crop rotation by making a list of all vegetables to be grown.
You can also group them together by botanical relationship (e.g. Brassicaceae, Solanaceae, Alliaceae). Each year, change the location of the entire group within the field. This way, the same crop group will not be planted on the same piece of land two years in a row.
Secondly, consider the size of the root system of the crop to be grown. Deep-rooted plants will help to break up the soil, while shallow-rooted crops will not.
Thirdly, consider the size of the plant rows. Wide rows will allow for more weed seeds to germinate. However, tillage equipment may be able to go through them with more ease than in narrow
The fourth consideration is whether you will plant a heavy feeder crop. A heavy feeder will deplete the soil of nutrients quicker than a nonheavy feeder.
The final consideration for a crop rotation is whether the crop will leave a lot of organic matter in the soil. Leaving organic matter behind is beneficial for replenishing the soil of nutrients lost to the crop.
Suggested Read: Is Soil Testing Important In Agriculture?
Useful Tips For Crop Rotation
Know the family where your crops belong. It is to make sure that you plant the next cropping crop that belongs to a different family than the previous one.
Make a list of the crops you want to grow by also taking into consideration the market’s demand for your product. For example, plant leafy vegetables in the first cropping season, next fruit vegetables, then root crops, then legumes, then small grains.
Grow legumes before grains or cereals. Furthermore, practice green manuring. Finally, it is advised to keep farm records as much as possible.
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Jean Paul Gaultier: "I have a profound respect for your culture and the contribution Greeks have made to humanity"
The iconic Italian fashion house opens a pop-up store in Greece's most cosmopolitan island
Fashion designer says he is fed up #MeToo movement
Inspired by Game of Thrones
A First Lady worthy of her title!
Being sexy in Asia!
Sexy singer flaunts bust at fashion event
A contestant in Skai TV reality fashion show “My Style Rocks”
The..."specs" of an Angel!
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The charming old castle town of Makabe is located in the foothills of Mt. Tsukuba, not far from Tokyo. It flourished as a regional cultural and industrial center from the Edo through Taisho periods. About 300 traditional storefronts, warehouses, and gates remain, as well as the original street plan from 400 years ago. The Makabe Denshokan, a former guardhouse, now houses a historical museum. Pick up a map there and stroll around town to take in the buildings registered as cultural assets. The Hina-matsuri (Hina Doll Festival) in Makabe is held annually from the beginning of February to early March. The old stores, and some homes, share their elaborate doll displays with visitors.
Address: 198 Makabe, Makabe Town, Sakuragawa City, Ibaraki Prefecture
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Occupation:Actress / Narrator
Length of residence in Japan:About 6 years
Reason:To pursue a career I love while exploring a country I love.
For this, my first trip with Journeys in Japan, I visited the town of Makabe in Ibaraki prefecture. Ibaraki is just a stone's throw from Tokyo; it only takes an hour or so to reach the Tsukuba area by train. And yet, I have never had a chance to explore the region before now.
My journey started at the base of Mt. Tsukuba, one of Japan's 100 famous mountains. But I was first stuck by its small stature and gently sloping sides. Even surrounded by flat plains and rice paddies, it was not the awe-inspiring sight I expected.
But as I traveled through the expanse of plum trees, the ground dotted with mottled, moss-covered stones, and up to one of the paired summits, I found my perception changing. The mountain was not an imperious lord, but a gentle guardian of the Kanto plain. I began to understand why this mountain was so loved by residents of the surrounding areas.
Then I descended into the cozy town of Makabe. Once a castle town, its streets are somewhat labyrinthine, preventing easy passage of enemies. (I certainly found the map of attractions provided during the Hina Festival to be an essential item!) And each of these little streets was home to many kura, or storehouses, which still protect the history of the town. Countless Hina dolls, traditionally displayed in the home for the Hina festival each spring, have come out of these storehouses, telling stories from the Taisho, Meiji, Edo, and current Heian eras. Makabe was overflowing with Hina dolls and other colorful decorations. Everyone I met was eager to share their dolls, as well as the stories of their trade and their history of the town.
My original idea of the Hina Festival was of a very private celebration. And storehouses brought to mind images of things sealed away. But Makabe is, above all, open. It invites visitors to wander through the old streets, listening to stories that span hundreds of years. It seems to call out, "come again next year, and add to this history of ours."

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In the past, sensational tragedies like kidnapping, stalking, and home invasions seemed to happen to someone else. Following the events of September 11 and some other recent high-profile abductions and shootings, not to mention one AMBER Alert after another, the reality is that our world, and our perception of the safety of our world, has changed. No one ever thinks “it could happen to me,” but it does.
The Justice Department estimates that in 2002 there were more than 1.3 million cases of forcible and unlawful entry of residences. That same year, there were 58,000 children who were victims of stranger and non-family abductions. In 1999 (the latest year for which there are statistics), nearly 50,000 cases of carjacking were reported in the United States. In 1998, an estimated one million women and 400,000 men were victimized by stalkers. Still think it can’t happen to you or your clients?
“One in 20 women can expect to be the target of a stalker at some point in their lives, and only half of all stalking victims report the problem to the police,” says Pat O’Connor, executive VP at City Securities Corp, an investment and insurance firm based in Indianapolis. According to a study conducted by a research firm called Corporate Risk International, women take 120 million business trips annually and account for 40% of all travelers, O’Connor notes. “Females traveling alone are more often targets for such crimes as pickpocketing, purse snatching, and assault,” he suggests. Due to such threats, security issues are the chief concern among female executives and travelers, particularly those traveling to a foreign country. “A wealthy individual in a high-profile position becomes a target for stalking” or other types of threats, O’Connor says. “Therefore, their wealth becomes a kind of liability.”
Stalking threats, carjacking, abduction, kidnap and ransom, workplace violence, extortion, and home invasion–and their financial consequences–are just a few of the issues your high-net-worth clients need to be aware of.
“You don’t hear about these things happening very often, but thinking about all of the financial confusion and criminal activity that exists, it is surprising that these kinds of issues aren’t more apparent,” adds O’Connor. “I am quite amazed that there hasn’t been more violence by people who have been defrauded and lost their entire savings from cases like Enron, Qualcomm, and so forth.”
High-net-worth clients have one thing on their minds: preservation of self and their assets. As investment advisors, it is your responsibility to educate your clients or refer them to someone who can explore the risk management options available to deal with these possibilities.
“You always want adequate excess liability coverage, so it is imperative that clients look at their risk management annually, or at least their property and casualty insurance, and all other ancillary coverage,” offers Ed Mooney, a senior VP and investment advisor with Bank of New York in New York. “It is obviously not a fun thing to discuss, but if your clients are in the press a lot, or their information is publicly available in business documents such as annual reports, then I think you have to look at the risk and the cost benefit of purchasing such insurance.”
So what is available? There are a few companies–like AIG and Chubb & Son–selling policies that pay victims of home invasions, stalking, carjackings, abductions, and kidnap and ransom.
“People are definitely more concerned about their personal safety,” says Peter Spicer, assistant VP for Chubb & Son and new product manager of Chubb Personal Insurance. In recognition of that concern, Chubb rolled out in 2001 a family protection insurance plan called Masterpiece. Now available in most states, this personal liability plan is added to an existing Chubb policy. “Having this product is a very personal decision,” he says. “It is peace-of-mind coverage. Should one of these things befall you or a loved one, you would know that extra measures were in place to at least remove some of the financial burden so you can focus on emotional health.”
The family protection plan is broken into four categories: abduction/kidnap and ransom, carjacking, stalking threat, and home invasion. The cost varies from state to state but ranges somewhere between $70 and $135 per year for the average policy, Spicer continues. “Chubb tends to offer products that have a broader appeal to the affluent,” he says. “But this was designed to be available to anyone who wants it, not necessarily the rich.”
Unlike kidnapping and ransom policies that companies purchase on behalf of their employees, the Chubb policies are personal kidnap and ransom policies that individuals can buy for themselves and their families.
Abduction, Kidnap, and Ransom
“Initially it is important to make a distinction between abduction, and kidnap and ransom,” Spicer explains. “You will hear those terms used interchangeably, but for insurance purposes, in a kidnapping there has to be a ransom demand to trigger coverage.” A kidnap ransom policy then reimburses the insured for ransom payments and other related expenses up to the applicable limits. “With an abduction policy, there does not have to be that mysterious phone call or that mysterious note demanding money or some other form of payment,” he continues. If a child disappears and cannot be readily located, that triggers abduction coverage.
In either case, the Family Protection product reimburses the insured for medical and psychiatric expenses, as well as travel, meals, lodging, and telephone expenses incurred while searching for the missing person. Additionally, the insured has up to $100,000 available to use toward a public relations analyst, a forensic specialist, or a security consultant. “So if your child is abducted and you want to hire a private security company to work with law enforcement to try to locate your child, we are going to reimburse those expenses up to $100,000,” Spicer says. The public relations analyst is included for two reasons, says Spicer: to get the word out that the child or other family member has been taken or is missing, and to give parents and family members an opportunity to deal with the emotional trauma without having to face the press. “It puts someone else out on the front lawn to answer questions,” Spicer says.
For the medical and psychiatric expense portion, the policy offers up to $50,000 for the victim on top of any other medical coverage that might exist. “Most people have access to some form of private medical or health care plan, and this money fills in the gaps,” says Spicer, noting it can cover any deductibles or copayments, or out-of-network medical expenses.


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The City of Manosque offers a new Internet service to the public
The implementation of a City new website is accompanied by a citizen people dedicated to common administrative procedures. The citizen portal is a link through which many administrative procedures can be completed. In a few clicks, the citizen can pay a canteen invoice or even register children at the leisure centre. As part of the modernisation of the public service, many municipal services are now online!

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The heavy rain last week from Tropical Storm Cindy washed away the last remnants of Alabama's devastating 2016 drought.
For the first time in more a year, the state has no area that is classified as being in drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor at the University of Nebraska.
The drought monitor report is released each Thursday.
The last time Alabama was drought free was the April 26, 2016 report. Since then, at least parts of the state have been under drought conditions for 60 straight weeks.
The drought has stubbornly lingered for the past month with less than 1 percent of the state remaining under drought conditions, according to the drought monitor. But the rain from Cindy vanquished the last dry spots.
A tiny sliver of northwest Alabama, covering 1.53 percent of the state, is still classified as abnormally dry.
The drought conditions peaked late last year with 100 percent of the state being in drought conditions for eight straight weeks from Oct. 25 to Dec. 13. It was the first time the entire state was under drought conditions since 2007.
The drought - the worst of which occurred in the northern half of the state - ruined crops last year and caused an array of problems for cattle farmers who had no water for their livestock and no grass growing for grazing.


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The middle and lung are intricately associated. while the guts is suffering from affliction, the lungs will usually exhibit a few comparable pathological or scientific stipulations and vice versa. Pulmonary center ailment is by means of definition a while the lungs reason the guts to fail. The left ventricle together with the opposite constructions within the “left center” pumps blood in the course of the physique. the suitable ventricle (and constructions of the “right heart”) pumps blood to the lungs the place it's oxygenated and lower back to the left center for distribution. In general conditions, the correct center pumps blood into the lungs with none resistance. The lungs frequently have minimum strain and the suitable center simply pumps blood via. in spite of the fact that while there's lung sickness current, like emphysema, power obstructive lung illness (COPD) or pulmonary high blood pressure- the small blood vessels develop into very stiff and inflexible. definitely the right ventricle isn't any longer in a position to push blood into the lungs and finally fails. this can be often called pulmonary center illness. Pulmonary center illness is usually often called correct center failure or cor pulmonale. the manager reason behind correct middle failure is the rise in blood strain within the lungs (pulmonary artery).
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MEET THE BOARD
When she’s not lazying around, making up words, or consuming NadaMoo in epic portions, Sharmon is styling people in "ethical wears" for platforms such as ESJ. She enjoys helping out other non profits, and has been a Stylist and Creative Director for Revolution Thrift as well as the Social Media Director for Love in Action. She is also the founder of Blessed Designs, an ethical and sustainable clothing brand and the Chair for Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative. Once upon a time she was the blogger behind The Road to Ethical and is published on several platforms including Trusted Clothes and Ethical Style Journal. To support her passions Sharmon works as a Neuroscience Research Associate at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Sharmon has made appearances on multiple panels and podcasts.
Katie Pruett is the founder and editor-in-chief of Ethical Style Journal, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously.
She loves movies, vegan chocolate chip cookies, dark chocolate, and is completely in awe of her enthusiastic son, Castle. When she’s not playing in dirt with him, she’s writing, stepping in as photographer, and doing whatever she needs to bring each issue of Ethical Style Journal to life.
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Salma is an expat yankee being raised by a pair of spectacularly socially-minded teens who inspire and challenge her daily. She is a faculty scientist and podcast host (Neuroscientists Talk Shop) at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she devotes her time to developing diversity in the research community. Her interest in ethical spaces originated with the many quandaries at the intersection of research, tech and commerce. More recently she has become beguiled by visionary organizations like ENSA that are building the networks and knowledge infrastructure that will drive our economy to support a balance of equity, sustainability, creativity and profit. She commits her free time to food, issues of food insecurity and social justice. On the whole she’d like to do more yoga and less baking.


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Electronic PayPlus Limited is a foremost electronic payment company with years of experience in the industry. We are a card-based solutions provider primarily focused on providing total payment solutions to the banking industry and other payment institutions. We offer a wide variety of plastic cards from the simplest PVC to the most sophisticated smart contact and contact-less cards.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Software Developer
- Monitor Epayplus application solutions in line with standard procedure set out by the Solution providers.
- Deploy application upgrades and apply application fixes as required in corporation with Epayplus IT System administrators
- Employ tight change control procedures when making any modifications to java based applications within the production environment
- Reviewing current systems
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- Producing detailed specifications and writing the program codes
- Testing the product in controlled, real situations before going live
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- Development projects. Design, develop and implement and ensure the
- solution meet international best practices.
- Integrate application modules with other modules and external systems
- Perform end-end software development from requirements gathering to user acceptance testing and project hand over.
- Must continuously demonstrate expertise in applying sound software development concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Responsible for Integration testing between Banks, switches and other parties as may be required.
Key Skills and Competencies:
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Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: firstname.lastname@example.org use the position they are applying for as the title of their email
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Downtown Lafayette Hosting Meet-Up On Inclusion, Diversity
A Facebook meet-up tonight is designed to open up the conversation about inclusion and diversity in Downtown Lafayette. KPEL's Rob Kirkpatrick is moderating the event that will feature panelists who are experts on the topic.
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Bihar School Examination Board conducts the examination for Bihar secondary teacher eligibility test (BSTET). This year also the BSEB is conducting the Bihar STET 2016 exam. After the declaration of Bihar STET results 2016 or BSITET 2016 results, the candidates can apply for the recruitment for the post of high school teacher.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)- On Thursday Governor Bill Lee and First Lady, Maria launched the “Do your part. Stay Apart.” campaign. A new public service announcement encouraging social distancing and staying at home to stop the spread of the virus.
“At the end of the day- Tennesseeans are going to have to take personal responsibility to protect their lives and the health of their neighbors,” said Lee at Thursday’s press conference.
But some say – a PSA is not enough.
“We have community spread here now and that means that anyone that you see could possibly be infected with this virus,” said Dr. Blair Reece with the Quillen College of Medicine.
She says she’d like to see a stronger call to action – like a stay at home declaration similar to what’s been enacted in at least 22 other states. A similar call expressed Tennessee doctors signing an online petition.
But Governor Lee says he’s not yet ready to issue a statewide requirement.
“What’s happening in a rural county or in your district is different than what’s happening in downtown Nashville and that’s why you have different things going on across the state,” he said.
For now – he seems content to let local governments decide what’s best in their cities.
“About 50% of our population is under “stay at home” requirements and those populations are in the most densely populated areas of our state which is what makes sense,” Lee said.
Leaders here in the Tri-Cities are also hesitant to issue a mandate.
“The number of cases is going to increase as we take more tests but the number of total cases we have up here is so much less than the Chattanooga, Memphis and Davidson county/Nashville area,” said Jonesborough Mayor Chuck Vest. “I’d hate to see us have the same restrictions that these larger cities have.”
Johnson City Mayor Jenny Brock says she is working with other mayors to help make a unified decision.
“Whatever we do, we feel like we need to do it as a region as well. being a small city, you take some action…we’re so close to each other that we want to do something that’s effective,” said Brock.
Tri-Cities’ leaders are continuing to consult with health officials before making any major decisions.
With numbers changing daily – all seem to agree it’s still a day to day decision that could change if conditions warrant.


How to Use a Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Pickup to Charge Another EV
Want to charge a Rivian R1T, that is charging a Tesla Model 3 behind it? The Lightning can do it—and it's not hard!
The Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck is equipped with a large battery pack with either 98 kWh or 131 kWh usable capacity. We tested the larger pack and found out it can power the Lightning Platinum for 255 miles, and the Lariat for 266 miles. Besides providing energy for propulsion, Ford also allows owners to use the large traction battery as a "generator" with 240V and 120V sockets while emitting no tailpipe emissions and no loud generator noise.
Ford F-150 Charging a Rivian R1T
One benefit of EV is that wherever there's electricity, you can charge it with the right plug. We did not hesitate to attempt to charge our our long-term Rivian R1T with the Ford F-150 Lightning. First, we hooked up the Rivian R1T to a 120V three-prong socket from the Ford F-150 Lightning, and the Rivian immediately started charging at 1 kW. Although that helps in an emergency, at that kind of rate it will only be good for 1-2 miles of range per hour of charging.
We didn't stop there. We found a NEMA L14-30P to 14-50R adapter and then switched to using the 240V L14-30R socket on the Ford F-150 Lightning's truck bed to charge our Rivian R1T. It didn't work at first because the R1T is capable of drawing more power than the socket can provide and easily tripped the circuit.
After lowering the "charging amperage" setting to 30 amps on the R1T, it was then charging at 7 kW—about seven times higher than using the 120V socket. We also had a Tesla Model 3 in hand so of course we also tried to plug it in to the F-150 Lightning. As expected, after adjusting the amps setting in the Tesla, charging worked just fine at 7 kW.
So in an emergency, the Ford F-150 Lightning can easily rescue a depleted Tesla. As Ford's CEO says "Not trolling. Just helpful". Although we'd say it would be even more helpful if Ford could include a NEMA L14-30P to 14-50R adapter along with the electric truck. It's an essential adapter to connect the onboard 240V socket to an EV mobile connector.
The EV Centipede
While our long-term Rivian R1T doesn't have a 240V socket, it still has a couple of 120V outlets. Which got us thinking, can we use an EV to charge an EV, and then use that EV to charge another EV? With three EVs on hand, there's nothing to stop us. Since the Tesla Model 3 doesn't support any 120V/240V output, this selfish jerk has to be the last on the receiving end. So we had the Ford F-150 Lightning charging the Rivian R1T through the 240V outlet, and then hooked up the R1T to charge the Tesla Model 3 through the 120V outlet. They all connected and worked. Voila, we present the very first MotorTrend EV centipede.
How to Set It Up
As seen above, when we attempted to use the F-150 Lightning's 240V socket to charge our Rivian R1T, the process was not just a simple plug-and-play operation. And here's how to set up to use the 240V circuit to charge other EVs and create your own EV centipede.
First, you need an L14-30P to 14-50R adapter or to whatever type your EV mobile connector is. The end that connects to the F-150 Lightning's 240V socket is L14-30P, and it's a twist lock male plug. You push it into the socket and then you twist to lock it in place. The other end is 14-50R and it connects to our NEMA 14-50 EV mobile connector. This depends on your cord so double check before you buy an L14-30P adapter, but 14-50 seems to be the most common type. And again, the L14-30P side has to be a twist lock type; a 14-30P won't work.
Once the adaptor is connected, turn on the F-150 Lightning—it has to stay on to power the circuit. Go to the ProPower Onboard tab and turn on the circuits. Its 240V circuit maxes out at 7.2kW (30 amps) in total. So before plugging in an EV, make sure it doesn't draw more than that 30 amp/7.2 kW maximum. If it does, look for a charging power limit setting in the EV and adjust accordingly.
After that, you are good to plug-in the mobile connector's J1772 end to the EV. You can see the power load from the F-150's center screen under the Pro Power Onboard tab. (You can also set an energy reserve level under this tap.) The rear circuit is split into two sub-circuits (A and B), and each can handle 3.6 kW (3,600 watts). When charging an EV at 7.2 kW, both are maxed out at the same time, so don't plug in anything else to the rear circuit. However, there is still a front circuit capable of 2,400 W to power the 120V sockets in the front trunk. That's some extra power you can draw while the rear circuit is maxed out. You could even charge more EVs off of those front sockets; if you're not picky about charge rate, you could plug an EV into every available socket on the Lightning.
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Today Dubai is recognized as a beautiful, modern, and more visited city for locals, experts, and other travelers. You can visit beautiful beech area, theme parks, Burj Khalifa, Burj UL Arab, desert safari, and much more fun!
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Danish elections - New Government
We are happy to announce that the result of yesterday’s parliamentary elections in Denmark means that the right wing government of the last 10 years has finally been ousted. The Social Democrats and the Socialist Peoples Party (SF) will form a new government under the leadership of Helle Thorning-Schmidt, leader of the Social Democrats.
These elections are historical: For the first time a woman will be the Prime Minister of a Danish government. And for the first time SF will be in government.
Result of the Red-Green Alliance
The elections also mean that we, the Red-Green Alliance, increased our seats from 4 to 12, with 6.7% (up from 2.2%) of the votes.
Through out the election campaigns we stuck to a radical left position: a clear defense of the social rights of working people, against reducing and removing early retirement and raising pension age. We opposed the consistent deterioration of the rules regulating unemployment benefits, which were policies of the previous government. We argued thoroughly for a radical climate plan investing in new green jobs, and decent asylum and other policies relating to immigrants and refugees.
Although the electoral results can be described as a success for left wing Denmark, there are also drawbacks. First of all, it was a very narrow victory: The future government achieved merely 89 seats out of the 179 seats of the Danish "Folketing" (parliament), with the right wing parties at 86 seats. There are also 4 North Atlantic seats.
Second, the two main new government coalition partners both lost seats in the elections. - The Social Democrats one seat (now 44 seats and 24.9% of the votes, which is the worst election result in more than 100 years) and SF 7 seats (now 16 seats and 9.2% - down from 13%).
The Liberal Democrats
On the contrary, the centre opposition party "Radikale Venstre" (Liberal Democrats") gained 8 seats and are now represented with 17 seats (9.5% - up from 5.1%).
Both Red-Green Alliance and the Liberal Democrats are characterized with clear and unambiguous political lines of our campaigns, which seem to have attracted voters in big numbers. The Liberal Democrats share with us the same policies with regard to immigrants and refugees. This also indicates another consequence of these elections, which is that the extreme rightwing Danish People's Party is now reduced (down 3 seats to 22, and 12.3%) and their significant influence over Danish politics has been eliminated. The “immigrant” issue is not a strong part of the political debate any more.
However, the "Liberal democrats" are also a party with neo-liberal economic policies (very similar to those of the previous rightwing government) and they will expect to enter government with the Social Democrats and SF.
With our huge increase in seats the Red-Green Alliance will also demand a significant influence on the policies of the coming government. We have however always made clear that we do not wish to participate in a new alternative government, since we know that the policies of such a government will differ from our positions in crucial ways. Our party remains a party supporting an alternative government, led by the Social Democrats, and the formation of such a government will depend on our seats. We would have preferred a government consisting of only the Social Democrats and SF, but this option is not viable.
It is obvious from this and the election result in general that the conditions for forming the new government and agreeing on common policies will be difficult.
The right wing
Another drawback in the elections was the fact that "Venstre" (the Liberal party), the main right wing party of the previous coalition government, also kept its position as the largest Danish political party with 26.7% of the votes and 47 seats. It did however attract the votes of the Conservative Party, a previous coalition partner, who appears to be the biggest loser of the elections as this party lost over half of its seats (down to 8 seats from 18 and now only 4.9% of the votes). Besides this, a new neo-liberal party, Liberal Alliance, formed during the last parliamentary period, also had a good election result (5% and 9 seats up from 4) - but as well attracting votes from the Conservative Party.
Reasons and perspectives of our electoral success
We in the Red-Green Alliance expected to gain seats in these elections. We are however truly surprised that we achieved a tripling of our seats. This of course places a huge responsibility on our shoulders. We have advanced in nearly all of the constituencies in the country and in some places the advance is significant. This undoubtedly shows the level of anger and distress that the population has experienced with the policies of the right wing government, which have led to a deterioration of public welfare for so many people. Recently, figures have shown that the polarization of the Danish population with regard to income has increased more during the last 10 years than in any other EU member country.
Above all, we believe that the electoral results give reasons for optimism. 10 years of right wing governments are now over - and the Red-Green Alliance is more than ready to influence a new government with left wing policies.


Hack and Tap SYE
On a hack and tap SYE you cut some of the rear output shaft off, and place an adapter on the remaining splines, then drill and tap a hole in the center of the stock output shaft to hold the adapter on. Not exactly a good solution by any means. A real SYE strengthens the transfer case by using a larger output shaft, and since its shorter than a hack and tap, it allows a longer rear driveshaft. Generally a hack and tap SYE should be avoided, you get a slightly longer driveshaft, but none of the real benefits of a real SYE.


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New York City Wal-Mart Stores and warehouse clubs were the only bright spots in September as skittish shoppers increasingly cut back on non-essential purchases.
"This is not a significant comfort going into the holiday season," said Ken Perkins, president of research company RetailMetrics LLC, in an Associated Press report. "Everybody across the board is feeling it. Even discounters are going to have a tough go. Consumers are going to tighten their purse strings even more."
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Cache reported a 6% decline in its same-store sales.
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J.C. Penney reported a 12.4% drop in same-store sales, even worse than the 9.9% decline that analysts had expected. The company cut its earnings and sales outlook for the third quarter.
The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. said its same-store sales fell 4.6%, better than the 6% decline analysts predicted. Same-store sales at Dillard’s slid 12%.
Luxury retailers also were down. Saks Inc. said same-store sales in September fell 10.9%, a worse drop than analysts expected. For September, the strongest categories at Saks Fifth Avenue were jewelry, fragrances and cosmetics. The weakest categories were women's apparel and men's clothing and dress furnishings.
The company said the challenging economic environment will continue for the rest of its fiscal year. It expects same-store sales for the second half of its fiscal year will be worse than its previous expectation of flat to a low-single digit decline.
Nordstrom Inc. said Wednesday its September same-store sales dropped 9.6%, blaming the ongoing turmoil in the financial markets. Analysts has expected a same-store sales decrease of 7.1%. Total sales fell 5.8% to $718 million from $762 million in the same month last year.