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CE / UKCA Marking Rules are Changing – Here’s what you need to know
The UK Government has announced further changes to the rules concerning CE marked goods placed on the market in Great Britain. The Compliance People consultant Jonathan Teale looks at this important change.
The UK Government has announced further changes to the rules concerning CE marked goods placed on the market in Great Britain. Currently, the law says that goods which require a conformity mark can be either CE marked or UK CA marked (or both) when placed on the market in Great Britain, but from 1st January 2022 goods placed on the market in Great Britain for the first time must be UK CA marked.
However, the UK Government and HSE websites now indicate that CE marked goods can continue to be placed on the market until 31 December 2022 i.e. an extension of 1 year.
Jonathan Teale looks at this important change.
Prior to 1st January 2021, goods placed on the market anywhere in the UK followed the same rules as goods placed on the market across the EU. The requirement to CE mark many goods provides evidence that those goods have been assessed to and comply with uniform standards.
Since the 1st January 2021, a new UK CA mark has been introduced in Great Britain. Goods placed on the market in Great Britain for the first time after 1st January 2021 can be UK CA marked instead of (or as well as) CE marked. (CE marked goods which had already been placed on the market can continue to circulate – no change is required).
The new UK CA mark performs the same function as the CE mark.
In order to help businesses with the change required, a transition period was provided until 31 December 2021. During that period, any person placing goods on the market in Great Britain for the first time has a choice – they can either UK CA mark the goods, or CE mark them (or both). This is because for the time being, the standards which goods must comply with to be UK CA marked are exactly the same as for CE marking. Therefore, so long as the standards remain the same during the transition period, either mark can be used. (N.B. UK CA marked goods will not be accepted on the market in the EU or Northern Ireland – these transition arrangements only apply in Great Britain). Should any of the relevant standards diverge during the transition period, new goods affected by those standards would thereafter need to be UK CA marked (CE marked goods already placed on the market can continue to circulate – they will not need to be retrospectively UK CA marked). As the law currently stands, goods first placed on the market in Great Britain after the 1st January 2022 will need to be UK CA marked (they can also be CE marked, but they must be UK CA marked).
However, we now note that the UK Government and HSE websites state that the transition period for use of CE marking has been extended to 31st December 2022. That means that businesses can continue to place CE marked goods on the market in Great Britain until that date. The UK CA mark will not become mandatory for new goods until 1st January 2023 (unless the compliance standards diverge in the meantime, in which case the UK CA mark would become mandatory after that point for any goods for which the UK standard has diverged).
At the time of going to press, the regulations have not yet been amended to reflect this change, but we anticipate we will see amendments issued in the near future to reflect this. Until we see those amendment regulations, the relevant entries in LUS will continue to reflect the legal position, namely that CE marking can only be used until 31st December 2021.
Note that these changes apply in Great Britain only. They do not affect Northern Ireland, where goods should continue to be CE (or CE + UK(NI)) marked.
- In Great Britain, the UK CA mark will replace the CE mark.
- The UK CA mark was introduced on 1st January 2021. Businesses placing goods on the GB market for the first time after that date can already use the UK CA mark instead of the CE mark, but use of the UK CA mark is not yet mandatory. Therefore, until 31st December 2021, businesses can continue to place goods on the GB market using either the CE mark, or the UK CA mark (or both).
- The law currently says that goods first placed on the GB market after 1st January 2022 must be UK CA marked.
- However, UK Government and HSE websites now show that this date has been extended to 1st January 2023. Until that date, either the UK CA or the CE mark (or both) can be used.
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Mount Fromme is a mountain on the North Shore of Vancouver, British Columbia, and a key North American mountain biking destination. Looking towards the North of the Burrard Inlet three mountains are clearly visible (Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour, and Mt. Fromme). Mt. Fromme (commonly referred to as Grouse Mountain because of its proximity to the ski resort of that name) has downhill trails that have made a name for the North Shore riding style. Mount Fromme features various trails, many of which are part of the NSMBA (North Shore Mountain Biking Association). Some of these trails are sponsored by companies which provide money to maintain the trails. There is also a nudist club called Van Tan Nudist Club past the second switch back on mountain highway. Members of the club are given access to the location by vehicle which is usually blocked of by a gate. Mount Fromme features green, blue, black, double black and "triple red" trails.
|Elevation||1,185 m (3,888 ft)|
|Prominence||235 m (771 ft)|
|Location||British Columbia, Canada|
|Parent range||North Shore Mountains|
|Topo map||NTS 92G/06|
|Easiest route||Mt. Highway|
Mt. Fromme is a popular destination for many bikers during the summer. The trails are accessed via Mountain Highway, though bikers have to ride up as the gravel path is restricted to vehicle access with special privileges. The path eventually leads to Grouse Mountain. The easier trails are usually located at the bottom of the hill while the advanced ones are further up. The majority of the trails are located below the seventh switchback.
There are approximately 40 mountain biking trails in total though many of them have become not ride-able due to lack of maintenance. Companies can sponsor trails to maintain them.
Bobsled is the most popular trail on Mount Fromme. It is past the first switchback a little further than Floppy Bunny. The trail is a very fast, smooth trail resembling a pump track that contains a lot of berms, bumps, and jumps. There are several ladder bridges and drops. The trail is rated a green/blue. The run is a green if none of the features are attempted but a blue if they are.
Though it is mainly a hiking trail, many mountain bike trails end at various points along the Baden Powell which bikers use to get back to Mountain Highway. It contains ladder bridges and several technical rock features. The Baden Powell is rated a blue trail.
38DD is a very advanced trail which is situated between the third and fourth switchback. It is most notable for the giant drop at the opening of the trail which launches off from a massive boulder. There is an alternate entrance that starts higher up on Mountain Highway. It is rated as a triple red diamond trail (the hardest difficulty) but is now decommissioned and is in disrepair.
Air Supply/Jerry RigEdit
Air Supply is a trail located on the sixth switchback after Oil Can. It is currently decommissioned and all the jumps which used to be on it are now destroyed. It used to contain massive jumps and drops, some of which still exist but are unsafe to ride. Air Supply branches onto the trail Jerry Rig (which is sometimes called Lower Air Supply). Jerry Rig officially starts further up Mountain Highway. It contains massive ladder bridges, many of which are over 10 feet in the air and under six inches thick, giant jumps and wall-rides, almost all of which are in disrepair and unsafe to ride. Both trails are triple red diamonds and deposit onto the Baden-Powell Trail.
The Flying CircusEdit
The Flying Circus is a triple red diamond run constructed by a North Shore biker Dangerous Dan. It starts just below Upper Oil Can and is known for the extremely challenging skinnies and ladder-bridges which are very thin and high in the air. Some of the skinnies require the rider to do a bunny hop to maneuver around the corners.
The Flying Circus is now decommissioned.
Floppy Bunny is a popular trail found before Bobsled on the climb up. It is a black diamond but can be ridden as a blue if none of the optional features are attempted. It contains an optional jump line but several mandatory wood features.
Mount Fromme also contains a few hiking trails. Some trails are shared biking and hiking trails. Some hiking-only trails include St. Georges which connects the Baden Powell Trail with Mountain Highway just before the seventh switchback, and Per Gynt which connects the seventh switchback to past the eighth. The summit trail to Mount Fromme winds through second growth forest, gaining a final 350 meters of elevation. The false summit of Mount Fromme has hiking trails that connect to Grouse Mountain and Goat Mountain. The summit offers views of Cathedral Mountain, Mount Burwell, Mount Coliseum, Fannin Range, The Needles, Lynn Peak, Seymour Mountain, and Mount Baker. The summit typically sees snowpack until mid to late June.

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Napalm Death and Melvins set for joint tour
Bands announce Savage Imperial Death March dates across North America with Melt Banana in support
Napalm Death and the Melvins have announced a joint North American tour for next year.
The bands hit the road with Japanese band Melt Banana for the 2016 Savage Imperial Death March Tour on March 26 in Arizona.
Napalm Death bass player Shane Embury says: "We have been talking about doing a tour like this for a long time so we are thrilled it's finally happening. Having been longtime fans and friends of the Melvins, we are very happy to be embarking on this six-week tour of musical madness with them and Melt Banana. Expect the unexpected."
Melvins mainman Buzz Osborne adds: "Napalm Death sound like a gorilla on LSD firing a machine gun... and I mean that in a good way. We're happy to be heading out with the ultimate grindcore pioneers."
The bands previously collaborated on 2004 album Retroactive Abortion by Venemous Concept.
Tickets go on sale on December 4.
Savage Imperial Death March Tour dates
Mar 26: Phoenix The Marquee, AZ
Mar 28: Albuquerque Sunshine Theater, NM
Mar 30: Dallas Trees, TX
Mar 31: Austin The Mohawk, TX
Apr 01: Houston Fitzgerald's, TX
Apr 02: New Orleans One Eyed Jacks, LA
Apr 03: Birmingham Iron City, AL
Apr 04: Pensacola Vinyl Music Hall, FL
Apr 05: Tallahassee Sidebar Theater, FL
Apr 07: Ft. Lauderdale The Culture Room, FL
Apr 08: Orlando The Plaza Live, FL
Apr 09: Tampa The Orpheum, FL
Apr 10: Atlanta The Masquerade, GA
Apr 12: Washington 930 Club, DC
Apr 13: Philadelphia Underground Arts, PA
Apr 14: Brooklyn Music Hall of Williamsburg, NY
Apr 15: New York Webster Hall, NY
Apr 16: Boston Paradise Rock Club, MA
Apr 17: Montreal Club Soda, QC
Apr 19: Toronto The Opera House, ON
Apr 20: Detroit Majestic Theatre, MI
Apr 21: Cleveland Agora Ballroom, OH
Apr 22: Chicago The Metro
Apr 23: Milwaukee The Rave II, WI
Apr 24: Minneapolis First Avenue, MN
Apr 25: Omaha The Waiting Room, NE
Apr 27: Denver Ogden Theatre, CO
Apr 29: Salt Lake City Urban Lounge, UT
May 01: Seattle, WA - The Showbox
May 02: Vancouver, BC - The Venue
May 03: Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
May 05: San Francisco, CA - Slim's
May 06: San Francisco, CA - Slim's
May 07: Los Angeles, CA - The Troubadour
May 08: Los Angeles, CA - The Troubadour

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Donna, a Canberran friend, was given a 4-shaft loom last year and has been inviting me to come up and stay, and give her a lesson. So on Australia Day I took her up on the offer.
By then she’d treated herself to an Ashford Knitters Loom as well and had whipped out three plain weave scarves. I brought mine with me as I figured it’s easy to teach someone if you can demonstrate and get them to mirror a tutor’s actions.
On the first night I had a look at the 4-shaft loom. The apron cloth was mouldy so we gave it a good clean with vinegar and a surface spray containing bleach. Some of the heddles were rusty, but most were okay. The shaft levers are positioned at the side, but otherwise the loom isn’t too different to mine in structure, and it appeared to be working fine. It did need a bit of a clean up, though.
So the next day we removed the rusty heddles on the 4-shaft loom and I gave it a good dusting with a new house-painting paint brush. We removed the heddle frames and divided the good heddles up between them, then Paul treated the rust on the frames with Killrust and sanded them smooth.
In the meantime I showed Donna how to read a draft by getting her to warp up and weave log cabin on the Knitters Loom. She picked it up pretty quickly:
Once I was sure she knew what she was doing I left her weaving that and had a closer look at the table loom. One of the cords had been replaced with blind cord, and there was a bundle of it left. The rest of the cord was old and stiff, and thinner. So I replaced it all with new but thinner cord and made sure the heddle frames were all level.
By then I was feeling a lot of affection for the loom. It had a few nifty features, including a cord you could pull at the front to release the back ratchet, an easy system for adjusting the heddle frame position, a movable reed/beater, and it’s own raddle. I’d have liked to have sanded and revarnished it, and replaced the apron fabric, but since I wanted to get Donna weaving on it the next day there was no time for fabric shopping and varnish drying.
The next day we planned out a twill sampler, measured the warp, put the warp on the room (front to back) and Donna got weaving. Though a bit more challenging for a newbie, she was soon engrossed, getting more excited as she started to see pattern emerging.
In retrospect, I would have got her to put 8ply yarn on the loom rather than 4ply, as it would have been a little easier to see the twills forming, but overall the lesson went pretty much to plan. Like me, Donna has a yarn stash she can’t knit since getting RSI, and she’s keen to see what she can weave with it.
I’d love to do another lesson showing her some of the fun things you can do with the Knitters Loom. Maybe something for the future.


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Link's iconic Danelectro Longhorn has been found!
Read the amazing story about this guitar in Deke Dickerson's book, THE STRAT IN THE ATTIC - Thiriling Stories of Guitar Archaeology - NOW AVAILABLE at your favorite bookstore.
Be sure to pick up Deke’s follow up, THE STRAT IN THE ATTIC 2.
The top several shots are taken prior to restoration. This guitar has been featured in the Smithsonian Institute for the exhibit UP WHERE WE BELONG - NATIVE AMERICAN MUSICIANS IN POPULAR CULTURE in both New York and Washington DC.

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Bristol has been awarded European Green Capital for 2015, and has launched its programme to celebrate this. Features range from recycling initiatives to sustainable architecture and biodiversity. There are a whole range of events that are open to members of the public to get involved. This includes a range of biodiversity enhancements, including floating harbours, details on birdfeeders and lichens and plant collections.
The National Planning Policy Framework requires all schemes to show an ecological enhancement. This can sometimes cause problems when designing masterplans especially if layouts have been fixed before ecological input is sought. It can be very costly to incorporate large areas of green space within fixed layouts if consideration to biodiversity has not been given at the design stage. Early engagement with an ecologist is key, but we have also provided a summary of easy wins and dos/don’ts when designing your development layout.
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is DNA which is collected from water in which plants or animals live rather than from the organism directly. A method has been developed in ponds in the UK to use eDNA to determine presence or absence of Great Crested Newts within a waterbody.
Natural England have approved a licence to allow a family of beavers recorded in the River Otter in Devon to remain in the wild. A licence will be issued to Devon Wildlife Trust to manage the release of wild beavers currently present in the river catchment on a five year trial basis. This licence will be subject to several conditions, and the Wildlife Trust will have to be sure that the beavers present are European beavers free of parasites.
Natural England have recently changed their licensing process, which is now more stringent and requires an increased level of detail. Method statements associated with licence documents are legally binding and must be adhered to. Natural England are still experiencing delays processing licence applications.
Natural England have previously raised concerns over some consultants advice in respect to when a mitigation licence is required. Specifically these relate to:
A recent paper in Science magazine ‘Recovery of large carnivores in Europe’s modern human-dominated landscapes’ shows that large carnivores in Europe can share the same landscape as humans. The paper, published in December 2014 and authored by 76 researchers from 26 countries is not the first to show that large carnivores can co-exist with people, however their results show that the land-sharing model, in contrast to wilderness and national park strategies elsewhere in the world, can be successful on a continental scale.
Ecosulis recently attended the Oxford University 2015 Biosymposium 2015 which focused on the functions and values of biodiversity. This subject has a wide expanse of viewpoints and information associated with it, from biologists and biochemists, to economist and philosophers. Flooded with information and lively debate from all viewpoints, the symposium supported an array of debate and discussion on the subject. This can make it quite difficult to see a way forward, and a way to make a difference.
The common or hazel dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) has traditionally been linked to hazel coppice and is well known as a mammal that lives in semi-natural broadleaved woodland. It is also known to use species-rich hedgerows and scrub which are well connected between suitable woodland habitats.
Natural England is planning to launch a new development bat licence. The Bat Low Impact Licence is designed to simplify the licensing of certain bat projects and would streamline licence applications for schemes that have a low impact on bat roosts. This would include impacts on small roosts of the more widespread bats, such as works affecting a summer transitory roost for one or two individual common pipistrelle bats.
Ecosulis attended the Bristol University Internship Career’s Fair on 30 October 2014. The aim of the fair is to assist environmental and science students with their chosen career, and to offer placements to give potential ecologists relevant work experience.
Ecosulis work closely with several universities, including Bristol University, offering placements and interships to graduates and students studying an environmental degree, and with a passion for ecology.

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After destroying an entire tower with the flick of his tail, Godzilla approaches a tall, white building with full force. But then he stumbles and falls into instead, nonetheless sending it crashing to the ground. The target of the mon-star’s rage in this epic scene from Mothra v. Godzilla is, of course, the historic Nagoya Castle.
The smell of hot food and beer wafted up my nostrils. Having been lulled to a half-slumber by the chugging of the train, I opened one eye to find our new neighbours arranging their brunch on a drop-down tray. Behind us, a group of rowdy men were drinking away their hangover from the night before. I turned to Mark and we exchanged a look. Half annoyed and half amused, I turned up the volume on my phone, readjusted my ear buds and drifted off back to sleep.
It was on a journey much like this one that we had seen Nagoya Castle for the first time. The Shinkansen from Hiroshima to Tokyo blitzes straight through Aichi’s capital city. This time, we’d come from Osaka, taking a slower, cheaper route that snakes through the beautiful countryside of Mie prefecture. We were to spend three days of Golden Week exploring the heart of Japan.
Nagoya is located at the center of Honshu and is Japan’s fourth most populated city. The urban hub plays an important role in the country’s industrial society; it contains ceramics, textile, brewing and aviation industries and is home to the headquarters of Toyota. Several defunct factories also operate as museums.
The city also has a long history as the birthplace of three feudal lords, most notable Tokugawa Ieyasu. Ieyasu was victorious at the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 which marked the start of the Edo Period. He became the first Shogun of Japan and ordered Nagoya Castle to be built to secure an important position on the Tokaido Road and to ward off attacks from the opposing Toyotomi clan in Osaka.
Ieyasu’s ninth son, Tokugawa Yoshinao, became the first lord of Nagoya Castle and continued to improve the infrastructure of Nagoya as a castle city. The lavish Hommaru Palace was built to serve as his official residence and place of office. The interior of the single storey, 30-room structure was decorated with coved, lattice ceilings, gilded decorative fittings and beautiful screen paintings of cherry blossoms, pheasants and tigers.
The fortress continued to flourish under the Owari Tokugawa family until the Meiji Restoration, and even then, it was spared in the government’s order to dismantle all castles deemed unnecessary to the military. In May 1946, however, most of the castle’s buildings, including the main tower and Hommaru Palace, burned down in the air raids of World War II.
But just like its re-emergence in the Godzilla and Mothra: The Battle for Earth film, Nagoya Castle was eventually brought back from the (architectural) dead. In 1959, the main tower was rebuilt as part of post-war rehabilitation efforts.
The restoration of Hommaru Palace, thought, is still underway. The project began in 2009 and is scheduled to be complete in 2018. Currently, only the main gate, entrance room and main hall are open to the public.
Mark and I arrived at the Castle fairly early on the morning on the second day of our trip to Nagoya, but even then there was a line to get into the Palace. We exchanged our shoes for slippers and then did the Japanese Shuffle, as my sister calls it, through the building.
The screen paintings on the palace’s sliding walls and doors are the most exquisite I have seen in a Japanese castle. Artists Kano Tanyu and Kano Mokunosuke from the Kano School of Painting created the original works according to a different theme for each room.
At the time of the air raids, many of the screen paintings were being kept in storehouses and thus survived the fire, but these are preserved in storage today as Important Cultural Assets. The paintings that adorn the renovated palace are replicas.
After the (very rushed) palace tour, we made our way to the main tower, which now serves as a museum. All seven floors are accessible, and the top offers a panoramic view of Nagoya and the castle grounds below.
On either end of the tower’s topmost roof, you’ll spot the Golden Dolphins. These twin statues, one male and one female, are actually representations of kinshachi, mythical creatures believed to possess the power to summon water.
The 18k gold statues were stolen three times over the Meiji period and then, ironically, succumbed to the flames of the 1945 fire. The replicas were cast in Osaka in 1959 and restored to their position on the roof. Today, kinsachi are used as charms to prevent fire. (Yeah, I know.)
By the time we emerged from the inside of the castle’s main tower, it was lunchtime and the grounds were bustling with activity. We took a nice slow walk around the back of the castle and watched newlyweds pose for a wedding picture. Then I posed for a portrait and followed Mark to a line of stalls selling souvenirs and food on the walk back to the entrance.
We got a hot dog and a cold one and found a little table under the shade. As we sat sipping our beer looking out onto the beautiful castle gardens, I chuckled to myself. Godzilla missed out.

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Ridiculousness takes the funniest amateur internet videos and builds them into an episode of edgy, funny, and most importantly, timeless television. Driven by Rob Dyrdek, the core content of Ridiculousness are the videos framed by Rob's unique style, pacing, and infectious energy.
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Chris Pontius helps with "All-Natural Weirdness" and "Party Boys."
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On an all-new episode of Ridiculousness, supermodel Chrissy Teigen shows off her "Swimsuit Issues," while Rob…
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Official NFL Release
The National Football League and Verizon Wireless today announced the renewal of their agreement with a new, innovative and expanded multi-year extension.
Verizon Wireless, the official wireless service provider of the NFL, will continue to provide fans with access to America's favorite sport, regardless of whether they are at home or on the go.
For the 2013 season, the NFL and Verizon will launch an updated version of the popular NFL Mobile app. NFL Mobile from Verizon will continue to offer exclusive access on phones to Thursday, Sunday and Monday Night Football game coverage, NFL Network and NFL RedZone. The new NFL Mobile from Verizon will include improvements and enhancements that give fans unprecedented inside access to all the latest news, stats, exclusive game highlights, plus an extensive collection of on-demand video featuring analysis and inside access from NFL Network and NFL Films. In addition, fans will have special access to other popular features including fantasy, customizable NFL alerts, ringtones and graphics.
Beginning with the 2014 season, NFL Mobile from Verizon will expand to include access to live CBS and Fox Sunday afternoon games within their home markets, as well as all postseason playoff games, including the Super Bowl.


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•Tourists have the option of witnessing both migrations which happen on land (Savanna) and in the ocean.
•Tourism and wildlife CS Najib Balala says both migrations positions Kenya as the go-to destination for both safari and beach.
Kenya is positioning both the annual Wildebeest Migration in the Maasai Mara and the Whale Migration in the coastal region as unique natural tourism experience in the destination.
Now dubbed the “Twin migration” because of the simultaneous occurrence of the phenomenon, tourists have the option of witnessing both migrations which happen on land (Savanna) and in the ocean.
Speaking during a Humpback Whale migration watching expedition in Watamu, Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala said both migrations position Kenya as the go-to destination for both safari and beach.
“Both migrations peak between July and September, which means that Kenya can host a twin migration experience, a unique wildlife phenomenon, incorporating both the bush and the beach product," Balala said.
"We are certain that the twin migration will continue to position Kenya as the home to natural and iconic experience as well as diversity of products offering,”he added.
Every year, Humpback whales migrate from Antarctica to warmer climates, congregating in Kenyan waters between July and August to calve and mate.
After spending two months breeding and nursing their calves, the whales then make their journey back to Antarctica around September.
In East Africa, the whales travel up to 4,000 kilometers to reach their chosen area to take care of their newborns.
“I urge all visitors both domestic and international, that next time you seek to have an exciting experience during this period, make a point to witness these two great spectacles,"Balala said.
"Starting with a game drive in the Maasai Mara to watch the wildebeest move across the river Mara then winding with whale viewing expedition in the Kenyan coast of Watamu, in Kilifi” the CS added.
According to the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) CEO Betty Radier, the board intends to market the two experiences together to ensure that visitors have the chance to enjoy the alternative natural experiences.
“The Wildebeest Migration and Whale migration are the two top destination experiences that our visitors need to explore more together. We are going to market them together," said Radier.
She also noted that beach product experiences have shown growth, with a renewed interest in water sports such as Kitesurfing, water rafting, and whale watching.
Meanwhile, CS Balala has commended community efforts in the protection of marine life and the promotion of sustainable tourism at the coast.
He also expressed the government’s commitment towards environmental and wildlife conservation adding that Kenya has made significant progress through banning of single-use plastics in all protected areas including game parks, forests, and beaches.


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I seriously don't know where the time goes anymore. I went on a hike last weekend, and meant to post about it before now, but better late than never I guess.
It all started when I posted one of the pictures from the drive I went with on my brother on Facebook. One of my old high school friends commented on how gorgeous it was, and then said that the next thing I needed to do was meet her and her husband for a hike the next morning. I haven't seen either of them since high school, but it was a hike I'd been wanting to do all summer long, but thought there would still be too much snow to make it up that high. There was still snow, but she said they'd heard it was passable, so I joined them. It wasn't a hard decision to make. I'm really glad I went. It was nice catching up with the two of them, and the scenery was simply phenomenal. Here are some of the pics I took.
It's been a relatively cool summer, so there were still plenty of wildflowers:
As expected, we did have to cross a few snow fields:
The view from the other side of the first snow field wasn't too shabby:
And it just kept on getting better. This is my favorite picture from the hike:
Here are some hikers and their dog that were crossing another snow field in front of us:
The scariest part for me was that I'd lost my sunglasses, and was worried about getting snow blindness. I had to squint my eyes as much as possible while walking across the snow so as not to burn my retinas. I think I did sunburn my eyelids, even though I'd applied sunblock, but better the outside of those than the eyes themselves. Luckily, everything turned out fine.
We eventually came up along a ridge just before making our final ascent to the summit. The view was pretty good on both sides of the trail:
The summit was pretty cool too:
But perhaps the funnest part of the entire hike was when we were crossing one of the steep snow fields, and decided to follow someone else's slide rather than walk back down. Here's a picture that shows you how steep the slope was:
And here's one of the slide itself:
We also saw a commode that has a view that rivals any:
No, I didn't use it.
At some point during our ascent, my friend told me that I hadn't changed a bit since high school. She added that she was glad that it wasn't weird hanging out again after all this time.
"Really? I think I've changed a lot since high school."
"Yeah?" she asked, "How so?"
I answered, "I'm way more cool now than I ever was back then."
All in all, it was a good day!


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Stumbling upon The Workroom during the dreary days of winter can make you feel a bit like Alice entering Wonderland.
Visitors to the cozy Parkdale crafting studio and shop are met with a panoply of bright colours and patterns. Bolts of fabrics in whimsical prints line one wall, meticulously arranged by colour. Even glasses of water on a drafting table in the middle of the room sport little handmade sweaters.
Since it opened in October 2007, The Workroom has become ground zero for the city's crafty set, who have flocked to take advantage of the space's offerings. While The Workroom does offer items for sale, such as high-end fabrics unavailable anywhere else in Canada, it also serves as a workspace. Visitors can rent sewing machines and other equipment by the hour to make their own creations.
Owner Karyn Valino's timing couldn't have been better, given the trend toward do-it-yourself art and fashion. And "handmade" no longer means your great-aunt's knit sweaters. Crafting is big business, from the artisan wares sold on the rabidly popular Etsy website, to the recent book and documentary film about the scene, Handmade Nation.
"I think people want to be connected to the domesticity we pushed away for so long," says Becky Johnson, co-founder of the local City of Craft collective that brings together Toronto's crafting community. "Plus, these days, people are fairly mindful of the sustainability factor. They would rather be able to maintain the things they already own rather than go out and buy new stuff. So people are learning to sew and knit, returning to those skills our mothers and grandmothers used to have, but also getting creative and making things their own way."
Johnson, who runs Sweetie Pie Press, her line of handmade items like quirky pins and cute crocheted neck-warmers, founded City of Craft with fellow local crafters Leah Buckareff and Jen Anisef two years ago after touring the North American craft-fair circuit and realizing the local scene needed more cohesion.
Now, the collective runs a successful annual craft fair and exhibition in December featuring more than 50 vendors at the Theatre Centre in Parkdale, as well as a smaller pre-Valentine's Day "Love and Rummage Trunk Show" (so named because vendors have to set up in suitcases to fit into the space) at The Workroom.
Johnson and Valino have teamed up to organize this year's edition of the sale, which takes place Sunday and will feature 14 local vendors offering handmade and vintage fare, including cheeky wood laminate anti-Valentine's cards by the aptly-named Misanthrope Specialty Co., and Jen Anisef's quilted heart medallion pins.
Valino, 34, realized she might be on to something with her concept for The Workroom after attending an informal networking session held by the Toronto Craft Alert two years ago. She had been working as a colour-trends forecaster in New York City before moving back home to Toronto and was trying to find a way to focus on her interest in design and handcrafting. After searching for a location for several months, she eventually settled on her small yet inviting Parkdale storefront.
"I wanted to be close to the fabric outlets because I wanted to be close to people who sew," Valino explains. "But also, Parkdale just seemed like the ideal place. There were certainly weeks when I sat here and thought, `Why isn't anyone in here?' But after a couple of months, I just found that word started spreading, and things have really taken off. There are two reactions to the space: `What on Earth is this, exactly?' or, `I can't believe this exists!'"
The Workroom's sewing and crafting classes are now busy nearly every night of the week, and the space has become a second home to creative types like Johnson, 30, who used to be a stage performer before turning to crafting full-time.
"There are a lot of people here (in Toronto) who have no idea about indie crafts, but at the same time, there are so many people who do," she says, twirling strands of yarn into a perfect sphere while Valino sits across the table, cutting a pattern from a large sheet of craft paper. "We seem to finally be bringing those people together, and a lot of them end up here at The Workroom."
The Love & Rummage Trunk Show runs this Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at The Workroom, 1340 Queen St. W.
City of Craft will be presenting the Canadian premiere of Handmade Nation on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. at Lennox Contemporary Gallery, 12 Ossington Ave.


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We answer members' pet training and behavior questions in live sessions, which are recorded and shown here. Please log in or sign up for a Student or Pro membership to see the video.
Dog training and care questions in this video:
- All of that travel sound exciting! Bean got so big! Can you please talk about day to day difference that you saw between dogs in domestic life in Europe and in the US?
- When multiple dogs live together how much do their behavior and states of mind influence the other/s? I see that if one of my 2 dogs react to something the other one is likely to do the same. My female also seems to mirror my male dogs emotional state. He doesn't seem to be as effected by her.
- When dog is friendly but shy with other dogs, in BAT setups there is no problem greeting the decoy dog as in a while they want to circle to the decoy dog. Is it good to greet the decoy dog in first BAT setup? Shoud parallel walking be done with strange dogs? No greetings?Part II: With a friendly, but shy dog, would it be good to do a paraller walking without greeting (get used to walking with a strange dog) and then continue with BAT kind of sniffing in a large grass area with greeting?
- I live in a downtown area and my dog is very good about dogs there. When we visit my mom in the country, he barks at other dogs? Why is this and what can I do about it?
- What do you do if your dog is about to lunge out at another dog or person? (Say you are surprised)
- Special topics:
- Importance of warm-up session for BAT set-ups
- Monthly Challenge: tooth brushing
- Check out the play video with Bean and Peanut at the end
Links I referred to in this session (or could have):
Dr. Susan Friedman is our next guest at the Animal World Superstars interview session for pro members.
Neuroscientist Joseph LeDoux will be the guest expert in November. His brand new book "Anxious: Using the Brain to Understand and Treat Fear and Anxiety" looks like a great fit for those of us helping our dogs through reactivity. I really enjoyed his book "The Emotional Brain: The Mysterious Underpinnings of Emotional Life."
- View the list of upcoming BAT Chats for pro members of ABBA. Participating by watching, sharing video, etc. is a great way to improve your BAT skills.

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Anthony Martial has offered his opinion on the rumours circulating that Manchester United will replace Louis van Gaal with Jose Mourinho this summer.
The 20-year-old, signed for an initial £36million from Monaco over the summer, has impressed in his debut season at Old Trafford with Van Gaal giving the France striker a regular role in the side.
But with United facing a battle to finish in the top four of the Premier League and ensure Champions League football returns to Old Trafford next season, van Gaal has found himself under huge pressure.
Former Chelsea manager Mourinho has been consistently linked to the job in the last few months and is also in the news on Wednesday amid claims he wants a written demand from United to confirm his appointment at the end of the season.
But with several of the clubs young players reportedly preferring the appointment of Ryan Giggs should van Gaal be replaced, Martial has told France Football that he is keen to repay the faith the Dutchman has placed in him.
“As long as the current coach is there, I don’t think about it,” Martial, who has 13 goals this season, said.
“If Mourinho must arrive, he will arrive. For the moment the coach is still there.
“Every coach has their good and bad sides. Van Gaal has given me a lot of confidence and I try hard to pay it back to him every day.”


Two years ago today I quit my big media job, started this channel, and then 2020 happened, and I panicked. But you were all so very here for it. Beyond any expectation. And so, 400 videos, 320K subs, and almost 50 million views later, we’re going celebrate… with an AMA, YouTube-style! Let’s do this!


I am delighted that Cathy Breen is running for state Senate District 25. I have known Cathy for six years and followed her political career in Falmouth, where she served two terms on Town Council. It is refreshing to follow someone with Democratic values similar to my own, specifically, high-quality public education and land conservation. In Falmouth, she provided instrumental support of programs reflecting these values, while consistently keeping the pocketbooks of her constituents in mind, championing low property taxes while achieving her goals of public interest. Cathy is dedicated to bringing these ideals to the Legislature. I am excited that she has the opportunity to make changes in Augusta for the citizens of Cumberland, Yarmouth, Falmouth, Chebeague Island, Long Island, Gray and a part of Westbrook. Please join me in voting for Cathy Breen in the Senate District 25 Democratic primary on June 10.


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Life is not going well for archaeologist Sam Bellamy.
She’s struck in the middle of the ocean on a salvage boat with people who want her dead. It wasn’t her gift for being able to sense objects of power that got her here, rather her need to make a secret society called the Knights of the Dragon pay for killing her mentor. Sam doesn’t believe in dragons, but the knights do, and if she can get one of the sacred artifacts they’re searching for away from them, she’ll consider it payback.
Ezra Easton is content to run his marine salvage company and live alone on his private island. He may be a four-thousand-year-old water drakon, but he’s civilized enough to know just because he pulls an injured woman from the ocean, doesn’t mean he gets to keep her…
When she wakes up, she has a few tall tales to share, and it seems the Knights are after her. But this drakon won’t give up his treasure.
About the Author
N.J. Walters is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has always been a voracious reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves, dragons, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors with smoldering good looks–all vie for her attention.
It’s a tough life, but someone’s got to live it.
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Genre: Paranormal Romance
Title: Drakon’s Plunder
Series: Blood of the Drakon #3
Author: N.J. Walters
Publisher: Entangled: Select Otherworld
Source: IndieSage PR
This was one of the more lax reads in the series, a blessed break in all the heartache and action-packed danger. Ezra doesn’t exactly live a danger-less life, but when you compare his isolated home to the places his own brothers have been to just to stay alive… his home begins to look a little like paradise. No bullets. No bombs. No killer artifacts- oh, well. He almost had the perfect haven, ’til Sam ended up in his territory.
I really enjoyed the writing style and the plot. Ezra is a chill, solid man that showed in his other brothers’ books, and I’m glad it continued in his own. I fell hard for him for a distance, and seeing him finally get his own book with a heroine of his own made me smile a little longer in the duration of reading this. I thought Sam was a perfect compliment, a passionate woman whose only weakness was easily catching hypothermia when reckless around the ocean front. Their relationship and how it built up was adorably sweet, and I loved how serious the situation could be and still make me feel like I was reading a light-romance novel. It was trippy, to say the least.
The tone was perfect, I thought, a nice reprieve from the usual don’t-die mood. For once the bad guys were getting all the horrible luck and these brothers were getting the break they deserved. It was sweet, hot, engaging, and an overall satisfying experience I think all dragon fans and paranormal romance lovers should enjoy.
A Little Darling
The other brothers in the Blood of the Drakon…

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Breast cancer cell colonization of osteoblast monolayers grown in standard tissue culture (2D) is compared to colonization of a multi-cell-layer osteoblastic tissue (3D) grown in a specialized bioreactor. Colonization of 3D tissue recapitulates events observed in clinical samples including cancer penetration of tissue, growth of microcolonies, and formation of "Single cell file" commonly observed in end-stage pathological bone tissue. By contrast, adherent cancer cell colonies did not penetrate 2D tissue and did not form cell files. Thus, it appears that 3D tissue is a more biologically (clinically) relevant model than 2D monolayers in which to study cancer cell interactions with osteoblastic tissue. This direct comparison of 2D and 3D formats is implemented using MC3T3-E1 murine osteoblasts and MDA-MB-231 human metastatic breast cancer cells, or the metastasis-suppressed line, MDA-MB-231BRMS1, for comparison. When osteoblasts were co-cultured with metastatic cells, production of osteocalcin (a mineralization marker) decreased and secretion of the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-6 increased in both 2D and 3D formats. Cancer cell penetration of the 3D tissue coincided with a changed osteoblast morphology from cuboidal to spindle-shaped, and with osteoblasts alignment parallel to the cancer cells. Metastasis-suppressed cells did not penetrate 3D tissue, did not cause a change in osteoblast morphology or align in rows. Moreover, they proliferated much less in the 3D culture than in the 2D culture in a manner similar to their growth in bone. In both systems, the cancer cells proliferated to a greater extent with immature osteoblasts compared to more mature osteoblasts.
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Cell Biology

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An alignment involves making adjustments to your Lincoln Aviator's suspension system, which serves to attach your wheels to your vehicle. During the service, calculated changes are made to the angles of your tires. This is so that your tires hit the road at an optimal angle for your vehicle’s performance — just as Lincoln intended. When your system is aligned to the measurements that Lincoln specifies for your vehicle, all of your tires experience equal pressure. This gives you several benefits: your ride is smoother, the treads on your tires can wear more evenly, and significant stress is taken off your suspension system. When you bring in your 2003 Lincoln Aviator, we’ll perform an alignment check first. If needed, we'll adjust your wheel alignment angles to match Lincoln recommendations. Plus, we’ll check to make sure your tire pressure is at an optimal level.
To keep your suspension in good shape, have your Lincoln Aviator alignment checked about every 6,000 miles. Even a small misalignment can decrease your fuel efficiency, and over time can lead to premature wear and tear on your vehicle. You may also want to stop by for an alignment check if you notice any of the following with your 2003 Lincoln Aviator: pulling to the left or right, uneven or rapid tire wear, a crooked steering wheel when driving straight, or squealing tires. Unlike with other potential issues, you won’t see any dashboard warning lights in your Aviator if your wheel alignment needs attention.
Let’s talk numbers: Lincoln Aviator wheel alignment might be more budget-friendly than you think. In the long run, it could actually help you save money. Correctly aligned wheels can help boost fuel efficiency and increase the lifespan of your tires, meaning you could get more miles out of the same tires or tank of gas. Regular wheel alignment checks and adjustments could also cut down on future auto repairs. Call your local Firestone Complete Auto Care for an accurate 2003 Lincoln Aviator wheel alignment estimate.
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At a Glance
- Los Angeles reported unhealthy ozone levels for 87 consecutive days this summer – a new record.
- Unhealthy days have increased each year from 2015 to 2017, and 2018 might top the previous three years.
- But some experts contend that a decrease in "very unhealthy" days is a sign of improvement.
For nearly the entire summer, Los Angeles endured relentlessly bad air that set a new record for the most consecutive days with unhealthy air quality.
Starting June 19 and ending Sept. 13, ozone pollution levels registered at dangerously high levels for 87 straight days, according to California smog monitoring data. The readings only go back 20 years, but it's the worst stretch recorded during that time frame, the Los Angeles Times found.
"The fact that we keep violating and having this many days should be a wake-up call," Michael Kleeman, an air pollution expert who teaches at UC Davis, told the L.A. Times.
In order to qualify as an unhealthy smog day, an ozone pollution reading of at least 70 parts per billion must be observed somewhere in the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside, according to USA Today. Since Sept. 14, the three days that have fallen into the "moderate" range, which is not considered dangerously high, have each been 66 or 68 parts per billion, remaining close to the threshold.
The worst reading during the streak came June 22, when a reading of 125 parts per billion was the worst air quality of 2018 recorded so far.
Some agencies say that although the streak is a sign there's a lot of work to be done to clean up L.A.'s air, they're quick to point out that it doesn't tell the whole story. The South Coast Air Quality Management District, which was tasked with cleaning up the city's air, told the L.A. Times that this year's smog season wasn't as bad as 2017 and didn't have as many "very unhealthy" days.
"By all accounts, this year is not great, but it’s a little better than last year," South Coast Air Quality Management District Deputy Executive Officer Philip Fine told the L.A. Times.
But in recent years, these bad air days have been increasing rapidly. In 2015, there were 115 for the entire year, and the number increased to 132 in 2016 and 145 last year, the L.A. Times report added. Through Thursday, L.A. has already recorded 135 bad air days for the year, and unhealthy smog levels have been reported on some days in October and November in recent years.
The increasing number of bad air days can be especially burdensome on those who have respiratory problems, as smog can have the biggest effect on Angelenos who have asthma, bronchitis or emphysema, USA Today also said. Ozone pollution can also wreak havoc on sensitive vegetation, the report added.
Experts told the L.A. Times that worsening air is likely the result of warmer temperatures and more frequent inversion layers that hold the pollution closer to the ground. As a result, some experts say they're not surprised to see bad air days increasing, even as stricter emissions standards have been introduced in the Golden State.
"As we work to bring the whole region down, we’re actually seeing some areas where the ozone production is getting more efficient," Kleeman told the L.A. Times. "Are we really doing the right things for the right reasons and is it having the effect that we think?"


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The most miss understandable adage in Dewacasino is “don’t summarize.” Unfortunately it’s so true… so much so that most beginners really believe it, and end up summarizing everything.
Well, I sort of agree with this. summarizing is cool at times and very useful, but when you’re playing an extremely competitive game that’s anything but a simple task, using such a strategy is actively harmful.
Not only that, but you might seriously slow down your learning curve significantly. Sure, you can gain vast new knowledge about poker from great books, or watching other players in tournament, but you can also slow down the natural learning process so much that you’re passing up opportunities to improve your game.
Here’s the thing: you can’t do both. You can watch a tournament on TV and know the overview of a hand when you’re watching a hand, but you can’t slow down and complain about your bad luck. freeze the frame, assess the situation, and then ask yourself why you did so and how you can improve next time.
Here’s another stark difference between analyzing a hand and a decision: you can’t train in the decision, and then when you are ready you can act on that learned decision. You can’t review what you have so that you can act on what you have read. You can’t let the remains of a hand obscure the fact that you didn’t make the best play.
When you review, you are advancing the collective knowledge of the collective poker population you are a part of – players, Sit N Go players, poker pros, and the rest of the players who love poker. Reviewing brings you into immediate contact with the issues so you can ask bigger questions about the game. You can expand on your authored material, and improve on your analytical abilities.
However, the perfect is not the only way to improve. You can always step back and ask bigger questions. You can broaden your horizons, and challenge yourself to find ways to improve the game of poker for both beginners and more advanced players.
As Milt Bodin said, “To a mind that is tired, all imagination is meaningless.” We are all mental. We come to the site of the possible by exhausting every possibility in front of our minds. Some people click their heads and hope, or rather, they use their hands to scratch the possibility. But without taking the time to change your mental habit, you will always rely on luck, or what little you have to work with, to get you through.
So, what does it take to be a professional poker player?
It takes discipline.
The first advice is, you have to be disciplined to adhere to a certain style of play. That means, you have to have aAnytime policy. You have to make certain you will play certain hands, particularly in position. You have to be disciplined to take your winnings early to minimize your losses. You have to be disciplined to fold if you have a losing hand when you are in position. You have to be disciplined to be patient and wait for the right cards, especially in full ring games. And, you have to be disciplined enough to learn when to change gears and play aggressively when you are not in position.
All of the above are important, but perhaps the most important of all. You have to be disciplined enough to stick with the one at a time. If you are not disciplined, you will not be successful.
This is the main theme running through a lot of what I am about to say. You have to be disciplined enough to execute a style of play that is
One of the things I believe this article has done for me is remind people of the importance of bankroll management. I used to be very bad at playing poker and would lose a lot of money. But then I started reading this article and now I must say that bankroll management has really improved. I used to play in games that I shouldn’t have. Now, I play in a slightly better game and I am more disciplined about the way I play.
Now, I will win one of two games. It doesn’t really happen, but it could, because I have learned to be disciplined and wait for the right hands. If the value of this discipline outweighs one or two games, then I am okay with it. But, if I lose a third, I begin to panic and miss some very good opportunities to win some money. That’s when I really have defects in my game. I’ve become what many would call tight. I only really play when I have a very good hand.
This is okay, as long as you don’t play too tight. This one of the mistakes that cost me lots of money. It’s also one of the easiest fixes to make. But, when you play too tight you are asking for trouble.


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With the help of YouTube home quarantine tips, your quarantine period will pass as quickly as it started. Home quarantine is not at all bad after all. Download and convert these videos to mp4 with Clip Converter for easy access anytime or anywhere even without an internet connection.
Do you have to quarantine at home because of a possible coronavirus infection? That can be quite drastic. If you suddenly have to stay indoors for a long time, life suddenly looks very different.
YouTube Home Quarantine Tips
Pay close attention to your physical and mental health. These tips will help you with that.
YouTube Home Quarantine Tips For Your Physical Health
- Think ahead – Prepare yourself for the possibility that you will have to be quarantined. For example, agree with your environment who will collect your medication if necessary. You will find here seven tips to prepare for home quarantine.
- Pay attention to hygiene – Continue to pay attention to personal hygiene (washing hands, coughing into your elbow, using paper tissues) and hygiene in the house (cleaning light switches and door handles and ventilating).
- Find a daily – routine Determine a daily routine for yourself, and reserve time for exercise and relaxation.
- Eat healthy foods – Take care of your body with a varied diet.
YouTube Home Quarantine Tips For Your Mental Health
- Stay in touch with people – Prevent loneliness and psychological isolation by having regular contact with people in your environment, even if this contact is different from what you may be used to. You can make calls or use online apps, or send letters and cards.
- Get to know your emotions – It is normal in these circumstances to be tense, anxious, or sad. Learn how to recognize these emotions, in yourself or in others. Signals are, for example, feeling restless, sleeping badly, much more or less appetite than normal, or the need to withdraw. Think about what you can do to lessen these feelings.
- Measure how much news you follow – Limit the amount of time you spend each day reading the news and looking for information. Instead of constantly exposing your brain to corona messages, choose one or two longer times a day to educate yourself. If you need information, go to a reputable source like the Red Cross.
- Find peace and distraction Find out – what helps you to stay calm when you feel tense. Seek distraction, or try meditation or mindfulness.
- Do you still experience stress? – Then take a look at our tips on dealing with stress.
You Can Do This For Your Physical And Mental Health
It helps to stay active for your physical and mental health. Therefore, try to engage in activities during your quarantine if your health permits.
- Keep moving – Try to get plenty of exercise every day. For example, take an online sports lesson.
- Get started with stuff at home – See if you can get started with something you already have at home. Maybe there is a book that you have not read yet, there are pictures that you can paste in or you can get started with a puzzle or sewing machine.
- Take an Online Course – If you feel healthy, quarantine can be a great opportunity to learn something new. Online you can find numerous courses on a variety of subjects. For example, you can learn about providing first aid at the Red Clean with an online first aid course.
- Need information, advice, or a listening ear? – Want to know exactly when to quarantine? And what you can and cannot do? This information can be found on the website of the National Government. You can also download the quarantine guide there. It tells you where to go for help if you go into home quarantine.

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As Neema Namadamu toured the US this past fall, heralding a women-led peace movement in the Democratic Republic of Congo, she had a goal in sight: for her message to reach the White House.
Thanks to your signatures on her Change.org petition, Neema’s dream has become a reality. On January 29, Neema gathered the Maman Shujaa ‘Hero Women’ around a phone in Bukavu, DRC to await the call from Washington, while her Congolese ‘sister’ Adele Kibasumba hand delivered their petition to White House National Security Council leaders. World Pulse founder/CEO Jensine Larsen, Change.org organizer Shelby Knox, Enough Project campaign manager JD Stier, and actress Robin Wright joined her in delivering 100,000+ signatures and one united message urging the appointment of a special presidential envoy for peace in DRC.
Kibasumba, who has lost family members in Congo’s 16-year conflict, lives in the United States and dreams of the day when her country is safe enough for her to return to work as a nurse and women’s movement leader. Her powerful testimony left everyone in the room visibly moved. Stier observed that this meeting felt different than any other White House meeting he has attended.
While the US government hasn’t yet made immediate commitments to appoint an envoy, it is clear that this grassroots effort may be a tipping point.
“This is a critical moment for action that could be a turning point for the people of eastern Congo,” said Robin Wright.
The Maman Shujaa ‘Hero Women’ are a group of 200 activists who regularly log in to World Pulse to report about life in war-torn DRC from a women’s Internet café in Bukavu. The November occupation of nearby Goma by M-23 rebels put their lives in immediate danger, which led them to create the Change.org petition with support from World Pulse staff.
The petition garnered signatures from across the world and reflects a coalition of organizations, grassroots activists, and world leaders united in action. Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee endorsed the petition, saying “I believe that trusting Congolese women will secure the future of that great nation.”
World Pulse extends our gratitude to all who showed their support of these grassroots heroes by signing the petition. We know, however, that the work must continue. As Neema Namadamu says, “We will not be quiet until REAL Peace is upon us.”
The petition is still active. Sign and share it if you haven’t yet.
Connect with the Maman Shujaa online. Listen to their voices and lend your support to the women who will one day lead their country to peace.
World Pulse and the Hero Women of Congo

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Shoppers are being squeezed by price rises of up to 55% on food.
Prices on healthy items like tuna were soaring by 48% and tinned veg by 30%, a mySupermarket.co.uk survey found.
The average price of a basket of 22 everyday groceries has climbed 22% in the past three years, the research added.
Rice has rocketed 55%, baked beans 38%, pasta 37% and tea by 32%, but luxury items like lobster and scallops have dropped by 7% and 13% since 2007.
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Lagos State said that he will ensure that those who looted the nation’s treasury end up in jail.
He noted that it is his government’s duty to send all those who stole from the country’s treasury to prison.
“I assure you that the promises we made in 2015, based on which you elected us, we’ve made tremendous progress and I have mentioned through others what the administration is doing on security, economy and fighting corruption.
“I assure you, whoever is entrusted (with public property), his primary responsibility is to account for it.
“If the proper thing is not done, we will eventually get hold of them; take away what they have stolen and get them imprisoned.
“This is our duty; this is our responsibility and I assure you we will continue to do it.”
President Buhari’s style of fighting corruption has been perceived by many as nepotistic.
It appears with no doubt that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other anti-graft agencies were being used as tools to fight opposition politicians and not corruption as the president says.
There are many instances of the EFCC not effectively fighting members of the president’s party, APC, who are accused of corrupt activities.
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That of the current Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who was caught live on camera collecting bribe in dollars.
Many former members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who were previous accused of corruption appeared to have miraculously become saints after they decamped to the ruling party.


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The Children’s Department offers a number of storytimes for children of different ages almost every week.
Regular Storytimes are as follows. Please check the current schedule or call to confirm.
The Benefits of Storytime
Storytime is the sharing of stories, rhymes, and songs and sometimes, activities and craft. Preschool storytime helps children to acquire the six pre-reading skills that are required before they can learn to read. It also helps to develop their brain, broadens their social skills and essentially creates a desire to learn.
Our storytimes focus on early literacy skills and the cognitive development of children in various stages. Each storytime consists of a wide range of excellent children’s literature, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays planned according to their specific developmental stage. We encourage parents to read to their children regularly to reinforce the early literacy skills learned during storytime.
When children come to our storytime, they will listen to stories and participate in group activities. Through these activities, children learn by listening, sharing, and repeating. Our objectives for the storytime programs are to help children to:
- Acquire early literacy skills
- Acquire motor and sensory skills according to their stage of cognitive development
- Develop a love of stories and good books
- Develop a desire to learn to read
- Learn to be attentive and follow directions
- Learn to develop independence
- Learn to be considerate of others
Early Literacy— Six skills for getting ready to read:
- Print Motivation is a child’s interest in and enjoyment of books. Children who enjoy books and reading will be curious about how to read and will read more.
- Phonological Awareness is the ability to hear and play with the smaller sounds in words. Young children are much better at hearing different sounds or phonemes than adults. This is why children are wired for learning multiple languages in the early years.
- Vocabulary is the ability to know the names of things. Children need to know the meaning of words to understand what they are reading. The more words children hear, the more ready they will be to make connections when they read.
- Narrative Skills is the ability to describe things and events and tell stories. Being able to talk about and explain what happens in a story helps a child understand the meaning of what he or she is reading. Good narrative skills lead to good reading comprehension.
- Print Awareness is the ability to noticing print everywhere, knowing how to handle a book and knowing how to follow the words on a page. It is important because children must become aware of words before they can read them.
- Letter Knowledge is the ability to know that letters are different from each other and that they have different names and sounds. In order to read written words, children must understand that they are made up of individual letters and that each letter has its own name and sound.
Tips and Suggestions for Parents
Attending storytime may be the first group experience for some children. As parents, you can help your child in the following areas:
- Prepare him/her for what we will be doing during storytime.
- Act as a role model and participate with your child.
- After storytime, spend some extra time with your child to select books to take home.
- Encourage your child’s interest in stories by reading to him/her between library visits.
Since our storytimes have become quite popular and are very full, please review some of these basic rules to help us keep the program smaller, quieter and more fun for everyone. With your help, we can develop and nurture your child’s love of books and the library more effectively.
- Please attend only one storytime program per day. Space is limited in our programs and we want to make sure everyone has a chance to attend.
- Please attend the program for your child’s age group. One year-olds should not attend the program for two year-olds, and vice versa.
- Please participate with your child! You will provide a model for your child by paying attention and directing your child’s attention to the stories, singing the songs and performing the fingerplays. This is especially important if your child is a little bit shy.
- Please chat with friends after the program. Everyone has more fun if we all join in! Time will be available at the end of the program for socializing.
- Please keep your child on your lap or nearby. We expect young children to explore and move around, but try to keep your child close so that they will not obstruct the view of others and you can help focus their attention.
- Please leave the program room if your child is restless or distracting. This helps everyone to concentrate on the program. You are always welcome to step back in when your child quiets down.
- Please plan to arrive early. Young children are easily distracted and latecomers become the focus of attention.
This session consists of samples of our storytime for your reference.


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Elizabeth Warren (aka Fauxcahontas) gave the keynote speech on the first night of the Democrat National Convention in Philadelphia. She spoke from behind the safety of a wall that you can see at the top of this post. The wall was hastily constructed after the minions got rowdy and rudely booed erstwhile DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz off the stage and out of the convention entirely, and after said minions also (threateningly?) chanted “lock her up” whenever Hillary Clinton’s name was mentioned.
A reminder: Hillary is supposed to be the DNC’s annointed one. Dare I say it?
The natives were restless, my friends.
Posted in Biographies and Selected Persons, Elections, Hillary Clinton, Media bias, Open Threads, Scandals, Trumps, Vetting Obama
Tagged Bill Clinton, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Democrat convention, DNC emails, Donald Trump, Elizabeth Warren, Fauxcahontas, Hillary Clinton, James O'Keefe, janitor's daughter, Joe Biden, Obama, open thread, Rod Blagojevich
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Today seems to be a day to present select videos rather than to bloviate. Pat Smith, still waiting for answers from Hillary Clinton and still thankfully being a thorn in that mendacious woman’s side:
Posted in Elections, Hillary Clinton, Media bias, Open Threads, Trumps
Tagged Benghazi, Deval Patrick, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Melania Trump, open thread, Pat Smith, plagiarism, Republican Convention, Saul Alinsky
Does Barack Obama truly believe that white people do a better job of running things? Seems like it. Consider Obama’s words recently about “Nordic” countries:
Obama said that Nordic countries would make the world “more secure and more prosperous” if “we” would just let them run things.
Welcoming the leaders of Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland to the White House on Friday, Obama said that, if “we” let Nordic countries control the world, that “they could clean things up”:
“So I really do believe that the world would be more secure and more prosperous … “
The above photo, published in rare newspapers and hard to find on the Web now, says it all. This is an AP photo of (probably paid) anti-Trump agitators in Eugene, Oregon, a few days ago.
Posted in Elections, Ideology, Immigration, Open Threads, Radical Groups
Tagged Aztlan, Donald Trump, George W. Bush, Illegal Aliens, media bias, Mexican nationalism, open thread, racism, Resolute Desk, Sarah Palin
Kudos to the anonymous people who created these photos, distributed widely on social media. We the People need comic relief very badly this election season.

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A year ago, shippers hoped to hold transportation rate increases to the 4-5% range; other industry sources thought rates could rise by 8% or more. As it happened, rates spiked seasonally on the spot market in 2011, followed by steady increases in contract rates, according to Mark Montague, an analyst at TransCore Freight Solutions.
Contract rate increases landed between those two predictions, with a 6.5% increase through November, while spot market rates rose a full 7.4%, Montague reported in his blog. Spot market rates rose at an uneven pace throughout the year, especially for vans.
“In the first quarter, van rates advanced 14% over the year-earlier numbers but the gain slowed to 7.5% in the 2nd quarter,” he added. “Rate growth further slowed to 2.6% in the 3rd quarter before charging back for a 6% gain in Q4, compared to the same period in 2010.”
While spot market rate increases for both vans and reefers slowed in the second half, flatbed rates continued to beat their 2010 comparables well into the 2nd half of the year. Flatbed rate increases didn’t slow down until mid-November.
Increases in contract rates were spread evenly among equipment types. Van rates moved up 6.5% while flatbed and reefer rates increased 6.4% compared to 2010. Contract rates did not increase until the second half of the year for vans, the most common mode of trucking freight transportation. Flatbed and reefer rates changed gradually throughout the year.
Montague expects rates to continue rising in 2012 due to higher prices for fuel, insurance, labor, tires and equipment. Increases seem inevitable, no matter what shippers do.
“If the economy improves, the demand will increase pressure on scarce capacity,” he concluded. “If the economy stalls, carriers will park more trucks or exit the market entirely. Either way, expect rates to head up as soon as mid-March.”


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Summer Vacation Time,
when kids get bored!
Boys especially fall into S.V.T. pit of boredom.
don't think reading will offer what THEY crave . . .
CRAZY FUN AND HUMOR
ESCAPE FROM CHORES
BECOMING A WINNER!
Of course Moms and Dads will be glad to hear that the books I recommend below DO NOT teach their sons to be rebellious, crazy, or anything bad. The books are written by writers who understand what it takes to HOOK a BOY (or a girl) into enjoying a good read. Understanding cause and effect, coming to grips with the idea of making good choices, and developing self-esteem, is what GREAT books offer.
A great author knows ways to weave in what parents want their sons and daughters to "get" from a book. A liberal sprinkling of action, humor and adventure "makes the medicine go down" - to paraphrase Mary Poppins.
reluctant reader by the scruff of the neck,
and catapult him into the wonders
of reading great books.
Hopefully, reading something that was written with boys ( and their gross humor and other weird macho traits in mind) will also give moms and dads some breathing space.
HERE WE GO!
Steve Young's books:
Winchell Mink: The Misadventure Begins + his 15 Minutes.
Dotti Enderle recently wrote an adaptation of Huckleberry Finn for Magic Wagon Press. It is made simplier, without dumbing it down.
Toad Rage and You're a Bad Man, Mr. Gum - both funny books.
Granny (Granny dies at the end--but she is mean and horrible. As a reader you are happy to have her out of the picture.)
Al Capone Does My Shirts, by Gennifer Choldenk - hilarious,
Jimmy Spoon and the Pony Express
Anything by Dick King-Smith
The Time Warp Trio - books by Jon Scieszka
Boys often like the Redwall series (although again, not lighthearted).
The Wayside School Series by Sachar - way funny.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.
Any book by Gordon Korman - especially Born To Rock.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney is a riot!
Jerry Spinelli also writes books that tickle the young male funny-bone.
Jim Krieg's Griff Carver: Hallway Patrol.
The Strange Case of the Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger.
Artemis Fowle by Eoin Colfer, offers fun that is dysfunctional: Dad's missing, mom's in shock.
The Diamond Brothers books by Anthony Horowitz are funny.
The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex is really funny, - join aliens taking over the world.
Terry Pratchett's books for kids are funny too.
M.T. Anderson wrote Whales On Stilts, the Mystery of the Linoleum Lederhosen, and Pals in Peril - all are goofy in a good way.
The Bone series, by Jeff Smith, is a graphic novel series that zooms out of school libraries!
"Chicken Trek: the Third Strange Thing that Happened to Oscar Noodleman" by Stephen Manes.
Anything by Andrew Clements, Richard Peck, Louis Sachar.
HOLES by Lewis Sachar is very interesting and the character has definite boy appeal.
This list is a mere beginning: something to get you started, and your kids interested in summer reading. NOTE: I stole some of the titles from members of my favorite online writing list - Children's Writers and Illustrators. The remainder were ones I knew about myself.
My son was a reluctant reader, so I know all about searching for just the right story to peak a boy's interest - they had to be BOREDOM PROOF!!
My new mid-grade adventure for boys.
"Taconi and Claude- Double Trouble"

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Emily and I made plans to go out tonight. I needed food and a bit of real company, before I started humping my tower demanding it dance with me.
I picked her up and we drove to the gas station before embarking on a journey of a lifetime.
Kidding, we just went to Dennys and probably do it like 4 times a month, but still. Dennys is a shitty national chain diner that is open 24 hours. It breeds non-conformists who conform by wearing X's clothing to be whatever X symbol they want to be. The irony of the patrons is enough to make me love it.
"John almost left me." I casually mention during the silence between "On a boat" and "Boom Boom" by the B.E.P. "Save it for Dennys, man." Is what I get before she cranks the music up. We're driving along Route 47, it's dark and raining. We're dancing and singing at the top of our lungs she she pauses, "I need your thoughts on something."
"Yea?" I asked and she popped in a CD. "I need to know what you think, because if you don't like it then I don't either."
I have a "Hearing for the first time" face when it comes to music. I Cock my head to the side, furrow my brow and focus on it all. Chords, melodies, vocal talent and the lyrics. "I don't know, it sounds like I should be drinking grog and dancing with the other locals in the village." I told her, "But agreed. His voice is hot."
We continued listening, "I don't like how he's trying to hit that low note, it's tricky but come on man, learn your range. Stick to it." and this is how the car ride went. Eventually I had to actually turn it down, "Did he honestly just sing *horribly cliched line?" while saying this, she screams the rest of the line, before turning it down again. "Man needed a rhyme, I can respect that." Note: Edited per Emily's request
We were still giggling over the cliche'd lyrics and commenting on the deep moments his songs held. We pulled into the parking lot and as I threw it into park I mused, "I think I'd like him more if he was more about everything, and less about love."
She then admitted she wanted to hit it, and we went to Dennys, thoughts of the CD gone as midnight dinner loomed ahead of it.
This is why Emily and I are friends. And why after 33 years we're as close as we were the first day in german class where I turned around in the middle of memorizing nouns and she suggest we ditch to get coffee. I quickly agreed and we bonded for life.
On the way home the CD of my dreams crapped out on me and the radio was our newest source of entertainment. Talking doesn't happen in my car, we sing and dance the darkness allowing for insanity to take control and for the first time in a few days, I'm having fun and it has nothing to do with boys or booze. It's about being comfortable and a friendship that grows stronger while Lady Gaga sings to us, "Because with love if it isn't rough it isn't fun." And us saying at the exact time, "I fucking LOVE that line."


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About 250 people danced, sang and cheered Wednesday as the Bishop Dale C. Bronner and his wife, Nina,broke ground on its family life center, a vision the church members first had five years ago.
The center is the third phase of a five-phase building plan for the church, located in the Six Flags area at 212 Riverside Parkway in Austell.
The Family Life Center construction and renovation is estimated to cost $30.7 million and to be completed in 15 months, according to the WOF website.
The money comes from the WOF's thousands of members as well as from community members.
Bronner told the crowd that he met with and walked the grounds of the center with people who prophesized, "God is going to do something great here."
He said the new center will not be possible without the help of partners.
"Whenever you do something great, you never do it alone. You always do it with partners."
The center is meant to be a place for community members to have a place to be healthy, meet and relax in a positive atmosphere, Bronner explained.
"What God has done for us, we want it to be a blessing not only to the members of Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral, but we want it to be a blessing for the community we are placed in and are called to serve," Bronner said.
According to the website, the foundation for the Family Life Center is Nehemiah 4:14, which calls for followers of Jesus Christ to fight for their families.
Members of the church said, "We are willing to fight for the family and build for the future. Won't you join us?"
Are you excited about South Cobb's newest community center? What impact do you think it will have on the Six Flags and South Cobb community? Tell us below in the comments.

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As the Korean population rapidly ages, government agencies and corporations alike are looking for ways to ease the social burdens that comes with it. Household products maker Yuhan-Kimberly is among the leading companies that have been actively promoting programs aimed at improving the lives of seniors.
“Yuhan-Kimberly views the issue of aging as an opportunity rather than a crisis, and has been pursuing Creating Shared Value management since 2012 to create opportunities for senior business,” said a spokesman for Yuhan-Kimberly.
According to the report “An Aging World: 2015” released by the US Census Bureau in March this year, Korea is the fastest-aging population in the world and is expected to be the second-oldest society in the world in 2050 with 35.9 percent of its population over 65 years old.
Since 2012, the company has partnered with the Work Together Foundation to provide business consulting for small and social enterprises that develop products and services for senior citizens. Companies that have received support through this program have developed products such as hearing aids, specialized insoles and health products.
The goal is not only to create products for the largely undervalued senior citizens‘ market, but also to help create quality jobs for senior citizens.
Participants in the Senior Care Manager program take a class on cognitive function therapy. (Yuhan-Kimberly)
According to Statistics Korea, there were nearly 1.5 million senior citizens working irregular jobs, which do not receive typical employment protections -- a huge jump from the 611,000 irregular senior workers in August 2006.
According to the report “Society at a Glance 2016” from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, nearly half of Korean seniors live under the poverty line, compared to the OECD average of 13 percent.
To provide support for seniors who are living in elderly homes, Yuhan-Kimberly began the “Senior Care Manager” program in October. This program includes psychological therapy and activities to improve cognitive function, while helping retired elderly care specialists to find jobs at other institutions.
Following the ultimate goal of vitalizing the market for senior citizens, Yuhan-Kimberly teamed up with the Korea Labor Force Development Institute for the Aged and Koreans aged 50 and over, to create Time Bridge, an offline store selling products for all generations, creating jobs for the elderly and profits to be donated to projects related to senior citizens.
By Won Ho-jung (email@example.com


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The FOMC's meeting statement was slightly hawkish and notes from the meeting revealed the U.S. central bank upgraded its economic projections from December and expects the 2 percent inflation target to be met in the mid term.
On his five-country Asian tour, US president Trump has already brought up trade grievances about China and Japan and has warned that no one "should underestimate, ever, American resolve." Here's more and what you need to know about the markets.
This is a busy week on many fronts: there are geopolitical risks in Spain (Catalonia) and the US, a plethora of Central Bank meetings, and a busy season of corporate earnings along with US data that will keep capital markets on its toes.
Fed speakers are divided. Doves say it's a mistake to keep raising interest rates with low inflation. Hawks urged that waiting could be a bigger mistake and that inflation will catch up. Is a December rate hike is still on the table?
Central banks in India and Australia find themselves pursuing very different strategies in an effort to get a grip on inflation, employment, and economic growth. Here's how accountants, treasurers, and financial professionals can deal with a region divided in approach.
Last week's geopolitical worries sent investors scampering for safe havens. Now, the dollar gains seem capped by the tensions on the Korean peninsula and doubts that the Fed will hike interest rates again this year.

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