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In verse 18, it was said: وَجَعَلْنَا بَيْنَهُمْ وَبَيْنَ الْقُرَى الَّتِي بَارَكْنَا فِيهَا قُرًى ظَاهِرَةً وَقَدَّرْنَا فِيهَا السَّيْرَ سِيرُوا (And We had made towns to be seen between them and between the towns in which We had placed Our blessings, and had measured the journey between them: "Travel along them at nights and days peacefully. - 18" ) This verse mentions yet another blessing Allah Ta’ ala had bestowed on the people of Saba'. Then it goes on to refer to the ungratefulness of those people who acted ignorantly and chose to ask for a reversal of this blessing by praying that the thing be made harder and more challenging for them. The statement: الْقُرَى الَّتِي بَارَكْنَا فِيهَا (towns in which We had placed Our blessings) in this verse probably means the rural areas of the country of Syria, because the reference to the descent of mercy in several verses of the Qur'an is specifically related to that country. The sense of the verse is that Allah Ta’ ala had made their travels to the towns of Syria very easy for them during their trips they had to undertake for their business. Given the conditions that prevailed in the world of that time, the travel distance between the city of Ma'arib and the country of Syria was fairly long with routes being uneven. In view of this difficulty, Allah Ta’ ala had blessed the people of Saba' by having made for their convenience a series of towns at intermittent distances all the way from the city of Ma'arib to the country of Syria.
These habitations were close by the main road, therefore, these were called: قَدَّرْنَا فِيهَا السَّيْرَ (had measured the journey between them). These habitations appearing one after the other were a source of convenience for weary travelers. If a traveler from one of them left home in the morning, he had the choice of reaching some other town on his way, stop there, have lunch or take rest as he wished and could leave after Zuhr and reach the next stage by sundown and spend the night there. The sentence: سِيرُوا فِيهَا لَيَالِيَ وَأَيَّامًا آمِنِينَ (Travel along them at nights and days peacefully - 18) means that these habitations were made at distances that were balanced and equal so that they would reach from one to the other within a fixed time.
In the last sentence of verse 18: (Travel along them at nights and days peacefully.), mention has been made of a third blessing bestowed on the people of Saba'. It means that these settlements were located at such equal and balanced distances that a traveler would be able to cover them in almost identical time. Then the routes were secure. Theft and highway robbery were unknown. One could travel at any time of the night or day without any hesitation or concern.


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By Louise Jane Cher, 02 Oct 2015
It is almost every kid’s dream to go on camping adventures. Now, one very lucky kid gets to do that at every day.
Blogger mom Sarah of Hello Bowsers has handmade a teepee tent bed for her son, and it looks awesome.
The bed is built from scratch, with pieces of lumber and some tools. After sanding the materials, she fixed the trundle bed first, and then the main bed frame, along with the teepee roof.
The tent even comes with small windows, hand-painted stars and grass, making it the perfect cozy space for her kid to snuggle up in, and great for sleepovers as well.
Sarah was inspired by a similar design that she saw in a catalog, and decided built one herself as it was too costly to buy.
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Is there a way to have a selector populated with fields from a related table, that when one is selected, filters the related locations on a map?
I have a Dashboard I'm working on building for our county Vector Control guy. We have tick dragging locations on a map, and a related table of Drag Reports, where he enters the tick species that are captured at a drag.
He wants a filter on his dashboard that will
so like say I wanted only the drag sites that i caught Dermacentor variabilis, I could selected that specie and only the spots where that species has been found will pop up on the map
Seems to me that this should be possible with field mapping but I have not been able to get this.
I have it wired in the opposite direction, where selecting a map location filters a list of related reports, but I've not had success coming up with some combination of widgets that allows him to select a related table field to filter the map.
ArcGIS Dashboards support configuring a Selector from a related table (e.g. table B) and sending the filter action to a layer in the map (e.g. feature class A), as long as you configure the key field as the filter field, which is depends on how the relationship class was created.
Usually, the GlobalID & GUID field is used.
If this answer solved your question, please mark it as the answer to help others who have the same question.
I've got a similar situation (I think). I've got a dashboard showing emergency generators, and an indicator showing the amount of fuel used, which comes from a related table. I'd like to filter the amount total when selecting a generator or multiple generators from a list. When I try to configure the Filter in the list, the GlobalID field isn't in the list of available fields to filter by.
My relationship maps the GlobalID field from the Generators point features to a GeneratorID field in the GeneratorMaint table.
I've got a similar question --
We are using GlobalID and GUID to link the related table to the parent.
I'd like a selector based on the related table (category field) that then filters the parent... but i'm having trouble figuring out how to choose that option in the filter -- it seems like it wants a category field in the parent table ...
i tried a version that added a join to the related table, but the dashboard didn't seem to like the join ...
Is this possible? Thanks for any help or direction you can offer!


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Stephen Joshua Sondheim (22 March 1930, New York City - 26 November 2021, Roxbury, Conn.) was an American composer and lyricist known for his contributions to musical theatre for over 50 years.
Sondhein was the winner of an Academy Award, eight Tony Awards (more than any other composer) including the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, eight Grammy Awards, aPulitzer Prize and the Laurence Olivier Award. Described by Frank Rich of The New York Times as "now the greatest and perhaps best-known artist in the American musical theater," his most famous works include (as composer and lyricist) A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with George and Into the Woods. He also wrote the lyrics for West Side Story and Gypsy.
Sondheim wrote material for movies, including the 1981 Warren Beatty film Reds, for which he contributed the song Goodbye for Now. He also wrote five songs for the 1990 movie Dick Tracy, including Sooner or Later (I Always Get My Man) by Madonna, which won the Academy Award for Best Song.
He was president of the Dramatists Guild from 1973 to 1981. In celebration of his 80th birthday, the former Henry Miller's Theatre was renamed the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on September 15, 2010, and the BBC Proms staged a concert in his honor. Cameron Mackintosh has described Sondheim as "possibly the greatest lyricist ever."
Works for Winds
- No One Is Alone (arr. Martin) (1987/2022)
- Selections from "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" (arr. Moss) (1962/1997)
- Selections from "Into the Woods" (arr. Bulla)
- Selections from ''Sweeney Todd'' (arr. Bulla) (1979/2009)
- Send in the Clowns (arr. Cofield) (1973)
- Send in the Clowns (arr. Lackey) (1973)
- Somewhere (arr. Brown)
- Sondheim! (arr. Bulla) (2021)

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We have an exciting opportunity for 2 youth workers to join our STEPS team.
This newly designed programme will be an alternative provision; adopting a formal and non-formal approach for 16-18 year olds where attitudes, behaviours, circumstances or prior achievements have prevented them from accessing a vocational college course.
The youth worker will:
- Plan and deliver the non-formal element of the study programme; promoting the personal, creative and social developments of the students.
- Provide a safe environment for students to explore and overcome the underlying cause of challenging behaviour and combat disaffection.
- Run summer programmes for prospective students to aid the transition from school to college.
The successful candidates must:
- Hold a BA honours degree validated by the NYA.
- Be reliable, responsible and resilient.
- Be open to experimenting, to new ideas and to reflective practice.
- Positive about embracing challenge and change.
- Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to quickly establish positive relationships with young people and motivate them to participate in activities and events.
Interviews scheduled for Tuesday 18th June 2019
Derby College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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Online monitoring of dissolved gases and moisture in oil
Power transformers are critical components in any electricity grid. Age, increased load levels, and network disturbances all take their toll on transformers, leading to an increased risk of unpredictable faults and outages.
With online and real-time condition monitoring of power transformers utilities can keep them operating safely and with maximum efficiency, while monitoring data supports the planning of timely maintenance actions that can extend operational lifetime and prevent unexpected and costly outages.
Moisture reduces the insulating properties of transformer oil. Traditionally, oil moisture readings have been taken at periodic intervals. However, because moisture levels can change rapidly, periodic sampling is not sufficient.
Dissolved gas levels in transformer oil indicate the existence of a fault and the rate of change in these levels is used to determine its severity.


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Mm :] I still love this one! The chocolate and pu-erh go together nicely.
453 Tasting Notes
Thank you 52Teas for sending this!
The smell of this tea is sooo yummy. When I opened the bag I saw whole cloves hanging out. That scared me a little.. but it’s so good! I can barley taste them. :) In fact, they fit in just perfectly! I was expecting more of a chai flavor but it is so much more than that! Mmm :) such a perfect drink for a chilly day.
Adagio sent me this as a nice sample! The smell is wonderful! Grapefruit always reminds me of breakfast so this had to do as a morning, start off tea. I am always afraid of the grapefruit being too overpowering of the tea flavor or being too bitter, but this actually blends nicely with the oolong :] It’s not too strong and you can still taste the oolong.
Just finished up the last of this! Mmm :]
I’ve been waiting for this to be back in stock forever! The tin is just lovely and the tea is beautiful, too. I love the colors. The flavor is really nice. It’s light and fruity with hints of chamomile. It’s very relaxing :]
When I open my package it smelled SO good! The first few sips were very strong with clove. Not a fan of strong clove… But as it cooled I got a bit more of the cheesecake and caramel. It’s actually pretty good :) I almost doubted it with the strong clove beginning.
I have been eyeing this one for such a long time! Well, I finally ordered it and when I opened the bag it smelled like chocolate ice cream! Mmm :] The smell of the steeped tea is so relaxing. I’m about to fall asleep so hopefully this mate will kick in! I love roasted mate and that’s mainly what I’m getting from this. The chocolate malt lingers in the aftertaste. It almost reminds me of warm rocky road ice cream. Mmmmmmmmm :]
Finished the rest of this :[ Now I’ll be craving more until I actually remember to order it. It has definitely made my top 5! :]
Thank you Tattooed_tea!
This is a pretty rooibos with all the colors and petals in it. This has a weird fruit flavor to it. It kind of reminds me of fruit punch. I can taste pineapple and coconut. And maybe a bit of vanilla. There is different fruit flavors with each sip but that darn coconut just keeps wanting to over power them. I like it and I’m happy I got a chance to try it, but this may be one of those teas I just don’t run and order right now.
I was excited to see a wintergreen matcha! I love wintergreen! It is my favorite flavor out of all the mint flavors you could find. I’m happy I saved it for last. Last is best of all the game, right? You can find it here:
MMM this smells like wintergreen Altoids! I could eat a pack of them a day. And I do :[ My wintergreen Altoid habit is getting expensive.. haha The smell is very strong and wakes my senses up a little bit. It’s slightly spicy, slightly sweet. It made my entire tv room smell like wintergreen. Now let’s see how it tastes…
Woo! It even tastes like wintergreen Altoids! The flavor is spicy, sweet, and cooling. I feel like mints and green tea go together quite well. In this case they make a perfect couple! They compliment each other. You think it would be weird hot but I almost prefer it hot! And it makes an excellent iced matcha as well, obviously.. I can see myself running out of this quickly. This is a very unique one, too. I haven’t seen many wintergreen flavored teas around so I’m very happy I found this one :] I’d recommend you give this one a try if you are a fan of mint teas!
I am slightly surprised that this was not on here so I’m sorry if I accidentally made a double! Anyways I’ve never officially tried champagne except for that one time on New Years.. But that was long ago(and not very well remembered), and I can no longer remember what it tastes like haha You can find it here:
When I opened the package I got a lovely, sweet smell. I actually felt like I was smelling the top of bottle of actual champagne. I even felt like I could smell a bit of that alcohol smell that makes you crinkle your nose, which made me think twice about actually drinking it… But when whisked it has a beautiful sweet, grape smell to it.
Oh my goodness. This is actually REALLY good. It’s very sweet has a bit of a natural grape flavor to it. It’s very light tasting. The flavors kind of mix together in this one. There is a little bit of both present. This is PERFECT if you are just looking for a light, after dinner tea. This one is also missing that bitter aftertaste, or I just found the perfect temperature or water-to-matcha ratio. This is a very unique matcha and I would recommend it to anyone feeling a bit adventurous! Here is the link:
Well on my last Red Leaf order I just had to order it with the Champagne matcha.. Strawberries and champagne! :] Anyways you can find this matcha here:
Opening this package was such a joy! The smell was delicious! It smelled like ripe, tart strawberries. It almost reminded me of those strawberry hard candies with the soft center. Ugghh.. now I’m craving them :[ This even made my kitchen smell so wonderful! Yay :] I love when that happens!
To me the flavor is somewhere between natural strawberry and candy strawberry. It’s a little more on the candy side but that makes it all the better! For some reason it kind of reminds me of the fluoride at my dentist’s office(which is totally a good thing because I LOVE that fluoride. It also tastes like the candy :D and that is the last thing I say about teeth tonight :]). Anyways.. the strawberry works SO well with the matcha. They bring each other out so nicely. This matcha is not only sweet. It has a little bit of a tartness to it! But that just adds to the experience! I think it’s safe to say this just might be my new favorite matcha from Red Leaf! :] So I will leave you the link just in case you need to order some amazing matcha:
Well I was saving this one for more of a fall-like day but I seriously couldn’t resist not buying it any longer. And just my luck it went on sale right after I bought it :P And as always you can get this fabulous matcha here:
When I opened my little gold bag the smell of warm pumpkin pie hit me in the face! When I dumped it into my little tin all I could smell was cinnamon and clove. MM :] It’s very strong…
The flavor is also VERY strong. The spices in here are very, very strong. The main flavor I’m getting from this matcha is clove. The clove is the dominant flavor, by far. And I’m not sure how I feel about that :[ I use cloves to numb tooth aches so it just reminds me of tooth aches… I’m really happy I got the “delicate” flavoring on this one because I just don’t think I could handle any more of this.. I really wish there was a bit more cinnamon or something in this. Maybe next time I drink it I will add some cinnamon and a TINY bit of sweetener to round those edges.
I really wanted to like this one.. But I just can’t handle this much clove..
I’m continuing my matcha journey with White Chocolate Matcha! And you can find it here:
Mm this matcha smells pretty good! It smells like melted white chocolate. Like I left a candy bar in my hot car and it melted in the wrapper. Lately I’ve been taking my matcha to work in my tumbler so it was really nice to have a big, frothy bowl sitting in front of me.
This is a really creamy matcha. But for some reason I’m not really getting the white chocolate flavor. It tastes like a matcha cupcake with a smooth frosting. I really like the semi-sweetness of the white chocolate along with the sweetness of the matcha. Usually, to me, the matcha has a slight bitter aftertaste (not a bad thing). I feel like the white chocolate just kind of smooths that out. I really like how this is working out! It’s nice and delicate. But next time I think I might go for the “distinctive” flavor option instead of the “delicate” and see how much of a difference it makes.. I would recommend this to anyone just starting out with matcha! It keeps the matcha flavor and smooths out the slight bitterness. I’ll leave you the link again:
I feel like all of the holiday teas I got were a bad batch :\ I’m having an epic sip-down today and decided to try and finish the holiday teas. I remembered that this one would have a VERY bitter aftertaste so I added a bit of sugar.. It actually helped round the bitterness and bring out the sweet gingerbread taste. Now it’s a bit better. It’s a little spicy but mostly sweet. Now it just tastes like gingerbread with icing :]
Thanks to Sare (not By Bo lol) for this sample! MMMM it’s so good. I can taste hints of cherry and cream or almond. It’s very sweet and you can still taste a little green tea. This is very delicious! Thanks again Sare!!
Thanks SARE for the fantastic mystery swap!
This tea is fun. I can certainly see why it’s called Swampwater. But it’s very tasty! I love the little sprinkles in it! It’s fruity and sweet. You can still taste the rooibos under the sweet fruitiness. Someone had mentioned that it would make a great Halloween tea and I agree 100%! Now I want to order it and make cute little Halloween gifts for my tea-loving friends. It’s awesome :]
This went nicely with my lunch today :] Rosemary turkey, rosemary wasa crackers, and orange tomato soup! This is a strong black tea where the ginger REALLY shines. There is a little bit of lemon, but it sits mostly behind the ginger. It’s spicy but has a sweet, fruity ending. I liked it :]
This was a good one to start off with today. It’s light and has a delicious(but light) grape flavor.
Thank you Tattooed_tea! This smells so good! I was expecting a stronger flavor for this tea but it’s actually quite delicate. The fruit flavor is pretty light and let’s the rooibos shine through. It’s a nice combination and both are pretty equal. No dominate flavors going on here. I really liked this! Thanks again!
Thanks 52teas for sending a lovely sample of this! So yeah, it was kind of chilly for an iced tea… But Rainbow Sherbet? I’d drink it in a blizzard, it’s that good. The flavors are so tangy. I’m getting more lime than anything. But I’m not complaining :] This is the best iced tea I’ve had in a loooong time. I will definitely be ordering more!!
I love the little marshmallows in the tea. Except I ate them halfway through steeping the tea D: I’ve heard good things and bad things about this tea so I’m excited to try it… ok here goes first sip..
Hmm… Definitely different. I’m getting a little bit of the graham cracker, a tiny bit of chocolate and nothing really of the marshmallow (most likely because I ate them..). I’m getting a lot of hazelnut and other nutty flavors. Meh, it’s more of a chocolate/hazelnut tea to me.
I saw this when I was placing an order and HAD to have it. It’s so delicious. I wasn’t expecting it to be this creamy. It tastes like warm neapolitan ice cream. As it cools the flavors come out a bit more. Mm and I LOVE that I can pick out the different flavors. Everything blends so well together with the honeybush.
This one has been ignored for a while so I thought it should get some attention. As soon as I opened the tin I was greeted by a coco/dark chocolate smell. I love watching this tea steep. The little balls are fun to watch open up.
The taste of this tea is still amazing :] Bold black tea with hints of dark chocolate. I knew I picked the right tea to start my day off :D

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Film posters - Audrey Hepburn posters - Audrey Hepburn Breakfast At Tiffanys poster featuring the famous image from Breakfast At Tiffanys with Audrey Hepburn and Cigarello. Officially licensed Audrey Hepburn Breakfast At Tiffanys poster
Gorgeous Macro Photographs of Dew-Soaked Dandelions. By UK photographer Sharon Johnstone. Such a perfect mix of light and water, they almost look like candy. See many more images in her macro galleries. (via daily art fixx)
Mufasa: Look, Simba. Everything the light touches is our kingdom. Mufasa: A king's time as ruler rises and falls like the sun. One day, Simba, the sun will set on my time here, and will rise with you as the new king.


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"Cowboys' Alley" is the proposed name for part of the future home of the Dallas Cowboys headquarters in Frisco.
The project is a the multiuse facility that will include the Cowboys' headquarters and practice facilities but also shopping, restaurants and other businesses.
A glimpse of the project, through detailed animated renderings, was revealed to the Frisco City Council on Tuesday by the designers, O'Brien Architects.
No decisions have been made on the streetscapes, retailers that will move into the space or even the name.
Frisco city taxpayers are pitching in more than a $100 million toward the entire project, which will include a multiuse sports complex that local schools can use for their own sporting events and programs.
Frisco Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Cheney expects the project to break ground this summer and to be completed in two years.

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Image from Philadelphia’s China Town, taken last Saturday during my manic episode.
After a couple of nights away in an uncomfortable hospital bed, I returned to my dorm Wednesday. Tomorrow I go home to be with my family for a night.
Prior to my hospitalization, my mind had been running a marathon – an entire weekend of aggressive obsessions, frustration, and self harm. I wasn’t sleeping enough, wasn’t eating enough. I took unnecessary risks and tried to give all my money away.
Finally, my energy dwindled enough for me to fall apart. After the Breaking Bad finale, I crouched on the carpet and cried. I cried because I knew that if these thoughts didn’t stop, I was going to die. My body couldn’t outrun my mind.
Chris stayed with me through the night. He stayed with me on the way to the counseling center in the morning, and he stayed with me in the police car on the way to the hospital. He held my hand and hugged me close while I panicked in the emergency room. Finally, he had to leave me. I walked to the Psych Ward with the company of an anonymous nurse.
The morning after I was admitted, I could already feel different. Even though my meds were changed, not enough time had passed for the changes to be effective. I developed an appetite, I slept deeply, I felt stable. My thoughts no longer spun, and my manic episode was ending.
I was released to my mother on Wednesday afternoon. I don’t know how to keep my mind at a jogger’s pace, how to maintain equilibrium and avoid episodes. The fact that I can do my best and still end up in in the Emergency Room terrifies me.
I want to be happy. I want to wake up and feel in control. I want to be normal. I want to share all I have to offer the world sans bipolar addendum. I want to be a positive force. I want to be grounded.

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Application of product family research and development metrics in a power systems manufacturing environment
Author(s)Singh, Maninder, S.M. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Engineering Systems Division.
James M. Utterback.
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Without objectively measuring the process of innovation, one cannot ensure whether the research and development expenses serve the right benefit. In order to be successful in generating revenue it is imperative for research and development functions to assume a broader view in developing technology for new products. Planning for the right product platform and family should not be limited to only market application for derivative products but also planning for successive generations of product platforms and derivative products. This topic explores a method documented in literature from a variety of industries ranging from power tools to medical devices by using the correct metrics to make the right level of business and product architecture decisions. The method includes defining metrics for Effectiveness, which is a measure of product success in the market place, and Efficiency, a measure of successful utilization of the corporation's product development resources. The utilization of the proposed method was applied to four product families, which include twelve different products over two release cycles in the Diesel Power Systems industry. The metrics were analyzed in combination and further guidance on the usage of metrics was developed. When applied appropriately, the metrics can help product planners and product line architects to manage and assess the right level of technology integration from past and present product platforms. The use of Efficiency and Effectiveness metrics allows business leaders to better assess their product planning strategies on a continuous basis. It also allows for a better understanding of how historical decisions impacted the outcome of past product architecture with clarity. However, having measures in place isn't sufficient, this work explores the need for a better communication and alignment of business process between Research and Engineering and sub-business units to better develop the right technology integration and maturation of future products.
Thesis: S.M. in Engineering and Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, School of Engineering, System Design and Management Program, Engineering and Management Program, 2016.Cataloged from PDF version of thesis. Page 74 blank.Includes bibliographical references (pages 69-73).
DepartmentMassachusetts Institute of Technology. Engineering and Management Program.; System Design and Management Program.; Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Engineering Systems Division.
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Engineering and Management Program., System Design and Management Program., Engineering Systems Division.


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The Second Phase of My Novel Project Has Begun
April marked the beginning of Camp NaNoWriMo. It’s a smaller version of their November event. I liked having the accountability built-in to my writing process and I’d like to connect with other writers, so I signed up. I’ve committed to writing 30,000 words of my second draft in 30 days. That’s my official goal, which, considering what I did last November (See below), I’ll reach by some point mid-month
My unofficial goal is to complete the entire second draft by the end of the month. It’s a much more ambitious goal, but it’s a soft goal for me because of the holidays, and I still have to unpack from moving, and I have to work the day job and I have friends visiting as well. Phew! It’s a lot to get through just reading it listed, if you’d like to follow my progress, you can follow its development on my YouTube channel
The First-Draft Continues to Evolve
It’s a new year but the same novel project. This project is shaping up to be the first installment of the Mythosonix Mysteries Series. You can follow its development on my YouTube channel
The Mythosonix are an EDM band made up of two DJs and a vocalist on the road with some session musicians. They are loosely based on my ‘Raving Decade’ experiences from the 1990s.
This project began with my first NaNoWriMo
The National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo for short and NaNo for short-short) is a 30-Day Challenge to write at least 50,000 words in the month of November. This was my first year participating, and I “won” the challenge! As part of this contest, I outlined a new novel in October and during the month of November, I wrote over 50,000 words to begin my first draft.
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Rain Page 34
’’So he didn\ do it?’’
More lies, more deception. My life couldn\ be straightforward, not with Tomo. ’’Of course not. You saw us arrive at school this morning. Why would he do something like that?’’
’’I know,’’ Yuki said, a hint of apology in her voice. ’’I just heard the boys\ change room was a mess. They all think he did it, you know.’’
I wanted to care, but it just didn\ seem important anymore. Ink on the chalkboards big deal. It was the kami we had to worry about now.
’’Let me know if you need anything, okay?’’ she said. ’’I\ll bring you my notes tomorrow.’’
’’Thanks,’’ I said, and then I hung up the phone. I had the best friends in the world, I really did. They worried about me, watched out for me. So did Diane.
Who did Tomo have?
Me. His dad, sort of. Ishikawa. And that was about it.
I got to my feet and wandered upstairs into Tomo\s bedroom. His blue-checked comforter was a tangled mess on the bed and he\d left a couple dark T-shirts and jeans littered across the floor. He still had all the creepy sumi-e ink drawings up, and the Renaissance paintings of angels trampling demons.
I sat down at his desk, where he\d left an open notebook and a pile of textbooks meant for the entrance exams. I wondered if he\d ever had time to study for them.
His handwriting was elegant and practiced, and you could see the flair for calligraphy in the kanji. But even then, you could see the careful control he\d written his notes with. Any kanji with the character sword in them were given blunt edges, ones that stopped short instead of trailing off in a slice of a line.
I lifted his pen, twisting it between my fingers. His room smelled faintly of his vanilla hair gel;it was nice being in here, when you avoided looking at the creepy paintings on the walls.
I pressed the pen to the paper and drew a tiny heart in the margin of his notebook. Maybe he\d notice it there later when he was studying.
I lifted the pen and felt ill suddenly, like motion sickness.
The heart flashed once with a golden shimmer, and then the pen ink trailed down the center in a jagged line, breaking the heart in two.
I stared at it, stunned. Downstairs I heard the shower shut off.
My drawing had moved. It had come to life and moved.
The ink in me had awoken when Jun ripped that drawing. I was connected to the paper Katie;like a channel between river and lake, she\d made the connection between Tomo\s ink and mine.
’’Oh my god,’’ I whispered. Maybe it was Tomohiro\s closeness in the house that made it move, like how my doodles had come at me that day in school.
But it felt different. I felt different.
Outside a crow cawed loudly, making me think of the rush of black feathers on Tomo\s back.
I stared at the heart with its jagged break down the center. We could never be happy;we could never be together.
I wished the ink had never woken in me. I wished it would just go back to sleep.
I blinked, considering what I\d just thought.
The ink in Tomo took control sometimes, but it always subsided. Jun said one day it would get so bad that it wouldn\ reverse again. But for now, it did. It went back to sleep.
I looked at the broken heart again. Two halves. Two kami.
Tomo\s door creaked open and he stood there in a pair of track pants and a blue T-shirt, his copper hair dripping wet in odd spikes as he rubbed it with a towel.
He saw my face and his arms lowered. ’’Doushita?’’ He padded across the room to his desk, leaning over my shoulder. His skin radiated warmth from the shower, and he smelled of milky soap. ’’My drawing moved, Tomo.’’
I nodded, pointing at the broken heart with the pen. ’’I drew a heart, and the ink broke it in two.’’
He reached over my shoulder to press his fingers against the heart. He\d left his kendo wristband off and I could see the deep gash where the kanji for sword had cut him all those years ago, the old wound the dragon had bitten open in Toro Iseki.
’’Harsh,’’ he said, tracing the jagged break in the heart. ’’The ink\s cruel.’’
’’That\s what I thought, too. But what if it means something else?’’ I took a deep breath, my whole body buzzing. ’’Before I came to Japan, the ink in me was asleep, even past the age it should\ve awakened. And if I\d gone to Canada to live with Nan and Gramps, that would\ve been a temporary fix because the ink in you would calm down. Like, go to sleep kind of.’’
Tomo\s face darkened. ’’So we have to be apart.’’
’’No,’’ I said. ’’That\s not the answer. We have to make the ink go dormant, Tomo.’’
I bit my lip. ’’I\m not sure. But look at this heart. Two sides. Two kami. Split them in half. You don\ have to worry about Amaterasu. She has lots of descendants and they\ e living normal lives. It\s Tsukiyomi that\s the problem. You just have to put his blood to sleep.’’
Tomo stared with shining eyes, his mind racing with ideas. ’’Like a disease,’’ he said. ’’We just have to make the Tsukiyomi cells go dormant.’’
’’There has to be a way, since the ink was asleep inside of me. And you always regain control when it tries to take over. It goes both ways.’’
’’Don\ forget Tsukiyomi and Amaterasu used to be in love,’’ Tomo said, hope rising in his voice. ’’If we can\ make it inactive, maybe we can reconcile them somehow. The potential\s there. It\s not fate, Katie. We can change it. We can fight against it, right?’’
I had to believe it. The alternative was too bleak.
’’Right,’’ I said, rising to my feet and grinning at him. It was more potential than we\d had in ages. It was a lead it was a possible cure.
He went to wrap his arms around me, but I stepped back.
’’Dirty and gross, remember?’’ I said, motioning to the ink and mud splattered all over my uniform. He grabbed me anyway, spinning me in a circle as I squealed in surprise. He pulled me close, his chin on my shoulder. His skin was still pink from the shower;the soapy smell was overpowering, but nice.
’’We can do this,’’ he said. ’’There has to be another way.’’
There had to, because I couldn\ imagine life without him.
We clung to each other in his sunlit room with the cheery bedspread and demon paintings.
The crow outside cawed again;the trees in one of the ink paintings swayed in an unseen gust of wind, which plucked the leaves off the branches into the air. The leaves tumbled out of the painting and onto the floor, shriveled blackness collecting around us in a circle on the floor.
You don\ scare me, I thought, looking at the inky pile. Not when Tomo\s at my side.
We will fight you. And we will win.


In preparation for the 2020 wildfire season and associated power shutoffs, organizations across California are exploring opportunities to advance energy resilience solutions amidst the COVID-19 crisis. In order to provide practical information regarding both the immediate need to keep critical facilities powered, as well as long-term opportunities to simultaneously advance local resilience and climate goals, The Climate Center is hosting a free webinar series. The series will start with sector-specific presentations in June and culminate in a policy summit in August.
Community Energy Resilience Policy Summit
Wednesday, August 5, 2020, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
In collaboration with the California Energy Commission
The basic architecture of California’s electricity system hasn’t changed over the past hundred years, notwithstanding substantial technological advancements. Power no longer flows one way, from distant large power plants to cities and homes. It is now possible for power to flow back and forth locally within a distribution system. With the implementation of the state’s renewable energy goals, the growth of smart appliances and electric vehicles, and dramatically declining prices for clean energy, a cleaner, decentralized grid is now possible – which would entail substantial changes in how our electricity system is managed. This will require utility regulatory reform and new funding to empower local governments to be in charge of siting decisions about new energy infrastructure.
The elements of the needed policy reforms to achieve to this transformation are starting to become clear. This year in the California legislature, numerous bills have been introduced which can help achieve these policy priorities, including SB 1314 (introduced by Senator Bill Dodd) which requires the Strategic Growth Council to develop a grant program for local governments interested in developing clean energy-based community energy resilience plans, and also SB 1240 (introduced by Senator Nancy Skinner), which requires the California Energy Commission to identify and evaluate options for transforming the electricity distribution system to becoming an open local electricity market. The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis has slowed California’s clean energy policy progress, although there is still an opportunity to enact needed reform through both legislative and regulatory action. The Policy Summit will highlight the latest legislative and regulatory developments related to transitioning to a new California energy infrastructure that is clean, affordable, resilient, equitable, and safe.
This webinar provided practical information about technical and financial resources available to local governments to implement clean energy resilience initiatives. Presentations highlighted case studies and model strategies to build community energy resilience covering both the immediate need to keep critical facilities online, as well as long-term opportunities to simultaneously advance local climate goals and deliver tangible benefits to communities. Speakers included representatives from The Climate Center, Community Energy Labs, California Energy Commission, Terra Verde Energy, and Reimagine Power.
In collaboration with Business for Clean Energy and the California Business Alliance for a Clean Economy
Power shutoffs in 2019 cost California businesses millions of dollars. Battery storage installed for backup purposes can provide value to a business even when the grid is fully functioning. This webinar convened industry experts to address the following questions: What are some real-world examples of microgrids? What is possible now from a technical perspective? What is the cost benefit analysis? What kind of financing is available? What is possible now from a legal/regulatory perspective? What are the barriers that are preventing rapid expansion of microgrids? How can those barriers be overcome? Speakers included representatives from The Climate Center, microgrid vendors, Community Choice Energy agencies and the Clean Coalition. To see speaker bios, click here.
In collaboration with the California Solar and Storage Association
Power shutoffs in 2019 disrupted the schedules of local schools across California. Increasing wildfires have threatened life and property and frequently left evacuees with nowhere to go. The COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn will only compound this crisis, hampering people’s ability to find shelter in an emergency. In this webinar we will discuss solar plus battery storage applications and microgrids for school and community needs. These technologies have the ability provide schools with significant financial benefits (savings & revenue) while simultaneously providing a resource for backup power during grid outages. During the webinar, industry experts will address subjects including the following: the financial & resiliency benefits that solar plus battery facility microgrids can provide; available incentives; key considerations for increasing speed and scale; steps to evaluating and deploying projects. Presenters: Craig Lewis of the Clean Coalition, David Burdick of TerraVerde Energy, Scott Murtishaw of the California Solar and Storage Association and Ann Hancock of The Climate Center.
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Learn the basics of stamping and transfers in this fun DIY canvas class! You will first paint an 11x14 canvas board using acrylic paint, then we will add in stamps and a transfer to create a beautiful ready to display piece of art! Spots limited to 10 people. All supplies included in the cost.
Time & Location
Oct 12, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
The Honeysuckle Company, 3900 Costa Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USA
About the event
Join us for another fun night out with a DIY class using an 11x14 canvas board! We will first use paint to create a background on our canvas, then use Iron Orchid Design stamps and ink to ink on top of the paint, then we will add in an IOD transfer for the final look! All supplies included in the cost:
- 11x14 canvas board (flat)
- Use of acrylic paints and brushes
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You will leave the night with a new insight into IOD products as well as a piece of unique art ready to display! Spots limited to 10 people.
DIY Canvas Board$30.00


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A network consists of several layers that work together in order to process, route, and connect data packets. Essentially, these layers and switches allow us to transfer information from a source to a given destination with ease.
Let’s take a closer look at what you need to know about layer 2 and layer 3.
Layer 2 is known as the Data Link, and it is primarily involved in transmitting data from one specific node to another. Layer 2 can communicate within a network only, and it has a single broadcast domain. These nodes are usually directly connected, whether that’s via LAN, WAN or MAN. Two sublayers exist here, Medium Access Control (MAC) and Logical Link Control (LLC), which is where confusion can set in. It is important to understand that each protocol implements it’s lower layers
differently. We refer to data at this layer, as a “frame”. Frames have basic data in them such as a source address and a destination address. That basic data is often referred to as a header, a type of metadata. The protocol & Relay; gets it’s name from operating at this layer.
Layer 3 is known as the network layer. This is the one most people have heard of. Layer 3 can communicate within or outside a network. It has multiple broadcast domains. Layer 3 is responsible for creating paths (or circuits) that are used to transmit data from one node to the next. This layer offers routing, switching, and forwarding technologies, as well as packet sequencing. Layer 3 operations are responsible for receiving data frames from layer 2 and delivering that data to where it’s supposed to go. This is done using IP addresses and other information. So a Layer 3 switch is able to do everything a Layer 2 switch can, plus a lot more. Simply put, these two layers perform different functions but support one another in the pursuit of your ultimate connection goal.


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The Asia Pacific Frozen Food Packaging Market is expected to register a CAGR of 5% over the forecast period 2021-2026. The major categories of packaged food are bakery products and frozen processed food. Some of the emerging categories in this sector are frozen ready to eat foods. Storage life can be extended notably by making storage temperatures colder.
- In the Asia-Pacific region, the demand for food products is expected to grow with increasing population, and quality products are expected to be on demand, with urbanization and expanding awareness about foodborne illnesses, food wastage, and food spoilage.
- China has the largest share in the Asia-Pacific frozen food packaging market. Large population and urbanization in this country have led to an increased demand for frozen food products. Chinese consumers are now looking for easy-to-use and quality food products. The demand for frozen meat and other regularly consumed products in the frozen food market has been constant in the region, because of their availability.
- According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the growth of food packaging in China had increased by 32% by 2018, since 2013. Furthermore, the market also provides an opportunity for vendors of frozen food packaging solutions, as it is still in the nascent stage in terms of adoption of the latest packaging products.
- With the recent outbreak of COVID 19, frozen food packaging manufacturers have been flooded with a pool of issues that are expected to be only for the short -term. Some of the effects of lockdown include supply chain disruptions, lack of availability of raw materials used in the manufacturing process, labor shortages, fluctuating prices that could cause the production of the final product to inflate and go beyond budget, shipping problems, etc.
Scope of the report
Frozen food packaging helps to preserve food from the time it is prepared to the time it is eaten. The frozen food packaging helps to maintain original color, flavor, and texture and generally more of their nutrients than foods preserved by other methods. Mostly, fruits and vegetables, meat, and seafood, frozen desserts, and ice creams, baked goods that are packaged in bags, boxes, tubs and cups, trays, wrappers, and pouches.
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Key Market Trends
Increase in disposable income and changing consumer behavior
- Various factors, such as changing lifestyle, increasing disposable income, and rapid urbanization in developing countries, especially the growing middle-income population, are increasing the demand for bags for frozen food. The increase in population density has increased demand for packaged food in general with millenials contributing to the growth.
- After packaging, it takes time for packaged food to reach consumers across various parts of the world. The packaged food may not be fresh and might lose its aroma and taste before reaching the consumer. The threat of food being spoilt before reaching the consumer is increasing, as it would result in a loss of the capital invested in the packaging.
- To overcome this, food processing industries are investing in technologies and various new packaging techniques, such as intelligent packaging and engineering science, which help in increasing the shelf life of the product. This is reason for the increased demand of frozen food in the industry. Organizations are focusing on consumer satisfaction, apart from revenues, as it impacts the image and value in the market.
- Millennial customers generally drive the demand for frozen food packaging products, and millennials account for 30% of the total Latin American population. These people have an ardent preference for single-serving and on-the-go style food and beverage foodstuffs. As these products are usually designed to be durable, portable, and lightweight, flexible packaging is a famous option for packing such products
- The increase for frozen food is also due to increased convinience of retail stores in the region. The demand from retailers have increased significantly in the past few years.
- These products are generally designed to be portable, durable, and lightweight; frozen food packaging stands to be a famous option to pack such products. The increasing demand for snack foods, both in terms
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Glass Packaging to Drive the Market
- The demand for healthier and safer packaging is helping the industry of glass packaging to grow in variable categories.Innovative techniques for shaping, giving artistic finish, embossing is making them more desirable to the end users. Moreover the demand for biodegradable and eco-friendly products as well as the rise of baverage and food market stimulating the industry growth of glass packaging.
- It is one of the most trusted forms of packaging when it comes to taste, health and safety of environment. It is also considered premium because of its elite designs or finish, characteristics to maintain the freshness, safety of the product.
- This is also termed as the most desirable emvironmenral friendly packaging type because of its recyclable nature. the most signeficant innovation in recent times is the light weight glass, it offers same resistance as the previous glass type with higer stability and lower emmision of CO2.
- The emerging markets like India and china are experiencing high demand for packaged and frozen food due to the increase in per capita income as well as per capita spending. It is due to changing behaviour and lifestyle od the customers. However the increase in operational costs also give rise to the use to different substitute products like tins, plastics.
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The Asia Pacific Frozen Food packaging market is moderately fragmented and consists of several major players. The major players with a prominent share in the market are focusing on expanding their customer base across foreign countries.
- April 2021 - Amcor Ltd announced is pleased a strategic investment in ePac Flexible Packaging, a leader in the high quality, short run length digital printing segment for flexible packaging. The investment will range between approximately USD 10 to USD 15 million, including a minority ownership interest in ePac Holdings LLC and funding for one or more ePac franchise site.
- November 2020 - Toppan Co. Ltd launched new eco-friendly packaging for frozen food, such as meat, processed seafood, and other primary products kept in frozen storage for long periods of time. The product is developed by leveraging original vapor-deposition and coating technologies to reduce oxidation and therefore prevent discoloration, loss of flavor, and changes in food texture for a longer period than is possible with conventional packaging.
- January 2021 - Reynolds Packaging announced the installation of another 59' long production line. This production line will be the workhorse of our pouch converting production. The dual unwind will allow nonstop production, 2 up production and produce packaging from paper, compostable and recyclable materials.
Table of Contents
1.1 Study assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
4.2.1 Increasing demand for convenience by consumers
4.2.2 Increase in disposable income and changing consumer behavior
4.3 Market Restraints
4.3.1 Government Regulations and Interventions
4.4 Value Chain / Supply Chain Analysis
4.5 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Force Analysis
4.5.1 Threat of New Entrants
4.5.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
4.5.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.5.4 Threat of Substitute Products
4.5.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.6 Impact of Covid-19 in the market
4.7 Technology Overview
4.7.1 Technology Snapshot
4.7.2 Type of frozen food packaging products
4.7.3 Primary materials used for frozen food packaging
4.7.4 Ongoing developments
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 by Primary Material
5.2 by Type of Packaging
5.3 by Type of Food Product
5.3.1 Readymade Meals
5.3.2 Fruits and Vegetables
5.3.4 Sea Food
5.3.5 Baked Goods
5.4 by Country
5.4.5 South Korea
5.4.6 Rest of Asia Pacific
6. VENDOR MARKET SHARE
7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
7.1 Company Profiles*
7.1.1 Pactiv LLC
7.1.2 Amcor Ltd
7.1.3 Genpak LLC
7.1.4 Graham Packaging Company, Inc.
7.1.5 Ball Corporation Inc
7.1.6 Crown Holdings
7.1.7 Tetra Pak International
7.1.8 Placon Corporation
7.1.9 Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd.
7.1.10 WestRock Company
7.1.11 Nuconic Packaging
7.1.12 The Scoular Company
7.1.14 Rexam Company
7.1.15 Alcoa Corporation
8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
9. FUTURE OF THE MARKET
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the study period of this market?
The APAC Frozen Food Packaging Market market is studied from 2019 - 2026.
What is the growth rate of APAC Frozen Food Packaging Market?
The APAC Frozen Food Packaging Market is growing at a CAGR of 5% over the next 5 years.
Who are the key players in APAC Frozen Food Packaging Market?
Pactiv LLC, Amcor Ltd, Genpack LLC, Graham Packaging Company, Ball Corporation are the major companies operating in APAC Frozen Food Packaging Market.


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Nancy La Vigne, Ph.D., Director of the National Institute of Justice, shares lessons learned from participatory research projects and elevates what she calls inclusive research. Inclusive research is intentional about involving those who are the experts on the topic. They could be patrol officers, investigators, victims, 911 dispatchers, service providers, arrestees, community members—the people are who are closest to the topic or situation that is being researched. While engaging these stakeholders in the research process can take many forms, it is crucial that researchers share the research findings with the people who helped generate them so that these findings can be interpreted and inform improvements in policies and practices. Ms. La Vigne said inclusive research has a long history of police-researcher partnerships in which police practitioners are consulted, at a minimum, and are, in some cases, full participants in the research process. She added that we have a long way to go in improving the nature of those partnerships. Recalibrating that relationship requires change. She said the best police-researcher partnerships are with researchers who care as much about informing improvements in policing and public safety as they do about publishing in top-tier academic journals. She also describes what is needed to improve these partnerships.


As our civilization slowly weans itself from petroleum-based transportation, electric power is coming into its own. Tern Bicycles has developed an e-bike that’s perfect for the city commute. Or so they claim. But considering that Tern Vektron Folding Electric Bike is powered by a German Bosch drivetrain and features a superior, tool-free folding function, you gotta give them credit.
Between Tern’s renown stable construction and Bosch’s powerful drive system, the Vektron demonstrates the future of electric commuter bikes. The 36 V / 250 W motor is powered by a 400 Wh battery that provides between 40 – 80 miles range/charge, and is computer-assisted to balance pedals and power for a smooth ride. At just under 49 lbs (22 Kg), this bike is easily handled when folded by riding on the tires and steered with a special grip built into the bottom of the seat. It folds to a mere 16″ x 34″ x 26″ so it can fit in car trunks or closets.
The Vektron has a load capacity of 230 pounds tops, and can easily maintain 20 mph (32 Km/h). It also comes with a Yepp Maxi Easyfit child seat that mounts on the rear rack and can hold a child up to 6 years old (or a large furry friend). Finally, the mid-motor design is much sturdier and long-lasting than any hub-motor system in existence, so you know you’ll have a solid ride for many years.


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Find great deals on quality hotels & resorts in Napa County California, or indulge at one of our luxury resorts. Take advantage of the many amenities that can be included with your stay such as in-room internet access, wifi, room service, fitness center, pool, hot tub, steam room, and shuttle services to and from the airport. Browse our hotels and resorts in Napa County California and plan your Napa County California vacation today!
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On the A699 in the centre of Kelso, overlooking the River Tweed.
Edinburgh - 43 miles/1 hr 10 mins
Rail Station: Berwick-Upon-Tweed - 24 miles/40 mins
Airport: Edinburgh - 50 miles/1 hr 15 mins
Discover our rolling hills, rugged coastline and majestic moorland up close and on foot. Includes B&B and enjoy a 3-course dinner from the hearty lounge menu, plus a packed lunch for the next day ...
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1. FFC Frankfurt, FCL Rapide Wezemaal, Brøndby IF and Olympique Lyonnais all booked their places in the quarter-finals as the second qualifying round ended.
The remaining four UEFA Women's Cup quarter-final places were decided on Tuesday night as the second qualifying round concluded in dramatic fashion.
With the qualifiers from Group B1 and B2 already known, it was the final two groups which created the interest on the final day of action. German side 1. FFC Frankfurt secured their spot at the head of Group B3 with a 1-1 draw against FCL Rapide Wezemaal, who also progressed due to Everton LFC's 3-1 win against Valur Reykjavík. Group B4 did not finish with the sound of the finals whistles in Brøndby IF's 1-0 win against Kolbotn IL or Olympique Lyonnais' 2-1 success in their game with AC Sparta Praha. Those results meant both the winners had identical records in the group and a draw had to be made to separate them with Brøndby eventually being awarded top spot.
Valur miss out
The early game in Group B3 made the issues clearer for the final two participants, with Everton needing a three-goal win to stay alive. Two goals from Jodie Handley either side of the interval and one in between from Natasha Dowie put Everton 3-0 up but Katrin Jónsdóttir's pulled one back with 22 minutes left. That result confirmed Frankfurt's progression and left Wezemaal knowing a point would guarantee their own. And the hosts went ahead on 23 minutes through Jessy Torreele, and although Connie Pohlers equalised 12 minutes later, the draw was enough to make Wezemaal the first quarter-finalists from Belgium.
As Umeå IK finished top of Group B2 thanks to their 2-2 draw with WFC Rossiyanka, Frankfurt meet the Russian champions and the Swedish side are Wezemaal's opponents.Umeå were made to sweat on top spot, however, after the Russian side recovered from two goals down to set up a tight finish. Marta had struck on two occasions before the break for the Swedish team, but Natalia Barbashina scored twice in three minutes early in the second half to earn Rossiyanka a draw. WFC Universitet Vitebesk of Belarus beat Romania's CFF Clujana 1-0 for third place in that group.
Lyon and Brøndby began the day in pole position in Group B4 and remained that way. Hosts Lyon, behind by one goal at kick-off, beat AC Sparta Praha 2-1 with goals from Camille Abily and Wendie Renard before Petra Bertholdova's consolation. That goal proved important as Brøndby ended the hopes of their fellow 2006/07 semi-finalists Kolbotn IL with a last-gasp Mie Olsen goal, and that left the top two level on all criteria. In the draw that followed, Lyon were the unlucky ones and they will now face Arsenal LFC, the winners of Group B1.
Arsenal confirmed that position with a 3-3 draw against an ASD CF Bardolino side who had also already qualified. Julie Fleeting headed Arsenal in front in the first half and Lianne Sanderson doubled the advantage after the interval. But within ten minutes the Italian side levelled through Melania Gabbiadini and substitute Raffaella Manieri. Kelly Smith put Arsenal back in front late on only for an added-time reply from Patrizia Panico to restore parity. Bardolino now take on Brøndby, while third place in Group B1 went to SV Neulengbach, the Austrian side defeating Kazakhstan's Alma KTZH 3-0.

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The Association of Cities and Municipalities is calling on the federal government to take better precautions to protect the population in the event of a military conflict, including more bunkers. "Now it's not just about making the Bundeswehr capable of defending itself. It's more generally about protecting the population from war-related dangers," says the general manager of the municipal association, André Berghegger, to the newspapers of the Funke media group.
In addition to the special fund of 100 billion euros for the Bundeswehr, the federal government must "raise large sums of money to ensure internal resilience," demanded Berghegger. He named the sum of at least one billion euros in each of the next ten years for the protection of the civilian population. But this is just a boost. The funds should come from the regular federal budget.
Sirens also required
Specifically, Berghegger called for more bunkers in Germany. Of the 2,000 public shelters from the Cold War, only 600 remain that can accommodate around 500,000 people. “It is urgently necessary to put disused bunkers back into operation.” In addition, new, modern shelters would have to be built. In metropolitan areas you can also use underground car parks and subway shafts.
Berghegger also called for additional sirens to be installed. “We would do well not to rely solely on cell phone apps,” he said. There should no longer be a municipality without sirens. "We need a broad mix of digital and analogue instruments. This includes apps, radio and television, display boards and of course sirens," said the managing director.


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London based company Dot One takes product customization to the next level. The company, named after the 0.1 percent of a genetic sequence that makes each human unique, uses your DNA samples to create one of a kind products (such as scarves and prints) from the very part of your genome that makes you distinct. The company requires a simple cheek swab DNA test (the type made popular by direct-to-consumer personal genome tests such as 23andMe). Dot One then outsources the lab testing to AlphaBioLabs, where they extract, identify, and use DNA profiling to distinguish the desired portion of the code. AlphaBioLabs does this by creating a genetic finger print through scanning for Short Tandem Repeats (STRs), which are tiny bits of genetic code that are different for every person (except identical twins, of course). Once Dot One has the genetic finger print, they use an algorithm to translate these codes into a color, resulting in a pattern that is personalized to your specific DNA. These patterns are designed to imitate what a DNA sample would look like in a genetic gel test in a lab. While these products are made through a high technological process, they are reminiscent to traditional weavings and folk art patterns. They possess a true quality of something warm and special. You can even get a Tartan, which is created from the DNA of two people, or get a poster of your family tree. Cute. (Via HYPERALLERGIC)
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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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Each year, Wichita State University selects graduate students to present at the Capitol Graduate Research Summit which is held annually in Topeka. This event provides an opportunity for selected graduate student from institutions across the state of Kansas to both showcase their research and expose state government, education officials, and the public to the quality of graduate research performed in the state of Kansas.
This year's summit will be held on March 22, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Rotunda of the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka, Kansas.


text: General Thomas William Sweeny (1820-92) Signed Slip, "T. W. Sweeny, Brig Gen. Vols. Comdg.", 4 x 1, was an Irish-American soldier who served in the Mexican–American War and was wounded in the groin at the Battle of Cerro Gordo, and his right arm was so badly injured at the Battle of Churubusco that it had to be amputated. For his heroics, his fellow servicemen nicknamed him "Fighting Tom". Despite this possibly career-ending injury, he continued serving and was active in the Yuma War Yuma War (1850–1853), fighting in several engagements against Native Americans. At Shiloh, during the American Civil War, he was again wounded in the battle having received two shots in his only remaining arm and a shot in one of his legs. Sweeny kept the field until the close of the fight, exciting the admiration of the whole army. He returned and was at the Battle of Atlanta. After the war he was involved in the Fenian (an Irish Republican organization based in the U.S.) invasion of Canada, after which he was arrested for breaking neutrality laws between the United States and Britain, but was soon released. In fine condition, mounted on a piece of an album page and with minor age toning.

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Iginuhit ng Tadhana
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Iginuhit ng Tadhana (The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story) (lit. 'Drawn by Fate'), also known as Man of Destiny, is a 1965 Filipino biographical film about then-Senate President Ferdinand Marcos. Directed by Mar S. Torres, Jose de Villa and Conrado Conde, the film stars Luis Gonzales as Marcos, Rosa Mia as Marcos' mother Josefa, and Gloria Romero as Marcos' wife Imelda. The film was produced by 777 Film Productions and was first released by Sampaguita Pictures in the Philippine provinces on August 24, 1965, during Marcos' campaign for president in the 1965 presidential election.
The theatrical run of Iginuhit ng Tadhana was briefly suspended on September 2 by the Board of Censors for Motion Pictures due to the film having yet to be screened for the entire committee, though its exhibition was eventually allowed to continue five days later. The film was later followed by Pinagbuklod ng Langit, which was released in 1969.
Iginuhit ng Tadhana was first released in eight provinces on August 24, 1965, after it was approved for release by a subcommittee of the Board of Censors for Motion Pictures. Its theatrical run, however, was suspended on September 2 by the board, which then required that the film be screened first to the entire committee before it can continue its exhibition; Chairman Jose L. Guevarra resigned immediately from the board due to the suspension being carried out in his absence. On the same day, as a result of the suspension, the film's gala premiere at Rizal Theater in Makati was halted despite the attendance of approximately 400 people, which included Marcos, his wife, his mother, and the film's main cast; the theater decided to screen the American film The Thin Red Line instead to compensate for the cancellation. By September 7, the film's suspension was lifted after a local court in Manila issued a writ of preliminary injunction to the board which ordered that it halt the suspension.
After the election of Ferdinand Marcos to the presidency, the film was screened as Man of Destiny at the 13th Asian Film Festival held in Seoul, South Korea in early May 1966, where it received a special award "for portraying the life of an outstanding Asian leader." It was also later re-released in the Philippines on June 18 for the 1st Manila Film Festival.
In later decades, it has since been claimed that people who were close to President Diosdado Macapagal, then running for re-election against Marcos, was behind the film's initial suspension. Bongbong Marcos later on became a groomsman at fellow cast member Vilma Santos' wedding in 1992.


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Dame Barbara Cartland (born July 9, 1901, Edgbaston, Birmingham, Eng.—died May 21, 2000, Hatfield, Hertfordshire) English author of more than 700 books, mostly formulaic novels of romantic love set in the 19th century.
Following the death of her father in World War I, Cartland moved with her family to London. There she began contributing to the Daily Express newspaper, receiving instruction in writing from its proprietor, Lord Beaverbrook. Cartland’s first novel, Jigsaw (1925), was a popular success. She traveled widely and conducted historical research in order to write her novels, which usually feature beautiful, virginal young women and handsome, rakish young men. Her output of books grew steadily, averaging 23 a year from the mid-1970s; altogether, her works had sold more than one billion copies in some 35 languages by 2000. Her nonfiction includes five autobiographies and books of advice on health food, vitamins, and beauty. She also wrote film scripts for several of her novels and some 30 plays. In 1991 she was made Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.


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Signet Jewelers Limited News
Cramer's Mad Money Recap 4/8: BlackRock, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs
Jim Cramer has your game plan for next week, including news about Ukraine, the 30-year Treasury bond, CPI data, and earnings.
Cramer's Mad Money Recap 3/17: Marvell, Williams-Sonoma, Honeywell
Jim Cramer blames short sellers for many doom-and-gloom stories, and urges investors to focus on companies that make real things and have real earnings.
Why Is Signet Jewelers So Confident About People Buying Diamonds?
The world's largest diamond jewelry retailer reported revenue of $2.81 billion and adjusted earnings of $5.01 a share.
U.S. Sanctions on Russian Diamonds Expected to Boost Prices
Companies can no longer import diamonds from Russian companies like Alrosa.
Cramer's Mad Money Recap 12/2: Mastercard, Affirm, Boeing
Jim Cramer says market sentiment may be fickle, but it also can be a powerful driver of buying opportunities for investors who do their homework.
5 Top Stock Decliners Thursday as Stocks Post Gains
Stocks post gains Thursday even as new updates about the spread of the omicron Covid variant surface.
Cramer's Mad Money Recap 11/11: Rivian, Amazon, Tesla
Don't panic over inflation, says Jim Cramer. Growth stocks aren't in a bubble, we're just in a really good market.
Signet Shares Fall on Profit-Taking After Jeweler Lifts Guidance
Signet shares fell on profit-taking after the jeweler raised its earnings guidance and said it was buying peer Diamonds Direct for $490 million.
Cramer's Mad Money Recap 9/8/21: Inflation and Interest Rates
Jim Cramer says September already is shaping up to be a wild ride for investors.
Jewelry Retailer Signet Stock Rises on Earnings Beat, Raised Guidance
Signet cautioned that sales in the fourth quarter could dip as it expects consumer spending to shift away from jewelry.
Viva Pot Vegas: Sin City Closer to Solving its Marijuana Problem
Though marijuana is legal in Nevada, you can't legally smoke it on the Las Vegas Strip.
Starbucks and Pepsi Make Wolfe List of Top Dividend Stocks
The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index has slipped 6% year to date, compared with a 17% drop for the S&P 500.
'Un-carrier' T-Mobile Makes a Very Verizon, AT&T 'Carrier' Move
Mobile carrier companies are always eager to increase revenue through fees customers pay and to outflank their competition with deals.


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REEF DIVE CENTRE
WHO WE ARE
Located in the heart of the exclusive Haad Tien resort, Reef Dive Centre operate a wide variety of courses and fun diving expeditions whilst providing luxury accommodation set in Koh Tao's beautiful Shark Bay, offering sublime panoramic views and a beautiful backdrop.
Our premier location, outstanding facilities and friendly staff will ensure you enjoy a fantastic holiday on this tropical island. For diving and snorkeling, Koh Tao offers a hidden underwater treasure, with an impressive variety of marine life.
Our PADI 5 star dive school runs daily dive tours to all the best diving sites. From our custom built dive boat we provide exclusive diving in small groups to ensure each and every guest enjoys long dives, sees lots of marine life and has a great time.
For new divers, our experienced instructors teach all PADI courses, from PADI Open Water right through to PADI Divemaster in a variety of languages.
Being the smallest of the three islands within the gulf, Koh Tao is known for its incredible scuba diving. Famed as a divers' paradise, this small island north of Phangan and Samui is beautiful, tranquil and rich in diversity.
Koh Tao means Turtle Island, named after the sea turtles who used to breed here. The marine life is spectacular and attracts a number of divers from around the world each year. There are more than 25 recognised sites – pinnacles, coral gardens, canyons, swim-throughs, chimneys – within 1km of the coast, around 15-30m in depth. Hawksbill turtles, giant barracuda, porcupine puffer fish, butterfly fish, triggerfish, whale sharks, bat fish and stingrays are some of the highlights.
Reef Dive Centre is ideally located on Koh Tao to combine a tropical holiday, filled with Thai culture and an exhilarating scuba diving experience.
At Reef Dive Centre we believe that safety and quality equals FUN!
Our team will strive to make your experience an unforgettable one.
All our dive groups (courses and fun dives) are limited to maximum 4 divers to ensure close supervision and a more enjoyable time under water.
Koh Tao is known for its incredible scuba diving. Famed as a divers' paradise, this small island north of Phangan and Samui is beautiful, tranquil and rich in diversity.
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Universal Animal Project Stak Ingredient Review!
Universal and the Iconic Brand Animal has been pretty quiet as of late as far as new products go. Project Stak looks to be an impressive upgrade to previous versions. Featuring many trademarked and proven ingredients in what appear to be in somewhat efficacious dosages (quite rare). Project Stak aims to be a Natural hormone optimizer aimed at optimizing testosterone and human growth hormone levels. So if you’re interested in checkout Universal Animal Stak then be sure to check out the ingredients and their effects below.
Project Stak Ingredient Review
1 Pack Contains
Vitamin B6- B Vitamin that acts as a co-factor in many reactions of amino acid metabolism
Magnesium (Oxide)- Magnesium is a dietary mineral which is the second most common deficiency in the first world deficiency appears to increase blood pressure and reduce insulin sensitivity mostly.
Zinc (Oxide)- A mineral that supports testosterone, libido and estrogen reduction.
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)- Vitamin D in serum appears to be positively correlated with overall androgen status, with sufficient levels of Vitamin D acting to normalize testosterone. Currently no evidence if supraphysiological levels of Vitamin D further enhances testosterone.
Pro Testosterone Complex 1500mg
Tribulus Terrestris Extract (Standardized for protodioscin & steroidal saponins)- a plant from where the root and fruits are used for male virility and general vitality, respectively. The roots enhance libido and sexual well being; effects on Testosterone have not yet been proven.
Longjack Extract Complex Eurycoma longifolia (root) LJ 100 (EuryPeptides, glycosaponins & polysaccharides)- The roots of E. Longfolia contain a variety of bioactive polypeptides that help the body enhance the synthesis of various androgens produced by the testes . A study of older males consuming E. Longifolia showed a 46.8% average increase in testosterone after one month.
Fenugreek (seed) (steroidal saponins)- Fenugreek is a herb that is highly produced in Arabic regions and India. It is commonly used as a folk medicine to enhance libido and masculinity, and has a long track record of alleviating disturbances in blood sugar metabolism (diabetes).
Maca Extract (Lepidium meyenii)- Maca is thought to increase libido, sexual performance and stamina, Maca powder may be used to treat erectile dysfunction.
Growth Hormone Support 1500mg
Arginine Complex (Arginine HCL, ArginoCarn(acetyl-L-Carnitine arginate dichloride)– Arginine has been shown to have beneficial effects on Growth Hormone.
Immunolin- is rich in naturally occurring, bioactive proteins such as immunoglobulin and peptides. No other protein source has bioactive immunoglobulin and peptides as its predominant protein component.
Humanofort- a pharmaceutically standardized embryo extract that contains various growth factors and amino acids in a endogenous form. These growth factors are made of clusters of low-molecular weight oligopeptides, which are quickly and easily assimilated and transported into the body to their specific receptor sites.
Alpha GPC– Although non-stimulatory in nature, many people report alertness, mental clarity, and increased focus.
Anti-Aromatase Complex 300mg
Calcium-D-Glucarate– Calcium D-Glucarate promotes the body’s detoxification process and supports hormonal balance.
Diindolylmethane– DIM appears to be an estrogen regulatory compound, as it possesses both pro-estrogenic and anti-estrogenic mechanisms of action.
Hormone Amplifying Blend 500mg
L-Carnitine Fumarate–Carnitine was able to increase levels of IGF Binding Protein-3 that are induced by exercise for about 180 minutes. This theoretically may increase the effects of IGF-1 and IGF-2 by giving them more time in the blood.
AgmaPure (Agmatine sulfate)- metabolite of L-Arginine which appears to be a novel neurotransmitter. As well as circulatory health promoting and provides pumps/vascularity. May act on the hypothalamus to cause secretion of luteinizing hormone,
GlycoCarn (glycine propionyl L-Carnitine HCL)- GlycoCarn is the only ingredient proven to increase nitric oxide levels in the human bloodstream.
Quercetin–potent bioflavanoid that has been shown to help sustain testosterone levels and promote balanced hormone levels.
Astapure (astaxanthin)- has been shown to increase testosterone while decreasing Dihydrotestosterone.
Bioperine (fruit)- enhance absorption of other ingredients.
Restorative Support Complex 500mg
Milk Thistle Extract (silymarin)- One of the most extensively studied liver detoxification supplements. An extensive review of more than a dozen placebo-controlled studies with the use of silymarin showing improved liver function.
Astragalus (root)- increases the absorption of amino acids, glucose, and vitamins through the regulation and paralleled alteration on both the protein and mRNA expression levels of the Na+/glucose cotransporter 1 (SGLT1) gene.
Ashwaganda Extract- It is most commonly supplemented by men for enhanced vitality and virility, and may confer some general health benefits such as neuroprotection and anti-cancer effects.
Na-R-Alpha Lipoic Acid- Potent Anti-oxidant and insulin mimetic, help signal mTor and enhance cellular energy.
Coenzyme Q10- is a molecule that exists in the cell’s mitochondria (energy production organelle) and has a critical role in producing energy. Supplementation may confer benefits either through this, or by general anti-oxidant properties.
Well there you have it. Definitely one of the more impressive formulas we have seen. Be sure to check back here for more updates and where to get it!
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