The Best of Hawaiʻi's Best Spooky Tales
The Best of Hawaiʻi's Best Spooky Tales
collected by Rick Carroll
paperback, 6" x 9"
The Best of Hawaii's Best Spooky Tales brings out the spine-tingling best of Rick Carroll's collected spooky stories that have fascinated readers of all ages with their encounters with the supernatural in Hawaiʻi. 45 of over 200 published stories have been selected for this best-of-the-best edition. Relive or experience anew these fascinating accounts from around the islands.
Rick Carroll is the creator of the bestselling Hawaii's Best Spooky Tales series, collections of true first-person stories of mysterious encounters in the Hawaiian Islands today.
Carroll began collecting oral stories in Hawaii two decades ago and has brought more than 150 new local authors to print in his Spooky Tales books.
Rick is a former daily journalist for the San Francisco Chronicle and author of Hawaii: True Stories of the Island Spirit and IZ: Voice of the People.
excerpt from The Passenger
She stood in shimmering heat waves along Queen Highway on a hot October day. I couldn’t believe anybody would be standing in the sun at high noon on what seemed like the hottest day of the year. I thought at first the woman in the white dress might be a mirage. Dark skin, the color of coffee, Caribbean maybe; black hair in dreadlocks, she looked real as a rainbow. She stuck out her thumb and I stopped.
My day full of strange encounters began in Honolulu at the airport. A security guard wanted to inspect my carry-on.
“Oh, I love your books,” she said, finding only spooky books in my bag. I gave her one. She gave me a mahalo, and waved me through.
On line at Starbucks a Charles Manson look-alike, one of the terminal’s homeless denizens, hit me up for three dollars. He wanted “a wet, double tall, French vanilla latte.” His outrageous request made me laugh. I gave him a buck.
While waiting for my coffee I was paged repeatedly: “ . . . please return to the security gate.” I finally got my coffee and went back to find I’d dropped my ticket to Kona during the security check.
I ran to the gate only to find my plane was late. By the time I got to the Big Island the Budget rental car outfit was out of cars.
“We have a ten-passenger van you can have for the same price as an economy sedan.”
“It’s just me,” I said.
“It’s all we have,” the clerk said. She handed me the keys to what looked like a Roberts Overnighter tour bus.
That’s how I came to be all alone driving an air-condi- tioned van big enough for ten people on Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi on a hot October day.
My destination was Waimea School, where I’d been invited to read from my books as part of the Marriott Outrigger Waikoloa’s annual spooky “talk story” event.
I saw the hitchhiker just after leaving the airport. With an empty ten-passenger van, I decided to give her a lift.
I stopped, she got in, and I immediately felt some- thing was wrong but didn’t know what. The chilled van seemed warmer with her aboard.
“Where’re you going?” “Waimea,” she said.
“Me too,” I said.
“Do you live there?”“No,” she said, “just visiting.”
She was neither young nor old, but somewhere in between, with caramel skin, charcoal hair, bright, clear eyes and a soft voice that sounded like music.
She carried neither suitcase nor backpack, only a white canvas bag stuffed with newspapers and maga- zines, and handwritten notes on yellow legal pads.
She had a musty aroma of sweat and something flammable. I thought the rental van had a gas leak.
Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway is unique in Hawaiʻi. The two-lane black asphalt not only runs through twenty miles of black lava landscape, but also crosses over sev- eral layers of historic lava flows and under four of the island’s five volcanoes—Kohala, Huālalai, Mauna Loa, and Mauna Kea. Pele land if there ever was.
Most passersby see only a bleak charcoal expanse, but my passenger knew and identified each and every lava flow with evident pride as if each flow were an object of art in her private collection.
“Kaʻūpūlehu flowed to the sea in 1801,” she said as we passed under Huālalai Volcano. “It filled Kïholo Bay ... ”
“ . . . and the 1859 Mauna Loa flow ran from nine thousand feet near the summit to the sea . . . ”
“ . . . the Kanikü flow covered Waikoloa and ran into the fishponds at ‘Anaeho‘omalu . . . ”
Although I had no way to verify the truth of her words, her keen recitation startled me.
“How do you know all this?” I asked.“Just do,” she said. “It’s my hobby.” We rode in her to ask for a cigarette—a common request from Pele, the fire goddess.
“Don’t you want to ask me for a cigarette?’
“I don’t smoke,” she said, smiling.
We rode on in silence.
“Are you sure you’re not Madame Pele?” I finally asked. I couldn’t help it.
“Oh no,” she said. “I’m not Madame Pele.”
“How do I know?”
“Believe me,” she laughed.
“I’m not sure I do,” I said.
In misty rain, we approached Waimea town. She said good-bye and thanks at the T-intersection.“I’ll get out here,” she said at the stoplight. She opened the door and jumped out. She cut across the corner gas station; I half expected the gas pumps to burst into flames.
That never happened. Something just as startling did. As I watched her walk away, she disappeared. Vanished into thin air. One minute she was there, the next she was gone, like that. I asked the gas station attendant if he’d seen the woman in white.
“No, brah, see nothing.”
I found Waimea School library full of kids waiting to hear spooky tales that Friday afternoon. The library was cool and quiet, I was hot and sweaty.
“Are you okay?” one of the librarians asked. “You look like you’ve seen a ghost.”
“I’m not really sure, but I think I just gave a ride to a woman who may have been Madame Pele.”
The librarian had a sympathetic smile. “I know,” she said. “It happens a lot here.”
That night at a dinner party hosted by Patti Cook, who knows everybody in Waimea, I told my story to the other guests and asked if they had ever seen the woman hitchhiking along the Queen’s highway or walking in their town.
Now, Waimea’s a very small town, and surely some- one would have seen a woman in a white dress with dreadlocks who knew a lot about old volcanoes, but nobody ever had, at least that’s what they told me.


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Shorting the Euro has been the masochistic trade of the year. In spite of the Eurozone hurtling towards event horizon, Euro is roughly unchanged against the US Dollar since the beginning of 2011 (Graph 1). The usual explanation touted for this extraordinary resilience is Bernanke’s commitment to debauch the dollar to defend his PhD thesis.
This is only a partial explanation at best. The ECB has also expanded its balance sheet, even if it isn’t as much as the Fed. More importantly, it has expanded it through lower quality assets – eg. Spanish home loan ABS vs US Treasuries and US MBS. Therefore if the exchange rate was solely dependent on currency debauchery then Draghi’s LTROs would have succeeded against Bernanke’s QEs in depreciating the Euro. To know why so many smart people have thrown in the towel on the Euro short trade we have to go back to basic macroeconomics.
The Balance of Payments (BoP) identity is:
BoP = Current Account balance + Capital Account balance
Where; Current account balance = Exports – Imports
Capital account balance = Change in foreign ownership of domestic assets – Change in domestic ownership of foreign assets
Standard macroeconomics assumes BoP to be equal to zero. This has to hold in the long term but in the short-term non-zero BoP adds or subtracts from a nation’s reserves (foreign exchange mainly). As an example if in a given year, a country is a net importer with no foreign capital inflows then it will deplete its reserves. This imbalance can only occur as long as there are reserves. Once reserves are exhausted then either imports stop to balance BoP or foreign capital flows in to finance the imports.
Since exporters, importers, foreign and domestic owners of capital are not coordinating with each other how does BoP balance? This is where national currency’s exchange rate (FX rate) comes into the picture. To simplify, a nation can either have a floating market-determined exchange rate or a fixed officially-mandated exchange rate.
In the case of the floating rate, a BoP imbalance is adjusted through the FX rate. Going back to the earlier example, a current account deficit unmatched by a capital account surplus will not only lead to reserve depletion but also depreciation of the nation’s currency. This would have the following consequences:
- It would make imports expensive reducing demand
- It would make exports cheaper increasing demand
- It would make the country’s assets cheaper for foreigners increasing foreign capital inflows
- Finally it would make foreign assets more expensive reducing domestic capital outflows.
Therefore FX depreciation acts as a self correcting mechanism to balance BoP.
In a fixed rate regime, BoP imbalance is borne by reserves. Official policy attempts to manage reserves by either devaluing the currency in case of a BoP deficit or by official investments abroad to create a capital account deficit (revaluation is rare).
Now coming back to the Eurozone and looking at it as a single entity, the lack of Euro depreciation makes sense. Current account deficit for the block is close to zero with the average of the last two years being -0.43% of GDP (Graph 2). The capital account is also close to zero (Graph 3). Therefore there is no fundamental reason for the FX rate to appreciate or depreciate significantly. This is also consistent with what has been observed.
However, the Eurozone is neither a monolithic block nor a sovereign nation. Within the Eurozone each country operates as if under a fixed exchange rate regime with pooled foreign exchange reserves. A net importer’s central bank can obtain foreign currency from a net exporter’s central bank through the ECB. As long as the overall Eurozone current account balances, there is no need for balancing at the individual country level. Therefore German surpluses and peripheral deficits can continue ad infinitum. This ex-Eurozone foreign trade is similar to different areas within a country and is not of much interest.
Due to the lack of fiscal union, the interesting part is that for intra-Eurozone transactions each country operates as if it has infinite reserves. Monetary union assures a country with intra-Eurozone current and capital account deficits that it can operate without fear of running out of reserves. This is a function of the esoteric TARGET2 (Trans-European Automated Real time Gross settlement Express Transfer system) balances. The deficit nation incurs TARGET2 liabilities, i.e. its central bank gives an IOU to the surplus nation’s central bank for the imported goods/capital transfer. The simplified schematic below gives a concrete example.
It is not necessary for TARGET2 liabilities to increase purely due to current account deficits. Usually a capital account surplus balances a current account deficit as the schematic shows.
The problem arises when the capital account is in balance or deficit. Theoretically, TARGET2 liabilities can keep piling up until the deficit nation runs out of collateral for these IOUs. But this can never happen because of two reasons. The first is that collateral acceptability is largely decided by the deficit nation’s central bank within given guidelines. The second is that the central bank’s power to provide ELA (Emergency Liquidity Assistance) against any collateral it deems fit. Even Plato’s guardians would find it difficult not to succumb to this moral hazard if the republic was in danger.
Applying this theoretical edifice to observed reality makes Euro’s resilience understandable. It also explains German discomfiture with widening collateral criteria since their TARGET2 assets become secured on lower quality assets (if they can be called secured at all). Moreover, it explains what is in store.
Peripheral current accounts with the exception of
in deficit and have been for the last decade. Until the start of the sovereign
debt crisis these deficits had been financed by the private sector of Northern
European states and the rest of the world. This was the convergence trade which
culminated in Greek CDS trading at less than 20bps (0.2%) differential to
German CDS in 2006. However with the onset of the crisis, private capital flows
started reversing. Now even domestic capital is stampeding out as can be seen
from the reduction in bank deposits. Private capital been replaced by
official TARGET2 liabilities as the means to finance current account deficits. Because
capital flight has been largely contained within the Eurozone (out of
peripherals into Ireland )
it has not impacted the Euro exchange rate. But at some point this will change. Germany
Two alternative scenarios can occur in future (see diagram below). The first is an internal wealth transfer which sees TARGET2 liabilities torn up. This can take place through various mechanisms and would be equivalent to a fiscal transfer from northern
to the peripherals. It would be largely FX neutral. The second is capital
flight out of the Eurozone as people realise that German, and northern
European, strength is superficial. According to JP Morgan half of ’s net
investment abroad is its TARGET2 assets. A Greek exit would render €111bn of
TARGET2 assets with northern European central banks worthless. As Jean Paul
Getty shrewdly observed, fall of debtors leads to a fall of their main
creditors as well. Germany
The second scenario will lead to a free fall of the Euro and is looking likelier of the two due to political mismanagement and brinkmanship.
 The 1% interest rate differential is not worthy of consideration. The volatility adjusted return is laughable for any serious investor/trader.

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Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ:TWST) is -1.82 points lower today and the only thing that matters is where they go from here. You simply have to look deeper than the share price and explore the fundamentals and future growth potential. The stock value has plummeted by nearly -7.07% to $23.91 from its previous close of $25.73. Does this decline mean it the best stock to buy right now? The shares seem to have an active trading volume day with a reported 173858 contracts so far this session. TWST shares had a relatively better volume day versus average trading capacity of 223.35 thousand shares, but with a 25.87 million float and a -0.31% run over a week, it’s definitely worth keeping an eye on. The one year price forecast for TWST stock indicates that the average analyst price target is $29.5 per share. This means the stock has a potential increase of 23.38% from where the TWST share price has been trading recently which is between $25.25 and $26.05. There are some brokerage firms that offer lower targets than the average, with one of them, even setting their price target at $27.
The shorts are running away from Twist Bioscience Corporation (TWST) stock. The latest set of short interest data was released on 15 May 2019, and the numbers show a drop in short interest in TWST shares. While short interest still represents only 2% of TWST’s float, the number of shares shorted have fallen by -29059. The number of shares shorted fell to 516748 shares, down from 545807 shares during the preceding fortnight. With average daily trading volumes at 479195 shares, days to cover decreased to about 2.928322 days. The most recent news story about the stock that appeared in Yahoo Finance‘s news section was titled “Twist Bioscience to Present at the Jefferies 2019 Global Healthcare Conference” and dated May 28, 2019.
Looking at the current readings for Twist Bioscience Corporation, the two-week RSI stands at 43.21. This figure suggests that TWST stock, for now, is neutral, meaning that the shares are stable in terms of price movement. The stochastic readings, on the other hand, based on the current TWST readings is similarly very revealing as it has a stochastic reading of 56.46% at this stage. This figure means that TWST share price today is being neutral.
Technical chart claims that Twist Bioscience Corporation (TWST) would settle between $26.1/share to $26.48/share level. However, if the stock price goes below the $25.3 mark, then the market for Twist Bioscience Corporation becomes much weaker. If that happens, the stock price might even plunge as low as $24.88 for its downside target. The stock is currently in the red zone of MACD, with the indicator reading -0.15. Traders are always alerted for the move of a stock above or below the zero line due to the fact that the reading is an indicator of the position of the short-term average relative to the long-term average. If the MACD is above the zero line, then the short-term average relative is above that of the long-term average, thus implying an upward momentum. Vice versa is the case if the MACD is below the zero line.
Analysts at Evercore ISI, assumed coverage of TWST assigning Outperform rating, according to their opinion released on May 31. JP Morgan, analysts launched coverage of Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ:TWST) stock with a Neutral recommendation, according to their flash note issued to investors on November 26.
TWST equity has an average rating of 2, with the figure leaning towards a bullish end. 4 analysts who tracked the company were contacted by Reuters. Amongst them, 1 rated the stock as a hold while the remaining 3 were split even though not equally. Some analysts rate the stock as a buy or a strong buy while no rated it as a sell. 3 analysts rated Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ:TWST) as a buy or a strong buy while not a single analyst advised that investors should desist from purchasing the stock or sell them if they already own the company’s stock.


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"Any relations in a social order will endure, if there is infused into them some of that spirit of human sympathy which qualifies life for immortality."
"That though the radiance which was once so bright be now forever taken from my sight. Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, glory in the flower. We will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind."George William Russell on William Wordsworth
"Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength."George William Russell on Corrie Ten Boom
"What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That is what love looks like."George William Russell on Saint Augustine
"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight."George William Russell on Khalil Gibran
"When sorrows come, they come not single spies, but in battalions."George William Russell on William Shakespeare
"Our hearts were drunk with a beauty Our eyes could never see."
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As per instructions of the Punjab government, 33 sale points have been established to ensure the supply of subsidized flour to people. The flour mills will supply 11,820 bags of flour daily to the points for which duties of the staff have been assigned. This was briefed by District Food Controller Azmat Ali to Deputy Commissioner Abdullah Khurram Niazi while discussing measures regarding supply of subsidized flour to people.
Azmat Ali said a total of 17 sale points had been set up in tehsil Sialkot where 6,250 bags of 10-kg flour were being supplied daily. Shahabad Flour Mills will sell flour at the point on Murray College Road near Veterinary Hospital, Al-Falah Flour Mills near Imam Sahib Point, Qadir Flour Mills in Old Vegetable Market near TCS Office, Sultan flour Mills in Dobarji Chowk, Sadiq Flour Mills in Shahabpura Near Masjid Mahajreen, Milk Flour Mills in Begwal Road near Government School No 2, Shaheen Flour Mills in Gulsan-e-Iqbal Park, Barkat Flour Mills in Gohadpur Chowk Near Muradpur Police Station, Chaudhary Flour Mills in Adda Chowk, Ali Ahmed Awan Flour Mills in Adalat Garha, Sultan Flour Mills in Ghanta Ghar, Sitara Flour Mills in Pulli Toapkhana, Qadir Flour Mills in Hundal Pura Lorry Adda, Haider Flour Mills in Ghazipur Road near Cantt Plaza and Al-Munir Flour Mills will supply flour at a point near Sardar Begum Hospital.
He said that 2,010 bags were being supplied daily at seven points in Daska where Hudaybiya Flour Mills will supply flour to the point near AC Office, Inayat Cheema Flour Mills near Masjid Noor, College Road.

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I wanted to chat with you about a really intriguing storyline from the television series “Sherlock.” The episode I’m referring to is the one about Redbeard, where Sherlock replaces a traumatic memory with a more comforting one. This storyline raises some pretty important questions about how we deal with traumatic events in our lives and the potential consequences of burying or replacing those memories.
So, in the episode, “His Last Vow,” we learn that Redbeard was actually Sherlock’s childhood best friend who was tragically killed by his own sister, Euros. Sherlock had buried the painful memory of his friend’s death and replaced it with the idea that Redbeard was simply a beloved pet. While this allowed him to protect himself from the trauma and pain of losing his friend, it also meant that he was living in a false reality.
Now, the idea of burying or replacing traumatic memories is not new. It’s a natural coping mechanism that many people use to deal with difficult experiences. And in the short term, it can be effective. However, over time, we may forget important details or emotions associated with the event. This can lead to problems down the line.
For example, when buried memories suddenly resurface, they can be overwhelming and cause huge distress. Triggers can come in many forms – sights, sounds, smells, or even certain words. And when those triggers bring up memories we haven’t dealt with, it can cause anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
But it’s important to note that not every buried memory needs to be faced head-on. If the memory isn’t causing any issues, there may be no need to bring it to the surface. However, if it’s causing distress or impacting daily life, it may be time to seek help or learn some new skills.
In the case of Sherlock, his buried memory of Redbeard did resurface and caused him significant distress. But he ultimately had to face the truth and come to terms with the trauma he had been hiding from. It wasn’t an easy process, but it was necessary for his growth and healing as a character.
It’s important to remember that everyone deals with trauma in their own way, and there is no “right” or “wrong” way to cope. However, being aware of the potential consequences of burying or replacing memories can help us make more informed choices about how we deal with difficult experiences. And if we do find ourselves struggling with a buried memory, there’s no shame in seeking help to work through it.
Psychological and emotional trauma recovery coaching is an effective way to help those struggling with the aftereffects of mental trauma. It is a unique and individualized approach to helping people heal from emotional pain, which can range from minor traumas such as car accidents or relationship breakups to more severe forms of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).
The coach works one-on-one with the client in order to create a safe and supportive environment where they can explore their feelings, build self-confidence, set goals, and develop strategies for managing their emotions in healthy ways.
The benefits of working with an emotional and psychological trauma recovery coach include increased self-awareness, improved communication skills, reduced stress levels, and enhanced coping strategies for dealing with difficult situations or memories that may be triggered by events or conversations. It provides support through personalized goal setting and guidance on how to manage any symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder. Working together over time allows clients to slowly rebuild trust within themselves and others around them while also learning how to better cope when faced with triggers that could cause distress.
A psychologist usually takes on this role; however, there are other professionals who specialize in this type of coaching such as social workers or therapists who have received specialized training in this area. Psychological trauma recovery coaches offer sessions either virtually (e.G. Via video conferencing) or face-to-face depending on what works best for the client’s needs and comfort level. During these sessions, clients are encouraged to talk openly about their experiences without fear of judgement while exploring different techniques that will help them move forward towards healing emotionally and mentally so they can live a life free from anxiety caused by past traumatic events.
The look of psychological trauma recovery coaching varies greatly depending on the individual coach’s style but typically involves some combination of talking therapy/counseling activities combined with experiential activities like art therapy/journaling exercises that allow clients to express themselves creatively outside traditional verbal communication methods which often times helps further facilitate healing process even faster than just talking alone would do so. Some coaches might also use mindfulness practices like meditation/relaxation exercises alongside cognitive behavioral therapy interventions intended for teaching clients new coping skills needed during moments when old habits come up trying to sabotage progress made throughout course session(s). All these components combine to make up unique form of counseling dedicated to helping individuals gain back control over their lives after suffering through a psychologically traumatic experience (s).
The Advantages of a Trauma Recovery Coach
A trauma recovery coach can provide an invaluable service to those struggling with psychological trauma. This type of professional is specially trained in dealing with the various elements of post-traumatic stress, helping individuals manage their mental health and process their experiences in a safe and effective way. A trauma recovery coach offers many advantages that can help survivors on the road to emotional healing.
One key benefit of working with a trauma recovery coach is having access to personalized support tailored specifically to each individual’s needs. Trauma affects people differently, so it’s important for survivors to receive care that meets them where they are without judgement or comparison to others. By taking into account past events as well as current challenges, coaches are able to create meaningful plans of action which address both short-term goals as well as long-term objectives like personal growth and development over time.
Another advantage offered by a trauma recovery coach is the opportunity for survivors to gain practical tools that can be used beyond just therapy sessions. Coaches not only offer insights about how best to cope with difficult emotions but also provide strategies for day-to-day living such as techniques for managing triggers, developing healthy relationships, and setting boundaries with friends or family members who may have been involved in traumatic events themselves. With these skill sets, clients will gain greater confidence when facing difficult situations while simultaneously learning how to navigate life after psychological distress more effectively overall.
Uncovering and Healing Emotional Wounds
Healing emotional wounds can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to psychological trauma. The effects of psychological trauma often linger in the background and interfere with everyday life. Recovery coaches provide a safe space for individuals to explore these issues, allowing them to uncover and address underlying emotions that are associated with their trauma.
Recovery coaches use evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness meditation practices to help clients identify patterns of thinking or behavior that may have been contributing factors in the development of their mental health challenges. Through this process, clients gain insight into how their traumatic experience has impacted their lives, which is necessary for healing. Recovery coaches create individualized plans tailored specifically for each client’s unique needs; providing support as they learn new coping skills or transition back into society after being away from it due to chronic illness or other circumstances related to the psychological trauma they experienced.
Recovery coaches also work closely with family members who may have witnessed some of the traumatic events firsthand but were unable to fully understand its implications until later on in life. This helps bring closure and resolution by allowing loved ones an opportunity to share stories about what happened so everyone involved can come together and heal collectively from any residual pain caused by past experiences.
Building Resilience Through Supportive Coaching
When it comes to psychological trauma recovery, having a supportive coach can make all the difference. The key to building resilience and recovering from traumatic experiences is guidance and compassionate support. A trauma recovery coach will provide an individual with that much-needed support throughout their healing process.
Having a coach who is knowledgeable in the field of psychological trauma helps an individual understand their triggers, develop coping skills and build healthy relationships. This type of coaching approach enables individuals to take ownership of their own well-being while still receiving ongoing encouragement from the coach. Through this unique combination, clients are better equipped to manage difficult emotions as they move forward in life.
Coaches help individuals create meaningful goals for themselves based on where they want to be emotionally and mentally down the road. They also provide structure by holding clients accountable for completing certain tasks or activities each day or week which may include attending therapy sessions or engaging in self-care practices like yoga or meditation. With this type of personalized attention, clients have access to all the tools necessary for successful long-term recovery from psychological trauma that has impacted them negatively over time.
Exploring the Road to Long-Term Wellbeing
Recovering from a traumatic experience can be daunting, and often people are unsure of where to begin. Having the support of a psychological trauma recovery coach can help individuals find the road to long-term well-being. Recovery coaches provide an empathetic ear and valuable resources that allow individuals to identify goals and build positive coping skills while navigating their unique healing journey.
Having an experienced guide by your side who understands what you are going through is invaluable when dealing with trauma recovery. A professional coach will take into account individual needs and preferences as they work together with clients on developing practical strategies for emotional resilience. They also ensure that clients have access to appropriate care when needed, including referrals for therapy or other mental health services if required.
Reaching out for help is not easy but it is essential in order to create lasting change during the process of healing from trauma. With guidance from a dedicated coach, it becomes easier for individuals to move forward at their own pace in exploring meaningful ways of managing stressors, improving self-care practices, finding purposeful activities, increasing social connections, and ultimately reclaiming life after adversity has occurred.
A Pathway Towards Personal Transformation
The concept of personal transformation is at the core of psychological trauma recovery coaching. It is a journey towards self-discovery and understanding, one which takes time and patience to navigate successfully. A psychological trauma recovery coach can provide guidance on this pathway by offering advice, resources, strategies, and support to help individuals manage their symptoms more effectively.
Through regular coaching sessions with a trained professional, individuals are encouraged to identify their triggers and develop coping skills that will enable them to lead healthier lives. This may include learning relaxation techniques such as meditation or yoga; exploring new ways of thinking through cognitive behavioural therapy; engaging in creative activities like journaling or painting; or building positive relationships with others who have gone through similar experiences. In addition to practical tools for managing emotions, working with a coach can also be beneficial in terms of developing deeper insight into oneself – including identifying core beliefs that may be preventing progress towards meaningful change – as well as creating action plans for achieving goals related to personal growth. With an emphasis on creating meaningful connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, clients are supported throughout the entire process in order for long-term success in overcoming past traumas and moving forward into a brighter future.

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Special Guest – Peter Dale [A MUST LISTEN FOR STORE OWNERS] In the second half of this podcast Peter and I discuss the state of the music industry, the positives and negatives of bringing Classical music into your store (and some tips of what to look for), and some really amazing tips that he has learned over the years on how to improve your store’s sales. PLAY IT NOW! You won’t be disappointed.
As far back as I can remember I have dedicated a room where I have listening sessions with my buddies (or some company that has stopped by). In my new house it’s just off the kitchen in what used to be a dining room. It’s a simple room with a leather chair, couch and my stereo (in fact the one drawn on the GTV [GoingThruVinyl] fliers). This room is generally referred to by people as my “Stereo Room” and according to others there for pretty much one thing; to fill a need I seem to have for extrapolating useless information on unsuspecting guests while obscure records play in the background. If I had to guess, this need comes from my unusual want to control the music I hear in the background (the useless information I give as a bonus). For whatever reason, background music really matters to me and always has. Where ever I go, the major deciding factor of whether I having a good time or a bad time is the music in the background. People who know me have learned to either put up with it or in some rare cases enjoyed the music I gravitate towards. Through the years I have been able to enjoy innumerable sessions with many different types of people and have turned quite a few people onto some really great music.
The framework or feel of these listening sessions usually goes something like this: I figure out what they like and take in exterior factors like the time of day, who they are, and the general mood of the room. So let’s say, just for example, I wanted to give a more “hipster style” vibe to the room I might test out a Brian Jones Town Massacre record like “Bravery Repetition and Noise” (Cargo Records AUK003 LP), Percy Sledge “Warm and Tender Soul” (Atlantic CD 8132), or the new Arcade Fire’s album “The Suburbs” (Sonovox MRG 385). Pretty much anything goes when it’s the middle of the day and people are just into hanging out. Things however, start getting a lot more complicated when you get mixed company with people who like different musical tastes or are at very different ages to one another. In those cases I have learned to play what I consider the best safe music I have. Some easy fall back records that I’ve learn to pull out are Hank Mobley’s “Soul Station”(Blue Note 4031), John Coltrane’s “Blue Train” (Blue Note BST 81577) or Booker T and the MG’s “Best of” (Atlantic SD 8202). But probably the best “safe” record I have though is The Meters Self-titled album “The Meters” (Josie JOS 4010) that album is like the UN of music at gatherings.
I have had many geeky audiophile sessions where me and my audiophile friends dim the lights down low and extrapolate on the finer points of amazing recordings and the equipment. Albums like Joan Sutherland’s “Lakme” by Delibes (London OSA-1391) or amazing sounding Harmonia mundi Ancient music records like Musique Arabo-Andalouse (harmonia mundi HM 389). Recordings that seem to jump out of my speakers and remind me why dropping a few bucks on some great equipment is worth it.
Often, for me anyways there is a listening fatigue that invariably happens in a party near the end of the night where people don’t want to go home but are slowly melting in their chairs. It’s then that I love to flip on LP’s like “The Pearl” by Harold Budd/Brian Eno with Daniel Lanois (EG Records EGED 37, Harold Budd’s “Lovely Thunder” (EG Records EGED 46) or “In a Silent way” by Miles Davis (Columbia 88697269471).
If there is one basic thing I have learned through my many years as a stubborn music fan its that public communal music doesn’t need to be bad to be accessible. There is really is no reason when you go to say a bar or are invited to a wedding that crap music needs to be the standard. It just isn’t true.

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If you have bad credit, it can prevent you from many things, like taking out a loan or leasing an automobile. Credit scores can drop due to neglecting bills or fees.The advice in this article can help raise your less-than-desirable credit score.
Financing homes can be difficult if you have bad credit.If your income is a factor you may qualify for a FHA loan, apply for an FHA loan; these loans are backed by the United States government. FHA loans are also great when someone lacks the funds for down payment or pay closing costs.
If you are unable to get a new card because of your bad credit, getting a secured one is much easier and will help fix your credit. If you get a new card and use it responsibly, you will go a long way in repairing your credit.
If you want to fix your credit avoid companies claiming they can remove all of your issues, they are lying. Negative entries that are otherwise accurate will stay on your history for seven years.
You must pay your bills on time and in full. Your credit rating can improve almost immediately when you settle up your overdue bills.
You should consider talking to directly with the companies from whom you have credit cards. This will assure them that you stabilize your credit in good standing and repair any damage that may have been caused.
Do not do anything that will make you end up in things that may lead you to imprisonment. There are scams that teach you how to create a fresh credit file. Do not attempt this because it’s illegal; you into big trouble with the law. You may end up owing a great deal of money or even facing jail if you are not careful.
Even if a charge held against you is legitimate, finding an error in the amount, like the date or the amount owed, or something else can cause the entire item to be stricken from your report.
Joining a credit union is beneficial if you want to work on improving your credit score.
Do not spend more than you simply cannot afford. You will have to change your thought patterns in order to do this correctly. In years past, people are using credit cards to buy things they want, but now the economy is paying the price of those days. Be honest with yourself about what you can afford.
If you are able to get a payment plan worked out with any of your creditors, you should first get the details of the plan in written form. Once you make the final payment, be sure to send that information to the credit agencies in writing.
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A terrible credit crunch can generally be caused by lacking the funds to pay back. Even if it’s only minimum payments, and stop them from hiring a collection agency.
Anyone who hopes to get a loan or may one day be involved with their children’s college loans, should pay attention to their credit score. Even those with quite low scores and who carry a great deal of debt can fix their credit, by using these tips.


ADLINK has launched an NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX-based industrial four-channel PoE AI vision system. The EOS-JNX-I is a next-generation AI vision system that uses the new NVIDIA module as an optimised development platform that simplifies AI to the edge.
The vision system supports four-channel PoE cameras and has optimised PoE capability as well as digital I/O for industrial AI inference. The system has a PoE loss detection function and Watchdog indicator designed to reduce the maintenance effort by enabling easy management.
Dedicated GigE bandwidth and an optimised OS secures capturing performance for non-stop operation in AI-enabled applications. With a dedicated uplink port, the system is easily integrated into existing NVR platforms.
The system is ideal for applications in smart vision systems such as security, process monitoring and smart cities.
AMD Xilinx online training: Vivaldo ML tools EBV Electrolink
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August 5, 2022 10:30:10 pm
Hundreds of apple farmers from across Himachal Pradesh staged a protest against “regressive” government policies outside the state secretariat on Friday.
On Friday, More than 1,500 farmers gathered outside the secretariat building in Chotta Shimla after marching from Sanjauli. The farmers have been protesting against various apple-related issues, from price rise to GST on packaging materials.
The day’s protest saw participation of farmers from apple belts, including Rohru, Sirmaur, Kotgarh among others, with members of the Sanyukta Kisan Morcha too lending support to the agitation.
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On Friday, the farmers first assembled at the Naubahar crossing, from where they marched towards the secretariat building while raising slogans against the government. The police had put up barricades to stop the farmers, with a minor scuffle taking place at one such barricade.
Apple production is the primary, Rs 5000 crore business of the state, with farmers claiming that the state’s new policies will significantly hit their revenues from this harvest season on wards.
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The key demands of the farmers include rollback of increased Goods and Service Tax (GST) on apple cartons, which has been hiked from from 12 per cent to 18 per cent. The farmers are also demanding subsidy on fertilisers and pesticides, along with implementation of Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) as per categories of apples on the lines of that of Kashmir — the state which has emerged as a major competitor to the state’s supply chain.
The farmers also reiterated their long standing demand of raising import duty on apples from 50 to 100 per cent to boost sale of local produce.
“There have been no considerations for apple growers, despite the fact that more than 50 per cent of the state’s population is engaged in farming of the fruit. The last few years have been the worst for the community. With increased prices from basic purchase of fertilisers to packaging, we are bearing more costs than profits. If the state and the Central government do not amend their policies, we will be in major trouble,” said a protesting farmer from Rohru
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The British Red Cross are organising a mini World Cup as part of Refugee Week 2018.
Thursday 21st June, 4pm, at the University of Birmingham.
In celebration of this momentous birthday, the organisers have encouraged charities to participate in 20 simple acts which show that refugees are welcome.
One of these 20 simple acts is ‘have a kick-about’ with people you would not normally have the chance to meet. Show off your skills or just have some fun, put together a team and enter.


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By Bankole Taiwo, Abeokuta
A prominent legal practitioner in Ogun state, Barr Babatunde Oshilaja has said that nothing will appease the soul of Late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, winner of the annuled June 12, 1993 presidential election and many Nigerians who paid the supreme sacrifice during the democratic struggle except those behind this annulment were duly punished for their sins.
Barr Babatunde Oshilaja said that President Muhammadu Buhari must set the machinery in motion to let the likes of the former Head of state, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) and his cohorts who did grievous damage to the progress of the country with the annulment of June 12 presidential election account for the crime committed.
Speaking with our Correspondent over the recognition of June 12 as the Democracy Day as against May 29 when the country returned to civil rule in 1999 as well as the renaming of Abuja Stadium after late Chief MKO, Barr Oshilaja said that “all these are just tokenism that could not compensate for all that June 12 struggles stand for”.
He said “ June 12 goes beyond one man, Abiola, he was just the symbol. June 12 was about the freest and fairest election in the history of the country. It represented people’s choice of leaders that was not based on religion because Abiola and his running mate, Kingibe ran Muslim, Muslim tickets. Abiola did not only die in the struggle, his wife, Kudirat was also silenced likewise many Nigerians”.
“ So if federal government renamed Abuja Stadium after MKO, does that suffice for other Nigerians whose lives were brutally terminated by the military? What can only appease the souls of these slain heroes of democracy is to ensure that the likes of Babangida and other chief tormentors answer for their deeds, this is when the souls of these great Nigerians will rest in peace “.
Oshilaja said it was even sacrilegious and disheartening to still find anywhere in Ogun state named after Babangida maintaining that such honour ought to have been withdrawn due to the incalculable damage done democratic rule in the country.

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Mercy Health Center of Manhattan will be making a request of the Manhattan Economic Development Opportunity Fund Advisory Board for money.
Mercy Health Center was formed when Memorial Hospital which was owned by Riley County and Saint Mary Hospital merged.
Mercy Health Center is presently build a $40-$50 million expansion to the College Avenue facility.
At the June MEDOFAB meeting the Financial Report showed a balance of
$1,116,605. The Mercy request will be for more than $1 million.


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Japan's top medical adviser has blasted International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach for visiting Tokyo again when the country is expanding emergency curbs to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan will expand states of emergency to eight more prefectures from Friday, taking the total to 21 regions from Hokkaido in the north to the southern island of Okinawa and covering nearly 80% of its population.
In an unusually blunt statement from a Japanese official, Dr Shigeru Omi suggested on Wednesday that Bach's decision to fly into Japan again for this week's Paralympics opening ceremony had undermined efforts to persuade people to avoid travel and work from home.
In response, the IOC said Bach's visit had been authorised by the Japanese government and was meant to show support for Paralympic athletes.
"We had said over and over, 'what kind of message will the Olympics send to the public?'" Omi, the immunologist who chairs the government's coronavirus advisory panel that approved the emergency plan, said in a parliamentary session.
"We're asking people to work from home more. If (IOC) President Bach needs to give a speech (for the Paralympics), why couldn't he do it remotely? Why does he have to bother coming all the way here?" Omi said, drawing applause from a few lawmakers.
"That kind of plain, common sense should function under these circumstances," he said.
Bach spent over a month in Japan for the Olympic Games, which finished on August 8.
The IOC said on Wednesday his latest visit was "part of the support of the IOC to the Paralympic Games and the Paralympic athletes and the strong cooperation between the IOC and the IPC".
Omi's comments underscored the frustration felt by many as the government grapples to bring infections under control. Citizens are growing weary of life under restrictions and companies are ignoring requests to promote work-from-home.
Omi had voiced strong concerns about holding the 2020 Games, while others in the medical community opposed them.
He had warned that infections could spread as the public interpreted hosting the Games as a sign that it was safe enough to go about their normal activities.
The government reported 21,561 new cases and 30 deaths for Tuesday.


Inland Revenue revamps IR35 FAQs
The Inland Revenue has reorganised the IR35 section of its website to include new FAQs on the controversial tax rule and an FAQ search engine.
Such is the interest in IR35, which removes many of the tax advantages previously held by contractors operating through one-person companies, that the Revenue felt the need to upgrade its offering.
The new page can be viewed at www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/ir35/faq.htm
AccountancyAge.com has its own archive of IR35 material, including useful links to IR35 websites. To visit, click the link on the left-hand side of the page.


Sewer Notice Introduction
To insure a flow of funds for the on-going operation and maintenance, and to fund the upgrading and refurbishing of the sewer collection system within the City of Stanton, the City Council proposes to restructure the calculation methodology for the Sewer Service Charge for Fiscal Year 2017-18. The restructured Sewer Service Charge will ensure a fair and equitable levying of the necessary costs of operating, maintaining and refurbishing of the City’s sewer collection facilities, and will:
• Provide the revenues needed for operations and maintenance, and capital projects as approved by the City Council for the City’s sanitary sewer collection system;
• Proportion the costs to ratepayers in an equitable manner consistent with the requirements of Proposition 218;
• Respond to the changing economic and environmental factors in which the system operates; and
• Reduce revenue volatility and future rate increases needed to meet the financial obligations of the City’s Sewer Fund.
The City Council will annually review the current and projected year's costs for the sewer facilities and sets the rates for the ensuing fiscal year, which will be for period July 1 and ending June 30 the following year. In setting the annual rates, the City Council will consider any new or updated capital and maintenance costs, and any fund balances or shortages, and adjust the rates accordingly. The City of Stanton Sewer Service Charge (the “Charge”) is levied under the authority of the California Health and Safety Code, Sections 5471 et seq. (the "Code"). Payment of the fees for each parcel will be made in the same manner and at the same time as payments are made for property taxes for each property. This report contains the necessary data required to establish the annual Charge rates and is submitted to the City Clerk for filing in the office of the City Clerk where it shall remain open for public inspection.
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If you enjoy having a nice lamp in your house, this is your place to be. Below you can see an interesting collection of shell floor lamps, mainly in modern designs. But even if you are not a great fan of such solutions, it might be worth to take a look at them as some lamps here are truly fascinating.
It is a very interesting and very original lamp, which is ideally suited to the childroom. It has the shape of a dog, but it is a dog cheerful and very friendly. In fact, it lights up his tummy. The whole thing is a perfect decoration for the children's room.
Serena Floor Lamp - Antiqued Gold Base & Frame w/Capiz Shell Shade Overall:65"H Shade:21.5"Diameter Base:15.75"Diameter
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OK LIGHTING, 61 in. Antique Brass Capiz Shell Floor Lamp, OK-5119F at The Home Depot - Tablet
Add architectural interest and accent lighting to any décor with this stunning floor lamp. This round standing lamp is handcrafted from fiberglass and covered with small circular shaped capiz shells. This piece is sure to turn heads!
All White Interior Decor - this is an attic, but our second floor will be similar.
Three-bulb capiz shell floor lamp in cream and brown with globe shades. Crafted of stone and metal. Product: Floor lamp Construction Material: Metal, stone and capiz Color: Cream and brown Features: Each bulb is housed inside a sperical globe3
Tower-style floor lamp with multicolor mosaic shell detail. Product: Floor lamp Construction Material: Shells...
The Cora floor lamp glows from layered textures through beautiful translucent Capiz shells. Delicate and fragile on their own, these popular ocean jewels form a strong, unified pattern encased in a simple globe profile.
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orange capiz shell and been glazed with orange and goldtone colors. For richer, warmer illumination, this lamp is complemented by a faux silk shade with a gold liner and a gold cord trim.
This 64-inch silvertone chrome-finished floor lamp has a sheer grey linen print shade with a decorative crystal design and circular capiz shells. Beautifully decorated, this is a chic and elegant lamp that is a stylish all-around.
@Overstock - Moon Jewel 62-inch Floor Lamp - This 62-inch silvertone chrome-finished lamp is slender and sleek, topped with an oval, pleated white linen shade and colorful capiz shells with dropped crystals that hang from the center. The round base is mad
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Improving quality of service to mothers in need
In the early morning haze that blankets Tigre—a vast and quiet neighborhood an hour away from the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires—the only sounds are those of children running through the streets and the howls of stray dogs following behind. This is not a wealthy neighborhood—hundreds of children are waking up hungry and there is little to eat. This is not unusual for Argentina. Nearly a third of the country’s population lives in poverty, and this corner of the country is far away from the prosperity of the capital city. Despite its challenges, Tigre is not without hope, thanks to Centro Conin.
Meeting the needs of the hungry
“Child malnutrition is a big problem spread throughout the country,” explains Pilar Rodriguez Caseres, a social worker at Centro Conin. “This hunger is one of the most difficult sensations to explain. You can talk about it in words, but it’s an experience. It’s an experience we need to work against, so that every child can develop and grow because they deserve to reach their full potential.”
Launched in 2012, Conin’s main specialties are its services for malnourished children and children with developmental delays. A dedicated team of pediatricians and nutritionists evaluate each case with special care, helping families get on track with a set nutrition plan, providing education, and ensuring that children are getting their nutrition needs met in a safe, clean environment.
Conin also provides education—both for children and mothers. Montessori-style kindergarten classes teach younger children basic skills while instilling in them a love of learning and a sense of wonder at the world around them. Mothers participate in nutrition and breastfeeding classes, as well as sewing, craftsmanship, theater, and cooking workshops to help them build skills to care for their families and find well-paying jobs.
Centro Conin sees dozens of children and families a week. Before 2017, all of its records were kept on paper, prone to damage, misplacement, and misorganization. That changed when Libertad y Progreso (LyP)—with US$18,000 in funding from Atlas Network behind them—succeeded in campaigning for the removal of a laptop tariff. They worked with the Macri administration to repeal a 35% tax on all computer imports, which inflated prices beyond the reach of many people. Now, parents, school teachers, and small businesses are no longer paying double what their neighbors in Chile pay for the same technology, streamlining the services they are able to provide.
Conrado Etchebarne, who is part of Libertad y Progreso’s communications department, has seen how technology is making a huge difference for people working in health services. Before computers were available, no one was keeping records of diseases, treatments, or even basic information about each child.
Picking up the forgotten
“Children and mothers used to vanish from the health system,” Etchebarne said. “But now with Conin—which picks up the forgotten people and restores them to life, with an identity in the healthcare system, and keeps a detailed record on laptops and computers of the health and medical history of children and their mothers—they can take care of themselves in the future.” Rodriguez and her team can now organize and access every case file with the click of a button, and health records and nutrition plans can easily be created and tracked.
While it may seem like a small thing, the ability to digitize records has led to leaps and bounds in the quality of care Centro Conin has been able to provide. Local mother Sonia began bringing her son, Junior, to Centro Conin programs every day in March after noticing developmental delays and a lack of stimulation. The Montessori-style classes made a huge difference for Junior, and Rodriguez was able to easily keep track of his progress and plan for classes that would help him continue to grow. Another mother, Gabriela, came in to seek help for her daughter who was born severely underweight. Conin was able to provide both nutritional therapy for Gabriela’s family, as well as access to the foods her daughter needs to grow and get healthy.
The ghosts are again people
“Thanks to the computers, the neighborhood families who were ghosts in the health system are again people, who can take care of themselves, prevent illnesses, and have a better quality of life in the future,” says Etchebarne.
The residents of Tigre, Argentina, now have an even better opportunity at improving their lives and claiming their inherent dignity, thanks to a simple tariff repeal that came due to the efforts of an Atlas Network partner.

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The diagnosis of a pulmonary lesion seen on plain film or CT scan typically raises the question of infection (acute or chronic), which can be a difficult one to answer. Currently, the lack of clinical trials in respiratory infection imaging makes CT scanning and biopsy a necessity in a symptomatic patient. With the increasing awareness of the impact of radiation dosages and the discomfort associated with biopsy, it would be extremely beneficial to continue research in this area, especially with some of the newer agents postulated to be infection specific. This could negate biopsy or at the very least reduce patient anxiety and possibly decrease the need for high-resolution CT scanning.[1•]
18F-FDG PET/CT has a high sensitivity for infection and inflammation but poor specificity. One approach that may increase the diagnostic accuracy of PET for tuberculosis includes the combined use of 18F-FDG and 11C-acetate, as the latter accumulates in tumors but not in inflammatory lesions. Thus, 11C-acetate may help differentiate inflammation from neoplasms. In the future, labeling antituberculous drugs such as isoniazid and rifampicin with positron-emitting isotopes may culminate in the development of tuberculosis-specific PET radiopharmaceuticals.
Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2011;17(3):197-205. © 2011 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Cite this: Combined PET and X-ray Computed Tomography Imaging in Pulmonary Infections and Inflammation - Medscape - May 01, 2011.

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Top Restaurants in Delhi
Ginger, Cardamom, Coriander, Cumin, Chilli, Garlic, Saffron or Clove are just a few of the many spices that make traditional Indian food one of the most exotic and flavored in the world. It is undoubtedly a unique gastronomy, intense, vibrant and addictive in equal parts. Anyone visiting India should not leave the country without tasted some of their more typical dishes such as the momo, a ball of dough filled with duly seasoned meat; the Indian pizza to uthathaappam; the biryani, made with rice, meat and a good dose of spices or its already famous tandori chicken. Now, to enjoy these delicacies it is essential to know in which restaurants to taste them. India’s Invitation will make your travel wonderful! Here are some of our favorite Top Restaurants in Delhi :
Bukhara- Top Restaurants in Delhi
We start with the one that for many is the Best Restaurants in Delhi : Bukhara. Located in the Maurya Sheraton Hotel and with more than thirty years behind it, this gourmet enclave continues to make history thanks to its creations cooked in tandoor, the traditional Indian clay oven. Their chef JP Singh makes as few as the Sikandari Raan (marinated lamb leg), the Dal Bukhara and the Murgh Malai Kebab, some of their star dishes. Another of the most famous places of the city, also belonging to the same luxury hotel chain as the Bukhara, is the Dum Pukht, surrounded by a sophisticated and exclusive atmosphere in which chandeliers and opulent materials such as marble combine to create an environment of royalty. In their kitchens are used techniques used in the ancient Mongolian cuisine of the north of the country, as well as delicate aromas and silky sauces, Top Restaurants in Delhi which will delight the most demanding palates.
Dvar Indian Restaurant- Best Restaurants in Delhi
We start with the one that for many is the Top Restaurants in Delhi : Dvar Indian Restaurant is located in hotel Radisson Blu Hotel New Delhi Dwarka features an array of dining options. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Spring serves an expansive buffet of fresh items and à la carte dishes that feature everything from Indian to Italian and American favorites. The buffet is ideal for quick business lunches or picky eaters, and those who do have time to enjoy a more leisurely meal will enjoy the range of alcoholic beverages. Plenty of soft drinks are also available. From fresh buffets and afternoon high tea to delicious Chinese cuisine and flavorful Indian fare.
Sorrento- Top Restaurants in Delhi
We start with the one that for many is the Best Restaurants in Delhi : Sorrento is located in hotel Shangri La Eros Hotel, 19 Ashoka Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi. Upscale hotel’s refined yet relaxed Italian restaurant with a wood-fired oven and white wall tiling.
Tamra- Top Restaurants in Delhi
We start with the one that for many is the Best Restaurants in Delhi : Tamra is located in hotel Shangri La Eros Hotel, 19 Ashoka Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi. Sizable, upscale hotel restaurant with unique, smart decor offering a global buffet and cocktails. Their award winning multi-cuisine restaurant, Tamra, is a vibrant, lively and fun space that is suitable for all types of dining occasions. Offering a blend of modern culinary styles with friendly and engaging service, it takes its inspiration from the early ages of culinary evolution, when copper (tamra) vessels were used to create delectable wonders. The restaurant’s interactive kitchens are a tribute to the early marketplaces, where chefs presented their skills and produced culinary delights to sell to traders and visitors.
K3- Top Restaurants in Delhi
We start with the one that for many is the Best Restaurants in Delhi : K3 Restaurant is located in hotel J W Marriott Hotel, Aerocity, Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi. At K3 restaurant, International dishes are available from this spacious beamed hotel dining room around the clock. If you are food lover then visit K3 restaurant and can keep your stomach calm.
Pan Asian- Top Restaurants in Delhi
We start with the one that for many is the Best Restaurants in Delhi : Pan Asian is located in hotel Sheraton New Delhi Hotel, District Centre, Saket, Saket, Delhi 110017. Pan Asian is a one-stop destination for the most thrilling flavours of the Oriental cusine. Join them on a Priceless culinary journey that lays out not just the region’s most popular cuisine but its most delightful with the jewels of Pan Asian.
Masala Library- Top Restaurants in Delhi
We start with the one that for many is the Best Restaurants in Delhi : Masala Library is located in hotel Le Meridian, 21A, Near, Janpath, New Delhi, Delhi 11000.1 Upmarket dining room for a range of classically inspired Indian dishes served in elegant surrounds. Masala Library by Jiggs Kalra, a magnum-opus of The Czar of Indian Cuisine & Tastemaker to the Nation – Mr. Jiggs Kalra, aims at showcasing the epicurean lineage of Ancient India, representing culinary excellence from across the geographical landscape of the country.
Delhi Pavilion- Top Restaurants in Delhi
We start with the one that for many is the Best Restaurants in Delhi : Delhi Pavilion located in hotel Sheraton New Delhi, District Centre, Saket, Delhi 110017. Delhi Pavilion is a multi-cuisine restaurant where food is available 24 hours at this hotel spot’s a la carte menu or the buffet. The Delhi Pavilion seeks to present this mosaic of diverse taste united by Delhi’s fondness for good food.
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It is always a safe thing to pursue your heart and supposedly crazy dreams, and the tale of this Maharashtra man is a witness to this statement. Samir Dombe of Daund agreed to quit his career in 2013 to farm figs after 1.5 years of juggling with a hectic lifestyle and corporate job pressures. His family and friends were not even respectful of him. He proved his worth, however, today by managing to gain a turnover of a whopping Rs 1.5 crore.
Samir faced a lot of opposition from his family even after coming from a farming background, given the instability in the agriculture sector. In 2013, in his hometown, Samir Dombe decided to leave his corporate work and take up agriculture. A native of Daund, about 90 km from Pune, Maharashtra, he worked for an engineering solutions firm and used to earn Rs 40,000 a month. However, he realized hectic travel after 1.5 years of work and frequent shifts in work pressure were not worth the money. He then chose to grow figs, which is now a tradition in which his family has been active for two centuries.
Not a single male, or even my friends, in my family accepted my decision,” Samir says.” But now, by selling figs, I have a turnover of Rs 1.5 crore a year.” Samir’s parents felt it would be hard for their farmer son, who is in his 20s, to find a match, as they thought salaried professionals would be given preference.” Everyone was convinced I wouldn’t survive in the ecosystem of agriculture,” he adds.”
Pavitrak: Brand formation for supermarkets
Samir had in mind a couple of proposals. Growing up in a farming household, he was familiar with farming techniques and started farming on 2.5 acres of land. Instead of selling the figs directly on the market, however, he began to bundle them into boxes of 1 kg and addressed various market segments. “A friend suggested that I approach the supermarkets by looking at the smaller boxes,” he says. “The deal was signed with one of them, and I began selling figs under the name ‘Pavitrak’ in three other supermarkets after a good response.”
The commodity soon began to hit Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi.”The packaging referred to the company’s phone number and address,” Samir tells The Better India. Customers who enjoyed the product continued to personally contact us. To organize and make bulk orders, they formed small groups.” He adds that it was not only about targeting the buyer differently, it also helped him to earn more profits.”
Figs are rich in nutrients but, depending on geographical conditions, grow selectively. Daund is suitable for the fruit since it is hilly, water quickly percolates, and there are medium evaporation levels in the region. As the highway is only 10 km away, the farm is away from the noise, and there is access to clean water,” Samir says. The commodity was of good quality, which was favored by buyers, owing to the optimal weather conditions. Furthermore, there was no commercial supply of fruit on a wide scale. “At the right time, which is the most significant aspect of marketing, I happened to fill the gap,” he says.
He gradually expanded his farm size from 2.5 acres to 5 acres and set up food processing units to manufacture fig jam, pulp, and other items. Samir claims his close interaction with customers helped his company prosper during the lockout of Covid-19. I have reached out to several clients who have expressed input and have personally contacted them. Even when supermarkets did not accept our fruit, we started taking direct orders on WhatsApp, and sold the stuff, he says. During the lockout, he won about Rs 13 lakh.
From founder To farmers
Having worked for seven years in agriculture, Samir has a message for the sons of all the farmers. For more than two decades now, farmers’ children have been learning and taking on private-sector jobs to gain a steady and lucrative salary. The move has created a massive void in the agriculture industry,’ he says.
He adds that farming remains primarily an unorganized industry that needs to be more streamlined. The farmers’ children were literate and gained corporate income. But no educated person has returned to agriculture and used their education for its improvement. It has to change the situation,” he says.
There’s no point in only criticizing the government, the agri-entrepreneur says. We need to sell and advertise our farm produce like corporate markets, have innovative taglines, and emphasize nutritional value. That is how farmers are going to make progress,’ he says.

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jmrl wrote:Whisky and art/photography don't often get published as a collaboration so this book is a welcome addition to the list of titles. Don't expect the usual shots of gleaming still and Strathisla's Pamela Anderson like pagodas though. The author has an eye for the darker corners of the industry going where tour guides fear to tread. Broken and rusty machines are captured alongside disused areas of famous stills.
The images are complimented by quotes from past distillery employees reminiscing of the way things were.
I have bought this book (and reviewed it http://www.whisky-news.com/En/literature5.html) and I can only wholeheartedly recommend this book.
Hopefully, a nÂ°2 will be published in the future

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You've seen the mailers for Tuesday's election in eight South Florida cities. But can you trust what they say?
Important decisions are about to get made that will affect your neighborhood and your pocketbook. We encourage you to study up, make informed choices and most of all — VOTE!
To help inform your decision, we offer this summary of editorial board endorsements published in recent weeks. To read the full articles, please go to sunsentinel.com/endorsements.
Polls open on Tuesday at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
The city of Fort Lauderdale is asking voters to approve a $100 million bond for a new police headquarters on Broward Boulevard and a $200 million bond to add or improve parks. Both projects will improve the city. Both will also raise property taxes — $150 per year on a $300,000 home, for example. Behind them on the runway are more projects that will raise taxes and fees. We support both bond measures, though reluctantly, because both seek more money than needed. But the city will be better if both are approved. On the charter questions, vote “No” on increasing term limits and eliminating the primary. But “Yes” on cleaning up the city’s charter language. Note: Be sure to look for the last two questions on the ballot’s second side.
City commissioners are asking voters to approve three bond referendums — $78 million for a new police headquarters; $64 million for city parks, golf courses and cultural facilities; and $23 million for neighborhood improvements, including seawalls, sound walls and signage. When these bond proposals first surfaced last year, we were skeptical. But the city has listened, made adjustments and created proposals certain to improve the city’s appearance and the residents’ quality of life. One example: A planned 120,000-square-foot police headquarters — almost twice the size of the current headquarters — on the site of the driving range at Orangebrook Golf and Country Club. By moving the police station off Hollywood Boulevard, the city would open a prime, two-acre site for something that would enhance the boulevard and boost the city’s tax rolls. It’s an appealing idea. We encourage taxpayers to dig deep and vote yes on all three bond items. The city will be better for it.
City voters will decide which of four candidates is best prepared to fill the big shoes left by the passing of former Mayor Skip Campbell. Two of the candidates — Scott Brook, 54, and Vincent Boccard, 63 — have previously served as mayor. Both did a good job, though their terms were not drama-free.
The other two candidates — Nancy Metayer, 31, and Kurt Gardner, 36 — are well-meaning newcomers, but both lack the experience needed to lead the city through this time of change. Brook is not Campbell, but he’s a known quantity, a proven quantity. He will bring people together to keep the city on track.
Incumbent Mayor Steven Grant, 35, an attorney, has accomplished a lot in his first three-year term in office. He was elected in 2016 when he defeated longtime incumbent Mayor Jerry Taylor. Voters need to keep him at the helm to maintain the momentum in the city’s revitalization.
Former commissioner David Merker, 73, a longtime resident and insurance business owner, said Grant is out of touch with city residents and is only interested in “photo-ops” to generate publicity with dubious development projects. We disagree. The others candidates are Stephanie Hayden, Golene Gordon and write-in candidate Dr. Piotr Blass.
Incumbent Justin Katz, a high school teacher and president of the Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association, faces Malcolm Gropper, a retired real estate developer and former accountant. Katz is running on his record since being elected in 2016. He lists public safety, preserving green space and economic growth and business development as his priorities. He wants to build a broader tax base that is less reliant on residential property taxes.
Boynton Beach is moving forward – witness its $250 million Town Square project. Voters need a commissioner with experience. Katz is the clear choice.
Michael Fitzpatrick previously served on the commission, but lost his 2016 re-election contest when newcomer Christina Romelus, 30, beat him handily. She said Fitzpatrick continues to want to “hatchet” the pension system for firefighters and cops even as he continues to receive a $72,000-a-year pension himself as a retired paramedic with the fire department.
Fitzpatrick warns voters that Romelus wants to bring high-density development to the city, an allegation she denies. Romelus has served the city well the past three years and deserves re-election.
The three candidates competing are Rick Maharajh, 46, president and CEO of his own tech company; Muriel Waldman, 85, a retired Broward Sheriff’s Office detective and Boynton Police Department crime victim advocate; and Ty Penserga, 30, a former teacher who is now a neuroscience research assistant at Florida Atlantic University.
We like the fact that Penserga grew up in the city and knows its strengths and its shortcomings, and that he wants to make it a better place for everyone. He’s on the same track as Mayor Grant and commissioners Katz and Romelus. We believe he would make an excellent addition to an already strong commission.
Known for its volatile and scandalous politics, Deerfield Beach has had a brief stretch of political cooperation and management stability. To keep it that way, voters should select incumbent Commissioner Gloria Battle and newcomer Michael Hudak, 53.
Both Battle and Hudak told us they think the commission is working well and they generally support City Manager Burgess Hanson and his staff. We agree. Ben Preston, 67, who is challenging Battle, and Dan Herz, 57, who is running against Hudak, said the city needs to make significant changes. The city needs commissioners willing to work together to address the many complex challenges still facing this evolving blue-collar town. Battle and Hudak have the cooperative temperament the city needs.
This contest will come down to whether voters in this bedroom community want a new face on the dais or a familiar one with years of experience.
The experienced candidate is Rebecca “Becky” Tooley. Her opponent is Ryan Ross, who tells us he has no serious qualms with Tooley. Given her wealth of experience and understanding, Tooley is the better choice.
This working-class town — where almost one in four live at or below the poverty line — needs a straight-talking commissioner who can bring order to the dysfunction.
Two candidates are running for the one open seat, District 4: Reynold Rey Dieuveille and Francine Sutherland. Both are newcomers, but Sutherland brings more than 25 years of experience as a rental apartment manager. Her priorities: fix the town’s finances, explore new police and fire rescue contracts with other cities, and go after state and federal grants to make needed improvements to sewers and roads. Sutherland has a business background and is above petty politics. She deserves your vote.
There’s no doubt that Wayne Messam should be re-elected as mayor. He has only token opposition from a bizarre and mysterious candidate, Josue LaRosa. Here’s all you need to know about LaRosa. He was mocked on Comedy Central’s Colbert Report in 2012 for forming hundreds of political action committees and running for three public offices at the same time.
Messam, 44, won a national championship with Florida State University as a football player in 1993, and then went on to open a successful construction business before entering Miramar politics. What we like about Messam is his laser focus on making Miramar a destination city for people to live and work, and his understanding of the needs and demands of those on both the city’s east and west ends.
Four candidates — incumbent Darline Riggs, Alexandra Davis, Leo Gilling and Barbara Delores Ingram — are running for this seat. This race really comes down to a choice between two strong candidates – Riggs, 39, and Davis, 56 – who engaged in a testy exchange during their endorsement interview with us. Riggs first ran and won in 2015 because she was worried about how the $60 million bond was being spent.