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Arlo Hennings is another friend who has contributed a compilation of tracks which have meant something in his life, while I take a break from mine here in Jakarta.
In his well-received memoir Guitarlo, Minnesota born Arlo has written about his teenage years, his journey to Woodstock, his life as a musician, artist manager, studio engineer, producer, and much much more, which eventually lead him to Bali where we first met in hyperspace through our mutual friend Leonardo Pavkovic who was promoting Indonesian music on his NYC-based label MoonJune Records.
“This compilation is of some of my favorite teenage tripping songs.”
01. Gordon Lightfoot – Canadian Railroad Trilogy
02. King Crimson – Moonchild including The Dream And The Illusion
03. Deep Purple – Shield
04. Quicksilver Messenger Service – The Fool
05. Jimi Hendrix – 1983…(A Merman I Should Turn To Be)
06. The Moody Blues – Om
07. The Doors – The End
After my eyes had adjusted to the dimly lit room, I saw that Spaghetti Man’s face was the shadowy white color of washed marble. Up close, he had a just-woke-up glaze over his flaky, crimson eyes – the same eyes I’d seen on the face of road kill. Spaghetti Man was so named, I later learned, because when he was high on barbiturates he fell down or crashed into things. He always got back up to reenact the fall. Thus, he resembled a wet human noodle.
“Aye, it’s a fine day in the lair of the minotaur,” Rodent added. His head wouldn’t stop shaking. Rodent had bright white, straight hair, and a sharp nose that protruded from a chunky face. Because he was prone to being unscrupulous with money, the gang called him by that which he resembled – a rat. Rodent grew up without a father. His mother and sister, who was impregnated by her stepfather, were both midgets and collected state aid. The Feds had Rodent’s draft number, and were questioning his mother regarding his whereabouts.
Crazy Dave patted him on the back, took the flask and gulped it down. “When did you get out of the hospital?” Crazy Dave earned his nickname by hiring the gang to drive him insane while under the influence of LSD so when interviewed by the draft board they would clearly see that he was, in fact, crazy and issue him a medical discharge.


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To create a nurturing and immersive environment in which to plant the seeds of language in our children, families and community, to honor the past, present and future of Tsuut’ina people
Gunaha Atsidilashi is a partnership between Tsuut’ina Gunaha Institute, Tsuut’ina Education Department and Chiila Elementary in offering Tsuut’ina Gunaha immersion programming in Chiila Elementary. The program operates out of Chiila Elementary as a separate and distinct class dedicated to teaching curriculum in the Tsuut’ina Language and cultural traditions as a full day program. The intent is to track and maintain children in this program for 3 years to assess language learning successes and challenges through immersion programming. A strong foundation of cultural identity and language is imperative to building a strong sense of nationhood and connecting our children, families and community to one another through traditional understandings, ways of knowing and language.

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Farmers Adam Habetz and Josh Sikes were getting their first look at their crops on Aug. 30 just after Tropical Storm Harvey had passed over western Calcasieu Parish.
“I was not expecting this,” Sikes said as he looked over about 80 acres of flooded soybeans. “I’m going to lose a lot of beans.”
But a larger area of his soybeans on higher ground appeared to have been spared from high water.
Rice that should have been harvested was already sprouting in Sikes’ and Habetz’s fields, not from flooding but from being continuously wet with constant rainfall.
Near the Texas-Louisiana line, Habetz has about 115 acres left to harvest after harvesting 125 acres, and Sikes said he still had 600 acres remaining after harvesting 250 acres.
LSU AgCenter extension rice specialist Dustin Harrell said sprouted rice can still be sold and milled, although farmers will get less money for damaged grain. If the grain is broken, it can be used for pet food.
A phone survey revealed that about 10,000 acres of first-crop rice remains left for harvest in south Louisiana, he said. The state has almost 400,000 acres of rice this year.
The biggest losses appear to be in Calcasieu, Cameron, Vermilion and Jefferson Davis parishes.
Ratoon rice big unknown
“The big unknown at the moment is the ratoon rice in that area,” Harrell said. “Ratoon rice is very important economically, and it, too, can be lost if the ratoon stubble remains submerged for several days.”
That’s what farmer Paul Johnson tried to prevent Wednesday. He was in a boat and used hay bales to plug levee breaks that were flooding his ratoon crop. “That seems to be holding right now. I don’t think it’s coming up anymore,” he said of the water level in the field.
Johnson’s farm near Bell City got 17 inches of rain from Thursday to Wednesday, and most of it fell Tuesday. But he said he’s keeping an eye on two potential threats: a storm brewing in the Atlantic and an area of disturbed weather in the Bay of Campeche.
The north Louisiana harvest was shaping up to be a bumper crop before Harvey, Harrell said.
Keith Collins, LSU AgCenter extension agent in Richland Parish, said it’s too early to know if the storm hurt north Louisiana rice. He said winds were about 25 miles an hour, and rain has not been excessive.
“Hopefully in next two to three days with sunshine predicted, we will dry out enough for folks to get out and assess damage,” Collins said.
The cotton crop in north Louisiana is close to harvest, and about 20 percent of the corn remains to be harvested. AgCenter cotton and corn specialist Dan Fromme said he’s not heard of any damage to either crop from Harvey.
“It’s still a little early to tell,” he said. “We’ll know more next week.”
No crop flooding from Harvey has been reported in north Louisiana.
Sikes still was concerned about what Harvey could do to his 3,000 acres of cotton in Tensas Parish.
“I was ready to defoliate before this,” Sikes said. “If Harvey will get on out of here, I don’t think we will see much more of a yield loss than what we were predicting we were already going to lose from all the previous bad weather cycles recently.”
Habetz checked a field of second-crop rice that wasn’t completely covered by high water. Muddy conditions for the first crop harvest resulted in rutted fields that have left large gaps in the rice.
Pastures too wet to harvest
Habetz also is concerned about hay for his cattle. Pastures have been too wet to harvest hay throughout the summer, and field conditions have been too wet to bale rice straw.
“It’s been so wet all summer,” he said. “Nobody’s got any hay.”
Habetz’s cousin, Fred Habetz, said his rice just a few miles from the Texas state line had gotten 12 inches of rain since the downpours started Thursday, Aug. 24.
Not fully matured
Most of Fred Habetz’s fields hadn’t fully matured, so his rice had not started sprouting. But he was worried that his fields might flood again from the opening of the dam at Toledo Bend just like they flooded in spring 2016.
Fred Habetz said he had to replant his rice this year because ducks ate his seed.
Craig Zaunbrecher, of Welsh, said he had 300 acres of rice that flooded. He had to replant that field because of flooding in the spring.
“We’re very concerned about it,” he said. “Looks like we’re going to lose it twice.”
Problems aren’t limited to rice and soybeans, however.
Andrew Granger, LSU AgCenter extension agent in Vermilion Parish, said westerly winds Wednesday afternoon started blowing sugarcane down as Harvey moved inland.
“Tall cane and muddy ground are not a good combination,” Granger said.
Granger said the cane will continue growing, but it will start curving, and that makes planting whole stalks of cane difficult. Farmers may have to use cut pieces of stalk, called billets, for planting.
Lodged cane also can affect yields, Granger said. “That remains to be seen.”
Herds moved to higher ground
Many cattle owners had moved their herds to higher ground, but they may wait until after the hurricane threat has passed to relocate them, Granger said.
Jimmy Meaux, LSU AgCenter extension agent in Calcasieu Parish, said water is continuing to rise in some areas, particularly near Creole. Some cattle herds there are in standing water up to 36 inches deep.
Water in the east side of the parish is likely to recede before the west side, where more flooding from the Toledo Bend release is likely, he said.
Kevin Savoie, LSU AgCenter and Sea Grant extension agent in Cameron Parish, said floodwater from the north will have to pass through Cameron Parish, and that will cause high water to remain in the area.
“We’re trying to get back to normal,” Savoie said. The storm surge only amounted to 1-2 feet of water, and heavy rains caused most flooding.
“We’ve got a bad mosquito problem on the way,” he said. Spraying operations for the insects have been stalled because of stormy weather, giving mosquitoes a head start.
Bradley Pousson, LSU AgCenter extension agent in Cameron Parish, said cattle owners are worried about feeding their herds. “We are searching for hay right now,” he said. “It’s scarce, and some are already asking for some.”
Keith Hawkins, LSU AgCenter extension agent in Beauregard Parish, said the water release from Toledo Bend will cause problems for loggers working near the Sabine River.

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The New York Times‘ Brian Stelter writes about the flagship CBS newsmagazine “60 Minutes,”: and notes that its share of young viewers has increased, even as its overall ratings remain flat. CBS attributes this to a new generation of correspondents, including Lara Logan and CNN’s Anderson Cooper and Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
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Open corner sliding doors merge the extension with the outside seating area creating one living space during the warm seasons. The corner opening glass extension provides external space when the doors are open. The base track of the glazing system is concealed into the floor for a flush surfaced finish with smooth transitioning.
A glass link installed between the main building and the brand-new part of connects the traditional listed house with the modern. The glass link is made with frameless structural glass by our glazing partner, IQ Glass. A structural glass rooflight was also used to increase the amount of natural light by allowing from different angles all day.
The timber structure was chosen for the internal design of the glass link extension. Timber posts complement the historical character of the Grade II Listed house and is in perfect harmony with the surrounding lake and area of natural beauty.
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Dachshunds, also known as wiener dogs or sausage dogs, are small, playful and energetic dogs. They were originally bred for hunting badgers and other small game, but now make great family pets. To keep them healthy and happy, it’s important to feed them a well-balanced and nutritious diet.
The best type of food for a Dachshund is a high-quality, meat-based dry dog food. Dachshunds are small dogs with high energy levels, so it’s important to choose a food that provides them with the right balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fat. A food that is high in protein will help to support their strong, muscular build, while carbohydrates will provide them with energy.
When selecting a dry dog food, look for one that contains high-quality protein sources, such as chicken, fish, or lamb. These sources of protein are easily digestible and provide essential amino acids that are necessary for muscle maintenance and repair.
It’s also important to choose a dry dog food that is formulated for the size of your Dachshund. Small breed dogs have different nutritional requirements than larger breed dogs, so it’s important to choose a food that is formulated specifically for small breeds.
In addition to a high-quality dry dog food, it’s a good idea to also provide your Dachshund with occasional meals of wet dog food or cooked meat. This will provide them with additional moisture and variety in their diet.
It’s also important to remember that Dachshunds are prone to obesity, so it’s important to monitor their calorie intake and to avoid feeding them table scraps or high-fat treats. Instead, choose low-fat treats that are specifically designed for dogs, or offer them healthy treats such as pieces of carrot or apple.
In conclusion, feeding a high-quality, meat-based dry dog food is the best type of food for a Dachshund. Be sure to choose a food that is formulated for small breeds and that contains high-quality protein sources. By following these guidelines, you can help to keep your Dachshund healthy, happy, and energetic.

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“Honest American roots music in the same vein as singer-songwriters such as Rodney Crowell, Chris Knight, and contemporary Ward Davis.” — No Depression
When New Orleans native and Louisiana National Guardsman Chris Watts was shot in the Super Dome during Hurricane Katrina duty, he thought he’d never return to The Crescent City. Now his own brand of Deep South Americana music has transplanted him from The Big Easy to Music City, USA, drawing comparisons to Jason Isbell and Steve Earle along the way.
Watts has shared his Deep South Americana on some of the most prominent stages across the United States including the Key West Songwriter’s Festival, House of Blues New Orleans, The Howlin’ Wolf, Nashville’s historic Exit/In, City Winery, the world-famous listening room Bluebird Cafe, and a year-long residency at Tin Roof on Music City’s illustrious Broadway Ave.
He has opened for internationally touring acts ranging from Sammy Kershaw to Gin Blossoms, Third Eye Blind, and Snoop Dogg. His music has appeared on radio stations across the U.S., including the acclaimed WWOZ New Orleans, WSM Nashville (home of the Grand Ole Opry), and internet radio stations worldwide.
His debut EP "The God's Own Truth" was named in The Revue's "Best of 2016" list and is available everywhere music is sold.

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Looks Great, Plays OK, But...****
BASED ON DEMO
I am always so happy to see a space adventure game. Love all things sci-fi. But alas, this is, for me, yet another disappointment. But it is not absolutely awful, and some may be able to ignore its inadequacies enough to really enjoy this game. So don’t necessarily discount it. After all, there’s not a cute anything to be found except your (human) workmate, plus there’s also only 1 HOP in the demo! Shocking, isn’t it?
SIGHTS & SOUNDS
The opening cut scenes are VERY impressive. Exceptional. And so are all the graphics. Some serious effort and talent went into making this game look really, really good. There are clear and precise realistic graphics throughout, with slightly more ‘arty’ art for the very few HOP scenes.
There are no voiceovers, and there is a large amount of dialogue, in other words, reading - which unfortunately is very poorly translated. It interferes with enjoyment of the story, but it is just about bearable - if the other things this game has to offer appeal to you.
The ambient sounds will blow you away. Literally, when you are out in the hurricane trying to fix the space ship, and metaphorically inside the base. My sub-woofer got its first working out – the table, the keyboard, even the floor vibrated with the sound of those pitiless turbines producing the essential atmosphere. Along with emergency sirens and those spectacular graphics, a truly awesome atmosphere of a space station in crisis is created. Of course, it gave me a headache, but I stubbornly refused to turn the sound effects down, which you could choose to do.
Neat story. The planet you are stationed on is having seriously malevolent weather and the facilities are in danger. So is your friend Steve, who makes it back to base barely alive, and it is obvious you are going to have to find your way home to earth without his help, if he is to survive. All very well, but the space ship is damaged, and if you stay outside long, you’ll end up like Steve! And where are those pesky star maps we’ll need to get home? I felt the story ran a bit slow, but then demos often do, and the meat of the adventure is still to come.
This is more of an ADVENTURE LITE game than a HOPA. There are a few puzzles, and one HOP (interactive list where the hidden items are not highlighted), visited twice, and that’s it. The job is about getting all the gear together to escape the planet you’re on, and get home.
The puzzles vary greatly, from very familiar and easy to totally new and darn hard. I skipped far more often than I usually do, but that in part was probably the overpowering atmosphere, making me want to hurry. The demo took me 45 minutes to complete, and that takes us only to the point of starting the ship.
The hint is directional, but once it gives you the exact item you need to interact with, and you hit hint again, it gives you an actual hint. I liked that, because a couple of times, I found myself confused as to which piece of machinery did what. The journal keeps excellent notes and gives extra information you sometimes need to complete a task. There is also a jump map, which indicates where you are and where you can do something. There are only 2 levels of difficulty.
The more I remember the features of this game, the more I am leaning towards this being an adventure game with some puzzles thrown in. It has that feel. But if you are good at puzzles, there’s enough puzzle action to maintain your interest. Also, the more I think about it, the more I think I would like it better if I weren’t so tired.
So I am going out on a limb and suggesting that, despite the appalling English, and the no frills approach, this game does in fact have enough appeal to recommend it – if only to the adventure/puzzles crowd, and atmosphere addicts like me.


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Nagano: Mountains, cottages, hot springs, a nice lake and NINJAS
We just got back from a 6 day vacation in the mountains of Nagano prefecture.
A few weeks ago I was having a discussion about my family’s summer plans with a friendly group of old ladies. We had been trying to put together a plan for a short trip, but it wasn’t coming together. One of them casually mentioned that she has a vacation home/cottage in Nagano, it has been largely unused this year, and she wanted us to take our vacation at her cottage so that someone could open the windows.
We gladly accepted this task.
The trip came about only a week and a half before we were to depart, and we had many arrangements to make. I had to clear my schedule, we had some last minute errands and meetings…and the time that we like to spend researching and trip planning had to be condensed into 2 short hours. I went to the bookstore to pick up an analog GPS (read: road map), and we took off last Tuesday. I think we did well for ourselves.
When we left, we knew we would be embarking on a few “firsts”. I drove from Fukui to the little town of Kurohime, less than an hour north of Nagano city, and I took the expressway to get there. In Japan, expressways are expensive. We paid a toll of ¥5000 each way – ouch. On the plus side, the road was very well maintained and there was no traffic at any point.
This was to be the first time we would be staying overnight in a real Japanese home. We’ve stayed with foreigners before, and technically we weren’t staying with any Japanese people, but we were in a Japanese-style house. We had no idea what kind of place it would be… It could have been a shack, a mansion, a little cottage – we didn’t know. We arrived at night, and we found the place pictured above.
On the outside, it didn’t look Japanese at all! On the inside, it felt like a really big cottage…with a Japanese twist. It had both a squatty and a western-style toilet, we got to sleep on tatami mats under futons, and the chopstick to cutlery ratio in the utensil drawer was heavily skewed. We weren’t in for a rugged countryside forest experience at all. There was a large flat screen TV in the living room that played cartoons in the morning and Olympics in the afternoon/evening, in HD of course.
As nice as it was inside, we were in a gorgeous part of Japan, so we wanted to go exploring as much as possible. On the first day we weren’t sure where to go (we were still getting our bearings), and the Bunny fell asleep in the car. We continued to drive to Nagano city – but we didn’t know where to go when we got there, so we wandered around aimlessly for an hour. On the way home we decided to take a different route. The route was “squiggly” on our road map. That was the day we learned that in Nagano, squiggly lines on the map means mountain climbing on wheels. Our little kei car survived, and so did we despite sharp turns, the absence of guard rails and numerous single-lane roads for both directions of traffic.
Kurohime is close to a place called Togakushi, which has a pretty big ninja theme going for it. There were quite a few things to see and do there. We started with a hike in a forest because we couldn’t read any of the maps we found (kanji, kanji everywhere). From there we went to a ninja village, where the Togakure ninja school once was. The ninjas picked a pretty great place to settle, the mountains are both strategic and nice places to spend time around. We had fun finding secret passages and trap doors in a trick house, we threw shurikens, and we looked around a couple of museum buildings. Here are a few more pictures from the village. A couple of days later we went to (in our opinion) the real attraction.
Again, we had no idea what we were getting into because we didn’t have enough time to properly research it. We knew the place was called “Chibiko Ninja-Mura“, it had something to do with ninjas, and it was supposed to be for kids. We expected a little kids attraction and it turned out to be a full ninja-themed amusement park. Instead of roller-coasters and other rides, the attractions were based on ninja training for kids. There was even a costume rental shop near the entrance so everyone (adults too!) can dress up as a ninja for the training exercises. It would have been a crime for us NOT to dress the Bunny up for the occasion, so we gladly paid the ¥400 rental fee. There were two giant obstacle courses to complete, however, we found that she was a little young for most of the climbing/rope/swinging contraptions. There were still lots of fun things for her to do though.
One of the highlights of the trip was succeeding in our mission to do something unique. I spent part of my 2 hours of research time trying to find something “off the beaten path” in the area. We found a small mixed-gender onsen 15 minutes uphill from a small hot springs town on a mountain. The town is called Tsubame Onsen, and technically it’s in Niigata prefecture, so we’re checking one more prefecture off on our list of places we’ve been to. The onsen is free, and it’s farther into the “middle of nowhere” than we’ve been in Japan to date. The journey to get to this place deserves a post in itself – look forward to it in the near future.
From what we gathered, the “main attraction” of the area we were in was Lake Nojiri. Lakes aren’t as prominent in Japan as they are in Canada, so they seem to be a big deal here. To us….hey it’s a lake. We drove around the circumference of it looking for a nice beach/swimming spot, and we didn’t find it. As far as we could tell, the property around the lake has been bought and sold. When compared to the beaches we have close to home on the sea, the lake with no sand anywhere didn’t seem as nice. We were determined to enjoy ourselves there, so we found a nice Japanese-Italian restaurant that did pizza closer to the Italian way than we’ve had since we were in Rome, and we rented a pedal boat like the one pictured above. While we were at sea (lake), we heard something speaking in Japanese over a megaphone. Our pedal boat wasn’t equipped with a rear-view mirror…and there was a ferry coming at us. I’ve never pedaled more vigorously in my life. Disaster was averted.
There are hills, and then there are mountains. There’s a reason Nagano hosted the Olympics in 1998. Driving was scary, the view was spectacular, and the experience of living it up in cottage country was not at all what we expected for our summer. We would do it again in a heartbeat.


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The “fever” of graphene reaches the roads: in the United Kingdom they are going to try to insert it into an existing motorway for the first time
Graphene is a material that caused a lot of excitement after its discovery about 15 years ago due to its resistance and other qualities that placed it in the future of many instruments and areas, from components to genetics. And the last thing is a project to create the world’s first road with graphene.
The idea comes precisely from the resistance which has been shown to have graphene, theoretically 200 times greater than steel and greater than kevlar (in fact, it is used, among other things, as bulletproof armor). A quality that they hope will be useful in creating roadways that can last longer.
Something less than 5 kilometers to roll on it in November
The test will be done on an existing road in the UK, adding a layer of this material after modifying the initial road. As they have communicated on the British government website, will cover three miles (about 4.83 kilometers) of the motorway, more or less between the city of Newton on the Moor and West Cawledge, towards the northeast of Great Britain.
The idea is that the useful life of roads is prolonged with this addition. As they comment, it is the first time that graphene will be combined with recycled asphalt, although there have already been previous experiments and it is an idea that has been considered for a long time. In the BBC they explain that, in this regard, tests have previously been done with gipave, which incorporates plastic pellets.
Graeme Watt, Head of National Highways, explains that the lab tests have been successful and they hope this will carry over to this first road test. What will be done is scraping the existing asphalt on the road (the A1) and integrating the graphene, so that a new road does not have to be created.
The reform will begin on September 19 and is expected to finish on November 1. After that, on November 3 the tests and the useful life of the road will be monitored, studying whether effectively with graphene it can be prolonged and have a less demanding maintenance, as they seek.
Although graphene may not have turned out to be as miraculous as it has been possible to think (nor is it spared from having an environmental impact), it is an element that continues to be useful in some fields and after this experiment it may be proposed that it be so in the commonly used roads. Of course, here we already saw that borophene came strong to snatch the podium from graphene from the most exotic and promising element, so let’s not rule out that there are road experiments with it.


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The Art of Digitization
Embroidery digitization is the process of turning your design or logo into an embroidery pattern for a machine to follow. This process allows each part of the graphic to be converted into a stitch type. The final product can then be previewed in digital form before it is applied to fabric.
When an image is loaded into embroidery digitizing software, each of the different coloured areas can be converted into stitch types separately. This can be done by separating the color areas and digitizing them one by one or by digitizing the entire graphic so that the colors blend nicely into one another. Each technique produces different results and is used for different purposes. A company logo for example might need crisp color separation, but in the case of a flower, a colour blending effect may be preferable.
When your design is digitized through Shani's Embroidery, our trained staff will carefully manipulate the design for the best results.
Our embroidery digitizing software is the best in the industry and our highly trained staff know how to utilize all features in order to produce high quality designs time after time.
If you have a design or logo that needs digitizing and would like to discuss it further please contact us and we will be happy to help. Alternatively please look at our embroidery gallery for examples of our work.


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Is Mark Matson running a Ponzi Scheme?
Has anyone checked out the Matson Money funds? I have had several clients ask me about them and they seem to be merely funds full of other funds. Something fishy is going on but I just don't know exactly what it is. Please advise,
I invested with them and watched my funds stay flat while accounts in other places grew significantly. After researching online I was worried so I closed al of my accounts. Let me know if you find anything out.

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An unprecedented decline in Indian Rupee value and a promising Pune real estate market has thrown open a number of lucrative possibilities for expatriate planning to invest in India. More than fifty percent of NRI’s look forward to acquiring property in India purely for investment sake. According to a survey released by Sumansa Exhibitions conducted amongst 15,000 NRIs across the UAE, Delhi and Mumbai topped the charts amongst most viable options for property investments as they had the most dynamic and growth oriented real estate markets. Experts and frequent property investors are of the opinion that India is shining as far as real estate is concerned and this is the right time to invest in real estate in India.
Further, Pune, Gurgaon and Noida have emerged as hotspots for investments making it to the top five in lists of favorable cities. The report also shows that NRI’s are not essentially investing in properties in their native places. Pune wins hands down in comparison to real estate activity with other metros. As per a report brought out by Liases and Foras, a real estate research firm, residential housing construction in the past couple of years has experienced a sustained growth in Pune. And why not? With progressive construction houses like B.U. Bhandari unveiling one architectural wonder after another, the investors are spoilt for choice!
B.U. Bhandari Landmarks have pioneered the realty business in Pune and has been major contributors to Pune real estate in terms of residential apartments, industrial estates, developed plots and IT parks. Creating diverse types of residential complexes and some unique concepts in the most upcoming neighborhoods of Pune like Wagholi, B.U. Bhandari Landmarks stand tall on the real estate in Wagholi, Pune. Chrrysalis Wagholi, a project of luxurious 3 BHK row houses accords a lifestyle fit for the royals. Set amidst scenic natural surroundings far away from the unnerving decibel levels of the main city, Chrrysalis villas at Wagholi encourage you to reinvent yourself. The amenities provided at Chrrysalis – gymnasium, swimming pool, and landscaped gardens with party lawns or club house with indoor game facilities – all ensure a life for those with a taste in fine living. With this project having Villas in Wagholi, B.U. Bhandari Landmarks a leading developers in pune has jazzed up real estate Pune and Wagholi too!


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“Man has the right to love as he will.” –Liber OZ
Anglican Times reports that two books, Amazing Love: Theology for understanding discipleship, sexuality and mission and Journeys in grace and truth: Revisiting scripture and sexuality, are being sent, free, to members of the General Synod, who are preparing to participate in the Shared Conversations next month.
Anglican Times notes further that Amazing Love, edited by Canon Andrew Davison, the Starbridge Lecturer in Theology and Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, was published last week by DLT. Journeys in grace and truth, published by Ekklesia on behalf of Via Media Publications, features ten essays by Evangelicals. Anglican Times also reports that many of these essays “call for a shift in the current debate within Evangelical circles, and an end to the dismissal of those who have reached a different conclusion on sexuality.”
Will the Anglican Church join the 21st Century? New books say that taking a hard line on sexuality will damage mission.

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Emergency responders are on the scene, just outside the St. Anthony Fire Department, after a vehicle left the road earlier this morning.
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The St. Anthony Fire Department is currently in the process of extracting two people from a vehicle that left the road in St. Anthony earlier this morning.
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Vortex Optics is a company that specializes in optical equipment and is based in the United States. Known worldwide, the company’s high-quality rifle scopes and sighting accessories are used by hunters, law enforcement officials, and sports enthusiasts. Vortex Optics Flag.
With a range of Vortex scopes available in the market, selecting the right one for your needs can be a challenging task. Whether you’re planning a hunting expedition or a recreational activity, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need to choose the best Vortex scope.
Overview of Vortex Optics
Vortex Optics is a US-based optical equipment manufacturer that caters to a variety of activities and pastimes, such as birdwatching, hunting, outdoor recreational sports, and more. They’ve also produced optics for law enforcement. In addition to creating some of the best scopes in the industry, they also produce a broad range of binoculars, telescopes, and other sighting accessories. Vortex Optics Flag
The company was founded in Wisconsin in 1989 and still remains there. Throughout the years, Vortex has produced numerous lines of excellent rifle scopes and optics, including the Viper, Crossfire II, Diamondback, and Razor HD series, among others.
When it comes to performance optics, Vortex is regarded as one of the leading manufacturers. Many of their items combine quality with affordability, making them a popular choice among recreational sports enthusiasts and hunters who want top-tier gear without breaking the bank.
Precision and Clarity
Vortex optics are renowned for delivering excellent contrasting colors in their scopes’ sight images, regardless of the light conditions. High contrast in the sight picture is critical because it assists you in distinguishing your target from the surrounding environment, which is critical when hunting.
Unmatched Warranty Protection
The lifetime warranty that comes with most Vortex optics is widely recognized. The lifetime warranty offers repair or replacement services for any rifle scope suffering from damages caused by regular use or manufacturer defects. As a result, Vortex scopes are a cost-effective purchase and easy to maintain. Moreover, most of their scopes offer great value for money.
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Quick list of the 5 best Vortex Scopes:
Vortex Optics Razor HD Gen II 4.5-27×56 FFP Riflescope: A rifle scope built to withstand harsh weather and tough environments, making it an ideal choice for hunters and law enforcement professionals involved in long-range shooting.
Vortex Optics Viper PST Gen II 5-25×50 FFP Riflescope: An exceptional high-end scope with accurate holdovers at any magnification for long-range shooting.
Vortex Optics Viper HS-T 6-24×50 SFP Riflescope: Allows for easy adjustments to bullet drop and wind drift during long-range shooting thanks to its clear sight picture and holdover points.
Vortex Optics Diamondback Tactical 4-16×44 FFP Riflescope: For medium to long-range shooting, this scope is versatile and built to last in harsh conditions.
Vortex Optics Crossfire II 2-7×32 Scout Riflescope: For short to mid-range engagements, this scope offers accurate windage and elevation adjustments at an affordable price.
Take a look at The Top 5 Scopes by Vortex On The Market In 2023
Vortex Optics Razor HD Gen II 4.5-27×56 FFP Riflescope
Designed for long-range shooting, the Vortex Optics Razor HD Gen II 4.5-27×56 FFP Riflescope is a top-tier scope. With a first focal plane reticle, it provides precise ranging and holdover at all magnification settings. Crafted with the best materials, this scope is designed to withstand the most challenging conditions, making it an ideal choice for law enforcement and hunting applications.
With exceptional clarity and resolution provided by high-density, extra-low dispersion glass, the Razor HD Gen II 4.5-27×56 FFP Riflescope is a vital asset for long-range shooters. Thanks to its fully multicoated lenses, the Razor HD Gen II 4.5-27×56 FFP Riflescope provides exceptional visibility in any lighting condition, with reduced glare and increased light transmission. Providing unrivaled accuracy and precision, the Razor HD Gen II 4.5-27×56 FFP Riflescope’s side parallax adjustment enables you to focus on your target from any distance.
Built to withstand tough conditions, the Vortex Optics Razor HD Gen II 4.5-27×56 FFP Riflescope is waterproof and durable. The aluminum housing of the scope is crafted from aircraft-grade material and features O-ring seals to keep out dust and water. Moreover, it is nitrogen-filled to prevent fogging, guaranteeing a clear sight picture.
In summary, the Vortex Optics Razor HD Gen II 4.5-27×56 FFP Riflescope is an outstanding scope that delivers unparalleled performance. This scope is ideal for long-range shooting and is built to withstand tough conditions. With a lifetime warranty, this scope is a smart investment for hunters and law enforcement officers. Vortex Optics Flag.
- With its first focal plane reticle, the scope allows for precise windage and range adjustments.
- With its 56mm objective lens, the Vortex Optics Razor HD Gen II 4.5-27×56 FFP Riflescope offers optimal light transmission even in low-light conditions.
- The scope’s construction is both sturdy and durable, with argon purging to keep it fog-proof and waterproofing for protection against the elements.
- Accurate aim for long-distance targeting.
Vortex Optics Viper PST Gen II 5-25×50 FFP Riflescope
When it comes to hitting targets with precision and accuracy at long range, the PST Gen II scope is the ultimate choice. Nothing is beyond your reach when you have high magnification, FFP reticle, and pristine clarity. You can rely on the illuminated holdover points of the FFP glass-etched EBR-2C reticle, regardless of magnification. Shoot with precision at any time of day using the side focus knob’s 10 illumination intensity settings, which include “off” positions. Setting your zero, sighting-in, and returning to it is a breeze thanks to the RZR Zero Stop feature. Vortex Optics Flag
With a 30 mm tube, you can adjust elevation by up to 70 MOA and windage by up to 35 MOA. The Vortex scope incorporates XD glass elements, XR FMC Coatings, and a 50 mm aperture for the brightest and clearest image quality.
For ultimate accuracy, you need a scope that has all the necessary features. The top-quality scopes will come equipped with all the essential features. You cannot compromise on quality if you’re aiming for accuracy.
Magnification Settings: For long-range shooting, the Viper PST Gen II is an ideal choice with its broad magnification range of 5-25x.
Durability: With premium-grade materials, this scope is designed to endure even the most challenging conditions. Its waterproof feature ensures you can use it in any weather conditions. The scope is also fog proof, giving you a clear view in any environment.
Sight Picture: The Viper PST Gen II boasts high-quality lenses that provide a bright and crisp sight picture, even in low light settings.
Focal Plane: Enhanced accuracy with an Illuminated/FFP reticle
Vortex Optics Viper HS-T 6-24×50 SFP Riflescope
The Vortex Optics Viper HS-T 6-24×50 SFP Riflescope is an exceptional rifle scope that delivers high performance and is perfect for long-range shooting. Featuring a 50mm objective lens, the scope provides clear and bright images, even in low-light conditions. The scope’s SFP (Second Focal Plane) reticle is designed to maintain the same visual size throughout the magnification range, making it more user-friendly.
Magnification Settings: Whether you’re an experienced shooter or just getting started, the Viper HS-T’s magnification range of 6-24x makes it an excellent choice for long-range shooting.
Durability: Designed with top-of-the-line materials, this scope can handle even the toughest conditions. The waterproof and fog proof features make it adaptable to any type of weather.
Sight Picture: Thanks to its multicoated lenses, the Viper HS-T provides a clear sight picture with sharp and bright images.
Holdover Points: With the scope’s holdover points, you can easily adjust for bullet drop and wind drift, making it a breeze to hit your target even at long range.
Vortex Optics Diamondback Tactical 4-16×44 FFP Riflescope
The Vortex Diamondback Tactical 4-16×44 FFP Riflescope is a multi-functional scope that can be used for a variety of applications, such as hunting and tactical shooting. With its first focal plane reticle, the Vortex Diamondback Tactical 4-16×44 FFP Riflescope enables more precise holdovers by enlarging the reticle as the magnification is increased.
Magnification Settings: The 4-16x magnification range of the Diamondback Tactical makes it an excellent choice for shooting at medium to long ranges.
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text: Glemmtal Valley (Glemmtal), province of Salzburg, head-water region of the River Saalach in the northeastern Kitzbuehel Alps, leading from the Tirolean border to Maishofen (running west-east) where the River Glemm meets Zeller Talfurche valley, it turns north. The Glemm valley consists of two sections, Hinterglemm and Vorderglemm. Hinterglemm, Saalbach-Hinterglemm (alt. 1,002m), Viehhofen (alt. 856m) and Maishofen (alt. 768m) are popular winter resorts, (winter) tourism being the major economic activity in Glemmtal.


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Two CEFCO convenience store gas stations closed earlier this week, CEFCO Vice President of Marketing Rich Levin said. Banners located at the stores indicate they will soon reopen as Chevron gas stations.
The stores closing are located at 2880 Northeast Loop 286 and 2170 South Church St. in Paris.
Levin said the move does not indicate a shift away from the Lamar County market.
“We have no intent to exit Paris,” Levin said. “These stores just don’t meet our strategy for future growth.”
Levin declined further comment regarding the convenience store retailer’s plan.
“We have great customers and great employees in Paris, and this is by no means a reflection of either of them,” Levin said.
Chevron officials could not be reached for comment by press time.


The RPC1*/M valve is a flow control valve with pressure and temperature compensation, made as a modular version with mounting surface according to the ISO 4401 standards.
It can be assembled quickly under the ISO 4401-03 directional solenoid valves and allows easy execution of hydraulic circuits where control of the speed of the actuators is required.
It is available in six flow adjustment ranges up to 30 l/min.
Combined with MDS3 type solenoid operated directional control valves (see cat. 41 251), it’s possible to obtain circuits for the fast/slow control of the work actuators.
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In a desperate attempt to prove his innocence, a skilled police negotiator accused of corruption and murder takes hostages in a government office to gain the time he needs to find the truth.
Filming of Roman and the hostages in the Internal Affairs' offices took place at a studio Los Angeles. In order to simulate the Chicago skyline that can be seen looking out the window, a 160 foot by 40 foot poster was created, using six cameras, ... ...
Lieutenant Chris Sabian:
I'm a stranger to you. You have no idea what I am capable of.
When Palermo is told to take the shot, a closeup on his eye blinking through the scope is a stand in. This is evident by the brim and strap of a helmet and facial wrinkles that Palermo doesn't have. He has smoother skin and wears a backwards baseball cap.
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I bookmarked this place yesterday, but later noticed someone on the MCM Real Estate Group on Facebook saying it may already be under offer. Just in case it is still available, we’ll still flag up this wonderful 1950s midcentury modern property in Michigan City, Indiana, USA.
You can see why we want to talk about it from the photos, but the cherry on top is the price. We’ll come to that later.
First up, let’s focus on the architecture, which dates to 1958 and judging by the photos, has undergone minimal change since. In fact, it looks rather like a showcase for Knoll furniture from decades past.
The house is a mix of aluminium, steel and glass, broken up a little by internal wooden walls, but generally open plan over its single floor. Love those coloured panels on the outside too, not to mention some of them ore interesting built-in furnishings.
As for the space, that comes in at 2,341 sq. ft. in total, which includes what’s described as a ‘spacious living room’, a dining room, a master bedroom with ‘ribbed glass partitions’ separating it from the dressing room, two further bedrooms, a kitchen with built-in fittings, two bathrooms and a ‘den’.
You also get an all glass panel sun room, with the glass panels replaceable with full screens if you need to tone things down a bit. An attached garage finishes things off.
Well, almost. There is some outside space too, covering 0.78 acres.
Fancy it? As we said, it might well be under offer, but there’s no harm in contacting the agent. With a price of $192,000 (£133,000), I’m sure a good few will.
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text: Lifestyle Food Tamara Taylor's Food Diary: What I Eat in a Day The Bones star shares her veggie-heavy daily diet By Julie Mazziotta Julie Mazziotta Twitter Julie Mazziotta is the Sports Editor at PEOPLE, covering everything from the NFL to tennis to Simone Biles and Tom Brady. She was previously an Associate Editor for the Health vertical for six years, and prior to joining PEOPLE worked at Health Magazine. When not covering professional athletes, Julie spends her time as a (very) amateur athlete, training for marathons, long bike trips and hikes. People Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 10, 2021 03:39 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Gabriel Olsen/Getty Images Bones actress Tamara Taylor takes a simple, “practical” approach to eating. “My philosophy is ‘Eat when hungry, stop when you’re full,’ ” Taylor, 45, tells PEOPLE. So to fill in those times between meals when her stomach starts to rumble, Taylor says she’ll reach for a savory snack. “I try to be mindful of snacking, but salty chips sometimes sneak in,” she says. “I tend to avoid sugars – luckily I am more of a ‘salty tooth’ – but I try to keep my sugar intake to a minimum and find some healthy alternatives when a craving hits.” Among her fave options? Eden Foods brown rice chips. 1,700 Calories, 64 Ounces of Water and Not Many Carbs: What Kim Kardashian West Eats in a Day Check out Taylor’s daily food log below, and see more celebrity food diaries in our Wellness Issue. Our Wellness Issue is a special bonus for subscribers only – to sign up in time to receive our Holiday Entertaining bonus issue, click here. Lea Michele People Wellness Cover Hydration 4 20-oz. bottles of water 3 cups of green tea Breakfast 3 egg-white scramble with 2 oz. each of broccoli, spinach, tomato, zucchini and avocado, with a spoonful of salsa on top 1 cup dark-roast coffee Olympian April Ross’ Food Diary: What I Eat in a Day Lunch 2 cups of pea soup 4 cups of mixed green salad with shaved Parmesan and a tbsp. of olive oil RELATED VIDEO: Take a Tour of Tamara Taylor’s So-California Home Snack 1 1.7-oz bag of Eden Foods brown rice chips Dinner 6 pieces of salmon sashimi 4 pieces of yellowtail sashimi 2 baked crab hand rolls Cassey Ho’s Food Diary: What I Eat in a Day Total Calories: 1,071 The Verdict: Taylor’s hydration is “amazing,” says dietitian Keri Glassman of nutritiouslife.com. “Green tea is loaded with antioxidants and coffee has health benefits too, when you drink it black, and in a dark roast the way she does.” Her breakfast gets high points as well for loading up on tons of vegetables and adding avocado for healthy fats. “I always encourage clients to get veggies in at breakfast,” says Glassman. But, she adds, Taylor could pump up her soup-and-salad combo at lunch. “I’d like to see this salad topped with chicken, shrimp, chickpeas or quinoa,” she says. “Her overall calories are too low, and this is a place she can add them!” To further boost her calorie count, Glassman suggests adding a protein- and fiber-packed snack, like an individual bag of nuts or fruit with nut butter. Taylor’s sushi dinner to end the day is a “great, clean, satisfying meal with lots of Omega-3 fatty acids,” says Glassman, who adds that sushi isn’t something one should eat every day due to the mercury found in fish. NOTE: It is recommended that women eat at least 1,200 calories per day, and men eat at least 1,800 calories per day.


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UFC welterweight fighter Nick Diaz reported to jail this morning after pleading guilty last month to a DUI charge, according to TMZ.com. Diaz was arrested...
Several fighters are shuffled around in the middleweight and pound-for-pound UFC rankings after "The Spider" was pulled from all of the lists.
The verdict on Anderson Silva's NAC hearing is in.
Cyborg borrows a page out of the Nick Diaz book of trash-talk to call out the UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion.
Update on "The Spider" popping hot on a UFC drug test.
Khabib Nurmagomedov talks about his brawl with the Diaz brothers as WSOF 22.
Nate Diaz brags about the brawl with Khabib Nurmagomedov at WSOF 22 this past Saturday in Las Vegas.
Following a crazy brawl between the Diaz's and Khabib Nurmagomedov, the Diaz's won't be to any future WSOF shows.
Check out two more videos of the SECOND of two brawls between the Diaz brothers and Nurmagomedov.
Watch footage of a crazy brawl between UFC fighters in the crowd at a WSOF event.
Photos surface of one of two pre-fight drug tests that "The Spider" took on 1/31/2015.
Check out "The Stockton Bad Boy" and "The Last Emporer" backstage at Bellator 138.
Cesar Gracie pulls no punches in commenting on the Jenner craze.
More on the reaction of "The Spider" to his hot UFC 183 pre-fight test.
Video footage surfaces of "The Spider" finding out he failed his UFC 183 drug test.
"The Spider" talks about his drug test issues and plans for the future.
The Stockton native is battling the NAC over his recent positive drug test.
Watch as drunken fan brags about being able to beat former UFC champs to Nick Diaz.
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It's rainy and it's a perfect day to bake. Beautiful rainy days can be enhanced with the sweet smell of cake baking in my oven especially when it's chocolate.
I found this recipe from a book, Cook's Library Chocolate, bought from a yard sale. This book shows how to use chocolate, be it white, milk or semisweet, in different recipes. What I love about this book is that the recipes are well laid out and easy to understand. Each recipe is labeled from easy, moderate to challenging. Since I'm a beginner in baking, I'm starting with the easy ones.
|Before I bake, I prepare all the portions and ingredients first - eggs, dried apricots, semisweet bars and butter. Not in the photo are flour, baking powder, and salt.|
|Preparing to melt the chocolate and butter.|
|This is my favorite part, the melting of chocolate and butter. The mixture infused a wonderful scent of chocolate throughout the house. I must do this often. It's better than scented candles.|
|Folding the flour mix into the chocolate and butter mix.|
|Chocolate and Apricot Square Cake|
|An afternoon with a good cup of Vanilla Latte and a small square of sweet indulgence. The best part is that I made it.|
This recipe serves 12.
From Cook's Library Chocolate: Chocolate and Apricot Squares
1/2 cup butter
6 oz white chocolate, chopped (substitute with milk or semi-sweet)
1/2 cup superfine sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
1 cup no-soak dried apricots, chopped
- grease a 9-inch square cake pan and line base with baking parchment
- melt butter and chocolate, stir frequently until mixture is smooth and glossy, cool slightly before mixing
- beat the eggs and sugar into the butter and chocolate mixture
- fold in flour, baking powder, salt and chopped apricots
- pour batter into the pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes
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‘Tantamount to Orwell’Highly charged political times can yield interesting finds in publishing. Such a case is playing out in Japan at the moment, where a 40-year-old science-fiction story has been re-released as an ebook.
“America’s Wall” was written in 1977 by screenwriter and author Sakyo Komatsu (1931-2011), whose 1973 novel Japan Sinks (Nihon Chinbotsu) is said to have sold more than 1 million copies.
“America’s Wall” is about a US president who touts the phrase “shining America” until, in his third year in office, the country is surrounded by a mysterious cloud-bank wall, resulting in the States descending into isolationism.
Komatsu had said in an interview that he thought making America disappear from the world stage would illustrate its significance and expose its weakness as a nation.
The story appears to have been something of a reaction to the post-Vietnam era when the United States’ protracted conflict in Southeast Asia created a new sense of uncertainty for many both in the country and watching from outside.
A Tale of Travel, Communication Cut Off
The story begins with a Japanese reporter staying in New York, where a phone call to his family is suddenly cut off and international flights are cancelled.
As Americans celebrate the Fourth of July, the cloud-wall rolls in, preventing transmission or transportation. President Monroe, about to be re-elected, announces, “America will survive this, emerging from it stronger than before.” But as the Japanese reporter investigates Monroe’s background, he begins to suspect that the wall has been artificially created by the American government to deliberately isolate the nation from the rest of the world.
“I’m not sure if I should celebrate the fact that something tantamount to Orwell’s 1984, or Animal Farm…was written in Japan.”Taiyo Fujii
The new digital release of the story is part of a collection called Amerika no kabe (American Wall). The story in 1977 in Hayakawa Shobō’s S-F Magazine and then was published with five other stories in a book by publisher Bungeishunjū, which this month has released the new standalone ebook edition.
And in a report in The Mainichi, Komatsu’s former assistant, Junko Otobe, is quoted, saying, “Komatsu watched a US that had seen itself as the world’s policeman and upheld the standards of justice become shattered by the Vietnam War and lose its confidence.
“That may have been the foundation of which the story was built.”
‘We’ve Made Such Progress’
Taiyo Fujii is the Nihon SF Taisho Award-winning author of Orbital Cloud, which is to be published by Haikasoru on March 21 in an English translation by Timothy Silver. His self-published Gene Mapper (2012) was republished in print and digital formats in 2013 by Hayakawa Publishing.
Fujii is also the current director of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Japan, a post Komatsu held from 1980 to 1983.
In comments to Publishing Perspectives, Fujii talks about his personal concern about the new US administration:
“We’ve made such progress since the days [when] Komatsu wrote ‘America’s Wall,'” he says, “but that progress is about to be undone…
“I’m not sure if I should celebrate the fact that something tantamount to Orwell’s 1984, or Animal Farm, which articulated the post-truth world, was written in Japan.”
Translation rights inquiries on the newly reissued “America’s Wall” by Sakyo Komatsu can be directed to: email@example.com
The full article from The Mainichi is here.
Kay Ohara, currently based in Tokyo, is with Lingual Literary Agency and works to introduce Japanese literature and authors to publishers in international markets.


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A farming student recently shared how a farmer he worked for got revenge on a greedy landowner who wanted to rip him off. The farmer outsmarted the landowner’s plans and amused the students who had helped him. Here’s what the student had to say.
He Lived Near Farmer’s Schools
During high school, the man lived in an area surrounded by many big farms. These farms mostly grew cotton, and as part of their school studies, students like him would spend time in the fields, doing tasks like plowing, planting, and harvesting.
There Was a Huge Cotton Farm Nearby
One of the farms close to the school was a massive 1000-acre farm, which mostly grew cotton. The farmer rented this land from owners who lived in another state, and he would give them a part of the money he earned from selling the cotton. Cotton was a crop that took nutrients from the soil, which meant the next crop wouldn’t be as good if you didn’t treat the soil. This was a crucial part of the farmer’s plan.
He Helped the Farmer
This farm had a long partnership with the school, so students like the man would work for the farmer for free. But one day, when he and his classmates arrived at the farm for work and study, the farmer told them to spray weed-killing chemicals on the fields and drive tractors to plow up the land. The farmer wanted the entire field to be just bare dirt.
They Were Shocked
They were surprised because they knew their actions would make the land unviable to grow crops, which seemed strange. But they did what the farmer told them to do. It took them a whole weekend to finish the work, but when they were done, the fields looked neat and clean.
The Farmer Was Grateful
The farmer was thankful and gave each student $500 as a reward, which was a lot of money in the 90s, especially for high school students. But after a few months, rumors started spreading about the farmer and the land they had cleared.
The Landowner Thought He Was Clever
“So, apparently the landowner had decided that he was going to not renew the lease the farmer had on the land. This lease renewal just so happened to fall a few weeks before harvest season would start. Given that the average cotton farm earns about 1,500 dollars per acre, a 1000-acre farm would easily net the owner 1.5 million dollars,” he explained.
The Farmer Wanted Revenge
“Since at the time, the farmer’s lease wasn’t yet up, he decided to prevent that from happening. His act of revenge against the owner was to prevent them from cashing in on his hard work. Sure, he destroyed his farm, and he had to sell off most everything he owned to buy some property for himself, but he’d proved a point,” he said.
The Farmer Won
The landowner tried to sue the farmer and took him to court. However, because the farmer destroyed the crops while he still had the lease, the court decided in favor of the farmer.
Was the Farmer Right?
Many of the students congratulated the farmer for getting revenge on the landowner. Ultimately, the owner learned the valuable lesson never to cross someone with nothing to lose.
People Online Said This
One user said, “Great story! The farmer is a much smarter business person than the landowner!
Another said, “In the eternal battle between city folk and country folk, always bet on the country folk.”
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A woman in her 30s recently had a baffling fight with her mother-in-law that ended with a call to the police. The woman explained she had done nothing wrong, but she couldn’t put up with her mother-in-law anymore. Here’s what she had to say.
She Forgave Her Father for Disowning Her When She Was Pregnant at 15, But Her Siblings Didn’t and Now They Want the Inheritance
A woman has asked if she was in the wrong for refusing to share her father’s inheritance with her siblings, who refused contact with him before he died, whereas she chose to forgive him for how he had acted in the past. Here is what she had to say.
An Entitled Neighbor Woke Him Up Making a Rude Demand, And His Astounding Reaction Had the Whole Neighborhood Talking
A capable young chef recently met with local anger and disapproval after a presumptuous neighbor berated him for sleeping in and demanded he help fix her sink, so he told her to get lost. Here’s what transpired.
Rude Taxi Driver Parked In His Driveway And Honked His Horn Every Single Morning, So He Set A Trap That Destroyed His Car
They say that revenge is a dish best served cold, but this man took it one step further and served his sweet revenge frozen. Here’s what went down.
Her Niece Destroyed Expensive Toys She Bought For Her Daughter, But When Her Brother-in-Law Refused to Pay, She Was Forced to Give An Ultimatum
Her brother-in-law’s child was very destructive, and he did nothing to stop her. Recently, the child damaged her daughter’s toys and clothes; she was so upset that she told her brother-in-law to pay for the damages. Here’s how he reacted.


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So, you’ve gotten into Defiance and you’re going about your business
when you notice these odd red circles on the map and wonder what they
could be. Never fear, Ten Ton Hammer is here! We’ve got everything you
need to know about arkfall, including why you should go out of your way
to participate in them.
In short, you’re playing a greedy ark hunter who’s in search of his
next payday. Arkfall tends to provide great farming for resources, and
some even provide gear after you’ve cleared them. One of the best
resources you can earn will be the key codes used to purchase lockboxes
at the vendor for a chance at nicer gear.
Arkfall comes in different levels.
Large ones like this will require dozens of players working together,
but the rewards are enough to draw them.
The mobs are a lot tougher, so they’ll often take more people to kill.
With that extra difficulty come better drops, however. If you read our New
you know that the loot system promotes assisting
other players with killing mobs, and this is a prime opportunity to
take advantage of that. It’s important to damage as many things as you
can, so that when they die you have more opportunities for loot.
Preparing to Ark Hunt
Preparation is pretty straight forward, but there are a few things you
need to know. First, equip the best shields you can find. You might PvP
or PvE with shields that have a lower capacity in exchange for lower
recharge delay and higher recharge rate, but you want the opposite in
arkfalls. In the difficult fights, mobs hit harder per shot, but often
get taunted off by other players, or are fairly easy to kite. Heavier
shields with poorer recharge allow you to take that shot and keep
Some falls are smaller and don’t take
long to clear, but larger falls will be made up of several of these
Weapons. You want lots of them. And by lots, I mean a metric crap ton.
You want as many weapons that use as many types of ammunition as
possible, because arkfall fights tend to get drawn out and running out
of ammo is fairly common. Early on, before I picked up more weapons, I
spent the last part of several of my arkfalls throwing grenades because
that was all I had left. Even now, ammo can still be a problem, so
weapons tight, folks!
Maybe one of the most important keys to success with arkfall is
grouping. If you can, find a few fellow ark hunters to travel with, and
then spend a few moments comparing notes on EGO perks you may have
unlocked. There are several perks that give bonuses to loot and ammo
drops, and it’s handy if someone in the group has them equipped.
Remember, you won’t be engaging in melee very much, so switch to perks
that help with ranged combat.
Sounding the Hunt
Arkfall usually starts off with a darkening sky and flaming debris
falling through the clouds. If you’re close to the fall, you’ll notice
burning embers floating in the air around you and a distinctive shadow
across the landscape. Check the map, pick your fall, and start heading
Nearly any arkfall will require multiple people, but since falls are a
great way to get loot, you’ll typically have more than enough people
around to help you. As you close on a fall, you’ll want to make sure
you have some backup before engaging. Larger arkfalls will have
multiple small falls inside of them at the beginning. A good way to
approach them is to go for the fall closest to a main road, because
that’s where you’re most likely to find other players already working
to clear them.

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