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Washington Park is a district on the National Register of Historic Places in the south-central part of the Meridian-Kessler neighborhood of Indianapolis. It was placed on the Register on June 24, 2008. The district includes all properties south of 43rd Street & north of 40th Street, and west of Central Avenue & east of the alley running north and south between Pennsylvania and Meridian Streets.
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I have placed or won almost all of the shows entered with this car, including ISC events. I have kept this car "era-correct" being that all pieces on the car could have been purchased in 1969.
It is driven approx 1,500miles/summer depending on the weather.
It is stored in a heated garage under a silk cover when not being driven.
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- Ross pistons
- Eagle rods
- Cam is TRW Solid mechanical
- Intake is 244 @ .05 - .571" lift
- Exh. Is 254 @ .05 - .597" lift
- 106 LSA
- Full roller lifters (aluminum) 1.7:1 ratio
- Custom made Single plane â€śSpiderâ€ť intake with Jet hot Sterling silver coating
- Hooker headers (1- 5/8â€ť primary to 3 1/4â€ťcollectors 3â€ť tubes all the way back to Flowmaster 3 chambers dumps in front of rear axle)
- MSD digital 6 ignition
- MSD billet Dist.
- Holley HP 750 carb
- 9qt oil pan
- Fuel sump in stock tank
- Aeromotive A-1000 electric pump with remote shut-off
- -10an supply line
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- 75-200hp Plate system
- Shock towers and torque boxes in excellent condition
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- Chrome Monte-Carlo bar
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York College senior Dalton Myers continues to collect post season accolades as he was named to the D3hoops.com All-Middle Atlantic first team on Tuesday morning as announced by the organization. In addition to Myers earning first team honors, Spartan head coach Matt Hunter was named the co-Coach of the Year.
The postseason accolades continue to roll in for the York College men’s basketball team as seniors Dalton Myers and Blayde Reich earned NABC All-Middle Atlantic honors as announced by the organization on Monday.
The York College men’s basketball team picked up their first NCAA Tournament win in 12 years as they downed Yeshiva University 81-67 in the opening round of the 2018 NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball tournament in York.
The York College men’s basketball team returns to the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Tournament starting Friday afternoon in York. The Spartans welcome Yeshiva, Hamilton, and Nazareth to Charles Wolf Gymnasium for a two-day pod.
The Capital Athletic Conference champion York College men’s basketball team received good news on Wednesday as the Spartans had a pair of players recognized by the league as the All-CAC squads were released by the league office.
The York College men’s basketball team used a hot shooting performance and placed five players in double figures as York earned the program’s third Capital Athletic Conference tournament championship with an 82-73 win at top seeded Christopher Newport on Saturday in Newport News, Virginia.
The York College men’s basketball team will attempt to win their third Capital Athletic Conference Tournament championship on Saturday as they head to top seeded Christopher Newport for a title game tilt at 2:00 pm in the Freeman Center in Newport News, Virginia.
The York College men’s basketball squad received outstanding news in advance of Thursday night’s Capital Athletic Conference semifinals as Dalton Myers and Matt Scamuffo both earned CoSIDA District IV Academic honors as announced on Thursday afternoon.
The York College men’s basketball team used tremendous defense and timely shooting to down Salisbury University 75-59 in the semifinals of the 2018 Capital Athletic Conference tournament on Thursday night in York.
The York College men’s basketball team begins their 2018 Capital Athletic Conference tournament journey on Thursday evening as the second seeded Spartans host third seeded Salisbury University at Charles Wolf Gymnasium.
The York College men’s basketball squad went 6-for-6 from the free throw line in the final 30 seconds of the game as the Spartans held off a spirited come back attempt by St. Mary’s College, 81-78, in Capital Athletic Conference action in York.
The York College men’s basketball team suffered their first home loss of the year as the #7 Spartans dropped an 83-75 Capital Athletic Conference game to Salisbury University on Saturday afternoon in York.
The York College men’s basketball reached the 20-win mark for the fifth time in school history as the Spartans downed Penn State Harrisburg 75-64 in a Capital Athletic Conference contest in Middletown, PA.
The York College men’s basketball team closed out their three game home stand with a 93-78 Capital Athletic Conference win over the Southern Virginia University Knights in Charles Wolf Gymnasium Saturday in York.
The seventh ranked York College men’s basketball team got back on track as the Spartans got off to a fast start and never looked back in an 81-58 Capital Athletic Conference win over Marymount University on Saturday in York.
The seventh ranked York College men’s basketball team was on the wrong end of an upset victory on Wednesday night as the Frostburg State Bobcats bombed away from behind the arc en route to a 95-85 win in Frostburg, Maryland.
The York College men’s basketball team saw their school record winning streak come to an end as the Mary Washington Eagles edged the Spartans 59-57 in Capital Athletic Conference action on Saturday in Rosner Arena in Fredericksburg on Saturday.


Kobo’s first water and dust-resistant eReader will be available in the U.S, Canada and some parts of Europe starting on October 1st for the suggested retail price of about $180 which is about €180. Kobo plans to put up the new eReader up for preorder on September 1st from Kobo.com.
The device is aimed at outdoor enthusiasts who like to read in place where the device would be exposed to the elements such as at the beach, at the poolside, in the bathtub or anywhere else normal gadgets or regular books could be easily ruined.
The Kobo Aura H2O comes equipped with a 6.8 inch display with 265 dots per inch, an E Ink Carta display, 4GB of built-in storage plus a microSD card slot for up to 32GB of removable storage.
It’s powered by 1GHz processor, it has a front light that you can use to read in the dark or in dim environments. The device also features a two month battery life from a single charge.


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“The announcement of the Rockway Community Centre purchase marks an important investment in our region and our environment. This strategic acquisition demonstrates the NPCA’s commitment to maintaining, protecting, and enhancing Niagara’s natural heritage.” – Niagara Regional Chair Jim Bradley
News from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
Posted August 17th, 2022 on Niagara At Large
Niagara, Ontario – The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) is pleased to announce the purchase of a 1.12-acre property previously known as Rockway Community Centre, which is adjacent to its ecologically significant and highly visited Rockway Conservation Area.
The land is located at 2021 Regional Road 69 in Lincoln. It is considered one of the Niagara Peninsula watershed’s hidden gems, as it is part of the Niagara Escarpment, with significant ecological features, flora, fauna, and recreational assets. The extensive trail system connects to the Bruce Trail and offers a hiking experience within the Fifteen Mile Creek Valley, surrounded by mature trees, a salt spring, and two spectacular waterfalls.
This purchase will allow for significant enhancements to the existing public use with the addition of an improved entrance and parking for the Rockway Conservation area and the Bruce Trail.
This land acquisition aligns with the NPCA’s 2021-2031 Strategic Plan Goal 3.1— to create equitable access to greenspace for the health and well-being of people, enhance trail connections, and highlight and promote recreation within the watershed. It also supports the NPCA’s 2022-2032 Draft Land Securement Strategy and climate change objectives.
The NPCA continues to work towards maintaining, protecting, and enhancing the watershed’s valuable green spaces. The purchase of this property is another significant step in achieving these critical climate change and ecological goals.
Quote from Rob Foster, NPCA Chair, Board of Directors – The NPCA takes a collaborative, science-based approach to achieving conservation success for the sake of nature for all. We are proud to work with municipal partners to increase biodiversity and shared greenspace across the watershed community. Thanks to the Niagara Region for their funding support, the NPCA is excited to announce the expansion of the natural heritage of the Rockway Conservation Area.
Quote from Regional Chair Jim Bradley, Niagara Region – The announcement of the Rockway Community Centre purchase marks an important investment in our region and our environment. This strategic acquisition demonstrates the NPCA’s commitment to maintaining, protecting, and enhancing Niagara’s natural heritage while providing residents and visitors with an opportunity to better experience the region’s natural heritage – I look forward to seeing this newly acquired asset used to its full potential in the future.
About NPCA – The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) is a community-based natural resource management agency that works to protect, enhance, and sustain healthy watersheds. With 61 years of experience, the NPCA offers watershed programs and services that focus on flood and hazard management, source water protection, species protection, ecosystem restoration, community stewardship, and land management.
The NPCA is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in the Province of Ontario and manages 41 Conservation Areas within the Niagara Peninsula watershed held in public trust for recreation, heritage preservation, conservation, and education. These natural and shared greenspaces marry nature, culture, and adventure to create limitless opportunities for discovery.
For more information about the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, visit www.npca.ca. Follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more updates.
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6 June 2023
ROSE (Ambassadors Theatre) Review
This show ran at the Park Theatre last year, but I didn’t get a chace to see it then, so jumped at the opportunity to see its West End transfer. It is a one-woman show in which the ever brilliant Maureen Lipman charts the story of Rose from growing up in a small village through surviving the Warsaw ghetto and the Nazis to building a life and family where the next generations have values that do not align to her own.
Rose tells her story whilst sitting shiva (the Jewish week-long period of mourning following a the death of a first-degree relative). We don’t know who she sitting shiva for, and the play keeps us guessing till the very end. Martin Sherman’s play, though mostly fictional, was inspired in part by his own grandmother’s story. Scott Le Crass’ staging and direction are simple but effective: Rose sits on her bench for the entire show because she is determined to do things right.
The play is a very complex and nuanced story, but Maureen Lipman pulls it off effortlessly. The range of emotion she brings to the table is enviable. I don’t want to say too much about the plot so not to spoil it, but it’s more than just a simple story of a Holocaust survivor. We learn about Britain’s treatment of Jews after the war, what it’s like to fit into a community that doesn’t feel the need to accept you, and the human cost of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Lipman sits there and talks to the audience, but it’s as if the audience is watching a movie that shows her story in full colour. Although Rose is Jewish, it’s not just a story about Jews. Instead, it’s about a woman whose values keep bumping up against those of others and what it means to be true to oneself.
One of the best lines from the show is, “If you have your first period and your first pogrom in the same month, you can safely assume [that] childhood is over”, and it is representative of the cheeky aura that settles over the show. Rose is unique, and she will do things her way. But she is also both an invitation and a provocation for us to contemplate where we stand on the issues she talks about.
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P.S.: I had no idea, but “Rose” was staged in 2000 on Broadway starring Olympia Dukakis. Would’ve loved to have seen it…

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Russia’s Ministry of Finance is planning to prepare a bill to bring transparency to the gambling sector, said Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov.
On Wednesday, the finance minister was quoted by Interfax.Ru that his ministry had prepared legislation to regulate ‘grey’ market gambling.
Siluanov said significant grey operations were “still present in the segment of games of chance.”
Earlier this month, the Russian government introduced a federal bill which will include amendments of the Tax Code that relate to online bets and wins.
According to the document, the new tax rate for an online bet processing centre (TSUPIS) of a tote or a betting office will be up to RUB 3 million (US$45,000).
At the same time, according to Russian website Russkaya Planeta (Russian planet), Russian MP Ilya Kostunov of the ruling United Russia party is reportedly preparing a bill that will ban online betting in the country. Kostunov says the bill would protect minors from accessing online bookmakers.
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Sleep and Breathing Disorders Treatments
At UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Sleep and Breathing Disorders Clinic, physicians take advantage of cutting-edge treatments that build on groundbreaking research, and they apply these treatments with a personal focus.
All patients meet with one of our sleep medicine or breathing disorder clinical providers to formulate a treatment plan based on specific needs and goals. Our sleep specialists will send a report to referring physicians outlining the findings of the diagnostic evaluation and any treatment recommendations.
For clinic appointments, patients should please bring their CPAP machine. We will download the data on the machine in order to monitor compliance. This helps us make the necessary adjustments for treatment and improved quality of life.
Advanced Treatment for Sleep Apnea
One of the most common sleep disorders is obstructive sleep apnea, which is usually treated with noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation, such as a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) or BiPAP (bilevel positive airway pressure) machine.
In these therapies, a mask worn while sleeping applies positive pressure to either splint the upper airway for obstructive sleep apnea or decrease the work of breathing and improve respiratory function.
People who don’t benefit from CPAP or BiPAP might need surgical treatments such as:
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulation, a
procedure to stimulate the upper airway to effectively open the pharyngeal
space to treat obstructive sleep apnea. This device is implanted in a minimally
invasive surgical procedure, and it can help people sleep and breathe easier
without CPAP therapy. As of March 2017, UT Southwestern became one of only 100
locations worldwide that offers the hypoglossal nerve stimulator procedure.
- Maxillomandibular advancement, a
procedure to bring the lower jaw forward
- Tonsillectomy, or surgery
to remove the tonsils
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, also known as UPPP, a procedure that widens the airway by removing extra tissue in the throat
Some patients also benefit from a mandibular advancement device, which is worn in the mouth to effectively treat sleep disordered breathing.
For impaired lung function due to a neuromuscular disorder, UT Southwestern offers advanced therapies and pulmonary rehabilitation services. Our pulmonologists work closely with patients to address any symptoms related to restrictive lung disease.Treatments for breathing problems related to neuromuscular disorders are based on the disorder that is causing them. Treatment includes BiPAP therapy to support respirations, an airway clearance device to assist with cough and chest wall mobility, and tracheostomy with home mechanical ventilation.

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Vietnam orders Hanoi’s largest hospital locked down on coronavirus fears
Vietnam officials ordered one of the nation’s largest medical centres to be locked down and demanded thousands of employees and people who recently visited Hanoi’s Bach Mai Hospital be tested for Covid-19 after nurses and food workers contracted the disease.
The South-east Asian country, which has 179 confirmed cases and no reported deaths from the virus, has tied most recent infections to people arriving from Europe and other countries.
The government, which is aggressively isolating foreigners and Vietnamese citizens entering the country from abroad, has quarantined or placed under monitoring 75,085 people, according to the Ministry of Health.
It has also suspended most international flights, restricted domestic travel and closed the majority of businesses across the country.
The authorities are now working to avert an outbreak that would threaten the lives of many critically ill patients at the hospital as well as a sudden domestic spread of the virus.
In the past 10 days, 14,000 people made outpatient visits to the hospital, Dan Tri news website reported, citing information from the Hanoi Centre for Disease Control.
The health ministry is asking those who visited Bach Mai since March 12 to contact local authorities and self-quarantine at home for 14 days.
Sixteen people connected with the hospital, including two nurses who took care of patients and seven food workers, have tested positive for the virus, according to the health ministry.
Bloomberg – March 29, 2020


Débruit are one of a handful of producers who are taking sounds from Africa and fusing them with more Western, Electronic productions to glorious effect Romare and The Busy Twist). The trio will be joining Lee Scratch Perry at the Electric Brixton this friday, and we featured Akoula as part of our preview, taken from their debut LP From The Horizon. While that went on sale back in June, a remix EP has been released today and one track really stands out. LV has also been incorporating African influences in his recent Sabenza LP (see our favourite below), so remixing Débruit makes perfect sense, especially when this new Jungle/Footwork version is so spectacular.
From The Horizon the remix EP can both be bought from the Civil Music website.


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May 5, 2008 Hard to believe it, but the 40th anniversary of "Rosemary's Baby" is upon us. The film originally hit U.S. screens on June 12, 1968.
So, the film is being screened again both in San Francisco and Los Angeles this summer.
On May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, the film will screen with a brand new print from Paramount. The event will include a tribute to producer Robert Evans, who brought the film to Paramount.
On June 6 and 7, the film screens as part of the Landmark After Dark Festival in San Francisco. Click here for more on their screening.
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We are pleased to announce our first panelist for the launch event of CineMAR later this year: Dr. Juan Armando Sanchez from Universidad de Los Andes’ BIOMMAR is a Colombian Scientist specializing in the classification and conservation of coral reefs, specifically octocorals. Read more about his background here.
The panelists will be on hand during the festival to answer any questions from the audience about the creatures, areas and topics covered in the films. They are our resident experts on all things ocean, so for all those burning questions you always wanted to ask an expert, come along this year to CineMAR to celebrate the majesty of the oceans with us. Watch this space to find out more!


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City officials from southwest Broward County brought back reports and findings from their trip to San Antonio, Texas for the annual National League of Cities conference.
``You make of it what you want to,`` said Pembroke Pines Mayor Charles Flanagan, who attended only part of the conference. ``Over the years, yes, I think you make a lot of good contacts. Some cities all over the country have similar problems that we have.``
While Flanagan, Davie Mayor Joan Kovac and Hollywood Mayor Mara Giulianti attended the conference, others made it known why they didn`t go.
``It`s a damn boondoggle,`` said Hollywood City Commissioner John Williams. ``You walk into any library, read what comes across your desk and you stay totally well informed.
``I never have nor will I ever consider it a worthwhile expenditure of tax dollars to fly me around,`` he said. ``The real battle for Hollywood is right here in the trenches.``
Miramar Mayor Frank Branca also opted to stay home in southwest Broward.
But to Branca that was not unusual because he has never been to a League of Cities conference.
``I gained some weight and my jeans don`t fit,`` Branca said. ``And you can`t go to Texas without jeans.``
PINES ATTORNEY TAKES LEAVE
Pembroke Pines City Attorney Steve Josias is taking a six-month leave to serve as special legal counsel to Senator-elect Bob Graham in Washington, D.C.
``I`m overwhelmed,`` Josias said. ``The opportunity to be of public service is one that any individual ought to be willing to offer himself for.``
Josias, who for eight years was the Broward County liaison for the governor, will begin his duties Jan. 5 when Graham is sworn into office.
Assistant City Attorney James Cherof will take over during Josias` absence.
Said Flanagan: ``I think it`s a great opportunity for him. I certainly don`t want to hold him back. Hopefully it`s temporary and he`ll be back.``
As a federal government employee Josias will earn $2,000 a month, which he plans to donate to charity.
COCEANO FINALIST AS OUTSTANDING SENIOR
Miramar City Commissioner Vicki Coceano doesn`t venture too often to the Broward County Fair, but this year was something special.
Coceano was named runnerup in the fair`s Broward County Senior Citizen of the Year.
``It was a surprise to me,`` Coceano said. ``It was a thrilling thing to be the runnerup.``
Walter Falck, executive chairman of the Broward County League of Cities, was named the winner.
Falck and Coceano had been nominated by the Broward County Area Agency on Aging. Coceano serves in the agency`s board of directors and Falck is its president.
``Both of them are outstanding, and as far as I`m concerned, are the most exceptional seniors in Broward County,`` said Edith Lederberg, executive director of the Area Agency. ``They spread their talents throughout Broward County.``
CIVIC ASSOCIATION CONTRIBUTES TO NEEDY
The Bonaventure Civic Association is only a year old but already has become active in the southwest community.
On Wednesday, the association of about 150 families brought wrapped gifts to donate for some of the 1,000 foster children in the Broward Sheriff`s Office foster children program gift giveaway on Dec. 13.
The civic association also bought $200 worth of gifts, which also will be donated, said civic association president Phyllis Horn.
``Broward County Sheriff`s are really good to us, so when we heard they were giving this party, we wanted to show them how much we appreciate them,`` Horn said.


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A research paper is an expanded essay that presents your own interpretation or evaluation or argument. When you write an essay, you use everything that you personally know and have thought about a subject. When you write a research paper you build upon what you know about the subject and make a deliberate attempt to find out what experts know.
A collection of randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews of acupuncture published in the English language. The database is compiled primarily from PubMed, the Cochrane Library and the OCOM library. Embase. From Elsevier. Requires a subscription. Science Direct. For scientific, technical, and medical research. Web of Science.
Acupuncture in Sports Medicine projects use a brief history of acupuncture using available literature, including a discussion of the different treatments. Mental Health term papers take in an in depth examination of healthy mental functions and mental illness. Order a research paper on mental health from Paper Masters.
About Us. The Society for Acupuncture Research (SAR), co-founded by Patricia Culliton, Hannah Bradford, and Stephen Birch in 1993, began several years earlier as an informal group (the Committee for Acupuncture Research) to discuss methodological concerns in acupuncture research.
Acupuncture Essay, Research Paper ACUPUNCTURE A Chinese medical technique; acupuncture is a medicine originating in the orient over four-thousand years ago. Used primarily for pain relief, but also in curing disease and general health improvement. Oriental Medicine views (illness and pain) as an imbalance of one’s energy.
Most research into acupuncture is conducted outside of China, but China does produce a large number of studies each year. 34 While there is at times evidence of methodological issues in research coming out of China, in order for the argument against Chinese studies to be valid, there would need to be evidence that these methodological issues are limited to China or are considerably worse there.
Acupuncture Essay - Acupuncture is a realm of veterinary medicine that has been around since 900 B.C., originating from China (Robinson, 2007, p. 259). Acupuncture is a way to relieve pain by inserting very small, thin needles into acupoints to promote healing and well-being through neurological energy.
Acupuncture Acupuncture is a traditional Eastern therapeutic technique that uses fine needles, inserted into specific points on the body along the meridians in proper speed to achieve a specific therapeutic goal.Acupuncture originated in prehistoric China, and it is based on such theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine as treating blockages of Qi, yin-yang balancing, five elements theory and.
Acu. This is the British Acupuncture Council’s newsletter. Research-focused articles appear regularly. Fact Sheets The BAcC has produced a series of Fact Sheets that summarise the evidenc.
Research being funded inChina by the United States, and other Western countries, are going to lead us to a great break through some day. The future looks bright, and everyday we learn more and more. Some day we may learn the secret of why acupuncture works for now we will have to accept that it does work and try to combine old and new philosophies to reach a greater understanding.
Acupuncture research in the treatment of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, is provided by Schnyer. Sherman reviews research on acupuncture for LBP and Smith provides an overview of acupuncture in the treatment of women's health complaints.
Cancer research. Effect of acupuncture on T-lymphocyte and its subsets from the peripheral blood of patients with malignant neoplasm. Insured cancer patients may turn to alternative medicine. Non-invasive stimulation of the P6 (Neiguan) antiemetic acupuncture point in cancer chemotherapy. Norwegian.
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The Charming Countryside of Provence
In contrast to the grey skies of Paris and northern France, the charming region of Provence basks in bright Mediterranean sunshine most of the year. This rural area feels untouched by the modern world and has a rugged, earthy appeal.
Provence is one of nature's most vibrant works of art. The rolling hills are covered with a patchwork of small farms, olive groves, sunflowers, and lavender fields. Fragrant rosemary, sage, and thyme and other wild herbs grow here in abundance and enliven the local cuisine. In this dreamy landscape, Impressionist painters found inspiration to create vibrant works of art.
In the heart of Provence, I found traditional ambience in a Lavender field near Valensole, at the festivals of Arles and on the tree-shaded streets and outdoor cafés of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.
The Lavender Mood
Escape into a dreamy bucolic landscape of olive groves, sun-drenched rolling hills, and deep purple lavender fields. With little villages nestled in the valleys and perched on rocky outcrops, The vibrant scenery near Valensole has enchanted many famous artists, including Cézanne, Matisse, Chagall, and Picasso.
Angelvin Lavender fields is one of the most reputable lavender fields in the area. Once I entered the farm, I was instantly hit by the lavender plants' sweet aromas. The paths in between the lavender plantations are free of access, which allowed me to get up close with the plants.
Ancient Ruins and Provençal Traditions in Arles
Steeped in history and drenched in sunshine, Arles has a fascinating heritage that dates back to antiquity. The town was an ancient Greek settlement and then became an important Roman colony in 46 BC. I was impressed by the UNESCO-listed monuments, including the Roman Amphitheatre and the 12th-century Eglise Saint-Trophime.
A wonderful place to discover the culture of Provence, Arles exudes traditional Provençal ambience. I enjoyed relaxing in the tree-shaded public squares, wandering the narrow pedestrian streets in the old town, and spending sunny afternoons at terraced outdoor cafés.
When I was done with wellness and relaxation, it was time for some adrenaline rush. Next on the list was Bullfighting.
The Course Camarguaise type of bullfighting involves men, called raseteurs, trying to pull ribbons off the bull’s horns. Six bulls are normally used in each show, with the most agile and prized bulls going last. The bull is tired out during lots of chases, where the raseteurs jump over barriers to escape the charging animal. Awards are given to the best bulls, raseteurs, and bull farms. Watching the whole ordeal was so fun that I decided to try my hand at the sport. But as soon as I entered the ring, scared to my guts, I just knew in that moment that this was the first and the last time I would be participating. It was all the adventure I needed on this trip.
Vincent van Gogh lived in Arles from February 1888 until May 1889. As an Art lover, I followed the Van Gogh self-guided walking tour to find the scenes in Arles that this inimitable artist captured on canvas, such as the café at the Place du Forum and the garden at the Arles hospital.
Captivated by the short tour in Arles, I could understand Van Gogh to a deeper level. Van Gogh and his obsession with Provence was now evidently clear to me. The art de vivre, way of life in Provence, might be similar to the dolce vita in neighbouring Italy. But the sunny climate, slow-paced lifestyle, and rustic earthiness leave an impression like no other.
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Special Feature: Ecological Restoration
Vegetation succession in restoration of disturbed sites in Central Europe: the direction of succession and species richness across 19 seres
Article first published online: 7 OCT 2013
© 2013 International Association for Vegetation Science
Applied Vegetation Science
Volume 17, Issue 2, pages 193–200, April 2014
How to Cite
Prach, K., Řehounková, K., Lencová, K., Jírová, A., Konvalinková, P., Mudrák, O., Študent, V., Vaněček, Z., Tichý, L., Petřík, P., Šmilauer, P., Pyšek, P. (2014), Vegetation succession in restoration of disturbed sites in Central Europe: the direction of succession and species richness across 19 seres. Applied Vegetation Science, 17: 193–200. doi: 10.1111/avsc.12064
- Issue published online: 14 MAR 2014
- Article first published online: 7 OCT 2013
- Manuscript Accepted: 12 JUL 2013
- Manuscript Received: 26 FEB 2013
- GAČR. Grant Number: P505/11/0256
- RVO. Grant Number: 67985939
- GAJU. Grant Number: 138/2010/P
- Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic
- Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
- Species number;
- Target species
(1) How do seres differ with respect to vegetation changes? (2) What are the directions of succession? (3) How do species numbers change? (4) How do target species, i.e. those typical of natural and semi-natural vegetation, participate in succession? (5) Are spontaneously developed successional stages acceptable from the point of view of ecosystem restoration?
Extracted peatlands, bulldozed sites in forests destroyed by air pollution, an emerged bottom of a water reservoir, corridors of former Iron Curtain, artificial fishpond islands and barriers, sedimentary basins, spoil heaps from mining, stone quarries, forest clearings, road verges, sand and gravel-sand pits, ruderal urban sites, river gravel bars and abandoned arable fields, located in various parts of the Czech Republic in Central Europe.
Phytosociological relevés were recorded in 10–25 m2 plots located in the centre of representative successional stages defined by their age, ranging from 1 to 100 yrs. In total, we obtained 2392 vegetation samples containing 951 species. We performed DCA ordination to compare 19 seres. Desirable target species were considered as those representing (semi)-natural vegetation and all Red List species.
The seres studied are more similar in their species composition in the initial and early stages, in which synathropic species prevail, than in the later stages when the vegetation differentiates. This divergence is driven mainly by local moisture conditions. In most cases, succession led to woodland, which usually established after ca. 20 yrs. In very dry or wet places (with limited presence of woody species) open vegetation developed, often highly valuable from the restoration and conservation point of view. The total number of species and the number of target species increased in the majority of seres with successional age.
The vegetation in the sites studied formed a continuum along a moisture gradient and by successional age. The individual seres largely overlapped in their species composition; the sere identity was not significant. Spontaneous succession usually proceeded towards woodland, except at very dry or wet sites, and generally appeared to be an ecologically suitable way of ecosystem restoration of disturbed sites because target species became dominant over time.

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Welcome to pmhsports.com - Well - after having approval to Live Stream Falcon Football this Fall the plug has been pulled due to pressure from sources outside the school system - disappointed with that decision for sure but it is what it is. We WILL CONTINUE to support athletics here in Fayetteville and Lincoln County just as the Henry family has for many-many years!
MEADOWS THOMPSON STADIUM - The Senior ladies at Lincoln County High School won the Powder Puff game held Thursday night - the annual event is part of Homecoming weeks celebration. The upper classmen took the win over the Juniors and Sophomore, 14-0. The Senior ladies finish their Powder Puff careers at LCHS with a 3-0 record winning their Sophomore, Junior and Senior years!
Week 9 Schedule - District 8-AAA - Oct. 24 - Lincoln County host Tullahoma (Homecoming); Shelbyville travels to Coffee Co.; Columbia travels to Spring Hill; Lawrence Co. host Franklin Co. Game times are at 7 p.m.
Week 9 Schedule - District 9-A - Oct. 24 - Fayetteville host Friendship Christian; Eagleville travels to Moore Co.; Forrest host Middle TN Christian; Huntland travels to Community. Game times are at 7 p.m.
HUNTLAND - It may very well be the Year of the Hornet in District 9-A action this season. Friday night Fayetteville High School’s Tigers went down on the road to Huntland, 48-14.
MANCHESTER - The Falcons picked up a big district win on the road Friday night defeating Coffee Co. 17-7. It was expected to be a high scoring shoot out. The Red Raiders had averaged 30 points a game putting up 55 on Franklin Co. and 42 on Columbia.
TULLAHOMA - The Lady Falcon Soccer teams’ season came to a close in the rain Wednesday night in Tullahoma. The ladies went down to the #1 seed Lady Wildcats 0-4 in the second round of District 8-AAA tournament action. The match up was originally scheduled for Tuesday but heavy rains pushed it back a day – they got the game in but the rain continued.
MANCHESTER - The Lady Falcon Volleyball’s season came to an end in the first round of Region Tournament action falling 0-3 to the #3 state ranked Lady Stars from Siegel.
Lincoln County wraps up their season with a 10-3 record in district and regional action.


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Coco-luxe Confections, a Bay Area-based chocolate company, recently opened a retail store in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district. Though it was too warm out to try a drink from their hot chocolate selection, when I stopped by this afternoon I picked up four truffles: German Chocolate, Double Cherry, Mocha, and After Dinner Mint.
German Chocolate: Tastes sweet, not chocolatey. The coconut bits work well, though – they’re moist, unlike the dry pieces in some chocolate. While it had all the elements – chocolate, coconut, pecan – my co-tester thought it needed more of a German chocolate taste. I know that this isn’t what Coco-luxe was going for, but I think that a dark chocolate coconut piece would work better.
Double Cherry: Definitely the winner in this group. Intense cherry burst, followed by dark chocolate during the melt. I’m surprised that I liked this piece since I usually dislike cherry flavor. However, while the cherry flavor is strong, the piece avoids a syrupy sweetness with a hint of tartness.
Mocha: Way too gritty, which is a shame, because the subtle coffee flavor might have worked with a smooth ganache. Since both the coffee and chocolate flavors are subtle, the grittiness is overwhelming, but I doubt that bolder flavors could save this piece.
After Dinner Mint: Smooth, soft ganache, in great contrast to the mocha piece. The mint flavor was strong in my first nibble, but mellowed out as a I ate more. The dark chocolate is very present in the taste. Good balance between the mint and chocolate.
Overall, the truffles varied from surprisingly good (Double Cherry) to mediocre (Mocha). The truffles were attractive, and the outer layer was good, thin and soft, not hard to bite into. However, in two out of the four pieces I tasted, the flavors in the ganache need tweaking in order to be successful.
[In the efforts of full disclosure, I was afraid that I might be predisposed to disklike Coco-luxe because of of something their founder, Stephanie Marcon, say in an SFist.com interview: “Who has time to read?” Really? However, I take chocolate too seriously to let a statement like that sway my opinions.]

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At one time, a diagnostic feature of the Porifera was the presence of spicules. As a result, certain fossil groups whose organization was consistent with that of living sponges were not placed within the phylum Porifera. In particular, groups with a solid calcareous skeleton such as the Archaeocyatha, chaetetids, sphinctozoans, stromatoporoids, and receptaculids were problematic. A great deal of insight into the phylogenetic affinities of these groups was gained with the discovery of more than 15 extant species of sponges having a solid calcareous skeleton. These species are diverse in form, and would be classified with the chaetetids, sphinctozoans and stromatoporoids if found as fossils. However, with the living material in hand, histological, cytological, and larval characteristics can be observed. This information suggests that these 15 species can readily be placed within the Calcarea and the Demospongia. This radically changes our view of poriferan phylogeny.
It is widely accepted among poriferan biologists that the Calcarea and the Demospongia are more closely related to each other than either is to the Hexactinellida. With the discovery of living chaetetids, stromatoporoids, and sphinctozoans, a fourth class was erected for these so-called sclerosponges. However, the Sclerospongia is not a natural monophyletic grouping and is thus being abandoned. The abundant fossil chaetetids, stromatoporoids, and sphinctozoans are probably part of the classes Demospongia and Calcarea, though some uncertainty still remains. The Archaeocyatha pose a special case. No living representative of this group has been discovered. Their organization is consistent with that of living sponges. The one phylogenetic analysis (carried out by Reitner) that included archaeocyaths with other sponges, grouped them as sisters to the demosponges. Therefore, although the taxonomic term Archaeocyatha is often accorded phylum status it is likely a sub-clade of the phylum Porifera, thereby violating the ranking system.
Bergquist, P. R. 1985. Poriferan relationships. In Conway Morris, S., J. D. George, R. Gibson, and H. M. Platt (eds.), The Origins and Relationships of Lower Invertebrates. pp. 14-27. Clarendon Press, Oxford.
Debrenne, F. and J. Vacelet. 1984. Archaeocyatha: Is the sponge model consistent with their structural organization? Palaeontographica Americana, 54: 358-369
Kruse, P. D. 1990. Are archaeocyaths sponges, or are sponges archaeocyaths? Geological Society of Australia Special Publication, 16: 311-323.
Reiswig, H. M. and G. O. Mackie. 1983. Studies on hexactinellid sponges. III. The taxonomic status of Hexactinellida within the Porifera. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. B 301: 419-428.
Reitner, J. 1990. Polyphyletic origin of the "Sphinctozoans". In Rutzler, K. (ed.), New Perspectives in Sponge Biology, Proceedings of the Third International Conference on the Biology of Sponges (Woods Hole). pp. 33-42. Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, DC.
Reitner, J. and D. Mehl. 1996. Monophyly of the Porifera. Verhandlungen des Naturwissenschaftlichen Vereins in Hamburg. 36: 5-32.
Savarese, M. 1992. Functional analysis of archaeocyathan skeletal morphology and its paleobiological implications. Paleobiology 18(4): 464-480.
Vacelet, J. 1985. Coralline sponges and the evolution of the Porifera. In Conway Morris, S., J. D. George, R. Gibson, and H. M. Platt (eds.), The Origins and Relationships of Lower Invertebrates. pp. 1-13. Clarendon Press, Oxford.

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It’s a debate that refuses to go away and it’s back in the news: should we use carbon taxes or carbon trading to bring greenhouse gas emissions down? For anyone around before the start of the EU emissions trading system (ETS) 15 years ago, or who has followed the endless post-referendum discussions on how to replace it, this feels like a particularly geeky sort of Groundhog Day.
At its most theoretical level, the choice is whether to use a tax where the carbon price is set upfront without any guarantee about the emissions cuts it will achieve. Or whether to use an ETS, where the price of an allowance to emit a tonne of carbon dioxide might vary, but collective annual emissions are capped and must fall progressively over time.
Of course, the debate is more complicated than that. The EU ETS, which covers the energy and aviation sectors and other large industrial emitters, was successful from the start at keeping emissions below a cap. However, a generous cap, the 2008 recession and an option to import cheap overseas offsets into the scheme resulted in a huge oversupply of free allowances that crashed the price. This weakened the drive to cut carbon. The scheme has been progressively tweaked over the years, making it increasingly complicated, to try and overcome this and other issues.
A UK trading scheme, aligned with the EU’s, now looks hard to achieve
Until recently, the intention was to create a trading scheme for the UK that, over time, would be integrated with the EU ETS, retaining the market driven approach, with as large a market as possible, and ensuring a continued level playing field with EU competitors. However, this now looks hard to achieve and some want a fresh approach using a carbon tax. Much of the appeal of this is that a tax looks simple by comparison. Its behaviour and revenues would also be more predictable than a standalone UK-only ETS with a much smaller market than the EU’s scheme.
Both options could be expanded to other sectors, but this might be easier for a tax, and it might also be easier to integrate a tax with some kind of future carbon border adjustment mechanism that levies carbon charges on imports to ensure UK producers are not disadvantaged by the UK’s carbon price.
The Treasury’s tax proposal is far from simple
However, the carbon tax the Treasury has drawn up as an alternative to emissions trading is already far from simple. Industrial emitters deemed to be at risk of competitive disadvantage internationally, as a result of the scheme, will only be taxed on the emissions they produce over a certain benchmark level. For now, the benchmark proposed is the same level used to decide free allocation for at risk industries in the EU ETS. The carbon price would initially track the EU ETS price to maintain a level playing field, with adjustments possible if the EU’s price fluctuates unexpectedly. A new reward measure has also been proposed to address the fact that industrial emitters no longer receiving free allowances will not have anything to sell if they reduce their emissions below the level at which the tax ceases.
The complexity of the EU ETS and its long term targets have helped to insulate it from daily politics. A carbon tax, by comparison, is much more open to lobbying and political pressure, with the parallels to the fuel duty escalator hard to ignore. This is a different situation to the fuel duty in that a carbon tax is more explicit and targeted at sectors used to this kind of measure. Nevertheless, carbon prices are passed through to households in their electricity bills and it’s hard to imagine that struggling industries won’t ask for some kind of relief in future. All of this will make it harder for businesses to invest in emissions reductions with any certainty about their financial rewards.
Good design and no political interference are what matters
It might be tempting, and makes good headlines, to see this as a tussle between the Treasury, which would administer a carbon tax, and BEIS, which is responsible for action on climate change, over which measure should be applied, but the reality is that either option could be effective if designed well, and if political interference is avoided.
An independent mechanism for overseeing prices, both in terms of future links to the EU ETS and long term direction, is needed to make sure carbon pricing is kept away from politics. And UK officials should keep working on a carbon border adjustment, as the EU is doing, so that all sectors can eventually be subject to the full carbon price.
A cool headed look at expansion to other sectors is needed to ensure more consistent carbon pricing across the economy. This could also increase the size of a UK ETS market. At the very least, aviation must be included, removing the uncertainty in its future status created by the Treasury’s new tax proposals.
Incentives to invest will still be needed
It’s important too to be realistic about what can be achieved by carbon pricing. However strong and predictable it is, companies could still struggle to invest if it takes longer than a couple of years to generate savings. To address this, revenues from either a tax or allowance sales should be recycled to provide investment incentives in potential game changing solutions, like carbon capture and storage. And there also needs to be a strong market for lower carbon products and services, driven by regulatory standards on sectors such as construction.
Finally, and most importantly, the government should get on with making a decision. It’s astonishing that we’re still debating this four years since the referendum and only months before something needs to be in place. Whatever the outcome, I’d like to think we won’t be back here again in years to come. But I wouldn’t put money on it.


The Holland Metropole alliance has organised a series of events for this year’s Expo Real real estate trade fair in Munich, ranging from a lunch for investors to a focus on rebuilding the devasted Ukrainian city of Mariupol.
Eindhoven’s mayor Jeroen Dijsselbloem will be taking to the Exhibitors Stage in C2 on Wednesday as part of a session about creating social value and better returns by investing in cities. Dijsselbloem, a former Dutch finance minister, will be joined by ULI Europe chief Lisette van Doorn and Coen van Oostrom, CEO of ground breaking real estate technology firm Edge – making it an event not to be missed. (C2/430 at 10 am)
The magic of innovation districts is up for discussion later in the morning, and The Hague’s urban development chief Robert van Asten will be outlining the city’s approach to bringing new life back into industrial areas. (A2/A12)
Later on Wednesday, Mariupol’s deputy mayor Sergiy Orlov will be talking about the humanitarian effort and presenting Mariupol Reborn, a major programme to revive Mariupol once it is back in Ukrainian hands.
Ukraine’s international partners, European cities and large Ukrainian businesses, together with Mariupol City Council, have joined forces to plan the regeneration of the city after the liberation using best practices and the latest technologies. Orlov will be in conversation with Utrecht’s deputy mayor Eelco Eerenberg. (A2/A22 at 1 pm).
On Thursday, Holland Metropole partners are hosting an invitation only lunch for investors at the International Investors Lounge to discuss the opportunities to create value in the region via residential development.
Then at 1 pm, attention turns to Digital Twins, PropTech, Data & Innovation – a discussion with a number of leading lights from the Holland Metropole at the International Investors Lounge (A1/132).
For the full line-up, check the complete Expo Real conference programme.
Expo Real takes place from October 4-6 in Munich. You can find the Holland Metropole alliance at stand A2.130


After setting up the Probotix Fireball V90 CNC machine, and using it to cut out a number of pieces for various projects, I decided I wanted a better way to control the router’s spindle speed. Although the Bosch Colt router that I was using had a speed dial, it was impractical to adjust it as I was cutting a project, and impossible to tell what speed it was actually running at. A setting of “7” on a 1-10 dial means nothing in terms of actual spindle RPM.
After discussing this with another CNC expert, I was pointed towards a Super PID Speed Controller from Vhipe (thanks Marv!). The controller looks very well made, but unfortunately does not come with an enclosure. This is a catch 22 issue. How do you make your own enclosure with your CNC machine if you can’t control the speed, and how can you use the speed controller without an enclosure? So I eventually set the router on maximum speed and cut out a custom bamboo enclosure for the speed controller.
The controller includes a sensor which you can mount in the housing of the router. After some careful placement, I had a fully functioning speed controller, which appears accurate down to a single RPM. I added a main power switch, a switch to turn the router on and off, and a switch to override the PID sensor control in case the sensor is clogged with dust. When I constructed the box, rather than hard wire everything in place, I added a socket for the AC power cord, and a plug for the router’s power cord. This will let me change routers without too much difficulty (with the removal of the sensor), and allow me to move the box if I decide it would look nicer next to a different outlet. A clear cover let me see into the box to view the LCD display without having to machine an opening and deal with precise mounting of the circuit board. Finally, a nice black metal knob on the potentiometer for the speed setting rounded things off nicely.
Now that I can control my CNC machine’s speed, the options are limitless!


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Underhero is an RPG from Paper Castle Games which looks to change a number of tired and reused ideas from previous RPGs in an attempt to create something both novel and fun. The game starts with you questioning whether you have skipped a huge chunk of content as you seem to be ridiculously over powered and fight through waves of enemies with ease… only to realise that this isn’t the story you were intended to play out. In fact, Paper Castle Games asked the question “what if a minion actually defeated the hero for once?” Imagine a world where a henchman actually managed to hit his mark before the final confrontation.
Well, Underhero does just that, crashing your character into a situation he has no idea how to handle. Returning the mcguffins to your boss Mr. Stitches, who then tasks you to portal to the various boss locations to return them to his “upper minions.” However, the hero leaves behind the hilt of his weapon, who goes by the name of Elizabeth IV, the famed hilt of heroes. Elizabeth then tasks you with defeating the various bosses and minions of your current employer and completing the task for which she had laid before the previous hero.
This novel twist on the hero’s role in an RPG is both welcome and relatively unique. Driving further plot points as to why you decide to battle former co-workers and overthrow your boss (Well, besides wanting to battle Jeff in accounting and finally get that big office.)
You then traverse a number of worlds, forest/tree level, a volcano and a haunted mansion, meeting enemies and completing tasks and puzzles as you level up, drink coffee and take names! Go forth underling and make us proud!
Travelling through the various lands is relatively easy. Using direction buttons allows you to walk quite quickly and the B button allows you to jump. Holding B utilises the hood in your sweatshirt to glide, which comes in handy when trying to reach some platforms, and overall the platforming elements are no different from others in the genre.
The majority of the game’s mechanics are attached to the RPG elements of the game, with combat being initiated by walking into an enemy. Unlike it’s inspiration however, I wasn’t able to initiate any kind of advantage system by jumping on enemies and, as you aren’t able to activate weapons outside of battle, it would seem that here isn’t a way to gain an edge there. During combat you have a number of options which are made available to you as you progress further through the game. You are first introduced to using your sword and the stamina mechanic. A novel way of mixing turn based and rhythm based combat, the stamina bar reduces as you use weapons and initially, this uses quite a lot. Once depleted, our hero has to stop and take a breather while the meter refills. This creates obvious opportunities for enemies to retaliate and making the game feel turn based without actually being turn based.
Attacking and defending is similar to the Mario RPG games in a few ways. When launching an attack, rather than having a sweet spot whereby more damage can be dealt when pressing the attack button at a certain time, underhero deals slightly more damage when attacking on the beat, similar to the Crypt of the Necromancer games. Dealing damage this way reveals the word “groovy” to show you have successfully dealt more damage. When defending, Enemies often broadcast their attacks with a selection of “tells” and this will result in either a high attack or a low one, both of which can be dodged when timed correctly. There is also the option to parry attacks using your shield. Using the shield can damage it, requiring it to be repaired with anvils or replaced, but if a well timed parry is used it allows our hero to attack a stunned enemy and gain some stamina with which to do so. All of this makes learning the combat mechanics
There are plenty of other mechanics tied into the combat to make Underhero feel that little bit different. Firstly is being able to talk to the enemies, as a fellow minion yourself you are able to communicate to fellow underlings and they may even give out hints on how to reach areas or complete tasks. However, if you are keen to move on and combat is slowing you down, you are able to simply toss a coin, or two, and the minions will simply move aside for you. They have to make a living after all.
This links into the experience development within Underhero. Completing each battle earns you experience points and eventually you are able to level up your character. As a reward at each level you can increase one of HP, strength or stamina a maximum of 3 times. You also collect other weapons with different properties. Some, like the slingshot, come early on and provide a weakened range attack. The other is a hammer which, as you can probably guess, provides a stronger attack but at a slower speed.
Boss battles are another opportunity for the game to show how much different it is from regular platformers and rpgs. By simply combining the two. Following a learn the pattern tactic until you are able to initiate combat as though they were just another lowly minion. Rinse and repeat.
Where the game lets itself down is in the saving of progress. Each area has a designated save point which charges a fee for it’s first use, but is available freely after that. Within the area is also a coffee station so that minions like yourself can recharge and a cassette player, more on that later. There are also checkpoints at certain areas but these are fairly scarce. The issues arise when saving and continuing your game. Inevitably, and often early on, you will get a fair distance from a save point only to fall in battle and have to continue from a fair stretch back. Another possibility is trekking back and forth in order to save the game before entering trickier areas. With no map in hand, relying instead on signposted maps to guide you, knowing where you have been and where you’ve still to go can be a slightly more tedious task than it needs to be. This was one of the only issues that made me consider putting down the controller though.
Graphically, this game is quite frankly beautiful. The background art is well designed and sits both within the theme of the 2D world and the area you are currently playing it, adding to the immersive experience and overall the general feeling while playing was that this was a love letter to it’s inspiration and the team behind the art direction would have little difficulty in creating an expanded world for their characters. Add to this the sheer depth and creative talent behind the chiptune soundtrack that accompanies the game and you have a title that has clearly had a lot of love, and a high level of polish, applied to it before release.
Overall I really enjoyed playing Underhero. The world created is humorous and the plot deeper than I expected from an indie title that has had little fanfare since being released on PC in 2018. In a world where Mario RPG fans are pleading for a title in either series that has original characters and ideas and feel like a true game in the genre, let alone their respective franchises, they can take heart that there are developers who loved those games and want to continue making them. The game deserves a sequel if for no other reason than to give fans more of an opportunity to see the development of these characters further. This is definitely one to pick up for any fan of RPGs.
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Underhero is a refreshing revival of the RPG/Platformer genre. The influences of games in both the Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi franchises are clear from the off and this almost feels like a love letter to those past games. The mechanics borrow heavily from these previous titles whilst including it’s own stamina mechanic. It also combines beautiful artwork with an enjoyable soundtrack which, when combined with the plot, create an immersive experience that most fans of RPGs will enjoy. This is definitely one to consider adding to your library.
- Combat will really appeal to fans of Paper Mario / Mario & Luigi games
- Gorgeous 2D graphics with high levels of detail
- Unique twist on a classic story that will immerse you in the game
- Frustrating level design at times
- Save system doesn’t help the first issue

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Hyundai Says Fuel Cells Will Be Cheaper Than Batteries, Will Debut Hydrogen Fuel Cell CUV Next Year
Fuel cells are back in the news, with Toyota revealing the FCV concept and Tesla CEO Elon Musk comparing fuel cells to bovine excrement. Now Hyundai says that they are preparing an electrically driven CUV powered by a fuel cell for a North American debut next year. Just before he was apparently forced to resign over quality control issues, Kwon Moon-sik, Hyundai Motor Group’s president of r&d, told Automotive News that the Korean automaker sees fuel cells and not batteries as the future for EVs. He said that money is the reason, seeing greater opportunities to reduce the cost of hydrogen fuel cells than batteries.
“There is no problem with the technology — only with the cost and profitability,” Kwon said of battery EVs. “We cannot make a profit with them.”
Besides Hyundai and Toyota, Honda, Daimler, General Motors, Ford and Nissan have announced plans to have more hydrogen powered vehicles on the road by the end of this decade. When Toyota puts the FCV into production, it will cost just 5-10% of the cost of their first fuel cell vehicle in 2007, which was said to cost the Japanese automaker a million dollars each. By 2020, Toyota predicts, fuel cell production costs will fall by half again.
Hyundai’s fuel cell vehicle will be based on the Tucson compact crossover, with plans to make 1,000 vehicles for sale around the world by 2015.


Get-Diamonds Launches Augmented Reality Tool, ‘Virtual Hand’
It allows users to virtually try on diamond rings.
“Virtual Hand,” created for retailers to offer as a service for customers, lets users take a picture of their hand and then “try on” rings with various sizes, cuts, and settings.
The first, basic level of interaction with the AR tool is open to all users, Get-Diamonds said.
The second level will be open only to registered users. It will enable them to virtually try on actual stones from Get-Diamonds listings, in rings as well as earrings and other jewelry.
The AR tool is the result of a partnership with Inova Diamonds, which said that a later stage Virtual Hand will offer full 3-D technology, including “realistic diamond and gold reflection and diamond rotation.”
There was a soft launch of Virtual Hand during the recent JCK Las Vegas show.
For more information, visit Get-Diamonds.com.
“Virtual Hand offers retailers an important advantage in selling diamond jewelry, one which I believe their customers will appreciate,” Get-Diamonds Executive Director Eyal Shirazy said. “The response of the trade has been overwhelmingly positive, and I believe that it will attract a significant number of new users to Get-Diamonds.”
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses founded Get-Diamonds in April 2020.
The platform lists over 1.7 million diamonds from 4,700 vendors, with a total value of over $6.6 billion, and continues to expand its presence in the U.S. market.
Profits generated by the marketplace are invested in projects that benefit the industry, like generic diamond marketing.
The winners, picked by a group of judges and voted as the public’s favorite, will be announced in a webinar on Oct. 11.
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The association has also hired a new marketing manager and announced two staff transitions.
The topics up for discussion with lawmakers included inflation, rising interest rates, hiring challenges, and crime.
The pear-shaped fancy vivid pink diamond will lead the Christie’s Geneva Magnificent Jewels auction on Nov. 8.
There are three designs to choose from this year, all featuring animals drawn by kids who have had wishes granted through Make-A-Wish.
Fine jewelry comprised three of the auction’s top 10 lots, though it could not top her director’s chair or scripts from “The Golden Girls.”
A total of four suspects are now in custody with police still on the lookout for the remaining two.
From a “whodunnit” murder mystery to a permanent jewelry party, Duvall O’Steen and Jen Cullen Williams share a wealth of suggestions.
“Mountings 2023-2024” and “Diamonds & Gemstones 2023-2024” offer a vast selection of options to create custom pieces.
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The competition takes place in tandem with TJA’s annual convention, known as the Texas Jewelers Roundup.


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- Exceptional student performance for two consecutive years.
- Closing the achievement gap between student groups.
- Excellence in serving special populations of students (e.g., homeless, migrant, English learners, etc.)
“I am so proud that our amazing students, families, and faculty and staff are receiving this well-deserved recognition,” said West End’s Principal Dr. Dennis Drummond, who also commended former principal Buffi Murphy and the school system. “I am blessed with the privilege of seeing the outstanding teaching and learning that takes place at West End on a daily basis, and I appreciate all of the extra hours our teachers spend in preparation and professional learning.”
Schools named are invited to participate in a conference in Kansas City running from Jan. 20 through Feb. 2. West End Elementary is invited to send a team of representatives to the conference who will detail their programs to other school in the nation and also hear about efforts other nominees are using across the country to better educate their students.
Upcoming One Community United meetings. All are welcome:
- Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Middle Eastern Grill, Broad Street. Terri Morgan and David Guldenschuh, facilitators.
- Saturday, 9 a.m., Troy’s Barbecue, Five Points, Rick Stevenson, facilitator.
- Dec. 11, 7:30 a.m., Troy’s Barbecue, Five Points, Dr. Jon Hershey, facilitator.
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Clare is in the papers again this week. Her local newspaper back home in Ireland 'Drogheda independent' did a nice write up in regards to her current win at 'The International Singer/Songwriter awards (ISSA) where she took home 'SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR' GOLD last week. Her latest release 'DEAR IRELAND' (EP) gets a mention too and Clare is extremely grateful to editor Hubert Murphy for continuing to support from over seas.
Radio Sobro, Nashville's Leading independent radio station, debuting 2 tracks (‘Dear Ireland’ & ‘No place like home’) from Clare's brand new EP “DEAR IRELAND'- released on all platforms today (AUGUST 27TH)! Available worldwide : https://hypeddit.com/link/o8htlp
https://hypeddit.com/link/o8htlp ‘DEAR IRELAND’, Clare's brand new EP is now available to download/stream/purchase on every major streaming platform. Get it now!! Signed Physical copies are still available worldwide! Get yours today from Clare's shop.
https://www.radiosobro.com 'RADIO SOBRO', Nashville's leading independent radio station, will be spinning tracks off Clare’s latest EP which is dropping on all major platforms this coming Friday (27th) so be sure to tune in!
Meet Karrot Kake - The biggest Band “Warburg Texas” has ever seen! Clare is part of history in the making. Filming an overnighter in Hollywood on August 20th on the set of ‘Easter Bloody Easter’ - a new Lionsgate movie coming soon. Wally Bird Productions. “Karrot Kake” - Erick Walls, Stevie Notes, Latavius Mulzac, Juno and Clare Cunningham. MORE Behind the Scenes on the way!! #EasterBloodyEaster
'Dear Ireland' - Coming August 27th to all major streaming platforms for download/purchase. Links will follow on the day! It is currently available only on iTunes/apple Music : https://hypeddit.com/link/8d9yus Physical copies available on the shop tab!
A huge day for Clare, who was nominated in 4 categories at the 2021 International Singer Songwriter Awards to take home GOLD as ‘Songwriter of the year’. Due to covid restrictions, the awards ceremony was virtual and was live on YouTube where Clare was able to tune in from the airport awaiting a flight! Clare will await her award in the mail and make a virtual speech in the coming weeks!
https://hypeddit.com/link/8d9yus HERE IT IS YOU GUYS!!!! ‘’DEAR IRELAND’’ - officially released TODAY(August 13th) on iTunes and Apple Music exclusively for 2 weeks until it's released on all streaming platforms!! It would be a dream come true to get Clare onto the iTunes Charts so if everybody who wants it can purchase it ($4.99) before it comes on all the streaming platforms (in two weeks) that would be awesome! Physical copies can also be bought from the shop tab on the we
“DEAR IRELAND” - Clare's brand new Celtic EP is releasing August 13th exclusively to iTunes/Apple and then on all streaming sites August 27th. Links to follow. The physical CD is currently available for $9.99 at all shows/festivals/events. Please go to the web store to purchase online : https://www.clarecunninghammusic.com/shop Thank you’s : - Pat Coyne of Favor Media for the cd design and publication. such a fast turnaround and amazing quality! - Bruce Jones - for the amazi
Clare Cunningham and Aaron Vance were invited to play their song 'Watercolor World' (Written with Wood Newton) at the 'Bluebird Cafe' on Saturday night (August 7th 2021) It was a sold out show where hit writers Wood Newton, Alan Rhody and Pat Alger performed all their hits, covered and written for artists including Garth Brookes, George Jones, Trisha Yearwood, Kenny Rodgers, Toby Keith, Tanya Tucker, Oak Ridge Boys, Don Williams and many more! ‘Watercolor World’ is currently


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WASHINGTON—After a four-year freeze, the FCC has announced that it will lift the sanction on making major modifications to TV stations’ coverage areas. The freeze was initially put in place in April 2013 to organize available spectrum for the incentive auction. While the freeze has yet to be lifted, the FCC announced its intentions so those seeking modification can be ready to go when the freeze officially lifts.
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Hemingway said writing was as simple as sitting down at a typewriter and “proceeding to bleed…” He was therefore notorious for being surrounded by stacks of prosed papers. Jane Austen may have agreed with that sentiment, except for the fact that she wrote her books by hand, and as such was most certainly to be found surrounded by a debris field of scribbled pages. Then you’ve got Jack Kerouac, who like Hemingway used a typewriter, but who wrote On the Road on paper taped together to form one large, unbroken scroll. One can only imagine what his workspace looked like. And then there are the older titans like Geoffrey Chaucer and Dante Alighieri who no doubt penned their celebrated medieval works to the dim and dancing flames of low candlelight, meticulously scrawling onto vellum parchments with scratchy quills. And if you go back far enough, you’ve got the nameless writer(s) who employed the strange technique called Cuneiform to compose the Epic of Gilgamesh on clay tablets.
The point is this: wherever you go in history, you will no doubt find peculiar, somewhat misanthropic people sequestered away somewhere, using the technology of their time to document their thoughts. These are the writers. The scribes. Those who capture for posterity the collective consciousness of a given period. They usually toil in anonymity, experiencing little or no recompense for their efforts during their lifetime, and are sometimes even persecuted for daring to express what everyone else thinks but is otherwise too scared to say. Sometimes their words are weapons or even instruments of change. A writer can, simply by converting his/her thoughts to paper (or parchments, or tablets), light a fire within the minds of a people, sparking revolution. Or maybe they merely use their talent for constructing sentences to form enduring stories that echo in the hearts and minds of all who come after them.
 I’m once again reminded, as I so frequently am, of something Voltaire once wrote in a letter to a friend: “Qui plume a, guerre. (To hold a pen is to be at war.)” In other words, the writer is a soldier; the wordsmith is a wielder of weapons. His weapons (which can be weapons for good, don’t forget) can leave a more lasting impression than any blunt instrument or sharp blade could ever hope to do. If the pen is indeed mightier than the sword, who is the greater warrior, the knight or the author? My answer is biased.


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Case Study: Building a Brand Identity for Motion Picture Costumers Through Their New Website
Based in Los Angeles, Motion Picture Costumers Local 705 is the world’s largest costumers’ union. Their members have a diverse and highly-specialized skill set; they help bring film and TV characters to life through creating and shopping costumes. When we started working with MPC 705, their goal was to clearly communicate their unique placement in the industry and the value of being a member. We helped them with many aspects of branding, including logo design, brand positioning strategy, and social media development.
All of these elements combined in one of our biggest projects: a modernized, easy-to-navigate website with personality, appealing visual style, and valuable tools for union members and those considering applying for membership.
To learn how we worked together to realize MPC 705’s goals, check out the full Motion Picture Costumers case study on our website.

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On September 2, 1960, the first Tibetan people's representative took oath of office at Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, was an initial step towards a future of Tibetans in exile, guided by the principle of democracy envisioned by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. The Dalai Lama's vision of democratic Tibetan society empowers the Tibetans to work towards preservation of their culture, languages, religion and way of life, thus, established a solid foundation upon which the community sustains its identity in exile.
An initiative of the 14th Dalai Lama: a democratic constitution for a future free Tibet consisting of 10 chapters and 77 Articles was promulgated on 10 March 1963. In June 28, 1991, His Holiness gave assent to the Charter of Tibetans in Exile passed by the 11th Tibetan Parliament in Exile. He ensured that the system of government of the Tibetans in exile was fully in conformity with the modern democratic one, rooted in a fundamental legal charter.
Over the years, for the first time, Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission and the three autonomous bodies of the Central Tibetan Administration in exile was established. In 2001, the Charter of the Tibetans in Exile was amended as desired by the Dalai Lama, under which the Kalon Tripa is directly elected by the Tibetan people.
In 2011, His Holiness abrogated the historically established Gaden Phodrang headed system of Tibetan government. He thereby established an authoritative and stable Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) in exile. The Dalai Lama ensured its continuance for as long as it would be necessary to sustain a leadership directly elected by the people, until the just Tibetan cause prevails.
Thus on September 2, Tibetans all over the world celebrates Tibetan democracy day with much fervent, so did the Tibetans in Ladakh. At Ladakh, Tibetans observed the joyous day, gathering at the function in newly erected first Sonamling Community Hall, Choglamsar.
The function began around 10am with a minute of silence observed and recitation of a rosary of ‘Mani’; offered to the martyrs who lost their lives for Tibetan cause. Tibetan National Anthem and Tibetan Democracy Song were sung by hall full of Tibetans settled at Ladakh.
The function was chaired by Dhondup Tashi, Chief Representative Officer of Sonamling Settlement. The guests for the occasion were: Dhondup Tsering, President of Local Tibetan Assembly or local legislative; Tsetan Wangchuk, President of Tibetan Freedom Movement, Ladakh; Lobsang Khenrab, head of local judiciary; Group leaders of Leh and Changthang region, local head of different religious traditions of Tibet; local heads of three provinces of Tibet and its member; Head of Ngari Association; members of Tibetan Corporative Society, member of local Health department; members of Tibetan Medical and Astro Institutes; Kalsang Phuntsok, Director of Tibetan Children Village, Ladakh; Lhundup Namgyal, Principle TCV and staffs.
Dhondup Tsering, President of Local Tibetan Assembly, read out the statement made by the Speaker of Tibetan Parliament in Exile on 54th Democracy Day. The speech briefed how the precious gift of democracy was bestowed to Tibetan by the 14th Dalai Lama. He read: 'The gift of democracy given to us by His Holiness the Dalai Lama has provided us with a voice and the power to influence our own future. We must ensure our compatriots in Tibet enjoy the similar rights to live in freedom and with dignity. In this struggle, we will never lose hope and will continue our non-violent struggle till His Holiness the Dalai Lama can be once again reunited with our brothers and sisters in Tibet'.
'Earlier in 1952, the Dalai Lama set up a Reform Bureau; to embark on the path of democracy by transforming the historical political power system of Tibet. He also set up a separate judicial branch in Lhasa for the settlement of civil disputes. With such measures, the Dalai Lama, with great earnestness and positive frame of mind, devoted himself to reforming the traditional, outdated political system of Tibet. As a result of indebtedness owed solely to him for such profoundly admirable series of reform measures, the people of Tibet were set on a firm course towards a bright and happy future.' reads the statement of Tibetan Parliament in exile for the occasion.
In his speech, Tsetan Wangchuk, President of Tibetan Freedom Movement, Ladakh emphasized on equality, responsibilities and duties of a Tibetan and raising voice against the Human Right abuse by China. He also spoke about the importance of passing on valuable knowledge from older to young generations.
The day held the first official assembly of Sonamling people in newly erected Sonamling Community Hall. Twenty min film on how the building of first community hall came to fruition was screened for the knowledge of general public, which is also to be submitted to CTA.
Dhondup Tashi, Chief Representative Officer of Sonamling Settlement read out the statement of Kashag for the occasion which briefed about the importance of the day and read: 'This historic change is second in importance in its transformation of Tibet. The first having taken place more than 1,000 years ago when Buddhism was introduced to Tibet from India. Buddhism became rooted in Tibet from the 7th to the 11th century thus deeply influencing Tibetan worldview and the social order of the time. Monasteries established during that period made Tibet a centre of learning for Asia and beyond, as well as a wellspring for Tibetan Buddhist civilization.'
He also reminded the people of Sonamling, of their duties, responsibilities and reiterated students of bringing improvement in their annual results.
Kalsang Phuntsok, Director TCV Ladakh, presented a thank-you speech for all the guests and public presented on the occasion.

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This week we are going to be making a quilted cushion cover for quite a large floor pillow. We’ve chosen some heavier linens from the collection, to help prevent immediate tear and wear. We will also show you how to insert a zip in the middle of the back panel. Fun! This project is also a great way to utilise those smaller bits of loose fabric you’ve accumulated in 2015- make it your statement cushion to bring the year to a close. (lol) Quilting takes time and great care, this is why it’s a technique which you either fall in love with or try to avoid. We love to quilt so we are real happy to share this project with you. If you are new to quilting, this would be a great project to start with, test the water to see what you think about quilting business yourself. A pillow is a reasonably small project in comparison to a full blown duvet cover, so have a go. We hope this tutorial can inspire you’ to fall in love with this technique. Own it, make it yours. Enjoy!
Sizes below are for’ a 25.2 in X 25.2 in (64cm X 64cm)’ pillow cover.
(colour 1) 0.5 yards of 4C22 Laurel Softened (We may have ran out of this fabric, but there are plenty of other colour options for this heavy weight linen!)
(colour 2) 0.5 yards of IL073 841 Blue Stripes
(colour 3) 1 yard of IL019 Mix Natural Softened
Matching sewing thread
1 yard of Wadding (I chose polyester for this tutorial, to create a more puffy look but remains light in weight)
Zip (at least 26in/66cm long)
Pattern master, pattern paper
Paper scissors, fabric scissors
Fabric marker, pins (lots! Or safety pins), tape measure
Invisible zip sewing foot
Note: Prewash your fabric and tumble dry it until it is still slightly moist, let this dry in room temperature.
1. Iron the fabric so it is easier to work with.
2. The diagram shows the pattern for a cushion cover sized 25.2 in X 25.2 in (64cm X 64cm) in dimension. Normally you will create a cushion cover slightly smaller than your actual cushion, to get a more fitted look.’ If you need help to grade your pattern, please follow this tutorial. Because I am doing french seams along all the edges,’ I am going to add 0.6 in (1.5cm) seam allowance all along the edges.
3. For this tutorial, I have chosen to use french seams around the edges to protect the pillow case, however I have used the serger for the centre seams of the back panels (that will be sewn onto the zip) You can use a serger, or choose your own method to protect all the seams from fraying.
4. Pin all the alternating stripes together, make sure you sew them together with the wrong side facing outwards, at 0.6in (1.5cm) seam allowance. Press all the seams open.
5. Next, lay the top layer in colour 3 on the table, then the cut wadding, and then the sewn striped top panel on top.
6. Pin along the edges of this big square, and also throughout the material to ensure none of the layers will move around when sewing. I choose to pin along the stitched lines of the stripes for visibility.
7. Sew at 1/8 in (0.5cm) from the edge all the way along the cushion cover, all 4 sides. Whilst doing this, make sure the materials have not shifted.
8. Next, with all the pins still intact, to create the diamond stitching pattern; mark the centre point of the cushion cover with a soluble fabric marker.
9. Then, join this mark with the four corners to create a big cross. Top stitch along this line. To get a better look, I tend to top stitch with longer length of thread.
10. Next, working from one half of the cushion cover first, with the help of a pattern master, or a piece of cardboard that measures the same width all the way along, mark the following lines that lie’ parallel to the long diagonal line you have just top stitched. For this pattern, I have allowed 2.3 in (6cm) space in between each line. Mark these lines outwards.
11. Top stitch over these lines. I like to work from the corner, back towards the centre. But this is a personal preference. To make sure the fabric does not scrunch up during the process, it is very important to keep the fabric as flat as possible whilst feeding it through the sewing machine.
12. Repeat this step for’ the opposite side, and also’ when working with the perpendicular diagonal lines.
13. This may’ take a while but the end result is oh-so-very satisfying.
14. Next, following this tutorial‘ sew the invisible zip onto the back panels, so that when it is sewn on its placement is in the middle of the back. Also remember you have allowed 0.6 in (1.5cm) as seam allowance, so this will be the width at where you sew the zip onto the fabric.
15. To join the front and back panels together, I have opted for doing a french seam, as this will create the most tidy outcome, with all the wadding and panels seams hidden away.
16. First, lay the back panel down with its wrong side facing you and then the top panel on top, with its right side facing you. Pin along the 4 edges and sew at just 1/8 in (0.5cm) from the edge, along the whole cover.
17. Trim the newly stitched edges so the stitched line is as close to the edge as possible.
18. Next, turn the cushion inside out as shown in the photograph.
19. Pin along the edges, but at the usual 3/8 in (1cm) seam allowance. Sewn along this edge, along all 4 sides, and be careful when you reach the zips, to go over these slowly to prevent breaking any needles.
20. Turn the cover back the right way round again and you have just made yourself an amazing quilted cushion cover.


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Buy-sell agreements are often thought of as something that only large businesses need, but they can be just as critical for small businesses. A buy-sell agreement is a contract that stipulates what will happen to the business if a co-owner dies, becomes disabled, or otherwise leaves the business. This type of agreement can help prevent disagreements and ensure that the business continues to run smoothly.
There are several reasons why a buy-sell agreement makes sense for a small business. First, it can help protect the business from potential problems if one of the owners dies or becomes disabled. If an owner dies, the other owners may not be able to continue running the business without him or her. A buy-sell agreement can provide for a smooth transition by specifying how the business will be sold or transferred to the other owners.
Second, a buy-sell agreement can help ensure that the business is sold for a fair price if one of the owners wants to sell his or her interest in the business. Without an agreement, the other owners may be able to lowball the selling owner and buy the business for less than it is worth.
Third, a buy-sell agreement can help prevent disagreements among the owners about how to run the business. If there is no agreement in place, each owner may have his or her own ideas about how things should be done, which can lead to conflict. Having an agreement in place that everyone has agreed to ahead of time can help avoid these problems.
Overall, a buy-sell agreement makes sense for a small business because it can help protect the business from potential problems, ensure that the business is sold for a fair price, and prevent disagreements among the owners. If you are thinking about starting a small business, or if you already have one, it is worth considering whether a buy-sell agreement would be beneficial for your situation.
There are a few ways to fund a buy-sell agreement, but the best way depends on the situation. One option is to use insurance, which can be either life insurance or disability insurance.
The benefits of using buy sell agreement life insurance are it provides funding for the business to continue operating and for the family of the deceased owner. By having a life insurance policy in place, the burden of death or disability is taken care of financially and emotionally, allowing the business to continue running smoothly.
Disability insurance can provide much-needed financial protection in the event that a business owner is unable to work due to an illness or injury. If a business owner is disabled and cannot continue to run the business, the disability insurance policy can help to fund a buyout of their ownership interest by their business partners. This can help to ensure that the business can continue to operate despite the loss of one of its owners.
In addition, disability insurance can help to cover the costs associated with a disability, such as medical expenses and lost income. This can be a valuable resource for businesses that may not have the financial resources to cover these costs on their own. By using disability insurance to fund a buy-sell agreement, businesses can protect themselves from the financial consequences of a disability.
Another option is to use investment vehicles, such as 401(k)s or IRAs. Finally, you could use personal savings or take out a loan. The best way to fund a buy-sell agreement depends on the specific circumstances.
A properly funded buy-sell agreement can ensure the ongoing success of a business following the death or disability of one of its owners. By planning ahead you can avoid many of the common mistakes that can occur when a business owner dies or becomes disabled.

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Today's South Loop is one of the hottest places to buy RIGHT NOW. 10 years from now is very hard to predict for any market.
Even so, demand has softened, and thanks to the overflow of new contruction, there is even a large developer that scrapped plans for a massive condo development. Instead, they will be building 1000 rental apartments. That's right - apartments.
Apartment buildings are proving very successful in the south loop, since the rental market remains very strong, and average price per square footage has sky-rocketed in the last few years. That would make any investor who has bought a condo happy to hear.
However, the area is still booming with new developments that, even in this market, are selling quite nicely. The South Loop was also recently named one of the "top 10 places to retire" in the United States.
Additionally, because the South Loop's amenities are still developing (Target, Whole Foods, Starbucks, trendy restaurants now exist, and more retail is slated), it leaves room for future growth and appreciation.
With all of that said, despite the uncertainty of the market today, holding onto any real estate asset for 10 years is a pretty safe bet for appreciation.